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Summary: Dr. Shelly Sethi shares what it’s like to be an A-type, how it affects our health and how to meditate for much-needed mental peace. Dr. Sethi is a best-selling author and a board-certified family physician. If you’re not a mediator, and you need some basics, this is the episode for you. What We Learn: 02:05 “You're doing so much more for people, by allowing them to do for you.” - Dr. Shelly Sethi 04:02 Gratitude discussion 08:29 Melissa from Whole 30's head injury and the science 11:34 Exercise + Sauna 17:41 Meditation and peak performance 18:39 How To Make Meditation Work For You: “start with one minute" 19:38 Let's say you have a mother in law you're at odds with… 21:51 Explanation of how our memories change 27:19 The block to meditation for some people is the pain it brings up 29:11 Breathwork can be more powerful than some medications? 29:35 The “BS” Shelly feeds herself: “I'll go to the gym tomorrow. I'll make better choices tomorrow.” 30:42 the “BS” that "we're all going to die and it doesn't matter." 33:00 Why sleep is so important 36:33 Dr. Sethi’s book writing process Helpful Links: The Environmental Working Group website: https://www.ewg.org/ Skin Deep website: https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ Dr. Shelly Sethi’s website: http://www.drshellysethi.com/ The BS We Feed Ourselves Website: TheBSWeFeedOurselves.com The BS We Feed Ourselves Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebswefeedourselves/ Shawna’s personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnabigbydavis/