“A daily mind-body practice is non-negotiable.” ~Dr. Sara Gottfried
Hard to imagine something worse than busting your tail to improve your health and seeing no progress. But being confronted with new research that seemingly erects additional hurdles can feel even more defeating. Doing battle with your genetic makeup sounds like a losing fight, right? Luckily, today’s guest brings expert insights that offer solid hope and ways to utilize new research to our advantage.
Dr. Sara Gottfried is not only a leading researcher, physician, NYT best-selling author, and MIT and Harvard graduate… she’s also one of my favorite human beings on the planet. Her patients benefit from her 25 years of medical experience, expertise on hormones, and sensible approach that puts lifestyle changes above sole dependence on pharmaceutical solutions. Dr. Gottfried is the Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at Thomas Jefferson University, also Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health.
This interview’s packed with the latest information on hormones and their effects on our overall health. Plus, proven research that will empower you to notice and deal with invisible stress and ‘normalized’ trauma. Don’t miss Dr. Gottfried’s actionable advice for managing Partial PTSD and toxic stress that gets lodged in your system. Take a listen so you can utilize the powerful trauma remedies we discuss!
In this episode you’ll discover:
● The crucial factor getting ignored on most health journeys
● How past trauma affects our stress response system
● What soul wounds are and their ripple effect on families
● The 2 bodily systems most vulnerable to toxic stress
● Big T & Little t trauma nuances
● Insulin myths
● What hormones are and the highest-priority hormone
● Why nearly 100% of Dr. Gottfried’s patients have cortisol issues
● 40+ different adult chronic diseases’ common denominator
● Why many weight loss efforts are doomed
● Ideal ways to test your cortisol levels
● A test to score your adverse childhood experiences
● Your natural ability to process stress effectively
● How buried PTSD can rob you of bone strength
● The power that enriching experiences have over your past
● When self-reliant adults can expect to feel childhood wounds
● How creating space helps reframe events
● Surprising limitations genetics have even on elite NBA athletes
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● Project Ice Storm Study (prenatal maternal stress)
● Dr. Sara Gottfried on Instagram / Dr. Gottfried’s Website
● Women Food & Hormones— Dr. Sara Gottfried’s latest book
● Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Questionnaire
● Potential of Environmental Enrichment to Prevent Transgenerational Effects of Paternal Trauma
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TMHS 617: Take Control Of Your Mind & Ignite Your Inner Power - With Dr. Eric Thomas
TMHS 616: How to Reprogram Your Brain to Make Healthy Choices
TMHS 615: Use These Exercise Tips To Get Fit Fast (Even If You Have A Busy Schedule!) - With Kelsey Heenan
TMHS 614: Secrets To Healthier Skin & The Natural Beauty Reset - With Dr. Trevor Cates
TMHS 613: The New Science of Napping: Paying Off Sleep Debt & Managing Your Disease Risk
TMHS 612: Nutritional Therapy To Protect Your Brain And Metabolism - With Dr. Dominic D’Agostino
TMHS 611: Break Through Your Mental Barriers & Develop Radical Confidence - With Lisa Bilyeu
TMHS 610: How Fear Can Control Your Mind, Body, & Behavior - With Tony Blauer
TMHS 609: Use These Simple Tips To Upgrade Your Financial Fitness - With Bret Johnson
TMHS 608: Avoid These Fitness Mistakes & Instantly Improve Your Results - With Jay Ferruggia
TMHS 607: The Inflammation-Obesity Connection & How To Upgrade Your Brain Health
TMHS 606: The Truth About Protein, Muscle, & Longevity - With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
TMHS 605: Transform Your Metabolism & Elevate Your Fitness Mindset - With Sal Di Stefano
TMHS 604: How Culture Controls What We Eat & Secrets To Smarter Grocery Shopping - With Kevin Curry
TMHS 603: The Evolution Of The Immune System, Viruses, & Modern Science - With Dr. Zach Bush
TMHS 602: How Past Experiences And Trauma Control Our Behavior And Our Health - With Tana Amen
TMHS 601: The Truth About America’s Food System - With Dr. Mark Hyman
TMHS 600: 5 Essential Ways To Upgrade Your Health & Fitness
TMHS 599: How Metabolic Health Controls Sexual Function & The Truth About Obesogens - With Dr. Casey Means
TMHS 598: Secrets To Unlocking Your Best Physique - With Gunnar Peterson
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