Stay Healthy San Diego: Recent Episodes

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In this episode of Stay Healthy San Diego, Pia Maffei sits down with Dr. Mat Parker to discuss all things related to clean eating, better grocery shopping, and how to be the healthiest versions of ourselves.

Pia is the owner of the health food market Artisan's Palate in Temecula, CA.

Additionally, she created the blog I Am A Clean Eater, the author of the "The 10 Commandments of Clean Eating", and has an amazing online self-study course on how clean eating called Get Food Smart, Get Real! teaching people how to become clean eaters.

Listen to this episode to learn:

• What it actually means to eat clean (...it's definitely not what you think)

• How to avoid the "diet lane" trap

• How to understand the "What Am I Buying Pyramid?"

• What exactly deceptive marketing is and how to avoid it...

• What a CSA is and how to buy from a local farmer

• Cleanses vs. Detoxes....what the heck is the difference?

• Pia's incredible online self-study course, Get Food Smart, Get Real!, and how you can become a clean eater

• ….And MUCH More!

To learn more about Pia and her wonderful resources for clean eating you can find her at:

Website for course: www.getfoodsmart.com

Website for blogs: www.iamacleaneater.com

Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamacleaneater/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artisanspalate/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetFoodSmart1

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/artisanspalate/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanspalate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamacleaneater/

Link for CSA: https://www.localharvest.org/csa/

Thank you for listening and remember, you Stay Healthy San Diego!

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In this episode of of Stay Healthy San Diego, Kindra French sits down with Dr. Mat Parker to discuss all things related to aging, fall prevention, and home safety equipment.

Kindra is a Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist and helps make homes safer to allow people to live more independently.

She serves as the President of the San Diego Chapter of the National Aging In Place Council, serves on the San Diego Fall Prevention Task Force, and is active in the Caregiver Coalition.

She also hosts a free monthly program at the Carlsbad Senior Center called, "Successful Aging In Place"!

Listen to this episode to learn:

• How Kindra began her journey with 101 Mobility and their incredible solutions to help a growing market of people who are faced with limited physical mobility

• The different kinds of people Kindra helps (...it's probably not what you think)

• The exact process Kindra goes through during an in-home consultation to ensure people get the exact equipment and help they need

• The common mistakes (and HORROR stories) people make when attempting to do in-home modifications by themselves

• Kindra's incredible cross-cultural missions she takes to help countries in need, all over the world!

• ….And MUCH More!

To learn more about Kindra and 101 Mobility you can find her at:

Email: kindra@101mobility.com

Website: 101mobility.com

Thank you for listening and remember, you Stay Healthy San Diego!

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In this episode of of Stay Healthy San Diego, Danielle Klee sits down with Dr. Mat Parker to discuss all things related to speech, language, voice, feeding, swallowing, and eliminating bad oral habits (like kids sucking their thumb)! Danielle is a speech-language pathologist and orofacial myofunctional therapist born and raised in San Diego, California. She graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder’s Masters of Speech-Language Pathology program after earning my Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at Wheaton College. She completed her post-baccalaureate studies at Portland State University. Danielle has worked with a wide variety of patients, ranging from adults diagnosed with aphasia and traumatic brain injuries at a university clinic to children diagnosed with Down Syndrome, Autism, microcephaly, and early speech and language delays in the private outpatient and public school settings. While she loves her field and the many populations it serves, she is most passionate about treating feeding, swallowing and orofacial myofunctional disorder (OMD). Listen to this episode to learn: * What a thumb sucking party is and the importance of eliminating oral habits in kids

• What the heck is orofacial myofunctional disorder and how Danielle's FASCINATING story of how she found this incredible niche as a myofunctional therapist

• The difference between a myofunctional therapist and a speech-language pathologist

• How myofunctional therapy can help with improving breathing, swallowing, and sleep apnea

• What an evaluation with Danielle looks like (...don't worry it's not scary)

• Common mistakes parents make with their kids orofacial and breathing habits and how to AVOID them

• ....And MUCH More!

Book Resources: Baby Led Warning by Gill Rapley Jaws: A Hidden Epidemic by Sandra Kahn & Paul Ehrlich Nobody Ever Told Me (Or My Other) That!: Everything from Bottles and Breathing to Healthy Speech Development by Diane Bahr To learn more about Danielle you can follow her at: IG, FB and YouTube: @daniellekleeslp Website: daniellekleeslp.com Thank you for listening and remember, you Stay Healthy San Diego!

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In this episode, Jon Schwartz, CEO and owner of Partner In Aging sits down with Dr. Mat Parker to discuss the aging process and how we can do it better.

Jon has a business degree in Entrepreneurship from Indiana University and a master's degree in gerontology from USC. At USC, his emphasis was how to reduce admissions to institutionalized care facilities.

In the beginning of 2019 Jon took his decade plus experience in the field of aging and started the company, Partner In Aging. Partner In Aging is designed to help seniors connect to an expert advocate which helps individuals to age well at home and/or find the right retirement community. His passion is to speak to groups to inspire and educate our San Diego community on aging successfully.

Listen to this episode to learn:

• Jon's incredible story that would eventually lead him to his life's passion to work with the aging population

• What are the BENEFITS of aging (yes, there are benefits!)

• What the heck a Blue Zone is and how the "Power 9" came to be

• The exact process Jon uses to help individuals transition into a retirement community OR how to live more comfortably in their own home

• Common mistakes people make when trying to age more successfully (and how to avoid them...)

• ...and MUCH more!!

To learn more about Jon and Partner In Aging go to the link below:

Website: partnerinaging.com

Thanks for listening and remember...Stay Healthy San Diego!

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In this episode, Dr. Ken Wolff, chiropractor and owner of Wolff Chiropractic & Laser Therapy sits down with Dr. Mat Parker to discuss all things health, wellness, and chiropractic related.

Dr. Wolff graduated from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in 1984 with both his DC degree and his Bachelor of Science. Initially, he worked as an associate so that I could learn the business side of practice. He opened his own office in March of 1986 in San Marcos, CA and has been practicing in the community since.

Listen to this episode to learn:

• Dr. Wolff's incredible journey to become a chiropractor
• Physical therapy vs. Chiropractic...when do you see one versus the other? (and do they hate each other?)
• What types of diagnoses do chiropractors see, BESIDES neck and back pain

• How to be a better advocate for your own health

• What the heck is a cold laser and how it might be able to help you

• ….AND much more!

If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Ken Wolff and Wolff Chiropractic & Laser Therapy you can find out more at:

Website: askdrwolff.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kenneth-M-Wolff-DC

Stay Healthy San Diego and thank you for listening!

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In this episode, Dr. Mat Parker, physical therapist and owner of Parker Physio does something a little bit different. Today he reads the Introduction and chapter 1 of his Amazon best-seller, "Aging Smarter: The Ultimate Guide To Living Your Most Active & Healthy Life After 50."

Frustrated with the hospital and corporate clinic settings, Dr. Mat Parker recognized patients were not making significant and sustained improvements and decided to start his own practice.

Parker Physio aims to give patients more individual care with highly personalized solutions. No aides, no assistants, just one-on-one care focused on getting people back to the things they love: walking on the beach, running a 5K, playing 18 holes of golf, sleeping comfortably, and more...!

Listen to this episode to learn:

• The false beliefs about aging, and how to AVOID making costly mistakes (especially if you are currently in pain)
• Are your MRI results as accurate as you think?
• How to tell the difference between a good and bad healthcare provider (...it's not what you think!)
• Do cortisone injections really fix the root cause of pain and inflammation?
• ...And SO MUCH More!

If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Parker and Parker Physio you can find out more at:

Website (& FREE Pain Reports): parkerphysio.com/health-tips

Instagram: @parkerphysio

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parkerphysiodpt

Stay Healthy San Diego and thank you for listening!

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In this episode, Dr. Danielle Chavalarias and Marie-Laure Wagner-Hunsaker, brain/mind experts with InnerOptimal, Inc. sit down with Dr. Mat Parker to discuss brain science, brainpower, and peak performance.

Dr. Danielle is an internationally recognized speaker in the field of neuroscience, a doctor of naturopathy, and has been helping people improve their brainpower for over 35 years.

Marie-Laure Wagner-Hunsaker is a peak performance coach with 20 years of experience working on mental performance with astronauts and world-record-holding athletes.

Listen to this episode to learn:

• What is brain science and advanced neurofeedback?
• What kind of people and conditions does advanced neurofeedback help with (...and it's not what you might think)

• The difference between brain treatment vs. brain training

• What the heck does an advanced neurofeedback session look and feel like (aka does it hurt?)

• The most common mistakes people make when trying to improve their own brain health

• ….AND much more!

If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Danielle, Marie-Laure and InnerOptimal you can find out more at:

Website: myoptimalbrain.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerOptimal

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In this episode, Dr. Noelani Rodriguez, Naturopathic Doctor with Pure Health Medicine, sits down with Dr. Mat Parker to discuss naturopathic medicine and it's many incredible benefits.

Dr. Rodriguez has an emphasis in women's health and loves helping women feel their best by treating conditions such as peri-menopause, digestive health issues, weight loss, fertility, thyroid conditions, low energy, and "brain fog." She works at both the Encinitas and Palm Springs Pure Health Medicine offices.

Listen to this episode to learn:

• What is the difference between a naturopath and a naturopathic doctor

• What the training of a naturopathic doctor looks like

• The MOST underdiagnosed condition Dr. Rodriguez sees that nobody really recognizes

• Things people can do to better recognize the condition and mistakes to avoid

• ….AND much more!

If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Rodriguez and Pure Health Medicine you can find out more at:

Website: purehealthmedicine.com

Instagram: @purehealthmedicine

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purehealthmedicine/

Stay Healthy San Diego and thank you for listening!

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In this episode, Dana Albert, sits down with Dr. Mat Parker to discuss a different type of health topic...financial health. Dana shares his incredible story of growing up in Oceanside, falling in love with the sport of golf, working at a golf manufacturing company, and eventually transitioning into a career in finance.

Listen to learn:

• The most common mistakes people make when dealing with their finances and how to AVOID them

• The cycle of market emotions and the instant gratification trap

• When is the right time to speak to a financial advisor (it's probably sooner than you think)

• What you MUST understand to about the stock market when you are figuring your investment strategy

• The "Pay Yourself First" Strategy...

• How to not only protect your money but how to get your money to work for you

• ....AND much more!

If you are interested in learning more about Dana you can find him on:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaalbert/

Instagram: @northsdgolfer

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In this episode, Lindsey Miuccio, L.Ac., M.S., owner of Akasha Acupressure and sits down with Dr. Mat Parker to discuss acupuncture, trigger point therapy, sports massage, and Chinese medicine. 

Lindsey is a graduate of the Tri-State college of acupuncture, utilizes Zheng Gu Tui Na, patent herbs, gua sha, and 5 element theory. She is currently working on her doctorate in acupuncture and is a yoga and meditation practitioner. 

Listen to this episode to learn:

• What is acupuncture and what kind of things does it help with?
• Conditions that acupuncture can help with that most people don't know...
• How gratitude and meditation practice can improve your mental wellness
• The benefits of using the AIP (Autoimmune Protocol) to help improve and even eliminate chronic illnesses
• Common misconceptions of acupuncture and acupressure
• ...and MUCH more!

If you're interested in learning more about Lindsey you can find her on:

Instagram: @lindseymiuccio

Website: www.akashaco.com  

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In this episode, Lauren McLaughlin, M.S. sits down with Dr. Mat Parker to discuss everything from nutrition to fitness. Lauren is a health coach, nutrition expert, a national level NPC figure competitor, author, cancer survivor, and mother of two!

Over the years Lauren has logged thousands of hours of hands-on training with clients of varying fitness levels including spinal cord injury patients to new moms to senior citizens. She has dealt with a plethora of obstacles along the way including a massive car accident and cancer.

Listen to this episode to learn:

• Why traditional diets fail and what to do about it...

• The question you HAVE to ask yourself before choosing the right style of eating

• How to understand your personal psychology and your relationship with food to be the healthiest version of yourself

• What the heck is Orthorexia and is it something you or a loved unknowingly has?

• The different factors to consider if you know if you are truly healthy (and no it's not just how much you weigh...)

• The common mistakes men and women make with nutrition & fitness....and how to avoid them

• ...AND much more!!

If you're interested in learning more about Lauren you can follow and interact with her at:

Instagram: @muscle_momof2

Website: www.bewellpersonalfitness.com

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In this episode, we welcome to the podcast Rick Noda; nurse, marine veteran, elite triathlete, retired alcoholic, father, and fitness coach/owner of T3 Body Encinitas. We take a DEEP dive into Rick's incredible story and how he got to where he's at today. Listen to this episode to learn: * How Rick was able to overcome his learning disabilities at a young age * The battle with addiction and alcoholism * Selling perfume at strip clubs (yes, this is a true story!) * Becoming a marine and developing his love for fitness * Leaving the mortgage industry to starting his own business * And so much MORE....

If you're interested in learning more about Rick and to see if T3 Body is right for you then check out one of his social media channels below. Website: t3bodyencinitas.com Instagram: @t3bodyencinitasendurancecoach Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Y6Q3ybQ5OYnvizNLnDrbQ Podcast - T3 Talks: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t3-talks/id1438653197 Stay Healthy San Diego and thank you for listening!

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In this episode, we welcome on vertigo expert, physical therapist, speaker educator, and laughologist, Kim Bell! Kim is the founder of the Bell Method and Better Balance In Life where she specializes in helping those with vertigo, dizziness, and balance issues. Listen to this episode to learn: * What the difference between disequilibrium, dizziness, and vertigo?

• What happens when you have motion sickness...

• Why are vertigo and dizziness constantly misdiagnosed and mismanaged?

• What a ROOT CAUSE vertigo evaluation looks like and when is the time to contact a vertigo specialist

• Who normally gets vertigo and dizziness (hint: it's not who you think)

• Why self-treating and doing exercises on your own can be hazardous to your health

• And MUCH MORE....!

Website: https://www.betterbalanceinlife.com/ https://vertigodetective.com/ Phone: 760-652-9993 Email: Info@BetterBalanceInLife.com Other Kim Bell, DPT platforms: Google: https://g.page/vertigodoctor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimbelldpt/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/TheBellMethod/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-bell-dpt-6b3522ab YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCcJzrfpL3FLN0eujA_ZY99g Stay Health San Diego and thank you for listening!

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In this episode, we welcome on physical therapist and pelvic floor specialist Debbie Cohen PT, MS, CSCS, COMT, WCS. Debbie is the founder of Fundamental Physical & Pelvic Wellness in Poway, CA and is also an author of the book The Pelvic Floor Lowdown.

Listen to this episode to learn:

• What exactly is the pelvic floor?
• Why peeing during exercise isn't normal
• Why doing more kegels may not be the answer
• What to do if you are experiencing painful sex after childbirth
• How pelvic floor physical therapy can help men as well as women
• Common misconceptions of pelvic floor physical therapy
• And much more...

If you are interested in working with Debbie you can schedule a time to talk to her on the phone by filling out a brief form here.

Stay Health San Diego and thank you for listening!

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The Stay Healthy San Diego podcast is for people in and around San Diego, CA who want to live a healthy and fit lifestyle while enjoying all of San Diego and having a whole lot of fun along the way. A majority of the episodes will be of health and fitness experts and business owners, who live and work here in San Diego - the expert knowledge discussed will be a great asset and resource for San Diegan's who want to take full advantage of the amazing health and fitness community that we have here locally and also for those who want to stay connected with amazing events and opportunities in and around San Diego that help promote a healthy lifestyle.