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Dr. Andrew J. Holman is a rheumatologist and Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington with more than two decades of experience studying autoimmune disease, chronic pain, and the autonomic nervous system.

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In this episode of the Mindful Movement Podcast, Les Raymond sits down with study coach Tom Vorselen, founder of The Study Coach, to explore what it really means to learn how to learn.

After overcoming his own academic struggles, Tom now helps students and professionals build efficient study systems, manage procrastination, and improve focus without burnout.

Together, they discuss the psycholo...

In this episode of the Mindful Movement Podcast, Dr. Warsh joins the conversation to unpack the complexities surrounding modern vaccine discussions. The episode explores declining trust in public health institutions, the importance of informed consent, and ongoing debates around vaccine schedules and safety research gaps.

They discuss how vaccine efficacy is often misunderstood, how COVID-19 shifted public pe...

Randall James is an evidence-based strength and running coach, YouTuber, and the founder of Always Adaptive.

He specializes in helping people build real-world strength, athleticism, and resilience through personalized training and practical nutrition.

Blending scientific research with hands-on coaching and his own healing journey, Randall cuts through fitness myths to focus on what actually w...

Chris Duffin is an elite American powerlifter and founder of Kabuki Strength, known for blending biomechanics with high-level performance training. He spent years ranked among the top multi-ply lifters in the world, set multiple world records, and was among the first athletes to squat and deadlift over 1,000 pounds for reps, earning a reputation as one of the strongest and most innovative figures in modern strength sports.

Shalin Shah is the CEO of Marius Pharmaceuticals, where he leads the development of novel therapies for testosterone deficiency and metabolic health. His background spans finance, private equity, and pharmaceutical strategy, with a focus on patient-centered innovation and education around hormonal health.

In this conversation, Les Raymond and Shalin Shah discuss testosterone’s broader role in men’s health beyo...

Dr. Aaron Hartman, MD is a board-certified Family Medicine physician specializing in functional, integrative, and holistic medicine, with additional certifications in Functional Medicine and Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine. His approach to chronic illness and nutrition is strongly influenced by his experience caring for his daughter Anna, who has cerebral palsy.

In this conversation, Dr. Hartman examine...

Dr. Chloe Carmichael, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist based in New York City. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Columbia University, graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, and completed both her master’s degree and Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Long Island University, an APA-accredited program. Her clinical training included placements at Lenox Hill Hospital, Kings County Hospital, and ot...

Dr. Jeffrey M. Hockings, D.C., known as “The Diabetes Doc,” is a chiropractor and the founder and CEO of Diabetes Reversal Group, a telehealth-based program focused on reversing type 2 diabetes through lifestyle intervention. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in 1990 and has spent over three decades working in nutrition and metabolic health, emphasizing structured diet, supplementation, coaching, and ...

Mitchel Osmond is a mentor, speaker, and coach who helps fathers and husbands build stronger relationships through intentional leadership, emotional connection, and personal discipline. Drawing from his own journey through personal struggle and growth, he focuses on helping men reconnect with their purpose, improve family dynamics, and lead healthier homes through clarity, confidence, and consistency.

In this ...

Dr. David D. Clarke, MD is a board-certified physician in internal medicine and gastroenterology, best known for his work on stress-related and brain-generated physical symptoms often referred to as neuroplastic or psychophysiologic conditions. After decades in traditional gastroenterology, he shifted his focus toward understanding how the brain, stress, and emotions can drive very real pain and illness in the absence of structural...

Julie Ryan is a medical intuitive, psychic, and author known for her work in energy scanning and spiritual communication. After a career as a businesswoman and inventor, she shifted her focus toward intuitive practice and developed her framework for understanding the “twelve phases of transition.”

In this episode, she shares her journey with me exploring how she discovered and refined her psychic abilities. To...

In this conversation, Chris James shares his insights on nutrition and fasting, challenging common beliefs about dietary needs and the body's capabilities. He recounts his personal experience of fasting for 30 days while working in physically demanding conditions, demonstrating that the body can function effectively even with limited food intake. This discussion highlights the misconceptions surrounding nutrition and the potent...

Lisa Parda is a real-estate broker, radio show host, and author based in New Hampshire.

In this conversation, Lisa opens up about her journey from a heavily processed-food upbringing to discovering the healing power of real, home-cooked meals. She describes how an elimination diet helped her understand the deep connection between food, emotions, and autoimmune health, especially through the lens of the gut microb...

Karen Canham is the founder of Karen Ann Wellness and a Nervous System Mastery Coach who helps high-achieving women move beyond burnout and perfectionism into sustainable, embodied success.

In this conversation we explore the different states of the nervous system, focusing on the dorsal, ventral, and sympathetic states, and the role of the vagus nerve in regulating these states for emotional and mental well-b...

Deanna Hansen is an Athletic Therapist and the creator of Block Therapy, a therapeutic system designed to release adhesions in the fascia, restore structural alignment, and improve overall wellbeing through breath, pressure, and stillness. After her own struggles with anxiety, body image, and chronic tension, she discovered how deeply the fascial system responds to emotion, stress, and gravity and built an approach that helps...

In this episode I sit down with Rachael Davis, RDH and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist from R.A.D. Myofunctional Therapy, to dig into how oral health and breathing patterns go far beyond the dentist’s chair. We explore everything from tongue positioning and low tongue tone, to how breastfeeding and diet shape early oral development, and even how emotional stress shows up in our faces, mouths and posture.

Rachael shares powerfu...

In this interview, I sit down with Thais Gibson, founder of The Personal Development School, to talk about how our attachment styles shape the way we love, communicate, and connect with others, and how understanding them can completely change your mental health and relationships.

Thais breaks down the four main attachment styles: secure, anxious attachment, avoidant attachment style, and fearful avoidant, expl...