Paige Talks Wellness

Margaret Robinson Rutherford Ph.D., a clinical psychologist with thirty years of experience, is also an author, TedX speaker, and podcast host. Her book, Perfectly Hidden Depression: How to Break Free from the Perfectionism That Masks Your Depression, has reached thousands here in the US, as well as having an international impact, with translations reaching from Korea to Italy, Turkey to Germany. Her highly popular podcast, The SelfWork Podcast, has been continuously rated as one of the best podcasts for mental health and depression, and her TedX talk hit the top 50 in 2023.

Dr. Margaret’s known for her vibrantly engaging and theoretically well-crafted presentations, whether live or virtual. Whether her diverse audiences are made up of mental health professionals, construction workers, or office managers, her passionate message is that healthy mental and emotional lives can be created through becoming more transparent with one another. Sharing who you really are with those you trust is a huge step toward connection and good mental health. Rates of depression and suicide are skyrocketing. And there’s something we can do!

She’s further challenging the mental health profession to question their overreliance on the official symptom checklist for diagnosis. Instead, we need to create normalcy around suicidal feelings, listen to each person’s actual experience of their life, and respond with safety and compassion, rather than stigmatizing this very real and excruciatingly painful part of human existence.

*Though I usually don't do this, I wanted to be sure to put in a content warning here for discussion of self-harm and suicide.*

In this episode, we cover:

- how she pivoted from a career in music to psychology

- why people use perfectionism to mask depression

- the story behind her book - Perfectly Hidden Depression: How to Break Free from the Perfectionism That Masks Your Depression

- how you can start to express and accept yourself

... and more!

You can connect with her over on Instagram: @drmargaretrutherford

Or check out her website: drmargaretrutherford.com

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Finally made it into my THIRD trimester (where has the time gone?!) and so it's time for my second trimester recap!

Inside, I'll be discussing all of the symptoms I've experienced from weeks 13 through 27 of pregnancy.

In short, I now understand why people like being pregnant.

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While modern medicine is definitely a wonder, it isn't always working to help your body.

Chronic use of medicines like ibuprofen (Advil), acetaminophen (Tylenol), and proton pump inhibitors (Prilosec, Nexium, Prevacid, etc.) come with some nasty side effects that you might not know about.

Inside this episode, you'll discover the potentially negative consequences of popping these pills daily, as well as what you can do to maximize your body's function and health without them -- pain-free!

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Show Notes:

Your Daily Ibuprofen is Wrecking Your Gut!

Tylenol SUCKS For Your Liver

Pharmacology of Proton Pump Inhibitors

Review of the Long-Term Effects of Proton Pump Inhibitors

Proton pump inhibitors and dementia: A nationwide population-based study

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Nicole received her doctorate in counseling psychology from West Virginia University. She was clinically trained in the Department of Psychiatry at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. She also has specialized training in the integration of mind-body therapies in the treatment of chronic gastrointestinal disorders and somatic disorders from the Allegheny Center for Digestive Health. Dr. Trainer has been studying integrative mental health since 2009 and has advanced training in mindfulness-based interventions, HeartMath biofeedback, and functional approaches to depression and anxiety, including nutrition, micronutrient therapy, and amino acid therapy.

Dr. Trainer has been working in private practice since 2011. She founded Native with the intention to shift the conversation in mental health care away from deficits and subjective lists of symptoms treated largely with pharmaceuticals to one focused on innate health and the integration of evidence-based complementary and alternative therapies. Further, Dr. Trainer believes that a more dynamic and holistic approach to mental health treatment would better prepare an individual for the lifelong process of understanding their emotional self and taking care of their mental health.

Dr. Trainer is also passionate about raising mental health awareness and reducing the stigma surrounding seeking help for mental health problems. She encourages a conceptualization of mental health that is more fluid and allows for occasional disruptions in emotional well-being to be embraced as a natural part of the human experience and not pathologized.

In this episode, we cover:

- how she became a pioneer in the nutritional psychology space

- how inflammation, oxidative stress, brain plasticity, and your microbiota affect your mental health

- how chronic GI disorders and mental illnesses are linked

- why symptoms are invitations to explore more about yourself and your body

... and more!

You can connect with her over on Instagram: @nativementalhealth

Or check out her website: nativeclinics.com

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Over 24 million Americans suffer during allergy season each year. But while popping an antihistamine might relieve some symptoms, it isn't going to solve the root cause of your body's overreaction to pollen, mold, and other allergy triggers.

Inside this episode, you'll discover:

- why pollen and mold can cause such a major reaction in your body

- root causes that might be making your seasonal allergies worse

- proven ways to get seasonal allergy relief WITHOUT antihistamine reliance

... and more!

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Show Notes:

7 Ways To Relieve Your Seasonal Allergies Backed By Science

Relationship between Gut Microbiota and Allergies in Children: A Literature Review

Seed Daily Synbiotic-IPW15saves you!

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Reena Vokoun, Founder and CEO of Passion Fit, is a best-selling and award-winning author, TEDx speaker, media spokesperson and certified health coach, group fitness professional, yoga, mindfulness, nutrition and behavior change specialist and employee wellbeing and professional strengths-based coach through the American Council on Exercise, Athletics and Fitness Association of America and Gallup. She's also an award-winning ESPN fitness championships competitor, personal and professional development coach and consultant and marketer.

Reena graduated with a BBA in marketing and management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MS in advertising and communications from Boston University. She spent years in digital marketing, sales and business development leadership roles for Google, Yahoo, Reebok, CNET, GE and Grokker.

Today, she serves companies, nonprofits, universities, schools and the media through Passion Fit products, services and content focused on fitness, nutrition, mindfulness, productivity and work-life balance.

Reena is featured as a TV health contributor on NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX and is the host of a Women Lead TV show called, Women, Wellness and the Workplace, sponsored by the Connected Women of Influence. She's been featured in Health and Women's Health magazines, was selected as one of LA Weekly's Top 10 Health and Fitness Leaders of 2023 and is a brand ambassador for the American Council on Exercise. She speaks to companies such as Microsoft, Google and Amazon, writes for Thrive Global, Shape and her own blog and has been a newspaper health columnist. Reena has also published her first nonfiction book entitled, The Wellness-Empowered Woman™, which is an Amazon Best-Seller, Mom's Choice Award Gold Winner, Nonfiction Authors Association Gold Award Winner and Book Excellence Award Winner.

She’s on the Entrepreneurship Advisory Alumni Board for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Alumni Council for Boston University and has been a Women in Management Facilitator for Stanford University. She was also nominated to be a candidate for Woman of the Year Silicon Valley, where she fundraised for blood cancer research for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Reena is a wife and mom and lives in San Diego, CA with her husband and two sons.

In this episode, we cover:

- how Reena went from girl bossing in tech to running her own health-focused biz

- why women always put themselves last

- how to prioritize yourself while also being a mom

- how she came up with her book idea - Wellness-Empowered Woman

... and more!

You can connect with her over on Instagram: @passionfitllc

Or check out her website: passionfit.com

Sign up for Passion Fit’s free newsletter to get a free downloadable overview of her 7-Step Holistic Approach to Wellness at https://passionfit.com/offers/.

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If you're like most women, chances are you notice a change in the way you feel throughout your menstrual cycle.

But while it's COMMON to notice some pretty icky mental and physical symptoms before your period, it's definitely not NORMAL - and there are things you can do to help!

Inside this episode, you'll discover:

- the root cause behind that PMS anxiety

- how functional medicine can help you balance out those hormones

- the easiest to most complicated things you can do to try and help

... and more!

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Show Notes:

Your Guide to Relief from PMS

A Functional Medicine Approach to PMS

How to Deal with Anxiety Before Your Period

BiOptimizers Magnesium - IPW saves you!

Organifi Harmony - IPW saves you!

Seed Daily Synbiotic - IPW15 saves you!

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I struggled with acne for over a decade - and I tried ALL of the things. Drug store brands, ProActiv, antibiotics, the works. But no matter what kind of scrub I used, my skin ended up red, dry, and pimply.

Until I found oil cleansing, that is.

Inside this episode, you'll learn:

- about everything I tried for YEARS to get to clear skin

- why oil cleansing is so good for your skin

- the routine I started in 2018 that's still working wonders for me today

... and more!

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Show Notes:

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Is it really true that you have to drink 8 glasses of water per day to be healthy?

Not exactly!

Inside this episode, you'll find out:

- what it truly means to be hydrated

- how to figure out how much water is right for you

- why hydration is more than just how much water you drink

- how to get more electrolytes in your day

... and more!

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Show Notes:

What You Need to Know About Hydration

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Adaptogens are definitely having a moment in the spotlight, but what do they do, really?

Inside this episode, you'll learn:

- what adaptogens actually are

- the amazing things that adaptogens can do for your body

- which adaptogens are good for what

- how to source your adaptogens for the best quality

... and more!

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Show Notes:

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Organifi Red Juice

Organifi Green Juice

Organifi Gold Juice

Organifi Harmony

A Functional Medicine Deep Dive Into Adaptogenic Mushrooms + Herbs

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