An Organic Journey - A Podcast on Natural Lifestyles

Guest: Laura Martin Topic: IBS & Anxiety Takeaways: 1. Nutrition can be used for mental clarity and focus, instead of just the physical 2. Gut health is the root of all health 3. Health does not need to be complicated Guest Bio Our guest for today is Laura Martin. She is a Certified IBS Nutrition Consultant and founder of Healing to Happy – an online holistic, gut-brain-focused company that helps women suffering from IBS and Anxiety to get back to eating normally without fear of FODMAP's (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols). After battling her way through IBS, hypothyroidism, anxiety, hormonal imbalances, and skin issues, she found herself with an unhealthy relationship with food. She knew that there must be something she could do. So, after many failed attempts and lessons learned, she came up with the F.R.E.E. method that put her symptoms into remission without following restrictive diets or fancy supplement regimes. By applying this method using food, lifestyle, radical shifts in consciousness, and mindfulness practices, and tools she's gone on to help hundreds of women around the globe do the same through her online courses: Signature Gut Recharge Program and 1:1 Gut Accelerator Program. Laura has been featured in different international magazines, been interviewed on different stages around the globe, and is now a thought-leader in the industry. Connect with Theresa Quitto-Dickerson Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Website Sign-up for Free Membership on the Community Wellness App Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=57628789) Support the show

Guest: Carri Mansfield Topic: The Benefits of Plant Based Eating Takeaways: Guest Introduction Our guest today has been the nutrition field for more than 15 years. After witnessing the effects that poor food choices had on numerous patients in the hospitals where she worked, she knew she had to do something. So she made the decision to help people before their health failed them. She studied Holistic Nutrition at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and is certified through the Academy of Dietetics. As a vegan for over 10 years, she knows how to make healthy, plant based options for a variety of taste buds. She enjoys cooking and teaching others about the importance of good nutrition, the power of their food choices, and how to make eating whole, plant-based foods delicious and fun! She believes that making small changes can lead to BIG results and lasting change. Connect with Theresa Quitto-Dickerson Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Website Sign-up for Free Membership on the Community Wellness App Support the show

Guest: Frida Soerensen Topic: Intentional Meditation and how it can Help with Stress Management Takeaways: Your health is your number one asset whatever work you do. It's up to make it a priority. You can't sacrifice your health for extra productivity in the long term. It's possible to bring radical self-care and holistic practices such as mindfulness into your life without it taking up hours and hours of your time. By taking care of yourself and having a healthy mind you're able to serve your cause, your people, your community more effectively, compassionately, and authentically. Bio: Frida Soerensen has a Graduate Diploma in Counseling and Human Services through La Trobe University in Melbourne Australia. She was trained as a meditation teacher at the Australian Centre for Meditation & Mindfulness and has over 10 years of personal yoga and meditation practice. After struggling with chronic anxiety and near-burnout during her 10 years of social work in, she realized that she couldn’t continue to offer support to her colleagues and clients if she didn’t make her own health a priority. So she went on a quest to get help and in the process formed powerful and transformational allies in yoga, meditation & mindfulness. She took a bold step by changing careers and moving back to her childhood home in the Philippines. From there, she shares the tools and practices that have allowed her to live with more calm, purpose, and resilience. Although she encourages others to take a step back from their hectic, stress-filled lives to embrace a calmer, more balanced existence, she encourages them to still chase their career dreams, but to not lose sight of the other important aspects of their lives such as their relationships, health, and the things that make them happy. She is here to help us explore the topic of meditation and how it can help us live a calmer life. In this episode, we talked about: Resources Mentioned: The 5 Minute Meditator : Short Meditations for a Balanced Life Frieda's Free Giveaway: 13 Ways to Relax at Work in 10 Minutes or Less Connect with Frida LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Website Connect with Theresa Quitto-Dickerson Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Website Sign-up for Free Membership on the Community Wellness App Support the show

"Ecotherapy/Nature Therapy for Wellness l Filmmaker Tanya Regan" Topic: How Nature can Help your Mental Health Takeaways: For many people, nature fulfills a fundamental need and is essential to our emotional, spiritual, psychological, and physical well-being. Nature can heal. Our relationship with nature and how much we observe and appreciate our surroundings are essential in maintaining our mental health and avoiding discomfort. Believe it or not, a walk in the woods, strolling along the beach, or a swim in a river can awaken inner sentiments of happiness and calm. We all have various perspectives on nature. In this episode, we talk all about ecotherapy and its effects on mental health with Tanya Regan. Tanya Regan is a mother of 3, a documentary filmmaker, producer, and writer living in Mandurah, Western Australia. She is a true believer in telling true human stories that teach, heal, and connect people throughout history. According to Tanya, "I feel that society has devalued creativity, connection, and nature and that our collective mental health is suffering as a result." Tanya's storytelling has great lessons and is very impactful when it comes to raising mental health awareness. She reinvents herself through the art of cinema and the beauty of nature. This episode is all about reconnecting and finding a new source of energy. Discover the possibilities of obtaining something radically different with a touch of nature. In this episode, we talked about: · Reigning over life & recreating your identity (2:30-8:12) · Connecting oneself with silence and nature (9:41-21:45) · The challenges of mental illness (22:32-26:14) · The common myths when incorporating something new into the routine (26:33-28:13) Resources Mentioned: · "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise Hay · "The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity" by Julia Cameron Visit, Support & Contact Host Theresa Quitto-Dickerson InstagramLinkedInFacebookCommunity Wellness App Website Connect With Tanya! · Visit Tanya's Website · Follow Tanya's Facebook · Get to Know Tanya Through Instagram · Check-Out Tanya's YouTube Support the show

Have you wondered what is your purpose in life? Better yet, what makes you happy, and when do you feel fulfilled doing something you love? We all know that the best things in life are the things that we’re naturally good at. But how do we live doing the things we love successfully? How do we identify our purpose in life? In this week's episode, we shed some light and uncover the secrets to these questions. Mike Lamele is a speaker, Purpose + Brand Strategist, and the author of the book “Enough Already: Create Success on Your Own Terms”. In recent years, he has been building his brand called “Sacred Branding”. Sacred Branding helps people to map their lived experiences and sensitivities to discover their brand in business and bed. His journey started when he worked in a successful PR agency when he was 22. Mike’s life changed when he woke up one-day vomiting blood. Since then, he’s discovered his purpose after infinite failures and offered free branding sessions in a Facebook group he was in. For 7 years now, Mike’s helped hundreds of people from all walks of life- from celebrities, influencers, entrepreneurs, drag queens, sex workers, executives, retirees, and more- to tap into their purpose and discover their natural brand in the business, spirituality, relationships, even in identity and sexuality. He’s also shared his provocative and vulnerable take on life in dozens of magazines, podcasts. And online publications and a personal interview with NPR. In this episode, we get the chance to comprehend our sensitivities, win over our failures. And connect with our true selves so that we can ultimately uncover our life's purpose. In this episode, we talked about: · Who is Mike Lamele? (3:24) · How celebrating my failures, I found my purpose (10:01) · The meaning of wellness and finding one's personal "Brand" (14:24) · Knowing your sensitivities (20:41) · Putting all your purpose in one container is not ideal because... (40:12) · Aligning what matters and fighting your roadblocks permission (48:31) Resources Mentioned: Learn about EFT Tapping Connect With Mike! FacebookFREE 36-minute training and worksheetVisit, Support & Contact Host Theresa Quitto-Dickerson InstagramLinkedInFacebookCommunity Wellness App Website Support the show

We all have at one point or another in our lives dealing with some type of stress. Who doesn’t? Sometimes, it can seem so overwhelming. How do we know when we need help? And what do we do when we feel like we cannot cope? These are some of the questions we hope to answer today with our special guest Dr. Lulu Shimek. Dr. LuLu Shimek is a Naturopathic Physician and expert in genetic health. She has been in the wellness industry and has been working with women from 25-55 years old for 20 years now. Her expertise is in different kinds of chronic diseases such as autoimmune disease, digestive disorders, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and fatigue. According to Dr. LuLu, “Your current state of health is just a moment in time. Tomorrow is another day!” Her passion lies in helping people discover their zest and joy for life that has been lost in their path of illness. In this episode, Dr. LuLu Shimek shares her deep passion for healthy living, joy, and genetics to brighten up and ignite our cellular freedom through activating our mind, body, and spirit. Her goal is to empower you to take charge of your health and teach you about prevention, wellness, sustainable health, and lifelong vitality. This episode is all about breaking down the facts on genetics, and Dr. LuLu explains these interesting facts very well. You can expect to learn top tips from the expert when it comes to combatting fatigue, boosting your energy levels, and managing chronic stress. In this episode, Dr. LuLu shares her helpful discoveries and the secret blueprint to healing genetics one cell at a time. In this episode, we talked about: · What does wellness mean? (4:30) · Going in-depth about genetics and cellular health (6:30) · What is our genetic connection with fatigue and energy levels? (13:43) · Role of mental health to genetics and importance of detoxification (18:47) · What is adrenal fatigue? (27:08) · How does genetic testing work? (31:50) · What does a 21-day detox look like? (40:36) · Dr. LuLu’s expert tips to detoxification (46:41) Dr. LuLu's (FREE) Giveaway: 3 Ways to Naturally get rid of Adrenal Fatigue and Thrive Books Mentioned: "Detox Nourish Activate: Plant & Vibrational Medicine for Energy, Mood, and Love" by Dr. Lulu Shimek and Winquist Adora. Visit, Support & Contact InstagramLinkedInFacebookCommunity Wellness App Website Support the show

Episode #16 “Hormonal Imbalance and How it Affects Women’s Health” Guest: Maraya Brown We all know about hormones. How many times have you heard someone excuse their behavior by saying ‘Oh, it’s the hormones!’ or ‘I’m just a little hormonal this time of the month.” But, have you ever stopped to wonder, what are hormones and what do they do? And what happens when there is an imbalance? Here to help us explore these and other issues related to hormonal imbalance and the effects on women’s health is today’s guest. Maraya Brown is the CEO of Beyond The Red Tent. She focuses on women’s health, particularly the perimenopause journey. Her story began in her 20s when she wanted to prove her worthiness. Maraya is a Yale Trained Certified Nurse Midwife- who has had experience from being a doula to following her passion for women’s health. She has experience in organic living for almost 20 years now. Today, Maraya is a Women’s Health Specialist and works with middle-aged women age- who are struggling with energy, hormone imbalances, changes in libido, and women who are hungry for feeling better lifestyle, diet, and mindset approach to healing. In this episode, we talked about: Visit Maraya’s Website (Freebies and More!) www.marayabrown.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/beyondtheredtent/?ref=shareBooks Mentioned https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level-ebook/dp/B0026772QU Contact Us! · Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tquittodickerson/ · LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/g-theresa-quitto-dickerson/ · Visit Our Website www.anorganicjourney.com Ready to take ownership over your own wellness? Want to learn more about health and wellness? Want to connect to a wellness professional to get started on your Organic Journey today? Join this free Women's wellness community app NaturalMixx.com - your one-stop shop for all things Organic and Natural Live Organically Today Support the show

The Magic of Tantra Our guest this week is Ella Fuksbrauner a tantric healer who helps people work on themselves, individuals' struggles, and seeing patterns in their life that they understand but can’t seem to change. Ella uses her own experiences of using tantra meditation for healing from her own shame, depression, anxiety, non-acceptance, and loss, and changed her journey towards light and joy. Her own personal experiences and continuous learning have also enhanced her ability as a tantric healer. Ella discusses healing with energy, the power of tantra, the power of the mind, and that you have the ability to improve your life. Podcast episode summary · Ella’s journey and healing from vulnerability (2:50) · What are the common myths of tantra (7:03) · What is tantra? (9:06) · The experience energy? (11:58) · Tantra healing and tantra meditation for wellness (14:23) · Ella’s continuous journey to find information on tantra (16:40) · What are the roadblocks to going on a tantric journey (21:13) · Using light as healing (24:00) Quotes “Tantra is the experience through which you put together the physical experience, the mental experience, and the energetic/emotional experience… and you align the 3 of them…or if we separate energy to emotion… emotion is the manifestation of energy in the body” (9:40) “Disengaging from the things that are blocking us, the things that are frozen or blocking us, or the things that we feel are broken” (11:08) “The things you need to be open to are the things that resonate with you, the things that feel right… makes you feel somehow more complete… even if you don’t know exactly what it is” (19:50) “Everyone’s blockages are going to be different as well…. There are always going to challengeS…. But, the blockages are what can compel you, what can teach you….” (23:01) “Tantra is a journey… It's more focused on the experience you have as opposed to the results… the journey is designed to heal you… healing does, it makes you feel better…. And making you feel better is going to transform life and there is going to be results ” (27:06) References Brené Brown on vulnerability (4:31) https://brenebrown.com Support the show

Are you ready to own your own wellness? Join us in today’s episode as we speak with Morgan Fitchett, a vegan lifestyle and wellness coach. Morgan focuses on helping women engage in a vegan diet and lifestyle without giving the life they love. Morgan launched Challenge 22 in 2020 a Facebook mentoring group that not only focuses on nutrition but also vegan lifestyle and health tips through weekly live chats and interactions with clients. In the podcast we will cover: · Myths of veganism · The focus on veganism and what it means to different people · Morgan’s tips for transitioning to a vegan diet · Morgan’s top 5 vegan foundations for someone trying to incorporate a plant-based diet (10:55) · Steps to ease into veganism (18:50) “Veganism is not giving up, it's keeping the good stuff and get out what’s not serving you” “Don’t throw everything out the window – tweak and create your favorite meals using vegan ingredients” “Hard to change habits overnight… veganism is not a quick fix, but a lifestyle change” If you have always wanted to go vegan or just actively partake in a more plant-based diet and lifestyle, here are some of the resources we mentioned during the podcast (including the documentary that turned me vegetarian!) · https://www.whatthehealthfilm.com · https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/ · http://www.nationearth.com Morgan’s platforms · Challenge 22 Facebook page · https://thevegquery.com Support the show

“Making self-care a lifestyle and a culture” Do you put off self-care? Do you remember the last time you just spent a day focusing on you and only you? Our guest today is Alka Chopra is registered dietician and certified diabetes educator. She also educates individuals on self-care. Alka has some amazing tips and steps to build tiny habits and create a positive relationship with ourselves that we can then use to create a lifestyle. Podcast episode summary · Alka’s lifestyle and habit building (3:55) · Being happy with your own self and building habits (6:20) · Self-care and the dopamine effect (9:40) · Alka’s 6 questions or steps to put yourself first (12:30) · How to overcome hurdles or challenges (27:44) · Who and where to reach out for support (31:10) · What Alka does and why it’s important (33:30) Quotes “I have seen people make choices…. When you are designing your life, you are really designing your life by the choices you make…. How you want to make your life look like….” (2:17) “Self-care is not a onetime thing…. there is going to be a tomorrow…. self-care is not a onetime approach…. you have to invest in yourself every single day” (4:41) “You can frame your life, you can design your life with tiny habits” (6:09) “Tiny changes leads can actually lead to habit, it’s a behaviour change…. when you start changing small tiny things in your life….and then you feel good about yourself” (6:36) “Self-care is selfish… it’s not…it’s an investment in your family and your loved one’s” (11:57) “If you don’t ask…no one knows what’s going on with you” (32:17) “The real meaning of selfcare has become a little distorted… so people really need to understand what self-care is really all about and It is not a one-time thing…. You need to invest yourself every sing day, every single day…. One habit, one week at a time, so if you choose to change one habit, give yourself one week to feel the impact and then you will know” (39:05) References Tiny Habits: The small changes that change everything by BJ Fogg (6:20) https://tinyhabits.com/book/ Our guest Alka’s website: https://www.alkachopra.ca *Self-care day July 24 (40:20): 12 module Course: Tiny habits mighty transformations Alka’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alkachoprard/ Support the show

Nikki Gardiner’s inspirational story will make you realize how precise our life and time is. In 2008 Nikki experienced some changes in her personal and professional life, which resulted in Nikki starting a nursing degree. As a mature-aged student, her lifestyle changed including turning to quick meals and poor diet choices due to time constraints and the stress she was under at going back to school. She was diagnosed with cancer within months of graduating from nursing school and was obviously a catalyst for Nikki to change her lifestyle choices. Nikki advocates for engaging in healthy lifestyle choices, a healthy diet, and most importantly, reducing stress in daily life. Podcast episode summary · Nikki’s journey (1:30) · Nikki’s experience with nutrition after treatment and a medical doctor (6:44) · Nikki’s recovery and the impact of sugar in the diet and on the body (12:40) · Reducing stress as a role in her recovery (14:47) · Motivational factors for her ‘at home’ recovery (17:06) · Nikki’s guide to using an organic lifestyle for stress management (22:52) · Nikki’s recommendations for recovery using her personal experience (25:20) Quotes “I had to do, I had to reduce all the stress in my life…. boil it down to nothingness, What I could control and what I couldn’t control… and the things I couldn’t control I had to let go” (4:21) Support the show

Live More Migraine Free Days! Michelle brewer’s motivational story will empower you to take control of your health and manage your migraines. From years of constant headaches and migraines, which then further progressed to constant stress, low motivation and energy, emotional eating, and being pre-diabetic. These were the catalysts for Michelle to take her health into her own hands. Self-led research, re-evaluating her diet and new lifestyle changes meant Michelle took control over her health again. She is now a certified health and holistic wellness coach, certified ketosis coach, certified ketogenic living 101 coach, and also holds a bachelor’s of science in biology. Michelle creates personalized plans to track factors that may lead to migraines and stress and then help improve your life and allow you to achieve your goals. YOU have to live the rest of your life, so listen to Michelle and her own experience to possibly help increase your migraine-free days! Podcast Episode summary · Michelle’s journey and her life coaching career (7:20) · Ketosis and ketogenic diets (12:30) · Our brains during a migraine (20:13) · Stress as a top trigger for migraine’s (22:53) · Steps to manage your own wellness (23:55) · Identify your triggers (28:21) · Stress management techniques to reduce unhealthy stress (31:20) · Michelle her work with her clients (36:20) · Roadblocks to start their wellness journey (40:45) Quotes “Migraines are something that are non-curable, but they are manageable” (8:50) References App: Migraine buddy (24:40) https://migrainebuddy.com Our guest Michelle’s website: https://encouragementwellness.com Socials: https://www.instagram.com/encouragement.wellness.coach/ Support the show

Join us this week as we talk to Samantha Drench, a licensed Esthetician, author, podcast host, and someone who is passionate about skincare and natural skin health. Using her own past skincare experience, she is now on a mission to empower both women and men suffering from skin problems and achieve healthy skin, not just externally but also looking at our health internally as well. Samantha now offers online consultations and is developing an online course for individuals to understand their skin. Podcast episode summary · Samantha’s journey and practice (3:41) · Food is the root of all evil – what are common foods that cause skin issues (5:40) · What’s Important for beginners to heal their skin (7:21) · Gut health and our skin (8:50) · What steps can a person start taking to own their own health and wellness (11:43) · What products to use and how? (13:10-18:00) · Challenges that individuals may have to find their right products? (18:00) · Prep material before visiting an Esthetician (22:58) Quotes “I have been determined to help clients achieve healthy skin and kind of really look inside the body, because you can put stuff on your face all day…. and if your gut is not right, your skin is not going to clear up” (5:00) “Food is the root of all evil” (5:57) “It starts with the gut for sure…Our gut is our second brain… if our gut is not healthy, our skin is an organ ….and our skin is the largest organ in our body” (7:47) “Its mind, body, spirit when it comes to the skin” (25:57) “Our entire lifestyle can make or break out skin” (28:30) Our guest Samantha’s website: https://www.skindeepil.com Samantha’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Skin-Deep-Demystifying-Solutions- Healthly/dp/0997160527 Free skin consultation with Samantha Dench https://calendly.com/samanthadench/skin-consultation?month=2021-02 Support the show

Does anxiety and procrastination stop you from achieving your goals or desires? This week’s guest is the inspirational Vikki Yaffe, mentor and life coach and host of the podcast “F*ck anxiety & get sh*t done”. Based in London Vikki had a successful corporate career up until 2016 when she decided to quit her job to launch her first coaching program. She now works with clients all over the world to make changes in their life. Using her past experience with anxiety including suffering from panic attacks, she then turned to self-led research to uncover the different symptoms of anxiety, research on human biology and evolution and our individual lifestyle or environments. She helps individuals create their own definition of suffering from anxiety. This helps them overcome and take back control of their anxiety and therefore, their life. Vikki proves that change is achievable. Podcast episode summary · The myths and misconceptions of anxiety (3:23) · Mindsets of anxiety (6:05) · Vikki’s personal story (8:11) · Why is Vikki’s strategies and steps to master their anxiety (11:31) · Roadblocks to manage anxiety (15:01) · Reach out to Vikki to create change in your life (18:25) · Resources Vikki recommends to learn about anxiety (19:47) References “I can and I can’t mindset…..Brain decides if we can or can’t do something … and we just believe it…” (6:22) “So many people believing our Can’t mindset is fixed…. Which leads people to stay in relationships or careers they don’t like…. Not pursing different goals or pipedreams” (7:23) “Why we are having the anxiety or the panic to begin with…. It also comes down to understanding where we were, what we were thinking, what environment we were in…. so, we can understand and be fearless confronting it, versus hiding away from it and falling back into the victim mode” (13:07) “What is different with what I do is…. I really work hard to reframe what people make the anxiety mean about them, because at the end of the day if you are experiencing anxiety and you are making it mean there is something wrong with you, you are creating more anxiety…….instead of willing to confront and face it and still be the authority of your brain and everything that is happening” (13:38) “We give into our perfection tendencies, giving into our people pleasing, or fear our failure or our worry of what people will think of us, and I really want to people to overcome all of those things so they can produce things that the world needs” (18:56) “We are not our thought’s” (23:45) Our guest Vikki’s website: https://vikkilouise.com Vikki’s podcast: https://pod.link/1455953384 Support the show

Amy Chin spent four years researching CBD products and she now educates others on what it is, how to use it, how it affects the body, the benefits, what to use it for, and finding the right product for each individual to maximize each individuals CBD results. What started as wanting to heal from anxiety and depression, Amy discovered that her monthly headaches and period pain, acne and knee pain disappeared and her immune system became strong and her hormones balanced out. CBD may a mixed reputation too, however, Amy has shown that when used responsibly and effectively there are many health benefits. Podcast episode summary · Amy’s journey with CBD (00:32) · What is CBD? (2:55) · The benefits of CBD and the body’s reaction (3:53) · Amy’s research on CBD product (8:17) · Differences between oral and topical CBD (10:28) · Strategies to rebalance and readjust your wellness (18:46) · Pitfalls to CBD usage (20:05) and side effects of CBD (22:00) Our guest Amy’s website: https://calmbetterdays.co Support the show

“Advocate for yourself” Our guest this week, is a hormonal Weight loss coach and fertility Coach from Michigan, however, she helps women worldwide. Her own experience with hormonal imbalances and being told she was infertile, resulted in self-led research and gaining further qualifications in hormonal health. This led to Stephanie naturally healing herself with diet changes, such as increasing natural food intake, decreasing dairy, increasing herbs in her diet, and lifestyle changes including more periods of rest, meditation and yoga. She knows firsthand how diet and lifestyle factors can affect the body and hormones, such as being able to naturally conceive after healing herself through the changes she made, the importance of exercising during her pregnancy, and the challenges of exercising during postpartum. She helps clients overcome their hormonal issues, weight gain, contraception issues by recommending natural remedies, organic household products, and healthy living. Podcast episode summary · What made Stephanie want to co-author on a book (1:17) · What made Stephanie get in to hormonal health (3:25) · What strategies did Stephanie implement (7:20) · Beginner steps Stephanie recommends (13:00) · Tune into your body (21:12) · Tap into your symptoms (23:38) · Roadblocks to self-care (26:20) Quotes “Know what is going on, and relay to your practitioner, so they know how they can help you” (26:00) “Advocate for yourself…It’s your body, you know your body better than anyone else does” (30:20) Our guest Stephanie’s website: https://www.stephanielopezgilmore.com Stephanie Gilmore from Fitness Wellness Life, LLC Free Giveaway Support the show

Need some inspiration? At only the age of 24 Emily Zamoda was battling brain cancer. Listen to her incredible story and personal battle, as she fought cancer with determination, physical and speech therapy, music therapy- the piano and healthy lifestyle choices. Four years later, listen to some of the changes she made since to revolutionise and prioritise her health, wellness and fitness. She follows an organic diet, naturally healing with food, and has competed in two bodybuilding competitions since her recovery. Her story will inspire you to make the same changes in your diet and lifestyle. Podcast episode summary · Emily Story (5:27) · When Emily’s natural lifestyle began (9:00) · What is “eating colours” and how can you incorporate this in your diet (11:50) · The importance of education in natural healing (13:56) · Emily’s top natural foods for vitamins and minerals (17:19) · Emily’s experience with increased energy and the link to her natural diet (21:25) · Emily’s resources for beginners to lifestyle changes (26:09) Support the show

Have you always wanted to try the keto diet and lifestyle, but have been to overwhelmed or nervous to start? Our guest this week lost over 135lbs through following a Keto diet and also lifestyle changes. Her personal story is inspiring and may make the keto diet seem a little less daunting for you. Listen to Shavonda’s transformation, her journey since her lifestyle change, and get to know “Shrinking with Shavonda”. A great listen for anyone that has been wanting to make that initial diet change to achieve the weight loss you need to lead a healthier lifestyle, feel better in yourself and your health and find your why for your weight loss. Podcast episode summary · Shavonda’s journey with the Keto diet and the Keto Diet (3:42) · Myths of keto and is it just a ‘fad’ (7:32) · Ketosis (10:18) · What should people know as a Keto Beginner (13:16) · Why keto? (16:05) · Shavonda’s current own keto research (17:31) Quotes “Create a lane of your own... Don’t compare your journey to the next sister’s journey or brother’s journey” (13:41) “It starts in the mind… and your body will do whatever the mind tells it to do” (15:15) Our guest Shavonda’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shrinking_shavonda/?hl=de Shavonda’s Women’s Health article: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight- loss/a34063297/keto-16-8-intermittent-fasting-no-cheat-meals-weight-loss-success-story/ Support the show

Our guest today is Scott Manduck, a wellness warrior who through self-research and self- learning educated them about leading the holistic and organic lifestyle that they currently advocate for today. Dealing with an assortment of chronic aches and pains, skin sensitivities, and inflammation, they tried different western medicine methods (x-rays, blood work, doctors) and then Chinese medicine, acupuncture, chiropractors, all of which were unsuccessful. They then turned to their own research, where they came across resources which allowed them to make initial diet and lifestyle changes. Essential oils were also a major part of their lifestyle change and they now advocate for every individual to add essential oils, like they did to their new holistic and organic lifestyle. Essential oils are also not just in their diets, but also the products and items they use daily. Hear Scott talk about his personal experience with the power of essential oils, reducing unhealthy diet habits e.g. Sugar, caffeine, alcohol and the importance of researching the ingredients in your daily lifestyle products e.g. Cleaning products, excessive electronics. These three changes may help heal your body, like they did for Scott and his family. Podcast episode summary · Scott’s story (3:30) · Scott’s research about essential oils (18:30) · Where to start to lead a holistic lifestyle (32:03) Quotes “Every person’s body is different” (6:46) “Giving your body the tools to heal itself….That’s the important stuff” (7:28) “What is the most polluted place in the world…. Our houses” (27:28) References The Autoimmune Solution by Dr Amy Miles https://www.amazon.de/Autoimmune-Solution-Spectrum-Inflammatory- Symptoms/dp/0062347489 The root cause documentary https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7851798/ Our guest Scott’s website: https://scottmanduck.com Free Giveaway Support the show

A registered Yoga and meditation teacher, with over 10 years of experience. She now helps woman overcome stress, anxiety and just be happier through virtual yoga classes. We have as our guest today, a true Community wellness warrior, Danni Thompson. Her own struggles with anxiety and depression that lead to see a doctor, who recommended she try to overcome this with either a prescription or yoga/meditation. She chose the latter, and it was from then on, that her love for yoga, and its philosophy and lifestyle was born. This led to transformation, self-learning, and later becoming a registered yoga teacher, who as mentioned above, also helps guide women who have similar struggles and may not be aware of or actively engaging in these practices. Podcast episode summary · Danni’s own journey (2:50) · Yoga off the matt (8:00) · Myths of yoga and mindfulness that create stumbling blocks to stop individuals moving forward (10:25) · What is Yoga? (16:45) · Finding balance between your lifestyle and integrating mindfulness (19:55) · Top five steps to incorporate mindfulness practices (24:10) Quotes “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear” – Unknown source (5:12) “A way of living, that brings in mind, body and spirit…. Not only are you learning how to physically become stronger and flexible but also teaching your to be flexible but strong in your mind, words and thoughts…. That first yoga class opened up a whole new world to me” (5:50) “Yoga and mindfulness… is for anyone, everyone and everybody…. If you have a breath in your body, it’s for you…” (7:20) “What is mindfulness – taking control and ownership of what your thoughts are doing… being intentional and present in this moment” (8:00) References Yoga mantra: I am powerful, I am strong, I am courageous (12:55) Yoga mantras to start your morning (29:30) https://medium.com/@dpdthompson Our guest Danni’s Website: https://herdivineyoga.com Support the show