Carbon Monoxide almost killed my family

  Today I’m talking about why it’s important to slow down BEFORE you have a near-death experience   When I called the gas company out because of a funny smell I noticed when my oven was on, I had no idea we’d been exposed to carbon monoxide for the past year. Not only that, but there was more danger lurking in my home that was equally deadly.   It’s made me realize how lucky I am to be here. Those errands I had last week that drove me nuts I’m enjoying this week! Why? Because if I wasn’t here, someone else would be taking myRead More →

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022 – Reiki, Spirituality, and Healing with Tina Conroy Some things we talked about: Reiki The healing power of physical touch Tina’s Toolkit Spirituality The Importance of morning ritual “Earthy” vs. “Woo-Hoo” people Healers: Psychics/Medium/Intuitive Teacher How to learn Reiki     About Tina Conroy: Since childhood, Tina knew she was connected to something greater than herself. At an early age she realized that she inherited her psychic grandmother’s gift of prophetic dreams ? visions that were always vivid, full of sensory detail and eventually real. Since then, she spent over 20 years attuning her mind and body to truly listen to that internal voiceRead More →

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021 – Chinese Medicine – Treating your whole self, and treating yourself well – with Brodie Welch “If you take nothing else from this (episode), it’s recognizing that it’s actually quite a radical act and a feminist act of self-respect to allow yourself to rest when you’re tired.” -Brodie Welch BIO: Brodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, Chinese Medicine expert, holistic health coach, and self-care strategist. She’s the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. Brodie helps caring, high-achieving, women put themselves on their own to-do lists so they can trade stress and burnoutRead More →

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Victoria Lewin is on a mission to help Young Carers BIO: Victoria Lewin is a mother and carer for her husband who has a rare brain cdtn (IIH). Victoria is the author of “Caitlyn’s Wish,” a book written for her daughter, then published and enjoyed by young carers worldwide. Victoria is also an Advocate for Young Carers worldwide & an Advocate for I.H. / Invisible disabilities. She’s also living with the rare disease Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (#EDS) Victoria is currently working on a book series for schools in the UK called, “Who Cares for Us?” She is compiling contributions from young carers and their familiesRead More →

Feel Better Naturally with Bri Pruitt the Hippie Dippie Mom

  BIO: Bri Pruitt is a wife, Mom, RN and Certified Health Coach who is passionate about guiding you to a nontoxic lifestyle so that you can experience true wellness, and feel better naturally. Bri has eliminated many of her symptoms: brain fog, headaches, etc. by simply eliminating chemicals in her home. Today, she talks about simple ways to change the way you feel by changing the products you use. Household cleaners, soaps, and even makeup can contribute to our symptoms, and there’s an app to help you find out which ones they are! Check out ewg.com, or get the app “EWG.”   A fewRead More →

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How to Get it Together, When You Can’t Get Off The Couch It’s summer, and kids everywhere are saying things like: Are we there yet?  I’m bored, what can I do? I don’t want to help clean up, why are you making me?  The same things happen all the time, especially on school breaks & weekends. You can’t stop those questions from coming, but you can be prepared with answers!  And that’s what today’s episode is all about. Do you need some suggestions for: What to do? How to keep everyone busy? Simple ways to keep the house clean? How to get everyone to help?Read More →

EFT and Toddler Songs (Yes, they go together) Lee Uehara’s BIO: Lee Uehara (way-hA-rah) is a parent who has dealt with her own health issues and is successfully combatting them through alternative modalities and nutrition. She is the author of the book, “41+ Other Tips to Thrive in Early Motherhood,” and the creator of a behavior management tool for parents in the form of a music CD: Tunes for Transitions: Songs to Soothe Toddlers. Lee’s book and CD can be found at Amazon or on her mom-site, PractiMama.com. But the main reason Lee is here today is as an EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) practitioner whoRead More →

Dr. Natalie Jones on Narcissism

Some relationships are fantastic, some good, and some are downright bad.  The bad, toxic relationships can affect not only your emotional health, but your physical health as well.  Dr. Natalie Jones specializes in helping people who are involved in narcissistic relationships, and today we’re talking all about them. What is narcissism? Pop-culture defines a narcissist as: someone who has a lack of empathy, puts their feelings above everyone else’s, they feel very entitled, and are very manipulative. Gaslighting. The relationship becomes very parasitic. Clinically speaking, narcissitic personality disorder is defined as: a sense of grandiosity (put themselves in a god-like category), sense of entitlement, wantRead More →

Abuse, Therapy, and How to Get Help with Dr. Natalie Jones Today, Dr. Natalie Jones tells her compelling account of abuse and shares her incredible work with both victims and abusers. According to The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been victims of [some form of] physical violence by an intimate partner within their lifetime. (see more details here: https://ncadv.org/statistics) We also talk about differences with minority care, and why it’s important to find the therapist that you feel comfortable and who understands where you’re coming from.  It’s definitely time to be having open  conversations aboutRead More →

Pleasure, Self-Acceptance, and Loving Your Body, with Jenny Eden Berk     In this episode, Jenny Eden Berk’s talking about our bodies; the power of accepting who we are right now; working towards making our bodies healthier; and allowing ourselves to experience pleasure. Jenny Eden Berk is a Certified Eating Psychology Coach, Body image mentor, International Speaker and Best selling Author of the new release, “The Body Image Blueprint.” She is the founder of Jenny Eden Coaching, a practice devoted to helping women, men and teens heal their relationship with food and their bodies. She specializes in unique binge eating cessation techniques and mindful eatingRead More →