Episodes

Angel V. Shannon sits down with Janna Zinzi, founder of Wander Womxn Travels, to explore travel as medicine for the nervous system, the mind, and the soul — not escape, but expansion. They unpack the transformative power of travel, cultural connection, and self-reflection for wellness and personal growth. They discuss how travel can nurture the inner child, foster community, and serve as a tool for thriving amidst societal unrest. This one's an invitation to wander, intentionally and without apology.

Angel V. Shannon sits down with Janna Zinzi, founder of Wander Womxn Travels, to explore travel as medicine for the nervous system, the mind, and the soul — not escape, but expansion. They unpack the transformative power of travel, cultural connection, and self-reflection for wellness and personal growth. They discuss how travel can nurture the inner child, foster community, and serve as a tool for thriving amidst societal unrest. This one's an invitation to wander, intentionally and without apology.

The official trailer for Seva: Science + Soul — brain health, longevity, and the soul of living well. Hosted by Angel Shannon, AGPCNP-BC.

In this episode of Healthy House Calls, Angel Shannon welcomes Norris Atkins, a passionate advocate for connecting Black communities with nature. They discuss Norris's journey from Boy Scouts to becoming a nature enthusiast and educator, emphasizing the importance of outdoor activities for mental health and community building. The conversation highlights the significance of fishing and hiking as life skills, the necessity of stepping out of comfort zones, and the profound lessons nature teaches us about life and connection. In this conversation, Norris Atkins and Angel Shannon explore the deep connection between ancestry, nature, and personal empowerment. They discuss the importance of reclaiming outdoor spaces, the healing power of forest bathing, and the significance of creating safe spaces for emotional expression. The dialogue emphasizes the intrinsic connection to nature that is part of our DNA and how experiences in nature can lead to profound personal growth and healing.

Stress, fear, and uncertainty are at an all-time high, making brain health essential for thriving in midlife. Unlock the secrets to building a better brain with simple, science-backed strategies to transform your mind, mood, and metabolism. Discover how stabilizing neurotransmitters, optimizing stress resilience, and nourishing your brain with functional nutrition can bring clarity, calm, and joy—even in turbulent times. Tune in to Season Four of Healthy Housecalls With Angel and start thriving naturally.

In these complex times, with life moving at such a hurried pace, we all yearn for quick answers and simple solutions to life problems that really aren't all that simple. 'Life hacks' are more prevalent now than ever before. Feeling so overwhelmed with information coming from so many corners, it can be comforting to turn to specialists and experts who appear to have the skills to show us the way. But asking others to help us make important life decisions can actually leave us feeling more lost and confused than ever. Tune into this special episode with my very special guest, Mariyah Thompson, Biophilic Designer and Horticultural Educator to learn how honoring intuition can be the simple solution we're searching for to regain a sense of control over our lives and reclaim our own innate power.

Trying to get your cholesterol down? Can't get your blood sugar in check? Still struggling with weight loss? I've got you covered. From healing your gut to harmonizing your hormones this episode is all about the amazing benefits of berberine.

Coping with the stress of modern life isn't easy, especially when you're trying to do it alone. Therapy can be the biggest missing link to finding purpose, passion, and meaning in life again. However, not all therapeutic relationships work out for the best, leaving clients wondering how to terminate therapy sessions in a way that doesn't burn bridges or create further emotional or psychological harm. This episode answers the question: how do you break up with your therapist, nicely?

Hot flashes, weight gain, brain fog and sleepless nights. Sound familiar? For women in their 40s these symptoms are painfully real. So what do we do when all the lab results are "fine" but we don't actually FEEL fine? Tune into this episode to find out how to get in the fast lane to flip your metabolic switch, burn fat, get back to sleep and live a longer, healthier and happier life – naturally.

In a fast-paced world full of distractions and the constant pressure to achieve, produce, and consume, we need accessible practices that help us become more centered - more in touch with ourselves and others. Rather than withdrawing from the world, we can learn how to use the art of the Sacred Pause to awaken loving-kindness in a world that often feels unkind, accept uncertainty in a world full of unknowns, and enjoy our lives more fully and more peacefully even when it feels like things are falling apart. In this episode I explore a new way of thinking about Karma and the Sacred Pause as an introduction to a more centered way of life and service in the world.

Ever hear the old maxim, “The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison?" Well, it's true. Even the 'healthiest' fruits and veggies can be unhealthy for YOU. Let's take a deep dive into why the inflammation that comes from food allergies and food sensitivities matters for your brain and your health.

Testosterone, estrogen and cortisol levels all have a profound impact on men's health and it's not just your libido that crashes when these hormones are depleted. Here's everything you need to know to keep these hormones in production and in healthy balance.

Half of this year is almost complete. Have you achieved 50% of your goals? If not, maybe it's time for a spring reboot and refresh. As the late motivational speaker Jim Rohn once said, “Success is something you attract by the person you become. Your level of success will rarely exceed your level of personal development." In this episode we're digging into mindset mastery and the 7 daily decisions you need to make to self-coach your way to unbeatable success in every area of your life.

What's the key to a stronger heart, a sharper brain AND a much better sex life? If you answered cholesterol and cardiovascular health, you're right. Welcome to Part Two! March is National Nutrition Month and in Part 1 of this two part series we talked about everything cholesterol and beyond: why you need it, where you get it, what happens when you have too much (or too little) of it and why it should be the number one focus for optimizing your whole body health this year. But that's not it. Now in Part 2 we're taking it a step further to unpack all of the numbers in a cholesterol lab report and give you FOUR MORE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE BIOMARKERS that you can test to take massive action and reduce your risk of heart attack, stroke, poor circulation, erectile dysfunction, diabetes, dementia and brain-flammation. If you didn't catch Part 1 - now's the time to back it up and tune in! Take notes, take a break, then come back for Part 2 then share both episodes with the people you love!

What's the key to a stronger heart, a sharper brain AND a much better sex life? If you answered cholesterol and cardiovascular health, you're right! March is National Nutrition Month and in Part 1 of this two part series we're talking about everything cholesterol and beyond: why you need it, where you get it, what happens when you have too much (or too little) of it and why it should be the number one focus for optimizing your whole body health this year. But that's not it. In Part 2 we're taking it a step further to unpack all of the numbers in a cholesterol lab report and give you FOUR MORE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE BIOMARKERS that you can test to take massive action and reduce your risk of heart attack, stroke, poor circulation, erectile dysfunction, diabetes, dementia and brain-flammation.

Goals. Resolutions. Intentions. Commitments. No matter what we call them, it all boils down to how we execute to move the needle from thinking to doing to having. I'm kicking off season two with eight simple mindset mastery principles to help you move from vision to victory on ALL of your health goals in 2022.

2021. What a year this has been! Join me as I reflect on the inspiration, ideas and insights I've gained this year, how radical self-compassion practice is changing my life and the deep dive I have planned for you in 2022.

Are you feeling tired, wired and uninspired? You're not alone. If three years worth of pandemic news coupled with cold weather and the frenzy of the holidays has you feeling depleted and overwhelmed this episode is for you. You'll get the tools you need to build your own mood boosting, stress reducing toolkit with a special little class of herbs called adaptogens used for centuries around the world to counter the effects of physical and emotional stress, strengthen immunity, increase energy, improve stamina, restore hormonal balance and create vitality and health throughout the body.

Medication. Psychotherapy. Self-care. All of these strategies are important in times like these to strengthen mental health and support well-being but what else can you do when those things don't feel like enough? Welcome to the world of nutritional psychiatry, a fast growing field helping patients find and fix nutritional root causes that a growing body of science suggests may be connected to mood disorders, poor sleep, difficulty focusing, cognitive impairment and more. Following the 'food as medicine approach' this episode will reveal why functional nutrition testing is an important and valuable strategy to prevent, treat and improve many common mental health and brain health conditions.

Antioxidants. You’ve seen them mentioned all over social media, they're in your favorite health and beauty products and the pandemic has brought them front and center again as the go-to for immune support. But what are they exactly and where can you get them aside from the red, blue and orange fruits and veggies? Do you really need a supplement? To answer those questions and really understand how they fit into the big picture of your overall wellness plan it’s important to understand what they actually are, how they function, why you need them, how your own body makes them....AND how you can actually test to see if you're getting enough. In this episode you'll learn the SCIENCE of free radicals, the meaning of oxidation and oxidative stress and four different antioxidants your body makes all on it's own with the support of those tiny little building blocks called essential amino acids. You'll learn about glutathione, (pronounced glue-tah-thy-own) the body's MASTER antioxidant and wh…

What do hot flashes, weight gain, depression, anxiety, low libido and mental burnout all have in common? If you answered 'circadian rhythm disruption' you're right. In fact, countless clinical research studies have shown that our master body clock does much more than just regulate our sleep. If the past year of quarantine has added a few extra stubborn pounds to your life and turned your zest into stress, this is the episode you need to tune into. You'll take a quick time travel back to the first discovery of chronobiology, fast forward to the latest genetic research about the genes that control your sleep-wake cycle, learn how it all connects to three MASTER hormones that govern your body's metabolism, motivation and mood and you'll leave with my insider tips on the clinical studies, functional lab tests and lifestyle strategies that can help you master your master clock, jumpstart your metabolism and break through burnout for good!

Are you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by the very idea of going 'back to the office?' or sending your children 'back on campus' in the fall? Does your heart skip a beat when you even think about sitting in a crowded restaurant again? How are you managing all of the invitations that are suddenly flooding your inbox again for weddings, baby showers and backyard barbecues? Is worrying about whether this pandemic is REALLY over causing you a flood of emotions that keeps you awake at night? If you're like the millions of people who are feeling overwhelmed by re-opening and re-entering, this episode will give you strategies to help you understand, cope and conquer the fear and flood of emotions known as the 'Amygdala Hijack.'

In 2020, the global dietary supplements market size was valued at USD $140.3 billion. More than ever before, people of all ages are struggling to fulfill their daily nutrient requirements owing to hectic work schedules, chronic stress and changing lifestyles. Millions of people take multivitamins every day and still wind up having inadequate intake of essential micronutrients and vitamin deficiencies that impact their health. This year alone, we've learned that Vitamin D plays a critical role in cellular function and immune health. But there are many more nutrients that are equally important to support a robust immune system response and our individual metabolic needs. In Part Two of De-Myth-tifying Multivitamins we'll continue to unpack the smart way to optimize your nutrition, giving you what you need to know BEFORE you rush out to buy another multivitamin or supplement and the tools you need in order to build a better multivitamin that meets all of your metabolism, detoxificatio…

How many times have I heard a patient tell me "...but my old doctor said I don't need to take supplements because you get everything you need from your food." Answer: too many times to count. Here's the truth: 1. In a 2015 survey of all 133 US medical schools with a four-year curriculum about the extent and type of required nutrition education during the 2012/13 academic year, most US medical schools (86/121, 71%) were found to be failing in providing the recommended minimum 25 hours of nutrition education; 43 (36%) provide less than half that much. Nutrition instruction is still largely confined to preclinical courses, with an average of 14.3 hours occurring in this context. Less than half of all schools report teaching any nutrition in clinical practice; practice accounts for an average of only 4.7 hours overall. Seven of the 8 schools reporting at least 40 hours of nutrition instruction provided integrated courses together with clinical practice sessions. 2. On a daily basis,…