Actor Kiko Ellsworth Shares About Transformation, Voice, Racism and Love - HPP 94

04/21/21 • 44 min

The Higher Practice Podcast for Optimal Mental Health

Actor Kiko Ellsworth began his career thinking that acting was the last profession he would ever pursue. It wasn’t until he got on stage that he realized how terrified he was to express his voice in the world. At that moment, he knew he needed to use acting as a vehicle for self-expression. But that was just the beginning. After years as a successful actor on TV and film, he decided to give it all up after hitting rock bottom and went on a search for a more fulfilling life. What he found is both simple and remarkable, and a testament to what’s possible when we listen to ourselves.

Show notes:

Fear of expression and acting on stage - 02:47
Giving up acting and pursuing a spiritual practice - 06:23
The power of my first marriage - 14:00
Discovering self-love - 19:05
Skewed perceptions and sanity - 23:31
Routines that keep me sane - 28:23
Evolving Men of Color Summit and racism in America - 34:25

To learn more about Kiko Ellsworth visit https://kikoellsworth.com/

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Show notes:

Fear of expression and acting on stage - 02:47
Giving up acting and pursuing a spiritual practice - 06:23
The power of my first marriage - 14:00
Discovering self-love - 19:05
Skewed perceptions and sanity - 23:31
Routines that keep me sane - 28:23
Evolving Men of Color Summit and racism in America - 34:25

To learn more about Kiko Ellsworth visit https://kikoellsworth.com/

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For patient care reach out to: [email protected]

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Approaches to Integrative Sleep Medicine - Dr. Nishi Bhopal - HPP 93

Sleep health is one of the most overlooked and essential factors for physical and mental health, as well as longevity. Yet, so many people worldwide suffer from sleep disorders, and this issue seems to only be increasing in modern times. Although sleep aids may help people fall asleep, they don’t necessarily support sleep efficiency which is a better indicator of restfulness and rejuvenation.

In this episode, we explore many important questions related to what goes into a good night’s sleep and why we are facing an increasing rate of sleep issues globally. We discuss integrative interventions, the role of wearables and where they fall short, and a map to understand the root causes of sleep disturbances. This is a great episode if you've been trying to optimize your sleep personally or working with clients professionally.

Show notes:

My personal struggle with sleep - 04:06
Defining sleep health - 06:02
Insomnia is a global problem - 11:15
Sleep and Nutrition: what you need to know - 18:34
Sleep interventions - 22:42
Sleep and mental health disorders - 25:44
How does exercise support sleep - 31:23

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Chemistry of Connection, Culture and Psychedelics - Dr. Julie Holland - HPP 95

Interpersonal connection is essential for optimal mental and physical health, and even more challenged inside the social isolation brought on by this global pandemic. We don’t often think of ourselves as walking chemistry sets. But, when we view the body under this lens, we can discover powerful insights into our connections with ourselves and others, and how to optimize them.

In today’s episode, we welcome author, psychiatrist/psychopharmacologist, Julie Holland, MD to the show. Julie has been studying and writing about the chemistry of connections and psychedelics and their healing uses for years, as well as working with MAPS on several MDMA studies. She shares her insights into how as a culture, we can heal from societal trauma and what we need to consider for our patients in these tough times when there is greater amounts of social isolation and loss of connection.

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