Creating Geneius Podcast

How I Healed Myself from Mold Toxicity and Lyme Disease

On episode 20 of Creating Geneius, I share my full story of how I healed myself from mold toxicity and lyme disease. I share how conventional treatments didn't work for me, how my system became so sensitive I could barely tolerate food and what I did to overcome that. I go in depth into the three modalities that had an outsized impact on my ability to heal and the different challenges I faced as I became healthier. This episode is a more in-depth look take on an article I wrote for the magazine Natural Nutmeg, which you can find at https://naturalnutmeg.com/ The magazine is an amazing resource for helping connect people with the practitioners they need, and is a great source of information about all things health and wellness. I highly recommend you check it out! As always: for more details about my coaching and where to reach out if you are interested, my instagram is jappleton15 or you can send me an email to jacob@creatingeneius.com

Impermanence

Summary In this episode, Jacob Appleton discusses the illusion of permanence and how it impacts our lives. He shares his experience at a meditation retreat where he learned to let go of attachments and allow experiences to flow. Jacob emphasizes that nothing is permanent, not even physical structures, and that understanding this can help us see through illusions and appreciate the beauty of impermanence. He also explores the importance of fully feeling and embracing emotions, knowing that they are transient and will pass. Jacob shares personal stories and highlights the benefits of detachment and practicing elevated emotions. Keywords illusion of permanence, impermanence, letting go, meditation retreat, emotions, detachment, elevated emotions Takeaways The idea of permanence is an illusion that impacts the way we function in the world. Understanding the transient nature of everything can help us see through illusions and appreciate the beauty of impermanence. Fully feeling and embracing emotions, knowing that they are transient, can help us navigate through them and release suffering. Detachment from expectations and attachments allows us to go deeper into our experiences and feel a greater range of emotions. Practicing elevated emotions can help us chip away at trapped emotional energy and create space for both love and pain.

What The Heck Should I Eat?

Summary In this episode, I discuss the overwhelming amount of information on different diets and the lack of bio-individuality in studies. He highlights the extreme claims on social media and the lack of nuance in diet discussions. I emphasize the importance of understanding genetics and how they impact our ability to handle toxins in food. I specifically discuss the role of oxalic acid and how genetic variants can affect our ability to break it down. I also share an experience with adjusting my diet based on how I felt after eating and the importance of starting with whole foods and cooking from home. Keywords diets, bio-individuality, social media, genetics, oxalic acid, whole foods, cooking from home, individualized approach Takeaways There is an overwhelming amount of information on different diets, making it difficult to determine what to eat. Many studies on diets are not done in a bio-individual way, leading to a lack of personalized recommendations. Social media often promotes extreme and misleading claims about diets, lacking nuance and individuality. Understanding genetics is important in determining how our bodies handle toxins in food. Starting with whole foods and cooking from home is a solid foundation for a healthy diet. Adjusting our diet based on how we feel after eating can help us find what works best for our bodies.

Two Strategies to Improve Brain Resilience

Summary In this episode, I discuss the concept of resilience and its importance in overcoming difficulties. I share personal experiences of resilience in dealing with illness, studying for the MCAT, and building my business. Resilience is tested in various aspects of life, including physical health, emotional well-being, and interpersonal relationships. I provide two simple tactics to improve brain resilience: avoiding inflammatory omega-6 seed oils and practicing meditation. At the end of the Episode, I also introduce the Genius Health Program, a coaching program that combines science, spirituality, and personalized approaches to help individuals achieve their health goals. For more information on this: DM me on instagram @jappleton15 Keywords resilience, difficulties, toughness, illness, MCAT, med school, chronic illness, physical resilience, emotional resilience, brain resilience, diet, seed oils, linoleic acid, inflammation, meditation, brain waves, kaleidoscopes, awe, coaching program, Genius Health Program Takeaways Resilience is the capacity to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties. Resilience is tested in various aspects of life, including physical health, emotional well-being, and interpersonal relationships. Avoiding inflammatory omega-6 seed oils can improve brain resilience. Practicing meditation can help calm the mind, change brain waves, and build resilience. The Genius Health Program combines science, spirituality, and personalized approaches to help individuals achieve their health goals. Studies Mentioned: "Relationship of Plasma Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids to Circulating Inflammatory Markers": https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/91/2/439/2843288?login=false "Increasing dietary linoleic acid does not increase tissue arachidonic acid content in adults consuming Western-type diets: a systematic review": https://nutritionandmetabolism.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1743-7075-8-36 "α-Linolenate reduces the dietary requirement for linoleate in the growing rat" https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21880475/ "Effects of Increase in Amplitude of Occipital Alpha & Theta Brain Waves on Global Functioning Level of Patients with GAD" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4741268/

Look Good, Feel Good with Bret Kennedy

Summary Brett Kennedy, founder of Quantum Apparel, joins Creating Geneius and shares his journey of starting a clothing company with the goal of helping people raise their vibration through what they wear. The idea for Quantum Apparel came to him during a retreat in Mexico, where he saw t-shirts with uplifting messages and realized there was a market for clothing dedicated to the spiritual community. The clothing is designed to have a higher vibrational level and is meant to serve as a visual cue to help people feel good and raise their vibrations. Brett emphasizes the importance of finding communities and outsourcing tasks to experts to ensure the success of the business. He also discusses the connection between his spiritual journey and the clothing brand, as both are focused on personal growth and spreading positivity. The conversation explores the importance of intention and alignment in personal growth and habit formation. It delves into the transformative power of experiences, such as Bret's trip to Peru, and the awe-inspiring impact of ancient wonders. The role of music in Bret's life is also discussed, highlighting its influence and the joy it brings. The conversation emphasizes the need to align actions with one's true self and the importance of not pursuing experiences for the wrong reasons. Keywords Quantum Apparel, clothing, vibration, spiritual community, uplifting messages, higher vibrational level, visual cue, personal growth, positivity, intention, alignment, personal growth, habit formation, transformative experiences, awe-inspiring, ancient wonders, music, joy, music, passion, piano, guitar, career, taste, spiritual journey, movies, Ayahuasca, outcomes, presence You can find Bret @quantumapparel7 on instagram and quantum-apparel.com to check out the quantum apparel shop!