Thanks to everyone who joined me this past Wednesday on the Weekly Webinar for Certified Mental Wellness Coaches. (We hold this every week within the Marietta College online “Canvas” platform).

The chat transcript for our session on Wednesday July 26 is pasted below (so you can see some of the topics discussed) – and the video is also posted on YouTube HERE because we talked a lot about “weight loss challenges” and I thought a wider audience could benefit from that discussion.

Our primary discussion hinged on some new studies on the growing scientific evidence for Probiotics delivering mood benefits in depression and weight loss benefits in obesity.

We’re reaching the point now where we are seeing DOZENS of excellent studies uncovering the important role of the Microbiome and Gut-Brain-Axis for improving mental wellness (stress, depression, anxiety, resilience, cognition), metabolism (blood sugar, fat storage, appetite), athletic performance (muscle building, inflammation, recovery, immune protection), and so many other aspects of mental wellness and physical health.

Next week, the Weekly Webinar will be on Friday (August 4th) and the topic will be…

How to Talk about Dietary Supplements – Science versus Claims?

This is an important topic (that I’ve lectured about extensively and written book chapters about) – and I will talk about the differences and distinctions between things like how certain supplements might have excellent scientific evidence for helping with something like “ADHD” but the claims for the supplement can only refer to “supporting mental focus” (even if the study shows equal effectiveness to a drug used to “treat” that “disease”)…some of the specific topics I will cover will include…

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD – the disease) or depression (the mood state)

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD – the disease) or anxiety (the mood state)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD – the disease) or irritability (the mood state)

Attention -Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD – the disease) or focus (the mood state)

Hope to “see” you on the next webinar – here is the chat transcript from the last Webinar about Probiotics/Depression/Obesity…

00:09:18 AJ Wheeler: Hell Dr. Shawn- what is the best way to conduct a personal family study/any study? Seeing some early “on hit wonder” results with my fam. Thanks
00:12:41 Katarina Herda: I love seeing others questions / answers! Thank you 🙂
00:14:00 Yvonne King: Very cool. I had not seen all of this 🙂
00:14:06 Cindy Blossey: Hello everyone! 💕
00:14:18 AJ Wheeler: Very helpful- I like grab and go resources!
00:14:48 Cindy Blossey: Reacted to “Very helpful- I like…” with ❤️
00:16:46 Jeanine Lano: FINALLY!
00:17:58 Cindy Blossey: WOW!! I wish they knew this in the 70’s!!
00:21:41 Jeanine Lano: My psychiatrist said there’s not enough studies to prove supps work. Not saying he’s right or wrong – just sharing.
00:22:06 Cindy Blossey: This is a huge breakthrough for nutrition and psychological interventions to work together! ❤️
00:22:42 Jeanine Lano: I agree Cindy!:)
00:23:01 Cindy Blossey: Reacted to “I agree Cindy!:)” with ❤️
00:23:22 Jeanine Lano: Do other companies specify strain designation, or just amare?
00:25:50 Yvonne King: I sometimes get clients that say the stomach acid destroys probiotics. How do you respond to that?
00:25:52 Cindy Blossey: @Jeanine, not surprised. Are you taking supplements to show your psych. that nutrition can work with meds?
00:28:13 Gut Gal: How do we get access to this to share with our clients?
00:28:46 Yvonne King: How do you think Seed works with SIBO, in theory if the cap open in the large intestine, it should help with SIBO.
00:28:56 AJ Wheeler: Question: Weaning Off Prescriptions: How does someone do that safely?
00:29:39 Cindy Blossey: I have leads that say that they don’t want the supplements to affect their meds. How should I respond to that?
00:30:08 Jeanine Lano: I feel like I need to take double my supps w/Amare to get to a level where I was with Zoloft, which is def way more $, but I just don’t want to go back on it.
00:30:31 Colleen Sullivan: Can you review our SIBO protocol and how it helps.
00:32:02 Jeanine Lano: Cindy – I asked that same question when I first came here, and the answer was our prods were designed to able to work well with most meds., but we always refer them back to their docs. I and my husband were taking meds at the time, my sister takes meds, and we all did fine, but def. personal choice and always refer back to doc.
00:32:33 Cindy Blossey: Reacted to “Cindy – I asked that…” with ❤️
00:33:11 Cindy Blossey: Replying to “Cindy – I asked that…”

Thanks!! Unfortunately, most docs are sooooo old school. 🤣
00:35:10 Katelyn Sutton: Replying to “Cindy – I asked that…”

It’s true, but it would also be irresponsible to tell someone they can just stop taking their meds or reduce their dosage on their own. I talked to my doctor about what I was looking to do and she helped me lower my dose and then have a follow-up to see how it was going until I was off it. She didn’t understand what I was taking but focussed on how I was feeling and how things were going for me
00:35:31 Lisa Schaffer: can you share that graph you just described
00:35:38 nicolesimmonds: What is a specific protocol we can recommend to people who were on GLP-1 medications and now are looking for natural options? GBX fit + Burn + digestive + seed fiber
00:36:12 Denise Baker: Replying to “can you share that g…”

it’s in our course platform under discussions – in the last pdf
00:36:36 Jeanine Lano: vagus nerve
00:36:43 Yvonne King: Breathing, calming
00:36:44 Gut Gal: Rest and Digest ….breathing
00:36:44 AJ Wheeler: intentional breathing
00:36:52 Lisa Schaffer: circulation, stress
00:36:53 Jeanine Lano: Has to do w/the vagus nerve
00:36:56 Dana Lewis: lowers stress hormone
00:36:56 DONNA KOENIG: relaxation, hormone regulation
00:37:10 Colleen Sullivan: Regulates stress response/nervous system
00:37:18 Michelle Call: Relaxation stress relief
00:38:21 DONNA KOENIG: comprehensive, yes!
00:39:22 Gut Gal: I am new to Amare and help women 35 + to loose weight. What protocol do you recommend for new clients who are wanting to loose weight. I have my clients on HAPPY JUICE as their starting point. I am also implementing a Monthly Mentorship which includes helping them with a morning routine including LIIT exercise and breathing etc.
00:39:43 Gut Gal: Im trying to raise my hand
00:40:04 Yvonne King: I have questions around SIBO and probiotics
00:40:13 Dana Lewis: yes with weightless. Good/ Better / Best recommendations for amare supplements
00:40:27 Dana Lewis: weight loss .
00:41:24 Leo: Replying to “Im trying to raise…”

click more and then reactions
00:41:35 Gut Gal: Step 1: DNA Epigenetic test to find out what their health status is. Step 2: HAPPY JUICE Step 3: Monthly Mentorship and wanting to know which products you recommend next for weight loss
00:42:05 Gut Gal: How do we raise our hands?
00:42:18 Jeanine Lano: Gail under Reactions
00:42:30 Jeanine Lano: bottom of your screen, under his presentation
00:42:48 Leo: Replying to “How do we raise ou…”

click more and then reactions
00:42:58 Gut Gal: Which ICON?
00:43:19 Danae Treadway: Wanted to ask! I had a customer curious.. so if they are taking for example – Mood, Focus, Ignite, Digestive, Burn, Fit— is it OKAY To take them all together in the AM with water OR should they break them up and can you overdo too many of the supplements at once? Thanks!
00:43:43 Jeanine Lano: Wow
00:43:52 Denise Baker: Replying to “Which ICON?”

smile face with a +
00:44:20 Denise Baker: Replying to “Which ICON?”

it may be a little different on a mobile device
00:44:45 Gut Gal: Thank you….Denise Baker
00:45:47 Colleen Sullivan: Yes weight-loss – good, better, best. Will someone get results with just gbx-fit. Anything for adult acne? Her big issues are weight and adult acne post having 2 kids.
00:45:58 Dana Lewis: yesssss kids mood in the afternoon with edge! 🙂
00:47:12 Gut Gal: Should Kids Fundamentals be used 2 x’s/day for children with ADHD?
00:47:44 Hillary Chybinski: LOVE highlights – LOL
00:47:52 Dana Lewis: Gut gal – my son has ADHD and he did kids fundamentals +_ kids mood ONCE a day (and kids vitamin ) and an extra Kidds mood as necessary
00:49:02 Colleen Sullivan: Replying to “Should Kids Fundamen…”

I recommend 1 scoop of kids fundamentals (unless they are over 100lbs) along with 1-2 kids mood+ in morning, mid-day. They can take up to 3 kids mood/day.
00:49:38 Colleen Sullivan: Reacted to “Gut gal – my son has…” with 💜
00:51:06 Cindy Blossey: Is there a test to determine if weight gain is caused by a signaling issue or other issue?
00:51:42 Jeanine Lano: What would we recommend for people who are on these meds like Ozempic?
00:51:57 DONNA KOENIG: Replying to “What would we recomm…”

Good question
00:54:42 Gut Gal: So love this!!
00:54:43 Leo: incredible about the exposed to antibiotics
00:55:36 DONNA KOENIG: hundred
00:56:51 Dana Lewis: how many signals would be in addition with HJ?
00:57:10 Jeanine Lano: Maybe that explains why it didn’t work for me then?
00:57:18 DONNA KOENIG: bioindividuality
00:57:27 Cindy Blossey: How do know which signals are out of balance?
00:57:37 Kelly Wevley: Reacted to “How do know which si…” with 💜
00:58:05 Hillary Chybinski: Reacted to “How do know which si…” with 💜
00:58:12 Cindy Blossey: I didn’t lose anything with the two products
00:58:12 Jeanine Lano: for Weight Loss I mean GBX Fit helped but burn and gbx fit together didn’t, BUT to be fair I didn’t move MUCH, SO LET’S CANCEL THAT!🙂 LOL
00:58:15 DONNA KOENIG: I read stomach paralysis today
00:58:18 Danae Treadway: I’ve had several friends get very sick
00:58:20 Aina DiGianni: How do you access the 92? What if appetite, portion control & clean eating are in place with said system & still a block
00:58:22 Gut Gal: JEANINE: Inform your client that Ozempic is a drug. Most importantly this drug causes a sunken face and thyroid issues potentially thyroid cancer
00:59:07 Cindy Blossey: @Aina DiGianni, AWESOME question! 👍 👍
00:59:46 Kelly Wevley: Reacted to “How do you access th…” with 💜
00:59:55 Jeanine Lano: Yes, all goes back to “everyone’s body is different” and may respond differently.
01:00:11 Dana Lewis: if we talk about the hormone signals, can you elaborate more on “which signals” we could ask questions before suggesting Fit vs Burn vs Ignite, etc.
01:00:20 Rebecca Grant: How many signals did Dr. Shawn say there are for hunger?
01:00:39 Cindy Blossey: @Jeanine Lano, burn and fit didn’t affect me at all; I swim 10 laps and rid my trike 13 miles/daily
01:00:49 Colleen Sullivan: Reacted to “if we talk about the…” with 👍
01:00:50 Katy Randall: My husband just finished with training high school soccer players on nutrition and mental wellness, and there were many players eating just protein bars as their only source of food so they could lose weight, but then drinking the unhealthy energy drinks. When he researched the products and the ingredients he realized what these players don’t understand when it comes to nutrition and what products are not safe or unsafe for they nutritional and mental wellness benefits on the field.
01:01:02 Cindy Blossey: @Rebecca Grant, 100 signals
01:01:21 Rebecca Grant: Thank you, Cindy!
01:01:28 Cindy Blossey: Reacted to “Thank you, Cindy!” with ❤️
01:01:53 Dana Lewis: ohhhh Katy!!! This is my life! I have three high school soccer players here!
01:01:57 Lisa Schaffer: what is the DNA epigenetics test that someone mentioned earleir
01:02:06 Gut Gal: Katy they can check out YUKA app for ingredients list
01:02:10 Cindy Blossey: Replying to “@Jeanine Lano, burn …”

Ride, not rid…. lol
01:03:18 Aina DiGianni: Journaling can help identify those changes
01:03:47 Katy Randall: Replying to “ohhhh Katy!!! This i…”

We are realizing what coaches and athletes don’t understand about nutrition
01:03:47 Gut Gal: Im new to Amare and would love to get your recommended weight loss protocol for women 35 +
01:04:01 Katy Randall: Replying to “Katy they can check …”

Thanks. This will be so helpful
01:04:31 Gut Gal: Replying to “Katy they can check …”

AWESOME
01:06:36 Jeanine Lano: Wow! That’s incredible! BRING IT!🙂
01:06:40 DONNA KOENIG: There is a real need for that!
01:06:56 Nicky McGinnis: Can we have that now??? Lol I need that!! Candida here
01:07:12 Lisa Schaffer: Oh doc…we need that product line!!
01:07:20 Hillary Chybinski: Reacted to “Can we have that now…” with 💜
01:07:30 Jeanine Lano: THE PROTOCOL HELPED ME 100% GET BACK ON TRACK!
01:07:45 Kelly: Does bacteria phage break through biofilms?
01:09:58 Lisa Schaffer: how does BURN help Leaky gut??
01:13:26 Jeanine Lano: THIS WAS SO GOOD!
01:14:09 Lisa Schaffer: My people are wanting to lose 80lbs!! How long for each
01:15:20 Deirdre McLean: OG here, when are we recommending SYNC?
01:16:47 Aina DiGianni: Perfect!
01:16:50 Melissa Morgan: Maybe Happy Juice to get motivated to start working out and then add fit/burn?
01:17:13 Robin Lopez: thank you Dr Shawn
01:17:14 Mary Ann Marshak: Thanks so much!
01:17:17 Dana Lewis: TY!
01:17:20 Cindy Blossey: Thank you, Dr. Shawn!! 💕
01:17:20 Jeanine Lano: THANK YOU

As many of you know, I’m running the Chicago Marathon on October 8 to raise money for Erika’s Lighthouse – which has helped millions of students to know the signs of depression and how to seek help.

In the most recent school year alone (2022-23), Erika’s Lighthouse has directly impacted over 534,000 students!

It is important for these programs reach every student in the school because we know that students often turn to friends for help.

We want every student to know the signs and symptoms of depression and how to get help for themselves or a friend.

Here are a handful of responses we received to the question, “How has your ability to help someone with depression changed because of the Erika’s Lighthouse program?”

If you’re able to make a donation to support us, every dollar helps us reach more students.

Thank you for your support and for bringing these lifesaving skills and knowledge to students nationwide!

“I know now how to deal with my or someone else’s depression”

In our last “weekly webinar” for the Certified Mental Wellness Coach class, we had a good discussion about “what pregnant women should be eating” – both for them and for their developing babies.

We also discussed what moms should be eating AFTER delivery – to help them with their MOOD and help them get back to their “pre-pregnancy” selves (stress resilience, hormone balance, baby weight, etc).

Here is a little video that unpacks some of that and provides some specific supplement recommendations.

What should a pregnant woman eat – and how should she supplement – to maintain her mood, energy, and resilience during pregnancy and after?

~5-6 million pregnancies yearly

~1 million women suffer post-partum-depression (PPD) and post-partum-anxiety (PPA) yearly (this is how much is reported, so the true occurrence is actually higher)

Pre-Partum Pack

•Nutrition  = VitaGBX + OmMega

•Constipation/Digestive  = Digestive/Probiotics

•Microbiome  = Mentabiotics

Post-Partum Pack

•Microbiome  = Mentabiotics

•Depression/Anxiety = Mood+

•Hormones = Ignite

•Weight  = Fit/Burn

Had another great call with our Certified Mental Wellness Coaches…

This week, we talked about the important “Burnout Survey” conducted by Deloitte (and how Certified Mental Wellness Coaches might be able to help) – and answered a lot of questions about immune support, leaky gut, fermented foods, and natural support for cancer and other conditions.

Here is the chat pasted below – and the video recording will be posted in Canvas in case you were not able to join live or you want to rewatch.

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20:02:16 From Lindsay’s iPhone to Everyone:
Wisdom wizards in the crowd

Hey everyone, so happy to be here! 

Thx 🙏🏽 Dr.Shawn

20:10:26 From Lindsay’s iPhone to Everyone:
Yes please. Need more material.
Can you share your site in here please 🙏🏽
20:10:58 From Melani Sessa to Everyone:
Replying to “Yes please. Need mor…”

bestfutureyou.com

20:11:26 From Judy to Dr. Shawn Talbott(Direct Message):
(Sorry multi tasking) It depends on the company. No one addresses items within themselves and some bosses threaten if you are offline for too long (and accuse you of being lazy). Have experienced many people in mgmt have been taking out their issues on employees (toxic enviro). I would add that several ppl I know refuse to address their previous covid (asymptomatic or other) and refuse to follow up or pay attention to symptoms due to “covid news fatigue”.. thus secondary mental anxieties or blame games are at an all time high.

The HR programs for employees on paper look great but the practice is not happening, causing some to be laid off or lose bonuses .. if an employee tells ppl they need time or a nap due to fatigue.

20:11:28 From Georgia McDonald to Everyone:
What would you recommend for psoriasis in the Amare world
20:13:20 From Denise Baker to Everyone:
I have some people that notice they are angrier after starting the Happy Juice – is there anything you can share on that?
20:13:24 From Ginger Koerner to Dr. Shawn Talbott(Direct Message):
What would you suggest for neuropathy
20:13:54 From Lauren McCoy to Everyone:
Okay we make our own kombucha so I’d love to hear that strain again!
20:14:25 From Jamie to Everyone:
Where do you get that strain of probiotics to add to your kombucha?
20:14:56 From Denise Baker to Everyone:
And some are gaining weight rapidly – with happy juice but also with Fit and Burn. How would you suggest we handle this?
20:15:26 From sheena to Everyone:
what would be good for someone that always seems to be fighting mold issues….would changing the gut biome be beneficial?
20:16:14 From Lindsay’s iPhone to Everyone:
I’m looking for suggestions for my mother who is on a four week break of chemo. What types of Amare, gut health care is ideal? She’s familiar with happy juice but used to pills.
20:17:33 From sheena to Everyone:
im currently in one
20:19:54 From Be Well With Martha to Everyone:
Would the derma-biotics help with dry scalps?
20:20:36 From Georgia McDonald to Everyone:
Thank you!!!
20:20:38 From Shorif.Jaber to Everyone:
Question: People with seasonal allergies, what could be a solution from Amare products?
20:21:25 From KatyTodd Randall to Everyone:
I have several of my teenage female soccer players who have all of a sudden are having issues holding food down. Any ideas of what would be causing this and what this could help with this?
20:24:17 From Tessa Bowers to Everyone:
Replying to “What would you recom…”

I see a lot of Strep associated with psoriasis

20:25:33 From Denise Baker to Everyone:
Thank you!! That’s so helpful
20:25:40 From Georgia McDonald to Everyone:
Thank you!
20:26:41 From sheena to Everyone:
idea for help for foot pain?
20:27:55 From Debbie Hinnant to Dr. Shawn Talbott(Direct Message):
What do you recommend after a week in hospital with around the clock antibiotics for peritonitis, sepsis from ruptured appendix? I’ve taken happy juice, GBX fit, superfoods, seed fiber for 2 years & feel I’ve wrecked my gut. On low residue diet for one week now, surgeons order.
20:29:08 From Deborah to Dr. Shawn Talbott(Direct Message):
Dr Shawn – any recommendations from Amare product suite for Candida overgrowth?
20:33:41 From Lora Hennigan to Everyone:
If you have psoriasis, would it be helpful to use the dermabiotics spray twice a day?
20:33:47 From Lindsay’s iPhone to Everyone:
Can you explain the benefit differences on restore and digestive, which one primes?
Please 🙏🏽
20:35:21 From Judy to Dr. Shawn Talbott(Direct Message):
Contraindications for DE111? I know that B. Subtilis class has great data depending on strain. But with spore formers, if youa have it ..maybe discuss the T/t safety value when adding to synbiotic or other food items?
20:43:40 From Be Well With Martha to Everyone:
Replying to “Question: People wit…”

 We use Sync and Local Honey

20:45:51 From Ginger Koerner to Everyone:
I’m in it right now!’
20:46:06 From Ginger Koerner to Everyone:
Almost done : )
20:47:30 From Georgia McDonald to Everyone:
Can you put seed fiber in like banana bread ?
20:49:12 From Jamie to Everyone:
Replying to “Question: People wit…”
We also use local bee pollen, especially if it’s a pollen allergy
20:50:06 From Denise Baker to Everyone:
I have people that are gaining weight rapidly – with happy juice and also with Fit and Burn. We’re seeing it being mentioned in our leadership groups. How would you suggest we handle this?
20:52:07 From Jamie to Everyone:
What about restoring the gut after colonoscopy prep?
20:53:07 From Deborah to Dr. Shawn Talbott(Direct Message):
Thanks Dr Shawn
20:54:01 From Lindsay’s iPhone to Everyone:
How can we find these studies on the connection between cancer and gut imbalances?
20:59:37 From Tonya Lynch to Everyone:
Reacted to “I have people that a…” with 👍
21:02:42 From Mary Ann Marshak to Everyone:
Thank you so much Dr. Shawn!
21:02:45 From Gina Beeg to Everyone:
Thank you!!!
21:03:02 From sheena to Everyone:
thank you!
21:03:04 From Lindsay’s iPhone to Everyone:
Incredible ty so much 🥰🥰🥰
21:03:08 From Marnie See to Everyone:
Will there be replays?

I’ve been researching and writing about “burnout” (physical fatigue, mental exhaustion, and feelings of languishing) for more than 20 years. – and I’ve never seen the situation as bad as it is today.

I’ve also been researching and writing about the opposite of burnout – known as “vigor” (physical energy, mental acuity, and emotional well-being) – and natural ways to improve how we feel and perform.

Burnout statistics hit all-time highs during the pandemic – as workers shouldered more and more responsibilities (working from home, kids schooling from home, lack of distinction between work/home life, uncertainty about health/economy/etc) – it was a lot.

However, now that we’re firmly “post-pandemic” – we’re seeing burnout continuing to rise – especially as employers attempt to herd workers back into the office. As recent surveys suggest, many employees are resisting a return to “normal” in the name of good health.

A new report from consulting firm Deloitte surveyed more than 3,000 workers from the C-suite to managers to frontline workers – and found some very disturbing stats about the state of workplace well-being.

The bottom line is that most of us have work lives that are making us sick – mentally and physically.

Some key findings…

• In 2023, only 63% of workers rated their physical health positively.
• Up to 40% say a toxic work environment is harming their physical, mental, or social health. 
• Only about a third reported improved health from last year, across all categories.
• Just 42% say they have enough time for friends and family.
• Only 48% engage in daily physical activity, while 55% get under seven hours of sleep.
• 74% have difficulty taking time off or disconnecting from work.
• Unfortunately, a majority of executives are clearly out of the loop – believing that employee well-being is actually improving, with 77% citing better mental health for their organization.

Investments in workforce wellness have the potential to deliver outsized returns – but the short-sighted vision of many executives often make it difficult to implement meaningful programs (hint: chair massages, step challenges, and meditation apps won’t cut it).

Luckily, there are a few brave companies that are forging ahead. For example, Exos (performance enhancement company) launched a “burnout rehab” program that has been shown to reduce stress by 70%. Both Headspace and Calm have developed meditation and mindfulness tools to support HR teams. Connected device leaders, Whoop (stress recovery band) and Oura (sleep ring), have entered workplace wellness as well (I use – and love – both of these devices to support my own mental and physical well-being).

Beating Burnout?

Holistic approaches are in high demand – and are really the only way to effectively solve the problem.

As we’ve been doing with our Certified Mental Wellness Coach program (CMWC) – training people to think more holistically about how to improve body/mind performance – some of the big guys are getting into the act, with BetterUp, Journey, and Liberate using digital coaching to build more resilient teams. Bitewell recently raised $4M for its corporate “food-as-medicine” offering. And Enthea added $2M in December to make psychedelic therapy a workplace benefit. The Global Wellness Institute has identified health coaching as one of the most important wellness trends over the past few years.

The CMWC focuses on the new science of the Microbiome-Gut-Heart-Brain-Axis to improve mental well-being and physical performance. Numerous lifestyle interventions such as nutrition, movement, sleep, supplements, mindset, social connections, spending time outside, and exposure to water (blue therapy), plants (green therapy), and sun (yellow therapy).

The bottom line is that ~60% of workers are ready to leave their jobs because their mental and physical health is suffering – but that also means that ~60% of workers are also looking for a company that prioritizes their well-being. Most workplaces need a radical revamp that emphasizes work-life balance – that can create benefits for worker well-being as well as corporate productivity/profits. This also a creates a lucrative opportunity for coaches that can enable that shift.

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We will keep the registration link open for one more day for the Certified Mental Wellness Coach – so last call for the July registration…

https://bestfutureyou.com/2023/07/05/registration-for-july-mental-wellness-coach-certification-is-open/

We just wrapped up our first “Weekly Webinar” for the Certified Mental Wellness Coach course (CMWC) – and I just wanted to share the discussion that we had in the chat box (pasted below)…

Registration for the July cohort of the CMWC will remain open until the end of this week (Saturday July 15) – you can see those details HERE.

Each week, we will have a 1-hour (ish) call where I will highlight new research and practice tips – and then answer questions about whatever is on your mind?

We record all of these calls and post them within the Marietta College Canvas platform where we hold the Certification.

As you’ll see from the chat chatter below, we had a lively discussion this week about artificial sweeteners, blood sugar balance, natural flavors, fasting, and much more…

I hope to “see” you in class one of these days…

Shawn

12:58:43 From Yeslie Rodriguez to Everyone:
Hello from Savannah GA!💜
13:00:01 From Pattie OConnell to Everyone:
Hi from Maumelle, Arkansas
13:00:22 From Robin Lopez to Everyone:
Hi from Cali
13:00:42 From Renea to Everyone:
Hi from Atlanta
13:00:44 From Karen Lanka Hedman to Everyone:
Hello from Karen and Kathy in Galway, NY!
13:01:02 From Dana Lewis to Everyone:
Love this! 🙂
13:01:17 From Yeslie Rodriguez to Everyone:
That would be awesome!
13:02:37 From lisabayans to Everyone:
Hello from AZ
13:03:45 From Hillary Chybinski to Everyone:
Thank you Dr. Shawn!!!
13:04:44 From sheena to Everyone:
what is the book alled again?
13:07:38 From Yeslie Rodriguez to Everyone:
Replying to “what is the book all…”

 The 10 principles

13:07:54 From Mary Ann Marshak to Everyone:
10 Principles of Recovery: A Positive Psychological Approach to Addiction and Life, Trish Barrus
13:08:11 From Yeslie Rodriguez to Everyone:
Reacted to “10 Principles of Rec…” with ❤️
13:09:35 From Colleen Sullivan to Everyone:
Was this the first group coaching call?
13:09:42 From Colleen Sullivan to Everyone:
This was the first one I was notified of
13:09:51 From Dana Lewis to Everyone:
awesome
13:10:07 From Yeslie Rodriguez to Everyone:
So will these calls be kind of like our continuing education?
13:10:24 From eleazarisher to Everyone:
Will there be other certification courses?
13:10:45 From Hillary Chybinski to Everyone:
I taught a college course – someone who knows how to navigate the portal is INVALUABLE!! lol
13:11:04 From Cindy Blossey to Everyone:
Good morning, everyone! ❤️
13:11:06 From Eric & Katie Sue Peterson to Everyone:
We got the time wrong! 😳
13:11:07 From Pattie OConnell to Everyone:
Can you go over blood sugar regulation and pre diabetes.
13:11:26 From eleazarisher to Everyone:
That’s wonderful
13:11:36 From Sonya van Stee to Everyone:
Can you distinguish between a mental wellness coach and a mental health counsellor?
13:12:17 From Cindy Blossey to Everyone:
@Eric & Katie Sue Peterson, I was in the wrong time zone also. 🤣
13:12:56 From Heidi Wilde to Everyone:
I imagine we will get recording, yes?
13:13:11 From Andrea Neubart to Everyone:
How many classes will you be offering here?
13:14:16 From Sonya van Stee to Everyone:
I’m in Canada
13:16:03 From Heidi Wilde to Everyone:
Help improve your mood, less tense and anxious…verse disease
13:16:43 From Heidi Wilde to Everyone:
AMAAAAAZING Doc!!!
13:16:46 From Yeslie Rodriguez to Everyone:
I am mindblown for all the resources & information, forever grateful!
13:17:00 From Andrea Neubart to Everyone:
Could you make a list of word suggestions we can use that sounds better as a coach like you just went over.
13:17:53 From sheena to Everyone:
is it ok to ask an product question….re: happy juice….could the combo of the 3 cause someone to go manic…..or could a person susceptible to being maniac just take certain ones
13:19:01 From Katarina Herda to Everyone:
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13:19:35 From sheena to Everyone:
if a person is allergic to aspartame….what would cause them to have an allergic reaction to stevia?
13:20:54 From Karen Lanka Hedman to Everyone:
Wow that’s super helpful to understand!
13:20:55 From Sonya van Stee to Everyone:
Replying to “if a person is aller…”

I am super sensitive to aspartame but not bothered by stevia.

13:21:53 From Heidi Wilde to Everyone:
Can you provide input about water intake, not drinking (too much) during meals for better absorption
13:21:54 From sheena to Everyone:
Replying to “if a person is aller…”

13:22:10 From Karen Lanka Hedman to Everyone:
How many days a week is ideal?
13:22:23 From Robin Lopez to Everyone:
How often should we fast
13:24:35 From Sonya van Stee to Everyone:
That’s pretty ironic
13:24:57 From Debbie Zimmerman to Everyone:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
13:24:58 From Andrea Neubart to Everyone:
Why does my client get hot after taking his Ignite? He is concerned that he will have body odor.
13:25:10 From Heidi Wilde to Everyone:
I will have to check on my state (NH), this is important to know
13:25:59 From Vanessa to Everyone:
I am a member of PWA and all my clients need to be members as well in order to receive service.
13:25:59 From ANNETTE to Everyone:
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13:27:47 From Kristen Hathaway to Everyone:
Does Happy Juice break your fast or is it ok to drink first thing in the morning?
13:30:11 From Andrea Neubart to Everyone:
Where do we go to find the modules? I guess I came on after you explained it.
13:31:37 From Renea to Everyone:
Replying to “Where do we go to fi…”
In the course dashboard on Canvas
13:32:51 From Judy to Everyone:
in Herbal courses- they are focused on berberine and some berries or the fibers or other fibrous type of herbs and botanicals (which you have in Amare) – as successfully keeping early diabetics at bay (with clinical support items)
13:34:38 From Corina (she/her/they) to Everyone:
As a full spectrum doula I am interested in specific coaching modifications for the perinatal period. An addendum to the course? Or do you have resources you would recommend.
13:34:45 From Julianne Muhlestein to Everyone:
Do you have a specific water recommendations like ph balance or spring water vs purified, etc?
13:36:23 From Cindy Blossey to Everyone:
Related question, would “help manage healthy blood sugar levels ” be appropriate to say?
13:37:06 From Lauren McCoy to Everyone:
I’m a mom so I NEVER finish my coffee when it’s hot. I mix the rest with almond milk, ice, and 2 scoops of our salted caramel protein and it is DIVINE.
13:37:54 From Heidi Wilde to Everyone:
Replying to “I’m a mom so I NEVER…”

YUMMM

13:39:27 From Judy to Everyone:
I think the studies on erythritol were in equivalency to between 45 to 50 g of erythritol per day per human– which we NEVER get that much in a day.
13:39:27 From Michelle Solger to Everyone:
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13:40:10 From Colleen Sullivan to Everyone:
If a 9 yr old is taking kids mood and it’s helping him with his mood, but not his focus, what would you recommend adding in to help with the focus part of his ADHD.
13:40:58 From Denise Baker to Everyone:
On the same sweetener topic, what about those that question the stevia?
13:41:25 From Cindy Blossey to Everyone:
I kicked my heavy 36-year addiction to Diet Pepsi, thanks to happy juice!! 😊
13:41:59 From Debbie Zimmerman to Everyone:
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13:42:12 From ANNETTE to Everyone:
I am waiting for product support to answer this but how do you respond to ‘natural flavors’ in our products?
13:42:46 From Judy to Everyone:
Replying to “I am waiting for pro…”

13:43:04 From Dana Lewis to Everyone:
@annette I have the same questions 🙂
13:43:06 From Robin Lopez to Everyone:
one of my client can”t have stevia , it gives them a headache and why does that happen?
13:46:02 From Dana Lewis to Everyone:
salted caramel in coffee is YUMMM
13:46:57 From Cindy Blossey to Everyone:
Awesome, thank you for the answer. 👍 👍
13:47:43 From Judy to Everyone:
Replying to “I am waiting for pro…”

natural flavors are derived from actual fruits and sources, under specific federal declarations and guidelines. There are some items that can be alarming in a chemistry format (but note- it must be found naturally, etc) - where states like CA have regulations that are more strict - about residue of the extraction chemicals, etc. But also because of that, natural flavors are even more strict now. The odd items that fall under natural flavors are items that might be enzyme or further processed and derived from licorice, vanilla, stevia, even sugar--  while some are just natural fruit juices or even mushroom compounds.

13:48:35 From Julianne Muhlestein to Everyone:
Have you considered creating a healthy bar?
13:48:43 From ANNETTE to Everyone:
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13:49:28 From Eric & Katie Sue Peterson to Everyone:
A lot people are still saying that fermented and cultured foods are full of probiotics. You talked about it at certification but can you explain that again? Are we getting benefits from these probiotics?
13:49:58 From Heidi Wilde to Everyone:
After taste
13:49:59 From sheena to Everyone:
BEC OF WHERE THEY METABOLIE
13:49:59 From Linda Oviatt to Everyone:
Taste
13:49:59 From Judy to Everyone:
bitterness from the natural item
13:50:00 From Cindy Blossey to Everyone:
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13:50:01 From Denise Baker to Everyone:
Taste
13:50:04 From Yeslie Rodriguez to Everyone:
Tastes gross
13:50:20 From Robin Lopez to Everyone:
after taste
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13:50:54 From Heidi Wilde to Everyone:
Oh that is cool….
13:51:13 From Heidi Wilde to Everyone:
This recording is gold
13:51:51 From Cindy Blossey to Everyone:
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13:51:54 From Denise Baker to Everyone:
Thank you
13:51:59 From Cindy Blossey to Everyone:
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13:53:02 From Sonya van Stee to Everyone:
Depends on what their issues are, I would say
13:53:03 From Eric & Katie Sue Peterson to Everyone:
Oh how we love Heidi’s “accent”!!! 🥰
13:53:14 From ANNETTE to Everyone:
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13:53:21 From Corina (she/her/they) to Everyone:
That’s the approach I took too Heidi..
13:53:37 From Heidi Wilde to Everyone:
Eric LOL
13:54:00 From Heidi Wilde to Everyone:
Most all of us have
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13:54:05 From Sonya van Stee to Everyone:
the Fundamentals were too much for my body at first. I’m okay with them now, though
13:54:10 From Cindy Blossey to Everyone:
@Heidi Wilde, I like how you display the book, “Mental Fitness ” on your wall. ❤️ 📖
13:54:10 From Andrea Neubart to Everyone:
Probiotics for two weeks helped me first right before Fundamentals. I still take Probiotics most of the time for my IBS-Leaky Gut
13:54:44 From ANNETTE to Everyone:
Replying to “@Heidi Wilde, I like…”

Interesting I did not notice till you said this

13:54:50 From Andrea Neubart to Everyone:
Should I still keep taking Probiotics?
13:55:07 From Cindy Blossey to Everyone:
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13:55:24 From Heidi Wilde to Everyone:
bundle
13:55:42 From Corina (she/her/they) to Everyone:
Happy hormones would be good for postpartum parents? Are there counter indications for lactating parents?
13:55:51 From Aina DiGianni to Everyone:
I just recommended Happy mind and added Sync & digestive
13:56:47 From Heidi Wilde to Everyone:
Can we save the chat?
13:56:53 From Mary Ann Marshak to Everyone:
Does Ignite for women affect blood pressure?
13:57:06 From Cindy Blossey to Everyone:
The pool… 🤣
13:57:30 From Heidi Wilde to Everyone:
OOOOh la la
13:57:45 From Cindy Blossey to Everyone:
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13:58:01 From Heidi Wilde to Everyone:
Oh those three dots can save chat…fyi
13:58:36 From Colleen Sullivan to Everyone:
My question may have gotten lost above – if there’s time to quickly comment on – If a 9 yr old is taking kids mood and it’s helping him with his mood, but not his focus, what would you recommend adding in to help with the focus part of his ADHD.
13:59:10 From Heidi Wilde to Everyone:
Or become a partner and take it all 🙂
13:59:10 From Lori Brotherton to Everyone:
So I have muscle tested for the Men’s/Women’s Ignite I test for Men’s – I was a mess on the women’s. I struggle with what to recommend for others.
13:59:44 From Cindy Blossey to Everyone:
My customers and I change our products frequently, depending on the “pain point.”
14:00:45 From Yeslie Rodriguez to Everyone:
That makes sense now, thank you
14:00:54 From Sonya van Stee to Everyone:
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14:01:05 From Cindy Blossey to Everyone:
One of my customers is on Keto calls it the “Keto flu”
14:01:33 From Debbie Zimmerman to Everyone:
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14:02:40 From Heidi Wilde to Everyone:
THANK you for your integrity, Dr Shawn…Oh yes indeed!
14:02:50 From Katarina Herda to Everyone:
😂😂😂😂 beaver butt flavor took me out
14:03:01 From Cindy Blossey to Everyone:
“Beaver’s anal gland” 🤣
14:03:11 From Sonya van Stee to Everyone:
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14:03:12 From Cindy Blossey to Everyone:
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14:03:20 From Sonya van Stee to Everyone:
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14:03:23 From Sonya van Stee to Everyone:
Removed a 🤣 reaction from “😂😂😂😂 beaver butt…”
14:03:26 From Sonya van Stee to Everyone:
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14:03:39 From Cindy Blossey to Everyone:
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 Me too!  🤣

14:03:40 From Heidi Wilde to Everyone:
Can you add cayenne pepper to a product, it is so good for us and so hot….LOL
14:03:56 From Yeslie Rodriguez to Everyone:
This isbso enlightening! My girls looove kids mood! Tastes yummy!
14:04:41 From Yeslie Rodriguez to Everyone:
Good point sunscreen recomendations!?
14:04:42 From Heidi Wilde to Everyone:
The sisters lounging lakeside
14:05:00 From Cindy Blossey to Everyone:
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14:05:31 From Julianne Muhlestein to Everyone:
I’ve been told that Kids Mood+ has the all same results as Happy Juice, but all in one product. Is that true?
14:05:54 From Eric & Katie Sue Peterson to Everyone:
You two are adorable!!! This is Katie typing, not Eric! 😂
14:06:33 From Heidi Wilde to Everyone:
@Katie 🙂
14:06:39 From Katarina Herda to Everyone:
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14:06:57 From Eric & Katie Sue Peterson to Everyone:
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14:07:00 From Renea to Everyone:
I have to go. Thank you so much!
14:08:06 From Sonya van Stee to Everyone:
bye Renea! Have a great day!
14:08:20 From Katarina Herda to Everyone:
A prenatal coaching class would be amazing
14:09:06 From Heidi Wilde to Everyone:
I remember you saying the third trimester, we essentially lose the microbiome
14:10:08 From Heidi Wilde to Everyone:
This call has reminded me that I want to listen to the modules again….
14:10:29 From Judy to Everyone:
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14:11:37 From Judy to Everyone:
Replying to “This call has remind…”

yup me too; I actually have 'coached' friend's children having babies using the same information- and so far... all of them doing very well and the babies actually also have very healthy immune systems.

14:11:45 From Robin Lopez to Everyone:
my son was C- Section he has asthma
14:11:47 From Dana Lewis to Everyone:
my mind is blown rn. This is SO GOOD!!!
14:11:50 From Heidi Wilde to Everyone:
Vaginal seeding during C-section…
14:12:00 From Julianne Muhlestein to Everyone:
Wow! 🤯
14:12:05 From Heidi Wilde to Everyone:
Swabbing
14:13:14 From Heidi Wilde to Everyone:
Replying to “my son was C- Sectio…”

Oh wow

14:13:15 From Sonya van Stee to Everyone:
filling diapers lol
14:13:31 From Heidi Wilde to Everyone:
THANK YOU for all this info!!
14:13:41 From Robin Lopez to Everyone:
mind is blown Dr Shawn thank you so much
14:13:41 From Yeslie Rodriguez to Everyone:
Thank you so grateful for yall!
14:13:49 From Sonya van Stee to Everyone:
This was fabulous thank you so much!
14:13:54 From Mary Ann Marshak to Everyone:
Thank you! Looking forward to next week’s topic!
14:13:58 From Dana Lewis to Everyone:
So good thank you!!!
14:14:00 From Cindy Blossey to Everyone:
Thank you, Dr. Shawn!! ❤️

We are excited to open registration for the next cohort for the Mental Wellness Coach Certification.

We are keeping the tuition as low as possible – so it will remain at $500 for as long as possible (but probably not forever) – even as we continue to add further enhancements to the course.

You can register here = https://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_bee924af

What does the course include?

11 primary educational sessions spanning ~16 hours of video education on all the lifestyle factors that impact our Mental Wellness (positive and negative), such as… 

Microbiome, Gut-Brain-Axis, Heart-Brain-Axis, Nutrition, Sleep, Movement, Supplements, Mindset, Metabolism, Hormone Balance, Aging, and much more…

Digital copy of “Mental Fitness – Maximizing Mood, Motivation, & Mental Wellness by Optimizing the Brain-Body-Biome”

Digital copies of multiple “special reports” from the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) on the Mental Wellness Economy, Health Coaching, and Lifestyle/Wellness Trends

Downloadable PowerPoint slides for each lecture (so you can create your own digital library)

Active Discussion area – think of this as your exclusive “sounding board” to ask your questions and get answers to help you build your coaching business and educate your clients and customers about the best products and programs to help them reach their Mental Wellness goals.

Our course has been approved for CEUs (continuing education credits) from numerous professional boards, including chiropractic, naturopathic, nursing, fitness/nutrition, and many others, including full-approval by the National Academy for Sports Medicine (NASM) and the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA).

In addition to the CMWC being closed-captioned and mobile-friendly, we have also added a Printable Certificate of Completion (to hang on your office wall) to complement the unique Digital Badge awarded to all Certified Mental Wellness Coaches.

Next week, we will begin our Weekly Wednesday Webinars (Lunch & Learn at 1pm ET / Noon CT / 11am MT / 10am PT) – where we will discuss Science, Product recommendations, and Trouble shooting different situations related to lifestyle modification of mental wellness and physical health issues.

In the coming weeks, we will be adding a variety of expert interviews from experts such as Trish Barrus, PhD (10 Principles of Recovery – a positive psychology approach to addiction and life) and Emeran Mayer, MD, PhD (Gut-Brain-Immune Connection).

Our “in-person” CMWC costs $1,500 (2.5 days of training), but we will keep the tuition for the self-paced ONLINE version at a super-affordable $500 so we can continue to train as many Certified Mental Wellness Coaches as possible. 

More CMWCs means more people in the world will be feeling better with elevated mood, lower stress, sharper focus, higher energy, bolstered resilience, and superior sleep quality.

Link to register = https://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_bee924af

After registering, you will receive a payment receipt from 3 Waves Wellness – and within 2 business days you will receive an access link from Marietta College that you can use to start the course.

Let us know any questions in the comment area below – and Subscribe below to receive notifications of new articles posted – and hope to see you in class!

Every July 4th, I read the Declaration of Independence – a good reminder of why this great country was established…

https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript

Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness!

I’ve had a lot of questions about registration for the July Certified Mental Wellness Coach (CMWC) class – so I just wanted to let everyone know…

Since this week is the 4th of July, a lot of the offices at Marietta College will be closed, so rather than having new students register and be delayed to get their online log-in credentials, we will wait until July 5th (Wednesday) to post the new registration link.

Lots of cool new content (including weekly webinars) coming in this next offering – so please stay tuned!