Are you suffering from chronic pain or anxiety? Living with chronic pain or anxiety can be debilitating. It can make even the simplest tasks seem overwhelming and exhausting. The constant pain that doesn't go away can prevent you from living your best life, rob you of joy and take away precious moments. If you're among the many who suffer from chronic pain, fortunately there is hope. CBD has been proven to effectively relieve pelvic pain, menstrual cramps, and lower back pain by targeting your endocannabinoid system as an anti-inflammatory. This means it can provide relief from wherever in the body you may be suffering. Plus, unlike other pain-relieving solutions, CBD comes with no harmful side effects. In this episode, Meredith Bieri shares her journey of finding relief from chronic pain. For seven years, she suffered without a proper diagnosis and relied on a cocktail of pharmaceutical medications and painkillers. However, after discovering CBD tinctures, pain patches, oils, and topicals - she finally found relief with no side effects. Meredith's story is one of hope for those who suffer from chronic pain conditions like pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS), proving that CBD can save lives without harmful side effects. Tune in!   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [02:03] Meredith’s journey to healing and how her illness came about. [13:19] Meredith’s successful pregnancy at 39 after five (5) miscarriages and losing hope. [21:39] How was Meredith introduced to CBD, her fears of using it, and how she found success [33:53] The Rescue Patch - Meredith's experience using it. [36:23] Meredith’s advice and recommendation to anyone who wants to try CBD.  About Meredith Bieri - Meredith Bieri is the founder and CEO of Be Soul Good. After suffering from intense chronic pain for 7 years, she was finally diagnosed with pelvic congestion syndrome. A family member introduced her to CBD after she tried basically everything to manage her pain. She found that with a combination of different CBD products, she is virtually pain-free now and is a huge advocate for the power of medical cannabis and CBD.   About Risa Morimoto - Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/  

Omega 3s and 6s are crucial essential fatty acids that require utmost protection as they are the most sensitive of all our dietary nutrients. These oils contain natural compounds that have been proven to enhance the body's healing process, reduce inflammation, and improve overall health. They play a vital role in human nutrition and health. However, when these oils are damaged, it can lead to serious health problems. Protect your omega 3s and 6s to ensure optimal health benefits! The quality of the fats and oils we consume greatly impacts our overall health. In fact, research shows that more health issues are caused by damaged oils than any other aspect of nutrition. However, by taking proper care to maintain the natural function of these oils through healthy consumption habits, we can remove many potential health problems from the equation. So why not start treating your body with the care it deserves? In this episode, Udo Erasmus - author, speaker, and founder of Udo’s Choice supplement brand - dives deeper into the world of oils by discussing Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids. Discover how you can improve your health by setting higher standards for the dietary and supplement oils you consume. With Udo's insights, you'll learn how to unlock the full potential of these essential nutrients and live a healthier life. If you have been curious about how to incorporate good oils into your diet and why it’s so important, tune in!   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [01:41] Udo’s career journey and how he got into the oil space.  [07:42] Udo's discovery of omega 3s and 6s and what inspired him to go deeper.  [13:16] Udo talks about damaged oils, how they lead to ill health, and how to retain oils' natural functions. [24:15] Setting and raising your standards for oils to unfold their health benefits. [27:25] Oils that Udo recommends that you can add to your diet regimen. [29:35] The importance of omega 3s to our health and in pregnancy.  [32:03] Food oil foundation: What to look for when purchasing omega 3s supplement.  [34:12] What happens if you get more omega 3s than you need? About Udo Erasmus -   Udo was born during the second world war in Europe. His path includes brief jobs in several different trades: fruit picking, dairy farming, logging, mining, carpentry, house painting, clearing land, burning brush, growing food, gardening, and finally, pesticide spraying. He spent a year in medical school and several years in science research. After being poisoned by pesticides in 1980, he seriously turned his passion and attention to health. He obsessively studied scientific literature, created a method for making good oils with health in mind, developed the first ever flax seed oil, and authored several books on the effects of oils on health: Fats and Oils; Fats That Heal Fats That Kill, Choosing the Right Fats, Omega 3 Cuisine, and enthusiastically educated the public in about 40 countries on the effects of oils on health and disease. For 15 years, he spent six to nine months a year living out of a suitcase to spread the message of good oils and health. He has passionately given 5,000+ live presentations on nutrition and health, 3,000+ media interviews, 1,500 staff training, and traveled to 30+ countries with my message on oils, health, nature, and human nature. He has had the pleasure and honor to grace the stages with luminaries like Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra, keynoted international conferences, and lectured at conferences on five continents. Now he is writing on many different titles and topics, including an autobiography. He consults, presents, and takes on the key global issues of our time and spearhead projects on peace, health, energy, environment, and education.   How to connect with Udo Erasmus: Website: https://udoerasmus.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/udo-erasmus-78949314/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/udoerasmus/?hl=en   About Risa Morimoto - Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

Nothing beats the complex protective phytochemistry of herbs when it comes to reducing chronic illnesses and slowing down the aging process. All plants have a defense system that consists of chemicals called phytochemicals, which help protect them from invaders and stressors. These same phytochemicals can neutralize free radicals, toxic substances, and even radiation for our bodies. With their anti-microbial properties, herbs are an excellent addition to any health-conscious individual's daily diet. Phytochemicals are more than just protective agents for plants. They also possess remarkable antibacterial properties that can fend off viruses, fungi, protozoa, and other harmful microorganisms. Interestingly, the antibacterial properties of herbs vary depending on their natural environment and the type of stress factors they encounter. What's even more fascinating is that these herbs' anti-microbial activity is selective to specific pathogens without disrupting the gut flora or causing any side effects.  In this episode, Dr. Bill Rawls, a renowned expert in integrative health and medical director of Vital Plan, shares valuable insight on the essential herbs to take as we age. He breaks down how much of these herbs we should be taking and the format to follow so that you can discover which herbs are perfect for your individual health needs. Tune in to get a better understanding of which herbs will work best for you and start taking control of your overall well-being today! Let’s jump in!   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [01:54] Dr. Rawls's journey in medicine and how he got into the herbs space.  [08:16] The herbs Dr. Rawls was taking at first and how they make us better. [13:03] The herbs spectrum, how much to take and how long to take them.  [15:11] Dr. Rawls’s top 5 herbs for protecting our cells and slowing the process of aging.    [23:07] What to look at when purchasing herbs products?  About Dr. Bill Rawls -    As a 4th-generation physician, Bill Rawls, MD, has dedicated his life to medicine. But when faced with a personal health crisis in his late forties with Lyme disease, everything changed. In his quest to regain his health, Dr. Rawls was confronted with the limitations of conventional medicine and knew he had to find his own path to restore wellness. For the past 15 years, he has extensively studied the science behind herbal therapies and new sustainable approaches for protecting health. Today, Dr. Rawls shares the revelations that helped him and thousands of others reclaim their lives. Dr. Rawls is a leading expert in integrative health and Medical Director of Vital Plan, a holistic health and herbal supplement company in Raleigh, NC. He is the best-selling author of Unlocking Lyme, and his most recent book, The Cellular Wellness Solution: Tap Into Your Full Health Potential with the Science-Backed Power of Herbs.   How to connect with Dr. Bill Rawls: Website: https://rawlsmd.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-rawls-md-706a9463/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawlsmd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RawlsMD/   About Risa Morimoto - Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

Let's talk about the weight we all carry. It doesn't matter who you are or where you come from, but we all have baggage that can take a toll on our mental and physical health as we age. Unchecked, this trauma can manifest itself  physically in our bodies. But there is hope! Energy healing has the power to help us release this excess weight and recover from past traumas.  Discover the power of self-healing by listening to the language of our bodies and intuition. Programming ourselves with positive thoughts and grounded experiences of self-care can guide us towards inner harmony, leading to outer wellness. It's a state of being that we continually create by honoring our body's innate wisdom. If you're feeling unbalanced or things aren't working out as planned, energy healing may be the solution. Join us for an enlightening session with energy healer Shelly Burton. In this episode, Shelly delves into the topic of how we can access the spiritual higher force to help us balance our mental and emotional well-being. By tapping into this natural vitality, we can channel it towards achieving a state of harmony within ourselves. Tune in to learn more about this transformative process!   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [02:37] What is energy healing? Ways Shelly carries out her energy healing practice. [10:58] What does it mean to see energy? [14:11] How Shelly helps her clients to heal [17:28] Can you still be healed even if you don't believe in energy healing? [19:49] How can energy healing help deal with trauma in midlife? [25:47] The number and frequency of sessions you need for energy healing to work. [29:11] Effects of unaddressed trauma [35:13] Steps to answer some questions from your inquisitive mind on energy healing About Shelly Burton -  Shelly Burton is an internationally acclaimed Energy Medicine Woman. After enduring a life-altering concussion, Shelly Burton found her true calling as a facilitator of healing knowledge on how to align your heart, mind and power so that you create wellness. She is a highly sought-after practitioner who has hosted workshops at the prestigious Soho Farmhouse in the UK and has a cast of worldwide clients from New York to Los Angeles and London to Paris. One of Shelly's key practices is her system of Energy Medicine which empowers you to create wellness by evolving the mind and emotional body in unison through the heart. Shelly Energy Medicine uses rhythmical modalities, including hands-on energy healing, sound therapy, energy transmissions,Horse Medicine and dance, blended with subconscious mind rewiring techniques. By elevating the patterns of cellular vibration with compassion, care and clarity, Shelly helps create harmony within.    How to connect with Shelly Burton: Website: https://www.shellyburton.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellyenergymedicine Twitter: https://twitter.com/shellyaburton Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shellyenergymedicine     About Risa Morimoto - Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

Mushrooms are a great superfood that we’re not talking about enough, especially when it comes to healthy aging. Aging doesn’t happen when you’re 65 and all of a sudden you’re old. It occurs gradually, and you have to start taking care of yourself now, and mushrooms will help you ease the process. All mushrooms have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial properties, but each has a unique benefit to your health.  Incorporating medicinal mushrooms like Cordyceps and Lion’s Mane into your daily health routine can support healthy aging. The combination of these two powerful mushrooms can help clear brain fog, provide relief from hot flashes, boost low sexual drive, and increase energy and vitality that often decline with age. Cordyceps, known as the Himalayan Viagra in traditional Tibetan medicine, is a stamina builder while Lion’s Mane is traditionally used for cognitive memory and concentration functions. Don't let age slow you down - add these powerful mushrooms to healthy aging. In this episode, Founder of West Wolf Medicinals Nicole Pressly Wolf reveals the amazing benefits of medicinal mushrooms in enhancing your overall health and promoting healthy aging. She emphasizes the exceptional properties of Cordyceps and Lion's Mane in particular, making them great for supporting healthy aging. For those interested in watching the video version of this interview, head over to the Modern Aging YouTube channel, type in "mushroom," and it will appear. Let’s jump in!   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [03:34] Why Cordyceps and Lion's Mane are powerful antioxidants [07:50] Why extraction is the best way to take medicinal mushrooms [09:27] The different ways to consume mushrooms and the benefits of extraction  [10:53] How mushroom adaptogens help to create balance in the body [12:51] Can you take too much of the mushroom? Find out. About Nicole Pressly Wolf -    Raised as a city girl and a lifelong environmental activist, journalist, and secret science nerd, Nicole never imagined she could farm or care directly for the earth beyond her written activism. Moving West, she wanted her next “career” to be intentional work in a practical and tactile environment, not in front of a computer. Oh, and yeah — for the benefit of all.  Now, with America's fungi awakening, Nicole has found her true way forward. Since the move, she has become fascinated with mushrooms and devoured books, films, and teachings. She attended numerous mushroom-growing workshops. Nicole started a daily supplement of powdered mushrooms looking for support with all that comes with aging, from brain power to general energy. Within weeks she noticed her memory had improved, and her energy was up. She was hooked! All that she has learned about the fungi kingdom inspires awe and wonder. Farming mushrooms and creating a permaculture farm has allowed her to offer health to her family, community, and the planet.   How to connect with Nicole Pressly Wolf: Website: https://www.westwolfmedicinals.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-pressly-wolf-930ba118 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westwolfmedicinals/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicole.p.wolf/     About Risa Morimoto - Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

Have you heard of the incredible health benefits of a cold shower or ice bath? Cold showers and ice baths are becoming increasingly popular as people look to improve their overall health and well-being. They offer a range of benefits, including boosting the immune system, improving circulation, reducing inflammation, relieving localized pain, and combatting depression. They can even increase your metabolism. And don't worry - you don't have to endure it for that long. By combining cold baths, breathwork, and spirituality into a regular routine, you can optimize your physical and mental health. Breathwork helps oxygenate the body and promote deeper states of relaxation. Spirituality can assist in connecting to a higher power or energy source to cultivate inner peace and harmony. Practicing these three disciplines together can unleash extraordinary potential for your health. In this episode, Aditya Iyer, the host of the My Seven Chakras podcast and a breathwork instructor, discusses the proven health benefits of cold showers. We also uncover the power of breathwork and learn about different types of breathwork practices. Lastly, we delve into spirituality and its role in self-care. Let’s jump in!   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [01:52] Aditya’s backstory and how he became a breathwork instructor and an advocate for cold showers. [05:08] How he first encountered the goodness of cold showers? [07:20] Why micro stressors such as cold showers are good for our body? [10:47] Differences between chronic stress and micro stress. [14:57] What can you do to take that first step to a cold shower? [17:07] Why Aditya prefers a warm shower first, then a cold one? [18:26] Different types and techniques of breathwork as you do cold baths. [25:15] Interlinking spirituality to breathwork and cold bath. About Aditya Iyer -    Aditya is a certified breathwork instructor and the host of My Seven Chakras podcast, which boasts over 6.4 million downloads and listeners around the globe. He has guided over 200 group breathwork journeys, countless 1:1 sessions and has been invited by companies to conduct breathwork sessions for their employees. Breathwork combined with ice-cold showers has been a lifesaver for Aditya as he went though multiple traumatic experiences – getting laid off, having a break-up, and losing his mother. Breathwork, cold exposure, and meditation helped him to get through the trauma and pain.    How to connect with Aditya Iyer: Website: https://mysevenchakras.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adityajaykumar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysevenchakras YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AdityaJaykumarMySevenChakrasOfficial/videos   About Risa Morimoto - Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

Men can't prevent the natural aging process, but they can take steps to age better. Practicing healthy habits like regular exercise, healthy eating, adequate sleep, and effective stress management is essential for keeping both physical and mental health. Additionally, men should be aware of the importance of hormonal balance in their bodies and take measures to keep it balanced as they age so that they remain active and energetic in their later years. It is important to be mindful of who and what we surround ourselves with in order to practice healthy aging. Our mindset is determined by what we consume, so it’s important to check our circles, conversations, and even relationships with family members. Having a spouse that doesn't share the same values concerning healthy living or dieting can hinder one's efforts. In this episode, 68-year-old young Nate Wilkins dives deep into the importance of self-care for men and shares practical tips on how to age better. He offers a variety of ideas that can be implemented right away to ensure long-term health and well-being. Let’s jump in!   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [01:30] Nate’s backstory and how he got into physical training. The area of fitness he focuses on. [06:08] Health and fitness practices that keeps him young at the age of 68 years. [09:09] What can men do to age better? [12:10] The practical movements that men can start practicing with bare minimum efforts. [15:54] A bit about Nate’s Ageless Workout      About Nate Wilkins -    Nate is a 68-year-old functional aging specialist and the co-founder of Ageless Workout, a Miami-based health, healing, and wellness company that seeks to bridge the gap between fitness and medicine. The goal is to help people of all ages achieve their maximum potential. It is based on a lifestyle that Nate and his partner, Shebah Carfagna, have adopted to create a “tribe mentality” to health and fitness.   Nate’s mission is to make wellness and a healing journey achievable and accessible for all. Life takes balance, and he makes this the cornerstone of his work. His work with the aging process has helped many individuals on their wellness journey.   How to connect with Nate Wilkins: Website: https://www.agelessworkout.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaniel-wilkins/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/agelessworkout Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgelessWorkout   About Risa Morimoto - Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/  

We all understand that meditation is beneficial to our overall well-being, but it isn't always easy to do. Stress can have a damaging effect on our body and mind, but fortunately, we can reduce its impact through meditation. Although it can be challenging to start meditating, just like building any muscle in the body, consistent practice will help strengthen the skill over time. With meditation, you'll be able to manage your thoughts more effectively and better respond emotionally to life's stressful situations. Making meditation a habit can positively affect your life. To build the practice, start by choosing the easiest days and times for you to meditate regularly. Consider doing it in the morning, during lunch break, or in the evening, and always try to do it at the same time each day. Don't worry about picking the ideal time; just pick a consistent time that works for you and stick with it.  If it is difficult to calm your mind, Ariel Garten, the co-founder of Muse, a brain-sensing headband, shares how we can use brain wave technology to monitor when our brains are calm or when it is active.  She helped to invent the Muse that you can use it at home to assist you with attaining that calm brain wave state.   Want to check out the Muse or give it a try?  Modern Aging listeners receive 20% off their purchase.  For more info, CLICK HERE.  USE DISCOUNT CODE: MODERNAGING In this episode, Ariel Garten dives into the world of meditation and provides a deeper understanding of how it can help improve our quality of life. You will learn how to use meditation to optimize your physical and mental well-being from its effects on sleep, productivity, and even stress levels. Hear tips on how to incorporate meditation into your everyday routine so you can experience all these benefits for yourself. Let’s jump in!   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [01:56] Ariel’s backstory and how she got into helping people meditate. [04:35] Basics forms of meditation and the benefits of regular meditation.  [08:34] How long do you need to meditate to start experiencing the benefits?  [10:53] Different types of meditation and what Ariel has found to be more effective.  [22:10] The prime people who need to build a meditation practice in their lives.  [25:12] How meditation improves cellular function and reduces aging? What is the best time to meditate during the day  [27:50] Ariel's final advice to someone who wants to take the first step to meditation.   About Ariel Garten -    Ariel Garten is a neuroscientist, innovator, and entrepreneur whose driving purpose is to empower and help others overcome mental obstacles in order to live healthy, happy lives and reach their maximum potential. Garten is co-founder of InteraXon, the makers of Muse: the brain-sensing headband. Muse is an award-winning wearable technology that assists and trains meditation and mindfulness.  Before founding InteraXon, Ariel was not only trained as a neuroscientist and psychotherapist but also started her own international clothing line while she worked in labs researching Parkinson’s disease and hippocampal neurogenesis. Her creativity and entrepreneurial head, combined with her fascination with the brain, led her to join forces with two like-minded friends, Chris and Trevor, to start InteraXon. Together they founded a Silicon Valley-backed startup that allowed people to control computers with their minds, the technology that sparked the creation of Muse. Her team’s technology has been featured in over 1000 media pieces, as well as was the feature showcase at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, an installation that allowed over 7,000 people to control the lights on the CN tower, Canadian parliament buildings, and Niagara Falls with their brains from across the country.  These days, Ariel can be found at home playing with her daughter or on stage across the world, speaking about happiness, meditation, understanding mental health, or telling her own innovation story, consistently giving her audiences the tools they need to help them become their best selves.   How to connect with Arial Garten: Website: https://choosemuse.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariels_musings/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/ariel_garten?lang=en   About Risa Morimoto - Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/  

The world we live in can be chaotic and ever-changing, which can lead to us looking outward for answers to our life's meaning. However, the truth is that all the answers we need are inside us; whether it's for inspiration, healing, purpose or wisdom - our inner life is all we need. We are the experts of our own lives and must remember this when looking for comfort and security amongst a sea of uncertainty. Learning how to navigate constant change can lead us away from our inner-selves. We may lose touch with our true selves, and focus more on the external. This can leave us feeling disconnected and scattered. To bring balance back into life, it is essential to turn the attention inward by practising stillness, meditation, mindfulness or prayer contemplation. These activities help you shift out of your stressful thoughts and into a space of peace and calm. In that moment of inner-peace we are connected to all. In this episode, Uda Erasmus talks about his 80-year journey and the importance of careful introspection. He shares how to effectively unlock our gift of life and enjoy it to the fullest. Learn how to find meaning and answers in our lives and make sure we don't waste this precious gift. Let's jump in!   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [02:30] Udo's backstory and how he got to where he's today. [06:59] How we went from being present inside to being present outside? [10:02] The process of coming home to yourself. How to sit with your feeling and let them guide you to fix it? [19:49] How deep stillness practices bring peace and contentment from within. [23:54] Unpacking your gift of life and allowing it to express itself in your life. How to practice staying in the present in our modern environment? [32:02] Mastering what the master masters. [37:48] Three steps to take to sit with your emotions and feelings. About Udo Erasmus -  Udo was born during the second world war in Europe. His path includes brief jobs in several different trades: fruit picking, dairy farming, logging, mining, carpentry, house painting, clearing land, burning brush, growing food, gardening, and finally, pesticide spraying. He spent a year in medical school and several years in science research. After being poisoned by pesticides in 1980, he seriously turned his passion and attention to health. He obsessively studied scientific literature, created a method for making good oils with health in mind, developed the first ever flax seed oil, and authored several books on the effects of oils on health: Fats and Oils; Fats That Heal Fats That Kill, Choosing the Right Fats, Omega 3 Cuisine, and enthusiastically educated the public in about 40 countries on the effects of oils on health and disease. For 15 years, he spent six to nine months a year living out of a suitcase to spread the message of good oils and health. He has passionately given 5,000+ live presentations on nutrition and health, 3,000+ media interviews, 1,500 staff training, and traveled to 30+ countries with my message on oils, health, nature, and human nature. He has had the pleasure and honor to grace the stages with luminaries like Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra, keynoted international conferences, and lectured at conferences on five continents. Now he is writing on many different titles and topics, including an autobiography. He consults, presents, takes on the key global issues of our time and spearhead projects on peace, health, energy, environment, and education.   How to connect with Eda Erasmus: Website: https://udoerasmus.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/udoerasmus/?hl=en   About Risa Morimoto - Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/  

Chronic depression can have devastating effects on all aspects of an individual's life, including their sleep. While pharmaceutical medications are a popular option for treatment, they are not always suitable and can come with unwanted side effects. However, in recent years there has been a rise in evidence to support the use of Ketamine therapy to combat chronic severe depression. Dr. Mai Shimada is here to share her story about the impressive healing properties of Ketamine. After struggling with mental health issues, she found that Ketamine relieved her symptoms and improved her overall well-being. If you know someone who is struggling with chronic depression, this conversation could be beneficial for them. In this episode, Dr. Shimada discusses the power of ketamine therapy to heal depression and other mental disorders. She explains that when we are experiencing mental health difficulties, our brains are altered in a way that can make it difficult to escape the negative thinking loop that can be caused by depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Ketamine makes our brains more plastic, which is why psychotherapy assisted by ketamine is effective in helping us transform. Let’s jump in!   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [02:23] Mai’s backstory and how she came to understand Ketamine therapy [05:06] Ego loss and how it helps people with breakthroughs [08:18] What is ketamine? Is ketamine only for extreme depression cases? Can people with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia use ketamine if nothing has worked? [12:24] Can Ketamine reverse the effects of depression on older people? [15:18] How the breakthrough with Ketamine looks like [18:43] The description of the ketamine tablet, how to use it, and how it works [23:09] Sessions that you need to see significant results from Ketamine [24:05] Similarities and differences between Ketamine and other medications [26:21] Where to start with Ketamine medications? Golden key nuggets about ketamine therapy for depression   About Dr. Mai Shimada -  Dr. Shimada is the founder and medical director at Isha Health, based in San Francisco, CA. She is a former ER physician and decided to dedicate the next chapter of her life to providing ketamine therapy. She was trained in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy at Polaris and is currently in a psychedelic facilitation program at UC Berkeley. How to connect with Dr. Mai Shimada: Website: https://www.isha.health/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throtheeyesofmai/   About Risa Morimoto - Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/  

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a problem that affects men of all ages and can be very embarrassing. Many men struggle with performance in bed and turn to supplements or other tips, but the promised results are often not achieved. The information available on ED can be confusing, making it harder for men to manage their sexual life. Poor sexual performance in bed can lead to a loss of self-esteem which may affect other parts of their life. Talking about erectile dysfunction (ED) is not always an easy conversation, but it is important to address the issue if we want to help our men as they age. ED happens when a man can't get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. It can be caused by a variety of factors. Aging and certain lifestyle habits are often linked with this condition. Fortunately, there are treatments available that help men regain their sexual health and confidence.  In this episode, sexual performance coach Brian Ayers dives deep into men’s sexual wellness and provides tips for those who are having a tough time in the bedroom. Let’s jump in!   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [01:32] Brian’s backstory and how he became a sexual performance coach. [04:32] African Fly supplement [06:13] Causes of erectile dysfunction in men as they get older. [09:12] Virgin males under 30 years have increased. Why? [10:50] How do meat and processed foods lower testosterone levels among men? [13:24] Brian’s ESEIS 25 strategy he uses to help his clients. [16:56] What should we be doing to improve our sexual health? [26:40] The benefits and dangers of Viagra. About Brian Ayers - Brian “Uncle B” Ayers is a men’s sexual performance coach with over 23 years of experience. His research into men’s sexual health lead him to create the Men’s Sexual Performance Scale and the revolutionary ESEIS 25 sexual health program, along with 2 books, How To Be A Better Lover In 30 Days or Less and Go Hard.  Brian started his coaching journey as the performance coach for GoodWood, the liquid aphrodisiac. After talking with 1000’s of men, he noted the vast majority would have success with GoodWood while others would not. The difference was in what they were doing to supplement the supplement. In 2019, Brian started sharing his knowledge on YouTube. He now has over 166k subscribers with 10 million minutes of watch time. He connects with people by showing an easy way to build lifelong health without relying on medications. He focuses on helping people build stronger relationships by having superior health for a fulfilling sex life. Brian keeps the show funny, engaging, and very serious…like an Uncle is supposed to. He brings that same energy to interviews as well.   How to connect with Brian Ayers: Website: https://givegoodwood.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GiveGoodWood/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@GiveGoodWood Twitter: https://twitter.com/GiveGoodWood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GiveGoodWood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrianAyers23/     About Risa Morimoto - Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/  

Caring for an aging parent can be a daunting task, especially when they have a chronic illness. It’s bad enough to watch someone you love suffer through sickness, but adding financial struggles to the mix can be traumatizing. The reality is that 70% of us are more likely to get sick before we die, so it's important to plan ahead and make sure that your family is well taken care of without having to worry about financial stress.  Having difficult conversations about sickness and death may not be easy, but it's essential to ensure our parents get the best care possible. Developing communication between siblings before our parents’ health declines is key to creating a unified front when providing care. Taking steps now to discuss end-of-life plans and our priorities can help reduce stress in the future.  In this episode, Risa Morimoto talks about the best ways to care for aging parents. Taking the necessary steps to plan ahead and be proactive can help reduce stress and make the end-of-life transition smoother. She shares some tips on how to balance caring for your parents while managing your own family’s needs. Let’s jump in!   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [02:56] Things you can do to alleviate stress when caring for a sick parent. Why is it essential to develop lines of communication even before your parent gets sick? [06:44] How to discuss sickness and death with your parents?  [12:22] Initiating discussions and planning your end of life.  [15:19] Self-talk and how to handle them to avoid burnout. [18:17] Understanding and accepting people's limitations and strengths.     About Risa Morimoto - Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/  

Do you or someone you know suffer from Tinnitus, otherwise known as that annoying constant ringing in the ear?  What about hearing loss? Hearing matters to all of us, and its loss can be devastating as it can change our quality of life. When we lose our hearing, we are more likely to detract from social engagement and communication. We also are more likely to isolate ourselves from conversations, miss certain words and meanings, and less likely to engage in family gatherings because we can’t hear or are struggling to hear what people are saying.  Social isolation is linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Connecting with our family, friends and community is beneficial for our brains as it helps to keep our minds active and prevents atrophy. Without regular social or mental stimulation, our brains can start to lose their connections. Taking care of our ears has a direct impact on the health of our brains. When we treat hearing loss, it can restore our communication functions, allowing us to stay socially engaged and active. This helps us maintain cognitive function and prevent dementia as we age. Ear health is the key to social engagement and a better quality of life. In this episode, Dr. Ben Thompson, audiologist and founder of Treble Heath, provides useful insight on the causes of Tinnitus and hearing loss, as well as how to prevent it. He also shares the possible connections between hearing loss and dementia or Alzheimer's Disease and what steps we can take to reduce the risk of these illnesses. Having more knowledge will help us better prepare for any potential health issues that come our way. Let’s jump in!   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [01:40] What is an audiologist, and what inspired Ben in this field? [03:46] Statistics on the predominance of Tinnitus and its most common causes [07:10] The available options if you start noticing or hearing ringing in the ears [11:30] The connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline. The link between tinnitus and hearing loss [16:22] If you like sleeping with white noise, is there a possibility you have Tinnitus? Find out! [21:10] The likelihood of people having hearing loss as they age [24:47] Tinnitus and hearing symptoms to look out for and prevention measures About Dr. Ben Thompson -   Dr. Ben Thompson is an audiologist and tinnitus expert. He received his Doctor of Audiology (Au.D) degree in 2018 from the University of the Pacific in San Francisco, California. Dr. Thompson completed his residency at the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) and is a past board member of the California Academy of Audiology (CAA). He received a certificate of competence in Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) from Dr. Pawel Jastreboff in 2021. Dr. Jastreboff is the founder of TRT. Dr. Thompson founded Treble Health (formerly known as Pure Tinnitus) in 2020. He has a popular YouTube channel and has created over 100 educational videos about tinnitus management and hearing health. Outside work, he enjoys outdoor adventure sports like trail running and surfing. How to connect with Dr. Ben Thompson: Website: https://treblehealth.com/ben-thompson-audiologist/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benthompsonaud Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci3sx8wv95B/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@treblehealth   About Risa Morimoto - Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

When we want to take proactive steps to maintain our health and well-being, medicinal mushrooms can be a part of an ideal solution. Not only are they free of the side effects common with pharmaceutical drugs, but when combined with medications, mushrooms can help strengthen your immune system and restore balance in your body.  A balanced body is less prone to disease and infection. Mushrooms are a great way to take advantage of their medicinal benefits, as they contain antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, antibacterials, and other compounds that benefit your health. However, it is recommended that you buy organic mushrooms when possible; this will make sure they have not been exposed to any pesticides or chemicals that can alter the quality of their compounds. Medicinal mushrooms can be taken in many forms such as powder for teas or extracts capsule, powdered extracts, or tinctures.  In this episode, founder of West Wolf Medicinals Nicole Pressly Wolf explains the many benefits of adding mushrooms to your daily supplement routine. She suggests including varieties like Chaga, Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, Shiitake, Turkey Tail and Reishi to help promote healthy aging and overall well-being by supporting your immune system. If you are curious about what some of these mushrooms look like and want to watch the interview with Nicole, you can check it out on Modern Aging’s YouTube Channel, but if you want to listen, tune in above. Let’s jump in!   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [01:29] Immune system mushroom tea from the master mushroom extract.   [04:55] About the 6 master mushrooms and their benefits in health and aging.  [07:01] Turkey Tail Mushroom; the superheroes and immortality mushroom. Is there a stronger effect of taking mushrooms together? Find out! [09:14] About beta-glucans in mushrooms, how they are extracted, and their benefits. [13:37] Why should you choose organic mushrooms, and why is this important? Other mushrooms that are great for the immune system and longevity.   [16:22] Chaga conk and Shiitake and their medicinal benefits  About Nicole Pressly Wolf -  Raised as a city girl and a lifelong environmental activist, journalist, and secret science nerd, Nicole never imagined she could farm or care directly for the earth beyond her written activism. Moving west, she wanted her next “career” to be intentional work in a practical and tactile environment, not in front of a computer. Oh, and yeah — for the benefit of all.  Now, with America's fungi awakening, Nicole has found her true way forward. Since the move, she has become fascinated with mushrooms and devoured books, films, and teachings. She attended numerous mushroom-growing workshops. Nicole started a daily supplement of powdered mushrooms looking for support with all that comes with aging, from brain power to general energy. Within weeks she noticed her memory had improved, and her energy was up. She was hooked! All that she has learned about the fungi kingdom inspires awe and wonder. Farming mushrooms and creating a permaculture farm has allowed her to offer health to her family, community, and the planet.   How to connect with Nicole Pressly Wolf: Website: https://www.westwolfmedicinals.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-pressly-wolf-930ba118 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westwolfmedicinals Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medicinalmushroomsupplements   About Risa Morimoto - Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

Aging is a gradual process, and it can be hard to recognize the signs of aging for many people. To help combat this, strength training can be incredibly beneficial in boosting energy levels and improving work capacity. This can help maintain your physical strength and make everyday life easier too. Making mindful choices today can help ensure better health and vitality in the coming years. Strength training can be an important part of your overall wellness plan, helping to build muscles, maintain balance and increase bone density. Part of being in control is recognizing that you have a choice; you can choose to make physical activity a regular part of your routine and give yourself the gift of health for now and later. Tina Tang, a fitness trainer, is here to tell us why women over 40 should start strength training and the best way to do it. She's even created a 7-day beginners' strength training challenge starting February 6th so you can take your first step towards becoming stronger! Invite your friends along and make it an enjoyable experience for everyone. It's free, and all you’ve to do is sign up at getstrongover40.com/challenge, but for now, listen in to the conversation with Tina. Let’s jump in!   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [02:33] Key signs of aging that you may not see as a regular person.  [06:07] Maintaining muscles Vs. building muscles as we age. How much strength training do you need, and where to get started? [11:29] The milestones to look for if you just started strength training. [15:04] How to know what weight to start lifting? [16:46] Tina’s inspiration behind The Beginner’s Strength Training Program.  [20:16] Why do most women fear incorporating strength training into their life? Why do some women feel heavier after consistent strength training?   About Tina Tang -  Coach Tina is a Fit at 50 coach, creator of the 4S Formula to help mid-life women get stronger & leaner, and Founder of Iron Strong Fitness. Through her one-on-one coaching and online group fitness classes, she trains women over 40 and teaches them how to take control of their bodies by getting stronger and training consistently. Tina got into fitness super late…age 42! Before that, she was a Wall Street trader, jewelry designer/business owner. At age 40, she went through some unplanned life changes — a difficult divorce and the post-financial crisis economy that pushed her to close her jewelry stores. During that crappy time and for the first time in her life, she turned to working out as her dependable constant. She was going to the gym and taking strength group fitness classes. That was her FIRST foray into strength training. Since starting as a trainer at the age of 42, she has coached over 3,700 sessions, trained herself to her first pull-up to hit a personal record of 14 pull ups (at the age of 49!), and passed a grueling kettlebell coach exam where she snatched (exercise that brings a kettlebell from between the legs to overhead) 36 lbs 100 times within 5 minutes! Strength is her jam. Her proudest achievements include coaching some of her female clients to their first pull ups and competing in their first powerlifting competitions. She has a deep understanding of the needs and physical experiences of middle aged women.   How to connect with Tina Tang: Website: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironstrongfit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ironstrongfitness   About Risa Morimoto - Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

As we age, maintaining our health and fitness can be more challenging. Poor posture, sitting at a computer for long hours, and other lifestyle factors can lead to neck pain and sagging skin. Fortunately, some easy exercises can help alleviate these issues. These exercises can help strengthen neck muscles, improve flexibility, reduce pain and even firm up skin. With regular practice, these simple yet effective exercises will help us stay healthy and fit as we grow older. This January, make a resolution to become healthier and fitter. With the right motivation and commitment, you can achieve your fitness goals. You can do this through dietary changes, exercise, and lifestyle adjustments. Shebah Carfagna's episode today will inspire you to continue that journey toward health and wellness. So why not kick off your New Year with a bang by getting healthy and fit this 2023? In this episode, Shebah Carfagna reveals her secrets for staying fit and healthy as you age. At 65, Shebah has a fitness level that surpasses most people in their 30's. She shares some of the exercises she does at home to stay strong and healthy as she grows older. Let’s jump in!   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [02:56] Shebah Carfagna's backstory? Shebah’s philosophy around movement and exercise. What does Shebah’s typical day look like? [08:53] Customizing workouts based on your lifestyle. [11:48] Importance of maintaining a proper core Postural Alignment. [17:39] How do we prevent diseases as we age? [23:46] A bit about Shebah’s book. [26:13] Simple home exercises to keep you fit. About Shebah Carfagna -  Shebah Carfagna is an age-defying health, wellness, and fitness professional with more than 27 years of training experience. Shebah has been a loyal fitness devotee for many years as a means to manage life stress and the responsibility of raising a special needs child. Realizing the importance of exercise as medicine for her autistic son and other special needs constituents, she founded Panache Fitness Company in 2005 to offer these groups health and wellness opportunities.  Today, Panache Fitness Company offers traditional fitness services while still serving the needs of clients with specific health conditions and chronic diseases. Shebah encourages clients to think beyond their exercise program and manage their habits to achieve a healthier lifestyle and increase longevity.  Shebah's prior work experience included positions at the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) and senior fundraising positions at the University of Miami, Florida International University, the Arsht Performing Arts Center, United Way, and the National Parkinson Foundation. She graduated from the Ohio State University with a BA degree in Marketing and Public Relations. Sheba holds professional fitness certifications in the following modalities: Spin, Pilates, BOSU, Boot Camp, TX, and Group Fitness, and is the founder of the "AGELESS WORKOUT" presented by Panache Fitness Company.   How to connect with Shebah Carfagna: Website: https://panachefitness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/panachefitness/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PanacheFitness/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr4gZxGpBWZgfE9vI0n2OTQ   About Risa Morimoto - Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

Change is an inevitable part of life, and we have no control over it. Each decade that passes by adds to our life experiences and helps us evolve into who we are today. It is important to embrace change with open arms rather than look for its negatives. If we continue to accept change, good or bad, we will be better equipped to identify opportunities in life and make the most out of them. As Risa Morimoto turned 55 in November, she found herself reflecting on how far she had come and feeling as energetic as a 30-year-old woman. This realization highlights the fact that midlife does not have to be a dreaded period, but can instead represent an opportunity for growth and reinvention. While some people may struggle with physical or mental health issues during this time, others use it as a springboard to reach new heights and take their lives in exciting directions. In this episode, your host Risa Morimoto shares some of the things she has been celebrating as she gets older. She encourages us to be thankful for our age and all that it brings with it, like wisdom, experience, and perspective. Risa encourages us to focus on the things that bring us joy and ensure we take time to appreciate them. Let’s jump in!   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [01:12] What Risa has learned in the last 55 years [06:40] Embrace aging. It’s a gift! [09:26] The reality of nearing death [10:52] The biggest thing that Risa has learned in her adult life [13:09] Who and where do you spend your time  [15:09] Live in an environment that makes you stress-free     About Risa Morimoto - Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

If you feel like there's something more to life than what you are currently experiencing, it could be a sign of a spiritual awakening. You don't have to wait for anything negative or traumatic to happen in order to have an awakening - it can actually be spontaneous and freeing when achieved without any external influence. To experience this kind of awakening, start by removing distractions and going deeper within yourself to gain a greater level of awareness and discernment. This will allow you to access higher levels of consciousness that can happen anytime, like when you are walking down the street. Sometimes when you feel disconnected, like something is missing, and life is passing you by it can be a sign that you need to take a step back and go inward. These triggering experiences are an invitation to delve into ourselves and explore the world of spiritual awakening within. By exploring our soul's purpose, we can gain more insights into what our true calling in life might be. In this episode, Christina Lopes, a life coach, and spiritual teacher, provides insight and guidance on healing past wounds and trauma and finding spiritual awakening. With her help, you can learn to move forward in life and discover your true purpose. Let’s jump in!   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [01:57] Christina's career background and how she got into the life coaching space.     [08:04] Why and how do we attach our identity to trauma and the bad things that happen to us? [11:52] How do you know if you have a spiritual awakening? And do things have to get worse for us to have a spiritual awakening? Find out!  [18:23] Spirituality Vs. Religious. How to step into spirituality with a nonreligious connotation? [21:30] Steps to tune back in to reconnect with our energy and chakra.  [27:07] Technology's light and shadow sides are based on its ability to connect and disconnect us. [31:31] Where and how to start doing the inner work and going deeper to heal, get more clarity and be more lively?  [37:24] Doing the healing work to shift lower vibration energy to higher vibrations. About Christina Lopes -  Christina Lopes, DPT, MPH, spent a decade working as a neuropediatric clinician before becoming a life coach, spiritual teacher, author, and entrepreneur. In 2013, she experienced a profound spiritual awakening, followed by 4 years of solitude and deep meditation training. In those years, Christina experienced her spiritual awakening with “science eyes,” opened her severely blocked heart, and healed from significant childhood trauma. Today, she seamlessly bridges science and spirituality to help others heal from significant trauma, open their hearts, and live fulfilling lives. She is also committed to making spirituality more measurable and down-to-earth for the average person. Christina’s unique coaching style includes a focus on the heart as the primary driver of healing and transformation instead of the mind. Through her heart-centered coaching approach, Christina assists others in achieving their fullest potential, living with deep purpose, creating massive impact in the world, and doing all this with joy and happiness. Christina’s 16-year career is multifaceted and spans exercise science, wellness, fitness, nutrition, neuropediatrics, mindfulness, energy medicine, life coaching, neuroscience, and spirituality. She’s been a life coach and spiritual teacher since 2014, working with hundreds of clients from all over the world, especially through her immersive premium coaching program (Heart Alchemy) and her intensive individual retreats (Heart Accelerator). Christina holds a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from New York University and a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University.   How to connect with Christina Lopes: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristinaLopes   About Risa Morimoto - Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

Gratitude is key to success in both work and life. Though it may seem hard to be grateful when times are tough, we can train our brains to find joy and gratitude in every situation. Today on the show, we have a motivational speaker who will delve deeper into this idea and explore how important gratitude really is. The joy and happiness you feel can be a powerful source of motivation. It can help you move forward and keep going despite any hardships or difficulties life throws your way. When you push through the pain and difficulty to find that joy, it can make all the difference in being productive, creative, and happy. So don't forget to take a few moments out of your day to think about what will bring you joy. In this episode, Ivana Tagliamonte shows us how to shift our mindset and change our habits for more success and happiness. As we wrap up 2022 and look ahead to the future of 2023, Ivana will help you bring joy, gratitude, and a positive outlook into the new year. Let’s jump in!   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [01:58] Ivana’s backstory and how she fell in love with the joy of life. [06:11] Why joy and gratitude are at the core of a fulfilled life? [09:04] Ivana’s definition of ‘happiness and joy.’ [11:40] Why do many people not take the time to analyze how they feel? Ivana’s advice to the people who have no happiness. [13:44] The benefits of having a daily gratitude journal. [17:28] Why does Ivana like asking people to define happiness? [22:48] Correlation of physical movement to our happiness. [28:26] Ivana’s advice on how to achieve success in life. About Ivana Tagliamonte -  Since entering real estate over two decades ago, Ivana has continued to soar as a top-producing broker, recognized as one of Manhattan’s Top 100 Agents by the TopAgentGuide. Her reputation has made her a commentator on NY1 News and HGTV’s Selling New York, as well as a speaker at national and international real estate conferences. Ivana’s accomplishments in her industry are matched by the ongoing honors and praise she receives from her satisfied buyers or sellers. Loyal clients appreciate her expertise, benefit from her extensive knowledge, and vow to “never work with anyone but her again.” Ivana takes full advantage of the many marketing resources available to her and has had much success utilizing professional videos to market apartments. What also sets Ivana apart is her unmatched energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to clients’ needs, along with her ability to facilitate that perfect match between wonderful people and properties.  A specialist in the Downtown market, Ivana is also a building specialist at the Foundry Co-op and Rutherford Condo, among several others, where she has set many sales records. She also serves both domestic and international clients as a Certified Senior Relocation Agent. As a real estate investor, she is well versed in 1031 exchanges and provides her clients with counsel on many investment opportunities.   How to connect with Ivana Tagliamonte: Website: https://www.compass.com/agents/ivana-tagliamonte/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivanatagnyc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivana-tagliamonte-653361/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manhattanluxuryapartments   About Risa Morimoto  Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

People are living longer lives, yet the quality of life is decreasing. Average lifespans are rising, but chronic diseases and illnesses are appearing earlier and in more cases than ever before.  In addition, our quality of life is also suffering due to many conditions like obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. So, what can we do? Why are we getting so sick? Is there a solution? Holistic wellness is the key to living a longer and healthier life. This lifestyle incorporates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, emphasizing balancing the body's natural energy. To live a holistic wellness lifestyle, you may choose to eat a well-balanced diet, exercise regularly, reduce stress levels, spend time in nature, and know your purpose. In this episode, Gary Kaplan and I discussed the many factors that influence our overall health and how to live a longer, healthier life. We looked at the importance of getting enough sleep, managing mental toxicity, nutritious eating habits, and physical exercise. Additionally, we looked at ways to achieve spiritual wellness.   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [02:24] Why are we getting so sick? [03:10] Gary’s backstory to his philosophy of holistic lifestyle wellness in medicine. [05:25] Dealing with inflammation is the game changer in holistic health. [06:26] Crucial amounts of sleep for good health. The best ways to treat insomnia and fall into deep sleep easily. [10:46] How do you know that you have sleep apnea? [14:08] Effects of Electromagnetic waves on our health [20:27] Exercising for fitness [22:44] Effects of child abuse on someone’s health [23:56] Your spiritual wellness [26:59] Which exercise should you do for overall health? Tips to help you get out of your couch and become physically fit [31:50] Gary’s take on sugar and the other foods you should be aware of   About Gary Kaplan -  Gary Kaplan, DO, is the founder and medical director of the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine and the author of two books, Total Recovery: A Revolutionary New Approach to Breaking the Cycle of Pain and Depression (Rodale, 2014) and Why You Are Still Sick, How Infections Can Break Your Immune System & How You Can Recover (Callanan Publishers, 2022). A pioneer and leader in the field of integrative medicine, Dr. Kaplan is one of only 19 physicians in the country to be board-certified in both Family Medicine and Pain Medicine. In 1985, Dr. Kaplan created the Kaplan Center to offer patients suffering with chronic pain and illness a more effective model of medical care. A clinical associate professor in the Department of Community and Family Medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine, Dr. Kaplan was one of the directors of a $1.7 million NIH grant that funded an educational initiative to incorporate complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine into Georgetown’s medical curriculum. Dr. Kaplan’s work has been featured in TIME magazine, the Wall Street Journal, Fox News 5, ABC’s Good Morning America, CNN News, BBC, US News and World Report, and NPR’s Diane Rehm Show. He has also written for MindBodyGreen. Washingtonian Magazine has included Dr. Kaplan in its list of the “Best Doctors in the Washington, DC Area,” and he has received the distinction of being a “Top rated” physician in the Northern Virginia area by Consumer’s Checkbook.   Get Gary Kaplan’s Book Why You Are Still Sick: How Infections can break your immune system & How you can recover: https://www.amazon.com/Why-You-Are-Still-Sick-ebook/dp/B0B42KSG9Z/ Total Recovery: Breaking the Cycle of Chronic Pain and Depression: https://www.amazon.com/Total-Recovery-Solving-Mystery-Depression/dp/162336275X/ How to connect with Gary Kaplan: Website: https://kaplanclinic.com/   About Risa Morimoto  Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

How are your magnesium levels? Probably, not that great. The truth is most of us do not have optimal magnesium levels, and that is where most of our diseases stem from. The immune system is one of the most important systems in your body to fight and prevent diseases. However, a strong immune system depends on a high vitamin D level, which is made active by a good amount of magnesium.    Shockingly, magnesium is our number one deficiency, with 80%-95% of us being extremely deficient. Your cortisol increases when you get stressed or frustrated, leading to magnesium loss through the urine. If you eat sugar, processed food and drink alcohol, it eats up your magnesium to process their digestion. Since our modern lifestyle is a threat to the magnesium levels in our bodies, we need to know how to offset that and live healthier.    In this episode, Kristen Bowen, the founder of Living the Good Life Naturally, joins us to share the importance of magnesium and why it is so essential for our body’s function. She explains her three and half years of a health crisis and how she cracked the code with magnesium.    Let’s jump in!   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [02:00] Kristen’s journey of creating a healthy life naturally using magnesium [05:53] Why is magnesium so essential to our health? [08:07] What happens when we soak our bodies in magnesium? What is cell saturation? [11:40] Finding out the power of magnesium during her three-and-a-half health crisis [13:55] The best practices of soaking yourself in magnesium [19:43] Why is magnesium chloride better for soaking than other types of magnesium? [24:56] The top tier category of people who must soak in magnesium [28:38] How do you test for your magnesium levels? [34:14] Can you have magnesium over-saturation? [38:08] How long it takes to reach optimum saturation? About Kristen Bowen -  Kristen Bowen is a Magnesium Advocate, Social Entrepreneur, and Founder of Living The Good Life Naturally. She has spent the last two decades helping women become comfortable with their power so that they can create optimal health.    Kristen lives in Morro Bay, California, with her husband, Morgan, a recent double amputee. Together they are learning to dance to a new rhythm. They have six adult children, seven perfect grandchildren, and one adorable Shih -Tzu named Louis.   How to connect with Kristen Bowen: Website: https://livingthegoodlifenaturally.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingthegoodlifenaturally/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-bowen-54280921/   About Risa Morimoto  Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/  

It is no secret that healthy diets give you the energy to perform tasks and increase your lifespan, while unhealthy foods cause inflammatory diseases and drain your pockets with medications and surgeries.   A healthy lifestyle indeed starts in the kitchen, but what should you not buy when in the supermarket? Which foods should be your priorities when shopping? It is also important to acknowledge that a healthy diet alone is not enough to maintain good health. You need a healthy lifestyle encompassing regular physical exercise, stress reduction, socializing, adequate sleep, and a yearly physical checkup. You should pay attention to all those components because an unbalanced life is not a healthy life. In this episode, Dr. Raj Anand helps us understand how to shop better and eat better for a healthy heart. We talk more about what food we should eat and, more importantly, what we should not be eating in order to take care of our hearts. Learn tips on how to go shopping with clarity of mind about what to put in the shopping cart and what not to include.   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [01:42] Dr. Raj’s philosophy of reducing the chances of sickness as we get older. [03:48] Components of a healthy lifestyle. [05:49] How should you shop for healthy foods? [06:54] Why should you only use avocado oil instead of olive oil and canola oil? [08:00] Research by Prof. Vogel   About Dr. Raj Anand -  Dr. Raj Anand, MD, received his Fellowship training in Cardiology at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts. He is the author of “A Practical Approach to EKG Interpretation” and the inventor of “Thermo-electric Angioplasty Catheter.” He served for 41 years at the Univ. of Massachusetts Medical School and retired as Associate Professor/ Emeritus Educator, Cardiovascular Medicine. He also served as Director of the Coronary Care Unit, Non-invasive Cardiovascular Laboratories, and the Cardiovascular Research Laboratory. Get Dr. Raj’s Book Healthy Diet and Mindfulness to Prevent Coronary Heart Disease: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09CLSGR3J/   How to connect with Dr. Raj Anand: Website: https://rajkanand.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CXCbfltBlBg/   About Risa Morimoto  Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

Muscle tightness is common for most people.  Prolonged muscle tightness can cause other problems which can affect your activities of daily living like walking, getting up and down from a chair or the toilet.   Staring at the computer for hours on end can cause tight neck and shoulder muscles.   With pain comes inflammation, and chronic inflammation can cause a myriad of health conditions.   It is important to incorporate muscle-relaxing stretches into your lifestyle routine. These simple exercises will help you avoid chronic pain in the future and make it easier for doctors to diagnose the problem. Neck, shoulder, and hip flexor pain are often caused by stress, sitting for long periods of time, and poor posture.  When muscles tense for an extended period, it can often bring pain.,  Releasing the tension by applying pressure can bring relief.   In this episode, Christine Koth, physical therapist, inventor, founder, and CEO of Aletha Health, talks about how to relieve your pain in the neck, shoulders, and hip flexors. We also discuss two of the beautifully designed and simple devices she invented, the Hip Hook and Nuckle, after years of helping her patients and realizing that they needed more help at home.    Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [02:30] Christine’s backstory and how she became an inventor [05:22] Structure of the hip and the different muscles- the psoas muscle and Iliacus muscle [08:55] Why has the focus not been on the Iliopsoas or Iliacus? [10:38] Common misunderstanding about the role of muscle tension in our body [12:07] The Hip Hook, its uniqueness, and Christine’s motivation to develop it. Best ways to use this device and how to determine if it is hitting the Illiacus muscle correctly. [18:17] The purpose of applying prolonged pressure on the muscle using the Hip Hook. [20:52] People for whom the Hip Hook is best suited for, and how often should you use it? [25:41] Addressing the Neck and Shoulder Pain using the Nuckle device. [34:38] Christine’s advice for hip flexor pain and neck pain.   To watch the YouTube video version of this interview, go to Have Muscle Tension? Fix Hip Pain and Neck Pain Using This On Your Iliopsoas and Neck   About Christine Koth -  Christine Koth is the founder and CEO of Aletha Health, a Holistic Physical Therapist, a best-selling author, and the inventor of the Hip Hook & Nuckle. For the last 18+ years, Christine has used her physical therapy practice and skills to guide people towards wellness daily. Her love of projects and the creative process has led her in many social betterment and directions. She has started physical therapy clinics, created a private school for children, developed an outdoor classroom at an elementary school, hosted international retreats, hosted women’s groups, started community groups, and nurtured many integrated healthcare environments. Christine’s quest for wisdom and inner knowing brings her to the daily yoga mat and meditation practice. From a physical therapy perspective, her training has focused on various hands-on techniques and a deep understanding of vibrational medicine and biomechanical analysis. Specialized training in tennis, yoga, and mindfulness brings an added edge when it comes to performance enhancement and treating the whole person. She loves solving problems and has a long track record of successfully evaluating her clients’ conditions and determining the true source of the problem. Christine has always been amazed at how well the body can heal when the right pieces of the puzzle are addressed. Christine hopes that keeping it real will inspire you to live a healthier life. How to connect with Christine Koth: Website: https://www.christinekoth.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-koth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinekoth/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/christinek3079/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqLxmoS3nkyTv3wHjYwLJjA/videos   Watch the YouTube Version of this Episode Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFh4MfRTIlA   About Risa Morimoto  Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

Episode Summary -  Aging is a natural process that happens to all of us. Sometimes it can be a slow and gradual process, but sometimes it can be quick and take away many of the things you once loved. One way to slow down the signs of aging is through physical activity, which will aid in improving your overall health. By moving more, you will reduce your risk of chronic diseases and improve your bone density as well as your mental health. Regular exercise will help keep your heart healthy and will also help with weight loss and stress relief. Make sure you take care of your body by eating well, getting enough sleep, and drinking plenty of water. Aging comes with increased fascia pain that must be relieved in the best ways. The fascia system is a network of connective tissue that surrounds and penetrates every muscle, joint, and organ in the body. It is located primarily in the deep layers of skin, but it also extends deep into the body to wrap around bones and ligaments. It holds these tissues together to contract when a muscle moves or relaxes. If you have pain in your muscles, bones, and joints, it could be caused by fascia. Many ways to treat fascia pain include foam rolling, massage therapy, and pilates.  In this episode, Chris Kidawski shares tips on treating your fascia pain. If you want to reduce your pain and slow down the signs of aging, Chris has got you covered. Tune in as he shares with us some simple techniques and provide us with a whole new way of looking at how our bodies function.   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [00:01] Episode intro [01:44] The fascia system [08:54] Paradigm shifts we need to make to help us lessen sitting more but move more [16:02] Pain, how it comes about and advances as we get older  [19:14] Ways of treating acute pain and chronic pain differently [23:05] Other tools you can use to combat body pain apart from a foam roller   [25:45] It takes close to 10-15 years for a specific pain to develop [27:17] How frequently do you need to do this pain reduction practice, and how do you win off from pain medication?   [29:33] Relationship between body weight and the level of pain experienced [33:43] How to change your unhealthy diet and lifestyle choices [36:34] Wrap-up and calls to action   About Chris Kidawski: -    Chris Kidawski has been transforming lives in the health and fitness profession for the last 20 years. Armed with his master’s in Kinesiology from the University of Hawai’i, he helps heal and reverse disease from the inside out. Chris has trained people in all walks of life, including but not limited to Navy SEALs, professional athletes, World Champion mixed martial artists, mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, and people just like you!   Chris has dedicated himself to discovering the truth about all aspects of health and wellness and has become as complete of a life coach as you can get. He has written three books – The Death Of Dieting, which teaches you how to lose weight and detoxify your body with natural, wholesome food, The Everspace, which teaches you how to operate from a place of stillness to achieve success in your life, and The Back Pain Bible, which is a breakthrough step by step process to eradicate chronic back pain.    Chris now lives and runs his business, Influential Health Solutions, in sunny South Florida. He also does public speaking engagements and seminars in Universities, Corporations, and gyms all over the country.    How to connect with Chris Kidawski: Website: https://influentialhealthsolutions.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-kidawski-5201a994/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisKidawski YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdoL81E6M6EEPOnoDYZcPAg/   About Risa Morimoto  Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/  

In today's world, it's easy to believe that we live in a global village. But no matter how technologically connected we are, the truth is that most people in the world have never left their country. In order to be a global citizen with an understanding of other cultures and the value of diversity, it is important to explore and experience other cultures firsthand. If you're looking for a destination full of culture and history, Mexico could be the right place for you. Mexico is a friendly country with plenty of potential. There is culture, great food, and natural beauty everywhere.  However, there are many things you should know before you move to Mexico. Learning about the culture and climate, safety concerns, and the economy can help you decide if Mexico is right for you! In this episode, Michelle Wedderburn, the Founder and CEO of Expat Life Mexico (formerly Afro Expats) and, most recently, Casa ELM Boutique Guesthouse, joins us. She talks about her great experience living in San Miguel de Allende. Michelle shows us a better way to navigate your travel or move to Mexico. Fear can sometimes overwhelm your thoughts on moving abroad, but Michelle dares you to make that decision and try it yourself.    Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [02:04] Meet and greet Michelle Wedderburn and hear a bit of her backstory.  [03:31] What attracted Michelle to San Miguel de Allende, and why she chose to reside there [08:19] Michelle describes San Miguel de Allende [11:40] Why is Mexico a soft landing for those who want to have a life abroad? [14:34] What airports are closest to San Miguel de Allende [15:35] Cost of living between Mexico & USA  [24:35] Approximate monthly expenses for Michelle and her family [30:48] Michelle’s business ventures in Mexico and what she plans for the future   About Michelle Wedderburn -  Michelle Wedderburn is the Founder and CEO of Expat Life Mexico (formerly Afro Expats) and, most recently, Casa ELM Boutique Guesthouse. As an expat mentor and relocation consultant, she helps people confidently navigate their temporary or permanent move to San Miguel de Allende. Her relocation tours provide individuals with a full week of comprehensive information about San Miguel neighborhoods, buying/renting real estate, how to obtain Mexican Residency, medical insurance, plus enjoy excursions and more. Guests will instantly be connected to local expats in these areas and other expats in San Miguel while deciding if this is a good fit for their new life abroad.   How to connect with Michelle Wedderburn: Websites: https://www.expatlifemexico.com/  https://www.casaelm.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-wedderburn-1aaa1320a/   About Risa Morimoto  Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

Investing in preconstruction and resale properties is risky no matter where you go, but understanding how it works, getting the right information, knowing the red flags to look for, and doing your due diligence to make sure you make the right decision is key.  Presale development contracts are different from resale contracts. In most development, presale constructions can take anywhere between a year and a half to two and a half years, depending on the scale and location of the project. Additionally, for resale, the contracts are pretty standard and similar, but for presale, every developer has their contract, which is different from the others. Just as every preconstruction development takes a different timeline to complete, the payment model is also unique to every contract. However, the developers' payment is based on the milestones they make on the construction. This begins with a substantial downpayment at the signing of the contract, which can be anywhere from 20% to 35%, and the corresponding payments are paid based on the milestone they make on the construction. In this episode, Taniel Chemsian, Senior Sales Associate at Timothy Real Estate Group, talks about preconstruction and resale contracts. Taniel also expounds on the different comparables to look at when purchasing a property to ensure you get a good deal at a good price.     Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [02:17] Taniel shares what you need to know about presale and presale contracts before looking for a property. [03:46] Acquiring property in restricted zones and why the title can only be held in trust by a bank. [05:05] How preconstruction development works from the initial payment to the corresponding payments in installments to completion? The red flags to look out for when doing your due diligence to ensure that a preconstruction or resale property is legit. [08:42] How can you protect yourself from unforeseeable disasters in a preconstruction investment? Can you do a recourse in case something happens and you are unable to continue and get your money back? [10:20] The advantages of preconstruction projects and when you can get the best discount based on the consumer risk. [11:33] Taniel's recommendations on the comparables to look out for when purchasing a property to ensure you are getting a good deal. [12:24] The amenities and other structures that developers are adding to projects nowadays  [20:10] At what point do you decide whether to go for a preconstruction or a resale? [24:52] The predominant cities where resale condo homes are most popular.   About Taniel Chemsian -  Taniel Chemsian is a Senior Sales Associate at Timothy Real Estate Group, representing some of the finest properties and condominium developments in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Taniel specializes in matching luxury clientele with the perfect second homes, vacation getaways, income properties, and retirement residences. His strong market presence and track record for excellence did not go unnoticed by the producers of HGTV’s popular real estate series, House Hunters International. Taniel has become a regular on the series, featured on the show more than any other agent in North America. Taniel is a long-standing member of AMPI (Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals) – Puerto Vallarta Chapter and a registered International REALTOR® with NAR International. He is also a co-creator of Dream Retirement in Mexico, an online program that deep-dives all the things one must know, such as real estate, healthcare, visas, cost of living, etc., before retiring to Mexico. Throughout the years, Taniel has developed an unparalleled knowledge of the local Puerto Vallarta market along with a strong philosophy of transparency, integrity, and professionalism.     How to connect with Taniel Chemsian: Website: hhttps://www.tanielchemsian.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tanielchemsian   About Risa Morimoto  Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

Losing weight is an ever-ending battle for so many people, and it often feels like a constant sacrifice that is never enough. Eating restrictions creates resistance and food disorders that end up not feeding and nourishing your body and soul. Living in a "filter bubble" and a culture that focuses on body image rather than nourishment and care has made it hard for many women to love themselves. The pressure to diet and lose weight is increasing exponentially from social media, peers, family, and even government policies, which are normalizing restrictive diets. The media will always be there, and when we allow it to dictate how we feel and eat, it is easy to get jaded by all the information we receive. We all know what to eat! It’s not a mystery. Eating right has nothing to do with food. It is about the way we eat our food.  Our thoughts, emotions, and attitude toward ourselves influence how we eat. When we change our attitude and find more peace and joy in who we are and what we do, our bodies will start to stabilize and normalize without dieting. You are not your body. Get in touch with who you are and transform your life. In this episode, Camille Martin, a registered dietician and former chronic dieter, talks about how we can shed the stress and the resistance we bring into our lives to shed physical pounds. There are a lot of reasons why 95% of diets fail, and we are going to get to the root of all these issues. Take a listen!   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [01:53] Camille's experience with dieting and eating disorders and how she got out of the dieting spiral, overcame the resistance, and turned everything around. [06:08] The psychological side of dieting and weight gain and how it can dominate your thoughts and behaviors.    [08:07] How Camille works with her clients to help them shed the thought process that has been ingrained in them for decades.  [11:21] What leads to sugar craving and emotional eating and how to manage, untrain ourselves and break the habit. Camille suggests micro steps that you can start practicing immediately to modify bad habits to good ones.  [14:41] The therapy side of diet is not about the food but how you eat it.  [16:06] Camille’s advice on the amount of daily routine that you should try to incorporate into your lifestyle  [18:47] Key takeaways from Camille to women who are struggling on how they can take the lead and reclaim their life About Camille Martin -  Camille is a registered dietitian, public health writer, and former chronic dieter dedicated to helping women quit dieting, set bigger and better goals, reclaim their excitement for life — and lose weight in the process. She spent nearly 25 years of her life on a diet, and she’s passionate about showing women how to break free from the downward dieting spiral of failure and the shame it brings. She learned through a long (and sometimes painful) process how to improve her relationship with food, change her destructive habits and negative thought patterns, and lose weight without dieting. Her mission is to help women learn so they can short-cut that process and be on their way to a happier, healthier life — one that’s no longer dominated by desperation to lose weight . . . but that will naturally help you lose it. In her "other" life, she is an editor for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the author of Love to Lose, and a proud mom of two beautiful daughters and their rescue dogs.   How to connect with Camille Martin: Website: https://camillemartinrd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camille_martin_rd/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/camillemartinrd/ Get Camille's book: https://camillemartinrd.com/shop/   About Risa Morimoto  Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

What does it mean when you dream of a deceased loved one? Grief dreams evolve in many ways to help you deal with your grief and loss. Grief dreams can provide you with comfort, hope, and even answers to questions you may have.  Grief dreams are unique and don’t end when you have stopped grieving. They can pop up at random moments in life, but can help us sometime to understand confusing situations or bring clarity when you are feeling stressed. Understanding our emotions is hard, and dreams can help showcase some of the blocks within us and help us heal. Dreams represent a waking life. When we’re happy and joyful, we will have more positive dreams. When we’re angry and negative, we will have more negative dreams. In this episode, Dr. Joshua Black, a leading researcher on grief dreams, talks about the significance of grief dreams in the grieving process. Dr. Joshua decided to research grief dreams after having his own dream about his deceased father, which ultimately changed his life.     Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [01:59] Dr. Joshua’s journey and how he started studying grief dreams  [04:38] Dr. Joshua shares his dream with his deceased father and how it changed his grief. [08:54] Why dreams have been less studied [10:21] How do dreams come about when you are grieving and change to give you comfort in different situations? [11:30] Why do some of us have grief dreams, and others don’t have them when grieving?  [13:21] Dr. Joshua's findings on factors that predict dreaming with the deceased  [15:03] How to increase your dream recall rate if you are interested  [18:29] Why do we have positive or negative grief dreams, and what do they represent in your waking life? [22:50] How do dreams help in the grieving process and showcase the blocks we are going through? [30:07] The power of being honest and where dreams fit in our emotions and grief. [32:04] Learning about dreams and waking life to understand and heal our grief   About Dr. Joshua Black -  Dr. Joshua Black holds a MA and PhD in Psychology. He is a grief researcher, speaker, consultant, and host of the Grief Dreams Podcast. His work focuses on dreams and continuing bonds after loss, including prenatal and pet loss.  As one of the leading academic experts on grief dreams, which can be dreams of the deceased, Joshua has directed his efforts on raising awareness about this fascinating phenomenon through media interviews, including PBS Next Avenue, CBC News, and Toronto Sun, in addition to speaking engagements and workshops.   How to connect with Dr. Joshua Black: Website: https://www.griefdreams.ca/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/griefdreams Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/griefdreamspodcast/   About Risa Morimoto  Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

We all know we need to exercise but how critical is stretching?  Stretching can be a game changer for many of us, but we need to do it almost daily to benefit. There are many movements and stretches that you can incorporate into your daily routine to maintain your strength, improve your stability, reduce pain, maintain joint flexibility and improve your overall health. However, there is no one-size-fit strategy. Your body is unique, and you should focus on what works for you at any particular moment.  Listen to your body and understand what stretch it needs and the outcome you want from a stretch. Flexibility is an important part of health and wellness. So, if you are feeling tight, use more gentle stretches. The more you stretch, the more you are going to feel good.  In this episode, Holly Robison, a yoga instructor and wellness coach, talks about why you should start stretching daily and the types of stretching that are good for you, depending on your current lifestyle and health condition.  Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [01:40] Holly’s journey and how she became a yoga teacher and wellness coach. Holly also shares her health setback experiences that led to a wellness career. [07:08] Movement–why it is important, and why it doesn’t have to be running a marathon. Basic movements that are good for your body that you can add to your daily routine  [17:22] How using CBD oils and stretching in the morning can be a game changer  [20:02] The benefits of movement and stretches before getting out of bed. How doing an intense movement, finding your balance, and massages can help in pain management? [22: 40] Holly's basic stretches when sitting on a chair or when you want to get more natural twistings. Some movements and stretches to keep your spine intact, straight up, and healthy. [28:32] How to check your positioning and do cross-correction when doing stretches? Holly’s go-to stretches for other parts of the body that are fundamental and can help relax your muscles.   About Holly Robison -  Holly Robison, E-RYT 500, began her yoga journey while pregnant with her third baby in 2002. She immediately discovered the physical, psychological, and emotional benefits of having a yoga practice. With over 1000 hours of training and more than 15,000 hours of teaching experience, her classes offer a mix of encouragement, enthusiasm, love, compassion, and humor through the use of asana, pranayama, meditation, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques.   As Founder and CEO of Taday Wellness, Inc., Holly’s yoga vision and inspiration expand. She encourages her students to tap into their natural intuition and notice the subtlest of physical cues while they learn how to customize their yoga practice into one that’s perfect for where their bodies are at in that moment.           Holly is a mom to three magical beings (and a grandma to a strong-willed toddler!) who are her greatest teachers. She loves to continue learning about all things relating to yoga, Ayurveda, anatomy, herbology, and natural healing.    How to connect with Holly Robison: Website: https://tadaywellness.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/tadaywellness Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Taday-Wellness-255683142164473   About Risa Morimoto  Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

Did you know that hydrogen-rich water (hrw) can protect your body? It can help you improve sleep, overall health, and recovery from muscle soreness. Hydrogen has a regulatory role in our cells. In fact, our mitochondria evolve from a hydrogen-dependent organelle, and every cell in our bodies has a base level of hydrogen gas in it. That is not all; a lot of bacteria in our bodies also produces hydrogen while other consumes hydrogen, which shows the integral role of hydrogen. Most of us aren’t healthy all the time, and hydrogen can help us address chronic conditions and different stresses on a day-to-day basis. If you work out too hard, hydrogen might help you recover from that. If you didn’t sleep well enough, hydrogen helps you be your best and improve sleep outcomes.  In this episode, Alex Tarnava, the founder and CEO of Drink HRW, talks about the science behind hydrogen, why it’s so effective and how you should take it. He also discusses their products and how we should fight all those free radicles and optimize our health for longevity.     Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [01:43] Alex shares his journey and how he discovered the power of hydrogen.  [09:22] How hydrogen works in our bodies, and why is it so effective?  [14:59] Hydrogen's role in reducing oxidative stress and why oxidative stress every once in a while is good for our health. [17:59] What is autophagy, and how hydrogen enhances the process to promote health? [19:18] How hydrogen impacts overall wellness, and the specific instance where it’s best to take hydrogen to improve your outcome? How long do you have to wait to see a difference after taking hydrogen? [23:56] Alex's advice on how often to take hydrogen and tailor it to your needs to benefit  [25:21] Alex's Drink HRW products, how they work, and how to use them for maximum benefit.  [28:29] Ageless Defense capsules and how they stop the formation and protect us from the effect of AGES (Advanced glycation end-products) [33:14] Boost and how it helps build and maintain muscle mass and provides mental and physical stimulation without creating reliance  About Alex Tarnava -  Alex Tarnava has a passion for health and fitness, learning, and self-improvement. After a lifetime of sports activity, he was shocked to find he’d developed osteoarthritis while still in his physical prime. Unwilling to give up his way of life, he dosed himself regularly with Naproxen to counter the pain and discomfort he lived with every day. Over time, the drug’s effects lessened while the gastrointestinal side effects increased. Searching for alternatives, Alex scoured the internet medical sites looking for emerging treatments that would help, reading hundreds of published articles in the process. This was where he happened upon the potential of molecular hydrogen. Skeptical at first, the more he read, the more interested he became in its potential. Testing every available commercial product on the market, he was disillusioned by their claims and lack of effectiveness. None of the companies came close to providing a product that was even close to what was being tested in human studies across the scientific world. None had the hydrogen saturation he knew from reading the science was necessary to effect results. Motivated by pain and the hope he garnered from his research, he began to experiment with ways of replicating the dosage levels being used successfully across the scientific community. After a time, he realized he needed real expertise and sought out Dr. Richard Holland’s counsel. After a thrilling ride through discovery, multiple experimentations, and finally success, Rejuvenation hydrogen tablets are finally ready for the public. Alex remains committed to bringing relief through Rejuvenation and several other planned products to not just other sufferers but anyone interested in preventative health and longevity. Together, his team wants to ensure that everyone has the chance to experience the tremendous benefits of daily use of molecular hydrogen in a safe and effective manner.   Resources Mentioned - 10% off for Modern Aging viewers! Use code: MODERNAGING https://bit.ly/3Ez2jDa   How to connect with Alex Tarnava: Website: https://drinkhrw.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkhrw/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkhrw About Risa Morimoto  Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

If modern medicine is not working for you, what do you do? Ayurveda, India’s 5,000 year old holistic healing medical system, is a great alternative and can help you alleviate illnesse that are difficult to treat using modern medicine.  Ayurvedic treatment protocol might seem primitive, but it is amazing how it can resurrect the immune system and eliminate auto-immune diseases. The immune system is responsible not only for infections, auto-immune diseases, and immunodeficiency, but also for cancer and flu pandemic infections.  The ayurvedic approach focuses on aligning our bodies with the rhythm of nature and balancing our energies to create optimal health. We are biological creatures, and if we align with nature, nature will always find ways to resurrect our bodies.  In this episode, Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya, an ayurvedic and holistic family doctor, talks about practical ways of using Ayurveda to create balance in our bodies for better health. She expounds on many other topics on the ayurvedic approach to immunity and immune health to help you boost your immune system and live a healthier life.   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [01:46] Dr. Bhaswati explains what Ayurveda is and the philosophy behind this system of medicine.   [05:28] How you can identify your own frequency, know what is happening and measure it to help realign yourself.  [10:49] Dr. Bhaswati shares how they diagnose people’s dosha baseline, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, and what is going on in their bodies.   [17:42] What it means if someone has a weak immune system. How do the imbalances happen to Vata, Pitta, and Kapha people? [20:36] What are the different types of fats in our bodies? What are the different types of refined oils, and how refined oil affects our immune system? What are the types of pure unrefined oils in Ayurveda that you can use in your kitchen for a better immune system? [29:49] Using different methods of Ayurveda to alleviate diseases that are difficult to treat using modern medicine  [33:24] Dr. Bhaswati's advice on using the practical aspect of Ayurveda to boost your immune system and prevent disease. [40:04] How stress can lead to bowel syndrome and how to clean out the lower gut and re-enable your immune system.   About Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya  Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya is a physician-scientist working on the frontiers of healing to bring the wisdom and science of authentic traditional medicines such as Ayurveda back to the hands and hearts of the people. She serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College in Manhattan and on two NIH/NCI committees evaluating integrative treatments for patient care. She is also a senior Fulbright scholar, awarded educator, author, and published scientist trained in pharmacology (UPenn) & neuroscience (Columbia Univ), public health (Harvard Univ), community medicine (Mount Sinai-NYU), and completed a mid-career Ph.D. in ancient Indian chemistry, Ayurvedic pharmaceutics, and pharmacology (Rasa Shastra & Bhaisajya Kalpana) from Banaras Hindu University, with an award-winning Ph.D. thesis on polyherbal formulations for diabetes. She is a 2018-2023 Fulbright Specialist in Global Public Health specializing in Integrative Medicine. The documentary film Healers: Journey into Ayurveda on The Discovery Channel features her work. Her book Everyday Ayurveda is a national bestseller published by Penguin Random House.   How to connect with Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya: Website: http://drbhaswati.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbhaswati Instagram Page - https://www.instagram.com/drdrbhaswati/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dinacharyainstitute About Risa Morimoto  Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

Cannabis and CBD has been quite the game changer for millions of people who are chronic sufferers. But have you heard of CBDA? CBDA is the compound before it's extracted to become CBD. CBDA potentially has higher effectiveness and can be more efficient than CBD at activating the serotonin receptor, which reduces anxiety and nausea.  CBDA is effective in treating anxiety and pain, insomnia, nausea, epilepsy, and other conditions like anxiety.  In this episode, Founder and CEO of Planetarie, Stacy Cason digs deep into her understanding of CBD and CBDA and why CBDA can potentially be an effective medicine to treat many different ailments. She also talks about the recent research on how CBDA can potentially prevent COVID-19. Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [02:00] The background history of Stacy Cason. Stacy talks about how she discovered planetarie.com, why she decided to focus on it, and the difference between CBD and CBDA. [07:12] Stacy explains why cannabis industries focus mainly on CBD, not CBDA. [10:06] Stacy elaborates on what forms of CBDA are used to treat pain and some other ways you can use CBDA.  [13:37] Stacy explains how one can prescribe CBDA to themselves.  [17:10] Stacy's definition of terpenes and how it is used in CBDA. Stacy also talks about the different products she has created from CBDA and how it benefits people. [22:18] Stacy expounds on CBDA and Covid-19. How do they relate?   About Stacey Cason - Stacy Cason, CEO and founder of Planetarie, a water-extracted hemp business in Colorado, is a specialist in healthier alternatives to alcohol-derived cannabinoids.  Stacy Cason is a case study in taking the road less traveled. Starting with a 15-year tenure as a medical professional holding role as an ICU Nurse and anesthesiology nurse practitioner (CRNA), Cason had a front-row seat to pain management and the effects of the opioid crisis. But it was her offshoot career as a real estate developer that serendipitously led her into the world of hemp and changed the trajectory of her career and we believe, the world of pain management. Stacy got into hemp first as a grower, as a business strategy to develop land she recently purchased, believing in the medicinal power of hemp and its alignment with her vision to offer non-addictive, natural alternatives for pain management. She discovered there was a processing issue when she went to harvest her crops, realizing as a scientist that the efficacy of hemp was being diminished by the current industry standard processing methods — ethanol and CO2 — which degrade the living cannabinoids, rendering them less bioavailable. Cason believed there had to be a healthier way, and had the entrepreneurial audacity to engineer a new processing method that would retain the living cannabinoids, delivering the full medicinal benefits of hemp, with none of the harm, through fully stabilized, raw CBDa. Through tireless research, passion and development, Cason founded Planetarie and created an environmentally friendly water-extraction technology.  Knowing she was able to offer the industry a better form of CBD, Cason developed a manufacturing facility with the objective of being an ingredient supplier. But she was quickly disillusioned when she realized the race to the CBD market was cluttered with marketers eager to make CBD claims, many of which did not share Cason’s commitment to efficacy, transparency and integrity. And so she made another career pivot, developing her own pain management product line: Planetarie. The first and only water-extracted CBDa line, delivering the raw, most bio-available medicinal benefits of hemp to the consumer through a range of topical and ingestible delivery systems.  In addition to her role helming Planetarie, Cason — a rural north Louisiana native — is a scientist, athlete and businesswoman who believes in inspirational leadership and integrity. An avid learner, Cason accumulated numerous degrees including a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, Masters of Science in Anesthesiology, an Executive Masters of Business Administration, and is an alumnus of Harvard University. Cason presently resides with her golden retriever in Colorado, where she also holds titles of Ironman, bodybuilder, investor, speaker and an active philanthropist.   How to Connect with Stacy Cason: LinkedIn –  https://www.linkedin.com/company/planetarie/ Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/planetarie_official/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/people/Planetarie_Official/100082345056236/ Website -  https://www.planetarie.com/   About Risa Morimoto -  Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/ If you're interested in learning and applying cannabis and CBD, check out our digital course I created with integrative cannabis physician Dr. June Chin. Get more details at Medical Cannabis and CBD For Women’s Health, where we do a deep dive on the science, application, dosing, and purchasing of medical cannabis and CBD for women's health.

How is your sex drive? Just because you are over 40, does it means no more sex? Definitely not, just because you are getting older does not mean that you have to say goodbye to sex. In fact, sex not only helps us with pleasure and getting shots of dopamine, but it also has some impactful health benefits both for our mind and body. And this has nothing to do with our age. Our sexual desires are not supposed to fade away just because we are aging.   If you find that your libido is sinking, or perhaps because of perimenopause you find your hormones have made intercourse painful, then cannabis or CBD can potentially help.  Cannabis is an anti-inflammatory and contains hundreds of cannabinoids that can help with relaxing the body and mind.   This powerful plant medicine is not just about getting stoned.  It has medicinal properties to help your Endocannabinoid System (ECS) and relieve many health issues like pain, anxiety, stress, low libido, and more.   In this episode, integrative cannabis physician Dr June Chin and author of Women+Weed Elana Frankel talk about how cannabis and CBD can help you get your sexy back.     Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [01:42] Dr. June and Elana explain how cannabis and CBD can help women and sexual health issues [03:08] Dr. June Chin and Elana talks about how a woman can actually ingest CBD or THC for maximum pleasure. They also explainwhat happens when a woman takes CBD, THC or a combination of both. [06:59] Elana and Dr. June elaborate to who CBD is ideal for [08:51] Dr. June and Elana talk about the effectiveness of CBD for women compared to men [11:14] Dr. June and Elana explain if there are specific CBD products in the market just for sex. How to use CBD if you are allergic? [12:55] Dr June and Elana talk about a number of ways a woman can use CBD to be sexually active again. About Dr. June Chin and Elana Frankel Dr. June Chin has specialized in integrative medicine for almost 20 years. Dr. Chin founded and operated seven bicoastal integrative medicine clinics. She has a unique perspective on cannabis-based therapies that incorporates the lessons of data science, crowd-sourced experiential knowledge, and individualized treatment strategies.  Through her work as a co-founder and advisor of several cannabis start-up companies, consultant for industry leadership, speaker at conferences internationally, and author, she has created medical cannabis protocols for the industry and internationally accepted methods for cannabinoid formulations, research, education, and training programs.  She is currently teaching Cannabis Health and Science Course at Syracuse University and was recently appointed to the Advisory Board for the New York State Governor’s Office of Cannabis Management.  Dr. June created the digital course with Modern Aging - Medical Cannabis and CBD For Women’s Health in 2021. Her training includes Nutritional Biochemistry at Cornell University, Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in California, Medical Acupuncture at Harvard University, and research at Columbia University, Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Women’s Health. Her work has been featured in Forbes, LA Times, CNN, and Good Morning America, among others. The book she co-authored, Cannabis and CBD for Health and Wellness, was published in June 2019.  Elana Frankel has been working above the ground in the Cannabis industry for the past seven years. She started an e-commerce business, Indigo and Haze; developed product; founded the magazine Women and Weed; authored a book with the same title; serves as Chief Growth Officer for MedialCannabisMentor.com; produces documentaries; writes freelance for various publications; volunteers for the Oregon Cannabis Commission, health equity sub-committee member; consults regularly for companies who value creativity; teaches yoga and meditation with a focs on Cannabis; and even worked as a dispensary associate (at the height of Covid) for Curaleaf, Hudson Valley.  Elana has been featured in the media, including CNN and The New York Times, and on various podcasts. Her writing has appeared in the WSJ/Off Duty, Cannigma.com, Architectural Digest, NY Magazine, and House Beautiful, to name a few. She has been an editor at Martha Stewart Living and served as VP. She was taking care of the creatives at One Kings Lane for over 5 years, when the company was still a start-up, developing the brand, voice, and visual identity.   How to Connect with Dr. June Chin: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-june-chin-77bbb1140/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjunechin/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MedLeafRx/ Website - https://www.medleafrx.com/ www.CBDwomenhealth.co   How to Connect with Elana Frankel: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elanafrankel/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elanafrankel/?hl=en About Risa Morimoto -  Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).  Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_W2CNqJ6kJr5enV3gfZ-sw Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/

Have you been scouring the Internet to find out what you really need to do to get a temporary visa to live in Mexico, or maybe you want to fast-track your permanent residency? When you search online, tons of information is available but are they reliable? Moreover, with so many pieces of information available, it can become overwhelming, and you don’t know what to believe and whom to believe. Retiring in Mexico city offers many benefits, from the diverse climate to the wide range of activities you can enjoy. For example, you can go on rainforest hikes or read a book by the beach, and you will have more free time and can do things you might have to put off until later. In addition, Mexico has excellent medical facilities, including many private facilities with high standards. If you're planning on retiring in Mexico, you must ensure you have all the information about the process and the dos and don’ts. In this episode, Dr. Gabrielle Smith, an Immigration Facilitator in Mexico, talks about how you can get a visa and residency in Mexica to retire. She expounds on many other topics to help you acquire a thorough pass to Mexico.    Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [02:12] Dr. Gabrielle shares her story of moving to Mexico [03:44] Dr. Gabrielle talks about the tourist permit visa - What are some of the policy changes in the tourist permit visa? What types of residency can you get on your retirement, and how can you acquire one? What documents do you need to submit to get a residency visa? [08:25] If you are a digital nomad, how do you get permission to work from Mexico? [09:29] What are the different temporary residency options, and how can you convert them to permanent residency? How much does the temporary residency cost? How to renew a temporary residency? And what is the difference between temporary & permanent residency? [14:39] At what point can you apply for permanent residency, and what are the steps of applying for permanent residency? Why importing your car is not a good idea when you are shifting to Mexico? What is the fee for permanent residency? [19:43] The process of flying to different countries when you have a temporary or permanent residency. [20:45] What do you need to do when your residency card is getting expired? [26:48] Dr. Gabrielle’s advice on how to prepare for residency when you are planning to shift. She also shares a piece of key information for smooth immigration, which most people struggle with.   About Dr. Gabrielle Smith -  Dr. Gabrielle Smith is a renowned immigration facilitator who resides in Mexico. She helps people who want to enjoy their retirement in Mexico. Dr. Gabrielle Smith is a highly skilled education professional with experience in areas of discipline and classroom management training and professional development, English as a Second/Foreign Language, and Spanish language instruction and curriculum development.  She has extensive knowledge of policy and practice facing juveniles in the juvenile justice system. Significant coursework in child and adolescent development, the school needs assessments and evaluation, curriculum design, qualitative research design, school leadership, and intercultural studies.  Dr. Gabrielle is also a qualitative researcher well-versed in research design and implementation methodology. Her education experience ranges from Spanish and Intercultural Studies to Educational Leadership.   How to connect with Dr. Gabrielle Smith: Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/DrGResidency E-mail - gabriellesmithphd@gmail.com   About Risa Morimoto -  Founder and CEO of Modern Aging. She is a certified integrative nutritional health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though she is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, but she have spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E). Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_W2CNqJ6kJr5enV3gfZ-sw Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging

Many people take lack of sleep as a normal disorder, but they don't know the causes and how to cure it. Insomnia is persistent, and an absence of sleep can lead to severe mental and physical ailments. Many have opted for different methods to help them curb their lack of sleep, like the use of alcohol. But did you know Cannabis or CBD is the best option for this defect? Cannabis and CBD have incredible healing power and can potentially provide relief and enhance your overall well-being. Because of information overload and not knowing whom to trust, people are still confused and overwhelmed about cannabis. But, with many individuals getting trained on medical cannabis and CBD, it is slowly gaining popularity. Physicians are integrating cannabis and CBD to cure various health issues, like severe pain, anxiousness, depression, stress, perimenopause, and so much more. People are getting more aware of its potential medicinal benefits, which have assisted thousands of individuals suffering from various ailments. Subsequently, physicians are recognizing the amazing health advantages cannabis and CBD provide.  In this episode, Dr. June Chin and Elana Frankel talk about how cannabis and CBD can help us get better sleep and the ways we can improve our sleep hygiene.   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [03:22] Dr. June talks about some reasons why people lack sleep. She also explains the importance of exercising when you wake up. [04:32 ]Elana and Dr. June talks about the importance of Cannabis when having sleep issues [05:02] Elana talks about breathwork - She explains the best time to take breathwork and how it helps you cure your health issues. Elana also recommends some breathwork. [06:57] Dr. June explains what CBD does physiologically in your body to enhance relaxation and have the best sleep [08:05] Dr. June and Elana explain the effectiveness of CBD - Its impact when taken daily. Why hormonal variation impacts the efficacy of CBD? At what point should a person reach their health status to be recommended CBD? [10:40] Elana talks about the importance of reading the ingredients and researching third-party products before consuming them. [11:47] Dr. June talks about the effectiveness of CBN compared to CBD and THC. How many doses of CBN should you be taking? For people who are already taking prescription medicines or alcohol to try to help them sleep, how do they integrate Cannabis? Elana explains how consuming alcohol before sleeping affects your health and sleep disruption. [15:00] Dr. June expounds on the recommendation of stacking, how many doses one should take, and how much is recommended at the starting point. [17:00] Elana and Dr. June explains the strains of THC. How taking planned medicine can help you cooperate with a holistic lifestyle? [21:34] Dr. June and Elana explain the effects of cannabis on women compared to men. Why did they decide to focus on women's health specifically?   About Dr. June Chin and Elana Frankel - Dr. Junella Chin has specialized in integrative medicine for almost 20 years. Dr. Chin founded and operated seven bicoastal integrative medicine clinics. She has a unique perspective on cannabis-based therapies that incorporates the lessons of data science, crowd-sourced experiential knowledge, and individualized treatment strategies.  Through her work as a co-founder and advisor of several cannabis start-up companies, consultant for industry leadership, speaker at conferences internationally, and author, she has created medical cannabis protocols for the industry and internationally accepted methods for cannabinoid formulations, research, education, and training programs.  She is currently teaching Cannabis Health and Science Course at Syracuse University and was recently appointed to the Advisory Board for the New York State Governor’s Office of Cannabis Management.  Dr. June created the digital course with Modern Aging - Medical Cannabis and CBD For Women’s Health in 2021. Her training includes Nutritional Biochemistry at Cornell University, Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in California, Medical Acupuncture at Harvard University, and research at Columbia University, Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Women’s Health. Her work has been featured in Forbes, LA Times, CNN, and Good Morning America, among others. The book she co-authored, Cannabis and CBD for Health and Wellness, was published in June 2019.  On the other hand, Elana Frankel has been working above the ground in the Cannabis industry for the past seven years. She started an e-commerce business, Indigo and Haze; developed product; founded the magazine Women and Weed; authored a book with the same title; serves as Chief Growth Officer for MedialCannabisMentor.com; produces documentaries; writes freelance for various publications; volunteers for the Oregon Cannabis Commission, health equity sub-committee member; consults regularly for companies who value creativity; teaches yoga and meditation with a focus on Cannabis; and even worked as a dispensary associate (at the height of Covid) for Curaleaf, Hudson Valley.  Elana has been featured in the media, including CNN and The New York Times, and on various podcasts. Her writing has appeared in the WSJ/Off Duty, Cannigma.com, Architectural Digest, NY Magazine, and House Beautiful, to name a few. She has been an editor at Martha Stewart Living and served as VP. She was taking care of the creatives at One Kings Lane for over 5 years, when the company was still a start-up, developing the brand, voice, and visual identity.   How to Connect with Dr. June Chin: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-june-chin-77bbb1140/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjunechin/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MedLeafRx/ Website - https://www.medleafrx.com/ www.CBDwomenhealth.co How to Connect with Elana Frankel: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elanafrankel/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elanafrankel/?hl=en   About Risa Morimoto -  Founder and CEO of Modern Aging. She is a certified integrative nutritional health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered. Though she is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, but she have spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E). Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.    How to Connect Risa Morimoto: Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_W2CNqJ6kJr5enV3gfZ-sw Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging

When we start to think about retirement, many people dream of moving to another city, town, or even a different country.   Perhaps they had always dreamed of moving abroad, but their job kept them from doing so.     For many North Americans, Mexico is an ideal place to retire.  It has year-round warm weather, close proximity to the U.S. and Canada, lower cost of living, good healthcare, and is safe depending on where you decide to live.  Over the last decade, Puerto Vallarta has become not only a very popular tourist destination but also an ideal retirement spot for thousands of retirees. Puerto Vallarta is nestled between the Sierra Madre mountains and Banderas Bay.  It is the only colonial port town in all of Mexico.   They have a  robust healthcare system, safe for foreigners, infrastructure to handle the influx of foreigners, plenty of outdoor (and indoor) activities, incredible beaches, friendly communities, and great year-round weather (though it can admittedly get very hot and humid during the summer months). In this episode, real estate agent Taniel Chemsian talks about why you might want to consider retiring to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.  He shares how the real estate market has changed over the last 2 years, what neighborhoods are ideal to live in, and what makes Puerto Vallarta a special place to live.   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [03:05] What appealed Taniel to move to Puerto Vallarta 21 years ago from Los Angeles? [05:15] Where is Puerto Vallarta located geographically? Why do most people get appealed? What makes it unique from other cities in Mexico? [09:03] Why is Puerto Vallarta a great place to retire? [10:34] How much does a typical health checkup cost in Puerto Vallarta? What makes its health system different from the States? [12:48] Is having your own vehicle a must in Puerto Vallarta? What is the best form of transportation in Puerto Vallarta? [14:24] What makes the lifestyle of Puerto Vallarta appealing after retirement? [17:48] Taniel shares the numbers on how much you need to spend on a house in different areas in Puerto Vallarta. And what are the property values? [24:56] Why is Fluvial an excellent area for real estate in Puerto Vallarta? [27:28] Daniel talks about the difference between Puerto Vallarta 21years ago and now. [28:14] What are some of the most important first steps for people interested in retiring in Puerto Vallarta?   About Taniel Chemsian: Taniel Chemsian is a Senior Sales Associate at Timothy Real Estate Group, representing some of the finest properties and condominium developments in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Taniel specializes in matching luxury clientele with the perfect second homes vacation getaways, income properties, and retirement residences. His strong market presence and track record for excellence did not go unnoticed by the producers of HGTV’s popular real estate series, House Hunters International. Taniel has become a regular on the series, featured on the show more than any other agent in North America. Taniel is a long-standing member of AMPI (Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals) – Puerto Vallarta Chapter, and a registered International REALTOR® with NAR International. Taniel is a co-creator of Dream Retirement in Mexico (https://dreamretirementinmexico.com/), an online program that does a deep dive into all the things one must know, such as real estate, healthcare, visas, cost of living etc, before retiring to Mexico. Throughout the years, Taniel has developed an unparalleled knowledge of the local Puerto Vallarta market along with a strong philosophy of transparency, integrity and professionalism.   Be Social with Us: www.thisismodernaging.com Facebook/Instagram @thisismodernaging

In the final segment of our 6 part series on Creating Mindfulness in Uncertain Times, mindfulness teacher and emotional intelligence expert Michelle Maldonado guides us through managing the present and preparing for the future with emotional intelligence. She discusses what it means to be fully present—paying attention to what’s present in the mind, body, and external environment with an attitude of kindness and curiosity.  Want to watch it on video, check it out here: https://bit.ly/34zEOfu Be social with us www.thisismodernaging.com Facebook/Instagram @thisismodernaging Learn more about Michelle at https://www.lucenscia.com/

In Part 5 of our 6 part series on Creating Mindfulness in Uncertain Times, mindfulness teacher and emotional intelligence expert Michelle Maldonado discusses how we can establish and keep sustainable healthy habits, create routine, and have go-to resources when things are not going our way. Awareness is the first step to disrupting bad habits and biased judgments. However, awareness must be followed by action — responsible, healthy, and wise action steps. Listen in to learn how to first recognize bad habits and judgments and second, take action to create healthy, sustainable change.

In Part 5 of our 6 part series on Creating Mindfulness in Uncertain Times, mindfulness teacher and emotional intelligence expert Michelle Maldonado dives into the topic of psychological safety. She reveals the key to achieving compassion, empathy, and ultimately psychological safety — authentic connection with others. She also shares valuable tools to help us stay connected such as having virtual family dinners, rediscovering old hobbies, and reaching out to help others.

In Part 3 of this 6 part series on creating mindfulness, emotional intelligence expert and mindfulness teacher Michelle Maldonado discusses the importance of staying grounded during times of stress. She shares a meditation framework for beginners and alternative ways to practice meditation for those who already have a meditation practice. Learn more about Michelle at https://www.lucenscia.com/ Be social with us!  Instagram and Facebook @thisismodernaging https://www.thisismodernaging.com  

We all experience fear on some level - fear of the unknown, fear of money, fear of failure, the list goes on.  Fear is also often found underlying higher-level emotions expressed in the moment such as anxiety, anger, or jealousy. In Session 1, mindfulness teacher and emotional intelligence expert, Michelle Maldonado talked about the importance of understanding how you are feeling and where it manifests physiologically. In this episode, Michelle dives into the body and brain connection of emotions - specifically fear. She shares effective tools such as R.A.I.N., journaling, and four agreements in order to break the fear cycle and increase your cognitive resilience. Michelle Maldonado is the Founder and CEO of Lucenscia (www.lucenscia.com) RECOMMENDED VIEWING & READING The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life and Work By Charles Duhigg https://amzn.to/2XYx3KG Mindset: The New Psychology of Success By Carol Dweck https://amzn.to/2KCR6Xb Please note that Amazon is one of our affiliate partners. This means if you choose to purchase through our link, we will receive a small commission. This comes at NO cost to you. This helps us to continue to produce free videos for you. Thank you for your support. Please come visit us at https://www.thisismodernaging.com/ Be social with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging

Many of us are feeling frustrated, anxious, and uncertain about the future.  In April 2020, Risa and mindfulness teacher and emotional intelligence expert, Michelle Maldonado, created a 6 part workshop to help people understand their feelings and tools to manage their anxiety and emotions.  This workshop was hosted on YouTube Live.  As times continue to be uncertain with the pandemic, the information and tools that Michelle shares continue to be highly relevant so we thought to share these lessons with you as we kick off 2022.  This week's session focuses on It's Okay Not To Be Okay.  We discuss how to understand how your body processes stress physically and emotionally, and helpful breathing practices to incorporate into your daily routine to reduce stress and anxiety. Learn more about Michelle at https://www.lucenscia.com/ Want to watch the YouTube Live video?  https://youtu.be/VnDGBwYGr9Y Visit us at https://thisismodernaging.com/ Be social with us on Instagram and Facebook @thisismodernaging  

If 95% of diets fail, how can you be a part of the 5% that succeed?  How can you become the healthiest version of yourself? If you are ready for a change, then you will want to take a listen to my 7 ways to lose weight before you start on that next diet.  You may discover that you don't need yet another fad diet, but rather a way to create healthier choices and habits.   It's not only about the food you eat and exercise, but the biggest hurdle is often your own mind.   Here are some links to the things I talk about in this podcast if you want to delve in deeper. At-Home Food Sensitivity Test, Women's Health Test and many others by Everly Well https://www.everlywell.com/ Get Strong Over 40 - 12 Week Beginner Strength Training Program For Women Over 40 https://getstrongover40.com/ The Essential Guide to Cannabis and CBD For Women's Health https://cbdwomenshealth.co/ Commons - CBD tinctures, gummies, salves, edibles, topicals www.commons.co/with/modernaging Marvel Roots - CBD tinctures, edibles https://www.marvelroots.com/ Splendid Spoon - Vegetarian Meal Delivery Service $80 off 4 boxes! https://splendidspoon.com/modernaging Visit us at https://www.thisismodernaging.com  

What sets cities like Mazatlán apart from more popular spots like Puerto Vallarta?  For about 100 years, Mazatlán has been known as a port city and, interestingly, its tuna industry.  But now it's become a popular destination for foreigners.  In this episode, journalist and author of Why We Left, Janet Blaser dives into the culture, affordability, safety, and challenges of living in Mazatlán, Mexico. Want to know more about moving or retiring to Mexico? Check out our new program, Dream Retirement in Mexico For more info, www.DreamRetirementInMexico.com

Buying a property in Mexico can be tricky as a foreigner as it can be very different from buying property in North America. Ada and Stefan are from the San Francisco Bay area and fell in love Puerto Vallarta on a vacation a few years ago.  They have since purchased two homes there. In this episode, they discuss their journey to buying their first and then second home, what they love about Puerto Vallarta, and helpful advice for those who are thinking about moving to Mexico.

Are you thinking about moving or retiring to Mexico? If you are, then maybe you want to rent before diving in and purchasing a property. Today’s guest is Alma Piedra from Vallarta Dream Rentals. She shares important information you need to know about renting a property in Mexico such as rental prices in different areas, documents that foreigners need, how to score a bargain deal, and how to avoid scams. If you want to know more, then join our FREE LIVE WEBINAR - Dream Retirement in Mexico.  We will discuss where in Mexico you may want to settle, the basics of buying and renting property as well as healthcare options for foreigners. Dec 9, 12, and 15.  Pick the date and time that works best for you! Go to DreamRetirementInMexico.com/webinar to register for free.

Nestled in the mountains in central Mexico, San Miguel de Allende is one of the top retirement destinations for foreigners. The perfect year-round spring-like weather, vibrant expat community, and artistic culture are only some of the reasons why San Miguel is so popular. Our guest today is real estate agent Veronica Alvarado. She shares all that makes San Miguel unique and everything you need to know if you want to retire there.

Ayurveda is one of the world's older holistic healing systems that originated and is still actively practiced in India.  Ayurvedic medicine believes that by balancing your dosha you can achieve optimal health.  Today Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya, an Ayurvedic and holistic family doctor shows us how to use Ayurveda to help with many chronic conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and thyroid issues.   Dr. Bhattacharya is the author of Everyday Ayurveda: Daily Habits That Can Change Your Life in a Day.  

Libidos are an essential part of a woman's health and important for relationships, yet so few of us talk about it. If you noticed a hormonal imbalance perhaps because of perimenopause you are not alone. In this episode, Dr. Renee Wellenstein, a board-certified OB-Gyn and functional medicine doctor, discusses why women may experience low libido, how to identify a low libido, and ways to get your sexy back. More about Dr. Wellenstein: https://www.drreneewellenstein.com/

Talking about death and dying does not have to be uncomfortable and morbid.  It is essential if you want to create a more peaceful end-of-life experience.  Aside from the emotional roller coaster, tying the loose ends of the lives of loved ones can be stressful and complicated. Having someone to answer questions and support you is invaluable. Alua Arthur, the Founder of Going With Grace, discusses how she became a death doula and supports people and families at any stage of death. Listen in to learn how you can better prepare and create a more peaceful death experience for your loved ones. Read more about Alua and her work at https://goingwithgrace.com/

90% of us are bad breathers.  What does that mean?  It means  that most of us breathe through our mouths and not our noses.  Breathing fully and purposefully can lower stress, blood pressure, create more oxygen in the brain.  Inward Breathwork co-founders Amanda Laine and Harry Taylor are our guests today.  They explain how we breathe affects every cell in our bodies and how it can have a negative impact on our health and wellbeing if not done correctly. The good news is that we can re-activate our diaphragms and expand our lungs through foundational breathing techniques shared in this episode. Try a FREE Breathwork class!  Inward Breathwork https://www.inwardbreathwork.com/a/37429/9ni6axhU Modern Aging listeners get 15% of all membership options.  Use code: MODERNAGING15  

We experience stress from work, life, relationships. It’s okay to feel stressed, but chronic stress can lead to serious health conditions. We all need to find ways to manage stress to prevent it from building up and negatively affecting our health. Risa shares 5 effective and easy tips to help you destress and get back on your feet.

If you suffer from knee pain, back pain, shoulder pain, wrist pain, ankle pain, or other pain, prolotherapy or ozone therapy may be a possible treatment option for you. Today’s guest is  Dr. Larisa Likver, MD, a physiatrist with a sub-specialty in pain management. Dr. Likver shares how physiatrists help discover the root cause of pain, the importance of having inflammation, and the effectiveness of prolotherapy and ozone therapy. https://www.drlikver.com/

Have you heard about the health benefits of medicinal mushrooms? Tony Shields, co-Founder of Fresh Cap, shares the health benefits and science behind some of the major medicinal mushrooms such as Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Chaga, and Turkey Tail. Check out the show notes here. Modern Aging Listeners get 10% off their first purchase! Use Code: MODERNAGING Click Here for FRESHCAP website    

The CBD market is crowded, confusing and complicated.   It's hard to figure out what is the best product to buy and the information and misinformation can get overwhelming.  Tahira Rehmatullah is the CEO and co-founder of Commons, a new CBD product brand. She joins us today to share how she discovered the incredible health benefits of CBD and how it can help improve your physical and mental health. Commons' mission is to help customers get educated on medical cannabis and CBD so that they can make informed decisions before purchasing.  Take a listen to learn about the variety of CBD products available, how much CBD you should take, and what you should be looking for before you buy any CBD product.

Medical cannabis has helped thousands with anxiety, depression, cancer, Parkinsons, epilepsy, chronic pain, and neurological disorders. Integrative Cannabis physician, Dr. June Chin, dives into the science of Cannabis and CBD, its application to medicine, and how it can help you if you are struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, or sleep issues. JOIN OUR FREE WEBINAR WITH DR. JUNE CHIN Essential Guide to Cannabis and CBD For Women's Health Sept 30, Oct 3, Oct 6, 2021 go to: https://www.cbdwomenshealth.co/webinar to register

As we get older, our skin changes so our approach for how we care for it should change as well. In this episode, we get back to basics with dermatologist Dr. Mamina Turegano and her mom Michiko.  Michiko shares some of her unconventional Japanese skin care and health tips like banana peel facials and onion skin tea.  At 72 years young and vibrant as ever, Dr. Mamina knows her mother is doing something right. You can check out their viral social media posts on Instagram and Tik Tok @drmamina.

Denise DeSimone is an author, documentary filmmaker, motivational speaker, singer, ordained minister, cancer wellness coach, and throat cancer survivor. In this episode, Denise shares her cancer survivor story -- how she unconventionally "befriended" her cancer in order to help heal herself from the inside out.  Now over 15 years in remission, Denise has written a book and produced a documentary about her cancer journey, From Stage IV to Center Stage, and helps others change their mindsets around their cancer diagnosis in order to truly heal. http://www.denisedesimone.com/

Death of a loved one can be stressful for both the dying and their families. However, with proper planning and preparation, a beautiful, meaningful ceremony can be created to remember your loved one and provide comfort, love and even joy.   Amy Cunningham of Fitting Tribute Funeral Services was the Funeral Director for Risa's mother.   Risa's family decided to have a home funeral for their mother.  The resurgence of home funerals and other green options provide alternative choices for families who are looking to honor their loved ones in more personal. memorable ways. http://www.fittingtributefunerals.com/

As we get older, we need to think about the best way to move our bodies for better mind body alignment and function. Physical therapist, Ada Wells, gives us practical advice on what we should do and should not do depending on where our bodies are in at in terms of strength, mobility, and physical structure.  Dr Wells has a online platform, BeWellStayWell.net, for women over 40 who are looking to maintain and improve their balance, movement and strength. Get a 7 Day FREE Trial for remote and live online exercise classes on Be Well Stay Well.  http://bwsw.net/modernaging

Meet physical therapist and fitness trainer, Dr. Laura Miranda. We talk about Laura’s personal setbacks including a serious accident, how she recovered, and what she learned in the process.  Laura shares techniques and tools that she used to help herself not only physically, but more importantly mentally.  

The first step to improving your nutrition is understanding what you eat, how you eat, and why you eat. Creating a balanced and nutritious meal doesn't have to be complicated, expensive, or time-consuming as it may seem. Health and nutrition coach Shanique Allen shares some tips on how to make it doable while creating a better, healthier diet for yourself.

The first step to improving your nutrition is understanding what you eat, how you eat, and why you eat. Creating a balanced and nutritious meal doesn't have to be complicated, expensive, or time-consuming as it may seem. Health and nutrition coach Shanique Allen gives us helpful tips on how to provide a healthier diet and lifestyle starting with small, attainable steps.

Kukuwa is a dancer and choreographer of Kukuwa Fitness. She created her own dance fusion by combining traditional African dance movements and fitness.  The main objective is to move every part of your body to maximize the workout and have fun.  Kukuwa also shares her nutrition and detox tips that she has been following since she was a little girl growing up in Ghana.   Her grandmother lived to be well over 100 so they are doing something right!   If you would like to watch the video version of this interview, head on over to Modern Aging's YouTube Channel.   https://youtu.be/C3GS7IgmF-s If you are interested in strength training, check out our program Get Strong Over 40 Free 7 Day Challenge! https://modern-aging.ck.page/d7f180dbbe      

Perimenopause is a major transition that happens in every woman's life, yet it is not discussed publicly enough. Healthspan Scientist and Coach, Dr. Rachael Van Pelt, breaks down the science of what happens when a woman hits perimenopause, what symptoms we can expect to have (it's not all about hot flashes!) and what we can do about it.   Read more about Dr. Rachael Van Pelt - https://rachaelvanpelt.com/ For show notes, click here. Visit us at https://www.thisismodernaging.com    

MSNBC Anchor Richard Lui shares lessons he learned while caregiving for his father who was diagnosed with dementia 9 years ago. In addition to taking care of others, taking good care of yourself is vital. HIs experience inspired him to write Enough About Me: The Unexpected Power of Selflessness.   We've added a link if you are interested in purchasing his book.  https://amzn.to/3zTPPDb Listen in to learn how Richard balances eating healthy, exercising regularly, and finding joy in the difficulty. Check out the show notes here

Real estate agent Andrea Dolch Espinosa shares what it's like to live in Cuernavaca, Mexico, a small town about 90 minutes south of Mexico City.  Once known as being the "Hamptons of Mexico City," it is popular for its temperate weather - in the 70s most days. It is also known as "the city of eternal spring."  The wide variety of properties available, cost of living, access to great healthcare, and the close-knit ex-pat community make Cuernavaca a hidden gem as a retirement destination in Mexico.   Join Our FREE Dream Retirement in Mexico Webinar June 13, 15, 16, 2021 Go to www.DreamRetirementinMexico.com for more information and to register.

Risa and Puerto Vallarta real estate agent Taniel Chemsian talk about their upcoming free Dream Retirement in Mexico webinar where they will discuss popular places you can live in Mexico, how to buy property and the basics of healthcare for foreigners. To register and for more info, visit www.DreamRetirementInMexico.com FREE LIVE WEBINAR June 8, 9, 13, 16, 2021 Choose the date and time that best suits your schedule.

Playa Del Carmen, Mexico has boomed in recent years with its proximity to the U.S., gorgeous beaches, affordability and laid back lifestyle.  Local real estate agent Susana MacDonald moved to the region with her family over 10 years ago.  She shares what it really costs to live there, renting or buying real estate, and overall quality of life.     

Originally from South Africa, Tracey and Glen lived in Tampa, Florida for years but always dreamed of retiring to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.  The Pandemic hit and it inspired them to move their plans up, and move there as soon as possible, instead of waiting until retirement. They sold their house, purged most of their belongings, and made the move to Cabo San Lucas.  They share their story and a few very helpful and practical hacks they discovered along the way.

You are not alone if you have a tough time making your dream to move abroad a reality. In this episode, Taniel Chemsien talks about his experience moving to Puerto Vallarta and how you can make the move too. You owe it yourself to live your best life. Have confidence in your decision and don’t let anyone or anything hold you back.

Caring for aging parents at home comes with a lot of stress and anxiety, but when we prepare early and have conversations with our families about our parent's desires, then it can alleviate much of the pressure. In this episode, Retired Major General and AARP Caregiving Ambassador Tony Taguba and Risa talk about respite care, parent home care, mistakes in non medical home care and his personal experience with caregiving for his parents. What  you will learn: Tony’s experience with caregiving for family Resources to help you navigate the symptoms of  illnesses How to care for family members How to take care of yourself The importance of communication What we need to do better

Getting a dementia diagnosis is one of the moments you hope never to experience. However, families need to know the difference between the types of dementia such as vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontal lobe dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease. Today’s guest is Alzheimer’s Care Strategist and Dementia coach Kerry Mills. She helps families manage the symptoms of dementia so that both the caregiver and care receiver can maintain a quality of life. In this episode, she talks us through the differences and types of dementia so that we can understand Alzheimer's Disease and what individuals who have Alzheimer's or dementia go through so that we can better support our loved ones.   What You Will Learn: The different types of Dementia The symptoms of Alzheimer's  Cardiology in relation to Dementia Symptoms of different types of Dementia How to care for loved ones with Dementia When it is time to seek support programs Tools for self-care and addressing self-guilt

We all go through grief and mourning at some point in our lives. In this episode, I share the losses that I experienced this past year in hopes that we can discuss difficult life events with one another and assist in the healing process.

Massage is not just a spa treatment. There is a restorative benefit to massage that can help with lower back pain, cramps, muscle pain, and blood flow. Tune in to get some insight from Rebeca Fernandez, a licensed massage therapist, on how massage therapy can give you the physical and emotional release that your body needs.

Breathing is something very simple, but sometimes we forget to do it properly. We are joined by licensed acupuncture physician and conscious breathwork practitioner, Dr. Réquel Lopes, to teach us techniques to breathe deeper with fuller consciousness in order to work out tension, anxiety, emotions, and calm our nerves and attain a higher state of being.

Ayurveda is India’s 5000 year old holistic medical practice and it has been used to treat and prevent the symptoms of Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. Ayurvedic and holistic family doctor, Bhaswati Bhattacharya, MD, discusses some of Ayurveda’s basic pillars.

Dr. Christopher Kerr, Chief Medical Officer and CEO of The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care in Buffalo, NY, shares what we need to know, separating fact from fiction in the death process. He also talks about the spiritual and uplifting experience that humans have towards the end of life.

Overcome your fears and retire in Mexico! On this episode of Modern Aging is real estate agent Taniel Chemsian. Taniel shares tips on how to buy a house in Mexico and things you need to be aware of before you purchase real estate.

Back in March 2020, my daughter, Ani, came home from school with symptoms of COVID-19, but fully recovered within a few days. Ani shares her experience with COVID-19 and how we were able to treat and contain the disease as a family.

Heather is a palliative care physician and she shares what palliative care really is. As a physician, she focuses on managing symptoms of distress of her patients and their family members.

Personal trainer, Amanda Thebes, shares her journey as a Covid Long hauler. It took a long time, but Amanda is much better now. To support your recovery from Covid-19, she talks about her experience and shares overall wellness tips. 

Are you interested in love after 60, finding romance after 50 or finding love after 70? Meet Mona Kreaden and Paul Lipton. They saw their opportunity at love shortly after they met on Fire Island and went after it.

If you’ve put on some quarantine weight because of the COVID-19 pandemic, you are not alone.Risa shares 9 Tips regarding nutrition, sleep, exercise, motivation and much more to help you reach your ideal weight.

Dr. Rachael Van Pelt, Healthspan Scientist and Coach, talks about the importance of healthspan and ways we can increase longevity and improve our health.  Though much of our attention is paid to lifespan, unless we can live with the quality of life we desire, how much value does lifespan have?    

Risa and fitness trainer Tina Tang chat about the importance of strength workouts especially for women over 40. They discuss how to get and stay motivated, exercise for middle age beginners, and why strength training is critical during menopause.

Physical Therapist Melissa Lam walks us through the importance of keeping our bodies mobile with physical exercise as we grow older.  Muscle mass deteriorates at 1% each year after we turn 30.  Strengthening our muscles and bones through resistance training, weight training, and balance work is essential to maintain our independence and optimize our health.

We chat with Jim White about retirement in Boquete, a small town in the mountains of Panama. Jim retired at age 43 and moved to Boquete, Panoma with his family in 2019.

Money stress is everywhere because we are all living in a time of uncertainty due to Covid-19. Manisha Thakor talks about how to budget your money to relieve some of your stress.

Betty Zimmer is 95 years old so she has a thing or two to share when it comes to longevity and the lessons learned in life. She shares important life lessons – how to live in the moment and how to live to the fullest. Her simple thoughts on the importance of mindful meditation are essential to long life that is inspirational and mindful. Although her sight and hearing are huge challenges for her, she lives completely and fully with an abundance and a quality of life that all would envy. But that is because her heart remains full. Thanks to Nozomi Terao for allowing me to tag along on this visit.

Do you want to have a health care directive and financial attorney in place in case of an unfortunate event? Learn how to legally prepare for an unfortunate circumstance with estate lawyer, Charlie Jones.

Risa interviews a family friend Elaine who got COVID-19 back in the Spring.  60+ years old, she battled many of the typical symptoms of cough, fever, night sweats, extreme lethargy that went on for months. But she finally turned a corner and hopes to bring some hope and light to others that are suffering from Covid-19.  “You hear all the bad stories, but that doesn’t mean it’s going to happen to you.”

Real Estate Agent Susana MacDonald started coming to Playa del Carmen 14-15 years ago and fell in love.  Originally from Colombia, she lives in the US for 25 years before moving to Mexico.  She shares why you should consider retiring to Playa del Carmen and what to expect if you decide so.

Risa's good friend Susanna started coming to Playa del Carmen 14-15 years ago and fell in love. She shares why you should consider retiring to Playa del Carmen and what to expect if you decide so.

Medicare is the national health insurance program for those 65 and over and those with a disability.  Medicaid is the national health insurance program for those who live below the poverty line.  Did you know that Medicaid can also help pay for long-term healthcare costs if you plan correctly?   Elder law attorney, Linda Redlisky shares the differences between the programs and what you need to know to ensure that your elder loved one's health costs are covered.

Hypnosis is one of the world's oldest forms of medicine dating back over 5,000 years ago.  Hypnosis states were used for healing.  By using focused thoughts and reducing peripheral awareness, one is able to change their behavior thus affecting his/her physical body.  Lisa Ludovici, a medical support hypnosis practitioner, shares how you can command your mind to naturally heal and nourish your body.

In this episode of Modern Aging, Risa shares a recorded visit from 2019 with her mom, her sister, and cannabis doctor Dr. June Chin.  Dr. Chin has been treating patients with medical cannabis for over 20 years.  This consultation contains useful information about how medical cannabis can be used to treat Parkinson’s Disease among many other illnesses.

One of Risa’s friends developed Covid symptoms in March at the beginning of the pandemic.  She treated her Covid symptoms with a combination of Western medicine, Ayurveda, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at home. She had a wide range of early signs such as cough, sore throat, nausea  and extreme fatigue.  As we discover more about this virus, learn some effective integrated treatments for flu-symptoms or Covid-19 at home.

Dr. Pamela Yee, MD is a functional medicine doctor who is board certified in internal medicine and holistic medicine. In practice, she takes time to fully understand her patients individually by diving deep to find the root cause of a particular problem. As we continue to battle Covid-19, Dr. Yee shares many ways in which we can all boost our immune system as cooler weather rolls around. In this conversation, she talks about the four foundations of the immune system: sleep, stress, exercise, and diet in addition to the supplements you should take.