It's Your Life Podcast

Explore the disconnect between knowing what supports health and actually being able to do it. Discuss how the nervous system, rather than a lack of motivation, often determines whether healthy behaviors feel possible.

Sharon Plaché Biography

Sharon Plaché is a Doctoral Scholar in Lifestyle Medicine Education, health promotion, trauma-informed care, and behavioral change at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. With an MS...

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Explore the disconnect between knowing what supports health and actually being able to do it. Discuss how the nervous system, rather than a lack of motivation, often determines whether healthy behaviors feel possible.

Sharon Plaché Biography

Sharon Plaché is a Doctoral Scholar in Lifestyle Medicine Education, health promotion, trauma-informed care, and behavioral change at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Wi...

This discussion explores how new obesity medications are transforming the landscape of obesity care while highlighting the growing importance of understanding the science behind obesity as a complex, chronic condition. As medical treatments continue to advance, lived experiences remind us that medication alone is not the complete answer; lifestyle medicine, individualized care, and compassion remain essential. By examining the inte...

This conversation explores a fundamental question: are we approaching mental health in the most effective way? It examines what mental health truly means beyond diagnostic labels, the distinction between normal human suffering and mental illness, the influence of life experiences, relationships, and environment on emotional well-being, and the evidence surrounding current treatment approaches. It also considers how cultural, instit...

This conversation explores the powerful connection between financial health and mental well-being, emphasizing that true financial security is about far more than income or investment returns. It examines how mindset, daily habits, emotional decision-making, and financial clarity influence stress, relationships, retirement planning, and overall quality of life. The discussion also highlights the psychological barriers that prevent ...

Dr. Eric Shapira highlights how ageism can contribute to loneliness among older adults by fostering stereotypes that diminish their value, independence, and social connections. He emphasizes that compassionate healthcare goes beyond treating medical conditions; it involves listening attentively, respecting each person's dignity, and recognizing the emotional and social challenges that often acc...

Dr. Rebecca Mannis focuses on the growing challenges facing teens, including anxiety, social media pressures, test anxiety, and the impact of AI and technology on mental health and self-esteem. Dr. Mannis emphasizes that emotional well-being is strengthened when students develop healthy coping strategies, maintain balance between online and offline activities, and focus on self-worth beyond grades, likes, or external vali...

This conversation with Dr. Michael Mantell focused on the connection between mental health, resilience, and overall well-being. Dr. Mantell shared insights on the importance of developing a positive mindset, managing stress effectively, and building healthy habits that support both emotional and physical health. He emphasized that personal growth begins with self-awareness and intentional choices, and that resilience can ...

Dr. James JC Cooley along with Co-Host Dr. Michael Mantell-  renowned and esteemed mental health architect and prolific author have a sit-down conversation with Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis -licensed psychologist, licensed mental health counselor, presenter, writer and adjunct professor at Columbia University and Robin W. Thorburn - Clinical Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist.

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A Royal Week Of Festivities In Dallas Texas Hosted By Black Women Who Want MORE. 

We don't plan events, we create experiences. Starting Wednesday May 20th, The Queens Of 

Black Women Who Want More, will host the Kings Of Ghana at multiple celebrations, a graduation, a book signing and a global "mastermind" with international Thought Leaders.  

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Dr. James JC Cooley along with Co-Host Dr. Michael Mantell-  renowned and esteemed mental health architect and prolific author have a sit-down conversation with Jason Gootman - a Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach and National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach as well as a certified nutritionist and certified exercise physiologist.

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This conversation explores the complex relationship between we...

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Sideroff explores the concept of going beyond burnout by introducing what he calls “burn-up”—a state of chronic stress where individuals continue functioning on the surface but are internally depleted, overwhelmed, and at risk of breaking down. He explains how to recognize the warning signs of burn-up, from constant fatigue to emotional disconnection, and outlines t...

Robin W. Thorburn focuses on helping individuals rewire subconscious patterns that drive anxiety, enabling calmer and more adaptive responses. The discussion also addresses breaking conditional beliefs around self-worth to build a more stable and intrinsic sense of identity. Finally, it explores developing confidence through action and managing modern stress by reducing overwhelm and improving mental resilience.  

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Dr. Diana Londoño, a board-certified urologist, will explore the powerful connection between emotional states and physical health, emphasizing how our inner experiences directly influence disease and healing. She will explain how the nervous system responds differently to fear and love—fear activating stress pathways that can weaken immunity and contribute to chronic illness, while love a...

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·       Dr. James JC Cooley along with Co-Host Dr. Michael Mantell-  renowned and esteemed mental health architect and prolific author have a sit-down conversation with

Kim Downey – Physical Therapist, Physician Advocate, and Author.

·       Every time a doctor shares their story, another doctor feels less alone

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While the helpful function of fear is most obvious, alerting us to potential threats in our environment to keep us safe, even the experiences of grief, shame, resentment, envy, and low mood are helpful, if we can learn to hold them, understand their messages, and identify what’s a helpful alarm for the current situation, and what might be a false alarm that may more resemble a past threat or be based on misunderstanding. ...

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·       Guest Host- Dr. Renee Toppin: The Founder of Black Women Who Want More has a sit-down conversation with India Archie, Owner "Insights With India" CJ Johnson - Author "Prophetic Parenting" and Gloria Bradley - Author "How To Revive Your Dreams 

·       The advantages and disadvantages of "ditching the...

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·       Dr. James JC Cooley along with Co-Host Dr. Michael Mantell-  renowned and esteemed mental health architect and prolific author have a sit-down conversation with

Joshua D. Hartzell, MD, MS-HPEd, FACP, FIDSA – Military Veteran, Practicing Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases Physician, and a Certified Executive Coach

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