#104 The Healing Power of Chaga, Mindful Eating, Why You Might Need A Coach and Strategies for Couples Conflict Resolution
Nov 02, 2019
By Valerie Massie
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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 2 and 3, 2019 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in Tonic Magazine. This week we discuss the healing power of Chaga with Joel Thuna, mindful eating with Shauna Lindzon, why you might need a coach with Rod MacDonald and Strategies for Couples Conflict Resolution with Carlyle Jansen
We specifically discuss:
The Healing Power of Chaga
What is Chaga?
How do you harvest Chaga?
How was Chaga used historically?
What form is Chaga sold?
Why do people use Chaga?
Chaga and the immune system
Chaga as an antioxidant
Chaga: cholesterol and blood pressure
Chaga and inflammation
Chaga and blood sugar levels
How do you find and buy a good Chaga product?
Mindful Eating
Eating together as a family
Eating mindfully
The relationship with food
How can you be mindful about food?
The satiety scale
The brain-stomach connection: 20 minutes
Rating your food
Drifting
The 80/20 concept
Why Do You Need A Coach?
Why would people come to a coach?
Coaches vs. friends/family
How do you know if you’d benefit from hiring a coach?
Knowing the steps that need to be taken for success
Accountability
Celebration and appreciation of achievement
Considerations when hiring a coach
How long does it take to know if there’s chemistry with your coach?
What do you look for in a client?
Strategies for Couples Conflict Resolution
Notice what you want in your relationship
Communication when you’re upset
Calming before engaging in communication
Think about what you want to communicate
Removing judgment from the conversation
Don’t make assumptions
Confrontation and engagement
Practice communication
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To read Joel’s articles in Tonic Magazine go here.