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Blog & Podcast

Welcome to my blog, where you’ll find articles and links to my podcast episodes.

If you’d like to discuss your health concerns or ask some specific questions, please contact me and we can get started on your journey to balanced health!

Mind Over Gluten: A Personal Story

Mind Over Gluten: A Personal Story

In episode 156 I recount a major accidental gluten exposure—a single cracker. I explain how it happened, my reaction to realizing I’d poisoned myself, and the mental and spiritual strength that helped me cope. No migraine, but not unscathed.

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A Perspective on Loss

A Perspective on Loss

Episode 155: We examine loss—large and small—and its effects on life. Attachment comforts but can burden. Instead of denying pain, feel it, practice presence, and embrace impermanence. Acceptance, gratitude, self‑compassion, and connection help move through loss and create space for new possibilities.

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The Neurology of Will Power (and how to improve goal setting success)
Functional Medicine, Neurology, Emotional Wellness Jim Chialtas, DACM Functional Medicine, Neurology, Emotional Wellness Jim Chialtas, DACM

The Neurology of Will Power (and how to improve goal setting success)

In this 80th episode I discuss some neurological concepts regarding Will Power. More specifically I discuss the Anterior Midcingulate Cortex and how it can have dramatic impacts on our ability to do those things we would rather not do, but know that they are good for us.

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Let It Go… Staying Strong When Others are Struggling
Functional Medicine, COVID-19, Emotional Wellness Jim Chialtas, DACM Functional Medicine, COVID-19, Emotional Wellness Jim Chialtas, DACM

Let It Go… Staying Strong When Others are Struggling

In this 74th episode, as I continue to recover from a bout of Covid-19, I ponder some concepts around taking on the negativity of those around us. As an empathic person, I find this to be a common challenge for me which absolutely challenges my health.

I offer a musical meditation piece called "We are Truth" which is something that speaks to me when I feel the need to remember to focus on a more centering perspective, and to let go of the things which are working against me.

Let go of those things which are working to bring you down. Most of the time, they are not really your burden to bear...

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