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Screens, Anxiety & the Disappearing Childhood | A Pediatrician Explains What Changed | Dr. Michael Glazier

Childhood has changed dramatically in just a generation. Kids spend more time on screens, less time playing outside, have fewer opportunities for independence, and are reporting anxiety at alarming rates.In this conversation, Les sits down with pediatrician Dr. Michael Glazier, Chief Medical Officer of Bluebird Kids Health, to explore what's happening to kids and what parents can do about it.They discuss why childhood anxiety doesn't always look like anxiety, how stress can show up as very real physical symptoms, and the role phones, social media, isolation, and changing childhood experiences may be playing in children's mental health.They also explore something we've increasingly removed from childhood: boredom. What happens when kids don't have enough opportunities to wander, play, solve problems, navigate conflict, take reasonable risks, and experience small amounts of adversity? And could our attempts to protect children actually be preventing them from developing some of the resilience they'll need later in life?The conversation also covers nutrition, youth sports, parenting by example, the lasting social effects of COVID, and the rapidly growing role of AI in children's lives and educationIn this episode...Why anxiety in children can be difficult to recognize• The connection between screens, social isolation, and anxiety• Why boredom may actually be good for kids Free play, independence, and developing resilience Why physical symptoms can sometimes be related to stressThe problem with early sports specialization How parents model behavior without realizing it Nutrition and children's long-term healthThe social consequences of COVID-era isolation The potential benefits and risks of AI for children What parents can do to support healthier, more resilient kidsIf you're a parent, grandparent, teacher, coach, or simply concerned about how childhood is changing, this conversation offers an important look at what kids may need more of, not just what they need protection from.Themindfulmovement.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks so much for all of your support!With gratitude,Les and Sara_________________________________________________________Some of our Favorite ⁠⁠⁠⁠Affiliates...⁠⁠⁠⁠The Absolute ⁠⁠⁠⁠BEST Lightbulbs⁠⁠⁠⁠Sweat it out with an Infrared Sauna from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sunlighten⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Apollo ⁠⁠⁠⁠Use Discount Code: MINDFULSleep Well on these Grounding Mats from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ultimate Longevity

Why Modern Life Is Making Us Sick (The Missing Piece of Health) | Tim Hammond

What if one of the biggest drivers of your health isn't your diet... but your light environment?In this fascinating conversation, Les Raymond sits down with Tim Hammond to explore the emerging science of circadian biology, mitochondrial health, chronic illness, Lyme disease, sunlight, blue light, and the environmental signals that shape how our bodies produce energy and heal.Tim shares his personal journey recovering from decades of chronic Lyme disease and explains why he believes restoring our relationship with natural light became the missing foundation that allowed everything else to work.Topics include:Lyme disease and chronic illnessBrain fog and fatigueMitochondria and cellular energyCircadian rhythmsMorning sunlightBlue light exposureInfrared lightSleep and recoveryGrounding and natureDiet vs. lightDeuterium and metabolic healthWhether you're dealing with chronic symptoms or simply want to better understand how your environment affects your health, this episode offers a thought-provoking look at the biology of light.Connect with TimREGENERINT | Regenerative Intelligence www.regenerint.com@regenerint on InstagramCircadian Optimization Guide | Use code MINDFUL for 30% off#CircadianRhythm #Sunlight #BlueLight #Mitochondria #HealthPodcast #LymeDisease #BrainFog #sleepThemindfulmovement.com⁠⁠⁠Thanks so much for all of your support!With gratitude,Les and Sara_________________________________________________________Some of our Favorite ⁠⁠⁠Affiliates...⁠⁠⁠The Absolute ⁠⁠⁠BEST Lightbulbs⁠⁠⁠Sweat it out with an Infrared Sauna from ⁠⁠⁠Sunlighten⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Apollo ⁠⁠⁠Use Discount Code: MINDFULSleep Well on these Grounding Mats from ⁠⁠⁠Ultimate Longevity

Why Are Women Expected to Suffer Through Menopause? | Debra Muth

What if many of the symptoms we accept as "normal aging" are actually signs that something deeper is going on?In this episode, Les Raymond sits down with naturopathic doctor and nurse practitioner Debra Muth to discuss thyroid health, menopause, chronic illness, Lyme disease, mold toxicity, hormones, and why so many people feel dismissed by conventional medicine.Dr. Deb shares her own remarkable health journey, from being told she would become disabled to discovering the root causes behind her symptoms and building a career helping others do the same.Topics include:Thyroid dysfunction and low body temperatureLyme disease and mold toxicityChronic fatigue and mystery illnessesFunctional medicine approachesHormone replacement therapyMenopause and perimenopauseProgesterone vs. estrogenWhy women are often told to "just live with it"Sauna therapy, detoxification, and immune healthWhether you're navigating menopause, struggling with chronic symptoms, or simply curious about a more root-cause approach to health, this conversation offers thoughtful perspectives and practical insights.Themindfulmovement.com⁠⁠⁠Thanks so much for all of your support!With gratitude,Les and Sara_________________________________________________________Some of our Favorite ⁠⁠⁠Affiliates...⁠⁠⁠The Absolute ⁠⁠⁠BEST Lightbulbs⁠⁠⁠Sweat it out with an Infrared Sauna from ⁠⁠⁠Sunlighten⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Apollo ⁠⁠⁠Use Discount Code: MINDFULSleep Well on these Grounding Mats from ⁠⁠⁠Ultimate Longevity

I Let an Astrologer Read My Birth Chart I Wasn't Expecting This | Neda Farr

Can your birth chart reveal your personality, relationships, career path, and life purpose?In this fascinating conversation, Les Raymond sits down with astrologer Neda Farr to explore what astrology actually is, how birth charts are created, and why millions of people use them as a tool for self-understanding.As a self-described skeptic, Les invites Neda to interpret his own birth chart live, leading to several surprisingly accurate insights about his personality, marriage, career, and emotional life.Together they discuss:What astrology really is (and isn't)How birth charts workThe meaning of your Sun, Moon, and Rising signsAstrology and compatibility in relationshipsLove languages and communication styles through astrologyCareer purpose and personal fulfillmentAstrocartography and choosing where to liveMercury retrograde, Pluto, and current astrological cyclesWhy so many people find astrology meaningfulWhether you're deeply interested in astrology or simply curious about why it has captivated people for thousands of years, this conversation offers an open-minded exploration of one of humanity's oldest systems for understanding ourselves.#Astrology #BirthChart #SelfDiscovery #Relationships #PersonalGrowth #Spirituality #Podcast #MindfulMovementThemindfulmovement.com⁠⁠Thanks so much for all of your support!With gratitude,Les and Sara_________________________________________________________Some of our Favorite ⁠⁠Affiliates...⁠⁠The Absolute ⁠⁠BEST Lightbulbs⁠⁠Sweat it out with an Infrared Sauna from ⁠⁠Sunlighten⁠⁠⁠⁠The Apollo ⁠⁠Use Discount Code: MINDFULSleep Well on these Grounding Mats from ⁠⁠Ultimate Longevity

One of Us Is Wrong About Nutrition... Maybe Both | Dr Greger

Can two people strongly disagree about nutrition and still have a productive conversation?In this episode, Les Raymond sits down with bestselling author and lifestyle medicine physician Dr. Michael Greger to discuss plant-based nutrition, Blue Zones, heart disease, personalized nutrition, salt, stress, longevity, and the challenges of interpreting nutrition science.Rather than avoiding disagreement, they explore it with curiosity and respect, examining where evidence is strong, where uncertainty remains, and why finding the right approach to health may be more nuanced than many headlines suggest.Topics include:Can diet reverse heart disease?What the Blue Zones really teach usIs personalized nutrition real?Plant-based vs. carnivore dietsSodium, potassium, and blood pressureThe strengths and limitations of nutrition researchWhy N=1 experimentation still mattersHow to think critically about health claimsWhether you follow a plant-based diet, eat omnivorously, or are simply trying to make better health decisions, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at one of the most debated topics in wellness.#Nutrition #PlantBased #Carnivore #HealthPodcast #Longevity #BlueZones #MichaelGreger #WellnessThemindfulmovement.com⁠⁠Thanks so much for all of your support!With gratitude,Les and Sara_________________________________________________________Some of our Favorite ⁠⁠Affiliates...⁠⁠The Absolute ⁠⁠BEST Lightbulbs⁠⁠Sweat it out with an Infrared Sauna from ⁠⁠Sunlighten⁠⁠⁠⁠The Apollo ⁠⁠Use Discount Code: MINDFULSleep Well on these Grounding Mats from ⁠⁠Ultimate Longevity