Mainely Wellness Podcast: Recent Episodes
Kirsten Adler
In this podcast, movement educator Kirsten Adler chats with health and wellness experts in Maine about movement, our bodies, nutrition, fitness, and health.
In this episode, Kirsten chats with functional nutrition chef Karina Hines about nutrition for immune support. They discuss:
- the connection between gut health and immune health
- the best foods and practices to boost your immune system
- the importance of cooking
Connect with Karina Hines
https://www.botanicalkitchen.com
IG: @botanicalkitchen
Connect with Kirsten
https://exploremovement.com
IG: @exploremovement
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In this episode, Kirsten chats with yoga therapist Erin Ehlers about rethinking yoga asana.
They discuss:
- the overemphasis of flexibility in yoga
- the importance of practicing skills rather than shapes
- the use of props to support your practice
- the value of acquiring body awareness
Connect with Erin Ehlers
https://erinehlersyoga.com
IG: @erinehlersyoga
Connect with Kirsten
https://exploremovement.com
IG: @exploremovement
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In this episode, Kirsten chats with Kate Beever about the healing power of music therapy .
They discuss:
- What a music therapy session looks like
- The benefits of music therapy
- Why music and rhythm are so powerful to our mind and body
Connect with Kate Beever
https://www.mainemusicandhealth.com
IG: @mainemusicandhealth
Connect with Kirsten
https://exploremovement.com
IG: @exploremovement
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In this episode, Kirsten chats with Laura Peaslee about tips for better cycling.
They discuss:
- The benefits of having a bike fitting
- Recommended cross training for cyclists
- Tips for choosing a bike
- How to start a cycling routine
Connect with Laura Peaslee
https://www.sopopt.com
IG: @bikefitdoc
Connect with Kirsten
https://exploremovement.com
IG: @exploremovement
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In this episode, Kirsten chats with Therin Pohley about the basics of holistic skincare.
They discuss:
- Why skin health starts on the inside
- Simple skincare routines
- How skincare is self-care
Connect with Therin Pohley
https://www.facialsandlashes.com
IG: @themaineskintherapist
Connect with Kirsten
https://exploremovement.com
IG: @exploremovement
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In this episode, Kirsten chats with Julie Campilio about mindfulness tools for children.
They discuss:
- The benefits of meditation and mindfulness for children
- How to approach meditation and mindfulness with kids
- How these tools can help kids cope with anxiety and other big feelings.
Connect with Juie Campolio
https://ourrootsup.com
IG: @RadiantBeginnings
Connect with Kirsten
https://exploremovement.com
IG: @exploremovement
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In this episode, Kirsten chats with acupuncturist Naomi Skoglund about acupuncture for fertility and hormonal health.
They discuss:
- The science behind how acupuncture works
- How acupuncture can help improve fertility and hormonal health
- What a typical acupuncture treatment looks like
Connect with Naomi Skoglund
https://www.sixbranchesacupuncture.com
IG: @sixbranchesacupuncturemaine
Connect with Kirsten
https://exploremovement.com
IG: @exploremovement
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In this episode, Kirsten chats with ob/gyn Lisa Parsons about direct specialty care.
They discuss:
- The meaning of direct care
- Some of the benefits of direct care
- Who direct care is for
Connect with Lisa Parsons
https://highergroundwomenshealth.com
IG: @highergroundwomenshealth
Connect with Kirsten
https://exploremovement.com
IG: @exploremovement
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In this episode, Kirsten chats with physical therapist and health coach Allison Poole about navigating perimenopause.
They discuss:
- Some of the symptoms of perimenopause
- How sleep, nutrition, & exercise play a role in managing hormones
- The common changes in pelvic health
- Ways to suport your system
Connect with Allison Poole
IG: @korumaine
Connect with Kirsten
https://exploremovement.com
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In this episode, Kirsten chats with personal trainer and health coach Rachel Pelletier about sustainable fitness.
They discuss:
- The benefits of strength training
- How to set achievable goals
- Tips for starting an exercise routine
Connect with Rachel Pelletier
IG: @mamabear.fitness
Connect with Kirsten
https://exploremovement.com
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In this episode, movement educator Kirsten Adler and licensed social worker Hannah Curtis, chat about burnout.
They discuss:
- Some of the factors that lead to burnout
- The connection between self-worth and burnout
- Tips for preventing and recovering from burnout
Connect with Hannah Curtis
https://newapproachesme.com
IG: @hannahcurtissays
Connect with Kirsten
https://exploremovement.com
IG: @exploremovement
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In this episode, movement educator Kirsten Adler chats with the owner of StillPoint Myofascial Release, Renie Allen, about importance of tending to your fascial health.
They discuss:
- How the fascial system works
- The benefits of good fascial health
- Ways that myofascial release can address pain
- Tips for starting a myofascial self-care practice
Connect with Renie Allen
StillPointMFR.com
FB: Fascial Focus Community
Quiz: StillPointMFR.com/quiz
Connect with Kirsten
https://exploremovement.com
IG: @exploremovement
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In this episode, Kirsten Adler talks to Paula Norcott and Nicole Hart, the owners of Maine Mother & Company, about what it’s really like to be a new parent. They discuss: * Why unbiased parenting support is important * Some of the common challenges and how to deal with them * Ways to better prepare for becoming a parent * Ideas for self-care
Connect with Paula Norcott and Nicole Hart https://www.mainemother.com IG: @mainemotherandcompany @arrive.doula.nicole @paula.j.norcott.ibclc Connect with Kirsten https://exploremovement.com IG: @exploremovement Episode Show Page Did you enjoy the episode? You can support us by subscribing to the podcast, leaving us a rating and review on Apple podcasts, or sharing this episode with your friends or on social media.
In this episode, movement educator Kirsten Adler chats with the owner of GoGo Refill, Laura Marston, about simple ways to reduce waste. They discuss: * Reasons to reduce plastic consumption * Easy swaps for common plastic household items * How to remain hopeful and inspired to take action
Connect with Laura Marston https://www.gogorefill.com IG: @gogorefill Connect with Kirsten https://exploremovement.com IG: @exploremovement Episode Show Page
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In this episode, movement educator Kirsten Adler chats with Alexander Technique teacher Matt Cahill about posture. They discuss: * What sets Alexander Technique apart from other modalities * How the AT approaches changing posture * Tips for improving desk and tech-related discomfort
Connect with Matt Cahill http://mattcahill.online IG: @mattymocahill Connect with Kirsten
https://exploremovement.com
IG: @exploremovement
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In this episode, movement educator Kirsten Adler chats with physical therapist & running coach, Danielle Kroot about preventing running injuries. They discuss: * The role strength training plays in injury prevention * How to begin a running practice * What to look for in a running shoe
Connect with Danielle Kroot https://startinglinemaine.com IG: @runfitdoc & @startingline207 Connect with Kirsten
https://exploremovement.com
IG: @exploremovement
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In this episode, movement educator Kirsten Adler chats with balance and mobility specialist Rebecca Woll.
They discuss: * How the balance system works * Why balance declines with age * Simple ways to improve your balance at any age
Connect with Rebecca Woll https://shift-portland.com IG: @shiftgym Connect with Kirsten
https://exploremovement.com
IG: @exploremovement
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In this episode, movement educator Kirsten Adler chats with non-diet dietician Caroline Bowman about intuitive eating. They discuss: * The pitfalls of restrictive diets * Principles of intuitive eating * Ways to improve your relationship to food
Connect with Caroline Bowman https://www.carolinebowmanrd.com IG: @mainenutrition Connect with Kirsten
https://exploremovement.com
IG: @exploremovement
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In this episode, movement educator Kirsten Adler chats with yoga and mindfulness teacher Chris Byrne about meditation.
They discuss: * Some common misconceptions about meditation * The benefits of mindfulness practices * How to begin a meditation practice
Connect with Chris Byrne http://mettamoves.me/
IG: @cbyogame & @mettamovesme
Connect with Kirsten
https://exploremovement.com
IG: @exploremovement
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In this episode movement educator Kirsten Adler and physical therapist/yoga teacher Jenn Gelfand chat about urinary incontinence.
They discuss:
- The myths around urinary incontinence
- How better breathing and posture can help improve incontinence and general pelvic health
- Why the solution to incontinence involves more than just kegals
Connect with Jenn Gelfand
http://roottorisephysicaltherapy.com
IG: @roottorisept
Connect with Kirsten
https://exploremovement.com
IG: @exploremovement
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