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Hey, I’m Dr. Kyrin and I totally get it! I’ve been where you are, suffering with the symptoms of Midlife Metabolic Mayhem, worrying about disease and early demise, not realizing I was in hormonal poverty or what to do about it. Surviving life at midlife with no gas and no joy, overweight, tired, sexless and confused about what to do to fix it and finding NO answers in my mainstream medical profession as a Board Certified OBGYN. Everything changed when I discovered ALL the root causes of the hormonal poverty that we women experience at midlife as the cause of the 60+ symptoms of Midlife Metabolic Mayhem, disease and early demise and followed the reqrding path back to hormonal prosperity and successful weight loss, energy, libido, hair and so much more! I share these truths with you here so that you too can get off the couch, into your jeans and back into your joy filled life!
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Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
What does food mean to you? Is it simply nourishment for your body? Or, is it a reward when you feel the need to celebrate or do you reach for a quick bite when you are stressed?
People attribute different values and meanings to food and eating, which can cause health problems when it is overly associated with emotional nourishment. Dr. Melissa McCreery explores the psychology of overeating and why we women literally and figuratively often have too much on our plates and what to do about it.
Key Notes:
- Emotional overeating
- The meaning of food
- Mindful eating
- Managing stress
- Resources to actively soothe yourself instead of food
Quotes:
“Our relationship with food is so much more than food.” – Dr. Melissa McCreery
“We have our own relationship with food but if we don’t have an understanding of all the ways that food comes into play in our lives – we’re missing so much of what’s going on.” – Dr. Melissa McCreery
“We’re often not really paying attention to the color, the smell, the texture of our food to the fullest.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston
“Digestive enzymes are increased if you eat slowly, sit down, savor and are mindful.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston
“We don’t realize when we’re using food as a substitute for what we really want because mindless eating shuts down our emotion.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston
“We didn’t learn skills to manage stress and difficult emotions and we learned to leverage food for that purpose.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston
“Her brilliant health is expansive.” - Dr. Melissa McCreery
Links Mentioned:
Too Much On Her Plate website - https://toomuchonherplate.com/
Hidden Hunger quiz - http://toomuchonherplate.com/hidden-hungers-quiz/
Podcast episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/wZ8mcxVCDgI
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Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
Most diets remove desirable foods from your daily regimen and many can create a sense of deprivation because of it. This is why the word “diet” can strike fear in people’s hearts.
But what if you can actually go on a “diet” that doesn’t eliminate foods but instead adds a specific dish to accomplish the same weight loss result? What if this dish is scientifically proven to achieve enormous health benefits including weight loss? That’s not such a scary diet.
Dr. Kyrin speaks with Dr. Susanne Bennett about the science and history of kimchi and it’s use in modern times to improve all aspects of health, including weight. Kimchi has been used for thousands of years and speaks directly to the centerpiece of health in the body; the gut. Kimchi decreases gut inflammation and improves the microbiome, no matter what else you are consuming.
This episode highlights Dr. Susanne’s release today of her newest book “The Kimchi Diet: Revive your Gut, Get Lean, Live Longer." Listen and learn how this delicious fermented vegetable dish can assist you on your healing journey and move you towards brilliant health.
Key Notes:
- Learn the roots of fatigue: The role of mitochondria in the body
- Understand mitochondrial dysfunction and symptoms
- Discover the benefits and science behind The Kimchi Diet
- Learn how to make kimchi at home
Quotes:
“When you lose muscle mass, you gain fat.” – Dr. Susanne Bennett
“Overeating, overexercising and too much gas in your belly affects your mitochondria”. – Dr. Susanne Bennett
“Food can be your medicine but it can be a poison too”. – Dr. Susanne Bennett
“My pyramid of success levels in healing is hormonal balance; toxicity; nutritional deficiency; and mental, emotional, spiritual balance.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston
“Sea salt contains potassium, which contrary to popular belief, hypertensives need.” -Dr. Kyrin Dunston
“Her brilliant health is grabbing your potential and becoming the very best of who you are.” – Dr. Susanne Bennett
Links Mentioned:
Dr. Susanne Bennett’s website
The Kimchi Diet book
Watch it on YouTube
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Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
Many people fail to create lives that they love living due to 8 unpleasant feelings they are unable or unwilling to deal with effectively. If we don’t know how to move past anger, sadness, guilt, shame, helplessness, embarrassment, disappointment, frustration and vulnerability then we may be subject to living a life less than the true expression of ourselves. A life less glorious and fulfilling than what is possible.
In this episode psychologist and life coach Dr. Joan Rosenberg highlights the One Choice we can make regarding these 8 feelings in 90 seconds that has the potential to transform our lives for the better. This Choice can remove doubt and disappointment and replace it with confidence, emotional strength and self-esteem.
Confidence happens whenever you have the deep sense that you can handle the emotional outcome of whatever you pursue. Dr. Rosenberg is committed to assisting people in creating the confidence to create lives that they love. This episode highlights the essentials of her teachings and starts you on the path to greater fulfillment.
Quotes:
“Confidence happens from the inside out.” – Dr. Joan Rosenberg
“Through speaking we gain confidence.” – Dr. Joan Rosenberg
“When we aren’t in touch with our feelings, we cut off from our bodies and that’s what creates illness.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston
“Fear of rejection is fear of disappointment or embarrassment.” – Dr. Joan Rosenberg
“Her brilliant health is a woman who is grounded from her own experience, has a vision of who she wants to become and embodies that.” – Dr. Joan Rosenberg
“If you neglect the mental, emotional or spiritual – you just won’t get the shiny brilliant health that you deserve.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston
Links Mentioned:
Dr. Joan Rosenberg’s website – https://drjoanrosenberg.com/
FREE gift - https://drjoanrosenberg.com/gift
TedX Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKy19WzkPxE
Link to YouTube video - https://youtu.be/qtb6j_U1wuM
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Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
All of us have encountered betrayal – from romantic relationships to family and in the workplace. Betrayal is a universal experience that we must heal properly from in order to move on in a healthy manner. The distinct steps in the Post Betrayal Syndrome, as outlined in Dr. Debi Silber’s clinical studies, must be addressed in a wholehearted manner for proper resolution to occur.
In this episode, Dr. Kyrin interviews Transformational Psychologist Dr. Debi Silber, who’s personal pain drove her mission seeking appropriate healing and ultimately birthed a new standard of care for healing from this most painful of wounds.
Dr. Silber elucidates how unprocessed emotions can wreck havoc with our emotional and physical lives and offers myriad resources and insight into moving forward and thriving.
Key Notes:
- The definition of betrayal
- Understand the Post Betrayal Syndrome and how to know if you have this
- Clearly see the 5 stages of the Post Betrayal Syndrome
- Learn tools to heal each stage successfully
- Gain insight into how betrayal is connected to physical illness
- What is Self-betrayal, how to know when you’re doing it and how to stop.
Quotes:
“Betrayal is the breaking of a spoken or unspoken rule.” – Dr. Debi Silber
“When it comes to betrayal it is personal and intentional. Your whole self is destroyed.” – Dr. Debi Silber
“You can’t be the same person when you are trying to heal an illness. You have to become something different and transform your entire being from the inside out.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston
“At a time that we need support the most, we are least likely to seek it.” – Dr. Debi Silber
“Self-betrayal is when you don’t honor what’s in your best interest.” – Dr. Debi Silber
“Her brilliant health is being authentic, honoring your truth and when something isn’t right find out why. There is just a brilliant version of you waiting to be healed and unleashed.” – Dr. Debi Silber
Links Mentioned:
Post Betrayal Institute website - http://pbtinstitute.com/
Quiz - http://pbtinstitute.com/quiz
The Unshakable Woman: 4 Steps to Rebuilding Your Body, Mind and Life After a Life Crisis - https://www.amazon.com/Unshakable-Woman-Steps-Rebuilding-Crisis-ebook/dp/B01N5SHR28/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485902403&sr=8-1&keywords=the+unshakable+woman
TEDx Talk - https://youtu.be/XX30i6nC7ro
Link to YouTube video – https://youtu.be/Nr3nZQNHkZY
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Tuesday Apr 02, 2019
Tuesday Apr 02, 2019
Urinary incontinence affects 13 million American women and is a complaint that can increase with age. Urogynocologist Dr. Betsy Greenleaf explains why this often embarrassing medical problem occurs and shares natural treatments to alleviate the symptoms that often are as simple as changing what you drink!
Pharmaceuticals offered for the treatment of urinary incontinence have side effects and do not treat the underlying root cause of the disorder. Effective strategies are covered to put you back in the driver’s seat to alleviate these symptoms, including some that not only improve your urinary control but also you sex life!
Key Notes:
- Definitions of the different types of urinary incontinence
- Underlying root causes of urinary incontinence under your control
- Tests your doctor can perform to identify type of incontinence and bladder status
- Tools and exercises to improve continence and enhance vaginal muscles and tissue
Quotes:
“Foods that have a high acidity level can cause irritation to the bladder and leakage.” – Dr. Betsy Greenleaf
“Looking into your diet is the first task to reduce urinary urgency.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston
“Americans don’t eat a lot of fermented foods so we’re not replenishing our source of bacteria in our bodies.” – Dr. Betsy Greenleaf
“Your gut health is very important to your vaginal health.” – Dr. Betsy Greenleaf
“Strengthening your vaginal muscles helps incontinence and leads to better sex.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston
“We are conditioned to seek a drug when we have a medical problem.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston
“Dis-ease or lack of ease in the body is not a sign that you need a drug. It’s a sign that your body is telling you it’s not happy. Your job is to figure out why.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston
“Every drug has a side effect and every drug you take, you are introducing toxins into your body.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston
Links Mentioned:
Dr. Betsy Greenleaf’s online stores - https://pelvicfloorstore.com/ and https://gleafgear.com/
Link to YouTube video - https://youtu.be/g_gnX5BeKto
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Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
When you feel stressed – do you reach out for a cookie?
When you feel happy – do you celebrate with eating food that might not in your best interest?
Are there certain emotions you resist feeling? Perhaps anger? Or sadness?
If so, then you might be suffering from emotional eating.
The majority of Americans have a weight problem. Most people are aware what foods promote weight loss and health and may stick to their plan for a while. Eventually, many fall off the straight and narrow and once again begin eating foods that increase the scales.
I’ve seen it over and over again with my clients. And emotional eating is the root cause of it.
In this episode Emotional Eating Expert Tricia Nelson spells out exactly what emotional eating is and details some steps you can begin taking today to moderate it. Tricia truly exemplifies that your pain becomes your purpose. Her journey through emotional eating ultimately led her to her professional expertise and passion.
If you’re struggling with adhering to your eating program the insights shared in this episode might provide the light and direction you are needing to move forward successfully.
Key Notes:
- Discover exactly what emotional eating is and how it relates to food addiction
- How to use the PEP Test (Pain, Escape, Punishment)
- Understand key factors in recovering and healing your hunger
- Learn the relationship between food and sex
Quotes:
“I love food and I love eating but I’m eating to live and not living to eat.” – Tricia Nelson
“Oftentimes, we are eating to kill emotional pain, escape or as a reward.” – Tricia Nelson
“Functional medicine and its tools work but it doesn’t work if you don’t work it – When it doesn’t work it’s often because of compulsive eating.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston
“Emotional eaters are emotional snackers. Eating three full meals a day is the #1 action to take to reduce this.” – Tricia Nelson
“You don’t have a weight problem, you have a perception problem.’” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston
“Her brilliant health means shining our light.” – Tricia Nelson
Links Mentioned:
Tricia Nelson’s website - https://www.healyourhunger.com/
10 Weeks to Freedom from Emotional Eating program - https://healyourhunger.lpages.co/10-weeks-to-freedom-from-emotional-eating-now/
Link to YouTube video - https://youtu.be/GzOHAPStoTM
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Tuesday Mar 19, 2019
Tuesday Mar 19, 2019
An essential requirement for any type of physical healing is to get the nervous system out of the chronic stress state in which most of us reside and into the opposite anti stress state, parasympathetic dominance, which allows for a relaxation, restoration and healing. The cranial nerve that governs this revitalizing system is called the vagus nerve and learning to activate it in myriad ways can mean the difference between healing or not.
Dr. Navaz Habib expertly details how to leverage the vagus nerve for optimal healing in his new book, Activate Your Vagus Nerve: Unleash Your Body’s Natural Ability to Overcome Gut Sensitivities, Inflammation, Autoimmunity, Brain Fog, Anxiety and Depression. In this episode he shares a sneak peek into some of the key processes you can begin using today to turn on this powerhouse of healing and wellness.
Key Notes:
- Learn exactly what is the vagus nerve is and its key functions
- Understand the importance of the autonomic nervous system in illness and healing
- See why this is called the Buddha nerve and what that means for your health
- Gain insight into how vagus nerve affects immunity and interacts with other body systems positively or negatively
- Learn easy tools and exercises to start activating your vagus nerve today
- Understand why breathing techniques are paramount in any healing program and where to begin
Quotes:
“I’m grateful for my health challenges because they led me to the truth.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston
“All disease begins in the gut. The vagus nerve turns on the digestive system and starts the path to health in the gut.” – Dr. Navaz Habib
“If you have gastrointestinal disturbance, you have vagus nerve dysfunction.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston
“The care and feeding of your vagus nerve is paramount to Your Brilliant Health.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston
“Her Brilliant Health means a woman is healthy and able to spread that health to everybody around her.” – Dr. Navaz Habib
Links Mentioned:
Dr. Navaz Habib’s website – http://drhabib.ca/
Dr. Navaz Habib’s book “Activate Your Vagus Nerve” - http://drhabib.ca/vagus-nerve-book/
Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OWG7jChNsUw
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Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Autoimmune disease surpasses cancer in numbers of women affected and is one of the leading causes of death among women. Adverse childhood events have been demonstrated to contribute to this challenging group of diseases where a person’s immune system is literally attacking their own body and often causes death. Traditional medical treatments attempt to suppress the symptoms but don’t address these and other underlying causes.
Dr. Keesha Ewers knows first-hand what it takes to heal from autoimmune disease from the perspective of a patient and a doctor and shares insight from her best-selling book, Solving the Autoimmune Puzzle, with listeners in this episode. Yes, there are lifestyle issues that need to be addressed but metabolizing unresolved hurt and trauma is a key factor in healing from autoimmune disease. Learn why saying “No” is one of the most powerful tools to use.
Also get a sneak-peek into pearls of wisdom from her upcoming book, The Libido Cure, which details the key factors involved in maintaining and obtaining a healthy sex drive. It might not be what you think.
Listen up as these two experienced clinicians who have overcome their own health challenges naturally share their wisdom and suggested take-action steps for you to move closer to brilliant health starting today.
Key Notes:
- Learn the difference between little “t” trauma and big “T” Trauma in childhood
- Understand why psychospiritual dynamics are key in healing from autoimmune disease
- Find out what the autoimmune personality type is and ways to move towards healing
- Get insight into key factors involved in a healthy libido and ways to improve these inputs
- Learn that it’s normal for the majority of women to not have a sex drive in relationship
Quotes:
“Autoimmune disease is undigested anger.” – Dr. Keesha Ewers
“Everybody with autoimmune disease has some perfectionism in them.” – Dr. Keesha Ewers
“Your sex hormones are necessary but not sufficient for a healthy sex drive” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston
“Shine with your own brilliance.”– Dr. Keesha Ewers
Links Mentioned:
Dr. Keesha Ewers’ website – https://www.drkeesha.com/
Your 21 Day Quick Start - https://www.drkeesha.com/quickstart
Watch the podcast on YouTube - https://youtu.be/MH3DUJOUVUM
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Tuesday Mar 05, 2019
Tuesday Mar 05, 2019
Yoga is not just about exercise and flexibility, it is also about healing yourself physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally. It means union of body and soul and is a unique tool to heal on all levels. Kundalini yoga is a particularly practical method to help you navigate the ups and downs of daily living.
In this episode, International yoga and meditation leader Faith Hunter shares her personal journey of healing through Kundalini yoga and meditation and shares simple practices to implement to handle stress and difficulty as it inevitably arises.
Key Notes:
- Why breathwork is such a powerful healing tool
- Different types of yoga practices
- Kundalini yoga practices and development
- The 7 chakra energy centers in the body
- The top health and wellness benefits of yoga and meditation
Quotes:
“Yoga means union and it was developed to quiet the body so that the soul could speak.” - Dr. Kyrin Dunston
“Kundalini is the practice of harnessing the energy within you.” – Faith Hunter
“When energy is flowing we have the capacity to manifest what we want” - Faith Hunter
“Yin yoga is key to healing because it liberates bound up energy.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston
“yoga practices are rooted in the science of healing the body.” – Faith Hunter
“When the mind is quiet you hear God, Spirit, The Divine, Source, whatever you call it – and then you are open to divine inspiration and guidance. “ – Dr. Kyrin Dunston
“ When the mind is quiet you are lowering resistance in your body that is associated with disease.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston
“Having brilliant health is feeling joy, peace and harmony” – Faith Hunter
Links Mentioned:
Faith Hunter’s website - https://faithhunter.com/
Embrace DC (Faith’s studio in DC) - https://www.embracedc.com
YouTube video: https://youtu.be/FHHj_9oIkKw
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Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
A lot of women believe that they will be subject to physical limitations after the age of 50. They believe that their physical ability, strength, endurance and flexibility will all decrease to unsatisfactory levels during this time.
The fact that many women experience these issues is actually due to their belief and due to choosing to not take appropriate actions to move towards health and healing.
Which will you choose?
This week’s guest, Debra Atkinson, author of “Hot, Not Bothered: 99 Daily Flips to Slimmer, Trimmer, Fitter Faster So You Can Master Metabolism Before, During, and (long) After Menopause”, has flipped the script on fitness after 50 and will teach you how to do this too.
Debra shares her insights with Dr. Kyrin about the top 10 reasons you must engage in resistance training to get it and keep it after 50. Details are shared on When should you start? How should you do it? What can you do?
Once you learn all the benefits of resistance training for your fitness level, aging status, disease and your mind and emotions you will be excited to partake in this activity
Join us as we delve deeper into exactly what it takes to achieve brilliant health.
Key Notes:
- Learn the top 10 documented health benefits of resistance training
- Understand how resistance training plays a key role in epigenetics
- Why certain types of exercise are essential to healing mental illness
- Gain insight into how hormonal balance is promoted by exercise
- Why Self-love is the key to brilliant health
Quotes:
“Resistance training directly affects genes referring to aging.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston
“Meditation is more effective treatment for hypertension than medication.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston
“As we age, our need for recovery increases.” – Debra Atkinson, Flipping 50 TV
“When you exercise, you balance your cortisol levels – which is huge because it governs your immune system & controls your cravings for sugary foods.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston
“Beliefs are nothing more than thoughts and we can change these and make decisions to believe in what’s supportive of us.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston
“Sure, everyone looks at a beautiful girl…But they can’t take their eyes off a confident woman who radiates joy and health. And THAT is available to you at ANY and EVERY age.” Debra Atkinson, Flipping 50 TV
Links Mentioned:
Debra Atkinson’s website - https://www.flippingfifty.com/
Debra Atkinson’s book (Hot, Not Bothered: 99 Daily Flips to Slimmer, Trimmer, Fitter Faster So You Can Master Metabolism Before, During, and (long) After Menopause) - https://www.flippingfifty.com/hotnotbothered/
Link to YouTube video - https://youtu.be/WcxjlWUHJpM
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