Insights
Energy Medicine: The Science Behind PEMF Technology
Mark Fox Episode Description: Join Dr. Pedram Shojai as he interviews Mark, a former NASA rocket scientist, about the fascinating world of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy. This eye-opening conversation explores how a small, affordable device is helping people with chronic health issues when traditional medicine falls short. Mark shares
Healing the Gut- Stop Guessing and Start Testing
Dr Robert Silverman Episode Description: In this enlightening podcast, the host speaks with Dr. Rob Silverman, a chiropractor who expanded into functional medicine after discovering
Feeling Safe in an Unsafe World: Understanding Neuroception
Dr Pedram Shojai Episode Description: In this insightful episode of the Urban Monk Podcast, Dr. Pedram Shojai explores the critical concept of neuroception—our nervous system’s
Bones of Steel: How a Marine Reversed Osteoporosis and Rewrote His Future
Kevin Ellis Episode Description: At 30 years old, former Marine Kevin Ellis received shocking news: he had osteoporosis, a condition most associate with elderly women.
Popular Now
Four Ways You’re Perpetuating the Exhaustion Cycle
Teenagers – with frontal lobes that haven’t completed their myelination process – actually do show physical warning signs of wear and tear while they’re living recklessly. They just might not have the self-awareness to recognize what’s happening. Our idea about what it was like to be young, and our frustration about
Can We Come to Truth and Reconciliation? Or Is It Too Late?
No matter where you get your news, if you’ve been watching it for the past week, you can only have been disturbed. Whether you were disturbed by tactical misuse of rubber bullets, by the documented murder of an unarmed man in broad daylight, by the weaponization of tear gas on
Entheogens and Spirituality: The Ancient Connection
Some say it’s as old as religion itself. Today, you’d recognize entheogens as a list of substances that could land you in hot legal water. Although to a select few – but growing – number of religious and spiritual groups, entheogens are plant medicine tools. Entheogen: a chemical substance – most often plant-based
What Practices Does the Urban Monk Teach for Stress Reduction?
By incorporating ancient wisdom and modern techniques, the Urban Monk offers a holistic approach to help individuals find balance, peace, and well-being.
Diet and Nutrition
The Role of Nutrition in Managing Alzheimer’s Disease
A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and healthy fats can supply the brain with the nutrients it needs to function optimally.
How Your Microbiome Influences Your Mood
The microbiome isn’t just a passive passenger in our bodies. It’s an active participant in numerous bodily functions, from helping to digest our food to supporting our immune system.
Wellness
Living a Healthy Lifestyle with Dr Bob Rountree
Dr Robert Rountree Bob has been practicing family medicine in Boulder, Colorado, since 1983. He began his professional career at Wellspring, Partners in Health, a multidisciplinary clinic that included MDs, NDs, TCM practitioners, nutritionists, bodyworkers, and somatic therapists that was one of the first holistic healthcare centers in the U.S.
The Lullaby is LOUD- Self Sabotage and Conscious Awareness
Dr Pedram Shojai Check out the LIFE GARDEN Course to map out your own priorities. Listen to the episode on Spotify here or on your favorite podcast platform and check out the Urban Monk Academy here. Podcast transcript: [00:00:00] Welcome back to the Urban Monk. Dr. Pedram Shojai. Today we’re
Are EMFs Harmful?
Nick Pineault Nick is known widely in the industry as the EMF Guy. He’s a researcher who’s done a lot of work digging up the science and helping us navigate the wild world of EMFs and health issues. Listen to the episode on Spotify here or on your favorite podcast
Healing through Grief
Dr Pedram Shojai Today I share a conversation about grief and how to properly feel it to heal it. Listen to the episode on Spotify here or on your favorite podcast platform and check out the Urban Monk Academy here. Podcast transcript: [00:00:00] Hey, welcome back to the Urban Monk.
Testing the gut instead of guessing
Dr Pedram Shojai Today I share changes in our thinking around testing the microbiome and what we’re finding to be more effective for patients. HERE IS A LINK to the gut testing package I mentioned– it’s at a super discount right now during the event and I wanted to make
The Pineal Connection From Fluoride to Spiritual Zombies
Dr Pedram Shojai Today I explore this idea of fluoride in the water and what it does to our pineal gland. Is it putting us to sleep? Listen to the episode on Spotify here or on your favorite podcast platform and check out the Urban Monk Academy here. Podcast transcript:
Gardening
Your Grandma’s Not Crazy – Food DID Used to Be Better for You
Every generation has a tendency to decry the ignorance of the generations that came before it, and lament the progress of the generations that come
Is Vertical Farming the Future of Sustainable Food Sourcing?
Picture huge, industrialized fields of waving wheat and corn and soy in the American midwest. That’s about the size of our collective understanding of where
Controlled Burns, Indigenous Practices, and the California Wildfires
2,000 year-old trees in one of America’s most storied parks have been fighting for their lives since the California wildfires started raging in the last
Gut Health
The Power of Probiotics: Understanding the Role of Good Bacteria in Our Gut
Recent studies have shown that the balance of bacteria in our gut can impact our immune system, mood, and even weight management.
The Microbiome and Aging: How Our Gut Bacteria Changes as We Get Older
While the composition of the microbiome is unique to each individual, there are certain patterns that emerge as we age.
Fitness
5 Effects Barometric Pressure Has on Humans That You Really Can Feel
When the weather changes, more changes than the nature of your office’s small talk. We are made of water and air and molecules just like the atmosphere. We feel those changes inside of us just as powerfully as the charged air of the world. We’re talking about barometric pressure –
Habits to Amplify Your Dwindling Energy
If you’re like most stable, 9 in the morning til 5 in the evening, two hour daily commute Americans, the word “habit” is probably used most in terms of something you’d like to quit. Smoking… drinking… eating junk food… For those forward-thinking progressive people intent on self-actualization, you may find
VO2 Max Testing: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Get Started
In this article, we’ll dive into the details of VO2 max, including what it is, how it’s measured, and why it’s important for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
From Athletes to Everyday Fitness Enthusiasts: Why allcore360 is for Everyone
This unique exercise machine offers a full-body workout, which is perfect for anyone looking to improve their overall fitness.
Mental health
Ancient Practices for Modern Stress
Ancient practices, honed over thousands of years, offer profound insights into managing stress and cultivating inner peace.
The Intersection of Mind, Body, and Alternative Health Practices
The state of our emotions, thoughts, and beliefs can have a direct and profound influence on our physical health.
Sleep
Ignoring Your Budget: Worse for your Mental Health than Sleep Loss
Have you ever wondered why it feels so good to cross something off of your list? There’s a psychological principle, known as the “Zeigarnik effect,” named for its discoveress Bluma Zeigarnik, that comes close to addressing why. You see, we tend to remember things we need to do better than
Sleep and Nutrition: The Surprising Link Between What You Eat and How You Sleep
The food we eat can have a significant impact on our sleep quality, and understanding the relationship between nutrition and sleep is essential for improving sleep hygiene.
The Importance of a Bedtime Routine: How to Train Your Body for a Better Night’s Sleep
As our lives become increasingly busy, it’s common for our sleep schedules to suffer. We might stay up late working, watching TV, or scrolling through social media, and then struggle to wake up in the morning feeling rested and alert.
The Benefits of Co-Sleeping: How Sleeping with Your Partner Can Improve Your Relationship
Co-sleeping, or sleeping in the same bed with your partner, has been a controversial topic for years. However, research has shown that there are many benefits to sharing your bed with your loved one. In this article, we will explore the benefits of co-sleeping and how it can improve your
Relationships
Unveiling the Mystery: What Is the 6th Love Language?
In the realm of interpersonal connections and intimate relationships, the concept of “love languages” plays a pivotal role.
Beyond Words and Actions: The 6th Love Language and Its Impact
In this article, we delve into the depths of this sixth love language and explore its profound impact on our connections with others.
Finance
What Happens When a Banking SuperPower CoSigns an Eco Trend
Even if you consider yourself an environmentally conscious person, there is a trend that may have escaped your notice.
Socially responsible investing, or SRI, is an investment strategy which rewards thriving companies that include
Digital Money Somehow Still Disastrous for the Environment
Shifting commerce from in-person, cash closings to blockchain-enabled online exchanges sounds like it ought to clear up the highways and save the trees… But the reality is that our new fascination with digital dealings may
Compartmentalizing Growth: You and the 100 Day Year
Ask most entrepreneurs the secret to their success, and before they say generational wealth, they’ll likely say “compartmentalization.”
What that means simply is the ability to break down information and tasks into discrete parts.
How to Vote with your Dollar in a Homogenized Wine Industry
How is it that in period pieces, medieval knights drink ale at every meal (breakfast included) and Roman soldiers and Nordic Vikings are constantly guzzling wine? Was it really like that? And if so, why