Save Yourself With Dr. Amy Shah

Save Yourself With Dr. Amy Shah

Dr. Amy Shah

23 minutes 9 seconds

Ep 37 Head to Toe Routine for Optimal Health PT. 1
In this episode of Save Yourself, I’m sharing my head-to-toe wellness routine, focusing on simple tips for boosting brain health. I’ll talk about the benefits of walking, getting morning sunlight, adding magnesium to your diet, and cutting back on alcohol. These small changes can have a big impact on your brain and overall health.

I’m also introducing the Amy MD Network, where you can join me live to ask your health questions. This episode is packed with quick, practical advice, and stay tuned for part two, where I’ll cover wellness tips for the rest of your body!

Episode Highlights:
00:00 Intro
02:36 Go for a Walk
04:16 Magnesium Intake
08:03 Decrease Alcohol Intake
09:49 Omega 3 Fatty Acids
10:51 Optimize Your Sleep
12:41 Sky Before Screens
20:23 Morning Journal

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14 October 2024, 7:00 am
48 minutes 31 seconds

Ep 36 Lori Harder: Unlocking Peak Performance Through Proper Hydration & Powerful Strategies to Build a Winning Support Network
In this episode of Save Yourself, Amysits down with entrepreneur, author, and fitness expert Lori Harder. They dive deep into Lori's inspiring journey from a small-town upbringing and challenging experiences with restrictive environments to her rise as a successful businesswoman and founder. The conversation explores Lori's personal and professional growth, discussing overcoming setbacks, including financial struggles and navigating the world of entrepreneurship. Lori shares key insights on finding resilience, building a supportive network, and the importance of walking and self-reflection for maintaining balance in life. The episode is filled with motivating lessons on how to embrace challenges and turn them into opportunities for growth.

Episode Highlights:
00:00 Intro
03:46 Childhood, Religion, and Family Restrictions
09:27 Meeting My Husband, Financial Struggles
12:53 Walking is Life Changing
15:42 How the Gym Business Started
21:46 Transformational Retreats
23:38 What’s Next For Me?
33:06 Learn From the Successful People
36:59 How to Leverage the Belief System
39:16 It’s Okay to be Vulnerable

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7 October 2024, 7:00 am
11 minutes 35 seconds

Ep 35 Is Your ‘Normal’ Actually Depression? 5 Signs You’re Faking Happiness and It’s Hurting You with Dr. Judith Joseph
In this episode of Save Yourself, Amy sits down with psychiatrist and mental health expert Dr. Judith Joseph to uncover the hidden truths about high functioning depression. Dr. Judith reveals that many people are unknowingly living with symptoms of high functioning depression, often masking their struggles with anhedonia – that feeling of "meh" or going through life on autopilot. Together, they dive deep into what high functioning depression really is, how it differs from clinical depression, and why many people fail to recognize its impact on their lives.

Episode Highlights:
00:00 Intro
00:08 Most people suffer from high-functioning depression
02:37 How do you find out you have anhedonia?
03:56 How do you recognize the signs?
06:19 Praise the effort, not the result
07:20 Intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation
09:07 The Five V to Thriving

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30 September 2024, 7:00 am
51 minutes 24 seconds

Ep 34 7 Hidden Dangers of Night Shift Work (And How to Avoid Them!) with Kristen Holmes
In this episode of Save Yourself, Amy dives deep into the science of sleep, recovery, and performance with Kristen Holmes, Global Head of Human Performance at Whoop and a leading expert in biometric data. Kristen shares her extensive research on circadian rhythms and their impact on physical, mental, and emotional resilience. This episode covers everything from the effects of alcohol on recovery to the physiological challenges faced by night shift workers, offering actionable advice on how to optimize your health through proper sleep, exercise, and daily habits.

Kristen also discusses the unique challenges women face as they age, including how perimenopause and menopause affect sleep, hormone regulation, and exercise routines. Gain valuable insights into how to enhance their recovery and resilience, whether they're athletes or simply looking to improve their overall well-being.

Episode Highlights:
00:00 Intro
02:00 How alcohol affect recovery
04:15 Hydration
06:54 Night shift workers
10:58 How to avoid detrimental health issues
13:23 Downtime
17:43 Critical period to be asleep
22:36 Natural light deficiency
27:15 Getting enough sleep
30:15 Fragmented sleep
32:20 Exercise
37:11 Zone 2 training
39:18 Detractor of body recovery
43:00 What are you working on now?
45:35 Menstrual cycle coaching
47:29 What makes us vulnerable

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23 September 2024, 7:00 am
56 minutes 25 seconds

Ep 33 David Ghiyam: 4 Ways Fear is Damaging Your Health (And How to Fix It)
In this episode of Save Yourself, Amy welcomes back David Ghiyam for an inspiring conversation on the intersection of health, spirituality, and business. David shares insights from his Kabbalistic teachings, discussing topics like transgenerational epigenetics, the concept of certainty, and how fear and doubt can block abundance in life. They delve into the power of mindset in overcoming obstacles, from building wealth to healing relationships, and even how to deal with negative comments and setbacks in business. The episode also touches on the role of spirituality in health, explaining how shifting one’s mindset can accelerate healing, growth, and personal success.

David Ghiyam is a co-founder of Mary Ruth Organics, one of the leading health and wellness brands globally. With no outside funding, David helped scale the company to over 500,000 points of distribution in 180 countries. Beyond business, he is a renowned speaker on spirituality and business consciousness, having delivered over 2,000 live seminars to more than a million people globally.

Episode Highlights:
00:00 Intro
00:50 Who is David Ghiyam?
02:06 Exchange of Energy
06:49 We Are Pre-Programmed to Think Limited
12:27 Negatives, Positives, and Certainty
17:13 Turn the Negative into Positive
19:17 Reactive Behaviors
24:10 What is Kabbalah?
27:35 Personal Transformation
31:11 Path to Healing
33:54 Self Worth
36:27 Wrong Mindset About Children
37:32 Control Comes from Fear
41:56 Elevate Your Consciousness
45:05 Like Attracts Like
49:25 You Process What You Want to See
51:44 Rapid Fire Session with David

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16 September 2024, 7:00 am
1 hour 2 minutes

Ep 32 3 Common Hydration Mistakes & 5 Mindset Tools You Need for Success | Todd Stottlemyre
In this episode of Save Yourself, Amy chats with Todd Stottlemyre, a former MLB pitcher, high-performance business coach, bestselling author, and entrepreneur. Todd shares his journey from being a two-time World Series champion to becoming a successful coach and investor, helping others achieve success in all aspects of their lives. The conversation dives into their creation of a new electrolyte drink designed to promote hydration and boost mood with probiotics, offering a healthier alternative to typical sports drinks. Through daily affirmations and intentional actions, Todd explains how this practice helps align thoughts, actions, and subconscious habits for growth and success. They emphasize the importance of personal responsibility in health, wellness, and making conscious, consistent choices to live a better life.

Episode Highlights:
00:00 Intro
01:11 Who is Todd?
05:02 New hydration drink
07:35 Some health drinks aren’t healthy
08:37 Consistency eating healthy
12:09 How to create intentional habits
19:09 Living in a dark place
27:33 What’s important right now that you can control?
31:29 The championship statement
33:53 There are no impossibles
36:56 Encourage people to better their lives
41:51 Dealing with customer complaints
48:14 We can handle constructive criticism
51:38 You have to love what you do
56:10 Continue to reinvent yourself

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9 September 2024, 7:00 am
48 minutes 42 seconds

Ep 31 Bobbi Brown: 7 Proven Habits of Healthy Entrepreneurs & 5 Ways to Build a Winning Beauty Brand from Scratch
In this episode of Save Yourself, Amy sits down with renowned makeup artist, entrepreneur, and author Bobbi Brown. Bobbi is best known for founding Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, a global beauty brand acquired by Estée Lauder in 1995. After serving over 20 years as Chief Creative Officer, she left to pursue new ventures, including Jones Road, a clean beauty brand. Bobbi is also an advocate for wellness and natural beauty, a sought-after speaker, and has been appointed by President Obama to serve on the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiation. Beyond her professional achievements, she is a mother, wife, and active philanthropist, supporting various charitable causes.

Bobbi shares her journey from building a globally recognized beauty brand to launching new ventures, including her latest endeavor, Jones Road. She discusses her approach to business, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, slowing down, and building a supportive team. Bobbi also provides valuable tips for aspiring entrepreneurs and shares her personal wellness and beauty routines. This conversation is filled with candid insights and practical advice from one of the most influential figures in the beauty industry.

Episode Highlights:
00:00 Intro
01:51 Who is Bobbi Brown?
05:03 Our first meeting
08:26 The gut-brain connection
09:02 Fasting
11:39 Children growing with grandparents
12:57 What’s working for Jones Road Beauty?
15:31 Regular product meeting
16:28 Working with family members
18:06 Top selling products
21:41 How to look younger
23:09 What is a soft wave?
25:17 Do you have a daily routine?
29:27 Activities in between work
32:04 What’s your day to day like?
33:37 Social gatherings
35:16 How do you feel about your body?
36:20 New entrepreneurs should slow down
39:10 Don’t spend more than you have
40:01 Would you hire a team?
42:11 What’s next for Bobbi Brown?
43:44 How do you grow your following?
45:30 Slow and creative morning
48:08 Substack

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2 September 2024, 7:00 am
28 minutes 34 seconds

Ep 30 7-Day Cortisol Reset for Women
In this episode of Save Yourself, Dr. Amy Shah introduces a seven-day cortisol reset specifically designed for women to manage stress hormones and boost overall well-being. The reset includes practical daily steps such as reducing caffeine intake, incorporating calming exercises, exploring natural remedies like magnesium glycinate, and enhancing sleep. Amy emphasizes the importance of nutrition, nature, and heat therapy to regulate cortisol levels and improve hormonal balance. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or just want to optimize your health, this episode provides actionable insights to help you reset and rejuvenate.

Episode Highlights:
00:00 Intro
02:07 Why do a 7-day cortisol reset?
03:35 Day 1: Cut caffeine intake
06:23 Day 2: Exercise that is rejuvenating, not depleting
09:24 Day 3: Natural calming remedies
13:22 Day 4: Increase your sleep duration
15:57 Day 5: Use nutrition to calm your cortisol
19:32 Day 6: Spend more time in nature
24:05 Day 7: Heat therapy

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26 August 2024, 7:00 am
46 minutes 23 seconds

Ep 29 7 Things You Want to Avoid If You Want to Age Well
In this episode of Save Yourself, I dive into the seven key things you should avoid if you want to age well. I start by discussing the dangers of tobacco and alcohol and how they impact your overall health and longevity. Then, I explore the importance of maintaining good nutrition and staying active to keep your body and mind in top shape. I also share some insights on supplements like magnesium and the crucial role of stress reduction. You'll also hear about emerging longevity therapies, such as NAD injections and the benefits of sauna and heat therapy. Finally, I wrap up with a powerful story about the impact of mindset on aging, encouraging you to embrace a positive and vibrant outlook on life. Whether you're looking to boost your brain health, increase your energy, or simply live a longer, healthier life, this episode offers plenty of actionable advice and inspiration.

Episode Highlights:
00:00 Intro
03:18 Tobacco
04:41 Alcohol
07:03 Multivitamins
10:26 Poor nutrition
19:00 Stress
26:16 Sedentary life
32:04 NAD levels
36:07 Longevity supplements
37:56 Sauna therapy
39:54 Use your mind to age well
44:56 Episode recap

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19 August 2024, 7:00 am
43 minutes 33 seconds

Ep 28 Dr. Anthony Youn: 5 Skin Care Tips to Protect Your Skin from Aging
In this episode of Save Yourself, Amy welcomes Dr. Anthony Youn, a nationally recognized board-certified plastic surgeon known as "America's Holistic Plastic Surgeon." Dr. Youn shares his insights on a holistic approach to plastic surgery, emphasizing the importance of non-invasive treatments and lifestyle changes over surgical interventions. He introduces the concept of autojuvenation, which focuses on diet, skincare, and supplements to naturally combat aging. The discussion also covers the benefits and science behind collagen supplements, the role of sunscreen in daily skincare, and the potential of red light therapy for anti-aging. Dr. Youn offers practical tips for maintaining youthful skin with simple, effective routines that listeners can easily adopt.

Episode Highlights:
00:00 Intro
00:44 What is Autojuvenation?
01:45 America’s holistic plastic surgeon
03:45 Collagen intake
06:26 Collagen supplement isn't a replacement for protein
07:54 Collagen loss while aging
08:39 Vaginal estrogen cream
11:01 How to improve your collagen production
12:50 Appropriate use of sunscreen
17:20 The best sunscreen to use
18:05 Best skin care products overseas
20:29 2-minute skin care routine
23:39 How often should you wash your face?
24:23 When not to use sunscreen
26:37 Budget-friendly skin care
29:23 Red light therapy
30:50 How to get more things done
34:20 Start with the basics
36:44 Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation
38:02 What’s your diet?
41:28 Where to find Dr. Youn
42:02 It’s patient day

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12 August 2024, 7:00 am
49 minutes 1 second

Ep 27 Dr. Vonda Wright: 5 Simple Habits to Improve Your Health After 40
In this episode of Save Yourself, Amy sits down with Dr. Vonda Wright, a double board-certified orthopedic sports medicine surgeon with over 20 years of experience in clinical research and a passion for aging and longevity. Dr. Wright discusses her mission to transform the way we age by promoting an active lifestyle that preserves muscle mass and overall health. She shares insights from her research, including the impact of consistent mobility on aging, and offers practical advice on exercise, bone health, and integrating outdoor activities into daily life. Dr. Wright also delves into the importance of estrogen in maintaining bone density and highlights her work in helping people optimize their health for longevity.

Episode Highlights:
00:00 Intro
01:02 What are you up to these days?
02:17 Getting rid of sedentary lifestyle
04:17 Speaking in public
05:15 Can we retain our lean muscle mass?
09:32 Functional strength
13:04 Sprinting
16:13 What are you training for?
18:16 Optimized walking
20:34 Counteracting a full day of sitting
22:28 Incorporating nature-based exercise
25:01 When do you stop building your bones?
30:29 What you should do in your 40s?
33:53 Testosterone drop
35:29 DEXA scans
37:49 Genetics and ethnicity
39:15 Speed, agility, and power
41:15 What does your day look like?
44:32 What are you working on?
48:35 Where can people find you?

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5 August 2024, 7:00 am
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