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Full Circle Healing

Full Circle Healing

Written by: Michael Roesslein
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 The Full Circle Healing Podcast is hosted by Rebel Health Founder and Wellness Educator, Michael Roesslein and features leading experts from a wide range of specialties, ranging from functional medicine to trauma healing, and everything in between. Each episode dives deep into the newest clinical insights, cutting-edge research, and actionable steps that listeners can apply immediately to reverse chronic symptoms and achieve long-lasting physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Tune in to hear from doctors, researchers, therapists, authors, and educators as they share the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to empower your healing journey and guide you back towards true wellness.Copyright 2024 Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
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  • 30: How I Raised Kids Who Actually Prefer Real Food Over Junk – Dr. Madiha Saeed

    30: How I Raised Kids Who Actually Prefer Real Food Over Junk – Dr. Madiha Saeed
    Mar 23 2025
    Dr. Madiha Saeed is a family physician, author of ten books, and an advocate for holistic family health.In this episode, you're going to learn how Dr. Saeed reversed her own autoimmune conditions using simple lifestyle changes, why hope and gratitude are key to healing, how she raised her kids to embrace healthy habits and avoid processed foods, what strategies she uses to make real food fun and exciting for children, and why conventional medical training often fails doctors when it comes to true preventive care.Madiha Saeed, MD, also known as HolisticMom, MD and HolisticUrdu, MD on social media, is a practicing board-certified family physician in the USA, an international speaker and a global best-selling author.Dr. Saeed is the director of education for Documenting Hope and KnoWEwell. She sits on multiple medical advisory boards including Holistic Primary Care and Wellness Mama, and was the past president of The International Institute of Islamic Medicine (aka NIIMS). She and her children speak internationally in the most prestigious holistic conferences (AHIM and IFM) and Muslim conferences (ISNA, MAS-ICNA and Miftaah), summits, TV (ABC, NBC and CBS), radio and newspaper. She is a regular on MindBodyGreen and the international Emmy winning medical talk show, the Dr. Nandi Show. She writes for Natural Awakenings and has been quoted by CNN as an expert. She is the host of Muslim Network TV's, What's Up Doc. Dr Saeed's children host "The Holistic Kids' Show" podcast with over 160 interviews helping kids empower and educate other kids. With Dr. Saeed’s mother in law, they reach millions via HolisticUrdu, MD an online social media platform. Three generations educate internationally igniting the world with their energy and passion to ignite a healing revolution to save our future.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction[04:55] Developing lupus and other autoimmune conditions[06:10] A terrifying daycare incident changed everything[07:45] The wake-up call to take control of her health[09:20] Learning about holistic medicine and lifestyle changes[10:50] How small daily habits improve long-term health[12:15] Why conventional doctors struggle to offer holistic care[13:35] The financial burden of medical school debt[15:00] The hidden stress of working in modern medicine[16:30] How stress and fear keep people sick[18:05] The power of gratitude in reversing chronic illness[19:40] How mindset shifts affect physical health[21:10] Why negativity blocks healing[22:35] How simple gratitude exercises improve well-being[24:00] The surprising impact of getting time off work[25:20] How Dr. Saeed’s kids became interested in health[26:45] Teaching kids to recognize when they feel off balance[28:15] How role modelling helps kids adopt healthy habits[29:45] The problem with associating junk food with fun[31:10] Finding healthy alternatives while travelling[32:35] How her kids learn to read food labels[34:00] Encouraging kids to make their own health choices[35:25] Why mindfulness is a key part of raising healthy kids[37:00] Helping kids make better decisions about their health[38:20] How holistic parenting builds independence[39:45] The importance of gratitude in childhood development[41:05] How Dr. Saeed’s kids understand nutrition and healthIf you want to connect with Dr. Saeed, follow her on Instagram and visit her website.Listen to her children’s podcast, The Holistic Kids Show, on Spotify or AppleDr. Madiha Saeed Books:The Holistic Rx | BookThe Qur’anic Prescription | BookThe Holistic Rx for Kids | BookAdam’s Healing Adventures Book Series for Kids:From Sickness to Health | Book or AudiobookThe Power of Rainbow Foods | Book or AudiobookFake Food vs Real Food | BookGratitude is a Super Power | BookFind more from Michael on the Rebel Health Tribe's Website and be sure to join their Facebook Group.
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    44 mins
  • 29: Suicide Survivor: How Nutrition Saved My Life with Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND

    29: Suicide Survivor: How Nutrition Saved My Life with Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND
    Mar 9 2025
    Master Your Breath, Balance Your Life, Download our FREE Breathing for Nervous System Regulation E-book.Dr. Christina Bjorndal is a naturopathic doctor specializing in mental health.In this episode, you're going to learn how Christina overcame severe mental health struggles, including bipolar disorder and suicidal depression, why nutrition and supplementation played a key role in her recovery, what role thoughts and emotions play in shaping mental health, how early life experiences and trauma can impact mental well-being, and why self-compassion is one of the most powerful tools for healing.Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND has lived experience with depression (suicide survivor - 3x), anxiety, bulimia, bipolar disorder type 1 (psychosis survivor - 6x) and cancer. She draws upon her personal experience as well as her clinical training in naturopathic medicine & her additional training in mind and body medicine when striving to address patients' mental health concerns. Having overcome many mental health challenges, Dr. Chris is a gifted speaker and best-selling author. She is recognized as a top ND to follow by two independent organizations. Her book “Beyond the Label: 10 Steps to Improve Your Mental Health with Naturopathic Medicine” is a comprehensive guide to mental health. She has created two courses 1) The Moving Beyond Mental Health Labels Program for individuals and 2) A Clinician’s Integrative Mental Health ProgramTimestamps:[00:00] Introduction[06:10] How a book changed Christina’s perspective[07:50] The impact of psychiatric medications[09:15] Discovering naturopathic medicine[10:40] First steps toward healing[12:20] Importance of nutrition for mental health[14:00] The role of supplements in recovery[15:35] What happened after stopping medication[17:05] Addressing emotional and spiritual health[18:50] Understanding the root causes of mental illness[20:30] The connection between trauma and mental health[22:00] How early life experiences shape the brain[23:45] Why self-compassion is critical for healing[25:10] Breaking the cycle of negative self-talk[26:50] The science behind thoughts and emotions[28:30] Managing stress and nervous system regulation[30:05] The dangers of high cortisol and inflammation[31:40] How bipolar disorder is misunderstood[33:20] Common gaps in mental health treatment[34:55] The role of spirituality in recovery[36:25] How to support someone struggling with mental illness[38:00] The power of small, consistent actions[39:45] Why showing up for others makes a differenceWhat does Dr Chris recommend you eat to obtain or maintain mental health balance? Learn all about it in her free eBook.If you want to connect with Dr. Chris, follow her on Facebook and Instagram and visit her website.Dr. Christina Bjorndal’s Books:Beyond the Label | BookThe Essential Diet | BookMoving Beyond | BookResources Mentioned:A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson | Book or AudiobookMolecules Of Emotion by Candace Pert | Book or AudiobookAn Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison | Book or AudiobookThe Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt | Book or AudiobookFind more from Michael on the Rebel Health Tribe's Website and be sure to join their Facebook Group.
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    43 mins
  • 28: How Color Transforms Your Brain, Gut, and Body with Dr. Deanna Minich

    28: How Color Transforms Your Brain, Gut, and Body with Dr. Deanna Minich
    Feb 24 2025
    Deanna Minich is a nutrition scientist and author of The Rainbow Diet.In this episode, you're going to learn why the colors of food matter beyond aesthetics, how different food colors support specific organs and body functions, which foods are best for brain health and memory, how polyphenols help with stress resilience and gut health, and why dietary diversity is crucial for overall well-being.Deanna Minich, PhD, is an international lecturer, educator, nutrition scientist, and author. She has over twenty-five years of experience in academia and the food and dietary supplement industries and is currently the Chief Science Officer at Symphony Natural Health. She has been active as a functional medicine clinician in clinical trials and in her own practice (Food & Spirit™). She is the author of six consumer books on wellness topics, four book chapters, and over fifty scientific publications. Through her talks, workshops, groups, and in-person retreats, she helps people transform their lives practically and artfully through nutrition and lifestyle. Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction[02:35] What eating the rainbow really means[03:15] How colors in food have functional benefits[04:05] The connection between color and the body[05:02] Why red foods are linked to a stress response[06:10] How red foods impact inflammation and immunity[07:30] When red foods can be pro-inflammatory[08:45] The link between red foods and adrenal health[10:20] Why polyphenols help plants and humans with stress[11:15] The effect of environmental stress on plant nutrition[12:05] Why organically grown foods have more polyphenols[13:20] How red foods support seasonal immune health[14:35] Understanding the functional role of orange foods[15:55] The link between orange foods and reproductive health[17:10] How different shades of food colors affect the body[18:05] The impact of blue, purple, and black foods on the brain[19:40] Why blueberries are studied for memory and cognition[21:00] The difference between blueberries and blackberries[22:15] How purple foods support brain function and learning[23:30] Why anthocyanins are important for the gut-brain axis[25:10] The best way to preserve polyphenols in purple foods[26:30] Why frozen blueberries retain their nutrients[27:20] How boiling affects anthocyanin content in foods[28:15] The health benefits of purple potatoes versus yellow[29:40] Why yellow foods are linked to mood and happiness[31:00] The neurotransmitter content in food[32:10] Why serotonin is found in bananas and pineapples[35:20] Why melatonin in plants plays a different role than in humans[38:10] The problem with isolating plant compounds for supplements[39:40] How curcumin works differently in whole turmeric[40:25] Why dietary diversity is critical for gut and brain health[41:30] The 30-50 plant variety goal for an optimal gut microbiomeMelatonin is for more than just sleep, it’s a multi-tasking hormone! Find out more in Deanna’s Melatonin Guide.If you want to connect with Deanna, follow her on Instagram and Facebook and visit her website.Deanna’s Books:The Rainbow Diet: A Guidebook to the Science and Art of Colorful Foods for Health and Well-Being | BookThe Rainbow Diet: A Holistic Approach to Radiant Health Through Foods and Supplements | BookWhole Detox | Book or AudiobookThe Complete Handbook of Quantum Healing | BookChakra Foods for Optimum Health | BookAn A-Z Guide to Food Additives | BookResources Mentioned:The Microsetta Initiative (Formerly The American Gut Project) | WebsiteEvolutionary Changes in the Content of Dehydrogenase System Metabolites as a Mechanism of Adaptation to Cold in Higher Vertebrates by Kolosova, O et al. | ArticleA Review of the Science of Colorful, Plant-Based Food and Practical Strategies for “Eating the Rainbow” by Minich, D | ArticleRebel Health Tribe | CoursesFind more from Michael on the Rebel Health Tribe's Website and be sure to join their Facebook Group.
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    42 mins
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