Restore Body Balance
By Colleen Burns
Restore Body BalanceAug 04, 2020
Reduce Stress, Improve Digestion?
What role does stress play in digestion and inflammation? In this episode, Colleen provides several tips on stress reduction to thereby get out of the sympathetic nervous system and potentially improve digestion. Combining her certification in integrative nutrition with traditional psychology and her Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART), Colleen also explains how inflammation and chronic stress impacts our bodies and our minds.
The information contained in these topics is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, it is provided for educational purposes only.
You Can Either Stress or Digest
In today's episode, Colleen explains how digestion works in the body and the concept of epigenetics. Only by understanding how digestion works will we be able to potentially heal ailments we may face. Colleen explains the connection between the gut and the mind and how the combination of psychology, biology and neurology come into effect.
Heal the Body, Heal the Mind: The Microbiome, Gut Health and Probiotics
Food Tells Us What to do and How to Feel
The information is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
CBT and How We Process Change
During the season of New Year's Resolutions, Colleen continues the theme of change from last episode and explores "Why is it so difficult for us to change?" Today's episode discusses some of the neural processes that happen when we try to go about enacting changes in our lives. Colleen touches on neurology, psychology and explains some cognitive behavioral therapy tools to help better understand the concept of change.
Exhale 2020, Inhale 2021: How to Make Changes that Last
Mindfulness and Thriving During the 2020 Holiday Season
Mind-Body Connection with Dr. Lisa Desai
Five Mind-Body Methods and Mindfulness Techniques
Single Pointed Focus,
Guided Imagery,
Breath Awareness,
Contemplation,
Empathy and compassion
Colleen explains the different types of breathing and how they differ. This episode includes several mindfulness demonstrations.
Resilience= Energy
Today's topic is the last episode in the four part mini-series on energy. Today we will learn how to build resilience to increase and maintain your energy. Topics covered include: Gentle Loving Kindness, The Domino Effect, Nature, and the Inflammatory Response.
Four Recommendations for Harnessing More Energy
Today’s topic is part three of four in a series on energy. What it really is, how we can harness more of it, and live happier, more resilient lives. Especially in our current climate, where we are all wired but tired. Topics covered include four recommendations for harnessing more energy.
Energy Influencers and Maintaining Energy
How to Create More Energy
In the first episode of the four part energy series, Colleen dives into the topic of energy. Topics covered include: where energy comes from, the three categories of energy, and how to actually create more energy. Colleen explains several techniques for creating more energy including: the Pomodoro Technique and Ultradian rhythms.
Science of Happiness
Colleen explains the science of happiness. Topics covered include: the mind-body connection, building resiliency, antidoting stress.
Science of Sleep
In this episode, Colleen explains the Science of Sleep: from what happens to our bodies when we sleep, the psychological, neurological and biological functions of sleep, and what to do to ensure optimal sleep conditions. Colleen also explains the process of REM sleep.
Science of Learning
In this episode, Colleen explains the science of learning, including the variety of factors help us acquire knowledge, the neurological processes of learning, and components and factors involved in learning and development.
Science of Habits
In this episode, Colleen explains the science of habits. Topics discussed include: how did we fall into bad habits and how do we stop them, automatic habits, the impact of stress on habits, cravings, and more!
Boost Your Emotional Immune System
In this episode, Colleen and Niko discuss boosting your emotional immune system. Colleen discusses self regulation, building resilience, automatic systems, and intrusive thoughts. She explains trips and techniques to interrupt bad patterns and behaviors. Then, lastly, Colleen and Niko explore the role of technology and phone addiction on stress and emotions.
Dealing with Burnout and Needing a Mental Break
In today's episode, Colleen and Niko discuss dealing with burnout. Colleen explains the difference between work and non-work burnout, and how certain forms of burnout tend to be hidden from others. Colleen discusses tips, tools and techniques to antidote burnout, including the science of "micro-breaks."
Chronic Inflammation: The Mind-Body Connection
In this episode, Colleen and Niko discuss chronic inflammation. Topics covered include: why inflammation occurs, the anti-inflammatory diet, and the influence of stress and sleep on inflammation.
Habits of Stress Resilient People
Colleen and Niko discuss the habits of stress resilient people. Topics covered include: emotional granularity, positive expectation, cognitive reappraisal, and cognitive dissonance.
Big Emotions and How to Regulate Them
In this episode, Colleen explains how to deal with big emotions. Using her training both as a Psychotherapist and her training at the Benson Henry Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital in concert with Harvard University Department of Psychology, Colleen examines the science of emotions and the theories associated with emotions. Colleen mentions the importance of having positive adaptive thoughts. And the more these beliefs and thoughts are practiced the greater their influence is to buffer stress and “prevent” maladaptive thinking.
Antidoting Stress and Building Resilience
Separation Anxiety, Quarantine and Building Resilience
Comparing Diet Trends: Keto, Paleo, Whole30, etc.
Sunday Scaries and Monday Blues During Lockdown
Dealing with Reopening Anxiety
Science of Sunscreen
Integrative Health Approach to Dealing with Injuries
Primary and Secondary Foods: Integrative Health Approach
Blue Zones
The Science of Gut Feelings: Should we Trust our Gut?
Frozen in Time: Using Integrative Health to Change and Adapt during Quarantine
In this episode, Colleen and Niko discuss how societal interactions are changing as a result of self-quarantining and social distancing. Colleen takes an integrative health approach to explain why burnout happens, the power of choice and how to use mindfulness during these times to improve your mood and wellness overall.
How to Stay Safe And Sane Inside
Let's Talk Superfoods
In this episode, Colleen and Niko discuss the ins and outs of superfoods. From what makes a superfood "super," to the common denominators between these foods. Colleen uses her certification from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN) to provide guidance on common superfoods that you can easily integrate into your everyday diet.
Science of and Pursuit of Happiness
How Food Impacts Mood
In this episode, Colleen uses her certification from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition to discuss how food impacts mood. Colleen and Niko discuss the microbiome and eating while stressed. They discuss recent scientific studies, diet trends, and the role inflammation plays in diet, our bodies, and moods. Colleen explains what happens to our bodies when we eat when we are stressed.
The Science of Sleep: Benefits, Techniques and Scarcity of Sleep
Reducing Stress During Times of Panic
Please note that this episode was filmed on March 11th. For up to date info on COVID-19 refer to CDC.
Influences on our Immune Systems
In this episode, Colleen and Niko discuss the immune system and explore topics including: the role of stress on our immune system, gut health, prebiotics vs. probiotics, the benefits of teas. Colleen offers psychological, neurological and biological perspectives on the immune system. Diving into the science of the immune system and the gut, we can better understand how our immune system works and how we can maintain healthy immune systems. Colleen explains tips and techniques for a better immune system, from sleep, to nutrition, and lowering stress.
Life is Superior without Anxiety
How do we alleviate anxiety? As a cognitive behaviorist and psychotherapist, Colleen Burns offers tips and techniques for alleviating anxiety and reducing stress . Coproducer Niko Yaitanes asks Colleen several questions guiding the conversation. Diving into the science behind these reactions, we explore the sympathetic vs parasympathetic nervous systems and the triggers to anxiety and stress.