Core Nourishment With Annie Wagoner

This episode not only marks the beginning of a new season for my podcast, it is also the most special interview I've had the opportunity to do so far. Jack Wagoner is truly a magnificent, courageous human and one of my greatest teachers in this lifetime. And yes… I have the privilege of calling him my son. Jack is currently living and studying abroad in France for his junior year in high school and we recorded this together in-person outside at 6:30am one morning during my recent visit to see him. In this episode, Jack shares all about what he is learning and discovering about himself and life through his adventures and experiences. We chat about meditation, stepping out of comfort zones, finding purpose, mindset, kindness, curiosity, rock climbing, and being present while also going after dreams. Jack lights up my life and this world with his big heart and brilliant, contagious energy. Tune in, laugh along with us, and enjoy being inspired by this amazing soul. And if you are interested in following Jack and his adventures, you can find him on youtube @Love_ur_1ife and instagram at @jack.in.france.

Elizabeth Callahan, or Beth, as I know her, is a freakin' badass, fabulous, courageous, honest, funny, amazing human. It was such a joy having the opportunity to sit outside in the sunshine with her and to dive into conversation all about her Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAGs), hiking, mountain adventures, conquering fears, and playfulness. Beth shares about leaning into continuous learning and personal growth, sitting with discomfort, why humor is so vital, who inspires her, and how Yin yoga and our mutual friend and Yin teacher, Carol, changed her life. One of things I deeply appreciate about Beth is her realness, and in this episode, you can truly feel her genuineness, heart, wholeness, and energy. Tune in and enjoy listening to her story. And if you are interested in following Beth and her adventures, you can find her on instagram at @elizacal.

Liz Berry is an avid hiker, yogi, amateur snowboarder, Certified Sports Nutrition and Fitness Coach. This fabulous and inspiring human is passionate about helping outdoor lovers and athletes prep for their adventures outside and in life so that they can feel confident and strong, and crush their goals. In this episode, Liz shares about her love of Colorado, living an outdoor lifestyle, and how the mountains humble and inspire her and are where she feels most alive and whole. Liz talks about her passion for movement, growing up as an athlete, and in college, wanting to try all the various intramural sports she could, including inner-tube water polo (so fun!). We chat about her work with Cotopaxi, her courage and recent leap to go through yoga teacher training, what her favorite yoga poses are right now, training for life, and her wellness business, which is lighting up her soul and giving her so much joy. Tune in and feel enlivened by Liz's brilliant energy and heart. And if you are interested in reaching out to her directly and/or booking a 1:1 session with Liz, head to her website: www.eberrywellness.com.

Sylvie Oliveira is a Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach, Intuitive Channel, Transformational Guide, and DNA Sound Activator. Her “medicine basket,” as she states (and I love), incorporates the understanding of food, meditation, quantum energy, universality, and spirituality to assist individuals in crossing the ocean of suffering to liberation. In this episode, Sylvie opens up about her childhood, experiencing abuse and trauma, and how her physical body and digestive issues led her to begin her deeper holistic healing journey. She talks about feeling our feelings, the everyday practice of “letting go,” becoming and being an observer, releasing all judgment, radical self-love, and wholeness. We chat about Dr. Joe Dispenza's work and her personal transformation through meditation, and also discuss Sylvie's love of music and how her gong came into her life after she attended Dr. Joe's retreat last fall. My heart is bursting with so much joy and awe after having the opportunity to interview this incredible human. Sylvie is full of tremendous radiance, knowledge, and unconditional love, and shares her wisdom and Divine sound with the world. Tune in and feel enlivened by Sylvie's presence. And if you are interested in signing up for her upcoming course on the Nervous System, attending her virtual group meditation classes, or booking a private session with Sylvie, head to her website: www.sylvieoliveira.com.

Sarah LaCourse is a certified personal trainer and sports nutritionist who offers strength training and nutrition coaching for endurance and adventure loving humans as well as those dealing with chronic illness, pain, and body image challenges. In this episode, Sarah shares about transitions, moving North, her love of the outdoors and hiking, doing multiple rounds of the 4000 footers in NH, and how the mountains have changed her life. Sarah opens up about the birth of her business, celebrating small wins, being a competitive jump roper when she was younger, her battle with anorexia and how movement, especially hiking and being in the woods, enhanced her recovery process and fed her soul. We also chat about inner child work, feeling safe in our bodies and with our feelings, playfulness, kitchen dance parties, her light up hula hoop, her podcast, curiosity, her go-to trail food, becoming an eating disorder recovery coach and all that is unfolding for her. Enjoy listening to the richness in this episode and experiencing Sarah's energy, passion, and heart. And stay tuned, as we talked about recording another episode sometime in the future and doing a deep dive all about endometriosis and Sarah's personal journey with it. If you are interested in connecting with this amazing soul, you can subscribe to her podcast and/or reach out to Sarah directly by going to her website: www.sarahlacourse.com

What an absolute joy it was to interview Dr. Kim Daniels! She is an Emotional Eating Coach with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology who uses Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Intuitive Eating approaches to help women who struggle with emotional eating, binge eating, and negative body image. She is also producer and host of The Emotional Eating (and Everything Else) Podcast. In this episode, Kim shares about going through menopause, experiencing changes in her body, staying curious with her “parts,” and how reconnecting with movement in a more powerful way deeply enlivens her. She talks about how she began her career supporting women around weight loss and quickly experienced inner resistance to this, which eventually led her to create her own business, where she guides women to greater awareness, helps them learn to sit with emotions and truly feel them, and offers intuitive eating strategies, supporting them to tune into their body in a more compassionate, loving way. Other topics we discuss include: diet culture and messaging, how to build trust in oneself and their body (perhaps for the first time ever), different messages she received about her body as a young girl, the power of slowing down and the importance of pleasure. Kim is super knowledgeable, funny, genuine, and empowering. Enjoy listening to this episode and experiencing her energy and wisdom. If you are interested in attending her upcoming FREE webinar series about Finding Peace with Food and Your Body, head to this link: https://bit.ly/eewebinarseries. And you can subscribe to her wonderful podcast and/or reach out to Kim directly by going to her website: www.yourweightisnotyourworth.com.

Alyssa Brigandi is a mom, wife, incredible friend to many, certified health and wellness coach, and postpartum doula at The Seacoast Doula. In this episode, Alyssa begins by talking about how much joy she feels when she witnesses other women discover greater confidence, use their voice, and step into their purpose more fully. She views her work as her own soul's purpose, and she is truly gifted at holding space for women to share their stories and at guiding them to more clarity, empowerment, and ease within. We chat all about what a postpartum doula is, specific ways she offers support to moms and families, the overwhelm and pressures moms and parents feel in our culture, creating “a village,” and the importance of learning to ask for help (which is so hard for so many). This inspiring woman truly lights up a room with her warmth, beautiful heart, compassionate listening skills, and empowering energy. It was such a gift being in Alyssa's presence. Enjoy listening to this episode and soaking up her loving wisdom. If you are interested in learning more and/or reaching out to Alyssa directly, go to her website: www.theseascoastdoula.com or find her on facebook and instagram @theseacoastdoula.

Part 2 with Tammy Sollenberger is live! If you didn't already have a chance to listen to Part 1, head on over to episode 51 and give a listen. In review, Tammy is a transformational therapist, Internal Family Systems (IFS) expert, author, and producer and host of The One Inside Podcast. In this episode, we dive deeper and Tammy opens up all about being in a long-distance relationship. We share about our contradictory parts and feelings that arise (especially when in relationships), learning to see these moments as gifts, and how to soften back to curiosity versus remaining in shame and feeling unlovable. Tammy's realness, authenticity, and courage are beautiful. I am so grateful for this conversation and her willingness to demonstrate the power of vulnerability and compassion. If you are interested in reaching out to Tammy, purchasing her book, and/or subscribing to her amazing podcast, go to her website: www.tammysollenberger.com.

Tammy Sollenberger is a transformational therapist, Internal Family Systems (IFS) expert, author, and producer and host of The One Inside Podcast. In this episode, Tammy shares about IFS - the “Self” and the parts, learning to befriend our inner critic, sitting with shame, “unblending,” the power of journaling, and opens up about the process of writing her book, The One Inside: 30 Days to your Authentic Self. We talk about “hell yes” and “hell no” and where those energies live in our bodies, wanting to go to chocolate or running to escape anxiety and discomfort, softening back to our authentic self and truth, and slowing down. Tammy is deeply curious, funny, beautifully real, an incredible listener, a wise and inspiring force of compassion in this world. Enjoy listening to this episode and soaking up her brilliant knowledge and energy. And stay tuned as we will be recording and releasing a part 2 soon! If you are interested in purchasing her book, subscribing to her amazing podcast and/or reaching out to Tammy directly, go to her website: www.tammysollenberger.com.

With her heart open wide and beautiful wisdom, Kristen Carlson joins me for the 2nd time on the podcast (check out episode 29 if you haven't already). This inspiring woman is living her purpose and passion as a Nutritional Private Chef, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, and Movement Facilitator, serving the local community up near Acadia National Park in Maine as well as clients all over the world. In this episode, Kristen shares all about her delicious “Nourishment Packages,” cooking with deep intention and love, and some of her favorite seasonal dishes right now. She also talks about taking up space and showing up fully for herself and her clients, the power of nature, her daily movement practices, her leap to Maine almost 3 years ago and how she simply knew it was the right time and place where she would root and bloom. We chat about the importance of community and connection, unwavering self-care, mind-body-spirit nourishment, her Reset and Realign program, and also about the various retreats Kristen is offering alongside other brilliant practitioners over the next year. Tune into this episode and savor Kristen's energy, thoughtfulness, devotion, authenticity, and knowledge. And if you are interested in reaching out to her directly, head on over to her website: www.kristencarlsonwellness.com.

Susan McNamara, founder of “Remembering What Matters Most,” Certified Holistic Health Counselor, Yoga Teacher, Educator, and Writer joins me for the 2nd time (check out episode 40 if you haven't already)! I was delighted to dive into conversation again with this incredible woman, to hear about her recent weekend in the mountains, and to hold space for her to share all about her new book, Trusting Your Body: The Embodied Journey of Claiming Sacred Responsibility for Your Health & Well-Being. This book is an invitation into an awakening in how one looks at their body... How they treat it, how they feel about it and relate to it. Susan says “Being in a body that is well cared for is the most generous act you will ever do for not only yourself, but for everyone around you.” Tune into this episode and enjoy soaking up Susan's passion, realness, energy, and wisdom. And if you are interested in ordering a copy of Susan's book or reaching out to her directly, head on over to her website: www.rememberingwhatmattersmost.com.

Kara Hewitt, founder and owner of Tri-Life Nutrition, is truly making a powerful impact guiding people on their training journey as a performance dietician and strength coach. I had the enormous pleasure of getting to know this amazing woman at Orangetheory Fitness a few years ago when she was the head coach there. I still hear her motivating words and feel her contagious tenacity with me when I am working out or on the rower or bike. It was such a joy to reconnect with and flow in conversation with Kara. She shares about what is nourishing her these days, falling in love with triathlons, her training goals for 2023, what rest and recovery mean to her, and how podcasts and stretching have become a big part of her evening routine. Kara opens up about her inner critic, playing soccer, how she used to relentlessly battle with herself, and talks about her path to deeper self-compassion, joy, adventure, and presence with her husband. Kara is fierce, funny, kind, inspiring, and empowering; she is vulnerable, real, full of strength, and simply a freakin' awesome human. Tune in, listen to Kara's passion and wisdom, and be inspired. You can learn about more and/or reach out to Kara at www.tri-lifenutrition.com.

Megan Sharples is absolutely beautiful, inside and out! She is a mom, wife, 2nd grade teacher, leader, community connector; she is raw, real, inspiring, not afraid to dive deep, and has a brilliant sense of humor too. It was such a gift to land in presence and flow in conversation with Megan. We talk all about the importance of rest, connection, listening to our bodies, boundaries, patience, growing and forever learning alongside kids. She shares about the magic of her own classroom and allure of teacher props, compassion, strengths, celebrating differences, child-led play, nature, energy, and how learning divine timing has helped calm anxiety for her. Other topics discussed include gratitude, manifestation, her home, joy of reading, intentional grounding, and float therapy. This episode is full of warmth, genuineness, and wisdom. Megan's heart, authenticity, courage, and depth make her so relatable. Tune in, listen to Megan (and the gentle rumbles of thunder in the background), and allow yourself to come even more alive.

Andrea Myers is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, board certified orthopedic specialist, Bike Fitter extraordinaire, ex-pro road cyclist, fierce runner, and a certified running coach. She is a queen problem-solver and deeply passionate about helping others discover strength and possibility beyond what they think they're capable of. Andrea is one incredible, strong, bright, and inspiring human! In this episode, she talks about the importance of family and being present, growing up as a science nerd, Zwifting with her nephew during the beginning of Covid times, and shares about her love of learning in PT school. Andrea opens up about moving to Connecticut to train as a professional cyclist, meeting her now husband, who is her biggest cheerleader, conquering Mt. Washington on her bike, not only once but 3 times, AND after battling and recovering from a major injury! Other topics discussed include not giving up, mental training, mindset, and resilience. Pause and tune in. There is so much richness and wisdom in this episode; you do not want to miss it and Andrea's magnificent heart, knowledge, passion, and energy. If you are interested in learning more from Andrea, check out Doctors of Running Virtual Roundtable, which she is a monthly guest speaker on, and you can also find her at www.classcycles.com.

Whew… what a delightful, powerful, raw, and beautiful interview with the incredible Marlene McCallum of Most Powerful Life. Marlene is a mom, wife, exquisite listener, speaker, warm and exceptional Life and Leadership Coach. She specializes in empowering men and women to create life-altering results in the areas of love, career, joy, life purpose, and personal well-being. And Marlene is on a mission to “unleash the Most Powerful Life within each of us.”In this episode, Marlene shares about swimming as a moving meditation, being a mom and savoring special mom and daughter dinners (organized by her 12 year old), and the power of words. She talks about reconnecting with her 10-year old self during a conference, trying on a “new coat,” and discovering her purpose as a coach. We chat about the dance between fear and possibility, living in survival mode over the last 2.5 years, toxic positivity, and compassion. Time magically disappeared as we flowed in conversation together and I am so deeply grateful for this opportunity to have landed in presence with this inspiring and magnificent soul. If you are interested in contacting Marlene, you can email her at marlene@mostpowerfullife.com. Enjoy!

Megan Gallagher, also known as “MB” to many, is a licensed massage therapist as well as a functional range conditioning mobility specialist who is deeply passionate about empowering others to connect to their bodies and lean into the innate wisdom, messages, strength, and healing within. She specializes in helping her clients move better, and without pain. In this episode, MB talks about her leap from a career in Radio to becoming a massage therapist and launching her own business. She opens up about the dance between fear and courage, gratitude, meeting others exactly where they're at, cultivating safety and trust, and guiding people to understand why their bodies move the way they do. MB also shares about suddenly losing her husband only a few months after starting her business a little over a year ago and the devastating pain, grief, intense roller-coaster she continues to ride, and alongside her 2 children. She is eager to start a podcast about grief to break through universal avoidance and help facilitate real talk about this kind of anguish. This incredible woman's vulnerability, boldness, wildly beautiful heart, sense of humor, rawness, and knowledge are such powerful gifts. You don't want to miss this episode! Get ready to laugh, maybe cry a little, and learn a whole lot through MB's brilliant story and expertise. To discover more about and to schedule an appointment with MB, head on over to her website: https://www.mbgallagher.com.

Natalie Tilton, owner and Doctor of Physical Therapy at Ability Allies, is super passionate about teaching and empowering people to move better, be stronger, and feel great living their lives WELL! She is also a mom, wife, former Olympic qualifier field hockey player, and a freakin' inspiring force in the Seacoast athlete and running community. In this episode, we geek out talking all things anatomy, body mechanics, Forrest Gump, finding her spark, the meaning of her business name, field hockey, root causes, dry-needling, mindset, soul nourishment, and more. Natalie is living her purpose and fulfilling her heart, taking powerful steps each day to provide the highest quality support for every individual she connects with. I absolutely cherished having the opportunity to interview her. Tune into this magnificent woman's story and energy, and enjoy! To learn more about Natalie and to schedule an appointment with her, head on over to her website: https://www.abilityallies.com

Steve Butzel is an entrepreneur, life coach, organizational consultant, community leader, connector, and soon-to-be stand-up comedian. He is absolutely brilliant, heart-warming, funny, courageous, and his energy, wonderfully contagious. In this episode, Steve shares about participating in a couch to mic workshop and realizing how much comedy inspires and lights him up. He describes a pivotal moment when he shouted out to himself and the world that he is “a master creator of his life” and talks about the incredible work he did with coaches to get to that place in his life. Steve also opens up about his coming out as a gay man a couple of years ago, the vulnerability, overwhelming support and warmth from friends and loved ones, and the inner freedom and acceptance he feels now. Other fun facts about Steve: He sang with Mixed Company acapella group at Yale University (tune in to hear the infamous song he performed solo for :); he loves all various types of music, however, Phish is his all-time favorite band; Steve practices meditation and views decluttering as a spiritual practice. This former Director of the Portsmouth Public Library recently took a huge leap more fully into his new coaching business, called “Uncomfortable Fun,” and he is super passionate about guiding others to greater vibrancy, vitality, and joy. It was such a privilege interviewing Steve; you don't want to miss this episode. Pause and listen in, and if you are in the local Seacoast area, grab your ticket for his live comedy show at 3S Artspace on May 23rd! You can learn more about Steve and his business at www.uncomfortablefun.com.

Episode 41: Stacie McCoyStacie McCoy, founder of the “Divorce Distillery,” is an incredible Mom, Divorce Coach, Co-Parenting Strategist, INFJ, “life-long student of compassion,” and simply a beautiful, inspiring, loving soul.In this episode, Stacie opens up about her journey through divorce and experiencing her own “dark nights of the soul.” She shares about learning to soften from her inner critic and perfection, gifting herself self-care “snacks,” discovering deeper resilience, beginning each day with the Metta Bhavana Prayer, and living a heart-centered life. Stacie also talks about receiving a tremendous gift from her mom before her passing, leaping through social constructs and fear, and coming alive in her purpose. This brilliant woman's past challenges through trauma, anxiety, and divorce combined with her passions for supporting children, families, and women have guided her to the wisdom she now chooses to share with others who are seeking support and change. Stacie empowers her clients to make choices based on their strengths and needs to create a new life that feels “drunk with possibilities.” Her loving-kindness and energy are wonderfully contagious! Tune into this episode, Stacie's story and insight, and enjoy! If you are interested in reaching out to Stacie directly, head on over to her website: www.staciemccoy.com

Susan McNamara, founder of “Remembering What Matters Most,” is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor, Kripalu Yoga Teacher, Shamanic Practitioner, Journeydance Guide, Partner, Mom, Educator, Writer, Collaborator. She is also trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, holds a Masters in Counseling Psychology, and is trained and educated at the doctoral level in Clinical Psychology. In this episode, Susan talks about attitude and mindset, the breath, the starting point and presence, the power of nature, her love of food and cooking. She opens up about her doctoral chase, breaking free, and taking a leap back home to herself, her family, her core values, and her purpose. Susan's heart, passion, courage, and vision are absolutely beautiful and inspiring; she is a champion for health, the environment, and living in truth, and is creating a new self-care paradigm. And her first book, Trusting Your Body is set to be published next month, May 2022! Take time to pause, tune into this episode and Susan's wisdom, and enjoy! If you are interested in reaching out to Susan directly, head on over to her website: www.rememberingwhatmattersmost.com.

Tracey Miller is a holistic health coach, yoga teacher, mom, wife, brilliant community connector and wellness leader. She has been educating and empowering people for years around nutrition and wellness, and now guides women on virtual and in-person retreats via her business, Adventures Within. Tracey is also creating powerful, inspiring ripples in this world through The Women's Wellness Exchange, which she birthed in 2020 and represents a home base for holistic health fueled by a community of female entrepreneurs. Tracey's vision and mission is to create the largest collective community of female entrepreneurs in the wellness field to make self-care more approachable, accessible, and attainable. She is leading a health revolution. In this episode, this incredible woman shares her personal story of loss, body disconnection, struggle to her discovery of health coaching, self-compassion and empowerment, yoga, meditation, surrender and trust. Tracey's authenticity and heart are alive with passion, purpose, and courage. Take time to pause, tune into this episode,, and enjoy! And if you are interested in reaching out to Tracey directly, find her at www.womenswellnessxchange.com.

Angie Bloom is such a brilliant force in this world! A mom, fitness enthusiast, health and wellness coach, educator and director at Beauty Counter, and a Human Design reader… she truly lives her purpose and empowers so many with her knowledge, passion, and powerful story. We had so much fun diving into all things - meditation, nourishment, her gymnastics days and struggles with disordered eating and body image, not feeling like she was ever good enough to shifting her lens and her way of living, discovering self-love, empowerment, trust, flow. Angie talks about being a Manifesting Generator and all that human design has taught her; she shares about slowing down, her daily rituals and routines, mom-life, her love of a good sweat, and empowerment. This bold and beautiful soul inspires others from all over with her courageous heart and energy. Pause, tune in, and enjoy! And if you are interested in reaching out to Angie directly, find her at www.angiebloom.com.

In this episode, Dr. Michelle Mahone, PhD, Mental Health and Clinical Psychologist, opens up about her profound transformation and awakening over the last year and a half. She shares about being brought to her knees in pain - physically, mentally, emotionally - as she and her husband battled infertility, health challenges, anger, and grief, and about getting on her bike and moving her body in order to survive, feel, and begin to heal. Michelle talks about her “ego-death,” surrendering, coming to a place of acceptance, opening up her mind, finding herself and God, asking for guidance, and discovering even greater strength in her marriage; she comes home to faith and family. We chat about hidden gifts that show up, gratitude, softening, the power of music, their recent move to a farm in Oklahoma, community, nourishment, and planting seeds (literally and metaphorically). This fierce and beautiful soul is discovering her divine purpose; she is brave and brilliant, sharing her vulnerability and wisdom with courage and boldness. Open up your mind and heart, and tune into this powerful episode; you will walk away feeling inspired. If you are interested in connecting with Michelle, feel free to email her directly at michelle.c.mahone@gmail.com.

Valerie Ashley is a Grief Therapist and Trauma-informed Career Counselor, who applies knowledge to helping survivors create professional identity and discover their strengths. In this episode, Valerie shares about the interconnectedness between people’s personal history and emotional life, and talks about how she provides trauma-informed interventions that enable clients to overcome the emotional triggers brought on by the job search and on-the-job. We chat about the impact of Covid and what people are experiencing around job loss, grief, stress, and uncertainty. And we also discuss resiliency, hidden gifts that are showing up, pivoting, curiosity, empowerment, her love of nature, biking, her family, and gratitude. Valerie opens up about her childhood, her mother’s silence around being a French Holocaust survivor, and how she (Valerie) ultimately came to study trauma. This inspiring soul lives her passion and purpose; she is a hope and resilience alchemist, empowering so many to tap into their gifts. Pause and tune into this incredible episode; you will walk away with tools, hope, and inspiration. And to learn more about Valerie and her offerings, check out her website at www.valerieashleycounseling.com.

Eileen Robertson Hamra - author, speaker, yogi, holistic health and life coach, and impact investor - is authentic, inspiring, resilient, full of strength and grace. In this episode, she shares about her powerful, uplifting, and devastating journey of losing her husband, and father of her three children in a tragic plane crash. Years later, with a deep inner-calling to guide others to tap into their own inner strength, Eileen wrote her memoir, Time to Fly. Her story is full of grief, tremendous sadness, rawness AND incredible resiliency, possibility, joy, miracles, abundance and love. Eileen talks about how joy and pain coexist, that by surrendering into her grief and anguish, her heart simultaneously cracked open again to hope, growth, and new love. We chat about her spiritual awakening through trauma and pain, the choice to turn her agony and tenderness into purpose, all the various messages and signs that showed up after Brian’s death that led her to Mike, feeling Brian’s energy and spirit all around (and in dreams), “leaning in,” making space for love and expansiveness, new purpose, and deeper family. While interviewing and listening to Eileen, I laughed, cried, got the chills, and felt deeply inspired. This woman is beautiful - inside and out, honest, compassionate, and brave. I encourage you to pause, grab a tissue or two, and to open your heart to Eileen’s story and sharing.

Leah Webb, founder of and certified health coach at Deep Rooted Wellness, is one fierce, inspiring mama, avid micro-farmer, and wellness warrior. She strongly believes that food is medicine, and that with education, tools, and empowerment, positive transformation and deeper healing are possible. In this episode, Leah dives into her own compelling, raw and powerful story. She shares about disordered eating, discovering gardening and intuitive nourishment, her passion for continuous learning and education, and how her two children have become her greatest teachers, with various chronic health conditions and their incredible resiliency, strength, and playful spirits. We chat about vulnerability and strength, patience, grief, acceptance, choices, crying, nature, being in the mud, finding light in the darkness. Leah opens up about parenting, her passion and business, self-care, serious food allergies, cystic fibrosis, pouring endless hours into learning how to meal prep and cook efficiently, then writing and sharing her valuable journey, strategies, and recipes in her cookbook, The Grain-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free Family Cookbook. Truly inspiring, knowledgeable, heart-felt, and bold, Leah enlivens and empowers all those who she crosses paths with. This episode is chock full of so much compassion, deliciousness, beautiful and raw sharing, and so many practical tips around health, food, gardening, and life. Tune in, perhaps grab a pen to take some notes, and marinate in the richness.

I was SO excited to connect with Emily Spencer, physical therapist and certified yoga teacher who specializes in pelvic health. I had the pleasure of meeting Emily years ago at a yin yoga class in Portsmouth, NH, and immediately felt drawn to her incredible warmth, positive light, deeply kind heart, and passion for health, healing and empowerment. And I remember being so curious about her story and what led her to dive deeper into the pelvic health realm.So, yes! We finally made it happen and it was truly such a privilege to listen to Emily share about all the different layers from her own journey of being a fierce, young athlete to suddenly hitting puberty and feeling so confused and uncomfortable in her own body and world. She touched on shame, wanting to simply hide, to finding yoga in college, discovering greater courage, self-love, connecting with a renewed sense of power in her body through her practice and education. We chatted about the gift of movement and dancing ourselves to freedom, self-expression, pure joy. We talked about the various reasons people seek out Emily’s expertise and guidance and the importance of deep listening. Other topics discussed in this episode include endometriosis, how absolutely essential relaxation is (especially for the pelvic floor), vulnerability, pleasure and intimacy, bladder bootcamp, the Pelvic Health and Yoga Collective Group that Emily created on Facebook to support women to learn and understand more about pelvic health, yoga, and self-compassion. Emily is truly a gift to this community and world; her passion and work are extremely invaluable. Pause, tune into her sharing, inspiration and knowledge, and also learn more about her @pelvicyogi on Instagram. Enjoy!

Erin Holt of Erin Holt Health is one kickass, inspiring, bold functional medicine nutritionist and entrepreneur. And she pours her passion (understatement) into her purpose every single day. At heart, she is a researcher and scientist, consistently enrolled in some form of online program or training to further enhance her knowledge and skills; she also spends hours keeping up with the latest research around health, wellness, nutrition. It’s a strong self-expectation, core responsibility and non-negotiable in her mind if she is going to show up and support others effectively and powerfully in their own health journeys and transformations.In this episode, we dive there… to Erin’s core, heart, curiosity, mission in life. Erin shares about what self-care and nourishment look like for her - now, during COVID-19 as well as pre-pandemic (although not a lot has shifted for her). She talks about what her body has taught her, learning to set hard boundaries, knowing her strengths, her love of nature and how it, along with meditation, softens her and automatically invites her to drop out of her head and down into her body. Erin opens up about her autoimmune condition, being her own advocate for her health, her recent scare, and the powerful gifts her sickness gave her.I cherished the opportunity to connect with Erin and appreciated her patience with me as I learned the ways of remote podcasting and shook off some of my rustiness (stumbled over my words a few times). Although there were so many more questions about her direct business and vision I originally intended to ask, I loved being able to simply land in the present and flow in conversation together. Erin is truly a gift to this world with her knowledge, purpose, and offerings. Learn more about her at eringholthealth.com and get informed and empowered with her amazing podcast, The Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast, found on iTunes. Enjoy!

Margaux Maertens, an incredible yoga teacher in the Seacoast Area, is such a bright light in and gift to this community and world. Brave, authentic, bold, full of radiance, rawness, and courage, she opens up in this episode about her struggles with body image, disordered-eating, anxiety, and about how her struggles have led her to discover much deeper strength and healing within. Margaux shares how she initially hated yoga yet kept going back, how hiking in the woods and mountains have become her place of strength, how much she has learned to appreciate slowing down and leaning into her “self-work,” and how she has discovered power, creativity, grace and softness in her practice. Other topics discussed in this episode include snowy days and slow mornings, cats, therapy, venturing out of the comfort zone, vulnerability, navigating social media and what others think, stories, human anatomy, community, what Margaux would say to her little girl-self now. This inspiring soul is truly magnificent! Tune into her sharing and story, and also learn more about her at margauxmaertens.yoga and/or @maine_yogi_ on Instagram.

Rachel Martin, known by many as the founder and CEO of Forward Motion Events, is also a self-proclaimed “personal development junkie,” a profound positive influencer, mom, wife, passionate entrepreneur, and philanthropist in Southern Maine and the Seacoast New Hampshire Region. I remember first witnessing and sipping in Rachel’s powerful, contagious energy as I stood at the edge of Spring Hill Pond and nervously awaited the start of the Pumpkinman Triathlon. I listened to her share her vision, gratitude, and joy for all of us triathletes, volunteers, her family, and the incredible community. And I remember thinking - “I like this woman - her awareness, kindness, empowerment, boldness!” In this episode, Rachel shares about losing her mom at the very young age of 6 and then her dad 6 years ago, how loss has shaped her, how she chooses to show up powerfully every single day with courage, openness to opportunity, passion for spreading positivity and compassion out to her kids, community, the world. Rachel is stepping boldly into her purpose in a deeper way through Rachel Martin Co, creating and cultivating positive community for women to support each other and is also in the process of writing a book about being and living “around the salt” (tune in to learn more :). There are so many nuggets of sharing, beautiful rawness, and wisdom splashed throughout this episode. I left our conversation feeling so lit up, alive, inspired, wanting to pump up the music of life and dance (another hint about Rachel :) )! Tune in, listen, and gift yourself the opportunity to soak up some of Rachel’s magic.

Kristen Carlson shows up in life and in this episode with such courage, vulnerability, strength, and grace. She is a yoga teacher, plant-based chef, holistic nutrition coach in the Seacoast Area and beyond, and is boldly stepping into her light and purpose after losing connection with herself and joy for a few years. Kristen shares about her passion for dancing and cooking as a young girl and then the shift into not feeling good enough and battling disordered-eating, struggling with anxiety and depression, running herself to the ground, trying to control everything around yet feeling numb, alone, empty. Yoga woke her up again and she started to reconnect with self-love, nourishment, her strength, healing, softness. Kristen speaks to the beautiful gift of Yin, her love of hearty, roasted root veggies and local food, the power of journaling, the tremendous support she feels from her mom and a couple other inspiring women in her life. Tune in and listen to this incredible woman share her transformative journey, continuous growth, and purpose.

Stacey Sargent, founder of Inner Presence Healing in Greenland, NH, is a mom, yoga teacher, energy worker, healer, and Self Love Warrior. In this episode, Stacey opens up with powerful vulnerability and courage about her journey from self-hatred to compassion and fierce self love, which, in turn, sparked her to birth her yoga space and healing practice. We discuss the power of words, learning how to tune-in and listen to our inner wisdom and truth, riding (and accepting) the waves of self-criticism, the comparison-mind as well as the swells of joy, magic, ease, and confidence. Stacey shines compassion and light out to the community and this world with her expansive heart and healing energy. Pause, take a deep nourishing breath, and listen to Stacey share her raw and beautiful story.

Krista Maltais, founder and owner of Relief - Parenting Respite and Resource Center in Hampton, NH, is an Advanced Postpartum Doula, Certified Postpartum Doula Trainer, Advanced Lactation Consultant, and simply a powerful, compassionate, inspiring leader in the Seacoast community. In this episode, Krista opens up with courage and vulnerability about her own experience of becoming a mom, coming up against some pressures and assumptions, feeling extremely alone at moments, and craving connection. Her journey supported her to lean into her community, ask for help, and practice receiving necessary and deep support, which ultimately led to the birth of Relief Parenting Center. Krista dives into her passion for supporting moms, parents, and families as they navigate all the different transitions and stages. Relief Parenting Center offers tremendous resources and support for families from educational classes, therapy, much needed rest (yes… the center has 2 respite rooms and on-site childcare), parenting consultations, play-groups, and so much more! Krista is a mom, wife, community connector, nourisher, passionate advocate for family support, and truly, a heart-felt, brilliant woman living her purpose and passion. Tune in to learn more about Krista and this incredible center, and enjoy!

Tammy Miller Traniello, founder and owner of Sweetfern Center for Wellbeing in Kennebunk, Maine, is an incredible healer, Reiki practitioner, intuitive guide, artist, and simply, such a compassionate, beautiful, inspiring soul. In this episode, Tammy shares about her discovery of meditation and energy healing years ago when she was suffering from trauma and major loss. Her experience sparked light and reawakened her spirituality and curiosity, which all led her to her true purpose of supporting others in their own healing process, personal growth and through life changes. We talk about how nature and the ocean nourish Tammy’s soul, her creative gifts of art and singing, her self-care rituals, how much she cherishes community, the power of Himalayan Salt (there is a Himalayan Salt room at Sweetfern!), the ebbs and flows of meditation practice, and continuously coming back to the exercise of surrendering and trusting. Check out sweetfernhealing.com to learn more about Tammy’s offerings and her upcoming R&R Day Retreats. And relax and restore while listening to Tammy’s amazing sharing and wisdom in this episode. Enjoy!

Mary Sanker of Be. Counseling is a licensed therapist who supports women to come back home to themselves. We have so much fun in this episode diving into her story, her passion for health, supporting others, her partnering with Relief Parenting, running, the pivotal experience she had training for and running the Rut, a 50k mountain race in Montana, and her “aha” moment when she discovered the name for her counseling practice. Mary also opens up about the loss of her dad, grief, feeling all the feels, and not playing small anymore. She is fierce, steady, calming, and such a gift in the Seacoast community and beyond. Tune into Mary’s sharing and wisdom, listen, and enjoy!

Tara Hamer of Tara Photography is an incredibly gifted artist behind the camera. From weddings to family portraits to her recent addition, birth photography, Tara captures such powerful, intimate moments and radiates clear passion, boldness, and contagious joy for her work. In this episode, she talks about discovering her love of photography as a teenager, quickly recognizing the aliveness she felt within about documenting beautiful little details that paint a scene and story. Tara shares about the importance of connection and trust with her clients, and the pride and giddiness she feels while editing their photos. This inspiring entrepreneur is also an amazing mom, wife, community connector, writer, and friend. She is brilliant, creative, inspiring, courageous, and so passionate about what she does and creates. Tune in, enjoy listening to Tara’s story, and soak up all the behind-the-scenes details to what makes Tara Photography so successful.

On the powerful Super Snow Moon day, I had the enormous pleasure of interviewing Shelly Grande, one of the brightest lights and souls in the Seacoast area and beyond. Self-love goddess, Reiki master, renowned yoga teacher, magical mala creator, and beautiful community connector, this radiant soul shares about her journey through depression and anxiety to discovering resiliency, healing, spiritual strength, and a sense of “home” on her yoga mat. Shelly talks about the importance of play, how nature nourishes her soul, her love of traveling, and how much she thrives from collaboration with others. This beautiful influencer just launched her website, shellygrande.com, and she is preparing to offer her first Reiki Training in March. Tune into Shelly’s incredible energy and wisdom; listen to and check out her amazing gifts and offerings. Enjoy!

Donna Temm, founder of Donna Temm Alternative Solutions, is a powerful healer, speaker, mom, author, inspiring entrepreneur, survivor, growth seeker, and teacher. In this episode, she opens up about her painful journey through abuse, and how her trauma recovery and healing connected her with her deepest gifts. Donna shares about her purpose and passion as a teacher and clearer, her creation of her 7-Step Process, Fundamental Mastery (listen to learn more :), what it means to raise vibration, the importance of play, what truly nourishes her soul, and how much she values deep connection with others. Donna’s warmth, vulnerability, strength, honesty, love, compassion, and inspiration pour out in this interview. Pause, tune in, listen, and enjoy soaking up Donna’s wisdom and heart energy.

Sally Morsbach, founder of and Grief and Loss Counselor for Mourn to Light, is one of the most inspirational women in my life. This powerful, devoted, passionate, beautiful, compassionate woman also happens to be my mom, and it felt absolutely sacred landing in presence with her in this way and having the opportunity to interview her. In this episode, Sally shares about her innate curiosity about people - their stories, choices, resiliency, healing, and how her inquisitive spirit combined with her own losses guided her to live her purpose. A natural growth seeker, Sally is continuously nourishing her body and mind with more wisdom, i.e. she recently became a certified health coach through the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, and she is brilliant at guiding others to explore how to best support and nurture themselves in the midst of suffering. Tune in, listen and enjoy listening to Sally’s story. This radiant woman lives with such incredible passion, truth, playfulness, joy and love, and her energy truly ripples out to all those who cross her path.

Jack Wagoner is a super powerful, committed, loyal, positive, kind-hearted force. Although young in years, he is most definitely one of my greatest inspirations. His passion, tenacity, vision, dedication, and love are absolutely brilliant; this kid is living his dreams and going far. Tune in to this short, sweet and awesome episode with Jack and listen to him as he shares a monumental celebration. Hint: Philadelphia Phillies

Dr. Deborah Ayer, founder, owner and Network Chiropractor at Wellspring Center for Wellbeing, radiates brilliance, compassion and aliveness. Her energy is beautifully contagious; her healing presence, compassionate and powerful. In this episode, Dr. Deb opens up about her childhood and her path to Network Care and how she learned to view her emotions and sensitivity as incredible gifts. She speaks of her son and how his coming into her world invited clarity, purpose, possibility and magic. And Dr. Deb really breaks down what Network Care is all about and talks about how each one of us has the capacity to awaken more fully, discover our innate healing within, and feel truly alive. Dr. Deb is radiant, bold and intuitive, a teacher and passionate leader in the Seacoast Area and beyond. Tune in, open your heart and enjoy!

Karly Nihal, Kundalini Yoga and meditation teacher, lover of music, and community connector in the Seacoast Area, shines radiance, compassion, and wisdom. In this episode, she opens up about her path to yoga and how she quickly discovered that the sacred practice holds the key to deeper awareness and a more joyful, peaceful way of living. Karly also spoke of a meditation retreat she had the opportunity to attend last year that awakened her daily practice and shifted her lens on life. Karly is a beautiful and powerful influencer, a teacher of love, light and truth. Enjoy listening… you will walk away with energy, tools and inspiration.

Nathan Smith, phenomenal yoga teacher, certified high performance coach, and founder of Embodied Excellence joins me again for the 2nd time (check out episode 7 if you haven’t already)! With his incredible coaching and support, I am back in action with my podcast and it felt only perfect to have Nathan back on air with me sharing his growth, learnings, high performance wisdom, mindfulness and recent ski adventure that represents a beautiful metaphor for life. Tune into this episode and enjoy soaking up Nathan’s passion, energy, and tips for living a life of vibrancy and joy. You will be inspired!

Darcy Sauers, a.k.a. The Dover Doula, The Doula Darcy, and “baby whisperer” to many women and moms, is a phenomenal woman, mother, wife, listener, yoga instructor, event planner, friend, and yes… You’ve guessed it! Incredible postpartum doula! In this episode, Darcy opens up with tremendous courage and vulnerability about her birth story with her first child, and how her experience led her to live her purpose and passion as a doula. Although geared more toward moms, parents, women, anyone can benefit from listening to Darcy’s journey and perspective. She shares about the raw, messiness of transitioning into motherhood, talks about postpartum depression, the struggle to ask for help, the blessings in disguise, nourishment, health, running, and her exciting new program, “Third Trimester Thrive.” Tune in, maybe grab a tissue, and enjoy!

Kara Breese is one of the most radiant, powerful, and phenomenal people and healers I know. As a Doctor of Metaphysics and Healing Mh.D, she has trained extensively in many forms of energy healing and clearing for animals, people, and land. In this episode, Kara shares her story of feeling extremely “disconnected” from this world and herself, living on “autopilot,” and how she started to wake up, open up, soften, and discover her “sacred nature” through experiencing and studying energy healing and metaphysics. Kara talks about awakening her sixth sense, who inspires her, her love of nature, nourishment, moving and finding home, helping animals transition, and how she envisions holding space to expand community. It was truly special landing in presence with Kara, and I encourage you to pause, tune in, and soak up her brilliance and passion. Enjoy!

Dr. Brian McCracken, co-founder and owner of In Motion Chiropractic in Dover and Portsmouth, NH, is super passionate about “keeping people healthy through the motions of life.” In this episode, Brian shares about growing up curious about the body and how it functions and heals; he talks about “whole health approach” and what chiropractic care means. And he also opens up about the challenging yet fun aspects of being a parent, how he absolutely respects and loves his wife and business partner, Cassie, and how important it is to choose happiness and to play in life. Brian is truly one of the most kind, honest, knowledgeable, trustworthy, and playful people I know. He and Cassie are doing incredible work, and it is awesome to witness their positive impact on the community. Tune in, feel inspired, and enjoy!

Damla Aktekin, founder and creator of ‘a drop of om,’ is a beautiful, powerful healer in the Seacoast area. She is also a wife, mom, yoga and meditation teacher, Reiki master, writer, and teacher of love, compassion and light. In this episode, Damla shares her own personal journey through dark moments of feeling stuck in the “swamp,” lost, not knowing herself to learning how to allow herself to simply be, and how to truly love herself wholly and without judgment. She talks about discovering yoga (magic) and leaving the corporate world to fuel her purpose, becoming a mom, finding crystals and exploring mantra, all which ultimately lead her to connect deeply with her incredible gifts and birth her business. She offers Chakra Bliss Group Healings and also works privately with individual clients. Damla is full of grace, truth, authenticity; her vibration expands others! Enjoy listening to Damla share her sacred story, and keep following her, as she is cooking up some new curriculum!

Raya Al-Hashmi, courageous, intuitive, beautiful Seacoast photojournalist, is standing in her power and truly living her passion. She is a storyteller, world traveler, founder and creator of People of Portsmouth, volunteer photographer for Creative Mornings, and a woman of compassion. In this episode, Raya shares about her journey to “Raya on Assignment,” finding balance and releasing her self-critic, living in three different continents, her family, fear and freedom, saying “YES” to her life and vision, and the power of perspective and choice. Raya inspires me; she truly lives in the present and loves through the lens, capturing and sharing authentic moments. She powerfully reminds us that we are all absolutely beautiful and perfect as we are. Tune in, and enjoy soaking up her magic and energy!

Sarah Canney, also known as the “Run Far Girl,” is an incredible blogger, runner, wife, mom of 3, defeater of bulimia, and a top fundraiser for the CHaD HERO. She dives deep in this episode, sharing about her 9+ year battle with disordered eating and body image - the pain, denial, and shame, and then opens up about how she went from being at war with her body and running to burn calories to discovering tremendous freedom, strength, healing, and love. Running became her passion and meditation. Sarah also talks about balancing being a mom, homeschooling, training, keeping curiosity alive, nature, perfectionism, the art of blogging, sunrises, where “Embrace the Hill” and “Run Far Girl” came from, and how she is learning the importance of rest. Sarah is absolutely inspiring… full of courage, vulnerability, grace, honesty, authenticity, and light. Pause, listen, and allow yourself to be present with Sarah as she shares with such strength and an open heart.

Angela Bekkala is known by so many as the inspiring “Happy Fit Mama.” She is also an avid runner, ACSM certified clinical exercise physiologist, RRCA running coach, beautiful yogini, blogger, wife, mom of twins, photographer, outdoor enthusiast, and dear friend. In this episode, Angela shares about her tremendous passion for health and running, her marathoning highs and lows, discovering resiliency, strength and healing after battling major injury during and after the Boston Marathon in 2015; she talks about balancing work, training and family, releasing “mama guilt,” the art of blogging, letting go of comparison mindset, choosing the positives, and the importance of laughing in life. Angela’s joy and vitality shine through this episode. Grab some tea, tune in, and enjoy listening to her enlivening journey!

Sheilagh Durkin has an incredibly beautiful and powerful gift of being able to guide people to move through fears, human challenges, trauma, and illness, and therefore, release old unconscious energy patterns. She helps others see these obstacles and human experiences as gateways to their true nature and authentic power. Sheilagh is founder of Co-Creative Health, powerful energy healer, mom, wife, LIGHTWORK facilitator, and an empowering teacher. In this episode, she shares her path to her energy work practice, talks about the power of nature, grace, grounding, resiliency, changes in our bio-energetic system, and her mission to continue to inspire and spread the ripple of health, co-creative healing, and awakening to as many people as possible. I encourage you to pause, tune in, and allow Sheilagh’s authenticity, passion, and sharing to spark your own curiosity, heart-power and healing capacities. She is brilliant and inspiring! Enjoy!