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EP 34 - NEW Medicine & the Five Keys to Staying Healthy

Educate yourself on how to improve your health and be your own best health advocate.You are your best health advocate.

For improved health and wellness, you may want to investigate what integrative family physician Dr. Elson Haas calls NEW medicine.

NEW medicine is not as surprising a concept as you might suspect. NEW stands for Natural, Eastern and Western. Many integrative providers today use NEW medicine to improve patients’ lives.

Dr. Elson has five keys for staying healthy. 

1. Nutrition. Eat wholesome foods. Avoid junk and chemicals.
2. Exercise. Mix cardio, stretching and weight training. Variety is your friend. The best exercise is the one you’ll actually do.
3. Stress management. Learn how to deal with conflict and relationship issues. Stress causes inflammation.
4. Sleep. Don’t rely on substances as a substitute for sleep. Take the time to restore your energy with rest.
5. Attitude. Make choices that contribute to your health. Make time to take care of you.

Listen as he joins Dr. Bond to explain how NEW medicine and the five keys to staying health can help you.

EP 28 - Stop Taking DEAD Probiotics

What do you really know about your probiotics?The probiotics you’re taking are already dead.

Microbiologist Kiran Krishnan explains that we have over 100 trillion bacteria that live in and on our body system. These bacteria control ninety percent of what we do. Bacteria are major players in our health and wellness.

Most probiotics were developed based on assumptions and hypotheses before there was much research on the gut microbiome. They need special coating to get past digestive acids to get to work in the gut.

Prebiotics act as food for bacteria. Precision prebiotics are now available to just feed the good bacteria, starving the bad bacteria in the gut.

Listen as Kiran joins Dr. Bond to talk about the history of probiotics, how they work, and what causes leaky gut.

EP 33 - The Kindness Movement

Kindness is about more than simply being nice. It’s a powerful tool for change in the professional world and every avenue of life.Kindness is about more than simply being nice.

It’s a powerful tool for change in the professional world and every avenue of life.

A leading advocate and dedicated researcher, Gabriella van Rij is at the forefront of a growing movement that is infusing the world with kindness. Her #DareToBeKind campaign has welcomed thousands of followers, from corporations and universities to media outlets.

With her signature humor and captivating story, Gabriella encourages people from all walks of life to embrace kindness as a force that unites, strengthens, and colors our world.

Listen as she joins Dr. Bond to explain why she believes kindness is the most underutilized skill in today’s world.

EP 32 - Eating for Sexual Health

A whole-food diet not only supports a healthy body, but it can also rev up your sex life.A whole-food diet not only supports a healthy body, but it can also rev up your sex life.

Health educator and media maven, Lisa Davis, explores which foods work the best to promote good sexual health (and which ones can take away) in her new book, Clean Eating, Dirty Sex: Sensual Superfoods and Aphrodisiac Practices for Ultimate Sexual Health.

Simple foods such as almonds, apples, beets, blackberries, strawberries, chili peppers, dates, beets, celery, watermelon, and dark chocolate have all been shown to be "nature's Viagra."

There are nutrients that are important for women's libido as well.

Listen as Lisa joins Dr. Bond to share more about the book, which foods you should be getting more of, and the reasons why these specific nutrients work so well.

EP 31 - Debunking the Idea of Detachment

Debunking the myth of detachment and other popular New Age ideologies, Leah Guy believes there’s no escapism in emotional healing.Anxiety and fear are prevalent, not only in the U.S. but globally.

Typically, there's an underlying reason (or reasons) that contributes to the angst. 

Leah Guy believes that disconnection is the root of all fear, and the attempt at "letting go" causes more problems than it solves.

Debunking the myth of detachment and other popular New Age ideologies, she believes that there’s no escapism in emotional healing. Rather, the process is about putting the personal pieces of your heart, mind, and soul back together again.

Leah's book, The Fearless Path, offers a radical approach that will heal trauma, fear, heartache, and mental and physical health.

Leah joins Dr. Bond to share her personal story through anxiety, how she found healing, and the true path to being fully well.

EP 30 - How Changing Your Mindset Can Bring You More Joy

Imagine if you could find a way to have more joy in your life each and every day, despite your age, income and circumstances?Imagine if you could find a way to have more joy in your life each and every day, despite your age, income and circumstances?

Today’s scientific research is saying we can actually choose to look for and have the joy we want.

In their new book, The Power Of A Pivot, Kim Howie and Nancy Werteen, the co-founders of The Wisdom Coalition, provide tips and tools for a better understanding of the path to true happiness.

The book is couched in humor and self-reflection and reads like a comfortable conversation with two good friends. If you’re not waking up each morning searching for and finding complete joy, Kim and Nancy say what you need is a pivot -- a change in direction -- because life is a terminal condition and complaints and complacency don’t care about the time clock that is ticking for all of us.

This is the central theme of The Wisdom Coalition: that joy is a choice and that this life changing decision is perpetuated by the camaraderie and wisdom we all have to share with one another.

Listen as Kim and Nancy join Dr. Bond to share why changing your mindset is the path to more joy in your life.

EP 29 - History & Impact of Best Buddies International

Best Buddies International is an organization founded by Anthony K. Shriver which fosters one-to-one friendships between people with and without intellectual disabilities.Anthony K. Shriver is the Founder and Chairman of Best Buddies International, which he created in 1989 to foster one-to-one friendships between people with and without intellectual disabilities.

Shriver was inspired to found the organization in part due to his aunt's existence with her own intellectual disability. That aunt? Rosemary Kennedy (sister to John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Ted Kennedy, and Shriver's mother, Eunice).

Currently, Best Buddies is comprised of eight programs that positively impact more than 1.1 million individuals worldwide. The organization is active in each of the 50 United States, and operates accredited international programs in nearly 50 countries.

Listen as Shriver joins Dr. Bond to share how the history of the organization and how it has grown into an entity that has such a worldwide impact. 

EP 27 - Changing the Way We Treat Pain

Learn how you can safely take charge of your pain and live pain-free.The "opioid epidemic" is a very real issue. 

The most recent statistics come from 2016, where more than 42,000 people perished -- more than any year on record. These stats also reveal that 40% of all opioid overdose deaths involve a prescription opioid.

Lou Paradise, President, Chief of Research and one of the founders of Topical BioMedics, the makers of the Topricin line of healing products, is working to change the way pain is treated. 

The company's mission is to relieve pain and restore quality of life, safely and with no side effects. Products are formulated without parabens, petroleum or other harmful ingredients. 

Listen as Lou joins host Dr. Bond to explain the evolution of the company, how products are changing individuals' lives, and how you can take charge of your pain and live pain-free.

EP 26 - Addressing Hormonal Weight Gain

Women in perimenopause and menopause may experience creeping weight gain, but not due to less exercise or poor diet.Women in perimenopause and menopause may experience creeping weight gain, but not due to less exercise or poor diet.

In fact, hormones play a large role in the development of an expanding belly.

Weak adrenal glands, too much estrogen, and certain chemicals can all be root causes.

Too much copper in your body can also contribute, including copper from an IUD, high-copper foods, and exposure to copper pots and pans. Enhance your zinc consumption to balance copper-zinc levels.

Want to learn more?

Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman, author of Before the Change: Taking Charge of Your Perimenopause, joins Dr. Bond to discuss all the reasons you might be experiencing unwanted weight gain, the missing nutritional elements that may be in play, what foods women 35+ should be eating, and the best types of exercise to combat hormone-related weight gain.

EP 25 - Train Like a Celebrity & Look Like a Star

Corey Calliet’s cutting-edge personal training style, known as “The Calliet Way”, pulls from athletic strength and conditioning techniques and professional bodybuilding fundamentals.Corey Calliet’s cutting-edge personal training style, known as “The Calliet Way”, pulls from athletic strength and conditioning techniques and professional bodybuilding fundamentals.

Not only does Corey’s unique method shape an aesthetic body for his clients, it trains them to meet high physical demands and function at an elite level. His ability to transform both mind and body makes him highly sought after by celebrities, professional athletes, and those requiring drastic changes to their physique.

In addition to training the stars and everyday people, Corey is a motivational speaker and a passionate advocate for the fight against childhood obesity.

Listen as Corey joins Dr. Bond to share some of his celebrity stories, as well as explain his training techniques.

EP 24 - Dr. Fat-Off's Life-Long Weight Loss Solutions

Why are so many individuals overweight and obese?Why are so many individuals overweight and obese?

According to Dr. Eddie Fatakhov, the following factors all play a role:

• Society we live in
• Foods we eat
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Menopause

But, Dr. Fatakhov also believes that one of the number-one reasons for weight gain involves the use of certain everyday medications (OTC included).

Along with "righting" the ship with patients' medication regimens, Dr. Fatakhov implements simple, logical techniques to help them lose weight -- as easy as recognizing true hunger cues vs. dehydration. 

Listen as Dr. Fatakhov joins Dr. Bond to explain the role of medications in weight gain, as well as easy tips for getting your weight in check. He also cautions the pitfalls of eating too many vegetables and its relation to diabetes.

EP 23 - Diabetes Lessons from "The Poor Chef"

A tireless advocate for diabetics everywhere, Charles Mattocks is determined to help stem the tide of this deadly disease.Charles Mattocks's desire -- and need -- to create meals that were tasty, nutritious, and affordable led to his career as "The Poor Chef."

Multiple appearances on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Fox News The Talk, Martha Stewart, CBS TV, CNN and Dr. Oz gave him the opportunity to share what he had learned about feeding a family for less money.

Then came devastating news; Charles was diagnosed with type-2 diabetes.

He was determined to save his life and knew he had to help others do the same. "The Diabetic You" documentary, website, and movement came out of that determination to educate and inspire people around the world.

A tireless advocate for diabetics everywhere, Charles is determined to help stem the tide of this deadly disease.

Listen as Charles shares his personal journey as a chef and diabetic, as well as insights from his television show and book, The Budget-Friendly Fresh & Local Diabetes Cookbook.

EP 22 - There’s Always a Way: You Can Do It!

Many people today recognize a powerful correlation between physical health and business success. Tony Little is living proof of this connection.Many people today recognize a powerful correlation between physical health and business success.

Tony Little is living proof of this connection.

Having worked his way up from poverty and sickness to become, as Jay Leno called him, "America's personal trainer," he is also the most successful and recognizable salesman on the planet today.

In his book, There's Always a Way, Tony reveals how he's used the hard knocks in his own life to develop unique selling strategies that make him a living brand -- and how you can use those same strategies to get ahead in life.

Tony joins Dr. Bond to share his life's journey of adversity and success, as well as some insight into his personal fitness and wellness regimens.

EP 21 - What Is Frequency Medicine's Role in Healthcare?

Every cell in your body has its own frequency much like a fingerprint.Every cell in your body has its own frequency much like a fingerprint. A revolutionary approach involves Harmonized Water, which works by communicating therapeutic messages imprinted on water.

Harmonized Water resets cell frequencies restoring the body to an optimal state. As organ systems improve, so does the skin.

Harmonized Water is designed to function in three ways:

• Recalibrating imbalanced cells throughout the body
• Canceling harmful frequencies
• Replacing and enhancing the body's natural frequencies

Listen as Dr. Ben Johnson, Osmosis Skincare Founder and Formulator, joins Dr. Bond to share more about frequency medicine and the work he and his team are doing at Osmosis. 

EP 20 - Keep Climbing: How I Beat Cancer and Reached the Top of the World

Sean Swarner isn't just a cancer survivor; he is truly a medical marvel.The 29,035-foot giant known as Mount Everest tortures its challengers with life-threatening conditions such as 100 mph winds, the dramatic loss of oxygen, snowstorms, and deadly avalanches. Climbers of Everest are faced with incredible dangers, but for Sean Swarner the obstacles he overcame prior to his summiting make his story even more compelling.

Sean isn't just a cancer survivor; he is truly a medical marvel. He is the only person in the world ever to have been diagnosed with both Hodgkin's disease and Askin's sarcoma. He was diagnosed in the fourth and final stage of Hodgkin's disease at the age of thirteen, when doctors expected him to live for no more than three months. He overcame his illness only to be stricken a second time when a deadly golf ball-sized tumor attacked his right lung. After removal of the Askin's tumor, Sean was expected to live for less than two weeks.

A decade later and with only partial use of his lungs, Sean became famous for being the first cancer survivor to climb Mount Everest.

Sean's successful summiting of Mount Everest was driven not only by his desire to reach the highest peak in the world but also by his determination to use his accomplishment as a way to bring hope to others facing seemingly insurmountable odds. By showing those affected by cancer how he has conquered some of the most difficult obstacles life could offer, Sean inspires others with the will to live. 

Sean's story is not just about illness, heartache, and pain; it's about something greater. It's about hope. It's about helping others and never quitting. It's about personal battles with the elements and coming out on top of the world... literally.

Listen as Sean shares his incredible story with Dr. Bond.

EP 19 - Why Men Are Happier Than Women: How to Boost Your Happy Hormones

Hormones play a big role in a woman's overall health, including her happiness level.As much as women hate to admit it, men are, on average, physiologically happier than them. 

Stress -- whether due to career, family issues, financial strain, or parenting -- can have a huge toll on women's mental and emotional health. 

Hormones play a big role in a woman's overall health, including her happiness level. This becomes particularly problematic in the perimenopausal and menopausal years. 

A vegan lifestyle is one way to improve symptoms, as it helps to flush out excess estrogen. Exercise is also important for easing hormonal angst. 

Maintaining sexual activity stimulates "good" hormones as well. 

Listen as Chia Chia Sun, Menopause Expert, joins Dr. Bond to explain why men tend to be happier than men and how to boost your happy hormones. 

EP 18 - Healing Senior Depression & Becoming Socially Active Through Technology

The number-one thing we can do to age well (physically, mentally and emotionally) is to proactively seek out and engage in deep and meaningful connections with others.What allows individuals to age well?

The first answers that might come to mind include eating healthy, exercising, not smoking, or getting proper sleep. 

But, according to researchers such as Kerry Burnight, PhD, the number-one thing we can do to age well (physically, mentally and emotionally) is to proactively seek out and engage in deep and meaningful connections with others.

This can be difficult for older adults, particularly if they are home-bound or have lost a life-long partner. 

Chronic loneliness can contribute greatly to a senior's demise. There is a 64% increase in developing dementia if you identify as feeling lonely, a 29% in coronary artery disease, and a 26% increase in death.

Technology has the ability to connect humans if used appropriately. However, Dr. Burnight believes that standard technology thus far has been harming older adults. iPads and other tablets can be confusing and present functionality challenges.

Dr. Burnight joins Dr. Bond to explain how the essential apps and services on the revolutionary grandPad eliminate the clutter, distractions, and complications of other devices. This simple tablet for seniors enables users to view family photos and videos, call loved ones, send voice emails, play classic games, and listen to their favorite tunes with the touch of a button to instantly start making and sharing memories.

EP 17 - Beautiful Money: A Holistic Approach to Increasing Self Worth & Net Worth

Learn how to connect in a deep and meaningful way with yourself and your money.Most of us believe that pounding our way through the days is the only path to prosperity and success.

We sacrifice time with our loved ones, our weekends, our vacations, and perhaps even our sanity, in exchange for a paycheck. We put ourselves and our health at the bottom of our priority list and give everything to the great pursuit.

We want to have it all, but don't find satisfaction in any of our achievements. Instead, we find ourselves sitting in our offices and big houses feeling unhappy, broke, burnt out, and unfulfilled.

With her book, Beautiful Money: The 4-Week Total Wealth Makeover, Leanne Jacobs offers another option.

Leanne joins Dr. Bond to explain how the book does more than show readers how to make more money, streamline personal finances, and learn how to invest and budget. The Beautiful Money program is based on the simple but powerful premise that in order to achieve true wealth, you must connect and align your inner self with clear and specific external actions.

Listen in to learn how to connect in a deep and meaningful way with yourself and your money.

EP 16 - Naomi Judd: My Descent Into Depression & How I Emerged Hopeful

Naomi Judd's life as a country music superstar has been nonstop success. Offstage, she has battled incredible adversity.Naomi Judd's life as a country music superstar has been nonstop success.

Offstage, she has battled incredible adversity.

Struggling through a childhood of harsh family secrets, the death of a young sibling, and absent emotional support, Naomi found herself reluctantly married and an expectant mother at age 17. Four years later, she was a single mom of two, who survived being beaten and raped, and was abandoned without any financial support and nowhere to turn in Hollywood, CA.

Through this, Naomi has always been a survivor. She put herself through nursing school to support her young daughters, then took a courageous chance by moving to Nashville to pursue their fantastic dream of careers in country music. Her leap of faith paid off, and Naomi and her daughter Wynonna became The Judds, soon ranking with country music's biggest stars, selling more than 20 million records and winning six Grammys.

At the height of the singing duo's popularity, Naomi was given three years to live after being diagnosed with the previously incurable Hepatitis C. Miraculously, she overcame that too and was pronounced completely cured five years later.

But, Naomi was still to face her most desperate fight yet. After finishing a tour with Wynonna in 2011, she began a three-year battle with Severe Treatment Resistant Depression and anxiety. She suffered through frustrating and dangerous roller-coaster effects with antidepressants and other drugs, often terrifying therapies and, at her absolute lowest points, thoughts of suicide.

Against all odds, Naomi persevered once again.

All of these life events culminate and are captured in Naomi's new book, River of Time: My Descent into Depression and How I Emerged with Hope. She joins Dr. Bond to discuss the book and how she has fought for survival time and time again.

EP 15 - How Healing from Lyme Disease Gave Me My Purpose

Chef Ariane Resnick joins Dr. Bond to share her personal health struggles, how she overcame them, and how she appreciates the journey because it brought her to where she is -- and who she is -- today.Ariane Resnick contracted Lyme disease without even knowing it, an increasingly common instance among the population.

Whereas acute Lyme is generally easy to treat (and cure), late-stage Lyme is typically difficult to diagnose, and symptoms are often attributed to other conditions or as psychosomatic.

Through a series of holistic practices, Ariane was able to heal herself.

She also suffered from chemical poisoning (at a different time in her life), but also used natural healing methods to overcome the poisoning. 

After battling these health obstacles, Ariane utilized the lessons she learned to become a special diet chef and certified nutritionist. She develops accessible, organic farm-to-table recipes and creates indulgent, seemingly “normal” food out of impeccably clean, whole food ingredients.

Listen as Ariane joins Dr. Bond to share her personal health struggles, how she overcame them, and how she appreciates the journey because it brought her to where she is -- and who she is -- today.

EP 14 - Beauty & The Bra: Life After a Double Mastectomy

One of the valuable lessons Cary learned through her cancer journey is that patients are their own best advocates.While breastfeeding her youngest daughter, Cary Goldberg discovered a lump in her breast. Thinking she could wait until her next wellness visit, Cary put off medical care.

Unfortunately, the cancer spread aggressively to nine of her lymph nodes.

Over the next five years, Cary would experience a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation, biologic therapy, clinical trials, the removal of her ovaries and uterus, and daily hormone therapy that finally rendered her cancer free.

One of the valuable lessons Cary learned over this journey is that patients are their own best advocates. You don't have to necessarily accept the answer given you, and you shouldn't feel bad about being the "squeaky wheel."

Another positive outcome was that Cary learned about the bra company Handful from a neighbor and finally found the answer for her search for a bra that would work for her breastless body. Realizing that there were other modern, active, flat and fabulous survivors who might benefit from the Handful Bra, Cary enthusiastically went to work managing survivor relations.

Listen as Cary joins host Dr. Bond to share her story, as well as what sets Handful apart from other bra companies.

EP 13 - Making Paleo Portable in Today’s World

Eating a Paleo lifestyle refers to a commitment to eating real, whole unprocessed foods that are more healthful than harmful to your body.The phrase Paleo or what has been come to known as “The Paleo Diet” refers to a commitment to eating real, whole unprocessed foods that are more healthful than harmful to your body. 

According to Robb Wolf, research biochemist, the Paleo diet is the "healthiest way you can eat because it is the ONLY nutritional approach that works with your genetics to help you stay lean, strong and energetic. Research in biology, biochemistry, ophthalmology, dermatology and many other disciplines indicate it is our modern diet, full of refined foods, trans fats and sugar, that is at the root of degenerative diseases such as obesity, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, depression, and infertility."

To creators of PaleoPro Bill Fitzsimmons and Doug Smith, “Paleo” is more than just a word on a package... it’s a lifestyle for those devoted to and passionate about their everyday health and performance.

Listen as Bill and Doug join Dr. Bond to share the benefits of eating a Paleo lifestyle, as well as why it's important to choose Paleo products that are void of soy, artificial ingredients, and harmful chemical preservatives.

EP 12 - Kenny Aronoff's Path to Success & Healthy Lifestyle

Talent, energy, dedication, discipline, passion, innovation, education, drive, mind, body, spirit, vision, honor, truth, and drums make the man: Kenny Aronoff.Talent, energy, dedication, discipline, passion, innovation, education, drive, mind, body, spirit, vision, honor, truth, and drums make the man: Kenny Aronoff.

Voted by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the greatest drummers of all time, Aronoff is arguably the most sought-after recording and touring beat master ever.

None of Kenny's success would have been possible without his fierce work ethic and unique approach to drumming. Through any setbacks -- heartaches, failures, injuries, or plain fatigue from the rigors of the biz -- Aronoff has stayed the arduous and wild rock 'n' roll course. The tale he tells in his book, Sex, Drums, Rock 'n' Roll!: The Hardest Hitting Man in Show Business, describes what is possible with unrelenting dedication to one's bliss is an inspiration to all.

In addition to his work as a world-famous recording and touring drummer, Aronoff finds time to be a dedicated teacher and has shared his expertise with students all over the world, teaching clinics for Tama and Zildjian.

Kenny joins Dr. Bond to discuss his path to success in both the recording industry and life as a whole, as well as the message he spreads as a motivational speaker on “The 7 Keys to a Successful Life and Career.”

EP 11 - Anti-Cancer Lifestyle, Longevity & Healthy Skincare

Alana Stewart, known for her library of work in film and television, as well as a respected author, joins Dr. Bond to discuss her work with the Farrah Fawcett Foundation and how she has maintained a healthy lifestyle, inside and out.Alana Stewart, known for her library of work in film and television, as well as a respected author, joins Dr. Bond to discuss her work with the Farrah Fawcett Foundation, how she has learned to live an anti-cancer lifestyle in part because of her dear friend, and the Foundation's investment in spreading the word about anal and HPV-related cancers.

Alana also shares how she has maintained her healthy lifestyle -- both inside and out -- and as Dr. Bond puts it, "beats Father Time."

A few tips from Alana:

• Reduce stress
• Eat organic when possible
• Avoid food additives and preservatives
• Limit meat (or choose organic, grass-fed, etc.)
• Avoid EMFs (e.g. microwaves) and BPA from plastics

About the Farrah Fawcett Foundation
After being diagnosed with cancer in 2006, Farrah Fawcett started the Farrah Fawcett Foundation in 2007. She was committed to finding a cure for her cancer and to personally over see her foundation.

Unfortunately, events took a different turn and after seeking various treatments including alternative choices, she passed away on June 25, 2009.

Farrah wanted to help further cutting edge research and was particularly interested in alternative practices. She often wondered why there was not more research done with this type of cancer and hoped to be able to contribute to this less known area of the disease.

Farrah cared deeply about those less fortunate than she; those struggling with financial hardships as a result of their diagnosis.


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EP 10 - Get Out of the Drive-Thru & Into the Kitchen

We're all on the go, living lives so fast pace that we often fail to plan what we need to properly fuel the engines of our bodies and minds.We're all on the go, living lives so fast pace that we often fail to plan what we need to properly fuel the engines of our bodies and minds. 

Many health problems can be attributed to this fast-pace, fast-food lifestyle. How can you really know what is in those grab-and-go foods? From dangerous chemicals to massive amounts of unhealthy fat and calories, you cannot be certain the quality of nutrition you're getting. 

With a little foresight and a good plan, you can prep a full week's meals in just a few hours. Or, by incorporating some simple tips, preparing healthy, nutritious same-day meals is also attainable. 

Ultimately, getting out of the drive-thru and back into the kitchen will be better for your digestion, energy levels, concentration, skin, and overall health and wellness. 

Listen as health expert and author of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell, joins Dr. Bond to discuss why you should "eat carrots, not crap," as well as tips for preparing healthy meals that fit into your busy, hectic schedule.

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EP 9 - The "I-Factor"

One question lies behind every struggle we face: how do I deal with myself?One question lies behind every struggle we face: how do I deal with myself?

Behind all our stumbles, behind each of our missteps, behind every one of our failings lies an inability to handle what Van Moody calls the “I-Factor.”

More than self-worth or self-respect, beyond even character and perception of purpose, the I-Factor is about managing yourself—your whole life—well. In his inspiring new book by the same name, Moody reveals how to get hold of your I-Factor.

Moody identifies three dynamics essential to winning the battle of the I-Factor: identity, significance, and perspective. When you understand your identity you know who you are, setting your foundation for everything. When you understand your significance, you see the purpose and the greatness you were created for. And, when you understand perspective, you can view the problems you face as stepping-stones to greatness rather than stumbling blocks.

Properly understand these three dynamics, and you will be able to master your I-Factor.

Weaving together personal stories, practical principles, and profound biblical truth, The I-Factor provides the key to achieving the life of greatness that you are destined for.

Listen as Van joins Dr. Bond to discuss the concept of the I-Factor.

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EP 8 - Bone Broth's Many Health Benefits

Bone broth is more than just a passing health trend. There are numerous health perks that can be realized by incorporating it into your nutritional regimen.Bone broth is more than just a passing health trend. There are numerous health perks that can be realized by incorporating it into your nutritional regimen.

Here are just a few of the many benefits:

• Helps you sleep
• Aids with detox
• Assists with weight management
• Releases fat from the body
• Keeps cellulite in check
• Promotes healthy skin, hair, and nails
• Helps keep a clean gut for a happy life

Listen as Soo-Ah Landa, Co-Founder of BRU Broth, joins Dr. Bond to discuss the health advantages of bone broth.

EP 7 - Life, Def Leppard & Beyond

Phil Collen, well-known musician of Def Leppard, is disputing the cliche of being part of a "sex, drugs and alcohol" industry with his vegan and alcohol-free lifestyle.Phil Collen, well-known musician of Def Leppard, is disputing the cliche of being part of a "sex, drugs and alcohol" industry with his vegan and alcohol-free lifestyle. 

Starting as a vegetarian for moral reasons 35 years ago, Collen has been a vegan for the last six years and attributes his diet and exercise regimen to his great health.

At nearly 60 years old, Collen says "I actually feel like Superman."

Collen joins Dr. Bond to discuss his journey to a healthy existence, including his favorite go-to foods and workouts. Collen also shares his road to success and information about his other ventures such as new rock n' soul quartet, Delta Deep.

EP 6 - Hormones & Husbands: What Men Need to Know About Menopause

Men need to be aware, acknowledge, and adapt to the hormonal shifts women experience both monthly and as they age.Remember that thing your significant other used to do when you were 28 that you thought was so cute and charming? Now that you're 45, it might be the thing that makes you want to punch him in the face.

This doesn't arise from a mental imbalance, but rather a hormonal one.

Women experience the most hormonal stability between 25 and 35 years old. Then, sex hormones tend to flux up and down until they reach an equilibrium after menopause ends. 

These fluctuations can cause both emotional "symptoms" such as irritation, anger or aggression and physical symptoms such as vaginal dryness.

Men need to be aware, acknowledge, and adapt to the hormonal shifts women experience both monthly and as they age.

Chia Chia Sun is a menopause expert and career pharmaceutical executive turned women's health entrepreneur. As the CEO and Founder of the women's health company Damiva Inc., she loves inventing natural products for women over 35. Her products address vaginal health issues after childbirth, hysterectomy, cancer, and menopause.

Chia Chia joins Dr. Bond to explain how women's hormones impact their male counterparts, as well as discuss the various ways to address hormone imbalance and hormone loss.

EP 5 - Are Your Subconscious Thoughts Making You Fat?

It's hard to believe, but the real causes for being overweight are centered in the mind. Once this puzzle piece is in place, the rest becomes much easier to understand and control.It's hard to believe, but the real causes for being overweight are centered in the mind.

Once this puzzle piece is in place, the rest becomes much easier to understand and control.

Warren Honeycutt is a decorated bodybuilder who is America’s only Masters Heavyweight to reach the National Physique Committee’s Nationals Finals, aka Mr. America, for five consecutive years. He is also the author of How the Health Are You? 7 Keys for Success, which explains why the American culture is killing us and why he believes "diet" is a four-letter word.

Listen as Warren joins Dr. Bond to share why diet and exercise are only Band-Aids for addressing weight issues, how you can make a lifelong change in regards to your weight, and how you can look and feel as many as 25 years younger.


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