Health Episodes

Send us a text In this episode of "Make Time For Success,” Dr. Christine Li welcomes Sarah Aspinall, founder of Breaking Ballet, an innovative program designed to prioritize health and movement for midlife women. Sarah shares her inspiring journey from a high-powered career in law to rediscovering her passion for ballet and fitness, following traumatic personal experiences. The duo delves into the holistic approach of Sarah's "Backstage" membership, which integrates movement, healthy eating, and...

Send us a text In this engaging episode of "Make Time For Success," Dr. Christine Li hosts Holly Bertone, a skilled public speaker and health advocate, to delve into the empowering journey of self-improvement and lasting health. Drawing from her own experience overcoming breast cancer and autoimmune disease, Holly explains the importance of embracing one's inherent "awesomeness" and creating a ripple effect through personal transformation. The conversation highlights the pitfalls of the diet ind...

In this episode, Dr. Christine Li welcomes Colleen Kachmann, an author, podcaster, and master life coach on the show to discuss addiction, sobriety, and the pursuit of happiness. Listen in as Colleen shares insights from her personal journey as an alcoholic, the importance of pursuing happiness over strict sobriety and as she explains how reprogramming the unconscious mind and regulating the nervous system can lead to lasting change. And stay tuned! The episode delves into the power of choice, s...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Christine Li welcomes back Amy Lang, a master health coach, certified personal trainer, and author of the new book, "Thoughts Are Habits Too." Listen in as they discuss the process of writing the book, dive into the principles outlined in it and as Amy explains the abundance principle and the significance of making choices from a state of abundance rather than scarcity. Stay tuned as Amy shares the importance of approaching health and weight management from a place o...

In this podcast episode, Kimmye Bohannan, CEO and founder of The Weekly Juicery joins Dr. Li to discuss her journey of starting a juicing company over a decade ago when juicing was not mainstream. Listen in as Kimmye shares how she quickly experienced the transformative power of juicing when she began making it for herself to improve her health and how that turned into a thriving business. Stay tuned as Kimmye discusses the importance of her commitment to not compromising on the quality of ingre...

In this episode I invited Deborah Jeann, a functional medicine health coach who specializes in women’s hormones, on the show to educate us all about stress hormones and the simple but effective steps you can take to nurture your health and your metabolism. Listen in as we discuss women's health, stress, keeping our health in check and tips to balance your hormones and heal your metabolism so you can reclaim your energy and vitality. Deborah is a Functional Medicine Health Coach who specializes ...

If you're curious about how to improve your health status and your energy level, I suggest you tune in to this episode with Michele Spring. Listen in as we discuss the physical symptoms of autoimmune disease, how stress and the foods we digest can cause inflammation in our bodies and how understanding what is going on in your body as well as your options for diet and lifestyle can help you get relief from your symptoms, feel great, and thrive. Michele Spring is an autoimmune health coach who he...

What role does our brain and programming have in our efforts to change our habits and patterns and how do we train our minds into consistent, effective action? Today's guest, Rita Black, is here to share how to stop the yo-yo dieting experiences. Although our topic of focus in this conversation is weight loss and weight management, it is relevant for anyone who is interested in mastering their mind and their behavior. Rita Black is an author, speaker, and the director of Shift Hypnosis in Los A...

On this weekly podcast, you hear about people's journeys and the twists and turns that often come when these individuals are trying to find their purpose. In this episode with Sophie Byfield, you are going to hear her journey of trying to find herself first as a woman in the working world and then as a woman wishing to become pregnant. Sophie is a fertility expert and Doula who believes in the power of creating the healthiest version of yourself so that you can finally see those two pink lines. ...

Do you need a midlife movement and metabolism boost? This episode is packed with great tips to work with your body and not against it as you make your way through your midlife years. Tune in as special guest, Cam Oyler, shares how you can enhance your midlife experience through regulating hormones, movement, strength-training, proper sleep and nutrition so all the stronger parts of yourself can emerge. Cam Oyler, a former CrossFit athlete and coach, is an Integrated Nutrition Health and Fitness...

Are you on the up and down weight fluctuation and diet roller coaster? If you are curious and ready to successfully change your habits, this episode with Amy Lang has all your answers! Tune in as we discuss the power of thinking and belief systems, the fundamentals for lasting weight loss, overcoming resistance and making sense of our goals. Amy Lang, host of the Happy & Healthy with Amy Lang podcast and founder of Moxie Club, coaches women in STEM on how to achieve lasting weight loss and crea...

Imagine changing the patterns of your daily life so you know in your heart of hearts that you were doing everything you could to live your best life. Today's guest, Dr. Angie Brown is here to share with us the blueprint for doing just that in your life. Through parenting struggles and mom guilt, demands on her time, an injury and inconsistency with her health and physical training, she courageously shares with us her personal journey that helped her to realize just how important prioritizing hea...

In this episode, I am sharing six great tricks that you can rely on to develop a smoother way of working and to keep overwhelm at bay. Feeling overwhelmed is not fun and interferes with how we see ourselves, how we see our work and how we view our future opportunities. When any of us feels overwhelmed, we are not functioning at our best. If your goal is to get past the overwhelm to restore that feeling of wellness that we all crave, then you should definitely stay tuned! Timestamps: • [2:25] ...

It is really important to know how to use your voice and your ideas in order to achieve success. But what happens when you feel or sense that your voice is not being heard or listened to? Today we're going to have a conversation with my special guest, Marsha Guerrier, a leader in the business and marketing space, about success and what it takes to move you from your vision to the actions that will get you there. Tune in to hear us discuss how she used her experiences, her ambition, her know-how,...

When I recorded this episode with my friend and special guest, Tracy Otsuka, I had a total blast. We spoke about a wide range of topics including how she learned her own ADHD diagnosis, how she has come to understand how every woman with ADHD has a zone of brilliance, whether she knows it or not. And the explanations for why many women with ADHD struggle with overwhelm, and self doubt. This episode is jam packed with Tracy's wisdom and great ideas for finding your own strengths in life. Tracy...

Are you worried about what is in store for you if you're approaching perimenopause or if you're in the middle of it. Today's guest, Clarissa Kristjanssen, is a menopause health coach, a neuroscientist and mindfulness practitioner who suffered with severe anxiety during her own perimenopause, and who found her way through it to become a leader of women who are going through the transition of midlife. If you would like to be supported through your menopause journey, pay attention to this episode! ...

Are you quaking in your boots thinking that time is passing you by and you're getting older by the minute? Take a deep breath and take a listen because I know that this episode is going to light you up! My special guest this week is Rachel Lankester, author of Magnificent Midlife, Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause and Beyond. Rachel also hosts the Magnificent Midlife podcast and is a midlife mentor and founder of Magnificent Midlife - An Online Club Celebrating and Empowering Women 40 an...

As women, we are oftentimes concerned with issues of health and being at our best. That’s why I brought in an expert who really knows how to guide women to be their best selves physically. My special guest this week is Daisy Bravo. Daisy Bravo is the founder of Strong Moms Fitness. For over 20 years she has dedicated her life to helping women reach their health and fitness goals. Daisy understands the frustration and fears women have during pregnancy and the concerns of being a new mom. She h...

Have you ever wanted to have a system that captures all the to-do list items and ideas you have in one place? My special guest, productivity and organizing expert Lisa Woodruff, helps her clients take charge of their projects, schedules, and homes so that they can make more room for clarity, extra free time, and focus in their lives. You’re going to hear how her signature program and product, the Sunday Basket, was created to meet her own need to be more organized and how it has become a way for...

Experiencing betrayal is one of the most complex interpersonal, personal, psychological, and emotional experiences we can undergo. My special guest, Dr. Debi Silber, describes how her personal experience with the trauma of betrayal became the starting point for her personal growth and professional expertise in the area of betrayal. In this jam-packed episode, you will hear how Dr. Silber’s research into the stresses and symptoms suffered by people who have been betrayed showed her how betraya...

Finding pure bliss in life without negative consequences on the body was something my guest, Rebecca Snowball, was on a quest to have. Her journey of self-love and kicking her negative habits is an inspiring one and I hope it inspires you to seek the joy and the thrills of finding yourself so you can be exactly who you were meant to be. In this episode, Rebecca Snowball, a yoga instructor and CEO of Yoga Soul, tells her story of how her own journey back to herself which included losing weight, ...

Moving beyond the stories we tell ourselves can help us not only understand and experience our emotions, but allows us to truly transform our mindset and outlook on life. Annie Peguero is my guest this week and she’s certainly no stranger to self-doubt. In this episode, you’ll hear about Annie’s emotional and touching story of how she was able to overcome so many mental barriers that were stopping her from her own transformation and how she’s teaching others to rise above their own self-limit...

Ambition has always been part of Susan Choi’s vocabulary. Although she’s a stress management coach now, she didn’t always know how to manage stress herself. Susan was overworked daily working in the corporate world, but a health scare made her realize that her definition of ambition needed to be rewritten. This episode describes her journey and how she slowly began to realize there was a lot more to life than achievement and the pursuit of success. You’ll learn more about how she was able to wor...

Giving yourself a break is much easier said than done. When balancing a family, a full-time job, and your personal time, it can feel like everything needs your attention at every moment. Finding peace among the chaos can sometimes feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack. My guest this week, Renae Fieck, a mom of 3, occupational therapist, and advocate for moms who desire more grace, space, and rest within their lives will teach us how to ease up and be more patient with ourselves in t...