Theedtalks | Helping Busy People Feel Energized Again

In this episode of  TheEdTalks I speak with Bill Parravano, an educator who has over 26 years of experience understanding movement and tension patterns that lead to physical pain. He offers an alternative approach that is simple, yet very powerful in helping people who are stuck with pain in their body. I’ve suffered with debilitating back issues in the past and the principles that Bill outlines in our discussion are some of the things I personally did that significantly helped to turn my pain around, drug free. I know you’ll get a lot of valuable info out of this interview that will help you or someone else who is currently suffering with pain. In this episode you’ll discover: The importance of inducing a pain pattern interrupt The role of our autonomic nervous system in healing Why water is so important in helping us heal The type of nutrition that can speed up recovery Why simply adding salt and fresh lemon to your water can be so beneficial The incredible fact when comparing arthroscopic surgery to place

The Thyroid is so integral to our energy levels that any imbalance in its function can have a dramatic impact on our energy levels as it regulates amongst other things your body's temperature, metabolism and heartbeat. Naturopath Tara Nelson specializes in helping people achieve optimum thyroid health and in this episode of TheEdTalks she explains the things we can do to make that happen. In this episode you’ll discover: What the Thyroid is and how it affects our energy levels The different types of Thyroid issues and symptoms What tests people should be asking their healthcare practitioner to do Key lifestyle, diet and supplemental changes that can help with Thyroid issues When you should consider going gluten free Why healthy liver function is crucial for Thyroid health and how to achieve it Why getting on top of stress is essential for healthy Thyroid function What Goitrogens are and why you shouldn’t worry too much about them Why you should not stay on a FODMAP diet for too long Why using products that h

Have you ever felt a sense of being a little or perhaps very lost in your life? Well most people including myself have and in this episode of TheEdTalks I chat with psychologist Daniella Princi who shines a light on how so many factors play a role in leading us to a point in our lives where we feel this emptiness and loss of connection with ourselves. Daniella unpacks many ways we can change our trajectory and begin consciously looking after ourselves to the extent that we all deserve, or simply put, allowing time for you to re-fill your cup. As usual there’s lots to take away from this episode of TheEdTalks, from ways to better deal with teenage issues, which are massive in conditioning who our kids believe they are; to what we can do to really fill our cups again and give our lives meaningful purpose. In this episode you’ll discover: Why teenage years are so impactful on who we become The importance of feeling safe and that we belong How the impact of life experiences, shape and mold us Why protecting othe

In this episode of TheEdTalks I chat with Rebecca Hannan, an amazing woman who has a very powerful parenting and life journey story that she openly shares in this deep conversation about overcoming a culmination of adversities, that have definitely played a major role in her skilled ability to help others as a Mindset coach. All of us experience difficulties in our own unique way and Rebecca’s life journey serves as an empowering message of various approaches and tools that we can utilize to help us overcome the challenges that life throws at us. In this episode you’ll discover: The importance of caring for yourself first A simple tool to help you slow down and create space in your life The number one thing that’s required in order to make a change in your life An approach to help you not fail in achieving your goals Three steps to identify where to begin in making a positive change in your life A traditional Hawaiian practice for allowing forgiveness to take place A simple explanation of what meditation is

In this episode I tackle a topic that I’ve wanted to learn more about for a while and that is why some of us feel terrible (including flu like symptoms, fatigue, mental fog, headaches) after swimming in or even just being around indoor swimming pools. Logically it would seem that there’s something affecting our bodies in a negative and possibly damaging way and thus I also wanted to be better informed of the possible implications for our son. So have a listen to learn what I discovered surrounding the effect of swimming pool chemicals on our health and wellbeing and what we can do to combat the negatives. In this episode you’ll discover: Why chlorination is the most popular method for disinfecting swimming pools What Disinfection By Products (DBPs) are Why indoor chlorinated pools may not be the best thing for asthmatics How swimming indoors can negatively affect male hormones Pool chemicals that affect cells’ ability to make energy How to mitigate the possible harm being caused to our children from DBPs Spe

In this episode I speak with life coach Cornelius Simon, who expresses his passion in this interview for empowering others to pursue their dreams and live life without limits. Cornelius explains in a very honest and vulnerable way how he and his wife worked through the deep struggles in their marriage and the key things that helped them overcome the tough times. We also talk about how he became disenchanted with his career and life, a common theme for so many people and he shares the strategy that he used and teaches others in order to begin a transformational journey to the life that you really want. Self work is never easy and it takes lots of effort, but this open and engaging discussion with Cornelius will help to motivate you into action and start you on a journey to a life of success and abundance. In this episode you’ll discover: Who to turn to when your relationship is struggling Two things that can help couples reconnect How to find the time to work on your endeavors and goals when you have kids Str

In this episode I’m going to discuss one of the most important factors to feeling and looking amazing that is often overlooked by so many people and that is having meaningful PURPOSE in your life that fills your cup some way. In this episode you’ll discover: Two different types of happiness people experience How our genes are affected by our state of happiness The importance of meaningful life purpose and goals How to improve your immune system Why our brain can train us to stop achieving goals How to reduce chronic stress and feel energized. Items mentioned in this episode include: Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links which help me pay the bills for The Ed Talks at no extra cost to you. EB35: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of Nitrates and Nitrites Research on different happiness states and genome expression Eudaimonic and Hedonic Happiness My online Stress Free Method course Ep32 with meditation expert Davidji EP38 Tiny Habits To A Better Life with Alexander Heyne Support TheEdTa

In this episode of TheEdTalks I chat with Tim Laskis, who holds a doctorate in clinical psychology as well as being an author, amongst many other achievements. In this talk we discuss the often ignored importance of teaching kids various ways of how to study, as well as what parents can do to keep their cool in stressful situations drawing from Tim’s personal and professional experiences with elite athletes to prisoners facing lifetime sentences. Tim also details a simple framework for helping time poor people discover their passion. There’s lots to learn in this episode of TheEdTalks! In this episode you’ll discover: How to help your kids overcome low self esteem Techniques to study and learn effectively How to get yourself out of a funk Methods for connecting with your kids on a deeper and meaningful level Stress reduction techniques used with elite athletes that anyone can utilize How to cope with the busyness of life and parenting How to better manage child behavioral issues in public Strategies for ove

In this episode I’m going to dissect the often brought up topic amongst bacon aficionados of added nitrates or nitrites which I was led to believe are something you should avoid because of links to cancer. Hence my wife sends me off to our local Farmer’s market with the note of making sure I only buy the Nitrate / Nitrite Free Bacon for her and our little man. In this episode you’ll discover: What is sulforaphane What are nitrates and nitrites When they are good and bad for us Why they are added to food The cancer link between nitrates and nitrites Why nitric oxide can be extremely beneficial for us Why nitrosamines can be harmful to us The studied concerns surrounding cured and smoked products What we can do to mitigate the dangers surrounding nitrates and nitrites Deceptive marketing practices surrounding nitrite free labelled products Three simple things you can do to avoid the harmful effects of nitrosamines How nitrates can improve physical performance and muscle efficiency. Items mentioned in this epi

My guest in this episode, Dr. Phil Carson, is a practicing pharmacist but his focus is helping patients find the best natural solutions to their health problems rather than simply reaching for pharmaceuticals. He has authored a book called “How to Live until you die,” and the podcast outlines 7 keys as described in his book for feeling healthy and happy again. Dr. Phil has a great message that he shares in this interview which for some people may be things that you practice in your life already, but everyone is on their own journey and what seems obvious to some is a light bulb moment for others. Also, the most obvious things can become lost in the rush of daily life and so being reminded of them is extremely valuable. Please note that there are some supplement companies recommended by Dr. Phil in this interview which upon research have both had recalls on products surrounding salmonella contamination, so remember to always consult your healthcare practitioner prior to consuming new types of supplements. In

In this episode I talk about a molecule called sulforaphane that has a lot of hype surrounding it which often brings it back into the health and wellness spotlight as a panacea type compound. But upon doing the research it does seem that this naturally forming compound is truly incredible in the amount of possible benefits that it could have for you, but you need to also be cautious. In this episode you’ll discover: What is sulforaphane How is sulforaphane and Broccoli Sprouts linked What are isothiocyanates and goitrogen foods How plants allow us to build our stress resilience Why it can be beneficial to choose vegetables that have been chewed by bugs 30 possible benefits associated with eating broccoli sprouts What to be cautious about when it comes to high sulforaphane consumption. Items mentioned in this episode include: Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links which help me pay the bills for The Ed Talks at no extra cost to you. EB33: Why Magnesium Will Make You Feel Amazing Crucif

Even if you’re not really into mushrooms, the fact is that you’re breathing in mushroom spores right now and these fungi play an enormous role in our lives and that of our planet. There are over 400 known medicinal mushrooms that are said to heal everything from gut health to cancer and apparently the oldest living thing on earth is a 2,000 plus year old, over 6,000 ton fungus in Oregon, USA. I grew up on a farm and we ate lots of field mushrooms that I’d go and collect with my dad, which mum would later cook up with a whole piece of garlic to check whether or not they were poisonous, by observing if the garlic changed colour or not. But it wasn’t until I visited a friend in Italy that I was exposed to a huge array of wild culinary and medicinal mushrooms that I’d never seen or heard of, that his dad had foraged from the mountains close to their village which opened my mind to the world of fungi. In this episode of TheEdTalks I chat with Tero Isokauppila, co-founder of medicinal mushroom company Four Sigmatic

In this episode of TheEdTalks I interview pediatrician and author Dr. Paul Thomas, who dives deep into vaccine territory, a place where many other specialists that I’ve spoken with have strong views about, but do not feel comfortable publically expressing their opinions because of possible negative consequences. Dr. Paul is extremely well researched and follows a personalized approach when it comes to vaccinations in his own practice, Integrative Paediatrics. This is a Dr. who is not totally against vaccines but rather wants to empower people so that they can make better informed decisions for their particular situation. Everyone is different and just because one side of the vaccine camp says you shouldn’t vaccinate or the other side says you should vaccinate is not a reason to do so. The focus needs to shift to what best suites your particular situation and that of your child and a lot of what Dr. Paul delivers in this talk just makes common sense. His book “The Vaccine Friendly Plan” is a wealth of informat

This will be the last Energy Boost episode for 2016. The family and I are off across the country to spend Christmas with my parents and siblings in a few weeks which will be wonderful but at the same time quite difficult as my father is reaching the end of his journey which brings with it an incredible amount of emotions to deal with. I’ll also be taking a break from releasing episodes for a few months in the new year to give me the time that I need to complete a course that I’ve been creating for the past year called the “Stress Free Method”. It’s a very simple, quick and actionable scientifically proven method for reducing all types of stress, including past traumas and addictions from your life. Join the newsletter if you haven’t already to be informed when this empowering course will be released. To recap, in the last Energy Boost episode number 32 I discussed the incredible fact that science has actually measured an energy field that emits out from our body which definitely should make you stop and think

In this interview with Fitness and Nutrition expert Ian Ryan we discuss many simple and realistic approaches to feeling more energized, including how to set up a super quick morning fitness routine without needing gym equipment, that will help to build muscle and reduce fat, which are two very important things in regards to staying healthy and energized as we age. Tweet: Discover how to fit in exercise and breakfast in 15mins. In this episode you’ll discover: How Physical activity helps us way more than just looking good Ian’s 3 small morning habits to improve your life Quick and highly effective morning exercise routine The difference between dynamic and static stretching Why you shouldn’t do classic hold type stretches before exercise Why interval cardio style exercise is better for you Why Tabata training may be the answer for busy parents How to become stronger without gym equipment What you can do when your strength plateaus Why it’s important to build muscle mass and strength How to burn more fat whi

OVERVIEW: In the last Energy Boost episode number 31  I discussed a couple of specific studies showing the remarkable impact that the placebo effect can actually have on people and consequently highlighting how our thoughts can positively affect all of us. Check out the episode here. In this episode I discuss the role our heart plays in the way we feel and why someone simply walking into a room or coming close to us can directly impact us magnetically, in the scientific sense. In this episode you’ll discover: What the HeartMath Institute is The most powerful source of electromagnetic energy in the human body What distance the body’s electromagnetic field can radiate A mechanism of how our emotional state affects others That transference of the energy produced by the heart occurs between people What the Global Coherence Initiative is. Items mentioned in this episode include: Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links which help me pay the bills for The Ed Talks at no extra cost to you. EB3

BodyTalk is an alternative holistic healing system that is practiced all over the world, founded by an Australian Health Care Practitioner called Dr. John Veltheim. I’m always open to new approaches in healing but my science mind does kick in wanting to rationalise things, making me question the validity of modalities that are more touchy feely, without scientifically proven efficacy. But I definitely acknowledge that there are many mysteries that science can not yet explain, that anecdotally are shown to improve the wellbeing and energy in people and also the fact is that scientific studies cost lots of money and unless there is something that can be developed as a result of the study, the incentives to fund and carry them out are not very compelling. As long as no harm is being done and lots of money not being exchanged, I think something is worth trying if other avenues of traditional medicine are not delivering results, as was the case with Melia Brent-White, who is a certified BodyTalk Practitioner. In t

OVERVIEW: In the last Energy Boost episode number 30 I discussed some examples of how devastatingly powerful the nocebo effect can be on people, even to the extreme extent of possibly causing death. Check out the episode here. In this episode I’m going to turn it around and focus on the positive power of the placebo effect, discussing a couple of specific studies showing the remarkable impact that the placebo effect can actually have on people and consequently highlighting how our thoughts can positively affect all of us. In this episode you’ll discover: Why you should always seek a couple of opinions before surgery Surgeries that have been shown to be no more effective than not operating How women have lost weight seemingly just through a changed mind set Why they way words are spoken can affect us differently How to allow the placebo effect to happen in your life Tools to help stop the playback of actions in your sub conscious mind Items mentioned in this episode include: Please note that some of the link

Click here to Get 5% OFF the SR1 sleep device using Coupon Code "Ed "on checkout Before researching for this interview I had never heard of the term chronotype. It simply refers to our individualized biological clock or circadian rhythm, the mechanism that controls when we naturally want to do things like go to sleep, eat or have sex. A huge key to living a more energized life is being able to go with the flow of our body’s natural internal clock and my guest in this episode of TheEdTalks is an expert on the subject. Dr. Michael Breus is an actively practicing psychologist, sleep specialist and author of the book "The Power of When”. It was a result of struggling to help one of his patients with regular methods that led Dr. Breus to research and utilise the power and simplicity of chronotypes to drastically improve her life and that of those around her. This is a powerfully informative talk, as discovering what your chronotype is and how you can make slight adjustments in your life to better suite your partic

In this episode discuss the power of the nocebo effect, with a couple of specific studies showing how devastatingly powerful it can be on our wellbeing. In this episode you’ll discover: Powerful examples of the nocebo effect How superstitious beliefs may actually cause serious harm Why you should always seek a second opinion The power of our mind to affect our physiology. Items mentioned in this episode include: Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links which help me pay the bills for The Ed Talks at no extra cost to you. EB29: The Power of Placebo and Nocebo The nocebo response in regards to allergies The nocebo effect Worried sick 3 tips to start the day with more energy Help Spread the Word! Thanks for listening to this episode of The Ed Talks. I'd love to hear from you in the comments section below or on the Facebook page. If you haven’t already, please take a moment to leave a quick rating and review of the show on iTunes. This will really aid our mission to help mums and dads Feel