Eager to Be Healthy - a Health and Happiness Podcast

Elizabeth Kipp is a chronic pain management specialist, addiction recovery coach, Ancestral Clearing® practitioner, and bestselling author of The Way Through Chronic Pain: Tools to Reclaim Your Healing Power. After more than forty years of severe chronic pain, anxiety, and panic attacks, and more than thirty years of prescribed opioid and benzodiazepine dependence following back injuries and surgeries, she got herself out first. Th...

Dr. Radhika Achari is a board-certified behavior analyst with more than fifteen years of clinical work. She has spent her career helping other people build better lives. Her education in wellness did not happen only in a clinic. It happened through years of IVF, and then through raising a neurodivergent son.

In this conversation we talk about the difference between doing fine and being well. Radhika grew up physically healthy and ac...

Lorraine Sanborn, a healthy aging educator, shares her journey of health transformation and resilience at the age of 72. She discusses the importance of positive social networks, self-care, and the role of companionship in maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. Lorraine also reflects on her experiences as a caregiver and the valuable life lessons she has learned, promoting aspirational health for individuals over fifty.

Takeawa...

Vanessa Cook was hospitalized for severe asthma at eighteen months old. By her late twenties she was living with asthma, eleven years of fibromyalgia, and a heart condition nobody had found yet — and she'd been told to expect a pacemaker by forty-five. She's thirty-seven now. No pacemaker, no heart medication, no asthma medication, and a résumé that includes ultramarathons.

In this conversation with Michael Scott Eger, Vanessa...

Nahrin Chowdhury — founder, Unstressified Instagram: @unstressified — https://www.instagram.com/unstressified LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nahrin-chowdhury-73559b120 TikTok: @unstressified Website: https://www.unstressified.com

Takeaways

• Reframing trauma and stress can lead to personal growth and resilience.
• Embracing discomfort and stepping out of comfort zones can lead to new levels of happiness and fulfillm...

Matt Robinson, a writer and boxing teacher, shares his journey in health, wellness, and teaching in the prison system. He discusses his genetic health challenges, mental health techniques, and the impact of his work on his well-being. Matt also talks about his writing projects, ADHD, and his passion for boxing.

Takeaways

• Genetic health challenges
• Mental health techniques
• Impact of work on well-being
• Writing projects and ADHD
• Passion ...

Eager to Be Healthy — Allie Chandler — From Lyme to Wellness

At twenty-five, Allie Chandler left for a backpacking trip through Europe as a healthy young teacher, and she came home with thirty to forty rotating symptoms that arrived all at once and refused to be named. It would take four more years to learn that a cluster of bug bites at the base of the Swiss Alps had sent her home with Lyme disease and several co-infect...

The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including health, happiness, neurodiversity, mental health, physical fitness, life coaching, success, and global reach. The guest shares insights on consciousness, defining happiness, and success. The conversation also touches on the guest's work with Schools for Nepal and his music endeavors.

Takeaways

• Consciousness and self-awareness are fundamental to mental well-being.
• Physical h...

Hannah Ashwell, a psychologist, counselor, coach, and therapist, discusses the importance of emotional well-being, resiliemotnce, and processing emotions. She also highlights the impact of modern-day addictions and the role of peer support in mental health.

Takeaways

• Emotional well-being is impacted by various factors such as diet, exercise, and fresh air.
• Peer support can be as beneficial as therapy, providing hope and understand...

Growing up on a farm in Portugal gave Ana Melikian a head start on healthy living she didn't fully appreciate until years later. In this episode of Eager to Be Healthy, Ana — a psychologist-turned-life-coach and host of The Mindset Zone podcast — joins Michael for a conversation about how culture, real food, and mindset coaching all connect in the pursuit of feeling your best.

Ana shares how her upbringing shaped her rel...

A Marine, a gym owner, and still not bulletproof. Mike Dyson built an Anytime Fitness franchise after years of walking through back pain. Then a double bypass hit him right when he looked healthy. If you have ever wondered how faith, fitness, and a hard past can share one life, this episode is for you.

Mike Dyson lives in Pensacola, Florida. Former Marine, about twelve years. Anytime Fitness franchise owner. He had five gyms. He sol...

Mia Mason shares her mental health journey and the role of artistic expression in her healing process. The conversation delves into understanding OCD and its impact on daily life, followed by a discussion on the therapeutic process of art and self-publishing.

Takeaways

• Mental health journey
• Art as therapy

Chapters

• 00:00 Mia Mason's Mental Health Journey and Artistic Expression
• 11:15 Therapeutic Process of Art and Self-Publis...

Becky Funk shares her journey of overcoming health challenges and finding happiness, leading to her work in supporting moms and teens. She emphasizes the importance of nervous system regulation and effective communication with teens, offering practical advice and resources for parents.

Takeaways

• Nervous system regulation is key
• Understanding and relating to teens is a complex process

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Becky Fun...

The conversation delves into the journey of health and happiness, the challenges of managing mental health in a demanding career, strategies for coping with mental health challenges, the transition to a new career and lifestyle, and the introduction of Podstars, a unique service for podcasters. The key takeaways emphasize the aspirational nature of health and happiness, as well as the importance of balancing them with the stresses ...

The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including health, happiness, business, wellness industry, and habit reset. It delves into the emotional process of ice baths, reducing cortisol levels, and the use of continuous glucose monitoring for health refinement. The guest, Nathan Baws, shares insights on wellness, business, and the impact of habits on health and success.

Takeaways

• Health and happiness are foundational for bu...

Mike Vardy shares insights on productivity, health, and lifestyle optimization. He emphasizes the importance of routines, planning, and capturing tasks to free up mental energy for deeper thinking and creativity. His approach to productivity is holistic, focusing on effectiveness, efficiency, and balance in life.

Takeaways

• Routines and planning are essential for building healthy habits and balanced lifestyle.
• Capturing tasks and o...

The conversation delves into the themes of health, happiness, resilience, and professional growth. Dr. Dorothy Martin Neville shares her journey of overcoming adversity and achieving success through passion, purpose, and determination. The discussion emphasizes the importance of seizing dreams with passion and purpose, and provides actionable advice for transcending adversity.

Takeaways

• Passion and purpose drive happiness
• Overcomi...

The conversation covers Lucinda's health journey, her food philosophy, the power of thoughts and emotions, and the impact of the environment on health. Lucinda shares her experiences with melanoma, bee allergies, and scoliosis, as well as her approach to food and the importance of thoughts and emotions in health. She also discusses the impact of the environment on health, citing examples from scientific research.

Takeaways

• The po...