\u201cThe answer to us is not an algorithm; it is so much more complex than that.\u201d\n-\xa0Dr. G\n\nWelcome back to ONKEN RADIO (previously NION Radio), the podcast where we explore the body, mind, and soul of the creative entrepreneur. I\u2019m glad to bring you another episode of taking your creativity, business, and life to the next level.\xa0\n\nCreative Alchemy is using the process of creativity to take something ordinary and turn it into something extraordinary. Sometimes, certain blocks stop us from activating our inner creativity. It can be anything, but most of the time, these things are just within us. \u2014 trauma and unhealthy habits are just some of them.\n\nToday, we have Dr. G in the house to help us navigate these blocks and dismantle them Dr. G is a holistic doctor and oncologist. He's got his own private practice concierge service for individuals, healthcare, and private doctors. He is also a Creative Alchemist through his podcast, Heal Thyself, where he talks about the self-healing process (and how you can do it too).\xa0\n\nIn our conversation, Dr. G shared his personal experiences and insights on healing the body and mind. We also talked about the mind-body connection and lastly, we discussed the practical ways to achieve harmony in ourselves and everything around us so that we can create with soul. I'm excited to dive in, so let\u2019s get started.\nWho Is Dr. Christian Gonzalez?\nDr. G is a naturopathic doctor, specializing in integrative oncology. He is also a co-founder of The Swell Score and the creator of Heal Thyself, a weekly live IG series that serves as a community for wellness and healing.\n\nIf you\u2019re curious about how Dr. G\u2019s work as a naturopathic doctor (ND) differs from that of a medical doctor (MD), you need to know that both have almost the same curriculum, including difficult science courses.\xa0\n\nHowever, if you\u2019re studying to become an ND, you\u2019ll spend a number of hours on nutrition subjects, including Herbology as well! MD students don't study Eastern medicine, and a little sprinkle of healing people outside conventional medication is something that Dr. G believes is necessary to provide complete healing and cure.\n\nAside from providing holistic healing to his patients, Dr. G also has his podcast called, Heal Thyself. Not only does he talk about his healing process, but he also does amazing reviews of all kinds of different products, from supplements to mold.\xa0\n\nThough Mr. G is greatly enjoying the field he\u2019s into today, the story of how he got into the holistic side of things is a hard one. It was his mom\u2019s cancer and her eventual death that led him to believe in the value of providing healing for one\u2019s whole being. This is what led him to discover and gain the wisdom that he\u2019s going to share with us today.\nAlchemize Your Health by Healing Your Mind and Body\nMy philosophy of Creative Alchemy focuses on transmuting one thing into something better. I think that you can alchemize everything in your life \u2014 which includes your health, mind, and body.\xa0\n\nThere are many ways to improve one\u2019s health. You can improve your health by eating healthier, working, out, and meditating. Another way is to conquer your fears because fear sends toxins through your body. Dr. G explained how this works:\n\u201cIf you're told something and the persistent message to you is that you need to be living in a fearful state, your body's going to react based on what your brain perceives. That's going to send a signal to your adrenals, and your adrenals are going to release cortisol. When there's too much cortisol, there\u2019s also massive amounts of stress.\u201d\n-\xa0Dr. G\nDr. G also explained that with stress and trauma, physiological effects are also felt. Your breathing can change, and it just weakens you everywhere. This is where chronic diseases thrive. With your health hanging in the balance, it might be hard to achieve creative transformation.\n\nTo achieve healing for our mind, and ultimately our bodies, Dr. G gave the following tips: