#290 | WW - Beyond Cognitive Dissonance

03/23/22 • 16 min

Cognitive dissonance means "mental stress or discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time."
To be honest, I didn't really know what it meant until the last couple of years as I've heard the term used more and more.
It turns out that we all live to preserve our mental wellbeing, and avoid this mental stress. For some, this means avoiding such "contradictory beliefs."
But, we don't need to live in a right or wrong dichotomy. We can live in a way that prioritizes connection, relationship, growth, and learning.

In today's Wisdom Wednesday we explore the human nature of perception and separate realities that always exist and share insights to navigate in the world with a compassionate heart and open mind.

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Some highlights from today's WW episode...

Every human being has a unique perception, always changing from moment to moment
We, as humans, are not our thoughts or perception, but the consciousness through which we experience our reality
Freedom doesn't come from isolating in an echo chamber and avoiding contradicting viewpoints, but understanding that we, and perceived others, are not our thinking
We can get curious about other perspectives rather than close our eyes, ears, heart, and mind
Life is not about being right or wrong, but connection, relationship, growth, and learning

Links to some more good stuff

- Join weekly Peace on Earth conversations: https://www.alter.health/peace-on-earth
- Join Alter Health on Locals: https://alterhealth.locals.com
- Stay connected on Telegram: https://t.me/alterhealth
- Cleanse with Us during the next Alter Health Cleanse: https://www.alter.health/cleanse
- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: https://www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants
- ATTN Health Practitioners! Learn more and apply to the Plant Based Mind Body Practitioner Program: https://www.alter.health/pbmb-practitioner
Peace and Love.

Links to more good stuff

Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products

In today's Wisdom Wednesday we explore the human nature of perception and separate realities that always exist and share insights to navigate in the world with a compassionate heart and open mind.

Every human being has a unique perception, always changing from moment to moment
We, as humans, are not our thoughts or perception, but the consciousness through which we experience our reality
Freedom doesn't come from isolating in an echo chamber and avoiding contradicting viewpoints, but understanding that we, and perceived others, are not our thinking
We can get curious about other perspectives rather than close our eyes, ears, heart, and mind
Life is not about being right or wrong, but connection, relationship, growth, and learning

Links to more good stuff

Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products

Previous Episode

#289 | MM - How to Stay Toxin-Free

Environmental toxins are ubiquitous in today's world and often play a central role in numerous chronic conditions.
Staying free from toxicity doesn't come easily... but is it even possible?!
We can absolutely mitigate the toxic exposure by mindfully choosing how we eat, drink, and breathe.
More importantly, we can stay optimally nourished and "cleanse" periodically to flood the body with the precise resources to create the environment for optimal detoxification.
(Such as through the Alter Health Cleanse - www.alter.health/cleanse)
While we discuss all sorts of toxic chemicals like VOCs, herbicides/pesticides, phthalates, endocrine disruptors, heavy metals, and more, the aim of this episode is to empower you with what you need to navigate this toxic world healthfully and gracefully.

If you'd like to join these conversations live, be sure to Subscribe to the Alter Health YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/alterhealth

Some highlights from today's MM episode...

Various toxins found in food, air, and water supplies and how to avoid them
The 100,000+ unregulated toxins in the environment are largely linked with increased incidence of all sorts of chronic conditions
Where to find the chemicals hiding in body care products and other household items
The role of the liver in the detoxification process and how to optimize its function
How the Alter Health cleanse is designed for liver support and seasonal detoxification

Links to some more good stuff
- Join Alter Health on Locals: https://alterhealth.locals.com/
- Cleanse with Us during the next Alter Health Cleanse: https://www.alter.health/cleanse
- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: https://www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants
- ATTN Health Practitioners! Learn more and apply to the Plant Based Mind Body Practitioner Program: https://www.alter.health/pbmb-practitioner
Peace and Love.

Links to more good stuff

Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products

Next Episode

#291 | MM - Lifestyle Liver Support in a Toxic World

Liver disease is much more common than people realize! Approximately 25% of adults and 10% of kids have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the most common condition affecting liver function.
... but, there is GOOD NEWS! Liver disease is completely reversible! (before scarring, or cirrhosis, takes place)
Liver disease does not just come out of nowhere (except in rare circumstances of acute toxicity, most often from pharmaceuticals). Liver function becomes sluggish over months, years, and decades of “toxic buildup” from a suboptimal diet/lifestyle.
Toxicity and nutritional deficiency set the stage for a sluggish liver which then has innumerable consequences when it comes to each and every system and function in your body.
Last week, in Episode 289, we talked about “Staying Toxin-Free.” This is hugely important for liver health, but there is so much more.
This week, we dive deeper to understand the amazing design and function of the liver and how to optimize its performance to keep us healthy in this crazy and toxic world.
Spoiler alert... one amazingly loving thing your can do for your liver is a Seasonal Cleanse - such as the upcoming Alter Health Cleanse! Learn more at www.alter.health/cleanse
If you'd like to join these conversations live, be sure to Subscribe to the Alter Health YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/alterhealth

Some highlights from today's MM episode...

The primary roles of the liver - 500 incredible functions, including detoxification
Some common signs of sluggish liver function (pre-NAFLD diagnosis)
The 5 big obstacles that contribute to liver disease
How your body is like a bucket and what can go wrong that causes it to overflow (express symptoms )
9 powerful lifestyle practices that reverse liver disease (including Alter Health Cleanse, of course!)

Links to more good stuff

Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products