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Episode 17: Heart and Breath with Dr. Kathleen Friend

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Dr. Friend obtained her MD from University of Miami, M.A. in Social
Sciences from the University of Chicago, B.S. in Psychology from Univ.
of Illinois, and a B.A. in Music from Westfield State University.
With close to 30 years of experience with all ages, she is currently
working as a Child-Psychiatrist in Tucson, Arizona. Prior to moving to
the southwest, she was founder and sole proprietor of Integrative
Psychiatry of the Berkshires in Lenox, MA. Dr. Friend has experience in
a wide array of non-pharmacologic approaches including nutrition,
functional medicine, neurofeedback, meditation, trauma sensitive
therapy, energy medicine, nurtured heart approach and heart-rhythm
meditation.
She is an advanced trainer for The Nurtured Heart Approach and
mentor and teacher for the Institute for Applied Meditation in Tucson.
Dr. Friend is a graduate of the Pre and Post Natal Psychology Program
(PPNE) through The Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology
and Health ( APPPAH ). Although she is currently working with older
children, the knowledge obtained in the PPNE course about
attachment, trauma and polyvagal theory have been foundational for
treating children regardless of age.
She is the author of two Childrens’ books,  The Greatness Chair and Sarah in the Greatness Chair. These stories are designed to teach children and grownups  simple methods to grow into their best selves. Based on the Nurtured Heart
Approach, this is an addition to the field of positive psychology. Find out more at greatnesschair.com or contact Dr. Friend at drfriend@drfriend.net

Episode 16: Solo Episode on Happiness & Suffering

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Hi everyone! On today’s solo episode, I share with you some readings from Thich Nhat Hanh. I discovered some of his writings and videos when I was going through a personal transformation back in 2014. It was during this time that I found my love of yoga and a breathing meditation practice. I hope that you enjoy this short episode and please remember to subscribe, leave a rating or review on iTunes and tune in for more episodes! In gratitude, Michelle http://www.michelledangmd.com Instagram.com/michelledangmd

Episode 15: Creating Community with Meg & Chichi

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As an avid fitness and wellness enthusiast, Chichi Nwaorie has been in the fitness industry for 10+ years. Beginning in sales and marketing, she later found her passion in people development, management, and systems. She is now a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, dedicated to building community and helping others grow into their fullest potential.
Meg Ellis has been in the fitness industry for 6+ years. Beginning as an instructor fueled her love for the industry, and she continued onto management, training, and sales. Prior to being in full-time fitness, she spent years in sales and management roles. She is empowered by fulfillment and by helping others achieve their dreams and fully live their purpose.
 
Together, Meg and Chichi have created Sweatwork HTX. 
 
Find out more about Chichi on IG @chicenitza
 
Meg on IG @areallivemermaid
 
SweatworkHTX on IG @sweatworkHTX www.sweatworkHTX.com
 

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Episode 14: Healthspan with Dr. Cybele Mathai

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Dr. Cybele Mathai is a Board Certified Internal Medicine MD currently working as a primary care doc at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. She is a single mom with a 13 year old son. She was born in Kerala, India and moved to the suburbs of Chicago when she was 5 and lived there through high school. Dr. Mathai attended medical school at Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, India and moved back to Chicago, where she completed her intern year. She then moved to Delaware where she completed her internal medicine residency. In 2005 after being sick of the winters, she moved to San Antonio, TX. Her interest in health and wellness started after going through a divorce in 2009 and realizing she needed to take care of herself so she could take care of her son and prevent the chronic medical problems that ran rampant in her family. She always had an interest in preventative medicine so she started talking to her patients about that, started the Couch to 5K running program and eventually ran 2 half marathons. She started working out to different Beachbody programs the first of which was Insanity and she loved it. This cemented her fitness journey. She tried a different variety of diet and nutrition plans, but what really changed her view on health and wellness was the book Deep Nutrition and discovering intermittent fasting. She took courses in Functional Medicine with IFM and loved their nutrition focused way of healing people. She started speaking to her patients about different ways they can reverse Diabetes, metabolic syndrome, gut issues and it made a difference. She is looking into getting a Lifestyle Medicine and Culinary Medicine certification so she can further her knowledge and be even better prepared to help others. Her belief is that we can life long healthy lives with a focus on nutrition, fasting, and movement by improving healthspan and not just lifespan. Follow Dr. Mathai on Instagram @functional_wellness_doc

Episode 13: Discipline with Veronica Goebel

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Veronica Goebel is a native Houstonian, wife, and mom of three children. She was an elementary school teacher for 6 years before making the decision to stay home and raise her kids. The transition from working mom to stay-at-home mom was tough at first, and she was forced to take a deep look at her life, habits and relationships. During this time she was asked by a family member to run a marathon. Having never run one mile, she signed up and 6 months later ran her first 26.2. The training process changed her life and taught her the discipline she needed. Her favorite quote is, “Only the disciplined ones are free in life. If you aren’t disciplined, you are a slave to your moods. You are a slave to your passions.” -Eliud Kipchoge. These days you can find her up at 5 am, in bed by 9pm and making the most of the time in between.  Follow her on Instagram @vgoebruns and look for her as a Chevron Houston Marathon race ambassador @chevronhoustonmarathon

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Episode 12: Gratitude with Emeline, Michelle and Heather

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Our inaugural conference was set to be on this very day, Saturday May 16th, to celebrate the conclusion of Women’s Health Week. The National Women’s Health Week is a week to celebrate women’s health and wellness and to focus on the importance of incorporation of positive health behaviors into women’s lives. No one ever plans for a pandemic to happen that would affect the entire world. In today’s episode, we chatted about how our lives have been affected by COVID-19 and reflected on the positives that have come out of this. By far, we are all hopeful for the future, and we express so much gratitude to all of you who have been following us.

With love, 

Michelle  

Heather

Emeline


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Episode 11: Happiness and Harmony with Dr. Indrani Raman

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Dr. Indrani Raman is a board-certified nephrologist, fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine and also a certified Obesity Medicine specialist. Her practice Excel Health MD offers highly customized, patient-focused care in  Murphy and Rockwall, Texas. After spending several years in a traditional medical practice as a nephrologist, she discovered her passion for holistic medicine and helping patients restore their overall wellness rather than treating the disease symptoms. Her practice provides services including holistic care, medical weight loss programs and kidney disease management.   

Website –  www.excelhealthmd.com

Facebook-  https://www.facebook.com/excelhealthmd

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/excelhealthmddallas/

Linkedin profile as – Dr.Indrani Raman

Practice information (P)972 752 3199, info@excelhealthmd.com

Locations – Murphy and Rockwall, Texas  (Dallas Suburbs)

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Episode 10 – Purpose with Emeline Kuhner-Stout

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Emeline Kuhner-Stout is the Founder and CEO of Elastique Athletics. Having grown up in Aix-Les-Bains and Vichy, two of France’s most prestigious spa cities, she developed a passion for health and wellness from a young age. She spent nearly 5 years creating the ultimate wellness tool that would fit seamlessly into women’s lives. After years of R&D with lymphologists, cardiologists, dermatologists and engineers, L’Original leggings were born — stimulating lymphatic drainage and working to enhance our body’s natural detoxification process. Inspired by the French tradition of lymphatic drainage massage, Emeline built Elastique Athletics with the mission to help as many women as possible feel their best in their skin. As a Frenchwoman, Emeline believes wholeheartedly in the philosophy “joie de vivre” (joy of life). She believes in enjoying the company of friends & family, surrounded by good food & good wine… and after it all, a good workout. She knows finding balance can be difficult for so many women. The goal is to make the most of the time we have. C’est la vie! Find out more information about Elastique Athletics at www.elastiqueathletics.com and on Instagram and Facebook @elastiqueathletics 

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Episode 9: Grace with Dr. Carmen Landrau

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Carmen W. Landrau, MD is a board certified physician who specializes in cardiology
and is a professional keynote speaker who uses her experience navigating a
male-dominated and hierarchical career to empower other women to embrace their
talents, regain confidence, and obtain the recognition they deserve in their careers and
in life to become phenomenal leaders. Dr. Landrau has been a keynote speaker at conferences and events for over fifteen years. She has participated in events for a few people, from lectures for medical students and residents, to non medical events with hundreds of attendees, and has participated in panels, workshops and national TV interviews with excellent feedback and audience response. She is available for speaking to corporations, groups, workshops and coaching sessions. Find her on www.drlandrau.com 

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Episode 8: Self Love with Angela Leong

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Angela Leong was born and raised in Houston, TX with 32 of those years residing in Spring, the Northwest part of Houston, TX. She is the oldest of 3, a first generation Filipino-American, and wife to Michael and mother to Maia and Willow the Cat. She grew up with a strong practice in Catholicism, is introverted, and loves to learn and find ways to be creative and learn skill sets to pass the time. The majority of her education was in Catholic schools until she entered nursing school. She wanted to be an architect, and then a fashion designer but now is a Registered Nurse for 15 years, working in Clinical Planning and Design, Facilities and Construction as a Clinical Activation Planner. She has a small side business as a portrait photographer for 5 years. She used to bake cakes for a side business as well. She loves to create, inspire, and be crafty and watercolors, crochets, and knits. She officially calls herself a runner and ran her first half marathon and is currently on a 2020 running streak, running at least a mile a day for the year. She loves to practice Lagree fitness and yoga. Prayer and meditation keeps her grounded and her family and friends are her happy place. She turned 40 in 2020 and COVID-19 cannot stop her from her year long celebration of activities. Her favorite quote is “if it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you”. You can do anything when you put your mind to it. Find her on Instagram @i.am.angelaleong and @angelaleongphotography and her website www.angelaleong.com

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