Ep #74 Building a Gratitude Practice
People who regularly practice gratitude have more positive emotions, greater happiness, and improved health. According to research, people who take the time to practice gratitude report greater vitality, better sleep, and a stronger immune system. During this podcast, I discuss the research behind gratitude and recommend building a gratitude practice. I also provide an example of gratitude by walking through what I am grateful for in 2020.
Ep #73 Why Is It So Hard?
Do you struggle to live a naturally healthy life? Do you feel like your circumstances are unique and make changing habits difficult? Henry Ford said, “Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you are right.” This statement underscores my philosophy that your beliefs or thoughts dictate your results. Sometimes thoughts can be empowering. Other times, thoughts can be unproductive or even counterproductive. “It is SO HARD” is an example of a thought that is counterproductive. During this podcast, I discuss how to start changing the long-held belief that it is SO HARD, which is an essential first step to living a naturally healthy life and reversing type 2 diabetes.
Ep #72 Leaving Something Behind in 2020
As you turn the page on 2020 and get ready for 2021, what will you leave behind? This time of year, I always ask my clients to spend time evaluating this question. It is different than adding a New Year’s resolution. Often, leaving something behind is more meaningful and more challenging. When it comes to being naturally healthy and reversing type 2 diabetes, it may mean leaving behind your use of food as a coping tool. During this podcast, I discuss how to approach this task as you prepare for the next year.
Ep #71 How to Deal with Food Pushers
Does Aunt Martha make the best pie? This holiday, will she tell you, “just have a one piece of pie because it is SO GOOD”? Food pushers are people who encourage you to eat off plan. Often, they push you to eat unhealthy foods. While their intentions are typically good, it can be challenging to tell them “NO” because of your thoughts. During this podcast, I discuss how our thoughts give these food pushers power to disrupt our food plans and how to find more productive thoughts.
Ep #70 From Addiction to Naturally Healthy: An Interview with Randy
During this podcast, I interview my client Randy about his unique and amazing journey to becoming naturally healthy and diabetes-free. After getting clean and sober, food became Randy’s new addiction. He was obese, had a diagnosis of diabetes, and was taking multiple medications including insulin injections. Randy believed type 2 diabetes was a chronic disease that gets progressively worse, causes loss of eyesight, amputations and eventually death. During a spiritual journey, Randy prayed to find a new path. He started with DelaneMD figuring he had nothing to lose. Today, Randy’s A1c is 5.5 without medications, he lost over 80 pounds, kicked his food addiction, and is enjoying a more vibrant, energetic life.
Ep #69 The “Have To” vs. “Get To” State of Mind
Feelings of obligation can become overwhelming during the holiday season. Often, clients come to me frustrated because of all the things they “have to” do, such as buying gifts, cooking meals, cleaning, decorating, etc. During this podcast, I discuss the “have to” mindset and challenge the belief that we must do anything. When it comes to life, everything is optional. We choose our responsibilities based upon the outcomes we desire. This “get to” thought is a much more empowering mindset.
Ep # 68 Out-of-Control vs. In-Control
Especially during the holidays when there are parties and feast days, it is easy to “loose control.” Being out-of-control, however, is just a thought. The problem is this thought drives feelings of powerlessness and the action of eating out of control. The reality is, you are voluntarily relinquishing or giving up your control. During this podcast, I discuss why we often feel out-of-control and the thoughts that drive our feelings, actions, and results.
Ep #67 Kim’s Inspiring Journey
As a coach, I get the privilege of working with some amazing people. During this podcast, you will meet my client Kim as she shares her inspiring journey to become naturally healthy. As a nurse by training, Kim thought she understood diabetes and she tried everything to avoid going on insulin. As her numbers got worse, she felt like it was hopeless. Kim resolved herself to a lifetime of diabetes and insulin. Through the DelaneMD program, Kim discovered a new approach to managing her high blood sugars. Today, she feels better, has more energy, lost weight and has stopped several medications.
Ep #66 How to Live Longer
What if you could live to 120 years old? In his book, “Lifespan: Why We Age – and Why We Don’t Have To,” Dr. David Sinclair discusses ongoing research on longevity and how 120 years may soon be the normal lifespan. During this podcast, I summarize some of the research discussed in this book as well as other research on longevity. I also present several supplements and medications that are being researched as having potential longevity benefits. Finally, I emphasize the importance of living a naturally healthy life as the foundation for longevity.
Ep #65 Is it REALLY Low Blood Sugar?
Do you think you have low blood sugar? When you feel woozy or tired, do you turn to high-sugar snacks like honey or candy? Many diabetics have been warned about the dangers of low blood sugars and worry as soon as they feel symptoms like shakiness or clamminess. Many of these symptoms, however, are also associated with high blood sugars. During this podcast, I discuss low blood sugar and the thoughts or fears diabetics often have about low blood sugar. I also emphasize the importance of monitoring blood sugars to determine whether blood sugars are really low.
