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Wholē TempleThe Keys to a Lifelong FriendshipIn today’s episode,Kristin chats with her mother, Beverly Mitchell, and god-mother, Adrainne Thompson, on the keys to a lasting friendship. Adrainne and Beverly became best friends in college and have grown and sustained a healthy friendship that’s now going on 40 years.
And like any relationship, their friendship has experienced some epic highs and some nasty lows, but they’ve learned what it takes to support a healthy friendship and have ensured they stay dedicated to it...contracts and all.
Beverly is a supervisor for Child Protective Services, an amazing vocalist at her church...
2022-11-2943 minWholē TempleBody Positivity with Kelsey EllisWith the holiday season comes opinionated relatives commenting on others’ weight, eating habits, and body shape. As soon as that passes you face the “new year, new me” quotes and ads from gyms and medical spas urging you to achieve your “ideal” body goals. Feeling the pressure yet? Today’s guest says there’s a way to avoid that burden—by dismantling diet culture and embracing body positivity.
Kelsey Ellis is an, award-winning, body-positive fitness trainer and holistic nutritionist based in Vancouver, Canada. She offers private and group coaching programs that help chronic dieters dismantle the diet culture narrativ...
2022-11-1549 minWholē TempleGut Health Tips with Suzie GalbraithMeet the microbiome, millions of microorganisms living in and on our bodies designed to work for our benefit. We have more DNA on our bodies than our own…so who's hosting who? And what can we do to make sure this community supports our health?
In this episode, Kristin chats with Suzie Galbraith about the best tips for nourishing and restoring the gut microbiome.
Suzie is a wife, mom, RN, and holistic wellness coach specializing in helping others achieve optimal health and wellness through integrative health foundations. Her focus is on rebalancing the body by re...
2022-11-0840 minWholē TempleThe Power of Compassion with Rachel Hatteberg Walt“Please put on your air mask before assisting others with theirs.” We’re told to prioritize ourselves, but how do we actually achieve it? Rachel Hatteberg Walt says it’s through self-compassion and kindness.
Rachel is a mom of 3 kids, a speech-language pathologist, a holistic health coach, a reiki healer, a community organizer, and a lifelong learner. She applies all her experiences and skills in her business, Crafting Good, where she offers holistic wellness services and provides products and kits to help caregivers and their families develop sustainable, compassionate lifestyles. The result is individuals showing care and compassi...
2022-09-1340 minWholē TempleGreen Wellness: Houseplants with Veronica LeonHouseplants are the new pets! In this episode, Veronica Leon shares the benefits of houseplants, plant care basics, and her go-to indoor plants for new plant parents.
Veronica is the owner of Verde Tribe, a plant shop aiming to bring a bit of green joy into everyone’s life. Verde Tribe is located in the 7th Street Public Market in Uptown Charlotte and is available for online purchases. Veronica offers houseplants, local, handmade planters, local soil, and plant installations and consultations.
Veronica’s houseplant tips
Study up on your plant’s needs
Most plants prefer...
2022-08-2341 minWholē TempleWalking by Faith: How to Trust God in Every Part of Your Life with Jonatta HarmonIf you’re on a faith journey right now, this episode is the encouragement you need to keep persevering.
Jonatta Harmon shares her current experience of trusting God’s direction and timing in every area of her life. She is a follower of Christ who knows and embraces her life’s purpose of worshiping God through creative design. Over the years, Jonatta has learned (and is still learning) that the only way to attain real success is by trusting God’s plan while walking in obedience to Him. They go hand in hand.
Jonatta loves empoweri...
2022-08-1641 minWholē TempleEat your Medicine: Phytochemicals with Cheri GranilloCheri Granillo shares how true the statement “let thy food be thy medicine” really is. With simple, non-processed foods, anyone can positively shift their level of wellness.
How? Through phytochemicals, microscopic chemical structures in certain foods that research has shown can treat and even heal diseases. Nutrition researchers have labeled these food chemicals as phytomedicines.
Cheri Granillo. Cheri is a nurse practitioner at a private primary care clinic and a Translational Nutrition Program Manager at the Plants for Human Health Institute at NC State University. In this role, Cheri is responsible for developing and sharing prog...
2022-08-0940 minWholē TempleHere’s How to Start that Edible Garden with Erin HostetlerIn this episode, Erin Hostetler teaches us beginner-friendly tips to start an edible garden.
Erin is the owner of the Patio Farmer, and helps people empower their inner green thumb . She lives on an acre of land with dogs, goats, chickens, bees, composting worms, 6 raised bed, backyard greenhouse and saltwater aquarium She lives on a one-acre homestead with her partner, three dogs, goats, chickens, bees, composting worms, 6 raised garden beds, a bunch of plants, a backyard greenhouse and even saltwater aquarium. If you’ve been interested in starting a homestead, Erin’s your girl.
Erin’s a fi...
2022-08-0238 min
Wholē TempleIt’s Time to Let Go of What’s No Longer Serving YouIf it’s not fostering your growth or disrupting your peace…Let that sh*t go.
In this solo episode, Kristin shares 3 ways to tell it’s time to let go of the things, situations, and people who are no longer serving your greater good. With her personal experience in tow, Kristin walks us through the steps she took to willfully let go of a family home and begin her healing process.
3 questions to ask yourself:
Does this thing benefit my growth and vitality?
What is my reasoning to keep this in my...
2022-06-1426 minWholē TempleA Midyear Reminder to Prioritize Yourself with Martha Cooper-HudsonWe’ve officially made it to the midway point of 2022, and it’s been rough trying to prioritize our wellness, thrive in our careers, and navigate the chaos from this year. We could all use a bit of motivation and encouragement from Martha Cooper-Hudson to keep prioritizing ourselves and pressing on our self-discovery journey.
Martha is a published author, financial adviser, motivational speaker, and founder of RediscoverHER 2.0, where she focuses on inspiring, equipping, motivating, and empowering women to live fully and unapologetically. With an emphasis on faith, family, and business, Martha’s authenticity and transparency help women and fem...
2022-06-0737 minWholē TempleEmbracing All Paths to Motherhood with Amanda McMullenMotherhood is a unique journey for everyone who decides to walk it. No two experiences are identical. It can be filled with countless joys and heartbreaking sorrows. Some women enter motherhood quickly and easily, and others struggle with loss or difficulty with conceiving. Some become mothers biologically, and others enter motherhood through fostering, surrogacy, and adoption. Regardless of how the path looks, with the right mindset, motherhood can be a beautiful experience.
Today, Kristin talks with Amanda McMullen, owner of Asher Marie Co. and an IVF survivor. Amanda is a teacher, singer, and artist living in the Charlotte area. She...
2022-05-2440 minWholē TempleWhat's Up with Hustle Culture? With Jettana Okoye#riseandgrind The grind never stops. Stay humble. Hustle hard. However you describe it, society is obsessed with hustling and glorifying work. From balancing a full time job and a side hustle to being a serial entrepreneur working every day, it seems the norm is to prioritize working over doing anything else, namely resting.
In today’s episode, Jettana Okoye talks about hustle culture and the importance of rest. Jettana is a licensed psychotherapist and integrative health coach who helps people develop and apply holistic mental health and wellness foundations to create a better life for themselves.
In her practice, J Ok...
2022-05-1037 minWholē TempleAn Algae Masterclass with Catharine ArnstonGet ready for an algae masterclass with the Algae Guru, Catharine Arnston.
Spirulina and chlorella are two types of freshwater algae that fall into the superfood category due to their numerous health and nourishing benefits. Both spirulina and chlorella feature an array of nutrients including amino acids, phytonutrients, like chlorophyll, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. In fact, NASA considers chlorella to be the most nutrient dense food in the world, and the United Nations views spirulina as a solution to world hunger due to its high protein levels and sustainability.
Catharine has spent the...
2022-05-0341 minWholē TempleA Holistic Self Care Chat with Lindsey WalkerToday’s episode is a quick chat with Lindsey Walker about prioritizing your self care and your wellbeing. Lindsey is a holistic health and fitness coach who gives career-driven women the tools and education to transform their bodies, minds, and overall health.
As a mother, nurse, and entrepreneur Lindsey understands how limited time can feel when it comes to practicing self care. But she’s an advocate of starting small--with even 60 seconds--to pause, breathe and focus on your needs.
Lindsey’s learned that the more she pours into herself, the more she can pour into others...
2022-04-2623 minWholē TempleHow to Celebrate Earth Day Every Day with Mia PerryEarth Day is this Friday, April 22, and guest, Mia Perry shares some helpful tips to celebrate the holiday. In 1970, Senator Gaylord Nelson founded Earth Day as a way to bring awareness to air and water pollution within the United States. What was initially planned as teach-ins on college campuses soon sparked into a national day of 20 million Americans participating in demonstrations, protests, and rallies against the lasting effects industrial development had caused to the environment and the health of humans and wildlife alike.
Mia is the Charlotte chapter lead for Tuesdays for Trash, a grassroots movement for reducing litter. Mia...
2022-04-1934 minWholē Temple5 Must-Have Activities in Your Wellness ToolkitWelcome back to the Wholē Temple Podcast! In this premiere episode, Kristin shares the reason behind the abrupt ending of Season 1 and discusses 5 must-have activities in her wellness toolkit.
5 Activities to Include in Your Wellness Toolkit
Therapy
Self-Awareness
Grounding Tools
Mindful Movement
Me Time
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2022-04-1230 minWholē TempleGrieving as a CoupleGrief is unfortunately a part of the life experience. In this episode, Kristin and her husband, Earl, talk about how they dealt with losing loved ones early in their marriage and how it has shaped them today.
* Please be advised. This episode talks about pregnancy loss and self-harm.*
Advice for couples going through grief
· Seek counseling as soon as possible.
· Don’t turn against each other or turn away from each other.
· Your level of grief matches your partner’s level of grief. It may be expressed differently.
2021-07-1349 minWholē TempleZero Waste Living with Tatyana ReisiniIn this episode, Tatyana Reisini shares her knowledge of sustainability and helpful tips for reducing our use of single-use plastic and items that end up in landfills.
Tatyana is the owner of Good Earth Essentials, Charlotte’s first zero-waste shop. Being unfulfilled in her career as a teacher, Tatyana took her passion for sustainable living and stepped away from her teaching position to open Good Earth Essentials. Her shop is located at the 7th Street Public Market and offers bulk refill options and zero waste products for household items and personal care products.
Visit Good Ea...
2021-07-0651 minWholē TempleTapping into Body Wisdom: A Masterclass with Lisa MedleyToday’s episode is about the importance of reconnecting with our bodies, tuning into their wisdom, and learning how to best support it. As a body wisdom expert and self-proclaimed body geek, Lisa Medley defines body wisdom as the inner guidance deep within us that tells us how to experience life and thrive in wellness. It’s a holistic approach to answering the question of: “Is this good for me or not?”.
Lisa has a Master's degree in Expressive Therapy and 20+ years of experience in the healing arts working as a life coach, massage therapist, conscious dance and move...
2021-06-2954 minWholē TempleOvercoming Adversity and Finding Purpose with Jessica BrownAdversity is a part of the human experience. How you develop your resilience is entirely up to you. In this episode, Jessica Brown shares her story of overcoming adversity in her life and finding a new sense of purpose.
Jessica is a US Powerlifting Association athlete and state referee for the sport. She currently holds the New Jersey state record in squat, bench, and deadlift. Jessica is the owner of Find HER Strength, a brand that inspires women to find the strength within themselves to overcome any obstacles they face in life. The brand features testimonies from...
2021-06-2235 minWholē TempleEating Holistically to Heal and Thrive with Moniqué DanaêIn this episode, I speak with Moniqué Danaê about holistic nutrition tips to heal the body and thrive in wellness.
Moniqué is a Holistic Nutrition Specialist, Plant-Based Advocate, Wellness Educator & Mentor, and owner of Moda Wellness. She helps young adults transition to holistic lifestyles, enjoy plant-based eating, break cycles of unhealthy habits, and ultimately live well! Her clients are guided through a transformative wellness journey that enables them to reach their wellness goals and empowers them to live their best life.
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2021-06-1542 minWholē TempleExperiencing Happiness & Gratitude with Grace CantrellHere’s your reminder to hold on to your pockets of joy. In this episode, I was really excited to speak with Grace Cantrell, author and owner of Deserved Happiness about the importance of experiencing and acknowledging happiness and expressing gratitude in your life.
Grace Cantrell, MBA, is an author and the creator of Deserves Happiness. She has written several books that focus on self-love, self-worth, and daily happiness. Grace founded Deserved Happiness in 2017 with the goal of creating a brand that helps women to shift their mindset and write their own happy ending through transformational journaling....
2021-06-0836 minWholē TempleReconnecting with God with Yolanda MukombeWe’re spiritual beings having natural/physical experience. As spiritual beings, it’s vital for us to stay connected to our Source—God.
In this episode, Yolanda Mukombe shares with us the importance of spirituality and having an unique relationship with God.
Yolanda is a wife, mother, community leader, and CEO-that’s chief empowerment officer! She serves others by helping them embrace their power and experience life on their terms. And she’s living this out too. By day, Yolanda is a financial consultant who recently entered full-time entrepreneurship, and recently published her first book: Don’t Forg...
2021-06-0127 minWholē TempleFinancial Wellness Masterclass with Diana MorrisGrab your notebook, your pen, your bank statements, and get ready for this financial wellness masterclass! In this episode, I speak with Diana Morris, a financial wellness advocate, and Founder and CEO of Ladybug Collaborative. Diana has a career spanning 20+ years in financial services, and it’s across the board. She’s worked in banking as a manager and mortgage consultant, within insurance as an agent, and she’s been an investment advisor.
And from her diverse career, Diana has learned that personal finances are confusing and fragmented across each section and she decided to change the narrat...
2021-06-0149 minWholē TempleSkincare Self Care: Sticking to a Body Care RoutineSticking to a skincare regimen can be a sure-fire way to practice self care. This is a lesson our host, Kristin, learned as she approached her late twenties, entered motherhood and struggled with a healthy work-life balance. Ironically, her full-time business was running a skincare company. She was constantly teaching others on the importance of clean products and practicing self care, but wasn’t applying her advice to her own situation. After experiencing a painful skin condition, Kristin knew she needed to take better care of herself and put a greater focus on her skincare regimen. In this solo ep...
2021-05-1833 minWholē TempleManaging Anxiety and Respecting your Temple with Leslie Stevens-TaveraMay in Mental Health Awareness Month, and during the month mental health advocates strive to shine light on the importance of mental health, provide support to those who are impacted, and break down the stigma around mental health.
Generalized anxiety disorder is a mental illness that affects almost 7 million adults in the US every year. The ways the disorder displays itself vary among individuals, but it is certainly an illness that can take control of your life if you allow it.
In this episode, I speak with Leslie Stevens-Tavera, a licensed clinical mental health counselor...
2021-05-1139 minWholē TempleAll Things Sexual Wellness with Dr. Tanya Bass, The Southern Sexologist™Let’s talk about sex, baby! It’s often seen as a taboo subject, but sexuality plays a part in our lives from birth to death. We need to address it throughout our lives and recognize that it is a part of our overall wellness. The Southern Sexologist™, Dr. Tanya Bass chats about the importance of having sexual health education beyond high school sex education class. She uses a brain-based approach to sex education that is holistic and ties in sensuality, intimacy, and identity. Dr. Bass also shares how our sexual needs change throughout life.
Dr. Tanya Bass...
2021-05-0436 minWholē TempleNavigating Food Allergies as a HouseholdWhat do you do when your child is allergic to over 10 different foods? You embrace the change, learn as much as you can, and face the opportunity together.
In this solo episode, Kristin shares her family of three’s experience with their son’s 13 different food allergies. She also gives 4 tips to manage food allergies as a household. While it may get difficult at times, her confidence never wavers because she knows the three of them are in this journey together.
4 tips to manage food allergies as a household:
Shift your thinking
Do your rese...
2021-04-2720 minWholē TempleHealing from Perfectionism with Erika ShepardDo you fall into the perfectionism trap? When does your desire to do good work and perform well become a problematic stumbling block? According to this week’s host, the answer is when we’re doing hard work to matter, rather than doing hard work that matters. Emotional wellness coach, Erika Shepard comes to the show to talk about the dangers of perfectionism and how to stop falling into its trap.
Erika believes in a world where people don’t just know that they’re good enough, they actually feel that they’re good enough. She is an interna...
2021-04-2030 minWholē TempleMindful Pain Management and Holistic Living with Veronica MedleyOn today’s episode, I speak with Veronica Medley, a pain management psychologist. After battling rheumatoid arthritis with conventional medicine, Veronica personally experienced the power behind the mindful pain management techniques she taught her patients and decided to tackle her illness through mindful, holistic living. She’s now been on her holistic living journey for 5 years and shares some helpful lessons learned along the way.
Veronica is a military spouse and is currently stationed in Germany, assisting soldiers who are transitioning from active duty. Besides spending time with her husband and puppy, Veronica loves traveling, food, fashion, and...
2021-04-1324 minWholē TempleMoving the Temple: Embracing Mental Health through Dance Therapy with Raven GibbsOn today's episode, I speak with Raven Gibbs about mental health stigma, dance therapy, body image, and the need for self care.
Raven Gibbs is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Psychology and Sociology with a concentration in Law and Cognitive Science. She recently completed her degree in MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Over the years, she has worked tirelessly to ensure that the young women she encountered were supported, loved and encouraged. Raven had a vision and executed a plan to address mental health challenges...
2021-03-3020 minWholē TempleLost in the Temple: What to do when You've Lost your IdentityEver felt that you were mindlessly going with the motions? You may have been lost within your temple. In this episode, Kristin shares how she lost her identity after having her son and becoming solely focused on following her daily routine. After being unable to answer a silly personality question, Kristin realized it was time for her to rediscover herself, outside of her roles of wife, mom, and entrepreneur.
Tips to rediscover yourself:
Disrupt your daily routine (dress up instead of wearing another pair of leggings and a t-shirt)
Return to your former h...
2021-03-3022 minWholē TempleWhat's the Big Deal with the Wholē Temple?Welcome to Wholē Temple! In this opening episode, Kristin explains her reason behind the podcast's name, a bit about herself and how she’s been navigating the journey of living with intention.
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2021-03-3011 minWholē TempleWelcome to Wholē Temple!How do you respect your temple?
Join holistic health educator and wellness entrepreneur, Kristin Pridgen, as she shares lessons learned and current struggles around living holistically. The Wholē Temple Podcast focuses on living with intention and thriving in holistic wellness. The body is a temple, and every room deserves respect. This podcast will inspire you to experience life fully, and encourage others to do the same.
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2021-02-1403 min
Audience of One16. Earth Kissed BeautyOn the show today, we talk with business owner Kristin Pridgen, about her company, Earth Kissed Beauty. We talk about natural skin care products, her path to full time entrepreneurship, she gives us wisdom to stick with our goals and not quit!
To connect with Kristin and find out about all her wonderful products, head over to https://earthkissedbeauty.com/. Connect with Kristin on social media as well on Instagram (@earth_kissed_beauty) and Facebook(Earth Kissed Beauty). For listening to the show today, you are eligible to receive a discount of 10% on your first purchase from...
2020-05-0431 min