Real Things Living

"I walked out of that appointment freaked out... no one seemed to see it but me". Brad Pitzele was a young father losing his functionality to what doctors called "minor" issues—until it became a fight for his life. Brad Pitzele, CEO of 1000 Roads, shares his harrowing journey through "medical gaslighting," a $500 test that changed everything, and why he ultimately built his own medical-grade oxygen system in his garage. Discover how 15 minutes of "hijacking" your physiology can do more for your cells than hours in a traditional hyperbaric chamber.3 Takeaways:(1) The 1% Rule: Our oxygen levels drop 1% every year after age 25; learn how to reverse this "energy leak".(2) The "Third Path": Why you should never accept a binary choice in healthcare and how to stay curious enough to find a better way.(3) Mitochondrial "Feeding": How oxygen and red light therapy work together to "power up" your cells.Ready to be your own health advocate? Download Brad’s free protocol guide at https://BradTalksHealth.com

A decorated Special Forces veteran nearly lost everything to the system that was supposed to save him—until he discovered the one tool the body has always had.In this episode, Brigitte Cutshall speaks with Tim Thomas, an ex-Australian Special Forces member dedicated to helping people reclaim their sense of self and energy. Drawing from his combat experience and his own journey with PTSD, Tim discusses the vital importance of breaking isolation and overcoming fatigue. He challenges the "economy of dysfunction" in mainstream medicine, advocating instead for natural healing modalities that integrate the body and mind to achieve permanent results.3 Key Takeaways:(1) The Power of Presence: Anxiety often stems from the mind traveling forward or backward in time; true power and "totality" are found by connecting the mind 100% to the current moment.(2) Breaking the Isolation Cycle: Intense physical or emotional pain often transforms into secret loneliness and isolation, which are the opposite of how humans are built to function.(3) The "P Test" for Success: Effective healing must be Powerful, Positive, and most importantly, Permanent—ensuring that the progress made actually sticks long-term.Connect with Tim Thomas and explore his resources below:https://breathworkinbed.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/breathworkinbed/https://www.facebook.com/breathworkinbedhttps://www.tiktok.com/@breathworkinbedhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bettersleepbetterworld/

Instead of a long goodbye, imagine a nine-year journey filled with newfound creativity, laughter, and deep connection. In this episode of Real Things Living, Brigitte Cutshall talks with Marilyn Raichle, author of "Don't Walk Away: A Care Partner’s Journey." Marilyn shares how her mother’s late-life discovery of painting transformed their relationship from one of "caregiver and patient" to true "care partners".KEY DISCUSSION POINTS(1) Art as an Anchor: Marilyn discovered that while Alzheimer’s is scary, art is not; it allows the person living with dementia to be present and their true self to emerge.(2) The Power of Listening: Marilyn shifted from "being raised to win" to learning the art of listening, discovering that her mother always had something left to teach.(3) Living vs. Suffering: A central theme of the conversation is the importance of saying a person is "living with" dementia rather than "suffering from" it, acknowledging their ongoing value and humanity.(4) Innovation in Care: As Executive Director of the Maudes Awards, Marilyn highlights how they provide $100,000 in annual gifts to individuals and organizations finding innovative ways to bring joy to those with memory loss.Insights for Care Partners:(1) The Five-Minute Rule: If you are struggling to connect, find one simple thing you both enjoy—a walk, a song, or a sunset—and do it for just five minutes.(2) Emotional Memory: Even if a loved one cannot remember the specifics of a visit, they retain the positive emotion and "joy" that the interaction provided.ResourcesWebsite: https://dontwalkaway.net The Maude's Awards: https://maudesawards.org

Is your life running on an outdated operating system? Brigitte Cutshall sits down with enlightened master Dahryn Trivedi to challenge the modern definition of resilience. Backed by 6,000+ scientific experiments, they explore why "coping" is actually a sign of failure and how to move into a state of effortless flow and "spiritual immunity."Key Takeaways:Why the $4 trillion wellness industry indicates a lack of true healing.Data-backed results: How consciousness affects everything from crop yields to inflammation.Moving from survival mode to authentic transformation.Visit https://divineconnection.org/realthingsliving for an exclusive discount to try a divine blessing for the first time.If this episode helped you rethink your own resilience, hit the 'Follow' button and share this with a friend who's tired of just 'coping'.

You've poured into everyone else — your career, your family, your community. Now it's your turn. But where do you even start?Brigitte Cutshall sits down with Chanda Coston, a business coach and strategist who helps women in midlife build businesses that actually fit their lives. Chanda shares how losing her brother to gun violence led her to discover her passion for mentoring, and why she believes women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s are uniquely positioned — and urgently ready — to bet on themselves. From overcoming overwhelm to building personal brands, Chanda brings both military discipline and heartfelt coaching to help women stop waiting and start living.3 Key Takeaways:(1) Structure and boundaries are the cure for overwhelm. If you're constantly saying yes to everyone else, there's nothing left for your own dreams — and that has to change first.(2) All of your experiences are your greatest asset. Nothing was wasted. Your career, your seasons of life, even your failures are human capital that no employer will ever fully compensate you for.(3) Accountability is a multiplier. Telling someone your goal makes you 65% more likely to achieve it — having someone hold you to it pushes that to 95%.Stop waiting for the "perfect" moment to prioritize your dreams. Visit https://Chanda-co.com to explore how a 12-week strategic plan can help you scale your business without sacrificing your well-being. https://www.instagram.com/chanda__co/