Green Pill Health

Understand the biological underpinnings of mental health with Dr. Yuli Fradkin, an expert in child psychiatry and neurodevelopmental research, having published 12+ research papers and worked at Yale, Rutgers and Tufts.  Learn about the social, biological and philosophical underpinnings of healthy children, teens and adults, neurodiversity, and the role of emerging healthcare technologies. In this episode, you will learn about the various causes of anxiety, from both a social and biological perspective.  Interestingly, we discuss why anxiety is necessary for a healthy life.  On depression, you’ll hear why melancholy, introversion and reduced social contact can actually be helpful to an individual.   You will hear about modern challenges for teenagers, such as social media, climate change, war and economic immobility effect children and parents in modern western countries.   We also dive deeply into Autism Spectrum Disorder, as Dr. Fradkin discusses the significance of early intervention, behavioural therapies, and the role of genetics in shaping neurodiverse profiles.  Dr. Fradkin’s research on transcranial photobiomodulation is also discussed.  Learn about the critical importance of societal support and inclusive policies in nurturing autistic individuals and how families can navigate raising children with unique needs. More than a discussion of mental health, we talk about the difference between being okay and thriving, and what it takes to reach your full potential. EPISODE LINKS: Dr. Fradkin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuli-fradkin-3b157438/ Dr. Fradkin’s PsychologyToday: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/psychiatrists/yuli-fradkin-fort-lee-nj/243270 Dr. Fradkin’s Website: ⁠⁠https://www.fradkinmd.com/ PODCAST INFO: Podcast Website: ⁠⁠https://www.alexloveshealth.com/green-pill-podcast⁠⁠⁠ All Platforms:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/greenpill⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/green-pill-health/id1692254593⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1VDgP1H⁠⁠⁠⁠ RSS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/s/e3be6ac0/podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Full Episodes: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GreenPillPodcast⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Clips: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIv9ivkfQiwUFhUZnfTrxIB8d5Xsa-Esw⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.alexloveshealth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/alexloveshealth⁠⁠ – Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/alexloveshealth_⁠⁠ – LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexshinkarovsky/⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Facebook:⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/alexlovescardio⁠⁠ OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. Many podcast players allow you to click the timestamp to go to that time. (00:00:00) Introduction to the Episode (00:02:51) Beginning of the Conversation (00:03:38) Dr. Fradkin's Inspiration to Become a Doctor (00:09:28) Social and Biological Factors Childhood Development (00:17:37) Why Anxiety is Good, Sometimes (00:22:14) Why is Anxiety and Depression Increasing Among Youth? (00:27:06) Social Dynamics and Mental Health (00:29:40) Depression is sometimes helpful (00:32:49) Anxiety: Disabling vs. Normal Anxiety (00:36:47) DSM diagnosis versus reality (00:38:42) Autism and how it is defined (00:47:27) Autism Prevalence and Spectrum in the US (00:59:59) Navigating the Journey to Health and Happiness (01:01:52) Dr. Fradkin’s Final Thoughts (01:02:02) Episode Outro by Alex Thank you for joining me on this journey to make ourselves, our family, loved ones, communities and countries healthier and happier.

Join me for a talk with Chuck Hazard, digital health and wearables expert.   Dive into the dynamic and evolving world of wearable technology, digital medicine, and their impact on health and wellness.  In this podcast, we delve into the history and future of health, examining the role of smart homes, connected toilets, continuous glucose monitoring, and the latest in wearable technology. Chuck shares his insights on how these technologies are revolutionizing the approach to health and fitness, offering personalized insights and fostering preventative healthcare practices. Discover the fascinating intersection of technology and health as Chuck discusses the accuracy and advancements in devices like the Apple Watch and Garmin's heart rate sensors. Learn about the significance of heart rate variability in longevity and how wearable technology is aiding in stress management and mental wellness. Chuck's journey is a testament to the transformative power of technology in healthcare. From his experience with startups like Oura ring to advising on platforms like CardioMood, he provides a unique perspective on the technological advancements shaping the future of health and wellness. This episode is not just about technology; it's a deep exploration of the interplay between lifestyle, environment, and health. It's a must-listen for anyone interested in the latest trends in digital health, wearable technology, and how they are reshaping our understanding of personal wellness and healthcare. COMPANIES, BOOKS AND TOPICS MENTIONED: WHOOP Apple Health Oura Ring Cardiomood Hapbee Livongo for Diabetes Treatment Abbott Libre CGM Dexcom CGM Withings Sleep Mat Withings Temperature Sensor Withings SmartToilet HeartMath Steven Kotler - Flow State bookProfina for Health Data Heads Up Health  RPM Remote Patient Monitoring codes Atul Gawande Book on Aging and Nursing Homes EPISODE LINKS: Chuck’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGaFXbMgI_0HI-ddn0FH3NA Chuck’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckhazzard/ Chuck’s Website: ⁠⁠https://chuckhazzard.com/ PODCAST INFO: Podcast Website: https://www.alexloveshealth.com/green-pill-podcast All Platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/greenpill  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/green-pill-health/id1692254593 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VDgP1HdWjUh8D6ooAW4W7 RSS: https://link.chtbl.com/greenpill?id=greenpill&platform=rss YouTube Full Episodes: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GreenPillPodcast  SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Website: https://www.alexloveshealth.com/ – Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/alexloveshealth – Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/alexloveshealth_  – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexshinkarovsky/ – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexlovescardio  OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. Many podcast players allow you to click the timestamp to go to that time. (00:00:00) Episode Introduction (00:02:13) Conversation Start (00:02:22) Wearable Tech Trends (00:03:17) Heart Rate Variability (00:08:40) Future of Wearables (00:14:10) Apple Watch Case Study (00:18:19) Decoding CPT Codes in Healthcare (00:27:05) Insurance Quality Decline (00:31:49) Sound/Electric Stimulation in Depression (00:32:48) Ayurvedic Medicine Revisited (00:33:13) Chakras Explained (00:34:04) HeartMath Insights (00:41:02) Brain Decision-Making (00:43:26) Health Info Navigation Tips (00:43:51) Well-being Pillars (00:46:42) Community's Impact (00:47:31) Wearable Device Addiction (00:50:32) Reducing Device Dependency (00:57:49) Privacy Concerns in Tech (00:58:20) Alex's Closing Thoughts Thank you for joining me on this journey to make ourselves, our family, loved ones, communities and countries healthier and happier.

Unlock stuck relationships and destructive patterns with Dr. Valéry Fradkov Sc.D LCSW, a former NASA scientist, software developer, Wall Street quant, and publisher of over 50 peer reviewed papers who took his scientific education and applied it to the field of psychology. Learn an almost mathematical, simple, and repeatable approaches to handling one-on-one communication and group dynamics, including family, work, friends, and romantic relationships.  Understand an extremely novel view of non-verbal communication, hear funny and useful stories on roles, expectations and behaviors, and learn why your brain is a virtual reality machine. Get direct strategies to tackle uncontrolled anger, debilitating guilt, psychosomatic conditions, and addictive behaviors (e.g., alcoholism, food addiction, internet addiction, pathological gambling). You will have so many ‘aha’ moments after hearing about Dr. Fradkov’s Message-Based Psychology theory. EPISODE LINKS: Dr. Fradkov’s LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valery-fradkov-3b5a27b/⁠ Dr. Fradkov’s Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://therapy.fradkov.com/Welcome.phtml⁠ Dr. Fradkov’s Email:  ⁠therapy@fradkov.com⁠ PODCAST INFO: Podcast Website: ⁠https://www.alexloveshealth.com/green-pill-podcast⁠⁠ All Platforms:⁠ ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/greenpill⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/green-pill-health/id1692254593⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1VDgP1H⁠⁠⁠ RSS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/s/e3be6ac0/podcast/⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Full Episodes: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GreenPillPodcast⁠⁠ YouTube Clips: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIv9ivkfQiwUFhUZnfTrxIB8d5Xsa-Esw⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.alexloveshealth.com⁠⁠⁠  – Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/alexloveshealth⁠ – Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/alexloveshealth_⁠  – LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexshinkarovsky/⁠⁠⁠ – Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/alexlovescardio⁠  OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. Many podcast players allow you to click the timestamp to go to that time. (00:00:00)  Episode Introduction (00:01:02)  Conversation Start (00:10:02)  Atypical view on non-verbal communication (00:17:38)  How to unlock hidden jobs and opportunities (00:23:57)  How to help someone struggling with health (00:32:47)  Group dynamics and transgressions (00:44:19)  Intergroup Dynamics (00:49:26)  Guilt, and how it is misunderstood (00:54:09)  Violating explicit and implicit norms (00:57:45)  Importance of social roles (01:01:02)  Hierarchy and how to not fail at work (01:11:00)  Saying the same words differently for different outcomes (01:13:31)  Outro by Alex Thank you for joining me on this journey to make ourselves, our family, loved ones, communities and countries healthier and happier.

Forgive yourself and learn how to let go of perfectionism, shame and anxiety with Lauren Bledsoe LPC.    Hear specific strategies to reduce your desire to overload yourself, overdo it, overwork and blame yourself when you can’t manage a full plate.  Understand the roots of perfectionistic tendencies, the anxiety and shame cycles which come with overachieving, and how you can keep the positive sides of such behaviors without beating yourself up constantly.   Take away tools and hacks to keep yourself balanced and on track, especially around self-care and habits and routines, and removing the stigma around seeking help, which is typically difficult for high-achievers. Learn directly from a therapist who herself dealt with needing to be so good at everything that it left her personal health challenged, and listen to her inspiring story of renewal and change. EPISODE LINKS: Lauren’s Website: www.goodinsightstx.com Lauren's Profile on Alex Loves Health: https://www.alexloveshealth.com/lauren  Lauren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodinsightstx/?hl=en  Lauren’s PsychologyToday: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/lauren-bledsoe-the-woodlands-tx/701287  PODCAST INFO: Podcast Website: https://www.alexloveshealth.com/green-pill-podcast⁠ All Platforms: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/greenpill⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/green-pill-health/id1692254593⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1VDgP1H⁠⁠ RSS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/s/e3be6ac0/podcast/⁠⁠ YouTube Full Episodes: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GreenPillPodcast⁠ YouTube Clips: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIv9ivkfQiwUFhUZnfTrxIB8d5Xsa-Esw⁠⁠ SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Website: ⁠⁠https://www.alexloveshealth.com⁠⁠  – Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/alexloveshealth – Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/alexloveshealth_  – LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexshinkarovsky/⁠⁠ – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexlovescardio  OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. Many podcast players allow you to click the timestamp to go to that time. (00:00:00)  Episode Introduction (00:01:17)  Conversation Start (00:04:00)  Start of Lauren’s struggle with perfectionism (00:05:22)  Where her perfectionism came from (00:08:08)  Lauren’s college experience (00:15:38)  Deep rooted beliefs of not being good enough (00:18:04)  How Lauren helps clients with perfectionism (00:20:21)  Shame and its roots (00:24:30)  Negative self-talk (00:26:32)  What self-care can look like for a high-achiever (00:32:58)  Outro Thank you for joining me on this journey to make ourselves, our family, loved ones, communities and countries healthier and happier.

Get behind the scenes and hear from a doctor who practices what he preaches with Dr. Guy Lin.  Understand the nuances in the science of nutrition and its direct links to inflammation, and how food can impact many conditions in the body, including acid reflux, chronic sinus conditions and gastrointestinal problems.  Linking theory to everyday practice, this podcast is a deep dive into the arguments for and against a whole food plant-based diet, food quality, gut health and how to take practical, everyday steps to have a diverse, unprocessed food intake.  Dr. Guy Lin MD FASC shares his real-life tips and tools for food preparation, frying versus sauteeing, seasonal eating, having a wide range of food sources, getting enough protein on a plant-based diet, how to avoid foods which seem healthy, how to reduced processed food, removing seed oils from your diet, whether sourcing food internationally is useful, and much more. You will hear about studies and clinical stories about reversing chronic disease, ear nose and throat ailments, stomach issues, Crohn’s disease, exercise, and the gut microbiome, all in the service of, to quote Dr. Lin’s profile on ENT and Allergy’s website, “reduce the burden of antibiotics, reflux medications and other anti-inflammatory medications that provide a temporary fix to a problem.” Dr Lin received his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco. He did a  a General Surgery internship and an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery surgical residency at University of Pennsylvania, and thereafter completed a clinical fellowship in facial plastics and reconstructive surgery at Mount Sinai neck surgery residency in New York. EPISODE LINKS: Dr Lin’s LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/guylin Dr Lin’s Website: https://www.entandallergy.com/doctor/guy-lin-md PODCAST INFO: Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.alexloveshealth.com/green-pill-podcast ⁠All Platforms: ⁠https://link.chtbl.com/greenpill⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/green-pill-health/id1692254593⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1VDgP1H⁠ RSS: ⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/s/e3be6ac0/podcast/⁠ YouTube Full Episodes: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@GreenPillPodcast YouTube Clips: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIv9ivkfQiwUFhUZnfTrxIB8d5Xsa-Esw⁠ SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.alexloveshealth.com⁠⁠⁠ – Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/alexloveshealth ⁠– Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/alexloveshealth_⁠ – LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexshinkarovsky/⁠ – Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/alexlovescardio⁠ OUTLINE: Here are timestamps for the episode. Many podcast players allow you to click the timestamp to go to that time. (00:00:00)  Episode Introduction (00:02:16)  Conversation start (00:02:43)  What Dr Lin finds critical for health (00:15:17)  Finding your Unique Destiny and Superpower (00:25:59)  Don't rush the health journey (00:28:59)  Why is it important to connect on a personal level with clients and patients (00:31:26)  How not to die (00:36:09)  Reasoning for a largely whole food plant based diet. (00:42:25)  What are Prebiotics? (00:45:13)  Restoring and supporting gut microflora (00:46:27)  How Dr. Lin sources his personal food, food timing and quality (00:47:56)  How Dr. Lin and family save time cooking healthy (00:49:38)  3 fruits per day! (But which?) (00:56:23)  Why frying food removes nutrition (00:57:25)  How Dr. Lin cooks without oil (00:59:24)  The difference between Frying and Sautéing (01:02:50)  Eating seasonally, foraging and food choice (01:06:54)  Concluding statement by Dr. Lin (01:09:37)  Outro by Alex Thank you for joining me on this journey to make ourselves, our family, loved ones, communities and countries healthier and happier.

Learn how to process grief, the only inevitable thing in life other than taxes, as we discuss death, loss and trauma with professional counselor Mikayla Williams, LPC, M.A., NCC. Sit down in the therapist’s chair as you hear how someone trained in psychotherapy dealt with her own journey of losing her dad.  You’ll also hear my personal story of how I lost my mom, and what that changed for me. Learn the 6 states of grief, relevant to any situation of loss, the key ways to keep yourself accountable even at your rock bottom, how you ask for help from a loved one, how to set daily mindfulness routines in what seem like normal behaviors, how to stay present in your life without drastically changing your routine, and really just how to survive and thrive as a normal human. You’ll get direct, actionable strategies on dealing with loss, grief and trauma, hear the best ways to increase your daily resilience, all told through the tragic but inspiring stories of how both I and Mikayla processed losing our parents and what that experience taught us. Mikayla is the founder of Mindful Movements Counseling outside of Houston, TX. EPISODE LINKS: Mikayla’s LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikayla-williams-238640111/ Mikayla’s  Website: https://www.mindfulmovementscounseling.com/ Mikayla’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@mikaylawilliamssimmons Mikayla’s Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@mindfulmovementscounseling PODCAST INFO: Podcast Website: https://www.alexloveshealth.com/green-pill-podcast All Platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/greenpill  Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1VDgP1H... RSS: ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/s/e3be6ac0/podcast/... YouTube Full Episodes: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GreenPillPodcast  SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Website: ⁠⁠https://www.alexloveshealth.com⁠⁠  – Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/alexloveshealth – Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/alexloveshealth_  – LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexshink... – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexlovescardio  OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. Many podcast players allow you to click the timestamp to go to that time. (00:00:00)  Episode Introduction (00:02:06)  Conversation start (00:03:06)  Mikayla’s story of her dad passing away (00:06:03)  What emotion or belief kept her going as a teenager? (00:15:29)  How Mikayla supported her own mental health while grieving (00:22:40)  The genesis of Mindful Movements Counseling (00:25:00)  On resilience and our capacity for withstanding stress (00:26:53)  Daily practices when in a terrible situation (00:34:12)  Staying accountable, even at rock bottom (00:38:21)  6 stages of grief (it’s a roller coaster ride) (00:44:10)  As a therapist, how do you keep people honest? (00:46:45)  Choice brings you closer to your goal (00:50:17)  Trauma and what works to help with it (00:54:10)  How to find the right counselor (00:55:21)  Concluding statement by Mikayla (00:56:12)  Outro by Alex Thank you for joining me on this journey to make ourselves, our family, loved ones, communities and countries healthier and happier. If you have time to Review, Rate or Send to a Friend, it really supports that mission.

Get behind the screen and meet a top health communication expert in this personal conversation with Joey Roselli aka Joey Wellness. With 500k followers on multiple platforms, Joey's advice includes hacks, tips and recommendations on making someone interested in what you have to say, in any medium, and how to make people come back and keep wanting more. As a top health content creator, Joey shares his personal routines and habits, and his recommendations for others to get started or continue their health journey. From radio to YouTube, Instagram to TikTok, Joey gives us a master class in all things content creation, social communication, and even shares his personal struggle with imposter syndrome, as well as his story of how he got to where he is today. Whether your a budding creator, leader or just someone trying to get themselves and those around them to take care of themselves, you will glean a lot of practical tactics to make yourself better understood to those around you. EPISODE LINKS: Joey’s Recipe Book: https://www.joeywellness.com/home/cookbook.html Joey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joey_wellness Joey’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joeywellness Joey’s YouTube:  @joeywellness  Joey’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joey-roselli-b6b64517b/ Joey’s Facebook: ⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/JoeyWellness/ PODCAST INFO: Podcast Website: ⁠⁠https://www.alexloveshealth.com/green-pill-podcast All Platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/greenpill Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/green-pill-health/id1692254593 Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1VDgP1H RSS: ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/s/e3be6ac0/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GreenPillPodcast YouTube Clips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIv9ivkfQiwUFhUZnfTrxIB8d5Xsa-Esw SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Website: ⁠⁠https://www.alexloveshealth.com⁠⁠ – Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/alexloveshealth – Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/alexloveshealth_ – LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexshinkarovsky/ – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexlovescardio OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. Many podcast players allow you to click the timestamp to go to that time. (00:00:00)  Episode Introduction (00:02:09)  Conversation start (00:09:08)  Joey’s big realization (00:15:19)   How Joey’s family’s health started to change (00:20:44)  Joey’s personal wellness routines (00:23:31)   Joey’s mission and spirituality  (00:26:46)  Joey’s big fails, and learnings (00:32:07)   Imposter syndrome and how Joey overcame it (00:32:20)   Overcoming doubt as a creator (00:42:50)  Joey’s top tips as a content creator (00:47:26)   Joey’s niche and how he moves outside it (00:50:52)   Fears and opportunities of changing your content (00:54:52)   Joey’s top advice for building new habits (00:57:41)    Joey’s recommendations for starting the day (00:59:20)   Joey’s unique recipe and cook-along book PDF (01:04:49)   Joey’s final message to listeners (01:05:22)   Outro by Alex

Get leverage through the psychology of emotional decision making with Kiva Dickinson, Managing Partner at Selva Ventures, a VC firm making lives better through conscious consumer brands. You'll learn how to build trust, what it takes to build a consistent image in someone's mind, whether for a product or for your job, how to create magical services and products, and how top brands like Coke, RX Bar and Costco leverage our need for predictability to sell us both healthy and unhealthy products. With experience gleaned from roles at Barclays, TPG, CircleUp and working with brands LiquidIV, Mudwtr, Mid Day Squares, Kiva does a tour de force on all things health, CPG, and the future of a healthier, tastier, more just food system. Whether your an entrepreneur, or simply someone passionate about making healthier food more accessible, this episode is packed with actionable strategies and thought-provoking discussions on how we eat, shop and live. EPISODE LINKS: Kiva’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiva-dickinson  Kiva’s Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/KivaDickinson  Kiva’s Website: ⁠⁠https://www.selvaventures.com/team-0  Kiva’s Medium: https://kivadickinson.medium.com/  PODCAST INFO: Podcast Website: ⁠⁠https://www.alexloveshealth.com/green... All Platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/greenpill  Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1VDgP1H... RSS: ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/s/e3be6ac0/podcast/... YouTube Full Episodes: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GreenPillPodcast  SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Website: ⁠⁠https://www.alexloveshealth.com⁠⁠  – Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/alexlovescardio/⁠⁠ – Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/alexloveshealth_  – LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexshink... – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexlovescardio  OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. Many podcast players allow you to click the timestamp to go to that time. (00:00:00)  Episode Introduction (00:02:25)  Conversation start (00:04:44)  Kiva’s story of his health while growing up (00:07:38)  How Kiva kept himself accountable to health while working long hours (00:09:52)  Kiva tells bosses at private equity firm about opportunity in health CPG cos (00:11:03)  What is the private equity business model (00:13:47)  Current trends in healthy food (00:16:25)  Ingredient labels and what’s changing (00:21:05)  The role of nostalgia in decision making (00:23:35)  Why people use brands as shortcuts (00:31:02)  Analytics used by retailers (00:36:28)  The problem with the current food system for health (00:41:42)  Is regulation the answer? (00:43:36)  EveryTable and using fast food systems for healthy food (00:44:36)  Heathy food, not just for the elite (00:49:20)  The rise of food as medicine (00:54:35)  Wearables, tying food intake to data, and the future (00:57:39)  Concluding statement by Kiva (00:59:14)  Outro by Alex

Unlock better relationships and better health with Chris Voss, former lead international FBI kidnapping negotiator and author of best-seller ‘Never Split the Difference'.  Change your and your loved ones’ health trajectory by unlocking the right mindset, mastering the art of negotiation, practicing leading by example and embark on a journey of changing your life. Gain actionable insights on supporting loved ones facing health challenges, mastering tough conversations, and harnessing genuine empathy. Dive into topics like personal shame, death and mortality, wellness and lifestyle, spiritual beliefs, and the the neuroscience of interpersonal dynamics.  Featuring a special reflection on Chris's interaction with thought leader Brene Brown, if you're in search of personal growth, open communication, and vulnerability insights, this is your go-to episode. EPISODE LINKS: Chris’s Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/thefbinegotiator⁠ Chris’s Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/fbinegotiator⁠ Chris’s Website: ⁠https://blackswanltd.com⁠ Chris’s Masterclass: ⁠https://masterclass.com/classes/chris-voss-teaches-the-art-of-negotiation⁠ Never Split the Difference (book): ⁠https://amzn.to/3PJygib⁠ PODCAST INFO: Podcast Website: ⁠https://www.alexloveshealth.com/green-pill-podcast⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/green-pill-health/id1692254593⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1VDgP1HdWjUh8D6ooAW4W7⁠ RSS: ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/e3be6ac0/podcast/rss⁠ YouTube Full Episodes: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GreenPillPodcast⁠ SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Website: ⁠https://www.alexloveshealth.com⁠ – Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/alexlovescardio/⁠ – Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alexlovescardio/⁠ – LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexshinkarovsky/⁠ – Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/alexlovescardio/⁠ OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. Many podcast players allow you to click the timestamp to go to that time. (00:00:00) Episode Intro and Summary (00:02:09) Alex’x story of avoiding jail using Voss techniques (00:05:30) Start of conversation (00:06:37) Chris’s spirituality and belief and mission (00:10:05) Story of Lyft driver (00:17:36) Meeting someone who’s struggling with health where they are (00:21:21) Alex’s story of his grandma, and Chris’s thoughts on techniques used. (00:25:07) Chris’s story of his mother’s health (00:28:59) Chris’s story of his dad and how it impacted his own decision-making (00:31:12) Chris’s current health practices (00:34:17) Chris’s view on Dr. Andrew Huberman and neuroscience of pain (00:37:04) How to help someone see a brighter future for their health and overall life (00:39:39) Addressing the elephant in the room (00:42:40) Shame and being vulnerable (00:43:48) Comfort zone and changing mindset (00:46:47) Chris’s philosophy and goal to help others (00:49:25) Chris’s surprise encounter with Brene Brown. (00:50:30) Group coaching with Chris, Masterclass, Book Thank you for joining me on this journey to make ourselves, our family, loved ones, communities and countries healthier and happier.

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