Take on Life with Dr. Dan

Life sometimes seem filled with an endless barrage of stressors, leaving the only question, "Will I make it through this round?" 

And yet, we KNOW that it's possible for us to live on an even keel, finding ourselves on top more often than not, even thriving through life.

...Right? 

YES! 

And there are key elements that are universal to our success in achieving consistent soundness of mind and body, where the expression of our being is in resonance with the dreams and vision we have for ourselves. 

Join Dr. Zach Thomas and I as we discuss some deep and personal life lessons. 

Dr. Zach shares his personal experience with grief and loss from the perspective of a male and a father.

We explore the process of self-discovery and self-improvement from both an esoteric and physiological perspective. 

We dive deep into the concept of the organizing Intelligence of creation that is present within all of life, not only as the thing that keeps us healing and functioning properly but as the mirror through which we find meaning in our own existence. 

Enjoy!

The stresses of life are constant and never-ending, from the moment of conception, until the time of death.

The question is, do we allow ourselves to sink or swim? 

It IS possible to experience ongoing vitality and abundance in our health, even when we're exhausted, and this brand new dad/entrepreneur is a shining example. 

Listen to Dr. Daniel Kimbley and I discuss the science behind maintaining optimum performance and the role of the brain in only keeping us afloat, but allowing us to surf the waves of life with ease.

In this episode, I talk about several "myths" that pervade our culture and our subconsciousness minds that are limiting our innate human potential.

Limiting our potential for healing.

For living

For delivering our greatest gifts to the world and to ourselves. 

Then, we crack each myth wide open and discover the sweet nectar within.

Mmmm, doesn't that sound delicious!?

Concerned about your kid?

Connecting for Kids can help!

Join me for this conversation with CFK founder and Executive Director, Sarah Rintamaki as she shares with us what the organization is all about and how parents are benefiting, every day, from CFK's free, abundant resources.

If you're the parent of a child in Northeast Ohio and you feel the need for support regarding your kiddo...

For anything... for any reason.

Connecting for Kids has resources for you!

Don't live in Northeast Ohio?  That's okay. Listen in, learn and be inspired!

There's plenty to glean from today's interview.

Find out more at https://www.connectingforkids.org/

Follow me on this solo quest to explore some experiential elements of healing.

Where does healing come from?

What does it mean to experience health?

How do we know if we're even doing it right? 

Why is it important to think deeply about these concepts? 

It's been said that, if you want to change the world, you should first change yourself.

The same goes for understanding... for healing... and for liberating. 

When we connect with ourselves, learn to be in relationship with ourselves, and discover our own potential, we can then gift that to others.

Likewise, what we learn in community with others, we can then offer to ourselves. 

Health is about wholeness and fulfillment.

Health is about life, and having a positive impact through the one we're living. 

Drop in for this phenomenal conversation with Rachel Basham and Ranhdir Bachan Singh, the creators of Kaleidoscopology, a transformational mind-body-spirit approach to personal wellness that uses breath as a vehicle to help people to awaken their potential, release their traumas, and shift their perspectives on life. 

We go deep into discussions that center around grounded spiritual living from the perspectives of biology, lifestyle, breathwork, relationship, and personal transformational experience. 

Find out more about Kaleidoscopology by visiting their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Kaleidoscopology-580397175746296/

Meet Mary Goldstein, a physical therapist who has a deep, holistic perspective on health and life.

Mary's mission as a practitioner is to help babies and moms naturally overcome health issues, that under conventional care, tend to go unaddressed.

From muscle imbalances to feeding issues, and from neurological disorders to flattened cranial bones, when we view the body as connected and treat it as whole, true health is allowed to flourish. This is as true for newborn babies as it is for adults.

Find out how Mary works her magic in today's episode, and discover more about her at https://www.marygoldsteinpt.com/. 

Virtually everything that we experience about ourselves is tied into our brain and nervous system, and in turn, our brain has hand in controlling every single process within our bodies.

This is as true on the level of physical health and wellness, from pain to chronic illness, as it is on the emotional and mental plane.

At the same time, simple stress in our lives can often change our brains dramatically, curtailing our abilities to heal, control our actions, and even assess reality.

Reality!?!?!

Of course...

And so, what do we do to overcome the effects of everyday stress on our brains and nervous systems, thereby reestablishing our potential to grow and thrive in health and consciousness?

Listen and find out.

I mention a particular article that triggered this thought process. Here's the link.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2907136/?fbclid=IwAR3VY6Nq2J_LumJvNgkCbIeZEDNFCh2WHmTEFmaT3WOc-w_PqNcq_ohOXbQ

Are we doing ourselves a disservice when we avoid our discomforts, rather than leaning in?

How often do you consider strength of mind to be as important as strength of muscle?

What if movement was not a rigid activity you did a few times a week, but was a way of life, filled with curiosity, playfulness and creativity?

Shaun Sterling and I discuss all of this and more as we dive into his personal expertise in the realms of mastery through movement, mental focus, breath and emulation of nature.

Check out Shaun's gym, Soul Fuel Tribe, at http://www.soulfueltribe.com/

At one point in the episode, Shaun brings up the topic of fasting for health and I mention that I'll add the book to the show notes. The author is, Jason  Fung and the book is, "The Compelete Guide to Fasting." You can find it on Amazon. 

In this episode, I introduce to you my beautiful, talented wife, Christian Starr Continenza! 

Have you ever heard of craniosacral therapy? She explains a bit about what it is and how it touches the deepest parts of us to invoke the healing wisdom from within. 

To those of you who know us, did you know we're entering the third trimester of pregnancy? We discuss what she believes has allowed her to remain happy, healthy and exuberant throughout the process. 

She also shares her personal experiences of turning trials into gifts, in ways that have allowed her to express increasingly authentic parts of herself. 

You've discovered the very first episode of Take on Life. Congratulations! You're in for a real treat in the weeks, months and years to come. 

In this episode, I share my personal insight on the topics of health, consciousness, and community, laying the groundwork for what's to come.

I also dive into my past, sharing stories of my personal journey of healing and self-discovery. 

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