Have you ever explored the health benefits of chocolate? Often considered a treat, dark chocolate in particular offers a range of potential advantages for our well-being. This episode is all about how you can incorporate a little chocolate into your life, supporting gut health, promoting a healthy heart, and even contributing to glowing skin.

I kick off a special nine-part series designed to help you take inventory of your life and intentionally shape your habits, routines, and mindset.

Discover how to take care of yourself while still getting things done. I share practical tips for incorporating active recovery into your daily life and you’ll learn how to show up as your best self, whatever life throws your way.

I dive deep into the fascinating connections between attunement, addiction, and attachment with licensed clinical social worker Brittney Lollis Tolar. Brittney shares her expertise on how our early experiences shape our ability to form secure attachments and feel attuned to ourselves and others, and explains how insecure attachment can lead to addictive behaviors as we seek to fill the void left by a lack of genuine connection.

Have you ever felt like life’s challenges are causing you to shrink up like bacon in a hot skillet? How can we build resilience to stop ourselves shrinking during tough times? Joining me for this episode is special guest Michele Hoskins, author of the book Unshrunk Bacon, to explore practical strategies for becoming more resilient, including what she calls stop to think and think to stop.

Dr. Reed Miloy and I are diving into the principles of “shopping and eating the rainbow.” Dr. Miloy breaks down the five essential food groups for building health, shares tips on making nutritious food choices, and offers recipes that bring together everything we’re discussing. Join us for this lively guide to vibrant, balanced eating!

I discuss the challenges of balancing the increased finances coming in with the need to invest in people and systems to reach the next level. I also share the importance of sometimes just sitting down to do the basic, foundational work – or “laying down new track” – so that everything else can flow smoothly.

Lisa Bullion shares her fascinating journey into the world of vinegars and shrubs (a vinegar-based drink). She explains how raw, unpasteurized vinegars can support gut health, reduce inflammation, and even help with acid reflux.

Learn how to replace fear with love, lean into the hard times, and visualize a brighter future for yourself. I share a powerful three-step strategy to step into your queen energy, so put your crown on, sit back, and get ready to unleash the queen within.

I dive into three key things we can do to choose happiness in our daily lives. I share some wisdom I’ve gleaned from working with patients who demonstrate resilience in the face of adversity, and you’ll learn some tips for re-engaging with life in a more meaningful, joyful way.

After something traumatic, how do you know when you’ve truly healed, both physically and emotionally? As a surgeon, I’m often asked by patients how long it will take them to recover from a procedure. But healing is a complex process that goes beyond just the physical aspects. In this episode, we dive deep into understanding the signs of healing on multiple levels.

Have you ever thought about how fitness and community go hand in hand? I know I haven’t always made that connection. But today, we revisit a conversation with gym owners Malcolm and Michelle Cook, who are on a mission to change that perspective.

We’re always looking for ways to stay looking and feeling younger. Well, one thing that will help your skin, gut, and overall health is collagen. That’s why, this week, I’m bringing you an episode with Sam Blumenthal, a registered dietician who has a passion for collagen, and especially bone broth.

Whether you’re facing a major life change or simply ready to let go of old habits, this episode is here to inspire you to take that leap and start living the life you truly desire. Join me as I reflect on the lessons of taking risks, the significance of closing doors, and the excitement of laying new tracks for the future.

Attunement is an important topic to me. I have been a musician for longer than I’ve been a physician. However, my work as a surgeon has taught me the real importance of attunement, energy, and how we interact with the world around us. That’s what this episode is all about.

Dr. Koshy and I welcome in the new era we’re starting here at Virtuosa GYN. We discuss all the exciting things we’re working on, what we love about the work we do, the impact we want to make, and we dive deep into the work we’re currently doing to help all of you live healthier lives.

When life gets hard, it can feel like everything is crashing down around us. Whether it’s an unexpected loss, a looming deadline, or just the daily stresses piling up, we’ve all been there. In this vulnerable and heartfelt episode, I share some of the strategies I use to cope when things get tough.

Hugh Hale is the President and CEO of Financial Architects and the Managing Director of oXYGgen Financial. I found Hugh when I needed him the most. There was a time when, while I wanted to have enough money, I didn’t want to actually look at my finances. But what Hugh has taught me in the years since has given me an incredible new perspective, and we’re sharing it all with you this week.