Well Connected Twin Cities Podcast
Find integrative health in the Twin Cities with confidence. Interviews with quality providers who care for your body, mind, and spirit. Explore the science, hear stories, and connect before committing to care. Empowering you to make informed health choices for empowered and culturally competent care, because your well-being is our priority.
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Ep 148 The Spiritual & Psychological Benefits of Sauna & Thermic Bathing with John Pederson
Send us a text Conversation with John Pederson about the physical, spiritual, and psychological benefits of sauna and thermic bathing. Topics of Discussion: -Emerging research and popularity in sauna -Cultural significance and key principles for thermic bathing -Science behind the body’s response to contrast therapy Jo
Send us a text Conversation with Dr. Cassie Wilder regarding hormone replacement therapy for women going through menopause and its emerging research. Topics of Discussion: -An explanation of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and when to start to reduce risks -HRT prescriptions acting as an art form rather than a scienc
Send us a text Conversation with Macy Grishaw about the benefits of achieving natural detox through Brazilian lymphatic drainage massages. Topic of Discussion: -Conditions and systems within the body that are supported by proper lymphatic drainage -Symptoms and signs that may indicate drainage is needed -At-home lympha
Send us a text Conversation with Evan Strewler about the use of human performance testing to improve health and longevity. Topics of Discussion: -The mission behind Human Performance Health, and athletic performance center -Top three performance tests that are recommended for all including VO2max, DEXA Scan, and resti
Send us a text Conversation with Betsy Weiner who shares how her training in Yoga and Ayurveda supports her work with clients as they lean into creativity, joy, radical silliness, childlike curiosity and wonder. Topics of Discussion: -Practicing subtraction and releasing additives that inhibit creativity and wonder -Pr
Send us a text Conversation with Dr. Mark Stephany discussing why one should care about their health and take ownership of it through the power of lifestyle as medicine. Topics of Discussion: -Overlap between the traditional medical space and lifestyle medicine -Understanding the Lifestyle Determinants (Pillars) of Hea