15-minute Matrix

Connective tissue connects all of our organ systems and is widespread throughout the entire body. Today I welcome Tiffany Cruikshank to the 15-Minute Matrix to discuss the innate, intelligent, full body system of connective tissue and how encouraging clients to work slowly with myofascial release can be a key tool in the healing process. Grab your pen and lets map myofascial release! December 13th, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > To learn more about Tiffany’s Yoga Medicine Click here > Click here for Tiffany’s book “Meditate Your Weight”  

As Dr. Lise Alschuler shares in this week’s episode, oxidative stress in one of the biggest triggers when it comes to carcinogenesis--the transformation from normal cells into cancer cells. That means it’s time to address the powers of antioxidants to help reduce the risks of cancer. Join me and Dr. Lise, a leading expert in the field of integrative oncology, as we map tumor metabolism on the matrix. December 6th, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > To learn more about Dr. Lise click here > To learn more about TAP Integrative click here > To listen into Dr. Lise’s radio show Five to Thrive click here (I’m a 2-time guest!) > To pick up a copy of Dr. Lise’s book ‘The Definitive Guide to Cancer’ click here > To pick up a copy of Dr. Lise’s book ‘The Definitive Guide to Thriving After Cancer’ click here  

Bypassing the underlying root causes of histamine intolerance is a common misstep made by many practitioners. On today's podcast episode I welcome back Dr. Ruscio to talk about the importance of addressing gut dysfunction and inflammation, along with diet and lifestyle modifications, when working with patients with HIIT. November 29th, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to gain access to Dr. Ruscio’s clinical newsletter (it’s excellent!) > You can get your hands on Dr. Rucio’s book ‘Healthy Gut, Healthy You’ here > For more from Dr. Ruscio, listen to his 15-Minute Matrix Episode on Elemental Diets  

Water contamination is a common topic in our Full Body Systems practitioner community yet there’s no easy answer. Like most things in functional health care, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. In today's episode, I welcome my dear friend Lara Adler back to the mic to discuss the many aspects of contamination and what you can do to support patients in finding what filtration system is best for their unique needs. November 22nd, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to learn about Lara’s e-course on water filtration > Click here to listen to Lara’s first 15-Minute Matrix Episode on Obesogens > For more on fluoride, be sure to listen to episode #47 of the podcast, with Melissa Gallico  

Stem cells… they’re the cells that have the ability to replicate and differentiate. The use of stem cells for clinical purposes is a hot yet controversial topic for myriad reasons. In today's episode, Dr. Tami Meraglia walks us through the ways we can support patients (no matter your scope of practice) who have made the choice to work with stem cell therapy. Go ahead and ponder your perspective as we map stem cells and the 15-Minute Matrix. November 15th, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to learn more about Dr. Tami > Click here to pick up Dr, Tami’s book ‘The Hormone Secret’ > Click here to listen to the 15-Minute Matrix Episode with Tom Malterre on Sulforaphane  

In today’s episode I continue my conversation with biochemistry master, Chris Masterjohn on niacin. Clinical pearls abound as Chris takes us into the wheel of physiological interconnections and the many ways we can work with food to support the body’s functions. Tune in to hear the rest of this important conversation and get ready to map niacin! November 8th, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Listen to Part 1 here (episode #102) > Click the links below for Chris’s two-part article on Niacin Part 1 Part 2 > Get Chris's 5-tiered system for getting enough niacin from food > Click here for Chris’s vitamin/minerals course  

When it comes to understanding the web of physiological interconnections at a biochemical level there’s no better resource than Chris Masterjohn. In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Chris takes us around the Matrix and articulates the myriad ways that niacin impacts the body and the human expression of disease. Hold your hat, you may want to listen to this one twice! November 1st, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Chris mentions glutathione which we explore on Episode 11 with Dr. Ben Lynch > Click the links below for Chris’s two-part article on Niacin Part 1 Part 2 > Click here for Chris’s 5-tiered system for getting enough niacin from food > Click here for Chris’s vitamin/minerals course  

Today on the podcast Dr. Shani Fox and I discuss the health ramifications that come from persistent fear. Dr. Shani shares tools she works with in her own practice to help her cancer patients come back into their locus of control pre and post treatment. Grab a pen and lets map fear on the 15-Minute Matrix! October 25th, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to learn more about Dr. Shani Fox > Click here to access Dr. Shani’s book The Cancer Survivors First Aid Kit  

In today’s 100th episode of the podcast I take you to the heart of the matter. To story. A patient’s story is a critical part of how we understand them and determine our next steps in care. And, as we reach this big milestone, we want you to know how thankful we are for your support. Please head over to iTunes (or wherever you listen) and subscribe, rate, and leave a review. It’s truly appreciated and will take us into our centenarian years! October 18, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Learn more about Reframe Nutrition, where I teach you how to use the Matrix > For another fun FxNA course, check out Power Your Practice with Empathy (you may be doing empathy all wrong!) In today’s episode I referenced two recent readings: Chronic Illness as a Biographical Disruption by Michael Bury Person-Centered Diagnosis: Principles and Practice by Dr. Leo Galland For more from Dr. Leo Galland, check-out his 2-part 15-Minute Matrix episodes #5 & #6  

Today on the podcast Jess Sherman and I sit down to discuss all things related to constipation in kids. This includes identifying for parents that this downstream condition can be an opportunity to open the doors for deeper healing in areas that they may not have seen as connected to this symptom. Get ready for some super practical clinical pearls in this week’s episode! October, 11th 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > To learn more about Jess and her 4 pillars of resilient health click here > Jess mentioned the work of Dr. Marisol (Let’s get her on the podcast!)  

Meet my friend and colleague Kirstin Nussgruber. Kirstin’s specialty in diet, lifestyle modification and cancer makes her uniquely qualified to discuss heavy metal toxicities, including that of aluminum. How does the body process this metal? And how can we support our clients to both eliminate and clear it? Grab a pen and get ready to map aluminum. October 4th, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Be sure to check out Kirstin’s book ‘Confessions of a Cancer Conqueror’ > You can learn more about Kirstin and her work at her website  

When it comes to the healing power of meditation, Emily Fletcher is my go-to resource and I'm excited to introduce you to her in today's episode. Today we explore stress, resilience, and meditation through a scientific yet practical lens, the #1 tool to get your clients to meditate, plus how to work with your mind so you don't feel like a meditation failure. September 27th, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here for Emily’s online meditation course > Click here for Emily’s book ‘Stress Less Accomplish More’  

Today we’re having a period party with the queen of periods, Nicole Jardim. What’s classified as a period problem? How long should women bleed for? How much blood loss is normal? Does seed cycling actually work? These are just some of the questions Nicole answers for us as we map menstruation onto the matrix. Work with menstruating women? Don’t miss this powerful episode! September 20th, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to learn more about Nicole  

Ali Shapiro is a behavior change guru. What she shares in today's episode will transform the way you look at your clients’ (and your own) behaviors. We explore the complex relationship with uncertainty, Ali's four-part change process, and how to move clients out of the stress response and into a state of curiosity. Grab a notebook and get ready to map compliance! September 13th, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here for more wisdom from Ali Shapiro > Ali mentions the 15 Minute Matrix Episode #56 with Niki Gratrix where we talk ACEs  

Your genes are not your destiny. In today's episode, I’ll chat with Joe Cohen, the brains behind SelfHacked, as we walk down the genetic lane of apolipoprotein E or ApoE. We’ll discuss what to do if you see this variant on a genetic report, and the many diet and lifestyle modifications you can implement into your practice to help influence a patient’s outcomes. September 6th, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to learn more about Joe  

Hana Fullmer is a Full Body Systems graduate, a Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner certified through Functional Nutrition Lab, and a farmer, embracing the practices of Regenerative Agriculture. In this episode, Hana explains how the nutrient density of the food we eat and recommend to our clients and patients comes right down to the health of the soil in which it grows. August 30, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click to learn more about Hana, her hubby, and their farm > The Bionutrient Food Association is developing a handheld device to test nutrient density of produce! > Farmer’s Footprint offers a series of short videos done by an MD who realized the benefits of food as medicine > This article, ‘Dirt Poor’ in Scientific America looks at the nutrient decline in food over time > To learn more about soil health, check out Kiss the Ground  

Summer Bock is the queen of ferments. There’s nobody I’d rather speak to on the subject! In today’s episode Summer takes us beyond the culinary attributes of fermented foods and right into their function—the place where they work for us, restoring our microbial diversity and ecosystems for long-term health benefits. Grab a pickle and let’s get started! August 23, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Learn to ferment with Summer in her Fermentation Certification Program! To learn more about ‘feeding your microbiome’, check out these resources: Episode #52 with Dr. Michael Ash Mapping Short-Chain Fatty Acids Episode #13 with Dr. Liz Lipski Mapping Prebiotics ‘Feed Your Microbiome’ - my e-book on your top microbial superfoods!  

Miscarriage comes with a host of emotions that are often bypassed in western medical practices, which can be focused on achieving pregnancy alone. Catherine Gregory takes us deep into the mindset of a patient suffering from this loss as well as the reframe that can successfully lead a woman back to trust in her body, surrender to the process and renewed hope for the outcome she desires. August 16, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to learn more about Catherine and her work  

In today’s episode Dr. Jeffrey Bland shares his wisdom on the factors that impact cellular repair and renewal, a process known as autophagy. Autophagy is an indicator of long-term health and optimal function and in turn, has many determinants, from the modifiable lifestyle factors to key biomarkers. Tune-in to hone your cellular biochemistry! August 9, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > You can learn more about Dr. Bland’s work and PLMI here > Dr. Bland’s brilliant book ‘The Disease Delusion’ is a must read! Still curious? The references that Dr. Bland noted include: > Dr. Valter Longo > Dr. Satchidananda Panda > Steve Horvath  

Carageenan is an emulsifier that’s widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Unfortunately, it also pulls water into the intestine (similar to laxatives), impacts microbial balance, leads to GI inflammation and more. Mira helps us to understand that the dose makes the poison and existing terrain matters. August 1, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Mira Dessy can be found online at theingredientguru.com > You can find Mira’s book ‘The Pantry Principle’ on amazon > Mira mentioned Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride and her concept of Generational Amplification; be sure to grab Dr. Mc-Bride’s seminal book ‘Gut and Psychology Syndrome’