Life By Design Podcast
It's hard to believe but this episode 200! Thank you to everyone who has listened from the beginning and to all our new listeners as well.
 
Today we're talking about a very difficult situation for parents.
 
Nothing stings as much as the snide remarks of another parent (or family member) when they are speaking about your developmentally delayed child.
 
"What's wrong with him?"
 
"Why isn't she taking yet?"
 
"Shouldn't he be walking by now?"
 
I understand that these comments are with good and innocent intent (most of the time), but that doesn't mean that they don't leave you feeling like you are a complete failure and bad parent.
 
This week a good friend of mine told me about a little girl who was about a year old and still couldn't lift her head up. The parents, 2 wonderful and extremely loving people, were beside themselves in despair, fear, and frustration. 
 
They didn't know what to do to help their little girl.
 
I've learned, from experience, that most parents of children who are (or could be) delayed have no idea what they can do to help their suffering child.
 
Noticing and diagnosing the delay is not the problem; finding a solution that helps your child get better is. 
 
Most parents are left frustrated and without knowing just how they can help. 
 
Let's change that.
 
What we cover:
  • The huge difference between being delayed and developing at your child's own pace. Every child is different; thankfully developmental milestones are given a range, not a specific time.
  • The 5 categories of childhood development.
  • The 3 general causes of the developmental problem.
  • A 4th category that could be contributing to the developmental delay. This category is overlooked by nearly all medical providers and practitioners, yet it is the system that controls and coordinates all behaviour and learning. I realize it sounds obvious and strange at the same time.
  • 3 steps you can take to ensure the 4th category is addressed and not adding to the problem.
 
Direct download: 200_3_Ways_to_Help_Your_Developmentally_Delayed_Child.mp3
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As we record, my wife Dr. Rachelle, is 5 days overdue. If you've ever listened to Life By Design, you know we don't like what that idea means as kids are born when they are ready.
 
It's not fun watching her move around in extreme pain (and only getting worse) while her body is slowly getting ready to deliver our 2nd child.
 
There is nothing fun about the back cramps, lack of sleep, shortness of breath, pain, swelling and lack of energy.
 
If you've ever given or been around birth, you know this already.
 
One thing you might not know is that the same hormones that cause you to hate life when you were getting ready to deliver are the very same ones that could ensure your baby has a healthy metabolism after they are born.
 
This is really important since every chronic disease that is killing us (cancer, diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune disorders) can be connected in some way to broken metabolism and it is in your best interest to help your child in any way you can.
 
The study found that stress hormones, produced only late in pregnancy and during labour, may also be responsible for helping your child metabolize fat, instead of sugar.
 
This is just one possible effect of interfering with a cascade of chemicals that are part of the normal birthing process.
 
What we cover:
  • The importance of fat metabolism and why you should care.
  • Don't rush it. Why natural deliveries (when possible) are better for both mom and baby. No, this is not a judgment on how you should have your child, but there are certain facts you should know.
  • Why natural is NOT (you read that right) always better. How can you tell if you should continue with a natural birth or have a more medically oriented one?
Direct download: 199_Does_a_Longer_Labour__Fat_Loss_Later.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT

Your brain is the most important part of your body.
 
Every thought, emotion, pleasure, pain, accomplishment and more is experienced in your brain.
 
Your brain controls your ability to pick up your children, do your job, train, eat, sleep, rest, watch TV, fight off an infection and everything else in between.
 
Your brain runs everything from your lungs, metabolism, hormones, circulation, breathing and beyond.
 
Your brain helps you learn, houses your consciousness, your personality, your potential and your abilities.
 
Let's play it safe and say your brain is important. Heck, those functions are just scratching the surface of the incredible organ known as your brain.
 
But, I find something very interesting...
 
Smart people get insurance on everything that is valuable to them. They understand that you can't predict the future, but you can protect your assets to make sure you don't lose them.
 
Your brain is your biggest asset...what are you doing to protect it?
 
If you are like most people, the answer is nothing.
 
I know I'm not being entirely fair since you've probably never been taught to take care of your brain. Research is starting to change that.
 
One of the best ways to protect your brain is chiropractic care but it has always been a bit of an enigma to most of the population.
 
I'm sure you know people that swear by it, maybe you've even heard of some amazing and unbelievable stories of people with serious health problems going to a chiropractor and finding success and relief even after seeing multiple medical providers.
 
As it turns out, we are starting to realize how chiropractic has been able to perform all these miracles... as it turns out chiropractic change the way your brain works.
 
What we covered:
  • How chiropractic care literally changes your brain function and helps your body.
  • The difference between chiropractic approaches and who you are looking for.
  • Who this approach to chiropractic is best for.
Direct download: 198_Mess_This_Up_and_Life_Gets_Worse.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:23pm EDT

As the year is starting to wind down, the internet is full of meme's proclaiming 2016 a disaster of a year.
 
My favorite is the following:
 
"Fidel Castro survived 857 attempted assassinations; he couldn't even survive 2016."
 
Very funny, but also very sad.
 
Of course, it's possible to have a year of hardship in which you experience loss, personal struggle, setbacks and even failure. However, I find it interesting that it's always the same people who experience the same failures, while the same people are getting more and more successful.
 
One huge reason why you are not finding the success you've been wishing for year after year is due to your lack of planning.
 
"Failing to prepare is preparing to fail."
-Benjamin Franklin
 
I know you've heard and maybe even said that exact phrase before. If you are an athlete of any kind and you had a nickel for every time your coach said it, you would be rich...well, maybe not rich but you get the point.
 
If you know this is true then why aren't you busy preparing for success?

This year I challenge you to take some time and plan to make 2017 the best year that you've ever had.

The biggest challenge you face?
 
You're unsure how to plan because you've never been taught...we can help! How about an entire podcast on how we plan for success every year?
 
What we cover:
  • 4 simple letters that will help you know what to make a priority for your life in 2017.
  • How to know where you are going to be in 25 years.
  • A detailed action plan including what you need to do today in order to make that long term vision become a reality.
  • Personality traits that you must develop to become successful.
Direct download: 197_Dont_Fall_Into_2017.mp3
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Every once in a while you find a piece of research that just makes you want to jump for joy - this was that study.
 
For years at Life By Design, we have been talking about the importance of strength training to every aspect of your life. Bottom line: it's a requirement for an optimal body.
 
In this University of Sydney study, researchers found that people from 55-85 years of age with mild cognitive dysfunction became smarter after 6 months of strength training.
 
But that is not it...they also found that the subjects who strength trained had a bigger and different looking brains! The researchers were excited for what this could mean to people with neurodegenerative disorders like dementia and Alzheimer's.
 
My favorite part of the study was that the subjects were put through a legitimate strength training program. That's quite rare in studies of this sort and it was wonderful to see for a change. The results speak for themselves.
 
What we covered:
  • Don't mess around with requirements. You can if you really want to, but you will only be hurting yourself.
  • How you develop strength, and why most people (especially women) are scared to strength train.
  • How to develop your own strength training program. What are the most basic things you should do to continue improving your strength.
  • The most common mistakes made when attempting to perform a strength training program. Make sure you avoid them.
Direct download: 196_Want_to_Be_Smarter_Just_Do_This.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:28pm EDT

A prestigious medical journal, The New England Journal Of Medicine, published a study claiming breast cancer is being over-diagnosed and the blame can be laid on mammograms.
 
The head researcher questioned the whole screening process saying that 'screening is a choice, not a public health imperative.'
 
His reasoning?
 
According to his data, Dr. Welch concluded that many tumors or lumps found in breast tissue would never transform into metastatic breast cancer.
 
He claims that tumor size is not as important as biological characteristics which imaging (mammograms included) can never show.
 
Of course, this opinion does not go uncontested.
 
Dr. Daniel Kopans argues that the data is flawed and mammograms are great screening tools. He mentions that breast cancer increased 1%/year from 1940 to 1980 and that screening is a life-saving procedure for most women.
 
We did find it interesting that Dr. Daniel Kopans receives research grant money from GE Medical, who also happens to make equipment for mammograms.
 
What we covered:

 

  • The research. Should this study change the way you look at mammograms?
  • Politics. How can you be sure that the information you're getting is accurate and what you're being told is in your best interest?
  • Creating health vs. treating disease. How the right health strategy not only helps your body fight off cancerous cells but all other diseases as well.
  • Why you need to look after yourself. It's OK to have a panel of experts that you consult but at the end of the day, the final decision must be yours.

 

Direct download: 195_Is_Breast_Cancer_Being_Over_Diagnosed.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:48pm EDT

The people have spoken and the US election is over.
 
However, a quick view of social media will tell you that the damage is just starting to happen now.
 
I don't mean that in a political way. I mean that in the most personal way possible.
 
People are losing their minds. There have been riots, hatred, families being torn apart by their differing political views, fear, panic attacks and even threats of moving to Canada.
 
You are stressing yourself out and ruining your life and health over something you can't control and can't change. Entering into the stress response of fight or flight is the precursor to disease, early death and an abundance of mental anguish.
 
To quote Bob Newhart from a classic Mad TV episode "Stop it!"
 
Stop doing this to yourself. 
 
On this podcast, we discuss strategies to help snap you out of fear mode and get your head and body working properly again.
 
What we cover:
  • 3 simple things that you can do right away to snap your body out of that fear curdling, almost panic attack like feeling that you get when you believe the worst is yet to come.
  • The head vs. heart dichotomy. Yes it's true, both your head and your heart are necessary to live your best life but never let your emotions overrun your logical mind.
  • Plan for the worst, hope for the best. Is your life risk proof? I'm willing to bet that it's not.
Direct download: 194_How_to_Kill_After_Election_Stress.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:55pm EDT

If you were ever guilted into feeling bad about the choices you've made, how you look, what your interests are or how you choose to live your life, then this podcast is for you.
 
As of late, shaming has been a hot topic all in the media on a worldwide scale.
 
Interestingly enough, when doing the research I couldn't find a solid definition on 'shaming' much less two people who used the term to mean the same thing.
 
We seem to have an idea of what 'shaming' means, but don't know specifically what exactly we're talking about. Not being able to define any problem is a huge challenge with finding a solution.
 
One of the areas you may not have considered as even possible for people to shame is when others are trying to make the right decisions. Believe it or not, there is such a thing as health shaming, which means shaming for wanting or trying to be healthy.
 
What we cover:
  • The definition of shaming. What it means to shame and be shamed and how there is power in knowing exactly what you are dealing with so you can fix it.
  • Why shaming really stems from these 2 concepts that we have covered in previous podcasts.
  • Practical action steps that you can take to reduce your response to shaming and those people who are trying to shame you.
Direct download: 193_How_to_Fight_Health_Shaming.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:43pm EDT

Picture for a second what you will feel like on December 26th...
 
The day has just ended, you've been to at least 4 parties by now, ate tonnes of chocolates and sweets, been on your annual pub crawl and visited with friends and family.
 
Better yet...you still have at least four more alcohol and dessert filled parties to go before it's all over.
 
Yikes!
 
This is just about the time when you start to feel tired and ashamed of your behaviour over the last month. You know that you haven't done anything good to your body, you're scared to see the number on the scale and you just can't stop.
 
No wonder losing weight and joining the gym is the #1 most commonly set goal for the new year.
 
It doesn't have to be that way.
 
Is it possible for you to have your cake and eat it too?
 
Is it possible to go to your parties, have fun, drink, eat and be merry while not gaining all that weight and feeling bad about yourself?
 
That's what we cover on this week's podcast.
 
We want to help you understand and apply the vital steps to having fun this holiday season without derailing your health and physical appearance.
 
It's easier than you think.
 
What we covered:
  • It all starts with your mindset and what you want to accomplish. Learn why at least 50% of your success is how you view the holidays.
  • Learn a more powerful approach to will power. Make no mistake, will power is vital for success in your life, but to blame your desire for having another drink or eating another treat on it's lack is ridiculous. It will only hurt your self-esteem and make you feel bad about yourself.
  • How habits, schedule and accountability are the key to your success in any situation.
  • Learn which habits you need to have.
  • Learn what you need to do before you add something to your schedule.
Direct download: 192_Your_Holiday_Body_Starts_Now.mp3
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It's not every day that we're shocked by what we read but today was that day. Every week, while putting together the information for the Life By Design Podcast, we do a lot of additional reading and learning.

We try to pick things that are current, exciting, and most importantly, beneficial to you.
 
This week we were floored by the article 7 Things That Happen When You Stop  Eating Meat.
 
Here is what we were told:
1) Meat causes diabetes.
2) Whole grains reduce your chances of diabetes.
3) If you stop eating meat, you will get the right amount and the right type of protein.
Some pretty bold statements...
 
What we cover:
  • A step by step review of this article, covering all seven reasons, including our analysis of the good, bad and the ugly.  
  • Why you need to beware of ALL nutritional research.
  • Why knowing basic human physiology is vital to understanding when someone is trying to pull-one-over on you.
Direct download: 191_I_Had_No_Idea_Meat_Was_This_Bad.mp3
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Kim John Payne, a clinical psychologist, conducted a study where he simplified the lives of children with attention deficit disorder. After four months of this new, simplified life, he noticed that 68% of the kids went from being clinically dysfunctional to functional along with a 37% increase in cognitive aptitude.

Is this something you should be doing with your child?

What we cover:
  • How the concept of requirements and strategies applies to the least understood part of the human body - the mind.
  • What are the requirements for a child's mind to grow up healthy and strong?
  • Does this simple parenting strategy make sense?
  • Simple action steps that you can apply right now to help your child grow and develop into the person you want them to become.
Direct download: 190_Are_We_Giving_Our_Kids_Too_Much.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:28am EDT

Are you tired of dealing with that annoying (sometimes brutal) low back pain that can send numbness and tingling into your legs?
 
Are you tired of not being able to sleep, stand, sit, play with your kids, go to work or doing anything because it feels like you have a knife stabbing you in the back?
 
Are you sick of thinking you're finally out of the woods only to be back in pain instantly and out of the blue?
 
Sciatica is misdiagnosed most of the time and this misdiagnosis leads to the wrong actions and poor results.
 
What we cover:
 
  • What causes sciatica?
  • What every single person with sciatica has every single time, and what you need to pay attention to in order to start fixing this problem.
  • Some hidden problems you likely haven't considered that are intensifying your pain and making your sciatica even worse.
  • Why surgery should be last resort, not a first step, in helping your sciatica. 
  • Why there is no short cut for fixing this potentially long-term problem.
Direct download: 189_How_to_Fix_Your_Sciatica.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:24am EDT

What if there was something simple you could do that would help switch your body from fat storing to fat burning?
 
What if it only took 10 seconds a day?
 
What if there were other amazing things (like better hair, younger looking skin, better concentration and improved mental function) associated with this ‘miracle’ cure.
 
To end the suspense I’m speaking specifically about fish oil.
 
Here is what we covered:
  • Why fat is your body’s preferred fuel source
  • The purpose of fat and how we’ve had it all wrong
  • What types of fat you should be eating every single day
  • How a quality fish oil supplement can speed up your fat loss goals
Direct download: 188_How_to_Make_Your_Cells_Burn_Fat_Instead_of_Store_Fat.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT

Are you busy, working hard trying to achieve something in your life?
 
Are you trying to achieve weight loss and a body that will finally make you proud?
Are you trying to fix your health and solve a long-standing problem that has taken away far too much of your life?
Are you trying to learn a new skill that will help you earn more money?
 
Whatever it is you are trying to be successful at...believe or not, success has a formula.
 
Do the right thing. Do the right thing consistently. Do the right thing consistently for a period of TIME.
 
The challenge facing most is that things always take WAYYYY longer than you think they should...and as a result, most people quit before they ever reach success.
 
What we covered:
  • The blueprint for success. How to leverage your desire so that you can stay motivated.
  • How to apply the success formula to your life and make sure you are on the right track.
  • Tips to combat the frustration of the time factor and push through the most difficult times.
Direct download: 187_Why_Hard_Work_Just_Isnt_Enough.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:31pm EDT

Many lives have been ruined by alcohol consumption. No, not alcoholism… but the long term effects of drinking alcohol. Things like diabetes, cancer, heart disease, weight gain and hormone problems are all potential negative side effects.

So when a study claims that exercise can cancel the negative effects of alcohol, we perk right up and take notice.
 
Is the information legit?
 
What we cover:
  • The basic physiology of why alcohol is actually bad for you.
  • The basic physiology of exercise and the gold standards. 
  • Learn if you can actually out exercise your alcohol consumption?
Direct download: 186_Can_You_Exercise_The_Booze_Away.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT

Sorry about the swear word but it’s not us… it’s our guest.
 
He has just written a book that we think you will love so we brought him on the show to talk about the it.
 
The book is about how to live a better life. 
 
I’m talking about Mark Manson, author, blogger and entrepreneur. Mark writes about personal development and has a lot of people reading his stuff… so check it out.
 
What we covered:
  • Why most people seem to be continuously stuck and unhappy.
  • What you can do to become unstuck and start living a healthier and happier life.
  • Mark’s book "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F***" and how it’s different from all of the other stuff that’s out there.
Direct download: 185_The_Subtle_Art_of_Not_Giving_a_.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT

It is with great sadness that we announce the end of summer...but as they say, all good things must come to an end.
 
I'm sure some are actually happy about September, but are you ready for it?
 
When September hits, it's often a frenzied month...
 
Homework, sports, clubs, and shopping all bring less time, more stress and shortly after...illness.
 
What would it feel like if you could seamlessly transition your whole family into September with minimal stress and no hiccups?
 
We discuss how to do just that on today's podcast.
 
What we cover:
  • The planning process. How knowing what to expect and planning for it, is the most important part of success.
  • Why your family's values matter and how to make sure they come first.
  • Learn the factors involved in whether your kids get sick or not. FYI...it's not just more bugs!
 
Direct download: 184_How_to_Get_Your_Family_Back_to_School_Ready.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:29pm EDT

Michael Phelps, the greatest Olympian EVER, caused a massive stir this Olympics with the small circular bruise marks that were found all over his back…

“OMG he uses cupping?” Said with joy.

or

“OMG he uses cupping?” Said with bitterness.

Based on these responses, we decided it was worth a revisit of the concept...alternative therapies.

What We Covered:

  • What your body needs and what you should do about it IS the only question to answer because this will tell you if something is good for you or not.
  • The power of the placebo effect. Why the use of a placebo, especially with interventions that have no down side, is a good idea.
  • What does an ‘alternative therapy mean’ and why is it associated with such backlash from the ‘scientific' community?
Direct download: 183_Should_You_Use_Alternative_Therapies.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:04pm EDT

Mary Wingo PhD knows about stress…and make no mistake about it, stress affects your life.

The big question is "are you adapting to it?" Is it helping you grow or is it overwhelming you, causing your body to break down.
 
If you don’t believe it maybe one the brightest, most educated stress researchers in the world can change your mind.

What we covered:

  • How stress is still very poorly understood by most healthcare practitioners. This could be a really important point for you if you are struggling with your health and can’t seem to find any help.
  • The 5 categories of stress. No, these are not the same 5 that you would think.
  • How living a Life By Design is a great strategy if stress is a problem for you.
Direct download: 182_Interview_with_a_Stress_Expert.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:37pm EDT

Before you dive in, let me open by saying that we would never advocated feeding yourself from a pill bottle…
 
Unless…you couldn't get some of your essentials nutrients from the food that's available to you.
 
What We Cover:
  • The purpose of nutrition.
  • What the 3 supplements are and why you should take them.
  • Which brands we recommend and what dosage you should be taking.
Direct download: 181_3_Supplements_Everyone_Should_Take_and_Why.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:55pm EDT

“Failing to prepare is preparing to fail”

-Benjamin Franklin
 
Despite what you might think sticking to your diet is less about having discipline and more about having a strategy.
 
One such vital strategy is planning your meals in advance, or what we lovingly call “Meal Prepping”.
 
Even the most disciplined eater will crumble when they are hungry… That is why you need a strategy that will help you overcome the challenges of being hungry.
 
What We Covered:
  • The 4 letters that are absolutely necessary for anything that you want to do in your life.
  • The 6 steps to better meal plans thanks Kristin Mc Caig from Eat By Design Coaching for the awesome article.
  • What you can do if you are really caught in a bind and need to eat now, without totally eating junk food.
Direct download: 180_The_Secret_to_Sticking_to_Your_Diet.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:09pm EDT

“What do you do when you’re scared?”

We are all humans and facing unknown challenges ALWAYS involves fear.
 
So on today’s podcast we cover strategies on how to overcome your fear and move forward.
 
What We Covered:
  • Why following your heart is a bad idea.
  • How being physically healthy makes a huge impact on your mental ability and fear tolerance.
  • A step by step plan you can use to eliminate fear.
Direct download: 179_How_to_Overcome_Fear_and_Move_On.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:29pm EDT

Have you made changes to your life (that have had a positive impact) and now want others in your life (spouse, parents, friends) to experience the same thing?

You tell them about Eating By Design, or strength training but they don’t listen and worse…they start to think that you're annoying or nagging.
 
The you think to yourself…
 
How do other people do this? How do they get people to follow them or even take just a little bit of their advice?
 
What We Covered
  • Why you can only inspire down - not inspire up.
  • How the old cliche “actions speak louder than words” has never been more important.
  • How talking is one of the least effective strategies for motivating and inspiring other people.
  • How timing is everything.
 
Direct download: 178_How_to_Change_Someones_Mind.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:19am EDT

Forget about the details and the minutia, living a Life By Design simply works.

What we covered:

  • One key that makes a LBD unique when compared to other lifestyles.
  • The major selling feature to Eat By Design.
  • LBD is the only blueprint to specifically address this x factor.
  • The bottom line that makes a LBD a no brainer.
Direct download: 5_Reasons_Why_a_Life_By_Design_Just_Works.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:52am EDT

This week we are joined by Alexa Schirm from Simple Roots Wellness.

Although Alexa has a degree in nutrition from Iowa State University she has chosen a very different path to help her clients.  In fact, it's almost the opposite path the majority of her class has likely taken.

Alexa is a successful coach, food blogger and hosts a podcast of her own.

What we covered:

  • The difference between traditional nutrition and what works.
  • How Alexa makes good nutrition work with 3 kids, a husband and a business.
  • The place everyone needs to start for maximum long term results.
Direct download: 176_Alexa_Schirm.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT

On today’s show we bring on special guest, Brian Drury, to talk about how to live an exciting and purpose driven life.

Brian is a pretty amazing guy… He speaks 3 languages, fluently, has written 2 books, lives in Brazil and travels 256 days of the year. Oh, and did I mention he’s only 26…! 
 
As you can imagine life wasn’t always like that for him. There was a time, not long ago, when he lacked purpose, he lacked passion and he didn't know what he was going to do with himself.
 
So how did he figure it out?
 
That’s what this episode is all about.
 
What We Covered:
 
  • Learn the first step that is absolutely necessary for starting to turn your life into a passionate one. It’s uncomfortable… but you have to go through it.
  • Learn what questions you need to able to ask yourself to start finding something that makes you passionate.
  • Learn why the question ‘what are you passionate about’ might be the wrong question to ask and what other question will be better for you to know the answer to.
 
Direct download: 175_Getting_Unstuck_and_Living_Your_Dream_Life.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT

Warning: This is not meant to upset you, but we examined the much talked about concept of "detox" and we did it from a Life By Design perspective. You may be surprised to find out what we discovered.

Direct download: detox_replay.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:15am EDT

It’s shocking to see how so many people get out of bed at the last minute and let their day just happen to them.
 
The 2nd law of thermodynamics tells us that entropy is always increasing - more simply this meaning chaos will always increase… unless you work hard to stop it.
 
One absolute key to creating a perfect, amazing day, is your power hour.
 
What We Covered:
 
  • What a power hour is and how to actually use it (it doesn’t necessarily mean getting up at some ungodly hour).
  • The key points that you must cover… you just can’t afford to leave these things out.
  • If your life is really stressful and busy…we'll tell you how you can you still make this work for you.
  • How taking the time to plan your life is really the start of all success.
Direct download: 173_How_to_Create_the_Perfect_Day.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:14am EDT

If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a hundred times…

“Correct principles are at the foundation of results.”
 
Simply put, if you are doing the WRONG things you will never get what you want.
 
If fat loss is a goal of yours, having this one principle wrong will totally derail your results.
 
What We Covered:
  • The food principle that is totally ruining your chances of successfully losing weight and keeping it off.
  • The one thing that has been shown to work time and time again.
  • How to know if your metabolism is off and what signs to look for.
  • 4 simple ways that you can balance your metabolism and lose weight.
Direct download: 172_Dont_Get_This_Fat_Loss_Principle_Wrong_.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:46am EDT

"Success leaves clues" and so does it's opposite. Our habits either make us or they break us and today's show covers the 7 habits that chronically unhappy people often exhibit.

What We Covered:

  • Is life always difficult?
  • Is it better to micro manage your life or totally let go of control?
  • Jamie’s story and how he "used" to be a control freak and HOW he OVERCAME that nasty habit.
  • What type of people gossip vs the type that discuss ideas.
Direct download: 171_7_Habits_of_Chronically_Unhappy_People.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:25pm EDT

I think it’s fair to say that happiness is something we should all strive for.
 
I’m fact, I’m willing to bet that a large bank account, an expensive car and a ‘trophy’ partner are not the most important things in your life. However, you may pursue those things because you THINK they will bring you happiness.
 
Now, there is nothing wrong with those pursuits… but they are unlikely to bring you the feelings you have been searching for.
 
Let’s talk about the 3 mistakes you are probably going to make during your pursuit and how to avoid them.
 
What We Covered:
 
  • The 2 most important questions you need to ask yourself if you are ever going to be happy.
  • Some simple strategies to help you discover what you want to do with your life.
  • How to make your emotions work for you.
 
Direct download: 170_3_mistakes_you_might_be_making_on_your_way_to_happiness.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:09am EDT

It is challenging to find the numbers because they are so high!

How many adults have you met (especially women) who have not, at least at some time in their life, had some hormone trouble?
 
Whether it was menstrual cycle issues, thyroid problems, mood or anxiety issues, weight gain, unable to handle stress, poor skin…
 
How did it get like to be like that… and more importantly what do you do about?
 
Here is what we cover:
 
  • The law of adaptation and why EVERY choice you make (whether you think it does or not) matters.
  • Why your problem is most likely not a specific hormone problem but a general health problem.
  • 3 foods that you absolutely must avoid if you are trying to balance your hormones.
  • 3 Exercises you absolutely must do if you are trying to balance your hormones.
  • One thing you probably never thought of that could help.
Direct download: 169_How_to_Balance_Your_Outta-Whack_Hormones.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:41am EDT

What is the fastest way to lose weight?

How can I spend the least of amount of time in the gym and still get great results?
 
Do I really need to be that strict with my diet?
 
You probably don’t love training all that much, but you do love the results of training.
 
You want to be lean, you want to healthy… and, you want to do it as fast as possible.

What We Covered:

  • The difference between Traditional CrossFit and Move By Design.
  • What happens to a world-class strength coach when he starts to apply these principles in his own life.
  • How you can begin to apply this information for yourself.
Direct download: 168_Why_MBD_Gets_You_The_Best_Results.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT

"Just relax”

"Don’t over think it”

“Just go with the flow”

People that try to give you this advice should just stop...because it’s not helpful.

In fact, it’s aggravating...

So how can you end your worry?

Is it even possible?

Here's the truth…things will get better, you can become a different person...if you do the work.

What we covered:

What is the point of worrying and where does it come from?
Is there any benefit to being worried?
4 simple things you can do right now to start helping yourself worry less.

Direct download: 167_How_To_Stop_Your_Worrying.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:47am EDT

Wecontinue talking about pregnancy and living By Design, but thistime we switch our focus to movement.
 
No,not specifically exercise, although that is a type of movement, butjust movement in general.
 
It’sinteresting that many women who have decided to continue withtraining during pregnancy have garnered more criticism thanadmiration… but what do the numbers actually say?
 
What We Covered:
 
  • What weclassify as movement and why all of it is important.
  • Is theadvice given to pregnant women about exercise even accurate?
  • Whatare the researched benefits of exercising during pregnancy?
  • 4things that you can do to start moving if you are expecting.
Direct download: 166_Can_you_live_by_design_pregnant_part_2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT

An article from the internet sparked an alternative health uproar this week.
 
A paediatric journal is calling to stop using the term ‘natural’ when describing breastfeeding.
 
The question that we are going to address today is…"Was this called for or are these paediatricians out to lunch?"
 
Here is what we cover:
 
  • Many people who reposted this article ended up looking silly because they never bothered to read ALL that was written.
  • Is natural better in every circumstance? Is technology or novelty better simply because someone invented it?
  • What should we be basing our health care decisions on?
Direct download: 165_Should_We_Stop_Calling_Breast_Feeding_Natural.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT

This week we came across a really interesting article that looked like it would be fun to breakdown and review.
 
If you stop and think big picture for just a second, one of the reasons you are going through all the trouble of eating health, training and getting checked by a Life By Design Chiropractor is to make sure that you ACTUALLY get to live longer (at a higher quality).
 
Here is what we covered:
  • The 10 unusual predictors of longevity.
  • What they actually tell us.
  • How you can start to incorporate the proper action steps into your life.
Direct download: 164_Odd_Predictors_of_Longevity.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT

It seems like everyone wants to change but few want to do the necessary work to accomplish their goals. 

You may be suffering from the "high fact, low execution diet."

On today's show we are joined by Kevin Geary, eating psychology expert and founder of rebootedbody.com.

What We Covered:

  • Who is Kevin Geary?
  • What is the "high fact" diet?
  • How to avoid triggering your inner rebel.
  • How to start decoding your cravings.
Direct download: 163_Are_You_Suffering_From_the_High_Fact_Diet.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:35am EDT

If you’re pregnant than this podcast is the one you want to listen to.
 
Is there really a more stressful time in a woman’s life? You are constantly bombarded by information on what you SHOULD be doing and being scared that things are going to go horribly wrong… 
 
The ‘advice’ doesn’t stop with what you should do for your health...find out what we have to say.
 
Here is what we covered: 
 
1) Doesn't pregnancy require that a woman do different things for her health? Does LBD address all this?
2) What are the 3 biggest objections women have about diet during pregnancy?
3) Should you change your supplementation when pregnant?
Direct download: 162_Can_you_live_by_design_if_pregnant.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:36pm EDT

As the holiday weekend approaches and the family gathers, it's likely your food and lifestyle choices are going to raise some eyebrows.
 
“What’s wrong with bread?”
“What do you mean you don’t do cardio?”
“Stop being so selfish..”
 
… and on and on.
 
That's why this week, we decided to chat about how to handle those potentially awkward situations.
 
Here is what we covered:
 
1) Why you shouldn’t try to save ANYONE, let alone everyone.
2) Why and how to keep your explanation simple.
3) Why you should walk away from outright attacks.
4) How to deal with the fear factor.
5) How to be self assertive and avoid being a jerk.
Direct download: 161_How_to_Handle_Your_Difficult_Family.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT

If you ever want to achieve something in life...accomplish your dreams, lose weight, quit smoking, find a special someone...
 
You are going to face challenges.
 
Today we bring on Life By Design Certified Doctor Brian Lanoue. Brian and his life partner Thea are 6 weeks into their brand new Vancouver office and, just like you,  are facing challenges.
 
How have they dealt?
 
Here is what we covered:
 
1) What to do if you are not sure exactly what you want to be doing with your life.
2) The power of mentorship and why it’s vital to surround yourself with great people.
3) The power of planning, even if you CAN’T action it for YEARS to come.
4) How to stay positive when things get really bad.
Direct download: 160.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:12am EDT

Meat is one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet. It has played a major role in helping humans evolve into what we are today.
 
Yet… it continues to cause plenty of controversy and debate.
 
On today’s podcast Dr. Kreso and Dr. Jamie try something new…
 
Kreso will become vegan...well, at least for the sake of this episode.  By playing the role of the devil’s advocate and using common arguments , he will try to convince Jamie not eat meat.
 
What we covered:
 
1) Is meat a legitimate cause of cancer?
2) Is meat a legitimate cause of heart disease?
3) Does eating meat make you fat?
4) Are ALL meats created equal?
 
Direct download: 159_Dr._Kreso_Goes_Vegan.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:45pm EDT

I don’t know about you… but I love Netflix. I love that they are always creating something interesting and awesome.
 
Today we examine "Cooked" by Michael Pollan.
 
What we cover
  • The industrialization and socialization of food.
  • Does cooking food affect it in a negative way or a positive way… and has that changed our evolution?
  • Does it matter that corporations are creating our food?
  • Are things going to get better for us?
 
Direct download: 158_Thoughts_on_the_Documentary_Cooked.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:44pm EDT

I have yet to meet many parents that are happy with our socialized education system.
 
If you are lucky, your child may get a good teacher… but often I know you feel frustrated because your child is
  1. Ignored
  2. Taught very little
  3. Taught something that you would never teach them
  4. Mistreated
We would like to help you change that.
 
Here is what we cover:
 
  • What we think Children SHOULD be learning at school.
  • What you can do to help foster your child’s education at home.
  • Common mistakes to avoid.
  • How to harness your child’s creativity.
Direct download: 157_Education_-_What_Your_Kids_Need_to_Learn.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:17pm EDT

Do you think teaching your child to share is important?

I think this is an important question that is not asked by most parents. Teaching your child that they ‘should’ share their possessions is something that parents believe they should do.
 
But should you?
 
What we cover
  • The importance of values for your child.
  • What sharing is actually teaching them?
  • Why sharing IS not really an issue… but the use of force is.
  • Simple ways to handle the sharing situation.

 

Direct download: 156_Sharing_is_Not_Caring.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:24am EDT

If you are confused about your diet let me come right out and say it...
 
I don’t blame you.
 
There has been so much written, re-written, said, taken back… One day gluten is bad, then it’s not. One day cholesterol is bad, then it’s not…
 
Now we are getting to point where we are throwing standards out the window as well.
 
Claims like ‘Nothing is good or bad for you’ and ‘Everything in moderation’ are the standard and today’s article is not different.
 
To be clear there are a lot of valuable points and ideas covered, however there is also the usual blank-outs and context drops that we would see from something like this.
 
Here is what we cover:
 
1) Good or Bad depends on a standard and a goal… What is your goal?
2) The fact that there IS objectivity in the world of nutrition, despite what people may think, or worse… say.
3) How to arm your brain with the right information that will help you.
 

 

Direct download: 155_There_is_No_Such_Thing_As_a_Clean_Diet.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:13pm EDT

Should you believe someone when they tell you that chiropractic is unscientific? The veracity of this statement depends on the perspective and approach to chiropractic that science is being used to support or negate.
 
Things we cover:
 
1) Why you SHOULD care about science.
2) How much of what is published in mainstream media is either JUNK science or spun incorrectly.
3) We review 3 studies:
  • How your vagal nerve is involved with cancer diagnosis.
  • Measurable hormonal changes after a corrective force.
  • Central nerve system involvement in lymphatic vessels and autism.
Direct download: 154_is_chiropractic_scientific.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT

Today we are talking about the major problems with "Eastern Philosophies" and more importantly, WHY, if you are thinking these things…you might want to beware of certain ideas.
 
The goal of the podcast is to lovingly challenge some of the ideas we often assume are beneficial. If you disagree with us, that is great and we would love to hear from you!
 
What we covered:
  • How Eastern Philosophy attacks your most valuable asset and your ability to use it.
  • Why attacks on the mind are harmful and why using your brain is the absolute BEST thing you can do.
  • NOT everything is ‘change’ or changing. 
  • Happiness is not a product of passive acceptance.
Direct download: 153_Beware_of_Eastern_Philosophies.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT

Ever since its inception CrossFit has been impossible to ignore. It has become a movement, even a religion, according to some.
 
However, with all the positive, some negative often follows.
 
The way to best judge the effectiveness of ANYTHING is by the facts…but what happens when the ‘facts’ are lies?
 
What we covered:
 
The negative claims against CrossFit
Do these claims have any validity
What does the science say?
What you should do, and how can you protect yourself against misleading 'facts'.
Direct download: 152_False_Claims_Against_CrossFit.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT

On this week’s podcast we discuss 4 questions that were emailed to us this week.  I think they are worthy of some serious in depth conversation.
 
What we covered:
 
How do you handle new years?
How do you feed your animals?
Adult humans drinking breast milk - what are your thoughts?
What are the 3 investments you made in yourself last year?
 
Direct download: 151_Mailbag.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:12pm EDT

If you are currently suffering from sleepless nights or poor sleep, my heart goes out to you. As a human being sleep is crucial.
 
Lack of sleep has been linked with everything from weight gain to personality disorder.
 
This week we help you improve the quality of your sleep.
Direct download: 150_7_Ways_To_Improve_Your_Sleep.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT

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