Health Shi”F”t is an opportunity for those interested in health, both consumers and professionals, to bridge conventional medical modalities with ancient healing techniques, supporting whole-person well-being.
Jean is a certified Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, and Health Educator with over 30years of experience in these fields. Jean holds a bachelor degree in psychology and a master degree in social work, as well as certifications in Wellness, Personal Training and Lifestyle Management. She practiced for over 15 years as a therapist, focusing on … Continue reading Jean Turcotte →
10/4/22 • 29:22
Today we are discussing our largest organ, the skin, and I’d like to welcome Kari Gran. For over 10 years, Kari Gran Skincare has been thriving in the world of clean and natural skincare. Starting a company from scratch in a fiercely competitive industry may not seem like an expected or safe mid-career pivot, but … Continue reading Kari Gran →
9/20/22 • 32:09
Dr. Renee is a double board certified doctor who has been working with women for over 20 years and due to her own personal health challenges, she stepped outside the box of conventional medicine to take a radically different approach to heal herself from the deep depths of burnout. About a decade ago, Dr. Renee … Continue reading Dr. Renee Wellenstein →
9/6/22 • 43:42
Dr. Mirer MD is a consultant in the emerging field of psychedelic medicine, serving as a bridge between eastern and western practices, committed to merging the two in order to help create a new paradigm for integrative health and wellness. She was on the road to a career in Pediatrics, but seeing the pitfalls of … Continue reading Dr. Julia Mirer →
8/23/22 • 43:19
In 2000, Dr. Dave Shirazi rang in the new millennium by graduating from Howard University College of Dentistry, in Washington D.C. He went on to earn a Master’s degree in Oriental Medicine from SAMRA University in 2006. In 2007, he received the prestigious Fellowship Award from the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, an organization dedicated … Continue reading Dr. Dave Shirazi →
8/9/22 • 44:32
Founder and CEO Stephanie Perez started training for triathlons in 2010 and she struggled to find high-quality women’s performance apparel that was also flattering and fashion-forward. As a former Division I athlete, she had encountered this problem before: Most high-tech athletic gear was cut for men, or didn’t fit well. And she is committed to non-toxic … Continue reading Stephanie Perez – Founder and CEO of Perspective Fitwear →
7/26/22 • 18:43
Sa Rah is a Concierge Health Consultant | Artist | Health & Wellness Expert | Guide in the Space Between | Kitchen Alchemist. Well, we sure have a lot in common! Sa Ráh – pronounced like “que sera sera” – has always been wildly curious about the human experience. Her career has spanned over 24 … Continue reading Sa Rah – Nurse Practitioner, Concierge Health Consultant →
7/12/22 • 46:05
Dr. Cathy Kim is a Board Certified Family Medicine physician who is incorporating fascia and biomechanics into her innovative functional medicine practice. As a Body Function Specialist, she connects the dots between modern day-to-day biomechanics and persistent pain and dysfunctions. From TMJ and vertigo to sciatica and plantar fasciitis, Dr. Kim is successfully helping her … Continue reading Dr. Cathy Kim – Family Medicine Physician and Myofascial Specialist →
6/28/22 • 45:28
Dr. Maddie Wallace is a doctor of chiropractic, certified yoga instructor and owner of Awaken Family Chiropractic, a family oriented practice located in La Jolla Village. Awaken Family Chiropractic is geared towards serving pregnant moms, kiddos and whole families in addition to busy entrepreneurs, on-the-go parents and active San Diegans. Dr Maddie values creating a … Continue reading Dr. Maddie Wallace – Owner of Awakened Family Chiropractic →
6/14/22 • 24:52
The Rise of Plant Medicine in Modern Times is here… From academia to Wall Street, Burning Man to suburban soccer fields, the healing power of nature is spreading across the country. Not everyone can take off for an Ayahuasca journey in the jungle, but everyone can experience sacred medicine through the practice of micro-dosing. The … Continue reading Kayse Gehret – Body Worker and Founder of Microdosing for Healing →
5/31/22 • 45:34
Greg Zlevor is the President and Founder of Westwood International. He has over 25 years of experience in executive leadership development and education and has served as a coach, consultant, and facilitator for companies across Europe, Asia, North America, South America, and Australia. Under Greg’s leadership, Westwood International has made it its mission to give back, … Continue reading Greg Zlevor – President and Founder of Westwood International →
5/17/22 • 32:46
After 20 years in the tech industry, Bob founded Adolescent Wellness, Inc. (AWI), a 501c3 non-profit that promotes practical resources to prevent mood disorders and prompt earlier treatment for adolescents. He is a contributing author to the book titled, “Patient-Centered Digital Healthcare Technology” on the gamification of mental health prevention and promotion. Innovations Bob has … Continue reading Bob Anthony – Founder of Adolescent Wellness →
5/3/22 • 28:40
Dr Meenakshi, Kumar, also referred to as Cosmos, is a 48 year old proud wearer of her gray, a gender and sexually fluid human, mother to an incredible 17 year old son, a family medicine, functional medicine and palliative care doctor at BMC/BU in Boston, a love, sex, relationship coach in training with VITA, a … Continue reading Dr. Meena Kumar – Family and Functional Medicine Provider, Training to be a VITA Coach →
4/19/22 • 36:05
Jennifer Llado is a speech-language pathologist and works as a rehab director in an LTAC (long term acute care hospital outside of Boston. She co-founded Mindful Ed, lecturing continuing education courses to over 15,000 clinicians on the evidence-based benefits of mindfulness/meditation on the mind, body and brain. Jennifer is also the co-author of Mindful Healthcare: … Continue reading Jennifer Llado – Speech and Language Pathologist and Mother of My Patient →
4/5/22 • 29:53
Daniel Greene is a software development student from Dayton Ohio, currently working in an internship for a software company. Daniel volunteers with National Alliance on Mental Illness as a support group facilitator and is active in his community. Dan’s journey began with his own struggles with bipolar illness. Through various medication trials, behavioral support and … Continue reading Daniel Greene – Client of Mine at Mindful Wellness →
3/29/22 • 32:15
Kelly has a Bachelor of Science in Management and an MBA. Her formal education provided a springboard from which a 30-year healing journey began. Finding herself with multiple illnesses in her late 20s, Kelly sought support through Eastern and Western practices. Recently, she embarked on an intensive 5-year journey to discover how to create meaningfully … Continue reading Kelly McCormack – Founder and CEO of Eximae, a human development technology company →
3/8/22 • 32:10
Marie Ruggles, MS, RD, CN, CDE is a clinical nutritionist and is known as “The Kitchen Pharmacist.” She started her career in research at Columbia University, where she earned a degree in nutrition and public health. She drills down the science into simple actions steps to help busy people stay healthy and age gracefully. Marie’s book, … Continue reading Marie Ruggles, RD – Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator →
2/22/22 • 29:49
This solocast is dedicated to my 64 years of life, my experiences, learning and continued desire for self-growth and finding ways to support others on their journey. Sit back, listen to my uncensored experience because as Brene Brown states in her book, Daring Greatly, vulnerability is about “uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure.”
2/8/22 • 06:08
Dr. Sa’ed Al-Olimat, PharmD is a Taiwanese-Jordanian first generation American immigrant. He is a licensed pharmacist and educator of psychedelic medicine. He has worked with pharmaceutical companies, prescriber clinics, hospice and palliative care organizations, insurance groups, and other settings to enhance patient care. He is a community-pharmacy manager and mental health advocate. His passion in advancing … Continue reading Sa’ed Olimat, DrPh – Licensed Pharmacist and Mental Health Advocate →
1/25/22 • 30:07
Dr. Chen is an integrative family physician who helps people recover their health from the ground up using innovative techniques such as genetics, lasers, acupuncture, and homeopathy. He is certified in functional medicine, nutrigenetics, acupuncture, homeopathy, and herbalism.
1/11/22 • 31:01
My mother used to say to me, Julie, Tuesday’s child was born to have a hard life and you sure have. I guess there are times when I could relate to that but I’ve grown to view challenges as opportunities and to find the lessons for personal growth and support of others. Today’s discussion is about … Continue reading Mental Illness Wellness and Somewhere In Between →
12/28/21 • 07:10
Stephanie is a Twin and 1 of 7 children and she is Multiracial. Her Mother has bi-polar illness. Stephanie recalls being a passionate child and had an early interest in being a family health advocate. She has degrees in Early childhood education, fine art, holistic health, a masters in Public Health and child and Family … Continue reading Stephanie Kessel, MPH – Founder and Owner of Best Vibes Villages →
12/14/21 • 36:24
Lina offers a holistic perspective to wellness and healing. She has graduate training and experience as a body and transpersonal psychotherapist, and has expanded her practice to include psychospiritual coaching and guidance. Her approach is psychospiritual, heart-centered, embodied, and intuitive. In working with her clients, she recognizes the importance of compassionately and mindfully addressing the … Continue reading Lina Navar, MA, Med, LPC – Holistic Therapist →
11/30/21 • 43:51
Ryan has a Ph.D. and is a cutting-edge leadership development author, researcher, and consultant. He helps organizations vertically develop their leaders primarily through a focus on mindsets. Ryan is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author of “Success Mindsets: The Key to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work, & Leadership.” He is … Continue reading Ryan Gottfredson, PhD – Researcher and Leadership Consultant →
11/23/21 • 33:39
Dr. Greenblatt is a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine and has been treating patients since 1988. After receiving his medical degree and completing his psychiatry residency at George Washington University, Dr. Greenblatt completed a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Medical School. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer … Continue reading Dr. James Greenblatt – Functional and Integrative Psychiatrist →
11/16/21 • 20:39
Today, I’d like to welcome Doug Finklestein and John Begnini, founders of Empathic Health, an organization that provides mentorship, education and safety information when considering the use of psychedelic substances. I am honored to be in the first cohort of mentors for the community at large since there is a renaissance of using these medicines … Continue reading Doug Finklestein and John Begnini – Founders of Empathic Health →
11/9/21 • 35:50
Nate De Young is the chef and owner of Honey Bread Meal Prep on the North Shore of Massachusetts. Before starting Honey Bread, he worked as a food technologist where he learned the inner workings of the processed food industry. Having learned the harmful effects of processed food, he now dedicates his professional life to … Continue reading Nate De Young – Personal Chef and Founder of Honeybread →
11/2/21 • 25:37
Leslee has been working as an academic organizational specialist with over 20 years experience in the field. Her speciality is in helping people become more confident learners, and to tap into their strengths, while teaching compensatory strategies to override the individual’s challenges. She also assists those who need support in organizing their daily lives for … Continue reading Leslee Brooks – Learning and Organizational Specialist →
10/26/21 • 24:04
What better day to do more self-exploration while honoring my Mom’s birthday! Today is August 14 and I decided to do a self-guided journey with psilocybin today in order to continue my process of grieving and healing a broken heart – something told to me by many energy healers, shamans and most recently by a … Continue reading Julie Freeman – A Retreat Honoring Mom’s Birthday →
10/19/21 • 11:07
Kristina has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology focusing on early development, with a minor in Sociology from Texas A&M University. She worked as a postpartum doula and lactation consultant with women after delivery, with an emphasis on high risk infants and in helping new mothers with postpartum depression. Kristina is trained in the healing … Continue reading Kristina Landry – Energy Medicine Practitioner →
10/12/21 • 30:21
