Heal and Stay Healed with Kelly B Haney

Our guest for this episode is Dr. Renee Exelbert — psychologist, elite personal trainer, and two-time breast cancer survivor. In this episode, Dr. Exelbert shares her remarkable story: from treating cancer patients to becoming one herself, to reclaiming her body through a healing mindset, consistent hard work, simple self-care, and unwavering determination.

She discusses how lifestyle changes, visualization techniques, and the power of the mind-body connection all play crucial roles in overcoming health and personal challenges. Dr. Exelbert also offers practical advice on supporting loved ones through illness and maintaining balance in professional and personal life.

As founder of the Metamorphosis Center and author of "Chemo Muscles," Dr. Exelbert is a dynamic example of turning trauma into resilience, personal growth, and purpose. This episode offers valuable wisdom on living authentically and finding our hidden strengths in times of great adversity.

Connect with Dr. Exelbert -
LinkedIn: @Renee_Exelbert
Instagram: @dr.renee.exelbert
Twitter X: @ReneeExelbert
Website: Drexelbert.com
Book: Chemo Muscles: Lessons Learned from Being a Psycho-Oncologist and Cancer Patient (Kindle and hardcover versions available on Amazon)

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In this episode, we dive deep into the often misunderstood world of perimenopause with Integrative and Functional Dietician JeJe Noval. JeJe offers clarity, wisdom, and detailed recommendations for navigating this phase of life.

Highlights include:
- Understanding perimenopause: its symptoms and how it differs from menopause
- The role of minerals, particularly zinc and copper, in hormone regulation
- The connection between methylation, genetics, and hormone balance
- Why hormone replacement therapy isn't always the best first option
- The importance of gut health in managing perimenopausal symptoms
- Nutrition strategies for supporting hormonal health
- Exercise recommendations for perimenopausal women
- How stress affects hormonal balance and ways to manage it

JeJe provides insights into a functional approach to perimenopause, emphasizing the importance of addressing root causes rather than just treating symptoms.

Connect with JeJe Noval:
Website: www.jejenoval.com
Instagram: @gut.and.hormone.harmony
Program: Gut and Hormone Harmonizer

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In this episode, we explore the life-changing power of simplicity as an important part of the healing process. In a world that often feels overwhelming and chaotic, embracing a more simplified lifestyle can be a powerful tool, as it reduces stress and anxiety – two of the biggest roadblocks on our path to healing.

Kelly discusses the benefits of being intentional with our physical possessions, time commitments, and energy expenditure, while sharing practical tips and personal insights on how to simplify each of these areas. She emphasizes the importance of aligning our actions with our values and creating space for what truly matters. She also delves into the impact of simplicity on our mental and emotional health, offering strategies for cultivating a more positive and present-focused mindset.

Whether you're just beginning your healing journey or seeking to maintain your health long-term, this episode offers valuable guidance on how to harness the power of simplicity for greater healing and optimal wellness.

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In this episode, Brian Haney joins as co-host for a Q&A on my latest recommendations for healing resources that I’ve come across. Items discussed include a hodgepodge of books, podcasts, recipes, health-promoting products, and interesting new research results. We chat about centenarians, vocabulary, ‘90’s nostalgia, and mocktails, among other things. There’s a lot of laughing going on in this mostly light-hearted episode, especially while discussing my recent baking fail!

Links to resources mentioned in the episode:

The Well Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health & Happiness at Every Age https://gladysmcgarey.com/

Buy Yourself the F***ing Lilies https://www.taraschuster.com/

The Rich Roll Podcast https://www.richroll.com/all-episodes/

This American Life https://www.thisamericanlife.org/

Pod Meets World https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-pod-meets-world-98589488/

Team Sherzai’s Brain Building Totally Possible Burgers https://www.theneuroplan.com/blog/brain-healthy-recipe-brain-building-totally-possible-burgers/

Danielle Walker’s Chocolate Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bites https://www.instagram.com/daniellewalker/reel/C3QxHnayYj4/

Mocktail Club Mocktails https://www.mocktailclub.com/

Washington Post Article https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/02/29/ultraprocessed-foods-health-risk/

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In this episode, I'm joined by nutrition, fitness, and overall wellness virtuoso, Haley Gillespie. Haley shares with us her vast insight on a variety of topics, including tips for creating crowd-pleasing nutritious and delicious meals, physical fitness strategies for being our healthiest selves and aging gracefully, and taking time out for self-care and true rejuvenation.

As a delightful finale, Haley shares with us her decadent "Healthy Fudge," a recipe that proves indulgence and well-being are not mutually exclusive.

Haley's Website (Haley Farm): www.haleyfarm.com
Haley's Instagram: @refreshwithhaley

Haley's Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Avocado Fudge with Toasted Almonds
Ingredients:
- 1⁄3 cup thinly sliced almonds
- 2 dark (70% cacao or higher) chocolate bars, 100g (3.5 oz.) each, chopped into
slivers
- 2⁄3 cup smooth almond butter
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 2 heaping tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1⁄2 cup maple syrup, or to taste
- 1⁄2 cup black beans (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- flaked or coarse sea salt, to finish
Preparation:
1. In a double boiler (a bowl set up over a saucepan of boiling water), melt the
chocolate and stir in the almond butter and salt with a whisk until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Lightly toast the almond slices in 1 teaspoon coconut oil until fragrant, or dry toast.
3. In a food processor, mix the avocado, cocoa powder and maple syrup until smooth. Once the chocolate mixture has cooled slightly (but not solidified!), use a spatula to add it to the food processor. Process until it is well-combined and starts to get very thick (as the chocolate cools).
4. Scrape the mixture into an 8x8 parchment-lined or silicone pan with a spatula and smooth the top. Sprinkle liberally with coarse sea salt, then press almonds into the top. Place in the fridge and allow to cool for an hour. Remove from pan and slice. Refrigerate to store or keep in the freezer for a firmer, chewier texture.

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