Zura Health Podcast

Layla Cameron is a PhD candidate in the School of Communication at Simon Fraser University. Her research interests include celebrity culture and social media, and the representation of non-normative bodies in reality television and alternative media as seen through an intersectional feminist lens grounded in fat studies, gender studies, disability studies and critical race studies. Layla also works as a journalist, fat activist and documentary filmmaker. You can read more about Layla and her work at laylacameron.com

Jamie is a Canadian Dating, Relationship and Life Coach, Award-Winning Screenwriter & Filmmaker, and Comedy Writer & Creator. He has written professionally about relationships for almost a decade for various digital publications across Canada, the U.S., and the U.K. On top of his regular writing duties, Jamie coaches both men and women from all over the world, helping them to unlock their potential, step into their power and cultivate the true love they desire. He also Co-Founded the Legendary Love Academy with his partner, an online school for all the relationship education you need but didn't receive, and serves as Co-Host with his partner of their Podcast, The Power Couple Podcast. In addition, Jamie is also a Performer, Screenwriter, Filmmaker and Comedian, and is regularly generating his own film and video content for the online space and the film industry. You can follow him and his work here: @jamie.n.rea (Instagram) @thelegendaryloveacademy (Instagram) www.legendaryloveacademy.com www.jamienrea.com  

Bethany Webster is a writer, transformational coach, international speaker and what you could call a midwife of the heart. Her work is focused on helping women heal the Mother Wound so that they can step into their full power and potential. She teaches workshops, an online course and offers a coaching program for women leaders who want to accelerate their impact and leadership. Check out her articles, resources and offerings at www.motherwound.com

Amy recently co-authored The Feminine Revolution with Catherine Connors, challenging the idea that femininity is weak, and encouraging women to redefine and embrace their feminine qualities as sources of power. In this episode we talk about:  What is the feminine?  Honoring your intuition  Reclaiming your sexual power / wild woman  The power of sisterhood  Instagram | Website

Hilary Jacobs Hendel, LCSW, takes the complex world of emotions and makes them easy to understand and work with for greater peace, calm and confidence. She is the developer of the Change Triangle tool for emotional health. Hilary is also the author of the award-winning self-help book on emotions called, "It’s Not Always Depression: Working the Change Triangle to Listen to the Body, Discover Core Emotions, and Connect to Your Authentic Self" (Random House, 2018). She is a certified psychoanalyst and AEDP psychotherapist and supervisor. She has published articles in The New York Times, TIME, Oprah, Salon, and professional journals. Hilary also consulted on the psychological development of characters on AMC’s Mad Men. Hilary’s blog on emotions and how to use them for wellbeing is read worldwide. For more FREE resources on emotions and emotional health, visit: Hilaryjacobshendel.com Book Club Launching Nov. 4th - Sign Up HERE. 

Dr. Kelly Brogran is a woman we deeply admire, LOVE and we are sooo honored that we got to drop in with her on her latest book, Own Your Self. In this episode, we discuss: What does it mean to, "Own Your Self" and why this book right now?  Personal reclamation and why honoring our "small wise voice" matters  Creating a new paradigm through the bridge of science  Why she put her prescription pad down, and hasn't picked it up since. The invitation of "ego death" and rebirth  The root of existential crisis + death terror  The bankruptcy of always needing to be in "control" and taking off the mask  Vulnerability as a way forward & relational mastery  The power of community, and community as the "guru" of the future  Reparenting and adulting....and so much more!  To stay connected and up to date on our upcoming retreats & masterminds: instagram | website  | newsletter 

Christopher Shade, PhD, founder and CEO of Quicksilver Scientific, continues to be the driving force of development and innovation. Dr. Shade’s vast depth and breadth of knowledge, passion for healing, and intuitive understanding of chemistry and biology are reflected in Quicksilver Scientific’s well-designed detoxification protocols, unique supplement delivery systems, and patented mercury speciation test. Dr. Shade is a recognized expert on mercury and liposomal delivery systems. He has lectured and trained doctors in the U.S. and internationally on the subject of mercury, heavy metals, and the human detoxification system. Dr. Shade's current focus is on the development of cutting-edge, lipid-based delivery systems for nutraceuticals, such as liposomes and micro-emulsion systems, to address the growing need of high quality, affordable detoxification solutions.

Founder, Recovery 2.0. Tommy Rosen is a yoga teacher and addiction recovery expert who has spent the last two decades immersed in recovery and wellness. He holds advanced certifications in both Kundalini and Hatha Yoga and has 28 years of continuous recovery from drug addiction. Tommy is the founder of the Recovery 2.0 Global Community, the Recovery 2.0 Online Conference series and the Recovery 2.0 Group Coaching Program. He leads Yoga retreats and workshops internationally and presents regularly at yoga conferences and festivals. In this episode we talk about:  Tommy’s story Tommy’s definition of addiction Why addiction is such a challenge in our current society. What makes Recovery 2.0 different than current recovery methodologies. Tommy’s view on food and addiction. Why is food so important to the overall healing and recover process? What are some of Tommy’s foundational philosophies related to food, diet and recovery?    

Stefanos has been immersed in deep men’s empowerment work and the exploration of intimate and sacred relationships. Merging the best of eastern and western methodologies and philosophies to promote balance, sacredness and power in life and love.  Stefanos places his focus and energy towards evolving the nature relationships in contemporary times. An advocate and proponent of “sacred union”, Stefanos believes cultivating healthy relationships to self, ideas, others, our lovers and the Earth will liberate humanity towards a new empowered expression of itself.

Dr. Will Cole, leading functional-medicine expert, consults people around the world via webcam at www.drwillcole.com and locally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing health programs for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal dysfunctions, digestive disorders, and brain problems. Dr. Cole was named one of the top fifty functional-medicine and integrative doctors in the nation and is a health expert for mindbodygreen and goop. Dr. Cole is the author of the book, Ketotarian in which he melds the powerful benefits of a ketogenic diet with a plant-based one.

Tanya Geisler is a certified Leadership Coach, TEDxWomen speaker, and writer who teaches women and women-identified people, how to step into their Starring Roles, own their authority, and overcome the Imposter Complex with Unshakeable Confidence in their life, in their work, and in their life’s work.  In this episode, we discuss the common behavioral traits that arise when the imposter complex is alive and present in our lives. We also look at the common narratives we tell ourselves to stay in our comfort zones. We LOVED this episode and all of Tanya's brilliance so much. We can't wait to see how this episode lands and invites you forward in your life - bravely. 

Dr. Mariza Snyder is functional practitioner, and the author of six books: The #1 National Bestselling book, The Essential Oils Hormone Solution, focusing on balancing hormones with the power of nutrition, self-care and essential oils.  Other bestselling books are: The Smart Mom’s Guide to Essential Oils and The DASH Diet Cookbook. For the past ten years, she has lectured at wellness centers, conferences, and corporations on hormone health, essential oils, nutrition, and detoxification.  She has been featured on Dr. Oz, Oprah Magazine, Fox News Health, MindBodyGreen and many publications.  Dr. Mariza is also the host of the popular Essentially You Podcast, designed to empower women to become the CEO of their health. Check out her website, drmariza.com, for women's hormone tips, including recipes and remedies.

 In this episode we break down the pattern of choosing emotionally unavailable partners, and all the layers that comprise it. We also dive into:  Codependency  Choosing between love & empowerment  The fear around standing on your own two feet 

In this episode, we jam about: His shift from college life to following guru Sri Chinmoy What his pivot points were and what inspired him to travel to NYC to sit under Sri Chinmoy How running has been used as a way to deepen our spirituality  The 3100 mile race in NYC (WTF?!, yes you read that correctly)  To stay connected: instagram | website 

Dr. Christopher Motley is a functional health practitioner who specializes in Traditional Chinese Philosophy, Integrative Medicine, Chiropractic, Clinical Kinesiology, and Frequency Medicine. Dr. Motley is by far one of our favorite practitioners - period. His perspective on healing and health is a breath of fresh air -- it's empowering, wholistic, and so so human. We dig that! This episode is a good time, and we hope you enjoy!  We talk about… Burnout & Adrenal Fatigue Another lens to look at our digestive health through  What emotions have to do with your health  How the Enneagram can unlock doors to our healing...and so much more!