Life By Design Podcast

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Mon, 21 September 2020

So here we are in September...

Are the kids going back to school? Should they go back to school? When is life going to return to normal? Is life going to return to normal? Am I putting my kids at risk? Will they be safe? Am I a bad parent for sending them back? What will others think of me? How are we going to pay for all this? What if Jim loses his job because his work shuts down?

Have you had enough yet?

Sometimes life can get overwhelming. We all know that it's a natural part of life that we all experience.

Life has its seasons, and you will be much more likely to be overwhelmed during certain times of your life compared to others.

But how do you deal with it?

One of the issues with overwhelm is that it takes your mind away from you and your values and places them on consistent fires that need to be put out.

The more time you spend putting out fires, the less time you have for doing things that prevent those fires and now you have more fires.

The problem goes on and on, and it's a cycle.

On today's episode, we talk about how we deal with overwhelm.

What We Cover

The issue of overwhelm is not just the amount of choices; it's the lack of clarity and certainty. How can you gain clarity if you are unsure?
The most important thing that you need to know and understand about decision making.
Owning businesses is non stop overwhelming; here's what we've found helpful.

Direct download: 400_.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00pm EDT

Mon, 14 September 2020

#399 Drugs, Supplements & Fallacies

"Some people have a lot of pride in not taking drugs or supplements, but the primary goal should be to feel your best. Not using a medicine that improves your health because you take pride in being 'substance-free' is counter-intuitive to your main goal of feeling well."

This was an online quote from an excellent physician that we respect.

We find this quote interesting and would like to discuss further because there are some great and not so great ideas being expressed.

The purpose of this podcast is to discuss and show you why ideas are important and how accepting others ideas, especially if you haven't thought it through, might lead you down a path you'd wish you never found.

What We Cover

The logical fallacy called "begging the question" and how it applies is very evident in this quote. Feeling good and being healthy are not necessarily the same thing. You must know and understand the differences.
The logical fallacy of "composition". Drugs and supplements are not the same thing.
The very true idea that letting pride interfere with something that is helpful or beneficial is not that smart.
The importance of knowing and understanding complex concepts (health, supplements, drugs) and knowing how to clearly apply them to your life.
The importance of hearing, interpreting and understanding ideas and how to best apply them to your life.

Direct download: 399_.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00pm EDT

Wed, 2 September 2020

#398 Chronic Spinal Pain and Food

You are what you eat.

Maybe not literally, but to pretend that what you put into your body doesn't affect your health and performance is nonsense.

Today we review a study from the University of Michigan seeking to establish an association between chronic spinal pain and diet.

In some ways, we already know (there was a Nobel prize given in 1982 for the PGE2 and Omega-6 link) that a poor diet can lead to increased pain byways of inflammation.

But this study wants to link chronic spinal pain to more certain types of diets and people who eat those diets.

The purpose of this podcast is to review the data, give our opinions and let you know how we believe this applies to your life and what you can do to make your health better.

What We Cover

Spinal pain (pain in the back, neck, and hip) affects 54% to 80% of adults and is a leading cause of physical disability and associated problems, including decreased quality of life, unemployment, and mood disorders.
How the costs add up! The impact of chronic spinal pain is approximately $253 billion annually.
What are the mechanisms linking diet to chronic pain?
How does sugar intake affect chronic pain?

Direct download: 398_Food_and_Pain.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00pm EDT