Holistic wellness. Discussing issues associated with aging and living better and healthier for longer. Themes explored includes managing stress, productivity, achieving goals, lifestyle medicine practices, mindset, nervous system regulation, sleep, movement, nutrition and much more!
🧠 Neurodiversity & Wellness – with Dr. Krystal Sodaitis
Dr. Mikel Segal interviews Dr. Krystal Sodaitis, a pediatrician and life coach, about embracing neurodiversity and leveraging strengths for improved wellness.
8 Sept 2025
🎙️ New Episode of Essential Wellness: Rewiring Success & Wellness with Dr. Lise Janelle
Dr. Mikel Segal interviews Dr. Lise Janelle, a transformational coach, about how subconscious beliefs shape success and well-being, offering insights from her Heart Freedom Method.
2 Sept 2025
💸 Financial Wellness for Physicians – with Dr. Elisa Chiang
Host Dr. Mikel Segal interviews ocular plastic surgeon Dr. Elisa Chiang about achieving financial independence and building wealth for physicians.
26 Aug 2025
🌀 From Physician to Hypnotist – with Dr. Adrienne Charles
Dr. Mikel Segal interviews Dr. Adrienne Charles, a physician turned hypnotist, about how hypnosis unlocks powerful healing for issues like pain and anxiety.
26 Aug 2025
🎙️ New Episode of Essential Wellness: Redefining Beauty in Midlife with Dr. Melinda Lacerna Kimbrell
Host Dr. Mikel Segal interviews board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Melinda Lacerna Kimbrell about redefining beauty in midlife through regenerative medicine and embracing aging with confidence.
19 Aug 2025
🏃♀️ From Burnout to Boston
Host Dr. Mikel Segal interviews pediatrician and running coach Dr. Michelle Quirk about transforming burnout into a fulfilling running journey, offering insights for all levels.
4 Aug 2025
New Episode of Essential Wellness: Rethinking Family Wellness with Dr. Wendy Schofer
Dr. Wendy Schofer, a pediatrician, joins Dr. Mikel Segal to discuss a compassionate approach to family wellness, focusing on emotional awareness and judgment-free conversations about food and body image in this interview.
14 Jul 2025
New Episode of Essential Wellness: Clear Skin & Confident Teens
Dermatologist Brooke Jeffy discusses with host Mikel Segal how simple skincare habits, including gentle cleansers and mineral sunscreens, can empower teens, in this interview episode.
5 May 2025
Living Courageously with Carrie Bradley💫💪
In this powerful episode, Dr. Mikel Segal welcomes Carrie Bradley, a journalist-turned-health coach, massage therapist, and cancer survivor, to share her inspiring story of resilience, transformation, and self-discovery.
🧠 Carrie opens up about her colorectal cancer diagnosis at 44, challenging the myth that only unhealthy people get sick. Her experience led her to redefine wellness, prioritize self-care, and embrace mindful movement over intense exercise.
📚 Influenced by Gabor Maté’s When the Body Says No, Carrie learned to set boundaries, listen to her body, and live authentically and courageously—a message she now shares in her coaching for midlife women.
📝 She also shares a simple yet profound 5-part gratitude journaling practice and how small, consistent actions helped her maintain wellness through treatment. Find her @carriejobradley on IG. Or on the Plucky Not Perfect Podcast on Apple or Spotify.
💬 Feeling stuck or burnt out in midlife? You're not alone. Start by asking: What does courageous living look like for me today?
📩 Ready to prioritize your health and purpose? Get on the waitlist for the next round of the Vitality Collective here https://mikelsegalmd.lpages.co/wellness-waitlist/!
#EssentialWellnessPodcast #LiveCourageously #CancerSurvivorStory #MidlifeWellness #MindfulMovement #GratitudePractice #WomensHealth #SelfCareJourney #HolisticHealing
7 Apr 2025
New Episode of Essential Wellness with Michelle Edmison
🎙️ New Episode of Essential Wellness with Michelle Edmison! 🚶♂️💪
Dr. Mikel Segal welcomes Michelle Edmison, a physiotherapist with 30 years of experience, to discuss how movement is the key to lifelong wellness. 🏃♀️✨
🔹 From manual therapy to movement-based healing, Michelle shares her evolution as a physiotherapist and how efficient mobility can prevent pain and injury.
🔹 Discover how modern habits—like sitting too much and wearing cushioned shoes—affect our body's natural mechanics and what you can do to fix it! 🪑👟
🔹 Learn how small movement changes can lead to BIG health improvements—like how treating a foot joint resolved a shoulder issue in one of Michelle’s patients! 🤯
💡 Michelle’s takeaway? Your body is interconnected, and mindful movement is the key to lasting health. Start with simple, sustainable changes and set realistic expectations!
💬 What’s one movement habit you want to improve? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️
📩 Need expert guidance? DM or call Dr. Mikel Segal today! 📞💙
#EssentialWellnessPodcast #MoveBetterLiveBetter #Physiotherapy #HolisticHealth #MobilityMatters #PainFreeLiving #HealthyHabits
1 Apr 2025
From Burnout to Balance with Kellie Lupsha
🎙️ New Episode of Essential Wellness! 🌟💪
Dr. Mikel Segal chats with Kellie Lupsha, a high-performance health coach, about breaking free from the ‘hustle and grind’ mindset and creating sustainable wellness in midlife and beyond. 🔄💖
🔹 After 30 years as a physical therapist, Kellie realized that stress, lifestyle choices, and mindset play a huge role in long-term health. She shares her own transformation at 40, shifting from burnout to balance. 🧘♀️✨
🔹 Now, as part of a women’s wellness collective, she helps others redefine health with personalized coaching, functional medicine, and community support. 👩⚕️🤝
🔹 Sustainable change starts small! Kellie’s go-to tips? Hydrate, move, and practice mindfulness every morning—because small actions lead to big results. 💦🏃♀️🧠
💬 What’s one small health habit that’s changed your life? Drop it below! ⬇️
📩 Want expert support on your wellness journey? DM me today! www.mikelsegalmd.com
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#EssentialWellnessPodcast #MidlifeHealth #WomensWellness #HealthyHabits #MindsetMatters #HolisticHealth #SustainableWellness
24 Mar 2025
Mind Body Medicine and Chronic Pain with Dr. Rita Gupta
Dr. Mikel Segal sits down with Dr. Rita Gupta, a board-certified integrative and family medicine physician, to discuss empowering women in midlife through mind-body healing. ✨
🔹 After 15 years in traditional medicine, Dr. Gupta embraced mind-body medicine to address chronic pain at its root—through awareness, emotions, and brain science. 🧠💡
🔹 Learn how pain isn’t just a physical issue—the brain plays a major role in pain perception! Dr. Gupta shares how breathwork 🌬️ can help rewire pain signals and reconnect with the body.
🔹 Honoring your emotions = honoring your health. Women, especially, need to embrace self-worth and release societal expectations to heal fully. ❤️
💬 What’s one small wellness practice that helps you feel more connected to your body? Share below! ⬇️
📩 Want to hear more from Dr. Gupta? She can be reached at @ritamindfulmentor or via her website www.drritawellness.com
#EssentialWellnessPodcast #MindBodyHealing #ChronicPainRelief #WomensHealth #Breathwork #HolisticWellness #MidlifeEmpowerment
17 Mar 2025
Preventative Cardiology with Dr. Tracy Paeschke
In this episode of Essential Wellness, Dr. Mikel Segal sits down with Dr. Tracie Paschke, a preventative cardiologist with 27 years of experience, to discuss how to take control of your heart health before problems arise. ❤️🩺
🔹 80-90% of cardiovascular disease is preventable—yet traditional healthcare focuses more on treatment than prevention. Dr. Paschke shares why she left the conventional system to create a holistic, patient-centered practice that prioritizes lifestyle changes over prescriptions.
🔹 Discover cutting-edge diagnostic tools like AI-powered CCTA scans and wearable health trackers that can detect early signs of heart disease—especially in women. 📊⌚
🔹 Learn simple, effective steps you can take today to improve your heart health through nutrition, sleep, stress management, and exercise. It’s never too early or too late to start!
💬 What’s one healthy habit you swear by? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️ I would also love to hear what you liked best about this episode.
📩 Need personalized wellness guidance? Reach out to Mikel Segal today! 📞💙
#HeartHealth #PreventativeCare #EssentialWellnessPodcast #HolisticHealth #Cardiology #WomenInMedicine #HealthyLiving #WellnessJourney
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