In episode #31, Krishn and Joanne discuss optimizing brain health through activation of the glymphactic system (a drainage system specific to the brain and newly discovered in 2012), intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet. Resources referenced throughout the show include:

• Dr. Anthony Jay, Estrogeneration
• Leanne Vogel, A Healthful Pursuit/The Keto Diet Podcast

In the fall of 2011 Colleen Kelly Aleksander, a cyclist and lifelong athlete, was cycling home from work when she was run over by a multi-ton freight/transport truck. Flat lining twice, Colleen sustained horrifying injuries and suddenly found herself faced with the fight of her life.

The definition of determination and resilience; Colleen not only defied all odds by surviving, but has since gone on to complete over 50 races and 40 triathlons despite the trauma. In episode #30, Joanne chats with Colleen touching on:

• What it's like to be in a medically induced coma for over 5 weeks.
• How she pushed through the 30+ surgeries, medical procedures and many set backs that followed the trauma.
• The importance of nutrition + how her physical condition and history as an athlete helped her body to heal.
• What it means to be a 'product of heroes.'
• Why she felt the need to organize a fundraiser from her hospital bed and how her drive to compete helped in her recovery.
• The role her husband Sean played in not only supporting, but advocating for her.
• The emotional toll (including anxiety, depression and PTSD), that follows a traumatic experience.
• What life looks like nearly 7 years after the incident.
• The resilience of the human spirit.

Learn more about Colleen:

• https://www.colleenkellyalexander.com/
• Colleen's New Memoir: Gratitude in Motion

In episode #29 Joanne speaks with Justin Ehrlich of www.justinehrlich.com . Based out of San Diego, California, Justin has long been drawn to the many modalities practiced by the Ancient Chinese and specializes in Integrative Chinese Medicine. Justin speaks to a wide variety of topics including:

• Biohacking
• Daoism
• Benefits of Martial Arts
• Fasting
• Life coaching and finding purpose
• The importance of getting quiet, mindfulness, breathing and meditation
• Plus more!