Podcast - The Exceptional Life Institute

I’m Monica Ortiz and I’m bringing you the latest, cutting-edge insights in the fields of health, mindfulness, spirituality, and more. Discover information that can help you evolve your life. Deepen your understanding of the human body, mind, and the world around you. Put this information into practice and build the tools you need for success in a new and quickly evolving world.

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On A Personal Note - The Uncommon Sense Secrets to Maintaining Great Relationships

Who doesn’t want to have great relationships filled with love, understanding, and support? Yet the stark reality is many relationships are tainted by arguments, judgment, or criticism. It’s time to stop the nonsense and address the ROOT of these relationship problems by building a solid, healthy foundation based on key principles. Tune into this episode for a no-frills, no-nonsense look at what it takes to build the real relationships and friendships we all wish for!

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On A Personal Note - Keys To A Healthy Relationship

The best relationships are built on mutuals: mutual trust, mutual respect, mutual honesty, mutual communication, and more. When one of these is missing, it can create an unhappy situation. Tune into this week’s episode to learn how you can avoid this pitfall in your relationship!

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Firefighter to the Rescue, an Honest Talk with Fire Captain Max Hengst

In this episode, Los Angeles Fire Department Captain Max Hengst shares with us some of his incredible experiences from his 30 plus years on the job! He speaks frankly about how he has been able to manage the stresses of the job. We also talk about being self-aware and what to do if you ever find yourself in an emergency situation.

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Redefining Your Relationship with Food with Nutritionist Karin Adoni Ben-David

Whether you want to be healthier, lose weight, or look great, the food you’re eating matters more than you think. And today’s episode explores the relationship each of us has to the food we eat.

I have a special guest, expert nutritionist Karin Adoni Ben-David, aka the “Sugar-Free Queen” who will be sharing her story and tips on how you can redefine your relationship to food.

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A Doctor Who Heals with Her Heart with Dr. Cynthia Thaik, M.D.

The world of medicine is undergoing a massive evolution as more and more holistic practices are making their way into the modern doctor’s toolkit.

In today’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Cynthia Thaik, a Harvard trained cardiologist and author of “Your Vibrant Heart” who shares her story of how she married both Eastern and Western methodologies to create a heart-healing practice.

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On A Personal Note - Monica Ortiz on Why Complete Honesty Matters

This is NOT the same talk your parents gave you. Tune in for a real discussion on honesty, dishonesty and their effects on your life, self-esteem, relationships, confidence, and more. It’s your life – learn to live it to its optimal potential!

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A Blend of the Best: Western and Chinese Medicine with Dr. Randy Martin

If you’ve ever been curious about how holistic health practices like Chinese Medicine or Homeopathy can benefit your health and energy, this is the episode for you. Monica interviews Dr. Randy Martin, a licensed acupuncturist and Doctor of Chinese Medicine and homeopathy and author of two books on health and spirituality!

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On A Personal Note - Monica Ortiz Discusses a Vegan Lifestyle with Fat Tony

Most people don’t wake up one day and suddenly decide to become a vegan. But that’s exactly what happened to former BMX Biker turned CrossFit athlete Fat Tony aka Adam Taylor. Discover what prompted his transformation as he and Monica discuss life, goals, motivation, and more.

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Monica Ortiz Discusses Physical Therapy with Dr. Ramirez

Dr. Lujaye Ramirez, who holds a doctorate in Physical Therapy, talks about what drew him to physical therapy and why you should be seeing a physical therapist if you want to be operating at your optimal level. If you’re sitting down at work more than 6 hours a day and ever wake up with back or neck pain, it’s time to tune in and work it out for good.

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On A Personal Note - How to Connect with Your Body

Your body is an incredible machine. Now discover how to take care of it. Not only do you have self-healing, self-repairing, and self-improving superpowers, you also come with a built-in warning system. Discover how you to tap into that system and connect with yourself on a deeper level.

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Monica Ortiz Explores Acupuncture with Jonah Larkin, L.Ac

Monica Ortiz interviews Jonah Larkin, L.Ac as they explore acupuncture and millenia-old Chinese Medicine principles. Discover what it is, where it comes from, and how it can help your body heal. An ancient practice might unlock the keys to your pain management, healing, and even emotional wellbeing.