Osteoarthritis, the wear and tear inflammation of your joints, is so common that some research suggests half of us over the age of 65 will be affected. You’ve probably heard that movement is medicine, but how much movement? And while ibuprofen helps, is long-term use safe? What about all the weird and expensive treatment options? On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a Professor and rheumatology expert whose work is focused on finding solutions for this common disease. Listen and learn: Which helpful medications might be approved Risk vs reward of ibuprofen and injections Joint distraction Practical planning for managing your condition   ABOUT OUR GUEST Tonia Vincent, a Professor of Musculoskeletal Biology at the University of Oxford specializing in Rheumatology. She focuses on understanding osteoarthritis. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

The top New Year's resolutions involve weight loss and fitness. In my industry, January is boom time and February is gloom time as most people have given up on their New Year energy by Valentine’s Day. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a non-dogmatic weight loss coach who takes a sustainable, forever approach to sane weight management. You’ll learn: The importance of eating high satiety foods Why cinnamon can be a great addition to your morning coffee How to navigate liquid calories Links Nagina’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Nagina Abdullah is a weight loss coach who incorporates natural, wholesome foods and practical lifestyle changes, and mindfulness to help clients achieve sustained results. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Alcohol is involved in 28 percent of all fatal car accidents, 37 percent of all violent crime, and is responsible for an unknown number of mental and emotional health challenges. On the flip side, it also has a rich tradition of craftsmanship and cuisine, culture and celebration. In moderation, alcohol has pro-social benefits, lowers social anxiety, and is loved by billions. If you’re one of those people who can have a drink now and then without much of a thought and certainly no problem, this podcast is not for you. If drinking is causing you to gain weight, struggle the next morning, or is creating big problems in your life and you want to stop, my guest on this week’s show can help. Listen to learn Why social pressure to drink is stronger than almost all other lifestyle pressures Helpful language to use during a dry experiment How to “test the waters” of sobriety with a dry month or dry 3-month challenge The harsh reality of sober life in terms of friends and activities Links Rachel’s site ABOUT OUR GUEST Rachel Hechman has a troubled history with alcohol, and after three years sober, now helps support other people on their journey to healthier living.  Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

If weight loss is one of your New Year’s resolutions, you’re probably as frustrated and confused as the rest of us with all the conflicting advice and extreme approaches being touted as a forever solution. In 2023, calorie counting resurfaced as a popular approach to weight loss - and that’s just fine - but many people find that their calorie math somehow doesn’t work and are left feeling discouraged. If you can relate, this solo podcast is for you. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why calories in / calories out is true but oversimplifies the process Five variables that can muddle up your calorie math The real reason we eat (hint: it’s not for nutrition, unfortunately) Five tips to try instead of (or in addition to) calorie counting  Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Many people are worried that their favorite deodorant is going to cause them an early death, but when it comes down to it, we’re more worried that we’re going to smell like death. This conundrum perfectly articulates the juggling act between the short term benefit and long term risk with skin care products. In an ideal world, regulators would keep us from harm’s way. In the real world, long-term cancer risk, hormone disruption, and even organ damage are difficult to track and quantify so this is an evolving discussion. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet the CEO of a testing company focused on safety and efficacy for manufacturers. Listen and learn: How an ingredient might be proven safe and effective, but in certain use cases might prove otherwise The false trust of Western manufactured products vs. the fake fear of “made in China” How to pick and choose products based on how often you use them and the potential risk Links dermatest.com ABOUT OUR GUEST Marcel Voss is the CEO of Dermatest GmbH, a company that specializes in skin testing and analysis. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Sexual health requires collaboration and alignment between partners. Many couples get stuck and the resulting conflicts commonly escalate to breakups. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a professor and psychologist focused specifically on women’s sexual health, using mindfulness as a foundation in her work. Listen and learn: What sex drive discrepancy (SDD) is and the challenges that arise How antidepressant drugs can contribute to sexual dysfunction even after discontinued use Why “women’s Viagra” Addyi isn’t really working for most people How mindfulness can create a foundation for sexual health Links Lori’s site: www.LoriBrotto.com ABOUT OUT GUEST Dr. Lori Brotto is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of British Columbia and a Registered Psychologist, specializing in women's sexual health. She is the author of, Better Sex Through Mindfulness. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Cynicism is a huge problem in health care, both from patients and providers. Patients are frustrated their doctors have so little time during visits and that they’re most-likely going to leave with nothing more than a prescription. Physicians are frustrated that their patients first come in after a huge problem has arisen, often 10 years in the making, wanting an instant solution. While diet, exercises, and lifestyle interventions can help, will the patient actually follow through? Unlikely. It’s a two-sided problem where both parties feel stuck. A system-wide shift to preventative care is a likely solution. On this week’s podcast, we’ll explore how this is already happening privately, to some extent. Listen and learn: What peptide therapy is and why it might be preferable to exogenous hormones Breakthroughs in early cancer screening that most people don’t know about The importance of medical supervision on any health journey Links Valhallavitality.com About guest Dr. Hari Mani is a board-certified family medicine physician whose work today focuses on holistic medicine. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Mental health is a huge and growing problem, and psychedelic medicine is suddenly on a fast track toward legalization. Ayahuasca is a traditional medicine used in the Amazon for hundreds of years as part of healing ceremonies. Its use has been largely confined to retreat settings, but as mental health professionals seek new options for treating depression, anxiety, and PTSD among other conditions, many are looking to the past to inform the future of psychiatric medicine. My guest on this week’s podcast is at the forefront of the movement.  Listen and learn: About the curious combination of plants that create this drug Set and setting considerations for traditional use Legal and safety concerns Ceremonial vs. clinical use The “pill for an ill” risk vs. the reality of potential benefits  Learn more Simon’s Site ABOUT OUT GUEST Dr. Simon Ruffell is a psychiatrist known for his research on ayahuasca and study of curanderismo. Since 2016, he has collaborated with Indigenous communities in the Amazon basin to investigate the traditional use of ayahuasca and its effects on mental health. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

No matter how comfortable or challenging your life is, chances are you suffer from poor concentration, stress, anxiety, or overwhelm with some consistency. Left unchecked, your busy brain can lead to burnout, and while some might argue how to technically define this condition, none would argue it’s a safe state in which to live. With burnout comes an open door where illness, sadness, and pain can enter. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a medical doctor whose work is focused on helping people find a way back to balance. Listen and learn: Strategies to calm your busy brain The power of a pause The importance of a chief wellness officer at work Why compassion is needed as a first step, including self-compassion  Link www.Drromie.com ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Romie is a board-certified physician and the founder of "brainSHIFT at Work," where she combines her 20 years of expertise in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness to create cultural change in mental health and wellness. She has a new book coming out called, The Busy Brian Cure: The Eight-Week Plan to Find Focus, Tame Anxiety, and Sleep Again. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com

Mental health challenges are often suffered in silence, behind closed doors. That is perhaps most true of eating disorders which affect people of all ages and backgrounds and range from anorexia and bulimia to orthorexia and body dysmorphia. The default advice to “get help” is not wrong, but simply booking a session with a local therapist is unlikely to unravel the complexity that usually defines mental health challenges that manifest in disordered eating. On this week's show, you´ll meet a professional counselor and mental health educator focused on helping people find a path forward. Links Ruth’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Ruth Micallef is a counselor who focuses on eating disorders. She uses Schema therapy, positive psychology, and compassion-focused therapy (CFT) as part of her work.  Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com