Resilience Radio: Recent Episodes
Irvin Eisenberg: Occupational Therapist, Structural Integrator
Resilience Radio is a place for healthcare professionals to talk about the heart of their work as well as be a resource and inspiration for Vermonters in thinking about how to nurture our resilience both as individuals and as a larger community.
Why are alcohol and caffeine treated as ordinary parts of daily life while other mind-altering substances remain heavily stigmatized?
In this follow-up conversation, Irvin Eisenberg and psychotherapist Robert Steffke explore how culture, legality, intention, and context shape our relationships with substances. They consider how social acceptance can be influenced by criminalization, and what changes when substances once used in cultural, ceremonial, or medicinal contexts become commercialized or routinely consumed.
Robert reflects on his own experience with addiction recovery and time spent in 12-step communities. He describes recognizing when substance use was helping him avoid pain and disconnect from life rather than engage with it—and the value he found in supportive community and in experiencing life without mind-altering substances.
The conversation then turns toward the relationship between pain and fear. Robert shares a personal experience of encountering physical pain without the usual fear surrounding it and considers how fear can intensify or shape painful experiences.
Irvin and Robert also discuss ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, trauma, and the possibility of observing a difficult experience without feeling completely overwhelmed or defined by it. They explore how distance, support, and self-compassion may allow someone to develop a different relationship with pain or an experience from the past.
This episode follows an earlier Resilience Radio conversation with Robert about ketamine and his psychotherapy practice. Listening to that episode first may provide useful context.
CHAPTERS
00:00 — Drugs, Culture, and Social Acceptance Why some mind-altering substances are treated as normal while others remain taboo.
01:33 — Intention Behind Substance Use Robert reframes the discussion around purpose, enhancement, and conscious choice.
02:01 — Criminalization and Cultural Stigma How policy, criminalization, and social judgment can influence cultural attitudes.
03:32 — Context, Moderation, and Sacred Plants Tobacco, corn, coffee, and what can happen when something is removed from its original context.
05:29 — Everyday Substances, Addiction, and Recovery Robert reflects on recognizing when substances were creating disconnection rather than helping him engage with life.
07:03 — Experiencing Pain Without Fear A personal story about separating the experience of pain from the fear surrounding it.
08:28 — Ketamine, Perspective, and Pain How gaining some distance from an experience may change a person's relationship with pain.
10:19 — Trauma as an Unintegrated Experience An analogy about childhood injury explores how support may affect the way a painful experience is carried forward.
12:23 — Meeting the Past with an Adult Self Robert describes approaching earlier experiences with care, perspective, and greater internal resources.
13:02 — Closing Thoughts A brief conclusion and invitation to hear the previous conversation.
RESOURCES
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Music: "Some Biological Process" by Aaron Marcus https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/
DISCLAIMER
This conversation is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The opinions expressed by the guest are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Irvin Eisenberg or Resilience Occupational Therapy.
Episode Description
In this episode of Resilience Radio, Irvin Eisenberg and Rob Steffke explore ketamine-assisted therapy, trauma, non-ordinary states of consciousness, and the healing power of relationship and connection. This conversation looks at how ketamine may support therapeutic work, why "set and setting" matter, and why the medicine itself is only one part of the process.
Key topics include: ✅ What makes ketamine-assisted therapy different from recreational ketamine use ✅ Set and setting, intentionality, and the role of the therapeutic relationship ✅ Trauma, depression, the observer mindset, and non-ordinary states of consciousness ✅ Why integration before and after a session may be as important as the session itself ✅ The importance of not having to move through difficult experiences alone ✅ The limits of one-on-one therapy and the need for broader community support ✅ Practical considerations, including readiness, collaboration with an existing therapist, insurance, and cost
Rob Steffke, MA, LMFT is a psychotherapist whose work includes training therapists, ketamine-assisted therapy, body-oriented approaches, and an interest in how non-ordinary states of consciousness can support healing and personal change.
Rob Steffke: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/rob-steffke-nevada-city-ca/269308
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Music Credit: "Some Biological Process" by Aaron Marcus https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
SHORT EPISODE SUMMARY Rob Steffke joins Irvin Eisenberg to discuss ketamine-assisted therapy, trauma, non-ordinary states of consciousness, and why healing often depends on relationship, preparation, integration, and the experience of not being alone.
In this episode of Resilience Radio, Irvin Eisenberg and Amy LePage explore parenting stress, co-regulation, and practical ways to calm yourself while helping soothe a baby. This conversation looks at how a caregiver's body mechanics, breath, voice, and nervous system state can shape the energy of an interaction, and how small shifts can sometimes help both parent and child settle.
Key topics include: ✅ Co-regulation and why soothing a baby often starts with the adult nervous system ✅ Practical body mechanics while holding or calming a baby, including widening the stance and shifting the bounce downward ✅ Using tone of voice, sound, and simple vowel sounds to support regulation ✅ Reducing shame and perfectionism for overwhelmed parents and caregivers ✅ What parents can learn from babies about attention, movement, and nervous system flexibility
Amy LePage is a movement teacher and bodyworker whose work includes pregnancy, birth preparation, postpartum support, and helping people find more ease and connection in their bodies.
Amy LePage: https://www.emergewithamylepage.com
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Music Credit: "Some Biological Process" by Aaron Marcus https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
SHORT EPISODE SUMMARY Amy LePage joins Irvin Eisenberg to discuss parenting stress, co-regulation, and practical ways to calm yourself while soothing a baby, including body mechanics, voice, movement, and gentle nervous-system support.
In this episode of Resilience Radio, Irvin Eisenberg and Amy LePage explore the role of rest, recovery, and nervous system awareness—especially in the context of busy lives and new parenthood.
They discuss how rest is often misunderstood, why tuning into your body matters more than rigid routines, and how small moments of intentional recovery can have a meaningful impact on health and resilience.
Key topics include: ✅ The difference between rest and sleep ✅ Listening to your body vs. following strict protocols ✅ Nervous system regulation in daily life ✅ Recovery strategies for parents and busy professionals ✅ Building sustainable habits without burnout
Amy shares practical insights from her work that help bridge structured programs with intuitive body awareness.
Learn more about Amy LePage: https://www.emergewithamylepage.com https://www.emergewithamylepage.com/courses
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Music Credit: https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
In this episode of Resilience Radio, Irvin Eisenberg sits down with somatic movement practitioner Amy LePage to explore the relationship between sleep, stress, and nervous system regulation.
Many people struggle with sleep even when they feel exhausted. Amy shares how nervous system patterns, stress responses, and body awareness can influence sleep quality, and why improving sleep often requires working with the body rather than simply trying to force relaxation.
Amy explains how somatic movement practices can help people reconnect with their bodies, recognize stress patterns, and support deeper rest and recovery.
Key topics include:
✅ Why stress and nervous system regulation influence sleep ✅ How the body's stress response can interfere with rest ✅ Why feeling tired doesn't always translate into quality sleep ✅ How somatic movement practices can support sleep and recovery ✅ Practical ways to reconnect with the body when sleep is disrupted
Amy's work blends movement education, nervous system awareness, and body-based exploration to support sleep, movement, and overall wellbeing.
Learn more about Amy LePage Website https://www.emergewithamylepage.com
Somatic Movement & Courses https://www.emergewithamylepage.com/courses
Prenatal / Postnatal Movement https://www.emergewithamylepage.com/home/prenatal-postnatal-movement
Move & Breathe with Baby (On-Demand Classes) https://www.emergewithamylepage.com/move-and-breathe-with-baby-on-demand
Free Resources https://www.emergewithamylepage.com/free-resources?category=mid%20day%20reset
Music Credit https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
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In this episode of Resilience Radio, Irvin Eisenberg and Syn Graham explore what scar work actually feels like after gender affirmation top surgery—and how a gentle, collaborative approach can create meaningful changes in both tissue and body awareness.
Key topics include: ✅ Why scar tissue isn't "bad" and how it supports healing ✅ Differences between forceful vs. gentle scar techniques ✅ How scar work impacts mobility, contour, and comfort ✅ The role of safety and communication in clinical care ✅ Why scar work can still help years after surgery
Syn shares their lived experience navigating recovery, working with scar tissue, and finding a sense of ease and integration in their body.
Music Credit: https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
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In this episode of Resilience Radio, Irvin Eisenberg and Keegan Albaugh continue their conversation, building on themes from Part 1 and exploring how fatherhood, identity, and social expectations show up in real-world experiences.
This discussion moves into the lived side of parenting—what it feels like to step into caregiving roles, how fathers are perceived in public, and the challenges many men face navigating expectations around vulnerability, responsibility, and identity.
Key topics include:
✅ How fathers are perceived in caregiving roles ✅ Why many men feel unprepared for parenthood ✅ The tension between vulnerability and social expectations ✅ Real-world experiences of parenting in public spaces ✅ The role of community in supporting identity and connection
Music Credit: https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
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Dad Guild: https://www.dadguild.org
In this episode of Resilience Radio, a representative of the Dad Guild discusses the tension surrounding conversations about lonely men, public anger, and social responsibility. Rather than choosing sides, the conversation explores how multiple truths can exist at once — acknowledging harm while still recognizing isolation and unmet needs.
Key topics include: ✅ Why discussions about lonely men provoke such strong backlash ✅ The difference between compassion and excusing harmful behavior ✅ How social narratives collapse nuance into blame or denial ✅ Why "both things can be true" is psychologically difficult ✅ The emotional and social costs of ignoring isolation
This episode focuses on understanding the problem space — cultural, emotional, and psychological — before moving into meaning-making and integration in a follow-up conversation.
Music Credit: Aaron Marcus – Finlay's Menopausal Fridge (Some Biological Process) https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
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In this milestone episode of Resilience Radio, Jeremy Lesniak interviews Irvin Eisenberg to reflect on reaching 100 episodes of the podcast.
They discuss what it takes to sustain a long-form show over time, why most podcasts fade out early, and how consistency, pacing, and curiosity matter more than chasing trends. Irvin shares how the podcast has evolved, what themes have stayed central, and how future episodes may expand into panels, practitioner conversations, and movement-informed discussions.
This episode is less about celebration and more about reflection — taking stock before moving forward.
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🎵 Music Credit: https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
Episode 100 of Resilience Radio continues a core theme of the show: rethinking health, movement, and ergonomics beyond simplistic metrics.
In this conversation, Irvin Eisenberg sits down with Turner Osler, founder of QOR360, to explore why counting steps, standing more, or "fixing posture" often misses the deeper issue. They discuss movement as exploration, variability as nourishment for the nervous system, and why ergonomics should support curiosity rather than control.
Key topics include:
- Why "more steps" isn't the same as better movement
- The limits of standing desks and static posture fixes
- Movement as exploration, not correction
- Variability, nervous system safety, and adaptability
- How active sitting changes the relationship between work and movement
This episode is for clinicians, desk workers, athletes, and anyone interested in a more nuanced, humane approach to ergonomics and health.
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Music Credit: Finlay's Menopausal Fridge (Some Biological Process) — Aaron Marcus https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
In this episode of Resilience Radio, Irvin Eisenberg sits down with Tara Cariano (she/they) to explore the origin and evolution of The Sanctuary in Northfield, Vermont — a space built around wellness, co-working, movement, and community connection.
Tara shares how the Sanctuary grew organically from a shared back room into a full storefront offering yoga, meditation, co-working, and healthcare services. The conversation weaves through themes of non-attachment, accessibility, small-town entrepreneurship, and what it means to integrate wellness into daily life rather than treating it as an escape from work.
Irvin reflects on bringing his occupational therapy practice into the space and how environment, posture, and nervous-system regulation shape how we work, heal, and connect.
Topics include:
- Building a community-centered wellness space
- Non-attachment as a guiding principle
- Co-working as part of self-care
- Accessibility and community support
- Long-term vision in a small Vermont town
🎶 Music Credit: Some Biological Process by Aaron Marcus https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
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Episode 98: From School Counseling Burnout to Integrative Mental Health – with Tara Cariano
In this episode of Resilience Radio, Irvin Eisenberg talks with Tara Cariano about her journey from Vermont school counselor and COVID-era wellness leader to integrative mental health counselor and founder of The Sanctuary in Northfield, VT.
Tara shares how burnout, chronic illness, and building school-based wellness centers pushed her to rethink what genuine support and prevention look like—for students, educators, and now adults in private practice.
Key topics include: ✅ What "integrative mental health" really means in practice (mind, body, and spiritual care in one room) ✅ Burnout in public education and what Tara learned leading school counselors through COVID ✅ How school-based wellness centers in Vermont and San Francisco shaped her vision ✅ The transition from school counseling to private practice and founding The Sanctuary ✅ Supporting mostly middle-aged women navigating identity shifts, parenting, careers, and chronic stress ✅ Using movement, meditation, and somatic practices alongside traditional mental health tools ✅ Why Tara chose to take insurance and offer a sliding scale to keep care accessible in Vermont
If you're curious about how mental health, movement, and community can live under one roof, this conversation offers both a personal story and a model for what more humane support can look like.
Music Credit: "Finlay's Menopausal Fridge (Some Biological Process)" by Aaron Marcus 👉 Bandcamp: https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
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Title Martial Arts Saved His Life — Tommy on Fear, Diabetes & Resilience
Description In this episode of Resilience Radio, Irvin Eisenberg sits down with Tommy — a lifelong martial artist who was diagnosed with juvenile Type 1 diabetes in the 1970s and told he wouldn't live to age 30. Nearly 50 years later, Tommy credits martial arts, qigong, tai chi, curiosity, cultural roots, and service to others as the foundation of his survival.
Tommy shares how movement, mindset, and practical health decisions helped him live far beyond the expectations placed on him as a teenager — and how he now teaches others through the philosophy of turning fear into curiosity.
Key topics include: ✅ How martial arts shaped his discipline, identity, and resilience ✅ Transforming fear into curiosity using real-world examples (skunks, bears, and real danger) ✅ The role of Native American cultural roots and traditional medicine ✅ Food choices, herbs, and inflammation management from a Type 1 diabetic's lived experience ✅ Tai Chi, Qigong, and cultivating harmonious movement ✅ Why he prefers the title "Uncle" and what that means in martial arts culture ✅ Service, giving back, and building a healthier community ✅ What balance really means — physically, emotionally, and spiritually
Chapters (25:28 runtime) 00:00 — Intro: Why health matters to Tommy 01:05 — Diagnosed in 1976: "You won't live past 30" 02:05 — Martial arts as survival & daily discipline 03:20 — Food, inflammation, and choosing what helps your body 04:55 — Native American roots & knowing what grows around you 06:20 — Traditions, stories, and what Thanksgiving means to him 08:00 — Fear → Curiosity: The skunk/bear analogy 09:20 — Understanding emotion without being controlled by it 10:40 — "Choose joy"—and what that actually means (not toxic positivity) 12:05 — Kung Fu, good hard work, and learning outside the dojo 13:30 — Advice to younger self: "Don't give up" 14:40 — Titles & identity: Why people call him "Uncle" 16:25 — Teaching for free, community work, and helping families 18:05 — Real-world healing moments: Massage, movement, listening with your hands 19:40 — Aikido & harmonious self-defense 21:05 — What he continues to learn & how he keeps growing 22:40 — Service, compassion, and making the world better 24:10 — Closing thoughts: "Kung Fu made me a better me" 24:55 — Outro & credits
Guest Tommy A martial artist with decades of experience in Kempo, Qigong, Tai Chi, Aikido, tournament fighting, and real-world security work. Known for his philosophy of turning fear into curiosity, compassionate teaching, and service to Vermont families, diabetics, and martial arts communities.
Music Credit Aaron Marcus — Some Biological Process https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
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In this episode of Resilience Radio, Irvin Eisenberg talks with Uncle Tommy, a lifelong martial artist who was told at 14 years old that he wouldn't live past 30. Nearly 50 years later, he's still training, teaching, and proving the medical predictions wrong.
Tommy shares how martial arts, qigong, tai chi, disciplined eating, and self-education shaped his survival. We talk about juvenile diabetes in the 1970s, fighting with insurance companies, navigating outdated medical advice, and why movement has kept him alive and functional despite arthritis and a lifetime of health challenges.
Key topics include: ✅ Being diagnosed with juvenile (Type 1) diabetes in the 1970s ✅ Why martial arts became central to Tommy's survival ✅ Qigong, tai chi, and slow movement for circulation & blood sugar regulation ✅ Using herbs and nutrition to stabilize energy and glucose ✅ How outdated medical guidelines pushed him toward independence ✅ The role of mindset, discipline, and continuous monitoring ✅ What Tommy teaches others today about movement and long-term health
Guest Bio — Uncle Tommy: Uncle Tommy is a multi-disciplinary martial artist with backgrounds in kenpo, kung fu, qigong, and tai chi. Living with Type 1 diabetes for nearly 50 years, he attributes his longevity to consistent movement, internal arts, and a self-directed approach to health. He teaches and mentors martial artists across generations.
Music Credit: Finlay's "Some Biological Process" by Aaron Marcus (https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process)
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In this episode of Resilience Radio, host Irvin Eisenberg sits down with Turner Osler, a trauma surgeon turned innovator behind the QOR360 chair. They discuss the journey from medicine to designing a chair that promotes movement, upright posture, and active sitting as an alternative to conventional ergonomic solutions.
Key topics include: ✅ The science behind the Core 360 chair’s design ✅ Health risks of prolonged sitting ✅ Why standing desks and yoga balls may not be the answer ✅ The importance of movement and active sitting for overall health ✅ How cultural practices influence posture and well-being
Affiliate Link: Check out the QOR360 Chair (Irvin’s affiliate link) Music Credit: “Some Biological Process” by Aaron Marcus (Bandcamp) Book an Appointment with Irvin: resiliencevermont.com/book Watch on YouTube: Resilience Occupational Therapy YouTube Channel Listen on Libsyn: Resilience Radio on Libsyn
The Hidden Depths of Tai Chi: Martial Art, Healing Practice, and Life Philosophy
In this episode of Resilience Radio, Irvin Eisenberg and Rich Marantz delve into the multifaceted nature of Tai Chi and Qigong, exploring their roles as martial arts, healing practices, and philosophies for living. Rich shares his personal journey from a tough upbringing to embracing Tai Chi as a means of self-defense and peace. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the internal aspects of martial arts, the interplay between Tai Chi and Qigong, and the significance of respecting individual paths in health and personal growth.
Key topics include: ✅ Tai Chi’s role as martial art, healing, and life philosophy ✅ Body mechanics and energy flow in Tai Chi practice ✅ How Tai Chi enables defense without causing harm ✅ The relationship between Tai Chi and Qigong ✅ Internal martial arts principles in external styles like karate and kung fu ✅ Respecting personal health and martial arts paths ✅ Avoiding rigidity and embracing personal growth ✅ The value of exposure to Qigong for everyone
Episode Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Tai Chi and Rich Marantz’s background 04:49 Tai Chi and Qigong: Relationship and distinctions 09:41 Internal vs. external martial arts explained 14:52 Finding your true nature through practice 19:52 Respecting individual paths in health and martial arts 22:29 Final thoughts and reflections
Quotes from the episode:
"We can just not get hurt." "Live in that, wherever you are." "Choose your next action."
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In this episode of Resilience Radio, Irvin Eisenberg is joined by Rich Marantz, a holistic nurse and Tai Chi instructor based in Vermont. Together, they explore how holistic nursing can bring presence, empathy, and alternative healing modalities into the heart of Western medicine.
Rich shares his personal journey from living with chronic pain to discovering Tai Chi and Qigong—practices that not only changed his life, but led him to a second career in nursing. The conversation touches on the value of seeing patients as whole beings, the challenges of staying within the scope of practice, and how patients can safely find alternative therapies that resonate with their needs.
Key topics include: ✅ Rich’s transition from Tai Chi practitioner to holistic nurse ✅ The core principles of holistic nursing and presence in care ✅ Integrating breathwork, acupressure, and mindfulness in clinical settings ✅ Limitations of the Western medical system and how to navigate them ✅ How to safely explore alternative therapies as a patient
Music Credit: Finlay’s Menopausal Fridge / Some Biological Process by Aaron Marcus Watch on YouTube: Resilience Radio on YouTube Book an Appointment with Irvin: Book Appointment
In this episode of Resilience Radio, Irvin Eisenberg and Jeremy Lesniak explore how to set effective goals for health, fitness, martial arts, and personal growth. Key topics include: ✅ Why goals should challenge you without becoming unrealistic ✅ How measurable, achievable goals fuel long-term success ✅ Balancing short-term milestones with big-picture aspirations
They also discuss the dangers of focusing too much on measurements, how to stay flexible while pushing forward, and why small, uncomfortable steps often lead to the biggest breakthroughs.
Music Credit: Finlay’s Menopausal Fridge / Some Biological Process by Aaron Marcus Watch on YouTube: Resilience Radio on YouTube Book an Appointment with Irvin: Book Appointment
In this episode of Resilience Radio, Irvin Eisenberg and Jeremy Lesniak explore the crucial differences between stretching, flexibility, and mobility. They discuss the role of the nervous system in movement, why warming up properly matters, and how over-flexibility can lead to injuries. The episode also introduces pendiculation—a natural movement approach that enhances flexibility without strain.
Key topics include: ✅ Flexibility vs. Mobility – What’s the difference? ✅ Stretching Safely – Why forcing flexibility can backfire ✅ The Nervous System’s Role – How relaxation impacts range of motion ✅ Warming Up Effectively – Preparing the body for movement ✅ Pendiculation – A smarter way to enhance mobility
Takeaways:
- Stretching improves range of motion and prevents injuries.
- Flexibility is passive, while mobility is active range of motion.
- The nervous system plays a crucial role in how we stretch.
- Stretching should not involve tearing muscles.
- Relaxed stretching is more effective than forced stretching.
- Flexibility is less important than mobility for functional movement.
- Over-flexibility can lead to injuries if not managed properly.
- Natural movements, like pendiculation, can enhance flexibility.
- Warming up should focus on familiarizing the nervous system with movement.
- Accumulating time in a relaxed state is key to improving flexibility.
Sound Bites: "Stretching correctly is not tearing muscles." "We need to do it in a relaxed way." "Accumulating time in a relaxed way is key."
Chapters: 00:00 – Understanding Stretching and Movement 02:31 – Flexibility vs. Mobility: Key Distinctions 05:40 – The Role of the Nervous System in Stretching 08:40 – Warming Up: Preparing the Body for Movement 11:48 – The Dangers of Over-Flexibility 14:40 – Natural Movement Patterns and Their Benefits 17:35 – Accumulating Time for Flexibility and Mobility
Music Credit: 🎵 Finlay’s Menopausal Fridge & Some Biological Process by Aaron Marcus
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In this episode of Resilience Radio, we dive deep into the world of cardiovascular health, muscle gain, and how variability in movement and exercise plays a crucial role in optimizing our fitness. Jeremy Lesniak, a fitness expert, joins us to discuss how integrating variability into your exercise routine can enhance both cardiovascular health and muscle growth, and why this approach is essential for long-term fitness success.
We explore the importance of not just focusing on a single modality of exercise, but rather how a balanced, variable approach can prevent plateaus and reduce the risk of injury. This conversation touches on the benefits of cross-training, incorporating movement patterns outside of your usual workout routine, and how to optimize your fitness plan for better results.
Key topics covered in this episode:
- The relationship between cardiovascular health and muscle gain
- Why exercise variability is essential for optimal fitness
- Strategies for building strength and endurance
- How to incorporate movement patterns to avoid stagnation
- The importance of muscle recovery and long-term fitness
If you’re looking to gain more insight into fitness, exercise variability, and overall health, this episode is a must-listen!
Music credit: Aaron Marcus Bandcamp - Finlay's Menopausal Fridge: Some Biological Process
Episode 89: Jeremy Lesniak on Movement vs. Exercise In this episode of Resilience Radio, Irvin sits down with Jeremy Lesniak to explore the fundamental differences between movement and exercise. Jeremy explains why understanding this distinction is key to improving your physical performance, resilience, and overall health. They discuss how functional movement supports long-term well-being, why mobility and control matter more than traditional exercise routines, and how to prevent injury by focusing on the quality of your movements.
Key Topics Discussed: * The difference between movement and exercise. * How functional movement contributes to overall health. * The importance of building strength and stability through movement. * Mobility as a foundation for long-term resilience. * Practical tips to integrate more effective movement patterns into your life.
🔗 Resources & Links:
- Jeremy’s Podcast: Whistlekick Martial Arts Radio
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🎵 Music Credits:
- Aaron – Piano
- Joanne Garton – Fiddle
- Andrew Van Norstrand – Guitar & Producer
- Hollis Easter – Flute
- Sound Engineer: Dana Billings 🎶 Find their music on Bandcamp: Aaron Marcus - Finlay’s Menopausal Fridge: Some Biological Process
Summary: In this episode of Resilience Radio, Irvin Eisenberg welcomes back massage therapist and educator David Lobenstine for a deep dive into the complexities of pain. They explore how pain is more than just a physical sensation—it's deeply connected to the nervous system, emotions, and past experiences. David shares insights on how intentionality in manual therapy can shift a client's relationship with pain and why understanding pain as a protective mechanism rather than just something to eliminate is crucial for healing.
📺 Watch the Video Version on YouTube: 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgp3Bxzt3zo
Key Takeaways:
- Pain is a real and complex experience, shaped by the nervous system.
- The traditional view of pain as purely physical is outdated.
- Human connection and intentional therapeutic touch play a crucial role in healing.
- Fascia is more than connective tissue—it’s a vital sensory organ.
- Pain serves as a protective mechanism that can be reframed rather than feared.
- Safety and trust in therapeutic settings can influence pain perception and healing.
Notable Quotes:
- "Pain is a gift that keeps us alive."
- "We are fine-tuned to each other."
- "Our presence can be a great gift."
Chapters: ⏳ 00:00 - Introduction to Pain Perspectives ⏳ 00:54 - Understanding Pain in Therapy ⏳ 04:34 - The Complexity of Pain ⏳ 08:28 - The Role of the Nervous System ⏳ 12:01 - Pain as a Protective Mechanism ⏳ 15:42 - The Importance of Touch and Connection ⏳ 18:48 - The Healing Power of Presence ⏳ 22:42 - Closing Thoughts
🎵 Music Credits: * Aaron – Piano * Joanne Garton – Fiddle * Andrew Van Norstrand – Guitar & Producer * Hollis Easter – Flute * Sound Engineer: Dana Billings
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In this episode of Resilience Radio, host Irvin Eisenberg continues his conversation with David Lobenstine, an experienced massage therapist and educator. They explore how deeper body awareness can transform well-being, the importance of relaxation in healing, and how letting go of tension is a skill that requires practice. David shares insights on the intersection of movement, breath, and mindfulness, explaining how they influence both massage therapy and everyday life.
Key Takeaways: * Relaxation is an active process—learning to let go takes time and awareness. * Breath and movement are deeply connected to tension and release. * Massage therapy is not just about fixing pain—it’s about fostering awareness. * Most people hold unconscious tension that affects posture and movement. * Body awareness helps break the cycle of chronic stress and discomfort. * Letting go of tension doesn’t mean collapsing—it means finding balance. * Self-awareness leads to better movement patterns and long-term resilience.
Memorable Quotes: 🎙️ "You can’t force relaxation—it’s something you allow." 🎙️ "Most of us are holding tension we don’t even realize is there." 🎙️ "Breath, movement, and awareness are key to letting go."
Chapters & Time Stamps: ⏳ 00:00 – Introduction to David Lobenstine (Part 2) ⏳ 02:15 – Why relaxation is a learned skill ⏳ 05:40 – The connection between breath, movement, and tension ⏳ 09:10 – How massage therapy fosters deep body awareness ⏳ 14:25 – Why unconscious tension affects posture and mobility ⏳ 18:45 – Practical ways to release chronic tension ⏳ 23:00 – Balancing effort and relaxation in movement
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🎵 Music Credits: * Aaron – Piano * Joanne Garton – Fiddle * Andrew Van Norstrand – Guitar & Producer * Hollis Easter – Flute * Sound Engineer: Dana Billings
🎶 Find their music on Bandcamp! Here
In this episode of Resilience Radio, host Irvin Eisenberg speaks with David Lobenstine, a massage therapist, educator, and advocate for sustainable self-care. Together, they explore the importance of self-care for both massage therapists and the general public, balancing goal-setting with being present, and how mindfulness and body awareness influence well-being. David shares insights on Tai Chi, the transient nature of pain, and how to inhabit our bodies with ease.
Key Takeaways: ✅ Self-care is essential for both healers and clients alike. ✅ Being present matters – goals are important, but they shouldn’t overshadow the moment. ✅ Pain and discomfort are transient – they don’t have to define us. ✅ Physical complaints often stem from a mindset focused on future problems rather than the present. ✅ The culture of constant productivity can be detrimental to our health. ✅ Mindfulness practices like Tai Chi can help improve body awareness and resilience. ✅ Acknowledging discomfort is the first step toward healing.
Memorable Quotes: 🎙️ "I am a firm believer in having goals." 🎙️ "We all find ways to sort the discomfort." 🎙️ "Everything changes, right?"
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Chapters: ⏳ 00:00 – Introduction to David Lobenstine ⏳ 02:00 – Journey into Massage Therapy ⏳ 03:22 – The Importance of Self-Care for Therapists ⏳ 05:30 – The Paradox of Goals and Present Living ⏳ 09:04 – Healthy Goals and Living in the Moment ⏳ 14:54 – Inhabiting Our Bodies with Ease ⏳ 17:49 – New Chapter
🎵 Music Credits: * Aaron – Piano * Joanne Garton – Fiddle * Andrew Van Norstrand – Guitar & Producer * Hollis Easter – Flute * Sound Engineer: Dana Billings
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In this engaging episode of Resilience Radio, host Irvin Eisenberg sits down with Stephen Watson to explore the multifaceted nature of health—beyond just the physical. Stephen shares his unique approach to life, including how stuffed animals help foster approachability and humor in serious settings, particularly in martial arts and healthcare environments. This lighthearted yet profound discussion touches on Taoist principles, emotional well-being, and the importance of play in personal and professional life.
Key Takeaways: ✅ Health goes beyond the physical—it includes relationships, mindset, and emotional well-being. ✅ Playfulness and humor can break down barriers in traditionally serious environments. ✅ Stuffed animals can act as unexpected but effective tools for connection and stress relief. ✅ Taoism embraces play as a fundamental part of life, taken just as seriously as discipline. ✅ Sharing experiences through humor can build community and resilience.
Memorable Quotes: 🎙️ "Play is taken seriously in Taoism." 🎙️ "Barely Bear has great insurance." 🎙️ "A healthy understanding of biases shapes how we engage with the world."
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🎵 Music Credits:
- Aaron – Piano
- Joanne Garton – Fiddle
- Andrew Van Norstrand – Guitar & Producer
- Hollis Easter – Flute
- Sound Engineer: Dana Billings
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Summary
In this episode of Resilience Radio, Stephen Watson shares his profound journey through a cancer diagnosis, emphasizing the influence of Taoist philosophy on his approach to health and healing. He discusses the importance of perspective in healthcare, the role of humor and humanity in patient interactions, and how teaching has become a vital part of his life during this challenging time. Watson's insights offer a unique perspective on resilience, connection, and the power of community support.
Takeaways
I don't want to fight cancer; I want to celebrate life. Every interaction in healthcare should be met with humanity and humor. Teaching is as essential to me as food and shelter. Diagnosis helps, but prognosis does not influence my actions. I choose to be with the process, not against it. My beliefs have remained steadfast throughout my journey. I aim to connect with healthcare professionals on a human level. Humor can bridge connections in difficult situations. I focus on what I can control in my health journey. Community support is invaluable during challenging times.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-stephes-cancer-fund-save-someday-farm
Music credits: Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
BandCamp
Summary
In this conversation, Irvin Eisenberg and Stephen Watson explore the concept of health as wholeness, emphasizing the importance of being present in the moment. They discuss how the mind and heart can often drift into the past or future, leading to unhealthiness, while true health is found in the present. The dialogue also touches on the distinction between goals and directions, the impact of expectations on emotions, and the active engagement required to navigate life's flow with intention and awareness.
Takeaways
Health is defined as wholeness, encompassing body, mind, and spirit. The body can only exist in the present moment, while the mind and heart can wander. True health is found in the present; any distraction from it is unhealthy. Patience is often a negative relationship with the present moment. Goals can draw us away from the present; directions keep us grounded. Healthy planning involves being aware of our current state and adjusting as needed. Expectations lead to frustration, which can result in anger. Being present allows for enjoyment and learning in life. Active engagement in life is necessary; it's not about passively going with the flow. The practices of Taoism encourage intentional living and self-awareness.
Chapters
00:00 Defining Health: A Holistic Perspective 07:06 The Nature of Patience and Presence 09:49 Planning for the Future While Being Present 13:09 The Concept of Presencing 16:28 Goals vs. Directions: A New Perspective 20:35 Healthy Planning and Enjoying the Journey 23:37 Going with the Flow vs. Laziness 26:54 Expectations and Their Impact on Emotions 30:55 Engaging with Taoist Practices 32:02 Health Challenges and Taoist Influence 33:01 The Role of Playfulness in Serious Situations
Music credits: Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
BandCamp
Summary
In this episode of Resilience Radio, host Irvin Eisenberg engages in a deep conversation with Stephen Watson, a Taoist practitioner. They explore the principles of Taoism, the journey of understanding it, and the various practices that encompass it, including meditation and martial arts. Stephen shares his insights on teaching and learning, emphasizing the importance of perspective and the need for curiosity in the quest for knowledge. The discussion highlights the interconnectedness of different practices and the significance of expanding awareness in both teaching and personal growth.
Takeaways
Taoism is a path of inquiry and understanding. Asking 'why' leads to deeper insights. Health should be viewed as an adjective. Teaching is about expanding awareness, not just delivering content. Different practices provide varied perspectives on the same truth. Curiosity is essential in the learning process. The journey to understanding Taoism is through physical practice. Listening is a crucial skill in teaching and learning. Each student brings their own perspective to the learning experience. The goal is to integrate knowledge into practice.
Music credits: Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
BandCamp
Summary
In this conversation, the panel discusses various aspects of stress management, exploring its definition, effects, and practical strategies for coping. They emphasize the importance of understanding individual needs and the role of movement in alleviating stress. The discussion also touches on the naturopathic perspective and the significance of addressing underlying patterns that contribute to stress.
Chapters
00:00 Anxiety: Definitions and Manifestations 00:24 Closing Thoughts on Depression 00:24 Introduction to Stress Management 00:44 General Strategies and Tips for Stress Management 03:59 Understanding the Sensation of Stress and Resource Depletion 08:01 Tailoring Stress Management Strategies to Individual Needs
Music credits: Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
BandCamp
In this episode of Resilience Radio, host Irvin Eisenberg and guests Kelly McCracken, Melanie Meyer, and Josh discuss the complexities of mental health, focusing on depression and its interplay with anxiety. They explore the symptoms, definitions, and cultural perceptions of depression, emphasizing the importance of understanding the individual experience. The conversation also touches on the limitations of traditional diagnostic frameworks and the need for a holistic approach to mental health care.
Takeaways
Depression is not just sadness; it includes lethargy and a lack of joy. Anxiety and depression often coexist and influence each other. Understanding the individual experience is crucial in mental health care. Cultural perceptions of depression can oversimplify its complexities. Holistic approaches can help individuals reconnect with lost aspects of their lives. The interplay of yin and yang can provide insights into mental health states. Sleep patterns can differ significantly between anxiety and depression. Creative energy is often diminished in those experiencing depression. Finding balance is essential for mental well-being. Labels in mental health can be limiting and may not capture the full picture.
Chapters
00:00 Anxiety: Definitions and Manifestations 00:27 Transition to Depression 00:27 Depression: Definitions and Manifestations 05:57 Understanding Depression: Lack of Motivation and Hope 06:53 Understanding the Connection between Stress, Anxiety, and Depression 09:30 Exploring the Yin-Yang Relationship in Mental Health 11:41 Anxiety and Depression: Friends Holding Hands 17:22 Closing Thoughts on Depression
Music credits Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
BandCamp
Summary
In this episode of Resilience Radio, host Irvin Eisenberg leads a panel discussion with healthcare practitioners Kelly McCracken, Melanie Meyer, and Josh Singer on the topic of anxiety. The conversation explores various definitions of anxiety, its physical manifestations, and how it can present in unique ways beyond the typical stereotypes. The panelists emphasize the importance of understanding anxiety as both a mental and physical experience, and they discuss transformative approaches to breaking habitual patterns associated with anxiety. The episode aims to provide listeners with insights into managing anxiety and fostering resilience.
Takeaways
Anxiety can become a habit that takes on a life of its own. Physical sensations often accompany anxiety, such as chest pressure or muscle tension. Anxiety can manifest in unique ways, including digestive issues and chronic pain. It's important to recognize the physiological drivers of anxiety. Sleep disturbances are commonly linked to anxiety. Anxiety is an adaptive feature that helps us respond to stress. Breaking habitual patterns can lead to significant improvements in mental health. Understanding anxiety requires a holistic approach that considers both mind and body. Intrusive thoughts can be a symptom of anxiety, not a sign of irrational thinking. Hope and acknowledgment of adaptability are crucial for those struggling with anxiety.
Music credits Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
BandCamp
Summary
In this conversation, Dr. Peter Bingham discusses the intricate relationship between sound, noise, and health, particularly in the context of pediatric neurology. He explores how sound can influence neurodevelopment, the concept of noise as a neurotoxin, and the long-term effects of noise exposure on mental and physical health. The discussion also touches on public health awareness regarding noise pollution and personal experiences with sound, emphasizing the need for greater understanding and action in managing noise in our environments.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Sound Quality 01:12 Dr. Peter Bingham's Journey into Pediatric Neurology 02:34 The Effect of Sound on the Nervous System 05:51 Noise as a Neurotoxin and Long-Term Effects 08:38 Subjectivity of Noise Perception 11:43 Noise's Impact on Cardiovascular Health 13:54 The Meaning of Sound and Individual Associations 15:34 Addressing Noise as a Public Health Issue 18:27 Variation in Perceptions of Noise 20:22 Manifestation of Noise in Clinical Practice 22:38 Raising Awareness and Public Policy 23:01 The Impact of Noise on Our Health 24:03 The Vulnerability of Children to Noise 26:03 The Inflammatory Effect of Noise on the Circulatory System 27:41 The Association of Noise Exposure with Depression, Cardiovascular Disease, and Dementia 29:11 The Financial Interest in Noise-Reducing Technologies 32:30 Taking Measures to Protect Our Hearing
Summary
In this conversation, Irvin Eisenberg and Vanessa Blackstone delve into the complexities of pain management, focusing on the psychological aspects of chronic pain and the innovative approaches used in therapy. Vanessa shares her personal journey with chronic pain and how it led her to specialize in pain psychology. They discuss neuroplastic pain, the importance of understanding the mind-body connection, and the various therapeutic modalities that can aid in pain management. The conversation emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary collaboration in treating chronic pain and the significance of validating clients' experiences.
Takeaways
Everyone has their own no one size fits all approach. Pain reprocessing therapy helps shift perspectives on pain. Chronic pain can have psychological roots and comorbidities. Neuroplastic pain is pain without a structural cause. Understanding the mind-body connection is crucial in pain management. Clients often resist the idea of psychological components in pain. Therapists must validate and educate clients about their pain. Finding balance in activity is essential for pain management. Exercise can be both beneficial and potentially addictive. Interdisciplinary approaches enhance the effectiveness of pain treatment.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview 03:29 Vanessa's Journey into Pain Reprocessing Therapy 08:50 Understanding Neuroplastic Pain 12:11 The Role of Psychoeducation in Pain Management 16:36 Identifying Conditioned Responses and Avoidant Behaviors 22:40 Finding Balance: Pushing Through Pain vs. Self-Care 24:59 The Influence of Family and Personal Experiences on Pain Behaviors 31:56 Powering Through and Self-Reflection 36:32 Slowing Down and Listening to Your Body 40:28 Addiction and Balance 48:57 Collaboration and Holistic Approach 51:25 New Chapter
Music credits Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
Summary
In this conversation, Dr. Adrian Lowe discusses the evolution and significance of pain neuroscience education, emphasizing the complex relationship between pain, the nervous system, and individual experiences. He highlights the importance of understanding pain as a subjective experience, the role of the nervous system in pain perception, and the impact of psychosocial factors. The discussion also covers the significance of patient-provider relationships, the power of placebo, and the need for a nuanced approach to pain management that considers both mechanical and central factors.
Takeaways
Pain neuroscience education is evolving rapidly. All pain experiences are real and subjective. The nervous system plays a crucial role in pain perception. Pain is not always tied to tissue damage. Understanding pain can reduce fear and catastrophization. Cultural factors influence pain expression and thresholds. Placebo effects demonstrate the brain's power over pain. Patient-provider relationships are vital for effective care. Chronic pain can arise from sensitized nervous systems. Education about pain can improve quality of life.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:09 The Field of Pain Neuroscience Education 02:00 Understanding Pain Neuroscience Education 03:48 The Link Between Tissue Health and Pain 04:48 Addressing the Fear of Pain and Catastrophization 07:40 The Role of the Brain in Pain Experiences 09:29 Differentiating Between Real Pain and Catastrophizing 13:06 The Concept of a Sensitized Nervous System 17:45 Different Types of Pain Responses 18:47 Individual Differences in Pain Thresholds 22:17 Balancing Pushing Through Pain and Recognizing Warning Signs 24:21 The Power of Placebo Effects in Pain Management 28:03 The Power of the Placebo Effect
Music credits Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
Summary
In this episode of Resilience Radio, host Irvin Eisenberg engages with a panel of experts to discuss the complexities of post-infection conditions, particularly in the context of long COVID and other chronic illnesses. The conversation delves into the challenges practitioners face in addressing these conditions, the importance of understanding individual vitality, and the cultural barriers surrounding recovery and convalescence. The panel emphasizes the need for a personalized approach to healing, recognizing the unique experiences of each patient, and advocating for a shift in societal attitudes towards health recovery.
takeaways * The challenge of our time is keeping ourselves abreast of the different patterns of dysfunction. * Post-COVID syndrome extends beyond just those with classic long COVID. * Many people are experiencing digestive issues post COVID. * Practitioners need to take a bird's eye view of health changes post-pandemic. * Vitality is crucial for recovery from infections. * Convalescence is often overlooked in modern healthcare. * Cultural expectations can hinder proper recovery. * A slow approach to healing is often more effective. * Asking for help can change cultural attitudes towards health. * Individualized care is essential for addressing chronic conditions.
Sound Bites * "Don't go 100%. Save some of your energy." * "Can we actually do 50%?" * "Asking for help isn't just helping yourself."
Summary
In this episode of Resilience Radio, the panel discusses the complexities of the immune system from both Western and Eastern perspectives. They explore the role of nutrition, gut health, and the influence of microbes on immunity. The conversation also delves into traditional Chinese medicine concepts, emotional health, and practical approaches to support immune function. The integration of various medical philosophies highlights the importance of a holistic approach to health and wellness.
Takeaways
The immune system is a complex process involving various cells and responses. Astragalus is recognized as a key immune-modulating herb. A significant portion of the immune system resides in the gut. Microbes play a crucial role in informing the immune system about threats. Maintaining a balance of gut flora is essential for optimal immune function. Chinese medicine offers unique insights into immune health through concepts like Zhengqi. Emotional and psychological health significantly impacts immune function. Nutrition is foundational for supporting immune health and function. Holistic approaches consider individual profiles rather than a one-size-fits-all solution. Collaboration among practitioners enhances understanding and treatment of immune-related issues.
Sound Bites * "Astragalus is an immune modulating herb." * "70% of our immune system is in our gut."
Chapters 00:00Exploring the Immune System: A Holistic Approach 09:57The Role of Nutrition in Immune Function 19:48Integrating Eastern and Western Perspectives on Immunity 28:02Understanding Gut Health and Immunity 30:26New Chapter 30:31New Chapter 2 30:36New Chapter 3 30:41New Chapter 4 Music credits Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
Summary
This episode features a panel discussion with healthcare practitioners on digestive health, focusing on common issues like constipation and diarrhea. The conversation explores the importance of motility, the perspectives of Chinese medicine, the definition of normal digestion, the impact of emotions on digestive health, and the significance of fiber in maintaining a healthy digestive system.
Takeaways
Each person's experience with digestion is unique. Motility is connected to emotions and overall health. Chinese medicine emphasizes the balance of the spleen and stomach. Defining constipation varies from person to person. Acupuncture can help regulate intestinal function. Herbs play a crucial role in digestive health. Optimal digestion includes daily bowel movements that are easy to pass. Emotions can significantly impact digestive health. Fiber intake is essential for maintaining good digestion. Aiming for 35 grams of fiber daily can improve overall health.
Music credits Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
Maria Noël Groves, RH (AHG) (she/her) is a bestselling author of the award-winning, best-selling Body into Balance and Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies. She is also the owner of Wintergreen Botanicals Herbal Clinic & Education Center in New Hampshire. Maria writes and teaches nationally about herbal medicine and offers both on site and distance herbal study courses and health consultations. She melds evidence based medicine, traditional Western herbalism, food based nutrition, and personal clinical experience. She is a regular contributor to Herb Quarterly, Mother Earth Living, Mother Earth News, Taste for Life, and Remedies magazines.
Maria's personal and herbal lineage is predominantly European-American/Western herbalism. She's half Sicilian and Nova Scotian (mix of mostly UK/Irish/Scottish/Welch/French Settlers plus a few Mi'kmaq women). Her work as an herbalist focuses on these Western Euro-American traditions. She has an appreciation and respect for herbalism from other cultures and is in an ongoing effort to decolonize her work with herbs to make it more inclusive and honoring for all people, recognizing, supporting, and giving back to communities that have traditionally and currently been marginalized.
https://wintergreenbotanicals.com/book/sleepbook/
Music credits Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
Maria Noël Groves, RH (AHG) (she/her) is a bestselling author of the award-winning, best-selling Body into Balance and Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies. She also owns Wintergreen Botanicals Herbal Clinic & Education Center in New Hampshire. Maria writes and teaches nationally about herbal medicine and offers both on site and distance herbal study courses and health consultations. She melds evidence-based medicine, traditional Western herbalism, food-based nutrition, and personal clinical experience. She regularly contributes to Herb Quarterly, Mother Earth Living, Mother Earth News, Taste for Life, and Remedies magazines.
Maria's personal and herbal lineage is predominantly European-American/Western herbalism. She's half Sicilian and Nova Scotian (a mix of mostly UK/Irish/Scottish/Welch/French Settlers plus a few Mi'kmaq women). Her work as an herbalist focuses on these Western Euro-American traditions. She has an appreciation and respect for herbalism from other cultures. She is in an ongoing effort to decolonize her work with herbs to make it more inclusive and honoring for all people, recognizing, supporting, and giving back to communities that have traditionally and currently been marginalized.
https://wintergreenbotanicals.com/book/sleepbook/
Music credits Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-bi
About Gil I started out my adult learning journey at the Divinity School of the University of Chicago, studying for my Ph.D. in Theological Ethics. During that time I also became a Certified Rolfer and spent five years studying psychodynamics and energy healing in NYC; I have been an avid student of personal and spiritual development my whole life.
My combined interests and training has supported my personal exploration of the human body and led me to develop an integral approach to the study of human anatomy.
Over the past 27 years, I have led hundreds of hours of Hands-On Human Dissection Workshops in the laboratory. Through this in-person work, as well as keynote presentations and online programs, I have encouraged thousands of fellow "somanauts" to appreciate, explore, and embody the wonders of the human form.
The material available at www.gilhedley.com represents my current intention to bring Integral Anatomy to the world via online courses, presentations and content designed to cultivate a deeper experience and appreciation of the human form on the part of all who share an interest in the gift of the human body.
Music credits Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
About Gil I started out my adult learning journey at the Divinity School of the University of Chicago, studying for my Ph.D. in Theological Ethics. During that time I also became a Certified Rolfer and spent five years studying psychodynamics and energy healing in NYC; I have been an avid student of personal and spiritual development my whole life.
My combined interests and training has supported my personal exploration of the human body and led me to develop an integral approach to the study of human anatomy.
Over the past 27 years, I have led hundreds of hours of Hands-On Human Dissection Workshops in the laboratory. Through this in-person work, as well as keynote presentations and online programs, I have encouraged thousands of fellow "somanauts" to appreciate, explore, and embody the wonders of the human form.
The material available at www.gilhedley.com represents my current intention to bring Integral Anatomy to the world via online courses, presentations and content designed to cultivate a deeper experience and appreciation of the human form on the part of all who share an interest in the gift of the human body.
Music credits Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
Maria Noël Groves, RH (AHG) (she/her) is a bestselling author of the award-winning, best-selling Body into Balance and Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies. She also owns Wintergreen Botanicals Herbal Clinic & Education Center in New Hampshire. Maria writes and teaches nationally about herbal medicine and offers both on site and distance herbal study courses and health consultations. She melds evidence-based medicine, traditional Western herbalism, food-based nutrition, and personal clinical experience. She regularly contributes to Herb Quarterly, Mother Earth Living, Mother Earth News, Taste for Life, and Remedies magazines.
Maria's personal and herbal lineage is predominantly European-American/Western herbalism. She's half Sicilian and Nova Scotian (a mix of mostly UK/Irish/Scottish/Welch/French Settlers plus a few Mi'kmaq women). Her work as an herbalist focuses on these Western Euro-American traditions. She has an appreciation and respect for herbalism from other cultures. She is in an ongoing effort to decolonize her work with herbs to make it more inclusive and honoring for all people, recognizing, supporting, and giving back to communities that have traditionally and currently been marginalized.
https://wintergreenbotanicals.com/book/sleepbook/
Music credits Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
About Gil I started out my adult learning journey at the Divinity School of the University of Chicago, studying for my Ph.D. in Theological Ethics. During that time I also became a Certified Rolfer and spent five years studying psychodynamics and energy healing in NYC; I have been an avid student of personal and spiritual development my whole life.
My combined interests and training has supported my personal exploration of the human body and led me to develop an integral approach to the study of human anatomy.
Over the past 27 years, I have led hundreds of hours of Hands-On Human Dissection Workshops in the laboratory. Through this in-person work, as well as keynote presentations and online programs, I have encouraged thousands of fellow "somanauts" to appreciate, explore, and embody the wonders of the human form.
The material available at www.gilhedley.com represents my current intention to bring Integral Anatomy to the world via online courses, presentations and content designed to cultivate a deeper experience and appreciation of the human form on the part of all who share an interest in the gift of the human body.
This episode is a little differnt.
It is actually an episode from a Podcast meant for OTs that I am putting here because I am the guest on it and I thought some of you might be interested to hear more in depth on how I work with people with chronic pain.
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/pain-and-occupational-therapy
Target Audience/Educational Level Our target audience is occupational therapy practitioners who are looking to learn about Pain and OT. The educational level is introductory.
Speakers Irvin Eisenberg, MOT My interest in the body and health started in college where I studied dance and choreography at Bard College. My interest deepened with training in the Barbara Brennan healing science and my introduction to Reiki.
While I love dance and the human form I had very little talent for dance and exhibited poor rhythm. As a result, I left college to go to massage school. In time, I graduated from the 1000-hour Finger Lakes School of Massage program in 2007 and continued my personal studies.
I became fascinated with connective tissue (fascia) and studied under a Rolfer ® for 2 years before attending Tom Myers’ program Anatomy Trains Structural Integration ®.
After graduating I continued to study with various students of Dr. Ida P Rolf. But I wanted to meet more of my client’s needs, and went back to school (Utica College) to complete my BS and get a 69 credit MS in Occupational Therapy.
Since graduating in 2018, with my broader skillsets and the ability to accept insurance as payment, I’ve been able to help an ever-growing number of people in Central Vermont.
I am continually fascinated with the human body and am currently studying the neuroscience of pain to help prevent and reduce chronic pain.
I currently enjoy hiking, dodgeball, and “doing circus tricks” with my 5-year-old.
Sarah Lyon, OTR/L Sarah’s passion is helping fellow OT practitioners translate evidence into daily practice. Sarah earned her BA in religion from St. Olaf College, then earned her master’s degree in occupational therapy from New York University in 2011.
Since then, she’s worked in numerous facilities, including a critical access hospital, an acute trauma hospital, and a state inpatient psychiatric hospital. Sarah is the founder/owner of OT Potential. Read more about OT Potential here.
Maria Noël Groves, RH (AHG) (she/her) is a bestselling author of the award-winning, best-selling Body into Balance and Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies. She is also the owner of Wintergreen Botanicals Herbal Clinic & Education Center in New Hampshire. Maria writes and teaches nationally about herbal medicine and offers both on site and distance herbal study courses and health consultations. She melds evidence based medicine, traditional Western herbalism, food based nutrition, and personal clinical experience. She is a regular contributor to Herb Quarterly, Mother Earth Living, Mother Earth News, Taste for Life, and Remedies magazines.
Maria's personal and herbal lineage is predominantly European-American/Western herbalism. She's half Sicilian and Nova Scotian (mix of mostly UK/Irish/Scottish/Welch/French Settlers plus a few Mi'kmaq women). Her work as an herbalist focuses on these Western Euro-American traditions. She has an appreciation and respect for herbalism from other cultures and is in an ongoing effort to decolonize her work with herbs to make it more inclusive and honoring for all people, recognizing, supporting, and giving back to communities that have traditionally and currently been marginalized.
https://wintergreenbotanicals.com/book/sleepbook/
Music credits Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
WHAT YOU PUT ON YOUR SKIN MATTERS. Our complimentary family of unisex scents is composed in a style that predates synthetics and isolates. The sillage, or arch, of each of our perfumes is designed to unfold over a few hours, so you can reapply often. Because of our exceptional quality and purity, Ondine products are kind to your senses, your body and the environment.
https://www.ondineperfume.com/our-perfumes
Study on scent and memory
Music credits Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
WHAT YOU PUT ON YOUR SKIN MATTERS. Our complimentary family of unisex scents is composed in a style that predates synthetics and isolates. The sillage, or arch, of each of our perfumes is designed to unfold over a few hours, so you can reapply often. Because of our exceptional quality and purity, Ondine products are kind to your senses, your body and the environment.
https://www.ondineperfume.com/our-perfumes
Study on Smell
UCI.edu Study
Full study
Music credits Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
CLASSICAL MARTIAL ARTS VALUES MODERN EDUCATIONAL METHODS https://www.centralvermontmartialarts.com/
Jeremy Lesniak is a lifelong martial artist, with black belts in karate, taekwondo, and Superfoot Kickboxing. Having started very young, his 40+ years of training includes schools all over New England, in a variety of styles. He is also the author of several martial art books as well as the founder of the martial arts lifestyle brand Whistlekick. Through his work with Whistlekick over the past decade, he has taught seminars all over the US, connecting with martial artists of all styles, both in-person and as host of the top-rated podcast, Martial Arts Radio.
Music credits Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
CLASSICAL MARTIAL ARTS VALUES MODERN EDUCATIONAL METHODS https://www.centralvermontmartialarts.com/
Jeremy Lesniak is a lifelong martial artist, with black belts in karate, taekwondo, and Superfoot Kickboxing. Having started very young, his 40+ years of training includes schools all over New England, in a variety of styles. He is also the author of several martial art books as well as the founder of the martial arts lifestyle brand Whistlekick. Through his work with Whistlekick over the past decade, he has taught seminars all over the US, connecting with martial artists of all styles, both in-person and as host of the top-rated podcast, Martial Arts Radio.
Music credits Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
Rosemary Gladstar, Author and Herbalist
Josh Singer, Acupuncturist
Melanie Meyer, Naturopathic Doctor
Music credits Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
Betzy Bancroft RH(AHG) HERBALIST & EDUCATOR, EAST BARRE, VT Betzy Bancroft, like many of David’s students, has an amazing track record of doing fascinating things with her love of herbs. One of David’s earliest students and a former employee of H&A, she is a teacher and practitioner, as well as using her business experience to help run pivotal organizations. Betzy divides her time between two non-profit organizations: she is currently office manager of United Plant Savers as well as a faculty member of the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism. She lives next door to Sage Mountain on a beautiful mountainside.
https://www.herbalist-alchemist.com/need-to-know/student-interviews/betzy-bancroft/
Music credits Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
If you have any requests for topics or practitioners reach out to me at Irvin.eisenberg@gmail.com before July 31st, 2023.
https://www.leahsophrin.com/improv
Leah Sophrin, M.S., SLP-CCC Leah is an artist, rock climber, musician, daydreamer, massage therapist AND speech-language pathologist. She loves hammocks, sunshine, traveling, big furry dogs, and grumpy cats.
Leah has worked as a speech-language pathologist since 2011. She has worked in schools, hospitals, outpatient rehab, skilled nursing facilities, and therapeutic summer camps. She specializes in AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) consultation, training, and evaluation.
Contact Leah — leah@leahsophrin.com
https://www.leahsophrin.com/
Music credits Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
Eric Jacobson has a Masters degree in public health and a PHD in medical anthropology.
Dr. Jacobson is a Harvard lecturer on social medicine. His initial research training was in medical anthropology, with a dissertation on psychiatric aspects of Tibetan medicine.
In addition to these trainings he is a Rolfer with the following training. http://www.ericjacobsonbodywork.com/
- Trained by Ida Rolf in 1974 and practicing Rolf Structural Integration in the Boston area since 1974
- Advanced training with Rolf Institute in 2005 and certified Advanced Rolfer with the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration
- Certified member of the International Association of Structural Integrators
- Training in craniosacral therapy with John Upledger and Edgar Miller
- Trained in Gestalt psychotherapy with Erving and Miriam Polster at the San Diego Gestalt Training Center, and Isadore From, New York Institute for Gestalt Therapy
Music credits Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
Eric Jacobson has a Masters degree in public health and a PHD in medical anthropology.
Dr. Jacobson is a Harvard lecturer on social medicine. His initial research training was in medical anthropology, with a dissertation on psychiatric aspects of Tibetan medicine.
In addition to these trainings he is a Rolfer with the following training. http://www.ericjacobsonbodywork.com/
- Trained by Ida Rolf in 1974 and practicing Rolf Structural Integration in the Boston area since 1974
- Advanced training with Rolf Institute in 2005 and certified Advanced Rolfer with the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration
- Certified member of the International Association of Structural Integrators
- Training in craniosacral therapy with John Upledger and Edgar Miller
- Trained in Gestalt psychotherapy with Erving and Miriam Polster at the San Diego Gestalt Training Center, and Isadore From, New York Institute for Gestalt Therapy
Music credits Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
Leah Sophrin, M.S., SLP-CCC Leah is an artist, rock climber, musician, daydreamer, massage therapist AND speech-language pathologist. She loves hammocks, sunshine, traveling, big furry dogs, and grumpy cats.
Leah has worked as a speech-language pathologist since 2011. She has worked in schools, hospitals, outpatient rehab, skilled nursing facilities, and therapeutic summer camps. She specializes in AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) consultation, training, and evaluation.
Contact Leah — leah@leahsophrin.com
https://www.leahsophrin.com/
Music credits Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
Check out this link for counseling from Central Vermont Council on Aging
https://www.cvcoa.org/insurance-and-medicare-counseling
Music credits Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
Music credits Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
Music credits Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
We all have different brains. Different brains have different needs. There is no one "right" way to do anything. All Brains Belong VT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing flexible, individualized ways to get healthcare and connect with community.
https://allbrainsbelong.org
Music credits
Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
Three situations where you should pause before paying your medical bills.
Music credits
Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
MIDWIFERY CARE I offer families the opportunity to have a safe and supported homebirth in Central and Northern Vermont. I love providing personalized, client-centered care. I help you understand your options for care during the childbearing year and support the decisions you make for yourself and your family through informed consent/refusal and shared decision-making. From nausea to when to call in labor to breastfeeding - I’ll be there to guide you through.
https://8generations.com/about
Music credits
Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
COMPLETE MIDWIFERY CARE I offer families the opportunity to have a safe and supported homebirth in Central and Northern Vermont. I love providing personalized, client-centered care. I help you understand your options for care during the childbearing year and support the decisions you make for yourself and your family through informed consent/refusal and shared decision-making. From nausea to when to call in labor to breastfeeding - I’ll be there to guide you through.
https://8generations.com/about
Music credits
Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
Music credits
Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
MEET MURPHY (they/he) www.mountainsongexpeditions.com/ Murphy is a queer transmasculine wilderness skills teacher. They create learning spaces that empower marginalized genders, invite diversity, and make room for spiritual connection to the natural world.
They blend technical knowledge and emotional reverence to help you step into the woods with a full heart and a confident mind.
Spiritual Facilitation Murphy has been facilitating earth-based spiritual circles since 2001, and their spiritual perspective has been influenced by Starhawk, Diana Paxson, Lyla June, Robin Wall Kimmerer, Davids Abrams, and many others.
At Mountainsong Expeditions, we make space for spirituality in all our outdoor pursuits. After much demand, we also now offer a spirituality-focused program called Way of the Weaver.
Music credits
Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
Music credits
Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
MEET MURPHY (they/he) www.mountainsongexpeditions.com/ Murphy is a queer transmasculine wilderness skills teacher. They create learning spaces that empower marginalized genders, invite diversity, and make room for spiritual connection to the natural world.
They blend technical knowledge and emotional reverence to help you step into the woods with a full heart and a confident mind.
Music credits
Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
www.Hardwickchiropractic.com
Hardwick Chiropractic (802) 472-3033 (802) 472-3022 fax info@hardwickchiropractic.com Dr. Grace Johnstone graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic and founded Hardwick Chiropractic in 1993. She was drawn to a wide array of chiropractic techniques and early on became enthralled with BioGeometric Integration (BGI). Grace has enjoyed teaching chiropractors and chiropractic students for BGI Seminars for many years and has continued her exploration to include osteopathic techniques, visceral and neural manipulation. A severe case of Lyme disease and the resultant Lyme meningitis and radiculoneuritis she experienced deepened her understanding of Lyme and introduced her to hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), which allowed her to recover and return to practice and the work she loves. Certified in Hyperbaric and Undersea Medicine in 2016, she also heads up Community Hyperbaric and Hyperbaric Vermont, a nonprofit that provides HBOT and provider training in HBOT for those who wish to offer it to their patients.
Music credits
Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
https://hyperbaricvermont.org/
Dr. Grace Johnstone graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic and founded Hardwick Chiropractic in 1993. She was drawn to a wide array of chiropractic techniques and early on became enthralled with BioGeometric Integration (BGI). Grace has enjoyed teaching chiropractors and chiropractic students for BGI Seminars for many years and has continued her exploration to include osteopathic techniques, visceral and neural manipulation. A severe case of Lyme disease and the resultant Lyme meningitis and radiculoneuritis she experienced deepened her understanding of Lyme and introduced her to hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), which allowed her to recover and return to practice and the work she loves. Certified in Hyperbaric and Undersea Medicine in 2016, she also heads up Community Hyperbaric and Hyperbaric Vermont, a nonprofit that provides HBOT and provider training in HBOT for those who wish to offer it to their patients.
Music credits
Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
www.Hardwickchiropractic.com
Hardwick Chiropractic (802) 472-3033 (802) 472-3022 fax info@hardwickchiropractic.com Dr. Grace Johnstone graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic and founded Hardwick Chiropractic in 1993. She was drawn to a wide array of chiropractic techniques and early on became enthralled with BioGeometric Integration (BGI). Grace has enjoyed teaching chiropractors and chiropractic students for BGI Seminars for many years and has continued her exploration to include osteopathic techniques, visceral and neural manipulation. A severe case of Lyme disease and the resultant Lyme meningitis and radiculoneuritis she experienced deepened her understanding of Lyme and introduced her to hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), which allowed her to recover and return to practice and the work she loves. Certified in Hyperbaric and Undersea Medicine in 2016, she also heads up Community Hyperbaric and Hyperbaric Vermont, a nonprofit that provides HBOT and provider training in HBOT for those who wish to offer it to their patients.
Music credits
Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
Music credits
Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
Music credits
Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
Currently, Jessie is the only infectious disease physician at Central Vermont Medical Center. She sees patients in the hospital and in the clinic. She treats a variety of infectious diseases. Jessie also is the head of Infection Prevention at CVMC and does some work in Epidemiology.
Music credits
Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
Currently, Jessie is the only infectious disease physician at Central Vermont Medical Center. She sees patients in the hospital and in the clinic. She treats a variety of infectious diseases. Jessie also is the head of Infection Prevention at CVMC and does some work in Epidemiology.
Music credits
Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
Naturopathic Physician, Graduate Student of Public Health (finishing MPH degree in May)
http://wellnatured.com/
Music credits
Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
Naturopathic Physician, Graduate Student of Public Health (finishing MPH degree in May)
http://wellnatured.com/
Music credits
Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,
https://aaronmarcus.bandcamp.com/track/finlays-menopausal-fridge-some-biological-process
Michelle helps people plan, prepare, and experience their own good death by connecting them with their core values for living well, allowing them to make conscious decisions about how they would like to navigate decision-making around aging, dying, and disposition. She provides personalized support for individuals facing death at any stage, including during pregnancy in part by facilitating their own ability to build non-medicalized community support networks and communicate effectively with clinicians, care providers, and loved ones. And she seeks to actively engage people in the after-death experience through family and community-led care for the body and land-based rituals such as natural burial.
vermontnaturalburial.org
ending-well.com
https://endingwell.wordpress.com
https://radicaldeathstudies.com/
deathcafe.com
https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/resilience/id/18215294
Interview with Betzy Bancroft, and Kristin Henningsen Teachers at VCIH.
VCIH is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing healthcare resources grounded in Nature. Their work brings clinical herbalism to community practice through the weaving of science, spirit and grassroots activism. They provide one of the nation’s most extensive clinical training opportunities in herbal medicine, rooted in deep connection with the plants and place.
vtherbcenter.org/
What is the benefit of gender-affirming surgery? Check out my honest conversation with Hannah Rohloff about her work with giving bodywork to people going through Gender-affirming surgery.
Hannah is trained in lymphatic drainage which she currently uses in her oncology massage sessions as well as working with those with complicated health histories and as pre/post-surgical support for TGNC folks having gender-affirming surgeries. She is limiting my new clients to those specific groups.
TesseraMassage.com
https://www.caredash.com/doctors/edward-kentish-vdc1ghttps://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/20471528
Edward Kentish
Bonus episode with Erin O Connell.
Erin wants people to know that nirs approach is about creating movements for how someone wants to move through the world and their ability to do that, and how that movement impacts their day to day rather than focusing on shape, weight, and appearance.
FitFolx.com
@fitfolx on Instagram
Ketosis, Paleo Diet, Stress, and relationship with Intuitive Eating.
Click here for the full episode
Genevieve Drutchas is the owner of Bee Haven Honey Farm and shares her personal story of her struggle with long COVID.
hwww.beehavenhoneyfarm.com/
Since the initial spontaneous discovery in 1973 Sharon has been exploring the curious phenomenon of Bone Change. These techniques are designed to address shape and contour. Bone Change employs precisely placed manual pressure into the fascial elements of the bone. The chronic distortions left over from badly healed breaks in the bone, or scars in the bone, transform towards normal in moments. Results appear to be permanent.
Bone Work
Kerry is an acupuncturist with a passion for the integration of Chinese medicine into modern medical care. After completing her education at Bastyr University in 2003, she embarked on a worldwide adventure launching acupuncture onboard cruise ships. After being part of a corporate team that launched acupuncture on over 100 ships, she landed back home in Vermont. During the next decade, she helped a group of acupuncturists launch services for cancer patients in the CVMC oncology department and am currently working with fertility clinics to offer acupuncture for supporting fertility care.
www.acupunctureinvermont.com
www.chichichocolate.com
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30925124/
Kerry is an acupuncturist with a passion for the integration of Chinese medicine into modern medical care. After completing her education at Bastyr University in 2003, she embarked on a worldwide adventure launching acupuncture onboard cruise ships. After being part of a corporate team that launched acupuncture on over 100 ships, she landed back home in Vermont. During the next decade, she helped a group of acupuncturists launch services for cancer patients in the CVMC oncology department and am currently working with fertility clinics to offer acupuncture for supporting fertility care.
www.acupunctureinvermont.com
www.chichichocolate.com
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30925124/
Noah's work incorporates aspects of mindfulness practice and Buddhist philosophy, nature awareness, and cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapies. He finds richness in facilitating clients' direct connection with the natural world and prefers to work outdoors as much as possible when the weather permits. However, he also finds that exploring our relationship to present-moment sensory experience can be practiced in any setting, whether outdoors, indoors, online, or by phone. He works with people throughout the life span, including children, adolescents, adults, and elders, and meets with clients individually and as couples and families.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/noah-weinstein-montpelier-vt/213376
Mary's work changes constantly. She's been working in public health in one way or another for 20+ years. She works to plan and manage projects that aim to make it easier for people to live healthy lives. Most of her recent work has focused on chronic disease prevention and disabilities inclusion. She works primarily in upstate NY.
linkedin.com/in/maryellencarney
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws0Ng2CkxPg,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q5sc9TeHl0
Michelle helps people plan, prepare, and experience their own good death by connecting them with their core values for living well, allowing them to make conscious decisions about how they would like to navigate decision-making around aging, dying, and disposition. She provides personalized support for individuals facing death at any stage, including during pregnancy in part by facilitating their own ability to build non-medicalized community support networks and communicate effectively with clinicians, care providers, and loved ones. And she seeks to actively engage people in the after-death experience through family and community-led care for the body and land-based rituals such as natural burial.
vermontnaturalburial.org
ending-well.com
https://endingwell.wordpress.com
https://radicaldeathstudies.com/
deathcafe.com
Integrating Scar Tissue is Sharon's original discovery and one that she is continually developing and expanding on. There are 19 separate techniques used to integrate different qualities of scar tissue into the fascial web. Most will be demonstrated in class. They are simple to learn and easy to do.
Working with scars is like speaking a different language in the world of connective tissue. Scar tissue is a very dense fascia with unique properties. Scar tissue work uses a casual, light touch - a little reminiscent of working with bread dough.
The work is rarely painful - even for very new scars, and the amount of change in one intervention is extensive. The cosmetic effect is delightful and the functional changes can be profound. Natural and surgical scars of any age respond immediately followed by a short period of rapid healing and continued improvement. The improvements are permanent.
Scar tissue quality changes quickly and easily. Lumps, gaps, ridges, holes, bumps, knots, and strings in the tissue rapidly smooth out into a three-dimensional fascial web. The work starts with the surface layers then goes into the far reaches of the scar, including work with any involved viscera. Scar work often results in large whole-body integration shifts along with trauma resolution, and nerve-impaired numbness usually resolves within a session.
www.wheelerfascialwork.com
The mission of Good Beginnings of Central Vermont is to bring community to families and their babies. Any family with a new baby is eligible for our free services. Trained, pre-screened Postpartum Angel volunteers provide hands-on help to new parents in the home. Parent drop-in space, The Nest, is open weekly to the community on W, Th, and F. Baby Circles peer-led support groups meet regularly at the Nest and elsewhere in Central Vermont, and anyone caring for an infant is welcome. Expectant parents can enroll in Journey into Parenthood workshops at no cost for information, resources, and practical advice, and peer support that better prepares them for the postpartum period. They provide free infant carriers to low-income families and our Emergency Fund is available for families experiencing a financial crisis. During the pandemic, staff and volunteers continue to support families through expanded virtual services, home deliveries of food and essential supplies, and responding to an increased need for mental health referrals and financial assistance.
www.goodbeginningscentralvt.org
Mental Health Resources below. Also on our website here. PSI's local Helpline number: 802-276-0383 TEXT OR CALL (Central VT) PSI's toll-free Helpline (anywhere) 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD) * The PSI Helpline is a toll-free telephone number anyone can call to get basic information, support, and resources. * Dial extension 1 for Spanish and extension 2 for English. * The Helpline messages are returned every day of the week. You are welcome to leave a confidential message any time, and one of the Helpline volunteers will return your call as soon as possible. If you are not able to talk when the volunteer calls you, you can arrange another time to connect. The volunteer will give you information, encouragement, and names of resources near you.
Rob Mermin studied under Mime under Marcel Marceau and in addition to being a Mime is a director, lecturer, author, clown, magician, and raconteur. He has Parkinson's Disease and used his training as a mime to develop The Parkinson’s Pantomime Project (PD Mime).
PD Mime explores methods of training in specific motor skills adapted from the techniques of pantomime and circus to modify or alleviate symptoms of idiopathic PD. One goal of the PD Mime classes is to trigger the Paradoxical Kinesia Impulse (PKI) as a movement management strategy.
http://robmermin.com/parkinsons-pantomime-project/
Sarah Richardson, M.S., M. Ed. CHHC is the owner of Rise And Shine Running and Co-Owner of ChiLiving, the parent company of ChiRunning and ChiWalking. She is the author of From Sidelines to Start Lines: The Frustrated Runner's Guide to Lacing Up for a Lifetime and a contributing author in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Running for Good. As a Master ChiRunning/ChiWalking Instructor, Sarah teaches runners and walkers how to move efficiently and prevent injuries, which helps them feel good physically and mentally while running and walking. You can learn more by attending a local clinic, a summer retreat or through Rise And Shine's ongoing coaching program.
http://www.riseandshine.run/
(ISSA) International Sports Sciences Association Certified Personal Trainer KIPS Certified Mace Trainer
Erin wants people to know that nirs approach is about creating movements for how someone wants to move through the world and their ability to do that, and how that movement impacts their day to day rather than focusing on shape, weight, and appearance.
FitFolx.com
@fitfolx on Instagram
She is a massage therapist specializing in working with folks with a cancer diagnosis, currently going through cancer treatment, or with a cancer history. She is also trained in lymphatic drainage which she currently uses in her oncology massage sessions as well as working with those with complicated health histories and as pre/post-surgical support for TGNC folks having gender-affirming surgeries. She is limiting my new clients to those specific groups.
TesseraMassage.com
Below are some resources provided by Genevieve Bee Haven Honey Farm, American Apitherapy Society, Vermont Beekeeping Association The Land of Milk and Honey - A History of Beekeeping in Vermont by Bill Mares and Ross Conrad
Interview with Betzy Bancroft, and Kristin Henningsen Teachers at VCIH.
VCIH is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing healthcare resources grounded in Nature. Their work brings clinical herbalism to community practice through the weaving of science, spirit and grassroots activism. They provide one of the nation’s most extensive clinical training opportunities in herbal medicine, rooted in deep connection with the plants and place.
vtherbcenter.org/
Certified clinical Somatic Practitioner, IAYT certified functional movement Yoga Therapist.
Other trainings: trauma informed spaces, RMTi, Brain Gym, Anatomy Trains movement immersion, improvisational movement. Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum, prenatal yoga certification, Birth and Postpartum doula with Michelle L'Esperence, Healing Touch for Babies with Rita Kluny, When Survivors Give Birth with Penny Simkin, currently Physiological Baby Care with Rachelle Garcia Seliga.
www.emergewithamylepage.com @emergechildbirth @lepageamy www.emergeyoga.net
https://www.instagram.com/lepageamy
Holistic Nutritionist, Mindfulness Coach, Food as Medicine Educator, Food Sovereignty Activist, Folk Herbalist, Homesteader, Professional Translator
Lisa works one-on-one with clients intensively so that they have the knowledge, practical tools, support, and accountability they need to meet their health goals, find harmony in their lives, and become empowered to heal themselves with food as medicine.
http://harmonizedcookery.com/
Lisa has been an organic vegetable farmer on her small diversified family farm for over thirty years. She also is a poet who writes or reads poetry daily as well as an herbalist who makes remedies for her family and friends. She follows the moon and sets a monthly intention with each new moon. She teaches kids gardening, cooking, and poetry at the Hancock Community Education Foundation in Hancock, NY.
“Dandelions for Dinner,” appears in the Banyan Review Fall “Elements” Issue 2020, and "Mongaup Pond” appears in “Seeing Things, An Anthology of Poetry" by Woodlands Art Editions 2020.
www.mountaindellfarmny.com
Edward Kentish
HeartMath uses an amazing biofeedback device called the emWave to give feedback on the practice session. It lets you see change happening. It helps you to shift your nervous system, your emotions, your thought patterns to a more harmonious, revitalizing, and less depleting baseline. Similar to acupuncture, HeartMath restores order in the body-mind. It restores the Heart to its proper position. The coherent heart regulates the brain to a much healthier state. HeartMath practice can also increase Heart Rate Variability. Low HRV is associated with all causes of mortality so sustained practice increases wellbeing
Lizzy is an associate professor at UVM, and she teaches the Fundamentals of Nutrition course as well as direct the dietetics program. In addition to teaching and advising students she conducts research on how/why people make certain health behaviors and the scholarship of teaching in learning. She is currently pivoting her research towards exploring intuitive eating and weight inclusivity.
As a licensed acupuncturist for almost twenty years, Josh been caring for our central Vermont community using the various tools of Chinese Medicine.
https://www.riverstreetwellnessvt.com/joshua-singer-l-ac/
Wendy is a licensed mental health clinician, a veteran practitioner of the shamanic healing arts, host of the Lucid Cafe podcast, and the author of several books. Her unique approach merges ancient and contemporary traditions and is grounded in the idea that we are our own best healers.
Wendy incorporates over twenty years of clinical counseling experience, as well as a holistic perspective informed by the rigorous discipline of her shamanic training, into her work at Lucid Path. Motivated by both personal and professional experiences of the Energy Genesis’ healing capability, Wendy is excited to share this groundbreaking technology with others.
Jeremey is a movement specialist with a CrossFit level two certification and has a varied martial arts background. He is the owner of Whistle Kick, a martial arts gear and apparel company, and host of, Whistle Kick Martial Arts Radio, a podcast about traditional martial artists. In this episode, he talks about movement and exercise practices.
Here is a link to the Modern-day Tortoise and Hare story Jeremy mentions in the podcast: Modern-day Tortoise and Hare Story.
Rosemary Gladstar has been practicing, living, learning, teaching, and writing about herbs for over 45 years. She has written twelve popular herbal books. She is also the author and director of the popular home study course, The Science and Art of Herbalism. Rosemary is the co-founder and former director of The International Herb Symposium and The New England Women’s Herbal Conference, the Founding President of United Plant Savers, and the co-founder and original formulator of Traditional Medicinal Tea Company. She recently moved from her home at Sage Mountain, an Herbal Retreat Center and Botanical Sanctuary where she has lived, taught, and worked for the past 30 years, to a smaller haven where she plans to plant a small garden, dream more, do less, and spend more time with the plants.
Check out Rosemary's Covid resources here.
Home Study Course: www.scienceandartofherbalism.com
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Helen Ward is an herbalist at Three Springs Farm of Vermont.
The farm is focused on growing and creating herbal medicinal products. Additionally, Helen has a growing herbal practice. She is a graduate of Rosemary’s Apprentice Program, the Sage Mountain Advanced Herbalist Training Program, and is a staff member of the New England Women’s Herbal Conference. Helen has also studied with many herbalists, and has furthered her studies by working directly with the plants developing a deepening relationship with them. Her plant allies are Nettles and Elderberry.
For the last ten years, Helen has been the Educational Director for Rosemary Gladstar's The Science & Art of Herbalism.
Melissa Marks, a medical massage therapist, discusses massage licensure and what brought her to massage.
www.mmarksmassage.com/
Lauren Mandych is a new naturopathic doctor who recently joined Well Natured, a naturopathic practice in Montpelier, Vermont. Lauren is a new graduate and specializes in chronic health conditions including chronic pain.
Here are two links to articles that Lauren thought might be of interest.
An article on the importance of narrative medicine in the therapeutic relationship:
https://ndnr.com/mindbody/tell-me-your-story-narrative-medicine-in-the-therapeutic-relationship/
Review of the impact that nature has on our mental health:
https://urncst.com/index.php/urncst/article/view/137/25
Welcome to Resilience Radio! In this episode I introduce myself and why I am making a podcast.
I grew up an herbalist's son, then went from dancer to massage therapist to structural integrator to occupational therapist. Over the 12 years I've worked as a health care practitioner in Central Vermont, I've enjoyed connecting with the diverse network of other healthcare providers here and am excited to speak more deeply with them on this podcast!