Brain Retraining for Chronic Illness Recovery with Ashok Gupta

In this episode, Michelle sits down with Ashok Gupta, an expert in neuroplasticity and brain retraining. Ashok shares invaluable insights into the connection between the brain, nervous system, and immune system and how disruptions in this delicate balance can lead to chronic conditions. They delve into the importance of finding the right resources and practitioners that create a sense of safety, as well as the power of brain retraining in calming the body's hyperreactive responses. They discuss:The vicious cycle of chronic illness [7:39]How lifestyle changes can help persuade the brain that the body is safe [16:20]The power of brain retraining [19:12]How to alleviate physical symptoms and restore balance  [23:58]Ashok's Gupta Program (a comprehensive online training that combines scientific research with a holistic approach) [48:39]28 Day Free Trial of The Gupta Program*Watch the episode on Youtube hereConnect with Ashok:Ashok’s websiteFollow Ashok on IG28 Day Free Trial of The Gupta Program*Podcast Links: Watch the Interview here Quiet the Diet Podcast PageFollow the pod on IG Episode Page (with full transcript!) Work with Michelle: Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at MSN LLC8-Week Fitness & Nutrition GuideLearn more about the practiceFree Resources: Get started with any of our free guidesSign up for the NewsletterJoin our FREE membership community!Connect with Michelle:Follow the pod on IGFollow Michelle on IG*We are an affiliate for this program and may earn a commission on the purchase of the product at no additional cost to you

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Welcome to "Quiet the Diet", the podcast, hosted by Michelle Shapiro, Integrative/Functional Registered Dietitian from NYC. Michelle has supported over 1000 clients to reverse anxiety, approach their weight with love, and heal digestive issues. Utilizing humor, nuance, and compassion, Michelle helps clients access their own liberating self-awareness.On the podcast, Michelle shares her own journey of losing weight the wrong way (and what the consequences of that drastic 100 pound weight loss were), and how she learned to prioritize whole-body health as a result (instead of restrictive diets.)The goal of “Quiet the Diet” is to empower listeners to make health decisions autonomously, every single time they eat. The podcast will arm the listener with the education and support needed to make health decisions based on their own terms. The podcast is a guide to mastering one’s health by listening to one’s self. On "Quiet the Diet," Michelle is not afraid to have hard conversations and tackle difficult topics if it means helping her listeners. She will bring on innovative guests from the healthcare space to shed unique light on important topics. From functional nutrition to the latest research in integrative medicine, Michelle covers it all with her signature nuance and compassion.Whether you're looking to improve your health and well-being or just want to learn more about functional medicine and body neutrality, "Quiet the Diet" has something for everyone. Tune in and join Michelle on her journey to help people quiet the noise of fad diets and focus on nourishing their bodies and minds.