Podcasts about integrative health studies

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/u4HK1vb_MjI   What is the Enneagram and how do you use it?   How can Enneagram work be used in self-exploration, therapy, coaching, corporations, families, and relationships?   What are the possibilities for greater understanding, change, and growth?   Discover fascinating insights into your worldview, personality, and filters in this dynamic episode of the Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health in which Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Enneagram experts Elaine Culverwell and Noah Gray.    You will discover the possibilities of using the Enneagram to have more ease with knowing yourself, creating your life, and interacting with others both personally and professionally.   In this episode: Elaine and Noah's early experiences with the Enneagram Your growth edge The history of the Enneagram Typographies How the Enneagram works Spirituality and Psychology Beliefs and filters Enneagram Core Types, Subtypes, and Wings Enneagram in corporations and the workforce Nature vs. nurture Trauma, triggers, and types Using the Enneagram in therapy and coaching Carl Jung Gender and types Evolution within type Essence qualities vs. personality Balancing Enneagram work with teens and couples Enneagram and mental health   Resources mentioned in this episode: Website: https://www.enneagramanytime.com/ Introduction to the Enneagram for Therapists Workshop: https://www.enneagramanytime.com/events/intro-for-therapists-aug-19 Monthly support groups and events: https://www.enneagramanytime.com/events   About the Elaine and Noah: Elaine is a proud Enneagram Type 9 who is a marriage and family therapist with a private practice in Fremont, California. She's a certified Enneagram instructor and has worked with the Enneagram for almost 30 years — leading workshops for educators, business organizations, therapists and the general public. She uses the Enneagram with individuals, couples, parents and teenagers in her private practice, and taught the incarcerated as part of the Enneagram Prison Project. Noah is a proud Enneagram 6 and certified wellness coach, who calls Cape Cod home. He received a Master's Degree in Integrative Health Studies from the California Institute of Integral Studies. The Enneagram is his #1 coaching tool, and he's currently on the Enneagram Teacher Training track with The Narrative Enneagram.   “Understanding the Enneagram just opens this entire world.” – Elaine   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide.   For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/   To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAdrianaP Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions.   This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

How are you continuing to take your health and wellness to the next level? In this solo episode, I am talking about new changes I have made to my health and wellness journey. I talk about where my passion for healing gut health began, why I am taking a course on Integrative Health Coaching, and the effects I have seen from a recent Functional Medicine detox I went through. We only have one life to live so why not set ourselves up to feel better and live longer by making better and healthier choices. Tune in to Episode 83 to hear me talk about how I have healed my gut health, what my Functional Medicine Detox experience was like, and why I am studying to become an Integrative Health Coach! In This Episode, You Will Learn:My reflection on my Functional Medicine Detox (4:09)About the beginning of my health and wellness journey in 2013 (5:23)What the premise of Integrative Health Coaching is (15:10)My reflection on my Functional Medicine Detox (17:15)The lasting effects from the Functional Medicine Detox (26:30)Let's Connect!Email: coachnicolewindley@gmail.com LinkedInFacebook Facebook GroupInstagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eating healthy doesn't have to be boring...Just make sure what you put in your shopping cart reminds of the colors in a Crayola box. In this segment, Ramona Fasula gives us some Wellness 101 tips from meal prepping or batch cooking, grocery shopping tips, as well as what prompted her to go down this path. She has also worked with people to reverse type 2 Diabetes and Heart Conditions. See video here - https://youtu.be/Qm5-03RWFU8 WHO IS RAMONA? Ramona Fasula is a nationally recognized natural health expert, published author, and disease management and prevention specialist. For over a decade, she has been a champion for helping others to establish a healthy lifestyle and be the best version of themselves that they can possibly be. As a graduate of the prestigious Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York and The Christina Pirello School of Natural Cooking and Integrative Health Studies, Ramona gained a solid knowledge of how the foods we choose have an impact on the quality of our lives. Ramona has made many radio appearances including: “Women to Watch”, “The Mike Siegel Show”, “Nyghtstorm Radio, OC Radio, and “It's Your Health” with Lisa Davis on NPR. Her writings have been featured in South Jersey Mom Magazine, The CEO Magazine, Mom Meet Mom, Proud Working Mom, Foodscriptions, Women's Wellness over 40, About Her Magazine, and Urbanette Magazine. She also contributed articles on health and wellness to the NFL Alumni Association. RAMONA'S CALL TO ACTION Start small. The smallest changes make the biggest difference. If you drink 5 cans of soda a day, cut back slowly until you are down to none. Replace it with water. If you work out once a week, try working out twice a week and so on. www.wellnessbyramona.com Facebook-www.facebook.com/wellnessbyramona Instagram: www.instagram.com/wellness_byramona GENESIS'S INFO https://thehello.llc/GENESISAMARISKEMP CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to GEMS with Genesis Amaris Kemp Channel, Hit the notifications bell so you don't miss any content, and share with family/friends. **REMEMBER - You do not have to let limitations or barriers keep you from achieving your success. Mind over Matter...It's time to shift and unleash your greatest potential. If you would like to be a SPONSOR or have any of your merchandise mentioned, please reach out via email at GEMSwithGenesisAmarisKemp@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/support

“One thing that was really key for me was learning that I could have a choice about who I was going to work for, and that as much as I was being interviewed by them, like I needed to be interviewing them, and making sure that it felt like a right fit.” - India Harville     Welcome to Speaking 4 Profit, where your voice is your power! I'm Evolve Benton and for this Speakers Room Live episode, we have India Harville to discuss how she managed to create an effective work dynamic for speaking engagements and the strategic planning it takes to exceed your goals.   India earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the New College of Florida and her Master of Arts in Integrative Health Studies at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Whatever she is doing — practicing, performing, teaching — she is setting forth an example, that however our bodies show up the world, they are perfect, worthy of existence, and capable of magic. As a Disability Justice consultant, public speaker, somatics practitioner, and performance artist, India Harville has made it her mission to open people's minds to the wonder of their own bodies. She works diligently to foster a sense of the body as a vehicle for growth and transformation, both personal and collective. An African American, queer, disabled/chronically ill, femme, cis woman, she has experienced health issues since infancy. It was only in 2011, however, that she embraced her disabled identity in a political sense. That was a major move forward for her, coalescing her identity into its form today – an identity that informs all of her work, each of its components shaping her voice and her message. For more than twenty years, India has equipped non-profits, corporations, and universities with the tools and insights that they need to move into a wider and fuller concept of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).    [00:01 - 05:18] Establishing Work Dynamic on Speaking Gigs Get to know India Harville Disability justice consultant and crafting accessible dance performance pieces The power of technology It is important to utilize modern tools to show up in different spaces. Discovering the speaking engagement dynamic India shares her experience of realizing being underpaid. Work on systems Founded upon freedom   [05:19 - 14:05] Exceeding Your Goals: The Three Points to Scale  Three points to scaling in the speaking business You have a choice of what to participate in. Interviewing goes both ways Consider your pre-plans. Hype up your self-care game. Make things easy and streamlined. Getting things in place Goals and strategic planning Negotiating is key. This makes you hit your actual goals. The value of reaching out The mindset to exceed the goal Preparation for future participants You will get to meet some amazing people. Networking and support would be incredible. Set aside schedules [14:06 - 17:35] Final Thoughts   Connect with India Harville – leave a review and comment (links below) Closing thoughts and advice from Spencer and Evolve  Key Quotes:   “It's important for us to show up in different spaces and to use the power of technology for that.” - Evolve Benton   “It's really about this freedom, this ability to take care of ourselves, to love ourselves, and love the people that value us.” - Evolve Benton   Connect with India! Website: https://www.embracedbody.com/about  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embracedbody1  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embracedbody1/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/embracedbody  Connect with Me! Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/speaking4profitacademy Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speaking4profit/ Visit my website https://www.evolvebenton.com/  Follow me on Instagram @EvolveBenton   LEAVE A REVIEW + and help someone discover the power in their voice by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review!

Join our guest Jeannette Northern and Wellness Within Founder Patti Brown in a conversation about the ancient practice of Jin Shin Jyutsu. Jin Shin Jyutsu is a nature-based healing system that is grounded in the body's innate ability to bring balance and harmony to itself. Jin Shin Jyutsu, like acupressure or acupuncture, activates and opens blocked pathways of energy in the body restoring health and well-being.  Listen as Jeannette shares how it is "an art of compassion, happiness, and longevity", as well as ways you can incorporate it in your everyday life. Jeannette has been a certified Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner and Self-Help Instructor since 2003. She graduated from the California Institute of Integral Studies in 2014 with a master's in Integrative Health Studies and a Health & Wellness coach certification.  Jeannette also teaches simple, self-care practices as an integral component to her client's health, wellness, and recovery. She currently lives and practices in Sacramento, CA.Learn more about Jeannette and her services: https://www.lifepulsecoaching.com/To find a Jin Shin Jyutsu in your local area: jsjinc.netThis podcast is sponsored in part by Koinonia Family Services, Consolidated Communications, and Merchants Bank of Commerce. This podcast is offered freely to ensure everyone has access to these practices and conversations offered by Wellness Within Cancer Support Services. If you feel inspired to donate to support Wellness Within offerings, please visit www.wellnesswithin.org/give or click the link below.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=4GNQH4LSJ6EKY)

In this episode, Cassandra welcomes Denell Nawrocki of Cervical Wellness to talk about the power of the cervix, what it means to have abnormal Paps and the initiation into the Dark Goddess the cervix provides. If you’ve struggled with your cervical health, this episode will definitely give you new tools, insights and connections into your cervical journey. Denell had SO much great wisdom to offer in this episode. And even if you feel your cervix is healthy, this episode will help you continue to support your health moving forward.    Together in this episode they talk about: What the cervix is and what it means to be diagnosed with abnormal Paps The wisdom of the cervix and how cells work on the face of the cervix What HPV is and the shame spiral that can be attached to it The LEEP procedure: is it the right option for you? The emotions of the cervix and why these are VITAL to understand on the healing journey The pattern of codependency in cervical imbalances  Denell’s favorite practices to connect to her cervix The cervix and the initiation of the Dark Goddess And much, much more! Her book can be purchased here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/informed-aware-empowered-denell-nawrocki/1134807829   Denell Barbara Nawrocki, MA is a guide, speaker, and author specializing in Women's wellness and Earth-based health. She believes in the body's ability to heal, and guides Women to connect to their body and find empowerment on self-healing path.   Since 2008, Denell has done extensive study in the fields of health, healing, personal transformation, indigenous wisdom, plant medicine and history. All of this culminates in her mission to lead people to be in a loving relationship with their body and Earth's body. She received her MA in Integrative Health Studies from California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), and a BA in History from UC Davis   Utilizing all she studied, Denell self-healed 7 years of HPV and cervical dysplasia diagnoses and have retained a clear bill of health ever since. In 2016, Denell founded Cervical Wellness, an online-education platform guiding Women to self-heal their cervix, as well as reconnect to their female sacred-anatomy in new and empowering ways. She offers online courses & events, in-person workshops & retreats, as well as sharing illuminating content in public talks, and on Instagram & Youtube. Her book Informed, Aware, Empowered: A Self-Guided Journey to Clear Paps can be found on most major online- bookstores.   Connect with her: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cervicalwellness/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB-oTmOkLDwk5NlwaCOjmRw

WHO RUN THE WORLD? As more and more women reclaim their power by learning more about their female body parts, we are seeing a renaissance of female empowerment. Without a doubt, the lack of education has been in an issue in our society, but with educators like Denell Nawrocki, more women are discovering their power and are reclaiming their voice when it comes to cervical wellness. From this space, controversy has arisen, but truth is, we are here to step into our full power. This can only happen when we allow ourselves to do deep healing work, especially rooted during our pubescent years. With more courageous women sharing their stories as to how they've healed themselves and overcame serious sexual health issues, we begin to have a conversation that will impact the lives of millions of women not just in this generation, but for generations to come.     in this episode, Denell and i talked about…. ◆ Denell's journey to share her mission of Cervical Wellness ◆ Transcending Childhood Shame around puberty ◆ Honoring the Lineage ◆ How va¢¢ines have reversed their health promises ◆ How entheogens + plant medicines help awaken awareness around deep ancestral wounding ◆ Honoring the catalyst of transformation  … plus so much more.   ◆ Discover Denell Nawrocki ◆ Denell Nawrocki, MA is a Voice, Educator and Guide specializing in Women's wellness and Earth-based health. She believes in the body's inherent ability to heal, and guides Women to connect to their body and find empowerment on self-healing path. Since 2010, Denell has done extensive study in the fields of health, healing, personal transformation, indigenous wisdom, plant medicine and history. All of this culminates in her mission to lead people to be in loving relationship with their body and Earth's body. She received her MA in Integrative Health Studies from Calfornia Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), and a BA in History from UC Davis. Utilizing all she studied, Denell self-healed 7 years of abnormal pap-smears and has retained a clear bill of health ever since. In 2016, Denell founded Cervical Wellness, an online-education platform guiding Women to self-heal from HPV and cervical dysplasia, as well as reconnect to their female sacred-anatomy in new and empowering ways. She offers online courses & events, in-person workshops & retreats, as well as sharing illuminating content in public talks, and on Instagram & YouTube. Find her and her work at http://www.cervicalwellness.com/ (www.cervicalwellness.com) ◆ social links ◆ INSTAGRAM | http://www.instagram.com/cervicalwellness LINKS | http://www.cervicalwellness.com/2020-tour (www.cervicalwellness.com/2020-tour) http://www.cervicalwellness.com/iae (www.cervicalwellness.com/iae)   ◆ STAY CONNECTED ON SOCIAL ◆ INSTAGRAM | http://www.instagram.com/sabrinariccio ◆ http://www.instagram.com/sovereignsocietypodcast WEBSITE | http://www.sabrinariccio.com YOUTUBE | http://www.youtube.com/sabrinariccio (http://www.youtube.com/sabrinariccio) TWITTER | http://www.twitter.com/sabrinariccio     Support this podcast

Individual and Team coaching: Episode Notes  In this podcast episode we touch on the importance of both individual and team coaching within organizations.Individual coaching is generally aimed at helping workers get back to their performance zone, which is where they can keep moving towards their better self. This is particularly effective when professionals find themselves at a stall point, and wonder about ways that they can achieve more in life. With team coaching the focus is on people's relationship and dynamics, to make sure that individuals know how to listen and work as a group. In an organizational setting, professionals are often drawn to speak their own mind rather than listen to each other. Team coaching however allows to hone one's observational and listening skills in order to thrive at a collective level, in a way that everyone's perspective is taken into account. Based on his own professional experience, Conscious Leadership Coach Peter Wolff is eager to improve people's well-being at work by practicing both individual and team coaching. In the second part of our conversation, Peter speaks about the importance of looking for the root cause of stress, whether that is coming from fear of failure, unmet expectations, unrealistic demands, or any other triggering situation that may happen in the relational space at work. We approach the end of the discussion by discussing purpose, both on an individual and an organizational level. Specifically, Peter mentions how purpose serves the following outcomes, among others: Aligning individual values with the company's wider perspective.Giving people a chance to know themselves better. Giving people permission to offer what they are good at, so that it can be received by others. Our Guest: Peter Wolff  Peter Wolff The Art & Science of Thriving At Work About Peter: With a unique background in engineering, social science and mindfulness, Peter Wolff coaches individuals in mastering mindset and authentic communication, as well as practicing creative collaboration. A native of San Francisco, CA, Peter spent 15 years in both government and corporate settings applying leading edge IT and software solutions to transportation problems. In between managing product innovation for Daimler and beginning graduate school in Integrative Health Studies, he spent time in Egypt, Morocco, Brazil and India, exploring how sacred music is used for healing and connection. He lived in Varanasi for nearly a year studying yoga and Indian Classical Music. A long-time student of consciousness, these core themes continue in his organizational consulting and coaching work. Motto: “I coach leaders at all levels to create excellence in collaboration and innovation, while simultaneously optimizing individual performance and well-being.”References:Peter Wolff Linkedin profilePeter Wolff Medium ProfileThe 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership (book)  Listen to the next Episode All Podcast Episodes

Individual and Team coaching: Episode Notes  In this podcast episode we touch on the importance of both individual and team coaching within organizations.Individual coaching is generally aimed at helping workers get back to their performance zone, which is where they can keep moving towards their better self. This is particularly effective when professionals find themselves at a stall point, and wonder about ways that they can achieve more in life. With team coaching the focus is on people’s relationship and dynamics, to make sure that individuals know how to listen and work as a group. In an organizational setting, professionals are often drawn to speak their own mind rather than listen to each other. Team coaching however allows to hone one’s observational and listening skills in order to thrive at a collective level, in a way that everyone’s perspective is taken into account. Based on his own professional experience, Conscious Leadership Coach Peter Wolff is eager to improve people’s well-being at work by practicing both individual and team coaching. In the second part of our conversation, Peter speaks about the importance of looking for the root cause of stress, whether that is coming from fear of failure, unmet expectations, unrealistic demands, or any other triggering situation that may happen in the relational space at work. We approach the end of the discussion by discussing purpose, both on an individual and an organizational level. Specifically, Peter mentions how purpose serves the following outcomes, among others: Aligning individual values with the company’s wider perspective.Giving people a chance to know themselves better. Giving people permission to offer what they are good at, so that it can be received by others. Our Guest: Peter Wolff  Peter Wolff The Art & Science of Thriving At Work About Peter: With a unique background in engineering, social science and mindfulness, Peter Wolff coaches individuals in mastering mindset and authentic communication, as well as practicing creative collaboration. A native of San Francisco, CA, Peter spent 15 years in both government and corporate settings applying leading edge IT and software solutions to transportation problems. In between managing product innovation for Daimler and beginning graduate school in Integrative Health Studies, he spent time in Egypt, Morocco, Brazil and India, exploring how sacred music is used for healing and connection. He lived in Varanasi for nearly a year studying yoga and Indian Classical Music. A long-time student of consciousness, these core themes continue in his organizational consulting and coaching work. Motto: “I coach leaders at all levels to create excellence in collaboration and innovation, while simultaneously optimizing individual performance and well-being.”References:Peter Wolff Linkedin profilePeter Wolff Medium ProfileThe 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership (book)  Listen to the next Episode All Podcast Episodes

Denell Nawrocki, MA is an author, speaker, and holistic health expert specializing in Women's health and wellness. Denell believes in the body's ability to heal, and guides women on ways they can connect to their body and find empowerment on a self-healing path. Since 2008, Denell has done extensive study in the fields of health, healing, personal transformation, indigenous wisdom, plant medicine and history. All of this culminates in her mission to lead people to be in loving relationship with their body. She received her MA in Integrative Health Studies from California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), and a BA in History from UC Davis. Utilizing all she studied, Denell self-healed 7 years of HPV and cervical dysplasia diagnoses and has retained a clear bill of health ever since. In 2016, Denell founded Cervical Wellness, an online-education platform guiding women to self-heal their cervix, as well as reconnect to their female sacred-anatomy in new and empowering ways. She offers online masterclasses & events, in-person workshops & retreats, as well as sharing illuminating content in public talks, and across her social media platforms. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cervicalwellness/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB-oTmOkLDwk5NlwaCOjmRw     Thriver Lifestyle Resources: FREE 30-min Business Audit (Pivot your business online and find creative ways to monetize) https://calendly.com/mbacoluba/30minaudit   Enjoy the show and please don’t forget to RATE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE! Click here to Rate and Review   Follow me on Instagram and DM me your questions, feedback and any topic suggestions: https://www.instagram.com/mbacoluba/   Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marianbacoluba  

Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Francesca Marini, a doula, as they speak on Pregnancy and Doula Care in NYC during the COVID-19 pandemic. Francesca Marini is a doula and focuses on Mind-Body Fertility, Pregnancy & Doula Care in NYC. Francesca earned a master's degree in Integrative Health Studies with certification in Guided Imagery and Wellness Coaching at the California Institute of Integral Studies in 2015. She is a certified prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, and a certified Cornerstone Labor and Postpartum Doula. Francesca's goal is to offer a calm, unbiased presence and to facilitate positive reproductive experiences by connecting people to practical, evidence-based information as well as their own inner wisdom. Please note that the contents of Coping with COVID-19 are for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on COPING WITH COVID-19. As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you're having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately. Thank you for listening to Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie. Links: Follow her on Instagram: @francesca.m.marini and her website: http://francescamariniwellness.com Some resources for you: · Francesca and her partner offer a meditation & support circle for new and expecting families: http://francescamariniwellness.com/meditationgroup · Carriage House Birth offers a free prenatal and free postpartum group --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today’s guest, Alyssa Tennant, is a women’s empowerment coach. She helps women use pleasure to heal from burnout. This episode is all about getting to know yourself as you add pleasure to your life and have some fun! If you’re tired of trying to “cure” yourself with guilt and shame, you might need a good dose of pleasure as medicine! Early Dieting Experience Alyssa shares that, during the summer after her junior year, she expected herself to live up to the standard of being “Wonder Woman”. (Literally. She has the journal to prove it!) Part of that journey involved losing weight and being more fit. But the harder she worked to control herself and her food choices, the more she rebelled. Even though she was working really hard to lose weight, she ended up gaining even more of it! Her method of controlling and restricting did not fit well with her nature, and it showed! Also…she realized in retrospect that trying to live up to a literal superhero was a sure way to set herself up for failure. Now Alyssa looks back and recognizes that this time in her life was both miserable and unnecessary! She was consumed with becoming someone else, and that never seems to end well. Now, she’s fully satisfied with being her true Self. In her work, she loves helping other women nourish themselves with pleasure and begin to live fully as themselves as well. Radical Responsibility As a Women’s Empowerment Coach, Alyssa works with smart, successful women who are tired of feeling tired. Her work is all about how women can take radical responsibility for their own lives, and in doing so, free themselves from burn out. She shares that, in 2012, she visited a traditional Chinese medicine doctor. This was her first foray into alternative health & wellness, and set her on the path towards healing. Since Alyssa had graduated from Stanford and claimed a job at Google…things just seemed off. It was as if the life was being drained out of her. She knew herself to be someone with a bright, joyful essence, but it seemed like that was gone. In her search for a cure, she turned to alternative medicine. At that point, it turned out she was low in Vitamin D, so there was an immediate fix. However, her health continued to struggle as her career moved forward. From digestive issues, immune disorders, and chronic fatigue, she had one health related set-back after another. These health issues led Alyssa into yoga, and also inspired her to get an MA in Integrative Health Studies. Eventually, these pursuits led her towards her a more pro-active approach towards her health. The ongoing game of whack-a-mole she seemed to be playing with her health needed to end, and she got serious about getting to the root of these problems. She also recognized that she wasn’t alone in what she wad dealing with! So many high-level women were struggling with similar issues. Empowered Women Change the World Alyssa decided to focus her final paper on the health effects of being a modern woman living in a patriarchy. She examined our current system and society, which too often doesn’t value women for who they are. Alyssa’s research led her, in a round about way, towards women’s relationships with their own sexuality. She found that this relationship was pivotal in a woman’s sense of self….and yet, this wasn’t being addressed! Even in her integrative health courses, Alyssa hadn’t had any significant course work about women’s health and sexuality. She set out to remedy this by enrolling in two courses on this subject. In the year she spent devoted to these programs, she feels she had the most transforming and liberating experience of her life! Taking responsibly for her own pleasure finally ended the cycle of burn out she had been trapped in before. Empowered women change the world. This belief inspires and motivates Alyssa’s work and coaching approach. She truly believes that when women are empowered, they are equipped to create massive change. Maybe women who experience pleasure as medicine are on the path to becoming world changers! Self-Awareness Here in quarantine, we are naturally all more self-reflective. (If only because we are stuck with ourselves at the moment!) This is a great time to get in tune with who we truly are. Alyssa suggests that sometimes, activity and interaction are things we use to avoid traveling inside and getting to know ourselves more deeply. Why? We might be uncertain, or even afraid, about what it would mean to really get to know who we really are. One of the first tools she suggests for getting to know yourself better is the Enneagram. There are many variations out there, but she recommends the work of Beatrice Chestnut! The Enneagram can help you feel deeply seen and validated, and offers a lot of insight about what motivates you, and what you value. In addition, it provides clarity around opportunity for growth and improvement. Alyssa also points out that the Enneagram can be a tool for identifying underdeveloped parts of yourself. Another starting place might be the work of Dr. Kristin Neff, whose work revolved around self-compassion and mindfulness. If you’re trying to connect to yourself mindfully and with compassion, her work is extraordinary helpful. (And she has a great book, which you could read while socially isolating.) Dr. Gabor Mate’s work is really helpful when considering trauma and harmful messages that have been internalized. Alyssa found that some of her eating patterns were triggered by other emotional needs. By recognizing these patterns, she was able to better understand herself and her needs. Through all this work, Alyssa recognized that she also had shame and repression regarding sexuality. She found there is an immense power available when we are able to integrate our full Selves, including our sexuality and sexual expression. Pleasure as Medicine One thing I’ve loved about the quarantine has been seeing so many people getting back to the roots of what they love. From baking, sewing, music, painting, and more…it’s so exciting to see people embrace things they’ve forgotten about themselves! I find that many of my intuitive eating clients DO spend time talking with me about food. However, we ALSO spend lot’s of time learning more about the things they truly love and enjoy. Alyssa’s newest group course is called Pleasure as Medicine, and she believes that pleasure is an underutilized asset in many of our lives. When she was writing her thesis about reclaiming the feminine, she learned more about the amazing hormones that are released during bodily pleasure. Those pleasures include hugs, massage, and even orgasms. When we release pleasure hormones, we counteract cortisol (the stress hormone) in our bodies! Alyssa realized that pleasure is the perfect antipode, or medicine, for stressed out women! By connecting to what feels good and pleasurable for your own body, you can decrease the impact of stress. One of Alyssa’s clients pointed out that pleasure may be the perfect antidote to stress…but it’s also the first thing to go when stress hits. Corporate ladies, busy moms, bosses – they all need help making pleasure a priority for themselves. During Covid-19, accessing your own pleasure can be a FREE, easy way to help yourself destress and relax. (Listen in to the full episode to hear details on something immediate you could do right NOW to tap into pleasure.) Various Types of Pleasure Alyssa considers herself a pleasure advocate! She loves to find ways to increase her client’s experience of pleasure. Sensory Pleasure: This practice is about engaging your senses (like touch, taste, and sight) in order to experience pleasure. By bringing all of your attention towards one sense and truly giving yourself over to that sense, you can experience amazing amounts of pleasure. Taking time helps you get so much more satisfaction and enjoyment out of something that seems small or simple. Alyssa reminds us that we can find pleasure in EVERYTHING. Energetic Pleasure: Alyssa suggests using breath work to get into a state ready for transformation. Doing a full body breath practice can help your whole body prepare for pleasure and experience sensation. Primal Pleasure: Strong emotions like anger and sadness can get repressed a lot. Primal pleasure is all about release as you fully experience whatever you may be feeling. This may include sounding or movement, like dance, in order to help us get into our bodies and feel amazing. Final Tips These are stressful times, even if you’re working hard to stay even keeled. It can be hard to stay positive at home! Alyssa shares that her and her partner used their whiteboard to brainstorm lists of things to do during social isolation. They thought up a list of fun and easy things, as well as a list of productive things that would provide a feeling of accomplishment. Taking time to consider all of the simple, accessible options that are available to them has eased some of the stress from this extended homestay! You can find Alyssa online www.alyssatennant.com (where you can get her free morning ritual!), as well as on IG @Alyssa.tennant.  

Prof. Meg Jordan, PhD, RN, CWP, is Chair of Integrative Health Studies, Somatic Psychology and Human Sexuality at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. She is a clinical medical anthropologist, RN specializing in integrative and collaborative practice models, a behavioral health specialist, certified health coach, and has received research grants from Aetna Foundation to explore health coaching for underserved populations. She is author of How To Be A Health Coach, The Fitness Instinct; was founding Editor of American Fitness Magazine; Co-President of the National Wellness Institute; and former Director of Integrative Practice at the Health Medicine Institute.

Denell Nawrocki is a health and healing educator, speaker, guide and facilitator specializing in women's wellness and Earth based health. She believes in the body's ability to regenerate, and guides women to connect to their bodies and find empowerment on the self healing path.   Since 2010, Denell has done extensive study in the fields of health, healing, personal transformation, indigenous wisdom, plant medicine, and history. All of this culminates in her mission to guide people to be in loving relationship with their body and Earth's body. She received her masters in Integrative Health Studies from California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS).   The woman’s womb and yoni are sacred places. A woman’s cycle is a roadmap to what is happening in her body. Denell describes the structure of the cervix and the connection between it and our womb.   Essentially, the reproductive health of a woman is impacted by the external world. Therefore, it’s important that routines are put into place to support these sacred places. Denell shares her personal story of her cervical journey.   At a very young age, she would receive abnormal Pap smear results from the doctor's without any real explanation or support. She never felt empowered enough to question it.   When she realized the doctors weren’t helping her, she knew she had to figure this out by herself. From that moment on, she committed to honoring her body. She changed her entire lifestyle, from her friends, to her nutrition and how she was spending her time. This led her to dive deep into spiritual practices.                Three years into her lifestyle changes she received a phone call from her doctor stating that her Pap smears were clear and normal. She reversed her diagnosis without receiving conventional medical support.   This led her to notice how little women are taught about their reproductive health. Which was the catalyst to creating Cervical Wellness. She has packaged everything she learned about healing herself and now teaches others to do the same.   Here are a few key takeaways from this episode: The cervix is a representation of both life and death. All of the intelligence and wisdom that people seek outside of themselves can be found on the inside. The cervix is where creativity lies. It’s vital to honor the body, the reproductive health and the womb space. Women hold a lot of energy in their pelvic bowl. Instagram @cervicalwellness Facebook Denell Nawrocki Cervical Wellness Video Workshops & Hand - crafted Herbals Introduction to the Cervix Receive this 10 page PDF all about the Cervix, pap smears, HPV and Cervical Dysplasia (abnormal paps).   Follow How To Be on social media: Facebook | Instagram | iTunes

Host Nancy Kahn and guest, Dr. Meg Jordan, a global medicine hunter and chair of the M.A. program in Integrative Health Studies at California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) discuss the benefits of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Across Differences in Health and Wellness. Dr. Jordan is a world-traveled medical anthropologist, holistic RN, educator and journalist specializing in integrative health and behavioral medicine. Dr. Jordan realizes that good medicine is the one that works for the person, no matter if it's alternative, complementary or conventional. Dr. Jordan incorporates the practices of NVC Across Differences into the Health and Wellness Coaching Programs at CIIS, recognizing that the healing process requires the ability to transform judgments and self-judgments into universal human needs/core values. Dr. Jordan's work as a behavioral medicine specialist helps people adjust their immediate environments as well as their inner psycho-emotional terrain to make lasting, positive changes. Listeners are invited to call in​ to the show at 7:30 pm (1-800-958-9008) to ask Dr. Jordan questions. Professor Meg Jordan, PhD, RN, CWP, ACC, NBC-HWC, is department chair of Integrative Health Studies at CIIS, where her focus is preparing graduate students to be catalysts for positive change in health care, wellness, and health promotion. Dr. Jordan is a clinical medical anthropologist, an award-winning international health journalist, behavioral medicine specialist, RN, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, author, and President of Global Medicine Enterprises, Inc. In 2018, she was awarded the William B. Baun Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Wellness Institute (NWI) for her contributions to the field of health and wellness and to NWI. The post You Can't Heal What You Can't Feel: Benefits of Nonviolent Communication Across Differences in Health and Wellness appeared first on KPFA.

Chronicles of a Psychonaut is about much more than psychedelics. It's really a platform for story telling. At one point I realized I have a lot of very wise friends with incredible stories that have largely gone untold. These are regular people with extraordinary experiences in the realms of visionary plants, sexuality, healing and trauma recovery, community building, etc. This podcast was created to be a repository for these stories from people like you and me. Have a story to tell?? Let me know! Today's episode features Denell Nawrocki. She tells her story of how she healed herself from HPV and cervical dysplasia without the invasive methods used in Western medicine. She now helps educate other women on how to do the same. We also talk about sexuality and the 3 types of orgasm a woman can experience, the benefits of meditation, co-dependency and unconscious manipulation, and even a bit about American history. This episode was originally recorded back in February. We had a fascinating and in-depth conversation and I think you'll enjoy it. Denell Nawrocki, MA is an Educator, Speaker, Guide and Facilitator specializing in women's health and earth-based healing. She believes in the body's ability to regenerate and guides others to connect to their body to find empowerment in self-healing.Since 2010, Denell has done extensive study in the fields of health, healing, personal transformation, indigenous wisdom, plant medicine and history. All of this culminates in her mission to lead people to be in loving relationship with their Body so as to repair the Sacred Web of Life. She received her MA in Integrative Health Studies from Calfornia Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), and a BA in History from UC Davis. Reach her at:http://www.cervicalwellness.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/denell.nawrocki/https://www.instagram.com/cervicalwellness/ I'd love to know what you think! Let me know on social media and check out the video stream on YouTube: Twitter - FinchCanFlyInstagram - @chroniclesofapsychonautFacebook - Chronicles of a PsychonautYouTube (channel) https://youtu.be/UsSWAYjO93Q (episode link) www.chroniclesofapsychonaut.com

Drs Wdowin and Metz will chat about medicine, life and adventure. Dr. Natalie Metz is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in private practice in Oakland, CA, where she focuses on digestive and hormonal wellness with the support of plant medicine, homeopathy, and diet and lifestyle interventions. She earned her ND degree at SCNM, Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Elon University, and in the time between these studies worked as a medicinal chemist for the pharmaceutical industry. In addition to her private practice, she teaches in the Integrative Health Studies department at the California Institute of Integral Studies. She is featured in the documentary 'The Future of Medicine', and is a contributing author for the 'Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine'. As a graduate of the Certificate for Psychedelic Therapy and Research program, she looks forward to the rescheduling of psychedelic medicines such that more people in need can have access to these healing tools. She is a lifelong student of dance, a lover of art, travel, all things purple, and enjoys sharing her passion for life with the world. www.drnataliemetz.com

In today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Victoria Moran and JL Fields, the co-authors of The Main Street Vegan Academy Cookbook. We discuss some of the basic philosophies people identify with in the vegan and plant-based lifestyle. It’s interesting how individual journeys change people and although an overall goal may always be the same, core values can transform. Of course we talk about food, hacks for chopping food bills and discuss one lucky lobster. We also get into a bit of a debate when it comes to the topic of health and Veganism. You’ll have to listen for more on that. Victoria Moran is a vegan of over three decades and was voted “PETA’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50” in 2016. Listed by VegNews among the Top 10 Living Vegetarian Authors, she’s written twelve books, including The Love-Powered Diet, The Good Karma Diet, the international bestseller Creating a Charmed Life, and the iconic Main Street Vegan, whose fans include Bill Clinton and Ellen DeGeneres, and which won the “Best of Vegan 2017” contest in the book category. Victoria was featured twice on Oprah, she hosts the award-winning Main Street Vegan show on Unity Online Radio. She is also producer of the upcoming documentary from filmmaker Thomas Wade Jackson, The Compassion Project. JL Fields is a newspaper writer, magazine columnist, speaker, culinary instructor, lifestyle coach, activist, and radio personality. She is the author of VegNews Magazine’s 2017 Cookbook of the Year, The Vegan Air Fryer, Vegan Pressure Cooking, and co-author of Vegan for Her and is the founder and director of the Colorado Springs Vegan Cooking Academy. She is also a brands consultant for a variety of national companies. JL did her culinary training at the Natural Gourmet Institute and the Christina Pirello School of Natural Cooking and Integrative Health Studies. She is a Main Street Vegan Academy–certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach and Educator and a certified Food for Life instructor with Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). She writes and broadcasts from Colorado Springs, Colorado.   In this episode we discuss: The Main Street Vegan Academy Cookbook Lemon Dijon tempeh and mushrooms Spirituality Vegan values The healthy vegan debate Compassion The 3 myths Chopping your grocery bill vegan = weird The lucky lobster Actionable tips for putting more compassion into their everyday life   Links to things we mentioned: Thank you to our sponsor, . To see if you qualify, get your free quote today at  or mention the promo code “Plant Trainers” when you talk to a Health IQ agent. Victoria Moran – , JL Fields – , by Victoria Moran and JL Fields   Thank you to this month’s Patrons for supporting us on : “Joe” Millie Pearson Mary Lou Fusi Carmen Fanous Emily Iaconelli Spanish Armada Michele Olender Don’t forget to contact us at  with your question for our Plant Trainers Facebook Lives!   We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and  – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on , ,  or  so you will know when we release a new episode. We’re also available to ! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast!   Click  for a list of our services

In this interesting conversation we discuss why JL became vegan, how she integrates her beliefs into her business, how she learned to cook and create cookbooks and her experience with fat shaming in the vegan community. I hope that you learn a lot from this conversation and I would love to hear what you think about fat shaming as well as health shaming in the vegan community!  JL Fields is a vegan lifestyle coach & educator, Food for Life instructor, personal chef, career coach, and a corporate consultant offering wellness training, brand representation, and strategic planning services. She is the author of Vegan Pressure Cooking: Delicious Beans, Grains, and One-Pot Meals in Minutes (Fair Winds Press, January 2015), co-author of Vegan for Her: The Woman’s Guide to Being Healthy and Fit on a Plant- Based Diet (Da Capo Lifelong Books, July 2013), contributor to The Book of T.O.F.U. (2016) and Running, Eating, Thinking: A Vegan Anthology (Lantern Books, May 2014), writes the monthly vegan dining review for the Colorado Springs Gazette, produces and hosts the radio show Easy Vegan on KCMJ 93.9FM Colorado Springs (syndicated on WADR 103.5 FM Janesville, WI and streams globally), and is a food, health and wellness freelance writer. A devoted culinary student, JL has studied at the Natural Gourmet Institute and Organic Avenue, and completed the Intensive Study Program at The Christina Pirello School of Natural Cooking and Integrative Health Studies. She is certified by – and on the faculty of – the Main Street Vegan Academy, is certified as a Food for Life Instructor by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and holds a Master of Science degree. Find JL at www.jlgoesvegan.com Facebook: JL Goes Vegan   Visit our sponsor! www.healthiq.com/veggiedoctor (code: VeggieDoctor)   Salad Challenge (starts April 16th, sign up today!): www.veggiefitkids.com/saladchallenge   Please check out Rocket Surgeons at: www.Facebook.com/RocketSurgeonsMusic www.RocketSurgeonsBand.com  Find me at: www.Facebook.com/VeggieFitKids www.Veggiefitkids.com Email me at: VeggieDoctor@veggiefitkids.com Remember to share this podcast, rate and review! Have a plantastic day!

Main Street Vegan Cookbook Part 1 with JL Fields. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, JL Fields and I discuss changes post-40, healthy dishes, and her journey into veganism. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #417: Main Street Vegan Cookbook Part 1   Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility: Join anytime Love Summit: Starts Today. Tips & tools on all things related to love {including self-love}? Urban Women's Retreat: March 30 in DC at YogaWorks Spring Virtual Retreat: April 14 Online Writing Lab: April 20 in DC at YogaWorks Yoga + the Animals: June 9 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary Penning in Paris: July 23-27 in Paris {2 spots left} Writing in the Woods: October 26-28 in West Virginia Tranquility in the Topics: February 16-23, 2019 in Costa Rica Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20, 2019 {more info coming}   Featured Guest: JL Fields JL Fields is an author, culinary instructor, columnist, speaker, activist, and radio personality. She is the founder and director of the Colorado Springs Vegan Cooking Academy, the author of numerous books and co-author of Vegan for Her and Main Street Vegan Academy Cookbooks. She is also a brands consultant for a variety of national companies and food associations. The publisher of JLGoesVegan.com, JL has received culinary training at the Natural Gourmet Institute and the Christina Pirello School of Natural Cooking and Integrative Health Studies. She is a Main Street Vegan Academy-certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach and Educator and a certified Food for Life instructor with Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. JL, along with her husband, Dave, and their rescued cat, Oliver, lives in Colorado Springs. Savvy Sources Find JL Fields Website Instagram Books Twitter Facebook Mentioned in Podcast JL's Recipes History of Soy Vega powder PB2 Compassion is the new black tee Tranquility Du Jour Live Spring 2018 - COMING SOON Social Media Eye candy on Instagram Pin along with me on Pinterest Let’s connect on Facebook Follow moi on Twitter Watch via YouTube Tranquility Tips + Tools Shop slow locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TranquiliT Browse my 5 Books New to Tranquility du Jour? Peruse the FAQs Tranquility-filled E-courses Download the Tranquility du Jour Podcast App: iPhone and Android Sign up for Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures Read about my passion for animals Request Pen a review on iTunes and/or share this podcast via social media, s‘il vous plaît. Pen a review of my books on Amazon or Goodreads. Techy To listen, click on the player at the top of the post or click here to listen to older episodes. New to podcasting? Get more info at Podcast 411. Do you have iTunes? Click here and subscribe to the podcast to get the latest episode as released. Get the Tranquility du Jour apps to download the podcast "automagically" on iOS or Android.

When I first met Denell Nawrocki, I learned she held a vision of educating and empowering women on alternative methods of birth control, and about gynecological and women's health. I was in awe only months later when I saw a string of workshops pop up around our town that Denell put together on Cervical wellness. I attended her workshop to hear her healing journey - how she cleared her system of HPV and cervical dysplasia, completely naturally. In the workshop she also offered tools for other women who may have received an abnormal pap test at their last women's health exam. Millions of women in the US alone receive results of an abnormal pap test at least once in their life, yet they are given little information about what they can shift in their lives to alter future test results. This episode is full with wisdom if you or anyone you know has received an abnormal pap test before, or if you want to learn about preventative health for women's wellness. I think you'll also be inspired by Denell's story if you feel the call to share your own healing journey and be of service to others as Denell shares about releasing her fears of vulnerability to share her voice. In this episode you'll learn: How our deepest callings are often what scare us most  Denell's personal story of healing naturally from HPV and cervical dysplasia What you can do to take your health into your own hands if you ever receive an abnormal pap test  A 5-step protocol for optimal cervical wellness and health Herbs and self-care routines that are beneficial for women's health How to move from healing yourself to sharing your story and addressing the fears and doubts that come up along the way -- Want to win a free 75-minute coaching session with our host? Rising Women Leaders is running a New Year Giveaway between now and February 11, 2017 for a free 75-minute online coaching session with our host, Meredith Rom. In this video call we will take the space to reflect on what you want to cultivate for the new year, how you want to show up to take care of yourself, your spiritual practice, and your service and contribution to the world. Meredith will also answer any questions you have about starting or growing your business, branding, leading workshops, podcasting, finding your voice, or crafting and sharing your story. To enter, just write us a review on iTunes! Follow  this link Click the blue button on the side bar that says, "View in iTunes" Click "Subscribe" under the Podcast Image then Click "Ratings and Reviews" Click "Write a Review" where you can choose your rating, write your review and click "Submit"(you may be asked to login with your Apple ID) You can also search for "Rising Women Leaders" in iTunes on your desktop or on the Podcast app on your iPhone to write a review.   Positive reviews on iTunes will support our community to grow, thrive and reach the women who are seeking the powerful wisdom shared by the ladies featured on this show. The winner will be announced on the podcast just after February 11! Thank you for participating, Good luck!! -- Denell Nawrocki is a facilitator, shadow guide, and coach specializing in Women's health and nature connection, an ethnohistorian, and devout follower of Earth's magic and guidance.  Earning her Masters's degree in Integrative Health Studies from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, Denell is passionate about guiding, and empowering women to nurture and honor their unique body experiences. She looks to historical records to learn how Women supported themselves and one-another in the past, and applies these methods to modern times.   Her organization Generative Health is about becoming informed, aware, and empowered in the magic of being a Woman. Her current work focuses on holding space for women in their gynecological experiences and hosts Cervical Wellness classes and workshops. You can find her and Generative Health on facebook and instagram, on the upcoming Painless Period Summit, or on her website www.generativehealth.org.