Prioritize Your Health
Here at Prioritize Your Health, we talk about all aspects of health - physical, mental, spiritual, social, financial - because it all contributes to the best version of you. Modern life does not make it easy to eat fruits and veggies, get good quality sleep, drink water, exercise, stress less, etc - all things we inherently know are good for us but can be challenging to do regularly. This is the place to be if you feel overwhelmed by your "get healthy" to-do list. We talk about techniques and strategies for implementing simple habits we already know contribute to sustainable life-long health (so don't worry, no fad diets or juice cleanses here). It's up to you to make your health a priority. I'm here to show you what's possible.
Episodes
13 episodes
013 - Life as a neurologic clinical specialist physical therapist (Dr. Chelsea Richardson, DPT)
Dr. Chelsea Richardson and I actually went to undergrad together at Occidental College in Los Angeles, were on the dance team together, and both studied Kinesiology. I am so grateful for her mentorship and friendship over the years and ca...
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Episode 14
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37:19
012 - A journey from yoga student to teacher (Autumn Lewis)
I first took Autumn's yoga class as a first-year medical student, and proceeded to follow her to every studio she taught at! I absolutely loved her classes and our love of plant food was the start of a great friendship. Her journey from student...
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28:52
011 - From neuroscientist to novice Soto Zen priest (Rev. Michelle Jissan Nicolle, PhD, BCC)
I had the privilege of getting to know Rev. Michelle Jissan Nicolle, PhD, BCC during my time at Wake Forest School of Medicine. She is a professional chaplain and novice Soto Zen priest, but wears many more hats than titles could encompas...
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34:40
010 - Safe personal care products, eating plants, and so much more! (Anna Keller)
I first met Anna in a Pure Barre class in Winston Salem while I was in medical school and immediately knew she had a world of knowledge to share. We also both loved eating plants and moving our bodies, so I had a feeling we'd get along great - ...
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46:11
009 - Gut Health with Tara Lavelle
Tara Lavelle is a Registered Dietitian and Yoga Teacher with a virtual nutrition practice that focuses on digestive health. She is located in Charlotte, NC but helps women around the world improve their digestion as they heal their relationship...
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Episode 9
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32:44
008 - Social Health 101
Did you know that people with stronger social networks and support systems tend to live longer and have less depression? Some studies even show that people with more social ties are protected from getting infections from viruses! Making...
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32:44
007 - Quality Sleep 101
The quality and quantity of your sleep have never been more important. I believe sleep is one of the most underrated parts of health. Learn what impacts how much sleep you need as well as how to craft your ideal bedtime routine to maximiz...
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27:25
006 - Avoiding Toxins 101
We're diving into all aspects of toxins today: environmental toxins, toxic energy, toxins in your skin products, and of course more typical toxins like alcohol, processed foods, and caffeine. Come learn my favorite tips for minimizing e...
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32:13
005 - Managing Stress 101
Have you ever wondered what happens in your body at a physiological level with acute vs. chronic stress? Learn it all here, plus tips and resources for managing your stress in a healthy way! Sign up for my newsletter <...
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Episode 5
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33:23
004 - Move Your Body 101
Ever wondered how much you should be moving your body? Do you get bored with your workouts? Or want to decrease the chances of getting injured?Is physical activity new for you? Then this episode is for you! So...
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Episode 4
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32:05
003 - Plant-based Nutrition 101
In today's episode, we are diving into the science of why eating plants is just so darned good for you. I’ll share a few of my favorite tips and tricks for getting more plants into my life and hopefully, something will inspire you to make ea...
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Episode 3
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