Conquering Stress: Taking Back Control of Your Life

Welcome to the Conquering Stress Podcast, where we explore innovative strategies for overcoming stress and unlocking our true potential. In this episode, we are honored to host Dr. Hao-Hua Wu, a distinguished orthopedic surgeon and author of the groundbreaking book, "Unlocking the Leader Within." Dr. Wu's expertise in spine disorders has earned him acclaim in the medical community, but his passion for empowering medical students truly sets him apart. Join us as we delve into his pioneering approach to combating burnout and guiding aspiring physicians toward the elusive state of "Flow." In "Unlocking the Leader Within," Dr. Wu offers a roadmap for medical students to navigate the pressures of their training and emerge as resilient, compassionate leaders. Drawing from his extensive clinical experience and research in patient-reported outcomes, Dr. Wu shares practical insights and evidence-based techniques for achieving balance, purpose, and fulfillment in the demanding world of medicine. Throughout the episode, we'll explore: The Epidemic of Burnout: Dr. Wu sheds light on the pervasive issue of burnout among medical students and its detrimental effects on mental health and patient care. The Flow State: Discover how medical students can harness the power of "Flow" to optimize performance, enhance creativity, and find joy in their work. Leadership in Medicine: Dr. Wu shares his vision for cultivating leadership skills in medical students and empowering them to drive positive change in healthcare. Strategies for Success: From conflict resolution to emotional intelligence, learn practical strategies for thriving in medical school and beyond. Join us for an inspiring conversation to empower you to conquer stress, unlock your leadership potential, and thrive in the challenging yet rewarding journey of becoming a physician. Guest: Dr. Hao-Hua Wu Dr. Hao-Hua Wu is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at UCI Health, specializing in spine disorders. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard Combined Spine Fellowship, Dr. Wu is renowned for his expertise in spine surgery and commitment to medical education. He is the author of "Unlocking the Leader Within" and has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles on spine surgery, global health, and leadership.

Welcome back to the Conquering Stress Podcast for an exciting Part 2 episode of "Stress and the Modern Woman." We're thrilled to have Trez Ibrahim, the author of "The Modern Woman: Discover Your Inner Sweet, Sexy, Badass, Queen," back with us for another enlightening conversation. In this follow-up episode, we're delving deeper into the concepts explored in Part 1 and taking a closer look at Trez's transformative book. If you were inspired by our previous discussion, you won't want to miss this continuation. We'll explore: A Deeper Dive: Building upon our previous conversation, we'll explore the themes of self-discovery, empowerment, and resilience in even greater detail. The Book: Get an inside look at Trez's book, "The Modern Woman," as we discuss its key takeaways, empowering exercises, and how it can be a roadmap for your personal growth journey. Real-Life Stories: Trez shares inspiring stories of women who have transformed their lives by embracing their inner sweetness, sexiness, badassery, and queendom. Practical Applications: Discover actionable tips and exercises from the book that you can start implementing in your life right away to conquer stress and thrive. Listener Questions: We'll address questions and comments from our dedicated listeners who were inspired by Part 1. Join us for another uplifting and motivating conversation that will empower you to embrace your true self, conquer stress, and live your life as the sweet, sexy, badass queen you are meant to be. Guest: Trez Ibrahim Learn more about Trez Ibrahim and her transformative book at LifeMasterySolution.com. You can also find her book, "The Modern Woman: Discover Your Inner Sweet, Sexy, Badass, Queen," on Amazon.

In this empowering episode of the Conquering Stress Podcast, we dive deep into the world of modern womanhood and stress with a remarkable guest, Trez Ibrahim. She's the author of "The Modern Woman: Discover Your Inner Sweet, Sexy, Badass, Queen," a book that has been making waves in helping women find their inner strength and resilience. Trez Ibrahim is a renowned life mastery coach and an expert in helping women navigate the challenges of contemporary life while embracing their unique identities. Join us as we explore the impact of stress on the modern woman and uncover strategies to reclaim your inner sweetness, sexiness, badassery, and queendom. We'll discuss: Trez's Journey: Learn about Trez Ibrahim's own journey to self-discovery and how it led her to become a beacon of inspiration for women worldwide. The Modern Woman: What does it mean to be a modern woman? Trez shares her insights into the unique challenges and opportunities that women face today. The Queen Within: Discover how to tap into your inner strength, confidence, and grace, even in the face of daily stressors. Stress Management: Trez offers practical tips and techniques for managing stress and finding balance in your busy life. Empowerment: How can women empower themselves and each other to lead happier, more fulfilled lives? Trez shares her wisdom. Join us for an enlightening conversation that will leave you feeling inspired and motivated to conquer stress and embrace your inner sweet, sexy, badass queen. Guest: Trez Ibrahim Learn more about Trez Ibrahim and her work at LifeMasterySolution.com. You can also find her book, "The Modern Woman: Discover Your Inner Sweet, Sexy, Badass, Queen," on Amazon.

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Conquering Stress Podcast with your host, Dr. Bill Janeshak. In this episode, we venture into a groundbreaking domain of health and wellness that is frequently overlooked – the profound connection between oral health and overall systemic health. Our esteemed guest, Dr. Bahar Esamili, DDS, a renowned dentist with cutting-edge insights into the intricate relationship between dental health and the body's overall function, joins us to unravel this hidden connection. Dr. Esamili navigates us through the complexity of oral health, beginning with the teeth, the mouth's structure, and extending to its impact on our body's neurology and systemic functioning. In this insightful conversation, we explore how irregularities and problems arising from facial structure, teeth alignment, and airway can act as precursors to various systemic chronic issues. Dr. Esamili provides evidence-backed data to underline the connection between oral health problems and conditions such as chronic pain, ADHD, anxiety, diabetes, and GI issues. We also delve into the realm of sleep disorders, focusing on the impact of oral health on conditions such as snoring and sleep apnea, two commonly occurring, yet often underdiagnosed issues. Dr. Esamili underscores the importance of a holistic approach, linking dental health to larger issues, and stresses the significance of early detection and preventative care. Tune in to this episode of the Conquering Stress Podcast for an engrossing discussion that broadens the perspective on oral health, shedding light on its far-reaching impacts on our overall health and well-being. Whether you are a health professional looking for the latest insights or simply someone seeking ways to conquer stress and improve overall health, this episode offers valuable knowledge that could revolutionize your understanding of wellness. Don't miss it!

Goat Protein? Are you kidding me? ...Listen in and you will be shocked and amazed to learn that the number one selling supplement on the market may not be the number one for your health and longevity. One of the most commonly asked nutrition questions we get is "which protein supplement is the best? ". In this episode, Dr Janeshak talks to Dr. Joe Kasper, clinical nutritionist and supplement formulator, he shares his expert insights and explains exactly why we should stop saying, "Where's the Beef?" and start saying, "I Want the G.O.A.T.".  Dr. Kasper is the founder and formulator of Musclegoat protein. Has been in the health and fitness business for over 30 years and is dedicated to supplying the highest quality of health products to his customers. This boutique approach allows him to assure that only the very best vitamins and supplements leave his facility. He is proud to say that he has the "Roll Royce" of vitamins and supplement.  You can contact him at; Musclegoat.com Follow on Facebook or call directly at 917-399-9765

Stress is physical, Chemical, and emotional and the cure for stress is to address each of those stressors. In this episode, Dr Janeshak interviews Crossfit Owner/coach Garrett Scales on the benefits of high intensity and constantly varied exercise (physical stressors). We cover the overall benefits, who responds to crossfit, as well as dispelling some common myths.  Garrett Scales is a successful Crossfit Coach and competitor and owns 3 Crossfit gyms in Southern California. You can find out more by visiting  Crossfit Inversion Crossfit Inversion West Crossfit Inversion DTLB

Are Health Magnets a viable intervention to Conquer Stress and increase your health? Is there sound reasons why magnet therapy works or is it just New Age mumbo jumbo? In this episode Dr Janeshak talks to Health Coach and Magnet Enthusiast Natasha Viguie. Today, more than ever, people are looking for natural ways to deal with stress and illness. The opioid crisis has caused us to look for alternatives in any form to get results. Natasha has spent her life educating and coaching people on health alternatives to do just that.  you can contact Natasha here or on social media:  Facebook: Natasha Viguie Instagram: Natasha.viguie Water Book: "You're Not Sick, You're Thirsty" Fascinating Movie: "What the Bleep do we know, another trip down the rabbit hole"

Have you ever had nights you can't turn your mind off? The thoughts keep piling up? What if, this happens or what if that happens? Those 2 little words can be debilitating to your life. Just like riding It's a Small World  at Disneyland...you just can't turn it off. What if you could? (see what I did there).  In this episode, Dr Janeshak discusses how to turn "What If" into a powerful tool to conquer stress and live the life you want to, not the life you settle for. A few simple tweaks to your patterns can change how represent stress in your head. Listen in and learn easily and effortlessly, this could be just what the doctor ordered. 

 Does life overwhelm you? What if, you were a wife, full-time crisis counselor, that worked grave yard shift, had 2 children under 10 years old, Would that do it? What if, you were a ex-professional athlete that didn't work out for 10 years because "life was just too busy"? What if, you started gaining weight and feeling really tired all of the time? would that do it? What if you ended up in the hospital because of all of this?  That's exactly what happened to Michiele Garcia. In this episode, Dr Janeshak and Michiele discuss the ugly end of stress as well as the strategies used to turn around dead end life situation to a 180 degree turn around. This is a truly inspiring journey because its so relatable. If you have ever been at the end of your rope and wondering how to turn your life around this is a must hear story.

Today with texting, computer work, commuting, and binge watching our favorite shows on Netflix and Hulu our postures have taken a big hit. In this episode we talk about posture as a stressor, a hidden stressor. Posture is often over looked in chronic stress and pain syndromes but it has a profound affect on every system in your body. This is not a sensational statement this is a truth that nobody is talking about. In this episode, Dr Janeshak talks about posture and how you carry yourself through your life. If you have chronic stress or chronic pain and take part in any form of technology you need to take a listen.

How does the creative process help you deal with stress? In this episode Dr Janeshak discusses why creating forces the body out of the fight or flight state. If you are an painter, sculptor, or writer this is right up your ally. However, the creative process is not just for people we consider "artists". The creative process is much broader than you think. We will show you how you can get the same stress relieving benefits as Di Vinci. Check it out

You can't do much if you you're not thinking clearly, have no energy, and are always in pain. Managing your blood sugar, whether its about looking good (i.e. weight loss), getting your energy back (i.e. insulin resistance) or getting rid of brain fog (i.e. cognitive decline), is the first thing you have to physiologically do to start your journey on conquering stress and getting your life back.  In this episode, Dr Janeshak discusses the importance of blood sugar management, key questions to determine if you may have a blood sugar problem, and dietary and supplements that have been proven to help.  Supplements for Blood Sugar:  1. fiber: soluble, soluble, and fermentable fibers (Inulin, flaxseed, psylium, and beta-glucans. 2. Cinnamon 3. Lipoic Acid (300-1200 mg/day) 4. Chromium (800-1000 mcg/day) 5. Vandium (50mg/day) 6. Berberine (1,000 mg/day) 7. Omega-3 fatty acids 3000-6000mg/day Botanicals/Herbs 1. Gymnena Sylvstre 2. Bitter Melon, 3. Holy Basil 4. fenugreek 5. Curcumin Adding Support:  iPhone Glucose Monitor Contour Glucose Home Testing Monitor

Do you want to conquer stress? Then you have to have a healthy body and you must have a strong foundation to back it up. In this episode we discuss the importance of oxygen and circulation, how to self assess your circulation, what conditions may pop up if you are chronically hypoxic (lack of oxygen). We all so give you information on the best supplements and home devices to help reverse hypoxic damage and give you optimum benefits. Here's some links to what we talk about in this episode Good home devices.  The rebounder is a mini trampoline that assists in moving blood flow as well as lymphatic drainage.  The Chi Machine is a passive exercise device that is great for those that can't quite move around as much as they'd like AND it's a great adjunct home therapy to increase circulation, reduce swelling, and relax the nervous system. A great way to end a stressful day Better Home Device Infrared Sauna is a great home device that helps with oxygenation of the body. The Infrared wavelengths help dilate blood vessels and detox the cells at the same time. Whole Body Vibration is something that I've used in my office for years to stimulate microcirculation, lymphatic drainage, increase brain activity, speed recovery from workouts, balance serotonin and other neurotransmitters, and even exercise BEST Home Device BEMER (Bio-electro-magnetic-energy-regulation), this is the gold standard in circulatory assistance, and the results with continued use are amazing. I've been using this in my office and recommend it highly to anyone with a chronic issue that could be life altering AND to anyone that is really into their health (meaning their health is more important than their money). This is an expensive device for home use but it is worth 100x that to anyone that is seeing their function slipping away. There is a reason that NASA, MLB, NFL,NHL, and even Kentucky Derby Horses are using it.

Know Thy Self.  In this episode we will explore how your thought process will control how stress affects you. Most people never look deep into why they believe what they believe. Often times we have been given "truths" that we never stopped to challenge. Dr Janeshak will give you a jumping off point to evaluate the most overlook and important person in their lives...themselves.  For a Deeper Dive into The Mind Training Visit these sites Michael Stevenson NLP training  Dr Patrick Gentempo 5 Branches of Philosophy

In this episode Dr Janeshak explains what goes on during the stress response and how knowing what is happening will help you overcome your stress.

In this introductory episode, Dr Janeshak will walk you through exactly what you can expect in this platform and explain the difference between Stress and Strain. How physical, chemical, and emotional stressors affect your life and health.

🎙️ New Episode: Memento Mori – Remember to Live Before You DieWe are stressed, overworked, and spiritually starved — and it’s killing more than just our bodies… it’s killing our dreams.In this solo episode, Dr. Janeshak issues a wake-up call to anyone stuck on autopilot. We dive into the deep truth that you are going to die — but not today. And that means there’s still time to reclaim your vision, fight back against burnout, and build a life you’re excited to wake up to.🔥 No more waiting.🔥 No more settling.🔥 You’ve got one shot — so live like it.🎧 Listen now. Share it with someone who needs a spark.#YLFC #MementoMori #LiveBeforeYouDie #WakeUpCall #LongevityLifestyle #MindsetMattersIf you’ve been feeling lost, flat, or disconnected, this one’s for you.If you know you were meant for more, this is your sign.

The Healthy Middle Class is DisappearingSubtitle: How to Take Advantage of What’s Coming in the Next 5 YearsWe’re at a major crossroads… and most people don’t even see it.In this powerful solo episode, Dr. Bill Janeshak exposes the shocking truth: while technology is exploding with life-extending breakthroughs, your ability to benefit from them depends on your health baseline right now.🧬 Peptides, stem cells, personalized medicine, and quantum healing are all real — but they won’t help if you’re falling into health poverty.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why the “middle class of health” is vanishing — and what that means for you and your familyHow chronic illness is becoming the new norm… and how to opt outThe bare minimum health foundation you need to take advantage of future innovations5 specific actions you can start today to avoid being left behindThis episode will challenge your thinking, light a fire under your feet, and give you a plan to not just survive the next 5 years — but thrive.👉 Listen now and share with someone you care about. The future belongs to the prepared.

Is it really ADHD… or is it something else?Could your child’s brain be imbalanced—not broken?What if simple, science-backed movements and home routines could spark lasting change?In this eye-opening solo episode, Dr. Bill Janeshak — Chiropractor, Functional Neurologist, and father — shares what most practitioners aren’t telling you about ADHD, Autism, and sensory challenges.Based on his powerful in-office workshop, Dr. Janeshak explains:🧠 The brain imbalance model — and how it changes everything💥 The missing link between behavior, balance, and the brain🏠 At-home tools you can start using today to help your child focus, connect, and thrive💡 Why many “treatments” are managing symptoms instead of solving root issues — and how to shift that🛑 What signs to watch for before behaviors worsenWhether you’re a parent, teacher, or health advocate, this episode will challenge what you thought you knew about neurodevelopmental disorders — and offer real hope in a world full of diagnoses but short on solutions.👉 Listen now, share with a parent who needs to hear this, and discover a new path forward.

The Blunt Reality on Why People Fail in Their Health JourneyGet ready—because this episode pulls no punches.Dr. Bill Janeshak is calling it like it is: so many people say they want to finally turn their health around and start living a great life, but they aren’t capable or willing to do what it actually takes.In this straight-shooting episode, you’ll hear:✅ Why instant gratification and convenience culture are wrecking your body✅ The hidden reasons you keep falling back into old patterns✅ Why wanting to change isn’t enough—and what has to happen first✅ The uncomfortable truth about chronic disease and your daily choicesIf you’ve ever told yourself, “I’m doing everything right,” but you’re still sick, tired, and stuck—you need to hear this.It might sting. It might ruffle your feathers. But if you’re serious about real change, this is the conversation that will finally set you free.🎧 Listen now—and if it hits home, share it with someone else who needs to wake up.