Well Balanced 360
Summary: Dr. Shivani Amin, MD is an experienced medical doctor specializing in functional medicine and spiritual thinking. Dr. Amin introduces you to the world of wellness through this medical prism & spiritual approach, with a focus on bridging the gap between the two. Critical questions around topics such as mental, physical, and sexual health, as well as healing and immunity, are all up for conversation. This is a safe space created for intimate conversations for us to optimize our health - mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. This is not another boring health podcast with way too much technical jargon; nor will I make baseless claims or preach to you. What I will do is provide a forum where you will learn about proven ways to help you feel your best and create the healthiest version of YOU! So I ask you, what do you want to change about your lifestyle, where you can be open-minded with a spiritual approach? Bring that to the podcast and let’s success together! Connect with Dr. Shivani at @drshivaniamin (www.drshivaniamin.com)
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Podcasts:
Episode Highlights: Dr. Suzanne’s history in OBGYN and learning about Integrative Medicine What “Forest Bathing” is, and becoming a forest therapy guide The benefits of forest bathing The science behind forest therapy The importance of being in touch with nature for our body Tailoring her natural prescriptions for each patient How COVID has affected us and being outdoors For busy people, it’s important to squeeze nature into our schedules
Episode Highlights: What is the polyvagal theory? How she incorporates amino acid supplementation with gene keys Associating the 5 Chinese elements with the human body Recommendations on where to start studying How she applies the polyvagal theory in her clinical practice
Episode Highlights: Somatic Experiencing (SE) as an approach to trauma How Rebecca found out about SE and why it resonates with her Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in comparison to SE The different forms of SE Getting started with SE training and how it differs among professions SE’s accessibility to people struggling with grounding themselves
Episode Highlights: An introduction to sleep issues The correlation between sleep and dreams What causes snoring and how to prevent it The role of diets and supplements in benefiting sleep The impact of naps on our sleep-wake cycle Recommendations for anyone struggling with sleep issues
Episode Highlights: Her journey to becoming a gastrointestinal doctor The gut microbiome and the gut-brain axis Signs of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Food aversions, fad diets, and how to improve them Identifying normal bowel movement and healthy poop How the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our gut health
Episode Highlights: Mason’s health awakening What are medicinal mushrooms Advice for anyone starting out Can people with fungal infections take medicinal mushrooms SuperFeast’s products Are medicinal mushrooms safe for pregnant women The connection between medicine and spirituality
Episode Highlights: Miriam’s journey into yoga and meditation Tantra Yoga vs. Yoga Connecting spirituality and sexuality How trauma affects you and learning to listen to your body How to get started How Tantra Yoga helps you
Episode Highlights: Dotsie’s struggle with anorexia Her journey to the Olympics Dotsie’s use of meditative therapy Turning to a plant-based/vegan diet Her passion project, Switch for Good How you get protein from veganism Veganism’s impact on her Olympic career
Episode Highlights: What is human design? How can it help our health? The four arrows of our body graphs The different types and how they can affect us The incorporation of human design in modern medicine How we can start using human design in our lives
Episode Highlights: 1) What is Ayahuasca? 2) Precautions and research to do before taking the tea 3) Be aware that it is not for everyone 4) Kat’s master plant diets and the practice 5) Western medicine versus traditional herbal medicine
Episode Highlights: - Dr. Wible’s struggles with mental illness - How she’s addressed the issues in her own way - Building a suicide hotline for physicians - Creating a safe space for her friends - What we can do to support each other
Episode Highlights: 1. India’s mental health situation 2. Why it’s the perfect time to open conversations about mental health 3. Dr. Appasani’s experience with dealing with isolations during quarantine 4. Intergenerational trauma being passed down 5. The correlation between what you eat and your mental wellbeing
Episode Highlights: - Setting boundaries - Toxic positivity - How family dynamics affect you down the line - Cultural dynamics - COVID and mental health - How spiritual practices have its benefits too
Episode Highlights: 1) The statistics and state of mental health during the pandemic 2) My personal encounter with racism and its effect on my own mental health 3) The importance of movement in our daily life 4) Meditation as a means to mediate negativity in our lives 5) Keep your mind creative and open 6) How to use food as a healthy outlet for our stress 7) How journals can help alleviate our mental load
Overview: From setting boundaries and choosing self-love, Dr. Caroline Iscovitz dives deep into the psychology behind healthy relationships in business, pointing out that oftentimes we fear the consequences of actions-- instead of finishing them out of love or concern. In this episode, Dr. Caroline has so kindly come today to share with us her four pillars to healthy relationships; which have become the basis for her successful coaching business today. I really hope this helps everyone willing to listen, for this to serve as a way for you to rebuild your own relationships-- ultimately choosing to put yourself and your wellbeing first.
