Have you ever journalled your day and looked back to those great moments with fond memories?
Health, wealth and prosperity are all intertwined in our day to day lives and these can be linked to improved mental and physical health and an overall better quality of life.
In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Jo Franco, CEO of JoClub, a journaling company fostering clarity, connection & community and a multilingual content creator and author. They discuss the benefits of journaling, different styles of journaling, and how it can shape one’s life. Jo shares her experience with journaling and how it has helped her reconnect with her passions.
Jo discusses:
How journaling can help your mental health
How journalling can get you closer to understanding yourself and healing your unresolved feelings
Some strategies that can kickstart your wellness journey through journaling
The importance of separating your productive thoughts from those that do not aid in your overall
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Have you ever noticed any odd eating habits from yourself or the people around you?
In this episode, Dr. Ellen Rome, an expert in adolescent medicine, joins Barbara Archer to explain the warning signs, causes, and different types of eating disorders. The attention to this topic is widely overlooked and taking the time to understand the nuances of eating disorders can help you help a loved one.
Dr. Ellen Rome discusses:
How to identify a number of eating disorders
The consequences of restrictive eating
Treatment options for those who might be down this tough path
Respectfully approaching someone who may have an eating disorder
Dr. Rome is the head of the Center for Adolescent Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, a board-certified pediatrician, and among the first board-certified adolescent medicine specialists, Dr. Rome, received her BA from Yale and her medical degree from Case Western and her master’s in public health from Harvard.
Dr. Rome is a professor of pediatrics at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case. She has held leadership positions in organizations serving youth and chaired or served on numerous committees for the eating disorders for the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine. And the medical care task force for the Academy for Eating Disorders and American Academy for Pediatrics.
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Living a plant-based lifestyle can seem intimidating, but Dr. James Loomis and Caryn Dugan are here to demystify the world of plant-based eating.
Tune in to this episode of the podcast where Barbara Archer chats with plant-based experts Dr. James Loomis and Caryn Dugan to demystify the world of plant-based eating. Discover how these experts transitioned to this lifestyle, learn simple strategies for incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet, and be amazed by the numerous health benefits that come with a plant-based lifestyle.
Topics Dr. Loomis and Caryn discuss:
How Caryn got into the plant-based lifestyle and how James became an expert on plant-based nutrition
The difference between a whole food plant-based diet and a vegan diet
What sources of protein are available in a plant-based diet
What drives most of Dr. James Loomis’ patients to seek help from him
How much fiber you should consume daily
Which supplements are needed on a plant-based diet
James F. Loomis Jr., M.D., M.B.A. received his medical degree from the University of Arkansas, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and graduated with honors. He subsequently completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Barnes Hospital/Washington University in St. Louis, MO. In addition, Dr. Loomis received an M.B.A. from the Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis. He is board certified in internal medicine, is a diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and has also completed the certification program in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University. Loomis is also a Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
Dr. Loomis has served as a team internist for the St. Louis Rams football team and the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, as well as tour physician for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. He is currently the medical director at the Barnard Medical Center in Washington DC. Before coming to the Barnard Medical Center, he practiced internal medicine at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis, where he was also the director of prevention and wellness.
He is on the clinical faculty of the Department of Internal Medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC and the Department of preventive medicine and Biostatistics at the Uniformed Services University for Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. He speaks internationally on the health benefits of a whole-food plant-based diet and is featured in the documentary “The Game Changers”.
When not practicing medicine, Dr. Loomis enjoys reading, cooking, and teaching plant-based cooking classes. He also enjoys hiking, running, biking, and swimming, and has completed numerous half marathons, marathons, and triathlons, including an Ironman triathlon.
Caryn Dugan knew something had to change after losing her father to cancer in 2008 and then just 10 weeks later was also diagnosed with cancer. Many attempts at a healthier lifestyle finally led her to a plant-based diet. After studying under Dr. Neal Barnard at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) in 2011 and earning her certificate in plant-based nutrition from Cornell University, she began counseling and teaching others. Caryn began STL Veg Girl traveling all around St. Louis (and eventually nationally!) speaking and presenting on the topic of plant-based cooking and meal prep to prevent and reverse our all too common chronic illnesses.
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If you have trouble seeing, have constantly dry eyes, are wondering if everyone gets cataracts or sunglasses, and finally, are wondering how vitamins can maintain the overall health of your eyes, this episode is for you!
In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Dr. Nancy Holekamp, director of retina services at the Pepose Vision Institute in St. Louis. Dr. Holekamp is an international speaker, and consultant to numerous ophthalmic pharmaceutical companies, and was previously a professor of clinical ophthalmology and visual sciences at the Washington School of Medicine. She received her bachelor’s degree with honors from Wellesley as well as her medical degree from John Hopkins School of Medicine.
Her expertise comes from her active role in clinical research dealing with age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular occlusion, and diabetic retinopathy and she is joining us to talk about all things eye care and what to look out for when concerned about common retinal problems.
Dr. Nancy Holekamp discusses:
Common eye degeneration symptoms everyone can experience with aging
Why some people have their cataracts removed and the benefits of it
An in-depth understanding of why our eyes get worse over time
How to improve your vision by adapting to the new prescription in your eyes
Dr. Nancy M. Holekamp is the Director of Retina Services at the Pepose Vision Institute in St. Louis. She is actively involved in clinical research, having been the principal investigator or sub-investigator in over 35 national clinical trials dealing with age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular occlusion, and diabetic retinopathy. She has published 80 peer-reviewed publications and 22 book chapters and has given more than 120 presentations both nationally and internationally. Dr. Holekamp is a paid consultant and speaker for Roche/Genentech.
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