Health Gig

Neil King founded the King Chiropractic Institute in 1984. The mission of his office is “To maximize the health of the world through prevention, education, and chiropractic in a kind, caring, and compassionate environment.” What we truly love about Neil is that he has dedicated his life to helping people be their best selves. In this episode, we ask Neil what we can do to become stronger and healthier. His passion is contagious as he shares his love for life along with tips on having better posture, blood flow, combating stress and how to stretch and take breaks to overcome the hazards of sitting too long and being hunched over.

We are so excited to have Lauren Bush Lauren on the show today. Lauren is a social entrepreneur who has helped provide over 100 million meals for the hungry. She is a model, designer, actress, entrepreneur, mother, and Doro’s niece. In college, she worked with the UN World Food Program and saw the effects of poverty and world hunger firsthand. She also has a love for design. By founding FEED, she was able to merge her love of design, fashion, and entrepreneurship with the important cause of alleviating childhood hunger. She is married to David Lauren and is also a mother. In this episode, we talk about how work and life aren’t separate, how being a mother is different than she expected, what FEED is doing now, and more.

Tricia and I are thrilled to have Sharon Salzberg on the show today. She is the author of Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation which is like a mindfulness Bible to us. She is also the author of Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection. Sharon shares how she discovered mindfulness in 1968, studied in India, and opened Insight Meditation Society.

Virginia Williamson is a dear friend of Dora sister-in-law Laura Bush. We all met Jenny on the west coast of Florida where many in our family have taken her yoga class. She even came up to Maine and did a yoga class for us there. Ginny's inner beauty matches her outer beauty. In this podcast, we talk a lot about people, and where they come from, and the stories of their life. Ginny's life story is fascinating, and we are thrilled to have her here with us today. We talk about yoga, breathing, forgiveness, and living a great life.

Michael and Grace Ott run My Halo a company that nurtures mind, body and spirit by helping people to live independently at home. They are an at home alternative to assisted living facilities. We are inspired by the work that they do and how they fill an important need for so many people. We are talking to them from the west coast of Florida. We talk about how it is important to understand the aging and end of life process. We also emphasize the importance of independence and dignity for elderly people. We also talk about the wisdom and stories that these people have. We talk about how My Halo is a literal calling for Grace and Michael and more on today’s episode.

We are at the Congressional Club in downtown Washington DC with Dr. Tracy Freeman who is a good friend of ours and the chief medical officer of our company BB&R Wellness Consulting. We just spoke to the congressional spouses, and we thought it would be fun to continue our conversation. Our topic is what would the doctor like the patient to take responsibility for. Dr. Tracy Freeman believes that our bodies have the innate ability to heal. She has merged the worlds of conventional and holistic medicine to find the root cause of disease and assist the patient in the healing process. It’s her goal to help the patient find homeostasis. She focuses on holistic primary care to prevent disease and to assist in healing.

Claire Dwoskin is the founder of the Children's Medical Safety Research Institute CMSRI. She is also a good friend of ours. We met hiking in Maryland and soon realized how much we had in common when it comes to health and wellness. After having children, Claire began to notice an increase in immune and inflammatory diseases in children and adults. After beginning her own research, she soon realized that more had to be done. She started by funding a conference of scientists and then founded CMSRI. CMSRI is a medical and scientific collaborative established to provide research funding for scientific research on vaccines and medical interventions. The goal is to find ways to prevent disease not just treat symptoms. In this episode, Claire shares important research findings and information about toxicity and aluminum. She also shares ways to avoid toxicity.

Teri Hatcher has been acting since 1985. Some of the most notable shows that she has starred in are Desperate Housewives and Lois & Clark. She is also a family friend that we run into when we are in Maine. It’s an honor to have her on the show today as we talk about health, her new YouTube shows, and her mission to create positive change in the world. We asked Teri why she chose YouTube, and her answer is surprising. We also talk about her Don't Eat "It" Out of a Box show and the mission to empower people to educate themselves about their food choices. Her show Van Therapy is about getting people to talk to each other even when they may not agree. It also features her classic 1978 VW campervan. Teri shares knowledge and wisdom and gives her unique perspective on life, health, and being a helpful energy to the world.

Dr. Patrick Hwu is one of the leading tumor immunologists in the world. His work focuses on the areas of vaccines, adoptive T-cell therapies, and immune resistance. He is the Division Head of Cancer Medicine at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He is also a good friend of ours, and he treated Tricia’s husband at MD Anderson. We are very happy to have him here as our guest today. Dr. Hwu shares a little about his background and his love of medicine. He explains what immunotherapy is and his excitement about future cancer treatments is contagious. He gives us a look into his daily routine and talks about how mindfulness has changed his life and made him calmer. We also talk about diet, leadership, why we should avoid sugar, and many more important topics.

We are in the office of David Rubenstein talking about what his life is like and how he achieves his own optimal health. We talk about how David stays healthy and strong to change the world in only the way that he can. In case you aren’t familiar with David, he is one of the three billionaire founders of The Carlyle Group a private equity investment firm located in Washington, D.C. David is a philanthropist who has joined with other wealthy individuals like Bill Gates and Warren Buffet who have pledged to donate more than half of their wealth to charity and philanthropic causes. Some of his charitable contributions include an $18.5 million gift to the National Park Foundation for restoration of The Lincoln Memorial. David is an extraordinary human being, and we hope you enjoy this glimpse into his life.

Mark Bertolini the CEO of Aetna is here for part 2 of his amazing interview. Last week, we talked about his health journey and how he discovered meditation, mindfulness, and yoga. Today’s episode goes beyond that journey as Mark shares how introducing mindfulness and yoga to Aetna actually increased productivity and lowered health care costs. We love Mark, and you will too.

This week we’re talking to Mark Bertolini the CEO of Aetna. He is not your typical CEO. He is committed to practicing mindfulness in his personal life and professional life. He experienced circumstances that put him on a path to understand the benefits of mindfulness and holistic medicine. He has been living an extraordinary life and has changed an entire industry. Because of his practice, he has affected millions of lives. This CEO, who was a former hippie, manages by walking around slowly and mindfully. He is actively engaged in the national dialogue of healthcare. He promotes measures that increase access, lower costs, and improves the quality of healthcare. He is a strong advocate for consumer centered healthcare.

Have you ever wondered how or why President Bush took up painting after he left the White House? He attributes his willingness to try something completely new to having an open mind and some inspiration from Winston Churchill. In this episode, we continue our conversation with the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush, and we talk about his passion for painting. We learn about his first paintings. How Barbara Bush challenged him to paint her dogs, and how painting is a constant learning experience that always has new challenges. President Bush talks about how his work has evolved, how he gets lost in painting, how he sees color differently, and more.

This week we are bringing you part two of our amazing interview with President George W. Bush. The conversation between Doro and President Bush took place early in 2018. Mrs. Barbara Bush left her family and all of us on April 17, 2018. You will hear in this conversation how like many of us with aging parents Doro and President Bush are thinking about the future loss of those they love and the impact parents have had on their lives. We also talk about the special relationship between President George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. The qualities that make a good leader, and the importance of laughter, levity, and making others laugh. President Bush also shares some childhood stories and how his relationship with his mom evolved. We also share how all of the Bush relationships are based on unconditional love.

We are beyond thrilled to welcome the 43rd president of the United States George W. Bush to this podcast. Doro's dad is George H.W. Bush the 41st president of the United States, and her mom is former First Lady Barbara Bush. Doro is the only woman in our nation's history to live to see her father and her brother become president. Doro conducts this interview from the heart, and George W. Bush is absolutely forthcoming.