December 23, 2024 • 15 mins
Discover how the stories we tell ourselves can transform our health and wellness, especially during the festive season. Listen as we untangle the science behind mindset and its profound impact on our perceptions of food, exercise, and rest. Through personal anecdotes, like coping with the absence of a beloved holiday card, we explore how viewing challenges as growth opportunities can rewrite our narratives and boost our self-worth. Drawing from the influential work of Carol Dweck, Aaliyah Crum, and Ellen Langer, we reveal how adopting a growth mindset can lead to positive physiological changes and more meaningful everyday actions as we approach the new year.
Prepare to embrace the holiday season with greater joy by harnessing the power of mindset. We share practical strategies to foster a positive mental state amidst the holiday hustle, focusing on gratitude, boundary-setting, self-care, and mindfulness. Discover how to let go of perfection and manage stress effectively, leading to improved sleep and more fulfilling celebrations. As you gather for Christmas, Hanukkah, or any other occasion, remember that your mindset is a key component of your wellness journey. Let’s step into the new year with a mindset as bright as the festive lights around us.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome to Harmony Hub Health and this festive
season.
While we're decking the hallsand indulging in gluten-free
gingerbread cookies I have noteven had one yet let's unwrap
something truly transformativethe power of your mindset on
your wellness and health.
Did you know that the way youthink about food, exercise and
(00:20):
even rest can be the ultimategift or the sneaky Grinch
stealing your progress?
Whether it's the belief thatyou have to burn off that
holiday pie or the joy ofsavoring every bite, your
mindset shapes how your bodyresponds.
So go, grab some hot cocoa,cozy up and let's dive into the
science and strategies to helpyou enter the new year with the
(00:42):
healthiest mindset yet.
To help you enter the new yearwith the healthiest mindset yet,
because this season the bestpresent you can give yourself is
a mind that's merry and bright.
Let's jingle all the way intoit.
(01:05):
So every year I look forward toChristmas cards.
They're like little timecapsules of connection, a
glimpse into the lives of peopleI care about but might not see
often.
One card I always lovedreceiving was from an old friend
, filled with updates, cheerfulphotos and her thoughtful
handwriting.
But this year it did not come.
At first I tried to brush itoff.
(01:27):
Maybe she's busy, but as thedays went by I started to spiral
.
Did I do something wrong?
Is she upset with me?
Has our friendship faded?
I couldn't help but feel alittle hurt and even question my
own value in her life.
Then yesterday I got a textthat said hey, we decided to
(01:49):
skip cards this year.
Just too much going on.
But Merry Christmas, love you.
It hit me like a ton of bricks.
Her not sending a card wasn'tabout me at all.
Life does get hectic.
Life does get hectic,priorities do shift and
(02:09):
traditions evolve.
I realized how quickly I let mymindset turn one missing card
into a reflection of my ownself-worth.
Not to mention my holiday cardsare still sitting next to me
right now as I record this.
Well, three-fourths of themwent out yesterday, december
21st, and I also have a stack ofcards for neighbors that I plan
on dropping in their mailboxes,but it's so cold outside so it
(02:32):
will sit on the table probablyuntil next year.
But this was such a goodreminder that the stories we
tell ourselves can shape how wefeel, and often those stories
are wrong.
I've learned to give people andmyself more grace.
So what is mindset?
Mindset refers to the attitudes, beliefs and thought patterns
(02:54):
you hold about yourself, yourabilities and the world around
you.
It acts as a mental lensthrough which you interpret and
respond to experiences,challenges and opportunities.
So mindset influences how youapproach life, whether you see
obstacles as insurmountable oras opportunities to grow, and
(03:15):
whether you believe yourabilities and qualities are
fixed or can be developed.
So psychologist Carol Dweck shepopularized the concept of
fixed mindset versus growthmindset.
Fixed mindset is the beliefthat abilities, intelligence and
talents are static traits andcannot change.
This can lead to a fear offailure and avoiding challenges.
(03:37):
Growth mindset is a belief thatabilities and intelligence can
be developed through effort,learning and perseverance.
This encourages resilience andembracing challenges.
Mindset also plays an importantrole in health and wellness, as
it shapes behaviors, stressresponses and even physiological
(03:58):
outcomes.
So a positive mindset aboutexercise or diet can make these
habits feel empowering ratherthan burdensome.
Similarly, research does showthat adopting a constructive
mindset can reduce stress,improve relationships and
enhance overall quality of life.
So mindset is the foundationfor how you experience life, and
(04:20):
it's something you can activelycultivate for personal growth
and well-being.
So how can mindset affect yourwellness?
There's two studies that I wantto tell you about before we go
into tips on how to do this.
So the first one is veryinteresting.
So this was published byAaliyah Crum and Ellen Langer in
Psychological Science and itshowed how your mindset you know
(04:45):
how you think about yourselfand your behaviors can
profoundly impact your healthand wellness.
So this study highlighted theconnection between
self-perception andphysiological outcomes.
So Krum and Langer examinedthis group of hotel housekeepers
who were physically activethrough their work but really
did not perceive themselves asengaging in exercise.
(05:07):
And I can see this, because Itell people, even those that
have really active jobs, I'mlike it doesn't count as
exercise If it's somethingyou're doing every day.
You have to do somethingintentional, different than your
activities of daily living forit to count as exercise.
Like, I tell people that, butin this study there were 84
(05:27):
female housekeepers that were inseven different hotels and they
split them into two differentgroups.
There was an informed group.
These people were told thattheir daily work met their
exercise guidelines Okay.
And then there was a controlgroup who weren't given any
information at all.
So the informed group waseducated about how their
(05:47):
activities like how they werevacuuming, scrubbing, lifting,
how that all counted as exerciseand it was the equivalent to a
gym workout, and they did thisstudy for four weeks.
Know the physical healthbenefits that they found,
despite no changes in physicalactual activity, was that the
(06:07):
informed group showed reductionsin weight, body fat and blood
pressure.
They also reported greatersatisfaction with their activity
level.
So simply believing that theirwork counted as exercise
influenced their bodies asthough they were engaging in
intentional physical activity.
So how you think about yourbehaviors whether it's diet,
(06:29):
exercise or your stress it canimpact your effectiveness.
Um on your health, and viewingeveryday actions as meaningful
to your health can reduce stressand improve physical outcomes,
and positive self-perception andexpectations about your health
can trigger the placebo effect.
Okay, promoting physiologicalchanges.
(06:51):
The other study that I love isum.
Yale did this and even thoughit's back in 2011,.
Researchers found that howparticipants thought about the
caloric content of a milkshakeaffected their levels of ghrelin
you know that's your hungerhormone and the belief about
indulgence led to reduced hungerand greater satisfaction.
(07:13):
So in this study, theresearchers aim to investigate
how a person's mindset about thecaloric content and indulgence
level of a food item couldimpact their physiological
responses, especially therelease of the hormone ghrelin,
which regulates your hunger andhow satisfied you are.
They took a group ofparticipants who were asked to
(07:36):
drink a milkshake.
Who doesn't want to be a partof that study?
Okay?
So the milkshakes were labeledin two different ways for
different sessions.
There was an indulgent labeland the milkshake was presented
as a high calorie, rich,indulgent treat of 620 calories.
And then the same milkshake wasthen labeled with a sensible
(08:00):
label.
So this showed low calorie,healthy option with only 140
calories.
The reality was the milkshakeswere exactly the same and they
both had about 300 calories.
But researchers measured theghrelin levels before, during
and after they drank themilkshake and what they found
was that when the participantsbelieved they were consuming the
(08:22):
indulgent milkshake, theirghrelin levels decreased
significantly after drinking it,signaling satiety and
satisfaction.
But when they believed theywere consuming a sensible
milkshake, the ghrelin responsewas muted, as though the body
did not feel full or satisfied.
Muted, as though the body didnot feel full or satisfied.
So the study showed that aperson's mindset about the food
(08:43):
they are consuming could altertheir physiological response.
So this highlighted theplacebo-like effect of
perception on your metabolism.
So the study concluded that youknow how we think about food
whether we view it as indulgentor restrained can significantly
affect how your body responds toit.
It suggests that psychologicalfactors play a substantial role
(09:03):
in metabolic and hormonalregulation, adding an important
dimension on how we approachnutrition and dieting.
So, for weight management, thefindings suggest that fully
enjoying and being mindful ofindulgent foods might lead to
greater satisfaction and keepyou from overeating.
And for health, the studysupports that the idea that
(09:23):
mindsets and beliefs abouthealth and food can shape
physical outcomes, pointing tothe importance of addressing
psychological and behavioralfactors in functional medicine.
And as we know, you know, theholidays can be a stressful time
.
From gift shopping to going toparties, it's easy to feel
overwhelmed.
The pressure to be perfectduring this time of year can
(09:46):
affect not only your mentalhealth but your physical health
too.
So what happens when stresstakes over?
Well, stress activates yourbody's fight or flight response,
which can lead to increasedcortisol levels.
Now, a little cortisol isn'tbad.
It's your body's naturalresponse to danger.
But when it's constantlyelevated, it can mess with
(10:07):
everything from your sleep toyour digestion, and that's not
what we want, especially whenwe're trying to enjoy the
holidays.
So how does your mindset trulyaffect your health?
It all comes down to themind-body connection.
Studies show that negativethoughts and a pessimistic
outlook can weaken the immunesystem, making you more
(10:27):
susceptible to illness, and, onthe flip side, a positive
mindset can help lower stress,boost your mood and even promote
better digestion and sleep.
When you're feeling stressed oranxious, your body is
essentially in fight or flightmode and it prioritizes survival
over everything else.
This is when things likeinflammation, hormone imbalances
(10:49):
and digestive issues can flareup.
But when you choose to shiftinto a positive mindset,
focusing on gratitude, joy andstaying present, your body
responds by lowering cortisoland promoting a balanced state
which makes everything work moreefficiently.
So how do we keep our mindsetin check during the holidays?
(11:10):
Here are some practical tips Ilike to give to stay positive
and keep your health in tip topshape, no matter how busy the
season gets All right.
Tip number one practicegratitude every day.
Okay, gratitude is a powerfultool.
Focusing on what you'rethankful for, even on the
hardest days, can literallychange your brain chemistry.
(11:33):
Start by jotting down threethings you're grateful for every
morning.
It'll boost your serotoninlevels and help you feel more
grounded, reducing the negativeeffects of stress.
Tip number two, which was veryhard for me, is set boundaries
and say no.
This took me a while to getdown.
The holidays are busy and it'seasy to overcommit, but saying
(11:56):
yes to every event orresponsibility leads to burnout.
Practice saying no when youneed to, and prioritize the
activities that bring you joy.
Your health will thank you.
Tip number three make time foryourself.
In the midst of shopping,cooking and entertaining, don't
forget to take time for yourself, whether it's a 10-minute
(12:19):
meditation or a solo walkoutside, taking a moment to
check in with yourself can helpyou reset, calm your mind and
keep stress at bay.
Number four focus on thepresent, not presence.
Focus on the present becauseit's easy to get caught up in
what's next, the next party, thenext gift, the next task.
(12:40):
But the more you can focus onthe present moment, the more
you'll enjoy the holiday season.
Practice mindfulness bysavoring the moments, whether
that's enjoying a cup of hotcocoa or sharing laughter with
loved ones.
Tip number five is let go ofperfection, the pressure to have
the perfect holiday.
(13:01):
Trust me, no one has it alltogether.
If the cookies burn or the treedoesn't look picture perfect,
that's okay.
I'll tell you, my tree thisyear looks horrible.
It really is just a live treewith ornaments on it.
That's it.
I've never done that before,but let go of the perfectionism
and embrace the joy of theseason instead.
Those are my five tips.
(13:23):
So when you have a positivemindset, the benefits aren't
just mental.
They're physical too.
A positive mindset helps reduceyour stress, improve your sleep
, support digestion and evenenhances immune function.
And when you're in a state ofgratitude and joy, your body is
less likely to experience thenegative side effects of stress,
like muscle tension, digestivediscomfort, poor sleep.
(13:46):
And being positive helps youstay consistent with your health
goals, whether it's eatingbetter, staying active or
managing stress.
So this holiday season, let'smake a pact.
Let's choose to focus on joy,gratitude and self-care instead
of getting lost in the stressand chaos.
By doing so, we'll not only beable to enjoy the holidays, but
(14:09):
we'll set ourselves up for ahealthier, happier new year.
That's all for today's episode.
I hope these tips help youcreate a peaceful and positive
holiday season.
Remember that your mindset isthe key to unlocking your best
health, so let's keep it merryand bright.
Don't forget to subscribe andshare this episode with your
(14:29):
friends, who could use a littleholiday health boost.
Until next time, take care andstay healthy body, mind and soul
.
Happy holidays and I want toleave you with just this
disclaimer, you know, as we wrapup, just a quick reminder the
tips and insights shared in thispodcast are meant to be a
holiday treat for your mind andhealth, but they're not a
(14:50):
replacement for professionalmedical advice, diagnosis or
treatment.
Before making any changes toyour wellness routine, including
trying new therapies orstarting new habits, be sure to
consult with your trustedhealthcare provider.
I am a nurse practitioner, butI'm not your nurse practitioner
yet.
So, just like a holiday gift,what works for one person may
not be perfect fit for another.
(15:12):
Wishing you all a MerryChristmas and a healthy, happy
new year, happy Hanukkah andmind, body and spirit.
Welcome to Harmony Hub Health and this festive
season.
While we're decking the hallsand indulging in gluten-free
gingerbread cookies I have noteven had one yet let's unwrap
something truly transformativethe power of your mindset on
your wellness and health.
Did you know that the way youthink about food, exercise and
(00:20):
even rest can be the ultimategift or the sneaky Grinch
stealing your progress?
Whether it's the belief thatyou have to burn off that
holiday pie or the joy ofsavoring every bite, your
mindset shapes how your bodyresponds.
So go, grab some hot cocoa,cozy up and let's dive into the
science and strategies to helpyou enter the new year with the
(00:42):
healthiest mindset yet.
To help you enter the new yearwith the healthiest mindset yet,
because this season the bestpresent you can give yourself is
a mind that's merry and bright.
Let's jingle all the way intoit.
(01:05):
So every year I look forward toChristmas cards.
They're like little timecapsules of connection, a
glimpse into the lives of peopleI care about but might not see
often.
One card I always lovedreceiving was from an old friend
, filled with updates, cheerfulphotos and her thoughtful
handwriting.
But this year it did not come.
At first I tried to brush itoff.
(01:27):
Maybe she's busy, but as thedays went by I started to spiral
.
Did I do something wrong?
Is she upset with me?
Has our friendship faded?
I couldn't help but feel alittle hurt and even question my
own value in her life.
Then yesterday I got a textthat said hey, we decided to
(01:49):
skip cards this year.
Just too much going on.
But Merry Christmas, love you.
It hit me like a ton of bricks.
Her not sending a card wasn'tabout me at all.
Life does get hectic.
Life does get hectic,priorities do shift and
(02:09):
traditions evolve.
I realized how quickly I let mymindset turn one missing card
into a reflection of my ownself-worth.
Not to mention my holiday cardsare still sitting next to me
right now as I record this.
Well, three-fourths of themwent out yesterday, december
21st, and I also have a stack ofcards for neighbors that I plan
on dropping in their mailboxes,but it's so cold outside so it
(02:32):
will sit on the table probablyuntil next year.
But this was such a goodreminder that the stories we
tell ourselves can shape how wefeel, and often those stories
are wrong.
I've learned to give people andmyself more grace.
So what is mindset?
Mindset refers to the attitudes, beliefs and thought patterns
(02:54):
you hold about yourself, yourabilities and the world around
you.
It acts as a mental lensthrough which you interpret and
respond to experiences,challenges and opportunities.
So mindset influences how youapproach life, whether you see
obstacles as insurmountable oras opportunities to grow, and
(03:15):
whether you believe yourabilities and qualities are
fixed or can be developed.
So psychologist Carol Dweck shepopularized the concept of
fixed mindset versus growthmindset.
Fixed mindset is the beliefthat abilities, intelligence and
talents are static traits andcannot change.
This can lead to a fear offailure and avoiding challenges.
(03:37):
Growth mindset is a belief thatabilities and intelligence can
be developed through effort,learning and perseverance.
This encourages resilience andembracing challenges.
Mindset also plays an importantrole in health and wellness, as
it shapes behaviors, stressresponses and even physiological
(03:58):
outcomes.
So a positive mindset aboutexercise or diet can make these
habits feel empowering ratherthan burdensome.
Similarly, research does showthat adopting a constructive
mindset can reduce stress,improve relationships and
enhance overall quality of life.
So mindset is the foundationfor how you experience life, and
(04:20):
it's something you can activelycultivate for personal growth
and well-being.
So how can mindset affect yourwellness?
There's two studies that I wantto tell you about before we go
into tips on how to do this.
So the first one is veryinteresting.
So this was published byAaliyah Crum and Ellen Langer in
Psychological Science and itshowed how your mindset you know
(04:45):
how you think about yourselfand your behaviors can
profoundly impact your healthand wellness.
So this study highlighted theconnection between
self-perception andphysiological outcomes.
So Krum and Langer examinedthis group of hotel housekeepers
who were physically activethrough their work but really
did not perceive themselves asengaging in exercise.
(05:07):
And I can see this, because Itell people, even those that
have really active jobs, I'mlike it doesn't count as
exercise If it's somethingyou're doing every day.
You have to do somethingintentional, different than your
activities of daily living forit to count as exercise.
Like, I tell people that, butin this study there were 84
(05:27):
female housekeepers that were inseven different hotels and they
split them into two differentgroups.
There was an informed group.
These people were told thattheir daily work met their
exercise guidelines Okay.
And then there was a controlgroup who weren't given any
information at all.
So the informed group waseducated about how their
(05:47):
activities like how they werevacuuming, scrubbing, lifting,
how that all counted as exerciseand it was the equivalent to a
gym workout, and they did thisstudy for four weeks.
Know the physical healthbenefits that they found,
despite no changes in physicalactual activity, was that the
(06:07):
informed group showed reductionsin weight, body fat and blood
pressure.
They also reported greatersatisfaction with their activity
level.
So simply believing that theirwork counted as exercise
influenced their bodies asthough they were engaging in
intentional physical activity.
So how you think about yourbehaviors whether it's diet,
(06:29):
exercise or your stress it canimpact your effectiveness.
Um on your health, and viewingeveryday actions as meaningful
to your health can reduce stressand improve physical outcomes,
and positive self-perception andexpectations about your health
can trigger the placebo effect.
Okay, promoting physiologicalchanges.
(06:51):
The other study that I love isum.
Yale did this and even thoughit's back in 2011,.
Researchers found that howparticipants thought about the
caloric content of a milkshakeaffected their levels of ghrelin
you know that's your hungerhormone and the belief about
indulgence led to reduced hungerand greater satisfaction.
(07:13):
So in this study, theresearchers aim to investigate
how a person's mindset about thecaloric content and indulgence
level of a food item couldimpact their physiological
responses, especially therelease of the hormone ghrelin,
which regulates your hunger andhow satisfied you are.
They took a group ofparticipants who were asked to
(07:36):
drink a milkshake.
Who doesn't want to be a partof that study?
Okay?
So the milkshakes were labeledin two different ways for
different sessions.
There was an indulgent labeland the milkshake was presented
as a high calorie, rich,indulgent treat of 620 calories.
And then the same milkshake wasthen labeled with a sensible
(08:00):
label.
So this showed low calorie,healthy option with only 140
calories.
The reality was the milkshakeswere exactly the same and they
both had about 300 calories.
But researchers measured theghrelin levels before, during
and after they drank themilkshake and what they found
was that when the participantsbelieved they were consuming the
(08:22):
indulgent milkshake, theirghrelin levels decreased
significantly after drinking it,signaling satiety and
satisfaction.
But when they believed theywere consuming a sensible
milkshake, the ghrelin responsewas muted, as though the body
did not feel full or satisfied.
Muted, as though the body didnot feel full or satisfied.
So the study showed that aperson's mindset about the food
(08:43):
they are consuming could altertheir physiological response.
So this highlighted theplacebo-like effect of
perception on your metabolism.
So the study concluded that youknow how we think about food
whether we view it as indulgentor restrained can significantly
affect how your body responds toit.
It suggests that psychologicalfactors play a substantial role
(09:03):
in metabolic and hormonalregulation, adding an important
dimension on how we approachnutrition and dieting.
So, for weight management, thefindings suggest that fully
enjoying and being mindful ofindulgent foods might lead to
greater satisfaction and keepyou from overeating.
And for health, the studysupports that the idea that
(09:23):
mindsets and beliefs abouthealth and food can shape
physical outcomes, pointing tothe importance of addressing
psychological and behavioralfactors in functional medicine.
And as we know, you know, theholidays can be a stressful time
.
From gift shopping to going toparties, it's easy to feel
overwhelmed.
The pressure to be perfectduring this time of year can
(09:46):
affect not only your mentalhealth but your physical health
too.
So what happens when stresstakes over?
Well, stress activates yourbody's fight or flight response,
which can lead to increasedcortisol levels.
Now, a little cortisol isn'tbad.
It's your body's naturalresponse to danger.
But when it's constantlyelevated, it can mess with
(10:07):
everything from your sleep toyour digestion, and that's not
what we want, especially whenwe're trying to enjoy the
holidays.
So how does your mindset trulyaffect your health?
It all comes down to themind-body connection.
Studies show that negativethoughts and a pessimistic
outlook can weaken the immunesystem, making you more
(10:27):
susceptible to illness, and, onthe flip side, a positive
mindset can help lower stress,boost your mood and even promote
better digestion and sleep.
When you're feeling stressed oranxious, your body is
essentially in fight or flightmode and it prioritizes survival
over everything else.
This is when things likeinflammation, hormone imbalances
(10:49):
and digestive issues can flareup.
But when you choose to shiftinto a positive mindset,
focusing on gratitude, joy andstaying present, your body
responds by lowering cortisoland promoting a balanced state
which makes everything work moreefficiently.
So how do we keep our mindsetin check during the holidays?
(11:10):
Here are some practical tips Ilike to give to stay positive
and keep your health in tip topshape, no matter how busy the
season gets All right.
Tip number one practicegratitude every day.
Okay, gratitude is a powerfultool.
Focusing on what you'rethankful for, even on the
hardest days, can literallychange your brain chemistry.
(11:33):
Start by jotting down threethings you're grateful for every
morning.
It'll boost your serotoninlevels and help you feel more
grounded, reducing the negativeeffects of stress.
Tip number two, which was veryhard for me, is set boundaries
and say no.
This took me a while to getdown.
The holidays are busy and it'seasy to overcommit, but saying
(11:56):
yes to every event orresponsibility leads to burnout.
Practice saying no when youneed to, and prioritize the
activities that bring you joy.
Your health will thank you.
Tip number three make time foryourself.
In the midst of shopping,cooking and entertaining, don't
forget to take time for yourself, whether it's a 10-minute
(12:19):
meditation or a solo walkoutside, taking a moment to
check in with yourself can helpyou reset, calm your mind and
keep stress at bay.
Number four focus on thepresent, not presence.
Focus on the present becauseit's easy to get caught up in
what's next, the next party, thenext gift, the next task.
(12:40):
But the more you can focus onthe present moment, the more
you'll enjoy the holiday season.
Practice mindfulness bysavoring the moments, whether
that's enjoying a cup of hotcocoa or sharing laughter with
loved ones.
Tip number five is let go ofperfection, the pressure to have
the perfect holiday.
(13:01):
Trust me, no one has it alltogether.
If the cookies burn or the treedoesn't look picture perfect,
that's okay.
I'll tell you, my tree thisyear looks horrible.
It really is just a live treewith ornaments on it.
That's it.
I've never done that before,but let go of the perfectionism
and embrace the joy of theseason instead.
Those are my five tips.
(13:23):
So when you have a positivemindset, the benefits aren't
just mental.
They're physical too.
A positive mindset helps reduceyour stress, improve your sleep
, support digestion and evenenhances immune function.
And when you're in a state ofgratitude and joy, your body is
less likely to experience thenegative side effects of stress,
like muscle tension, digestivediscomfort, poor sleep.
(13:46):
And being positive helps youstay consistent with your health
goals, whether it's eatingbetter, staying active or
managing stress.
So this holiday season, let'smake a pact.
Let's choose to focus on joy,gratitude and self-care instead
of getting lost in the stressand chaos.
By doing so, we'll not only beable to enjoy the holidays, but
(14:09):
we'll set ourselves up for ahealthier, happier new year.
That's all for today's episode.
I hope these tips help youcreate a peaceful and positive
holiday season.
Remember that your mindset isthe key to unlocking your best
health, so let's keep it merryand bright.
Don't forget to subscribe andshare this episode with your
(14:29):
friends, who could use a littleholiday health boost.
Until next time, take care andstay healthy body, mind and soul
.
Happy holidays and I want toleave you with just this
disclaimer, you know, as we wrapup, just a quick reminder the
tips and insights shared in thispodcast are meant to be a
holiday treat for your mind andhealth, but they're not a
(14:50):
replacement for professionalmedical advice, diagnosis or
treatment.
Before making any changes toyour wellness routine, including
trying new therapies orstarting new habits, be sure to
consult with your trustedhealthcare provider.
I am a nurse practitioner, butI'm not your nurse practitioner
yet.
So, just like a holiday gift,what works for one person may
not be perfect fit for another.
(15:12):
Wishing you all a MerryChristmas and a healthy, happy
new year, happy Hanukkah andmind, body and spirit.
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