Ditch the idea that you need natural-born talent and discover how curiosity, bread-making, and even a "neutralized" paintbrush can become your most powerful tools for emotional healing.

In this episode of Real Things Living, host Brigitte Cutshall sits down with Grace Esther, the heart behind Healing with Grace.

Grace shares her journey into creativity, which began in 2006 and took a significant turn during the isolation of the pandemic. She discusses how her time alone allowed her to break free from people-pleasing tendencies and embrace her own passions, particularly baking and painting.

Grace recounts her experiences with fasting, which led her to discover her love for baking, and how she transitioned into painting through paint-by-numbers kits, ultimately developing her unique style.Takeaways:

- Creativity is a healing tool.

- Embrace your passions without fear of judgment.

- Start with simple projects to build confidence.

- Experimentation is key to finding your style.

- Sustainable changes are what stick.

Learn more about Grace:

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livingwithgrac3

Substack - https://open.substack.com/pub/simplyspectacular

40 Days to Transformation Through Drawing, Notes and Guided Journal Entries - https://a.co/d/18w6P06

A life-altering cancer diagnosis after a 30-year career in healthcare administration led Jane Rubin to find her voice—and her ancestors—through the power of historical fiction.

In this episode of Real Things Living, host Brigitte Cutshall connects with two-time cancer survivor and author Jane Rubin. Jane opens up about her journey with the BRCA gene mutation, explaining how a breast cancer diagnosis actually saved her life by revealing a high genetic risk for other cancers.

This health battle ignited a passion for tracing her family history, leading her to discover "Tilly Mathilda," a relative who died of a "woman's disease" in 1925 and whose name had been forgotten by time.

Jane transformed these discoveries into the Gilded City trilogy, blending meticulous medical history—from the "golden window" of WWI ambulance services to the early days of reproductive rights—with the emotional resilience of the women who lived through it.

Learn more about Jane Rubin and the "Gilded City Trilogy" at https://janeloberubin.com

https://www.instagram.com/janeloebrubin/

Support ovarian cancer research through the Mathilda Fund - https://www.janeloebrubin.com/mathilda-fund

When Western medicine failed and he was told he wouldn't survive, Greg turned to critical thinking and ancient wisdom to discover a natural protocol that reversed his "incurable" conditions.

In this episode, Brigitte Cutshall talks with Greg the Hydrogen Man about his decade-long mission to uncover the truth about molecular hydrogen and water purity.

After working in the medical field for 20 years and finding no answers for his own debilitating autoimmune and heart issues, Greg developed a unique health protocol based on Japanese medical research and nature's own healing properties.

He explains how molecular hydrogen acts as a selective antioxidant to combat oxidative stress and why the quality of hydrogen production—avoiding cheap imitations—is critical for real recovery.

Watch Greg’s free, research-backed videos on his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@UPRISING144K

Use the code Uprising144K for a discount on high-quality water and hydrogen equipment at https://HolyHydrogen.com or https://MyPureWater.com

Discover why your body's physical signals are the most honest business partners you will ever have.

In this episode, Brigitte Cutshall welcomes Courtney Osselaer to discuss her transition from the high-stress world of pediatric nursing to her current work as a trauma-informed coach.

Courtney shares how her background in healthcare and psychology shaped her understanding of burnout and the critical importance of intuition. The conversation explores how high-achievers can recognize early signs of stress, build trust within themselves, and move from a state of "doing" to a state of authentic "being".

3 Key Takeaways

(1) Recognizing Early Cues: Learning to identify the body's subtle signals before they escalate into full-blown burnout is essential for long-term wellness.

(2) The Power of Intuition: Reclaiming your intuition and being honest about your needs is a powerful tool for building trust in yourself and your professional relationships.

(3) Support and Connection: Healing and growth are most effective when supported by a community that fosters trust and mutual encouragement.

🌿 Website - https://CourtneyCoachesWellness.com

📸 Instagram - / the_eo_seahorse

🧠 Trigger Reflection Journal - http://www.distancelearningiwp.org/home

👶 Inner Child Meditation - https://go.courtneycoacheswellness.co...

💛 Complimentary Emotional Reset Session - https://go.courtneycoacheswellness.co...

Stop measuring your child’s athletic success by scholarships or trophies and start focusing on the lifelong connections that actually matter.

Harvey Araton, veteran sports journalist and author of "The Goal of the Game," joins host Brigitte Cutshall to discuss the high-pressure culture of modern youth sports.

This conversation offers a refreshing perspective on reclaiming the heart of the game for the next generation.

3 Key Takeaways:

(1) Prioritize the Journey Over the Destination

(2) Protect the "Joy" of the Game

(3) Sports as a Tool for ConnectionOrder Harvey Araton's book "The Goal of the Game" on Amazon.

Visit https://HarveyAraton.com to learn more about helping your child rediscover the joy in youth sports.

Most of us are taught to treat symptoms with a pill, but the real secret to healing might be "injecting intelligence" back into our own systems.

In this episode of Real Things Living, host Brigitte Cutshall welcomes Dr. Joy Kong to discuss the revolutionary world of regenerative medicine. Dr. Kong shares her personal journey from moving to the U.S. at age 20 to graduating from UCLA Medical School, driven by a deep curiosity about the "mystery of life".

The conversation shifts the focus from traditional symptom-based diagnosis to a holistic "systems" approach. Dr. Kong explains how modern ailments, including autoimmune diseases, are often a "perfect storm" caused by environmental toxins, stress, and imbalanced immune systems.

She details how stem cell therapy can address these multiple causes simultaneously by harnessing the innate intelligence of the body to repair and rejuvenate itself.

Empower Your Health Journey:

Visit Dr. Joy Kong’s website at https://joykongmd.com or explore her extensive library of free educational videos on her YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@JoyKongMD to discover the safest and most effective approaches to stem cell therapy.

Your body is the only place you have to live. Isn't it time to start listening to what it’s telling you?

Dr. Sherry McAllister, President of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress and author of "Adjusted Reality," joins Brigitte Cutshall to discuss the transformative power of chiropractic care. Both women share their journeys from a debilitating car accident to discovering drug-free healing through proper spinal alignment.

Dr. McAllister explains how modern sedentary lifestyles, poor posture, and daily choices impact our nervous system and overall wellbeing.

3 Key Takeaways:

(1) Prevention over reaction. Chiropractors focus on keeping you healthy rather than just treating illness, addressing the root cause of discomfort before it becomes chronic pain or disease.

(2) Small daily choices compound. Everything from your shoes and pillow to your desk setup and posture affects your body's alignment; making one small improvement each day creates significant change over time.

(3) The body heals itself. Proper nervous system alignment enables your body's natural healing abilities to function optimally, often eliminating the need for pain medication and supporting overall vitality.

Find a chiropractor near you at https://f4cp.org/findadoctor

Learn more about preventative care and optimal living at https://f4cp.org/adjustedreality and to get Dr. McAllister's book.

If you find a doctor you trust, follow Dr. Kowey’s advice: "hang on because they're not common people".

In this candid conversation, Brigitte Cutshall welcomes Dr. Peter Kowey, cardiologist and author of "Failure to Treat", to discuss the deteriorating state of American healthcare.

He has four decades of experience, reveals why the U.S. healthcare system is failing patients and doctors alike—and how we can reclaim the path to true healing.

Dr. Kowey explores critical issues, including the shortage of primary care doctors, the burden on emergency rooms, the erosion of doctor-patient trust, and how financial pressures can compromise medical decision-making.

Three Key Takeaways:

(1) The primary care crisis is destroying healthcare foundations.

(2) Trust and time are essential for healing.

(3) Patients must become informed advocate.

Visit https://peterkoweyauthor.com to learn more about Dr. Kowey’s work and his book "Failure to Treat."

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