In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Justin Frandson, a renowned Athleticism Performance Coach shares his experiences as a performance coach and naturopathic doctor. Justin has worked with athletes for nearly 30 years, specialising in nerve work and the connection between athletic performance and the environment.

It's especially important to note that Justin has views different to our own - but that it's interesting to hear the views of people with whom we disagree.

Justin became interested in the impact of environmental factors on athletic performance after noticing that many of his athletes were breaking down due to the effects of wearable technology. In this podcast he highlights his concern about the negative effects of wearable technology, the importance of grounding and aligning with natural rhythms, the potential health issues caused by electromagnetic radiation, the effects of environmental pollution and the importance of understanding how our environment affects us.

Main topics

• The concept of grounding which involves reconnecting with nature to recharge one's body
• The importance of spending time outdoors, getting negative ions from the earth's resonance and consuming nutrients from natural sources like sunlight, air, food and water
• The significance of circadian rhythms and the need to align with natural rhythms, particularly in terms of light exposure during the day and night
• The importance of not using artificial screens or bright lights at night to maintain a natural sleep cycle.
• The potential issues with LED lights and transformers causing dirty electricity
• The effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMF) on human health, particularly on cognitive functions and DNA damage
• The potential dangers of 5G technology
• The effects of electromagnetic waves on human health
• The correlation between major illnesses and shifts in the electromagnetic blanket of the atmosphere
• The impact of environmental pollution on human health
• The importance of understanding how our environment affects us and the potential for transformation through life force or nature's resonance.

You can find out more about Justin at https://athleticism.com/

His book is "Grounded by Nature" https://www.amazon.com/Grounded-Nature-Everything-Should-Electromagnetic-ebook/dp/B0BZGT9FJ5 and you can find out more information on EMF protection products at https://emfrocks.com/

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In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Henry Shukman, a widely published poet, author, meditation teacher and Zen master of the Sanbo Zen lineage, shares his personal story. Henry grew up in Oxford, UK, where his parents were professors and his early love of poetry led to an interest in Chinese Zen poetry, and ultimately to him becoming a writer and poet.

Henry suffered from severe eczema from infancy into his 20’s, along with associated psychological problems, and meditation was a key element in a long journey of healing. He travelled extensively, eventually settling in New Mexico where he became fascinated by the indigenous culture's deep connection to the earth and where he was introduced to meditation and Zen, which in turn influenced his writing.

Main topics

• The meditative quality of poetry and how it can bring one back to the present moment
• Using poetry in meditation to create a serene atmosphere.
• The differences between various forms of meditation
• The concept of awakening
• The connection between meditation and mindfulness
• The transformative power of poetry and its potential to enrich one's life
• The concept of original sin and its influence on Western culture
• The idea of karma and its physical consequences
• The concepts of mindfulness, support, and absorption
• The concept of flow states and how they can be achieved through complete absorption in a task, leading to enhanced performance and increased happiness.
• How flow is not limited to specific professions or activities and can be accessed through simple practices like meditation
• The relationship between meditation and religion and the practical and philosophical significance of meditation

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Henry's book is called "Original Love: The 4 Ends on the Path of Awakening," and it has an accompanying meditation app, "The Way."

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Jenn Johnson RN. She shares her experiences as an ER nurse in Canada and the complexities of nursing practices in different countries, the evolution of medical collaboration and the challenges faced by nursing students and professionals. Jenn also shared her concept of "nursing intuition", her experiences with workplace bullying and the challenges faced by nursing students and professionals, particularly in relation to burnout, resilience, work-life balance, and dealing with death and grief.

Main topics

• The evolution of medical collaboration and professionalism over the past 16 years
• The shift from a hierarchical to a more collaborative environment in the emergency and recovery room
• The challenges of working with residents and students and the concept of burnout in the caring professions
• The notion of nursing as a calling, and the possibility of it leading to an expectation of self-sacrifice and a lack of boundaries
• The guilt that often accompanies saying no to extra work or shifts
• Jenn’s concept of "nursing intuition," which involves trusting her instincts to identify potential health issues in patients.
• The importance of expanding blood tests when intuition suggests something is off, even if the patient's vital signs appear normal.
• The challenges of working in a short-staffed environment, where intuition can be crucial in making decisions

You can find out more about Jenn at https://www.rxforgrowth.com/

or thorough https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-johnson-bscn-rn/ or

https://www.instagram.com/ernurse.jenn/

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