Reawaken Your Health Podcast

What is meditation?  How do you meditate?  Do you have to do it with others?  Why do we need to meditate? These are some of the questions we discuss in the Weekend Wellness Hour show this weekend.  
 
Dr. Amy Novotny interviews celebrity trainer and yoga and meditation retreat leader Jeanette Ortega for this episode.  They discuss Jeanette's story of being in the fitness world for 25 years and how that evolved from entering and winning fitness competitions to becoming a gym owner to incorporating wellness of the mind and spirit into her fitness teachings.
 
Jeanette shares her foundation for leading guided meditations and explains what she expects clients to get out of the meditation.  She even leads us on a 10 minute meditation pulling together breath work, gratitude and spreading love.    
 
Besides the skills and accolades above, Jeanette is also a reiki master, creator of her own fitness style called Bootoga, a health and wellness life coach, a certified personal trainer, a yoga instructor, and speaker.  She has also co-authored the Amazon Best Selling The Little Black Book of Fitness. She has also been featured on the OWN Network and BravoTV.
 
She now has a wellness academy with resources for people looking to dive into all types of wellness.  Please reach out to Jeanette at bootogalifestyle@gmail.com or visit www.bootoga.com.
 
Please join us for this conversation to learn the important aspects of meditation, the different types of meditation, the purpose of it and how to incorporate it into your daily life! 
 
-Dr. Amy
 
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We often don't talk publicly about our urinary system.  We feel embarrassed mentioning any issues with it, even to our physicians!  It's time we have a conversation on all the issues related to our bladder, kidneys, prostate, etc. 
 
Dr. Amy Novotny interviews Dr. Felecia Froe, a licensed urological surgeon for over 20 years, to discuss common ailments of the urinary system.  They discuss incontinence, bladder infections, kidney infections, prostate conditions, and more.  They discuss how the muscles in the pelvic floor affect our ability to urinate and how high level athletic performance can affect the pelvic floor and incontinence.  
 
Dr. Froe also mentions how water and drinking enough of it is one of the most important ways we can help our urinary system.  She mentions the detrimental effect of alcohol and caffeine on our system and why pure water is needed.
 
Dr. Froe continues to practice urology part-time and now consults with clients virtually to help them with their health during the pandemic and performs surgeries when appropriate.  She also is the owner of Money with Mission, an investment company focused on empowering professional women to build wealth and achieve financial freedom through social impact investing.  She has partners at the Eco Alliance Group where they provide healthy food to food desert areas with indoor vertical farms and grocery stores.  
 
She has written many Best Selling books including " How to Create Wealth that Outlives You ". Plus, she is an advocate for sharing the great work others are doing for their community through her podcast Money With Mission Radio. 
 
Please join us in this conversation as she explains the importance of taking care of your urinary system now!
 
Feel free to reach out to Dr. Froe for medical questions through her email, feleciafroemd@gmail.com
 
For her investment teachings, reach Dr. Froe through:
Website: www.moneywithmission.com
Podcast: https://moneywithmission.libsyn.com/
Email: info@moneywithmission.com
 
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We all go through transformations throughout our lives.  Some are planned and some are unexpected.  This pandemic has forced us all to go through a transformation.   Some people are embracing this time with a curiosity and eagerness to try something new while others are kicking and screaming through the process.
 
Dr. Amy Novotny interviews energy, intuitive and mindset coach, Sophia Stavron, to discuss the topic of transformation and how she leads her clients through this process.
 
We discuss the need to explore a person's past and the emotional impact of past trauma or situations that impacts our ability to transform now.  Sophia also shares how intuition plays an important role in our present life and how we need to build this skill.  She also discusses visualization and being a dreamer to allow us to fulfill our true potential and purpose in life.   
 
Sophia is a sought-after dynamic international speaker, Amazon #1 best selling author, executive producer of multiple films, including Emmy and Telly Award winning films, and an authority on using and teaching the Ancient Greek Sophia Stavron Bio 2020 secret to transform any aspect of your life...Philotimo LifestyleTM . Sophia is also Funding Manager of The HopeSeed Foundation, a nonprofit organization that empowers and uplifts underprivileged children and orphans. She has been seen on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX and WFAA-Dallas, TX, and currently is an executive producer of the much anticipated global film, ‘Dreamer’. 
 
Please join us in this conversation as she explains the two important factors in pivoting your life right now!
 
Feel free to reach out to Sophia through her website, sophiastavron.com
 
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Have you ever felt like you are just going through the routine of life and responding to one crisis or stressor after another?  Dr. Amy Novotny interviews Elite Performance Coach and Cultural Consultant, Jim Gardner who helps clients with mental and emotional preparation for elite performance.  Jim shares with us some of his methods that he uses that help not only athletes but also coaches, executives and high achievers to improve performance in all sorts of settings.  
 
We discuss how so many people's identity is tied to their jobs or career instead of who they are.  We talk about how he helps high achievers begin to look inside themselves to ask the hard questions of what are your values. Jim shares how fear can creep up in these conversations but he coaches them through that fear to lead to greater things.
 
He has a fascinating past that has led him to serve as Board Chairman of the Adaptive Training Foundation where veterans and civilians with physical ailments achieve the impossible through fitness, mindfulness and community.  Prior to forming his coaching and consulting practice in 2011, Jim served as a leader and executive for several iconic global companies including McKesson, Pizza Hut, Tandy, Fidelity Investments, and Levi Strauss & Co.
 
Jim’s mission is to work with others on physical, mental, and emotional preparation for the opportunities in their lives. Jim has served for nine years as a mentor at Trinity High School in Euless, Texas. He has been a counselor in the Made-Up Minds program for troubled youth in the HEB School District. Jim also served as a board member for the North Texas Director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
 
Jim is now Board Chairman of the Adaptive Training Foundation.  He also serves as a Board Secretary and executive performance coach for One Share Health, a national healthcare organization. 
 
Please join us for this conversation to learn how Jim's strategies can help you change aspects of your life, work or business! 
 
Please feel free to reach out to Jim through his email, jim@jimgardnerlive.com
 
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Colon Health: this topic doesn't get covered much in mainstream health conversations, but it affects our whole wellbeing.  Dr. Amy Novotny interviews colon hydrotherapist and massage therapist, Suzanne Gray from Florida.  Suzanne has been teaching Colon Therapy nationally and internationally for over 25 years and incorporates energy work, massage therapy, essential oils, breathing techniques and light and color therapy into her sessions. Please join us to learn about this fascinating treatment and what it can do for your body and how you feel! 
 
Suzanne walks us through what it's like to get a colonic and the different types of systems that are used for colonics.  She also discusses colon health and how our food and water intake impacts our colon.  
 
We cover how often a person should get a colonic, what conditions it helps, and who could benefit.  Suzanne has plenty of amazing stories of the benefits her clients experienced after undergoing a colonic with her.
 
Suzanne is a wealth of knowledge on the topic and please learn more about her practice at www.renewlifewellness.com or reach out to her personally at suzanne@renewlifewellness.com!
 
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Do you ever feel that a trauma in your past has you stuck? EMDR might be a solution for you! Dr. Amy Novotny has a conversation with psychotherapist, consultant, international speaker, author and researcher, Carolyn Settle, MSW LCSW. 
 
Carolyn has been counseling children, adolescents, and adults for 39 years in various settings including hospitals, community behavioral health centers and private practice. She is an authority on EMDR with adults, adolescents, and children for trauma, depression, anxiety, phobias, and other distressing life occurrences.  She is also an EMDR Institute facilitator, an EMDRIA-certified therapist and consultant, and a volunteer for EMDR Trauma Recovery Network Humanitarian Assistant Program (emdrhap.org) as a trainer.
 
Ms. Settle was a co-investigator in the research of fidelity to EMDR and children under the age of ten.  Ms. Settle has been an invited presenter at EMDRIA conferences nationally and internationally. She has presented in the countries of Japan, France, England, India, Indonesia, the Netherlands, and Scotland.  She has even co-authored a book, EMDR and the Art of Psychotherapy with Children; Infants to Adolescents 2ed.  
 
We discussed a newer form of treatment for when our mind gets stuck: EMDR, also known as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. We cover the 8 phases of this treatment modality with examples on how it can help you change the way your mind frames an incident in your past.
 
Please visit emdria.org to find a local practitioner in your area. Carolyn also shares a lot of information on her website www.carolynsettle.com. You can also reach Carolyn at settle.carolyn@gmail.com.
 
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Dr. Amy Novotny interviews 3x Amazon #1 Best Seller, International Speaker & Trainer, Certified Self Talk Coach, Certified Self Talk Trainer, Certified Life Coach, Certified Life Coach Trainer, Certified Addiction To Approval Coach, Certified Addiction To Approval Trainer, and Certified Memory Coach Sean G. Murphy!
 
Sean is a multi-talented man who has been able to implement these different talents around the world. He has spoken on stages in over 30 countries and been translated into over 40 languages. Do you know your Secret Sauce, that part of you that separates you from everyone else that makes your audience need you and your products or services? If you don't have this nailed down 100% your business struggles. Sean uses all these certifications to help you find your Secret Sauce to unlock your personal best to catapult your business to the highest level. 
 
Please check out Sean's website, https://www.seangmurphy.com to get his 52 scars that hold you back. Also check out https://www.seangmurphy.com/secretsauce to find out about his new online course launching July 1!
 
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Dr. Amy Novotny interviews Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Integrative Health Practitioner/Coach and Personal Trainer, Linda Downey about functional medicine and chronic health conditions.  They discuss various hormones related to stress response, sleep, and energy as well as parasites that affect our gut.  There are various types of tests that can be performed at home and sent in for analysis that give you a bigger picture of your overall health.  
 
To learn more about Linda's health journey and how she helps people with chronic health conditions, please visit organichealthjourney.com.  She is also offering a free Masterclass to learn more about this functional medicine process that you can access at organichealthjourney.com/masterclass.
 
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Dr. Amy Novotny interviews naturopathic physician, Dr. Kimberlyn Mizera to discuss the importance of vitamins for your health and wellness.  They cover the need for vitamin supplementation due to the lack of nutrient absorption in our guts, IV nutrition therapy, various vitamin pairings, vitamin interactions with medications and the need to test vitamin levels.  Please contact Dr. Mizera at
Info@VictusIntegrative.com or visit https://victusintegrative.com/. 
 
Visit ivnutritionnow.com for more info on IV nutrition therapy!
 
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Dr. Amy Novotny interviews naturopathic physician, Dr. Robert Lieske to discuss health and wellness.  They discuss naturopathic medicine, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and what we can do to address these conditions during this time.  Please contact Dr. Lieske at
Info@VictusIntegrative.com or visit https://victusintegrative.com/. 
 
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