The Meditative Shift
Health & Wellness Podcasts
The Meditative Shift Podcast. Author of Return to Radiance, Feeling Good Matters, and the Vital Energy Program. Susan guides us as we navigate ancient wisdom and modern science across the topics of mind, medicine, and holistic health. Topics include: diet, nutrition, supplements, food as medicine, brain nutrients, immunity, weight loss, inflammation, PTSD, meditation, yoga science, holistic lifestyle, metabolism, detox, anxiety, depression, bioenergetics, and the power of the mind to heal.
Location:
United States
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Health & Wellness Podcasts
Description:
The Meditative Shift Podcast. Author of Return to Radiance, Feeling Good Matters, and the Vital Energy Program. Susan guides us as we navigate ancient wisdom and modern science across the topics of mind, medicine, and holistic health. Topics include: diet, nutrition, supplements, food as medicine, brain nutrients, immunity, weight loss, inflammation, PTSD, meditation, yoga science, holistic lifestyle, metabolism, detox, anxiety, depression, bioenergetics, and the power of the mind to heal.
Twitter:
@SusanTaylorPhD
Language:
English
Website:
http://susantaylor.org/
Email:
info@drsusantaylor.com
Episodes
Foundations For A Mindset Reset
3/31/2024
A mindset reset isn't just about changing how we think on a superficial level; it's about transforming how we perceive and interact with the world around us. It’s about shifting from a reactive state, where life seems to happen to us, into a proactive stance, where we consciously choose our responses and shape our own experiences. In this episode, Dr Susan discusses: the very foundations of what it means to initiate a mindset reset what does a mindset really mean? why is it so crucial to our growth and happiness?
Is Stress Hurting Your Thyroid?
3/15/2024
Research reveals that chronic stress, a seemingly ubiquitous companion in our fast-paced lives, plays a pivotal role in disrupting thyroid hormone balance. The findings suggest that the relentless pressures of modern life could be silently sabotaging thyroid health, contributing to a range of disorders that affect millions globally. In today's episode, Dr Taylor discusses: Strategies for managing stress Nutritional tips to support thyroid health Latest insights in mitigating the impact of stress
Is Sugar Getting You Down?
12/9/2023
Our relationship with sugar goes beyond the taste buds. When we indulge in sugary treats, our brain releases neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin, often associated with pleasure and mood elevation. This immediate surge in feel-good chemicals can create a temporary sense of joy and happiness. Join us for insights on: The fascinating interplay of sugar with our body and mind How sugar might exacerbate anxiety and depression Practical strategies for achieving and maintaining a balanced sugar intake
Does Your Brain Need A Hit Of Happiness?
9/11/2023
In our modern world, where stress and uncertainty seem to be the norm, the pursuit of happiness has become a universal quest that transcends cultural boundaries and spans all living beings. But have you ever wondered why we're wired to seek happiness? Is it hardwired into our brains, compelling us to pursue it in various aspects of our lives? In this episode, Susan discusses: the science behind happiness, the brain's natural mood-enhancing substances and how to boost these neurochemicals new perspectives on creating happiness
Detox Depression: A Holistic View
8/17/2023
We're more connected than ever before, with technology and screens around us, yet we've never felt more alone. It's like there's a paradox at play here. And unfortunately, there's a hidden crisis that's quietly spreading among us: a condition that affects more than 264 million people of all ages. Today's episode is inspired by a holistic perspective discussing: origins of depression three types of depression holistic strategies
Fog to Focus: Reset Your Gut
7/9/2023
In our fast-paced modern world, many individuals find themselves grappling with a phenomenon known as "brain fog." It is an often-frustrating cognitive state characterized by difficulty concentrating, mental sluggishness, memory lapses, and a general sense of mental fatigue. In todays episode, we will explore the scientific background of the gut in clearing the fog and improving mental clarity. Topics Include: Gut brain communication- what science tells us The 3 step Protocol - a practical practice Cleansing your gut Nourishing your gut Lifestyle factors
Anxiously Inflamed: Breaking the Cycle
6/10/2023
Have you ever wondered why anxiety seems to have such a profound impact on our well-being? Why do those persistent worries and fears not only affect our minds but also take a toll on our bodies? In today’s episode , Dr Taylor delves into this fascinating relationship of the anxiety and inflammation cycle. Topics include: Chronic inflammation creates anxiety. Anxiety is a mind/body imbalance. Solutions to breaking the anxiety-inflammation cycle
Are You In The Meditative Shift?
6/3/2023
Is it time to rekindle our understanding, to reclaim our connection with nature, and embark on a transformative journey towards reawakening our vital selves and rediscovering our true purpose? Back from Sabbatical, Susan Taylor introduces the meditative shift and the need for each of us to attend to inner self care and make informed choices about our health.
Riding The Wave of Depression
8/1/2021
For many, the pandemic infused us with multiple forms of stress. We are left with a deep sense of loss leading to grief and perhaps a feeling of depression. In today’s episode, Dr Taylor discusses: if depression is a chemical imbalance a view from the inside 5 essential ways to move through depression
Duration:00:26:25
NeuroBreath: Optimize Your Brain Potential
7/11/2021
A growing number of clinical studies have demonstrated that breathing-including meditation-may represent a new non-pharmacological approach for improving specific aspects of how our brain focuses and thrives in stressful situations. In today’s episode, Dr Taylor discusses: The connection between breath and resilience The downside of mouth breathing How breathing can affect appetite
Duration:00:14:39
ReEngineer Your Brain: 3 Top NeuroEnhancers
6/20/2021
Did you know that you can directly impact your ability to focus, think and establish inner peace without supplements? We have much more control over our brain function than we realize and can alter the structure, function, and chemistry of our brains through our behavior, our breathing and our thinking. In today's episode, Dr. Taylor discusses: How we can turn on and turn off our genes The benefits of fasting for the brain Why staying upright nourishes our brain
Duration:00:14:15
Optimize Your Brain: 6 Essentials
6/6/2021
The number of people living with dementia worldwide is currently estimated at 50 million and will almost triple by 2050. As the incidence of Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia affect our thinking, memory, behavior and ability to live life fully increase; maintaining optimal brain function has become a key concern. In todays episode, Dr Taylor discusses: Optimizing cognitive function How breathing affects brain health 6 essential components that benefit the brain
Duration:00:15:39
ReSpirit Your Life
5/30/2021
Your consciousness is pure, happy, compassionate and kind by nature, but to find that we must learn to let go of the unconscious turbulence that we can fall into when we lose connection with our inner peace. In today’s episode, Dr. Taylor discusses: Wired for fear Negativity on your brain How to move out of negativity bias
Duration:00:18:14
Venturing Out: 4 Essentials to Support Energy
5/16/2021
Most Americans feel worn out and exhausted—a feeling that has increased since the pandemic started. As summer approaches, we are inspired to venture out with energy to live our full potential. In today’s episode, Dr Taylor discusses: Diet and gut health Herbs and supplements Supporting emotional and mental health
Duration:00:14:53
Psychological Immunity: How To Get It and Keep It!
5/9/2021
People look for safety. The will to survive is hardwired in every living being. In today’s episode, Dr Taylor discusses: Why our mind needs protection 5 elements of psychological immunity 5 suggestions to support a meditative mind
Duration:00:18:48
Tired and Exhausted? 6 Secret Energy Thieves
5/2/2021
Did you ever wonder what robs us of our energy—new challenges that may be stressful, poor diet and nutrition, anxious thoughts, or perhaps decision fatigue? In today's episode, Dr. Taylor discusses: The increase occurrence of exhaustion Energy dynamics 6 common energy thieves
Duration:00:17:32
Heal Faster: 5 Steps to Get Started
4/18/2021
Healing requires that we bring our organism back into balance. In today’s episode, Dr Susan discusses: The dynamics of health and the dynamics of disease Is there something to learn from illness? 5 Steps to heal faster
Duration:00:11:55
Is Your Psychological Immunity Strong? 3 Practices for Support
4/11/2021
The current surge of technology particularly during restrictive gatherings, challenges our physical and psychological immunity. Many are experiencing emotional vulnerability and over reactiveness, not necessarily from our interaction with others, but with our own rumination of thoughts. In today’s episode, Susan talks about: What is psychological immunity 5 mental pathogens to stay clear from How to measure your psychological immunity
Duration:00:15:46
Do You Have Confidence in Your Immune System? 9 Strategies to Get Started
3/28/2021
How confident are we to handle stress, conflict, or any difficulty for that matter? Do we have trust in ourselves to maintain our physical and psychological immunity? In today’s episode, Dr. Taylor talks about: The benefit of being positive 4 characteristics of being confident 9 strategies to build physical and psychological immunity
Duration:00:13:39
Hardwire Your Brain for Confidence and Happiness
3/21/2021
Did you know that your brain can change and this change is measurable? It takes about 40 days to rewire your brain for confidence and success. In today’s episode, Susan discusses: Rewiring your brain The essence of meditation Meditation as a practice
Duration:04:36:03