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In this episode Colette sits down with Dr. Elia Gourgouris who shares his incredible gift of teaching the power of kindness.

Dr. Elia is the president of The Happiness Center, an organization of world-leading experts in the field of Positive Psychology dedicated to creating personal success and happiness. He is also Founding Partner at The Global Institute of Thought Leadership, an organization of bestselling authors, world-renowned speakers, industry experts and pioneering thinkers who all share a common goal: Changing the world of ideas.
He is the author of the #1 best-selling Amazon book, 7 Paths to Lasting Happiness, which has been translated in 5 languages. He co-authored the highly acclaimed book 7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis: A Practical Guide to Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics and Other Disasters. His message is featured in respected publications and media around the world.
With his Positive Psychology background, he has helped thousands of people both in their careers and in their relationships to achieve success and better work-life balance. As a keynote speaker he frequently presents at international conferences focusing on corporate wellness, mental health, positive leadership, building trust & loyalty, and resilience. He is also the Executive Producer and co-host of the new Reality TV show called The Kindness Factor!
Dr. Elia was born and raised in Athens, Greece, where he became a National Swim Champion. He moved with his family to Santa Monica, CA when he was ten. He received his BA in psychology from UCLA, and then went on to receive his MA and PhD in clinical psychology.

Episode Highlights:

02:21: Dr. Elia's grandpa's profound words 

10:14 When and why Dr. Elia realized something had to change

21:16 The power of gratitude. "It's physiologically impossible to be in a grateful state and be depressed."

27:10 Forget the "whens"

35:23 Treat others with love, kindness and respect and expect the same from others


For more information:
Website: https://www.dreliagourgouris.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thehappinessdoctor/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.eliag/
Dr. Elia Gourgouris' Personal Health Assessment
The Happiness Center: https://www.thehappinesscenter.com/
The Kindness Factor Pilot: https://vimeo.com/824553955/819f5b0de9?share=copy

Books:
   7 Paths to Lasting Happiness: https://www.dreliagourgouris.com/author/#7-Paths

   7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis: A Practical Guide to Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics and Other Disasters: https://www.dreliagourgouris.com/author/#7-Keys
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Instagram: @wellnessbycolette
Website: Wellness by Colette


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On this episode with Colette she introduces us to Dr. Jason Sailesh Dave 
Founder & Medical Director | JD Global Wellness Solutions who brings his experience as a healthcare practitioner to his specialty in integrative medicine, holistic medicine, and functional medicine. He has researched and developed evidence based medical nutrition products.
At some point in life, our bodies just don't feel the way they used to. Sometimes this is a short amount of time. Other times it's chronic. Have you gone to a doctor who has dismissed symptoms and told you that it was really nothing that you could do or prescribed you a medication that had serious side effects?

This episode will give you hope to finding the answers that you need for your wellness.  Listen in and then reach out to Dr. Dave to find out more about your health concerns and the options you have to take your wellness to the next level. 

More about Dr. Dave:

For over 15 years, Dr. Dave practiced as a licensed primary-care physician in Washington state who specialized in integrative and functional medicine alongside conventional family medicine. After completing his hospital training, he worked as an NIH postdoctoral clinical research fellow at the University of Virginia School of Medicine studying the effects of Chinese herbs in patients with chronic hepatitis.

In addition, Dr. Dave served on the medical advisory board for several medical nutrition and supplement companies, where he was involved in the research and development of evidence-based medical nutrition products and dietary supplements for healthcare practitioners. He has also lectured extensively to healthcare practitioners on the use of evidence-based nutritional supplements for conditions seen in everyday primary-care clinical practice.

After leaving his medical practice, Dr. Dave founded JD Global Wellness Solutions, which offers virtual clinical nutrition consulting, medical writing services, and concierge referral services to integrative medicine specialists. He has seen tremendous health benefits of incorporating integrative and functional medicine therapies in his patients and also in his own personal health.

Episode Highlights:

02:52 Dr. Dave's childhood illnesses

07:47 Dr. Dave's research into medical nutrition leading to education other doctors on functional medicine

14:30 Natural Supplements to help with menopausal symptoms

18:06 Dr. Dave gives an educated response to his thoughts on Bioidentical Home Therapy

22:47 A little bit about PCOs and 

24:14 This is a great preventative supplement for women


Website:  https://www.drjasondave.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjasondave/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjasondave/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjasondave
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Instagram: @wellnessbycolette
Website: Wellness by Colette


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In this week's episode, Colette introduces us to Maria Garcia, who share her incredible and eye-opening story about how our nutrition can truly save our lives.

 At merely 25 years of age, what she thought was a bout of food poisoning, turned out to be a massive stroke that left her all but dead. She was imprisoned in her own body; locked-in, unable to move or talk. 

At the beginning of 2020, she signed up to a three month nutrition program based on woman’s intuition. Maria never in her wildest dreams imagined anything beyond acquiring some new knowledge. Instead Maria got her life back.
  
From this experience Maria knew she had to teach others how to change the way they think about feeding their body. And, as a result, feeling stronger, more energized, and healthier.
Maria's Surviving to Thriving program helps people improve their relationships with food through a powerful combination of solid nutritional principles and effective behavioral change techniques so that people can free their feelings about food, love the way they look and embrace the lifestyle they lead.
Tune in to this week's episode to hear her story and be inspired to truly once and for all, change the way you eat, now so you can prevent illness.

Episode Highlights:

01:51 Maria's childhood, as a child in Spain and moving to the States

05:14 Undiagnosed stroke, Ambulance came assessed Maria and then left

08:25 Maria was had Locked-in syndrome, but her doctors didn't know it

11:58 Maria's healing plateaued

13:21 Maria's discovery that led her to even more healing far beyond what she imagined

16:23 Maria has a program to show you how to heal your body and prevent illness, connect with Maria to find out about her Surviving to Thriving program

More about Maria:

Maria is a unique type of leader who subtly, yet powerfully influences others by modeling. In college, she double majored in Finance & International Business and spent her earliest years working in corporate. Now, she is the author of Breaking Into the Light, A Journey of Self-Discovery and Transformation which she wrote after a massive stroke turned her life upside down. After a recovery that lasted years, she discovered a food methodology that works and today passionately coaches this nutrition program to help others in their own transformation by sharing with them how to reset their relationship with food, and thereby dramatically change their life experience. She is also a healer.

Website: https://www.genuinelymaria.com/

Book on Amazon: Breaking Into The Light

Surviving to Thriving: https://www.genuinelymaria.com/about
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Instagram: @wellnessbycolette
Website: Wellness by Colette


Thank you for listening to the Limitless Healing podcast with Colette Brown! It would mean the world if you would take one minute to follow, leave a 5 star review and share with those you love!

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Colette

In this episode Colette interviews Jennifer Walsh a true visionary and architect of the beauty, wellness and retail landscape as the creator of Beauty Bar in 1998, the very first omni-channel beauty brand in the United States. She changed the way people shopped for beauty and wellness by creating a first retail powerhouse that allowed beauty and wellness shoppers to see and experience niche and independent beauty products in her brick and mortar stores, on her e-commerce website, and a weekly TV show. It was a first to market fully interactive experience.

Jennifer shares how her relationship with the beauty industry was deeply rooted in the natural world and how we connect to nature. Jennifer, always curious about how nature affected our wellbeing, began spending time with neuroscientists around the country to learn more about this link to nature and its effects on the brain.  She began working with companies that wanted to infuse nature into their corporate wellness programs, into their business practices, and as part of employee education. This not only meant creating the now sought after Wellness Walks with Walsh program and educating on the impact and importance of integrating biophilic, nature based solutions into cities, corporate campuses, retailers and homes.

Listen in as Jennifer ingnites our passion and connection with nature and why spending time outside is so important to our collective well-being. 

Episode Highlights:

03:10 Jennifer shares so many good childhood memories growing up and learning to fish with her Dad

06:53 Jennifer's TV segment turned into 27 years on TV sharing beauty products

10:40 Getting away from screens and connecting with nature

16:00 The healing power of trees

19:36 Tent life in the summer, living in harmony with the natural world

29:10 Jennifer shares, "we need dirt to survive"


Connect with Jennifer:

Website: https://www.walkwithwalsh.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejenniferwalsh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejenniferwalsh

Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers Podcast:https://www.biophilicsolutions.com/
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Website: Wellness by Colette


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On this episode we have the pleasure of welcoming back Paul Devlin to delve deep into the critical topic of balancing our omega-3 to omega-6 ratios for reduced inflammation and disease prevention. 

We're exploring the groundbreaking findings concerning how this balance impacts our susceptibility to ailments like cancer and Alzheimer's, and learning about cutting-edge tests that help assess our internal fatty acid levels.

 Paul also enlightens us on plasmalogens and the looming threat of sugar on our health matrix. 

So brew some tea, settle in, and let's navigate the intricacies of our health together - all this and more on this Wellness Wednesday episode of Limitless Healing.

To connect with and learn more about Paul:
LinkedIn: Paul Devlin
Omega-6:3 ratio Test: https://www.zinzino.com/shop/2015679444/US/en-GB/products/shop/home-health-tests/309000/
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Website: Wellness by Colette


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From the sprawling cattle stations of Australia to the pinnacle of Olympic gold, John's journey through life is as captivating as it is enlightening. His tales are not just of personal triumphs and challenges, but also a treasure trove of wisdom on the symbiotic relationship between our well-being and our surroundings. Join us as we unravel John's life story, discovering the keys to unlocking our own potential along the way. His experience in high-performance coaching is a testament to the fact that the pursuit of wellness is not just physical, but a deeply spiritual quest too.

Imagine pushing the limits of the human spirit, both on the track and in the depths of consciousness. That's the essence of this dialogue, where we explore the rigorous mental conditioning of athletes juxtaposed with spiritual awakening. The narrative unfolds to reveal how curiosity and a commitment to mental fitness can ignite transformation, as much as any strenuous workout. And as we navigate this landscape, we share stories from the Global Wellness Summit and our strides toward shaping a world more attuned to well-being.

Finally, we tackle the delicate dance of masculine-feminine dynamics in a world where traditional roles are in flux, and how this evolution impacts relationships and self-perception. Our conversation stretches from the practicalities of fostering healthy relationships to the philosophical musings on kindness and the ripple effects of our actions. If you're seeking to navigate the waves of change in today's society, or simply want to enrich your understanding of human wellness, this episode will leave you with a compass to chart your course.


00:04:42 John's Childhood Memories
00:12:34 Mental Conditioning and Spiritual Evolution
00:16:23 Curiosity, Avatar, and Wellness Initiatives
00:21:20 Global Wellness Initiative
00:28:16 Navigating Masculine-Feminine Dynamics
00:32:10 Navigating Relationships and Wellness Advice


Website: https://wideawakewellness.com.au/

Podcast: Good Bloke Not Woke

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johntoomey-thoughtleader/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wideawakewellness/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john.toomey/

X: https://twitter.com/John_Toomey

Book: In It For The Long Haul: https://wideawakewellness.com.au/product/in-it-for-the-long-haul-ebook-by-john-toomey/
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Connect with Colette:

Instagram: @wellnessbycolette
Website: Wellness by Colette


Thank you for listening to the Limitless Healing podcast with Colette Brown! It would mean the world if you would take one minute to follow, leave a 5 star review and share with those you love!

In Health,
Colette