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Nurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceBurnout, Birthwork + Strategies for SustainabilityIn this heartfelt episode, I share my personal journey of navigating and recovering from burnout as a birth worker. Through honest reflection, I explore the unique challenges caregivers face in this deeply emotional and demanding field—from the unpredictable schedules to the weight of holding space for others. You’ll hear the turning points that helped me recognize the need for change and the strategies that transformed my approach to work and life. From setting boundaries to integrating nervous system regulation practices, I offer actionable steps to help birth workers create sustainable, aligned careers that honor both thei...2025-01-2137 minNurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceTongue Ties & Oral RestrictionsWelcome back to another episode of Nurturing Resilience where today we're diving into a fascinating topic that's been buzzing in both medical and alternative health circles: the rise in tongue-ties and changes in oral-facial development.Have you noticed more people talking about tongue-ties lately? Or maybe you've heard about changes in facial structures affecting breathing and sleep? Well, you're not alone. There's been a noticeable increase in these conditions, and today we're going to break down why I think this might be happening.Since my practice has opened 13 years ago I have definitely seen an increase in...2024-10-3044 minNurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceEmpowering Twin Birth w/ Anna JonesIn today's episode, we welcome Anna Jones RN, BSN, not only because of her expertise in birth but to hear her lived experience birthing twins vaginally. Anna's journey as a twin mom who successfully delivered vaginally is not only inspiring but also educational. Her experience challenges the prevailing trends in twin births and offers valuable insights for all expectant mothers and birthing people, twins or not. To provide context, let's look at some statistics: According to the National Institute of Health, 3.4% of pregnancies are twin births. From 1995 to 2008, cesarean rates for twin births increased steadily from 53.4% to 75...2024-09-271h 20Nurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceInfant Sleep Without Sleep Training w/ Ali GuyerIn today’s podcast is interview Ali Guyer. Ali is a certified infant sleep specialist, an occupational therapist and a mom of one (very wakeful baby/toddler). She became certified to help other families navigate sleep after her own anxiety-inducing and confusing journey of deciding whether or not to sleep train her son. From her own experience of living with an anxiety disorder, she wanted to help other families understand the importance of infants experiencing close proximity and responsiveness day and night- to prevent future nervous system dysregulation and mental health challenges. She is passionate about challenging the modern no...2024-08-121h 14Nurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceUnmasking Infertility: The Journey of IVF + IUI w/ Jaime CarrollIn this episode of the Nurturing Resilience Podcast I invited a special guest, Jaime Carroll, to delve into the emotionally charged and challenging topic of infertility. Jaime serves as an Education and Advocacy Coordinator at the Utah Infertility Resource Center and is courageously open about sharing her personal journey with primary and secondary infertility, multiple losses, and the joy of finally welcoming her two children into the world through IUI and IVF procedures. This episode takes a deep exploration into the struggles, triumphs, and emotional rollercoaster associated with infertility treatments like IUI and IVF. The conversation doesn't...2024-06-281h 19Nurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceInternal Family Systems w/ Laura ParryInternal Family Systems (IFS) is a type of psychotherapy that identifies and addresses multiple sub-personalities or families within each person’s mental system. These sub-personalities consist of wounded parts and painful emotions such as anger and shame, and parts that try to control and protect the person from the pain of the wounded parts. The sub-personalities are often in conflict with each other and with one's core Self, a concept that describes the confident, compassionate, whole person that is at the core of every individual. IFS focuses on healing the wounded parts and restoring mental balance and harmony by ch...2024-05-2752 minNurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceSelf Directed Neuroplasticity w/ Michal TolkIn this podcast episode, we delve into the healing power of somatic experiencing, self-directed neuroplasticity and unconditional love. We start out by explore somatic experiencing, a gentle, body-based approach to healing trauma. This method promotes the idea that our bodies have a natural ability to release stuck energy when provided with a safe and nurturing environment. We also discuss self-directed neuroplasticity, a process that allows us to intentionally change our brain pathways. This approach, advocated by experts like Melissa Tires, uses a four-step framework to change how our brain is wired and, consequently, how we...2024-04-251h 16Nurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceFertility Awareness Method w/ Chloe SkerlakIn this insightful episode of our podcast, we are joined by Chloe Skerlak, a Full Spectrum Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner. Chloe is deeply passionate about the menstrual cycle and believes in the importance of body literacy for everyone at every age. With 12 years of personal cycle charting experience and 6 years of teaching fertility awareness, Chloe offers a wealth of knowledge to our listeners. During the show, Chloe explains the fertility awareness method, which involves paying attention to daily body changes such as basal body temperature, fluids, and the position of the uterus. She provides valuable insights...2024-03-191h 03Nurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceFrom Shame to Serenity w/ Melissa ArmstrongSerenity - a state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled. This was the theme when I sat down with Melissa Armstrong to discuss her journey from shame to sobriety. Melissa's story is one of struggle, resilience, and ultimately learning how to “let go”. ​ Melissa and I met during our Integral Facilitation program in 2019 and it was an honor to have her on the podcast to share her story. ​ Melissa's journey to recovery began when she realized she needed to quit drinking. She described recovery as "thawing out" and acknowledges that her feelings were her teacher that guided her to this place of...2024-02-271h 15Nurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceReconnecting: Updates, Feelings + ForecastingHello, podcast fans! I know it's been a while, and to be honest, I was debating whether this podcast would continue. Every time I tuned in, I would hear "yes," but my capacity to produce a show was limited. I have learned over the years never to push and produce from an empty tank. So, I waited, paused, and held the vision for future production when the time was right. Yesterday and today, it became evident that (with a much fuller cup), it was time to continue. What emerged today was a little update on my life, why my capacity...2024-02-1931 minPostpartum University® PodcastPostpartum University® PodcastSupporting the Postpartum Nervous System: 5 Holistic Strategies EP 140Send us a textSupporting the postpartum nervous system is a critical part of recovery and long-term healing. Let's explore the changes the postpartum nervous system undergoes, why they matter, and how they contribute to well-being. In today's episode, we're sharing: What's happening with the nervous system after childbirth.The role the nervous system plays in regulating other functions within the body. Holistic strategies that can be included in everyday routines (without adding more to your to-do list) that will support a healthy nervous system. The insight and practical steps I'm s...2023-11-2839 minNaturally CarolineNaturally CarolineTongue Ties, Nourishing Moms, & Gluten Free Baking with Lesha NelsonYou might remember Lesha from her first podcast appearance on episode 64, and since then she has stepped fully into the mom & baby health space as a somatic practitioner. We started today’s chat catching up on how we are nourishing ourselves, avoiding seed oils, and why baking our own gluten free bread feels so dang good. Then we take it from the kitchen into Lesha’s area of expertise - tongue and lip ties. You’ll hear her theories on why these are so common today and how you can avoid a painful revision for your l...2023-11-2854 minNurturing ResilienceNurturing ResiliencePreeclampsia + Induction Prevention w/ Morley RobbinsIn this episode we are welcoming back Morley Robbins, creator of The Root Cause Protocol and author of Cure Your Fatigue. Morley is a pioneer in understanding the role of minerals in the body and how they play a role in pregnancy and postpartum. This is a continuation of our previous episode about better understanding oxidative stress. If you haven’t listened to “you’re not anemic” be sure to check that out: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Dvntpbd6dNEoIOfrdqqlM?si=5ae3cc5644a0400a Today we discuss: Hypertension (preeclampsia) and it’s relationship to inducti...2023-11-161h 21Nurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceYou're NOT Anemic Part 1 w/ Morley RobbinsIn this episode, we are joined by Morley Robbins, creator of The Root Cause Protocol and author of Cure Your Fatigue. Morley is a pioneer in understanding the role of minerals like magnesium, copper, and iron in the body. Morley has helped thousands of people find healing through a greater understanding of these important minerals, and in this episode, we explore how we can best support our physiology through this understanding. We discuss the misconceptions surrounding iron, copper, Vitamin D, and anemia, and how the Root Cause Protocol can help address the true underlying causes...2023-07-251h 19Nurturing ResilienceNurturing ResiliencePre and Perinatal Somatics w/ Kate WhiteWelcome to today's episode where I am excited to introduce one of my current teachers, Kate White. Kate White is an award-winning educator, advanced bodyworker and trauma resolution therapist. She is trained in somatic therapies, prenatal and perinatal health, lactation, brain development, infant mental health, and has specialized in parent-baby dyad care using somatic prevention and trauma healing approaches for over 20 years. She is a registered biodynamic craniosacral therapist and a somatic experiencing practitioner. Her work combines somatic therapy, birth preparation, trauma prevention resolution, and neuro-developmental support to provide families, babies, and small children with...2023-07-181h 27Nurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceThe Journey of Anxious to Secure w/ Diana EskanderMoving from anxiously attached tendencies to more secure tendencies is not an easy path. It takes awareness, lots of self compassion, and devotion. My still evolving journey to find security within myself has changed me in ways I am unable to fully put into words. ​ Which is why I invited Diana on my podcast today. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Diana Eskander, Expert Love Coach and Founder of The School of Love™, has helped thousands of women around the world meet their matches and access deeper layers of love in their existing relationships. She’s been named Top 2 Love Coach by Yahoo, selected as a TEDx speaker and...2023-06-131h 24Nurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceAttachment Theory 101Welcome today’s episode where I introduce and explore Attachment Theory. ​ Relationships are challenging, but understanding Attachment Theory and where you sit on the attachment continuum can make them easier to navigate. By understanding our own attachment style and the attachment styles of those around us, we can better understand our own emotional needs and those of our loved ones. This can help us communicate more effectively, build stronger emotional connections, and navigate conflicts more easily. ​ I know for me when I started to understand my own attachment style tendencies ALL of my relationships changed for the better. It allowed me to...2023-05-3052 minNurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceFreebirth + the Medicine Walk w/ Cheleste DeverauxThe moment you meet Cheleste you feel seen. She has a way of holing space for you, that no matter where you are in your journey, you know you are not alone on your path. ​ A seasoned "traditional" midwife, now a free birth facilitator, butcher, mountain mama, and tallow maker, it is an honor to be her friend. ​ In today's episode she shares her story of personal transition from midwife, through conscious conception, to free birthing her own baby alone with the father of her child in her greenhouse. Even if you are not in the pregnancy world, you don't want...2023-05-151h 34Nurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceHealing Through Embodiment with Cami TalbotHow do we live in connection with self while living in a disconnected world? That is is what Cami likes to explore and share on my podcast today. ​ ​ Cami Talbot is a professional freelance Makeup Artist and Writer. With over 14 years in the cosmetic industry working with models, athletes, celebrities, and actors she has had the unique opportunity of witnessing the beauty/fitness/film/wellness industry from a different perspective than most. ​ In todays episode she shares some intimate interactions within her career, her own studies of the beauty industry and their marketing tactics, and how she found healing through embodi...2023-04-171h 31Nurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceCraniosacral TherapyThe question I get asked the most is, "what is craniosacral therapy?" I realized I have shared that a lot while on other podcasts but never on my own. ​ Craniosacral Theraoy is a gentle, hands-on therapy that facilitates the body's natural ability to heal. It releases tension in the central nervous system so the entire body can relax, self-correct, and improve whole body health and performance. Therapists work with the pulse rate of the Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF), or the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord to release restrictions in the body. This fluid protects our brain and spinal co...2023-04-0347 minA Better BirthA Better BirthSomatics, birth trauma, connection: Lesha NelsonOccupational therapist turned somatic practitioner & craniosacral therapist, Lesha Nelson is making a difference here in the Salt Lake City, Utah birth community. Whether working with newborns, helping women connect with their bodies, or striving to prevent and treat birth trauma, she is a force to be reckoned with. Tune in now. 2023-03-281h 04Nurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceThe Conception ChoiceThe choice to conceive. I am not sure what could be more taboo than admitting you don't want children for a cisgendered woman. But when my next guest Dr. Sarah Coxon publicly admitted this on a social media post, it was her most liked and commented post. In a vulnerable conversation, Sarah and I discuss our personal experiences in making this complex decision, and the societal pressures and expectations that come with it. IF we have a choice and we make the choice not to, it speaks volumes to who we are, our priorities, social expectations and social conditioning. Sarah...2023-03-211h 26The She Births® PodcastThe She Births® PodcastS7, Ep2 Lesha Nelson - Healing birth traumaS7, Ep2 Lesha Nelson - Healing birth trauma - How trauma imprints and how the nervous system heals shebirths.com | Pregnancy Guide | Lesha Nelson Meditation Our guest today is Lesha Nelson, who is an expert in somatic therapy and healing trauma. Lesha has spent over a decade studying trauma, meditation, stress responses in the body, embodiment, psychosomatics, the womb, and birth work. She believes it’s possible to re-pattern your nervous system from dysregulation, childhood conditioning, and insecure attachment patterns...to a place of connection and deep trust. Lesha gu...2023-03-111h 14Nurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceYour Sexuality Q&A with Melissa HiteWelcome to Episode 3 in the short series of taboo topics, and what could be more taboo than sex and sexuality? In a world that shames so many aspects around sexuality I thought this would be the perfect place to introduce my next guest Melissa Height. ​ Melissa is a spiritual practitioner, massage therapist, life coach, and sexuality professional. She has a holistic sex educator certification from the Institute Of Sexual Education And Enlightenment (ISEE). Beyond her education, she brings in her personal experiences ranging from instructing pole and legal sex work into her client sessions and classes. ​ What makes today's episode so d...2023-03-081h 06Nurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceNormalizing Grief + Being a Human with Alyssa Pressman"It is absolutely brave and courageous to treat yourself with kindness and care in a world that rewards self extraction" - Alyssa Pressmann ​ In a world that teaches us to self extract (i.e. completely wear yourself out and leave nothing for yourself or relationships) Alyssa shares the importance of honoring your own capacity and living life beyond burnout. ​ It was with working with others in their grief and her own chronic illness in her 20's that led Alyssa to the deep wisdom of listening to her body. She shares her own story of self extraction, navigating chronic illness, grief, ques...2023-02-211h 29Nurturing ResilienceNurturing ResiliencePlant MedicinesEpisode 1 of the series “taboo topics” starts with Caroline Ofenstein sharing on all things plant medicine. ​ ​ Caroline is a certified nutrition and integrative health coach who specializes in helping women reach their optimal health & wellness - from the inside out. ​ After her own journey of hopping from one extreme diet or fitness regimen to the next, she discovered the power of mindfulness, manifestation, and plant medicine and started to combine the science and spiritual aspects of health to reconnect mind and body. ​ She believes everyone has within them an innate power to heal and confidently lead in their life. Her unique and s...2023-02-081h 28Nurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceCreating Connection + Improving Health Through Regenerative AgricultureOn this episode of "Nurturing Resilience" I interview Kate Kavanaugh who is a farmer, butcher, entrepreneur, podcaster, and lifelong learner. She is the founder of Western Daughters in Denver Colorado and podcast creator and host of Mind Body Soil, which brings together the interconnected themes of our bodies, food, and land. She brings her experience in regenerative agriculture and nutrition along with her particular brand of storytelling to everything she does. She lives with her horses, goats, cows, and birds on a small farm with her husband Josh. Together we journey through a wide variety of topics including: Regenerative agriculture...2023-01-251h 45Nurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceBest of 2022A few weeks ago as 2022 was winding down I had the idea to highlight the top 4 most listened to guests on my podcast. The idea comes from Rich Roll, and even though my podcast is not at his caliber (yet), it felt fun to reflect back and share what moved all of you the most. ​ As I listened to each episode again, the theme that presented itself was self efficacy. Self efficacy refers to an individual's belief in his or her capacity to produce their desired outcomes and reflects confidence in the ability to exert control over one's own motivation an...2023-01-091h 04Nurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceGut Health + the Nervous SystemWhen people ask my how the nervous system is related to our gut and nutrition I always reflect back, how is it not? It is a two way street where one affects the other. ​ That is why today we are going to learn about the gut, or the Enteric Nervous System. Gut health is a HUGE topic that could be a podcast show of it's own. So when I sat down to review notes and decide what exactly to share, I decided to keep the information directly related to the nervous system itself and gut health. ​ Which is still leaving you...2022-11-2944 minNurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceSleep and the Nervous SystemIt can be sooooo frustrating to not sleep well. Whether it is from disturbed sleep, going to bed to late, or waking up to early, it can definitely ruin your day. Lack of sleep affects our memory and ability to think clearly, and sleep deprivation can lead to neurological dysfunction such as mood swings and hallucinations. Sleep difficulties are associated with adverse effects on well-being, functioning, and quality of life which can disrupt family life, well-being, and the ability to care for children or oneself. With 50 to 70 million Americans chronically suffering from a disorder of sleep and wakefulness, I feel...2022-11-2546 minNurturing ResilienceNurturing ResiliencePolyvagal TheoryWelcome to week 2 of Nervous System November! This week we are learning all about Polyvagal Theory. I know I am bias, but this episode is FULL of gems. A lot of what I share is an equivalent to a two hour masterclass! So grab a meditation cushion, a pen and paper and let's dive in! If you have not listened the first episode for Nervous System November regarding inetroception, start there so you have a better understanding of how the nervous system works. That is episode 13. Polyvagal theory was developed by Steven Porges. This is a theory about the nervous...2022-11-1647 minNurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceThat was Then, This is Now; Understanding InteroceptionReady to increase your nervous systems capacity to manage stress and trauma? Then this episode is for you. The ability to pay attention to the body and notice our internal states is called interoception, which is also what regulates our nervous system. When we practice interoception and stay in the present moment, we build more resiliency. When we can engage with our world and what is happening (vs. what happened in the past) we can stop the nervous system from going into fight or flight. This builds our capacity and window of tolerance over time. I love talking about interoception...2022-11-0739 minNurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceReclaiming Your Wild WomanFor episode 12 I am happy to present Shannon Clark. Coach, mother, wife, friend and wild woman. Shannon is on a mission to inspire women to break out of the box we have been kept in so we can be free to infuse the world with our unique gifts. Her deepest belief is that when you reclaim who you are, you can experience the abundance of pleasure that is available to you at all times. Being in Shannon's presence and held in the embrace of her unconditional love is a gift. Her unique gifts are to remind you to be wildly...2022-11-031h 06Nurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceCorrecting the Narrative with Kaleigh AtkinsonAs an artist, the mantra "we are the walking wounded" tremendously impacted Kaleigh Jo Atkinson's vision. The main influence on her work is one of selfless service. She believes documentary film, installation art and vulnerability through storytelling are powerful tools that advance the consciousness and compassion in humanity. It's an honor to have long time friend and filmmaker Kaleigh on my podcast. She shares her (love)story of meeting her partner who was arrested and incarcerated. At the time of his arrest, she had no idea what she was about to embark upon, which lasted years of failed exit plans...2022-09-291h 39Leap of HealthLeap of HealthWomb Healing with Lesha NelsonKnowing that we are multidimensional and complex human beings, Lesha uses a blend of all of my years of training - from occupational therapy, psychosomatics, yoga, craniosacral therapy, integral facilitation, spiral clearing, womb spiral, and family constellations - to look at the complex human that is YOU. There is no “one thing” for everyone - and that requires me to use my innate wisdom and somatics to guide you to listen to what you need. Do you believe that it’s possible to re-pattern your nervous system from dysregulation, childhood conditioning, and insecure attachment patterns.… to a place of connecti...2022-09-1849 minThe Wealth AlchemistThe Wealth AlchemistTrauma, Birth Trauma and Nervous System Regulation: Conversation with Lesha NelsonDo you believe that it’s possible to re-pattern your nervous system from dysregulation, childhood conditioning, and insecure attachment patterns to a place of connection and deep trust?Joining me for this conversation is Lesha Nelson, who has spent over a decade studying trauma, meditation, stress responses in the body, embodiment, psychosomatics, the womb, and birth work.Oftentimes, we have layers of trauma, conditioning, and birth imprints blocking us from connecting with our bodies and understanding how to listen. This is what we’re talking about today.**The cont...2022-08-0352 minNaturally CarolineNaturally CarolineReclaiming Power & Pleasure through Womb Work with Lesha NelsonMost of us live outside of our bodies, disconnected from our innate power and depriving ourselves of pleasure. In this episode with womb healing expert Lesha Nelson, we discuss how you can reconnect with your womb space, simple & powerful embodiment practices, and how to release stored trauma & embrace pleasure in the body. TW: we discuss non-consensual sex in this episode. ---------------------------- You can find Lesha on Instagram @lesha__nelson.  ---------------------------- Connect with me on Instagram @carolineofenstein. ---------------------------- Click here to access the FREE More Than W...2022-08-0255 minNurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceThe Fire in my Belly + Cultural Conversations with Yana Fay DzedzeYana Fay Dzedze is an interdisciplinary artist, forever eager to marry the contradictions of life through her work. Her first book, "The Fire in my Belly", journeys a quest to belong in a world of cultural differences. Yana draws on her own life stories to bring a sense of poetic intimacy to those who engage with her. Her words decorate feelings as she thinks out loud through her art and taps into the essence of what it is to journey through life. Deep thinking and enchanted by obscurity, she champions the wholeness of humans and seeks to give others permission...2022-07-291h 31Nurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceWhat is Somatic Trauma ResolutionWe've all experienced trauma. I think by now most of know what trauma means so it's no surprise that one of the questions I get asked the most is, "What is somatic trauma resolution?" Today, I decided to answer this question in my podcast, Nurturing Resilience. To answer this question I first dive into quite a few terms and theories regarding trauma, the nervous system, and somatics. In this episode I share: 1. What is trauma 2. What is big T and little T trauma and PTSD 3. What is somatics 4. How is trauma stored in the body 5. What is trauma resolution 6. The...2022-07-1542 minNurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceChildhood Patterns in Adult RelationshipsSo excited to present to you Valeria Silva and Episode 8! Childhood Patterns in Adult Relationships Valeria was vulnerable to come on the show and share her childhood relationships patterns and how they played out into her adult relationships. We dive deep into attachment theory, what it was like for her to be a "good girl" to be loved, and how that completely affected her adult relationship history. We discuss being left as a young child and how she has had to work with her own inner child to heal that wound, cultural differences and her current now secure relationship. We...2022-06-231h 25Nurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceI love VJJ’s with April DavisYou guessed it, episode 7 is all about Vaginas! In this episode I interview April Davis, owner and and creator of the Vagina Blog and the Vagina Blog Podcast. April is a compelling speaker, creative consultant, visual artist, and wordsmith who is featured in magazines, on podcasts, and on stage, sharing her wisdom, humor and knowledge. Her passion and drive created an entire community around female body health, as she empowers women and vagina owners to love themselves fully while focusing on bringing light to taboo topics that we just don’t talk enough about, like sex and periods, along with se...2022-06-0154 minNurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceResiliency of Domestic Abuse with Lori KinseyIt is estimated 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner, also known as domestic violence. Domestic/dating violence is a pattern of controlling behaviors that one partner uses to exert power over the other which can include physical violence, emotional or mental abuse and sexual abuse. Lori Kinsey, my guest on today's podcast, shares her intimate story from domestic violence to triumph. If you personally know Lori you would never guess what she has been through. Her smile radiates every room she enters, she deeply listens and cares for each person...2022-04-291h 57Nurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceWomen, Weight + Our ConditioningFirst, I really wanted to call this episode "Confessions of a Skinny Girl" but I thought that would trigger too many people and not actually capture the depth of this podcast episode. Second, I had more people reach out to me and share their own perspectives on this topic, ask questions, and want to know more about my story then I ever have. So obviously this is a HOT topic. Third, it is important to note this is MY story. I am not a weight expert, therapist, or food expert. This is my vulnerable story growing up a skinny, white...2022-04-2146 minNurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceHelp! I’m in a Cult with Alyssa Johnson"Help! I ended up in a cult" This is something that is never planned and it often happens in our day and age as spiritual communities grow and spread. Cults, by definition, do not refer to religions. It is a social movement where people see themselves as believers, followers, or part of a community. There may or may not be a spiritual context, but often there is. Most likely there is a "leader" or "organizer" that set the rules, regulations and guides the others in the community. Once we understand this, we have a very basic definition of what a...2022-04-081h 41Nurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceFawning: it’s not a baby deerToday I am talking about fawning aka people pleasing! In my last podcast episode the topic of fawning came up briefly and I do not feel I did it the justice it deserves. And so now we have Episode 3. People pleasing is something A LOT of us do, some of us just more than others. We fawn to create safety and for most of us, we do feel more immediately safe. Therefore, we are continually reinforced to keep doing it (hello positive feedback loop that isn’t actually helping me!) And unfortunately, for some of us as children, fawning did sa...2022-03-1719 minNurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceOvercoming Religious TraumaWhat do you do when religion, toxic theology, and spiritual beliefs cause more psychological and emotional harm than good? This was the case for my first guest that I interview on my podcast. We dive deep into her story of how her family's religious doctrine created years of hardship and suffering, lack of support for her choice in sexuality, and eventual eating disorder. Athena (pen name) spent over two hours with me sharing her story of trauma to triumph. It is a story of a young girl forced into conversion camp and ECT therapy to one where she is healing...2022-02-221h 20Nurturing ResilienceNurturing ResilienceIntroduction to Nurturing ResilienceWelcome to episode 1! I will be sharing stories of hardship turned to triumph, trauma shaped into post traumatic growth and resiliency, sprinkled with a little bit of magic and nervous system education. This is BIG stuff that people have navigated and I am here to create a space for them to tell their story and have their story be heard. When there is a safe space to tell your story, it leads to deeper connection, deeper vulnerability and more healing. It offers a space of what happened to me to I survived and you can too. To be able to...2022-01-2840 minPostpartum University® PodcastPostpartum University® PodcastNervous System Support with Lesha Nelson Occupational Therapist and Somatic Specialist EP 39Send us a textSo many of our businesses are created from a place of trauma. Oftentimes, we create our business around an experience we went through in an attempt to help prevent others from having the same experiences that we did. However, we have to come to an understanding and realization that it does yourself, and those you’re serving no good when you are serving from a place of personal wounding, where your own cup is empty.In this episode we have Lesha Nelson joining us. She has spent over a decade studying tr...2021-12-1935 minIncorporate MindfulnessIncorporate MindfulnessBody-Based Approaches for Navigating Trauma with Lesha Nelson In this episode, I interview Lesha Nelson. Lesha and I met years ago at the children’s hospital we both worked at.  We immediately bonded over our shared love for mind-body practices and passion for holistic care. Lesha has numerous certifications and licensures from modalities including occupational therapy, psychosomatics, yoga, craniosacral therapy, integral facilitation, spiral clearing process, womb healing apprenticeship, and family constellations. In this episode I talk with Lesha about her unique background and process for working with people who have experienced trauma. We discuss… How is trauma defined? What does a trauma respo...2021-04-261h 00Incorporate MindfulnessIncorporate MindfulnessBody-Based Approaches for Navigating Trauma with Lesha Nelson In this episode, I interview Lesha Nelson. Lesha and I met years ago at the children’s hospital we both worked at.  We immediately bonded over our shared love for mind-body practices and passion for holistic care. Lesha has numerous certifications and licensures from modalities including occupational therapy, psychosomatics, yoga, craniosacral therapy, integral facilitation, spiral clearing process, womb healing apprenticeship, and family constellations. In this episode I talk with Lesha about her unique background and process for working with people who have experienced trauma. We discuss… How is trauma defined? What does a trauma respo...2021-04-261h 00Sacred Roots PodcastSacred Roots Podcast#8 - Why healing trauma is key to embody your divine feminine, with Trauma Expert Lesha Nelson.A beautiful interview with Trauma Expert and embodiment Coach, Lesha Nelson. When it comes to living a soul led life, it is important to heal the ego, but also to heal the body and release all trauma that might be stuck in the body. Lesha guides on that path leading us to more self-awareness and once again, the reconnection to our womb.Follow Lesha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesha__nelson/Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/eledeposson to continue the conversation Join the waitlist to work with me 1:1 o...2021-04-1344 minRelationship Mastery - For WomenRelationship Mastery - For WomenAdvancing Our Relationship To Women's Bodies - With Lesha Nelson - Episode 87In today's episode Jenny talks with Lesha Nelson...a trauma-informed, embodiment & womb spiral practitioner.  They talk about the conditioning many of us face around women's bodies and appearance, and how that conditioning affects your relationship to yourself, your sexuality and others.  If you're interested in learning more about what Lesha Nelson offers, you can find her at https://www.leshanelson.com, on Facebook - Lesha Nelson, or on Instagram: Lesha_nelson.  If you're interested in learning more about how you can get training and coaching with Jenny Morrow in the Advanced Relationship Development Model, go to...2020-12-0755 minMetaSpace with Rachel HolmesMetaSpace with Rachel HolmesSpiral & Womb Activation with Lesha NelsonLesha and I talk about the techniques she uses to help people clear out their subconscious, release childhood conditioning and finally clear ancestral trauma. This process allows for conditioning to fall away, and for you to fully step in to who you are.  You can find out more about Lesha and what she does at leshanelson.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holmeshealing/support2020-09-0448 min