Critical Care and End-of-Life episode:

It’s a hard topic to discuss, but one of the most important conversations we NEED to have is about death and dying as it relates to the medical world and our personal family’s journey. Critical Care and End-of-Life Care specialist, Dr. Jamie Taylor, sits down with Nicole to discuss what families really need to know about this most difficult time we all should be prepared for.  

In this episode, we learn the basics about Anti-Depressants with Dr. Samantha Stewart, a psychiatrist at Venice Family Clinic. Nicole and Dr. Stewart discuss what our brains and bodies do in reaction to anti-depressants, how and why they work, when to know if you might want to consider taking them, and how to go about getting the help you need. Dr. Stewart recommends these helpful websites if you need to find more resources or information:  

SAMHSA: Treatment Referral Routing Service 

Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health 

Nicole sits down with licensed Physical Therapist, Debra Bear. They discuss what physical therapy is, how it can help you, and what to expect when you work with a PT in your own home.

In this episode our host, Nicole, had the incredible honor of sitting down with Dr. Pejman Naghdechi, the Medical Director of Seasons Hospice. Dr. Naghdechi educates listeners about the medical world of Hospice – what it really is, who it’s for, how to use it, insurance coverage, what to expect, what to do, etc. Additionally, and more importantly, Dr. Naghdechi opens his own heart and truly reveals the deep emotions that come with the death and dying process. Please enjoy this very special episode.

This episode is not just for the diabetics out there! You know, because healthy eating is important for everyone! Plus, turns out MOST of the country suffers from being prediabetic or diabetic! Nicole sits down with nutritionist, Jennifer Shiri, MSc, RD, who gives us some easy tricks of the trade to keep your meals easy, fast, yummy, and super HEALTHY! Additionally, if you are caring for someone that needs your help when it comes to healthy food, this episode covers some simple caregiving cooking hacks. Jennifer suggests these helpful and healthy websites during her episode. Bon Appétit!

https://nutritionfacts.org/

https://pamelasalzman.com/

https://dishingouthealth.com/

When it comes to mental health our brain is a complicated organ and there are many ways to help ourselves truly feel better! In this episode, Nicole sits down with PK Maxx, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Therapeutic Guided Imagery Master, who will help us understand the clinical reasons hypnotherapy can truly change our habits, feelings, and lives!

You can learn more about PK Maxx at https://www.bodymindimaging.com/ and find her recommended resources below. Enjoy!

Becoming Supernatural: How Common People are Doing the Uncommon by Joe Dispenza

Change Your Brain, Change Your Life by Daniel Amen

Bruce Lipton, PhD

As promised during episode 25, it's a free bonus track courtesy of our guest PK Maxx!  Please sit back, relax and enjoy!  (In a safe, quiet spot, please!)

You can learn more about PK Maxx at https://www.bodymindimaging.com