In this Get Yourself Optimized episode, we are thrilled to have Marie-Elizabeth Mali, an accomplished mentor, brain trainer, and intuitive healer who brings a wealth of experience from her years in the wellness industry.

Recognizing the common tendency to fear and shun our own shadow aspects—those inconvenient parts of ourselves that don't align with our ideal self-image—Marie-Elizabeth advocates for a compassionate and curious approach to self-exploration. Her personal philosophy teaches that every part of ourselves, even those that manifest harmfully, ultimately desires our well-being and improvement.

Learn about practical tools to optimize your life, from journaling specific questions for intuitive guidance to utilizing breathing techniques like box breathing and Wim Hof methods for anxiety and stress relief.

We invite you to listen to this enlightening episode. Whether you're seeking to enhance your intuitive abilities, find balance in your health journey, or simply draw motivation from inspiring stories, this episode is not to be missed!

The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/493.

In this heartfelt episode of Get Yourself Optimized, I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Marge Cater, my foster mother, who has been an instrumental figure in my life. Together, we delved deep into the transformative power of love, structure, and kindness in the foster care system. This episode explores Marge’s journey from being a dedicated fourth-grade teacher to challenging and improving a broken foster care system in Toledo, Ohio.

You'll hear touching memories, challenging moments, and insights into fostering that go beyond mere caregiving to create lasting bonds and family. Marge discusses the complexities of the foster care system, the profound differences that small acts of kindness can make, and the importance of treating everyone as special. You'll also discover how you can play a role in supporting foster children, whether through emergency fostering, temporary care, volunteering, or donations.

Stay tuned for an episode filled with wisdom and inspiration— all aimed at helping you find ways to make light-filled, lasting changes!

The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/492.

🌍 Ready to optimize your life? In this Get Yourself Optimized episode, we dive deep into the world of health optimization with our guest, David Korsunsky. David, the founder of Heads Up, shares his personal journey from a corporate tech career to becoming a pioneer in digital health analytics.

We cover a wide range of fascinating topics, from the impact of peptides and hyperbaric oxygen therapy on longevity to the importance of tracking key health metrics like VO2 max, heart rate variability, and biological age. David also discusses his dietary transformations inspired by thought leaders like Tim Ferriss and Dave Asprey and how modern tools like the Oura Ring help fine-tune sleep and stress management.

You will gain insight into the latest advancements in wearable technology, FDA regulations on peptides, and the profound benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Plus, explore David's mission to empower 100 million people to actively engage with their health by making informed daily choices.

Stay tuned as we equip you with practical resources, expert advice, and the motivation to optimize your health journey!

The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/491.