The Mindful Movement Podcast and Community

Perimenopause, Thyroid Dysfunction, and Mitochondria | What Most Doctors Miss

In this episode of the Mindful Movement Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Lisa Koche to explore her journey from being diagnosed with leukemia at age 15 to becoming a physician focused on integrative medicine and prevention. We talk about the importance of understanding the root causes behind health issues, how nutrition and lifestyle can influence recovery and long-term health, and why mitochondrial function and metabolic health play such a central role in overall well-being. Dr. Koche also shares perspectives on thyroid health, perimenopause, the connection between emotional and physical health, and why learning to listen to your body’s signals can be an important part of the healing process.Join Sara and Les in Boone, NC in April 2026 The Deep Unwind RetreatCheck Out the New YouTube Channel Here1:1 SessionsPERSONALIZED HYPNOTHERAPY, TRANSFORMATIONAL COACHING, OR MOVEMENT COACHING ---------------------------------------------Buy Sara's New Book Here!Please give a review and let the community know what you think!Thanks so much for all of your support!With gratitude,Les and Sara_________________________________________________________Some of our Favorite Affiliates...Sweat it out with an Infrared Sauna from SunlightenThe Apollo Use Discount Code: MINDFULSleep Well on these Grounding Mats from Ultimate LongevityOur Sponsors:* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MINDFUL20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

How a Rheumatologist Is Rethinking Stress, Disease, and Healing

Dr. Andrew J. Holman is a rheumatologist and Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington with more than two decades of experience studying autoimmune disease, chronic pain, and the autonomic nervous system. He is also the co-founder and CEO of Inmedix, a health technology company focused on measuring physiological stress through heart rate variability (HRV) and other autonomic markers to better understand how stress responses may influence chronic disease and overall health.In this episode of the Mindful Movement Podcast, Les sits down with Dr. Holman to discuss the origins of autoimmune disease, the role of chronic stress in immune dysfunction, and how heart rate variability is being explored as a tool to measure stress physiology. Join Sara and Les in Boone, NC in April 2026 The Deep Unwind RetreatCheck Out the New YouTube Channel Here1:1 SessionsPERSONALIZED HYPNOTHERAPY, TRANSFORMATIONAL COACHING, OR MOVEMENT COACHING ---------------------------------------------Buy Sara's New Book Here!Please give a review and let the community know what you think!Thanks so much for all of your support!With gratitude,Les and Sara_________________________________________________________Some of our Favorite Affiliates...Sweat it out with an Infrared Sauna from SunlightenThe Apollo Use Discount Code: MINDFULSleep Well on these Grounding Mats from Ultimate LongevityOur Sponsors:* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MINDFUL20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Come Join Us! The Deep Unwind | Our first retreat in North Carolina this April

Join Sara and Les in Boone, NC in April 2026 The Deep Unwind RetreatCheck Out the New YouTube Channel Here1:1 SessionsPERSONALIZED HYPNOTHERAPY, TRANSFORMATIONAL COACHING, OR MOVEMENT COACHING ---------------------------------------------Buy Sara's New Book Here!Please give a review and let the community know what you think!Thanks so much for all of your support!With gratitude,Les and Sara_________________________________________________________Some of our Favorite Affiliates...Sweat it out with an Infrared Sauna from SunlightenThe Apollo Use Discount Code: MINDFULSleep Well on these Grounding Mats from Ultimate LongevityOur Sponsors:* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MINDFUL20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A Study Coach Shows How to Optimize Your Learning

In this episode of the Mindful Movement Podcast, Les Raymond sits down with study coach Tom Vorselen, founder of The Study Coach, to explore what it really means to learn how to learn. After overcoming his own academic struggles, Tom now helps students and professionals build efficient study systems, manage procrastination, and improve focus without burnout.Together, they discuss the psychology behind procrastination, how culture shapes learning habits, and why effective learning strategies matter far beyond the classroom. The conversation also dives into the role of nutrition, lifestyle, and recovery in cognitive performance, along with how AI is beginning to reshape education and self-directed learning.Tom also shares practical insights for busy adults trying to balance work, life, and skill development, offering actionable strategies to improve focus, retention, and long-term consistency.Join Sara and Les in Boone, NC in April 2026 The Great Unwind RetreatCheck Out the New YouTube Channel Here1:1 SessionsPERSONALIZED HYPNOTHERAPY, TRANSFORMATIONAL COACHING, OR MOVEMENT COACHING ---------------------------------------------Buy Sara's New Book Here!Please give a review and let the community know what you think!Thanks so much for all of your support!With gratitude,Les and SaraOur Sponsors:* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MINDFUL20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Pediatrician Exposes the Real Truth About Public Trust in Vaccines

In this episode of the Mindful Movement Podcast, Dr. Warsh joins the conversation to unpack the complexities surrounding modern vaccine discussions. The episode explores declining trust in public health institutions, the importance of informed consent, and ongoing debates around vaccine schedules and safety research gaps. They discuss how vaccine efficacy is often misunderstood, how COVID-19 shifted public perception, and how pharmaceutical industry influence shapes policy and messaging. Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh is a board certified pediatrician based in Los Angeles and founder of Integrative Pediatrics and Medicine. Trained at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, he combines conventional pediatrics with an integrative approach that includes lifestyle, nutrition, and preventive health.Join Sara and Les in Boone, NC in April 2026 The Great Unwind RetreatCheck Out the New YouTube Channel Here1:1 SessionsPERSONALIZED HYPNOTHERAPY, TRANSFORMATIONAL COACHING, OR MOVEMENT COACHING ---------------------------------------------Buy Sara's New Book Here!Please give a review and let the community know what you think!Thanks so much for all of your support!With gratitude,Les and SaraOur Sponsors:* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MINDFUL20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands