Ep. 387 Why Diets Fail: Sleep, Mindset & Metabolic Health Insights with Dr. Donald Vega

Ep. 387 Why Diets Fail: Sleep, Mindset & Metabolic Health Insights with Dr. Donald Vega

I am delighted to have Dr. Donald Vega joining me as my guest for today’s podcast episode. Dr. Vega is a Costa Rican-based registered dietitian, strength and conditioning specialist, and lifestyle mentor with more than two decades of experience promoting metabolic health. His latest book, The Science of Losing Weight, has been a valuable resource for countless individuals seeking to improve their metabolic health. Dr. Vega brings a wealth of expertise to today’s conversation. In our discussion, we explore the multifaceted role that lifestyle plays in fostering metabolic health, touching on topics like the influence of sunlight and blue light therapies, the importance of high-quality sleep, and why diets fail to work. We discuss the impact of mindset, oxytocin, and gratitude on our personal growth, also looking into the intriguing concept of cold hormesis and how autoimmune disorders and trauma can affect our overall health, in addition to many other informative and relevant topics. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Why are people struggling more with weight loss resistance now than ever before? How sleep deprivation impacts weight-loss resistance and overall health How exposure to artificial light affects brain function and energy consumption The benefits of morning exposure to blue light and sunlight The role of Vitamin D in immune function How stress and inflammation in the gut can prevent weight loss and muscle gain How acts of kindness impact our emotional well-being How hormetic stressors like cold exposure improve our metabolic health Why cold exposure can bypass the need for exercise How deep breathing changes our brainwaves, leading to creativity and problem-solving Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Dr. Donald Vega On his website Spanish-speaking listeners can find Dr. Vega on social media @kilosophy The Science of Losing Weight is available on Amazon

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Ep. 24 Considering CrossFit and Keto with Liam McElwee

Ep. 24 Considering CrossFit and Keto with Liam McElwee

Liam McElwee is a trainer and coach who is passionate about CrossFit and the ketogenic diet. Liam has used his own experience to fuel his work as on online health and wellness coach. Join us to learn ...

16 Joulu 201837min

Ep. 23 Festive Holiday Strategies for Food, Fun,  and Balance

Ep. 23 Festive Holiday Strategies for Food, Fun, and Balance

Amanda Nighbert is a registered dietitian specializing in Bariatric and weight loss nutrition, a fitness enthusiast, and a working mom of two. She is passionate about motivating, supporting and educat...

16 Joulu 201842min

Ep. 22 Improve your Health with Accelerated Resolution Therapy

Ep. 22 Improve your Health with Accelerated Resolution Therapy

Dr. Diego Hernandez joins us to talk about accelerated resolution therapy (ART). Dr. Diego explains what ART is, how it works, and who it can help. He draws on his years of experience working with mil...

16 Joulu 201838min

Ep. 21 Talk Back to Anxiety with Lynn Dutrow

Ep. 21 Talk Back to Anxiety with Lynn Dutrow

Lynn Dutrow is not your average counselor. Her approach to healing anxiety involves a lot of backtalk and a good dose of swearing. Find out why this unique approach works so well for reducing anxiety ...

6 Marras 201842min

Ep. 20 Diet Dilemma: Keto, Paleo, Primal, HGH…which is right for you?

Ep. 20 Diet Dilemma: Keto, Paleo, Primal, HGH…which is right for you?

With so many popular diets out there, how do you know which to choose and what is the most important component across all ways of eating? Cynthia and Kelly define the differences and similarities amon...

6 Marras 201831min

Ep. 19 Behind the Scenes with Predominantly Paleo

Ep. 19 Behind the Scenes with Predominantly Paleo

Jennifer Robins, founder of Predominantly Paleo and Legit Bread, shares her personal health journey. She began developing nutrient-rich, delicious, and practical recipes beyond salmon and kale. Jennif...

6 Marras 201843min

Ep. 18 Cosmetic Acupuncture for Healthy Skin

Ep. 18 Cosmetic Acupuncture for Healthy Skin

Dr. Constance Bradley teaches us about the power of cosmetic acupuncture. She provides us with the details about what it is, why it works, how often you could get a treatment, and what results you can...

6 Marras 201836min

Ep. 17 Healthy Travel Updates

Ep. 17 Healthy Travel Updates

We follow-up on Cynthia's travel adventures and discuss how she overcame the unexpected (food poisoning) in a very short period of time. We also talk about the non-food parts of a meal that make it so...

6 Marras 201822min

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