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Painting Your PathWatercolor, Grief & Creative Healing: Interview with Jaime TownzenIn this deeply moving episode of Painting Your Path, Clarissa sits down with watercolor artist, author, and mom Jaime Townzen, whose creative awakening came through unexpected grief.After losing eight loved ones between 2014 and 2020, Jaime found herself overwhelmed with anxiety and heartbreak. But in July 2020, a watercolor class became the beginning of her healing journey. She now paints daily, has published her debut novel Absorbed, and continues to find purpose through creativity and presence.Together, Jaime and Clarissa explore:🎨 The role of daily art and journaling in grief recovery📚 What it took to bring...2025-06-1240 min
Food Junkies PodcastEpisode 232: Clinicians Corner - The Hidden Challenges of PAWS in Food Addiction RecoveryIn this insightful and compassionate episode, Clarissa and Molly take a deep dive into post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS)—an often overlooked but critical phase in ultra-processed food addiction recovery. While well-known in substance use disorder recovery, PAWS is rarely discussed in the context of food addiction, yet it shows up in significant ways. Clarissa and Molly break down what PAWS is, why it happens, and how it can show up months or even years into recovery. They share real client experiences, neurobiological explanations, and clinical insights—plus, they normalize what can feel like a confusing and distressing time...2025-06-0540 min
Building Texas BusinessEp091: Navigating Innovation and Culture with Clarissa O'Connell and Lynne DohertyA thriving business is built on people, not just product.
This week on Building Texas Business, I spoke with Lynne Doherty and Clarissa O’Connell of Sonar, a developer-first software company founded in Geneva and growing fast in Austin, Texas. Lynne leads their go-to-market team, and Clarissa heads up people and culture: together, they’re shaping Sonar’s growth story in the U.S.
We discuss Sonar’s journey from its open-source roots to serving over 28,000 organizations. Lynne shares how Austin’s tech ecosystem and talent pool have been key to expanding their operations, including the rollou...2025-06-0438 min
Realizations with ClarissaEP 25: Rested and Ready: Mindset Shifts For Better Sleep [ENG]Everyone’s chasing time hacks for better focus and productivity… But the most underrated one might surprise you: sleep.You can skip a workout or miss a meal and still function. But after just one or two nights of poor sleep, everything shifts—your mood dips, focus scatters, decisions feel harder, and creativity stalls. After all, sleep isn’t just rest. It’s the foundation of how you show up, lead, and perform.In this episode, I’m sharing how I went from restless nights to deep, restorative sleep by shifting...2025-05-3152 min
Realizations with ClarissaEP 14: Jennifer Nuñez on Love, Growth & Purpose: Discovering True Happiness Within [FIL]Do you ever wonder where true happiness comes from? Is it found in success, love, or something deeper within us? In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Nuñez to explore the power of relationships, spirituality, and personal growth in creating a fulfilling life. If you're searching for deeper meaning and everyday happiness, this is for you!—Do you have questions, insights, or topics you'd like us to explore? Share them with us via email at hello@clardooncoaching.com. We'd love to hear from you!2025-03-091h 03
Realizations with ClarissaEP 13: Coaching On-Air with Jhermy Esperanzate: Mind Hacks to Find Your Focus & Beat Procrastination [FIL]How many times have you put off a task, even though you know you need to do it? If procrastination keeps getting in the way of your goals, this episode is for you.In Episode 13 of Realizations with Clarissa, we explore how to beat procrastination through a coaching session with Jhermy Esperanzate —an entrepreneur, nurse, and founder of JhermiNATION Digital, Media, and Events.Tune in for a deep dive into practical mind hacks, productivity tips, and eye-opening realizations. You won’t want to miss this one!2025-03-041h 05
Miracles and Wellness - Holistic Health, Plant Based Diet, Chronic Disease, Stress Management, Mindful Eating, Mindfulness, and Weight LossEp 151: Listening to Your Body with the Mind Body ConnectionIn this episode of the Miracles in Wellness podcast, host Clarissa Booker dives into the crucial topic of the mind-body connection and how it impacts our overall well-being. Clarissa discusses the importance of tuning into our bodies and recognizing the signals they send us, such as headaches or gut feelings, as indicators of stress and emotional turmoil. She emphasizes that our minds and bodies are interconnected, with physical symptoms often reflecting our mental state. Listeners are encouraged to become more aware of these signals and consider simple strategies to help reduce stress, improve health, and enhance productivity. Join Clarissa...2025-01-1522 minMiracles and Wellness - Holistic Health, Plant Based Diet, Chronic Disease, Stress Management, Mindful Eating, Mindfulness, and Weight LossEp 149: Time Management: Strategies and Overcoming OverwhelmIn this episode of the Miracles in Wellness podcast, host Clarissa Booker delves into the overwhelming feeling of having too much on your plate as an entrepreneur. Clarissa discusses the challenges of the digital age, where constant notifications and emails can distract us from our tasks. Listeners will gain insights into simple strategies to regain control over their time and energy, reduce stress, and optimize their wellness path. Join Clarissa for practical tips on tackling to-do lists and finding balance in a busy world.
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Free Training: Re...2025-01-1010 minFood Junkies PodcastEpisode 210: Clinician's Corner with Clarissa and Molly - Slips, lapses, recurrences, and relapsesEpisode Highlights: Happy New Year from Molly and Clarissa! 🎉 A discussion on their focus words for 2025: Flourishing (Clarissa) and Emanation (Molly). Reflections on how these guiding concepts shape their personal and professional goals for the new year. Main Topic: Slips vs. Recurrence in Recovery Clarifying terminology: Slip, lapse, recurrence, and relapse—what they mean and why language matters in addiction recovery. The role of compassion: How self-compassion serves as a tool for growth and a buffer against shame. Identifying signs of vulnerability: Subtle indicators that may lead to slips or recurrences and strategies to recognize and addres...2025-01-0248 min
Painting Your PathUnlock Your True Voice Through Self-Expression: Solo EpisodeHappy Thanksgiving to our US listeners!Welcome to another episode of Painting Your Path™—where we explore what it means to create a life on your own terms. I’m your host, Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey, and today, we’re diving into something close to my heart: unlocking your true voice through self-expression.There’s so many ways to express yourself beyond words. If you have trouble speaking your mind, sharing your thoughts, or expressing yourself in other ways, this one’s for you! You’re not alone and I offer a solution to he...2024-11-2811 min
Food ShrinksEpisode 2: Taste, Triggers, and Triumph: Clarissa's Inspiring Recovery JourneyIn this episode Clarissa shares one of her latest challenges in Food Addiction Recovery. The shrinks dive into a heartfelt and inspiring conversation about resilience and recovery in the face of unexpected health challenges. After Clarissa lost her sense of taste and smell due to long COVID, she found herself navigating a tricky path back to healthy eating and sobriety. She opens up about how these changes impacted her relationship with food, triggering old patterns and even leading to a brief return to use. Together, they explore how to keep a balanced food plan, manage fatigue, and f...2024-11-0425 minFood Junkies PodcastEpisode 201: Clinicians Corner with Molly and Clarissa🎧 Clinicians Corner on Nervous System Regulation in Food Addiction Recovery 🎧 💡 Top Insights A Broader Mission: Clinicians Corner is here to spread practical interventions from food addiction recovery and empower both clinicians and non-clinicians, like recovery coaches, with actionable tools. 🧠Nervous System Basics Fight, Flight, Freeze: Key states that influence our actions. Understanding and moving between sympathetic (stress) and parasympathetic (calm) states can change how we respond to cravings. Body-Brain Connection: 80% of body-to-brain communication underscores how physical sensations impact recovery. Think of the body as the “horse,” guiding the brain’s “rider.” 🛠️ Practical Tools f...2024-10-311h 11
Painting Your PathThey Said What?! Solo Episode If you’re ever feeling really shitty about your progress or just plain ole bummed out, this episode is for you! I share a fun prompt that I’ve been seeing a lot and I wanted to share it with you too…Connect with Clarissa:To register for Clarissa’s Nov 3rd vision board workshop, email thehivesouthpasadena@gmail.com Missed the Painting Your Path™ to Self-Expression Art + Wellness Retreat? Grab your VIP pass here: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/order-form22902jggHave you read Radical Freedom? (I’...2024-10-3108 min