Episode #308 with Dr. Kurt Bravata, From Med School to Self-Healing: Overcoming Addiction & Reclaiming Life

Hello Health Heroes!

What happens when a medical doctor realizes his own training isn’t enough to save him?

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Dr. Kurt Bravata, a family physician who spent years dealing with chronic health issues that started in his childhood. Despite having the MD after his name, the traditional system wasn't giving him the answers he needed. Kurt had to step outside the box, become his own doctor, and completely overhaul his relationship with food to finally heal.

Kurt’s journey isn’t just about physical health, though—it’s about total freedom. He’s the author of the new book,

A powerful holistic guide to finding faith, freedom, and an abundant life. We dive deep into his "user manual" for health and why he’s so passionate about bringing these life-changing truths to his patients.

Inside this episode:

• The "Doctor-Patient" Pivot: How Kurt used nutrition to heal lifelong ailments that medicine couldn't touch.
• Live Free or Die-It: Breaking down the blueprint for a holistic, faith-filled life.
• The Addiction Epidemic: A raw look at the percentage of people struggling with prescription drugs and what it means for our society.
• Taking Your Power Back: Why you don't have to be a victim of your genetics or your environment.

This is a wake-up call for anyone feeling stuck in the medical "hamster wheel." It’s time to upgrade your health and live free.

Connect with Dr. Kurt Bravata:

https://kurtbravatamd.substack.com/p/welcome-to-live-free-or-diet-your

Live Free or Diet by Kurt Bravata M.D.

https://www.westbowpress.com/en/books...

Enjoy the show!

Energize & Heal,

Coach Tim

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Episode #307 Amanda Erlank, Move Well For Life With Pilates

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In this episode of Tim James Upgraded, I sit down with Amanda Erlank, holistic movement specialist and founder of Kinected Pilates Studio. With nearly two decades of teaching experience, Amanda brings a deep, integrative approach to Pilates—drawing from Polestar Pilates education, the Franklin Method®, Shiatsu, and Oriental therapies.

Amanda shares her journey as a studio owner, educator, and mentor, and introduces her MentorME program—an online group mentorship designed to support Pilates teachers through community, connection, and continual learning. Together, they explore why continuing education is essential for longevity in the industry, how mentorship elevates teaching standards, and Amanda’s honest perspective on the current state of Pilates.

This conversation is a must-listen for movement professionals who value growth, collaboration, and honoring the body’s exceptional design.

Enjoy the show!

Love & Light,

Coach Tim

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P.P.S. Connect with Amanda: kinectedpilates.com.au - Instagram: @kinectedpilatesstudio

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Episode #306 Moira Bramley, How To Become Money

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In this episode of Tim James Upgraded, I sit down with Moira Bramley—wealth coach, savvy investor, entrepreneur, and certified facilitator for Access Consciousness.

Raised in poverty-stricken Scotland, Moira knew early on she didn’t fit the mold—and that realization became the catalyst for a radically different life. Today, she owns multiple product companies, is a shareholder in Castello di Casalborgone, and an investor at El Lugar.

This conversation goes far beyond money. Moira breaks down why true wealth and happiness have nothing to do with circumstances—and everything to do with choice, presence, and embodiment. She shares the philosophy behind her transformational three-day class, How To Become Money, and invites listeners to question everything they think they know about success, abundance, and what’s actually possible.

Enjoy the show!

Love & Light,

Coach Tim

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Episode #305 Steffan Lloyd-Evans, The Heart That Wouldn’t Quit

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In this episode of Tim James Upgraded, I sit down with performance coach and former West End performer Steffan Lloyd-Evans for a powerful conversation about health, resilience, and what it really means to perform at your highest level—on stage and in life.

Steffan shares his unbelievable personal journey, including a rare heart condition doctors said would take his life within years—and how disciplined training, mindset, and lifestyle changes helped him defy the odds. Together, Steffan and I break down the hidden physical and emotional demands placed on performers, the dangers of disordered eating and extreme fitness culture, and why sustainable health always beats quick fixes.

Whether you’re an athlete, performer, or simply committed to upgrading your life, this episode will challenge how you think about health, longevity, and what’s truly possible.

Enjoy the show!

Love & Light,

Coach Tim

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Episode #304 Fredrik Paulun, Healing Humanity With Light

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What if everything you thought you knew about health was missing the most powerful piece?

In this episode of Tim James Upgraded, I sit down with former nutritionist turned light researcher Frederick Paulún for a mind-blowing conversation that may change how you see food, sun, and healing forever.

From debunking outdated nutrition dogma to revealing why light is a form of nutrition that powers your mitochondria, this episode dives deep into circadian rhythms, sunlight, blue light, and why fear of the sun may be costing us our lives.

If you’re ready to upgrade your energy, vitality, and connection to nature—this one’s a must-listen.

Enjoy the show!

Love & Light,

Coach Tim

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Episode #303 Cynthia Rivard, Discovering Your Path At Any Age

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What happens when you stop outsourcing your life to society’s noise and start listening to the quiet truth inside you?

In this episode, Tim sits down with Cynthia Rivard, who at 61 made a bold pivot—from successful business coach to deeply aligned spiritual coach. Cynthia shares how she learned to hear her inner voice, trust it, and let it lead her decisions instead of culture, friends, fear, or “shoulds.” We talk about the messy middle of reinvention, the courage it takes to disappoint other people’s expectations, and the freedom that comes when you finally choose yourself.

Today Cynthia runs a thriving, heart-centered coaching practice helping clients reconnect to their intuition, clear old programming, and step into the best version of themselves.

If you’re feeling called to something bigger, this conversation will help you tune in, take the next step, and live from the inside out—without apology or hesitation, now.

Enjoy the show!

Love & Light,

Coach Tim

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P.P.S. Connect with Cynthia: https://www.cynthiarivard.com/

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Episode #302 Sean McCormick, Fasting With Friends Support Group

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Sean McCormick shares how he learned dry fasting (no food, no water) and used it to address stubborn health issues. We explore why supporters call it a rapid “reset”: the body can shift toward fat-based fuel and generate “endogenous water” during fat oxidation, a proposed reason thirst can feel lower than expected.

We unpack claims Sean studied—reduced inflammation and a stronger immune response during dehydration stress, plus cellular cleanup through autophagy.

Proponents also describe faster reduction of “superfluous” tissues (including edema and inflamed tissue) and post-fast increases in stem-cell activity linked to regeneration and rejuvenation.

In follow-up surveys after fasting therapy, over 80% reported a persistent positive effect.

Sean also explains how he teamed up with his friend Theo to build a live support group—running guided group dry fasts with prep, check-ins, and careful exits—and what he’s learned about staying calm when symptoms show up.

Enjoy the show!

Love & Light,

Coach Tim

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Episode #301 Mariah Prussia, Winning Childhood Anxiety And Depression

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In this powerful Episode 301 of Tim James Upgraded, I sit down with a true modern-day warrior—on and off the mat—Mariah Prussia.

Mariah grew up on a farm, competed in three college sports, and earned her Exercise Science degree before spending years coaching and training others. Then at age 36, when most MMA fighters were thinking about retirement, she did the opposite—she stepped into the cage and became a mixed martial arts fighter. That mindset alone tells you what kind of human we’re dealing with.

But Mariah’s story doesn’t stop in the octagon. Today she’s come full circle—back on her own regenerative farm, rebuilding soil, growing real food, and living in alignment with nature. She’s also an adjunct professor, personal trainer, motivational speaker, and the founder of a non-profit that teaches kids how to grow food, forage, make their own tinctures, and become stewards of the land.

What blew me away is that she’s helping turn this hands-on, nature-based program into a national curriculum for 6th–8th graders—giving kids practical tools to lose weight, reduce anxiety and depression, and reconnect with real life instead of screens.

In this episode we dig into:

• How farm life and sports shaped her grit and resilience
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• Why she chose MMA at 36—and what it taught her about fear, discipline, and self-worth
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• How regenerative farming and real food can transform families and communities
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• Why getting kids outside, in the dirt, growing and making things, is one of the most powerful “mental health interventions” we have
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If you care about your health, your kids, or the future of real food in America, this is an episode you’ll want to listen to—and share.

Enjoy the show!

Love & Light,

Coach Tim

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P.P.S. Connect with Mariah: https://www.mariahprussia.com/

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