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Travis Baird is a mindful business coach, speaker, and founder of Mindful Productive where he helps ambitious professionals to get the clarity, confidence, and control they need to do their best work without burnout or overwhelm. If you're ready for clarity, confidence, and control without burnout, then you're going to love what Travis shares! Travis started his career as an accomplished musician who suffered from stage fright. His mentor at the time suggested maybe he should try yoga as a way to lower his stress and anxiety. Travis took one class and decided it was way too hard! But, he did not give up and is now a yoga instructor as well as a business coach!

Mindful eating and food issues are a hot topic today and Brooke Nicole Smith is an expert in this area. Brooke is a mindfulness expert, yoga instructor, and life coach! She helps women quit oppressive diets, end emotional eating,  and break free from the endless cycle of binging so you can get over obsessing about food and get on with creating a life you love.  Listen as Brooke explains in detail how to make peace with food once and for all. The tips and strategies shared are powerful and life-changing.  And she teaches how to achieve this with no food restrictions!

Tania Elfersy is one amazing woman. She is an award-winning author and publisher who has spent countless years researching midlife symptoms relating to perimenopause and menopause. If you want to know about the causes and cures related to the emotional and physical symptoms of midlife, then you going to want to listen to this podcast!     Tania has a beautiful ability to weave her knowledge of midlife women's health with the principles of innate health. Truthfully, listen has Tania shares how she cured her range of symptoms, 100% naturally!   Tonia guides women to natural and simple cures for both perimenopause and menopause symptoms. Treatments that are available to us all!   You're done with the midlife menopause symptoms! Mood swings, night sweats, hot flashes, insomnia, frequent migraines, back pain, skin outbreaks, changes in your libido, weight gain, brain fog. And other symptoms of midlife you might be suffering from, which are often associated with perimenopause and menopause. Tania created THE WISER WOMAN project to help women journey through perimenopause and menopause with fewer symptoms and more joy. It's here where she shares a revolutionary understanding of midlife women's health. Find out how you can work together to uncover the fastest way to perimenopause and menopause symptoms, and midlife symptom relief,  100% naturally, with zero side-effects.  Or start here by reading this post:  40-Something Women, The Rise of Perimenopause and Why You Should Stop Blaming Your Hormones.   Find out more about Tania and her services at https://www.thewiserwoman.com

Jenny specializes in removing inflammation from the body through clean eating, movement & elegant thinking. Fiercely committed to helping people of ALL ages gain health and vibrancy, Jenny has created a number of options under the parent company Jenny Carr Health to help you live life to its fullest!  By removing inflammation from the body, Jenny guides her clients into new levels of self-care where they discover joy and well-being. A certified personal trainer, health coach, fitness nutrition coach, and Deeksha Giver, Jenny uses many tools to help her clients meet their individualized goals. AND if that’s not enough… Jenny is an international best-selling author of  Peace of Cake. and expert in the area of inflammation. Once you listen to her story you will be amazed at her fortitude and strength. Not long after the birth of her second child, she found herself bedridden, literally fighting for her life. Jenny was often at death's door fighting chronic Lyme disease, international parasites that were eating her organs and extreme inflammation. At times she could not speak and suffered paralysis.  Jenny’s understanding of the drastic impact inflammation has on the body and mind helped her heal both mind, body, and soul! Listen as Jenny shares how chronic inflammation shows up in our body as extreme fatigue, depression, aches, and pains and even bloating. It’s a fact that over 40% of the U.S. population is diagnosed with chronic inflammation. Can you imagine how many are suffering and don’t even know it? It’s maddening when you hear others claim their aches and pains are due to “just aging” and settle with a life of pain and discomfort. There is a very vicious cycle that happens when stress, anxiety or depression enters the picture. Any of these will increase inflammation and this inflammation increases your stress! Listen as Jenny shares steps and strategies we can do today to support our bodies while we are fighting any type of chronic disease.  The causes of inflammation (and there are many) and symptoms of chronic inflammation. As a former teacher, Jenny explains in laymen’s terms what’s happening in the body and why. How do you honestly recognize inflammation and respond to chronic inflammation when you suspect you might be suffering? Tips and strategies that worked for Jenny while she was healing. Some might surprise you!  There are many emotional responses that occur along with the physical healing process. Jenny shares two tips that will change the trajectory of your health if you were to implement even one of them today!  Don’t forget about all the food items that exacerbate our symptoms...and foods that help us heal!

The Dream Expert  Barbara Condron began    ⠈⠈ Studying dreams in the 1960s,    ⠈⠈ Teaching in the 1970s,    ⠈⠈ Researching in the 1980s,    ⠈⠈ Organizing data in the 1990s, and   ⠈⠈ Tracking global trends in the 2000s.      For her, dreaming is an advanced form of communication accessible while awake and asleep.      An author, teacher, and internationally-known speaker, Barbara has interpreted over 10,000 dreams for people from all walks of life and at all ages.     “Walking between the worlds as my dad departed his life with Lewy Body Dementia, made me a shaman,” she says.     Her rich background is bringing clear light to our human journey to understand life, death, and our continuing existence beyond.   This episode of Graceful Healing is full of information and insight into your mind, body, and spirit. 

Today Michele and I have a heart to heart discussion about why it's so darn hard to ask for help. Why is that? Is this a fairly new phenomenon or something that's been around for a long time but we're just now talking about it? Could it be cultural? No matter what the reasons there seem to be many reasons why it's so hard to ask for help!!! Clinical psychologist, Dr. Ellen Hendriksen states that "Asking for help can turn the most self-assured, square-shouldered among us into a nail-biting mess.  We may cast about vague wishes to no one in particular, blame others for our woes, or procrastinate until our problem has become an emergency.  You’d think asking for help would be preferable to all this misery, but taking action is tough for almost everyone." Why is that? Some of the things we discussed are:  People love to help others! We fear to admit that we're out of control. Maybe you'll fear of being indebted or owing a favor? Do you fear to look weak? Maybe you are afraid of rejection... We have such an interesting discussion for you today!!!      

Cedric Bertelli is the founder and director of the Emotional Health Institute.  He began his training in Emotional Resolution in 2009 in France. Cedric grew up in a tiny village in France with a population of 80 and always suffered from anxiety. Later he became a well known culinary expert for the Ritz Carlton Hotels. Currently, he is an expert in emotional health using the Emotional Resolution method.  I'm in awe of what he's been able to accomplish in 10 short years! At the core of Emotional Resolution is the belief that we are all born with the physiological ability to resolve our own emotions permanently.  Most of us go through life, knowing we have difficulties and try various ways to meet them head-on. We all have tried many forms such as self-help techniques, professional help, or even self-medication. These may help for a time but only until there is another trigger to set the pattern back into motion. Triggers lead to disruptive emotional patterns: anger, stress, jealousy, phobias, anxiety, shame, avoidance, only to name a few. According to Bertelli, "Neuroscientists are beginning to understand that the body is wired to permanently resolve dysfunctional and negative emotional patterns... if we only allow it to do its natural job!"   This is a fascinating discussion I know you don’t want to miss!

Rachel O’Rourke is an inspiration for all. Her story is powerful!   If you’ve ever wanted to redesign your life by reprogramming your thoughts and emotions, then you do not want to miss this episode.   Listen as Rachel shares her unique history as a single parent with three small children and how she reset her mindset and achieved precisely what she wanted.   Rachel creates her life! AND she shares exactly how to create your new life too.   Using a combination of Visualization, Meditation AND Affirmations Rachel weaves a morning routine that is certain to change your life -FOREVER!   Here are just some of the fantastic things you will hear from Rachel:   How she quit her job and launched her biz How she has multiple businesses all making multi-six figures How she began SPARK events How she retired her husband How she launched a podcast and started writing a book How she finally found true happiness.   Rachel believes you will get in life what you think is possible. You will undoubtedly hear that there is no stopping this incredible force of nature!    

The beautiful Tanque Verde Ranch in Tuscon Arizona is the location for our retreat this fall. Listen as Michele talks about the amazing all-inclusive setting. Three meals cooked to your liking, activities galore,  including horseback riding, hiking, yoga, meditation, nutritional analysis, and Shamballa healing.  PLUS so much more! And built into each day is some downtime just when you need it most. Join us as we briefly discuss our retreat. AND share the two amazing FREE sessions offered to all women: Nutritional Analysis and Shamballa Healing Session. This is an amazing opportunity for women to come together in friendship and comradery. Listen, share and love as we deeply explore our mind, body spirit connections is a fun-filled active week-end in the beautiful Tuscon desert.

Why do so many women put others first? We take care of our children, our partners, our parents, our friends, all while our health suffers because we forget about us. We have a natural capacity for compassion but we must prioritize self-care in order to show up and care for others... Listen as we share the power of community and working toward a common goal. With the support of others, we can move mountains and we don't have to do it alone. We discuss our retreat and some of its features: Nutrition Brain function Detox Spiritual Wellness All inclusive weekend in Tucson Arizona packed full of fun activities, and new found friendships!!!

Lisa and I first met when we both attended Dr. Aviva Romm’s Functional & Integrated Medicine Professional Program.  As a Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Midwife and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Lisa would elevate you to your full potential by helping you reach your personal health goals. AND as a Women’s Health Herbal Educator, Lisa shares her expertise in the healing qualities of plants as an alternative to pharmaceutical medication. Lisa’s approach to wellness is spectacular! She will spend time to listen to your story, hear your concerns and address what is most important to you.  How does she implement Integrative Wellness?   → A careful blend of mainstream blood work or tests → Selection of another test when necessary (salivary hormone testing, food intolerance) → Deep dive into your history and lifestyle practices → Formulating a plan together that will gently guide you on a new wellness path   Lisa is now on a mission to help all women who suffer from the often depilating disease of PCOS. As an expert in the field, it’s comforting to know that there are many options available to women today of all ages.  Listen as Lisa explores the root causes of PCOS and most importantly how to find health and vitality again. Do you think you might have PCOS or are you having difficulty with getting pregnant? Take this quick quiz to find out more!  https://pages.convertkit.com/df8070c6fb/c56e62914a

Kelli Reese is on a mission to motivate, empower and inspire women to be brave and live the life their soul is calling for. Kelli is such an amazing woman. I first met Kelli when we were both at a seminar with Angela Lauria and the Author Incubator. We both wrote and published our first book together. And as luck would have it, I was able to work with her 1:1 almost two summers later. Words cannot begin to express the journey she took me on starting first with reading my Akashic records. And next helping me heal from some things I was holding on to for far too long. Kelli motivates women in many ways. She has a fantastic retreat this May in Tulum working with others on the Sacred Soul Journeys. If you’re feeling the call to connect more completely in your life, Sacred Soul Journeys takes you there. Kelli will put you in the middle of outstanding discoveries and magical adventures that will empower you, unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Each journey is a rare opportunity to explore sacred sites, local cultures and healing modalities. Also included is the inner exploration to the core of your being where you’ll discover the depth of who you are. She also works with women who feel stuck in their relationship. She helps them find answers to many questions that lay hidden for so many of us. The Clear Heart Program has helped many find a new path to happiness. If you want to get out of the indecision and questioning, it requires all the awareness and tools you’ve been learning on your path, but it also needs understanding on a deeper level about what’s happening. Finally, Kelli also works with women in her other program, The Connect Program. Each of us has a SOUL MISSION that we’ve carried with us from lifetime to lifetime. Kelli helps you understand your history and your wounds and karma that may have created obstacles for us to overcome before we’re able to fly. Listen to my dear friend Kelli as she shares her journey starting 17 years ago to today. I’m telling you it’s powerful!

Amanda Freed is a force to be reckoned with. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Registered Yoga Teacher, and a McLean Mediation Institute Certified Mindfulness and Meditation Instructor!  With over 30 years of healing experience, she is truly inspiring as you will hear with this interview.   Amanda teaches both nationally and internationally, and I can understand why. Listening to her explain the difference between meditation techniques or Sanskrit rituals it’s easy to understand why she is a natural teacher.   Amanda has studied with academic scholars, renowned yoga and meditation teachers and Native American tribes. She has a wealth of information that she willingly shares to help others on their specific path.  And (if that wasn't enough) Amanda somehow found time to write a beautiful and necessary book called, Divinely Flawed and Wildly Amused. This book helps you live a balanced life and enables you to understand how to show up in the world as your best possible self.

Type 2 epidemic and how to prevent it. The statistics are staggering. More than 100 million American's live with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But people who know they have the disease — which can lead to life-threatening complications, like blindness and heart disease — is far lower. Why is that? Why is there a preventable disease killing off our society? And, now more children than ever are being diagnosed. Listen as we share some of the latest information on prevention especially as it relates to exercise and diet.

Merna Liddawi is an award-winning artist and mentor. Her art is based on an ancient forgotten technique that brings natures beauty together by using genuine gold and carefully hand-made materials. Born in Jordan, she absorbed the vibrant colors, chanting music, and smells of the Orthodox Christian family icons. She visited ancient Roman ruins which influenced her greatly. Coming from the Middle East, her path was clear: gain a Physics degree, move to England, excel at teaching math… she did it all, but then she had a divine calling. Merna is a firm believer that art will transform and heal a person while bringing inner peace and solace to your life. Let’s face it. We are so distracted and overwhelmed by a digital age that we are often lost. We are lost in our computers, phones and other electronic devices. Merna’s philosophy is natural but oh so powerful and beautiful. Painting for Merna is a time of prayer, meditation, and stillness. She calls these moments ‘Selah’ Moments. And her goal and mission are for you too to experience “Selah” moments in your life. Her paintings are magnificent and can be found HERE. Her art is absolutely breathtaking and beyond anything you’ve ever seen. She uses nature’s pure elements – pigments, azurite, gold, egg, clay, and the meditative process while she creates. After many years including formal training (MFA), she has gravitated to using gold, earth and mineral pigments and geometry as symbols of light and spirituality. Her math training came in handy!!! Every aspect of her art is made by hand with love and care.

Dr. Becky, a Harvard trained functional endocrinologist talks at length about Alzheimer and Dementia. Leaving her thriving practice in the Florida Keys after her mothers untimely and rapid death to Alzheimer's, Dr. Becky completely changed the scope and sequence of her practice in order to help others navigate this terrible disease. It's fascinating to hear about risk factors and what steps to follow so you may never get this dreadful disease AND what steps to follow in case you or a loved one are already in the throws.  Dr. Becky shares her in-depth knowledge about: Micronutrients, Hormonal levels and their impact on dementia and of course SLEEP Yes, sleep is always creeping up on us as a huge impact on all health concerns including dementia and Alzheimer. And why does it allude so many of us? Dr. Becky shares her insight on this as well as she shares about adrenal dysfunction and adrenal support!   

Today on Friday Feelings Michele and I cover three different topics. We are winding down our sleep challenge in our private Facebook group so it makes perfect sense to talk some more about sleep. We share lots of fun facts and the latest research on sleep including, Nappuccinos!  It's a well-known fact that women are happier than men, especially as we age. It's a personal choice we make, we simply experience more bliss than both younger women and many times more happiness than men.  Finally, we are so excited to let the cat out of the bag about our retreat in September! It will be held in gorgeous Tucson AZ! We can't wait to share all the information with you soon! This will be 2 1/2 days of sheer bliss, reconnecting with yourself and establishing life long friendships. Want more information? Contact us HERE  

Elaine Gardner is a holistic health expert and clinical nutritionist. She provides inspiration, knowledge, and resources for adopting a holistic lifestyle. Elaine is masterful at nutrition response testing and restorative endocrinology. She works to increase and protect physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Her goal in her work is to inspire Americans to prioritize their health and improve their self-care choices. Since 2004, Elaine has helped hundreds of clients in her private clinical nutrition practice annihilate PMS, menopause discomfort, mood challenges, digestive upset, fertility issues, and immune challenges! And she also helps clients adopt a healthy lifestyle to maintain their successes. This is so important because so often we reach our goals and then slip back to old habits. That is not going to happen with Elaine working with you. Elaine is the founder of Design Your Healthy Life and creator of the online program "Eat, Nourish and Shine: Planning, Purchasing and Loving the Right Food for Your Body." She holds a B.S. in Health Science and studied Restorative Endocrinology with Dr. Janet Lang.

Do you suffer from occasional anxiety — like the butterflies in your tummy before an event or party? To full-blown anxiety disorders with panic attacks and maybe even a few phobias? There are so many different types of anxiety. And, thankfully, there are many different types of herbs that can help with anxiety.  Listen as we discuss some of them such as: Tumeric / Curcumin- great for treating depression and anxiety Reishi Mushroom- one of the best adaptogens for stress and anxiety  Ashwagandha- improves cortisol levels by resetting adrenal associated stress Lavender- one of the best for both chronic and acute stress situations

Mollie is the creative behind Mood Swing Wines. But first, she was a mother of three beautiful children and a hard-working nurse. After visiting a friend who needed a little cheering up, she received an epiphany to create Mood Swing Wines.  Mollie intended to uncork the conversations about menopause, midlife, and empty nest through a bottle of wine. Seriously, who doesn’t love wine? One thing led to another, and now Mood Swing Wines has given Mollie a platform the speak to audiences all around the globe (not to mention the EXCLUSIVE wine at Menopause the Musical in Las Vegas!)

Exercise, is it good or bad for sleep? Whatcha think? Today we dig deep into this topic because it can be very confusing for some of us. Especially if you suffer from a chronic illness! We know the positive benefits right? Improvement in brain function increased well-being, and it'll raise your energy levels! Who doesn't want all of that and more! When you suffer from a chronic illness, you must be aware of a few red flags along the way, such as overtraining, fatigued adrenals, increased inflammation, and even leaky gut! If you suffer from long recovery time or muscle soreness/pain is a red flag that you might be overtraining. If your performance in declining even though you continue to work out or your muscle strength is decreasing --  watch out!   That's a red flag as well.    

Lyena is an inspirational speaker, storyteller, and coach committed to change the way we relate to change, challenge, and adversity. What qualifies Lyena to be an expert in this area?  When a hiking accident left her paralyzed at the age of 33, Lyena a life-long dancer was faced with incredible challenges. It didn’t take her long to see her so-called tragedy improve every aspect of her life. She witnessed positive changes in her mental health to her personal relationships and her career.  Maybe you saw her feature in the docuseries RISE on CNN, or read her piece in the goo, Dancing at the Shame Prom, or perform in her one-woman show, “Caterpillar Soup” which won many awards including an honor by VSA arts, an affiliate of the JFK Center for the Performing Arts. I guarantee if you listen to Lyena you will experience immediate change. Lyena’s story is one of the most moving and powerful interviews I’ve ever done. It left me in tears. I know you will love her as much as I do! 

What Happens With Sleep Deprivation? After a few sleepless nights, it doesn’t take long to cross over into a chronic sleep problem. Over time you don’t even realize how tired you are… you tend to run on empty. We become impaired and don’t even know it. There are subtle signs or red flags that clue you into when you’ve crossed over to the chronic sleep category. Be aware! Signs You Have A chronic Sleep Problem. • You're moody. This is a tough one because who isn’t moody from time to time? But this is different – now your fuse is really short. It’s the little things that are getting to you. • You find yourself sick all more often. It seems like you just got over one illness and boom! you're sick again. Losing sleep weakens your immune system. A recent study found that people who get 5 hours of sleep or less are four times as likely to catch a cold than someone who slept 6 hours. • Munchies! Do you find yourself eating more? Well, there's a reason for that. Short sleep cycles lower the level of leptin your body makes (the hormone that decreases your appetite!) • How’s your libido? The last thing you want to think about let alone do when you crawl into bed is sex. The only thing you want to do is sleep. • You can’t make a decision to save your life. When you're low on rest, the frontal cortex of your brain is impacted negatively, and there goes your decision-making process. Sleep is incredibly essential for your health, vitality, and safety. We need it for all our bodily functions including repairing damaged skin cells to flushing out the toxins that build up in your brain. Hopefully, listening to this episode of Graceful Healing helps to shed some light on tips and strategies to combat sleep deprivation. Join our Facebook group and have fun with our sleep challenge! Follow along, and you may be the lucky winner of a cool prize! You can find us at                             00000252 00000252 000038CD 000038CD 00062305 00062305 00007DB7 00007DB7 00132A39 00132A39

Dr. Annette Stephenson is a board-certified audiologist in the Cayman Islands. She has the only audiology clinic on the island and has been open for over a decade.   Outside of audiology, Annette is also fiercely committed to guiding women who feel guilty for doing what matters to them instead of doing what is expected.  Her mission is for women to hear their truth – to own the fact that saying yes to themselves doesn’t mean that life will stop, and to be empowered to make themselves a priority. What lights her up about her work is knowing that she can provide the gift of healing and compassion to women who are at any stage of an uncertain situation, struggling to find a solution so that they can flourish fearlessly.   After a second trimester miscarriage and losing her triplet daughters, Annette is advocating to increase the awareness of pregnancy loss and stillbirth. She hosts healing and transformational retreats for women and she has started a non-profit foundation to champion for those whose lives have been affected by the heartbreaking loss of a baby through pregnancy loss or stillbirth.

Today Michele turned the tables on me and asked me a ton of questions! My journey begins as a teacher and flows to today as a chronic health advocate. It was a ton of fun and I hope you enjoy my story.   In this episode I share: Why I walked away from teaching the year after the Aurora movie theater shooting. The tools I use to heal from both hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's disease. The one mindset tool I use daily to track my progress How sleep with impact your health and healing.

Lissette LaRue is a bilingual (English/Spanish) psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, energy medicine practitioner, and intuitive. Lissette has worked with thousands of clients, in-person and online, who are weighed down by trauma, addiction, relationships, fears of being seen, struggles with life transitions, and connecting with the inner child. Lissette is also a Certified Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Teacher and has trained in a variety of healing practices with Gabrielle Bernstein, Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa, Belinda Davidson, and Dr. Brian Weiss.    

Michele was such a delight to interview. Not only is she a life long dear friend but she is a health coach and energy healer. She considers herself a life long closet intuitive as well! Her story is important for many reasons but for me, it resonates so deeply. Michele talks about her experience with Reiki, which is an ancient Japanese method of healing that uses energy to balance the body and mind. One aspect of Reiki that I didn't realize is there are positive benefits to both the practitioner and the client! Shamballa is an extension of Reiki and is used for hands-on healing, and long distance healing. It's energy in which Chi is channeled into someone or something living to help them balance and heal. It raises one's energy vibration and helps a person to expand their consciousness. Like Reiki, Shamballa is the energy of unconditional love.

Dr. Stephanie Gray is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable and optimal health and longevity so that they can focus on what matters most to them! Her expertise lies within integrative, anti-aging, and functional medicine. She is arguably one of the Midwest's’ most credentialed female healthcare providers combining many certifications and pieces of training. But, I was able to tap into her expertise about fatigue. Something that hits all of us hard – right? Dr. Gray shares for very interesting insights about fatigue – the causes and possible solutions!

Bio-integration and your personal history In simple words, Kole explains that your personal history gets stored inside your body.   "Your body is a personal diary and it’s the only part of you that’s ever in the present moment."   So basically stressors you experience throughout your life will get trapped in your body.    And stay there.    Over time manifesting itself via stress and illness. Now her thirst for information became urgent. Kole studied quantum physics, epigenetics and how your subconscious thoughts become physical manifestations.   Kole explains, through her tragic past experiences, just how her body was communicating with her.    Luckily with time, she listened.   From a drug overdose at 17 years old to now --Kole’s story is one of inspiration and admiration.    Learn how she became the warrior she is now by FEELing her way into a flow.  

Talking to Michele is like talking to a long -time friend.  Michele is so easygoing, approachable and knowledgeable. Since our chat, Michele has been working intensely in the field of neuro-transformation with amazing results. If you need any help with shedding sabotaging habits, Michele is your person. Life Happens While Shedding Sabotaging Habits But life wasn’t always easy for Michele and her family. Only five years ago, Michele and her husband lost their business and home. Instead of getting stuck in a difficult situation, it opened up an opportunity for reinvention and the unique trajectory they are now on. It was during this time that Michele felt a bigger calling to follow her passions into the world of health, wellness, & mindset. On Writing a Book... Not only did she end up writing a book about that tumultuous time in her life she also created her coaching business, Michele Laine. It's here where she works with clients to transform them beyond limiting beliefs. Michele also helps people improve their health, and reduce stress to increase their quality of life; mentally, physically, and spiritually. Michele is a best-selling author of “Stronger Than The Storm: Proven Strategies to Conquer Fear, Discover Strength, and Overcome the Unexpected.” Michele also helps women shed sabotaging habits, transform their inner world, and create the life they want. Michele is the real deal! I'm so honored to have her as my guest. She lives in beautiful Northern California with her hubby and two amazing daughters, Sami and Jenna.    

Her positive mindset and comfort are remarkable especially after hearing about her journey to the US.  She suffered from the stigma attached to being a little immigrant girl. Later forged a new path in an unfamiliar country without her mother or sister. She was determined to start transforming her life. Currently, Dorothy is a New York-based Designer / Inspirational Speaker / Singer and most importantly an advocate for children. She was born in Poland and emigrated to the United States at the tender age of twelve.

Imagine all three of your precious daughters facing a life-threatening medical challenge that required long hospitalizations. This fact has transformed every aspect of Erin’s life as a mom, athlete, wife, and entrepreneur. It also explains how she became an "inspirator." “The only thing you don’t get back in life is time, why waste it? Make your time count now.” Watching her daughters fight for their lives, Erin quickly learned to say "YES" to important ways in living life now. Manifestation is Key How does Erin manifest this? By taking the risk that once seemed too scary for her - to face and turn fear into fuel. Erin is constantly on a journey to grow. She loves to learn, be challenged and challenge others. She wants others to live their healthiest, most active, fun-filled, dynamic and empowered lives possible! Now, Erin empowers her clients to live their life too

Imagine finally deciding to talk to your doctor about a nagging pain and swelling in your leg only to find out it was a massive blood clot? Also, imagine you had a newborn baby that you didn’t want to leave at home, but you knew you had to. Learn how Veronica used her intuitive healing insight to heal because - A life-threatening event is what happened to Victoria, and she barely got to the hospital in time. After spending a week in the hospital recovering from a massive blood clot, Victoria's convinced that a positive mindset and being intuitive healing helped her heal.  Also, the blurring of lines between Western and Eastern medicine was needed for her to regain her strength.

After keeping my sleep diary for a week, I made six small but meaningful changes to my morning routine. I had no idea what an impact these changes would have on my ability to sleep. Now my entire day is more positive and vibrant because of my new routine. I would venture to guess that if you try just a few them yourself, you will notice a change in your outlook as well. Here are my recommended six powerful changes that you should definitely try tomorrow. No More Snooze Button Meditation Gratitude Affirmations Anxiety Dumb List Make Your Bed                   0000009D 0000009B 00002D43 00002E0B 00003F29 00003F29 00007C28 00007DE9 00010DB1 000015A1

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Stasha is known as The Period Coach. A Certified Holistic Health Coach and 20+ years of research have fueled her passion to reconnect women to the power in their cycles.   To end the taboo of menstruation worldwide. Stasha is changing the conversation around periods from whispers in the ladies room to empowered public discussions.   Stasha spent 20 years searching for a way to relieve her Endometriosis, and in the process discovered how to help women balance their hormones, through both science and ‘woo’.   Knowing this she could no longer keep quiet, becoming a speaker and using her voice ever since to bring relief to women worldwide.   Charting your cycle using a mandala you make yourself is an amazing tool to use to track your cycle, mood, cravings, and intuition. You can find the link for your free copy at https://maureenlake.com/podcast    

00000137 00000136 000064E3 000064E3 0007E7C6 0007E7C6 00007EF6 00007EF6 0003B872 0003B872 Anniversaries are funny things especially when they're not a celebration. It's been a year since my beautiful happy Labradoodle Keira died and (almost) a year to the day since I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. When Keira died suddenly I tried hard to understand if there was anything, she came in contact with that may have hurt her and sent her on this quick cancer journey. Toxins in the environment are where I started to search for answers. Along the way, I came to understand I was toxic too. Are you? We are exposed day in and day out to chemicals and toxins lurking quietly in our environment. This exposure often is the trigger to autoimmune diseases. Grrreat.  

Rebekah Storm is a copywriter and body confidence coach who helps perfectionists find peace of mind, overcome comparison, and enjoy life beyond their body. She believes confidence is a practice, not a personality trait. And, that your mindset impacts every part of your life. Home. School. Relationships. Self-care and Self-esteem. She shares that to feel peace in your body and soul, you must let go of perfectionism. After being let go from her job, Rebekah got busy, retooled, and created a copywriting business. She had no idea how beautiful it was to get paid for something she loved to do – writing. She learned from this experience that challenges bring rewards. Listen to Rebekah as she shares a significant challenge in her life and how she overcame it stronger than ever. Because of what she learned she was able to empower herself and build another fantastic company in the coaching arena.

Shelly Swapp is an Integrated Health Practioner trained in Chinese Herbology, Native American Herbalism, botanical therapy, and Ayurveda. Shelly studied in China where she gained additional training and learned how Eastern and Western medicine could work together to achieve the best results for her patients.   Shelly is also a mother, wife, and daughter. She has worked tirelessly to rebuild healthcare through the use of food nutrition, botanical therapy, and lifestyle changes. Shelly knows just how hard it is to make significant changes in the name of wellness because she’s done it herself.   But Shelly also knows how empowering it is to take control of your health and the health off your family.   Once you hear her story and the medical needs of Shelly's family, you’ll understand it’s nothing short of miraculous.   Shelly spent a large portion of her life with undiagnosed celiac disease.   Can you imagine?   Little did she know this was why her children were reactive when she was breastfeeding and why she never felt quite right herself.   As she connects the dots for us, we come to understand that her learning journey begins with her children and their health needs and branches out from there.

The idea for a “sisterhood” didn’t resonate with me until later in life. Now I realize the sisterhood is everything – isn’t it? We need each other for sharing, caring, health, and healing. We collectively, need to lift each other up and accept each other for who we are. Not competitive but supportive, and not critical but praising often and heartfelt. I decided to start Graceful Healing 3 months ago, it was sudden and swift. That’s how I do most things… unexpected and quick - no lollygagging around for me! The hysterical thing is I’ve done most of my interviews up to this point in the closet. Yep, the closet of my bedroom because of house renovations that overtook not only my house but my life. In this episode of Friday Focus, I share four tips and strategies that will honestly change your energy level and vitality within 24 hours. Also, FREE recipes to help get things moving in the right direction! 

This is The Graceful Healing podcast, your place to get straight talk about healing and living again. I’m Maureen Lake, an integrated holistic wellness expert, international best selling author, and advocate for women’s health. When I first became ill with an autoimmune disorder, I had nowhere to turn - and needed a place where I didn't feel alone. I don't want the same for other women seeking a community of support. But first...  I’m a mom of three, former special education teacher and chronic wellness professional for women seeking a way to hit the reset button to catapult health and vitality to new levels. If you’re seeking a proactive community, one that will guide you along your way with sensitivity and empathy then you’re in the right place! Welcome! With each episode, we will discuss with thought leaders, influencers, fellow authors and women just like you to share new perspectives about regaining a holistic outlook on life and healing. Listen in and open your heart to all the new possibilities that await in your journey toward graceful healing. I use the word “healing” because my journey had to do with physical illness but know, healing can occur and is necessary for many reasons, not just health. Healing needs are vast and varied and we hope to discuss them all. Don’t forget to tune in on Fridays too where I will answer your questions about health, mindset, body, and soul.  Get your FREE weekly meal plan, recipes and shopping list (plus nutritional information) to tackle your chronic illness once and for all!  YES, I WANT IT NOW!

Jacqueline Pirtle a.k.a FreakyHealer is an accomplished energy healer, mindfulness & happiness coach, and bestselling author of 365 Days of Happiness. She has helped hundreds of clients shift into a “high for life” frequency, as a result, their health peaked, success and abundance arrived, and life shifted to being magnificent for them. Jacqueline has been featured on NBC NEWS, Women Inspired TV, Sunday School Radio Show, Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, Bustle, and her article “Are You Happy” is in print in The Edge Magazine. Her professional background is in health, wellness, holistic medicine, energy healing. She holds international wellness degrees and is internationally certified as a Reiki Master.    Jacqueline is gifting everyone a PDF copy of her book, 365 Days of Happiness!!!  WHAT??? You can get it HERE!    Find Jacqueline here too! www.freakyhealer.com https://www.facebook.com/FreakyHealer/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1762485600733442/ https://twitter.com/FreakyHealer https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-pirtle-a-k-a-freakyhealer-a1412134/ https://www.instagram.com/freakyhealer/ https://www.pinterest.com/freakyhealer/   AND here is the direct link to Amazon to get Jacqueline's book 365 Days Of Happiness!       Don't forget to subscribe to Graceful Healing and leave a rating for a chance to win a gift!   Isn’t it a pain to meal plan? Just coming up with healthy recipes that meet your needs is hard - plus you have to figure out the ingredients, and whether it’s really nutritional for your specific chronic illness.   Let me take the guesswork out of your day! Try this gluten free, dairy free and healthy recipes, shopping list and nutrition information FOR FREE!    You can get it HERE!

"What you seek is seeking you" - Tara Tara spent nearly a decade in healthcare, and now she has a special interest in the way emotions and loneliness guides our decision-making processes, communication, and behavior. She incorporates her background in cognitive neuroscience, biochemistry, psychology principles, emotional intelligence, and neurolinguistics into her work and is passionate about helping people everywhere create a meaningful connection through the service of others. She lives in New York City where she meets at least one new person every day.   Tara's story is nothing short of inspirational. Moving numerous times around the world her childhood was as unique as she is. From critical care nurse to helping others increase their publicity in the very crowded PR field. Her sincere and graceful way of living is evident in this interview.    Contact Tara at https://www.tararaebradford.com   She is a top-notch Publicity Strategist, Reputation Designer, and International Speaker. Tara has worked with everyone from startup founders to Fortune 500 executives to help them increase their visibility and become the center of influence. Her work has been featured in Forbes, HuffPost, Thrive Global, Bustle and more!   Isn’t it a pain to meal plan? Just coming up with healthy recipes that meet your needs is hard - plus you have to figure out the ingredients, and whether it’s really nutritional for your specific chronic illness.   Let me take the guesswork out of your day! Try this gluten free, dairy free and healthy recipes, shopping list and nutrition information FOR FREE!    You can get it HERE!

Kelly Morgan, Ph.D., a health and fitness professional and motivation expert, owns Tsirona health coaching where she helps overachieving women determine the most efficient and effective ways to reach their health goals without wasting time and money. She believes in a world where women are in charge of their own health goals, and it is her mission to guide these women to live purposely and intentionally healthy lives that match their goals. She has recovered from anorexia, gained too much weight in a time of stress, and lost the weight to get to a happy place, finally. Dr. Morgan’s online coaching, courses, workbooks, and guides help her clients set their goals and reach success. You can find more information here: https://www.tsirona.com Dr. Morgan has a unique mix of formal education in writing, health communication, and business that is supplemented by her experience as a certified personal trainer, health coach, fitness nutrition specialist, and RYT 200 yoga teacher. She is also an adjunct professor in the Health and Sport Management departments at George Mason University where she has had a near-100% success rate with guiding her hundreds of students through health behavior change projects to reach their goals.     Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast! And it would be awesome if you could rate it too!