Alter Life
Episodes
#208 | MM - MOVEMENT! What? Why? How Much?
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Medicinal Monday episode, we are talking about MOVEMENT! For us, movement is distinct from exercise. In truth, we do not need to e...
#207 | MM - Master Your Nervous System
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Medicinal Monday episode, we are discussing the extremely important and empowering topic of your autonomic nervous system.> If ...
#206 | MM - Should you be eating gluten?
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Medicinal Monday episode, we talk about that pesky little protein, GLUTEN!> If you'd like to join these conversations live...
#205 | Mastering Macros - FAT
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fat may be the sexiest of all the macronutrients... am I right?But, did you know there is FAT in a potato!? Or even a bowl of white rice! That's ...
#204 | NOW Is A Great Time To WAKE UP
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is about growth and evolution of the collective. This is about waking up to your power to live in peace.There is no better time to be right here,...
#203 | Mastering Macros - Protein
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR PROTEIN!?Are you still being asked this silly question?In this episode we dive deep to understand WHAT protein actually is, WHAT...
#202 | Dr. Ben Benulis: Vaccine Science and Covid Craziness
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode SummaryDr. Ben Benulis is back for another great conversation! This time, he's guiding me out of the 'controversy closet' as we...
#201 | Mastering Macros - CARBS
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A whole food plant based diet is a carbohydrate-rich diet... and that is a good thing!!! This is because carbohydrates are the preferred fuel source f...
#200 | Ellen Friedman: Dear Virus...
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My mom is back! She was here to talk about 'grace and ease with pain and disease' in episode 126 and we take the conversation deeper in this...
#199 | Understanding and Reversing Food Sensitivities
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have results from food sensitivity testing left you feeling disempowered and hopeless?We get SO many questions about food sensitivities and allergies,...
#198 | The World Needs You To Speak Your Truth!
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all have different perspectives, beliefs, and opinions. With the seemingly increased polarization in our world it might feel daunting or difficult ...
#197 | Heal Your Thyroid Naturally
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thyroid health! So many people suffer with hypo or hyperthyroidism, most often diagnosed as an "autoimmune" condition.We know that the body ...
#196 | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz: Fiber Fuel Your Microbiome & Heal Your Gut
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Health starts in the gut.Dr. B brings his expertise of the microbiome and digestive system to the podcast in this great conversation!We covered so muc...
#195 | Optimizing Your Circadian Rhythm Naturally
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have a pandemic of insomnia and fatigue in this world, which comes down to the widespread disruption of the circadian rhythm.Your body has immense ...
#194 | Global Pandemic or Growing Pains? Or Maybe Both?
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My thoughts have turned from individual health to the collective... and I feel I am not alone.In this episode, I share something I wrote on the topic ...
#193 | WFPB on a Budget
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When we talk about eating a whole food plant based diet we are (still!!!) often met with questions and criticisms about the expense.The truth is, this...
#192 | How To Change For Good
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all seek CHANGE, but only few want TO CHANGE.Here is another Doctor Ben monologue, this time on the topic of change, in a healthy, sustainable, and...
#191 | What Plant Eaters Need to Know About Vitamin B12
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Vitamin B12 talk...! We've probably all heard bits and pieces of information and misinformation about where vitamin B12 actually comes from a...
#190 | Sanity, Immunity, and Our Transforming Society
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a first. Just me, Dr. Ben, sharing my thoughts.In some ways, this feels like a right of passage for me as a podcaster. A lot of energy has bee...
#189 | The Most Medicinal Herbs Already in Your Kitchen
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As Naturopathic Doctors, we know that Food IS Medicine... AND, we know the healing power of herbs!We are both herbalism nerds, and appreciate the vast...
#188 | WFPB Q & A - Eat To Reverse Disease and Extend Healthspan
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are in the middle of another WFPB Challenge and want to share an excerpt from one of our latest sessions!Here we open it up to all sorts of questio...
#187 | A Pandemic For Peace
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fear is pervasive, especially in current times.Where is it all coming from? What does it all mean? What can I do about it? And what is the real opp...
#186 | Philip Bryden: Your Health Journey is Beautiful
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Philip and I connected via social media, and on some level I feel like soul brothers. He sent me a copy of his book, "You Are Beautiful," an...
#185 | Optimal Nourishment During Tough Times
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Covid-19 pandemic, aside, life is full of ups and downs, challenges and wins.It's human nature to feel good in the ups and struggle with the lows...
#184 | "The Coronation" an essay by Charles Eisenstein
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a first! I'm reading an essay on the podcast. I was so touched by this essay, that I just needed to share it with the world - beyond sim...
#183 | Benefits of Growing Your Own Food
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
DISCLAIMER: We are NOT experts when it comes to gardening, farming, or soil science.BUT, we do know and appreciate the benefits of growing your own fo...
#182 | Dr. Brooke Walls: Treating Acne, Eczema, and Skin Cancer Naturally
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Walls is a dermatologist local to the Roaring Fork Valley in Colorado and has a uniquely holistic approach to her practice with a strong focus on ...
#181 | The Ultimate Guide to Natural Viral Protection
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So there's a viral pandemic... now what!?This week, we stay tuned in with current events to give you our grounded and evidence based take on ways...
#180 | Chana Studley: Healing Trauma & Pain Through Understanding 3 Principles
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chana Studley and I connected relatively recently via social media. She and I are both in the 3 Principles community with passions in holistic health ...
#179 | Freedom from Anger and Resentment
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anger, resentment, and all other human emotions, regardless of how disgusting and intolerable they feel, are completely and utterly normal.In this con...
#178 | Saxon & Sinclair Fischer-Gray: Fasting The Healer Within
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A little over a year ago, these Australian dudes sent me a message on Instagram. They were about to go on a fasting journey together, that they intend...
#177 | Healthy Weight Gain, Muscle Building, & Energy Boosting with Plants
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are LOTS of people out there who want to LOOSE weight fueling the growth of the $70 billion weight loss industry.Some also want to GAIN weight, ...
#176 | Dr. Amy Johnson: Changing Habits Without Willpower
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"There are no problems..."Dr. Amy Johnson's approach to change probably flies in the face of everything you've been told about hab...
#175 | Food Combining To Optimize Digestion & Metabolism
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are many nutrition nuances, and food combining is certainly one of them, that matters a lot!In this conversation we talk about the foods to opti...
#174 | Cyrus Khambatta: WFPB Diet to Reverse Insulin Resistance & Master Diabetes
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I've always truly appreciated the fine work being done at Mastering Diabetes and was introduced to it through Robby Barbaro back at Episode #68.i...
#173 | Control Inflammation For Good!
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've done all these episodes without digging directly into inflammation which is definitely at the "root" of so many (/every!) health ...
#172 | Glen John Jones: Think and Grow Vegan
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Glen John Jones is a solid guy with a pure message. He wrote a book about adopting a plant based vegan lifestyle for health and physical performance....
#171 | The Link Between Stress and Your Digestion
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Digestion issues are SO prevalent in our world today, and lie at the root of so many chronic health complaints from fatigue, to joint pain, to thyroid...
#170 | Dr. David Katz: Making Sense of the Plant Based Science
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I've read many of Dr. Katz articles and books over the years, and have always been inspired by his ability to articulate the hard facts in such a...
#169 | Let Anxiety Be Your Friend
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
ANXIETY! An epidemic. We hear so many share their experience of increasing levels of anxiety throughout life.Health, money, relationships, work, polit...
#168 | Amanda Boxtel: Moving The Paralyzed with Hope and Robots
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Soon after moving to Carbondale, I learned of the local organization, Bridging Bionics, which served the community through state of the art physical t...
#167 | End Your Sugar Cravings & Eat these Healthy Sweets
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
SO many people struggle with sugar cravings in our world today, which is quite ironic as more and more people adopt a low carbohydrate (low sugar) die...
#166 | TJ David: Mindful, Balanced, and Plant-Powered Mountain Endurance
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I googled "plant based athlete roaring fork valley" and found TJ... and I sure am glad that I did!TJ is not your typical extreme outdoorsman...
#165 | Let's Understand Emotional Eating
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a big topic that we just recently scratched the surface of in the WFPB Challenge currently happening in the Plant Based & Stress Free FB g...
#164 | Rita Marsh: Flourishing in Body, Mind, & Spirit
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Susanna and I met Rita the week we moved to Carbondale. It's a small town, and was only a matter of time before our paths crossed, but I believe ...
#163 | Ultimate Weight Loss Tips
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Weight release typically isn't the sole focus for the patients and clients that we work with. That being said, pretty much everyone that we do wo...
#162 | Arthur Franklin: EMFs, Crystals, and Being Grounded in the 2020s
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Next on the locals series is fellow Carbondalian, also relatively new to the Roaring Fork Valley, Arthur Franklin. Arthur's brilliance is grounde...
#161 | Preventing Seasonal Affective Disorder & Overcoming the Winter Blues
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or seasonal depression is a diagnostic label that effects many in the world. In this episode we cover what you need...
#160 | Drs. Alter: Wisdom Bombs! Insights on Wellbeing and Being Well
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
WE are the guests on the podcast this week!We are still in the "locals series" of the Alter Your Health podcast and Dr. Susanna and I are in...
#159 | It's Time To Stop Fixing Yourself!
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We did our best to tackle a very big topic that we feel passionate about - self-work, resolutions, and behavioral change.A lot of us have a loud inner...
#158 | Dr. Kim Scheuer: Lifestyle Medicine vs Pills and Procedures
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kim Scheuer is a plant based physician based out of Aspen who walks the walk and talk the talk.In this conversation, we get into her story of waki...
#157 | Increase Peace in Challenging Relationships
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We thought it was a good time to dive into the topic of RELATIONSHIPS, as this was the topic requested in our private facebook group (https://www.face...
#156 | Ella Yates: Spirit-Up - The Game that Lifts You to New Heights
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ella is a bright and inspirational being. We met at an event in Carbondale where she invited us to play her new game, Spirit-Up.I've done a lot o...
#155 | Why Oil Is Not A Health Food
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cold pressed extra virgin olive oil... the hallmark of a healthy mediterranean diet, right?Not so fast!In this conversation we talk about why oil, eve...
#154 | Dr. Zachary Cashin: Spinal & Spiritual Alignment
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Zach is NOT your traditional chiropractor. He is absolutely a soul-brother who speaks deep truth on the topics of consciousness, health, and heali...
#153 | What You Need To Know About Hormonal Health
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hormones are complicated! But here, we simplify things to give you what you really need to know to live an empowered and healthy life. That's our...
#152 | Kat Taylor: What are Chakras & What Do They Have to do With Your Health?
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week in the "local series" our guest is Kat Taylor, founder of Kailo Organic Chakra Therapy.The topic of the Chakras, even though gr...
#151 | Naturopathic vs Functional Medicine
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Due to popular request, we are addressing this important conversation, making a distinction between naturopathic vs functional medicine. We find it im...
#150 | Dr. Greg Feinsinger: After 50 Years of Medical Practice, Food Heals Best
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On week two of this "local series" I sit down with an old time family doctor, Greg Feinsinger.I learned about Dr. Feinsinger before moving t...
#149 | How To Breathe For Health
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You probably know how to breathe. And you probably don't think much about it. But, So many people are actually walking around breathing totally i...
#148 | Deva & Eaden Shantay: Letting Your Heart Lead You In Life
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first episode of the "local series" on the Alter Your Health podcast where I'll be connecting with leaders, healers, and in...
#147 | Should You Take Supplements
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Supplements...Oh boy! Such a wild and crazy world for sure. All you need to do is step foot into that aisle of the health food store... you know what ...
#146 | Ray Cronise: Control Your Metabolism & Live Forever
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ray is a smart and passionate man, who seems to be aging in reverse!I was first introduced to the work Ray was doing a few years back on the Rich Roll...
#145 | Avoid These Beverages To Heal
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes I forget how pervasive toxic beverages are in our society... but then I take a stroll down the 50 yard beverage aisle at any grocery store o...
#144 | Dr. Gemma Newman: Plant Powered Mental Wellness
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Gemma is a bright light in this world, and a brilliant medical doctor.I've resonated with all of the content that she speaks and shares on ...
#143 | Turn Your World Inside Out To Feel Well
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the "inside out" nature of reality so often, and today we shed more light on what this means and how to leverage this understa...
#142 | Dr. John Douillard: Ancient Ayurvedic Wisdom & Cleansing for Longevity
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I heard a talk by Dr. John speak when I was a student in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition years ago, before starting medical school. As a yogi,...
#141 | Leveraging the Wisdom of Mind and Body
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We teeter around the topic in so many of our LIVE podcast episodes... finally we devote a complete episode to the deep topic of infinite and limitle...
#140 | Dr. Joe Tafur: Ayahuasca, Shamanism, and Epigenetics
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Before I started this podcast, I was brainstorming about people who would be good guests for the show I envisioned. Dr. Joe Tafur was on this initial ...
#139 | What's Causing Your Fatigue?
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode SummaryWe covered A LOT in this one!!! Addressing the huge topic of fatigue, acute and chronic, from all angles. It's such a common symp...
#138 | Dr. Rollin McCraty: The Science of Following Your Heart
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The work being done at HeartMath Institute has deeply resonated and intrigued me for years. I've studied heart rate variability and cardiac coher...
#137 | Blessings Behind Your Pain
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all experience pain in our lives. It's a built in mechanism to keep us safe and support our body in healing.In this comprehensive conversation...
#136 | Dr. Matthew Hicks: Mental Health and Psychedelic Science
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mental Health is a huge part of our clinical practice at Alter Health. We don't see the mind and body as distinct entities. That said, addressing...
#135 | The Trauma-Disease Link & How To Break FREE
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There is a whole lot of talk about trauma today. It feels like the emotional pattern du jour!All joking aside, there is a real connection between psyc...
#134 | Danielle Beinstein: The Astrology Of Modern Times
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Danielle was a classmate of mine in the Spiritual Psychology program at University of Santa Monica.Though we had many conversations together over our ...
#133 | The Illusion of Balance in Life
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about "balance" so often in our Healing Community meetings and with our 1-on-1 clients. We wanted to expand the conversation to full...
#132 | Dr. Charley Cropley: Heal Thyself With Kindness
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cropley is an amazing naturopathic doctor, and I feel honored to also call him a friend. I was introduced to Charley and his work at the Revita...
#131 | How Stress Magnifies Symptoms
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s hard to talk about stress. We all have a unique understanding and relationship with this formless invisible energy. But stress is powerful! In ...
#130 | Josh LaJaunie: "Running Is My New Hunting"
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Josh is pure fire - passion and inspiration embodied. His transformational journey has inspired countless people around the world, including me.What i...
#129 | Are You Eating Enough?
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This might sound silly, but so many people actually are NOT eating enough.Most people are overfed and undernourished. Eating the wrong foods that are ...
#128 | Dr. Sarah Villafranco: Engage Your Senses, Heal Your Skin
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I came across the Osmia Organics (https://www.instagram.com/osmiaorganics/) instagram account right when we moved to Carbondale. The beautiful Instagr...
#127 | The Most Toxic Household and Body Care Products
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Your body heals itself, always. Therefore, the first and most important step towards health and healing is removing any obstacles that may be in the w...
#126 | Ellen Friedman: Grace & Ease with Pain & Disease
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My mom is a guest on the podcast! Ellen Friedman is my mother and physical therapist turned spiritual life coach. She's a special human being. Ou...
#125 | Let's Talk About POOP!
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Somehow we went 125 episodes of this podcast without talking about POOP! Well that streak comes to an end today...In this episode we cover all things ...
#124 | Robbie Balenger: 3,175 Mile Plant Powered Mission
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I found Robbie on the day he started his 75-day, 3,175 mile run across America through a post that Rich Roll made on Instagram. From then forward, I f...
#123 | Understanding Mysterious Chronic Joint Pain
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Susanna has some real direct experience with today's topic of joint pain. In this episode we're not talking so much about osteoarthritis...
#122 | Dr. Brooke Goldner: Goodybe Lupus & other Autoimmune Disease
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Goldner has a powerful story, reversing her severe Lupus using nutrition and leveraging the power of mindset - the two things I am most passionate...
#121 | Healing Acid Reflux
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As is the case with any condition, it's important to understand the ROOT CAUSE of a symptom in order to truly heal. AND, as is the case so many...
#120 | Julieanna Hever: Eat Less Protein, Live Longer
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I've respected Julieanna's work for a long time, and have also appreciated her energy and enthusiasm when it comes to plant-based nutrition!...
#119 | Diffusing the Stress Bomb
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For some reason we haven't talk about stress that much on this podcast. Stress is in fact the primary driving force behind all chronic disease, a...
#118 | The ONLY Way To TRULY Heal
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was not your typical podcast interview... In this episode Dr. Susanna and I give an extended teaser to our online course, MEDICINAL LIVIN...
#117 | The Best Workout For Your Health
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We have been going at this podcast for over a year now, and we have yet to talk about EXERCISE!I think the reason being that exercise is certainly not...
#115 | Healing Iron Deficiency With Plants
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
So many struggle with IRON DEFICIENCY, including Dr. Susanna... or at least she has in the past!We are told that we need to eat meat, liver, or take s...
#114 | Adam Sud: Transcending Addiction Through Self-Love
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I deeply resonate with Adam's message and am so pleased to have him share it through this podcast episode. He has struggled with addiction at p...
#113 | The End of Health Gurus!
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We've all followed the teachings of someone else at points in our lives. That's how we grow, evolve, and expand our perspective in the world...
#112 | Howard Jacobson: From China Study To A Plant Powered Mindset
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I recently had the pleasure of joining Howard for a conversation on his Plant Yourself Podcast. He returned the favor... and I'm so grateful he d...
#111 | Superhuman Healing of Acute Injuries
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
While we tend to focus on big picture holistic health and reversing chronic disease, I (Dr. Benjamin) have also had my fair share of experience with h...
#110 | Jason Hall: Into The Fire - Soul Searching & Finding
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jason is a buddy from my studies in Spiritual Psychology at the University of Santa Monica. I was happy to bring him on the show to share his new call...
#109 | ANTINUTRIENTS! Are lectins making you sick?
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we busted COLLAGEN (www.alter.health/episode107) and this week, it's time to tackle ANTINUTRIENTS. Specifically, we busted some myths ...
#108 | Dr. Jeremy Goldberg: Passion, Purpose, & Long Distance Love Bombs
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jeremy popped into my world when I saw his name on a flyer advertising a workshop here in Carbondale just a few weeks ago. While I wasn't a...