Alternative Therapies

EPISODE 105: RANCE DUNBAR: THE CHAKRA DOCTOR

THE CHAKRA DOCTOR (Rance Dunbar) tells an amazing story of personal transformation, Growing up in poverty and physically abused, he became involved in drugs and eventually prison. Always curious, he began reading about positivity, metaphysics and health, slowly changing his belief systems and way of life. Today he is a teacher and healer who is creating and eco village in Texas where those who wish to expand their inner life can experience his "unplug from the world" retreats. His story is of profound change, both outwardly and within.

EPISODE 104: DARRELL BECKER: DISEASE MODELS & HOLISTIC HEALTH

DARRELL BECKER is licensed acupuncturist and holistic health practitioner living on the big island in Hawaii. Darrell's passion is helping people find ways of healing when other methods may not have produced desired results. He talks about the germ vs. terrain models of disease and how much of what we have been taught has been base on incorrect or incomplete information. Darrell discusses the importance of critical thinking and research when it comes to personal health. We talk history, education and the influence of big money in shaping our society.

EPISODE 100: MONIQUE HITZMAN: TUNING FORKS & VIBRATIONAL HEALING

MONIQUE HITZMAN talks about the use of tuning forks to target "stagnant energy" and return the biofield surrounding the body to optimal flow. We discuss the science behind vibrational healing and how various frequencies work to heal physical pain and trauma. Monique studied with tuning fork pioneer, Eileen McKusick, whose book "Tuning The Human Biofield," is a fountain of infornation on the subject. Through this method, Monique is able to discover what areas and past issues are at the root of someone's challenge -- because it is the person's own body which informs her through its vibrational field. Simply put, "the body never lies."

EPISODE 96: JEFF LEBOWE: MAGIC MUSHROOMS & MICRO-DOSING

JEFF LEBOWE is one of the founders of Spores Lab (sporeslab.io), a Canadian company which sells mushroom spores, cultures and grow kits for those interested in growing their own mushrooms. Jeff talks about the research behind the benefits of micro-dosing psilocybin to treat depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction. We also talk about the hallucinagenic experience, Big Pharma, and the future of medical treatments using mushrooms, ketamine, LSD and other substances in very small doses to promote healing.

EPISODE 91: BRITTNEY BLISS: SOMATIC SEX COACH

BRITTNEY BLISS draws on her training in Tantric sex, psychology, sex education and spirituality to help people to fulfill their desires and experience more intimacy and pleasure. Through her website brittneybliss.com, she offers couples and individuals of all sexual preferences methods which lead to greater joy and meaning in their lives and relationships.

EPISODE 90: DAVID WEI: MIRACLES IN SLOWING DOWN

DAVID WEI talks about his Chinese heritage and Cultural Center in Oakland, Ca., where he is a health practitioner and teacher of Daoist Arts. He spent five years studying in a temple in China where he learned and embraced the deep value in SLOWING DOWN. David speaks with honesty and humor about martial arts, anger, pain and the various cultures through which he has moved.

EPISODE 89: MASSIMILIANO FRANI: MUSIC + SCIENCE = HEALING

Musician, pianist, composer and educator DR. MASSIMILIANO FRANI talks about his discoveries in psychophysiological healing through music. Using a unique partnership and collaboration with physicians, scientists, IT pros and astrophysicists; musical protocols have been developed to treat specific issues. These music therapies can be accessed through their company Genote, on the web at genotelab.com. Dr. Frani is passionate and dedicated to sharing his knowledge to help heal suffering through music. It is a musical experience just listening to him speak!

EPISODE 86: LYNN KAPLAN: TM & THE DAVID LYNCH FOUNDATION

Transcendental Méditation teacher LYNN KAPLAN explains the power of TM to transcend the stress of daily living and experience peaceful serenity and mental clarity to enhance our lives. She talks about her work at THE DAVID LYNCH FOUNDATION wheose mission is to serve communities such as veterans, schools and those in addiction recovery to learn TM techniques as means of stress reduction,healing trauma and increasing the jpy of living.

EPISODE 82: MEREDITH HERRENBRUCK: NLP & FREEDOM FROM OLD BELIEFS

MEREDITH HERRENBRUCK is a certified master practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming and a multi-faceted coach, speaker and author. We talk about the power of NLP to recognize and change the beliefs which have held us back from leading lives of freedom from the past and finding limitless possibility. She also talks about her work with Family Soul Constellations and how beliefs can go back many generations to affect those in the present. Meredith gives examples of her clients' transformations as well her personal experiences with NLP. And yes, we even talk a little about ghosts and clearing homes of unwanted energies.

EPISODE 77: MARY HELEN HENSLEY: FROM NEAR DEATH TO HEALER

Emerging from a Near Death Experience (NDE) in her 20's, MARY HELEN HENSLEY began to realize her previous skills of communicating with those in spirt had become so much more.Her new found metaphsical healing abilities led her to devoloped into the modalities she uses today to facilitate the healing process. Dr. Mary Helen Hensley is an author, speaker and chiropractor. We talk about using frequencies to heal trauma as well as physical ailments. She a wealth of knowledge who speaks with kindness, humor and compassion.

EPISODE 74: LINDSAY FOREMAN: SOUND HEALING

LINDSAY FOREMAN talks about the power of sound to heal and expand spiritual connection. Through her classes and one-on-one work she has helped people to find ways of discovering their inner resources and willingness to overcome stress, pain, depression and trauma. She talks about her own path to transformation and the ways in which we can all expand through intention, sound and the music of the Universe.

EPISODE 60: SASHA CARRION: HYPNOSIS & HEALING

SASHA CARRION talks about the intense childhood trauma which resulted in both emotional and physical challenges as an adult. Hypnosis and hypnotherapy were the only things which helped overcome her difficulties and led to her passion and career as a healer and life coach. Her story is one of great tragedy to great healing. art ia a tribute to the strength of the human spirit, resilency and profound restoration on a deep level. Sasha's message is filled with beauty and power.

EPISODE 59: MARLIZE JOUBERT: BREATHWORK & ENERGY

Breathwork practitioner and teacher MARLIZE JOUBERT talks about this powerful technique for releasing false beliefs and tapping into the energy of who you really are. She opens up about her own path to healing through various modalities such as yoga, and discovering the power of breathwork healing.through active meditation. We also get into her success helping those  with Lyne's disease and empowering young women.  And some laughs along the way! 

Episode 47: ELENI TSIKRIKAS: AYERVEDA IN AUSTRALIA

ELENI TSIKRIKAS is passionate about her work as an Ayurvedic practitioner and teacher. She found this work after jettisoning a successful law career in Australia and migrating to the U.S. to pursue yoga studies. She was eventually drawn to the ancient practice of Ayurveda and its healing power through nature. Contrary to much of Western medicine, she understands "one-size does not fit all," and has built her practice around the idea we are all unique; and treatment should reflect that. We talk about healthy foods, seasonal diet, herbs, meditation, essential oils and the importance of lifestyle and belief systems. Her knowledge and enthusiasm make for a fun and powerful interview!

Episode 45: DR. ELENA SHATENI: ENERGY HEALINg, SELF HEALING & THE MUSIC OF THE BODY

DR. ELENA SHATENI talks about medical training in Russia, her study of Eastern Medicine modalities and how she has trained her hands to tune in to the music of the body to facilitate healing. We discuss both Western and Eastern medicine and their respective benefits, acupuncture, supplements, energy work. other unconventional healing modalities and the importance of keeping an open mind. Her wealth of knowledge offers something for everyone!

Episode 44: KIMMY MOSS: ICE BATH, A COLD DAY IN HEAVEN

Athlete KIMMY MOSS, invited me to experience an ICE BATH and it was an amazing and invigorating day. We talk about the physiological and psychological aspects of doing something this intense -- and how she learned about it from an Extreme Performance Training workshop in Hawaii, taught by big wave surfer Laird Hamilton and volleyball star Gabrielle Reece. She talks about non-competitive athletics as a powerful tool in achieving personal growth in all areas of life.

EPISODE 42: ELIZABETH COLBURN-MORAITES: THE POWER OF CRYSTALS & SOUND

When ELIZABETH COLBURN-MORAITES discovered she had Multiple Sclerosis, it led her on a path of self-healing and discovery beginning with meditation. She later found the power and energy in crystals and became a healer and practitioner. She also talks to me about her solo trip to Turkey and Nepal to study sound bowl therapy -- a courageous endeavor in itself, which has opened new doors in her work with clients around the globe. A great conversation with a wonderfully kind, curious and delightful human being.

EPISODE 41: CAROL P. Prentice: AYURVEDA & MORE

I talk to CAROL P. PRENTICE about her path to becoming an Ayurveda practitioner and teacher of the Alexander Technique and yoga. It all began with a back surgery at 16 years old which led to a life dedicated to helping others through finding answers to overcoming her own issues. We cover a wide-range of topics such as stress, breathing, gut health, the influence of technology and the mind/body relationship. Lots of great info, insight and honesty. Carol rocks!

EPISODE 40: MICHAEL FREDERICK: ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE & MIND/BODY TRANSFORMATION

MICHAEL FREDERICK talks about his life's work studying and teaching the ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE, a powerful discipline to change unproductive mind/body habits and free the individual toward true creativity. He explains how fear, judgement and stress can be overcome and managed through new awareness. His knowledge and humor and open-mindedness make for a lively and informative talk.

EPISODE 33: ANADEL BARBOUR: HEALING TRAUMA WITH E.M.D.R.

ANADEL BARBOUR talks to me about a powerful therapeutic technique to treat trauma which shows results more rapidly than traditional "talk therapy." EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) was first used to treat PTSD in soldiers and has since been used extensively in healing other forms of trauma as well as alcoholism and addiction. Anadel explains the origins of EMDR, the actual techniques employed, how it works to reprogram the brain and some of the wonderful results she has seen in her clients. Plus a few laughs along the way.

EPISODE 26: ATTILA HADJU: CUTTING EDGE CANCER TREATMENT

I talk with scientist and startup entrepreneur ATTILA HADJU about the work he is doing developing cutting edge cancer drugs to change cancer cells into cells that can die. His previous career in pharmacology and his passion to find a cure has informed his work and inspired him to create his company Stelvio-Oncology. We talk some science, some business, some environment and a lot of hope.

EPISODE 23: SONNY MAYO: STEM CELL HEALING

SONNY MAYO, former guitarist for bands like Ugly Kid Joe and Snot, talks to me about getting STEM CELL THERAPY in Panama for a genetic heart condition. After two heart attacks and unpleasant side-effects from heart medications, Sonny was introduced to stem cell therapy through listening to a Joe Rogan podcast. Raising money through GoFundMe, he was able too make the trip and receive treatment which is not yet legal in the United States. Sonny is a stellar example of taking back his health treatment from an often limited and close-minded medical system. This is an important message as heart disease is the #1 killer in our country!

EPISODE 21: SADIE ADAMS: MEDITATION, EMBRYOLOGY & SKIN CARE

SADIE ADAMS talks to me about meditation, transformation and changing old beliefs which are no longer working. We cover a range of topics from childhood trauma to the various disciplines she has studied; including embryology, a topic I had never heard of until this interview. She also talked about how this study of humans from pre-conception to eight weeks, informs her other career in skin care. FYI, she looks 20 years younger than her actual age!

EPISODE 19: JERRY WHITING: CANNABIS MAN

JERRY WHITING talks to me about all thing cannabis from his car in Seattle. His company LeBlanc CNE creates cannabis healing products as well as recreational strains. Jerry's passion and vast knowledge of cannabis history, genetics, pharmacology and advocacy have made him a favorite on the lecture circuit. And find out why he never uses the word "marijuana."

EPISODE 15: BRIAN AVERY: HEALING POWER OF POETRY

BRIAN AVERY is an actor and producer who has spent his life studying, enjoying and promoting poetry. He talks about a surgery he had without anesthetic, in which he recited poetry to transport himself to a place of no pain and relaxation. We talk about the healing power, passion and enjoyment poetry has given him and he recites a variety of poems along the way.

EPISODE 9: WES GEER: ROCK TO RECOVERY

Former guitarist from the band Korn, Wes talks about his organization Rock To Recovery, which uses music to heal. They work in a variety of environments such as drug & alcohol treatment, with people who have eating disorders, veterans with both physical and psychological injuries and at-risk youth. He talks about his own struggles with addiction, his life in rock music, and his passion for helping others to recover and discover through musical expression.

EPISODE 7: CYNTHIA MORGAN: HYPNOTIZED ALREADY

Hypnotherapist CYNTHIA MORGAN says, "You are already hypnotized!" What we really need is to be "un-hypnotized" from false and unhealthy beliefs and expectations imposed by our parents. society and our ourselves. She talks about the surprisingly fast results which can be achieved with hypnotherapy for weight loss, smoking cessation and other emotional issues. We get into some the specifics of my own experience in the sessions I did with her about ten years ago, including back pain and past-life regression.