The Charlene Gisele Show

Burnout, Work Addiction & Marriage: How to Navigate Stress at Home & Work

Burnout, Work Addiction & Marriage: How to Navigate Stress at Home & Work

The Hidden Epidemic: How Mold Toxicity Is Destroying Your Health with Dr. Jill Carnahan

In this critical functional medicine episode, I sit down with Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD, a medical detective, breast cancer survivor at 25, and leading expert on environmental toxicity. Dr. Jill reveals how conventional medicine keeps missing the root cause of chronic illness: the toxic load from our environment. She shares her shocking personal journey, explaining how her idyllic childhood exposed her to the very chemicals that triggered her cancer. Dr. Jill exposes the invisible epidemic of mold toxicity, explaining why up to 50% of U.S. homes may have mold and how the resulting mycotoxins, as small as a virus particle, are inhaled and suppress immune function. Learn why brain fog and fatigue are the number one and two symptoms of mold exposure , and how this toxicity is fueling the skyrocketing rates of cancer, autoimmunity, and dementia. Whether you're a professional struggling with fatigue, a new homeowner, or just seeking to detox, Dr. Jill provides free testing methods, home safety tips (including the 48-hour rule for water leaks ), and the non-negotiable three pillars for rebuilding your health: Clean Air, Clean Water, Clean Food. * Wounded Healer Journey: How breast cancer at 25 led Dr. Jill to functional medicine. * Toxicity Epidemic: 300,000 chemicals released annually, plus forever chemicals (PFAS) in nonstick pans. * Mold vs. Mycotoxins: Why the invisible toxins are more dangerous than visible mold. * Cognitive Crisis: Why brain fog and fatigue are the #1 and #2 symptoms of mold exposure. * Free Testing: Use a symptom timeline and the Visual Contrast Test (VCT) to check for biotoxin illness. * New Home Guide: Red flags, the 48-hour rule for water damage, and the best ERMI/QPCR dust testing. * Immune Resilience Crisis: How the 6-month immune suppression post-COVID reactivates dormant viruses like Epstein-Barr and Lyme disease. * Microplastic Dilemma: Why tap water is the safer choice than sun-exposed plastic bottles. * Detox Trifecta: The combination of glutathione, liver support, and binders that actually works. Dr. Jill doesn't just talk about environmental toxicity. She proves that with proper testing and targeted detoxification, people can recover from conditions that stumped 40 other doctors. * 01:49 Dr. Jill's story: breast cancer at 25 and the farm toxicity connection. * 07:53 Environmental toxicity 101: 300,000 chemicals and forever chemicals explained. * 13:35 The #1 and #2 symptoms of mold exposure you need to know. * 16:18 FREE testing methods: timeline analysis and visual contrast tests. * 20:44 The shocking truth: 1 in 2 homes may have mold exposure. * 21:12 Buying a new home: red flags, fixable problems, and what to test. * 34:09 The longevity crisis: why immune resilience matters more than biohacking. * 43:37 Microplastic dilemma: tap water vs. plastic bottles (the surprising answer). * 45:07 Detox protocols: glutathione, liver support, and binders that work. Dr. Jill's Book & Clinic: * Unexpected: Finding Resilience Through Functional Science, and Faith: Available on Amazon. * Dr. Jill Carnahan's website: https://jillcarnahan.com [https://jillcarnahan.com] * Dr. Jill's products and services: https://drjillhealth.com [https://drjillhealth.com] * Free Visual Contrast Testing: https://survivingmold.com [https://survivingmold.com] or https://freevctesting.com [https://freevctesting.com] Other Testing Resources: * ERMI/QPCR dust testing: Available through environmental testing labs. * Urinary mycotoxin testing: Multiple labs available (consult with functional medicine practitioner). 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com [https://charlenegisele.com]  📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele [https://instagram.com/charlenegisele]  💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlène-gisèle-bourliout/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/] What We Cover: Timestamps: Resources: 📲 Connect with Me:

From Procrastination to Flow: The High Performer's Playbook with Steven Puri

In this flow state mastery episode, I sit down with Steven Puri, former film studio executive and startup founder who's raised over $20 million venture. We expose why traditional productivity advice keeps high performers burnt out. And we reveal how understanding your brain energy can unlock sustainable excellence.Steven reveals why the last minute rush is slowly destroying you. He explains how Ron Bass writes $2 million scripts by refusing to speak to his family before 9am. He destroys the myths around hustle culture and shows you how to do your best work in less time without burning out.Whether you're a type A overachiever who procrastinates until 1am, a team leader watching your people work inefficiently, or a professional convinced you need to sacrifice sleep for success, this conversation will revolutionize how you think about productivity. It will show you that flow states aren't just for artists. They're for anyone willing to understand their chronotype.What we cover:Time boxing revelation: why declaring time limits makes tasks magically fitThe procrastination paradox: how type A achievers create their own dramaChronotype awareness: discovering when you do your best work naturallyThe 15 to 23 minute rule: how long it takes to drop into flow statesEmail epidemic solutions: why inbox zero is a pipe dream (and what to do instead)Ron Bass morning ritual: the $2 million screenwriter who won't talk before 9amLocation triggers: how Roland Emmerich's $5 million villa unlocks creativityMusic and flow: why 60 to 90 BPM ambient tracks help you focusBrown noise discovery: how Himalayan rain became the third most popular playlistBeauty as fuel: why galleries and operas feed creative workSocial media as smoking: the next generation's view of our distraction epidemicSukha origin story: how a Bali honeymoon named a flow state companySteven doesn't just talk about productivity hacks. He proves that with proper time boxing, chronotype awareness, and flow state triggers, high performers can achieve more in less time. And they can actually have energy left for their families.Timestamps:04:38 – Time boxing explained: why declaring time limits makes tasks fit08:24 – Chronotype discovery: finding your natural productivity rhythms15:36 – Email scheduling: the thoughtful leader's secret weapon20:41 – Flow states defined: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's groundbreaking research25:09 – The 15 to 23 minute drop in rule and why interruptions kill flow29:29 – Charlene's French assembly debate: the first conscious flow experience35:05 – Music for flow: why opera distracts but classical music activates42:20 – Location association: how $5 million villas and Hilton rooms trigger creativity48:21 – Environment and beauty: why museums and galleries fuel keynote writing52:12 – Film industry lessons: what Hollywood taught about sustainable performance01:01:26 – The Bali honeymoon story: how Sukha got its Sanskrit nameResources:The Sukha Company (flow state app): https://thesukha.co (7 day free trial)Steven Puri on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/stevenpuriCal Newport's "Deep Work": https://calnewport.com/writingMihaly Csikszentmihalyi's "Flow" book: https://amazon.com/Flow-Psychology-Experience-Perennial-Classics/dp/0061339202Steven Kotler's Flow Research Collective: https://flowresearchcollective.com📲 Connect with Me:🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/

Drift into Deep Sleep With this Guided Meditation

Drift into Deep Sleep With this Guided Meditation with Charlene Gisele

Reigniting Creativity in Business and Life with Duncan Bruce

In this creative disruption episode, I sit down with Duncan Bruce, brand innovation expert who's worked with hundreds of the world's most iconic brands, to expose why corporate environments are killing creativity and how releasing intuition can transform burnt out teams into passionate innovators. From revealing why the best lawyers and bankers are actually highly creative people to explaining how a simple medicine walk can reboot jaded thinking, Duncan destroys the myths around creativity and shows you how co-creative experiences can turn skeptical teams into evangelists for change. Whether you're a burnt out professional who thinks creativity isn't for you, a team leader watching your people lose their spark, or a corporate executive who cares about the bottom line more than touchy-feely workshops, this conversation will revolutionize how you think about innovation and show you that creativity isn't a talent you're born with but a muscle you can train. What we cover: * The creativity myth: why "I'm not creative" is the biggest lie we tell ourselves * Lawyers and bankers as creatives: how the best professionals are highly creative thinkers * Permission and intuition: releasing the dam of possibility in corporate environments * The school music trauma: how childhood criticism kills lifelong creative confidence * Happy accidents and listening: Native American wisdom for noticing what's always there * Location matters: why disconnection from the office unlocks creative breakthroughs * The medicine walk technique: one hour that changes how you see the world forever * Co-creation power: why creating together beats individual creativity every time * Surrealist principles: random connections and disruption as innovation tools * Hierarchy breakdown: how non-hierarchical events release unexpected brilliance * Burnout and creativity: why creativity is the first thing to go under stress * Bottom line impact: proof that creative disruption drives millions in revenue Duncan doesn't just run workshops. He proves that with the right environment, permission structure, and experiential techniques, even the most cynical corporate teams can reconnect with their innate creativity and transform both culture and profitability. Timestamps: 03:18 – Creativity defined: the release of intuition and flow 05:09 – Why lawyers and bankers are actually highly creative people 12:04 – How corporate roles constrain us and kill creativity from childhood 17:19 – Happy accidents: the Polaroid camera story and learning to listen 26:10 – Location disruption: why workshops must happen outside the office 34:20 – The medicine walk: Native American wisdom in under an hour 40:24 – Co-creative art: collaborative murals and permission to interfere 51:02 – Diagnosing lack of creativity: burnout, attrition, and gray clouds 54:25 – Anxiety and creativity cannot coexist: the neuroscience of creative flow 58:27 – Breaking hierarchy: the dead important speech that changes everything 01:01:05 – Debunking "I'm not creative": everyone can sing in harmony Resources: * The Dream Cafe book on Amazon: https://amazon.com/dream-cafe [https://amazon.com/dream-cafe] * Duncan Bruce on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/duncanbruce [https://linkedin.com/in/duncanbruce] * The Brand Conspiracy [https://thebrandconspiracy.com/] 📲 Connect with Me: 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com [https://charlenegisele.com] 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele [https://instagram.com/charlenegisele] 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/]