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How do you know whether or not someone is a narcissist? Not everyone knows the telltale signs to look out for when identifying a narcissist. In fact, narcissists tend to hide their tendencies pretty well. So, it’s time to take a look at some important narcissism red flags you need to watch out for. Today, I’m joined again by the wonderful Jim Denning. Jim is a licensed professional counselor and runs The Denning Center in San Antonio, Texas. He’s here this week to give us a helping hand in avoiding narcissistic relationships, focusing in part two of our conversation on the red flags we all need to be looking out for. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com http://drcrockett.com/, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
This week, we’re covering a hot topic: narcissism. I speak to women all the time who want to know more about narcissism, what it really is, and most importantly, how it shows up in relationships. Narcissism is a personality disorder that presents many problems, and my guest is here to shed some much-needed light on all of it. I’m joined by Jim Denning, a licensed professional counselor. Jim runs The Denning Center in San Antonio, Texas, and he’s here this week to give us a helping hand in avoiding narcissistic relationships. We’re discussing how to spot a narcissist, how to avoid getting into conflict or a dangerous situation with a narcissist, and you’ll learn Jim’s bill of rights for navigating narcissistic relationships. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com http://drcrockett.com/, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
Dr. Reed Miloy is back for part two of our conversation on everything you need to know about the gut microbiome. This time, we’re diving into what you can do to repair and replenish your gut microbiome, and giving you the foundation for maintaining a healthy gut. Tune in this week to discover the core things you can do to support your GI tract. You’ll learn the lifestyle habits that help rebalance your gut microbiome, the impact of stress and sleep on your gut health, and how to make the changes that lead to better health as you age. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com http://drcrockett.com/, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
Dr. Reed Miloy is back on the show, this time bringing us everything we need to know about a hot topic at the moment: the gut microbiome. So, what is the gut microbiome, and how can focusing on your gut serve your overall health? Dr. Reed Miloy is an internal medicine physician who runs his own practice. He’s on a mission to help the general public become healthier by going to the source of what causes pain, and what causes happiness. We both believe that the gut microbiome is the key to good health, and we’re diving into all of it today. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com http://drcrockett.com/, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
One of the foundational principles of the work I do in the world encompasses The Seven Seeds of the Soul. The Seven Seeds are be, heal, love, give, grow, pray, and attune, and this week, I’m giving you a comprehensive introduction to how the seven seeds can guide us toward a fulfilling life. I’m going over the ethos behind the Seven Seeds, how they’ve helped me in my career as a robotic surgeon, and how living by these principles allows you to become the best version of yourself that you can possibly be, while lifting up everyone who encounters you. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com http://drcrockett.com/, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
This week, I’m joined by CJ Hurt, the husband of my former guest Keke Johnson, and he has a helpful take on investing that we can all learn from. CJ’s motto when it comes to investing is environment and exposure, or the big Es. In everything you do, CJ believes the biggest contributors are what’s around you and what you’re seeing, so he’s diving into how we can continually evolve our environments and exposure, and how this is the secret for successful investing and a life well lived. Tune in this week to discover the daily habits that will make you a better investor. CJ is discussing his principle of compound interest of the mind, explaining his mindset on real estate investments, and we’re also discussing how we can explore healthier ways of living. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com http://drcrockett.com/, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
This week, I have my mentor, producer and food sampler Starley Murray back on the show. We have tons of fun making this podcast and The Dr. Crockett Show, and we’re diving deep into the method behind everything we’re doing over here. Starley is a national television producer and lifestyle entrepreneur, and she is also my media coach! She joins me to share her expert insights into what it takes to create a show like this. What you see and hear is the product of a lot of hard work, and Starley is here to discuss the evolution of this brand and the show. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com http://drcrockett.com/, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
This week, I have the youngest guest we’ve ever had on the show, Andrew Hall. At 25 years old, Andrew is a millennial who is full of great knowledge and character, and he joins me this week to represent his generation and share his opinion about marriage. Join us this week to hear a millennial’s view on marriage and how it might differ from traditional views around the concept. We dive into the complexities of marriage, the importance of having the right mindset when it comes to dating, and why Andrew believes so many people in his generation have unrealistic expectations of marriage. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com http://drcrockett.com/, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
As women, mornings aren’t always the most relaxing time. We have kids, pets, and other people and tasks to take care of, so doing things that are healthy for us isn’t always a priority. But, it’s time to change that. This week, I’m sharing what my healthy, compassionate, and loving morning routine looks like. I’m also joined by Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Reed Miloy to discuss how to make a breakfast that leaves you feeling full, satisfied, and energized. Listen in as Dr. Reed Miloy walks us through the recipe of his favorite breakfast which includes all the ingredients to lower inflammation, regulate glucose, and promote autophagy. He breaks down this simple and fast recipe and its many health benefits, and I share my ideas for creating a meaningful and rejuvenating morning routine. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com http://drcrockett.com/, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
Are you interested in creating financial freedom so you can fully enjoy your life? My guest this week has a goal to create six streams of income in pursuit of financial freedom. She wants to be a multi-millionaire by the time she’s 40, and she’s here to share what exactly her journey looks like. Keke Johnson is a traveling surgical tech and we’ve been working together for the past year, but our conversations often turn toward financial freedom, side hustles, and different streams of income. She joins me to share how she’s working toward this goal, and you’ll learn some of the options available to you for achieving real financial freedom. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com http://drcrockett.com/, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
Who is Dr. Susan Crockett? I’m diving deep into my backstory, who I am, where I came from, and how I got where I am today. Tune in this week to hear my story of transformation and growth. I’m taking you right through childhood, education, breaking into the surgical field, and I’m detailing why there is no specific path you need to follow to get where you want to go, whatever it is you’re trying to achieve in your life. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com http://drcrockett.com/, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
Back by popular demand, I’m rejoined by Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Reed Miloy. We’re here to talk about miracle foods: sprouts, shots, and sulforaphane, and the transformative effects of broccoli. Dr. Reed Miloy is a walking encyclopedia of chemistry and food, and today, we’re doing shots… broccoli shots! Broccoli is a miracle food packed with a component called sulforaphane. Sulforaphane reduces inflammation, helps you absorb antioxidants, and detoxifies your body. There’s science behind all of this and Reed is here to break it down for us. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com http://drcrockett.com/, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
Tune in this week for an update on the direction we’re taking the show in 2024. I’m giving you a deeper insight into who I am, what this show is about, and what we’re building over here with our upcoming collaborations. I love bringing you the kinds of conversations we have in the exam room, addressing the issues that we can’t solve with surgery: going where the scalpel can’t reach. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com http://drcrockett.com/, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
Today’s episode is all about what happens when things don’t go as planned. We’re coming off of the Holidays, and that means New Year’s resolutions are on everybody’s mind. It’s our human instinct to aim for a perfect start to the year, but has anybody ever told you that B+ is good enough? To discuss things not going to plan and how to deal with these situations, I’m joined by serial entrepreneur Darren McMaster, creator of SurgerEase. We’re discussing everything you need to become entrepreneur inspired, and you’ll learn what it takes to try new things, bring ideas to life, and how to keep going when it feels like nothing is going to plan. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com http://drcrockett.com/, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
Are you cutting down on alcohol this Holiday Season? You may be the designated driver, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have yourself a fun and delicious grown-up drink. I’m welcoming Lisa Bullion back to the podcast to sample four easy, yummy mocktail recipes to make your New Year even happier. Lisa Bullion is the founder of Other Mother Vinegar and she believes we need more options for beverages at family gatherings so nobody feels left out. The mocktails we’re sharing today are the perfect addition to any Holiday party and there are flavors in here that will appeal to everyone in attendance. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com http://drcrockett.com/, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
If you’re looking for a healthy, fun, festive dessert, look no further. I’m welcoming back Sam Blumenthal, RDN, licensed Intuitive Eating Dietician, and amazing chef, to the show and we’re making a health-conscious, delicious holiday peppermint bark. This is a super simple recipe to follow, it’s no-bake, and your whole family will love it. We’re discussing the health benefits of each ingredient, and you’ll learn how to adapt this recipe to suit your specific tastes. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com http://drcrockett.com/, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
If you’re in the habit of drinking fruit smoothies and eating wholegrain breads under the impression that they’re healthy snacks, my guest's insights this week are exactly what you need to hear. I'm talking to Dr. Reed Miloy, a doctor of internal medicine and a life and wellness coach, and about what it means to shop and eat the rainbow. Dr. Reed Miloy is sharing the five types of food we need to focus on for optimizing our health, showing us how to make the best possible food choices, and we’re bringing you recipes that encompass all of the health advice we’re discussing today. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com http://drcrockett.com/, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
When was the last time you tried something new on your health journey? This week is all about chocolate and the health benefits of this wonderful food. I’m comparing six different chocolates right here in the kitchen and you’re invited! Tune in this week to discover the health benefits of chocolate. I’m discussing how dark chocolate gives your gut, heart, skin, and pretty much your whole body what it needs to thrive, sharing how to identify the healthiest chocolates available, and comparing the tastes of six different healthy chocolates. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com http://drcrockett.com/, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
Last week’s episode with Brittney Lollis Tolar was a hit and the conversation kept flowing, so we decided to dive deeper into her work as an addiction specialist, specifically the impact of dopamine and addiction. Plus, we’re expanding our discussion to include attachment and attunement, two of my favorite topics. Discover how an intolerance of boredom can be at the root cause of addiction. We’re discussing how dopamine affects the brain, Brittney is sharing the difference between secure and insecure attachment, and you’ll learn why we can’t experience secure attachment until we’ve addressed the attunement piece. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com http://drcrockett.com/, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
What does it take to start building a life you don’t have to escape from? My guest this week is Brittney Lollis Tolar, a licensed clinical social worker. She’s been working in mental health for 12 years now, starting in addiction treatment. She has her own private telehealth practice serving clients throughout Texas, and she has some amazing tools to help her clients creative lives they can be truly present for. Tune in this week to discover the secrets to building a life you don’t have to escape from. Brittney is sharing why drugs and alcohol aren’t the problem, rather they’re the solution to a problem much deeper, and she’s sharing the work she does with her clients to address the root cause of why their life doesn’t look the way they want it to. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com http://drcrockett.com/, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
You may have heard terms like “live vinegar with the mother,” or raw vinegar, but what do they mean? This week, I’m joined by entrepreneur and vinegar connoisseur Lisa Bullion to discuss them. Lisa's company Other Mother Vinegar makes amazing live vinegars that are not only delicious but have numerous health benefits. Tune in this week to discover the health benefits of bacteria-rich vinegar. We’re unpacking terms like “the mother” and "live vinegar", exploring how really good vinegar supports your gut health, and Lisa is sharing her tips for introducing natural, live vinegar into your life one ounce at a time. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com http://drcrockett.com/, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
Back by popular demand, we have chef and licensed Intuitive Eating Dietician Sam Blumenthal on the show to continue our discussion about how to make peace with food. We left off last time talking about hunger, and we’re diving deeper into this topic today because hunger has many forms, and each one is important to understand on your journey to finding balance. Tune in this week to make peace with food by understanding hunger. We’re discussing how hunger is a part of our body’s innate wisdom, and you’ll learn how to listen to the cues your body is giving you, meet them without judgment, and start giving your body the balance it needs. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com http://drcrockett.com/, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
There’s one substance that helps your skin, gut, and overall health: collagen. Whether you want to know about collagen supplements, naturally collagen-rich foods, or how collagen serves your gut health, you’re in the right place. This week, we’re live from the kitchen and cooking you up a real treat with Sam Blumenthal RDN, an amazing chef and a licensed intuitive eating dietician. We’re discussing how to start expanding your definition of what food means, the history and science behind collagen, as well as the wonderful health benefits of consuming collagen and making it part of your day-to-day life. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com http://drcrockett.com/, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
As we get older, looking after our bodies matters more and more, so I’m thrilled to bring you this conversation about purpose-driven fitness. My guest is fitness expert, world-ranked CrossFit competitor, and co-owner of LivingStone Athletics, Malcolm Cook. Tune in this week to discover how to bring more purpose to your fitness journey. We’re discussing practical tips for building strength and avoiding injury as we get older, and Malcolm is diving into what purpose-driven fitness entails and how we can bring more purpose and presence to our lives as a whole. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com http://drcrockett.com/, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
This week, my fellow Board-Certified OBGYN and the director of the Brooke Army Medical Center OBGYN Residency program Dr. Erin Keyser is back for part two of our conversation. Last time, we talked about menopausal transition, hormone therapy, and we scratched the surface of vaginal care in menopause. Today, we’re dovetailing from that conversation and we’re talking all about sex. Discover how Dr. Erin and I help our patients understand the sexual dysfunction that generally comes along with menopause, how we treat the physical symptoms, and why medication generally isn’t the answer for a low libido. We’re discussing some practical tips for getting in the mood if you’re a woman with a low libido. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com http://drcrockett.com/, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
Fitness makes up a huge part of health, wellness, and becoming the best version of yourself. So, I’m delighted to introduce you to my guest this week, fitness expert and co-owner of LivingStone Athletics, Michelle Cook. We’re talking about female fitness for all ages and stages of life, and how fitness helps you become your Virtuosa self. Tune in this week to discover everything you need to know about fitness through different ages and stages of life. We’re discussing what stops women from taking care of their fitness at different stages, the benefits of movement and how our needs evolve over the years, and how to start making your fitness the priority it needs to be. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com http://drcrockett.com/, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
When you have health-related goals, one of the most helpful things you can do is begin to make peace with food. Intuitive eating is a way to make peace with both food and your body, guided by 10 principles. To explore this topic with me, I'm joined by Sam Blumenthal RDN, an amazing chef and licensed Intuitive Eating Dietician. Sam’s here to take a deep dive into building a peaceful and conscious relationship with food. We’re discussing how to meet yourself with compassion instead of judgment when it comes to intuitive and mindful eating, why this work is all about addressing behaviors, and how to stop focusing solely on your weight as you make decisions about what you really want to eat. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
Today, I’m joined by a fellow surgeon, my friend and colleague Dr. Brandon Harrell. Brandon is a fellow Texan whose eyes were opened to the challenges of the world from a young age, and he felt called to medicine so he could live a life where he helped people and truly made a difference. He has a strong faith in Christ, and he’s chosen to add that into his practice and make it an integral part of his work of healing others. Tune in this week to discover the power of faith filled medicine and how this has allowed Brandon to have a bigger impact on the people he helps. Brandon shares what faith filled medicine is, why it isn’t about proselytizing or preaching, and how to open yourself up to the difficult conversations that make the biggest impact in the lives of your patients. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
Dr. Erin Keyser is a breast cancer survivor. She has become an expert in breast cancer survivorship and the side effects that survivors have to deal with, leading to her passion for menopause treatment and sexual health, just two of the common problems patients face post-recovery. Discover how Erin’s experience of breast cancer and menopause has informed the approach she takes with her patients. We have an in-depth discussion about the innovative non-hormonal treatments available to cancer survivors dealing with menopause, how hormone therapy has changed over the years, menopause risks, treatments, and our favorite practices, and how we try to help our menopausal patients. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
Today’s show has been in the works for a long time, so you’re in for a treat. I’m joined by Michelle and Malcolm Cook, the owners of Livingstone Athletics, a gym here in San Antonio, Texas. They’re an adorable married couple, and they have some important thoughts to share about the power of purpose driven fitness in community. Michelle and Malcolm share how anyone of any fitness level can benefit from the power of community as they start taking care of their physical health, and they give their best tips to get you started. To learn more, come visit us at DrCrockett.com, or find us on YouTube for the Dr. Crockett Show.
