Episodes

What’s your operating system? If you don’t understand what makes you emotionally tick, you just might find yourself alone. There are certain emotions/values that you experience every day; some are positive and some are negative. Both types make up your operating system. Once you understand which are your dominant positive and negative values, you begin to understand why you’re feeling a certain way. You can also figure out how to avoid negative states and live in a world of positivity. Living i...

Turn off the news and smile. The media is trying to control your mind to get you to spend money. The news media is banking on the human brain to come through. They know if they can make you feel emotionally negative, then you’re apt to spend money with their advertisers. For millennia, the human brain has been inherently negative. This is a survival mechanism that helps you to see threats in your environment. The problem is that it often leaves you feeling depressed. Your greatest weapon agains...

Chris Valente, Director of Sales for the Boston Red Sox, joins today’s podcast sharing stories of Great Boston Sports Moments. He also discusses his new podcast called Frontofficefeatures. Chris has a passion for helping the next guy in line, especially the youth. He shares what it takes to build a career in sports management and how he welcomes the opportunity to develop the next generation through his informative podcast. He’s a friend, confidant, husband, father and overall top notch guy. I ...

Choose Your Words Wisely. Words can either destroy or inspire. Too often we become damaged by the words we hear; especially from those who are supposed to protect us. Be aware of the impact of your words, both positive and negative. An inspiring word can last a lifetime if delivered by the right person at the right moment. When faced with the decision to use a word that evokes a positive emotion, don’t hesitate. Words will resonate forever and they almost always boomerang on you. BTW; I apologi...

Resist Conformity – Just be YOU! The greatest gift you can give yourself is to simply be YOU. When you conform and TRY to impress others, you move further away from who you truly are. Today’s podcast is a product of late-night movement of the spirit. I just felt that I wanted to say something that I was feeling so I turned on the microphone while sitting in the dark and let it flow. The message is about being yourself, regardless of what others have to say. Enjoy! [0:45] Stressed out? Stuck in ...

Balance: It’s Time to Party Everyone wants to FEEL happy. What better way to feel happy than to slow down and party. If hard work is a garden, then partying is the sunshine. Find the balance between the 2 and you’ve got a recipe for a fulfilling life! Dr. Peter Percuoco is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist and a Keynote Speaker. With 30 years of experience, Dr. Percuoco has stepped out of the clinic and onto the stage to share his message of hope and potential inspiring people to be t...

Commuting can be More Dangerous than You Think. There are certainly many dangers on the roads that lead us to work but perhaps the greatest threat is our perception of the experience. Being upset with the traffic and other peoples driving can cause the blood vessels around your heart to constrict. Take a deep breath and relax. Work will still be there when you get there. Dr. Peter Percuoco is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist and a Keynote Speaker. With 30 years of experience, Dr. Per...

Loneliness May Make You Sick. According to the American Psychological Association; loneliness increases the risk of high blood pressure, peripheral artery disease, type 2 diabetes and premature death. 00:50 Loneliness sucks! 01:10 Loneliness increases the risk of high blood pressure, type2 diabetes, arterial disease and even premature death. 03:10 You can feel alone even when you’re in a relationship. 05:40 Combat loneliness through better communication. 07:15 The loneliest group of Americ...

Research concludes that Compassion repairs your DNA. It’s true that your DNA is responsible for your health and wellness. Research concludes that if you’re caring and compassionate, the DNA continuously repairs itself so you can live a longer and healthier life. 00:30 The activation of your DNA makes you who you are. 02:20 Telomeres 04:25 The study that reveals what happens to the Telomere when you are under STRESS. 06:40 The discovery of Telomerase; an enzyme that repairs the Telomere. 07...

The Stress in Our Lives can sometimes Feel Overwhelming. Today’s podcast is a conversation with Coach Joe DiStefano. Joe is a health and wellness coach, life coach, podcaster, TEDx speaker and a modern day guru of emotional fitness. Our conversation about stress is uplifting and fun. I hope you enjoy. [3:50] Joes head injury [6:30] Ask empowering questions and get inspiring results [7:45] You create stress in your mind [9:20] Cortisol – The stress hormone [10:50] Controlling internal and e...

Marijuana possesses many chemicals that impact physiology. The 2 most talked about are CBD and THC. What are they and How do they work? In this Podcast I am joined with Jonathan, a 20 veteran of the marijuana industry. He discusses all things marijuana and the minute cannabinoids that everyone is talking about: CBD and THC. This is a very informative discussion. Enjoy! 01:55 What is CBD and THC? 04:00 Medicinal vs. Recreational cannabis. 07:50 What affects how “high” a person gets? 10:15 Th...

Your Emotional STATE is how you FEEL at any moment in time. Feelings dictate behavior, which defines you. CONTROLLING your EMOTIONAL STATE is the KEY to SUCCESS. There is no right way or wrong way to “feel” in life. Rest assured though, both options are under your control. Struggling to see things in a positive light will have a negative impact on your health and wellness. Seeing things in a positive light will give you a more powerful perspective which will condition you for happiness and peac...

Prolonged stress produces cortisol, which can damage your health. Fortunately, the body secretes oxytocin; the antidote to stress. Learn how to produce oxytocin and you just may save your life. 00:46 What is stress and how does it affect your body? 01:42 The hunter becomes the hunted. 03:00 Stress at the grocery store 04:47 Cortisol, epinephrine and norepinephrine control the fight or flight mechanism 05:34 What happens to your body when you start thinking negatively? 06:40 The body releas...

PASSION is the fuel that drives your engine. Discover it, nuture it, and enjoy the ride. Passion represents our true inner self. Too often we become what the world wants us to be. “As long as I don’t rock the boat, then people will like me and that will reduce my anxiety” ahhhh NOT! Actually it’s the opposite. When you conform, you may find that people like you but you DO NOT like yourself. You have to learn to “feel” your way through life. We’re human and built to feel emotions. We’re going t...

Acres of Diamonds: Before you head out leaving your situation behind to search for greener pastures, perhaps you might want to think about watering your own grass. For many of us, we already have what we “need” in life. Perhaps if you took a hard look, you might realize that you’re standing in your own acre of diamonds. The post DIP Episode #2: Acres Of Diamonds appeared first on Dr. Peter Percuoco.

An Attitude of Gratitude: Being thankful for all the wonderful things in your life is a great habit to develop. Those who appreciate what they have tend to foster greater health, peace, and prosperity. The post DIP Episode #1: An Attitude Of Gratitude appeared first on Dr. Peter Percuoco.