Nearly Enlightened

On this week's episode Giana is joined by breathwork queen Amy Chauvin. Amy is a passionate entrepreneur, Certified Breathwork Facilitator, Breakthrough Coach and Certified in Reiki. She is here to educate, inspire and help others break-free, transform their lives, grow, and align with purpose through her breathwork in person and virtual events, private breathwork sessions, coaching, and transformational programs.She is based in Rhode Island and travels the US holding transformational events, retreats, and workshops. She has a studio space in Rhode Island for private breathwork clients and also hosts private breathwork sessions virtually.Together they talk all facets of healing & why finding the right tools for healing is individual to everyone. Want to connect with Amy? Amy offers in-person and virtual breathwork events, in-person and virtual private breathwork sessions, virtual monthly Full Moon Breathwork Events & more!For up to date ways to work with Amy locally and virtually: https://linktr.ee/amychauvinWebsite: www.amychauvin.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amychauvin/Facebook Group: The Break Free Journey: https://www.facebook.com/groups/578031283274017Virtual Event First Time Free: https://mailchi.mp/8ff6769e0406/breathwork-free-first-virtual-workshop-sign-up

After a short hiatus Giana is back. This time she is joined by her friend Kevin Wathey. Kevin  is a Peak Performance & Mindset Coach, International RetreatLeader & Serial Entrepreneur. Unlike most who begin a profitable career only tohave a moment of doubt send them down a path of self-discovery... Wathey wassent down a path of self-discovery that led him to creating a profitable careerhelping others do the same and find fulfillment in the process.Having suffered the devastating loss of his mother when he was just 17, he hasdevoted his life to answering a profound question... “In what capacity, or to whatextent do we control our destiny?” He founded SYNCHRONICITY Group in 2017which is now a multi-divisional organization with a singular mission... to helpentrepreneurs to become their best, so that their business can become it's best.It's this mission that allows him to live a life his mother would have been proud of.Together they talk everything from mindset, a sober curious lifestyle, travel and major life pivots. Connect with Kevin:@KevinWatheySYGroupIntl.com

Giana is thrilled to introduce you to this guest. Sam is a soul friend & was a HUGE part of Giana's healing journey in 2015. Sam is a multi-talented healer, teacher and overall wise beyond his years.Together they talk about physical health and how that impacts our overall well being, hidden toxins keeping us stuck & the layers this healing journey takes us on. Connect with Sam: www.brothermoonhealing.comResources from this episode:1. The main website for CIRS info, https://www.survivingmold.com/2. A good overview of CIRS : https://www.survivingmold.com/docs/UNDERSTANDING_CIRS_EDITV2A.PDF2. VCS test : https://www.survivingmold.com/store/online-vcs-screening3. HLA Gene test to see if you are genetically susceptible to biotoxins : https://www.lifeextension.com/lab-testing/itemlc100087/hla-dr-mold-genetic-test4. There are different labs out there that do mold testing, the ERMI test is the one recommended by CIRS docs, and this lab has the best google reviews I could find. Haven't used them yet but likely will in the coming weeks.  https://assuredbio.com/product/the-environmental-relative-moldiness-index-ermi/5. Antikythera machine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antikythera_mechanism6. Dr. Jess Peatross: https://app.drjessmd.com/

Today is a short solo episode with Giana. It is the first episode of 2023. Giana updates on what she's up to, why small manageable goals are better than resolutions and some of her goals for Nearly Enlightened for the upcoming year!

Giana is joined by Tea for Torie's, Torie Gehlmeyer this week! Together they discuss the growing sober movement, making simple swaps, being an educated consumer and more!Torie is a multi-passionate clinical herbalist, mixologist, yoga instructor, and astrologer. She teaches people how to bring health into daily life in a colorful and lighthearted way. Her background in hospitality infused with wellness brings a creative approach to enjoying a drink!

Katie Tougas, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner joins Giana once again!They discuss working out, fueling your body & the cringe thing that almost every fitness professional says during the holidays.Let's rewire our thinking around diet culture!Connect with Katie at soshealthandwellness.com& on IG @katiet.ntp

Giana is joined by one of her besties, the amazing Kat Parks! Kat is a yoga teacher with many hours of training and a decade of teaching experience. Together they chat a little about Face Yoga Method, aging & botox & fillers. Kat shares her hot takes & unpopular opinions with us as well as her take on Unconditional Love. Original unconditional love posts:Facebook Part 1Facebook Part 2Facebook Part 3Facebook Part 4Facebook Part 5For expanded posts check out Kat's Patreon Connect with Kat:@kat.loves.sunshine (FB & IG)@be.easy.now (FB & IG)patreon.com/be_easy (me and ryan)patreon.com/beeasy_faceyoga (face yoga)beeasynow.com

Dee is back to join Giana! This time Dee flips the script and puts Giana in the hot seat to talk about her journey. *Trigger Warning: in this episode Giana talks about her experience with domestic violence. Dee asks Giana a lot of the very same questions that Giana asks guests. Giana shares some stories that helped shape her and lead her on the path of healing. She talks about her early spiritual experiences, hardships & triumphs. 

Giana is solo this week! Just a short lil episode this week so if you've missed any of the last few episodes this is a great time to catch up! Giana gives a few life updates about what she is currently working on for Nearly Enlightened as well as what she is working on personally.Want to stay up to date on Nearly Enlightened happenings? Sign up for the email list at nearlyenlightened.com Mentioned Astrologers:Anthony Perrotta Astrology @ap_astrology Colin Bedell @queercosmos

Chrissy Marie of The Art of Aliveness joins Giana this week.Chrissy Marie is a trauma-informed Embodiment Practitioner, Inner Child Liberator, Advanced Spiral Practitioner, Breathwork Facilitator, and lover of crude humor. More importantly, she's weird. She comes alive helping heart-centered high achievers grow up their inner people-pleaser and prosper in their purpose work by making Playfulness and Simplicity a Priority. Her clients say they're drawn to her for her authenticity, and stay with her because they unlock their own. You can find her wandering in nature, dancing at her steering wheel, or rambling about life lessons on her podcast, The Art of Aliveness.Mentioned Resources:Play personalities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3onM_uu1HM&t=37sMyths on Play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h43Z2w0hnEw&t=21sAiring out the House (from my mini course SPACIOUS): https://youtu.be/Q2eEzXIYNocConnect with Chrissy:Website: www.theartofaliveness.com  - Insta: @comealivewithchrissy - FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/588277238411308Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTydwuD98yrQ3lTYBCA8LYQ

A deep talk amongst friends. Giana is joined by soul friend Deirdre Doyno who joins us from Panama. Together they chat about a little bit of everything, living off grid, farming to heal the land, following intuition, healing the gut and so much more! This was a heartfelt conversation that highlights the beauty of life's ups & downs and finding your practice to help keep your center. Connect with Dee:IG @anahata.yoga.bienestar

This week Giana is joined by Alyssa Knapp. Alyssa Knapp is the owner of Integrative Wellness Journeys and The Embodied Mommy.Alyssa is a wealth of knowledge especially when it comes to the body, she's a kinesiologist & not only that but she helps clients take care of their energetic body too as a Reiki Master Teacher. Connect with Alyssa:www.integrativewellnessjourneys.com@integrativewellnessjourneys@embodiedmommy

Katie Tougas joins Giana for an epic talk on the importance of fueling your body properly while still maintaining balance & enjoying the occasional scoop of ice cream. Together they dive into topics around breakfast, blood sugar & the misconception of fat. They talk about everything from diet culture to chasing symptoms & healing with whole foods. Connect with Katie at soshealthandwellness.com& on IG @katiet.ntp

Solo episode this week friends! This week Giana unpacks the grief of losing a friend, being told she's "too much" & chats about cancel culture.Giana gets real about the layers of the healing journey, friendship breaks ups & more. Want to be a guest on the podcast? Click the link & complete the form: https://forms.gle/Sc3qBqtEuaJnStng7

Giana is joined by teacher turned friend Dannica. Together they talk about all things God, going within, dark night of the soul, pulling yourself out of depression & moreWant to connect with Dannica? Check out her work:@subtletiesoftheself (IG)www.subtletiesoftheself.comQuantum Embodiment (FB)

Giana is joined by Shelley Olm aka Lil Yogi Olm. They discuss yoga nay saying to yoga lovin, sound healing, energy work & more! Want to connect with Shelley? Check her out:olmwellness.comFacebook group Yoga Sound and Wellness with ShelleyIG and TIKTOK Lil.yogi.olm, Facebook lil yogi olm

Today we dive into the trajectory of the Nearly Enlightened Podcast & where it's going, new guests etc. Recap of my summer in Aspen, Colorado & my time at True Nature Healing Arts in Carbondale, CO. What I am up to here in sunny Scottsdale, AZ.Live classes, online classes & courses, website launching soon & a highlight of what to expect on my February 2023 Scottsdale, AZ retreat! Lastly, I talk about a taboo subject on how yoga teachers & students can practice yoga in real life, not just on the mat. 

May 2021 I was joined by the amazing Life Enjoyment Specialist Laura Nunn. In this episode Laura takes us on a journey through Human Design. She explains each of the Human Design archetypes & how understanding your archetype can help to bring more ease & joy to your life! Laura explains about the Projector archetype... Hi! It's me, I am a projector & that is exactly why it has taken one full year to get this episode out!Want to learn more about Laura's offerings? Visit her website: https://www.radiantauracoaching.com/home