The Energy Matters Podcast

 On today's episode of Energy Matters, The Organic Gourmet's Leslie Cerier joins us to talk about luscious living with food. Leslie is a self-taught vegetarian chef, cookbook author, teacher, and public speaker. She gives us insights on intuitive cooking, how to maintain our creative flow, and really honoring what our body wants and doesn't want. This slow mindful pacing has informed her career choices, her book writing, and recipe creation. Tune in for a great show! 

Today on Energy Matters Arden Sundari, yoga therapist and yogini, returns to explore the connection between the polyvagal nervous system and our ancestral ties. She begins to unpack epigenetics (the non-coding DNA) and how we inherit 14 generations of personality and behavioral patterns. Arden begins to examine how we can transform these inherited patterns through calming our nervous system. She also connects this work to our current race relations in our country. Tune in a great show!

Today on Energy Matters, Caroline sits down with Willie Crosby, founder, grower, and educator of Fungi Ally. Willie talks about he began growing mushrooms and how his business evolved into supporting others to cultivate and forage their own. From spawn to foraging to grow kits, we cover a range of ways to do that. Willie also speaks to the rise of popularity of mushrooms in our culture, from a culinary perspective as well as our spiritual evolution. Tune in for a great show! 

This week on Energy Matters, Caroline chats with return guest Sunshine Beeson! Sunshine breaks down the qualities of our Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine and the shadow sides to both. Understanding these archetypal energies allows us to heal ourselves and understand a healthy polarity in our relationships. Tune in for a great show! 

On this week's episode of Energy Matters, Caroline sits down with Chris Sturk, who offers sound therapy for yoga and meditation. Chris talks about his lifelong love of music and how that transitioned into sound healing. He talks about how he sets intentions, when instruments "want" to play, and how binaural beats work. In addition to offering live sound journeys in gardens or at music festivals, Chris recently released an album of binaural beats called Sounds for Wellbeing. Grab your headphones and tune in for a great show!

On today's episode of Energy Matters, Caroline and summer co-host Marietta Skeen sit down to talk with death doula and hospice volunteer Lynn Simonds. Through dealing with her own mother's passing, Lynn learned how to deal with grief through music and song writing. This paved the way for her training as a death doula many years later. Lynn talks about how she understands some of the ancient practices of keening, hired mourners, and how primal sounds can assist in the grieving process. There's a lot of basic education on alternatives to traditional funerals as well. Tune in for a great show!

Today on Energy Matters, Caroline talks with Nicole Goldsmith, esthetician and proprietor of Parallel Skin Spa. Nicole discusses how our internal world is the foundation of beauty. While doing waxing and facials, she folds in spiritual aspects into her work, including Reiki, crystal grids, sound healing. In turn, taking care of our external can help us feel confident and feed into that "soul glow."  Nicole talks about the expansion of her spa into an event space for yoga and sound healing. Tune in for a great show!

Caroline sits down with Nini Melvin and summer guest host Marietta Skeen. Nini discusses her work understanding ourselves within the 5 Elements of fire, water, wood, earth, air/metal. How we understand our unique "recipe" of these elements allows us to live fully and with more authenticity. With Nini's 40 years of shiatsu experience she shares how the meridians are in service to the heart and how this practical information not just those who want be a shiatsu practitioner. Tune in for a great show! 

On today's show, Caroline sits down with Jen Parmentier and Michelle Eastman of Sacred Roots Healing. Jen and Michelle talk about the dynamic they shared while growing and supporting each other in business and life. They also discuss the aerial yoga, seeing the potential in people, and the upcoming teacher training program. Tune in for a great show! 

Today on Energy Matters, Caroline and summer co-host Marietta Skeen sit down with Dr. Adam Brady. Adam is a classically trained physical therapist that looks at healing the body mechanically as well as emotionally. He talks about the different maps of the body, the body's response to holding pain, and how some of his teachers got him thinking differently about the evolution of our healing hands.  Adam recently opened a larger practice in Easthampton, MA and discusses how he's excited to have a work family. Tune in for a great show!

Host Caroline Ruderman sits down with Erin Tullar of Rose Quartz Mediumship. Erin is a gifted psychic medium talks about what happens during a reading, what it's like to hold space for people at end of life versus communicating with spirit, the importance of shadow work, and her workshops and longer programs to help people uncover their gifts. Tune in for a great show! 

On today's episode of Energy Matters, Caroline sits down with Anna Brooke to talk about her new book, "Stripped Down: How Burlesque Led Me Home." Anna talks about the stage as a place of vulnerability, giving it your all, and how this helped her overcome body shame and an eating disorder. We also discuss another form of healing dance called Wu Dao, where Anna Brooke is the only teacher of this technique in the U.S. Tune in for a great show! 

On today's episode of Energy Matters, Caroline sits down to talk with animal communicator Zan Ottaway! Zan talks about her intuitive training and how she came to strengthen her connection with animals. Zan also talks about the way she sends and receives information from pets and spirits. Tune in for a great show! 

On today's episode of Energy Matters, Caroline sits down with Kimberly Raven Pearson, medium, Reiki practitioner, and witch along the Celtic Druid path. Kim talks about how her ancestry plays a role in her spiritual tradition, how she returned to herself after a controlling relationship, and how her mediumship and intuitive development helped her build more authentic relationships and a healthy sense of self. Tune in for a great show! 

We sit down with Maria Malaguti, the founder of the Lyme Disease Resource Center in Northampton, MA. Maria discusses her diagnosis in the 1990s with Lyme Disease and how she became a hub for people looking for support. Maria talks about her journey with western medicine, research, and holistic care. Despite her disability, she built health into her business plan, limiting her availability and allowing for rest, while growing this much needed non-profit. Tune in for this inspiring story of finding a new version of health. 

Today on Energy Matters, Caroline welcomes co-host Beth Pellettieri to chat with Fred Bogin, retired pediatrician and hypnotherapist for kids. Fred talks about the myths of hypnotherapy and how children can tap into mental imagery to feel empowered, overcome challenges, and develop skills. The process is effective from needle phobia, bed wetting, and even warts! Tune in for a great interview! 

Today on Energy Matters, Caroline chats with Candice Hozza, business intuitive and spiritual strategist. Candice talks about her work with the Akashic Records and does a mini reading for a guest! Tune in for a great show! 

On today's episode of Energy Matters, Caroline chats with return guest Winifred Tannetta of the Witching Well. Winifred talks about the decision to transition her brick and mortar shop an online group and how intuition assisted her. The Witching Well supports individuals who want to explore a nature-based spirituality. Winifred discusses what that looks like in her life including night gardening! Tune in for a great show! 

On today's show, Caroline and Beth sit down with neuromuscular massage therapist Jessica Kern to talk about healing pain quickly and effectively through trigger points and fascia. As an adolescent, Jess learned how to relieve pain for her horse, and this early experience began a lifelong quest to understand the mechanism of the body to relieve pain. Jess supports clients live pain free and teaches humans techniques to increase their physical wellbeing. Tune in for a great show! 

On today's show, Caroline sits down with Michelle Huber, Feldenkrais and Circling facilitator. Michelle talks about how these different methods bring awareness to the body. Coming from a background in dance, Michelle wanted to learn how to move better and found these two modalities. Michelle walks us through a Circling exercise that listeners can practice with a partner. Tune in for a great show! 

On today's show, Caroline sits down with Amar Fuller, owner of Graced by Green. Amar is a health educator, raw food chef, and gardener, and she talks about her transition from running a daycare center to expanding her offering with nutrition and wellness. Nestled in Leverett, Amar shares her favorite ways to cleanse, sprouting, and how the power of green offered healing in her life too. Tune in for a great show!

On today's show, Caroline Ruderman and Beth Pellettieri catch up! They discuss the seasonal pause between post-winter, early-spring, what that looks like and what that feels like. Beth leads us through a technique called the Body Compass to help gain awareness of our internal navigation. Caroline discusses some important legislation in Massachusetts around holistic healing. Tune in for a great episode! 

On today's show, Caroline sits down with 3 Elite Mentoring (comprised of Darlene Van de Grift, Jodi Banks, and Richard Towey) a group of healing professionals that assist you in tackling your biggest blocks. We discuss the different roles that each person takes, the process of healing, and how this group created its collaboration. Tune in for a great show!

Today on Energy Matters, Caroline sits down with John Perdrizet of The Sanctuary Animal Clinic. We talk about all things vaccine! John helps us understand the “cross species jump” that happened and what's been happening at his professional practice. John recently had his research published on using vaccines on the body's immune points. This is John's second visit on the show!

Jodi Sternoff Cohen. Today on Energy Matters, Caroline chats with Jodi Sternoff Cohen, nutritionist and author of Essential Oils To Boost the Brain and Heal the Body. Jodi talks about how essential oils played a pivotal role after burnout and personal collapse. Jodi discusses how essential oils can easily cross the blood brain barrier and quickly impact the functions of the nervous system. Jodi also discusses methods to apply essential oils and easy ways to pick which ones work best for you!

Beth Tascione, Yoga and Reiki. Today on Energy Matters, Caroline sits down with yoga instructor Beth Tascione. Beth talks about the importance of using yoga to bring mindfulness to our daily movements. She also discusses how she came to Reiki and how she weaves that practice into her restorative yoga classes. Tune in for a great show!

Lo Fitzgibbons, Sex and Relationship Therapy. Caroline sits down with sex and relationship therapist Lo Fitzgibbons to talk about good therapy support for the LGBTQ+ community. LO talks about the labyrinth of self-love and what it means to be deeply connected to ourselves as the foundation for healthy relationships of all types. Tune in for a great show!

Eric Almeida, EFT. Caroline and co-host Beth Pellettieri sit down with Eric Almeida, EFT specialist to talk about all thing tapping! Eric, a former therapist, shares how EFT helped him after a panic attack at work left him unable to return to his former life. Eric walks us through how tapping works, the various tapping points, and a live demo! Caroline and Beth share their experiences with Eric's work as well.

Sunshine Beeson, Iridology. On today's episode of Energy Matters, Caroline sits down with Sunshine Beeson to talk about the science of iridology, a diagnostic tool to examine health through the eyes. A healer for 40 years, Sunshine discusses the range of her work from her trainings all the way to her supplemental emotional healing techniques that she developed along the way. Tune in for a great show!

Marietta Skeen. On today's show, Caroline sits down with Reiki Master and Body Centered Psychotherapist Marietta Skeen. Marietta discusses how her studies at Naropa University shaped her professional practices, the style of meditation that she landed on, and guides us through a short meditation! Tune in for a great show!

On today's show, Caroline and co-host Beth Pellettieri welcomes Fritha Pengelly to discuss her work with the Feldenkrais method and EFT. Fritha discusses how Feldenkrais supported her body with dance, her self study within the art of walking, and how our emotions are held in the physical form. Tune in for a great show!

On today's show, Caroline sits down with acupuncturist Laurel Turk. Laurel has been a fixture in the Pioneer Valley healing arts scene for many years, and she shares what has kept her motivated. Laurel discusses how women can take care of themselves before menopause kicks in.

Gauri of Gauri's Mantra Meditation. On today's show, Caroline sits down again with Gauri to deepen our knowledge of Jyotish or eastern astrology and mantra meditation. Caroline also receives a mini reading on her money forecast, so you can get a feel for the process and how to discuss your concerns with an astrologer.

Beth Pellettieri and Caroline Ruderman. On this episode of Energy Matters, Caroline and Beth sit down to discuss renewal and intention setting. Beth walks us through 4 simple steps and Caroline follows up with a guided meditation for added clarity. Step up your game with this one!

On today's show, Caroline sits down with Brian Michaud to talk about a big topic: financial wellness. Brian talks about how to release the worry and achieve peace of mind. Education is a huge piece of the puzzle here and learning to navigate what's important to your financial future based on three simple questions.  Brian also talks about how he found his second career in retirement planning and the stigma around money. Tune in for a great show!

On today's show, Caroline and co-host Beth sit down to chat with Kelly Vogel. Kelly discusses what uncovering your voice can look and sound like. Kelly guides us through several warm up exercises to understand how sound resonates in our body and what that means to truly connect with the healing power of our voice. Tune in for a great show! 

On this week's episode of Energy Matters, Beth Pellettieri co-hosts and interviews Caroline Ruderman! Caroline discusses her work as a Reiki teacher and natural intuitive, how she fell into this work.  Caroline talks about her new Distance Reiki program that supports us after a big move. Caroline also talks about the Spirit of the House and walks us through a simple exercise to connect with our home. Tune in for a great episode! 

Caroline welcomes dance instructor Emily Fox! Emily specializes in social dance and "Shake Your Soul" classes. Learn all about what it means to connect with a dance partner, what the "wedding dance" represents for people, and how beginners come away feeling confident and prepared for the "all eyes on them" moment at the wedding. Tune in for a great show!

Caroline welcomes back Tzivia Gover, dream therapist, author, and poet to Energy Matters! On this episode, Tzivia talks about how we can deal with nightmares, understand what they're trying to tell us, and use them to confront our fears. She also discusses how natural cycles affect our dreams, how the pandemic has affected people's dreams, and how we can use our dreams to help us live a healthier life!

On this week's episode of Energy Matters, Caroline sits down with researcher and clinical psychologist Katie Dixon-Gordon. What makes someone with Borderline Personality Disorder different than "normal" brains? Not much, really. Dealing with emotions is a skill. Katie talks about her ongoing research study to help people with their mental health using mindfulness. Using the drug-free approach called Dialetical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Katie and her team at UMass Amherst offer free therapy to individuals who qualify for this paid study on people who experience big emotions and self-harm. Learn all about this awesome work that's helped change people's lives. 

This week on Energy Matters, Caroline welcomes Sally Morgan, a holistic physical therapist for pets and people. Sally has been practicing the Tellington Touch or TTouch method on animals for over 30 years, and she's here to teach us a few tricks to support the animals in our lives. Sally reminds us that animals are our teachers and recognizes that animals understand more than we are often ready to acknowledge. Tune in for a great episode! 

Caroline splits the hour with two guests this week: Carleen Eve Fischer Hoffman and Beth Pellettieri! Carleen is a professional organizer and Reiki practitioner and she discusses her journey with Lyme, balancing health and work, and offers some tips for seasonal organizing. Beth, a life coach, discusses the challenges of self-care during pandemic parenting, finding ways to meet our needs within the family, and taking off the pressure with "turtle steps" and several ways to knock self-care off the "to do list."

This week on Energy Matters, Caroline sits down with Katherine Harris to discuss her intuitive, body positive weight loss program Weight Loss for Goddesses. Katherine, a nurse, energy worker, and certified aromatherapist, talks about the 8 points that create a strong connection with a healthy mindset and what the body is asking for. Katherine also talks about her personal journey with food and weight loss and why she developed this approach to support others going through the process. Join us for a great show!

In this week's episode, Caroline welcomes back psychic medium Kathleen Farris to the show. Kathleen discusses turning off the negative self talk, her new podcast, and her favorite aspects of teaching psychic development. Kathleen shares some of her most frequently asked questions and why she loves being part of "family reunions" with our loved ones who crossed. Tune in for a great show!

On today's show, Caroline chats with Ami Jean about the art of forest bathing. Ami Jean discusses her natural gravitation to nature during her healing journey. She also talks about stretching the senses, expanding the peripheral vision, and leading these practices for groups in the hilltowns of Western Mass. Ami Jean's background in tracking creates a safe space for people to relax and connect with the power of nature. Tune in for a great show!  

On this week's episode, Caroline sits down with Jaimee Roncone of The Healing Tree Health and Wellness Center. Jaimee, a business owner and Health and Wellness Navigator, discusses learning to rest, her multiple breast cancer diagnoses, and how she navigates wellness in her own life -- and how she does that for others. Tune in for a great show! 

Caroline sits down with Susan Maycock, author, artist, shaman, and inspirational speaker to discuss her program Living Upwards and new book "After Rain." She talks about the significance of spirals throughout her life as well in the cycles of intentional living. Susan also reads an excerpt from her book and shares her process of writing. Tune in for a great show!  

Caroline sits down with Artemis Luna Muise, a biodynamic craniosacral therapist, to discuss living with an invisible disability, how a serious illness shaped their understanding of spirit, and what it means to hold space for other people to heal. Tune in for a great show!

On today's show, Caroline sits down with Kerrie Bodendorf, MELT master instructor, to discuss connective tissue or fascia, chronic pain, and a simple technique to manage our bodies as we age. After dealing with her own pain, physical limitations, and fear, Kerrie learned how to MELT and heal herself. Kerrie leads us through a standing assessment and talks about her classes have gone virtual since the pandemic. Tune in for a great show!

Caroline sits down with Priya Zander Fox, energy healer and holistic counselor. Priya talks about how an early death propelled her into learning about consciousness, how she explains listening with her entire body, as well as her training at the Barbara Brennan School in the 90s. Tune in for a delightful show!

On today's show, Caroline sits down with Paula Barron, Nurse and Bodyworker, to discuss lymphatics and how important detox is to our health. Paula discusses food and environmental allergies, coffee, and the ways our bodies communicate. She talks about how the drive to support her daughter's health became the driving force into alternative health. Tune in for a informative show!