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Let's Start Thriving17. Julie Dwyer on Somatic Work, Embodiment, Healing, and MindfulnessWelcome to episode 17 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast!
Julie Dwyer is a pain scientist, clinician, professor, and mindfulness consultant that is passionate about providing accessible, evidence-based education to improve the mind-body connection.
You can connect with her below:
https://centreformindfulnessnl.ca
IG: @centreformindfulnessnl
2024-05-2040 min
Let's Start Thriving16. 5 Lessons Learned in Self-Love Through Growing Up with a Twin Brother who has Down SyndromeWelcome to episode 16 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I’m incredibly passionate about mental health and wellbeing. Having lived with anxiety my whole life and being diagnosed with Complex PTSD, there’s a lot that’s been involved with my own healing journey.
Growing up with a twin brother who has Down Syndrome has taught me so much about learning how to love myself throughout this journey, and I hope that they may resonate with you as well.
In this episode, I cover the 5 Lessons...2024-05-1331 min
Let's Start Thriving15. Shilpa Cacho on: Love, Empowering Relationships, Cheating, Divorce, and Attracting Your Soul HusbandShilpa is a love coach fighting divorce rates by supporting high-achieving women to conquer self-sabotage, fully own their truth, break free from survival mode, and master the interplay of feminine and masculine energies to attract their Soulhusbands and create deeply fulfilling, soul-on-fire, conscious relationships.
You can find Shilpa and learn how to work with her below:
https://www.instagram.com/shilpacacho/
2024-05-061h 08Let's Start Thriving14. The Power of AcceptanceWelcome to episode 14 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast!
This episode was inspired after I had multiple clients in the same week share their realizations of how powerful acceptance is for embracing where they are in their journeys.
Oftentimes acceptance can be overlooked when it comes to finding overall satisfaction and cultivating self-love.
In this episode, I cover:
How acceptance is the base for self-love
Accepting the present moment as it is
Acceptance vs. Resistance
The...2024-04-2929 min
Let's Start Thriving13. Jessica DePhillips on: Employee Wellbeing, Joy, Yoga, & AscendingWelcome to episode 13 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast!
Jessica is the President and CEO of Ascending 360°, a consulting firm dedicated to whole person health. Through the lens of curated well-being solutions, Jessica helps others ASCEND toward being their best self. She is a master jedi in outside the box thinking and looks forward to helping ASCEND the health and total well-being of as many people as possible. Jessica leads with her heart and aims to leave the world a better place, one benefit at a time.
Jessica has been in...2024-04-151h 03Let's Start Thriving12. My 7-Step Method to Move Past FearWelcome to episode 12 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast!
This episode was inspired after I bought my dream car 2 years ago. But not just any dream car - a manual car.
However… I wasn’t comfortable enough with manual driving when I bought the car, and it took me an entire month to finally drive my car around on my own because I was paralyzed by fear. (yikes!)
In this episode, I cover:
How fear shows up
Understanding your own fea...2024-04-0829 min
Let's Start Thriving11. Brianna Attard on Burnout, Trauma, Somatic Healing, YogaWelcome to episode 11 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast!
In this week’s guest episode, we have Brianna Attard, who is an award-winning mental health facilitator turned yoga teacher.
Brianna has spent 7 years creating & running psychoeducational & therapeutic groups for people experiencing complex trauma, mental health challenges, substance use issues, domestic violence & mums with kids in foster care.
Now, her work blends these realms, providing public workshops & classes that support people in applying a body-first approach to chronic stress, mental health & trauma recovery.
2024-03-251h 05Let's Start Thriving10. Breaking Through Self-Doubt and Perfectionism So That You Can Be Your Badass SelfGrab your FREE guide on how to break through self-doubt and be your badass self here: https://shop.beacons.ai/mindbodyjulia/061dc2b9-ef17-4563-b044-8292ce511edd?pageViewSource=lib_view&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fbeacons.ai%2Fmindbodyjulia
Welcome to episode 10 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast!
Thank you to our Instagram community for helping choose this next episode!
I used to always be plagued by self-doubt and perfectionism, especially when it came to my professional career in sales and in dating.
2024-03-1838 min
Let's Start Thriving9. Kristy Popova on Breathwork, Meditation, and Conscious LivingWelcome to episode 9 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast!
In this guest episode, we have Kristy Popova joining us today. She’s a firm believer in the idea that life is what you make of it. Through her personal journey, she’s discovered the transformative power of meditation, which helped her overcome anxiety and unconscious living. Today, she proudly shares her wellness story, inspiring others to create their own opportunities and manifest the life they've always dreamed of.
In this episode, we cover:
- the power behind...2024-03-1127 minLet's Start Thriving8. How to Embrace Your Inner ChildWelcome to episode 8 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast!
After a trip to Maryland (and building my first ever snowman!) I realized that I’ve finally been able to give my inner child the experiences they missed out on when I was growing up.
In this episode, I cover:
What the inner child is
How we can identify them
How we can take care of them and give them what they need
Additional resources:
https://www.healthline.com/health/inner-child
http...2024-03-0424 min
Let's Start Thriving7. Elena Megan on Burnout, Anger, and the Importance of QuittingWelcome to episode 7 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast!
In this guest episode, we have Elena Megan joining us today. Elena is a self-discovery and mindset coach who turned her expertise in the entertainment industry into a soul-led business that supports private clients and creative artists to empower themselves through deep inner work.
By shifting the subconscious mind through applying conscious tools, exploring and transforming fears and letting the imagination run wild to create the life with you at the center.
In this epi...2024-02-2656 minLet's Start Thriving6. Yes, Rest is ProductiveWelcome to episode 6 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast!
As an anxious and ambitious high achiever, rest is always the last thing on my mind. But after experiencing burnout, I’ve had to learn how to embrace more of it over the last year.
In this episode, I cover:
- the story behind why I refused to rest
- why rest is so important for our mental and physical health
- ways to incorporate more rest into your life
Additional resou...2024-02-1924 minLet's Start Thriving5. How to Cultivate ResilienceWelcome to episode 5 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast!
Going back to Poland to visit my family over the holidays taught me a lot about resilience 🇵🇱 While Poland may be known for its Pierogi, Kielbasa, and Vodka, not many understand the country’s expansive history. As I was listening to my aunts and uncles tell me the stories about my ancestors, this theme of resilience kept showing up.
In this episode, I cover:
- the story behind my ancestor’s resilience
- what resilience is
...2024-02-1219 minLet's Start Thriving4. Cleaning & Your Mental HealthWelcome to episode 4 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast!
Do you ever notice the correlation between your inner world and your outer world? When you feel overwhelmed and all of a sudden your house turns into a disaster? Turns out cleaning actually has an impact on your mental health.
In this episode, I cover:
- how your inner and outer worlds are related
- why clutter in your space can mess so much with your mind
- the benefits of cleaning
- tips on...2024-02-0625 min
The Learn-It-All Podcast6: Tame Your Inner Critic and Unlock Your Potential: An Interview with Julia ToronczakLearnit’s Carly Lutz sits down with life coach and yoga teacher Julia Toronczak for a transformative conversation on breaking free from self-doubt and cultivating self-belief.
You'll get insights into understanding and managing that negative inner voice we all have. Plus, practical tools to build confidence through mindfulness and self-compassion.
If you feel held back from achieving your dreams, let Julia inspire you to new heights. Don't miss this empowering talk - hit “play” now to start your journey to self-acceptance!
About Julia:
As a comple...2024-02-0150 minLet's Start Thriving3. How to Tame Your Inner CriticWelcome to episode 3 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast!
If you ever hold yourself back in your career because of:
👉 the fear of failing in front of your colleagues
👉 perfectionism & lots of analysis paralysis
👉 worrying about embarrassing yourself in front of your team
Then your inner critic may be running the show.
It’s that voice that tells us that we’re not good enough, and makes us doubt our abilities and feel like imposters.
In this episode...2024-01-2922 min
Let's Start Thriving2. You've Gotta Feel It to Heal ItWelcome to episode 2 of the Let’s Start Thriving Podcast!
You’ve gotta feel it to heal it. So many people in our society have learned to numb themselves and avoid feeling uncomfortable, but that only leads to more discomfort down the road.
In this episode, I cover:
-the importance of clearing out and establishing a strong foundation
-what happens when we avoid dealing with our feelings and getting uncomfortable
-how your emotions move through a tunnel
-a recent client story on running away from feeling
-understanding the stress response cycle
Ways to work together:
https://www.mindbodyjulia.com/my-offers2024-01-2216 min
Let's Start Thriving1. MY STORY: How I Turned My Sh*t Into GoldWelcome to the first ever episode of the Let's Start Thriving Podcast!
Thank you so much for tuning in. We're going to get really vulnerable and dive deep into all of the raw and painful experiences that have gotten me to where I am today. I believe that no matter what you've experienced in your life, you are capable of healing and turning your sh*t into gold.
In this episode, I cover:
- who I am & the work that I do
- my life story (from childhood...2024-01-2246 min
If We Knew Then - Down Syndrome Podcast56. My Twin Brother Has Down Syndrome: Our Community Conversation with Julia ToronczakThis week we talk to Julia Toronczak about her experiences and the lessons she’s learned by growing up with her twin brother Michael, who has Down syndrome. We focus on inclusion and equity in our community and beyond.
Beyond The Waves Blog: https://www.beyondthewavesblog.com
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Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2021/05/20/56-my-twin-brother-has-down-syndrome-our-conversation-with-julia-toronczak/2/
Please follow us on Twitter @ifweknewthenPOD you can drop us a line on our Facebook page @ifweknewthenPOD or visit our website https://www.IfWeKnewThen.com to send us an...2021-05-211h 17
Beyond the Waves#14 ft: Elizabeth GaltElizabeth Galt is 27 year’s old and lives in Farmington Missouri. Liz has autism, and was diagnosed when she was 2 year’s old and didn't speak until she was 6 years old. Liz describes not being able to talk like being trapped in a duct tape maze, and having to pass levels of a video game to find her voice.
She has since found her voice and is a motivational speaker for autism. She speaks at school’s, colleges, conventions, conferences, and universities to educate others about autism and also share about sensory toys and sensory products.
Liz...2021-03-2924 min
Beyond the Waves#13 ft: Caleb & Karen PrewittHi everyone – this is Caleb! He’s an energetic 13-year-old living in Florida, USA. Always on the move, he is a student, an athlete, a cook, model, dancer, and most importantly, a loved family member. Caleb is in 8th grade at his school and he participates in clubs and after-school events, including Special Olympics.
Caleb loves to cook! and can be found most evenings helping Dad out in the kitchen at home, or helping Mom learn how to cook. He does a FB Live each Friday on his Page where we make fun and easy recipes. He has...2021-03-2231 min
Beyond the Waves#12 ft. Ruben Rivas - President of the Down Syndrome Association of Orange CountyRuben is a 17 year veteran of the commercial real estate industry currently working for the largest owner/developer in Orange County. He is a member of the Building Owner's & Managers Association of Orange County including its Governmental Affairs and Political Action Committee Board.
10 years ago, Ruben and his wife Wendy welcomed the birth of their beautiful daughter with Down syndrome, Kaelyn, and since then he has further dedicated his life to advocacy at both the local and national level. Ruben has been on the Board for the Down Syndrome Association of Orange County for...2021-03-1637 min
Beyond the WavesBLM: Taking a StandThank you for listening to our podcast - in this episode we dive into the biggest themes that came up during the BLM interviews.
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Beyond the WavesBLM: Greg HudgensFirefighter and healthcare worker, Gregory Hudgens is the former chief of the Center Groton Volunteer Fire Department in Groton, Connecticut and currently works for Merakey, Inc as a Direct Support Professional. Along with more than 10 years as a fire and damage control trainer for the United States Navy Submarine Force, Greg brings a host of training and experience in emergency and medical response.
In his current role at Merakey, he supports individuals in a group home situation to live more independently and manage behaviors. Greg has been recognized by the fire service for several awards over his...2021-02-221h 03
Beyond the WavesBLM: Victoria SanchezRaised in San Diego, CA, Victoria moved to Los Angeles to attend Cal State University, Northridge where she started out her academic career as a Deaf Studies major where she planned to become a American Sign Language interpreter. Shortly into her studies, Victoria changed her major and eventually earned both her BA and MA in Linguistics. While in her undergraduate program, she also completed a 200 hour yoga certification.
Once Victoria graduated, she started teaching yoga and working within education. She started as a TA in special education department, worked at a private high school to help build...2021-02-1534 min
Beyond the WavesBLM: Ashley WilliamsAshley Williams is 32 years old, a country girl at heart, and loves advocating for Down syndrome & Autism. She's been a full time care giver for her daughter Ever for the the past 5yrs. She and her husband moved to CA 3yrs ago from NC.
Her daughter is Ever Julia. She was born Oct. 28th, 2015. She had a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome and in 2019 diagnosed with Autism. Her diagnosis don’t define her! Ever is loving, silly, sassy and is the best dancer in the house. She also is signed with Paloma modeling & talent Ag...2021-02-0838 min
TrailBlazers ImpactJulia Toronczak: Beyond the Waves of Down SyndromeTrailblazing is ageless. Meet Julia Toronczak, a young businesswoman who has a twin brother with Downs Syndrome. During her freshman year, she was appalled at how many students would ask her what Down syndrome was. It made her realize that there was not enough advocacy being done in the disability space. Without holding any resentment, she knew that something else needed to be done. And so she created her blog, Beyond the Waves, to educate and inspire others. Her mission is to share the lessons she has learned in unconditional love through growing up with Michael, to empower the...2021-02-0540 min
Beyond the WavesBLM: Calvin Harris - Founder of Reveille Trading Co. minority disability ownedCalvin Harris is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and a graduate of Savannah State University, a Historically Black University. While in Savannah, he also served in the United States Coast Guard, working in recruiting and often with underprivileged youth.
Calvin is currently the Founder & Managing Director of Reveille Trading Company, a direct trade coffee company focusing on empowering small farmers through business. Before becoming a founder, Calvin traveled extensively worldwide, visiting over 50 countries on six continents. Seeing the injustices around the world and wanting to help led him to earn his MBA from Hult International Business...2021-02-0137 minBeyond the Waves#6: Unprecedented Beauty is Yet to ComeWhile we're in the midst of experiencing something that's impacting every single one of us - it may be difficult, challenging, and strenuous, and feel hopeless - why not be open to the possibility that we also get to experience "unprecedented times" in beautiful ways that we never could have imagined?
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beyondthewaves/support2020-11-0914 minBeyond the Waves#5: The Gift of Being PresentA few years ago I had heard about the importance of staying present and living in the moment - which I didn't fully understand until spending time with Michael while I was in college.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beyondthewaves/support2020-11-0219 minBeyond the Waves#4: Unconditional LoveA few years back I asked myself, "why is it so important to keep the Down syndrome population?"
And I realized that it's the way they unconditionally love others. In this episode I dive into not only unconditionally loving others, but unconditionally loving yourself.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beyondthewaves/support2020-10-2620 minBeyond the Waves#3: PerspectiveHow can you shift your thoughts to shift your life? Through growing up with Michael, I've learned the value behind your perspective.
Why sulk about having a twin brother who is different, when I can celebrate the lessons I've learned from him and the incredible impact he's had on our lives? Why stress over things that are outside of my control?
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beyondthewaves/support2020-10-1915 minBeyond the Waves#2: PatienceFor those of you who have grown up with someone who has Down syndrome, you know very well that they're one of the most stubborn individuals you'll ever meet. And yet, they teach you patience that you can apply in many areas of your life
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Beyond the Waves#1 Bonus: What is Down SyndromeAs an addition to our first episode, for those of you who are curious to understand what Down Syndrome is, I've gone through and provided a little more background so you can develop a better understanding of the most common chromosomal condition in the United States
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Beyond the Waves#1: Welcome to Beyond the WavesHello everyone! Join us as we explore the lessons learned in unconditional love through growing up with a twin brother who has Down syndrome
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Beyond the WavesTrailer: Welcome to Beyond the WavesWelcome to Beyond the Waves!
I'm your host, Julia Toronczak, and my twin brother Michael has Down syndrome. Join us as I dive into the lessons I've learned in unconditional love while growing up Michael.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beyondthewaves/support2020-09-2600 min
Business BrosBusiness Bros – Episode 518 – Julia Toronczak with Marsh & McLennan AgencyJulia Toronczak has a twin but her twin brother has Down Syndrome. Growing up she had to learn to help her brother navigate this world as much as she had to help other people learn about Down Syndrome. Listen how she shares with us what she learned about incorporating mindfulness, wellness and what she is up to now.
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