Positively Anti-Inflammatory (Alyssa K. Abrahamson)
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| 09 Feb 2022 | Giving Yourself Permission | 00:13:18 | |
059. What if you gave yourself permission to be who you really are? What if you gave yourself permission to do what YOU want to do instead of judging yourself or doing what you think you “should” do, based on internal or external expectations? In today’s episode I explore the concept of giving yourself permission, by using it as a tool for opening up to opportunity, possibility, and unlocking your full potential. I will also teach you how to write your own permission slip as a way of being kind to yourself by honoring your needs and feelings. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 14 Feb 2022 | BONUS ~ How to Love Yourself: 5 Self-Love Tips | 00:13:34 | |
BONUS: Happy Valentine’s Day! Your relationship with yourself is the important and the longest relationship you’ll ever have. Join me today as I recommend 5 self-love tips for how to love yourself today and every day. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 16 Feb 2022 | Staying Active During Winter: Why It’s Crucial | 00:15:39 | |
060. When it’s cold outside it can be difficult to motivate ourselves to stay physically active. We tend to cozy in, eat more, and do less. Simply put, it’s easier for many of us to be more sedentary than active. However, we’re doing more harm than good with this human hibernation and this can result in health consequences. Tune in today as I will give you a pep talk on the importance of staying active during wintertime and several ideas for making it fun while getting your heart rate up. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 23 Feb 2022 | What are Nightshades and Do They Cause Inflammation? | 00:19:47 | |
061. Tune in today as I discuss nightshades. I explain what they are and their health benefits. I’ll clarify why some say nightshades are unhealthy and linked to inflammation, the implications and what to do about it. I’ll suggest cooking swaps for nightshades and share my experience with eliminating them altogether to avoid inflammation, based on the Autoimmune Protocol Diet. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 02 Mar 2022 | Stuck in a Food Rut? How to Uplevel Your Health (and Life!) With Food Diversity | 00:21:29 | |
062. Are you in a food rut? Do you find yourself eating the same foods day in and day out? Or are you confused with what you should be eating to support your health? You are not alone. Tune into today’s episode where I discuss the importance of food diversity and how to make food (and food shopping) more interesting. You’ll learn what eating the same thing day after day does to your body and health. Hint: it’s not healthy. I’ll recommend 5 tips to get you out of that food rut and share ways to uplevel your health with food diversity, a key to an anti-inflammatory diet. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 09 Mar 2022 | Food Sensitivity, Intolerance, Or Allergy: What’s the Difference? | 00:10:50 | |
063. Do you have a hunch that a certain food you’re eating might be causing a reaction? Many of us have “trigger” foods but, because we don’t experience immediate digestive issues, we’re not aware of them. And food sensitivities or intolerances can show up in a myriad of ways, from fatigue to skin rashes, to headaches, to GI issues, to brain fog. Join me today as I explain the difference between a food sensitivity, intolerance and allergy, their common symptoms, and what to do if you suspect you have one or more of them. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 16 Mar 2022 | Can't vs. Don't | 00:13:16 | |
064. Tune in today as I explore the difference between “can’t” vs. “don’t” and the importance of becoming aware of your thoughts and words and the dramatic psychological impact they can have on your wellbeing. I discuss how your mindset and the way you speak about your choices, with a focus on food, can influence your experiences. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 18 Mar 2022 | BONUS: Gratitude, Testimonial, and a Survey for You! | 00:07:17 | |
Surprise! Tune into this bonus episode where I share my gratitude for you as well as a touching testimonial of transformation from one of my nutritional therapy & wellness coaching clients. Plus, I created a survey for you because I want to know what you think. Please take this BRIEF SURVEY so I can learn about you and your interests in my nutrition and wellness offerings. Thank you so much. Here's the link for the survey again. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 23 Mar 2022 | How Your Attitude Affects Your Health | 00:23:04 | |
065. Have you ever thought about how your attitude affects your health? Does your outlook on your health really matter? Can having an optimistic, positive attitude actually help keep you healthy? Tune in today as I discuss the link between attitude and health as I describe the impact of a negative attitude compared with a positive attitude. I recommend four ways to nurture a positive attitude to promote authentic, productive thinking and four journal prompts to encourage positive self-awareness about your health. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 30 Mar 2022 | One of My Go-To Affirmations | 00:11:15 | |
066. Join me today as I share and discuss one of my go-to affirmations from motivational author, activist, and metaphysical teacher, Louise Hay. I refer to her as an affirmation guru! My intention is that you will find meaning, comfort, and inspiration in this affirmation as I share my story of saying it to help support me during challenging times. Don't forget to fill out the 2-minute survey I created for you! Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 06 Apr 2022 | Are You Addicted to Stress? How to Tell and What to Do About It | 00:20:55 | |
067. Are you addicted to stress? Curious to find out? Tune in today as I answer questions such as what happens in the body when you're stressed? Is all stress bad? What is stress addiction? How does stress impact health and inflammation? I will explain how to determine if you’re addicted to stress, share 6 strategies to help stop the pattern of stress-addiction and provide journal prompts to help you finally break up with stress. Work with Alyssa https://www.thewellnessheadquarters.com ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 13 Apr 2022 | Doing Your “Best” Looks Different Every Day (And That’s Okay) | 00:12:36 | |
068. How often do you judge yourself in comparison to what you did or accomplished yesterday or a few months or years ago? Is this comparison helpful? Realistic? Tune in today as I talk about how doing your “best” looks different every day and when we embrace this truth, it frees us to explore, experiment and experience unhindered by self-judgment. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 20 Apr 2022 | Treating Yourself Well | 00:08:50 | |
069. Tune in today as I turn around the golden rule of, “Treat others the way you want to be treated” to "Treat yourself the way you want others to treat you." Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 27 Apr 2022 | Digestive Issues? 9 Signs You Have Hypochlorhydria | 00:18:49 | |
070. Tune in today as I talk about digestive health and a key ingredient to digestion, hydrochloric acid (HCL). I will explain why HCL is needed and what happens when there’s a deficiency, which is referred to as hypochlorhydria. You’ll learn common symptoms of hypochlorhydria, what causes it, and chronic health issues associated with low stomach acid. I will recommend 5 mindful eating tips to increase stomach acid levels in order to improve your digestion, which will lower inflammation, and support immune function. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 04 May 2022 | Probiotics and Prebiotics: Supporting Gut Health | 00:18:49 | |
071. You’ve probably heard that probiotics are good for gut health, but do you understand why? And what’s with prebiotics? Join me today as I explain what probiotics and prebiotics are, their differences and their functions. I will discuss how they are related to and necessary for gut health. I will also share what natural probiotic and prebiotic foods you can eat to help foster a healthy gut. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 11 May 2022 | Accepting Yourself Just As You Are: A Conversation with Selena Lael | 00:55:28 | |
072. In today’s episode I introduce you to Transformational Coach, Selena Lael who has been passionately serving others through her 1:1 sessions, retreats, and workshops for over 15 years. Hear Selena’s story of growing up in a meditation community and how that influenced her to guide people to go beyond the limited mind and emotions in order to access the power of life that awaits each and everyone of us. Listen to our conversation about what it means to accept yourself just as you are. To connect with selena visit, https://www.selenalael.com Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 18 May 2022 | Prioritizing Your Health | 00:14:01 | |
073. Do you find yourself ignoring or making excuses to avoid addressing health issues? With everything going on in life, paying attention to our health often gets pushed to the bottom of the list. In today’s episode I talk about the importance of prioritizing your health and what happens when you do. I recommend journal prompts to help give you clarity on the how and why of prioritizing your health. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 25 May 2022 | Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities | 00:21:56 | |
074. Do you tend to see life filled with obstacles? Or filled with opportunities? It’s all about your point of view. How we choose to see things makes the difference. Join me today as I talk about the possibilities that open up when obstacles are seen as opportunities and I share a personal story of transformation doing just that. You will also receive a step-by-step process of how to turn obstacles into opportunities. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 01 Jun 2022 | What Nourishes Your Soul? | 00:16:49 | |
075. Nourishing your soul is foundational to wellness and holistic health and healing. It is fundamental to living a healthy and happy and meaningful positively anti-inflammatory life. But what does nourishing your soul mean and how can you incorporate it into your life? Join me today as I share a recent soul-nourishing experience and then I'll offer journal prompts to help you determine how to nourish your soul. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 08 Jun 2022 | Wanting What You Have (A Gratitude Exercise) | 00:13:07 | |
076. Do you find yourself focusing on what you don’t have instead of being appreciative for what you do? Join me today as I discuss how paying attention to the abundance of things you already have in your life enhances your health and wellbeing and I recommend a writing exercise to help you identify them. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 15 Jun 2022 | Mid-Year Reset: Your Personal Reevaluation | 00:11:38 | |
077. Welcome to mid-year 2022! Join me today as I invite you to check in and reflect on how you’re doing, where you’re going, and where you want to be for the rest of the year. I will suggest journal prompts to reevaluate your goals and intentions to help you realign with your goals for 2022. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 22 Jun 2022 | Waiting for Results: How Not to Worry (And My Recent Biopsy) | 00:22:21 | |
078. Do you consider yourself a worrier? What happens when you allow the worry and anxiety to consume you? If you’d like to let go of worrisome thoughts, especially when you’re waiting to receive important information, this episode is for you. Join me today as I share my recent experience of having a biopsy, what I did to support myself while waiting for the results, and I recommend 3 tips for how not to worry. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 29 Jun 2022 | Pharmacist Turned Holistic Energy Healer with Dr. Loredana Shapson | 00:40:41 | |
079. In today’s episode I introduce you to Dr. Lordedana Shapson, PharmD, FNTP who is passionate about helping people regain control of their health naturally so they can live a healthy and energetic life. You’ll hear Loredana’s journey to becoming a pharmacist, her experience working with patients in the pharmaceutical field, and why she shifted directions to become a holistic health practitioner focusing on energy healing, nutritional therapy, and lifestyle modifications. Our lively conversation also touches upon the effects of mold toxicity, dealing with personal health issues, the importance of prioritizing your health now, and more! To connect with Loredana, visit www.lifemodsolutions.com Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 06 Jul 2022 | Don’t Fear Fat | 00:21:15 | |
080. Today I discuss the importance of dietary fats and their impact on your brain and mental and physical health. I will explain why healthy dietary fat is essential in your diet, the benefits, and how fat is metabolized in the body. I will also clarify good fats versus bad. You’ll walk away from this episode with a better understanding of healthy dietary fat and which fat-rich foods support an anti-inflammatory diet. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 13 Jul 2022 | Why Counting Calories Is BS | 00:19:07 | |
081. There are many misconceptions about calories and their impact on health and weight loss. In today’s episode I explain why counting calories is BS. I dispel the outdated and false notion of the “calories in calories out” diet for weight loss and how calorie restriction negatively impacts mental, emotional, and physical health. I share my personal story of dieting, counting calories, and letting go of obsessive thoughts around weight and food. I then recommend 4 tips for healthier eating and cultivating a supportive and harmonious relationship with food and your body. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 20 Jul 2022 | Spirituality vs. Woo With Anna Brooke | 00:38:24 | |
082. Listen in today for a lively and exploratory discussion about the concepts of spirituality and woo with Healing Arts Practitioner, Anna Brooke. In our candid conversation, we consider what these concepts mean and how we relate to them. We discuss how incorporating them into our lives has the potential to enhance our sense of meaning by helping us find a deeper connection to ourselves, others, nature, and the universe. To connect with Anna, visit www.annabrookehealing.com Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 27 Jul 2022 | Protecting Your Energy | 00:25:55 | |
083. I bet you’ve had the experience of feeling energetically drained by certain situations or people. We’re constantly engaging with people and things around us and it's important to be aware of how we are exchanging our energies. Join me today as I discuss the concept of protecting your energy. I explain what it means, why it’s important, and how to identify if you need to protect your energy. I also recommend 5 practices to help you to get started. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 03 Aug 2022 | Rheumatoid Arthritis vs. Osteoarthritis: What’s the Difference? | 00:20:12 | |
084. Do you experience joint pain and inflammation? Most adults experience it from time to time and there are a myriad of causes. There are a number of joint disorders and, while two of the more familiar are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, their differences are not well understood. Osteoarthritis is a common diagnosis as we age, whereas rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. While there are some overlaps with symptoms, the two conditions are very different. Join me today as I explain the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. I explain their common symptoms and causes and the risk factors that make it more likely to develop them. You’ll walk away from this episode with clarity and an understanding of these conditions. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 10 Aug 2022 | Nurturing Your Relationship With Yourself | 00:13:16 | |
085. How do you know if you have a good self-relationship? How can you nurture a better one? Join me today for an exploration of the importance of nurturing your relationship with yourself. I share signs that help identify the current status of your self-relationship, offer three things that a healthy self-relationship depends on, and recommend journal prompts to explore and give thoughtful attention to your relationship with yourself. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 17 Aug 2022 | Alopecia Areata: Shedding Hair and Shedding Shame With Michelle L’amour | 00:53:30 | |
086. In today’s episode, I introduce you to the moving, insightful beauty of international burlesque star, Michelle L’amour, who was diagnosed with alopecia areata at a very young age. Listen to Michelle’s story of living with this autoimmune disease, hair loss, body image insecurities, and feelings of isolation. Hear how she overcame hiding her condition and feeling she had lost herself to embarking on a quest for self-love and self-advocacy, ultimately learning internal validation to be her authentic self. To connect with Michelle visit, @michellelamour and @ilookdownthere on Instagram ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 24 Aug 2022 | The Bountiful Benefits of Berries | 00:14:29 | |
087. Berries are among the healthiest foods you can eat. They are a nutrient-rich, low-sugar, high fiber fruit, packed with antioxidants that provide a number of impressive health benefits. Tune in today to learn all about the health benefits of berries, including their anti-inflammatory properties which help prevent and protect our bodies from certain health conditions including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, age-related mental decline, and some forms of cancer. Download your FREE Very Berry Anti-Inflammatory Recipe Guide! berries.thewellnessheadquarters.com Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 31 Aug 2022 | What are Micronutrients & Why You Should Care | 00:16:49 | |
088. Today I introduce you to the world of micronutrients. I share what they are, what they do, and consequences of micronutrient deficiencies. There are dozens of vitamins and minerals we need to consume regularly and while all micronutrients have an impact on our health and well-being, I selected five to focus on and give you their their functions, their deficiencies and food sources. Don't forget! Download your FREE Very Berry Anti-Inflammatory Recipe Guide! berries.thewellnessheadquarters.com Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 07 Sep 2022 | That Back to School Feeling: September New Beginnings | 00:10:42 | |
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| 14 Sep 2022 | Let Life Make Love to You Today | 00:11:09 | |
090. If you’re feeling stressed, dreading each day or living with a scarcity mindset, you might be closing yourself off to receiving all the abundance, love, and goodness life has to offer. Join me today as I explore the concept, Let Life Make Love to You Today. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 21 Sep 2022 | Create Before You Consume | 00:12:03 | |
091. Do you consume to distract or procrastinate? Do you wake up and immediately check your email or social media? Binge Netflix or podcasts? Ever gone down a rabbit hole of watching YouTube videos or Amazon shopping? Our culture encourages consuming, and it has an effect on our health. Join me today as I explore the concept, create before you consume and why it’s important to be aware of both what and how you are consuming and the impact on your thoughts, feelings, actions and wellbeing. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 28 Sep 2022 | The Joy of Feasting With Chef Miranti | 00:59:41 | |
092. In today’s episode I introduce you to Miranti Kisdarjono, the founder of The Joy of Feasting, a lifestyle brand exploring the intersection of food and culture. Listen to Miranti’s story of growing up in Indonesia, living in a bi-cultural world and how family, friends, food, society, art, and culture have influenced and inspired her path to becoming a culinary provocateur. She discusses the importance of eating real foods and how food can be healing. Miranti aspires to teach others how to create a joyful relationship with food and find fresh meaning in the things that matter most through the meals we share. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 05 Oct 2022 | Food Is More than Fuel | 00:14:15 | |
093. “Food is fuel” is a common saying that you’ve probably heard countless times. Of course food is fuel, but viewing food or striving to only view food from that viewpoint diminishes the power of food and the many ways food benefits us and enhances our life. Tune in as I discuss how and why food is more than fuel. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 12 Oct 2022 | Become A Self-Expert | 00:27:29 | |
094. Do you ever ask yourself questions like, “Why in the heck did I do that? It makes no sense,” “I have no idea what I want” or, “I don’t understand why I get so angry”? Not understanding why you do or say certain things, or react the way you do in some situations are signs that indicate you will benefit from working on self-awareness, which helps you become a “self-expert.” Tune in today as I discuss what that means, why it matters, and 5 ways to become a self-expert. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 19 Oct 2022 | Stop "Shoulding" Yourself | 00:18:44 | |
095. How often do you “should '' yourself with, I should eat healthier, I should do yoga, I should be more grateful, or I should be more productive. When we continually “should” ourselves it leads to feelings of guilt, insecurity, failure, and lack of self-control and self-trust. These “shoulds” breed inaction and keep us stuck. Plus, the more you feel like you “should” do something, the less likely you’ll actually do it. Join me today as I discuss what it means to “should” yourself, the negative impacts of “shoulding,” and 3 ways to break this vicious cycle. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 26 Oct 2022 | Bone Broth: Why You Need It | 00:25:14 | |
096. Bone broth is at the top of the list of anti-inflammatory, gut healing, and immune supportive foods. Tune in to this week’s episode to find out what the bone broth hype is all about. I will explain what bone broth is, why you need it, how to make it, how to use it, and 5 health benefits. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 02 Nov 2022 | Changing Your Thoughts | 00:13:18 | |
097. The quality of your thoughts has a direct impact on the quality of your life. Tune in today as I explore the idea, “It’s only a thought, and a thought can be changed.” Recognizing that you have the power to change your thoughts is freeing and empowering and can literally change the course of your life experience. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 09 Nov 2022 | Why I'm Not Sick | 00:13:34 | |
098. What does being sick mean to you? When do you consider yourself “sick”? Join me today as I explore the topic of being “sick,” and why, despite having an autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis, for the past 22 years, I'm not sick. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 16 Nov 2022 | Unexpected Acts of Kindness and Generosity | 00:16:56 | |
099. Tune in this week as I share two recent experiences that enhanced my day and lifted my energy - all because I happened to randomly sneeze and, on another occasion, forgot my wallet. What!? Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 23 Nov 2022 | Breakthroughs, Listening to Your Body, and Taking Ownership of Your Health with Liz Temple | 01:04:14 | |
100. Tune in this week as we celebrate 100 episodes with one of my amazing clients, Liz Temple who was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2020. Liz became a client of mine earlier this year, through our 6-months of working together, Liz has transformed her life. She says, “I am more in control of 'me', I’m happier, I am in less pain, I don’t feel guilty, I have grown so much.” Listen as Liz shares her story of living with chronic pain, confusion, and overwhelm. You will hear how she learned to put herself first, listen to her body, self-advocate, take control of her life, and live her truth. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 30 Nov 2022 | There’s No Magic Bullet | 00:12:52 | |
101. Are you searching for a magic bullet? Looking for a quick fix for your health issues? We live in an impatient society that expects immediate results - a magic bullet. When we don’t find that quick fix, we feel disappointment and frustration, and then this can keep us stuck. Tune in today as I explain why no magic bullet exists and why understanding this will be empowering for you. I offer 4 questions to consider as you explore this concept and how it relates to you. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 07 Dec 2022 | Alleviating Time Anxiety | 00:32:40 | |
102. How often do you feel like you just don’t have enough time, or that time is working against you, or even that you’re wasting too much time? If thoughts like these affect your mood and your stress level, this episode is for you. Tune in as I explain what time anxiety is, what the symptoms look like and how they manifest in your daily life. I’ll share my personal experience with time anxiety and recommend concrete practices to help you alleviate any time anxiety you may be experiencing. *Join Alyssa's 9-week Small Group Coaching program, NOURISH TIL YOU FLOURISH to live a Positively Anti-Inflammatory Life. Tuesdays, January 24 - March 21, 2023 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 14 Dec 2022 | Holiday Detox Guide | 00:21:05 | |
103. Join me this week as I offer a comprehensive holiday detox guide to help you take care of yourself during this season. *Join my small group coaching program, Nourish Till You Flourish ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 21 Dec 2022 | Putting Your Health Into Your Own Hands and Living Mindfully With Dawn Brighid | 01:02:49 | |
104. In this week’s episode I introduce you to Integrative Nutritionist and Health Coach, Dawn Brighid, who is passionate about empowering her clients to enjoy life and food as they are getting their health on track. You’ll hear Dawn’s journey into the world of nutrition and holistic wellness; she’ll share her own health struggles as well as what brings her joy. Listen in as we discuss our strong thoughts about Functional Medicine vs Conventional, talk about the importance of mindfulness to your wellbeing, and the necessity of taking ownership of your own health. Connect with Dawn: she works virtually and in person at Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in Manhattan and also has a virtual private practice. ~~~ NOURISH TIL YOU FLOURISH, my 9-week Small Group Coaching Program, beginning Tuesday, January 24, 2023. For more info, to register and to lock in the Early Bird rate, click here. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 28 Dec 2022 | 3 Things You Need to Do Before 2023 | 00:08:59 | |
105. The New Year is fast approaching. This transitional time is perfect for reflection, thankfulness, joy and connection. Tune in to discover 3 things you need to do before 2023. Want to learn tools to practice mindful self-compassion and developing a healing mindset? Learn the foundations of long-lasting sustainable health? Join us for Nourish Till You Flourish, 9-week small group coaching program. You’ll be guided on how to create a better, more harmonious relationship with food, your body and yourself. More info: https://www.thewellnessheadquarters.com/ntyf ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 04 Jan 2023 | The B- Method for Recovering Perfectionists | 00:21:13 | |
106. If you identify as a perfectionist, if you’re someone who holds yourself to impossibly high standards, and all-or-nothing thinking is keeping you stressed and stuck, this podcast is for you. Tune in as I share a mindset shift to help you overcome the debilitating pressure you put on yourself. When you learn to practice the “B– Method,” you become open to more ease and peace in your life, and you let go of unhelpful, unrealistic expectations of yourself. To learn more about releasing all-or-nothing thinking, to cultivate mindful self-compassion tools, and to learn the foundations of long-lasting sustainable health, join us for Nourish Till You Flourish, 9-week small group coaching program, we begin Tuesday, January 24. ***Early bird rate + bonus two 1:1 sessions with Alyssa ends Friday, January 6.*** More info: https://www.thewellnessheadquarters.com/ntyf ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 11 Jan 2023 | Mindful, Intuitive, and Intentional Eating: What’s the Difference? | 00:25:45 | |
107. Could your eating habits use an upgrade? Are you done with diet culture and looking to create a healthier relationship with eating? Did you know that how you eat is just as important as what you eat? Maybe you’ve heard of intuitive eating, but what is it? Being mindful around eating sounds great too, but does that mean just chewing your food for a long time? And then there is intentional eating. What? Tune in today as I explain three approaches to eating: mindful, intuitive, and intentional and how implementing a more conscious way of eating can improve your health and revolutionize your relationship with food, your body, and yourself. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 18 Jan 2023 | Becoming Your Favorite Version of Yourself | 00:13:49 | |
108. There’s a lot of talk, and maybe even pressure, to be your “best self.” But have you stopped to consider what it means to be “best self”? And best for who? I’m offering a different perspective: becoming your favorite version of yourself. I believe this leaves more room for growth, grace, and change. Tune in today as I explain why becoming your favorite version of yourself cultivates self-trust and self-love without the stress of constantly striving to always be “more.” Being your favorite version of you keeps you motivated and brings joy and a sense of wellbeing.
More info: https://www.thewellnessheadquarters.com/ntyf ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 25 Jan 2023 | It’s Not All in Your Head: A Conversation About Rheumatology and Autoimmune Disease With Emilie Minarcik | 01:13:38 | |
109. Tune in this week and meet Emilie Minarcik, Rheumatology APRN, who is passionate about practicing medicine with kindness. You’ll hear Emilie’s story about her transition from working in transplant surgery to rheumatology. She will share her insight into what it’s like to be a healthcare provider working in rheumatology and helping patients with autoimmune diseases. Listen in as we discuss struggles with chronic illness, the necessity for individualized care, and the importance of patience, compassion, and validation for true healing to occur. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 01 Feb 2023 | Your February Forecast and Affirmation | 00:16:58 | |
110. Join me today for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of February as offered by Louise Hay’s 2023 “I Can Do It” daily calendar. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 15 Feb 2023 | Reflections on Turning 50 | 00:21:23 | |
112. On January 15 of this year, I turned 50. Join me today as I share my heartfelt reflections on this milestone birthday. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 08 Feb 2023 | Trusting Your Body’s Ability to Heal with Innina Sakura | 00:57:55 | |
111. Join me this week as I introduce you to energy healer and Reiki practitioner, Innina Sakura, who believes it is essential for us to reconnect with source energy and is dedicated to guiding people to remember that essential and beautiful connection. Tune in to hear Innina’s story of being a full-time touring burlesque performer and how an on-stage injury halted her performance career and led her to deepen and heal her relationship with her body and herself, ultimately inspiring her to study energy healing to help others. Listen in as we discuss what energy healing is, what reiki is, and how we each have the ability to tap into our body’s own ability to heal. Innina Sakura is an energy healer: certified Jikiden Reiki practitioner (traditional Japanese Reiki), western Reiki Master, Meditation teacher, EFT therapist, intuitive, empath, and lover of mother nature. She’s been attuned to Jikiden Reiki by the world-famous teacher and best-selling author Frank Arjava Petter in his Reiki dojo in Greece. Innina lives on the beautiful island of Sardinia in Italy, following the philosophy of Reiki, based on love, gratitude, and compassion. To connect with Innina visit, http://www.inninasakura.com/ and you can follow her on Instagram here. Work with Alyssa ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 22 Feb 2023 | What You Resist Persists | 00:21:20 | |
113. Have you ever had an experience or emotion that you pushed away and avoided? I know, we all have. Typically, when you resist something in your reality, whether it’s a feeling or circumstance, you are doing two things: you are placing judgment and you are arguing with your reality. But when you do, you’re essentially perpetuating your suffering. Tune in this week as I discuss the idea that “what you resist, persists.” I explain what that means, why resistance blocks growth and how it can be detrimental to your wellbeing. I will share 3 ways to let go of resistance and open up to acceptance. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 01 Mar 2023 | Your March Forecast and Affirmation | 00:15:35 | |
114. Join me today for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of March as offered by Louise Hay’s 2023 “I Can Do It” daily calendar. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 08 Mar 2023 | The Power of Bodywork and Learning to Trust Your Gut With Harvest King | 01:09:15 | |
115. Tune in this week as I introduce you to Harvest King, bodyworker, massage therapist, and professional aerialist and burlesque performer who holds an MA in Occupational Therapy. Join in the conversation as Harvest shares how we can tap into our solar plexus chakra to help us connect with our body and learn to trust our gut. She also explains different healing modalities, including myofascial release technique and PNF techniques, that we can employ to help stretch, support, and heal our body. Listen in as we share personal stories of trusting our gut, and listening to our body and intuition, all with the understanding that each of us has this ability and the importance of trusting this life-long process. To connect with Harvest visit, harvestbodywork.com and follow her on Instagram. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 15 Mar 2023 | Postural Awareness for Better Health With Harvest King | 00:58:02 | |
116. I’m thrilled to have Harvest King back for a second week on the podcast. Harvest is a bodyworker, massage therapist, and professional aerialist and burlesque performer who holds an MA in Occupational Therapy. This week we discuss posture: what it is, why it’s important, different kinds of posture and how posture impacts our health. Harvest gives us tips and exercises for how to stay in alignment, while both sitting and standing, so that we can be in connection with our body and develop postural awareness for better health. To connect with Harvest visit, harvestbodywork.com and follow her on Instagram. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 22 Mar 2023 | What are Macronutrients, Why They’re Important, and Do You Need to Track them? | 00:26:14 | |
117. You’ve heard of macronutrients, but what exactly are they? How do they benefit your health? You’ve also heard of tracking macros. What does that actually mean and why would someone track them? Is this something you need to do too? Tune in this week as I give an overview of macronutrients and explain what their role is in the body, and why they’re important. Oh, and I will of course share my view on tracking macros. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 29 Mar 2023 | Metabolic Health: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Improve It | 00:21:57 | |
118. Tune in this week as I explain what metabolic health is and the impact it has on your health and wellness. I share the 5 primary markers of metabolic health, the causes and ramifications of poor metabolic health, and 4 ways to make improvements to your metabolic health that will support you on your path to improved health and may help prevent future disease. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 05 Apr 2023 | Exploring the Connection Between Passover, Wellness, and Healing With Naomi Less | 00:51:59 | |
119. During this week of the Jewish holiday, Passover, I’m delighted to introduce you to Naomi Less, a musician, ritual leader, song writer and educator. Tune in as we explore how the themes of Passover relate to wellness and healing. You'll hear Naomi share her experiences with rosacea (an inflammatory skin condition), perimenopause, and hormone fluctuations. She explains the food choices and dietary changes she made and how they have impacted her life and health. Naomi also gifts us with singing a song of healing. You’ll leave this episode feeling love and connection. Naomi Less is a Brooklyn-based, internationally celebrated singer/songwriter, ritualist and educator. Naomi serves as Co-Founder, Ritual Leader and Associate Director of Lab/Shul and Core Educator at Songleader Boot Camp. She is an alum of the Rising Song Institute Fellowship, host of the show "Jewish Women Rock" on Jewish Rock Radio (amplifying the voices of women and non-binary folks) and performance artist and speaker for Uprooted: A Jewish Response to Fertility Challenges, providing healing for people struggling with fertility journeys. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 12 Apr 2023 | 9 Components of Wellness | 00:29:37 | |
120. Wellness is the holistic integration of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Wellness necessitates good self-stewardship and an awareness that everything in your life is interconnected; each area of your life affects every other area of your life. Join me this week as we explore 9 components of wellness, each of which builds on and supports the other, all deserving attention on your path to wellbeing. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 19 Apr 2023 | Letting Go of Productivity Shame | 00:26:24 | |
121. Have you ever felt that you wasted an entire day? Ever felt that you’re a failure because you didn’t get everything done on your “to do” list? Perhaps you struggle with having the right work/life balance and you feel something is wrong with you when you’re not able to do it all? If you answered “yes” to any of these, then you likely have experienced productivity shame. Join me this week as I discuss what productivity shame is, why we have it, and I will suggest three ways to break out of the (unproductive) cycle of productivity shame. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 26 Apr 2023 | Eating IS Emotional | 00:22:10 | |
122. It’s understandable that people feel distress about eating emotionally. Our society has pathologized it, viewing emotional eating as having a lack of self-control or a problem that needs to be fixed. But, eating IS emotional and using food to cope with emotions isn’t always inherently negative. Join me this week as I explore the topic of emotional eating and offer a different perspective from what our society and diet culture have influenced us to think about it. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 03 May 2023 | Seeking Relief From Injury and Chronic Pain With Hinda Abrahamson | 00:57:24 | |
123. My mom, Hinda Abrahamson, is back on the podcast! Tune in this week as she shares her story of enduring a severe injury resulting in an extended period of chronic pain. This injury led her on a journey of discovery, learning to listen to her body, set boundaries, open up to vulnerability, and seek relief and healing. I share my experience of witnessing my mom debilitated and we discuss what it’s like to see a loved one in pain. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 10 May 2023 | Dopamine: Happiness Hormones Part 1 | 00:16:04 | |
124. Tune in this week as I kick off a 4-part Happiness Hormones series, starting with Dopamine. Dopamine, often referred to as the “reward chemical,” is involved in helping us feel pleasure and plays a motivational role in the brain’s reward system. Join me as I explain what dopamine is, what the benefits are, what causes deficiency and how you might feel with low dopamine levels. Plus, I recommend several simple ways to increase your dopamine levels naturally. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 17 May 2023 | Serotonin: Happiness Hormones Part 2 | 00:17:43 | |
125. This week is part 2 of the Happiness Hormones series, focusing on Serotonin, known as the body's natural "feel-good" hormone. Serotonin is a mood stabilizer and is involved in our feelings of happiness and wellbeing. Listen in as I explain what serotonin is, what the benefits are, the signs and causes of low serotonin as well as health conditions associated with serotonin deficiency. I recommend 4 strategies to help you boost your serotonin levels and improve your mood. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 24 May 2023 | Oxytocin: Happiness Hormones Part 3 | 00:14:48 | |
126. Join me this week for part 3 of the Happiness Hormones series where I explore Oxytocin. Oxytocin is known as the “love hormone” and is foundational for feelings of bonding, love, and trust. Tune in as I explain what oxytocin does in the body, its benefits and the signs and symptoms of oxytocin deficiency. I also share 13 ways to increase Oxytocin naturally. Hint: it’s more than just sex! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 31 May 2023 | Endorphins: Happiness Hormones Part 4 | 00:15:49 | |
127. This week we wrap up the 4-part Happiness Hormone series with Endorphins, known as a natural painkiller. Endorphins are nature’s way of helping us avoid feeling pain and move us towards feelings of pleasure. Tune in me as I explain what they are, what they do in the body, as well as benefits and causes of endorphin deficiency. I also recommend 11 fun and easy ways to boost endorphin levels. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 07 Jun 2023 | Return to Your body With Lorna Skuraton | 00:47:23 | |
128. This week I’m delighted to introduce you to bodyworker, licensed massage therapist, and creative athlete, Lorna Skuraton. Lorna believes the human body holds innate wisdom and is capable of self-healing. It is through this framework she approaches her clients with compassion, guiding them to reconnect with their body. Listen as Lorna shares her story of struggling with anxiety, depression and feeling unsafe in her body and how learning to slow down and listen to her body had a profound effect on her health and wellbeing. We also talk about the vagus nerve, somatic healing and bodywork, why your body is not “broken,” and the importance of learning to trust yourself. Lorna Skuraton is a New York-trained body worker and creative athlete practicing in Chicago, IL. Lorna’s specialties include structural integration, Swedish bodywork, sports/rehabilitative bodywork, cupping, myofascial release, manual lymphatic drainage, craniosacral therapy, thought field therapy (TFT), emotional freedom technique (EFT), TAP therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, trauma informed bodywork, healing through vagus nerve activation and somatic therapy. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 14 Jun 2023 | Manual Lymphatic Drainage with Lorna Skuraton | 00:57:55 | |
129. I’m very happy to have Lorna Skuraton, bodyworker, licensed massage therapist, and creative athlete, back on the podcast. This week we discuss the lymphatic system and manual lymphatic drainage: what it is, how it works, the benefits and why it’s important for everyone, why it’s specifically helpful for those with autoimmune disease, fibromyalgia and endometriosis, and how to facilitate lymphatic drainage both with a practitioner and with yourself. Connect with Lorna through her website Venous Return Healing, https://www.venousreturnhealing.com/ and on Instagram, @venous.return Lorna Skuraton is a New York-trained body worker and creative athlete practicing in Chicago, IL. Lorna’s specialties include structural integration, Swedish bodywork, sports/rehabilitative bodywork, cupping, myofascial release, manual lymphatic drainage, craniosacral therapy, thought field therapy (TFT), emotional freedom technique (EFT), TAP therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, trauma informed bodywork, healing through vagus nerve activation and somatic therapy. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 21 Jun 2023 | Summer Check In 2023: Reflect and Reconnect | 00:17:50 | |
130. Welcome to summer 2023! Join me this week as I invite you to check in and reflect on how you’re doing, where you’re going, and where you want to be for the rest of the year. Keeping in mind the spirit of the summer solstice, I recommend journal prompts to reflect and reconnect, doing a self check-in to help you realign with yourself now in this season and for the rest of the year. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 | Have More Fun! | 00:30:35 | |
131. Join me this week as I talk about the importance of FUN! I’ll explain what having fun actually means, share personal stories about my relationship with fun, and offer 5 reasons why having fun is good for your health. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 05 Jul 2023 | Just For Now (A Mindfulness Practice) | 00:08:05 | |
132. Tune in today as I read you a poem about mindfulness, acceptance, and being in the present moment with what is. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 12 Jul 2023 | Your Body as a Temple | 00:19:45 | |
133. Tune in today as I share my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation, “I take care of my body. I cherish and revere the temple I live in.” I discuss what it means to take care of your body, explore the idea of cherishing and revering your body, and I consider the idea of viewing your body as a temple. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 19 Jul 2023 | Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone | 00:23:41 | |
134. Are you stuck in your comfort zone? What does that even mean? Join me this week as I discuss the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone. I explain what a comfort zone is, discuss why it’s hard to leave it, share personal stories, and offer 5 benefits of taking that important step. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 26 Jul 2023 | Keep Going | 00:11:59 | |
135. Where in your life are you feeling defeated or disappointed, but you know in your heart that you need to keep going. Tune in as I invite you to look within, consider what your motivation is, and remind yourself to keep going. I also share a song (and I even might sing a little bit of it for you) for inspiration. Watch Peter Gabriel & Kate Bush's video for the song, Don't Give Up. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 02 Aug 2023 | Your August Forecast and Affirmation | 00:19:43 | |
136. Join me today for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of August as offered by Louise Hay’s 2023 “I Can Do It” daily calendar. Hint: it's about giving (and receiving). ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 09 Aug 2023 | The Magic of Marrying Yourself With Gabrielle Heron | 00:53:13 | |
137. When we think of marriage, we think of a union between two people. But what about a marriage to yourself? Listen in this week as my friend Gabrielle Heron, multimedia performance artist, shares her insight and experiences with the ritual of self-marriage. You’ll learn what it means to marry yourself and why someone would choose to marry themselves. You’ll hear thought-provoking stories of Gabrielle officiating self-marriages to hundreds of people, and how marrying yourself can spark magic. Gabrielle Heron is a voice over and multimedia performance artist and has a longstanding professional tarot practice and herbalism. Gabrielle’s self-wedding installation and performance called “Til Death Do You Part. Marry Yourself!” was created in 2006 as an art, emotional, and spiritual experience and since then she’s taken this self-marriage ritual around the world to various festivals and private functions – performing over 1500 weddings! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 16 Aug 2023 | Your Potential Self Is infinite | 00:16:09 | |
138. What if you wholeheartedly believed in yourself? What if you believed that your potential self was infinite? What would you do differently? How would this belief enhance your life? Join me today as I explore the idea that your potential self is infinite. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 23 Aug 2023 | Electrolytes: You Need Them. Why? | 00:17:53 | |
139. This week we’re learning about electrolytes. Tune in as I answer questions such as, what are electrolytes, why are they important and what do they do in the body? I’ll discuss what electrolyte imbalance is and how to identify the signs and symptoms of electrolyte imbalance. I also share 9 signs your body needs more electrolytes and 3 easy and natural ways to get them. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 30 Aug 2023 | Feel Your Feelings or Let Them Go? | 00:25:02 | |
140. Where do repressed emotions go? We live in a culture that resists and fears emotion. From a young age, we’re taught to shut off “negative” feelings but suppressing, repressing or otherwise overly controlling our emotions can lead to serious health consequences. Tune in this week as I explain why it’s critical to “feel” our feelings. I also share 3 examples of how unresolved uncomfortable or, so called “negative” emotions, can affect your health. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | Name It to Tame It, Feel It to Heal It | 00:22:04 | |
141. Why do feelings matter? Do you really have to feel them to heal them? Join me this week as I discuss the science-backed mindfulness technique of “name it to tame it,” used to calm spiraling thoughts and intense emotions. I’ll walk you through the 4-part process of how to do it. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | Reflection, Renewal, and Forgiveness With Naomi Less | 00:55:37 | |
142. This week I’m happy to have my friend, Naomi Less, musician, ritual leader, song writer and educator back on the podcast to discuss themes of reflection, repentance, community, renewal, and forgiveness – through the lens of the Jewish high holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Our conversation, and the themes and ideas we discuss, are applicable to anyone curious about holistic health and wellbeing. Listen in as Naomi shares about her fertility challenges and how she related to her body during the difficult process. Naomi and I also discuss the significance of forgiveness in our own healing journeys. It’s an enlightening and deep conversation you’ll want to hear. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | Breathwork as a Healing Modality With Anna Brooke | 00:45:12 | |
143. “How you breathe is how you live” - Anna Brooke, Rebirthing Breathwork Practitioner. Tune in this week to become aware of your breath and learn how the simple act of breathing can enhance your life. Hear my conversation with Anna as we discuss what breathwork is, how to do it, and its benefits. Anna shares her journey to breathwork and how it’s changed her life. She explains the difference between structured breath and unstructured breath, and gives examples of simple rebirthing Breathwork techniques you can implement in your daily life so you can feel revitalized and more self-connected. To connect with Anna, visit www.annabrookehealing.com ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 27 Sep 2023 | Adaptogens: What Are They and Why Are People Taking Them? | 00:21:43 | |
144. Have you been hearing that adaptogens are good for you but you don’t really understand what they are and what they do? Tune in this week as I give you an overview of adaptogens: what these herbs and plant substances are, what they do to the body, their benefits, possible side effects and what you need to consider before taking them. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 04 Oct 2023 | In Releasing We Receive | 00:12:47 | |
145. Learning to release and to receive and understanding the importance of this in the energy exchange flow of life, has been one of my life's lessons. Join me today as I explore the idea that “in releasing we receive.” What does it mean to release? What does it mean to receive? I also suggest journal prompts to help you explore this idea. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 11 Oct 2023 | Your Past & Future Self | 00:15:10 | |
146. If you could go back in time, what would you say to your past self? What would your past self most need to hear? Conversely, if you were able to jump ahead to the future, what would you say to your future self? Tune in to this week’s episode as I guide you to explore your past self and your future self. It’s a journaling episode, so get ready my friend! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 12 Oct 2023 | Self-Care During This Time of Conflict | 00:06:22 | |
We have seen the news of the conflict in Israel and Gaza and the suffering of civilians, both Israeli and Palestinian. The news is traumatic and saddening and may make us feel helpless and hopeless in the face of such tragedy. And i wanted to check in with you. In these difficult times it is essential to actively give yourself permission to take breaks from news and media and focus on self care, and self-compassion. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 18 Oct 2023 | Commitment to Your Present Self | 00:25:02 | |
147. Do you have a hard time following through on commitments to yourself? Why do you think that is? What does being committed to your present self mean anyway? Join me this week as I explore the idea of making a commitment to your present self. I share personal stories of my own efforts at self-commitment and offer questions to inspire reflection on ways to help you feel aligned with your choices and decisions, reinforcing that you are capable of following through on what is most important to you. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 25 Oct 2023 | Discover Your Glimmers: Finding the Opposite of a Trigger | 00:16:30 | |
148. You are familiar with triggers. You even probably know what your triggers are. But what about your glimmers? Tune in this week as I define glimmers and explain how they support your mental health by activating the part of your nervous system that cues feelings of safety and connection. I also share how to identify glimmers in your daily life. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 01 Nov 2023 | Your November Forecast and Affirmation | 00:12:23 | |
149. Join me today for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of November as offered by Louise Hay’s 2023 “I Can Do It” daily calendar. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 08 Nov 2023 | Finding Peace and Mindfulness (A Breathing Exercise) | 00:14:15 | |
150. Join me this week as I guide you through a mindful breathing exercise that will help ground you and bring you into the present moment. When we slow down, tune in and intentionally breath, we are able to access our own healing powers of connection, love, and peace. Please listen to this episode when you are able to sit or lay down in a quiet, comfortable place. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 15 Nov 2023 | Talkin’ Sh*t: The Scoop on Poop | 00:23:10 | |
151. Does talking about poop make you cringe? Or do you use the smiling poop emoji on a daily basis? Whatever your thoughts about poop are, one thing is for sure – your poop is an indicator of gut health. And gut health is linked to inflammation. Tune in as I share signs of both healthy and unhealthy poop, foods that support healthy bowel movements, the Bristol Stool Chart to help you understand bowel movement health, 8 things your poop is telling you about your diet and lifestyle, foods that support healthy bowel movements, and 7 tips for how to poop like a boss. You’ll leave today’s episode equipped to assess and address your poop and gut health. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 22 Nov 2023 | How Gratitude Lowers Inflammation and Improves Your Health | 00:27:03 | |
152. Did you know that a gratitude practice can lower inflammation and improve your health? Tune in this week as I define gratitude, share the different ways we feel and express gratitude, explain how gratitude can reduce inflammation and stimulate anti-inflammatory responses in the body, and offer 3 ways to cultivate gratitude to improve your health and wellbeing. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 29 Nov 2023 | Finding Healing Through Nature With Carolyn Marotta | 01:06:58 | |
153. This week I introduce you to my friend Carolyn Marotta, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and self-taught herbalist and forager of wild edibles. Hear Carolyn’s journey to starting a family run farm in Pennsylvania with the mission to create opportunities for people to cultivate embodied relationships with the Earth through education and hands-on experiences. Carolyn shares how she’s found healing through nature and what nature can teach us. To connect with Carolyn visit, https://www.dreamlandfarmstead.com/ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 06 Dec 2023 | Create the Holiday Season You Crave | 00:12:14 | |
154. This time of year with the holiday season can bring up a range of emotions from stress, loneliness, and overwhelm to joy, gratitude and connection. So how can you make this time of year enjoyable for you? It begins with making a decision about what matters to you most. What is it you would like to experience and feel this month? This holiday season, I’m encouraging you to be the creator of what you want and what you crave, tune in to get inspired. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
| 13 Dec 2023 | My Grandfather’s Approach to Health with Hinda Abrahamson | 00:44:34 | |
155. My mom is back! This week my mom, Hinda Abrahamson, and I discuss her father, Bert Kahn, aka Poopah, “a welterweight wrestling champion” whose life-long vocation and avocation was devoted to maintaining a healthy body and a healthy mind. He owned one of the first health clubs in the country in Dallas, TX in the 1930’s that included boxing and wrestling training. Tune in to hear our heartfelt discussion of his philosophy on health and my mom’s experiences of her dad growing up. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ | |||
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