The WOW Podcast

Today's episode is intended to demystify mindfulness and encourage you on your mindfulness journey. We have all heard the term by now, and because it has multiple definitions, mindfulness may be one of those buzzwords that doesn't not feel personal yet. After listening to today's episode, Health in Mind hopes you come away with a concrete understanding of what mindfulness is, how you can begin to practice it, as well as a cursory understanding of benefits that have been discovered so far. We hope you enjoy and continue to keep your health in mind... If you'd like to get in touch with us here at Health in Mind follow the link below or reach out to us at intern@healthandmine.net https://www.healthinmind.net/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/health-in-mind/message

Charlis Harvey meets with us today to share a candid account of the observed effects that the pandemic has had on on the social, developmental, and educational landscape of children reentering school. Charlis has had years of experience both as an elementary school teacher and mental health practitioner. We're grateful that you're with us and hope that you continue to keep your Health in Mind... If you'd like to get in touch with us here at Health in Mind follow the link below or reach out to us at intern@healthandmine.net https://www.healthinmind.net/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/health-in-mind/message

Allison and Henry discuss Living Beyond Anxiety, a Health in Mind support group which focuses on understanding our individual relationships with anxiety. The group offerings include empirically backed data on various aspects of anxiety and practical tools that have been shown to help with it's management. If you would like to join LBA or have any questions about the group, please reach out to us. We hope you enjoy and as always, keep your health in mind... If you'd like to get in touch with us here at Health in Mind follow the link below or reach out to us at intern@healthandmine.net https://www.healthinmind.net/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/health-in-mind/message

Julian Desta of 'A Juju Frequency' has been serving the Richmond area for over 20 years. Being trained in Yoga, Reiki, and Sound Healing has given Julian the opportunity to practice healing himself and others in several ways. On today's podcast, we talk about the intuitive and rewarding art of Sound Healing. We discuss what is needed to begin, what sort of effect it has had on participants, as well as how it all works. We hope you enjoy Julian's wisdom and spirit on this episode and as always, keep your Health in Mind... To learn more, visit Julian's website https://ajujufrequency.com/ If you'd like to get in touch with us here at Health in Mind follow the link below or reach out to us at intern@healthandmine.net https://www.healthinmind.net/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/health-in-mind/message

Chelsea Young is a certified Life Coach who runs Inspire, located right in here in Richmond, Virginia. Through her organization, Chelsea works with individuals and groups to meet both personal and social goals. We are honored to have her here on the podcast today to focus on anger and how to manage it. We walk through anger, self-care, as well as the importance of doing the things that bring you joy. We hope this episode inspires you to do what brings you joy and continue to keep your health in mind... Please support Ms. Young and Inspire by following the link below to purchase merch or to donate. https://www.inspirerva.com/ If you'd like to get in touch with us here at Health in Mind follow the link below or reach out to us at intern@healthandmine.net https://www.healthinmind.net/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/health-in-mind/message

Sonja Stoeckli was introduced to yoga over 45 years ago. Her connection to the practice led to the opening of Spiritual Flow Yoga Studio; "a place to celebrate life, creativity and your sweet and wild soul", right here in Midlothian, VA. The goal for Sonja continues to be the support of her students on "their own journeys towards peace, acceptance, compassion, contentment and a deeper awareness, connecting body, mind and spirit". Part of carrying out her goal is the accrual of knowledge and wisdom in the realms of mindfulness and spiritual practice which she graciously shares with us on today's episode. We hope you enjoy and continue to keep your health in mind... To learn more about Spiritual Flow Yoga Studio, follow the link below https://www.spiritualflowyogastudio.com/spiritualflow2014/ If you'd like to get in touch with us here at Health in Mind follow the link below or reach out to us at intern@healthandmine.net https://www.healthinmind.net/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/health-in-mind/message

Ms. Jiggetts is the CEO and owner of Replay Counseling and Consulting. Her passion for helping individuals process and grow is manifested through her application of expressive therapy techniques along with the non-judgmental space that is so necessary for play to take form. Encouraging and curating the space for play kids (and adults) to play leads to confidence and self-efficacy among many other benefits. Play therapy is fun as well as challenging by nature. It meets clients where they're at and leads them towards where growth is needed. As Ms. Jiggetts teaches us, some of the lessons from Play Therapy reach far beyond the play room... We hope you enjoy learning along with us on today's show and as always, keep your health in mind. To learn more about Replay Counseling Center, check out https://replaycounselingcenter.com/about-us/ If you'd like to get in touch with us here at Health in Mind follow the link below or reach out to us at intern@healthandmine.net https://www.healthinmind.net/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/health-in-mind/message

The Peavey Project teaches mindfulness as a tool to enhance personal health, performance, and the communities they serve. On today's episode, Jake and Colin talk about their mindfulness journeys, Alex Peavey, the benefits of mindfulness practice, and more. Through their dedication to the relationship building aspect of teaching, Jake and Colin's approach is experiential and aimed at becoming a part of a daily practice. We hope you enjoy our dialogue and as always, keep your health in mind. To learn more about The Peavey Project, check out https://www.thepeaveyproject.org/ If you'd like to get in touch with us here at Health in Mind follow the link below or reach out to us at intern@healthandmine.net https://www.healthinmind.net/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/health-in-mind/message

Understanding oneself and living from a place of authenticity often takes listening to our mind, body, and soul. On today's episode, we meet with our friend and returning guest, Brent Barret Jr. to discuss the challenges and rewards associated with tuning into ourselves. Although the soul is our focal point during this conversation, the mind and body also contribute to our experience and life journey in several ways. We hope you enjoy our dialogue continue to keep your health in mind... If you'd like to get in touch with us here at Health in Mind follow the link below or reach out to us at intern@healthandmine.net https://www.healthinmind.net/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/health-in-mind/message

Ali Baedke has a passion and a calling to serve people and to teach wellness. So much so that she's pursued masters degrees in both Dietetics and Mental Health Counseling. On today's episode, Ali shares a bit of her story, some hard truths regarding our society's nutrition, and a few of her best practices for fostering a healthy, balanced relationship with food. To reach Ali, visit Resource Guidance/CCA at https://www.christiancounselors4va.com/ If you'd like to get in touch with us here at Health in Mind, follow the link below or email Intern@healthinmind.net or visit https://www.healthinmind.net/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/health-in-mind/message

Kayla Horner is a Resident in Counseling currently seeing clients with Resource Guidance/CCA. She specializes in working with anxiety and trauma (ages 16+). Today on the podcast, we get to know Kayla's thoughts on counseling and hear some of her ideas for practicing CBT and managing anxiety on a day-to-day basis. We also hear some insights on the individuality of each client and how they may experience trauma and anxiety in a unique way. To reach out to Kayla for sessions, contact hornerkn.counseling@gmail.com If you'd like to get in touch with us here at Health in Mind, follow the link below or email Intern@healthinmind.net https://www.healthinmind.net/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/health-in-mind/message

On today's episode, Henry meets with Charlis, a Resident in Counseling at Health in Mind. In her past career, Charlis was a classroom teacher. Soon after beginning, she saw that meeting all of the needs of her students (interpersonal, behavioral, academic, etc.) was simply not a 'one-person' job. Instead, Charlis's drive to connect with kids in an individual capacity and truly deliver a holistic form of care led her to the field of Counseling. Our conversation dives into Charlis's history as a counselor, interests in the field, career goals, and reflection on her personal practice of the Six Tenants of Wellness. If you would like to schedule a session with Charlis or connect with us at Health in Mind, please follow the link below. Health in Mind: https://www.healthinmind.net/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/health-in-mind/message

Functional Medicine focuses on promoting the health and wellbeing of the body, rather than focusing a disease. Join Allison as she learns more about Functional Medicine with Dr. Janine Lex. Dr. Lex shares her experience as a functional medicine doctor and how the body is hardwired for being healthy individuals. We will learn more about stress affects our body and how functional medicine facilitates optimal health. For more information about Functional Medicine contact: Dr. Janine Lex, DC, IFMCP, LPA 3061 Brickhouse Court, Ste 107 Virginia Beach 757.491.2598 * support@vitality757.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/health-in-mind/message

The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) research from which our 'six tenets of wellness' were first described, was a landmark study that showed how trauma experienced in childhood continues to affect individuals years and decades after the initial incident(s). Among the chief issues in the aftermath of trauma is the tendency toward experiencing toxic stress . Toxic stress is the sort of stress that is not adaptable and only serves to further harm our functioning. Although the six tenets were originally articulated for the purpose of Toxic Stress management, here at Health in Mind, we see the consistent awareness and best practices of these tenets as vital for holistic health. In today's episode, Henry candidly shares some of his thoughts on for practicing the six tenets, how they connect to one another, and opines as to why they are so foundational to healthy living Health In Mind: https://www.healthinmind.net/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/health-in-mind/message

Henry sits down with David, a Cannabidiol (CBD) practitioner, to learn about how CBD can benefit our lives, suggested ways to access it, as well as the methods of application. CBD has risen in popularity over the last several years due to it's legality as well as the budding research regarding it's benefits to our overall health. Some of these findings suggest CBD can decrease anxiety, inflammation, pain, and depression. CBD use has also been associated with improved sleep, appetite, mindfulness, and overall neurological health. When David is not teaching the public about CBD at a Kultivate Wellness location, he is often creating art. To locate a Kultivate wellness location or follow David's art, see the links below. Thanks for being with us today. We hope you enjoy our discussion, and as always, keep your health in mind. Kultivate Wellness: https://kultivatewellness.com/ David's Art: @artbydave93 on Instagram Health In Mind: https://www.healthinmind.net/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/health-in-mind/message

In this episode of Working on Wellness, Henry sits down with a long-time friend and mentor (Brent Barrett Jr.) to discuss Brent's recent and not-so recent experiences with journaling. We discuss some of the benefits we have each seen from the practice of writing, the mysteriousness of the uniquely personal voice that tends to develop over time, and why it may be the most pure modality through which one can self-discover. We hope you enjoy and keep your health in mind. Katie Dalebout: https://www.katiedalebout.com/ For more information about Health In Mind, go to www.healthinmind.net. We can also be reached at 804-277-9355 during our normal business hours. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/health-in-mind/message

Music is a human universal and permeates just about everybody's daily experience. Join two music lovers, Henry and Michael, in a discussion about some of the ways we relate to music as it pertains to wellness. Some specific areas addressed include music's effect on our mood, exercise, and sense of community. To contact us, visit https://www.healthinmind.net/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/health-in-mind/message

Therapeutic massage has developed into much more than a decadent indulgence. Allison Thomas explores the relevant field of massage therapy with other Licensed Massage Therapists Michelle Geraci, Heather Poole, and Kimberly Amentt. Together they will explore modalities beyond Swedish massage, including myofascial release, manual lymph drainage, reflexology, and cupping. If you are curious about what type of massage would benefit you, this informative episode will help. In the end, you will know about the powerful benefits that go beyond relaxation! For more information about Health in Mind, go to www.healthinmind.net. We can also be reached at 804-277-9355 during our normal business hours. Contact information for the massage therapists in this episode: Michelle Geraci, LMT www.BONDWellnessStudios.com Heather Poole, LMT www.captivating-tranquility.com Kimberly Amentt, LMT www.smilingtreetherapies.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/health-in-mind/message

Join Allison Thomas, as she explores Robert Emmons' work on the power of gratitude. More than just appreciating a kind gesture or a great piece of chocolate cake, gratitude has the power to heal past hurts and provide us hope. It can energize us by inspiration. It even has the power to change lives and can even change our perspective. It is proven that those who live a life of gratitude are more forgiving, more generous and happier people! Allison will be joined by a few special guests that will participate in an exercise to cultivate gratitude. If you would like more information on how to cultivate gratitude in your life, contact Allison@healthinmind.net. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/health-in-mind/message

Kundalini is a style of yoga that uses the breath, chanting, and movement to bring balance and awareness to body, mind, and spirit. Each class is unique and offers kriyas, which are a sort of recipe, to allow the practitioners to work deeply within themselves. In this fun and energetic episode, Allison welcomes Wendy Morgan (ERYT 500) who shares her knowledge of, and passion for, Kundalini Yoga. Join as Wendy gives the listener a clear picture of what an experience with Kundalini yoga is all about! For more information: www.healthinmind.net --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/health-in-mind/message

Living Beyond Anxiety (LBA) was designed to help individuals develop skills for managing anxiety. One of the key concepts from LBA is the Cognitive Flexibility model. On this episode, Henry and Allison will discuss what the model looks like, how it can be used practically, as well as the overall philosophy behind managing anxiety consciously and intentionally. For more information, visit www.healthinmind.net --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/health-in-mind/message

The Wow-Cast is back this week with our very first discussion of mindfulness. The word ‘mindfulness' may evoke any number of reactions depending on who you're talking to. As for Health and Mind staff DJ and Henry, practicing mindfulness is a go-to for toxic stress management and a pathway to more grounded experience of day to day living. We hope you enjoy our discussion on the benefits of mindfulness, best practices, personal experiences, and more… --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/health-in-mind/message

Being a mental health provider can be tough, especially when life and work walk side by side. As human clinicians, DJ and Henry discuss the challenges of this dual identity in this introduction to The W.O.W Podcast. On today's Wow-cast, the Health in Mind veterans will discuss commonly held beliefs about therapists, the therapist experience in taking care of self, and much more. We thank you for being with us and we hope you continue to keep your Health in Mind. To contact us, visit https://www.healthinmind.net/ IG and FB: himrva --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/health-in-mind/message