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04/21/20
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On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Jewel explains how she taught herself to be addicted to positive behavior, describes what constitutes real change, and shares the fascinating question she learned to ask herself that transformed her whole life.
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SHOW NOTES:
When Jewel was homeless, she decided to change her life one thought at a time [1:40]
If we can be addicted to negative things, then we can become addicted to positive actions [6:34]
Jewel describes some of her simple methods of controlling her thoughts and emotions [11:15]
What do you do if your nurturing was so bad that you lost your true nature? [12:55]
Practicing every day is the key to dramatic life change [17:14]
Tom and Jewel discuss the importance of diet and exercise [19:31]
Jewel defines exactly what constitutes change [22:33]
Jewel shares what she learned after being adopted by Native Americans at 15 [25:46]
What if you’re not broken? What if you don’t need to be fixed? [29:22]
Jewel explains how she learned to tell the truth instead of being positive or negative [35:28]
The point of spirituality is not to control your environment [37:30]
Jewel and Tom discuss the experience of grief and letting go [39:55]
Jewel describes forgiveness as she sees it [41:12]
Jewel talks about growing up in very rural Alaska [43:52]
Jewel shares her story of touring as a folk singer during the heydey of grunge [47:27]
Perfectionism and having a point to prove are rocket fuel, but they also limit you [49:32]
Jewel shares the impact she wants to have on the world [54:32]
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On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Chris Kresser details the consequences of lifestyle and diet related disease, a topic that is garnering significant attention because of the connection between pre-existing conditions and COVID-19 mortality. He delves into the mystery of why diabetes is an even more severe problem than lung disease for COVID-19 sufferers, details the kinds of lifestyle changes we should all be making, and explains why his approach to health and medicine is ultimately always individualized.
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Chris explains why his approach to diet and lifestyle is always individualized [1:59]
Chris distinguishes between food quality and food quantity [3:49]
Why are people so dogmatic about dietary beliefs that seem obviously false? [6:41]
Chris discusses the connection between pre-existing conditions and COVID-19 mortality [10:44]
Diabetes is an even more severe risk factor than lung disease for COVID-19 [15:12]
Chris talks about B12 and why it matters so much [17:15]
Chris explains why we should be very concerned about blood sugar levels [19:46]
Chris discusses the many different forms of fasting, and why they all may be useful [23:16]
Chris theorizes about why the carnivore diet works for some people [26:52]
How much do genes affect the results of various kinds of diets? [28:43]
Chris talks about which factors are more important than genetics [33:11]
Chris advocates starting with testing, particularly extensive blood testing [35:12]
Chris explains why most disease is lifestyle driven, and why that matters [37:25]
Chris describes the best lifestyle for an energetic, healthy existence [40:01]
Chris discusses the benefits of meditation in his own life [43:36]
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