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A Teaspoon of HealingHealing Anxious Attachment With Jennifer NurickLearn about the different attachment styles in relationships, and join my guest and I for a discussion about anxious attachment in this episode.
My guest is Jennifer Nurick, clinical psychotherapist, couples therapist, energy healer, and author of “Heal Your Anxious Attachment.” Some of us have a secure attachment style, while others have a type of insecure attachment style: anxious, avoidant, and/or disorganized.
Attachment styles develop in childhood. People with anxious attachment need a lot of closeness in relationships, because their caregivers were only sometimes available. Avoidants learned to rely on themselves because their caregivers were not available, and need a lo...2024-09-0439 minA Teaspoon of HealingChanging the World With Optimism – with Dr. Paul ZeitzHow can our own personal healing lead to collective and societal healing? How does activism and finding our purpose help with this? My guest on this episode, Dr. Paul Zeitz, and I talk about these topics and more! Dr. Zeitz is a preventative medicine physician, epidemiologist, author and award-winning champion of global justice and human rights. He is the author of Revolutionary Optimism: 7 Steps for Living as a Love-Centered Activist.
We talk about how healing, taming our “inner dragons” and harnessing optimism can help us rise to the task of helping to heal the collective and lead from a place of l...2024-07-1145 minA Teaspoon of HealingHealing Through Poetry With Susan J. FareseOn this episode, I chat with an eclectic and creative guest, Susan J. Farese. Susan is a public relations professional, a registered nurse, a military veteran, author, and actor. She worked as a nurse in the military, and in general nursing, and is a poet. Susan is the author of the book “Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring.”
Susan reads a few poems from her book, which is dedicated to nursing and recounts some of her experiences working in the field.
She talks about the haiku poetry workshops she hosts and the healing power of creativity. Writing or experiencing poet...2024-06-2035 minA Teaspoon of HealingHealing Depression and Anxiety with Claire UncapherIn this episode, I chat with Claire Uncapher, intuitive and transformational life coach. Claire helps people uncover the root causes of their depression and anxiety by helping clients tap into the subconscious mind. Healing the beliefs that cause depression and anxiety can help us step out of the darkness.
Claire shares a little bit about her 28-year journey with depression and anxiety, and how medication and therapy didn’t work for her. She talks about how she helps people access their subconscious mind, so they can examine and release unprocessed traumatic events from their past.
A former mental health nurse, Cl...2024-06-0537 minA Teaspoon of HealingReframe Your Mindset With Dr. Maiysha ClairborneMy guest on this episode is Dr. Maiysha Clairborne, physician, thought leader, consultant, and trauma-informed communication trainer. Dr. Maiysha is also trained in coaching, hypnosis, and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP).
NLP incorporates spoken and unspoken language to empower people, and examine the “programs” we run in our heads. By helping people tap into their subconscious mind, Dr. Maiysha helps them reframe their mindset and transform their lives by examining what “programs” work for them, and which ones they should remove.
We discuss how finding the source of our limiting beliefs can help us change our thoughts about ourselves and others, release these un...2024-05-2237 minA Teaspoon of HealingCalming the Mind with Michel PascalOn this episode, I am joined by Michel Pascal, meditation teacher and singer. Michel resided at the Kopan Monastery in the Himalayas, where he studied under the late Buddhist master Chepa Dorje Rinpoche before moving to the US. He has written 20 books and, along with the Amity Foundation, created the first meditation program designed to reintegrate “lifers” (people who have spent 15+ years incarcerated) back into society after prison. He has also performed at Carnegie Hall since 2016.
We discuss overthinking, which can lead to burnout, anxiety, depression, and other mental conditions. By calming our mind, we can feel immediately better and rever...2024-05-1636 minA Teaspoon of HealingA Nutrient-Dense Plate With Dr. Sarah BallantyneIn the latest episode, I am joined by Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD founder of Nutrivore.com and New York Times best-selling author of Nutrivore: The Radical New Science for Getting the Nutrients You Need from the Food You Eat. The Nutrivore database and her educational materials help people create meals with the best foods for their unique lifestyle, using nutrient density and sufficiency as guiding principles.
Dr. Sarah describes how she experienced profound healing via dietary changes and lifestyle modification. We discuss the issue of nutrient deficiency among Americans, and why nutrient density is so important. Dr. Sarah also shares...2024-05-1441 minA Teaspoon of HealingThe Power of the Subconscious Mind With Dr. Tara PerryThis episode is about power of our subconscious mind and how to tap into it to heal our past trauma, help with anxiety, shift our mindsets, and remove blockages to achieving our dreams! I chat with Dr. Tara Perry, clinical hypnotherapist and doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. She has extensive experience helping individuals access their subconscious mind to remove old, unwanted programming and rewrite it.
We chat about the usefulness of meditation to tap into the subconscious. We also discuss how hypnotherapy can help us access our subconscious mind, even deeper than meditation can. Dr. Perry describes the process...2024-05-0144 minA Teaspoon of HealingMindful EatingMindful eating is something I have used with clients and patients, to help them tune into their hunger and fullness cues, heal their relationship with food, manage weight, and help with digestive upsets. So, what exactly is mindful eating?
Mindful eating is not a diet! Mindful eating is about focusing on how to eat, rather than what to eat. Mindful eating is being aware and present when you eat.
Listen to the episode to find out more about mindful eating and how it can help you optimize your digestion, reduce bloating, boost nutrient absorption, manage weight, and heal your relationship w...2024-04-2312 minA Teaspoon of HealingFinding Strength Through Sharing Our Stories With Lynn Abaté-JohnsonTelling our stories can be one of the most empowering things we can do for ourselves! In this episode, I chat with international best-selling author, speaker, and global community builder Lynn Abaté-Johnson. Lynn is a co-author of a recently-released bestselling book called “Voices of The 21st Century: Women Empowered Through Passion & Purpose."
In this episode, we delve into the profound impact of sharing our narratives, exploring how they serve as catalysts for healing and liberation from the victim mindset. Lynn candidly recounts a chapter from her life documented in the book. Like many of us, Lynn experienced an abusive rel...2024-03-2633 minA Teaspoon of HealingBeating Insomnia With Katelin Gates, RNDo you suffer from insomnia? While occasional insomnia affects nearly 50% of adults, an estimated 10% of adults suffer from chronic insomnia. Chronic insomnia lasts 3 days a week or more and for at least 3 months. In this episode, I chat with Katelin Gates, a registered nurse and insomnia coach.
Katelin shares her 30-year struggle with chronic insomnia, and how she finally found how to get a good night’s sleep consistently. She tried pretty much everything under the sun, nothing seemed to work until she learned a technique that she shares in this episode.
Katelin talks about the influence of fear on ou...2024-03-1226 minA Teaspoon of HealingNutrition and Mental Health With Dr. David WissLearn how food can affect your mood and mental health, not just physical health! My guest, David Wiss, Ph.D., is a registered dietitian, mental health researcher, and the founder of the Wise Mind Nutrition app.
Dr. Wiss has studied the intersection of nutrition and mental health. In his private practice, Nutrition in Recovery, he provides nutrition education to people recovering from substance use disorder.
We chat about the gut-brain connection, and how what we eat can help us stabilize our moods and give us more energy. Dr. Wiss also details how food choices can affect depression.
We also discussed...2024-02-2933 minA Teaspoon of HealingCreate a Healing Oasis in Your Home With Mahwish SyedLearn how to create a healing sanctuary within your home! My guest, Mahwish Syed, is a fashion and interior designer, author, and cancer survivor. In this episode, she talks about how the elements in your home - including fabrics, windows, lighting, and more - help you heal.
Mahwish, a breast cancer survivor, wrote about her journey in her book "Purgatory to Paradise." While she was in the chemotherapy ward of the hospital, Mahwish realized that the design elements of the hospital room were not conducive to healing.
She began bringing in her own fabrics and lighting to help her during...2024-02-2137 minA Teaspoon of HealingFood & Mood: AnxietyLearn how food can affect mood and mental health, and in this case, anxiety. In the USA, 6.8 million people have generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Research shows that consuming certain nutrients and changing other food-related habits may reduce anxiety symptoms.
This includes adding more fiber, probiotics and specific nutrients, avoiding blood sugar spikes and lows, and more. If you want more of a deep dive into this topic, you can read the blog post I wrote about it on teaspoonofhealing.com. This is the first of the "food and mood" series, so more will come in the future.2024-02-1510 minA Teaspoon of HealingCultivating a Positive Mindset With Vicky RonceroHow do we keep a positive mindset in the face of challenges or adversity, or when viewing the news and reading about distressing events? I chat with Vicky Roncero, reiki master healer, in this episode. We talk about how to cultivate and remain in a positive mindset through a nightly gratitude practice, self-love, mindful breathing, and using technology mindfully. Vicky also shares an example from her own life, when she cultivated a positive mindset in the face of an injury.
She also talks about how her reiki practice helped her and her clients remain hopeful and grateful for small things...2024-01-1841 minA Teaspoon of HealingDiscover Your Purpose With Petia KolibovaLearn how to discover your purpose in life, recognize your worth, take your power back, and live the life that works for you!
My guest, Petia Kolibova, is a business coach for women. She empowers women to build businesses that help support their lives. She provides tips on how to take inventory of your life, discover what works and what doesn't, and we discuss a common fear: the fear of success.
Visit Petia's website at petiakolibova.com to learn more about her services and programs.2024-01-0427 minA Teaspoon of HealingHealing From Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma With Reiki JoeIn this episode, veteran Teaspoon of Healing guest Joe aka "Reiki Joe" returns to the podcast. He discusses his healing journey from Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, a form of cancer that begins in the body's lymphatic system. He describes his journey through chemotherapy, radiation, hospital stays, and recovery, and how it gave him strength and a new outlook on life.2023-12-0733 minA Teaspoon of HealingTips for Recovering People PleasersAre you a recovering people pleaser? If so, you aren't alone! While it's okay (and great!) to be a little bit of a people pleaser - most of us want to keep harmonious relationships with friends and family - research shows that being too much of a people pleaser can contribute to added stress. If you find yourself having difficulties saying no, standing up for yourself, and articulating your own beliefs and wishes, you will find some tips on how to break these habits! This is something I have personally had to get better at, so these are some steps...2023-11-0708 minA Teaspoon of HealingInner Peace, Forgiveness, and HealthLearn how cultivating inner peace and practicing forgiveness can help you manage chronic stress, lower your blood pressure, and live a life with less anxiety. Inner peace can be created with mindfulness, deep breathing, a gratitude practice, or spending just 20 minutes in nature. Read more about this topic on my blog.2023-10-1610 minA Teaspoon of HealingManaging Chronic Pain With Rick OldermanLearn how to manage chronic pain without medications! My guest, orthopedic physical therapist and author Rick Olderman, talks about his "Fixing You" method. We talk about the three patterns of dysfunction that cause back pain, daily habits that contribute to pain, and how changing these habits can make you feel better.
Rick also provides physical therapy exercises that you can do at home! One exercise will help with chronic lower back pain and the other one will help people manage chronic neck and shoulder tension.
Find out more about Rick's downloadable home physical therapy programs, and his books, including free...2023-03-2238 min
Sensibly CynicalInterview w/ Dawn DiMare 2.0Dawn DiMare, the host of A Teaspoon Of Healing Podcast returns to Sensibly Cynical to talk about what she has been up to lately, her audio blogs, traveling, and much more!2023-01-2834 min
Sensibly CynicalInterview w/ Dawn DiMare 2.0Dawn DiMare, the host of A Teaspoon Of Healing Podcast returns to Sensibly Cynical to talk about what she has been up to lately, her audio blogs, traveling, and much more!
2023-01-2834 minA Teaspoon of HealingFighting Food Insecurity in College Students With Karlen Nurijanyan of Student Lunch BoxFood insecurity, which is the lack of access to sufficient food of adequate quality to meet one's basic needs, affects millions of Americans, as well as people worldwide. This has only worsened during the pandemic. College students in particular have high rates of food insecurity. Studies show that 1 in 3 students lack the financial means to support themselves, leading to food insecurity.
Los Angeles-based non-profit organization Student Lunch Box (SLB) is working to change that. Led by Karlen Nurijanyan, SLB is a 501(c)3 approved, tax-exempt non-profit organization that is fighting food insecurity among college students.
I chatted with Karlen about the...2023-01-2434 minA Teaspoon of HealingCaregiving for Loved Ones With Lynn Abaté-JohnsonBecoming a caregiver for a loved one is a difficult, life-changing task. My guest on this episode, author, speaker, and community builder Lynn Abaté-Johnson, was a caregiver for her mother, who suffered from ovarian cancer, for over six years. Like most caregivers, Lynn also juggled a full-time career with her caregiving duties. She truly understands the storm of emotions and the huge responsibility that comes with being a caregiver.
Using her strong organizational and leadership skills, Lynn designed a system that helped her navigate the world of caregiving and helped transform her, even after her mom’s death.
In thi...2022-12-0124 minA Teaspoon of HealingBody Acceptance & AppreciationThis is the audio version of the blog post about the same topic. A big part of healing your relationship with your body is learning to accept it. Accepting your body includes appreciating all that it does for you and being grateful for it. We often direct a lot of judgment toward our bodies. While it's great to have health and fitness goals, unnecessary self-criticism can be harmful to our relationship with our bodies and to meeting these goals.
Body acceptance is a component of body neutrality, which is a position that lies between body positivity and being judgmental or...2022-11-1709 minA Teaspoon of HealingGrace, gentleness and your health journeyThis is the audio version of the blog post of the same title. In this podcast, I talk about showing grace to ourselves and others, and being gentle with ourselves during our health journeys. I also talk a little about how a fear of judgment leads to less utilization of health care services, the social determinants of health, moralization of food, and choosing exercise that brings joy, rather than viewing it as a chore. Accepting our bodies and appreciating what they can do for us goes a long way!
More to come in this series!2022-10-2611 minA Teaspoon of HealingFermented Food: Benefits and BasicsThis is the audio version of the blog post, "Fermented Foods: Benefits and Basics."
Have you ever tried fermented foods? Do you make your own fermented food or drink, like sauerkraut or kombucha? In this post, I will introduce the benefits of fermentation.
What is fermentation?
Fermentation is an ancient technique used to preserve food. Fermented food and drink are full of bacteria and yeast that are beneficial for our bodies, rather than harmful. These are called probiotics. While you can take probiotics in capsule form as a supplement, adding fermented food and drink to your diet can have the...2022-09-0712 minA Teaspoon of HealingFind Fitness Activities That You EnjoyThis is the audio version of the blog post "Finding Fitness Activities That You Enjoy."
To stick with a fitness routine over the long term, it's important to find a variety of activities that you enjoy! You're more likely to stick to a fitness routine if you enjoy what you are doing. Knowing yourself, what you enjoy, your schedule and lifestyle, and your strengths and limitations will go a long way when deciding what exercise activities you undertake.2022-05-1709 minA Teaspoon of HealingIs Your Home Making You Sick? – with Jason EarleWhen spring cleaning your home, it might be good to think about inspecting it for mold. In this episode, I chat with Jason Earle, the CEO of the Got Mold? company. He suffered from childhood asthma, and other health issues throughout the years. He shares his story of discovering that his childhood home had mold, and describes the process of mold testing.
Many of us have hidden mold in our homes, especially those of us who live in damp, coastal or humid areas. Mold is very common in homes, especially in damp environments. Exposure to mold can trigger asthma in...2022-04-2839 minA Teaspoon of HealingA Chat about Inner Peace (and a little about nutrition!) – With Udo ErasmusThis episode covers a little about healthy fats and oils, and a little bit about inner peace! I chatted with Udo Erasmus, founder of Udo's Choice supplement line, which can be found at Whole Foods, as well as Udo's Choice oil. He is the author of the best-selling book "Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill," and has extensive background in biochemistry, nutrition, and genetics.
We chat about a few things in this podcast. First, we talk about oils, the importance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid balance, the proper creation, storage, and use of oils, the seed oil debate, and...2022-02-0627 minA Teaspoon of HealingEnd the Year With ForgivenessAs the year comes to a close, it’s common to reflect on what went well and what could have been better. Forgiveness is a powerful way to end the year and forge a path for yourself for 2022. While it is important to forgive others, remember to forgive yourself! Listen to the audio for more.
This is the audio version of the Teaspoon of Healing blog.2021-12-3103 minA Teaspoon of HealingThe Benefits of Gratitude (audio blog)Gratitude is something we should try to practice in our daily lives. Gratitude brings us to the present moment, makes us feel better, and there is even evidence that it reduces depression and anxiety!
This is the audio version of my blog post: The Benefits of Gratitude
I talk about the benefits of gratitude and what I am grateful for in November 2021!2021-11-2405 minA Teaspoon of HealingVeterans DayIn this audio blog, I talk about Veterans Day and a little about my grandfather, Richard Morris, who fought in World War 2, was captured by the Nazis and escaped.
This is the audio version of the blog post: Honoring Our Veterans - and my Grandfather.2021-11-1104 minA Teaspoon of HealingEmpath Self-Care Tips (audio blog)If you’re an empath, you're highly intuitive, very giving, and are a literal "sponge" for other people's emotions, pain, and joy. You may find yourself “feeling” for people you don’t even know. You identify strongly with how someone feels, and try to put yourself in their shoes. Self-care is essential for empaths, to preserve your own energy, and avoid burnout, compassion fatigue, and depression.
This is the audio version of the blog post: Empath Self-Care Tips.
I chat about what an empath is, how empaths differ from highly sensitive people, and provide self-care tips that have worked for me.
The...2021-11-1007 minA Teaspoon of HealingHalloween and Holiday Traditions (audio blog)When Halloween rolls around each year, it feels like the official kickoff to the holiday season, at least here in the United States. With the holidays, come celebrations – and also traditions. Traditions help forge strong bonds with family and friends, and to our communities. They give us a sense of belonging.
This is the audio version of the blog post: Halloween and Holiday Traditions
I talk about Halloween traditions growing up, the cool haunted houses in my childhood neighborhood, and other memories. I also talk about how holiday traditions connect us to our history and past generations.
The Teaspoon of He...2021-10-2907 minA Teaspoon of HealingSensitivity Is a Strength (audio blog)Why is sensitivity a strength? If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP), you have an enormous amount of empathy for others, heightened perception and intuition, and feel things deeply. You're probably a natural healer and are creative.
This is the audio version of the blog post: Sensitivity Is a Strength.
Listen to the audio for more!
The Teaspoon of Healing “audio blog” is a conversational version of my written blog posts. You can “listen” to my blog anywhere!2021-10-2406 minA Teaspoon of HealingLessons From the California Coastal Oil Spill (audio blog)Earlier this month (October 2021), there was an oil spill off the coast of Orange County, California. In this audio version of the blog post with the same name, I talk about the lessons we can learn from this oil spill as well as other environmental disasters on our planet, especially ones with human contributions. As well, our health is tied to the health of the planet. Our personal health doesn't exist in a vacuum, and we are connected to everything.
This is the audio version of the blog post: Lessons from the California Coastal Oil Spill
The Teaspoon of Healing “aud...2021-10-2005 minA Teaspoon of HealingHow to Tune Into Your Intuition (audio blog)Have you ever “known” something without evidence to back it up? Have you felt “off” about a situation or person, but couldn’t pinpoint why you felt that way? That’s your intuition talking to you.
This is the audio version of the blog post: How to Tune Into Your Intuition.
Summary:
What is intuition? Basically, it is the subconscious part of your brain sending you “hunches” based on its analysis. It’s a second kind of intelligence, but one that is unfamiliar to most of us.
Trusting our intuition can be difficult for those of us who are logical, trained in the sci...2021-10-1907 minA Teaspoon of HealingHow to Let Go of What No Longer Serves You (audio blog)A few tips on letting go of what no longer serves you, from my experience.
This is the audio version of the blog post called: How to Let Go of Something That No Longer Serves You.
Summary:
Discovering what no longer serves you can liberate you and allow better things to enter your life. After you have determined what no longer serves you, you have two choices. You can learn to live with it, or let it go completely.
Letting go isn't easy. But it's vital for your life if you want to free it up for new, beneficial things to...2021-10-1804 minA Teaspoon of HealingHow to Recognize What No Longer Serves You (audio blog)This is the audio version of the blog post called: How to Recognize What is No Longer Serving You.
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Pinpointing, and letting go of, things or people who no longer serve you can be scary. It’s easy to stay in a “comfort zone.” But often, you have outgrown things in your life and you may not even be aware of it! What no longer serves you can prevent you from living the life you want to live.
Before you let go of something, however, how do you determine what no longer serves you? Here are the ways to do that...2021-10-1805 minA Teaspoon of HealingRunning & Inner Peace With Sean PrattenHow can exercise lead to peace and tranquility in your life? My guest, Sean Pratten, the host of the Sensibly Cynical podcast, talks about how running has not only helped him with his fitness goals, but with achieving inner peace.
We also chat about how routines, hobbies, and activities can make tough times better, and how to find your passions through journaling.
Show notes:
[1:20] How Sean started running
[5:00] How running has helped his health, mentally and physically
[7:13] How running has given him inner peace
[10:50] How hobbies or conversations help with inner peace during turbulent times
[15:35] Journaling to help you find...2021-09-1639 min
A Teaspoon of HealingThriving After Misdiagnosis With Dr. Allen LyckaDr. Allen Lycka is a speaker, trainer, bestselling author, and respected cosmetic dermatologist.On a trip to Disneyland in 2003, Dr. Lycka’s wife noticed that his right foot had suddenly developed a foot drop, where it was no longer lifting. After several scans and tests, he was misdiagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS), and was told that he would die within six months. After going through all the stages of grief, he decided to seek a second opinion. His persistence paid off. After visiting several providers, Dr. Lycka finally received the corr...2021-08-1927 minA Teaspoon of HealingThriving After Misdiagnosis With Dr. Allen LyckaDr. Allen Lycka is a speaker, trainer, bestselling author, and respected cosmetic dermatologist.
On a trip to Disneyland in 2003, Dr. Lycka’s wife noticed that his right foot had suddenly developed a foot drop, where it was no longer lifting. After several scans and tests, he was misdiagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS), and was told that he would die within six months.
After going through all the stages of grief, he decided to seek a second opinion. His persistence paid off. After visiting several providers, Dr. Lycka finally received the correct diagnosis. He suffered from chronic Lyme disease, caus...2021-08-1927 minA Teaspoon of HealingHealthy Gut, Healthy Hormones With Esther BlumI chat with integrative dietitian Esther Blum about how your gut microbiome and stress affect your hormones, especially in perimenopause and menopause. Esther, an RD, chose to pursue the path of functional medicine, and explains how this differs from traditional dietetics. We chat about the gut, hormones, supplements, dietary changes and more! Visit Esther's website at estherblum.com. Esther is offering five complimentary consultations at estherblum.com/call.Show notes:* [0:45] What is an integrative dietitian?* [3:24] How Esther came to the world of functional nutrition* [6:12] The link between the...2021-06-2230 minA Teaspoon of HealingHealthy Gut, Healthy Hormones With Esther BlumI chat with integrative dietitian Esther Blum about how your gut microbiome and stress affect your hormones, especially in perimenopause and menopause. Esther, an RD, chose to pursue the path of functional medicine, and explains how this differs from traditional dietetics.
We chat about the gut, hormones, supplements, dietary changes and more! Visit Esther's website at estherblum.com. Esther is offering five complimentary consultations at estherblum.com/call.
Show notes:
[0:45] What is an integrative dietitian?[3:24] How Esther came to the world of functional nutrition[6:12] The link between the gut microbiome and your hormones[12:58] Stress and your hormones[19:30] About functional nutrition...2021-06-2230 minSensibly CynicalDawn DiMare On Peace & TranquilitySean is joined this week by Dawn DiMare, the host of A Teaspoon Of Healing Podcast! She talks about inner peace, keys to achieving happiness, and much more!
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2021-06-1418 minA Teaspoon of HealingGratitude Meditation With Frank & RaykoLearn about the benefits of meditation and how to integrate the practice of gratitude into your meditation practice! My guests, Frank Kilpatrick and Rayko, are the producers of the Gratitude Meditation Music podcast, gratitudevideo.com and stayalivevideo.com. They integrated their musical and songwriting backgrounds into their meditation practice.We talk about the importance of gratitude and reflection on the good things in our world, and how calming and therapeutic this is. We also talk about meditation using visual imagery and music, and how to get started meditating. Lastly, they talk about their suicide prevention project...2021-06-0234 minA Teaspoon of HealingGratitude Meditation With Frank & RaykoLearn about the benefits of meditation and how to integrate the practice of gratitude into your meditation practice! My guests, Frank Kilpatrick and Rayko, are the producers of the Gratitude Meditation Music podcast, gratitudevideo.com and stayalivevideo.com. They integrated their musical and songwriting backgrounds into their meditation practice.
We talk about the importance of gratitude and reflection on the good things in our world, and how calming and therapeutic this is. We also talk about meditation using visual imagery and music, and how to get started meditating. Lastly, they talk about their suicide prevention project and "Stay Alive" video.
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Personality DevelopmentS04E08 Be a Fit Mom with Dawn DiMareIn this Episosde, Dawn DiMare explains her story of being a Fit Mom and shares some amazing knowledge about how to be a Fit Mom. Make sure to give her a follow as she shares amazing content.
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He talks about how to get out of the "victim mindset," how to take control of your own life, and become a...2021-04-2230 minA Teaspoon of HealingHealing: A Conversation With Jonathan GoldmanWhat is a healer? What is healing and how can we process trauma? Can we heal ourselves? I chat with Jonathan Goldman, healer, the author of "Gift of the Body," and the director of The Essential Light Institute about all of this and more. We chat about how can anyone be a healer, what self-healing is, and how traumatic events in our lives can lead us to this path.Find out a few ways to improve your mood during our current times of uncertainty, hold compassion for yourself, and feel alive again...2021-03-1145 minA Teaspoon of HealingHealing: A Conversation With Jonathan GoldmanWhat is a healer? What is healing and how can we process trauma? Can we heal ourselves?
I chat with Jonathan Goldman, healer, the author of "Gift of the Body," and the director of The Essential Light Institute about all of this and more. We chat about how can anyone be a healer, what self-healing is, and how traumatic events in our lives can lead us to this path.
Find out a few ways to improve your mood during our current times of uncertainty, hold compassion for yourself, and feel alive again. Also, Jonathan provides some steps to help you...2021-03-1145 minA Teaspoon of HealingManifesting Prosperity With Daniel MangenaAlign with your true purpose and manifest prosperity into your life! My guest is author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur Daniel Mangena.We talk about what alignment is, how to heal your relationship with money, and how to apply these principles to getting a better job, starting a business, or having a better relationship. Our emotional state, mind, and beliefs can affect our reality.Money and sales are often "taboo" topics in the healing community, but it doesn't need to be that way. It's an exchange between people. Learn how to level-up your...2021-02-0430 minA Teaspoon of HealingManifesting Prosperity With Daniel MangenaAlign with your true purpose and manifest prosperity into your life! My guest is author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur Daniel Mangena.
We talk about what alignment is, how to heal your relationship with money, and how to apply these principles to getting a better job, starting a business, or having a better relationship. Our emotional state, mind, and beliefs can affect our reality.
Money and sales are often "taboo" topics in the healing community, but it doesn't need to be that way. It's an exchange between people. Learn how to level-up your mindset to navigate this exchange in a way...2021-02-0430 minA Teaspoon of HealingFinding Inner Peace With Tiffany NguyenLearn how to achieve inner peace, even during chaotic and uncertain times. My guest, Tiffany Nguyen, is a pharmacist-turned-spiritual life coach. She shares her healing journey from a breakup, how she found her own voice, and her path to inner peace.We also talk about tools that can help you achieve inner peace during uncertain or difficult times in your life. Visit Tiffany's website at spunkyspiritualist.com for more information and how to work with her!Show notes:* [1:20] Tiffany’s journey to becoming a sp...2021-01-2134 minA Teaspoon of HealingFinding Inner Peace With Tiffany NguyenLearn how to achieve inner peace, even during chaotic and uncertain times. My guest, Tiffany Nguyen, is a pharmacist-turned-spiritual life coach. She shares her healing journey from a breakup, how she found her own voice, and her path to inner peace.
We also talk about tools that can help you achieve inner peace during uncertain or difficult times in your life.
Visit Tiffany's website at spunkyspiritualist.com for more information and how to work with her!
Show notes:
[1:20] Tiffany’s journey to becoming a spiritual life coach, due to her own awakening and her breakup with her fiancé[5:20] Why rejection, bre...2021-01-2134 minA Teaspoon of HealingTreating the Vagus Nerve With Melanie WellerOptimize your mental health, get into a "flow" state, and manage stress by treating the vagus nerve. My guest is physical therapist and medical visionary Melanie Weller. The vagus nerve is part of the parasympathetic or "rest and digest" nervous system, and also connects with the gut. Learn how to treat a compressed vagus nerve through healing your "stories" and connecting your physical body with the stories of mythology.We also chat about the many stories the body can teach us, and how we can organically be healthier as a society.2020-12-1038 minA Teaspoon of HealingTreating the Vagus Nerve With Melanie WellerOptimize your mental health, get into a "flow" state, and manage stress by treating the vagus nerve. My guest is physical therapist and medical visionary Melanie Weller.
The vagus nerve is part of the parasympathetic or "rest and digest" nervous system, and also connects with the gut. Learn how to treat a compressed vagus nerve through healing your "stories" and connecting your physical body with the stories of mythology.
We also chat about the many stories the body can teach us, and how we can organically be healthier as a society.
Show notes:
[1:30] Melanie’s introduction and the story of th...2020-12-1038 minA Teaspoon of HealingHealing Through Forgiveness With Judi MillerJudi Miller is a speaker, coach, and the author of “Perfect. A Path to Love, Forgiveness, and Transformation.”Learn how forgiveness, unconditional love, and letting go can help you heal your “stories.” We all have had unfortunate experiences, and we often get stuck, allowing experiences become our identity.Judi describes her powerful story of healing her own and generational trauma. By feeling her emotions, experiencing them, letting go, and refusing to stew into negative stories, she created a new, positive reality.Forgiveness releases you from the cycle of victimhoo...2020-10-2949 minA Teaspoon of HealingHealing Through Forgiveness With Judi MillerJudi Miller is a speaker, coach, and the author of “Perfect. A Path to Love, Forgiveness, and Transformation.”
Learn how forgiveness, unconditional love, and letting go can help you heal your “stories.” We all have had unfortunate experiences, and we often get stuck, allowing experiences become our identity.
Judi describes her powerful story of healing her own and generational trauma. By feeling her emotions, experiencing them, letting go, and refusing to stew into negative stories, she created a new, positive reality.
Forgiveness releases you from the cycle of victimhood and allows you to move forward with freedom!
Learn more about Judi and...2020-10-2949 minA Teaspoon of HealingHormones, Fatigue, and Diet With Steven F. Hotze, M.D.Steven F. Hotze, M.D. is the founder and CEO of The Hotze Health and Wellness Center in Houston, Texas. He focuses on finding and treating the root cause of health issues through healthy eating, exercise, supplementation and hormone replacement.Do you suffer from fatigue or loss of energy, and struggle to find its root cause? Find out why it could be related to thyroid hormones, perimenopause, or other hormonal deficiencies. Dr. Hotze also discusses the role of diet as it relates to fatigue, inflammation, and other health issues.We chat about:2020-10-0836 minA Teaspoon of HealingHormones, Fatigue, and Diet With Steven F. Hotze, M.D.Steven F. Hotze, M.D. is the founder and CEO of The Hotze Health and Wellness Center in Houston, Texas. He focuses on finding and treating the root cause of health issues through healthy eating, exercise, supplementation and hormone replacement.
Do you suffer from fatigue or loss of energy, and struggle to find its root cause? Find out why it could be related to thyroid hormones, perimenopause, or other hormonal deficiencies. Dr. Hotze also discusses the role of diet as it relates to fatigue, inflammation, and other health issues.
We chat about:
HormonesGrain-free diet and the candida dietWeight lossBuilding a...2020-10-0836 minA Teaspoon of HealingDetox Your Body With Tim JamesI chat with Tim James, health coach and founder of chemicalfreebody.com about:
The toxicity of the standard American dietWhat foods to combine (and what not to combine) for optimal digestionThe three toxic ingredients found in many commercial supplements and how to avoid them
Tim also shares his healing story!
Check out Tim's "Health Heroes" podcast, and learn more about his coaching and supplements at chemicalfreebody.com. Use the code Teaspoon for a 5% discount.
Show notes:
[2:00] Tim's story of healing from digestive issues, eczema, fatigue, and inflammation[10:10] Tim's experience at a nutrition clinic, which included a raw vegan diet & colonics.[13:40...2020-09-2438 minA Teaspoon of HealingDetox Your Body With Tim JamesI chat with Tim James, health coach and founder of chemicalfreebody.com about:* The toxicity of the standard American diet* What foods to combine (and what not to combine) for optimal digestion* The three toxic ingredients found in many commercial supplements and how to avoid themTim also shares his healing story! Check out Tim's "Health Heroes" podcast, and learn more about his coaching and supplements at chemicalfreebody.com. Use the code Teaspoon for a 5% discount.Show notes:* [2:00] Tim's story...2020-09-2438 minA Teaspoon of HealingBecome Unbounded With Aaron McCormickRaised by a single mother on the South Side of Chicago, Aaron McCormick overcame a difficult start to become one of the world’s leading technology business sales executives in his twenties. He went on to found several other companies.
We talk about:
How trusting our "gut" rather than the opinions of the world improves every facet of our life: career, money, relationships, and familyWhy the dark period we are experiencing today will eventually serve humanity The power of introspectionWhy "nice guys don't finish last" in business and life
Aaron's book "Unbounded, a Journey to Your Within," dives further into th...2020-09-1051 minA Teaspoon of HealingBecome Unbounded With Aaron McCormickRaised by a single mother on the South Side of Chicago, Aaron McCormick overcame a difficult start to become one of the world’s leading technology business sales executives in his twenties. He went on to found several other companies. We talk about:* How trusting our "gut" rather than the opinions of the world improves every facet of our life: career, money, relationships, and family* Why the dark period we are experiencing today will eventually serve humanity * The power of introspection* Why "nice guys don't finish last" in business and life2020-09-1051 minA Teaspoon of HealingMaking Fitness a Priority With Chad AustinIn this episode, I chat with personal trainer, author, and speaker Chad Austin. We discuss how to make fitness a priority in your life, how to avoid excuses, and staying motivated when many gyms are closed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
We also talk about starting a new fitness routine, getting back into a sport or routine after an injury, and how fitness and proper nutrition help with anxiety and depression!
Find out more about Chad's books, training, and his fitness studio at makefitnessapriority.com
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[2:00] How to overcome your excuses when it comes to fitness.[6:00] Getting past intimidation when...2020-08-2737 minA Teaspoon of HealingHealing With Qigong With Master Mingtong GuWhat is Qigong, and how can this moving meditation help reduce stress and anxiety, promote a better mood, and improve physical health? Originally from China, Qigong is based on the infinite energy of the universe that is available for any of us to access.
My guest is Master Mingtong Gu of the Chi Center in New Mexico. He arrived in the USA from China as a young man, and founded a form of Qigong known as Wisdom Healing Qigong.
Learn about its healing and immune-boosting benefits, and how you can begin practicing!
Access Master Mington's online classes and ebooks at...2020-08-0635 minA Teaspoon of HealingIntimacy Wellness With Susan BrattonSupercharge your sex life and bring the spark back into your relationship! I chat with intimacy wellness expert Susan Bratton about how she rekindled the passion in her long-term marriage.
We discuss why many long-term relationships become platonic, how to heal from sexual wounds, shame, and betrayal, as well as concerns affecting male performance anxiety and the female orgasm gap.
Access Susan Bratton's videos and ebooks at betterlover.com.
Show notes:
[1:36] Introduction and background about Susan's marriage. Healing her previous sexual trauma[7:02] What is the "orgasm gap?" All about Susan's ebooks and videos[13:26] Why 60% of marriages have intimacy issues and...2020-07-3043 minA Teaspoon of HealingIntuitive Eating With Lana NelsonIn this episode, I chat with holistic nutritionist and energy medicine practitioner Lana Nelson, the author of "The Food Codes." We discuss intuitive eating and why the foods you are drawn to, are actually the foods you are supposed to eat!
This approach helps us reclaim the pleasure in eating, and emphasizes embracing the lost art of cooking with whole food ingredients.
Instead of seeing food with a guilt mentality, but approaching food as a source of nourishment, we can reach our health goals, optimize digestion, and truly heal with food as medicine.2020-07-2337 minA Teaspoon of HealingHealing Through Art Therapy With Barbara BustardTapping into your creativity through art, pottery, writing, or other pursuits is a great self-healing method.
Picking up a paintbrush or a pen triggers relaxation, and getting creative helps free your mind from worry, promotes a good mood, and forms new neural pathways. All of us are creative!
My guest, author and teaching artist Barbara Bustard, talks about how you can heal through art therapy. She is the author of a chapter about healing with art in the book "The Ultimate Guide to Self-Healing Techniques" compiled by Laura di Franco, a previous guest on the show.
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[4:30] How does...2020-07-1631 minA Teaspoon of HealingFinding Happiness Within With Elliott RobertsonHappiness can be elusive, especially when we seek it outside of ourselves. At times of difficulty in life, it's important to find happiness within. When we cultivate inner harmony, we create happiness.
My guest on this episode is Elliott Robertson, Happiness Coach and the author of "Say Yes to Life: Seven Keys to Living Full Out from Within." He shares his journey from bitterness, low self-esteem, and jealousy as a youth, to a more positive direction.
According to Elliott, when we chase happiness, it eludes us, but when we are grateful for our true essence, happiness shows up. When we...2020-07-0836 minA Teaspoon of HealingFreedom From Narcissistic Abuse With Marja WestNarcissists, sociopaths, and psychopaths (NSPs) are everywhere, especially in the online world. Many people have found themselves trying to pick up the pieces of their lives after dealing with abuse from NSPs. This can happen in romantic relationships, friendships, family relationships, and even at work.
My guest, author and trauma de-activator Marja West, tells her story of healing from narcissistic abuse during her 14-year marriage. She now helps other men and women free themselves from abuse from NSPs in their lives, and heal.
We talk about the roles of empaths and "apaths" in an NSPs life, how to resist "love...2020-06-2547 minA Teaspoon of HealingHeal Your Gums, Heal Your Body With Janice KingOral health is so important to our overall health! My guest on this episode is Janice King, founder of NOWsystems, Inc. and Triology, and an oral health advocate.
We talk about how our gums can be a gateway to systemic disease throughout the body, and how to keep them healthy! Our gums are damaged not by poor oral hygiene, but by constant micro-tears by vigorous brushing, flossing, consuming processed foods, and commercial mouthwashes.
Our gums can become chronically inflamed, and harmful bacteria can enter our bodies. This bacteria can contribute to Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, erectile dysfunction, and...2020-02-1337 minA Teaspoon of HealingSt. Francis Comes to Broadway With James TwymanThe healing message of St. Francis of Assisi comes to Broadway! Listen to best-selling author and “peace troubadour” James Twyman share how he is bringing St. Francis’ message of peace of hope around the country and to Broadway with his musical, “Brother Sun, Sister Moon.”
He is bringing his musical around the USA January-March of 2020, culminating in an off-Broadway run in New York City February 20 – March 1. James and his friend, Bill Free, will travel from Portland to New York as St. Francis did, penniless, relying on the generosity of strangers to for food, housing, and transportation. They also will provide free tickets...2020-01-1631 minA Teaspoon of HealingMeditation for Daily Stress With Michel PascalMeditation is such an important tool for stress reduction. My guest on this episode, Michel Pascal, was trained in the authentic Tibetan Buddhist tradition of meditation at the Kopan Monastery in the Himalayas. He has taught this type of meditation to prisoners and parolees in Los Angeles and New York, with outstanding results.
In this episode, you will learn the difference between meditation for daily stress vs. the usual meditation we learn in the West, as well as how to start a meditation practice.
Michel also talks about his upcoming film about suicide prevention, called "I Am Never Alone," on...2019-12-1921 minA Teaspoon of HealingAll About Nootropics With Roy KrebsLearn all about nootropics, neurotransmitters and brain health in this episode of the podcast! My guest is Roy Krebs, founder and CEO of Natural Stacks.
We talk about neurotransmitters, the symptoms of dopamine deficiency, sourcing the best magnesium, and a little about CBD!
Show notes:
[2:00] What are nootropics?[5:00] What are the neurotransmitters and what do they do for your brain?[12:00] Symptoms of dopamine deficiency[19:00] How to use caffeine and not experience anxiety or jitters.[24:00] Magnesium deficiency and why chelated magnesium that is linked to an amino acid is the type to look for[30:10] How to find the best CBD products...2019-12-0546 minA Teaspoon of HealingReboot Your Life With Dominick QuartuccioLearn how to do inner work and create an intentional awakening in your life! My guest talks about how he awakened, made a drastic change in his life, and opens up about how he healed from sex addiction!
My guest is speaker, author, entrepreneur, and podcast host Dominick Quartuccio. He left a thriving corporate career to become an entrepreneur. He took a sabbatical, went on a silent retreat, and experienced an awakening in his life. He provides tips on how to create an awakening in your life by disrupting patterns, and avoiding what he calls "the burnout trajectory."
We chat...2019-11-0748 minA Teaspoon of HealingOptimize Your Brain’s Performance With David TomenLearn how to boost your brain's performance with nootropics! A nootropic is a substance that enhances cognition, memory, and learning. Nootropics are most commonly supplements and are available without a prescription. These substances can help with anxiety, depression, ADD, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, memory, and general aging of the brain.
My guest, David Tomen, is the author of "Headfirst" and "Secrets of the Optimized Brain." We discuss how he discovered nootropics, what they are, and who they can help. We also chat about how to source the best supplements and how to read supplement labels.
David also shares his healing jo...2019-10-2448 minA Teaspoon of HealingHealing From Breast Implant Illness With Brittany MuchkoThousands of women get breast implants every year, and most women have no problems with them. A percentage of women, however, experience a host of symptoms - from fatigue, hair loss, anxiety, depression, chest pain, digestive distress, eczema, autoimmune conditions, and even acne - resulting from their breast implants. These symptoms can be lumped together as breast implant illness (BII).
My guest, holistic health coach and former bikini competitor Brittany Muchko shares her healing journey from breast implant illness. After being happy with her implants for two years, she began to experience symptoms - digestive upset, eczema, acne, excruciating fatigue...2019-10-1033 minA Teaspoon of HealingAll About Reiki With Vicky RonceroCurious about Reiki? Learn all about it in this episode! Reiki can help you manage stress and anxiety, and according to my guest, Usui Reiki Master Practitioner and Instructor Vicky Roncero, it is the ultimate storyteller!
Vicky Roncero practices in Montclair, New Jersey and also conducts distance healing sessions worldwide. She believes everyone's energy tells a story. Vicky has worked production for twenty years, and still writes for TV, combining it with mindfulness practices.
Learn what Reiki is, how it can help you manage anxiety, the most commonly blocked chakras, and how it is being used in hospitals. Vicky also...2019-09-2427 minA Teaspoon of HealingEpigenetics, Nutrition, and Lifestyle With David KrantzAre we bound to our genetic destiny? Listen to this episode to find out about epigenetics - how you can alter how your genes are expressed through nutrition, stress management, proper sleep, living your purpose and much more. I chatted with Epigenetic health coach David Krantz.
Many of us think if we have a specific genetic mutation, or are predisposed by our family history to a specific condition, that there isn't much we can do about it. But in fact, we can change our future by changing some of our habits right now!
We also discuss nutritional genomics - or...2019-09-0537 minA Teaspoon of HealingBecome Princess Charming With Morgan McKeanIntuitive empath, counselor, podcast host, and author Morgan McKean returns to the show to talk about her book, Becoming Princess Charming: Creating the Magical Mindset for Your Happily Ever After.
The book helps women create their own "happily ever afters" through a journey of self-discovery. Each chapter features a different theme, such as self-esteem, fitness, food, money management, meaning and men.
We also chat about how to get out of the victim mentality, codependency, people-pleasing, nutrition, and helping our youth with self-esteem tied to the use of social media. Buy her book on Amazon.com.
Show notes:
[5:53] The “princesses” she crea...2019-07-2544 minA Teaspoon of HealingAlternative Cancer Treatments with Dr. Tom IncledonWhether you have been diagnosed with cancer or just want to optimize your health, this episode can help you. Learn how non-conventional, preventative treatments, like like nutrition, exercise and physical therapy, combined with convention treatment, can have a beneficial affect on cancer, terminal illness or a chronic condition.
Dr. Tom Incledon is a world-renowned expert in human health and performance. He is the Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Causenta Wellness, where he’s pioneering a data-based approach to cancer treatment that combines “traditional” and non-conventional practices. He helps all individuals optimize their health, via targeted, preventative and traditional methods.
Dr. Tom...2019-07-0953 minA Teaspoon of HealingMindfulness & Meditation With Shonda PalmerLearn how mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion can help you reduce stress and improve your overall wellness. My guest is mindfulness coach Shonda Palmer, who teaches mindfulness practices to caregivers. She shares her story of helping her husband and daughter through their health issues, how she found out about mindfulness and how it completely transformed her life!
We talk about mindful self-compassion, meditation, and Qi Gong! All of these practices can lower your stress levels tremendously and boost your mental and physical wellness.
Find out more about Shonda's coaching services at: https://www.shondapalmer.com/
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[3:00] Shonda's background, her experience...2019-06-1325 minA Teaspoon of HealingThe Carnivore Diet With Nicole CarterHealth educator and coach Nicole Carter returns to the show to talk about the carnivore diet and how it helped her heal from long-standing health problems. An ex-vegan, Nicole ate a whole-food plant-based diet for over 15 years, as well as a year as a raw vegan.
She describes how her health deteriorated for many years while she was vegan. She was eventually diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. After many attempts to stay plant-based, Nicole slowly added fish and eggs to her diet, at the advice of her doctor. This helped, but her symptoms didn't completely resolve until she went fully "carnivore"...2019-05-3039 minA Teaspoon of HealingPlant-based Eating With Kathleen GageThere are many schools of thought when it comes to the way we eat. This episode is part one of a two-part series, about individual journeys toward wellness and healing with food. This series will showcase two very different eating philosophies, that contributed to their healing journeys.
In this episode, I chat with wellness marketing consulting expert and plant-based educator Kathleen Gage about her health journey, and why switching to a whole-food, plant based diet got her off the yo-yo diet train, and on a path to her best health ever!
Kathleen shares tips for people new to plant-based eating...2019-05-1529 minA Teaspoon of HealingHealing With Imagery – With Wendy YellenFind solutions to long-standing problems, recover from past events, free yourself from limiting beliefs and make changes in your life - this podcast is about Eidetic imagery. My guest, Wendy Yellen, is a longtime psychotherapist who left the field and now practices Eidetic Image therapy, which merges ancient Greek knowledge with 21st century science of neuroplasticity.
Eidetic images are recorded pictures stored within our brain, and one way we remember important life events. When the Eidetic image is retrieved and reviewed in a therapy session, underlying causes to unresolved issues are revealed, blockages can be cleared, and troubling past experiences...2019-05-021h 00A Teaspoon of HealingCaring for Sensitive Skin With TL RobinsonLearn how to manage your sensitive skin on this episode! I chat with TL Robinson, owner and founder of MASS EDEN green body care. She has sensitive skin and shares tips on what ingredients to avoid in skincare products, lifestyle tips, what fabrics to wear, and more.
She also shares her healing journey from an invisible illness. Find out more about her product line at https://masseden.com/.
Show notes:
[4:45] TL’s healing journey from an invisible illness[11:00] Why what we absorb through our skin affects our overall health [14:30] Why label-reading and brand research is vital when you have allergies & de...2019-04-1738 minA Teaspoon of HealingHealing With Mushrooms With Jeff ChiltonLearn about the preventative health benefits of mushrooms! My guest for this episode is Jeff Chilton, president of NAMMEX and a mycologist (an expert in fungi).
We chat about how mushrooms help your activate immune receptors, and the top medicinal mushrooms from traditional Chinese medicine. Learn about the nutritional profile of mushrooms, how to cook them so they aren’t slimy, and how to harness the healing power of mushrooms like Reishi, turkey tail and others.
Jeff also talks about mushroom-hunting and a little bit about magic mushrooms and the new research on the benefits of microdosing psychedelics.
Visit realmushrooms.co...2019-03-2848 minA Teaspoon of HealingFasting, Diet, and Your Health With Gus Vickery, M.D.What you eat, when you eat -- and when you don't eat -- are integral to good health. It's important to balance feeding with fasting. In this episode, find out all about fasting, why it's good for you, and how to do it without feeling weak.
My guest, Gus Vickery, M.D. is a family physician from Asheville, North Carolina who helps his patients heal from chronic disease and lose weight holistically. We talk about some of the keys to healing and good health: proper nutrition, fasting and time-restricted eating, mindful eating, and proper sleep.
Dr. Vickery is the author...2019-03-1240 minA Teaspoon of HealingGet “Unhustled” with Phil NewtonStress and overwork cause such a toll on our health. Have you ever thought about what you would do, if you didn't spend time doing the things you hate doing? What could you eliminate from your life - at work, or in your personal life? Learn how to free up your time, so you can spend it doing the things you love!
Meet my guest, Phil Newton, owner of Unhustled. He helps people stop the cycle of overwork. In his previous life, he worked very long hours in a stressful position, which ended up worsening his chronic health issues so...2019-03-0528 minA Teaspoon of HealingTune In to Your Body’s Wisdom With Ana Marinho, LPTLearn how to use your body’s wisdom to heal yourself, and find out how to tap into your intuition! My guest, Ana Marinho, LPT, is a physical therapist and health coach who uses energy healing modalities with her patients. She is the author of “Ignite Your Inner Healer,” and shares three tools that help her clients self-heal!
Ana was born in Brazil and practices in Charlotte, NC. Visit Ana’s website at behealthywithana.com.
Show notes:
[2:30] How Ana incorporates energy healing into her physical therapy and coaching practice[8:30] About her book, “Ignite Your Inner Healer”[11:00] Tools for self-healing: body awareness, l...2019-02-2540 minA Teaspoon of HealingMen’s Emotional Health With Shawn BrownMen's emotional and mental health is often overlooked when people discuss this topic. Men are not encouraged to be open about emotional struggles, and the consequences of this can be dangerous.
My guest, Shawn Brown, shares his story of growing up as a youth in Laguna Beach, California, his experiences with therapy, the impact of drugs and alcohol on communities, and how he helped a childhood friend with a recovery center in Laguna.
Show notes:
[4:30] Shawn’s background growing up in Laguna Beach, California
[6:27] Creating safe spaces for men to talk about emotional issues
[8:38] Managing panic and anxiety, and the pitfa...2019-02-0745 minA Teaspoon of HealingNutrition, Stress and Your Hormones With Stephanie Gray, DNP, ARNPLearn how pro-inflammatory foods and stress can lower your hormone levels, and get a blueprint for your health in this episode!
My guest is Stephanie Gray, DNP, ARNP, who practices functional medicine and is the author of the book "Your Longevity Blueprint: Building a Healthier Body Through Functional Medicine." Functional medicine looks at the root cause of illness, and focuses on prevention, rather than a "band-aid" solution to health issues.
Show notes:
[02:00] Dr. Gray's health journey and finding the root causes of her issues.[06:00] All about her book, "Your Longevity Blueprint"[09:00] Gut Health, Your Microbiome, and Food Sensitivity[12:45] Pro-inflammatory foods...2019-01-2432 minA Teaspoon of HealingDigestion and Your HealthDigestion is a vital, yet often overlooked, part of the "food as medicine" equation. In this episode, I chat with champion bodybuilder, author, nutritionist and co-owner of the supplement company BiOptimizers, Wade Lightheart. We talk about his background as a bodybuilder, his healing journey and all about optimizing your digestion! Learn about the digestion process, the importance of enzymes, probiotics and more.
He also shares some tips for beginning bodybuilders or those new to weight training, and why it's dangerous to equate looking fit with being healthy. Access his free health course here: http://bioptimizers.com/teaspoon
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[3:15] Wade's...2019-01-1851 minA Teaspoon of HealingWhy Diets Don’t Work with Erin WathenWhy is it so difficult to stick to a diet, and why does the weight come back on so quickly? The chemicals in food light up pleasure centers in the brain, making food very easy to become addicted to. For example, sugar has been proven to be as addictive as cocaine. Do you find that you feel energized after eating certain foods, only to "crash" soon after? Find out how to beat this in this episode!
I chatted with Erin Wathen, holistic health coach, food abuse counselor and the author of the book "Why Can't I Stick to My Diet...2019-01-0835 minA Teaspoon of HealingFinding Your Soul Purpose with Animal Medicine WomanLearn how your spirit guides, totems and power animals help you find your soul purpose! I chat with Cassie, otherwise known as Animal Medicine Woman about her background with animal medicine, Reiki, and how she discovered her animal spirit guides. We also discuss the akashic records, what they are and how you can learn from them.
Cassie shares a meditation exercise that enables you to find your spirit guide.2018-12-1929 minA Teaspoon of HealingFirst-time Reiki Experience: A Discussion :: What is a Reiki session like?Are you curious about Reiki? Have you wondered what a Reiki session is like? What is distance Reiki? In this episode, I talk to two people who had their first Reiki experience! Sean Pratten and Frank Jag host the Sensibly Cynical podcast. They recently had a distance Reiki session performed by Reiki Master practitioner and teacher "Reiki Joe" from Hyr Vibrations in Phoenix, Arizona.
Show notes:
[3:00] What is Reiki? What is distance Reiki? Energy healing?
[7:10] Sean and Frank from Sensibly Cynical talks about their first Reiki experience with Joe.
[12:30] How do crystals work with Reiki?
[16:10] The symbolism of what colors...2018-11-2948 minA Teaspoon of HealingStaying Healthy With Surfing – With Sal AvilaI chatted with veteran surfer Sal Avila about the health benefits of his favorite sport! Sal is the owner of two of the Avila's El Ranchito restaurants in Southern California. He began surfing as a young teen and was a top longboarder on the Mexican surf team. He attributes surfing to helping him stay fit and healthy, inside and out, throughout the years.
The Avila family opened their first restaurant in Huntington Park, Ca. in 1966. Sal grew up working in the restaurant with his family. Sal has tips for those of you who are interested in opening up your own res...2018-11-1428 min