15-Minute Matrix

Today is the start of a special 3-part series with Dr. Mansoor Mohammad. In the first two episodes, Dr. Mansoor provides some much-needed education and clarity into the mechanisms of methylation and in the 3rd episode, we take a deep dive into methylation’s key nutrient, folate. Get ready to wrap your mind around methylation! Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode To learn more about Dr. Mansoor and The DNA Company click here   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Now more than ever our clients and patients are riding the waves of anxiety and Dr. Ellen Vora is the ideal person to bring both compassion and perspective to the forefront of our minds. In today’s episode we cover the many different ways that we can hold space for those we support as we help them navigate the terrain of our current reality. We all need a little Dr. Ellen right now! Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode To learn more about Dr. Ellen Vora click here Click here to get your hands on Julia Ross’s book ‘The Mood Cure’ mentioned in today’s episode Check out Episode #63 where Trudy Scott Maps GABA   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Emotional Freedom Technique or EFT has the potential to shift neural pathways related to food cravings and so much more. Dr. Peta Stapleton is an expert researcher on the topic and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to speak with her. She shares so many clinical pearls that you won’t want to miss in today’s episode! Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode You can pre-order Dr. Peta’s book ‘The Science Behind Tapping: A Proven Stress Management Technique for the Mind and Body’ here To learn more about Dr. Peta Stapleton and her work click here   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Today on the 15-Minute Matrix I'm excited to introduce my dear friend and Colon Hydrotherapist extraordinaire, Jill Simons. We discuss myriad reasons why someone would get a colonic, why cleansing the colon is important, and how cleaning out the intestines is a powerful way to take a pause, release, and start afresh. Though now might not be the right time for a colonic, it may be your chance to cleanse! > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > To learn more about Jill click here > Check out episode #118 where Dr. Jason Hawrelak maps probiotics > Check out episode #124 where Andrea maps The Gut Brain Connection with guest host Cavin Balstar > It’s time for a Spring Cleanse and we’re ready to take you there! Join us and let the liver-loving begin   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Today's episode is part of our COVID-19 Special Edition series, and I’ve invited Dr. Anahid Jewett to the mic to discuss NK cells. The job of the NK cell is to remove infected cells and there’s never been a better time than right now to take a deep dive into immunology. Grab your pens and get ready to listen to this episode a few times as you won't want to miss anything Dr. Jewett shares. April 15th, 2020 Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode To learn more about Dr. Jewitt and her work head over to the UCLA School of Dentistry Dr. Jewett has produced a wealth of research, contact us if you’d like a list of her published work Other COVID-19 related episodes: Listen to Episode #129 where Donna Jackson Nakazawa Maps Brain Stress (COVID-19 Special Edition) Listen to Episode #130 where Dr. Mansoor Mohammed Maps The Self-isolation Ripple Effect (COVID-19 Special Edition) Listen to Episode #131 where Mickey Trescott Maps Meal Prep In Less Than Ideal Conditions (COVID-19 Special Edition) Listen to Episode #132 where Allison Post Maps Stress Reduction (COVID-19 Special Edition)   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Today's episode is part of our COVID-19 Special Edition series, and I've invited my friend Allison Post back to the mic to share her calming wisdom around stress reduction in these trying times. Grab a cup of tea, take a deep slow breath and tune into the serene suggestions Allison brings as she invites us to rest and engage in practices that slow down the body and mind. And be sure to pay it forward! April 10th, 2020 Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode You can find previous episodes with Allison here: > Episode #114 where Allison Maps Touch > Episode #70 where Allison Maps Breath Related: > Listen to Episode #129 where Donna Jackson Nakazawa Maps Brain Stress (COVID-19 Special Edition) > Listen to Episode #130 where Dr. Mansoor Mohammed Maps The Self-isolation Ripple Effect (COVID-19 Special Edition) > Listen to Episode #131 where Mickey Trescott Maps Meal Prep In Less Than Ideal Conditions (COVID-19 Special Edition)   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Today's episode is part of our COVID-19 Special Edition series, and I've invited my friend Mickey Trescott to share her wisdom and expertise around meal prep during these trying times. You won't want to miss this grounding conversation where Mickey helps us reframe how we’re thinking about food and food prep, and shares her open-minded and flexible perspective in both the grocery store and kitchen, even for those of us with existing dietary patterns. April 7th, 2020 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > To learn more about Mickey, check out Episode #51 where Mickey Maps Nutrient Density on the podcast Related: > Listen to Episode #129 where Donna Jackson Nakazawa Maps Brain Stress (COVID-19 Special Edition) > Listen to Episode #130 where Dr. Mansoor Mohammed Maps The Self-isolation Ripple Effect (COVID-19 Special Edition)   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Today's episode is part of our COVID-19 special edition, and I've invited Dr. Mansoor Mohammed to share his wisdom around the ripple effect of physical distancing. This is a powerful episode where we walk around the matrix and identify many of the consequences that will come from our current state. Our hope is to inspire every coach or clinician listening to help those we love and work with. We’re needed now more than ever, and there’s so much we can do to make an impact on both the current and future state of our collective health. April 3rd, 2020 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > To learn more about Dr. Mansoor and the DNA company click here > Listen to Episode #54 where Niki Gratrix maps ACEs > Listen to Episode #129 where Donna Jackson Nakazawa maps Brain Stress (COVID-19 Special Edition)   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Today's episode is part of our COVID-19 special edition, and I've invited Donna Jackson Nakazawa back to the mic to speak into the brain-immune-stress response. The perceived stress that we are all experiencing right now is (unfortunately) counter to the immune response we’re after. Get ready to take a deep breath as Donna walks us through how to manage the messages we’re feeding our brains and maximize all that we can do differently to support ourselves and our clients during this challenging time. March 31, 2020 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Listen to Episode #116 where Donna Maps Microglia here > Check out Episode #67 where Dr. Sam Shay Maps Gaming Disorder > Check out Episode #78 where Dr. Nicole Beurkens maps Screen Time > Donna Mentions Dr. Charles Raison’s research in the evolution of the stress response > Donna mentions Dr. George Slavich and his studies on stress and inflammation > Donna mentions Dharma Seed > To get your hands on Donna’s new book ‘The Angel and the Assassin: The Tiny Brain Cell that Changed the Course of Medicine’ click here   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Resilience has been one of my favorite topics for the last decade and there's no one I'd rather have this powerful discussion with than my friend Sayer Ji. Though the episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the discussion on radical resilience is one we need now more than ever. Join me and Sayer as he illuminates just how regenerative we and our cells are. March 27th, 2020 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Sayer Ji’s new book ‘Regenerate: Unlocking Your Body’s Radical Resilience Through the New Biology’ will be released in just a few days! Pre-order your copy now. > Sayer mentioned Dr. Jeffrey Bland in the episode. Tune into Dr. Bland’s 15-Minute Matrix episode where we map Autophagy here.   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Tune-in for this special episode where I invite you to sit in your seat of influence with the COVID-19 pandemic. I share the science of the virus—the mechanisms by which it causes symptoms, how it replicates itself, and how you can use Functional Nutrition to support immune health and mitigate symptoms for yourself and your clients. The episode is not our usual format, but I did map the virus for you. Be sure to grab your completed Matrix from the Show Notes! March 20th, 2020 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Check-out these podcasts that may come in handy right now: #120: Mapping the Sympathetic Nervous System with Alex Howard #97: Mapping Meditation with Emily Fletcher #86: Mapping Stress with Brendan Vermeire > Immune Superheros > Circle of Influence handouts Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Are the assumptions we have about our patients impeding their healing process? It’s an interesting question and one that Dr. Vaish Sarathy addresses beautifully. Vaish focuses on educating children with special needs, and the importance of nutrition, lifestyle, education and permission. You won't want to miss this powerful conversation. It may change how you work with everyone who walks in your door. March 13th, 2020 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Check-out Vaish’s podcast (functional nutrition and learning for kids) > Click here to access Vaish’s TEDx talk "Who decides how smart you are” > Vaish mentioned the work of Soma Mukhopadhyay who remains a controversial figure in the mainstream though her techniques have helped thousands; click here to learn more   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Today in the final episode of our special series I’m back in the guest seat with my friend Magdalena Wszelaki. Together we’ll be exploring the 3 roots that apply to any chronic illness with a particular emphasis on Hashimotos. You won't want to miss this fast and furious episode where I speak into how to apply all that I’ve learned in managing my own Hashimoto’s diagnosis! March 8th, 2020 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Get access to my ebook Roadmap to Resolution here. Related Episodes: #122 Mapping Inflammatory Root Causes with Andrea Nakayama and Guest Host Eileen Laird #123 Mapping Environmental Inputs with Andrea Nakayama and Guest Host Lara Adler #124 Mapping the Gut-Brain Connection with Andrea Nakayama and Guest Host Cavin Balaster   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Today in our special series I’m in the guest seat talking with my friend, colleague and TBI survivor Cavin Balaster. In my ebook Roadmap to Resolution I discuss the importance of addressing and shifting the terrain of the entire digestive system, leaving no stone unturned, and today Cavin and I will bring you deeper into the art of looking at the myriad ways we can support the all-important gut brain connection. March 7th, 2020 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Get access to my ebook Roadmap to Resolution here. Related Episodes: #123 Mapping Environmental Inputs with Andrea Nakayama and Guest Host Lara Adler #122 Mapping Inflammatory Root Causes with Andrea Nakayama and Guest Host Eileen Laird #125 Mapping Hashimoto’s with Andrea Nakayama and Guest Host Magdalena Wszelaki   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Today in our special series I'm back in the guest seat talking with my favorite environmental toxins expert Lara Adler about environmental inputs and long term health outcomes. The field of epigenetics tells us that the factors that influence our genetic expression matter more than the genes themselves. That’s why, as we discuss in the Roadmap to Resolution ebook, All Things Matter. Join Lara and I to find out why! March 6th, 2020 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Get access to my ebook Roadmap to Resolution here. Related Episodes: #122 Mapping Inflammatory Root Causes with Andrea Nakayama and Guest Host Eileen Laird #124 Mapping Gut-Brain Connections with Andrea Nakayama and Guest Host Cavin Balaster #125 Mapping Hashimoto’s with Andrea Nakayama and Guest Host Magdalena Wszelaki   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!