In this episode, Raj Khedun, holistic health coach and breathwork expert, joins us to break the myth that rest is a luxury. Through his powerful 3-3 breathing method, he shows how short, intentional rest can restore your nervous system, energy, and mental clarity.

We explore the biology behind breathwork, how it resets stress hormones, and why rest is key for long-term productivity. If you’ve been running on empty, this conversation might be the permission—and the tool—you’ve been needing.

#breathwork #holistichealing #restrevolution

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➤ CHAPTERS:

01:33 Intro 03:45 Why rest is not laziness 06:40 Raj’s story: from burnout to breathwork 10:02 The science of breath: vagus nerve & stress 14:22 How to do the 3-3 breathing method 18:50 Physical benefits: sleep, mood, and energy 21:55 Emotional regulation through awareness 25:01 Rest as a productivity tool 28:34 Misconceptions about holistic healing 32:10 How breath can change your day in 3 minutes 35:00 What Raj wants everyone to remember about rest 37:48 Outro

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In this heartwarming episode, Idongesit reconnects with Joelle Kaufman to celebrate her new #1 international bestseller, Crushing the Cancer Curve Ball. Joelle shares moving stories about how her journey and book are impacting healthcare providers and newly diagnosed patients, helping bridge the emotional gaps often left behind in medical care.

They dive deep into the importance of empathy, personal advocacy in the healthcare system, and balancing privacy with transparency at work when facing a diagnosis. Don't miss this insightful conversation that challenges how we think about healing, partnership, and human connection. #CancerSurvivor #HealthcareEmpathy #PatientAdvocacy

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00:53 Celebrating Joelle Kaufman's Bestseller Achievement 02:10 Impact of "Crushing the Cancer Curve Ball" on Patients and Providers 05:16 Emotional Gaps in Doctor-Patient Conversations 10:11 How Personal Experience Changes Medical Practice 16:30 Building Safe Spaces for Patient Communication 21:00 Vulnerability and Publishing a Personal Story 28:12 Moments of Joy During Recovery 34:00 Discussing Cancer Diagnosis in the Workplace 39:00 Advocating for Access and Coverage During Cancer Care 42:20 The Role of Empathy in Better Health Outcomes 45:00 How to Connect with Joelle Kaufman

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What if aging wasn’t just inevitable—but reversible? In this game-changing episode, Douglas Mulhall introduces us to elastin: the hidden protein responsible for your flexibility, breath, and even the elasticity of your arteries. From scar tissue to cardiovascular disease, elastin plays a central role—and science is finally catching up.

We dive into tissue-level detox, broccoli sprouts, plant-based compounds like PGG, and the nanotech breakthroughs helping doctors restore flexibility in everything from aneurysms to acne scars. This is aging, unshelled—and you’ll never think about collagen the same way again. #ElastinTherapy #AntiAgingScience #UnshellingMedicine

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01:32 Intro 02:46 What is elastin and why it matters more than collagen 06:08 Why Botox stiffens — and what it means for aging 10:14 The immune system’s hidden defect and chronic inflammation 14:56 Turning to stone: how calcification really starts 20:09 Hidden stressors: metals, infections, and low-level toxins 22:21 Broccoli sprouts and detox at the tissue level 24:53 PGG: plant power that rebuilds elastin 27:03 How nanoparticles target and restore damaged tissue 31:02 Acne scars, surgical healing, and clinical breakthroughs 36:56 Scar tissue, keloids, and melanated skin 44:30 Douglas’ mission: family history, frustration, and healing 56:12 Outro

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In this emotionally resonant episode of the Unshelling Medicine Podcast, host Idongesit Obeya speaks with Joelle Kaufman, a four-time intergenerational cancer survivor and author of Crushing the Cancer Curveball. Joelle shares her deeply personal journey of living through multiple family cancer diagnoses, the importance of genetic awareness, and the power of integrative medicine. With warmth and candor, she reflects on the healing impact of community, tracking data, and empowering oneself with knowledge.

Joelle’s practical tools—ranging from side effect trackers to “happiness tripwires”—offer a rare blend of empathy and agency for anyone facing cancer. Whether you’re navigating your own diagnosis or supporting someone who is, this episode underscores how resilience, support systems, and proactive choices can dramatically shape one’s health journey.

#CancerSurvivor #IntegrativeMedicine #HealthEmpowerment

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◉ How to emotionally and practically navigate a cancer diagnosis

◉ The impact of data tracking, mindset, and integrative tools on recovery

◉ Lessons from a survivor about communication, advocacy, and healing

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➤ CHAPTERS

00:00 — Welcome & Guest Intro

01:14 — Joelle's Family History With Breast Cancer

03:30 — Genetic Mutations & Hereditary Risk

05:14 — Opting for Prophylactic Mastectomy

07:06 — The Unexpected Cancer Diagnosis

10:06 — Communicating the News to 300 People

12:25 — Chemotherapy, Ice Mittens & Hair-Saving Caps

13:45 — Happiness Tripwires & Data Tracking

16:01 — Therapy, Nutrition & Acupuncture as Recovery Tools

22:06 — Debunking the Cancer Horror Narrative

25:00 — Screening, Detection & Early Intervention

27:15 — Finding Joy & Community in the Midst of Cancer

In this heartfelt and powerful conversation, Idongesit Obeya welcomes Jennifer Cain Birkmose, global health expert and CEO of VivaValet: Trusted Home Services for Older Adults, to unpack the many ways clinical research has excluded key populations—women, elderly people, and ethnically diverse communities—and how that must change. From working with WHO to launching inclusive care platforms, Jennifer brings a rare blend of global policy insight and grassroots innovation.

Together, they discuss how representation in medicine can shape outcomes for generations, how Africa is stepping into regulatory power, and why honoring older adults with autonomy is a revolutionary act. This episode is a masterclass in equity, impact, and respectful healthcare for all. #InclusiveHealthcare #GlobalHealthEquity #ClinicalTrials

This video is about representation in global medicine and we'll walk you through:

◉ The exclusion of women and elders from clinical research ◉ Africa’s move to own its healthcare regulation and drug approval systems

◉ How community-rooted care is restoring dignity for aging populations

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➤ CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Welcome & Meet Jennifer Cain Birkmose

03:24 – Global Health with Purpose: Jennifer’s Career Story 05:04 – Bringing Malaria Medicine to Underserved Communities

08:54 – The Dangerous Exclusion of Women in Clinical Trials 10:29 – Pregnancy & Pediatric Gaps in Drug Research

12:08 – Why Elderly People Are Ignored in Medical Data 15:02 – Representation in Clinical Trials: What’s at Stake 20:26 – Certification Bottlenecks in African Pharma Sites 26:22 – Community Advocates: The Bridge Between Science & Trust

28:04 – The African Union’s Role in Drug Regulation

33:07 – Elder Care with Dignity: Lessons from Global Cultures

46:05 – How VivaValet Supports Aging in Place

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