The Health Accomplice: Recent Episodes

Aleksandra Chojnacka

I'm on a mission to remind everyone of their authority over their health and wellness. We have the power and the right to live our most fulfilled lives. This is a space for exploration on how to do that.

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What actually happens in a women's circle or or a co-ed one? In this conversation, I sit down with Paige Appel, founder of The Riverbank and longtime circle facilitator, to talk about co-regulation, nervous system healing, and why we heal so much faster in community than we do alone.

We get into:

  • The difference between hustle culture and the "soft life" shift and how to tell which one is actually yours versus which one you've absorbed from your programming
  • Surrender vs. manifestation: what it really means to hold a preference without gripping it
  • Why vulnerability and safety aren't the same thing, and how that distinction changes what it feels like to sit in circle
  • What changes energetically when men and women are in circle together
  • How co-regulation works in practice and why talk therapy alone often isn't enough to rewire the nervous system
  • Paige's own path from LA to Nashville, and how she built a career around holding space for other people's healing

This is a conversation about trust, trusting yourself, trusting the people in the room with you, and trusting that showing up, even uncomfortable, is where the real healing happens.

Find Paige: Instagram: @paigeappel Substack: The Riverbank by Paige Appel (paigeappel.substack.com)

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I'm Aleks, a nervous system expert and founder of Detox House, a portal for stress management and nervous system mastery for the ambitious. We exist to get you out of survival mode.

If you feel like life keeps happening to you, this episode will change how you see everything. Learn how to shift out of blame, stop giving your power away, and step into a more grounded, empowered way of navigating your life.

Topics discussed:

  • what the "drama triangle" is and how it keeps you stuck in patterns of blame, helplessness, and reactivity
  • why your brain naturally defaults to seeing yourself as the victim (even when you don't want to)
  • the difference between true empowerment and self-blame
  • how to shift into a more grounded, powerful perspective without bypassing real pain or difficult experiences

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I'm Aleks, a nervous system expert and founder of Detox House, a portal for stress management and nervous system mastery for people who have hit their capacity.

This episode explores what it really means to trust yourself again after making a mistake (and why the mistake itself is rarely the real issue). We break down how psychology defines mistakes, why they can feel so emotionally charged, and how early experiences shape our fear of getting things wrong. This conversation will help you move from self-doubt and fear into resilience, clarity, and a deeper, more grounded trust in your own judgment.

You'll learn:

  • How shame, perfectionism, overthinking, and hyper-independence are actually protective patterns rooted in the nervous system, not personal flaws.
  • The science of psychological safety both in teams and within yourself
  • How self-trust is rebuilt

Resources:

  • FREE EVENT: Join me June 11th for a free live event: How To Get Stress Out of the Body
  • Shame vs. Guilt by Brene Brown
  • Harvard Business School: Building Safety that High Performing Teams Need

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I'm Aleks, a nervous system expert and founder of Detox House, a portal for stress management and nervous system mastery for people who have hit their capacity.

If you feel like you've done it all and will scream if someone else says "but have you tried...?". The therapy, supplements, mindset work, you name it, you've done. BUT you still don't feel optimal in your body… this episode is for you.

In this episode, we break down why so many high-functioning people hit a plateau in therapy and why awareness alone doesn't always translate into feeling better.

You'll learn:

  • Why you can understand your patterns but still feel anxious, wired, or off
  • The difference between insight and embodiment
  • What's actually happening in your nervous system
  • The missing link between healing and actually feeling different in your day-to-day life

This isn't about doing more because we're exhausted trying all the things. It's about understanding what your body actually needs to change.

Resources:

  • Detox House app with free exercises
  • Detox House free 14 day stress reset
  • Ann Smyth coaching

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I'm Aleks, a nervous system expert and founder of Detox House, a portal for stress management and nervous system mastery for people who have hit their capacity.

In this episode, I sit down with Lucy Oliver, founder of Re Precision Health, who shares her personal journey from chronic health challenges to thriving through nervous system transformation. In this conversation, we explore why nervous system regulation is the missing piece most people overlook, even after optimizing everything else. Lucy discusses neurofeedback and biofeedback, the unexpected power of community healing, and how to break free from the adrenaline addiction that keeps high achievers stuck in survival mode.

We dive into why one-size-fits-all wellness protocols fail, how to recondition your brain to feel safe at rest, and the surprising role joy and presence play in sustainable transformation.

Topics Covered:

  • How neurofeedback and HRV training work (and why real-time data motivates high performers)
  • Breaking the adrenaline addiction cycle and rewiring neural pathways
  • Why flexibility beats rigidity in nervous system healing
  • The unexpected power of community and co-regulation
  • How men access emotional awareness through science-based framing
  • Leadership, delegation, and personal nervous system health
  • Integrating joy, nature, and presence into daily life
  • Sustainable transformation vs. quick fixes

Resources:

  • Re Precision Health
  • Detox House 14 Day Stress Reset

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I'm Aleks, a nervous system expert and founder of Detox House, a portal for nervous system mastery for high performers.

In this episode, we're talking about what's actually happening when you feel like giving up, especially in seasons where things are taking longer than you expected and motivation starts to disappear... We look at why this moment isn't random, how discouragement turns into something deeper, and what's really driving the cycle of starting, stopping, and starting again.

This is for you if you've felt:

  • like you start strong but lose momentum
  • discouraged when progress feels slow and your journey towards a goal is long
  • stuck in a loop of wanting to quit
  • like something in you just shuts down when things get hard

In this episode, we cover: * The Harvard "progress principle" and why small wins matter more than you think * Why hopelessness narrows your thinking and makes it harder to see possibility * How to rebuild a sense of agency when it feels like nothing is working * The role of meaning in staying in the game * Why you don't need motivation for the long term, just enough for the next step * How to work with your nervous system instead of forcing yourself through it

Resources:

  • Man's Search for Meaning
  • The Alchemist
  • The State Shift Map to process emotions

If this resonates, this is exactly the kind of work we go deeper into inside Detox House. Join our waitlist for the next live container here.

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I'm Aleks, a breathwork facilitator, nervous system expert, and the founder of Detox House. Detox House is a portal for resilience and capacity building for high acheivers and top performers. We offer guided nervous system rewiring tools so that you can finally live free of your old, and unnecessary, survival patterns.

In this episode we walk you through a process for regulating your emotions without blowing up, suppressing them, or distracting. We cover the following topics:

  • What people think emotional regulation is
  • What emotions actually are and how they're made
  • Why you are not your emotions and how emotional identity can trap you
  • What real regulation looks like
  • A step-by-step process for letting emotions move

If you're feeling triggered, activated or emotional, use our free tool navigate yourself through it: The State Shift Map.

https://www.detox-house.com/thestateshiftmap

Join our next State Shift cohort starting April 23rd: https://www.detox-house.com/the-state-shift

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I'm Aleks, a breathwork facilitator, nervous system expert, and the founder of Detox House. Detox House is a portal for resilience and capacity building for high acheivers and top performers. We offer guided nervous system rewiring tools so that you can finally live free of your old, and unnecessary, survival patterns.

This episode explores how perfectionism is often not a sign of high standards, but a nervous system strategy for staying safe, accepted, and in control. Through a personal story, I unpack how the need to appear polished, researched, articulate, and put-together was actually rooted in deeper fears of being seen as messy, unqualified, emotional, contradictory, or simply not enough. I share how this pattern showed up and how I'm working with my system to rewire it.

Resources:

  • The State Shift starts April 23rd
  • Free 14 Day Stress Reset
  • Free State Shift Map for real-time triggers

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I'm Aleks, a breathwork facilitator, nervous system expert, and the founder of Detox House. Detox House is a portal for nervous system regulation that offers guided nervous system rewiring tools so that you can finally live free of your old, and unnecessary, survival patterns.

In this episode, I explore the 5 Human Priorities through the lens of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the SCARF model, and Self-Determination Theory, with a deeper focus on status: the human need to feel respected, recognized, valued, and significant.

  • I break down how the nervous system works to protect this need
  • why feeling dismissed, overlooked, or disrespected can create such a strong reaction
  • what protection can look like in everyday life
  • how status threat shows up in the body as tension, defensiveness, urgency, and emotional activation
  • how to release the pressure of needing to prove ourselves, soften the pain of feeling unimportant, and create more internal steadiness.

Resources:

  • The State Shift starts April 23rd
  • Free 14 Day Stress Reset
  • Free State Shift Map for real-time triggers

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I'm Aleks, a breathwork facilitator, nervous system expert, and the founder of Detox House. Detox House is a portal for nervous system regulation that offers guided nervous system rewiring tools so that you can finally live free of your old, and unnecessary, survival patterns.

This episode covers the strategy of belonging and how it impacts our stress levels, especially for top performers and high acheivers. What happens when our nervous system is trying to protect belonging?

Resources mentioned in the episode:

ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN:

The State Shift Nervous System Rewiring Program (We Start April 23rd)

Topics Covered:

  • The 5 human priorities and how they drive reactions in the nervous system
  • Core fears around belonging
  • How defending belonging shows up in your life

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I'm Aleks, a breathwork facilitator, nervous system expert, and the founder of Detox House. Detox House is a portal for nervous system regulation that offers guided nervous system rewiring tools so that you can finally live free of your old, and unnecessary, survival patterns.

This episode covers the 5 human priorities which our nervous systems are always trying to protect. We discuss safety, belonging, status, autonomy, and optimization and how they impact nervous system responses.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

The State Shift Nervous System Rewiring Program (We Start April 23rd)

Topics Covered:

  • The 5 human priorities and how they drive reactions in the nervous system
  • Core fears around each of the priorities
  • How defending each priority shows up in your life

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I'm Aleks, a breathwork facilitator, nervous system expert, and the founder of Detox House. Detox House is a portal for nervous system regulation that offers guided nervous system rewiring tools so that you can finally live free of your old, and unnecessary, survival patterns.

This episode covers why acceptance and surrender are important for nervous system healing. I break down how letting go of control helps create safety in the body, reduce stress, and support nervous system regulation.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

The State Shift Nervous System Rewiring Program (We Start April 23rd)

Topics Covered:

  • Personal stories around these ideas
  • Energetics of letting go
  • Somatic experiencing of letting go of control
  • What acceptance and surrender feel like

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I'm Aleks, a breathwork facilitator, nervous system expert, and the founder of Detox House. Detox House is a portal for nervous system regulation that offers guided nervous system rewiring tools so that you can finally live free of your old, and unnecessary, survival patterns.

This episode digs into the neuroscience behind creating our own reality -- what does it actual mean and how do we do it? I sit down with YouTuber and feminine energy coach, Jillian Guerin, who has built an incredible business leading women back to themselves.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

Starting April 23rd: The State Shift Nervous System Rewiring Program

Jillian's website: https://www.jillzguerin.com/

Jillian's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/jillzguerin

One of Jillian's most popular videos: The Psychology of Being Hot

Topics Covered:

  • Building safety and trust in the body
  • How Belief Systems Impact Reality
  • Reticular Activating System
  • How to Build Belief Systems
  • Nervous System Regulation
  • Feminine Energy

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I'm Aleks, a breathwork facilitator, nervous system expert, and the founder of Detox House. Detox House is a portal for nervous system regulation that offers guided nervous system rewiring tools so that you can finally live free of your old, and unnecessary, survival patterns.

This episodes explores the intersection between spirituality and nervous system healing.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

The State Shift Nervous System Rewiring Program (We Start April 23rd)

FREE 14 Day Nervous System Challenge.

Topics covered:

  • Nervous system healing, specificaly trust and safety in your experience
  • Childhood experiences that shaped a deeper curiosity about the unseen and unexplained world
  • What "spirituality" really means
  • Why common definitions of spirituality may be too narrow
  • How a surprising relationship challenged old beliefs about spirituality
  • My personal definition of spirituality
  • Why spiritual connection does not have to be separate from ordinary daily life
  • A reflection on being human: feeling deeply, forgetting, remembering, and returning to love
  • The practices that help bring someone back to themselves

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I'm Aleks, a breathwork facilitator, nervous system expert, and the founder of Detox House. Detox House is a portal for nervous system regulation that offers guided nervous system rewiring tools so that you can finally live free of your old, and unnecessary, survival patterns.

This episode is all about the importance of the people you surround yourself and what that means for your nervous system health. We also discuss why cutting people off is not the answer without a hard look at the role you played in those dynamics as well.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

The State Shift Nervous System Rewiring Program (We Start April 23rd)

Topics covered in this episode:

  • How your environment shapes your identity.
  • How role models make possibility feel real.
  • How and why we change through experience, not just mindset.
  • Why we confuse "cutting off" with growth and how to really close the loops on people and patterns that are not aligned.

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I'm Aleks, a breathwork facilitator, nervous system expert, and the founder of Detox House. Detox House is a portal for nervous system regulation that offers guided nervous system rewiring tools so that you can finally live free of your old, and unnecessary, survival patterns.

This episode takes you through the role of nervous system regulation in achieving personal goals, drawing from Aleks' own experiences.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

The State Shift Nervous System Rewiring Program (We Start April 23rd)

Topics covered:

  • The Embodied Freedom Method which Aleks developed for nervous system healing: a 5-step framework for regulating, rewiring, and expanding
  • How early childhood experiences shape protective mechanisms that can limit personal growth
  • Exercises to help participants identify their limiting beliefs and create new neural pathways for expansion.

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The reason nothing else has worked is because your nervous system hasn’t changed — and once it does, everything else falls into place. This episode is a replay of our nervous system regulating, rewiring, and expanding workshop: Feel it All Without Falling Apart. Topics covered: * nervous system regulation * rewiring new neural pathways * emotional release * emotions stored in the body * breathwork * cold plunge * sauna * somatic tools

When you regulate your nervous system, you don’t just feel better in your body — you unlock the energy, clarity, and resilience to create the life you’ve been striving for. Join the State Shift Membership program today.

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In this powerful and practical episode, Aleks sits down with Lindsay Ferguson — cold plunge guide and women’s wellness advocate at Framework in Nashville — to dive deep into the science and nuance of cold plunging for women.

Together, they explore how women can safely and effectively use cold immersion for nervous system regulation, mental clarity, and hormonal balance. You'll learn:

  • When women should avoid cold plunging (and why)
  • How to tailor your protocol to your cycle and hormones
  • What the ideal temperature and duration are for results without overstressing the body
  • Why timing matters (morning vs. evening plunges)
  • How cold exposure impacts cortisol, dopamine, and stress resilience
  • The difference between how men and women respond to cold — and why women need a more intuitive, body-led approach

Whether you're just getting started with cold plunging or looking to refine your protocol, this episode will help you build a practice that supports your nervous system, not one that overrides it.

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Dr. Rahul Iyengar is a dedicated physician and the Founder and CEO of Members Health Co., a membership-based primary care clinic in Nashville, TN. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency at Southern Hills Family Medicine Continuity Clinic. Dr. Iyengar's diverse life experiences and extensive training in primary care and physiology provide him with a unique platform to deliver exceptional patient care. Beyond medicine, he has a passion for art and design, having considered a career in architecture before pursuing healthcare. This creative interest is evident in his endeavors, such as designing his own clinic and crafting furniture.

  • membershealthco.com
  • nashvillelifestyles.com

In this episode, we delve into Dr. Iyengar's innovative approach to preventative medicine and his commitment to enhancing patients' quality of life. Our discussion covers a range of topics, including:

  • Principles of Blue Zones—regions known for longevity—and practical strategies to incorporate their habits into daily life.
  • Potential benefits and considerations of NAD+ therapy, a treatment gaining attention for its possible anti-aging and energy-boosting effects.
  • Additionally, Dr. Iyengar shares insights on the importance of regular physical activity, quality sleep, and other lifestyle choices that contribute to long-term health and well-being.

Join us as we uncover actionable tips and expert advice to help you proactively manage your health and set yourself up for a vibrant future.

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Discover the transformative powers of the brain with our incredible guest, Brandon Davis. Today, we uncover the science behind neuroplasticity, the incredible impact of cold plunges, and how neurofeedback can reshape mental well-being. Join us as Brandon shares poignant stories, groundbreaking therapies, and personal experiences that highlight the astonishing resilience and adaptability of the human mind.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to unlock their fullest potential and find freedom through mental and physical renewal..

00:00 - Introduction

06:09 Cold exposure aids brain rewiring and visualisation.

12:22 Joined the military for structure, purpose; became a pilot.

23:34 Mindfulness drastically reduced negative thoughts duration.

30:58 Norepinephrine solidifies memory with environmental factors.

35:42 Beliefs shape reality; self-empowerment starts early.

37:51 Cold plunge immediately impactful; neurofeedback rewires brain.

45:12 Dopamine-driven brain training for psychological improvement.

52:08 Preparing for a cold plunge with a guided protocol.

58:11 Comfort and gratitude change reactions to negativity.

01:01:28 Visualise identity; body believes; become it.

About your host Aleks:

Aleks Chojnacka has been on a health journey for many years, learning so much along the way. At a young age, she experienced debilitating fatigue but was unable to solve it through a Western medicine approach. Eventually, she turned to alternative methods and experienced a transformative shift in her health. By discovering the power of the mind, body, and spirit connection through different tools and practices, she was able to regulate her nervous system and step back into the most energized version of herself.

Knowing that so many others have had similar struggles, Aleks pursued credentials in health coaching and breathwork and started her own wellness studio. Detox House provides people with what Aleks found to be the MOST effective tools in her own healing–the trifecta of saunas, cold plunges, and breathwork. Her end goal is to empower individuals to get rid of the things that no longer serve them, whether a difficult mindset or physical ailment, and step back into their truest selves so they can live their most joyful lives.

Aleks’ dedication to sharing these life-giving practices establishes Detox House as a community marked by positivity and transformation.

Find out more about Detox House: https://detox-house.com/

Connect with Aleks:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedetoxhouse/

About Brandon D. Davis Brandon D. Davis is the founder of The Davis Focus Project, a Non-Profit for Human Performance. While serving in the Army, Brandon was the Distinguished Honor Graduate of his flight school class and went on to become a Black Hawk instructor pilot in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Retiring from the military this year, Brandon is the owner of Adrenaline Luxury Rentals, the largest luxury and exotic rental car company in Tennessee, and prior owner and creator of Freedom Flyers Academy in Hopkinsville, KY. Brandon formed The Davis Focus Project after surviving a 3-year deep depression. During this time of hardship, he studied psychology and human performance to devise a plan to recover and regain his resiliency. Realising how powerful these scientifically proven modalities were in aiding his own recovery, Brandon was inspired to create a Non-Profit to help others in their path to recovery and maximizing human performance. Brandon is a man of faith and dedicated to serving the community. He prides himself in being direct, honest, efficient and a man of his word. Brandon lives in Nashville, TN with his wife, Chelsea, and his two daughters, Carson and Brittany. Find out more: https://www.thedavisfocusproject.com

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I've always believed that our bodies hold the keys to optimal health, and our guest today, Lindsay Lekraj, is living proof. In this captivating conversation, Lindsay shares her incredible journey from battling health challenges to finding unique wellness solutions through genetic testing. We explore the world of genetic insights, epigenetics, and the role of peptides in personal health. From her transition to a home-based role to discovering the transformative power of understanding her genetic code, Lindsay's story is a beacon of hope for anyone seeking personalized health answers. Join us as we explore her revelations, struggles, and the powerful moment that changed everything, leading her to become the founder and CEO of the Designer Genes Company. Get ready to uncover the profound impact of personalized wellness and how you, too, can find your health freedom.

00:00 Introduction

06:25 Genetic testing highlights uniqueness for personalized health.

15:03 Realization struck: pursue purpose, improve lifestyle.

19:45 Weight loss caused unexpected toxin-related complications.

21:32 Traumatic event triggered lasting health impacts.

34:14 Exhausted resources; lacked diagnosis; detox suggestion emerged.

39:01 Genetic results precisely matched personal traits.

45:19 Collecting and analyzing biological samples at retreats.

57:55 Peptides affordable with knowledge and correct use.

01:02:25 Health journey shifted due to complex conditions.

01:06:16 Peptides may cause digestion changes initially.

01:09:49 GLPs help lipedema symptoms and reduce inflammation.

01:23:42 Making empowered choices leads to personal freedom.

About your host Aleks:

Aleks Chojnacka has been on a health journey for many years, learning so much along the way. At a young age, she experienced debilitating fatigue but was unable to solve it through a Western medicine approach. Eventually, she turned to alternative methods and experienced a transformative shift in her health. By discovering the power of the mind, body, and spirit connection through different tools and practices, she was able to regulate her nervous system and step back into the most energized version of herself.

Knowing that so many others have had similar struggles, Aleks pursued credentials in health coaching and breathwork and started her own wellness studio. Detox House provides people with what Aleks found to be the MOST effective tools in her own healing–the trifecta of saunas, cold plunges, and breathwork. Her end goal is to empower individuals to get rid of the things that no longer serve them, whether a difficult mindset or physical ailment, and step back into their truest selves so they can live their most joyful lives.

Aleks’ dedication to sharing these life-giving practices establishes Detox House as a community marked by positivity and transformation.

Find out more about Detox House: https://detox-house.com/

Connect with Aleks:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedetoxhouse/

About Lindsay Lekraj After a lifelong battle with her own health, including obesity, chromic illness, hormonal imbalances, migraines, food allergies, and more.. Lindsey discovered the world of Epigenetics which connected all the dots: holistic Wellness at its finest, with DNA-based precision.

  • Advanced-certified Epigenetics Human Potential Coach
  • A Double-certified Holistic Nutritionist
  • Certified in Life and Success Coaching
  • NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
  • EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique / Tapping)
  • Emotion Code
  • Kundalini Yoga & Meditation
  • Immune-Centric Fat Loss Certified Coach
  • Peptide Therapy Practitioner

Find out more: https://thedesignergenesco.com/genomics

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Former NFL player turned mindset coach, Jon McGraw, unlocks the secrets to nurturing identity and mindset both on and off the field. Join me, Aleks, as I sit down with Jon to explore the intricacies of personal growth, emotional resilience, and the power of habits. From the disciplined routines of professional athletes to the profound shifts in identity that come with parenthood and career transitions. This conversation is packed with wisdom and inspiration for anyone striving to find their true self and master their mindset. Tune in and discover how to embrace every role life offers with authenticity and grace.

05:35 What led to Jon's NFL retirement?

09:28 How stress undermines present life by prioritizing the future.

13:33 Balanced brain activity leads to relaxed enjoyment.

20:32 Identities shape self-worth, and impact fear and motivations.

29:35 Effort compounds like interest.

37:34 Emotions last 90 seconds; process, don’t repress them.

43:18 Faith, freedom and struggling in a conservative upbringing.

About your host Aleks:

Aleks Chojnacka has been on a health journey for many years, learning so much along the way. At a young age, she experienced debilitating fatigue but was unable to solve it through a Western medicine approach. Eventually, she turned to alternative methods and experienced a transformative shift in her health. By discovering the power of the mind, body, and spirit connection through different tools and practices, she was able to regulate her nervous system and step back into the most energized version of herself.

Knowing that so many others have had similar struggles, Aleks pursued credentials in health coaching and breathwork and created Detox House, a portal for bridging the spiritual body with the physical body through somatic practices like breathwork, sauna, and cold plunge. Her end goal is to empower individuals to get rid of the things that no longer serve them, whether a difficult mindset or physical ailment, and step back into their truest selves so they can live their most joyful lives. She’s here to help people squeeze the most out of life and remember why they’re here: to enjoy it.

Find out more about Detox House: https://detox-house.com/

Connect with Aleks:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedetoxhouse/

About Guest Jon McGraw:

Jon McGraw co-founded Vision Pursue after its principles radically shifted his mindset, performance, and overall life experience. He’s since guided and assisted in the successful application of these principles inside hundreds of corporate teams and sports franchises. He’s a sought after keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and Performance Mindset trainer. Before VP, Jon played 10 years in the NFL plus completed business management and entrepreneurship programs at Harvard Business School and Wharton Business School.

Learn more about Vision Pursue: https://visionpursue.com/

Connect with Jon:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmcgrawperformancemindset/

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Can Ketamine improve your health? Join me, Aleks your host, and my guest Dr Aneel Paulus as we discuss the multifaceted world of ketamine therapy. Dr Paulus, with his extensive background in cancer biology and immunotherapies, takes us on a journey through the intricate mind-body connection. Shedding light on how our thoughts and emotions can influence physical health, particularly in cancer patients.

We discuss the emerging field of ketamine-assisted therapy, while emphasizing the crucial role of mindset, gratitude, and agency in achieving mental well-being.

00:00 - Introduction

04:35 Exploring Ketamine's role in healing and identity.

10:54 Discussing mental health impact of serious illness.

14:05 Long life doesn't mean improved mental health.

18:20 Mindset is crucial in facing health challenges.

19:40 Exploring ketamine for anxiety and depression treatment.

29:33 Using ketamine to temporarily alleviate depression symptoms.

31:17 Experiencing emotions and understanding through imagery therapy.

56:12 Ketamine helps with depression and suicidal ideation.

58:14 Leverage ketamine's neuroplasticity window for brain rewiring.

About your host Aleks:

Aleks Chojnacka has been on a health journey for many years, learning so much along the way. At a young age, she experienced debilitating fatigue but was unable to solve it through a Western medicine approach. Eventually, she turned to alternative methods and experienced a transformative shift in her health. By discovering the power of the mind, body, and spirit connection through different tools and practices, she was able to regulate her nervous system and step back into the most energized version of herself.

Knowing that so many others have had similar struggles, Aleks pursued credentials in health coaching and breathwork and started her own wellness studio. Detox House provides people with what Aleks found to be the MOST effective tools in her own healing–the trifecta of saunas, cold plunges, and breathwork. Her end goal is to empower individuals to get rid of the things that no longer serve them, whether a difficult mindset or physical ailment, and step back into their truest selves so they can live their most joyful lives.

Aleks’ dedication to sharing these life-giving practices establishes Detox House as a community marked by positivity and transformation.

Find out more about Detox House: https://detox-house.com/

Connect with Aleks:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedetoxhouse/

About Dr Aneel Paulus

Aneel Paulus is a distinguished physician-scientist and consultant with over 15 years of experience in translational oncology, clinical trials, and drug development from pre-clinical to early-stage clinical phases. During his tenure at the Mayo Clinic in Florida, Dr. Paulus spearheaded the laboratory research program focused on mature B-cell cancers, leading to significant advancements in the treatment of multiple myeloma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and rare lymphomas. His innovative research included the discovery of new drug indications and therapeutic combinations, notably utilizing the unique properties of the Neem plant and Curcumin. More recently, his work has expanded to explore the intersection of aging, immunology, cancer neuroscience, neuromodulation, and psychedelic-assisted therapies.

Connect with Aneel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aneel-paulus-md-b60173128

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What does tarot have to do with health? Mind, body, and spirit all work together holistically to create a healthy individual. Tarot is a tool used to tap into our own emotional states so we can develop deeper connections to self which, in my opinion, is critical to living a fulfilled life.

In this episode we chat with expert Aubrey Nicole, an intuitive guide and tarot reader who draws her knowledge from an expansive tapestry of metaphysical studies and practices. Her mission is to empower people with clarity as they make decisions about the next steps on their path. In this episode, we explore:

  • The history of Tarot
  • Common misconceptions (what it is and what its not)
  • Basics of Tarot
  • A Tarot reading for the collective

Resources:

  • Moksha Destiny Website
  • Aubrey's instagram
  • The Cloisters: A Novel

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Helena Woods hustled it out in NYC for 5 years before deciding to live a simpler life - one where she prioritized her own values and intuition. How inspiring! She began living around the world and in 2018, and is now settled in France, which is where she started learning about astrocartography. She now use her gifts by sharing her reflections and insights on relocation astrology and slow intuitive living.

This episode goes over the following:

  • What is astrocartography?
  • What are the major aspects and lines we should be aware of?
  • Are there any places we shouldn't live based on our own chart and lines?
  • What do we do if we live in a challenging place? Do we have to move?
  • To Be Magnetic work and manifestation

Resources:

  • https://helenawoods.com/
  • Helena's YouTube Channel
  • To Be Magnetic

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This episode dives into the journey of Anderson Pugash, a sound meditation facilitator, Reiki master practioner, co-founder of Palm House Hospitality which owns and operates Palm House, The Dorian, Bergerac, and Audio, and is a partner in the Flamingo Resort in Santa Rosa, CA. We dive into his journey in healing his debilitating pain and herniated neck and how that took him off the path of hospitality to spirituality. Resources: * Anderson Pugash Website * Anderson's Instagram

In this episode we cover: * Overcoming grief and death of a parent * Various healing modalities including + Reiki and energy healing + neurofeedback + sound healing * Yogic perspective of non-dualism * Anderson's practice of Kashmir Shaivism

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This is a solo episode outlining my 2+ week trip to Europe and the lessons I learned along the way. I cover the following topics here:

  • London, Soho Farmhouse, The Cotswolds, Paris, Amsterdam, and Poland overviews and highlights
  • Wim Hof
  • Manifestation
  • Inner child work and ancestral healing
  • Following your joy
  • Regulating your nervous system

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Kayce is a full-time Certified Sound, Crystal and Reiki Practitioner living in Nashville, TN. In this episode we discuss this particular modality and how it works to raise our vibration and heal disease in the. body. Episode Resources:

  • Kayce's Instagram
  • Kayce's Website
  • Dr. Joe Dispenza
  • The Healing Power of Sound: Recovery from Life-Threatening Illness

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Adela is a Frenchie New Yorker girl who is a health coach and current nomad. As a child of a diplomat father and an amazing cook of a mother, she was fortunate to have grown up in a multicultural household where she absorbed all kinds of differences, particularly in terms of what and where she ate. This led her to combine her passion for food and travel which she shares with us in this episode.

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I share my own personal journey with egg freezing and my tips for a smooth process, including mindset work, egg quality prep, hormone detox post-procedure, and more. I also intereviewed expert Brittany Hawkins, co-founder of Elanza Wellness and co-author of "Everything Egg Freezing". In this episode you'll find answers to the following questions:

  1. How does the egg freezing process work, from start to finish?
  2. What can you do to impact your egg quality?
  3. What are some side effects and what can you do to mitigate those side effects?
  4. What are the potential risks?
  5. What factors should I consider when choosing a fertility clinic for egg freezing?
  6. What to expect if you have a hormonal condition like PCOS or Endometriosis?

Resources:

  • Book: Everything Egg Freezing: A Step by Step Guide
  • Elanza Wellness
  • Alissa Vitti & FloLiving

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A vulnerable share about my own health journey and how I got to where I am today. I cover the biggest game changers for me in the hopes that will help save someone else some time, money, and sanity in their journey.

We discuss:

-- Food as medicine

-- Balancing hormones

-- Alissa Vitti

-- MindBodyGreen

-- Joe Dispenza

-- Nervous System Work

-- Repogramming Limiting Beliefs

-- Orthorexia

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In this episode we discuss the mind body connection and hear about Michele's journey in healing her ailments, specifically her back pain, through somatic work and release.

Discussed in this episode:

  • Dr. John Sarno - The Mind Body Perscription
  • Curable - an app to heal your pain
  • Michele's Instagram
  • Genius Foods
  • The Workout Witch

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Kelly Landry is a director, writer, and comedian living in LA and exploring the spiritual life with various modalities including plant medicine. In this episode we went deep into understanding what a plant medicine journey with ayahuasca looks like. Kelly got really vulnerable here and shared the major shifts she experienced from both past life regression therapy and her ayahuasca experience in Costa Rica.

Resources from the episode:

  • 1 Heart Retreat Center
  • Kelly Landry Instagram
  • Journey of Souls
  • Many Lives Many Masters

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I recently lost a very dear friend who was like a sister to me and grieving her loss is a journey that I'm on. This is a conversation between friends who have both lost significant people in their lives recently discussing their process and providing resources to help anyone who is currently going through loss right now. 

Resources:

1) 5 Stages of Grief

2) BetterHelp

3) Many Lives Many Masters

4) Soul Contracts

5) Signs

6) StoryWorth

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We cover so much ground in this episode with Negar, a former Vogue Alum and founder of natural and vegan haircare brand, 14th Night.

Discussed topics:

  • How finding your passion relates to your health & wellness
  • Manifesting your dream job
  • How to get back into alignment if you feel off track
  • Persian beauty secrets
  • Life at Vogue
  • Starting your own brand
  • Taking career risks

You can find Negar and 14th Night at https://www.instagram.com/negarmoh/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/14thnight/?hl=en

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This is a solo episode where I share some recent travel updates and reflect on my birthday coming up. This episode is about checking in with ourselves to honor how far we've come, no matter what journey we're on. 

It includes a short exercise on self reflection so we can all take inventory, give ourselves a shout out, and/or change course in some areas in our lives. 

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What is fear and why does it keep coming up? Where does our fear come from?  What are the ways we can let voices of love and our own intuition be louder than our fear. These are all questions we get into in this episode with yogi and intuitive healer Carlisle Hodges. 

Mentioned in this episode: 

https://www.instagram.com/wild_intuitives/

https://tobemagnetic.com/

https://www.alexissmart.com/

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Rachael Hunt is a spiritual business coach and the founder of Freedom School. She’s someone who truly embodies what she teaches — she quit her corporate job to coach and runs her blog full-time. She’s also currently living her best life in Tulum, Mexico. Rachel is an NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) practitioner and EFT (emotional freedom technique) expert. In this episode we discuss so many fun topics:

  • How to find our purpose and calling in life
  • How health scares and issues can be our doorway to spiritual awakening
  • What does spirituality mean and how does it play into our growth
  • Great resources for getting started on our journey back to ourselves

Resources:

  • Tapping / Emotional Freedom Technique
  • Neuro-linguistic Programming
  • Book: Waking up in 5D
  • Book: Spirit Junkie

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This episode is part one of my experience with Dr. Joe Dispenza.  I reflect on my own health journey and how it led me to Dr. Dispenza's work. I discuss my biggest takeaways from his retreat and reading his books: letting go of our identity to become anyone we want to be and create the life of our dreams. 

My goal is to set the stage here for you if you're interested in going deeper into healing, spirituality, manifestation, etc. 

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Ann Smyth is a Certified Life Design Coach & Human Design Advisor who has helped me tremendously in my journey to a new home, new job, and self improvement / growth. This episode is a testimonial of how Ann used human design to live out her dream life and how she uses it with her clients so that they can build theirs. She believes everyone is capable of living out their dreams and its possible through alignment with your purpose. https://annsmyth.com/about

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Sometimes talk therapy just isn't enough for full healing. Sometimes we need to dance it out, shake it out, breathe it out, or tap it out. After all, our bodies keep the score. 

Ilene Smith is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and in this episode, she takes us through what getting into your body and healing trauma through somatic therapy looks like in practice. 

https://ilenesmith.com/

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Vanessa Fitzgerald (@veeshoney) is a leader in the wellness space and known for her candid advice, out-of-the-box thinking and her specialties: PCOS healing and Adderall detoxing. She's a holistic health coach, nutrition response testing specialist, natural foods chef, and yoga teacher. In this episode, we sit down with her to cover specific topics like whether or not we should go vegan/vegetarian, how we can improve our focus and brain function, how to balance our hormones and other practical health tips. Resources: * Paleta Foods * Super Feast Neural Nectar * Hydroxypatite Oral Care Products * Foods high in Choline

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Sex is such a private topic but if we can create non-invasive conversation around it (like on a podcast!) we’ll be more empowered in our sexuality and have better experiences with it. We sit down with couples counselor and clinical psychologist Dr. Waldron for this juicy episode. Topics covered during this episode: * Why are we having less sex as a society? * Turn on and turn offs — how to eliminate the sex breaks * Sexual chemistry — does it need to exist off the bat or can it be built? * Communication around sex - how do we build a healthy expression of our needs? * A discussion around using MDMA to light a fire under your sex life * How often should you be having sex? * Should you schedule sex? * Sexual pain * Cycle Syncing @alissavitti can help with optimizing your sex life — increased libido and helpful understanding for your partner * Mindfulness leads to better sex — Getting out of our heads and into our bodies

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Dr. Jaimie Glick is a board certified dermatologist with a practice out of New York City. In this episode we discuss lots of skin health topics including sun protection and botox.

  • Should we wear sunscreen?
  • What's the difference between chemical and mineral sunscreens?
  • UPF clothing
  • What are the most effective ways to use sunscreen?
  • Are there less toxic version of "botox"?
  • What else should we be doing to age in reverse?

Resources:

https://www.instagram.com/drjaimieglick/?hl=en

https://elemis.com/

https://www.businessinsider.com/best-sun-protection-clothing-women

https://www.coolibar.com/

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In this episode we're sitting down with Megan Bruneau, a therapist, executive coach, speaker, Forbes Contributor, Mindbodygreen contributor, host of The Failure Factor and Better Because of It podcasts.

Megan has 12+ years of experience in the mental health field helping people shift their perspectives, but in this episode she gets really personal about her own journey of navigating a recent break-up.

Topics covered:

  • Shame around breakups
  • The lesson in everything
  • Rejection vs. heartbreak
  • Attachment theory

Resources:

  • Megan Bruneau Website
  • Megan Bruneau Instagram
  • When Things Fall Apart
  • Reddit Group
  • Better Because of It Podcast

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This solo episodes dives into my own experience in building a relationship with my own intuition, how I did it, and how I tap into it on a daily basis for small decisions to larger life choices.

We discuss:

  • What intuition is
  • Steps to getting to know your own intuition / your own inner voice and knowing
  • Roadblocks to intuition
  • Practical tips on integrating this into your every day life for more ease and better decision making

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Jillian Guerin is a TN based health coach and wellness blogger who is very well versed in helping women balance their hormones naturally and get more in touch with their feminine energy.

In this episode, Jillz and I discuss the effects of birth control, the process for going off of birth control in a thoughtful way to reduce symptoms, how to cycle sync, and how to tap into your feminine energy.

Resources:

  • Jillian Guerin Youtube Channel
  • Jillz Instagram
  • Flo Living
  • Muscle Testing
  • Wellness Mama / MTHFR

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In this episode we speak with Dr. Vandita Acharya, a Nashville-based pediatrician and former atheist about the role of spirituality in medicine. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

  • What does spirituality mean?
  • Vandita shares her first experience with spirituality as it related to her own health journey
  • How faith in something bigger can change the outcome of disease
  • Is there a scientific version of spirituality?
  • How do we get this integrated into modern, western medicine?

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Chelsea is a Mindset & Manifestation Coach and a yoga & meditation instructor. She works with clients helping them shift their mindset to unlock their highest potential! This conversation was packed with inspirational and insightful nuggets on everything from relationships with your parents, making money from your passion, changing careers, manifesting your partner, and more.

Resources discussed in this episode:

  • Chelsea Riffe Instagram
  • Chelsea Riff Website & Booking
  • Jenna Miller - Feminine Embodiment Coach
  • The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday
  • Yin Yoga

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People are having incredible experiences doing breathwork -- experiences that include feeling high, having visions of past memories, healing physical and emotional pain, and finding a sense of peace and joy. There are a lot of people who are turning to modalities such as ayahuasca, mushrooms, and DMT to explore their subconscious for deeper healing and clarity. But can we achieve these same benefits from breathwork? We discuss this topic with Lisa D'Auria, a former athlete, current engineer, and breathework coach. Lisa used the power of breathwork to create meaningful change in her life and now seeks to help others do the same. 

Topics covered in this episode:

  • What is breathwork and why is it so beneficial?
  • Who is this good for?
  • What are some techniques used?
  • How can we incorporate breathwork into our daily lives?

Resources include:

  • https://www.instagram.com/lisa_dauria_/
  • https://www.bietsimkin.com/
  • https://www.wimhofmethod.com/

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Megan Roup is the founder of Sculpt Society, a Victoria's Secret model trainer, and trainer to celebrities and influencers like Sofia Richie and Arielle Charnas. She's everyone's favorite fitness influencer and her app is keeping us all sane during this crazy year! In this episode, Megan gets vulnerable and shares her story of following her passion in dance and wellness, her own fitness and mental health tips, as well as some personal anecdotes we can all relate to!

Topics discussed:

-- Disordered eating

-- Body love

-- Negative self-talk and the impact it has on your body

-- Over-exercising / exercise addiction

Resources:

Use discount code HA25 for 25% off when you sign up for The Sculpt Society.

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You may know Annaliese from The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise but she’s also an artist, poet, and soon to be author. In this episode she gets vulnerable about her own mental health and finding her sense of inner peace, navigating a difficult break-up, moving to a new city, and how she approaches social media to keep her mental health in check.

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Hi, I’m Aleks and I’m a recovering coffee addict. I savored this morning ritual and looked forward to it each day for years. However, when  I started experiencing health issues such as chronic fatigue and brain fog, I decided to end my relationship due to the negative impact coffee had on these things.  It took me a while to listen and I dragged it on for way too long, but now standing on the other side of it, I wish I had listened sooner. I take you through this journey in this episode. Here’s what we’ll cover: :

  • Reasons why I gave up coffee: I was experiencing gut issues and hormonal imbalance that manifested as chronic fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, and sinus issues

How coffee negatively contributes to these health issues: 

  • It is a stimulant and is taxing on your nervous system and can lead to anxiety
  • It stimulates your adrenals and can lead to adrenal fatigue
  • It raises blood pressure
  • Conventional coffee can contain molds and/or lots of toxins like herbicides and fungicides which can disrupt your endocrine system (aka cause lots of hormonal imbalances like acne, moodiness, infertility, etc)
  • Coffee contains a protein that can be misread by your body as gluten. If you’re gluten sensitive and/or experiencing gut issues, this is a problem!

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Wellness and spirituality seem to be an industry dominated by women. However its important to our evolution to make it more accessible and to normalize it for men. Vince and Kelly are doing just that with their work -- they are both coaches who work with men on their journeys to self discovery. 

Vince Luciani, a lifetime athlete and former CFL and NCAA football coach is the founder of The Legacy Coaching. His mission is to spread the message that your life and legacy are not defined by what you do, they are defined by you. He guides people to give the love and validation they seek from others, directly towards themselves.

Kelly Gee is an Immersive Mindset and Soul Coach, certified in Neuro Linguistic Programming, Emotional Freedom Technique, and is also a Manifestation practitioner. Her mission is to support you on your own journey of self discovery.

What you can expect from this episode:

  • What is spirituality?

  • What are the roadblocks for men? Why is it seen as such a feminine activity?

  • What are some of the spiritual tools we can use today to get more in tune with ourselves? 

  • How can women support men on this journey? 

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Mary is a mom of two, a retired nanny, a certified lactation consultant and a postpartum doula. As a postpartum doula she offers physical and emotional support to new families as they experience the early stages of this new life change. In today's episode we cover the following questions and topics:

  • Baby blues vs.  postpartum depression vs. postpartum anxiety
  • Prioritizing self care and how to get it in
  • Body image and love -- how to be more patient with your pregnancy and post-pregnancy body
  • Why is the newborn stage so hard for some moms and so blissful for others?
  • Is it normal to have a hard time bonding with baby?

Resources:

  • https://dyadparenting.com/
  • https://www.instagram.com/dyadparenting/
  • If you’re on medication, use this to look up whether there are risk factors with breastfeeding: Medication and Breastmilk Impact Database
  • Kelly Mom
  • Hatch Baby for Better Sleep

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Sandy Yang, a former Tax CPA turned holistic health coach and Human Design expert, guides us on how to lose weight and live more in our flow according to our design. She explains the different human design types, the different digestive types, and provides us with practical tips on how to live according to our own unique design.

Highly recommend getting your chart before listening to the episode on myhumandesign.com

In this episode, you’ll learn the following

  • What Human Design is
  • A little bit about each overarching design type:

Manifester

Manifesting Generator

Generator

Projector

Reflector * Deeper dive into eating for each one of the 6 digestive types:

Appetite

Taste

Thirst

Touch

Sound

Light

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The Baseline program is a 3 week reset that gives you a solid foundation for better health and feeling better in your body.

I've used this program with clients 1:1 and have seen amazing results so I wanted to share a testimonial with you all! 

Jenny shares her experience going through The Baseline 3 Week reset program. We discuss the following:

-- Overview of the program and what you'll get out of it 

-- Why did you feel the need to reset? What were your pain points?

-- What did The Baseline change for you? 

-- What was challenging about the program?

-- What was surprising about the program?

-- Words of advice to anyone considering The Baseline

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Heather Whitaker has manifested major things in her life and proven that self worth and deservingness are key to building the life you want. She spent 4+ years doing Lacy Phillip’s To Be Magnetic process to step into her self worth. This year, she was vetted by Lacy Phillip’s, TBM founder and manifestation expert, to be a coach and guide those interested in doing this work as well. In this episode, we dive into Heather’s journey, learnings, and tips for building the life you want.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • What is To Be Magnetic and what does the process look like?
  • What is self worth and how is it different from deservingness?
  • How does it impact me getting what I want?
  • Can self worth vary in different areas of your life?
  • How to build your magnetism / self worth:

Boundaries

Saying “No”

Surrender / Stop Controlling

Step Out of Your Comfort Zone

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Astrid Schanz-Garbassi is the CEO and Co-Founder of Agni. Agni works with a Medical Advisory Board and top chefs to create tasty healing foods for specific life moments, including better periods, gut health, restful sleep, and postpartum recovery. Prior to building Agni, Astrid worked with doctors, nutritionists, and other health practitioners to build two other food businesses. You can learn more about Astrid and Agni at agniforall.com.

What you'll learn in this episode:

  • Why are so many women experiencing hormonal issues today?
  • Healing modalities for addressing painful periods, acne, and other hormonal imbalances
  • Seed cycling - what it is and how to do it
  • Pros and cons of egg freezing
  • How to preserve fertility
  • Tips on mitigating postpartum depression

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In this episode we talk with Dr. Jessica Waldron, a clinical psychologist who works with couples, about attachment theory and why it is so important to understand in order to foster healthier relationships:

We will learn what it is, where it comes from, and how it impacts our adult relationships. 

We discuss the 4 different attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized, and what these look like, how they present themselves in relationships, and how we can heal them if any of these insecure attachment styles resonate with us.

https://healthaccomplice.com/podcast-s1-e8-dr-jessica-waldron

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I’m on a health journey and want to take you along for the ride. Let’s learn from experts on topics like sleep, meditation, specific diets, and obtain practical tips on optimizing our every day lives.

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Masha Maltsava is a fashion photographer who suffered from chronic insomnia. She tried everything and finally found her cure and is now getting 8 hours of sleep and feeling amazing. She's now a sleep coach and has her @bedtimebootcamp channel to share all of her tips and tricks. In this episode, we discuss what the game changers were for her.  What you'll learn: Why sleep is important The benefits of dreams The impact of blue light Does melatonin work? And supplements and herbs that can help

Detailed resources can be found at https://healthaccomplice.com/podcast-s1-e7-masha-matslava

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In this episode, Tovah shares with us the spiritual interpretation of what is happening with this global pandemic. Tovah is a spiritual concierge. She works with people to guide, heal, or find empowerment in their lives through her gifts of energy healing and channeling. We talk through the messages she's received about this time period. The five key takeaways which we discuss in depth are:  (1) The universe is giving us an opportunity. Be open to receive. (2) Surrender and let go of control and expectation. (3) Adapt. A lot of us are needing to change course and rethink the way we do our jobs and how we're living. (4) Align your actions with your values. Hone in on your values. (5) Release the old and make peace with the past.  Episode Resources: Tovah Avigail: Spiritual Concierge + Vibehaus Tovah’s Instagram What is Alexander Technique? Dr. Joe Dispenza on How to Reprogram Your Mind for Success Lacy Phillips: To Be Magnetic (A Reprogramming Approach)

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Leah Smart is a Transformation Coach, Podcast Host, writer, and works in Learning and Development at LinkedIn. In this episode she shares her perspective on COVID and tips and tricks for helping us navigate through this very difficult and uncertain time. What you’ll learn: Spiritual perspective on the COVID crisis A life / transformation coach approach Practical tips on how to use this time for productivity and self reflection

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Things are getting real with Coronavirus. It's always important to keep our immune systems strong, but today it's especially relevant. In this episode I'm sharing what works for me -- my tips and tricks -- for revving up immunity.

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In this episode, I sit down with Shizu Okusa, former Wall Street Exec and founder of Apothekary and JRINK, and discuss all things adaptogens. Adaptogens are gaining more mainstream popularity as so many people are seeing benefits from incorporating these magical herbs into their daily practice to heal.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • Quick summary of Ayurveda
  • The different Dosha types
    Overview of adaptogens
  • The right way to use adaptogens
  • Adaptogen Benefits
  • Recommendations for how to incorporate adaptogens into your daily life

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In this episode, I interview Emily Popson on why she started Pop of Health and created the Non-Tox Box. We discuss her work in spreading more awareness around the impact of toxicants on hormonal health and the changes she’s made in her life have positively impacted her well being.

What you’ll learn:

  • What toxins are and how do they impact us
  • How toxins can cause estrogen dominance and other hormonal issues
  • Where toxins are commonly found in daily life
  • How do we (begin to) avoid them
  • Actionable next steps on how you can reduce the toxic load on your body

https://www.popofhealth.com/

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Theo Burkhardt is a Vedic meditation teacher who works with celebrities like Busy Phillips on this specific meditation technique, which he personally used to cure his insomnia after suffering from Lyme Disease.

In this episode you will learn:

1) The different types of meditation

2) The benefits of meditation

3) An overview of what Vedic meditation is

http://theoburkhardt.com/