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If you've been feeling a shift — personally, collectively, energetically — you're not imagining it! 2026 is a turning point year, and in this week's podcast episode, I'm joined by intuitive astrologer Virginia Rosenberg for a grounded, soulful conversation about what's actually unfolding, and how to navigate it with clarity instead of fear. We explore the major planetary shifts shaping 2026 and what they mean for your intuition, creativity, relationships, and sense of purpose. As always, I'd love to hear what resonated — leave a comment, reflection, or question. I love to know your thoughts! Oh, and if you're interested, you can get Virginia's in-depth 2026 Astrology: Year Ahead Forecast here.   Takeaways Astrology provides insights into personal and collective growth. Intuition plays a crucial role in understanding astrology. 2026 is a year of significant change and transformation. Surrendering to the process is essential for growth. The conjunction of Saturn and Neptune signifies a new beginning. Pluto in Aquarius represents a shift in power dynamics. Jupiter in Cancer emphasizes family and emotional ties. Jupiter in Leo encourages creative self-expression. The strength of the collective relies on individual well-being. Awareness and intention are key to navigating change.   About Your Host, Julie Reisler Join Julie Reisler weekly, podcast host, intuitive coach, author, and multi-time TEDx speaker, each week to learn how to access your spiritual gifts and inner guidance to be your You-est You® and achieve greater inner peace, spiritual connection, happiness, and abundance. Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational stories and wisdom from spiritual luminaries, experts, conscious leaders, psychic mediums, and extraordinary human beings that will help to transform your life.  Be sure to subscribe to Julie's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/juliereisler and ring the notification bell so that you never miss a powerful episode! Here's to your truest, You-est You! Love, Julie   You-est You® Resources for YOU! See below for free tools, resources, programs, and goodies to help you become your YOU-EST YOU!   FREE Manifest Your Goals & Dreams 7-Day Toolset This stunning free toolset is a 7-day workbook (25 pages full) of powerful mindset practices, grounding meditations (and audio), a new beautiful time management system and template to set your personalized schedule for your best productivity, a personalized energy assessment, and so much more. It was designed to specifically help you uplevel your routine and self-care habits for success so you can radiate and become your 'You-est You'. These tools are some of Julie's best practices used with hundreds of her clients to help you feel more confident, clear, and connected to your best self so that you feel inspired to take on the world. Get it at: juliereisler.com/toolset   FREE Intuition Test Unlock your unique intuitive super-powers and discover your dominant Intuition Language™. Take the free test now at https://juliereisler.com/intuitiontest-podcast   Intuition Activation Mini-Course - 90% OFF! For a limited time only, get access to Julie's powerful transformative Intuition Activation mini-course for 90% off! You'll have lifetime access to this course that is full of video modules, worksheets, meditations, tools and practices to unlock your intuition and activate your inner guidance! Sign up now at https://juliereisler.com/activation    Craving deeper connection beyond words? Explore my Meditation Portal — a sacred space for weekly guided meditations, energy healing, and intuitive alignment. These channeled journeys are activations designed to help you reconnect with your soul, expand your inner awareness, and live from a place of calm, clarity, and higher love.

Still winging your spa marketing? Creating promotions five days before they launch? Handling everything yourself because "it's easier than explaining it"? That approach might have gotten you to six figures, but it's the exact reason you're stuck there. In this episode, Daniela breaks down the real cost of winging it in your spa business and reveals exactly what strategic, systems-based businesses do differently. From last-minute marketing that leaves money on the table to systems living exclusively in your head, you'll discover where the gaps are and how to fix them. Whether you're doing $20K or $40K per month, this episode will show you how to work smarter instead of harder and why AI adoption isn't optional anymore. In this episode, we discuss:  The three major places winging it shows up in spa businesses (and what it's costing you) Why the approach that got you to $250K won't get you to $500K or beyond How to use custom GPTs to train your team and document your systems The mindset shift required to move from service provider to Spa CEO A five-step action plan to stop winging it and start building strategically Why AI adoption is critical for staying competitive in 2026 and beyond   Keep the conversation going inside the Spa Marketing Made Easy Community by clicking here. IG / @addoaesthetics WEB / addoaesthetics.com YOUTUBE / @addoaesthetics LINKEDIN / @addoaesthetics   About Your Host, Daniela Woerner Daniela Woerner is the founder of Addo Aesthetics and creator of the Growth Factor® Framework, a proven system that's helped hundreds of spa owners build profitable, systemized businesses. With nearly 20 years in the aesthetics industry, she transforms overworked aesthetic professionals into confident Spa CEOs through strategy, systems, and soul led support. Daniela is also the host of Spa Marketing Made Easy, a top ranked podcast with over 1 million downloads, where she shares real world strategies to help spa professionals grow with clarity and confidence.

Ok, so I'm curious if it's just me, or if you've you ever paused and wondered— Why am I here now? In this lifetime. That question is at the heart of today's new podcast episode: Why Did You Incarnate Now? I think you'll find that this conversation with Mary Roach, a longtime psychic intuitive and spiritual teacher out of the Edgar Cacey Institute, felt less like an interview to me, and more like a true remembering. I also share how my guardian angel showed me the exact ring that found its way onto my finger that still gives me chills.

ADHD is not just about attention. It is about self-control, self-esteem, and what happens when the brain goes offline. Living with untreated ADHD is not just about missing assignments. It is about moving through the world without a reliable connection between what you know and what you do. In this conversation, I talk with Dr. Karin Varblow, a behavioral pediatrician, former teacher and social worker, neurodivergent adult, and mom to neurodivergent kids. We look closely at what untreated ADHD really costs over a lifetime, from self-esteem and identity to health, safety, relationships, and even life expectancy. Dr. Karin explains why ADHD is not simply a "school problem" and why kids who "know better" still cannot always do better in the moment. She shares her "know and go" model of the brain, which helps make sense of why lectures and bigger consequences do not lead to different behavior, and why kids so often feel confused and ashamed by their own actions. We also talk about sleep, airway, co-occurring conditions, and how things like anxiety, trauma, allergies, and disordered sleep can overlap with ADHD or even mask it. Dr. Karin breaks down what good treatment actually looks like in real life, including medication, parent training, behavior supports, and making daily life more stimulating and relevant for the ADHD brain. If you have ever wondered whether ADHD "really" needs treatment, or felt discouraged by mixed messages, this episode will help you see the bigger picture with more clarity and more compassion for you and your child. Key Takeaways Untreated ADHD is not just about school performance. It affects self-esteem, identity, health, safety, relationships, income, and even life expectancy over time. Research shows that people with untreated ADHD have higher rates of emergency room visits, poverty, incarceration, and an average life expectancy that is years shorter than their non-ADHD peers. Treatment meaningfully improves these outcomes. ADHD is both overdiagnosed and underdiagnosed, and it often shows up alongside other conditions like anxiety, depression, learning differences, sleep disorders, allergies, GI issues, and trauma. Sorting out "what's what" takes time and thoughtful evaluation. Effective ADHD treatment is not one thing. The strongest evidence supports a combination of medication and behavior modification, with behavior modification defined as training and support for parents, not "fixing the child" in a weekly session. Behavior plans that focus only on lectures and bigger consequences usually miss the mark. Most kids already know the rules. The problem is not a lack of knowledge, it is a lack of access to that knowledge in the moment. Dr. Karin's "know and go" model helps explain this: the "know" part of the brain holds rules, values, and experience; the "go" part drives behavior. In ADHD, especially around non-preferred tasks, the "go" can take off before the "know" ever gets a say. That disconnect is why kids so often say "I don't know why I did that" and mean it. They are not being manipulative. They are genuinely confused and often ashamed, because their behavior does not match what they actually believe or want. ADHD brains do have strong executive function in areas of high interest. A child who cannot organize themselves around homework may show incredible focus, planning, and follow-through when building Legos or diving into a favorite topic. Sleep, breathing, immune function, and overall health matter. Airway issues, disordered sleep, allergies, and inflammation can all worsen attention, regulation, and behavior, and sometimes even mimic ADHD. Addressing these pieces is part of good care. Supporting a child with ADHD means changing the story from "try harder" to "let's change how we're asking, what we're asking, and how we're supporting you." When adults focus on relevance, relationship, and realistic support, kids get more access to their best selves. About Karin Varblow Dr. Karin Varblow is a behavioral pediatrician and neurodivergence specialist who has built a career around coordinated, whole-family ADHD care. She earned her BA from Duke University and her MD from The George Washington University School of Medicine as a National Health Service Corps Scholar, and completed her Pediatrics residency at INOVA Fairfax Hospital for Children. Dr. Varblow's work is shaped by her unique path as a former educator and social worker, a former general pediatrician, a parent in a neurodiverse family, and an individual with ADHD herself. She supports families through medication management, parent support, behavior modification, care coordination, advocacy, and strategy development, with a focus on helping children thrive in real life, not just "meet expectations." About Your Host, Gabriele Nicolet I'm Gabriele Nicolet, toddler whisperer, speech therapist, parenting life coach, and host of Complicated Kids. Each week, I share practical, relationship-based strategies for raising kids with big feelings, big needs, and beautifully different brains. My goal is to help families move from surviving to thriving by building connection, confidence, and clarity at home. Complicated Kids Resources and Links:

Can you really step out of the treatment room, go back to school, AND keep your spa thriving? In this inspiring episode, Daniela sits down with Susan, a spa owner who did exactly that. After 13 years in esthetics and 7 years building her own practice, Susan shares her journey from solo esthetician in a 250 square foot suite to leading a multi-provider spa while pursuing her nursing degree. You'll hear the real story of navigating her first hire before maternity leave, learning from team turnover, building systems that actually work, and making the strategic decision to step back from client care to focus on growth. Whether you're solo and wondering if hiring is right for you, or you're already managing a team and feeling stuck between the treatment room and CEO role, this conversation will give you the roadmap and courage you need. In this episode, we discuss:  How to prepare for your first hire (and what Susan wishes she knew before maternity leave) The systems you actually need in place before bringing on team members How to transition loyal clients to other providers without losing them Strategic ways to step out of the treatment room while maintaining revenue Planning for business continuity during life events like pregnancy or injury Building a team that can operate independently while you pursue other goals   Keep the conversation going inside the Spa Marketing Made Easy Community by clicking here. IG / @addoaesthetics WEB / addoaesthetics.com YOUTUBE / @addoaesthetics LINKEDIN / @addoaesthetics   About Your Host, Daniela Woerner Daniela Woerner is the founder of Addo Aesthetics and creator of the Growth Factor® Framework, a proven system that's helped hundreds of spa owners build profitable, systemized businesses. With nearly 20 years in the aesthetics industry, she transforms overworked aesthetic professionals into confident Spa CEOs through strategy, systems, and soul led support. Daniela is also the host of Spa Marketing Made Easy, a top ranked podcast with over 1 million downloads, where she shares real world strategies to help spa professionals grow with clarity and confidence.

The Planisodes are Back! This series of mini-podcast episodes has been designed to help you shape your year from the inside out.  Not by chasing trends or forcing goals, but by reconnecting with your true value, listening more closely to what matters to you now, and creating a plan that feels aligned, flexible and sustainable. Each Planisode focuses on one essential part of meaningful growth. In every episode, I'll guide you through a few thoughtful questions and one simple task, so planning becomes something grounding and supportive rather than overwhelming.   Download your Planisode Planning ToolTo support you as you move through the Planisodes, I've created a practical planning spreadsheet you can use alongside the episodes. It gives you space to capture your insights, track your progress, and revisit your plan as you and your business evolve throughout the year. Download it here:  www.melittacampbell.com/Planisodes   This series isn't about having everything figured out from day one. It's about creating clarity through honesty, momentum through alignment, and a plan that grows with you as you step into the year ahead.   Planisodes 4 - Creating your Priority Goals and Actions for 2026 In this Planisode, you are going to start setting your goals and map out your action plans to achieve them (without the overwhelm). These aren't just any goals however. I'll guide you in a preliminary exercise to help you identify the priorities for your business, so you can focus your time and resources where they matter most for you, ensuring you can achieve more of what you want, and have an impact you feel proud of in 2026. ‍ "Setting goals is about defining your own success, not copying others." - Melitta Campbell *********************************************  

The Planisodes are Back! This series of mini-podcast episodes has been designed to help you shape your year from the inside out.  Not by chasing trends or forcing goals, but by reconnecting with your true value, listening more closely to what matters to you now, and creating a plan that feels aligned, flexible and sustainable. Each Planisode focuses on one essential part of meaningful growth. In every episode, I'll guide you through a few thoughtful questions and one simple task, so planning becomes something grounding and supportive rather than overwhelming.   Download your Planisode Planning ToolTo support you as you move through the Planisodes, I've created a practical planning spreadsheet you can use alongside the episodes. It gives you space to capture your insights, track your progress, and revisit your plan as you and your business evolve throughout the year. Download it here:  www.melittacampbell.com/Planisodes   This series isn't about having everything figured out from day one. It's about creating clarity through honesty, momentum through alignment, and a plan that grows with you as you step into the year ahead.   Planisodes 3 - Working With Fear and Doubt as You Grow In this Planisode, you'll explore how to work with fear and doubt rather than letting them hold you back as you grow your business. Instead of seeing fear as a problem to eliminate, this episode reframes it as useful information. A sign that you're stretching beyond what's familiar, expanding your identity, and moving toward something that truly matters to you. You'll be guided through a set of reflective questions that help you gently unpack what you're afraid of, what's realistically at stake, and what becomes possible when you choose curiosity over avoidance. You'll also identify one small, courageous step you can take even with fear present. This approach helps you build confidence in a way that feels natural and sustainable, not by forcing yourself to feel brave first, but by taking aligned action and letting confidence grow from there. "Confidence doesn't come first. It comes from taking courageous action, even if it's just a small step." - Melitta Campbell   *********************************************  

The Planisodes are Back! This series of mini-podcast episodes has been designed to help you shape your year from the inside out.  Not by chasing trends or forcing goals, but by reconnecting with your true value, listening more closely to what matters to you now, and creating a plan that feels aligned, flexible and sustainable. Each Planisode focuses on one essential part of meaningful growth. In every episode, I'll guide you through a few thoughtful questions and one simple task, so planning becomes something grounding and supportive rather than overwhelming. Download your Planisode Planning ToolTo support you as you move through the Planisodes, I've created a practical planning spreadsheet you can use alongside the episodes. It gives you space to capture your insights, track your progress, and revisit your plan as you and your business evolve throughout the year. Download it here:  www.melittacampbell.com/Planisodes   This series isn't about having everything figured out from day one. It's about creating clarity through honesty, momentum through alignment, and a plan that grows with you as you step into the year ahead.   Planisodes 2 - Defining What You Truly Want for 2026 In this Planisode, you'll shift your focus from what you think you should want to what genuinely matters to you as you look ahead to 2026. Instead of setting goals that look impressive on paper, this episode invites you to tune into how you want your business and life to feel, the kind of work you want to be doing, and the impact you want to have on your clients and the world around you. Through a series of thoughtful questions and a simple reflective task, you'll begin to identify what energises you, what excites you, and where your true value naturally comes through. This process helps you create clarity that's rooted in honesty and intuition, not pressure or comparison. You'll also be reminded that nothing in your plan is fixed. As you grow and evolve, your plan can flex with you, allowing your business to stay aligned with who you are and what matters most. "Clarity doesn't come from pushing harder. It comes from listening more deeply to what truly matters to you." — Melitta Campbell   *********************************************  

The Planisodes are Back! This series of mini-podcast episodes has been designed to help you shape your year from the inside out.  Not by chasing trends or forcing goals, but by reconnecting with your true value, listening more closely to what matters to you now, and creating a plan that feels aligned, flexible and sustainable. Each Planisode focuses on one essential part of meaningful growth. In every episode, I'll guide you through a few thoughtful questions and one simple task, so planning becomes something grounding and supportive rather than overwhelming. Download your Planisode Planning ToolTo support you as you move through the Planisodes, I've created a practical planning spreadsheet you can use alongside the episodes. It gives you space to capture your insights, track your progress, and revisit your plan as you and your business evolve throughout the year. Download it here:  www.melittacampbell.com/PlanisodesTool   This series isn't about having everything figured out from day one. It's about creating clarity through honesty, momentum through alignment, and a plan that grows with you as you step into the year ahead.   Planisode 1: Reflecting on Your Year:  Lessons, Alignment and True Value In today's Planisode, I invite you to pause and look back before moving forward. Rather than rushing into goals or strategies, this episode guides you through a thoughtful review of the past year so you can recognise where your true value showed up, how it felt, and the impact it created. Using a simple, reflective approach, you'll uncover what worked, what felt most aligned, and where you were most yourself in your business. This process helps you build confidence, self-trust and clarity as you shape a plan that feels grounded and sustainable. By understanding the lessons, successes and subtle signals from the year behind you, you'll be able to create a stronger, more meaningful path forward, one that supports growth without forcing you to become someone you're not. "The strongest plans don't start from scratch. They start from truth." — Melitta Campbell   *********************************************  

I want to share something a little vulnerable with you. Recording solo episodes still stretches me. Even after all these years of hosting my podcast (9 years this month!), there's still a part of me that wonders, "Will this resonate? Is this what you want to hear?" And yet… lately, I keep getting the same nudge and download. In the shower. On walks. Lots of signs on the road. In quiet moments with myself. "Do more solos." "Trust your guidance." "You're here to do more healing work." So this episode is me listening to that inner voice — and trusting it. It's part of how I continue to heal my thyroid (hello throat chakra) and trust in my higher self.  Meaning, this episode is not scripted. It's not overly polished. It's a heart-centered message that wanted to come through for the beginning of this year — for you and for me. The cards I pulled made me feel like they were chosen by a divine hand. There's also a healing activation woven in, because that's what keeps wanting to emerge. Also, I was inspired to send distant Reiki

Autism content is not the same thing as autism science. In this episode, Dr. Theresa Lyons joins me to talk about what it really means to follow the science of autism, and why parents cannot rely on headlines, algorithms, or outdated assumptions when the stakes are this high. Theresa is a Yale trained scientist and autism parent, and she breaks down how peer reviewed research actually moves, how easily it gets distorted, and why it can take 20 to 30 years for scientific conclusions to become common medical practice. We talk about how misinformation spreads online, including research showing that 70% of the most viewed autism videos on TikTok were classified as wrong or over generalized. Theresa explains why credibility does not come from views, and why parents need to get closer to the source, or choose trusted interpreters who do. We also dig into the bigger picture that often gets missed when families are only offered behavioral therapies. Theresa shares how she thinks about risk, genetics, environment, and total load on the body, and why broad buckets like sleep, diet, hydration, and gut health matter when you are trying to support a child. This is a powerful reminder to trust your intuition, be willing to do the work, and stay curious. The goal is not to chase every rabbit hole. The goal is to build clarity, prioritize what matters, and change the trajectory one step at a time. Key Takeaways "Follow the science" should mean peer reviewed publications, not headlines. Theresa explains why going to sources like PubMed, or using trusted interpreters of that research, matters when mainstream summaries can be rushed, incomplete, or wrong. It can take 20 to 30 years for research to reach common practice. That lag matters when your child is five now, not thirty five later, and it is why parents often need to be proactive rather than waiting for systems to catch up. Mainstream media can sound credible while still being misinformation. Theresa shares how even well meaning articles can be based on shallow research done under deadline pressure, which can derail a family's decisions if they are not careful. Online engagement is not the same thing as accuracy. Research discussed in this episode found that 70% of top autism videos on TikTok were classified as wrong or over generalized, which is a wake up call about where many families are getting "education." Parents have to balance curiosity with discernment. The goal is not to chase everything. The goal is to build enough scientific literacy to ask better questions, recognize weak claims, and avoid fruitless rabbit holes. Autism is diagnosed through observation, which can hide the "why" underneath. Theresa explains how biology, chemistry, and health factors can be missed until developmental delays become obvious, and then families are left sorting out root contributors after the fact. Broad health buckets deserve attention alongside therapies. Sleep, hydration, digestion, and diet can meaningfully affect regulation and behavior, and Theresa points out that these basics are often dismissed as "just autism" when they deserve real investigation. Diet interventions require clarity about goals and consistency. Theresa discusses why families need to identify symptoms first, understand mechanisms like gut permeability and immune load, and avoid comparing "partial" changes to results from structured clinical trials. Risk is complex because genetics and environment interact. Theresa describes why research often speaks in terms of increased risk rather than simple causation, and why what is relevant depends on the individual child's context. Trust your intuition and commit to the long game. Theresa's closing message is that change is like turning a boat. It takes effort and time, but a parent's willingness to learn and keep going can meaningfully change a child's trajectory. .About Theresa Lyons Dr. Theresa Lyons is an international autism educator, Ivy League scientist, and autism parent. She holds a PhD in computational chemistry from Yale University and previously worked in the pharmaceutical industry in research and development and as a medical strategist. After her daughter was diagnosed with autism, she applied her scientific training to understanding autism research and now teaches parents how to navigate the science with clarity and confidence. She is the founder of Navigating AWEtism, a platform designed to turn autism complexity into clarity by organizing scientific information and making it accessible and actionable for families. Through her work, she has supported parents in 21 plus countries and reaches a growing global audience through years of science backed education on YouTube and social media. About Your Host, Gabriele Nicolet I'm Gabriele Nicolet, toddler whisperer, speech therapist, parenting life coach, and host of Complicated Kids. Each week, I share practical, relationship-based strategies for raising kids with big feelings, big needs, and beautifully different brains. My goal is to help families move from surviving to thriving by building connection, confidence, and clarity at home. Complicated Kids Resources and Links:

What if the only thing standing between you and your next level of success is your willingness to be uncomfortable? In this powerful episode to kick off 2026, Daniela pulls back the curtain on her personal growth journey and shares why she's committing to a year of being "open" to opportunities that genuinely scare her. From speaking at a 500-person conference in Vegas to hosting intimate CEO intensives to manning a booth at the massive Javits Center trade show in New York, she's doing things that push every single one of her "I'd rather not" buttons. But here's why it matters for YOUR business: the spa owners who thrive in the next 3 to 5 years won't be the most experienced; they'll be the ones who adapt fastest, test boldly, and pivot when needed. Your business will only grow as much as you're willing to grow. In this episode, we discuss:  Why choosing a single word (instead of resolutions) creates a powerful decision-making filter The difference between honoring boundaries and hiding behind them How in-person connections create ripple effects that virtual meetings can't replicate Why AI and rapid industry changes favor those who act with speed over those who wait The specific uncomfortable commitments Daniela is making in Q1 (and why they matter) How to identify the one thing you're avoiding that would genuinely move your business forward   Keep the conversation going inside the Spa Marketing Made Easy Community by clicking here. IG / @addoaesthetics WEB / addoaesthetics.com YOUTUBE / @addoaesthetics LINKEDIN / @addoaesthetics   About Your Host, Daniela Woerner Daniela Woerner is the founder of Addo Aesthetics and creator of the Growth Factor® Framework, a proven system that's helped hundreds of spa owners build profitable, systemized businesses. With nearly 20 years in the aesthetics industry, she transforms overworked aesthetic professionals into confident Spa CEOs through strategy, systems, and soul led support. Daniela is also the host of Spa Marketing Made Easy, a top ranked podcast with over 1 million downloads, where she shares real world strategies to help spa professionals grow with clarity and confidence.

Hello my friend, Have you ever quietly wondered, "Why do I feel different?" Not better. Not worse. Just… different. I've carried that question most of my life—and this year, I received an answer I didn't expect. In my latest podcast episode, I share a very personal experience: a soul life regression with Dr. Linda Backman that helped me understand why I am the way I am—and why so many intuitive, sensitive, purpose-driven people feel out of place in the world. This conversation isn't about labels though. It's about new awareness, understanding yourself, and self-compassion. If you've ever: • felt like you don't quite fit in • questioned your sensitivity or depth • wondered if there's a bigger reason for how you're wired…  This episode is for you. You don't need to know your soul type, although you'll probably learn it after listening. I'd love to hear what comes up for you! Let us know at team@juliereisler.com.

Play is where development lives, even when it looks simple, repetitive, or messy. In this conversation, Annamarie von Firley joins me to unpack why play is essential to early brain development and why children need hands-on experiences far more than screens, flashcards, or noisy battery powered toys. We talk about how babies learn to operate their bodies, how repetition builds neural connections, and why dumping, filling, banging, sorting, and mouthing objects are critical stages of growth. Annamarie explains how the brain develops most rapidly from birth to age three, why fine motor and sensory experiences support later skills like writing and speech, and how intrinsic motivation is built when children are allowed to explore without constant adult direction. We also discuss toy safety, developmental appropriateness, and how parents can use everyday items at home to support learning without spending more money. This episode is a grounding reminder that play is not indulgent, chaotic, or optional. It is the work of childhood. Key Takeaways Play is how children build their brains, not something they do after learning is finished. Movement, repetition, and exploration are the engines of development. Most brain development happens before age three, making early play experiences critical for later learning, regulation, and coordination. Children learn by using their bodies, not by watching others perform tasks for them. Passive screen time does not build the same neural connections. Fine motor play supports later skills like writing, feeding, and speech. Touching, grasping, pinching, and manipulating objects matters. Repetition is not boredom. It is mastery. Children repeat actions because their brains are wiring new connections. Intrinsic motivation grows when children are allowed to explore freely without constant instruction, correction, or performance pressure. Everyday household items can be powerful developmental tools. Pots, lids, spoons, containers, and boxes often support richer learning than complex toys. Noisy, battery operated toys are often overstimulating and unnecessary, especially for children under three. Play engages multiple senses at once, which strengthens memory, learning, and emotional regulation. When play is treated as essential rather than optional, children gain confidence, curiosity, and a stronger foundation for lifelong learning.   About Annamarie Von Firley (LIBSYN) Annamarie von Firley is the founder of Adventure Town Toy Emporium and Fledglings Flight, both rooted in the belief that play is essential to healthy child development. With a BA in Wooden Toy Design and Construction and a BFA in Furniture Design, she brings a unique combination of design expertise and deep knowledge of how children learn through movement, repetition, and sensory exploration. After more than 20 years owning and operating her fashion house, reVamp, Annamarie returned to her roots in toy design and child development. In 2016, she founded Adventure Town Toy Emporium to curate and create toys that support curiosity, creativity, and developmental growth. During the pandemic, recognizing the developmental risks facing babies and toddlers born during lockdowns, she launched Fledglings Flight. The platform combines a play based app, customized subscription boxes, and expert informed guidance developed alongside pediatric occupational therapists, speech therapists, and child neurologists to help parents support early development through simple, hands on play. About Your Host, Gabriele Nicolet I'm Gabriele Nicolet, toddler whisperer, speech therapist, parenting life coach, and host of Complicated Kids. Each week, I share practical, relationship-based strategies for raising kids with big feelings, big needs, and beautifully different brains. My goal is to help families move from surviving to thriving by building connection, confidence, and clarity at home. Complicated Kids Resources and Links:

Ready to take your spa to the next level in 2026? This episode breaks down Daniela's favorite strategic planning exercise: the Stop, Start, Continue framework. This isn't about adding more to your already full plate. It's about strategic subtraction, intentional addition, and amplifying what's already working.   Whether you're in the treatment room a few times a week or ready to fully step into your CEO role, this framework will help you make the decisions that move you closer to seven figures.   In this episode, we discuss:  The four things holding you back from seven figure growth (and how to eliminate them) What successful seven figure spa owners are doing that you should start implementing Why CEO time is your most valuable asset and how to protect it The truth about paid advertising and how to implement it strategically How to build predictable revenue through strategic delegation and recurring models The difference between short term comfort and long term strategy   Keep the conversation going inside the Spa Marketing Made Easy Community by clicking here. IG / @addoaesthetics WEB / addoaesthetics.com YOUTUBE / @addoaesthetics LINKEDIN / @addoaesthetics   About Your Host, Daniela Woerner Daniela Woerner is the founder of Addo Aesthetics and creator of the Growth Factor® Framework, a proven system that's helped hundreds of spa owners build profitable, systemized businesses. With nearly 20 years in the aesthetics industry, she transforms overworked aesthetic professionals into confident Spa CEOs through strategy, systems, and soul led support. Daniela is also the host of Spa Marketing Made Easy, a top ranked podcast with over 1 million downloads, where she shares real world strategies to help spa professionals grow with clarity and confidence.

There are conversations that don't just teach you something — they remember you back to yourself. This one did that for me. When I sat down with new dear friend and intuitive channel Stephanie Banks and turned over the conversation to Spirit, something subtle but powerful happened. You'll have to watch to experience this profound synchronicity that came through in Stephanie's channeled message. This episode is a permission slip to stop outsourcing your knowing… and start trusting the quiet voice that's been with you all along.   A quick reminder in the mean time: ✨ You're not broken. ✨ You're not making it up. ✨ You're already receiving guidance.   ✦ This Week's Affirmation ✦ "I trust the wisdom moving through me. I am safe to listen." As always, I'd love to hear what lands for you. Leave a comment, a reflection, or a question — I read every one.   Takeaways Channeling can transform relationships and perspectives. Self-care is essential for those who channel. Courage is necessary to embrace intuitive gifts. You can channel souls in human bodies, not just those who have passed. It matters how you feel about yourself; self-love is crucial. Asking for help from the spirit world is encouraged. Finding joy and staying in that energy is important. Channeling is an out-of-control experience that requires trust. The messages from the other side emphasize love and support.   About Stephanie Banks Stephanie Banks is an intuitive channel, guide, and teacher who helps people reconnect with their inner wisdom and trust the loving guidance available to them. Through her work, Stephanie supports others in navigating life, relationships, and healing by tuning into intuition, cultivating self-trust, and embracing the unseen support that's always present. Learn more about Stephanie's work at: https://soulinsight.com/   About Your Host, Julie Reisler Join Julie Reisler weekly, podcast host, intuitive coach, author, and multi-time TEDx speaker, each week to learn how to access your spiritual gifts and inner guidance to be your You-est You® and achieve greater inner peace, spiritual connection, happiness, and abundance. Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational stories and wisdom from spiritual luminaries, experts, conscious leaders, psychic mediums, and extraordinary human beings that will help to transform your life.  Be sure to subscribe to Julie's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/juliereisler and ring the notification bell so that you never miss a powerful episode! Here's to your truest, You-est You! Love, Julie   You-est You® Resources for YOU! See below for free tools, resources, programs, and goodies to help you become your YOU-EST YOU!   FREE Manifest Your Goals & Dreams 7-Day Toolset This stunning free toolset is a 7-day workbook (25 pages full) of powerful mindset practices, grounding meditations (and audio), a new beautiful time management system and template to set your personalized schedule for your best productivity, a personalized energy assessment, and so much more. It was designed to specifically help you uplevel your routine and self-care habits for success so you can radiate and become your 'You-est You'. These tools are some of Julie's best practices used with hundreds of her clients to help you feel more confident, clear, and connected to your best self so that you feel inspired to take on the world. Get it at: juliereisler.com/toolset   FREE Intuition Test Unlock your unique intuitive super-powers and discover your dominant Intuition Language™. Take the free test now at https://juliereisler.com/intuitiontest-podcast   Intuition Activation Mini-Course - 90% OFF! For a limited time only, get access to Julie's powerful transformative Intuition Activation mini-course for 90% off! You'll have lifetime access to this course that is full of video modules, worksheets, meditations, tools and practices to unlock your intuition and activate your inner guidance! Sign up now at https://juliereisler.com/activation    Craving deeper connection beyond words? Explore my Meditation Portal — a sacred space for weekly guided meditations, energy healing, and intuitive alignment. These channeled journeys are activations designed to help you reconnect with your soul, expand your inner awareness, and live from a place of calm, clarity, and higher love.

Trouble ensues when we avoid saying what we actually need and expect the people we love to just know. In this episode of Complicated Kids, I sit down with Kati Morton—licensed marriage and family therapist and longtime mental health educator—to talk about why clear, direct communication isn't just a "nice-to-have," but a skill that can change relationships and, in some cases, save them. We dig into why so many of us avoid saying what we actually need, how resentment builds when we expect others to read our minds, and why discomfort isn't something to run from—but something to move through. Kati breaks down what clear communication really looks like in adult relationships, including when not to communicate (no trauma dumping), how to ask for help without blame, and what to do when you've spoken up and nothing changes. We also explore the DEAR MAN framework, how people-pleasing and control sneak into everyday interactions, and why letting someone help "the wrong way" is often better than doing everything alone. This conversation is especially relevant for parents—particularly those raising complicated kids—because when our adult relationships are strained, unsupported, or full of unspoken expectations, that stress shows up everywhere. Clear communication doesn't make relationships perfect, but it does make them more honest, more resilient, and more human. If you've ever thought, "Why do I keep doing this?" or felt stuck between staying silent and saying too much, this episode will feel grounding, validating, and surprisingly practical. Key Takeaways Clear, direct communication reduces resentment and helps relationships function with more trust and stability over time. Unspoken expectations often lead to burnout because others cannot meet needs they don't know exist. Asking for support works best when it's specific, timely, and framed around your own experience rather than blame. Children should never be responsible for regulating or carrying adult emotional needs, even when transparency is important. Choosing the right moment to communicate matters just as much as the words being used. The DEAR MAN framework offers a practical structure for asking for change without escalating conflict or defensiveness. A single attempt at communication doesn't always change patterns; consistency and clarity are often required. Accepting help means allowing others to do things differently—and tolerating imperfection in the process. Discomfort is a necessary part of growth and often signals an opportunity to strengthen connection rather than avoid it. Difficult conversations, when handled with care, frequently deepen relationships instead of damaging them. About Kati Morton Kati Morton is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in eating disorders and self-injury. She has been creating mental health education content since 2011 and is widely known for translating complex psychological concepts into practical, real-world tools. About Your Host, Gabriele Nicolet I'm Gabriele Nicolet, toddler whisperer, speech therapist, parenting life coach, and host of Complicated Kids. Each week, I share practical, relationship-based strategies for raising kids with big feelings, big needs, and beautifully different brains. My goal is to help families move from surviving to thriving by building connection, confidence, and clarity at home. Complicated Kids Resources and Links:

What does a former military and law enforcement professional know about building a successful spa team? Everything.   In this special episode, Daniela introduces Ashley, Addo's newest coaching team member, whose unique background in military leadership and law enforcement has translated into exceptional team building and spa management skills. From putting mud on her skin as a child to leading a thriving spa with a team that's been together for years, Ashley's journey is both unconventional and incredibly insightful.   If you've ever struggled with hiring the wrong people, felt stuck because you can't step out of the treatment room, or wondered how some spa owners seem to build dream teams while you're constantly dealing with turnover, this conversation will change your perspective.   In this episode, we discuss:  How military and law enforcement leadership principles translate directly to spa business success The "ideal employee avatar" concept and why it's as important as your ideal client avatar Why hiring from scarcity always leads to the wrong team members The difference between honoring your team's unique communication styles while maintaining non negotiable standards How to delegate effectively without losing control of quality or culture Why your first hire doesn't have to be perfect and what to do when alignment isn't there The 90 day probationary period strategy that protects your team culture   Keep the conversation going inside the Spa Marketing Made Easy Community by clicking here. IG / @addoaesthetics WEB / addoaesthetics.com YOUTUBE / @addoaesthetics LINKEDIN / @addoaesthetics   About Your Host, Daniela Woerner Daniela Woerner is the founder of Addo Aesthetics and creator of the Growth Factor® Framework, a proven system that's helped hundreds of spa owners build profitable, systemized businesses. With nearly 20 years in the aesthetics industry, she transforms overworked aesthetic professionals into confident Spa CEOs through strategy, systems, and soul led support. Daniela is also the host of Spa Marketing Made Easy, a top ranked podcast with over 1 million downloads, where she shares real world strategies to help spa professionals grow with clarity and confidence.

As we move closer to a new "one year" numerologically, we're wrapping up a nine-year cycle and stepping into an entirely new chapter. Think of it like a beautiful, untouched journal — blank pages waiting for your desires, clarity, and higher guidance to write what comes next. This week, I sat down with Isabeau Maxwell, an unexpected medium who went from total skeptic to becoming one of today's most respected mediums and teachers. We went into the real stuff like grief, fear, permission, and the subtle moment that opened her fully to the spirit world.  A few spotlight moments I think you'll love: • What actually happened the night her grandmother's spirit showed up • How to stop outsourcing your energy (a big theme she says is coming in 2026–2027) • Why giving yourself permission — to feel, know, trust — is the doorway to intuition • The rising need for community and more feminine energy in this next phase of awakening Enjoy this conversation with Isabeau! Takeaways Isabeau transitioned from a skeptic to an intuitive after a profound experience with her grandmother's spirit. The importance of context in overcoming fear related to spiritual experiences. Crossing over work is heart-to-heart and fulfilling, helping souls transition to the light. The year 2026 will see a shift towards individuals generating their own energy rather than being influenced by external factors. The balance of masculine and feminine energies is crucial for growth and community. Spiritual awakening is a collective experience that invites personal change and growth. The pendulum of change signifies a shift from individualism to community focus. Compassion is essential in helping souls cross over and understanding their journey. The upcoming years will bring new ways of manifesting and connecting with others energetically. Authenticity and self-permission are key to personal happiness and spiritual growth.   About Isabeau Maxwell Isabeau "Beau" Maxwell is an internationally recognized medium, spiritual teacher, and founder of The SAGE Method, an award-winning intuitive development program. Author of the bestselling Cracking Open, she has guided thousands in awakening their natural intuitive abilities. Known for her clarity, compassion, and accuracy, Isabeau bridges the spiritual and the practical, offering grounded, accessible guidance for anyone seeking to deepen their intuition and connection to the spirit world.   About Your Host, Julie Reisler Join Julie Reisler weekly, podcast host, intuitive coach, author, and multi-time TEDx speaker, each week to learn how to access your spiritual gifts and inner guidance to be your You-est You® and achieve greater inner peace, spiritual connection, happiness, and abundance. Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational stories and wisdom from spiritual luminaries, experts, conscious leaders, psychic mediums, and extraordinary human beings that will help to transform your life.  Be sure to subscribe to Julie's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/juliereisler and ring the notification bell so that you never miss a powerful episode! Here's to your truest, You-est You! Love, Julie   You-est You® Resources for YOU! See below for free tools, resources, programs, and goodies to help you become your YOU-EST YOU!   FREE Manifest Your Goals & Dreams 7-Day Toolset This stunning free toolset is a 7-day workbook (25 pages full) of powerful mindset practices, grounding meditations (and audio), a new beautiful time management system and template to set your personalized schedule for your best productivity, a personalized energy assessment, and so much more. It was designed to specifically help you uplevel your routine and self-care habits for success so you can radiate and become your 'You-est You'. These tools are some of Julie's best practices used with hundreds of her clients to help you feel more confident, clear, and connected to your best self so that you feel inspired to take on the world. Get it at: juliereisler.com/toolset   FREE Intuition Test Unlock your unique intuitive super-powers and discover your dominant Intuition Language™. Take the free test now at https://juliereisler.com/intuitiontest-podcast   Intuition Activation Mini-Course - 90% OFF! For a limited time only, get access to Julie's powerful transformative Intuition Activation mini-course for 90% off! You'll have lifetime access to this course that is full of video modules, worksheets, meditations, tools and practices to unlock your intuition and activate your inner guidance! Sign up now at https://juliereisler.com/activation    Craving deeper connection beyond words? Explore my Meditation Portal — a sacred space for weekly guided meditations, energy healing, and intuitive alignment. These channeled journeys are activations designed to help you reconnect with your soul, expand your inner awareness, and live from a place of calm, clarity, and higher love.

"Listening is fixing: what anxious teens wish their parents knew." In this episode of Complicated Kids, I talk with therapist and author Sophia Galano about what teenage anxiety actually looks like—and why it's so easy for even the most caring parents to miss. Sophia explains that teens are not expert communicators; their distress often shows up as irritability, withdrawal, "attitude," or "teen angst," and can be brushed off as a phase when it's really a cry for help. We dig into the difference between everyday worry and clinically significant anxiety, and how to look at both how often anxiety shows up and how much it impacts daily life: school, sleep, friendships, appetite, and basic functioning. From there, we explore one of the core traps for parents—rushing in with solutions ("Have you tried meditating?" "Just go for a walk.") instead of sitting with their teen's feelings. Sophia offers a gentle but powerful reframe: active listening is not doing nothing. It's an intervention that helps teens feel seen instead of "fixed." We also talk about parents' distress tolerance—how hard it is to watch your child suffer, and how quickly that can push you into fix-it mode for your relief, not theirs. Sophia shares why parents need (and deserve) their own support, how to model boundaries ("I want to hear this, but I'm too fried right now—can we talk at X time?"), and why that kind of honesty teaches teens to care for their own capacity too. Finally, Sophia walks through holistic supports—from sleep, movement, and time outside to different therapy modalities beyond traditional talk therapy—so families can build a web of support around their anxious teen. Key Takeaways: Anxiety is a natural human emotion—it becomes a problem when it shows up frequently and starts to interfere with daily life (school, friendships, sleep, basic functioning). Teens are not expert communicators. Their anxiety often looks like irritability, withdrawal, "attitude," or "teen angst," and can easily be misunderstood or dismissed. When you're trying to figure out "Is this anxiety a problem?", look at both how often it happens and how much it affects their quality of life. Parents are often right that strategies like sleep, exercise, or meditation would help—but leading with solutions can make teens feel dismissed or unseen. "Listening is fixing." Validating and staying with your teen's feelings is not passive; it's an active intervention that reduces shame and builds trust. A lot of "I need to fix this now" energy comes from the parent's own distress. Your anxiety about their anxiety is real—and deserves its own care and support. It's okay to set boundaries around capacity: "I really want to hear this, and I also need 30 minutes so I can be fully present with you." That models healthy self-respect for your teen. Not all therapy has to look like sitting in a room talking. Teens may connect more with art therapy, drama therapy, movement-based work, coaching, or body-based modalities. Beyond therapy, it's important to consider sleep, nutrition, movement, time outside, and screen habits as part of an anxious teen's support plan. Parents don't need to be perfect. Self-compassion, repair after hard moments, and willingness to keep showing up are more important than getting it "right" every time. About Sophia Galano Sophia Galano, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and author who has spent over a decade working with teens and adults across residential, inpatient, outpatient, medical, and educational settings. Now in private practice, she specializes in anxiety and supports both adolescents and the caregivers who love them. In addition to her clinical work and supervision of associate therapists, Sophia is a certified yoga instructor and Master Reiki Practitioner, bringing a holistic, mind-body perspective to healing. Her first book, Calming Teenage Anxiety: A Parent's Guide to Helping Your Teen Cope With Worry, published October 7, 2025. About Your Host, Gabriele Nicolet I'm Gabriele Nicolet, toddler whisperer, speech therapist, parenting life coach, and host of Complicated Kids. Each week, I share practical, relationship-based strategies for raising kids with big feelings, big needs, and beautifully different brains. My goal is to help families move from surviving to thriving by building connection, confidence, and clarity at home. Complicated Kids Resources and Links

Feeling overwhelmed by social media? You're not alone. In this episode, Daniela breaks down exactly how to create a sustainable social media strategy that doesn't require you to be glued to your phone or film content daily.   Whether you're drowning in daily tasks or ready to scale strategically, you'll discover how to build an editorial calendar with evergreen content that works for you while you focus on being a Spa CEO.   In this episode, we discuss:  • The exact four content categories that keep your feed balanced and engaging  • How to create 48 pieces of evergreen content that cycle for months  • The specific AI tools and scheduling platforms that do the heavy lifting  • How to batch content creation in just 2 to 3 hours  • The engagement strategy that takes only 15 minutes, three times per week  • Why consistency doesn't mean you have to post manually every day   Keep the conversation going inside the Spa Marketing Made Easy Community by clicking here. IG / @addoaesthetics WEB / addoaesthetics.com YOUTUBE / @addoaesthetics LINKEDIN / @addoaesthetics   About Your Host, Daniela Woerner Daniela Woerner is the founder of Addo Aesthetics and creator of the Growth Factor® Framework, a proven system that's helped hundreds of spa owners build profitable, systemized businesses. With nearly 20 years in the aesthetics industry, she transforms overworked aesthetic professionals into confident Spa CEOs through strategy, systems, and soul led support. Daniela is also the host of Spa Marketing Made Easy, a top ranked podcast with over 1 million downloads, where she shares real world strategies to help spa professionals grow with clarity and confidence.

Could a common gene variant be quietly clogging the system for you or your child? In this episode of Complicated Kids, I sit down with holistic academic coach Elyse Dworin to talk about the MTHFR gene—what it is, what it does, and why it matters for neurodivergent kids and their parents. Elyse explains, in plain language, how this gene helps the body process folate, manage toxins, and regulate inflammation—and what can happen when a mutation plus a modern "enriched" diet start to overload the system. We get into her personal story of brain fog, gut issues, anxiety, and years of "IBS" labels before testing finally revealed toxic levels of heavy metals, sky-high folic acid, and an MTHFR mutation. From there, we talk about what families can actually do: shifting away from processed and fortified foods, choosing methylated vitamins, supporting detox with a knowledgeable provider, and paying attention to how our bodies respond. We also zoom out to the bigger picture—how food, sleep, movement, medications, environment, and nervous system sensitivity all weave together. And because this is Complicated Kids, we talk about what this looks like in real life with real kids: the Halloween candy, the Goldfish, the push-pull of autonomy, and how to work toward balance without turning food into a power struggle. Key Takeaways: The MTHFR gene is involved in repairing DNA, managing homocysteine, recycling antioxidants, and helping the body process toxins and allergens. There are common MTHFR variants; when present, especially alongside high folic acid intake, they can contribute to issues like brain fog, anxiety, ADHD-like symptoms, and mood challenges. Folic acid (synthetic) is not the same as folate (naturally found in leafy greens), and people with MTHFR mutations may not process folic acid well. "Enriched" or "fortified" on ingredient labels usually means folic acid has been added—common in many flours, cereals, and boxed foods. Over time, unprocessed folic acid and toxins can "clog the drain," leading to overload in the system rather than smooth detox and regulation. Testing with a holistic or functional provider can help identify MTHFR mutations, heavy metal loads, and vitamin/mineral imbalances. Detox protocols should always be done under medical supervision, because releasing too many stored toxins at once can overwhelm the body. Practical support often includes shifting toward whole foods, adding leafy greens, and using methylated B vitamins instead of standard multivitamins. Behavior is communication—sometimes emotional, sometimes physical—and can be a clue that something in the body isn't working well. With kids, especially tweens and teens, education, moderation, and collaboration usually work better than restriction and force when it comes to food. Learning to tune into your own body (and helping kids tune into theirs) is a powerful lifelong skill that supports focus, mood, and resilience. About Elyse Dworin Elyse Dworin is the founder of Elevated Learning Solutions, a holistic academic support practice that helps students thrive by understanding not only how they learn best, but also what supports their bodies and brains to function at their best. Drawing on her strong background in math and dual degrees in Special Education and Exceptional Learners, she blends academic instruction with metacognition, executive functioning support, study skills, and social-emotional strategies. Elyse also coaches parents to better understand their child's learning profile and build realistic, compassionate supports at home. She lives in Germantown with her husband and two young children. About Your Host, Gabriele Nicolet I'm Gabriele Nicolet, toddler whisperer, speech therapist, parenting life coach, and host of Complicated Kids. Each week, I share practical, relationship-based strategies for raising kids with big feelings, big needs, and beautifully different brains. My goal is to help families move from surviving to thriving by building connection, confidence, and clarity at home. Complicated Kids Resources and Links

What if your entire year could be guided by just one word? In this episode, Daniela sits down with Addo Coach, Sara Sykes-Moore to explore how choosing a word of the year can anchor your mindset, decision-making, and business strategy. From navigating AI adoption to handling unexpected challenges (yes, including a deer running through your house), this conversation reveals why openness and resiliency are the two superpowers every spa CEO needs in 2026. Whether you're rebuilding systems, testing new strategies, or simply trying to find clarity in the chaos, this episode will help you identify the theme that will guide your most successful year yet. In this episode, we discuss:  Why 2025 felt like a year of transformation and uncertainty for so many spa owners How choosing a word of the year creates focus and clarity in business Why entrepreneurship is your greatest personal development teacher (besides kids) How to honor yourself while serving your clients and team at the highest level   Keep the conversation going inside the Spa Marketing Made Easy Community by clicking here. IG / @addoaesthetics WEB / addoaesthetics.com YOUTUBE / @addoaesthetics LINKEDIN / @addoaesthetics   About Your Host, Daniela Woerner Daniela Woerner is the founder of Addo Aesthetics and creator of the Growth Factor® Framework, a proven system that's helped hundreds of spa owners build profitable, systemized businesses. With nearly 20 years in the aesthetics industry, she transforms overworked aesthetic professionals into confident Spa CEOs through strategy, systems, and soul led support. Daniela is also the host of Spa Marketing Made Easy, a top ranked podcast with over 1 million downloads, where she shares real world strategies to help spa professionals grow with clarity and confidence.

Are you listening to yourself? How to build self trust in a time where influence is overwhelming: In this episode Stephanie shares practical tips on how to listen to yourself, build self trust, deepen self awareness and stand in your agency of choice through discernment.A must listen! Access my free Liberation Masterclass:

As we settle into the darkest stretch of the year (at least here in the Western hemisphere), my intention is to bring you the most light-filled conversations throughout December — the kind that help you remember your own eternal, sacred inner flame. ✨

What happens when parenting doesn't end when your child turns 18? In this special episode of Complicated Kids, I sit down with my friend Dr. Sarah Wayland to talk about "forever parenting"—those situations where parents remain deeply involved in their child's life and care well into adulthood, sometimes for the rest of their lives. Sarah shares three common paths into forever parenting: children whose developmental differences are clear early on; kids who look "on track" until they hit a wall in college or young adulthood; and those whose lives change suddenly through accident, illness, or serious mental health conditions. Across all three, there's a shared theme of uncertainty: is this forever, or just for now? And how do you plan a life around not knowing? We talk about grief—not as a one-time event, but as a companion on this journey. Sarah walks through the familiar stages of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, and meaning-making, and how they show up for parents of disabled and neurodivergent adults. We explore why big feelings serve a purpose, what happens when we suppress them, and why letting yourself "wallow" for a bit can actually be healthy. We also dig into emotional regulation for both parents and adult children: the rumble–rage cycle, safety planning when meltdowns are intense or even dangerous, and why compliance-based approaches often crumble as kids grow. Instead, Sarah emphasizes relationship, co-regulation, and telling ourselves more truthful, less terrifying stories about what's happening. Finally, Sarah shares her vision for the Forever Parenting project and invites listeners into the process. She's actively gathering stories, hard-earned wisdom, and real-life questions from parents, professionals, and disabled adults themselves—so that families navigating lifelong care don't have to do it in the dark or alone. Key Takeaways: "Forever parenting" describes parents who remain significantly involved in their child's life and care well into adulthood, sometimes for life. There are many paths into forever parenting, including early-identified developmental disabilities, late-identified neurodivergence with young-adult burnout, and sudden changes due to accident, illness, or serious mental health conditions. You often don't know whether a situation is "forever" or "for now," which means learning to live with ambiguity while still planning ahead. Grief in this context is ongoing and cyclical; parents may move in and out of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, and meaning-making over time. Big emotions like anger and sadness serve a purpose; noticing and feeling them (instead of shoving them down) is part of staying emotionally well. Emotional regulation and the "rumble–rage" cycle matter for both parents and adult children—especially when safety is a concern. Compliance-focused approaches tend to break down over time; relationship, co-regulation, and nervous system awareness are far more sustainable. Legal, financial, and practical planning (benefits, guardianship, housing, medical decision-making) are key parts of the forever parenting landscape. Parents need permission to tell the truth about how hard this can be—and support that doesn't judge their feelings. Sarah's Forever Parenting project aims to collect stories, strategies, and resources so families don't have to navigate lifelong parenting alone. About Sarah Wayland Dr. Sarah Wayland is a parenting coach, advocate, and founder of Guiding Exceptional Parents, where she supports families raising neurodivergent kids and young adults. She holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Brandeis University, is a certified RDI® consultant, and co-author of Is This Autism?. Sarah also co-leads The Behavior Revolution's online programs for parents and is currently developing the Forever Parenting project to better support families who are providing lifelong care. About Your Host, Gabriele Nicolet I'm Gabriele Nicolet, toddler whisperer, speech therapist, parenting life coach, and host of Complicated Kids. Each week, I share practical, relationship-based strategies for raising kids with big feelings, big needs, and beautifully different brains. My goal is to help families move from surviving to thriving by building connection, confidence, and clarity at home. Enjoying the show? If Complicated Kids has been helpful, the best way to support the podcast is to follow, rate, and leave a quick review. It helps other parents find the show—and it means a lot. If there's a topic you'd love to hear covered on a future episode, you can always reach out at media@speechkids.com. I love hearing what's on your mind and what would support your family. Thank you for being here.

healing old trauma to manifesting future potentials, in this solo episode Stephanie shares how being impeccable with our words will create the world we wish to see, personally and collectively.This episode explores:The crucial understanding that every word is a spell, a wand used to cast our personal and collective reality.Words create geometric forms in matter and water.How to empower your story so that it serves your highest potential.The Morphic Field (Rupert Sheldrake's work) and quantum entanglementHow expanding perception uses words to open potentials for free energy, precognition, and full human potential.Access my free Liberation Masterclass:

Join Julie Reisler for a fireside chat celebrating 51 trips around the sun and sharing 5 soulful lessons learned this year: how energy becomes your passport, why being helpful matters more than performing, the quiet power of intuition, embracing flow over forcing, and loving every part of yourself. She also pulls oracle cards for the year ahead, highlighting what you'll want to know for the new year. Cozy up and listen in — this episode is an invitation to live from your You-est You.

Have you ever wondered why your child's behavior feels so personal? Why does your child's behavior set off such a strong reaction—even when you understand what they're struggling with? In this powerful episode of Complicated Kids, I talk with clinical psychologist Dr. Debra Brause about what's really happening inside us during those intense parenting moments. We explore why kids trigger old wounds, how shame gets unconsciously passed around, and what it looks like to shift from reacting to responding. Debra offers a grounded, compassionate framework that helps parents understand their emotional experience without blame—so connection becomes easier, calmer, and more sustainable. If you've ever wondered why certain behaviors from your child hit you harder than others, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. Key Takeaways Kids absorb our emotional signals—not just our words. Parental triggers often originate in old wounds or unmet needs. Shame gets passed around until someone notices they're holding it. Awareness—not perfection—is the beginning of breaking cycles. Your child's behavior is communication, not an evaluation of your parenting. "Junky" feelings are cues to look within, not at your child. Neurodivergent kids often stir up intense emotions because they challenge old patterns. Self-regulation is a precursor to co-regulation. Even small shifts in awareness change the parent-child dynamic. Connection, not control, is the pathway to healing. About Debra Brause Dr. Debra Brause is a clinical psychologist who works from a neuro-affirming perspective with parents raising neurodivergent children and autistic adults. She earned her Doctorate in Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology and completed advanced training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, diagnostic assessment at UCLA, and community mental health. She has taught Human Development at Alliant International University, supervised clinicians at multiple counseling centers, and regularly presents seminars on neurodiversity. Before becoming a psychologist, she spent a decade working in television and entertainment—experience that now informs her work helping clients move through emotional and creative blocks. About Your Host, Gabriele Nicolet I'm Gabriele Nicolet, toddler whisperer, speech therapist, parenting life coach, and host of Complicated Kids. Each week, I share practical, relationship-based strategies for raising kids with big feelings, big needs, and beautifully different brains. My goal is to help families move from surviving to thriving by building connection, confidence, and clarity at home. Complicated Kids Resources and Links

Is the thought of raising your prices making you anxious? You're not alone, but here's the truth: if you're not increasing prices annually, you're slowly putting yourself out of business. In this episode, Daniela tackles one of the most uncomfortable but essential aspects of running a sustainable spa business: strategic price increases. Whether you're keeping pace with inflation or making a bigger jump to get your pricing where it needs to be, this episode walks you through exactly how to do it with confidence and clarity. In this episode, we discuss:   Why annual price increases are essential for business survival (not greed)   The two scenarios: incremental 2 to 5% increases vs. the "rip the band aid" approach   Effective communication strategies for announcing price changes   Scripts for handling client pushback with confidence   Year end promotion strategies to help clients lock in current pricing   Why losing some clients is part of healthy business growth   Resources Mentioned in Episode #460:  Why and How to Raise Your Spa Prices in January (Without Losing Everyone)   Price Increase Communication Templates (DM us on Instagram @addoaesthetics)  Cost of Treatment and Profitability Tracker (available in Growth Factor Fundamentals)   Keep the conversation going inside the Spa Marketing Made Easy Community by clicking here. IG / @addoaesthetics WEB / addoaesthetics.com YOUTUBE / @addoaesthetics LINKEDIN / @addoaesthetics   About Your Host, Daniela Woerner Daniela Woerner is the founder of Addo Aesthetics and creator of the Growth Factor® Framework, a proven system that's helped hundreds of spa owners build profitable, systemized businesses. With nearly 20 years in the aesthetics industry, she transforms overworked aesthetic professionals into confident Spa CEOs through strategy, systems, and soul led support. Daniela is also the host of Spa Marketing Made Easy, a top ranked podcast with over 1 million downloads, where she shares real world strategies to help spa professionals grow with clarity and confidence.

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Ryan Short with Civic Brand   ·       A candid conversation about the power of place in local government. ·       And, much more   7 Steps to an Amazing City:   Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness   Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.   Links Mentions During Show:  CivicBrand | City Branding Agency, Public Engagement, Placemaking ·       www.AmazingCities.org ·       www.AmazingCities.org/podcast to be a guest on the podcast   About Ryan Short:    Ryan Short is the co-founder of CivicBrand, a place-branding consultancy, and the author of The Civic Brand: The Power & Responsibility of Place. Since 2008, he has helped lead engagement-driven branding, placemaking, and destination management and marketing projects across the United States, guiding communities toward becoming more vibrant, equitable, and loveable places.   He has been published on Forbes.com and is a regular speaker at national and international conferences on place branding, civic engagement, and economic development. He is also the host of Eyes On The Street , a podcast that explores the intersection of community, culture, and design through conversations with civic leaders and changemakers.     About Your Host, Jim Hunt: Welcome to the "Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast" … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.   Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of "Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too" and his latest book, "The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City"   Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.   Today, Jim speaks to 1000's of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.   Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.   Amazing City Resources:   Buy Jim's Popular Books: ·       The Entrepreneurial City: Building Smarter Governments through Entrepreneurial Thinking:   https://www.amazingcities.org/copy-of-the-amazing-city   ·       The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City:   https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city   ·       Bottom Line Green: How America's Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too)  https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too   FREE White Paper: ·       "10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown"  www.AmazingCities.org/10-Steps   Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event: ·       Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at www.AmazingCities.org/Speaking   Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town: ·       Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting   Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities: ·       Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development   A Special Thanks to Bearing Advisors for the support of this podcast:  www.BearingAdvisors.Net      

My friend, Scorpio season is about going deep into the darkness, trusting what's unfolding, and having the courage to face your truth, with compassion and empowerment. If you've been feeling this nudge to trust more, to step forward, to breathe into the unknown — this week's episode is for you. I had the absolute joy of sitting down with my new friend and spiritual powerhouse, Colette Baron-Reid, and wow…this conversation will make your mind glow! ✨ What I love is how authentic, grounded, and kind Colette is, and also happens to be one of the most gifted intuitives I know. Her story (which you'll want to hear) and perspective on saying yes to life will light up your soul. Collette shares her own rich journey from deep struggle to becoming one of the most trusted voices in spirituality today — and how every step of the way, the unknown guided her for the highest good (always a hallmark of the Divine in action). 

Could small changes at home make a big difference in your child's education? In this week's episode of Complicated Kids, I talk with Chris Linder, a hybrid homeschooling advocate and founder of Homeschool Remix, about what hybrid homeschooling really looks like—how it bridges the gap between traditional school and home learning, why it's a powerful option for neurodivergent kids, and how parents can get started without burning out. We explore what hybrid homeschooling is (and isn't), why parents are more qualified than they think, the realities of state requirements, and how to avoid the overwhelm that often comes with taking a more active role in learning at home. Chris shares simple, realistic strategies that help parents supplement school in meaningful ways, nurture their child's interests, and create learning environments that actually fit their kids. If you've been curious about homeschooling or wondering how to support your child beyond traditional school hours, this conversation is full of clarity and encouragement. Key Takeaways Parents are their child's first and most natural teacher. Hybrid homeschooling blends school structure with home-based flexibility. It's especially supportive for neurodivergent kids and kids with strong interests. You can start small—one subject or a few hours a week. Homeschooling doesn't have to be expensive. "Deschooling" helps prevent burnout and resets routines. Teaching critical thinking is more important than memorizing curriculum. Both secular and religious homeschooling options exist. Community makes a big difference—no one has to do this alone. Many parents say they wish they had started sooner. About Chris Linder Chris Linder is the founder of Homeschool Remix, where he helps families design hybrid homeschool systems that honor their values, their child's needs, and their real-life schedules. He works closely with parents, educators, and co-ops to make flexible, personalized education accessible to all families. About Your Host, Gabriele Nicolet I'm Gabriele Nicolet, toddler whisperer, speech therapist, parenting life coach, and host of Complicated Kids. Each week, I share practical, relationship-based strategies for raising kids with big feelings, big needs, and beautifully different brains. My goal is to help families move from surviving to thriving by building connection, confidence, and clarity at home. Complicated Kids Resources and Links

Q4 isn't just about hitting revenue goals. It's about setting yourself up for sustainable success in the new year.   In this episode, Daniela walks you through the seven essential CEO tasks every spa owner needs to complete before December 31. From team performance reviews to financial planning, product pricing strategy to systems audits, this tactical checklist will help you close out the year with clarity and step into the new year with confidence.   What you'll learn during this episode:  • How to conduct strategic team performance reviews in October (and why doing them all at once saves time and money)  • The financial planning conversation you need to have with your CPA before year end • How to audit your product pricing and profitability to protect your margins  • The difference between a growth year and a sustain year (and how to decide which one you need)  • How to build your annual marketing calendar with 18 month vision and quarterly execution • The systems and software review that could save you thousands of dollars  • How to block CEO time in 2026 before your calendar fills up   Keep the conversation going inside the Spa Marketing Made Easy Community by clicking here. IG / @addoaesthetics WEB / addoaesthetics.com YOUTUBE / @addoaesthetics LINKEDIN / @addoaesthetics   About Your Host, Daniela Woerner Daniela Woerner is the founder of Addo Aesthetics and creator of the Growth Factor® Framework, a proven system that's helped hundreds of spa owners build profitable, systemized businesses. With nearly 20 years in the aesthetics industry, she transforms overworked aesthetic professionals into confident Spa CEOs through strategy, systems, and soul led support. Daniela is also the host of Spa Marketing Made Easy, a top ranked podcast with over 1 million downloads, where she shares real world strategies to help spa professionals grow with clarity and confidence.

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Phil Riley, Founding Member of Bearing  Advisors   ·       A candid conversation about the Prevent +  Protect program for local government workers.   7 Steps to an Amazing City:   Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.   Links Mentions During Show:  https://www.nlc.org/post/2025/07/17/nlc-and-bearing-advisors-announce-launch-of-national-preventprotect-program/  ·       www.AmazingCities.org ·       www.AmazingCities.org/podcast to be a guest on the podcast   About Phil Riley of Bearing Advisors:   Phil Riley is the President and CEO of Bearing Advisors, a firm dedicated to connecting businesses with local government solutions. He is a strategic and innovative leader with over 40 years of experience with both Fortune 500 and privately held companies.   During his tenure as CEO of Utility Service Partners, his programs were among the first National League of Cities (NLC) Enterprise Partners, and he led the company to a prestigious Better Business Bureau ethics award.   Today, Phil is at the forefront of a groundbreaking collaboration between Bearing Advisors and the NLC: the national Prevent+Protect program. This initiative provides municipal employees, especially police, fire, and EMS workers, with confidential access to mental health and resiliency support, leveraging federal incentives to make these critical services accessible without increasing municipal budgets. Phil is passionate about supporting the well-being of local government employees and helping communities build healthier, more resilient futures. About Your Host, Jim Hunt: Welcome to the "Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast" … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.   Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of "Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too" and his latest book, "The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City"   Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.   Today, Jim speaks to 1000's of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.   Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.   Amazing City Resources:   Buy Jim's Popular Books: ·       The Entrepreneurial City: Building Smarter Governments through Entrepreneurial Thinking:   https://www.amazingcities.org/copy-of-the-amazing-city   ·       The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City:   https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city   ·       Bottom Line Green: How America's Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too)  https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too   FREE White Paper: ·       "10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown"  www.AmazingCities.org/10-Steps   Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event: ·       Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at www.AmazingCities.org/Speaking   Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town: ·       Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting   Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities: ·       Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development   A Special Thanks to Bearing Advisors for the support of this podcast:  www.BearingAdvisors.Net      

What does it take to pivot from a $25 million clothing empire to launching a facial bar franchise during a global pandemic? In this inspiring episode of Spa Marketing Made Easy, Daniela sits down with Michele, founder of Face Foundrié®, to explore her remarkable entrepreneurial journey from fashion retail to facial bars. Michele shares the raw truth about selling her nine-location clothing chain and then five minutes later, launching Face Foundrié®. This was just months before COVID hit, and she built a franchise model that sold out Minnesota in 30 days. This conversation goes deep into the realities of franchising, from navigating legal complexities to empowering franchisees while maintaining brand consistency. Whether you're considering franchising your spa concept or simply want to learn from a serial entrepreneur who's built multiple million-dollar businesses, this episode delivers actionable insights and genuine inspiration.   In this episode, we discuss:  How to know if franchising is right for your spa business The critical legal and financial foundations needed before franchising Why Michele chose the "sisters, not twins" approach for her locations The difference between being a franchisee versus starting from scratch How to maintain brand consistency across multiple locations and states Strategic ways to support franchisees without stifling their entrepreneurial spirit The mindset shift required to go from solo spa owner to franchisor   Resources Mentioned in Episode #458: From Apparel Empire to Facial Bar Franchise: Michele's Journey Building Face Foundrié®   Face Foundrié®  Face Foundrié® on Instagram Michele on Instagram   Keep the conversation going inside the Spa Marketing Made Easy Community by clicking here. IG / @addoaesthetics WEB / addoaesthetics.com YOUTUBE / @addoaesthetics LINKEDIN / @addoaesthetics   About Your Host, Daniela Woerner Daniela Woerner is the founder of Addo Aesthetics and creator of the Growth Factor® Framework, a proven system that's helped hundreds of spa owners build profitable, systemized businesses. With nearly 20 years in the aesthetics industry, she transforms overworked aesthetic professionals into confident Spa CEOs through strategy, systems, and soul led support. Daniela is also the host of Spa Marketing Made Easy, a top ranked podcast with over 1 million downloads, where she shares real world strategies to help spa professionals grow with clarity and confidence.

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What if gratitude could become your most powerful growth strategy this November? In this episode, Daniela reveals how to transform authentic client appreciation into a systematic referral engine that drives sustainable revenue growth without feeling salesy or transactional. You'll learn how to combine strategic gratitude campaigns with a scalable referral system that your entire team can execute. Whether you're feeling stuck at a revenue plateau or ready to break through to seven figures, this three-phase framework will show you exactly how to turn thanksgiving into bookings, referrals, and long-term client value. Spa CEOs will discover the exact scripts, tracking systems, and KPIs needed to make referral marketing predictable and repeatable, not just a nice idea that never gets implemented. In this episode, we discuss:  Why referred clients have 37% higher retention rates and spend 200% more than non-referred clients The three-phase "Booked and Thankful" framework for November growth How to systemize gratitude at scale using tracking boards and team accountability Exact referral scripts that feel natural, not salesy, for three key client touchpoints Advanced KPIs including referral ask rate, participation rate, and conversion benchmarks How to build professional partnerships that generate consistent referral traffic Compliance considerations for referral programs in medical spas   Resources Mentioned in Episode #457:  Booked and Thankful: How Spas Turn Gratitude Into a Referral Engine   Monday.com for referral tracking systems Growth Factor® Fundamentals   Keep the conversation going inside the Spa Marketing Made Easy Community by clicking here. IG / @addoaesthetics WEB / addoaesthetics.com YOUTUBE / @addoaesthetics LINKEDIN / @addoaesthetics   About Your Host, Daniela Woerner Daniela Woerner is the founder of Addo Aesthetics and creator of the Growth Factor® Framework, a proven system that's helped hundreds of spa owners build profitable, systemized businesses. With nearly 20 years in the aesthetics industry, she transforms overworked aesthetic professionals into confident Spa CEOs through strategy, systems, and soul led support. Daniela is also the host of Spa Marketing Made Easy, a top ranked podcast with over 1 million downloads, where she shares real world strategies to help spa professionals grow with clarity and confidence.

This week's episode is going to feel like magic. ✨ I had the honor of sitting down with Denise Linn, the legendary teacher, author, and intuitive whose wisdom has touched millions around the world (she's even been on Oprah back in the day). Denise shares her extraordinary journey—from a near-death experience that opened her to the unseen world, to discovering how the universe speaks to us through signs, synchronicities, and nature. We also did a live oracle card reading for the end of this year and 2026 that gave me full-body chills. We used her deck, The Sacred Traveler, one of my faves. It's a MUST LISTENl!

Are you using AI to replace human connection, or to create more of it? In this episode, Daniela and Lucy dive into how AI tools are transforming spa marketing by handling the repetitive tasks that drain your time, freeing you to do what matters most: build genuine relationships in your local community. You'll discover why the next five years will demand deeper local connections, how to become "the mayor of your town," and practical strategies for transforming content across platforms in minutes instead of hours. Whether you're drowning in content creation or struggling to find time for community engagement, this conversation will shift how you think about AI, productivity, and building a thriving spa business rooted in authentic relationships. In this episode, we discuss:  Why AI should enhance human connection, not replace it How to become a community pillar through local engagement opportunities The evolution of social media marketing and content creation strategies How to transform one piece of content across multiple platforms efficiently How we 5x productivity gains while reducing team size Why being present in your community matters more than ever   Keep the conversation going inside the Spa Marketing Made Easy Community by clicking here. IG / @addoaesthetics WEB / addoaesthetics.com YOUTUBE / @addoaesthetics LINKEDIN / @addoaesthetics   About Your Host, Daniela Woerner Daniela Woerner is the founder of Addo Aesthetics and creator of the Growth Factor® Framework, a proven system that's helped hundreds of spa owners build profitable, systemized businesses. With nearly 20 years in the aesthetics industry, she transforms overworked aesthetic professionals into confident Spa CEOs through strategy, systems, and soul led support. Daniela is also the host of Spa Marketing Made Easy, a top ranked podcast with over 1 million downloads, where she shares real world strategies to help spa professionals grow with clarity and confidence.

What if your healing isn't stuck — it's just waiting for your nervous system to feel safe? This week on The You-est You® Podcast, I sat down with somatic trauma expert Dr. Arielle Schwartz, to talk about trauma, generational healing, and why your vagus nerve (yes, that magical nerve) might be the KEY to rewiring your life from the inside out. Here's the part most people never hear in their healing journey: Trauma isn't just in your mind. It's stored in your body. And your nervous system can be rewired — even after years of shutdown or survival mode. If your nervous system has been whispering (or shouting), “Something needs to shift…” — this is your invitation. Let this episode be a reminder: You are not broken. Your body is speaking. And healing is always possible.   Takeaways Arielle's journey began with early adversity and trauma. Somatic healing practices can help reconnect with the body. Intuition plays a crucial role in understanding our healing journey. Post-traumatic growth emphasizes resilience and strength. Adversity is part of the story but does not define it. Healing is a lifelong journey that requires compassion. Generational trauma can impact our present experiences. We can learn to hold both our struggles and strengths. The body keeps the score of our emotional experiences. Pain can serve a purpose in fostering compassion and empathy.     About Dr. Arielle Schwartz Dr. Arielle Schwartz is a clinical psychologist, internationally recognized trauma expert, and author known for bridging somatic healing, nervous system science, and spiritual resilience. She specializes in complex trauma recovery, vagus nerve regulation, and embodied healing, guiding thousands worldwide through her teachings on post-traumatic growth and embodied presence. Her work empowers people to reconnect with their bodies, reclaim their inner wisdom, and access nervous-system-led healing.   About Your Host, Julie Reisler Join Julie Reisler weekly, podcast host, intuitive coach, author, and multi-time TEDx speaker, each week to learn how to access your spiritual gifts and inner guidance to be your You-est You® and achieve greater inner peace, spiritual connection, happiness, and abundance. Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational stories and wisdom from spiritual luminaries, experts, conscious leaders, psychic mediums, and extraordinary human beings that will help to transform your life.  Be sure to subscribe to Julie's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/juliereisler and ring the notification bell so that you never miss a powerful episode! Here's to your truest, You-est You! Love, Julie   You-est You® Resources for YOU! See below for free tools, resources, programs, and goodies to help you become your YOU-EST YOU!   FREE Manifest Your Goals & Dreams 7-Day Toolset This stunning free toolset is a 7-day workbook (25 pages full) of powerful mindset practices, grounding meditations (and audio), a new beautiful time management system and template to set your personalized schedule for your best productivity, a personalized energy assessment, and so much more. It was designed to specifically help you uplevel your routine and self-care habits for success so you can radiate and become your ‘You-est You'. These tools are some of Julie's best practices used with hundreds of her clients to help you feel more confident, clear, and connected to your best self so that you feel inspired to take on the world. Get it at: juliereisler.com/toolset   FREE Intuition Test Unlock your unique intuitive super-powers and discover your dominant Intuition Language™. Take the free test now at https://juliereisler.com/intuitiontest-podcast   Intuition Activation Mini-Course - 90% OFF! For a limited time only, get access to Julie's powerful transformative Intuition Activation mini-course for 90% off! You'll have lifetime access to this course that is full of video modules, worksheets, meditations, tools and practices to unlock your intuition and activate your inner guidance! Sign up now at https://juliereisler.com/activation  Craving deeper connection beyond words? Explore my Meditation Portal — a sacred space for weekly guided meditations, energy healing, and intuitive alignment. These channeled journeys are activations designed to help you reconnect with your soul, expand your inner awareness, and live from a place of calm, clarity, and higher love.

Remember when blogging felt like midnight writing sessions and endless editing? It's back, but this time it's different. In this Marketing Month episode, Daniela and Lucy dive into why consistent blogging has become one of the most powerful SEO tools for spa businesses in 2025. With AI making content creation faster than ever, strategic blog posts help you build authority with search engines, attract your ideal clients, and establish your spa as the go-to expert in your market. If you're ready to dominate local search, this episode gives you the practical strategy to make blogging work without the burnout. What you'll learn during this episode: Why 2025 is "the year of the blog" for spa businesses How consistent content builds trust with Google and increases your authority score The difference between static websites and living, breathing online storefronts Using AI tools like ChatGPT to create first drafts without losing your authentic voice The "human eyes on it" rule for AI-generated content Practical SEO tips including indexing, meta descriptions, and keyword strategy Why updating your website regularly matters more than you think Resources Mentioned in Episode #455: Marketing Month Part 3: Why Blogging is Back (And How AI Makes It Easy) Growth Factor Fundamentals (Access done-for-you marketing resources) Keep the conversation going inside the Spa Marketing Made Easy Community by clicking here. IG / @addoaesthetics WEB / addoaesthetics.com YOUTUBE / @addoaesthetics LINKEDIN / @addoaesthetics   About Your Host, Daniela Woerner Daniela Woerner is the founder of Addo Aesthetics and creator of the Growth Factor® Framework, a proven system that's helped hundreds of spa owners build profitable, systemized businesses. With nearly 20 years in the aesthetics industry, she transforms overworked aesthetic professionals into confident Spa CEOs through strategy, systems, and soul led support. Daniela is also the host of Spa Marketing Made Easy, a top ranked podcast with over 1 million downloads, where she shares real world strategies to help spa professionals grow with clarity and confidence.