Well Connected Twin Cities Podcast

Jun 20 2024 149 ep. 39 mins 3
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Find integrative health in the Twin Cities with confidence. Interviews with quality providers who care for your body, mind, and spirit. Explore the science, hear stories, and connect before committing to care. Empowering you to make informed health choices for empowered and culturally competent care, because your well-being is our priority.

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Ep 148 The Spiritual & Psychological Benefits of Sauna & Thermic Bathing with John Pederson

Jun 20 2024 41 mins  
Send us a textConversation with John Pederson about the physical, spiritual, and psychological benefits of sauna and thermic bathing. Topics of Discussion:-Emerging research and popularity in sauna-Cultural significance and key principles for thermic bathing-Science behind the body’s response to contrast therapyJohn Pederson is a wellness operations consultant and programming dir

Ep 147 Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Cassie Wilder

Jun 06 2024 36 mins  
Send us a textConversation with Dr. Cassie Wilder regarding hormone replacement therapy for women going through menopause and its emerging research. Topics of Discussion:-An explanation of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and when to start to reduce risks-HRT prescriptions acting as an art form rather than a science-Ways to find doctors that will support the patient’s personal c

Ep 146 Lymphatic Drainage Massage for Detox with Macy Grishaw

May 23 2024 35 mins  
Send us a textConversation with Macy Grishaw about the benefits of achieving natural detox through Brazilian lymphatic drainage massages. Topic of Discussion:-Conditions and systems within the body that are supported by proper lymphatic drainage-Symptoms and signs that may indicate drainage is needed-At-home lymphatic drainage massage techniques and tips to kickstart a natural deto

Ep 145 Performance Tests for Human Health & Longevity with Evan Strewler

May 09 2024 29 mins  
Send us a textConversation with Evan Strewler about the use of human performance testing to improve health and longevity. Topics of Discussion:-The mission behind Human Performance Health, and athletic performance center-Top three performance tests that are recommended for all including VO2max, DEXA Scan, and resting metabolic testing.-Building recommendations from test results tha

Ep 144 Personal Training For Your Soul with Betsy Weiner

Apr 25 2024 39 mins  
Send us a textConversation with Betsy Weiner who shares how her training in Yoga and Ayurveda supports her work with clients as they lean into creativity, joy, radical silliness, childlike curiosity and wonder.Topics of Discussion:-Practicing subtraction and releasing additives that inhibit creativity and wonder-Providing guidance on what tools and spiritual teachings are the most

Ep 143 The Pillars and Potential of Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Mark Stephany

Apr 11 2024 36 mins  
Send us a textConversation with Dr. Mark Stephany discussing why one should care about their health and take ownership of it through the power of lifestyle as medicine.Topics of Discussion:-Overlap between the traditional medical space and lifestyle medicine-Understanding the Lifestyle Determinants (Pillars) of Health-Differences between functional medicine and lifestyle medicineDr

Ep 142 Holistic Business Coaching for Highly Sensitive People with Mira Binzen

Mar 28 2024 24 mins  
Send us a textConversation with Mira Binzen about the integration of yoga therapy and business coaching to shift the mindset of highly sensitive people.Topics of Discussion:-Leadership style of highly sensitive people-Benefits of integrating yoga therapy and business coaching-Varieties of entrepreneurial stages that benefit from coachingMira is on a mission to empower highly sensit

Ep 141 Somatic Experiencing with Breathwork & Movement with Kim Lovejoy

Mar 14 2024 28 mins  
Send us a textConversation with Kim Lovejoy about the integration of somatic experiencing and breathwork.Topics of Discussion:-Transition from talk therapy to breathwork.-The body's need to mobilize energy in order to regulate the nervous system.-Intersection between somatic experiencing and breathworkKim Lovejoy has a passion for dancing with others in the healing spaces between t

Ep 140 A Radical Health Clinic Model for Whole Person Care with Dr. Susan Quigley

Feb 29 2024 25 mins  
Send us a textDiscussion with Dr. Susan Quigley regarding her practice, SuNu Wellness Center, whose health clinic model encourages authentic referrals and collaborative whole person care.Topics of Discussion:-The mission behind SuNu Wellness Center, a collaborative health clinic-The range of services and practitioners available at SuNu-Tips and practices to begin practicing holisti

Ep 139 The Practical Application and Magic of Shamanism with Dr. Karen Lawson

Feb 15 2024 40 mins  
Send us a textConversation with Dr. Karen Lawson about the relevance of Shamanism and Shamanic journeys in modern day. Topics of Discussion:-Shamanism and its practical application in today's world-Practicing Shamanism without crossing the line of cultural appropriation-Shamanic lifeway supporting environmental wellbeingKaren Lawson, MD, ABIHM, NBC-HWC, is the founder and CEO of IH