by Alexa Schirm
Simple Roots Radio is hosted by Alexa Schirm. A nutritionist by trade, Alexa has rebelled against common misconceptions about nutrition, and has, instead, created a realistic health-style that will allow you to live a healthy, satisfied and more simplistic life. Forget dieting for good as Alexa interviews health experts, lifestyle influencers and every day people on what strategies have worked for them and help you implement a plan that can be achieved for life. It’s raw, its funny, its real and unfiltered. It is Simple Roots Radio.
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April 16, 2025
<p>Growing up, I often heard my mom say, “Stand up straight!” At the time, it was little more than an annoyance. But now, as an adult working to repattern years of poor posture, I understand the wisdom in her words.</p> <p>So, Mom, you were right.</p> <p>Posture, or more specifically, your postural patterns, influences much more than just how you look. It has profound biological impacts. Like any sense, your posture constantly sends signals to your brain about your environment—or at least your perception of it. <a href= "https://thelivingwell.com/5-ways-to-use-your-nervous-system-to-get-healthy/">These signals shape how your cells respond, influencing everything from movement to mood.</a></p> <p>Body language experts have long observed how posture reflects emotions like confidence, sadness, or fear. But what’s exciting is that posture is not fixed. Patterns that were learned can be unlearned and repatterned.</p> <p>In this week’s podcast, I sit down with <a href= "https://bowspring.com/">body posture expert John Friend</a>, a veteran in the field with over 40 years of experience. John introduces us to <a href= "https://bowspring.com/">Bowspring</a>, a body practice designed to align the body with its natural design. Together, we explore how proper posture can transform not just how you carry yourself but how you experience life.</p> <p>Listen to today's episode to learn more: <a href= "https://thelivingwell.com/358">https://thelivingwell.com/358</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><a href="https://thelivingwell.com/energy-quiz" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Be sure to take my Free Energy quiz.</a> </strong><br /> <br /> <strong>Take things to the next level:</strong><br /> <br /> Get health advice that works delivered straight to your inbox. The only place guaranteed to make you healthier and happier. <a href="https://theweeklyfill.thelivingwell.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Join The Weekly Fill here.</a></p>
April 9, 2025
<p class="has-text-align-left"><strong>Water isn’t all created equal. </strong>While water generally looks the same, it’s far more complex than we previously understood. Not all water behaves the same way, and its behavior can change how it acts inside your body.</p> <p>I say it often, but let me repeat it here: <strong>Health is not what you do to your body but how your body responds to what you do!</strong></p> <p>Health is ultimately up to your body, which means we must stop assuming that what you do has a positive or negative response based on what it’s believed to do. There are too many variables for any person or study to prove this conclusively. Health truly boils down to your <strong>awareness</strong> and the <strong>energy exchange</strong> within your body.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">But let’s get back to water.</h2> <p>For years, we’ve recognized the three main states of water—ice, liquid, and vapor. But research has uncovered a <strong>fourth phase</strong> of water: <strong>structured water</strong>. This gel-like state forms near hydrophilic surfaces and operates with a different energetic field than the standard states—ice has a lower energetic field than vapor.</p> <p><strong>You might be wondering, why does this matter?</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Listen to today's episode to learn more: <a href= "https://thelivingwell.com/357">https://thelivingwell.com/357</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><a href="https://thelivingwell.com/energy-quiz" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Be sure to take my Free Energy quiz.</a> </strong><br /> <br /> <strong>Take things to the next level:</strong><br /> <br /> Get health advice that works delivered straight to your inbox. The only place guaranteed to make you healthier and happier. <a href="https://theweeklyfill.thelivingwell.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Join The Weekly Fill here.</a></p>
April 2, 2025
<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>A healthier mind doesn’t start with healthier thoughts. It happens through nourishing your body – your body builds your thoughts. Learn how to use micro-resourcing to change your thoughts.</strong></p> <p>The last thing you want to hear when you’re struggling mentally is to “do more” or “try harder.” At least, that’s how I used to feel.</p> <p>When your mind is already gasping for air, being told to add more to your plate can feel like the final blow. Yet at the same time, you want to feel better, creating a frustrating paradox—too overwhelmed to take action but desperate for relief.</p> <p>I know that space well. I lived in it. And the shift didn’t happen when I mustered up enough energy to push through one more strategy. It happened when I started to understand why my mind was struggling in the first place.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Mind-Body Connection</h2> <p>Over the years, I spent time in therapy, determined to feel better. I did the work, but the relief I expected never fully came. It confused me because I didn’t have major trauma (what many call “big T” trauma). Instead, I had accumulated “small t” traumas—yet I still couldn’t get my mind to function the way I wanted.</p> <p>I was floundering, searching for answers. That’s when I started studying the connection between the body and mind—their deep, energetic interplay. And what I learned changed everything, including my belief that you can “think yourself healthy.”</p> <p>For years, I clung to the idea that mindset alone could fix everything. If I couldn’t heal, I figured it was because I was broken. But the truth is, changing your mind is only possible when your body has the resources and <a href= "https://thelivingwell.com/do-you-have-the-capacity-to-change/">capacity to support that change.</a></p> <p><a href= "https://thelivingwell.com/the-connection-between-your-mind-and-metabolic-health/"> Your mind and body aren’t separate; they function in a loop</a>. If your body is depleted, your mind struggles. If your mind is stressed, your body suffers. It’s not a chicken-or-egg situation—it’s personal to each of us. Understanding this connection is the key to shifting your mental state.</p> <p>In my latest podcast episode, I explore this in depth, including what the Minnesota Starvation Experiment revealed about how nutrient depletion affects mental health. It’s a must-listen.</p> <p> </p> <p>Listen to today's episode to learn more: <a href= "https://thelivingwell.com/356">https://thelivingwell.com/356</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><a href="https://thelivingwell.com/energy-quiz" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Be sure to take my Free Energy quiz.</a> </strong><br /> <br /> <strong>Take things to the next level:</strong><br /> <br /> Get health advice that works delivered straight to your inbox. The only place guaranteed to make you healthier and happier. <a href="https://theweeklyfill.thelivingwell.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Join The Weekly Fill here.</a></p>
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