Betty Bites - Danielle LaPorte On Grief and Forgiveness | Better! with Dr. Stephanie Podcast

Elizabeth Gilbert - On Self Awareness: Best-selling author, Elizabeth Gilbert is on today's podcast with Dr. Stephanie! Perhaps most well-known for her memoir Eat, Pray, Love, Elizabeth discusses her latest book. City of Girls is a novel about love, freedom, female sexuality and finding happiness. Dr. Stephanie and Elizabeth discuss the Me Too Movement, the importance of relationships and community, and the grieving process. Dr. Stephanie thanks Elizabeth for opening up about the passing of her partner Rayya with tremendous courage and vulnerability. Finally, Elizabeth explains why one of her goals in life is to make people feel better about their crazed and hectic lives. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

53 min listen

002 - Jim Kwik - No Brain Left Behind: Learning expert, keynote speaker, trainer and author, Jim Kwik is on today's podcast with Dr. Stephanie! Dr. Stephanie and Jim talk all about Jim’s unique backstory as ‘the boy with the broken brain.’ After suffering a head injury as a child, Jim struggled with traditional learning. He undertook a journey that led him to discovering different learning habits, including accelerated learning systems and tactics, which he now shares with the world. Jim breaks down modern day ‘kryptonite’ that affect our society, including digital deluge, digital distraction, digital dementia and digital depression. Finally, Jim and Dr. Stephanie provide best practices, tips and tools for how we all can structure our days to become better and more grateful learners. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

86 min listen

Better! Trailer: Welcome to Better!, a show that explores personal growth through the philosophy of being better than the day before. Host Stephanie Estima, along with her partner and co-host Giovanni Marisco, will delve deep into topics such as fitness, mindset, nutrition, parenting, sex and intimacy. Dr. Steph shares the inspiration behind starting this podcast as well as a sneak peek of some guests that will appear on the show in the coming weeks. Join her as she embarks on this journey of self-reflection, discover and growth. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

13 min listen

016 Dr. Gabrielle Lyon - On Building Muscle, Animal v Plant Protein, and Aging: Functional medical physician and expert in muscle-centric medicine, Dr. Gabrielle joins the podcast to discuss her experience leveraging evidence-based medicine with emerging cutting-edge science to restore metabolism, balance hormones and optimize body composition. Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Gabrielle talk about muscle-protein synthesis, how diet and aging affect this process, and the recent documentary, The Game Changers. Dr. Gabrielle shares her thoughts on plant and animal-based protein, growth pathways, and vegetarian and vegan diets. Finally, Dr. Gabrielle speaks to how she’s integrated the mindset of the Navy SEALs into her practice and everyday life. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

96 min listen

008 Emily Fletcher – On Mindfulness, Meditation, & Unlocking Your Potential: Meditation expert, author and entrepreneur, Emily Fletcher joins the podcast to share her experience with coaching and unlocking extraordinary performances through the practice of meditation. Emily is the creator of the Ziva Technique and the founder of Ziva, where she developed her training program. She has been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, and NBC, among others. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie and Emily touch on topics such as mindfulness, meditation and manifesting to unlock your full potential. They discuss emotional detoxification, adaptation energy, and the physiological impact stress has on our lives. Finally, Emily shares best practices that we all can implement for an ideal meditation routine. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

75 min listen

006 Danielle LaPorte – On Love, Forgiveness, and the Divine Feminine: Inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, and best-selling author, Danielle LaPorte joins the podcast to share her experiences navigating fear, possibilities, anger, forgiveness, and love throughout her career and personal life. Dr. Stephanie and Danielle discuss leadership and break down what it means to live a life of service. They share their experiences with all things love – self-love, love in relationships and love in motherhood. Finally, Danielle talks about the inspiration behind her book, The Desire Map, and her decision to branch out into podcasting to spread her message. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

72 min listen

026 Alex & Cadey Charfen - Creating Thriving Relationships As An Entrepreneur: Alex and Cadey Charfen deeply know the intricacies of running a business while being married. Not only have they mastered the tools you need to develop a thriving relationship but help hundreds of other entrepreneurs learn the methods that can transform partnerships. Get insights on how to find alignment in relationships, understanding triggers, relationship rituals like goal setting, and creating transparency for amazing communication. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

76 min listen

015 Dr. Jolene Brighten – On Orgasms, Seed Cycling & Informed Consent: In Part Two of her interview, Dr. Stephanie continues her discussion with best-selling author and leading authority on women’s health, Dr. Jolene Brighten. In this iteration, Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Jolene break down some of the impacts that hormonal birth control can have on a woman’s sexual health, including poor lubrication, vaginal wall atrophy, and pelvic floor muscle degradation. Dr. Jolene shares her top ten list of things to know about the added benefits of orgasms. Finally, they discuss post-birth control syndrome, fertility, and alternative forms of natural birth control, including Fertility Awareness Method. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

80 min listen

005 Robin Sharma – On The Framework for a Better Life: Leadership expert, world-renowned speaker and best-selling author, Robin Sharma joins the podcast to share the frameworks and influences that have shaped his core beliefs and development. Dr. Stephanie and Robin talk about the importance of having distinct and purposeful morning routines, as highlighted in Robin’s latest book, The 5 AM Club. They discuss the concept of the four interior empires, which include the mindset, heartset, healthset and soulset. These four pillars are at the center of uncovering our light, luminosity, strength, and wisdom. Finally, Robin expounds on more frameworks and theories from his books and provides suggestions on how parents can influence their children for the better. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

51 min listen

010 Dr. David Sinclair – Why We Age and Why We Don't Have To: Harvard Medical School professor, genetics expert, and author Dr. David Sinclair joins the podcast to share his expertise on the subject of molecular genetics and the biology of aging. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie and Dr. David break down the impact that sirtuins and NAD+ have on our longevity. According to Dr. David, aging is twenty percent genetics and eighty percent lifestyle. Thus, the secret to anti-aging can be found in how we choose to live. Dr. Stephanie and Dr. David discuss the epigenetic clock, hormesis, and the benefits of resveratrol. Finally, Dr. David analyzes Horvath’s Clock and speaks to the importance of measuring age accurately. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

61 min listen

003 Lisa Nichols - On Goals, Forgiveness, and the Permission to Fail: Transformational speaker, entrepreneur, and best-selling author, Lisa Nichols is on today's podcast with Dr. Stephanie! From a struggling single mom on public assistance to a millionaire entrepreneur, Lisa’s courage and determination has inspired fans worldwide and helped countless audiences break through, to discover their own untapped talents and infinite potential. Dr. Stephanie and Lisa talk about goal setting, the process of forgiveness, overcoming fear, and the importance of community. They discuss the concept of cellular learning and the importance of never outliving your dreams. Finally, Lisa opens up with tremendous vulnerability about a story from her past. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

64 min listen

017 David Neagle – On Limiting Beliefs, Proactive Thinking, & Ingredients for a Successful Mind: World-renowned money and mindset mentor, podcaster and globally recognized speaker, David Neagle joins the podcast to discuss his experience working with business owners to help improve their confidence and thinking patterns to achieve success. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie and David talk about limited beliefs that we all install within ourselves, and strategies for reshaping those beliefs. David opens up about a near-death experience that inspired him to take control of his life and help others to do the same. Dr. Stephanie and David expound on the differences between the conscious and subconscious minds. Finally, David provides key insights on how to create your own successful mindset. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

85 min listen

004 Dr. Shefali Tsabary - Awake-ish: World-renowned clinical psychologist and best-selling author, Dr. Shefali Tsabary, who specializes in the integration of Eastern philosophy and western psychology is on today's podcast with Dr. Stephanie! Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Shefali define and discuss the framework of conscious parenting. They touch on parenting myths from Dr. Shefali’s latest book, The Awakened Parent, including topics of self-love, expectations, and happiness. Finally, Dr. Shefali provides best practices that parents can utilize in order to become more conscious in their parenting. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

63 min listen

023 Jennifer Kolari - Principles and Frameworks For Great Parenting: Whether you’re a parent or are thinking about becoming a parent this episode is a MUST. We talked a lot about the difference in the way we interact with our babies verses when children start to acquire language. Also, how we move from responding and being in tune with our babies to reacting to our toddlers and children. For any parent or to-be parent, get a huge download on how to handle triggers from our children, how to effectively talk with teenagers, and a magic framework called the CALM Technique. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

135 min listen

014 Dr. Jolene Brighten – On Hormonal Birth Control, Symptom Management, & Women’s Vitality: Best-selling author and leading authority on women’s health, Dr. Jolene Brighten joins the podcast to share her experience in the field of hormonal birth control. Dr. Jolene’s work has been featured in the New York Post, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, and ABC News, to name just a few. As a prominent expert in women’s medicine and post-birth control syndrome, Dr. Jolene understands both the positive and negative effects hormonal contraceptives can have on women. Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Jolene talk about brain health, the bias that exists against women in the medical field, and vitality as it related to female physiology. Dr. Jolene references chapters from her latest book, Beyond the Pill. Finally, Dr. Jolene stresses the need for doctors to listen intently to their female patients, as women are the most in-tune with their bodies. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

54 min listen

011 Dr. Anthony Youn – On Breast Implants, Aging Skin, and Playing God: Top cosmetic plastic surgeon and author Dr. Anthony Youn joins the podcast to share his unique experience in the medical field. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Anthony understands the importance of asking the right questions and choosing the right plastic surgeon. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Anthony talk all about skin aging, best practices for skin care routines, fat loss, botox, breast augmentation, and the importance of understanding anatomy. Dr. Anthony talks about the inspiration behind his book, Playing God, and the success and acclaim it has garnered throughout the industry. Finally, Dr. Anthony reiterates the importance of reflecting on both the negative and positive potential results before making the decision to have cosmetic surgery. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

55 min listen

021 Melissa Ramos - On Essential Oils, Thyroid Health, & Carnivore Diet: Melissa Ramos is a nutritionist, founder of Sexy Food Therapy brand, and has helped hundreds of women heal their hormones through her program Sexy Lady Balls. With a specific background in Chinese medicine, Melissa joins the podcast and shares her insights around the powerful health benefits of essential oils. Also, she shares her experience with the carnivore diet and steps women can take today to fix underactive thyroid. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

106 min listen

025 Dr. Stephanie - AMA #3 - Nutrition, Fasting, & Dating Tricks: Curious on how your hormones influence dieting and weight loss? What about insights on how to eat based off your menstrual cycle? Dr. Stephanie and her co-host Stephanie Major answer your questions in this week's Ask Me Anything episode. Listen in and get perspectives on nutrition and fasting in relation to female hormones. Get the honest truth about the carnivore diet for women and strategies for dating in 2020. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

84 min listen

022 Dr Joanne Cacciatore - How To Handle Traumatic Grief: In our conversation, we face the topic of grief head on. Discussing why we’re generally afraid of the subject, the different ways to communicate it from children to adults, and some methods that can assist supporting grieving friends or family members through a difficult time. This episode can help anyone become better prepared for grief itself and our view on how it plays into our lives. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

72 min listen

013 Shawn Wells – On Mitochondrial Health, Supplements, & Tribe: Dietician and sports nutritionist, Shawn Wells joins the podcast the share his experience working with mitochondrial health. Widely considered the world’s greatest formulator, Shawn has an eclectic background and understands the important roles energy, recovery and supplements play in maintaining strong health and wellness. Dr. Stephanie and Shawn expound on glycation, oxidation, and inflammation and their effect on our mitochondria and the ability to create energy within our bodies. Shawn shares a comprehensive list of supplements he recommends along with their benefits and side effects. Finally, Dr. Stephanie and Shawn speak to the importance of sleep, happiness, and community. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

81 min listen

007 Todd Herman – On Activating Your Alter Ego: Performance coach, author, and mindset expert, Todd Herman joins the podcast to share his experiences assisting athletes, both amateur and professional, achieve higher levels of consistency and performance by sharpening their mental acuity. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie and Todd touch on topics such as imposter syndrome, tribal and cultural narratives, trauma and success. Todd discusses his book, The Alter Ego Effect, and analyzes the difference between the questions of ‘Who are you’ and ‘What are you.’ Finally, Todd shares his own personal strategies for activating his alter ego and provides key insights to help activate the alter ego inside all of us. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

80 min listen

SPECIAL EPISODE: Coronavirus: I have seen too many callous disregards for Coronavirus and wanted to address what you can do right now and how you should be preparing for it. I discuss the difference between over preparation and panic, why the virility and lethality is separate and distinct from the seasonal flu, social distancing, unexpected places where the virus is being transmitted, and how myself and the family are doing right now. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

32 min listen

012 Dr. Stephanie – AMA#1 – Fasting: In this special Ask Me Anything episode of Better! With Dr. Stephanie, Dr. Stephanie fields audience questions on the topics of fasting and time restrictive eating. Dr. Stephanie takes a deep dive into the health benefits of fasting and strategies for women to integrate fasting into their daily routines. Some of these benefits include a drop in insulin, greater activation of the sirtuins and autophagy, to name a few. She talks about how fasting can influence exercise routines, PCOS, thyroid issues, and hair loss. Dr. Stephanie speaks to the differences in biology between men and women and breaks down why fasting affects each gender differently. Finally, Dr. Stephanie provides advice for parents looking to include their children in fasting. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

68 min listen

Dr. Afrouz Demeri - A Holistic Approach To Fertility: Dr. Demeri and I focus the episode's backbone on environmental, social, and nutritional aspects which are key not only to peak fertility but overall wellness. We cover best practices for preconception, we discuss fertility in men, birth control, toxins and detox, and specific diet guidelines for fertility. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

106 min listen

019 James Maskell – On Functional Medicine, Community, & Health Empowerment: Serial healthcare founder, speaker and innovator, James Maskell joins the podcast to discuss his experience with functional and holistic medicine. Dr. Stephanie and James talk about his latest book, The Community Cure and the role of community in influencing health outcomes. James provides eye-opening statistics about loneliness and its impact on disease. He breaks down the seven steps of The Therapeutic Order, including case studies that highlight this concept. Finally, Dr. Stephanie and James talk about the many benefits that accompany treating patients within group settings. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

71 min listen

029 Dr. Stephanie - AMA #4 - Coronavirus & How To Prepare Your Body: With the country and world staying home due to Coronavirus, it's now the PERFECT time to focus on developing healthy lifestyle changes. This AMA focuses on what you can do today to become the most resilient person you can be. Listen in for a current status COVID-19 and how its different, how to look at your diet, fasting techniques, mindset, and sleep all through the lens of dealing with Coronavirus. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

77 min listen

028 Dr. Mariza Snyder - Secrets Behind Perimenopause and Menopause: This episode is all about understanding the symptoms and practical solutions for perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Mariza Snyder, a functional practitioner and best selling author joins the podcast for this revealing episode around what’s really happening with our hormones. Take away solutions for dealing with estrogen dominance, low progesterone, physical and mental stress, and insulin resistance. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

86 min listen

Michelle Norris - Paleo f(x) & The 7 Pillars of Health: Paleo f(x) co-founder and CEO Michelle Norris joins us for a look into her health philosophy and what pivots her event business is making during this uncertain time. Also, we discuss how fundamentally important tribal-like behaviors are and how that social connection will help the event business thrive in the future. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

65 min listen

Jim Kwik - The Power Of Your Mind & Becoming Limitless: Jim Kwik joins the podcast again for a special conversation around the core concepts of his new book Limitless. Specifically, showing people how to upgrade the potential of their own minds. Get a powerful download on Jim’s formula for motivation, techniques for reframing your belief systems, and practices to boost achievement and mental fitness. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

100 min listen

Dr. Tom Moorcroft - A Deeper Look at COVID-19: We put Coronavirus under the microscope! Discussing the mechanisms behind the virus to better understand how it interacts with us and how we can prepare ourselves to be the most resilient, both physically and mentally. Tom and Stephanie review some promising treatments in traditional and alternative medicines. Along with giving you their best recommendations on sleep and cleanliness practices. by Better! with Dr. Stephanie

76 min listen

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