The Daily Dayne

The title says it all, my friends. Just listen and pass it on to someone you know who needs to hear it. If you're not sure who that is, it's anyone you know who currently lives in America, especially if they aren't sure what to make of what's going on right now.

This episode is a short and sweet update about what's going on in my world as well as question from a listener who is wondering what most of us are- have we hit the peak yet?

Warning: This episode contains an explicative. This is not the norm for this podcast and will not be the norm going forward. If you are extremely sensitive to hearing curse words or are highly offended by them, please refrain from listening to this episode.

Today, I share a personal story of a good friend who is in the ICU battling Covid-19 and realize many of you may be in this spot in the coming days. Please take the guidelines seriously. Not only does your life depend on them, but the lives of everyone around you.

A lot of people are asking how they can help. 1) Subscribe to this podcast. I make zero dollars off of this podcast and simply want to disseminate information that may save lives. By subscribing, you help us reach other people. 2) Share this podcast with others you know who may need to hear it. 3) Send us feedback and tell us how we can make it better. 4) Consider coming on the show to tell your story. 

In the longest episode to date, I cover a ton of topics about the Coronavirus both public health and otherwise. There are several things going on at a local level here in Seattle as well as on a national and global scale. After discussing them, I provide what seems to be the only three ways this pandemic ends in America, and even speak to some of the articles being published saying we are overplaying this thing.

*This will be edited to include links and references later this week. I took 5 finals between yesterday and today and have 2 more tomorrow and 1 Friday so I didn't have the time to get them all written up without delaying the episode. 

There is a growing trend, especially in the naturopathic and holistic health communities to make promises on social media regarding people's health outcomes. It's well-meaning, but it also hurts people. In this episode, I talk about why we have to be diligent with our words and not over-promise something we can't deliver to patients. 

With academic stuff out of the way, we dive into what naturopathic medicine means for the American population, what made me go into it vs. conventional medical school, and what is unique about it. I talk specifically about why naturopathic medicine is the answer that so many are searching for in America right now, whether or not they know it. Enjoy!

In the next several episodes, Dayne will be talking about naturopathic medicine; the 6 principles, the therapeutic order, what it is and what it isn't. 

It is December. Christmas is coming and after that, all of the expectations and "new" years resolutions. 

You either know what you're going after or you don't. Your message is either clear or it's not. 

If it's not, take time in December to stop doing, and start looking. Clarity is everything when you are putting your stuff out there.

If your message is clear or your goals are defined, don't wait until January. December gets lonely and could use a boost from your passion. 

I got the chance to attend an alcoholics anonymous meeting last week and I came out of it full emotions. I was so so proud of the people there and at the same time discouraged for most of the rest of us. Part of the reason America has such a mental health crisis is because of our judgement. I'm all about discipline and responsibility, but that's a very different thing that judging someone who is already struggling. I'm guilty of it too and I want to do what I can to stop it so more people can get help. I feel like this episode may rub some feathers, and I'm cool with that. :) 

I get this question pretty frequently. In this episode I break down the mixed answer and why I'm happy with my training choice of naturopathic medicine.