What You're REALLY Hungry For with Cynthia Pasquella

Check out the answers to these important questions I received following my interview with Dr. Mike Dow where we discussed Brain Fog: The Cause Of Your Anger, Depression, And Anxiety. I’m 53 and feel like by now I’ve probably done a lot of damage to my brain, by not eating right or doing the activities Dr. Dow talked about. If I correct my behavior, can I actually reverse some of the damage I’ve done?

Visit http://www.cynthiapasquella.com/blog/ for full summaries, videos, and quotes related to this episode. Many people go through their lives feeling like a walking zombie. We think fogginess and forgetfulness are a normal part of getting older. But symptoms like these along with anxiety, depression, and even ADHD, are a result of a condition called “brain fog” – and they’re no joke! In this episode of What You’re REALLY Hungry For, host Cynthia Pasquella and guest Dr. Mike Dow explore the topic of brain fog, what it is, why people get it, and what YOU can do to get rid of it once and for all. Dr. Mike Dow is a psychotherapist, television personality, and author of The Brain Fog Fix, who teaches his patients small changes that support mental health so they can stop feeling out of control and start to feel more optimistic, energetic, focused, and creative! In this episode, you will discover: Watch this episode to discover the steps, tools, and beliefs that YOU need to start getting rid of brain fog today! What You Will Discover In This Episode 0:00 – Intro to Brain Fog: The Cause Of Your Anger, Depression, and Anxiety 3:24 – Introducing Dr. Mike Dow 3:47 – 6 common diagnoses that are actually caused by brain fog (this will SHOCK you!) 4:46 – Why “senior moments” are NOT a normal part of aging and what you can do to keep your mental edge 7:48 – Dr. Mike’s “secret weapon” food for better brain health (hint: it’s cheap and readily available at your supermarket!) 8:32 – The main nutrient your body needs to reduce stress, relieve anxiety, and prevent depression 9:49 – How anxiety and depression are connected to brain fog – plus natural remedies to discuss with your doctor! 12:23 – 3 dietary tips to maximize your brain function (they’re simpler than you’d think) 15:45 – Dr. Mike reveals what he’s REALLY hungry for – I LOVED his answer! 17:15 – YOUR challenge for the week

Check out the answers to these important questions I received following my interview with Rose Cole where we discussed Self-Approval: How To Love Yourself When You Don't.

Visit http://www.cynthiapasquella.com/blog/ for full summaries, videos, and quotes related to this episode. Have you ever heard the advice to “just love yourself”? It sounds great in theory, but how do you do that when you don’t even like yourself? In this episode of What You’re REALLY Hungry For, host Cynthia Pasquella and guest Rose Cole explore the topic of self-approval and invite you to get to know the real you, so you can finally start to love, accept, and appreciate yourself at your core. After a spiritual awakening in her twenties, Rose left behind a successful modeling career to be in service to others through hosting a series of inspirational programs and retreats, writing books co-authored alongside Deepak Chopra and Dr. Andrew Weil, and sharing a powerful way of living she calls ‘Rituality’. In this episode, you will discover: Watch this episode to discover the steps, tools, and beliefs that YOU need to start to love yourself today! What You Will Discover In This Episode 0:00 – Intro to Self-Approval: How To Love Yourself When You Don’t 3:11 – Introducing Rose Cole 3:24 – How to begin to love and approve of yourself even if it seems impossible 4:54 – The simple ritual that Rose uses to “fill up her inner love tank” (you’ll love trying it, too!) 6:43 – Practical strategies to interrupt the critic in your mind and pivot your thoughts to acceptance 10:07 – Rose shares her powerful triumph over cripplingly low self-esteem and depression to finally discovering self-love and inner-peace 13:16 – How to “re-parent” yourself and unravel the beliefs from your childhood that have been keeping you stuck 16:25 – The #1 secret to effortless weight loss, health, and happiness (you haven’t heard this one before!) 17:43 – Rose reveals what she’s REALLY hungry for – and it’s NOT what you’d expect! 19:41 – YOUR challenge for the week

Check out the answers to these important questions I received following my interview with Celia Ward Wallace where we discussed Self-Worth: How To Stop Comparing Yourself To Others.

Visit http://www.cynthiapasquella.com/blog/ for full summaries, videos, and quotes related to this episode. We all judge ourselves based on what other people have accomplished or possess. Social media is one of the biggest perpetrators of comparisons today. It’s easy to develop a feeling of unworthiness when you’re focusing on other people’s picture-perfect lives – no matter how filtered or fabricated they might be. In this episode of What You’re REALLY Hungry For, host Cynthia Pasquella and guest Celia Ward Wallace explore the topic of self-worth and how to stop comparing yourself to others. Celia is an inspirational speaker, life coach, and author whose journey back from rock bottom helped her realize that a great life is not measured by what you have but by who you are. In this episode, you will discover: • the truth about why self-worth isn’t just important, it’s everything! • why you’ve lost the confidence you were born with (and how to get it back!) • how to quit being the #1 saboteur of your life • a simple way to swap your negative self-talk for positive beliefs • 2 secret weapons to STOP comparing yourself to others • why you MUST have a supportive partner or community to keep you in check • and of course, what Celia is REALLY hungry for (her answer will surprise you!) Watch this episode to discover the steps, tools, and beliefs that YOU need to stop comparing yourself to others and start seeing exactly how special and worthy you are today! What You Will Discover In This Episode 0:00 – Intro to Self-Worth: How To Stop Comparing Yourself To Others 5:47 – Introducing Celia Ward Wallace 6:06 – The truth about why self-worth isn’t just important, it’s everything! 7:19 – Why you’ve lost the confidence you were born with (and how to get it back!) 9:03 – How to quit being the #1 saboteur of your life 11:15 – A simple way to swap your negative self-talk for positive beliefs 13:07 – 2 secret weapons to STOP comparing yourself to others 17:09 – Why you MUST have a supportive partner or community to keep you in check 19:38 – Celia reveals what she’s REALLY hungry for (her answer will surprise you!) 20:51 – YOUR challenge for the week

Check out the answers to these important questions I received following my interview with Dr. Kyrin Dunston where we discussed Comeback: How An Overweight Doctor Restored Her Health And You Can Too. Dr. Kyrin shares how an accident pulled her out of her insanely busy life -- how can you change your life and slow down without dropping the ball and making sure you take care of your commitments? Dr. Kyrin talks about the a-ha moments... How do I recognize when I'm having an a-ha moment? What should I listen to, and what should I ignore? What if I don’t trust the “universe” to tell me “the way”? I feel like if I don’t direct and control my life, the things I want won’t happen. Dr. Kyrin said that for many women, fat is a form of protection. I really want to explore this because I’ve recently gained ten pounds and I can’t seem to lose it despite all my efforts. How can I figure out what my body is trying to protect me from so I can get down to the root of the issue? I love Dr. Kyrin’s advice about acting and feeling as if I’m already at my goal so that I’m motivated by positive thoughts rather than held back by negativity. But with something like losing weight, I feel like it’s hard to pretend I’m already thinner when I can visibly see that I’m not and physically can’t fit into my pants. Any tips to overcome that?

Visit http://www.cynthiapasquella.com/blog/ for full summaries, videos, and quotes related to this episode. We all reach a point of hardship that forces us to make a choice, whether it’s a health crisis, a failed relationship, financial struggles, or the loss of a loved one. So, what does it take to stage a comeback? And how do people become motivated and inspired to transform their lives when everything around them feels like it’s falling apart? In this episode of What You’re REALLY Hungry For, host Cynthia Pasquella and guest Dr. Kyrin Dunston explore the topic of making a comeback and stepping up to become your own hero. Dr. Kryin is a Holistic Functional Medicine specialist who made the ultimate comeback of losing more than 100 pounds and healing her life of stress, depression, and a myriad of health challenges from the inside out. In this episode, you will discover: really Watch this episode to discover the steps, tools, and beliefs that YOU need to start making your comeback today! What You Will Discover In This Episode 0:00 – Intro to Comeback: How An Overweight Doctor Restored Her Health And You Can, Too 3:25 – Introducing Dr. Kyrin Dunston 4:13 – How a flawed medical system led Dr. Kyrin to become 100 pounds overweight! 5:40 – The shocking ah-ha moment that led Dr. Kyrin to transform her entire life 7:05 – Finally discover what a “spiritual awakening” really is 8:07 – Why letting go of control is the key to your comeback! 9:36 – How to STOP letting a fear of change keep you from living the life of your dreams 11:43 – Why things can’t stay the same if you want to create different results 13:51 – The REAL reason why you might be yo-yo dieting! 15:06 – Dr. Kyrin’s first two steps to starting your own weight loss journey 16:58 – Dr. Kyrin reveals what she’s REALLY hungry for (her answer will surprise you!) 18:02 – YOUR challenge for the week

Check out the answers to these important questions I received following my interview with JJ Flizanes where we discussed Wholeness: How To Be The Love You're Looking For In The World.

Visit http://www.cynthiapasquella.com/blog/ for full summaries, videos, and quotes related to this episode. It’s easy to be loving when people are loving back. But what about the times when things are hard and you feel completely alone? A whole different thing happens when we can go out into the world and be loving regardless of how other people treat us. In this episode of What You’re REALLY Hungry For, host Cynthia Pasquella and guest JJ Flizanes explore the topic of wholeness and how to be the love you’re looking for in the world. JJ Flizanes is an author, motivational speaker, and personal trainer who reminds us that fitness isn’t just about the state of your physical body but also the factors which determine your overall wellbeing – including emotional, mental, and spiritual health. In this episode, she explains: Watch this episode to discover the steps, tools, and beliefs that YOU need to start loving yourself today! What You Will Discover In This Episode 0:00 – Intro to Wholeness: How To Be The Love You’re Looking For In The World 3:36 – Introducing JJ Flizanes 3:58 – The first step to attracting the love of your life (hint: it’s not what you think!) 5:34 – How to love yourself… even when you don’t 7:39 – Why you MUST slow down in order to speed up your results (and how to do that despite your busy life!) 10:04 – A key belief that will move you from a place of victimhood to total empowerment 12:29 – JJ’s theory of “invisible well-being” and why it’s important for YOU to understand 14:55 – How to tell whether you’re looking for love or dependency 16:18 – A simple trick to show yourself (and the world) more love 17:37 – JJ reveals what she’s REALLY hungry for (her answer will surprise you!) 18:32 – YOUR challenge for the week

Check out the answers to these important questions I received following my interview with Dr. Shannon Chavez where we discussed Sexuality: How To Let Go Of Shame And Embrace Pleasure.

Visit http://www.cynthiapasquella.com/blog/ for full summaries, videos, and quotes related to this episode. Sex makes the world go around. It motivates relationships, marketing, and even business decisions. It’s one of the most essential things in our lives. So, why do so many of us fear talking about sex? Why do we feel shame around the topic of our sexuality, pleasure and our bodies? In this episode of What You’re REALLY Hungry For, host Cynthia Pasquella and guest Dr. Shannon Chavez explore the topic of sexuality and why it’s so important to talk about as women. Dr. Chavez is a nationally recognized expert, therapist, and educator specializing in “all things sexuality” who knows a thing or two about helping women overcome sexual trauma and abuse and compulsive behaviors surrounding love, romance, and sex. In this episode, she explains: Watch this episode to discover the steps, tools, and beliefs that YOU need to let go of shame and experience pleasure today! What You Will Discover In This Episode 0:00 – Intro to Sexuality: How To Let Go Of Shame and Embrace Pleasure 4:26 – Introducing Dr. Shannon Chavez 4:38 – How to get rid of feelings like guilt, shame and naughtiness around your sexuality 7:20 – Why it’s so important for women to talk with each other about sex 9:38 – How to finally heal and let go of experiences with sexual trauma and abuse 12:10 – What to do when you’re in the heat of the moment and sexual shame creeps in 13:02 – 3 simple ways to discover what you really enjoy and redefine self-pleasure 14:41 – How to communicate what you like with your partner (without embarrassment) 16:21 – Why giving yourself permission to talk about sex is everything 17:20 – Dr. Chavez reveals what she’s REALLY hungry for (her answer will surprise you!) 18:43 – YOUR challenge for the week

Check out the answers to these important questions I received following my interview with Kerry Tepedino where we discussed Weight Loss: What's Holding You Back (Hint: It's Not Food).

Visit http://www.cynthiapasquella.com/blog/ for full summaries, videos, and quotes related to this episode. Chances are you’ve tried to lose weight and haven’t been as successful as you want. But why is that? In this episode of What You’re REALLY Hungry For, host Cynthia Pasquella and guest Kerry Tepedino explore the topic of weight loss and why food is never the problem. It’s a conversation that can stop your yo-yo dieting, help you dig deeper and shift the way you’ve thought about being healthy and losing weight – for good. Kerry is an internationally trained Holistic Health Practitioner and expert at helping people discover why they can’t lose the weight so they can finally be successful at it. Kerry’s approach embraces every aspect of a person’s life, from nutrition all the way to self-love, mindset and relationships. In this episode, she explains: shouldn’t Watch this episode to discover the steps, tools, and beliefs that YOU need to take back control and start losing weight and loving yourself today! What You Will Discover In This Episode 0:00 – Intro to Weight Loss: What’s Holding You Back (Hint: It’s Not Food) 2:32 – Introducing Kerry Tepedino 2:44 – The real reason why you might be struggling to lose weight 3:42 – How to make the critical shift from negative self-talk to self-love 4:40 – Where the stories you tell yourself really come from (and are they true?) 6:30 – A step-by-step exercise that puts an end to emotional eating – for good! 8:57 – The two key ingredients you need to transform your life 10:05 – Why you shouldn’t choose to lose weight (and what you should do instead) 11:46 – 3 simple steps that will keep you moving toward your goals 14:34 – A quick trick to silence your inner critic 15:08 – Kerry reveals what she’s REALLY hungry for (her answer will surprise you!) 16:37 – YOUR challenge for the week

Check out the answers to these important questions I received following my interview with Dr. Jeff Spencer where we discussed Persistence: How To Keep Going When All You Want To Do Is Stop. I don't know that I want to be a "champion" in the natural sense of the word and take on "the world". I just want to be the best mom/wife/person I can be. I just wish people respected it and admired it the way they do "a champion". Is there any way I can get people to see me that way?

Visit http://www.cynthiapasquella.com/blog/ for full summaries, videos, and quotes related to this episode. Have you ever wondered why some people seem to succeed in life and others fail? Persistence and not giving up, even when you so desperately want to, is the backbone of success. In today’s episode of What You’re REALLY Hungry For, host Cynthia Pasquella and guest Dr. Jeff Spencer explore persistence and what to do to keep going when all you want to do is stop. Jeff was a part of the 1972 US Olympic cycling team and has worked on and alongside some of our generation’s greatest achievers: Sir Richard Branson, Tiger Woods, Lance Armstrong, U2, Olympic gold medalists and many others – uncovering exactly what it takes to become a world class champion. In this episode, he reveals: Watch this episode to discover the steps, tools, and beliefs that YOU need to keep going for your dreams today! What You Will Discover In This Episode 0:00 – Intro to Persistence: How To Keep Going When All You Want To Do Is Stop 4:56 – Introducing Dr. Jeff Spencer 5:33 – What to do when you feel ready to throw in the towel 6:45 – The secret all great champions know that the rest of us don’t (until now!) 8:05 – How to tell if and when it’s in your best interest to quit 9:35 – The ONE thing you need to have before you begin going after your goals 11:08 – What Dr. Jeff learned from working with the best champions on the planet 12:52 – 8 specific steps you MUST take to reach your goals (and why each one matters) 16:54 – What’s even more important than mindset, hard work AND determination 18:03 – Why it’s so important to celebrate your small victories along the way 19:01 – Dr. Jeff reveals what he’s REALLY hungry for (his answer will surprise you!) 20:02 – YOUR challenge for the week

Check out the answers to these important questions I received following my interview with Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin where we discussed Acceptance: How To Believe You're Good Enough When You Feel Like You're Not.

Visit http://www.cynthiapasquella.com/blog/ for full summaries, videos, and quotes related to this episode. There’s a lot of pressure in our society to be what we think others want us to be, do what others say we should do, and have what others say we should have. And in this process, we lose all that we are. It’s time to stop focusing on everything that’s wrong with you and start accepting all of you! In today’s episode of What You’re REALLY Hungry For, host Cynthia Pasquella and guest Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin, psychoanalyst, author and speaker, explore how to accept yourself even when you feel like you’re not good enough. In this episode, Dr. Nina explains: Watch this episode to discover the steps, tools, and beliefs that YOU need to start accepting yourself – just as you are – today! What You Will Discover In This Episode 0:00 – Intro to Acceptance: How To Believe You’re Good Enough When You Feel Like You’re Not 4:00 – Introducing Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin 5:07 – Dr. Nina shares how she recovered from her eating disorder and discovered what she was REALLY hungry for 6:34 – The first step to getting over the belief that you’re inherently flawed (this ONE tip will change everything!) 8:02 – Why affirmations DON’T work – and what you SHOULD do instead 9:38 – How to express your emotions without being seen as “the crazy girl!” 10:46 – What you need to do to finally love and accept yourself – just as you are! 12:10 – How to let go of the need for perfection and start to step into your own 13:53 – 2 simple ways to create positive beliefs about yourself 14:32 – The surprising role that beliefs play in weight loss and transforming the way we live 16:47 – What to do when you feel like everything you’ve tried has failed 18:43 – YOUR challenge for the week

Check out the answers to these important questions I received following my interview with Bo Eason where we discussed Connection: How Your Story Of Struggle Can Set You Free.

Visit http://www.cynthiapasquella.com/blog/ for full summaries, videos, and quotes related to this episode. When we go through personal struggles, we often feel completely alone. But when we share our stories, we connect with others who have gone through similar battles. We can understand the deeper meaning of our experiences and the lessons they were meant to teach us. In today’s episode of What You’re REALLY Hungry For, host Cynthia Pasquella and guest Bo Eason explore how sharing your personal story connects us as human beings and can inspire the world with hope. Bo is a former NFL football player, critically acclaimed playwright, and trainer who helps others tell their stories in impactful ways so that they can finally tap into the power of their own personal experience. In this episode, Bo reveals the ONE thing you must have if you want to be the best in the world at what you do, how to share the parts of your story you have guilt and shame over (and why you should), what’s more important than courage, and so much more. And of course, Bo reveals what he’s really hungry for – his answer will surprise you! Watch this episode to discover the steps, tools, and beliefs that YOU need to share YOUR personal story and start connecting with others today! What You Will Discover In This Episode 0:00 – Intro to Connection: How Your Story Of Struggle Can Set You Free 4:16 – Introducing Bo Eason 5:36 – Bo reveals how prison and Al Pacino led him from the NFL to a career on Broadway 10:05 – The ONE thing you must have if you want to be the best in the world at what you do (you’ll NEVER guess what it is!) 11:18 – Discover the best gift you can give to another human being (we ALL want this!) 13:05 – What all of the people you admire have in common (YOU might have it, too!) 14:56 – How to share the parts of your story that you feel guilt and shame over – and why you should 17:15 – What’s even more important than courage (hint: it’s the ONLY thing that matters) 18:38 – The first step to transformation and healing 19:20 – Bo answers the question, “What are you REALLY hungry for” 21:21 – YOUR challenge for the week