This Full Mind

In this episode with Constanza Eliana we go deep on :Growing up and moving from Puerto Rico to the mid-west as a childBeing an activist from a young age Constanza Eliana’s path to Yoga and wellnessThe lack of access to wellness for communities of color and why this is so important to talk about itWhat Spiritual Bypass is and what it looks likeConstanza Eliana’s offerings through Embody inclusivityEliana’s message for Allies and AdvocatesGet in touch with Constanza Eliana:Website: Embody InclusivityInstagram: @Eliana.Chinea Anti-racism and Racial Justice Educators mentioned in intro:Rachel CargleDr. Akilah Cadet of Change CadetLayla SaadRachel Ricketts

Ep 20 - Feeling all of the feelings w/ Erin GilmoreIn this episode with Erin we go deep on :Erin’s path to becoming the incredible yoga teacher she is today |Eating disorders and how they have played a role in Erin’s life |Breathwork for healing |So much more! | Get in touch with Erin:Erin’s Instagram |Erin’s new website |

In this episode with Denise we go deep on :How Denise started on her journey to get rich and become a millionaire |Money Mindset and how it defines our wealth |The messages we receive as children around money and how they shape our reality |How we can identify where in our lives we 'feel poor' and how to change it |The steps everyone can take today to get rich |Denise's books 'Get Rich, Lucky Bitch' and 'Chillpreneur' that Laura LOVED and how they changed her life |Get in touch with Denise Read Get Rich, Lucky Bitch and Chillpreneur Denise’s WebsiteJoin Denise’s Money BootcampConnect with Denise on Instagram | 

Ep 18 - Understand yourself through Human Design w/ Erin Claire Jones.In this episode with Erin Claire we go deep on :What Human Design is and how Erin Claire learned about it |What the Human Design ‘Types’ are and what that means |How to live in alignment with your design |The ways that Human Design can help us transform our personal and professional lives |What Laura learned in her 1:1 session with Erin |Get in touch with Erin Claire:Get your Blueprint 10% off with discount code THISFULLMINDConnect with Erin Claire on Instagram | 

Understanding, Processing & Healing Trauma w/ Iris McAlpin. In this episode with Iris we go deep on : How recovering from an Eating Disorder | What Trauma is and how Iris defines it for her clients | How childhood events can carry with us into adulthood | Why so many of us aren’t aware of our childhood traumas | What it looks like to work with a Trauma + Recovery Coach like Iris | Iris’s own recovery and experience with Therapy | What Iris found the most useful in her own recovery | NARM - what it is and how it can help heal Trauma | Get in touch with Iris:  https://www.irismcalpin.com/ | Connect with Iris on Instagram |  Resources mentioned in this episode: Healing Developmental Trauma book | NARM Training Institute |

 Beauty, Community & Partnership  w/ Greybackclub In this episode with Greyback club we go deep on : How Alicia and Alissa met and started the idea of gathering women in  community How the name Greyback Club came about How Greyback aims to provide a space for women to connect in community where you can fill your cup The theme for Greyback club - inner and outer beauty The moments that have shaped Alissa and Alicia to where they are todayGet in touch with Greybackclub: **Join greyback club for a virtual pop-up on Finding Your New Calm on Thursday    Mar 19 2020!**  https://greybackclub.com/ Instagram: greybackclubSign-up for the Sunday Rituals newsletter!

Inequity, Authenticity & Being Amazing w/ Dr. Akilah Cadet.In this episode with Akilah we go deep on : What Akilah learned from her parent’s divorce. Therapy and Akilah’s relationship with depression. The inequities facing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), especially seeking mental health support. Depression, suicide and the fear of speaking up. How to be your authentic self and be open to the authenticity of others Akilah’s experience living with invisible illness  Akilah’s amazing podcast Change Cadet Get in touch with Akilah: http://www.changecadet.com/ Instagram: Change Cadet Podcast: Change Cadet PodcastPodcast Instagram: Change Cadet Instagram

Show NotesEp 14 - Core Wounds, Trauma & Emotional Potty Training with Rachel Kaplan In this episode with Rachel we go deep on :Rachel’s early experience losing a loved one to suicideHer journey of self-discovery that took her across the globe, trying different healing modalitiesThe things that were most impactful in Rachel’s healing from traumaWhy Rachel thinks having emotions is just like needing to poop, and why pushing our emotions away can be dangerous to our healthHer career as a therapist and helping others to identify their core woundsRachel’s amazing podcast, The Healing, Feeling, Sh*t Show Podcast. Get in touch with Rachel:http://rachelkaplantherapy.com/http://healingfeelingshitshow.com/healingfeelingshitshow@ Instgram

CBT, Recovery & Body Dysmorphia w/ Dr. Nicole Schnackenberg.  In this episode with Nicole we go deep on :Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), what it is and what it isn’tWhat common symptoms of BDD look likeNicole’s personal experience with BDD as a patient and as a Psychologist and a PsychotherapistTreatment for BDD and the latest research on the topicWhy BDD is so misunderstood Laura’s experience with CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) as a treatment for Body DysmorphiaHow to support a loved one who may be suffering from BDDYoga as a healing modalityThe BDD foundation and support out there for anyone experiencing BDDGet in touch with Nicole:bddfoundation@ on instagramhttps://www.nicoleschnackenberg.com/Nicole’s new book Bodies ArisingNicole’s Book False Bodies

Freedom, Peace and Meditation w/ Sara Shah.  In this episode with Sara we go deep on :Sara’s 6 month visit to Bali and the catalyst for that life shiftThe power of setting intentionMindfulness and how it impacted Sara in her life and influenced her professional careerWhat Sara’s personal Mindfulness practice looks likeSara’s new company, Mother Yin and her passion behind the projectJoin Sara for an event in London!March 1 -- Women’s Healing Meditation CircleFeb 29 -- Candlelit Balancing Workshop Get in touch with Sara:www.motheryin.com

Hypnosis, Healing & the subconscious w/ Kasia Weglarz.  In this episode with Kasia we go deep on :RTT - Rapid Transformational Therapy, created by Marisa Peer as a healing modality that incorporates aspects of hypnosis and hypnotherapy. How Kasia identifies with the ‘caretaker’ role and how her early career as an acupuncturist led her to RTT and to training with Marisa.Kasia’s personal experience with RTT and it's transformative powers to help people heal.The power of the subconscious mind to create our reality, and how RTT can transform our life by transforming our subconscious patterns.Laura’s experiences with RTT and how it helped her with compulsive Skin Picking Get in touch with Kasia:www.rapidresultswithkasia.com

Mindfulness, Therapy & Searching Inside w/ Lori Schwanbeck. In this episode with Lori we go deep on :Lori’s connection with nature and how it allows her to build connection with herselfA pivotal moment in Lori’s life that caused her to pause and reflect on what was really important, leading to BIG life changes.Lori’s view on whether we are capable of change as humansLaura’s definition of MindfulnessHow Lori first became interested in Mindfulness through Dialectical Behavior Therapy and seeing how Mindfulness could be a powerful tool in her therapy practice. How Mindfulness is used in therapy models like the Hakomi Method to help people sense how they're thinking and how the stories they are telling themselves feel in the body.How our internal and external environments can dictate our thoughts and feelings, which can lead to negativity spirals.How speaking about the things we ‘hide’ or feel shame around can free up energy in our bodies.Lori’s childhood upbringing and how that shaped her becoming a therapistLori’s pros and cons of being a therapist How Lori came across Search Inside Yourself and what interested her about teaching Mindfulness in a corporate settingHow Lori is using Mindfulness to work with individuals, companies and even countries to optimize their lives.The commonalities and differences Lori observes teaching Mindfulness around the worldLori’s view on the alternative movement to Artificial Intelligence - Emotional Intelligence. Get in touch with Lori:http://lorischwanbeck.com/ | Resources:Wisdom Labs - Wise@Work |Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute SIYLI.org |More on the Hakomi Method |

Ep 9 - Quitting, Anxiety & Womanhood w/ Megan Lierley. In this episode with Megan we go deep on :Megan’s experience of panic attacks in her early careerMegan’s realization she was in a career she wasn’t passionate about and pivoting into an aligned career in women’s health with CoraThe impact of the 2016 election on Megan’s perception of herself as a woman and her role in societyHow Megan aligned her personal passion for women’s empowerment with her professional experience to manifest her dream career as the managing editor of Blood + Milk The wide range of topics that Blood + Milk cover that relate to the world of women including menstration, nursing, sex & intimacy and more!Period Poverty - what is it and why it’s importantShadow words: what they mean, and what Megan and Laura’s Shadow words arePremenstrual syndrome (PMS) and the feelings of anxiety, self-hatred and worry that can escalate before your periodTracking your cycle and how it’s rooted in the science of women’s bodies and hormonesMegan’s relationship with anxiety medication (SSRIs) and how it’s impacted herHow all women’s cycles can be differentMegan’s side hustle: her amazing weekly newsletter and the journey she’s been on in starting it and creating it for a year Get in touch with Megan:Sign-up for Megan’s Newsletter! |Megan’s blog on Meganlierley.com |Megan’s Instagram |Bloodmilkwomen@ on Instagram | Resources:Megan’s Weekly Newsletter Archive |Blood + Milk |Cora |The “Ask Kait” Column on Sex and Intimacy |Laura’s Sexual Empowerment Coach Whitney Ullom |Zana Africa |Aakar Innovations in India |Hormone Horoscope App (Android, iTunes) |

Healing, Identity & Functional Medicine w/ Tina Blankenburg. In this episode with Tina we go deep on : Tina’s early life as a model and gymnast | Highly Sensitive People and how being a HSP has influenced Tina | How Tina balances being in the public eye, Instagram and her mental health | Tina’s diagnosis with ADHD in her early career | How Tina flowed from a job she hated to an aligned career in Functional Medicine and Nutrition, and the ups and downs along the way |The identities we pick up in our careers and how it feels to move away from an identity we’ve held on to |What made Tina make the leap from a career in Merchandising to retraining, going through night school and creating her dream career as a Functional Medicine Nutritionist|How the mind and the body work together in healing |The breadcrumbs that help guide us on our path in life |Why perfectionism is a waste of time and energy |How obsessions around healing can manifest when we struggle with some kind of health concern |The importance of establishing a connection and relationship with a healer |How instagram related pressure impacted Tina’s own gut health |Laura’s own health journey, starting with acne in her teen years and coming to terms with Skin Picking Disorder and Body Dysmorphia |The layers that underlie every health concern and how to get to the root cause |The one thing that has had the biggest impact in Tina’s own healing journey |What it looks like to work with a Functional Medicine Nutritionist like Tina |Functional Medicine Lab testing and what it helps with |How Tina uses holistic health practices with her clientsThe importance of community in Tina’s healing journey Get in touch with Tina:HigherSelfIntegrativeHealth.comhigher.self.integrative.health Instagram

Triggers, Fear of Shining, and Letting Go w/ Kate Winch. In this episode with Kate we connect deeply on : Kate’s life in England, growing up as a shy person |  How Kate used hypnosis to quit smoking in her early adulthood |  How Kate’s spiritual journey blossomed when she moved to San Francisco |  Why Kate thinks so many people embark on personal growth journeys in San Francisco |  The joy of animals and receiving unconditional love |  How Kate was introduced to Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/tapping) 12 years ago in England |  How EFT compares to Acupuncture and Energy Healing |  How EFT works with the mind AND the body |  How memories and trauma can get stuck in the body |  How EFT can help anytime you are triggered |  Kate’s passion to help people share their gifts with the world and help people who are ‘hiding out’ |  Practice EFT yourself! Follow along with Kate as she guides me through a 20 minute EFT exercise around the fear of shining. Listen as many times as you like and tailor to your own needs! | Get in touch with Kate:www.katewinch.com |Instagram: @tapintomagic |Other links:Guide to the EFT/Tapping points: http://katewinch.com/assets/tpoints08.pdf |Kate’s EFT/tapping videos: http://katewinch.com/resources/ |Kate’s upcoming live events: http://katewinch.com/live-events/ |The Center SF -- Where I went to Kate’s EFT/Tapping workshop! |

In this end of year special solo episode I take you through my Reflections, Confessions and Intentions as I look forward to 2020:My highlights of 2019. Themes I cover are:Going deeper with my body and sexualityStepping into my power/worthBuilding community -- IRL and onlineMy intentions for 2020. Including: Learning. Including the two certifications I’m planning to achieve in 2020.Freedom and how I’m cultivating more of itFun and why it’s important to my healthWhat is scaring me about 2020Managing my energy/health vs doing everything I want to doUprooting old beliefs and patterns, including my recent Mental Health Diagnosis and treatment plan i’m starting in January.Putting myself out there, in so many ways, and how I’m supporting myself through that challenge.Wishing you all a very happy Holiday season!Get in touch:Website: mindfullylaura.comInstagram: @mindfullylauraOther links:Please consider writing me a review on Apple Podcasts!Whitney Ullom’s Sexual Empowerment CoachingLacey Phillips on InstagramMy friend Libby’s instagram: Healing Breath Lacey Phillips Online Manifestation course: TobeMagnetic: The PathwayBook: Debbie Ford: The Dark Side of Light ChasersCo-active Training Institute Coaching ProgramBook: Brian Cuban Shattered Image: My Triumph Over Body Dysmorphic DisorderBody Dysmorphic Disorder: The BDD FoundationYoga Garden 200 Hr Yoga Teaching Training 

In this episode with Peter Walters we hear his wisdom around Presence, Connection & Joy. We dive into:Moments in Peter’s life that have led him to his current pathHow yoga gets you off auto-pilot and acts as a magnifying glassPeter’s prior life working as a marketer in an office and the variety of different roles he’s triedThe power of developing a deep connection with natureWhy putting ourselves in boxes can limit ourselvesHappiness as a practiceThe opportunities available to us in ‘dull’ momentsThe power of putting down our phonesPeter’s teachers in life and yogaThe power of retreatsGet in touch with Peter:Website: Peteryoga.comInstagram: @PeterwaltersyogaOther links:Rusty WellsEckhart Tolle: The Power of NowJanet StoneJason CrandellNat Kendall

In this episode with Whitney we go deep on Sex, Truth & Healing. Including:What guided Whitney to her career as a sexual empowerment coachWhitney’s earliest experiences with sex and how that shaped her internal commentary around sex and desireHow Whitney was introduced to her teacher, Layla MartinWhitney’s view on why sexuality is still so taboo in societyThemes that Whitney has seen working with clients on sexuality and sexual empowermentPleasure and sensuality as a source of power and how to tap into itWhitney’s old beliefs about pleasureHow young girls are taught that their worth lies in their desirability and how Whitney’s work combats that belief“Sex Magic” as a practice and using sexual energy to manifest your desiresThe reality of doing deep self-development workWhat Whitney’s daily practice might look likeWhitney’s exciting announcement about her upcoming creative projects!Whitney’s programs and offerings in 2020Get in touch with Whitney:On Whitney’s website: https://www.whitneyullom.com/Whitney’s Instagram @whitneyullomWhitney’s online course: The Awakened Woman Other links:Layla Martin: Epic Lovers courseAdrienne Marie Brown: Pleasure activism: The politics of feeling good

 Self-expression, Science and Mindfulness.In this episode with Nkechi we cover:Nkechi’s journey from growing up in Minneapolis, to LA, to Scotland, to San Francisco and what she learned along the wayNkechi’s background in Neuroscience and DanceHow through Neuroscience Nkechi learned that Mindfulness can change your brain and heal youHow dance has been a constant in Nkechi’s life since the age of 3The parallels between mindfulness and dancingNkechi’s experiences with performance anxiety and panic attacksHow our body is attempting to protect us in moments of panic, stress and anxietyMindfulness as an antidote to feelings of overwhelmThe impact of catastrophizing thoughtsWhat we can learn from the artsSan Francisco’s aversion to conflictNkechi’s experience as a woman of color in the Mindfulness spaceNkechi’s personal Mindfulness practiceWhat Nkechi’s calling in right now (using the Pathway from To Be Magnetic)The people who are inspiring Nkechi Get in touch with Nkechi:@ndnlifestylist on Instagramwww.ndnlifestylestudio.comThe Art of Presence @ the Assemblyhttps://soundcloud.com/ndnlifestylistLinks:The Pathway from To Be MagneticThe Assembly, where Nkechi teaches MindfulnessMixed Race in the US and UK by Dr. Chinelo Njaka (Nkechi’s sister)Shonna Chiles on InstagramLauren Ash, Black Girl in OmMark Bamuthi Joseph https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Bamuthi_Joseph https://www.ted.com/speakers/marc_bamuthi_josephKamelle Mills https://kamellemills.com/

Breathwork, Trust and Growing Pains.In this episode with Ryan we cover:Ryan’s approach to defining what he does.How Ryan transitioned from the world of fashion and beauty in New York City to Personal Training in San Francisco.How fitness enables Ryan to help people connect with their bodiesWhat alignment feels like and how to tell if you are out of alignmentHow being outside of your comfort zone can help you learn and growHow a moment of extreme overwhelm brought a lesson in surrenderWhat Breathwork is and how Ryan learned the practice and became a Breathwork teacherWhat Ryan’s personal practice looks likeWhat is lighting Ryan up in his life right nowWhat to look for when choosing a teacher/healerHow Ryan receives guidance from a higher powerGet in touch with Ryan:@ryan.m.allenwww.ryanallen.co

Welcome to This Full Mind!Get in touch with me:@MindfullyLaura on InstagramIn this episode I cover:Who I am and what my goal for the podcast is Why I wanted to create this podcast How I was introduced to MindfulnessMy go-to tools for anxiety / stressPeople who are influencing me in my life right nowWhat’s lighting me up right nowMy view on ‘health’ and what healthy looks likeHow learning my attachment style allowed me to set boundaries with others Thank you for listening!