Save Yourself With Dr. Amy Shah

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  Check These Out! https://amymdwellness.com/  https://www.instagram.com/fastingmd  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshahmd/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA7tFT-irXLTQAmGQefWaXw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Check These Out! https://amymdwellness.com/  https://www.instagram.com/fastingmd  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshahmd/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA7tFT-irXLTQAmGQefWaXw  Lori is on: https://loriharder.com/  https://www.instagram.com/loriharder  https://www.youtube.com/c/LoriHarder  https://www.facebook.com/LoriHarderTribe/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-harder-94384465/  https://getgloci.com/  Earn Your Happy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Check These Out! https://amymdwellness.com/  https://www.instagram.com/fastingmd  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshahmd/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA7tFT-irXLTQAmGQefWaXw  Judith is on: https://drjudithjoseph.com/  https://www.instagram.com/drjudithjoseph  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjudithjosephmdmba/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmHQJaOerTsZJfOtiYz4sOg  https://www.facebook.com/drjudithjoseph/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Check These Out! https://amymdwellness.com/  https://www.instagram.com/fastingmd  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshahmd/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA7tFT-irXLTQAmGQefWaXw Kristen is on: https://www.instagram.com/kristen_holmes2126  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-holmes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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   Check These Out! https://amymdwellness.com/  https://www.instagram.com/fastingmd  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshahmd/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA7tFT-irXLTQAmGQefWaXw  David is on: https://www.kabbalah.com/en/people/david-ghiyam/  https://www.instagram.com/davidghiyam  https://www.facebook.com/davidghiyamspeaker/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-ghiyam-80a24a99/  https://www.tiktok.com/@davidghiyam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices