Happy Whole You

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Michelle Salinas to discuss her incredible journey of weight loss and self-discovery. Michelle opens up about the challenges she faced, the steps she took to reinvent herself, and the powerful transformation she experienced both physically and mentally. As a mother of two, Michelle shares her insights on prioritizing self-care amidst the demands of family life and offers valuable advice for anyone looking to embark on their own journey towards better health and self-discovery. This empowering conversation encourages listeners to prioritize self-care, embrace challenges, and pursue personal growth, demonstrating that significant transformation is achievable with the right mindset and perseverance.

"Movement is privilege, and it is just, I am so lucky that I get to wake up every morning and wiggle my toes and move my body."

• The transition from feeling uncomfortable in gyms to finding joy in activities like Pilates and spin classes.
• How her fitness routine not only helped her physically but also served as a form of mental therapy.
• Dispelling myths about restrictive diets and emphasizing the importance of real, balanced meals.
• Michelle’s advice for anyone feeling defeated by their weight loss goals and the importance of patience, grace, and self-compassion.

About Michelle Salinas:

Michelle Salinas is a dedicated wife and mother of two, balancing her family life with her passion for helping others feel confident and beautiful. As a skilled manicurist, she brings creativity and precision to every nail design. Beyond her work, Michelle is deeply committed to fitness, incorporating workouts into her daily routine and inspiring others on their weight loss journeys. With a focus on wellness and self-care, Michelle empowers her clients to look and feel their best, inside and out.

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Connect with me:

Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou

Instagram: @happywholeyou

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Dr. Halie Schoff is a trained chiropractor who has a background in nutrition. Today, she will share her journey on her hormones, how she crates harmony and synergy in the body and have optimal fertility. She will talk about what made her get into working with women with hormones and why she’s passionate about it.

“Common does not mean normal”

• Helping women understand what hormones are
• Natural and holistic approach
• Struggle with fertility

In this engaging podcast episode, we welcomed Sam Pena, a seasoned leadership coach with Dr. Anna Marie Frank to delve into the intricacies of relationship building. Sam shared insights from his extensive 20-year experience, highlighting the significance of a leadership mindset and the secrets to building relationships with employees. Dr. Anna Marie underscored the importance of communication, emphasizing the need to break through barriers and foster a culture of openness. We discussed the value of structured interactions, echoing the sentiment that the truth will set you free. I shared my personal approach with my team, incorporating monthly one-on-ones and an annual stay interview to create a space for genuine dialogue. Together, we unraveled the complexities of communication, vulnerability, and commitment in the continuous journey of relationship building. Tune in for valuable nuggets on navigating the dynamics of connections in both professional and personal aspects of life.

“Creating a safe space for open communication, removing assumptions, and simply asking our employees about their experiences and perspectives can be the key to building authentic and meaningful relationships in the workplace.”

• Sam shares his wealth of experience in leadership coaching, emphasizing the critical role of mindset in professional and personal relationship development.
• Dr. Anna Marie Frank sheds light on the correlation between mindset, leadership, and effective communication, emphasizing the need for leaders to cultivate compassion and genuine connections.
• Discussion on the pivotal role of mindset in leadership, highlighting the importance of influential leadership that considers compassion and genuine relationships.
• Emphasizing the need for intentional, scheduled conversations to address important matters and create a culture of openness.

Connect with me:

Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou

Instagram: @happywholeyou

Facebook: Happy Whole You

LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank

Venmo: @happywholeyou

Kristen Willeumier, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist with research expertise in neurobiology and neuroimaging. Dr. Willeumier holds a B.A. degree in psychology from Boston College, M.S. degrees in physiological science and neurobiology, and a Ph.D. degree in neurobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles. She conducted her graduate work in the laboratory of neurophysiology at the University of California, Los Angeles, and the laboratory of neurogenetics at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She was a postdoctoral scientist in the Department of Neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where she continued her work in neurodegenerative disease, focusing on the molecular mechanisms underlying Parkinson’s disease. In recognition of her work at UCLA and Cedars- Sinai, she was the recipient of an NIH fellowship from the National Institute of Mental Health. She has presented her work at national and international scientific meetings including the Society for Neuroscience and the Gordon Research Conference in Honk Kong, China.

More recently, Dr. Willeumier served as the Director of Neuroimaging and Clinical Research for the Amen Clinics, where she led the efforts to utilize imaging technologies to better understand the neurobiological issues underlying psychiatric disorders. In this capacity, she oversaw many pioneering studies, including a clinical research trial investigating the long-term effects of repetitive subconcussive impacts in National Football League players. Subsequent work focused on therapeutic approaches to rehabilitate brain function in athletes with mild traumatic brain injury and the application of machine learning algorithms to neuroimaging data to improve the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders. Dr. Willeumier is widely published and has co-authored over 70 scientific publications and abstracts in peer-reviewed journals including The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, Nature Translational Psychiatry, The Journal of Neuroscience, and The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Areas of published research include traumatic brain injury, posttraumatic stress disorder, autism, biomarkers of suicide, obesity, gender differences in brain function, clinical outcomes, and brain rehabilitation.

Dr. Willeumier currently holds a position on the Scientific Advisory Board of Tate Technology, LLC, a Los Angeles-based sports safety and technology licensing company, and serves as a Scientific Advisor to the Addiction Medicine Institute in Newport Beach, CA, and the Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Wellness Clinic Center for Neuroscience in Bangkok, Thailand.

Dr. Willeumier is a leading advocate for brain health and wellness and a frequent contributor to top media outlets. She has been featured on Radio MD with Your Brain Health with Dr. Kristen Willeumier and the Salem Radio Network with Here’s To Your Health. She has appeared on Good Morning America (GMA3), Good Day LA KTTV-TV FOX Los Angeles, Good Day NY WNYW-TV FOX New York, FOX 32 Chicago, KMIR-TV NBC Palm Springs, KING5-TV CBS Seattle, KDVR-TV FOX Denver, WATN-TV ABC Memphis, WSFA-TV NBC Montgomery, KSWQ-TV FOX San Diego, Signal Boost with Zerlina Maxwell, Salem Radio, Coast-to-Coast, The Michael Savage Show, and on-line/print magazines including Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, Shape, Science Times, Yahoo News, PopSugar, Niki Swift, HelloGiggles, Mind Body Green, Well+Good, Verywell Health and Psychology Today. She is the author of the new book Biohack Your Brain: How to Boost Cognitive Health, Proficiency & Power, published by the William Morrow imprint of HarperCollins.