Learn True Health With Ashley James

What is the difference between seeing a doctor and a health coach?  Everyone knows the obvious differences like diagnostics and prescriptive rights. What about results?  What kind of long term health results can one achieve with a health coach that they couldn't with an average doctor?  Is there a time when seeing a health coach can lead to better results or is seeing a doctor your only best option? The best person to answer this question would be a doctor who became a health coach!  Nicole Calloway Rankins, MD, MPH is a physician (OB/GYN), and integrative health coach.   Dr. Nicole Rankins joins us today to discuss what an integrative health coach is, how to find the right one for you and when to see one. She has a strong background in women's health. As an OB/GYN hospitalist, she is passionate about making sure mom feels heard, honored and respected while she goes through the most significate time in her life. In our interview, Dr. Rankins also shares her unique perspective, as an MD with a scientific b

My guest today is passionate about helping you remove the barriers to your true health. Kristi Acuña was born with a severe case of psoriasis, a skin condition that causes red, patchy skin from head to toe. Her childhood was filled with frequent visits to pediatricians, dermatologists, and alternative health care practitioners to help cure – or at least control – her psoriasis. She was given many drugs and prescription creams but nothing the doctors had would heal her body. Sound familiar? Each doctor visit became one disappointment after another. All the medical professionals focused on treating her symptoms instead of getting to the root cause of the problem, which as you might guess, is what she was putting into her body! When Kristi was 19 years old, her mother, a Registered Nurse for 27 years, studied to become a Traditional Naturopath. She was able to uncover the root cause of Kristi’s psoriasis (her diet) and introduced her to high-quality supplements. This holistic approach caused her psoriasis t

Dr. Andrea Pennington is an integrative medicine physician, acupuncturist, meditation teacher and sex educator who has provided integrative healthcare to men and women for over 15 years. She is also a bestselling author, international TEDx speaker and sought-after media personality. Dr. Andrea has shared her candid, empowering insights on vitality and resilience on the Oprah Winfrey Show, the Dr. Oz Show, CNN, the Today Show, LUXE-TV and HuffingtonPost and as a news anchor for Discovery Health Channel. She has written and contributed to 10 books and her latest book and multimedia content experience, The Orgasm Prescription for Women, has been touted as one of the most comprehensive sexual and emotional health books of today. Now as host of Sensual Vitality-TV she brings her unique ‘nerdy’ blend of medical science, Chinese energetics, positive psychology and mindfulness meditation to empower women to show up authentically, love passionately and live orgasmically. “It is my passion to empower women all over

It makes sense that because you are unique your diet should be customized to best fit your body. Often we think that we should change our ways to fit into a diet but really it's the other way around. The latest in nutrition science shows foods that are healing to you may be toxic to someone else. And my guest today is here to share what you can do to customize the best healing diet plan for you! Annette Hottenstein is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and a professional taste tester (aka Sensory Scientist) from Baltimore, MD. Her podcast is called The Food Sommelier where she teaches listeners about the hidden flavors of healthier foods. She has worked for 15 years as a scientist specializing in the sensory properties of foods and beverages. A sought-after speaker, Annette has presented at the Society of Sensory Professionals, various Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics affiliate organizations, and for corporations such as McCormick & Company, McDonald’s and General Mills. Annette leverages her

Robyn Srigley is The Hormone Diva, holistic nutritionist and women’s holistic health coach. In our interview, Robyn discusses the long-term negative health effects of the birth control pill, how PCOS is ineffectively treated by MDs and what we can do naturally to balance our hormones and gain control of our life! In our interview, Robyn shares her own journey with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and how it jumpstarted her passion for helping women replace their anxieties with joy to open possibility in their lives and break free of hormonal imbalance. Robyn is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner through the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in Toronto, is studying with the Integrative Women's Health Institute to earn a Women's Health and Nutrition Certification and is currently enrolled to begin studying with Aviva Romm in her Herbal Medicine for Women course. She is also the creator of Cramp Tea and Hot Flash Tea and is featured on MindBodyGreen. "I am extremely passionate about talking about insulin

MICKEY TRESCOTT, NTP, is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, chef, blogger, and author of The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook. She is the creator of AIP Batch Cook, a video-based cooking program that teaches users how to prepare allergen-free meals in their own home. She teaches cooking classes online and at seminars around the country, as well as at Bastyr University. Mickey is on the board of directors for Hashimoto’s Awareness, an advocacy organization for sufferers of Hashimoto’s disease. In 2012, Mickey founded Autoimmune-Paleo.com, a website with recipes and resources for those suffering from autoimmune diseases. She lives in Willamette Valley, Oregon. ANGIE ALT, NTC, CHC, is a Nutritional Therapy Consultant, Certified Health Coach and author of The Alternative Autoimmune Cookbook, a recipe, and guidebook for the Autoimmune Protocol. She is the creator of SAD to AIP in SIX, an online coaching program that has helped over 1,000 members on the path to wellness, teaching them how to transition their diets and l

"It felt like I was dying".  Joel Saffel recounts his childhood experience of being put on 6 pharmaceutical medications and later choosing to get off them. "When I was 6 years old I was diagnosed with ADHD, Bi-Polar Disorder, Tourettes Syndrome, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The doctor spent only 10 minutes with me before deciding I had these conditions. Doctors prescribed a list of 6 medications, poisoning my body and mind. They [the drugs] slowed me down, dumbed me down, gave me absolutely awful nightmares every night. They caused me to not be able to sleep, and when I brought up that I couldn't sleep due to nightmares, guess what, another Pill prescribed, this one for sleep. It worked so well I could barely stay awake during the day, often falling asleep in class for which I'd be sent to the office for. What a Joke!" Joel Saffel shares his powerful story of being caught in the painful prescription paradigm and what his childhood was like. Unfortunately, more and more children and adults are trapp

My guest today is holistic health author Otakara Klettke. As a child Otakara was so sick she couldn’t even carry her school books. She spent most of her childhood in and out of hospitals and doctors offices.  Drugs, treatments, and surgeries only made her feel worse.  If she had stayed on that path she would have lived a very short, sick and painful life. In our interview, Otakara shares how she broke free from the old patient paradigm of giving over our personal power to doctors and found her path to true healing. She became a personal fitness trainer, adventurer, and TV reporter while continuing to grow stronger and healthier than ever. Now she teaches others how to listen to their body, advocate for their own care and follow holistic methods for gaining true health. She learned to never let doctors dictate the quality of her life. In her book, Hear Your Body Whisper, she shares how she said “No!” to the limitations of her health problems, left doctors in the dust, and started living life to the fullest

What is emotional intelligence or emotional quotient? Studies show that those who take the time to strengthen their EQ muscle have greater levels of success and feelings of fulfillment throughout their life. But can emotional intelligence really be taught, learned, or are we just born with or without it? My guest today is Kristy Arnett, the host of "WTF Am I Doing With My Life" podcast. Kristy is a speaker, writer, and Founder of Center LLC, a coaching business that empowers people to live vibrant, courageous lives through health, fitness, and emotional intelligence. Kristy is certified in Personal Training through NASM and in Life Coaching through ChoiceCenter Leadership University. Previous to this, Kristy worked in the poker industry for nearly a decade as a writer, on-camera host, producer, and professional poker player. "I do 1-on-1 coaching and am currently building a health/fitness program built on the context of EQ for sustained lifestyle I'm a certified personal trainer and emotional intelligenc

In our interview, Danette May shares about her online "detox" program ( http://learntruehealth.com/detox )that teaches you how to create new healthy habits in all areas of your life so you can detox what isn't working for you. Danette has had over 115,000 people go through her online program over the last 3 years and many share amazing results. Weight loss and inches lost is a positive side effect of detoxing our body, mind, and spirit of toxins and negativity. learntruehealth.com/detox In our interview Danette May shares three keys to your health success: 1. Easy ways to use your mind as your greatest ally 2. Easy food advice for our busy lifestyle 3. How loving ourselves helps you drop weight effortlessly "Over the last 13 years as a certified fitness professional, Pilates instructor and nutritionist, I’ve changed the lives of 100’s of thousands of people by transforming their bodies and helping them achieve their weight loss goals. And it’s with this experience and a degree in pre-med and nutrition, I

Burnt out and staring at a dead end career, Vidal saw his future fading fast. Vowing to live with no regrets, Vidal left the road construction life for new ventures. Hiring a successful millionaire mentor, Vidal learned, “You can not master success until you first master the six inches between your ears.” As those words echoed within Vidal, he dove headfirst into personal development principles and massive action. Months later, new problems emerged as tragedy stormed through and momentum crumbled under these words, “Vidal, I’m seeing someone, and there’s more…” Devastated, Vidal spiraled into depression, addiction, and the freedom Vidal had known had disappeared after losing a sheriff deputy twice. Sitting in a cell staring at rock bottom, was where monumental clarity would shine through, but first Vidal would have to face betrayal, addiction recovery, incarceration, and his worst fears before triumph could ignite. Vidal Cisneros Jr. is podcast host of Thriving Beyond. Vidal has keynoted conferences and h

Toréa Rodriguez is a former biochemist, Silicon Valley executive, and professional pilot who after being diagnosed with a debilitating series of autoimmune diseases transformed her life. Now she is now a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner and Master Vitality Transformation Coach based out of the San Francisco Bay Area. "I have more energy than I can remember having even before I got sick. I obtained the training and certifications necessary to do what I'm most passionate about: I help those with chronic health issues, including autoimmune disease, break free of their frustration by taking simple steps to transform their vitality without complex medical treatment. Join me in the journey of finding life's simple treasures one by one... and restore your own personal health to optimal vitality." In This Interview Toréa teaches How To: How to incorporate your personalized nutrition plan - customized perfectly for your body How to get restful and restorative sleep - every night! How to prior

Binge eating is the most common of all eating disorders with over 5% of the population suffering from this condition. My guest today is Julie Latz. She is the author of the book Stop Binge Eating and Start Living Again. She is a certified Food Psychology Coach through the Spencer Institute. If you’re out of control with your eating and can’t seem to stop, Julie knows exactly how you feel. For 45 years, Julie went through the yo-yo dieting/binge cycle time and time again. She suffered the shame, guilt, and embarrassment that every binge eater feels. After discovering her simple and effective method to take control of her eating, Julie now teaches other binge eaters how to eat what they want in moderation, even if they have never been able to do that before. She has put an end to deprivation and her clients report rapid results and no longer feel compelled to eat privately and in huge quantities. Julie coaches binge eaters about how to stop the insanity of yo-yo dieting and food obsession so they can create

My guest today is helping make water healthy and delicious. Mike Del Ponte's and his company SOMA has a mission to hydrate the world with innovative and sustainable hydration products. What elements he uses to make his filters work will amaze you. Everyone who has owned or used a Brita filter, or similar plastic filter, can agree that they can be clumsy, bulky and don't really make water taste much better.  Their filters are synthetic and often petroleum based. Not all of those plastic filters or bottles are free of parabens (BPA Free) so instead of gaining the health benefits of hydration we are doing potential damage to our bodies and absolutely doing greater damage to our environment. A few years ago Mike Del Ponte had an aha moment with his friend while struggling with an ugly Brita filter at a dinner party he was hosting. He realized there had to be a better way! Mike and his friend joined forces with the David Beeman, one of the worlds leading developers in water filtration and developed a company tha

What a unique interview I have for you today! Melissa Beasley is a skin care formulator and health coach who founded Love Essential Skin Care, a line of all-natural products for men, women, and babies. Melissa Beasley earned her biochemistry degree from Texas Tech University. While going through a tough time in her life she developed skin issues and through her own research found all natural ingredients that relieved her outer problems. She then went on to make the shift in her lifestyle and diet that she needed to nourish herself inside and out. Now she runs a 12-week program called Love Essentials Healthy Body program that is designed specifically for people who want to be healthier, and have tried to transition to natural living, but have had difficulties because of unhelpful people in their lives or unhealthy beliefs about themselves. Melissa Beasley shares, "Often, when someone is trying to start being more "natural" they can approach it from a position of forcing themselves to do it even though they

The safety of smart meters, WiFi, cellular towers, computers and all the wireless devices we use each day are taken for granted. This is VERY new technology! When we think of the evolution of man and how many thousands, if not millions of years, we have been on this planet slowly evolving electricity alone has only been here for a few generations.   We take for granted that we are safe to use all of the devices we can buy and plug into the walls of our homes.  Never thinking that our home could have faulty wiring or our bed could be exposed to too much EMF irritation. My guest is an expert in helping people make their homes and offices safer places from dirty electricity and EMF exposure. Electromagnetic fields from the wires around us cause stress upon our nervous system and disrupt our bodies processes! Sal La Duca performs Indoor Environmental Assessments, focusing on reducing exposures that interfere with normal human biology. Chemical and electromagnetic pollution in our homes and work environments ca

Donnie DeSanti is a Certified Health Coach who, back in High School, got off his meds and reversed his ADHD naturally after being in Ritalin for 8 years! He went on to help his mom cure her own breast cancer using natural means and after a lifetime of helping others with their diet, lifestyle and nutrition gained certification as a health coach and has been helping many people make great life changes that help their whole family have more energy, better sleep, and a healthy weight. "As a Health Coach, I aim to teach others how to incorporate small changes into their day to day lifestyle to improve the quality of life. You can learn more about my mission here at http://www.donniedesanti.com/about/." Donnie DeSanti offers one on one health coaching and creates personalized programs that best fit your needs. He also provides group programs for those who are inspired by group dynamics. Donnie teaches his clients everything from how to have better sleep habits to fueling the body with nutrients so energy becom

James Swanwick is an Australian-American motivational coach based in Hollywood, California.  James is also a speaker, podcast host, former ESPN anchor on SportsCenter and author of Insider Journalism Secrets, which teaches people how to interview and make money writing. James is the founder of The 30-Day No Alcohol Challenge which helps people to take 30-Days off of drinking alcohol to find their peak performance and evaluate their relationship with drinking alcohol along with its effects on the human body. James is the co-founder of Swannies blue-blocking glasses which helps people get better sleep by preventing damaging blue rays from disrupting your nightly rest....and look good while doing it! Swanwick has interviewed world leaders and celebrities including Al Gore, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Hugh Hefner and New York Times best-selling authors including John Gray and Keith Ferrazzi. James is the host of The James Swanwick Show Podcast where he interviews peak-performers of all walks- pro-athletes,

Glenn Livingston, Ph.D. is a veteran psychologist and longtime CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. Dr. Glenn's work, theories, and research have been published in major periodicals like The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times and The Chicago Sun Times. Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr. Glenn Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating via work with his own patients AND a self-funded research program with more than 40,000 participants. Most important, however, was his own personal journey out of obesity and food prison to a normal, healthy weight and a much more lighthearted relationship with food. www.NeverBingeAgain.com "If people go to my site and click on the reader bonuses, I will send them the kindle/nook book for free (or a PDF outside the USA), along with a set of Food Plan Starter Templates and a series of M

Anthony DiClementi is an executive health and fitness coach, biohacker, and specialist in functional medicine. He teaches uncommon strategies to improve energy, cognition, mood, fat-loss, physical performance, and healthspan through a deeper understanding of: Nutritional neuroscience Functional medicine Pharmacology Elite athletics Personalized health Supplementation Exercise physiology Lipidology Biology Peak performance psychology Endocrinology The applied science of longevity Anthony and his team of world-class experts utilize these unique approaches to help executives, entrepreneurs, high-level athletes, and regular men and women to optimize their physical and genetic potential. Perhaps most exciting, our team has assisted thousands of clients around the world in overcoming chronic and degenerative conditions, where more conventional approaches have failed, including (but not limited to): Thyroid disorders Neurodegenerative conditions (I.e. Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, dementia, cognitive decline) Chroni