The Change Agents Podcast With Dr. James Rouse

Here are ten practices to use this day as a laboratory for longevity. This is all about epigenetics and intention, mixed in with a little faith, mindfulness, and healthy self-care.

It's the perfect solution for social and physical distancing when you want to greet someone with love and respect. It's Namaste. It's a word and a gesture that passes positive energy from one to another and back again.

What we can be, we must be. This is all about never giving up and the pursuit of happiness. It begins with going within and shining your light for others to see. The noblest art is that of making others happy.

The endocannabinoid system helps balance our systems and take us back to homeostasis. It helps fortify our immune systems, decrease inflammation and is essential when it comes to PTSD. I'm going to share ten things that you can do today to nourish your endocannabinoid system.

The vagus nerve is a critical component of your overall health and wellbeing. During times like these, with high stress and anxiety, it is essential to engage the vagus nerve and reap all of its benefits

There is a powerful pose/posture that most of us are able to assume in one way or another. This is all about the power of the plank and what it can do for us mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

What if you moved from an attitude of "what if?" to an attitude of "what now?" What is mine to do right now? What is yours to do? Time to be vulnerable and practice these things that I am sharing with you today. Honor your inner knowing. Be a hero. Be present.

Time is different now. How are you doing with your inner dialogue? Today and every day we have an opportunity to exercise the power of forgiveness. Why not use the time to reflect on forgiveness and doing the good work of forgiving.

At the heart of healing is the practice of self-compassion. This isn't just me preaching to the choir - this is evidence-based in research. When we practice self-compassion we go a long way in helping to heal the world.

If you are inspired by people like Mister Rogers, this message is for you. It's all about love. And I'm sharing five types of love that you can embrace and invite into your life and share with others, today. Facilitate playful love and a universal love for all beings.

At times when we are keeping a safe social distance, you may be wondering how to keep your oxytocin levels strong and inflammation down. Here are nine ways we can do this at a distance.

It's like smoking 15 cigarettes per day and shortens life expectancy by about 25%. It's the epidemic of loneliness. This is a call to action. Reach out to others. Make eye contact. Spend less time on social media and get connected in person.

This is the loving kindness (metta) meditation.