Health Gig

631. Connection Begets Care: Amy Suardi Shares How to Foster Lasting Community

In this episode of Health Gig, Doro and Tricia welcome Amy Suardi, a writer, creativity coach, and community builder. She talks about the experiences that led her to championing welcoming neighborhoods and creative spaces, and details some of the events she facilitates to connect people. Amy speaks to the power of being relatable over being perfect, and shares anecdotes about hosting gatherings, the importance of vulnerability, and how volunteering fosters deeper friendships. She leaves listeners with a call to action to foster connections in their own neighborhoods.

630. A 14-Minute Guided Meditation for Growing Older with Grace

Bright Bold & Real has produced a special community series - Mindful Community Collective, MC² - to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to rest your mind and give your week a sense of calm, grace, and flexibility. Consider this time an oasis for your mind and soul.

629. Understanding Autism: Coaching Insight from Tina Su, Parent Advocate

In this episode of Health Gig, Doro and Tricia welcome, Tina Su, a parent advocate and coach for families facing developmental challenges, to share her journey of navigating her son's autism, ADHD, and epilepsy. She discusses the limitations of conventional treatments and emphasizes the importance of holistic healing, particularly focusing on gut health. Tina explains how a supportive environment and parental emotional regulation play crucial roles in the healing process. She addresses skepticism around the idea of healing autism and encourages parents to view symptoms as something that can improve rather than a fixed identity providing parents a fresh and hopeful perspective.

628. A 14-Minute Guided Meditation on the Anticipation of Spring

Bright Bold & Real has produced a special community series - Mindful Community Collective, MC² - to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to rest your mind and give your week a sense of calm, grace, and flexibility. Consider this time an oasis for your mind and soul.

627. Be SHARP: Dr. Robert Whitfield's Guidance on Healthy Plastic Surgery Procedures

In this episode of Health Gig, Doro welcomes Dr. Robert Whitfield, a plastic surgeon who approaches care holistically, transforming his patients to positively impact their quality of life and sense of confidence. He discusses factors that contribute to sickness and healing, such as nutrition, environmental toxins, and genetics, and introduces the SHARP Method, which is a prepared and intentional plan for preparation, surgery, and recovery, through which Dr. Whitfield empowers patients to be involved in their procedure.