Highway To Health Podcast

Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with Nikki Kenward about her recent book, It's All In Your Gut - Let Your Second Brain Guide You To Optimal Health.  Together they discuss new science backing the validity of calling the gut our second brain, shared cells, the vagus nerve and what may cause the gut to decrease in function.  They also discuss their work as craniosacral therapists and it's use in regulating this system, especially in the case of childhood trauma and adult dis-regulation.  http://shop.iahe.com/Product-List/Textbooks/Its-All-in-Your-Gut-Let-Your-Second-Brain-Guide-You-to-Optimal-Healthhttps://www.nikkikenward.store Support the show

In this 100th Episode, Dr. Aaron Babb, winner of the Patreon challenge, interviews Highway to Health host, Jeremy Quinby, about his life, distinctive career and the development of the Highway to Health Podcast.  Learn about his experience, entrepreneurship, and program design work he's been engaged in, as well as who Jeremy would still like to interview for the podcast. Support the show

In this episode Jeremy has a conversation with Dr. Jon Lieff about his new book, The Secret Language of Cells.  Much of his work, as you’ll hear in this conversation, is about where the mind exists.  We often equate the brain with the mind, but he’s asking us to consider; why are these cells are communicating with one another; what information are they conveying, what processes are they initiating; and perhaps most profoundly, who is the director? https://jonlieffmd.com/https://www.patreon.com/highwaytohealthhttps://www.highwayto.healthhttp://www.jeremyquinbycst.com Support the show

Jeremy has a conversation with his son, Phoenix, about what this past year has been like as a high school senior preparing for college.  Together they discuss how learning may or may not have been affected, preparation for college, prom, post-vaccination teen parties, and working at a grocery store through the pandemic.   Phoenix also shares his thoughts on how he's feeling about the transition back to the new normal and expectations he has for college.   Support the show

In this episode Jeremy has a conversation with Dr. Elyse Scheuer, his family's dermatologist.  They discuss a skin care basics, how to protect your skin from sun damage and how this largest organ in the body protects and expresses what's happening below the surface.  They also cover skin care for a number of different conditions and at varying ages.https://marketstreetdermatology.com Support the show

Jeremy has a conversation with Dr. Tera Jansen, sex therapist and host of the podcast University of Pleasure, about how sex can improve our mental health.   They discuss some of the common hurdles to having a more robust sex life.  After pandemic year and a half, sex might be one of the best restorative tools for rebalancing mentally and emotionally.https://www.highwayto.healthhttps://www.universityofpleasure.com Support the show

In this episode Jeremy has a conversation with psychologist Dr. Melanie McNally about our children's digital lives.  Every generation of parents questions how technology will affect our child's development, especially in the midst of a global pandemic.  Research is now shows that depending on our use, social media and gaming can teach us important life skills, decrease loneliness and enrich our lives.  Dr. Melanie shares some important rules for how to keep a healthy relationship with it, age appropriateness, and our role as parents in keeping them safe in the process.Show notes: 3:30 What are we looking for from digital interactions7:50 Children’s Digital Lives12:05 Telehealth vs. Office Sessions13:15 Positive and Negative uses of social media15:40 Identifying healthy vs. unhealthy anxiety35:15. Social and executive function benefits of digital relationships http://drmelaniemcnally.com/https://destinationyou.net/ Support the show

In this short, Jeremy explains the value of rest in our recovery processes.  While exercise is one of the most important tools we have to keep our bodies functioning highly on many levels, over-training can be hard to recognize.  If you're feeling fatigued, stiff and cranky - you'll want to tune into this one... Support the show

Jeremy has a conversation with Dr. Jason Sole.   Jason has taught criminal justice at Metro State and Hamline Universities in the Twin Cities.  He’s also served as the president of the NAACP in Minneapolis, and worked as a criminal justice advisor for the Mayor of St. Paul,.His dedication now is to organizing  supporting the lives of people in our communities who are struggling the most because of systemic forms of oppression; black and ethnic minorities, indigenous people, women, LGBTQ, the disabled, the homeless and folks struggling with substance abuse or addiction.  He's also co founder Humanize My Hoodie.   Together they discuss alternatives to modern policing and ways to give aid using the same resources. Mariame Kaba Book - We do this 'til we free ushttps://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/1664-we-do-this-til-we-free-ushttp://humanizemyhoodie.comhttp://highwayto.healthShow Notes: 4:30 Showing up for people in your community 10:55 Jason’s Story, Chicago, Waterloo IA, Prison 24:30 Making Peace, Making Amends

Jeremy has a conversation with Tad Wanveer, one of his teachers from the world-renowned Upledger Institute founded by Dr. John Upledger.  They discuss the science of glial cells and the evolution of understanding of this glial matrix once thought to simply insulate the neurons.   They also discuss Tad's book Brain Stars:  Illuminating CranioSacral Therapy, the research that went into it, and how a better understanding of glial cells may be the key to  to preventing diseases like  Alzheimers, ALS, Parkinson’s, and a number of auto-immune conditions as well as depression and mood disorders.   Support the show

Jeremy has a conversation with Nadine Artemis, author of Holistic Dental Care and Renegade Beauty, and founder of Living Libations about the science behind holistic dental practices.  They discuss the interconnectedness between oral health, the gut and heart health.  She offers simple and cost effective ways to better oral health as well as common practices that we should avoid to prevent tooth decay, gum disease and overall health.  Show Notes:13:00 Nadines path toward better health17:00 Why haven't we learned better oral health practices18:30 The history of dental practices25:25 Mercury and Silver fillings32:20 pH balance of the mouth36:55 Chemicals and cleaning agents in oral products38:55 Simple ways to start better care practiceshttps://livinglibations.comhttps://www.highwayto.health Support the show

Dr. Aaron Babb returns to the show to discuss the risks and benefits of the Covid-19 vaccines currently being used to prevent complications related to the Novel Coronavirus.  He presents the science behind how mRNA vaccines work, and what he is recommending to patients with concerns about their safety and efficacy.   Support the show

Jeremy has a conversation with Luke and Ali Peterson of Peterson Farms.    Luke is a certified organic farmer using regenerative practices for the 700 acres,  integrating a grass-fed beef herd.  Ali is a Family Nurse Practitioner at the rural health clinic in Dawson, MN.  Together they discuss basics of regenerative farming and how it could hold the key to health; improving the  health of the soil leads to improving both our gut's microbiome and the planet's ability to manage greenhouse gases.  Show notes:1:00 - What is Regenerative farming?3:55 - How do we heal the soil?6:40 - Soil and Gut connection10:30 - The business of regenerative farming42:45 - relationship with the land https://www.aframefarm.comhttps://www.highwayto.health Support the show

In this episode Jeremy has a conversation with Sue Hitzman, exercise physiologist, manual therapist, educator and founder of The MELT Method.  They discuss the importance of having a daily self-care practice and ways to counteract the effects of stressors on the body.  Together they share what they've learned from more than 50+ years of combined experience educating and treating bodies, and what they've learned about the importance of caring for your connective tissue, aka, fascia.   https://www.meltmethod.comhttps://www.highwayto.healthShow Notes:11:15 Connective Tissue/Recovery19:40 Writing the Manual for MELT22:45 What is pain is teaching all of us?29:05 Treating hands and feet35:20 Fascia is an intelligent tissue Support the show

Jeremy shares his conversation from 2018 with Jay Walljasper, former editor of the Utne Reader for 15 years, and  internationally known for his writing about the importance of designing neighborhoods that thrive.  In the last decade of his 40 years in journalism, Jay poured much of his energy into writing, speaking and thinking about how we can make the 'healthy choice the easy choice' when it comes to improving our urban environments.  Jay passed on December 22, 2020, just a few months after a kidney cancer diagnosis.  His ideas will continue to inform our decision making in urban design, and his energy and passion for walking, and the neighborhood experience should continue to inspire us.   Support the show

In this short season preview, Jeremy checks in , shares what he's been up to during his month off the mic and what to look forward to  in  Season 7 of the show, including the new website  now live (see link below).  The theme to this season is the Highway to Health community, how we can support each other,  we've learned from the past 6 seasons, and how your involvement is helping  build more health support and resource. https://www.highwayto.health Support the show

Jeremy has a conversation with Dr. Mark McLaughlin about his new book, Cognitive Dominance - A Brain Surgeon's Quest To Out-Think Fear, in which he explores what happens to our brains when an unexpected event causes fear to overtakes our executive function.He shares the experience from early in his career when something expected happened post-surgery with a teenager he was treating that affected him profoundly and caused him to leave pediatric neurosurgery for many years until, through writing the book, he developed a new model for sorting these kinds challenges as they arise to be able to make solid quick decisions without fear dominating.  https://www.markmclaughlinmd.comThe Book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/193689162XShow notes: 8:25Why write Mark wrote the book 9:10 Learning to deal with fear 11:15 Holding ourselves to an impossible standard 12:45 What do you do with unexpected events 13:50 Facing our problems, system for processing 16:10 The dream 18:45 Breaking down the dream, metaphor for the brain’s proc

Without assistance, heavy metals continue to recirculate in our systems.  In this part 2, Dr. Shade takes us through the mechanism used in removing heavy metals from our systems, products he's developed and explains in detail how to bind these materials to move them safely through the gut.  They also discuss together their experience working with toxic individuals, common sources of mercury in food, symptoms, and what do to if you think you maybe be suffering from heavy metal build-up.  https://www.quicksilverscientific.com15% Discount on all QS Products (except multi-product line) through 1/31/21Highway to Health Promo Code: HTH2020Show Notes: 4:15 - Mercury detox8:45 - Gall Bladder, Liver, bile movement11:05 - What blocks the flow of toxins in the liver?  Inflammation - endotoxins (bacteria that turn up inflammation).  12:20 -  Anti-oxidant system, fight or flight13:05 -  Hormonal impact, Estogren 14:15 -  Progesterone, helps to detox liver15:15 -  the use of bitters (phosphatidal choline)16:20 -  Methyl me

In this episode Jeremy has a conversation with founder of the Myoskeletal Alignment Technique, Erik Dalton.  Known around the world for his teaching, Erik shares the story of what lead to the work that became his life's passion, how he got interested in manual therapy and why he developed MAT.They both share techniques and application from nearly 70 years of combined work experience.  A great listen for anyone in a manual or physical therapy field, or anyone looking to improve their understanding how to have a better aligned body.Show Notes:9:00 Erik's Music Background11:00 Erik's entry into health field12:00 Working with clients - transference14:00 Development of Jeremy's work19:15 Beginning of Dalton Teaching20:00 Dalton MAT course21:10 Costa Rica education retreats27:55 Study at Rolf Institute31:00 Cliente Intake and Rapport31:20 Techniqueshttps://erikdalton.com Support the show

There’s one thing we can all do to improve our health in every season; move our bodies.  A seemingly simple thing to do, many of us are out of our routines due to pandemic restrictions.    This short reminds us exactly how movement helps improve the function of all of our body's vital systems, and ways you can include movement through the winter.   Support the show