Whole Woman Living Podcast: Recent Episodes
Dr. Melissa Knight, PHD, RN, MSN, CNE, 200-RYT (Dr. K)
The Whole Women Living Podcast will lead you to living an authentic, healthy & balanced lifestyle on a daily basis in mind, body & spirit. Awaken to your true self & intuitive healer within! Honor yourself by embracing who you truly are at your core essence & highest potential. Explore conventional, alternative & ancient tools to navigate stress, fear, worry, anxiety, depression & life challenges more gracefully. Be a witness to your wholeness unfolding regardless of your circumstances and situations in life. Experience more conscious living, joy, peace and enjoyment in all aspects of life.
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With a daily meditation practice we create more space through the mind and the breath; to be fully present and come back into in alignment with our true essence and authenticity.
We begin to flow in harmony and balance with life and at the same time, we come into a higher state of gratitude, self-awareness, emotional balance and self-regulation which helps us better manage and cope with stress and challenges more gracefully without reacting to them.
Remember, know that you are loved always. :-)! Dr. K
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I hope this meditation finds you in good spirits and taking caređ
Our emotions are an inseparable part of your healing process and it is often the ego/inner critic that seeks to protect us. Today, I wanted to offer you this meditation with hopes you are aware of your infinite potential.
As you begin releasing limiting beliefs, you will begin integrating new waves of vibrating energy. As this energy expands, your awareness and your inner radiance expands.
Love, Dr. K
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Loving energy is all around you. Within you is the power to shift how you feel about yourself, including feelings of love, happiness, worthiness, pain, sorrow and even self-worth. I hope this meditation inspires you in a little way that brings peace to your day and for you to know that you are loved beyond measure and a greater access to self-love is ready for you to embrace.
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Love, Dr. K
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In this 20-minute inner wisdom guided meditation, I will invite you to open up to the infinite wisdom within to help guide you with the answers you seek. Reflect upon your thoughts, your emotions and perhaps where youâre holding onto worry or a lack of clarity.
Allow your body to soften, your mind to be clear and your heart to open today in todayâs meditation. Allow intimate space to reflect and allow your intuition and inner guidance to naturally flow. Release any resistance to feeling. After this meditation reflect on the questions that arise in your consciousness and write them down in a journal. What you are asking will soon reveal the answers and clarity you are seeking. What you are searching for is already within and the answers you seek are closer than you think!
Sending you lots of love and positive energy. We are all connected love!
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We are all born with the ability to move out negative emotions, traumas, thoughts and beliefs and replace them with healing light and more positive energy for emotional, physical, mental and spiritual balance.
The quality and quantity of your inner-peace is important to live fully within your true essence and Divine purpose.
Spend a little time connecting to your breath and inner peace today. Devote time for self-healing and cultivating a deeper awareness of what you need for yourself from moment to moment.
I hope this meditation helps  frame your day in positive energy and healing peace from my heart to yours.
Love, Dr. K
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Today I invite you to ground and center yourself in the present moment and be a witness to your own thoughts, emotions and your own healing unfolding. Life can be challenging, however when we allow ourselves to slow down and just be present , we begin to see clearly the depths of our inner-peace.
I know youâve been craving transformation and healing and perhaps mindfulness meditation is one tool that may be helpful to keep your moment going along your healing journey through daily practice and persistence.
Mindfulness is a way of paying attention, on purpose and without judgement, to what goes on in the present moment in your body, mind and your outside environment. It involves intentionally stepping out of âautomatic pilot modeâ to be present, aware and responsive.
In this present moment meditation for beginners, I invite to discover "presence"; in your being-ness just as you are. Simply sit without judgement and with a level of patience and compassion for yourself. I hope it brings just a little more peace in your day.
Mindfulness meditation is a discipline that can lead to profound self-awareness, inner healing and personal growth. You can access steps to heal yourself or others and this can be life changing. Are you ready to take action and start your healing journey today?
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Much love, Dr. K
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What intentions are you ready to bring in your life in 2023 and beyond?â¨đĽ
What do you desire or want in your life; keeping in mind your highest good will always come to fruition in its own perfect timing. Â
Creative visualization in meditation entails picturing in your mind something you want such as a mental image of an intention or a goal you desire to achieve. Â Â
Feel your intention in your body and your body sensations as the feeling mode increases the power of visualization and manifestation. Â
Every time we do a visualization, we are planting a seed. Visualization is a powerful tool to shape your present and future goals. Â Â
Truly ask for what you desire or want in your life! Â Â
Peace & Blessings Have a happy and safe New Year 2023!Â
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The level of chronic stress and busy lifestyles that we lead today can easily cause imbalances in the 5 elements of earth and our body. My purpose today is to briefly explain these elements and how to balance them with physical, emotional and spiritual self care practices .
Ancient traditions such as Ayurveda teaches us to live in harmony with nature, having a lifestyle that is aligned with our 5 elements, providing us with many tools to have a happier existence through self-care practices including prayer, meditation, Yoga etc...
Ayurveda is the sister science to yoga based on ancient text of observing the body and human behaviors and how minds and energy respond to different methods such as energetic, spiritual and physical methods.Â
In Sanskrit, âAyurâ means life and âVedaâ means science or knowledge and is commonly translated as âscience of life.âÂ
A more subtle and beautiful definition is âknowledge of longevity.â Ayurveda is Indian classical medicine, dating back more than 6,000 years.Â
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Most people underestimate the power of the subconscious mind and you may have been led to believe that it is a negative aspect of the mind⌠.or a hidden mystery of the shadow selfâŚâŚbut yet it has so much positive effect over the way our mind functions âhow we can eliminate our negative thinking habits, to achieve our goals, to be more creativeâŚ..to bring back a state of awareness and higher consciousness!Â
We are in a time in human consciousness where we are really embracing what it is to be a spiritual being having a human experience. The vibration of many people are shifting into higher states of energyâŚwe are establishing new ways to interpret the great mysteries of life and the great mysteries of the great past of our ancestors. To understand where we came from and who we really areâŚand deeply rooted in our subconscious mind are hidden treasures of a return back to who we are and our true power.
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Music/audio permission from Royalty Free Music -Healing Light Relaxing Meditation by jjessep Â
In this meditation, you are invited to reflect on the loss of a loved one. Bringing awareness to our body sensations and breath can be healing. It is hard to accept death/change, however our loved one's live on inside of us in every cell of our body. Check in with yourself and your hurting heart. Meditation is a powerful way to reconnect with your beloved through your breath, heart and loving spirit. Â
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In this 5-hour webinar, I will personally lead you on how to take your health in your own hands through the power of Reiki! You will also receive a Reiki Level 1 â Certification after successful completion of the training and the attunement process. Â
In Reiki level 1, you will be introduced to the basics and history of Reiki and will be attuned to the universal life force energy for self-healing purposes. Â
As you learn this transformative skill you can begin practicing Reiki on yourself, thereby working through whatever obstacles you are experiencing in your life. You will also be prepared to share this powerful energy with your loved ones, pets, plants etc. Â
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There is an opportunity for awareness and upshifting our thinking to overcome stress, anxiety, depression and even chronic disease symptoms.
In this video, I discuss some of the hidden stressors of the mind and how one can begin upshifting there thinking through challenging one's underlying beliefs, values and conditioned perceptions through cognitive restructuring.
After viewing this video, I challenge you to ink back throughout your lifeâs history and recall moments where you had a set-back and or even success in your relationships, your career, your health your finances, or you experienced a significant change or transition in your life.
-How did you act, react or respond?
-What inactions did you take?
-What were your beliefs surrounding it?
-How did you feel about yourself during these momentsâŚhow did you feel in your body?
-What were the sensations you felt in your body as a result of this set-back or success?
As you go through this activity, choose 3 beliefs and 3 actions/or inactions that conflict with your true essence or that conflict with your intentions and goals for your well-being in every area of your life and begin to substitute a more accurate view of these events to come to a healthier state of mind.
Through this activity you are beginning the steps of cognitively restructuring your brain. And by challenging those assumptions surrounding stress you can view situations more accurately .
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Watch this episode on YouTube{Rights to use this music through audio--"Healing Light Relaxing Meditation" by jjessep): Today, I challenge you to spend time doing a form of mindful movement or exercise. (Always consult with a physician before beginning any new exercise activity).Mindful movement can have a major influence and a cascade effect on every area of your life including your relationships, your career, your sense of health and wellbeing, your ability to cope with stress and uncertainty in your life. It can help you train your brain to be more responsive to experiences and not reactive to whatâs happening internally and externally.Example of mindful movements: Yoga Walking Tai Chi Qi Gong Dancing Swimming Gardening Bike Riding Aerobic Exercises Lifting WeightsWhatever activity you choose today, move and breathe in a way that shifts you into being fully present in the now. Remember as you go through these activities just notice what sensations and emotions arise without judging the experience.Follow these steps: Step 1- Take a few slow deep breaths  Step 2.-- Begin to simply notice what sensations you feel in your body as you begin to move mindfullyâŚ(for example simply say to yourself I notice tingling, vibration and warmth in my calf and thighs as I begin to stretch or wall) Step 3- Stay mindful and focused on your breathing pattern as you move. Noticing the change in the rhythm of your breath as you move Step 4- Bring your awareness back to the sensations of each part of your body moving from your feet to your crown as you learned in the body scan. Just be with the experience of mindfully moving and not judging the experience as good or bad. Notice if you have a sense of gratitude as you move. Step 5- Notice how movement makes you feel emotionally.  What thoughts and emotions arise as you move? Let the thoughts come and go like clouds floating in the sky. Step 6- If your mind wonders, bring your attention to your breath and your body sensations as you move Step 7- As you finish your mindful movement, simply notice how you feel after. (What sensations do you feel in your body now? Notice the level of your mood).Overall, notice how your mindful movement made you feel overall in your entire body in general, in your mind and in your spirit. Notice if the mindful movement helped you become more aware of self in the moment. Did it help you flow easier through your day? Were you able to cultivate mindful breathing with a sense of calm, more energy and vitality, and a greater sense of peace?Remember to journal about your experience today! Remember to take your mindful moment with you throughout each day!Visit designandwellness.com to learn more about yoga and meditation.
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When we experience anxiety, discomfort, excessive stress, pain, illness or injury, grief or a life transition, there can be a disruption in the vital flow of human energy that is normally a continuous whole state. When the biofield  is altered this can impact our personal well-being, our personal health status, energy level and one's quality of life.
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At the heart of the immune system/lymphatic system is the balance of energies that flow through the body and mind; innately designed to keep you healthy. When the immune systems (microbiome and the lymphatic system) are in balance, the body naturally rids itself of toxins and protects the body from dis-ease where a state of health can be achieved. When the immune system is plagued with unhealed trauma, emotional baggage and toxic-chronic oxidative stress and psychological stress it begins attacking itself. Â Â
Knowing a little about how these systems work in concert can help you bring your own body and emotions back to healing. Also knowing a little bit about Ayurveda and your unique body constitution/doshas can help you gain a deeper understanding of what your unique body needs (as we are all unique and what works well for one may not for another). The body is complex and eating nutritious foods, getting adequate movement and rest can also help lower your stress for optimal health of your microbiome and immune system.Â
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Most of the energy we get to spend is delivered by minuscule living structures inside our cells called the mitochondria. How resilient to stress, how active we are and ultimately how healthy and happy we are depends depends a great deal on the health of our mitochondria.
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What are you desiring to heal from? Â What are you hoping to embrace more of in your life?Â
The human body was innately designed to self-heal. External approaches are often a band aid solution. When you begin tapping into your own power within, you can reawaken your natural healer within. Healing is an inside job and all that it requires is setting an intention daily to create  a nurturing space for yourself to go within and tap into your Divine energy flow.Â
In this episode, I talk about why we don't engage in self-healing practices and I offer a few ways to begin channeling your own energy.
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Today, in this bonus episode, we are going to practice a mindful body scan. (Do this practice while not driving). This activity will help you bring your awareness inward. Usually, our attention jumps around between the mind and the external world, so we want to start to bring it inward. The body scan is also one of the simplest and most effective techniques to prepare the mind and body for meditation. While many people find the body scan relaxing, relaxation is not the primary goal. The goal is to train the mind to be more open and aware of sensory experiencesâand ultimately, more accepting. With time and practice, the body scan will build your ability to focus and be fully present in your life.
To practice a body scan, we are simply observing the sensations and feelings of the body. We focus our attention at the different parts of the body and the sensations associated with that part of the body. As a result, we allow the body to relax as we focus. We often develop adverse relationships with our bodies and mindfulness can be used to bring back appreciation and gratitude for the body.
The Benefits of the Body Scan Practice:
â˘Enhances your ability to bring your full attention to real-time experiences happening in the present momentâhelpful when emotions or thoughts are heightened.
â˘Trains to explore and be with pleasant and unpleasant sensations, learning to notice what happens when we stick with the practice and feel whatâs going on in the body without trying to fix or change anything.
Steps of Body Scan
- Step 1: Sit or lie down with a straight spine and take a couple of deep breaths to relax. You can also lie down if you need to but its best to keep the spine erect so you donât fall asleep.
- Step 2: Bring your attention to the feet. Notice any sensations you can feel there. Here are some things you might feel: pressure, tingling, hot, cold, vibrating, touching (ground etc.). Notice what you feel without judging. Just witness.
- Step 3: Consciously relax the feet, then move up to the next body part (ankles)
- Step 4: Repeat moving up to each different body part (ankles, shins, knees, thighs, hips, stomach etc. all the way up to the crown of the head)
- Step 5: Feel the whole body as an energy field and enjoy the feeling of being in your relaxed body.
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Today I am talking about intuition and the intuitive self healer.  According to  research, intuition is a powerful and scientifically backed skill that helps us make better decisions and gives us more confidence in our inner knowing and how it can best guide us in healing the mind, body and spirit.
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When we learn to use our own voice and creative expression , weâve created a healthy outlet. We become empowered to use our voice freely, we become effective communicators in that there is no fear in expressing our feelings, our thoughts and experiences. The best way to empower yourself is to harness the power and light within you, so you can outwardly express your gifts to the world.
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Your Treasure is within and you are an alchemist who can transmute suffering. The practice of alchemy goes much further than just transforming ordinary metals into precious metals it is the practice of creating a new reality of your true essence and higher self.
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The feelings/emotions associated with Imposter Syndrome are real, yet can be overcome with mindfulness, self-awareness, mindset changes and energy healing. Â Â
Listen to today's meditation "Open Awareness-Observer Meditation" on YouTubeÂ
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In this episode, I explain how we are deeply connected to the consciousness of our family, ancestral and tribal unit. Unconsciously we carry the strength, beliefs, superstitions, fears, attitudes and perceptions; we carry all of this in our cells, our DNA, in our body and in our energy center. Due to strong energetic entanglement or  interconnectedness we also take on energetically the effects of disease and illness.Â
This energetic phenomena helps to explain why certain diseases are activated by generational trauma and ancestral, family & tribal issues.  Energy medicine is a therapeutic practice that can get to the root  and release unconscious energies that may predispose us to certain illnesses and diseases related to collected consciousness. Â
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An introduction to Sacred Geometry for Stress Relief and Holistic Healing. Unlock the secrets of the universe for inner-healing, to feed your mind, body and spirit and understand the energy patterns and symbols of sacred geometry and how to connect to them for greater peace.Â
Learn a simple method to enhance your meditation and set a space for stress relief in your home or work. To learn more about Mandalas for Stress Relief read my blog
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Do you desire more peace, calm and healing? Imagine living in a space of mind where you donât need to feel like you have to escape from it; a mind that does not deplete your energy day in and day out! Tune into this episode to learn how to balance the rationale and emotional mind and step into your higher and wiser mind for greater calm and peace!
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Grounding/Earthing can invite peace, healing and presence in the mind, body, soul and spirit. Itâs not surprising that nature has a therapeutic effect when you consider that the human race â and all our evolutionary forebears â have been closely bonded with it for all our existence.
The human body, just like nature, is made up of the five elements earth, water, fire, air and spaceâŚwhich 75-90% of is mostly waterâŚIndigenous cultures have always understood this and the significant bond between humans, creation and nature. Being out in nature is like going back home, and it fills us with the same sense of safety and belonging. This almost always gives me a sense that âall is well" in my life!
Nature reminds us to be in the present and experience a connection to âsomething other than ourselves,â âa higher powerâ that draws us to a wider perspective. Being in nature reminds us that thereâs so much more going on than just our own issues or challenges of the day. Consider these elements of nature:
-Nature is an embodiment of the mind, soul, body and spirit
-Nature has healing-vibrational effects from the: trees, flowers, soil, grass, water, air, ground.
-Nature can help expand the discovery of Self, self-acceptance and personal perspectives on life challenges.
-Nature invites deep connections and belongingness through its' healing properties and with our creator and humanity.
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Our emotional wellbeing isnât in the hands of our external circumstances: we have the power to choose how to react in every given situation. Emotions are not to be feared they are simply energy in motion and are messengers that simply remind us to realign to our nature essence of love, harmony and peace. Â In this episode, I talk about mindful ways to be more accepting of your emotions and to not resist them where much of our suffering and stress stems from.
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Are you feeling low on energy due to chronic stress?
Ancient cultures throughout time understood the importance of consuming high vibrational foods (natural and closest to the earth and sun) and how the food we eat affects our individual energy centers within the body and around the body.
When the human energy field is disrupted it creates disharmony within the body, mind, and spirit and leads to illness and disease.
Usually the human biofield (auric field) and the energy centers within the body can maintain its own balance and harmony however when there is a crisis, illness, chronic stress, trauma or disruption from unhealthy foods, chemicals, additives, drugs and medications these events constantly drain our energy centers.
This creates imbalance and disharmony in the energy field, the brain and the body which can significantly effect our personal well-being, our overall quality of living and even our personal health status.
In this episode Dr. K offers suggestions on high vibrational foods and ways to incorporate mindful eating and gratitude into your daily eating routine.
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When we take care of our spiritual bodies like we do our physical bodies and tap into daily spiritual practice, our lives, health and well-being can change drastically for the better. We become more mindful, in the present, and more spiritually centered and sound on best steps to become the best version of ourselves and to transcend life's challenges. Â Thereâs another level of self-empowerment, Â self-awareness and authentic truths that opens up in terms of DIVINE creativity, wisdom, healing and abundant peace.
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In this episode Dr. K talks about the STOPP method, a powerful CBT/mindfulness technique to shift out of fear and anxiety to rebalance and center yourself. The STOPP method: S-Stop and notice T-Take a Deep Breath O-Observe your thoughts, feelings and body sensations P-Perspective- notice how you are reacting to the situation and if there is another way to perceive P-Proceed- take note of actions to take now with greater awareness and balance
Tune into the new Breathe. Elevate. Heal Podcast with bitesize episodes (5-15 minutes) designed for busy women on the go. Click follow so you don't miss out on our short and sweet -Soul Empowered Tip of the Day! To learn more ways to manage and cope with stress through CBT combined Yoga/Reiki Therapy visit designandwellness.com Enroll in my FREE online course "Stress-Less Now: Transform the "Overwhelm" & Heal Your Mind, Body & Spirit" Please visit  to learn more about my upcoming Reiki 1- Self-Healing Training/Attunement and Private Healing Reiki Sessions.
Tune into the new Breathe. Elevate. Heal Podcast with bitesize episodes (less than 15 minutes) for busy women on the go.
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In this video, I talk about what Reiki is, what it's used for and what a typical session is like. Please visit designandwellness.com for our total list of services and to learn more about my Reiki 1- Self-Healing Training/Attunement and Private Healing Reiki Sessions.
Improve Your Life & Health with Reiki Reiki is life force energy that can bring you back to a state of balance and wholeness. Reiki is an evidence-based- Japanese healing technique for pain, stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing for the mind, body, soul and spirit in conjunction with traditional medicine. It is administered by "laying of the hands" on or slightly above the client's body. Reiki is based on the idea of an unseen and subtle "lifeforce energy" that flows through, within and around the human body.
When the 'lifeforce energy" is free and flowing, the individual feels a sense of vitality, health, wholeness and joy. When low or stagnant energy is present, the individual may suffer from depression, stress, fatigue and may be more susceptible to various illnesses and/or diseases of the mind and body.
Explore deep relaxation & healing through an in-person or distance Reiki session!
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Tune into the new Breathe. Elevate. Heal Podcast with bitesize episodes (less than 10-15 minutes) for busy women on the go.
Click follow so you don't miss out on our short and sweet -Soul Empowered Tip of the Day!
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In this video, I take you through the stress response and how the brain responds to stress. I also talk about how a mindfulness practice can help build resilience, restore the natural brain functions during a crisis or threat and protects one from debilitating affects of chronic stress.
In this episode I talk about practical ways to reclaim your emotional balance as a midlife woman. Â To learn more ways to manage and cope with emotional stress visit designandwellness.com
Enroll in my FREE online course "Stress-Less Now: Transform the "Overwhelm" & Heal Your Mind, Body & Spirit"
Tune into the new Breathe. Elevate. Heal Podcast with bitesize episodes (less than 10-15 minutes) for busy women on the go.
Click follow so you don't miss out on our short and sweet -Soul Empowered Tip of the Day!
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/dUDnkoOWXqk
In the context of midlife, it is important to consider the various challenges that we all commonly experience on an everyday basis to our emotional well-being. Although a growing body of research addresses the relationships between stress, health, and quality of life, there is a gap in the literature with regard to the effects of emotional stress among women at midlife. Â
In this episode I talk about practical ways to reclaim your emotional balance as a midlife woman. Â To learn more ways to manage and cope with emotional stress visit designandwellness.com
Welcome to season 3 of the Breath. Elevate. Heal Podcast formally known as the Women Living Healthy Podcast! As you know we have changed the podcast name to Breathe. Elevate. Heal for this new series starting late October 2022! Join us weekly and Get ready to Breathe. Elevate Your Mind and Heal Thyself. Bolster your well-being on every level!
Dr. Melissa Knight, PHD, RN, MSN, CNE, RYT (Dr. K)- Researcher and Holistic Integrative Wellness Nurse, Certified Mindfulness & CBT Practitioner, Certified Stress Resilience & Spiritual Life Coach, Certified-Registered Yoga Teacher & Certified Reiki Teacher/Master 1, 2, 3, Founder & CEO of La Fe Solutions' Design & Wellness Center
Welcome to my podcast channel! Iâm Dr. K as most people call me!
Are you a woman dealing with stress, anxiety or chronic health issues but haven't been able to get to the root issues? Healing and illness can be complex especially as the mind, body, and spirit are often treated separately and not as one in modern medicine.
I am here to help you learn new ways of managing your emotions, thoughts, stress and anxiety. I teach cognitive behavioral therapy principles combined with gentle/slow yoga, meditation, Reiki, stress reduction, mindfulness & principles of holistic health & wellness in community, academic & healthcare settings. I also offer relaxing Reiki sessions and private yoga therapy; combined with CBT informed stress resilience coaching for women.
Visit my website at designandwellness.com to learn more!
Welcome to season 3 of the Women Living Healthy Podcast! As you know we have changed the podcast name to Breathe. Elevate. Heal for this new series starting late October 2022! Join us weekly and Get ready to Breathe. Elevate Your Mind and Heal Thyself. Bolster your well-being on every level!
Dr. Melissa Knight, PHD, RN, MSN, CNE, RYT (Dr. K)- Researcher and Holistic Integrative Wellness Nurse, Certified Mindfulness & CBT Practitioner, Certified Stress Resilience & Spiritual Life Coach, Certified-Registered Yoga Teacher & Certified Reiki Teacher/Master 1, 2, 3, Founder & CEO of La Fe Solutions' Design & Wellness Center
Welcome to my podcast channel! Iâm Dr. K as most people call me!
Are you a woman dealing with stress, anxiety or chronic health issues but haven't been able to get to the root issues? Healing and illness can be complex especially as the mind, body, and spirit are often treated separately and not as one in modern medicine.
I am here to help you learn new ways of managing your emotions, thoughts, stress and anxiety. I teach cognitive behavioral therapy principles combined with gentle/slow yoga, meditation, Reiki, stress reduction, mindfulness & principles of holistic health & wellness in community, academic & healthcare settings. I also offer relaxing Reiki sessions and private yoga therapy; combined with CBT informed stress resilience coaching for women.
Visit my website at designandwellness.com to learn more!
Listen in as Dr. K talks about intuition and simple ways to tune into the body's signals and into the wisdom of the body The body holds the messages and points to how we can become more of who we were designed to be, how we can better manage our emotions and how best to eliminate disease and illness from forming in the body.
Join us this Friday 4/16/22 for our Meditation Circle " Listening to the Body" Register NOW! spaces limited to keep the group small!
Join in on our 31-Day "Mindfulness Moment" Challenge here! https://designandwellnessacademy.thinkific.com/courses/31-day-mindfulness-challenge
Enroll in Introduction to Yoga- A 5 -week beginners course: https://designandwellnessacademy.thinkific.com/courses/5weekbeginneryoga
Sign up for Balancing the Chakras- 5 Day Masterclass
Follow Dr. K on Instagram @dr.k_womenlivinghealthy
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCG-80Qt1SOB9ahxWO7oMfKg
Connect with Dr. K upcoming courses, coaching and workshops-- https://www.designandwellness.com to learn more about 1:1 wellness coaching, private yoga, meditation
Watch this video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/amD_2mNX1l0 Listen and let these "I AM" affirmations root into your mind, body and soul like a healing medicine. You are the essence of the Divine Creator! Experience the unchanging ground of your true divine essence. What you desire already lives within you. Â - Listen to these affirmations every day for 10 minutes or when you feel led to. Â
Join in on my yoga and meditation groups:  5-Week Beginner Yoga Class for Women Over 40! (Starts 5/4/22)  Meditation Circle - Meditate Live On Zoom Every Friday in April!   Balancing The Chakras- FREE 5 DAY MASTERCLASS (5/16/22-5/20/22  Transform Stress to Peace in 31 Days: Online Meditation Course!   Follow Me On Instagram:  ⥠dr.k_womenlivinghealthy - designandwellness.com
Welcome to a guided meditation. "Releasing negative emotions"
This guided meditation is part of the Women Living Healthy Podcast.
I am excited to share with you this meditation and I invite you to take 25 minutes out of your busy day to relax and let go of any negative or difficult emotions you have been holding on to. This meditation aligns with episode 49 letting go of emotional bondage to heal your body
By releasing our suppressed emotions, we can alleviate the suffering within. Enjoy this 25-minute meditation
Music from Purple Planet-Royalty Free Music : https://www.purple-planet.com/
Listen in as Dr. K talks about emotional bondage and how it effects our body, biology, DNA, our hearts, brain and energy levels.
We all have stressful days however emotional bondage does much more than just show up from time to time it stays with us if not uprooted, processed and healed for greater health, peace & joy!
Join in on our 31-Day "Mindfulness Moment" Challenge here! https://designandwellnessacademy.thinkific.com/courses/31-day-mindfulness-challenge
For each 31 days of the challenge, spend a few minutes completing the daily "Mindful Moment" activity! In this mini-course challenge, we will focus on one step at a time linking the mind to our body (and breath) to help you develop a mindfulness practice that works for you!
Throughout this "mindfulness" challenge, you will learn how to do simple breathing techniques, various mindfulness meditations, a relaxing yoga sequence, strategies to quiet the mind, noticing areas of tension and discomfort in the body, and discovering tools to amplify your daily mindfulness experience.
Enroll in Introduction to Yoga- A 5 -week beginners course: https://designandwellnessacademy.thinkific.com/courses/5weekbeginneryoga
Sign up for Balancing the Chakras- 5 Day Masterclass
Follow Dr. K on Instagram @dr.k_womenlivinghealthy
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCG-80Qt1SOB9ahxWO7oMfKg
Connect with Dr. K upcoming courses, coaching and workshops-- https://www.designandwellness.com to learn more about 1:1 wellness coaching, private yoga, meditation and Reiki!
On today's episode drop into your heart space and learn 5 simple tips for decreasing relationship stress and enhancing your relationship satisfaction!
Learn how having a healthy perception of self & being present for yourself is key in fully being present with others!
Join in on our 31-Day "Mindfulness Moment" Challenge here! https://designandwellnessacademy.thinkific.com/courses/31-day-mindfulness-challenge
For each 31 days of the challenge, spend a few minutes completing the daily "Mindful Moment" activity! In this mini-course challenge, we will focus on one step at a time linking the mind to our body (and breath) to help you develop a mindfulness practice that works for you!
Throughout this "mindfulness" challenge, you will learn how to do simple breathing techniques, various mindfulness meditations, a relaxing yoga sequence, strategies to quiet the mind, noticing areas of tension and discomfort in the body, and discovering tools to amplify your daily mindfulness experience.
Enroll in Introduction to Yoga- A 5 -week beginners course: https://designandwellnessacademy.thinkific.com/courses/5weekbeginneryoga
Sign up for Balancing the Chakras- 5 Day Masterclass
Follow Dr. K on Instagram @dr.k_womenlivinghealthy
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCG-80Qt1SOB9ahxWO7oMfKg
Connect with Dr. K upcoming courses, coaching and workshops-- https://www.designandwellness.com to learn more about 1:1 wellness coaching, private yoga, meditation and Reiki!
We all have the usual worries like paying bills, or dealing with loss and grief or changing careers, relationship issues etcâŚ
đWe often think of the big life changing events and major stressors as being bad for our health but in actuality itâs those little daily stressors and annoyances like slow WiFi, waiting in traffic, constantly getting emails⌠social media alerts, hearing bad news all day etc⌠that negatively impacts our health in a big way!
đAll of these little daily stressors and annoyances add up and accumulate â keeping us in a very reactive, habitual and chronic stress response if we allow them to.
đAnd you donât have to allow itâ- there are many things in life that we can not control obviously, but within you is a sanctuary of peace and the Power to choose how you relate and respond to lifeâ-
đMindfulness, attitude, perception and responding without reacting are some key ways to begin protecting your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health against the little daily stressors so you can experience more ease, Joy and peace in your lifeâŚ
Join in on our 31-Day "Mindfulness Moment" Challenge anytime here! https://designandwellnessacademy.thinkific.com/courses/31-day-mindfulness-challenge
For each 31 days of the challenge, spend a few minutes completing the daily "Mindful Moment" activity! In this mini-course challenge, we will focus on one step at a time linking the mind to our body (and breath) to help you develop a mindfulness practice that works for you!
Throughout this "mindfulness" challenge, you will learn how to do simple breathing techniques, various mindfulness meditations, a relaxing yoga sequence, strategies to quiet the mind, noticing areas of tension and discomfort in the body, and discovering tools to amplify your daily mindfulness experience.
Enroll in the Awakened Woman Group Coaching Program starting 4/18/22 https://designandwellnessacademy.thinkific.com/courses/awakenedwoman
Enroll in Introduction to Yoga- A 5 -week beginners course: https://designandwellnessacademy.thinkific.com/courses/5weekbeginneryoga
Follow Dr. K on Instagram @dr.k_womenlivinghealthy
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCG-80Qt1SOB9ahxWO7oMfKg
Connect with Dr. K upcoming courses, coaching and workshops-- https://www.designandwellness.com to learn more about 1:1 wellness coaching, private yoga, meditation and Reiki!
In todays episode, Dr. K offers ways to let of unforgiveness for self and others through mindfulness. Our peace of mind is very much determined by how well we can live in the present moment. Irrespective of what happened in the past or even what will happen in the future, the present moment is all we have promised.
Join in on our 31-Day "Mindfulness Moment" March Challenge here! https://designandwellnessacademy.thinkific.com/courses/31-day-mindfulness-challenge
For each day this month of March, spend a few minutes completing the daily "Mindful Moment" activity! In this mini-course challenge, we will focus on one step at a time linking the mind to our body (and breath) to help you develop a mindfulness practice that works for you!
Throughout this "mindfulness" challenge, you will learn how to do simple breathing techniques, various mindfulness meditations, a relaxing yoga sequence, strategies to quiet the mind, noticing areas of tension and discomfort in the body, and discovering tools to amplify your daily mindfulness experience.
Missed the start date, no worries! Sign-up anytime! https://designandwellnessacademy.thinkific.com/courses/31-day-mindfulness-challenge
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCG-80Qt1SOB9ahxWO7oMfKg
Connect with Dr. K upcoming courses, coaching and workshops-- https://www.designandwellness.com to learn more about 1:1 wellness coaching, private yoga, meditation and Reiki!
Are you ready to align your life with More Mindfulness, Gratitude and Self-compassion?
In todays episode, you will explore
- ¡ How mindfulness, gratitude and self-compassion can bring kindness for yourself and others and how these qualities can help you align to your most authentic self and whatâs most important in life.
- ¡ How mindfulness, gratitude and self-compassion are critical elements in building resilience and emotional regulation and how they can help you reducing negative reactions of anxiety, depression and perceived stress to challenges you face.
- ¡ How mindfulness, gratitude and self compassion are deeply interrelated and how they can enhance your overall sense of joy, peace and wellbeing and increase your level of satisfaction in every are oaf your life. including your career and relationships,
- ¡ You will be invited to take a pause to simply ask yourself What am I presently grateful for in my life and how can I invite more self-compassion to flow with ease in my life starting today
Join in on our 31-Day "Mindfulness Moment" March Challenge here! https://designandwellnessacademy.thinkific.com/courses/31-day-mindfulness-challenge
For each day this month of March, spend a few minutes completing the daily "Mindful Moment" activity! In this mini-course challenge, we will focus on one step at a time linking the mind to our body (and breath) to help you develop a mindfulness practice that works for you!
Throughout this "mindfulness" challenge, you will learn how to do simple breathing techniques, various mindfulness meditations, a relaxing yoga sequence, strategies to quiet the mind, noticing areas of tension and discomfort in the body, and discovering tools to amplify your daily mindfulness experience.
Missed the start date, no worries! Sign-up anytime! https://designandwellnessacademy.thinkific.com/courses/31-day-mindfulness-challenge
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCG-80Qt1SOB9ahxWO7oMfKg
Connect with Dr. K upcoming courses, coaching and workshops-- https://www.designandwellness.com to learn more about 1:1 wellness coaching, private yoga, meditation and Reiki!
In this episode, Dr. K talks about simple ways to start living with more mindful each day and stop living your life on autopilot mode.
In this episode explore quick and easy ways to start your mindfulness practice in just a few minutes per day! Mindfulness is moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, experiences, and environment without judging the experiences. It can be practiced anywhere and anytime.
Join in on our 31-Day "Mindfulness Moment" March Challenge here! https://designandwellnessacademy.thinkific.com/courses/31-day-mindfulness-challenge
For each day this month of March, spend a few minutes completing the daily "Mindful Moment" activity! In this mini-course challenge, we will focus on one step at a time linking the mind to our body (and breath) to help you develop a mindfulness practice that works for you!
Throughout this "mindfulness" challenge, you will learn how to do simple breathing techniques, various mindfulness meditations, a relaxing yoga sequence, strategies to quiet the mind, noticing areas of tension and discomfort in the body, and discovering tools to amplify your daily mindfulness experience.
Missed the start date, no worries! Sign-up anytime! https://designandwellnessacademy.thinkific.com/courses/31-day-mindfulness-challenge
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCG-80Qt1SOB9ahxWO7oMfKg
Connect with Dr. K upcoming courses, coaching and workshops-- https://www.designandwellness.com to learn more about 1:1 wellness coaching, private yoga, meditation and Reiki!
Are you interested in a holistic energy therapy that can help you remove energy blocks and heal negative emotions and thoughts?
In todayâs episode, you will gain insight from our guest as she talks about the dynamic practice of EFT Emotional freedom technique, a energy therapy that works with the bodyâs energy and physical sensations while tapping on specific meridians and acupoints. EFT has been suggested to create new neural pathways to the brain while balancing and healing  heal the mind, body, spirit and the energy body.
Connect with Joia at joiagibble.com
In todays episode you will learn the very basics of self-hypnosis
Karen Gray, CH, CHI, RN is the founder and director of Green Mountain Hypnosis (greenmountainhypnosis.com)
Karen's background in nursing brings a unique perspective to the mind-body connection, allowing her to give clients the tools they need to better manage the physical aspects of weight management, smoking cessation, and chronic disease, as well as the emotional factors of stress and anxiety, unwanted habits, and limiting beliefs that stand in the way of their success. Â
Connect with Karen at greenmountainhypnosis.com
In today's episode Dr. K is joined with with Courtney Allen-Gentry RN MSN PHN AHN-BC Courtney is a Masters-prepared; advanced  board certified holistic nurse coach specializing in Spirit Science & Plant Medicine Integration at @ The Center for Integrative Nursing and Cannabinoid Sciences.  Find Courtney on her on Instagram @BlackNurseLeader or on the web at NurseCourtney.com ot The Center for Integrative Nursing and Cannabinoid Sciences.  In today's episode:
Learn the energetic root of where dis-ease manifests in the body and what dis-ease is trying to teach you. Learn how the endocannabinoid system regulates and controls bodily functions and the chakras. Learn how using energy intentionally can aide in healing the mind, body and spirit. Discover how CBD and other natural remedies can help bring the body & mind back into harmony and balance. Learn how to become your own wellness expert to transcend suffering during uncertain times.
Connect with Dr. K Upcoming courses and workshops-- The Stress-Less NOW Strategy: Upcoming Workshop  "Holistic Self-Healing With Reiki Energy (Level 1)- Level 1 Reiki Training/ Attunement"  Saturday February 19, 2022 @10:00am Follow Dr. K on Instagram  Visit https://www.designandwellness.com to learn more about private Yoga and Reiki!
Welcome to episode #40 with psychologist and teen coach Chantal Cote! "Chantal Cote is a registered psychologist and coach working with teens (and their parents) in Calgary, Alberta. She was born in Ontario and raised in Alberta, in her bilingual family. She loves that she was âforcedâ to speak French growing up, and now enjoys being close to the mountains. Chantal provides 1:1 therapy for teens, many free online resources for parents, and her signature 4-month coaching program to replace depression & anxiety for teens (and their parents) with joy." In todays episode you will learn about:
How we as parents can best support our teens through anxiety and depression how we as parents can support our own mental wellness so we can be fully engaged and supporting our teens suffering with anxiety and or depression. . the prevalence of mental illness and its related gender differences How to recognize early s/s of developing depression or anxiety and how best to intervene timely How teens can best support their own mental health and strategies to come fully into ones emotions, thoughts and feelings without judgement and with more mindfulness and self compassion.
Connect with Chantal: pyramidpyschology.com Instagram: @pyramidpysychology Free tool for anxiety and depression for parents raising teen daughters @ pyramidpsychology.com
Connect with Dr. K Upcoming courses and workshops-- The Stress-Less Strategy: Habits, Spirituality & Mindset -6 Week online coaching course for women--Next course starts Monday 2/7/22 Upcoming Workshop  "Holistic Self-Healing With Reiki Energy (Level 1)- Level 1 Reiki Training/ Attunement"  Saturday February 19, 2022 @10:00am Follow Dr. K on Instagram  Visit https://www.designandwellness.com to learn more about private Yoga, Meditation and Reiki!
In todays episode, hear the story of our guest as she talks about her mission to educate healthcare consumers, leaders and the general public on safe integration of Cannabis and demystifying Cannabis & the Endocannabinoid System!
Ashley Wynn-Grimes MS, RN is the Founder of Cannabis Nursing Solutions â˘, Executive Director to Cannabis Patient Advocacy Association, and author of childrenâs book âAsaâs Medicine.â Ashley is dedicated to empowering patients and nursing professionals to make informed medical cannabis care choices with impactful educational medical programs that also serve to promote diverse representation and medical equality in cannabis.
Connect with Ashley:
email: gratitude@cannabisnursingsolutionsllc.com
instagram @ cannabisnursingsolutions
www.cannabisnursingsolutionsllc.com
Endocannabinoid information: healer.com
Connect with Dr. K
Upcoming courses and workshops--
The Stress-Less Strategy: Habits, Spirituality & Mindset -6 Week online coaching course for women--Next course starts Monday 2/7/22
Upcoming Workshop "Holistic Self-Healing With Reiki Energy (Level 1)- Level 1 Reiki Training/ Attunement" Saturday February 19, 2022 @10:00am
Follow Dr. K on Instagram
Visit https://www.designandwellness.com to learn more about private Yoga, Meditation and Reiki!
In todays episode, Dr. K is joined with Ann Marie Arnold (Founder of "Healing at the Root" and Co-Founder of Functional Wellness Network)
Watch episode on YouTube
Topics of discussion:
-đNature and food as an embodiment of the mind, soul, body and spirit
-đHealing of vibrational effects of nature, water and food on the physical, emotional, spiritual and mental bodies
-đThe expansion and discovery of Self, self-acceptance and personal perspectives through Nature
-đDeep connections and belongingness through natureâs healing properties and its connection with our creator and humanity
To connect with Ann Marie Arnold visit:
missamarie59@gmail.com
functionalwellnessnetwork.com
Connect with Dr. K
Upcoming courses and workshops--
The Stress-Less Strategy: Habits, Spirituality & Mindset -6 Week online coaching course for women--Next course starts Monday 2/7/22
Upcoming Workshop "Holistic Self-Healing With Reiki Energy (Level 1)- Level 1 Reiki Training/ Attunement" Saturday February 19, 2022 @10:00am
Follow Dr. K on Instagram
Visit https://www.designandwellness.com to learn more about Doshas (Vatta, Pitta and Kapha (Ayurvedic Health)spirituality coaching, private Yoga, Meditation and Reiki!
In this episode Dr. K talks about the practice of Yoga Nidra, its' benefits of mind, body, spirit healing and deep relaxation, rest, spiritual growth and deeper awareness.Â
For a private Yoga Nidra session visit designandwellnessÂ
Watch episode on YouTube
Upcoming courses and workshops--
The Stress-Less Strategy: Habits, Spirituality & Mindset -6 Week online coaching course for women--Next course starts Monday 2/7/22
Upcoming Workshop  "Holistic Self-Healing With Reiki Energy (Level 1)- Level 1 Reiki Training/ Attunement"  Saturday February 19, 2022 @10:00am
Follow Dr. K on Instagram Â
Visit https://www.designandwellness.com to learn more about spirituality coaching, private Yoga, Meditation and Reiki!Â
Watch this episode on YouTube at Women Living Healthy Network YouTube Channel
Learn the basics and benefits of spiritual meditation in this episode with Dr. K. Learn how to integrate basic steps to integrate a spiritual meditative practice that will assist with your spiritual growth and deepening your connection with the Divine and your Higher Self.
Benefits of spiritual meditation include:
- It connects you more deeply with the Divine and a higher consciousness
- It helps you connect with your Higher self and the Universal and Divine Energy
- It helps release and settle our thoughts, feelings and emotions
- It relaxes your nervous system and helps your body and mind heal from stress and trauma
- It helps you to let go of the past and embrace peace and joy in the present moment
- It helps you come more into an awareness that you are a spiritual being and not just a physical body
Meditation for Spiritual Growth (6-Week Virtual Group Workshop)-Starts Sunday January 23, 2022
Visit https://www.designandwellness.com to learn more about private Yoga, Meditation and Reiki!
Upcoming Workshop "Holistic Self-Healing With Reiki Energy (Level 1)- Level 1 Reiki Healing Attunement Date and Time TBA
Enroll Now for the "MORE FREEDOM, MORE JOY, LESS STRESS- An 6-week online group coaching course for busy women! Next course starts 1/20/22
Follow Dr. K on Instagram
Women Living Healthy Network YouTube Channel
Watch Episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/_Ng9EyAGkMY In this episode, Dr. K is joined with special guest Alexandria Rosa, RN at getyourspice.net!
In this episode hear the inspiring story of our guest and learn how she integrated all pillars of wellness and added a little SPICE to find balance in in every area of her life and how you can too!
Alexandria Rosa is an educator and Holistic Nurse. She has been in healthcare for over 15 years and is completing her Doctoral degree in nursing. She is also the founder and CEO of SPICE U and SPICE Body, a minority and woman owned small business providing social and emotional learning strategies+support for teachers, students, healthcare professionals, and social workers.
Specializing in helping caring professionals who seek to live healthier, more balanced lives by providing tools and strategies that work for them. She offers specialty clinics, individual and group coaching programs. You can learn more at www.getyourspice.net Social Media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube: @AlexandriaRosa Private Facebook community: For a Balanced life: Just add SPICE
Welcome to the Women Living Healthy podcast. Join in on this premiere episode on YouTube on 12/23 @ 12pm EST with special guest Hilda Reyes, RN, MS.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG-80Qt1SOB9ahxWO7oMfKg
Hilda is a registered nurse and the Founder and Owner of Glistening Waters Center for Integrative Wellness, LLC at https://www.glisteningwaterswellness.com and the author of the book Crumbs and Bacon; Womaning Up and Finding the Happy Healer Within. Find Hilda on social media @ hildareyesrn
In this episode hear about the inspirational wellness and spiritual journey of our guest as she talks about multiple spiritual healing modalities (yoga, meditation, Reiki, breathwork, medical cannabis and more to achieve higher states of well-being in mind, body, soul and spirit.
The spiritual journey is individual, highly personal and not everyone will follow the same path....its about finding the right path for YOU!
Spiritual healing is not linked to any particular religion or faithâŚ..even skeptics can be healedâŚ.and you donât have to look externally for itâŚeveryone has the natural ability to tap into âDivine energyâ or the âUniversal energyâ to channel healing energy.
Spiritual practices discussed:
- Reiki-
- Meditation
- Yoga
- Breathwork
4 common paths to yoga discussed in episode for those seeking a deeper spiritual journey:
⢠KARMA YOGA - It is the yoga of action, the path of selfless service.
⢠BHAKTI YOGA --It is the devotional approach of yoga, the one of pure love. This path involves surrendering oneself to God in order to realize the highest Truth.
⢠JĂÄNA YOGA âThis is the philosophical approach to yoga, the yoga of knowledge which is about using intellectual inquiry for spiritual evolution.
⢠RAJA YOGA --This is the scientific, step-by-step approach of yoga which pa-tan-jaliâs 8 limbs of yoga falls under ..which is outlined in the yoga sutras and is about how to live a morally disciplined and purposeful life, and about learning to control the conditioned mind through physical asanas or right posturesâŚthrough breathing techniques, withdrawal of the 5 senses, focused concentration, and meditation and reaching samadhi or bliss or enlightenment as the higher intent...âŚ
Quote mentioned in episode: ¡ âThe spiritual quest is not some added benefit to our life, something you embark on if you have the time and inclination. We are spiritual beings on an earthly journey. Our spirituality makes up our beingnessâ. John Bradshaw
Host Episode links:
Visit https://www.designandwellness.com to learn more about private Yoga, Meditation and Reiki!
Upcoming Workshop "Holistic Self-Healing With Reiki Energy (Level 1)- Level 1 Reiki Healing Attunement Date and Time TBA
Enroll Now for the "MORE FREEDOM, MORE JOY, LESS STRESS- An 6-week online group coaching course for busy women! Next course starts 1/20/22
Follow Dr. K on Instagram
Women Living Healthy Network YouTube Channel
In todays episode you will hear the inspiring story of our special guest Shameka Shaw also known as the AWEsome cultivator. Shameka is the author of the book âPower in Positionâ and the owner and founder of Awesome Wellness & Coaching where she provides individuals and organizations the resources and insight needed to be the best versions of themselves and to redefine what it means to be AWEsome. Here mission through her business is to restore wholeness to humanity through the cultivation of AWEâŚwhich is proper alignment, holistic wellness, and empowerment. Show links: https://shamekahshaw.com watch episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/cwEMCOUWHw8
In todays episode, discover how sound vibration helps support relaxation and total mind body spirit healing, ultimately helping you become more peaceful, joyful, and whole and helps us to heal physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
In todayâs episode, you'll learn:
⢠How to integrate sound therapy as a self-care modality in your daily life
⢠How sound vibration helps support deep relaxation for stress relief and how it can also promote holistic healing for the mind, body and spirit.
⢠How sound healing can help with stress related conditions-such as anxiety, grief, depression, emotional and physical and emotional pain
Guest links: You can reach Jade via Instagram at @natureisthehealer or through her website at www.natureisthehealer.com.
Other links: designandwellness.com Follow us on instagram at @womenlivinghealthy
Watch this episode now on YouTube :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dafHfThu-PM&t=1314s
In today's episode Dr. K talks about 5 steps to Turn Your Stress Into a Strength. Stress is a natural part of our lives. Stress can activate a variety of responses just based on our perceptions. Stress is simply a result of something that has the potential to trigger a combination of physiological, psychological, and behavioral responses ⌠Our thoughts themselves can creates a physiological and stress reaction and managing stress in a healthy way is about balancing life pressures with our strengths.
(0-1:13) Introduction: 5 steps to turn stress into a strength
(1:17-4:30) Research behind positive psychology âperceptions, responses and âstress is beneficialâ perspective, tapping into strength from stress, the science of âhormetic stressâ and neuroplasticity, the wisdom of the body and nervous system for protection, learning from life challenges, adversities and stressors and building strength. Knowing the âwhyâ factor and attaching meaning to
(4:40- 8:35 (Identify hidden stressors)- (exâŚpersonal insecurities, lack of work life-balance, lack of healthy relationships etcâŚidentifying unhealthy subconscious and unconscious thoughts and beliefs that provoke the stress response . assessing and identifying everyday stressors and hidden stressors.
(8:45-12:50)- (Identify and capitalize on your strengths)âbecome aware of internal character strengthsâŚ.(resilience, purpose, spirituality, humility , love empathy kindness forgiveness compassion, hope, self-regulation, gratitude, perspective, humor, zest, perseverance, courage, authenticity, creativity, curiosity patience, open mindedness, social intelligence, leadership, love of learning are evidence based character strengths to balance pressures of life.
(13:00-16:30)-(Reframe how you manage and perceives stress)âchanging perceptions and responses to stress, changing thought processes and use strengths. Connect challenges and responses to strengths.
(16:45-20:00)- (Change the language you use about stress)-understanding and assessing the of language of stress and itsâ effect on the nervous system and body.
(20:42- 22:40) (Integrate Mindfulness Daily)- Being in the present moment as a strength and reframing our perceptions and managing stress more effectively.
Episode links:
https://www.designandwellness.com/
https://www.instagram.com/womenlivinghealthy/
Upcoming coaching courses: MORE FREEDOM. MORE JOY. LESS STRESS NOW: AN ONLINE GROUP COACHING COURSE FOR BUSY WOMEN
In this season 1 final episode, Dr. K provides 3 simple ways to begin a journey of Living Holistically Whole & Healthy. Learn the keys to living holistically whole & healthy in mind, body and spirit. Join us for Season 2 in December 2021!
- Are you a women caring for a loved one with dementia and want to learn how to prevent caregiver burnout or manage stress?
- Are you a women suffering from chronic stress in general and want to learn ways to optimize your cognitive health?
If you answered yes, then tune into today's episode---
Todays episode highlights the importance of protecting our brain and cognitive health from stress. Research claims that women are more likely to be diagnosed with dementia/Alzheimer's compared to men and are more likely to be caregivers for loved ones suffering from a cognitive health disease. Research claims that stress management may reduce health problems linked to stress which incudes cognitive problems and a higher risk of Alzheimer's and dementia.
In this episode, Kayla talks about how stress affects the physiology of the brain and the gaps of education in the industry of cognitive health and the prevalence behind caregiver burnout and stress. She offers holistic stress management tips and mental hygiene practices that we as women and caregivers can do to prevent and manage stress during challenging timesâŚ
On episode 28, Dr. K is joined with Dr. Regis to discuss some of the root causes of stress that we experience as women leaders and career climbers! As we value our careers and leadership roles, we often struggle to find work-life balance in the midst of overwhelm and chaos. Tune in and listen to Dr. Regis' personal story and learn how to live a joyful life & be a transformational leader without overwhelm and burnout!
Dr. Kim Regis is the Vice President of Operations and a Chief Nurse Executive at one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the United States. She has over 20 years of experience in health care and is the head of an independent consulting and coaching firm that provides services to people seeking executive, career, and leadership coaching. Dr. Kim is also the host of an international podcast, I Been Thinkinâ| Kimâs Koaching.
In 2011, she earned her Doctorate from The Ohio State University and graduated with a Masterâs in Industrial & Organizational Psychology with a focus on Coaching from Walden University in 2020. Her passion is and has always been developing people to be the best version of themselves. She is an advocate for all people at every level.
Dr. Kim is the co-chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Taskforce of the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nurses and Chapter Representative for the Ohio Organization of Nurse Leaders DEI Committee. She also serves on the Board of Easter Seals Central and Southeast Ohio.
Guest links: kimregis.com
In todays interview, Dr. K is joined with Dr. Gail Jett to discuss her vision of an ideal team approach as it relates to disease prevention, energy medicine and the traditional Western medical model.  Dr. Jett is an Advanced Practitioner of Eden Energy Medicine, and received her doctorate of theology in Pastoral Integrative Health from Holos University Graduate Seminary and ordination in 2018. Her professional background includes a 40-year career as an RN, Family Nurse Practitioner and Womensâ Health Nurse Practitioner. She is also a Board Certified Advanced Holistic Nurse.  She discovered the benefits of energy healing in 2007, and has had a private practice in Bend, Oregon since 2010 dedicated to helping others discover their innate self-healing abilities through energy modalities.  Our healthcare system is in crisis, and there has never been a better time than now to bring the gifts that many ancient practices have taught us, in a way that people can clearly grasp, understand and apply to their life. In today's interview, Dr. Jett adds key insights into simple ways that women can add energy healing into one's daily routine for inner peace, healing and well-being. Guest links: advancedhealingenergetics.com
In episode #26 Dr.K is joined with Heather Wilson RN,BSN to discuss the importance of foot and nail care. Heather is a former bedside nurse turned nurse entrepreneur.
In 2000 she began her nursing career working on a vascular thoracic surgical unit. It was there she saw the lack of proper routine foot care services available for our aging population.
Bearing witness to this gap within the healthcare system she set out to create a nursing company that filled this void. For the past 10 years she has been providing seniors the foot care services they deserve through her company Everyday Divinity.
Realizing the need for senior foot care services extended beyond her community combined with the rise of nurse burn out, Heather has recently launched a sister company, The Foot and Nail Institute. An online course teaching nurses how to duplicate her foot care business model so nurses can claim work life balance by becoming a foot care business owner.
September is PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) awareness month and joined with Dr. K is Dr. Peggy Roberts to talk about PCOS and it's negative implications on our mind, body and spirit.
Dr. Peggy Roberts is a doctoral prepared, board certified, New York licensed Womenâs Health Nurse Practitioner. She has spent over a decade caring for women of all ages. She has extensive experience in preventative medicine for women, high risk pregnancies, sexual medicine and aesthetics.
Dr. Robertsâ passion and dedication to providing the utmost care to women has led her to opening her own practice, Trust Womenâs Healthcare. Trust Women's Healthcare provides comprehensive and holistic care to women of all ages. From a thorough well woman visit to best practice aesthetic medicine, Dr. Roberts provides personalized care and complete professionalism.
TRIGGER WARNING-Note: This episode may contain content that may be triggering for individuals who have sustained extensive physical, mental, emotional abuse or domestic violence.
Seek immediate help for domestic violence through:
https://www.thehotline.org/
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence https://ncadv.org/
U.S Domestic Violence hotline: 800.799.SAFE (7233)
In today's bonus episode, Dr. K is joined with Dr. Monica Debro, as she talks transparently about the concepts of her book "Love Yourself to Life" which highlights her own experience with domestic violence. Dr. Debro offers important information about domestic violence, its' prevalence, signs and symptoms and how to get help if you are a victim or know someone who is a victim of domestic violence.Â
Dr. Monica Debro, owner of Love Yourself to Lifeâ˘, is a leader who is transforming the lives of women through inspirational writings, events, and speaking engagements. As a practicing Nurse Educator and Life Coach, Dr. Debro engages in life-changing conversations and action plans to help women embrace the essence of who they are and not allow the past to interfere with their future.
Dr. Monica Debro website: loveyourselftolife.co
How to Master Your Thoughts & Beliefs Through NLP, Hypnosis & Time Line TherapyÂŽ with Dr. Maiysha Clairborne.
In Episode 24, Dr. K is joined with Dr. Clairborne to discuss the practices and principles behind NLP, hypnosis and Time Line TherapyÂŽ on changing our thoughts, beliefs and reality.
Dr. Maiysha Clairborne is an Integrative Family Physician, Master Practitioner & Trainer of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnosis & Time Line TherapyÂŽ, & founder of the Mind Re-Mapping Academy.
Dr. Clairborne is passionate about educating her students and clients about the power that our unconscious thoughts have on the reality we create. Through her Mind ReMapping NLP & Hypnosis Trainings, and Personal Transformation Processes, Dr. Maiysha teaches the people how to connect to and utilize the power of their unconscious minds so that they can be in the driverâs seat of their thoughts, feelings, behaviors and therefore the results they produce in their lives. Her own struggles with imposter syndrome, and limiting beliefs are what inspired her to step outside the physician box, and now her trainings help people worldwide find their passion, purpose, freedom, and peace of mind in all areas of life.
Follow Dr. Clariborne through the following links:
https://www.instagram.com/drmaiysha/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmaiysha/
mindremappingacademy.com
https://www.youtube.com/c/DrMaiysha
The Black Mind Garden Podcast
In this bonus episode Dr. K discusses:
- The benefits of intermittent fasting for holistic wellness-mind-body-spirit
- The latest research and various types of fasting
- Learn if intermittent fasting is right for you(who intermittent fasting is for and who itâs not).
Show links:
designandwellness.com
https://www.instagram.com/womenlivinghealthy
Disclaimer Note: All information in all podcast episodes are for educational purposes only. Information spoken or heard on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or read on this podcast.
In todays episode Dr. K is joined with Camesha Jones, LCSW to discuss the power of community in healing and surviving mental illness. Camesha is a licensed clinical social Worker, a Community Mental Wellness Advocate who serves at the intersection of culture, community, and social justice. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness, which is a social enterprise that provides low-cost mental wellness services that center the experiences of Black women in Chicago. Camesha is a millennial leader who is shaping the leadership needed to fight the battle of the mental illness crisis in younger minority generations. Episode details: {0:00 - 05:39}-Episode detailsâImportance of Community Healing and Introduction of Guest (5:40-06:54}-Camesha discusses inspiration behind mental wellness work {07:05-09:34}-Mental health conditions (trauma, depression, anxiety, burnout, multiple roles) and systemic issues (affordability, accessibility) complicating mental illness {09:35-13:59}- Other barriers to seeking mental support (conditioning, learned behaviors, generational norms, superwoman mentality, mental illness stigmas, time barriers) {14:00-16:22}- Sista Afya whole-person services and community support (workshops, wellness classes, groups, individual therapy, yoga classes, solution focus, creating goals and attaining goals, combination of coaching and therapy. {16:35-18:43}-Empowerment for mental wellness (support and encouragement for vision of health and life---validating experiences of race & gender) {18:57-20:25}-Camesha discusses inspiration of overcoming her own journey of mental illness (establishing a new narrative of self and strengths, coming out of a victim mentality) {20:38-23:23}-Camesha offers mental wellness tips (social and community support, staying active, making time for yourself, spending time with others) {23:30-29:17} âControlling stress, setting boundaries, expressing limitations, honor and respect your needs, unpacking root causes of becoming stuck in old habits {29:24-35:02} Key takeaways and conclusion www.sistaafya.com www.cameshajones.com instagram @sistaafya LinkedIn (Camesha L. Jones) designandwellness.com
On Episode 22, Dr. K is joined with certified life and health coach, Ramona Spires, to discuss the concept of authenticity and mental wellness.
Ramona started Determined Despite Life and Health coaching to help women honor their full selves.
She take clients on a healing journey using her 90 Mind and Body Rediscovery Transformation program where they learn self-compassion, relaxing techniques, and develop an understanding of the importance of regular self-care.
Inspired by her own personal experiences, her ultimate goal is for her clients to be able to manage stress, fear and anxiety in a healthy way by rediscovering who they truly are, who they want to be and what they want for their life.
Authenticity is known to foster the essential psychological resources that gives us perspective on any difficult challenges we experience in life and helps us manage our mental and emotional challenges more effectively.
Episode links:
Determined Despite Life & Health Coaching- https://www.determineddespite.com/
Determined Despite Life & Health Coaching/Ramona Spires Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/determineddespite/
https://www.facebook.com/DeterminedDespite
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzb23WgMa4KyXL_H4W4XI-g
Books mentioned "The Secret"
designandwellness.com
Disclaimer Note: All information in all podcast episodes are for educational purposes only. Information spoken or heard on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or read on this podcast.
In episode 21, Dr. K is joined with Angela Orr, RPh. Angela is a certified life coach, certified HeartMath practitioner, serial entrepreneur and pharmacist of 36 years.
Angela has a strong background in pharmacy where sheâs owned several community pharmacies of her own. Her life journey has now led her out of pharmacy and she believes that pills and conventional medicine are not the only modalities to help with long term health and vitality. She now offers life coaching programs, using HeartMath solutions and retreats for women who are overwhelmed, anxious and stressed.
In this episode, the conversation is centered on Heart Math and it's effects on our emotions, heart-brain interactions and coherence. HeartMath has developed practical solutions for relieving stress and anxiety, improving health and wellness, enhancing spirituality, and improving your performance.
Episode details:
{03:00--05:48}-Introduction of guest and her story of personal/professional transitionsâ
{05:49â07:20}-HeartMath -implications for heart coherenceâstress-disease prevention and healing)
{07:45â16:40}: HeartMath technology and science, heart rate variability, mechanism of cell action and research---stress response chemicalsâcontrolling thoughts and emotions, fear, stress, anxiety and effects on chemistry/physiology
{16:57â25:10}: techniques and steps -heart-centered breathwork, regenerating feelings and meditation
{25:12â30:29}-Tapping into intuition through heart-centered focus and spirituality---authenticity and confidence
{30:30â37:35}-Energy field/biofield-quantum field---healing the internal and external energy fields---coherence expansion of energetic field externallyâŚindividual and collective healing
{37:36â53:50}--Holistic tips for optimal healthâholistic healing intentions for self and others
Visit heartmath.com for more information.
Connect with Angela Orr, RPh and get downloadable guided meditations @
https://angelaorrconsulting.com/
Information on upcoming retreat in Maine! October 21-24, 2021
https://angelaorrconsulting.com/retreat
Disclaimer Note: All information in all podcast episodes are for educational purposes only. Information spoken or heard on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or read on this podcast.
Are you looking to boost your immunity, energy and overall health and well-being?
On episode 20, Dr. K is joined with Double-Board Certified Nurse Practitioner and CEO of Quench Infusions & Wellness, Marsha Carter-Hall.
In todays episode, Nurse Practitioner Marsha Carter-Hall is here to discuss the implications, benefits and contraindications associated with mobile/concierge and spa-based IV Hydration and Vitamin therapy.
Research has show that IV hydration and vitamin therapy can be beneficial for total body wellness needs including :
-increased energy and athletic performance
-healthy skin
-anti-aging
-boosted immunity
-dehydration and headache relief
-weight loss
-nausea, heart burn and pain relief
-jet lag & hangover recovery
-replenishment of vital nutrients and vitamins from chronic stress and burnout
-enhanced overall well-being and disease prevention
-and much more!
Chronic and prolonged physical, emotional and mental stress can deplete the body of its' essential nutrients and vitamins. In response to chronic stress, cortisol and adrenaline, our bodies natural stress hormones, can disrupt our chemical and hormonal symphony over time. Often times as a result of chronic wear and tear we need to replenish the necessary vitamins and nutrients to boost our immunity and energy and relieve both the symptoms and the chemical causes of various stressors on the body.
Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.. Always consult with your physician or primary healthcare provider before taking any medications, vitamins, herbs or supplements!
Show links:
designandwellnes.com
https://www.instagram.com/womenlivinghealthy
https://www.instagram.com/quenchinfusions
https://www.quenchinfusions.com
https://www.facebook.com/QuenchInfusions
https://twitter.com/quenchinfusions
Disclaimer Note: All information in all podcast episodes are for educational purposes only. Information spoken or heard on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or read on this podcast.
Are you a generation Xer woman or a woman approaching midlife and experiencing poor sleep quality, difficulty in falling asleep, waking up too early and not being able to get back to sleep and not feeling refreshed in the morning? Â If you answered yes, then todayâs episode is just for you! Sleep disturbances, have become a major public health problem especially for women.Â
Join Dr. K in today's episode "Why We Can't Sleep" as she talks about the reasons why many Generation Xers and women approaching midlife are feeling more restless, exhausted, anxious (and its' not all hormonal and not just due to the Global pandemic- Covid 19) and some of root causes of their sleep disturbances. Â
Dr. K offers natural and practical solutions, from her own experience with insomnia, so that women can move forward with better rest, rejuvenation, energy and a better life! (...and sleeping pills are not the only solution!).
Disclaimer Note: All information in all podcast episodes are for educational purposes only. Information spoken or heard on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or read on this podcast.
In episode # 18 âHow to Drop the Mental Weight and Find Your Power to Thriveâ, Dr. K is joined with Dr. Radisha Brown to discuss her best-selling book entitled "Girl Get Off The Couch, Stop the Self-hate and Lose the Weight!
Dr. Radisha, is a Licensed Therapist, Wellness Expert, Best-Selling Author, and Founder of iThrive Therapy & Wellness Center. Her mission is to help women with relationship difficulties drop their mental weight and find their power to THRIVE.
Dr. Radisha understands the difficulty of breaking unhealthy patterns not only as a professional but also through her lived experience.
Through her life motto, best-selling book, and services, Dr. Radisha wants to help you GET OFF the couch and fight to take your life back!
Through therapy sessions and coaching services, she helps her clients address the root cause of the unhealthy patterns âŚso they can reclaim their mind, body, and their life!
Connect with Dr. Radisha!
www.DrRadisha.com
Instagram @drradishabrown
Email info@drradisha.com
Disclaimer Note: All information in all podcast episodes are for educational purposes only. Information spoken or heard on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or read on this podcast.
Are you feeling depleted, low on energy and motivation? Do you worry often or Feel more edgy? are you having a difficult time focusing on tasks at hand and feel less productive. are you feeling more mentally distance from your work or others ...like your just going through the motions with no true joy, meaning and fulfillment in your work and your lifeâŚ.
In episode 17, Dr. K is joined with Kadia Prospere, ARNP, RN (Nurse Practioner and Yoga & Meditation teacher) @the.oasis.experienceto talk about how to break the burnout cycle through embodied yoga and positive interventions.
In this episode:
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Understanding what burnout is, the signs and symptoms and itâs negative implications on holistic wellness
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Positive Interventions to prevent and overcome burnout
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Holistic and Natural mind body therapies(ex Yoga) that can help restore joy and peace within your mind, body & spirit!
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Systemic issues (toxic work places, toxic leaders, loss of humanity, politics, capitalism, disparities, etc)that lead to burnout
In episode 16, Dr. K is joined with Dr. Eileen O'Grady to discuss her new release book entitled "Choosing Wellness: Unconventional Wisdom For the Overwhelmed, the Discouraged, the Addicted, the Fearful, or Stuck. Eileen O'Grady is a board certified nurse practitioner, certified wellness coach, an author and the CEO and founder of The School of Wellness which offers workshops and retreats designed to give hands on experience with tools that build the motivation and resilience you need to flourish. Eileen transparently and authentically shares her own life story about choosing wellness and that of her clients. Choosing wellness reaches far beyond our physical health but extends to our emotional, spiritual, mental, social, intellectual, financial and environmental needs. Choosing wellness is about releasing what is no longer serving us in mind, body and spirit and committing to practices of self-care. Eileen expresses the importance of taking time to replenish your mind, body and spirit, through actionable day to day steps such as through meditation, mindfulness and conscious awareness. Self-care is not being selfish⌠itâs self preservation. Change is never easy and with all of the misleading health information out there about how to best care for our health, making the right lifestyle and health adjustments can be sometimes stressful and confusing. Thatâs why itâs so important for us to do whatever it takes to be a warrior for our own health⌠so that we can be well informed about whatâs best for our own holistic healing and how to best prevent illness and dis-ease. Eileen talks about what you can do to begin reaching your own level of optimal health based on your own personal needs. Whether you are completely new to the wellness journey or you are a seasoned wellness warrior, letâs get you more in touch with your inner healer within! Start by listening today's episode and then purchasing the book "Choosing Wellness: Unconventional Wisdom For the Overwhelmed, the Discouraged, the Addicted, the Fearful, or Stuck. To work with Eileen visit her at: www.eileenogrady.net Choosing wellness is about saving ourselves and creating a new trajectory four our lives centered on self-acceptance, self-empowerment and liberation.
In episode 15, Dr. discusses the well-acclaimed book "The Four Agreements: A Personal Guide to Personal Freedom
The The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom is a self-help book written by bestselling author Don Miguel Ruiz with Janet Mills.
The book offers a code of conduct claiming to be based on ancient Toltec wisdom that advocates freedom from self-limiting beliefs that may cause suffering and limitation in a person's life. Many self-limiting beliefs are created in our childhood. Devastatingly, they become part of our identity. This is a profound book full of ancient wisdom about how to live a life of peace and come into an awareness of our conditioned belief systemsâŚour conditioned self-limiting beliefs that we did not come up with authentically ourselves.
The good news is we can embrace a new narrative.
We can challenge our beliefs and re-program our thoughts.
âBy knowing what you are not, you come to know thyself.â
Agree to these four contracts with yourself. They will help you guide yourself to a more-fulfilled life. which are simply:
Agreement 1: Be Impeccable With Your Word
Agreement 2: Donât Take Anything Personally
Agreement 3: Donât Make Assumptions
Agreement 4: Always Do Your Best
Company website: designandwellness.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/153651943307031
https://www.instagram.com/womenlivinghealthy
https://www.instagram.com/design_and_wellness_center
Dr. K Linkedin -https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-melissa-knight-phd-rn-msn-cne-425189ba
Known as The Curvy Fit RN, Dr. K is joined in episode 14 with Trynette Lariba, RN, BSN who specializes in helping curvy women reclaim their love for their curvy bodies, heal from lifeâs trauma( yes being born with an adult figure and experiencing all that comes with that can be overwhelming) and gain discipline they need to succeed in fitness and life. She teaches curvy women to accept the gift of their body and to be good stewards of their curvy health. Loving thy self must be in alignment with actions and behavior. She doesnât take shortcuts and firmly believes that curvy women can live their best lives without having to fit into societyâs standards of what is deemed healthy solely based on weight in pounds. We have all heard stories of people who lost hundreds of pounds, only to gain it all back. In many cases, these people had an underlying problem (ex trauma, chronic stress etc) that could not be treated through exercise, surgery or diet alone. Without resolving the root cause of their weight gain, they could not maintain their results. Although various physical, hormonal and genetic predispositions can account for weight gainâŚHolistic weight loss takes every aspect of your life into account â physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social â to formulate a solution that works for the individual. Many of us are driven by wanting to look good, to feel good and be more confident in our bodies. Letâs face it we are humanâ¤ď¸âĽď¸đĽ°
But to stay motivated, we need to dig a little bit deeper beyond the body and reflect more on the deeper -#authentic- aspects of ourselves holistically.
Everyone has a reason to live a healthier, longer life.đĽ°đđ
The question đis though..WHO or WHAT motivates you to live a healthier, longer life?
This nitty gritty question is a powerful way to help you discover your WHY!đđâ
By answering this rather important question, we give POWER to our motivation and we can move forward within our most authentic nature in #mind, #body & #spirit Books discussed in episode âCourse in Weight Lossâ: 21 spiritual lessons to help you surrender your weight forever by Marianne Williamson. This book is not just about losing the weight in physical pounds based on societal standards but that of losing weight within our mind, negative emotions, past traumas, limiting beliefs, self perceptions, societal expectations, abusive relationships etc.. Book description from Amazon: A Course in Weight Loss addresses the true causal root of your weight-loss issues: a place within you where you have forgotten your divine perfection. This forgetfulness has confused not only your mind but also your body, making you reach for that which cannot sustain you . . . and reject that which does. As your mind reclaims its spiritual intelligence, your body will reclaim its natural intelligence as well.
Affirmations mentioned: My unique body is beautiful...my body nurtures, heals and provides. Quotes: "When you will find your reason to do it, you will feel that fire within you. The kind of motivation that makes you keep going while others give up."-Author unknown "Only the truth of who you are, if realized, will set you free" -Ekhart Tolle
Links: www.linktr.ee/curvy_fit_chicks Website: www.curvyfitchicks.com Instagram: instagram.com/curvy_fit_chicks Facebook: facebook.com/curvyfitchicks Clubhouse: https://joinclubhouse.com/club/CurvyFitChicks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haryshathompson/
In episode 13, Dr. K is joined with Michele McCay, RN, BSN, MBA, a nurse wellness strategist, global entrepreneur and an independent consultant who is on a journey to impact the lives of women and help them find their true purpose & GLOW from within!
Deep inside, we all know that we have this destinyâthis purposeâbut for many we are still waiting to activate it or just don't know the steps to take to get out of our own way. The outside world has worked hard to convince us that we are only what we see in the mirror. But we are so much more than that. Many of us come up against internal blocks such as limiting beliefs, fear, anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism that holds us back from coming into our true essence and purpose. Even if someone does have an idea of their purpose, it's easy to drift away from it in a world that continually changes and evolves.
When we walk in our purpose we have more meaning in life which is an important ingredient for better health and wellness.
In today's episode Michele shares what purposes means for her and what has brought her to this point of purpose in their lifeâŚand how having purpose can positively impact every area of one's life.
Key takeaways from Episode 13 to embody your true purpose and create a life filled with happiness, health & freedom:
- Nourish your mind and body with your strengths, authenticity, and passions
- Practice service, gratitude, patience and self-compassion (finding onesâ purpose is a lifelong pursuit)
- Remove internal blocks and unhelpful beliefs, thoughts and negative self-talk
- Gain clarity and get clear about what purpose and success means to you
- Combine deeper inner embodiment practices such as solitude, meditation, yoga and movement to center and ground yourself.
- Connect to your higher self and spirituality
- Connect with coaches, mentors and build relationships with others who can speak positivity in your life and speak to higher parts of you
- Tell your story (there is wisdom in our pain---often purpose is birthed from our adversities and challenges)
- Stay close to your purpose and passion each day--don't lose sight of your dreams
- Take small steps along the way...its not all about "pursuing" purpose ...it's about "practicing" purpose--everyday!
Company website: designandwellness.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/153651943307031
https://www.instagram.com/womenlivinghealthy
https://www.instagram.com/design_and_wellness_center
Dr. K Linkedin -https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-melissa-knight-phd-rn-msn-cne-425189ba
Michele McCay on major social media platforms-under name--Michele McCay
michelemccay@me.com
youglowwithin.com
youglowwellness.com
Disclaimer Note: All information in all podcast episodes are for educational purposes only. Information spoken or heard on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or read on this podcast.
In Episode 12, Dr. K talks about energy medicine and how we can restore health back into our bodies and how we can work with energy to tackle many health challenges we face as women. Each of us is an open energy system. The energy field is one aspect of the human energy system, the other parts being the chakras and meridians. This threefold system is vibrational in nature and continuously interacts within itself and with all other systems of the body. In energy field disruption the a person may present any number of concerns indicating disharmony and imbalance in one or more of these energy systems.
Usually the human biofield can maintain its own balance and equilibrium however when there is chronic stress, crisis, illness , injury or life transition, these issues can create imbalance in the energy field and can significantly affect our personal well-being, our overall quality of living and even our personal health status; leading to a host of dis-ease and imbalances within the bodyâŚ..
In many cases clients have tried several avenues of Western medicine may not be satisfied with the results. Treatment of the physical problem by surgical procedure or medication is often not adequate to bring balance and harmony to the person. The integration of energy work from the traditions of Eastern medicine with Western medicine is ideal. Energy-based therapies may identify problems before symptoms develop in the body.
⢠Dr. K discusses how to implement 5 simple daily energy healing practices you can do in a matter of a few minutes each day to shift energy habits in your body and rebalance your energy field and energy centers that can help you restore homeostasis and create balance.
These include:
o Meditation
o Chakra Healing
o Relaxation Techniques
o Connecting to Joy and Gratitude and Nurturing the Body
o Movement and Breathing Techniques
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In todays episode, Dr. K discusses the impact of trauma on the brain and body. She offers 6 ways that we can begin healing trauma individually and collectively. Dr. K discusses that many of us carry trauma within our bodies and brain; pain that has never been heard or received because we live in a culture that has been traumatized within itself; a system that fails to see and truly understand the root cause of our suffering, emotional pain and addictions related to trauma.
Dr. offers 6 ways to begin healing individually and collectively through:
- Harnessing mindfulness in the present moment through safe spaces
- Somatic therapy-trauma informed yoga
- The power of your story and conversation
- The healing power of the healing arts (dance, movement, singing, etc)
- Releasing shame and guilt
- Taking stock of your life and reflection through journaling
Quotes mentioned in podcast episode :
- âOf all the things trauma takes away from us, the worst is our willingness, or even our ability, to be vulnerable. There's a reclaiming that has to happen.â Brene brown
- âIf we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive.â â BrenĂŠ Brown
- Dr. Gabor MatĂŠ---"The Wisdom of Trauma" Documentary
Books mentioned:
- Healing Collective Trauma: A Process for Integrating Our Intergenerational and Cultural Wounds -
- My Grandmothers Hands
- The Body Keeps the Score
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In Episode 10, Dr. K is joined with Kimberly Cabe, a Board Certified Integrative Family Nurse Practitioner with diverse experience in the healthcare industry including family practice, internal medicine, hospitalist care, neurology and integrative medicine. Kimberly is passionate about holistic and individualized health care and is devoted to ongoing continuing education and review of new and updated health related research. She is also an experienced nursing instructor with a mission to spread wellness throughout her community and the world! In this episode, Kimberly talks about how the state of the world has only led to more chronic stress than ever before and a womanâs delicate hormonal symphony cannot tolerate it for long. Hormones have a widespread effect on an individualâs mental, physical, and emotional health. When they are dysregulated, hormones can cause profound imbalances throughout the body. Interestingly, research has found that many lifestyle factors can disrupt hormone balance, including nutrition, exposure to air pollution, and chronic stress. However, the converse is also true. Evidence continues to grow demonstrating that many lifestyle factors can be altered and improved to reverse hormonal dysregulation and bring the body back into equilibrium. In episode 10, Kimberly Cabe , MSN, NP, RN a longtime nurse, describes the impact of chronic stress on hormonal balance and metabolic function and offers valuable ways to improve the health of hormones naturally such as: 1. Eliminating stressors 2. Mindfulness 3. Movement and Exercise 4. Healthy Nutrition 5. Quality Sleep 6. Herbal Supplements 7. Reframing Thinking 8. Self-Compassion 9. Nurturing Relationships Disclaimer Note: All information in all podcast episodes are for educational purposes only. Information spoken or heard on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or read on this podcast. Episode links: Company website: designandwellness.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/153651943307031/ https://www.instagram.com/womenlivinghealthy https://www.instagram.com/design_and_wellness_center Dr. K Linkedin -https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-melissa-knight-phd-rn-msn-cne-425189ba
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In episode 9, Dr. K discusses her battle with Graves disease(hyperthyroidism) and subsequent hypothyroidism from Radioactive Iodine Treatment. Dr. K shares 7 natural thyroid healing practices that have enabled her to improve the health of her thyroid gland and naturally reduce her thyroid supplementation dose.
Thyroid disease affects over 20 million people in the general population with women being about 8 times more more likely to be diagnosed with an autoimmune thyroid disorder. Unfortunately, more than 30 million people are having thyroid issues but have yet been diagnosed or misdiagnosed. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the most common autoimmune thyroid disorder where the thyroid gland is not producing enough thyroid hormone. Graves disease, in comparison is a result of too much thyroid hormone or hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, which is less prevalent.
The thyroid is a small gland at the front of the neck. Itâs part of the endocrine system and produces hormones T3 and T4 which help regulate many processes and organs in the body.
We need the thyroid gland and thyroid hormones which controls various functions of energy and metabolism at both the cell and physical level.
The majority of thyroid issues are autoimmune in nature and so in these cases there is always a âtriggerâ that causes the onset. So a major part of healing the thyroid gland naturally is getting to the root cause of why the immune system has attacked the thyroid gland. Unfortunately, modern medicine takes an aim at treating symptoms, whereas a holistic-functional approach can look at the underlying cause of the autoimmune thyroid dysfunction.
7 Natural practices that Dr. K discuss that have been proven to improve the health of the thyroid gland include:
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Assess stressors
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Eliminate stressors
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Optimize nutrition
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Heal the gut
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Restore the liver
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Clear infections
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Detox the home
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In this episode, Dr. K answers the question, "Why do I feel so nervous as life returns to normal post Covid?"
Dr. K offers insight into how the body's natural "fight or flight" response is designed to protect us from internal or external threats but yet leads to an ongoing stress response in the body that doesn't turn itself off. As the body is faced with day to day threats from chronic stress, trauma, life stressing events etc...we are training the body to be "fearful". Just as we train the body to be afraid we can just as well train the body to be "safe". Various mind-body therapies and the positive research regarding its affect on various types of anxiety and chronic stress and reducing the symptoms associated with anxiety are promising as one learns to return home to the body through yoga and learns how to reduce the tendency for negative thoughts from arising through combined Yoga-CBT.
Exposure therapy and Cognitive Behavior therapy or CBT have been considered the gold standard for many anxiety disorders such as social anxiety disorder and generalized anxiety disorders, but what we know is that, Yoga-CBT intervention may be particularly effective because it addresses both cognitive and physiological processes at once. So, âboth work together very effectively because while yoga reduces the physiological causes of anxiety, thereby reducing the tendency for negative thoughts to arise, CBT focuses on altering the content of negative thoughts as they arise. Moreover, while traditional CBT teaches patients to replace maladaptive thoughts, the addition of yoga may prevent these thoughts from appearing at all.
Yoga infused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), meditation and mindfulness-based CBT offers an accessible and promising intervention for anxiety and anxiety disorders such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorders. It is strongly suggested that we need more options to treat anxiety because different people will respond to different interventions, and having more options can help overcome barriers to care. Having a range of effective treatments can increase the likelihood people with anxiety will feel more empowered and willing to engage in evidence-based care.
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In episode 7, Dr. K answers the question "What are telomeres?". Telomeres are the caps at the end of each strand of DNA that protect our chromosomes, like the plastic tips at the end of shoelaces. Without the coating, shoelaces become frayed until they can no longer do their job, just as without telomeres, DNA strands become damaged and our cells canât do their job.
This episode is based on the book "The Telomere Effect: A Revolutionary Approach to Living Younger, Healthier, Longer", which details ground breaking evidence on the history of Telomeres and offering fresh advice on how to slow down aging and lengthen life. Nobel prize winning Doctor Elizabeth Blackburn and leading health psychologist Dr Elissa Epel have discovered biological markers called Telomeres which can help to understand how healthy our cells are and what we can do to improve them.
Based on research from the authors and other population based research, Dr. K discusses 7 natural ways to protect and possible regenerate healthy telomers through:
Physical exercise
- Meditation
- Controlling stress
- Sleeping well
- Eating a balanced-anti-inflammatory healthy diet
- Having purpose, doing what you love.
- Having loving relationships and gratitude
Things that speed telomere shortening and premature aging include:
- Physiological and oxidative stress
- Chronic disease and illness
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Obesity
- Environmental toxins and pollutants
- UV radiation
- Smoking
- Poor lifestyle habits
There are many natural ways naturally that you can impact your telomere length ..to age gracefully and to ultimately improve your overall psychological and biological health and boost longevity and vitality. It's not so much living longer its living well that is most important.
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This episode was released on Monday 6/7/21âŚIn episode 6, Dr. K answers the question "How do I heal my spirit". Western medicine unfortunately has focused on curing peoples body through surgery and drugs which is of course necessary in many cases, however, as we know, healing goes beyond medical treatment. True healing starts from within the soul and spirit. People are beginning to see that Eastern medicine frameworks have true efficacy in healing the human consciousness and mind, body and spirit. Recognizing that illness and disease are manifestations of disharmony in the mind and spirit. When we recognize our true natural state, our challenges are an opportunity for us to grow in love, compassion and patience. When we focus our intentions on healing the spirit, we can be more present to what wants to unfold in our lives for the better. In this episode Dr. K discusses 6 ways to come more in-tune with one's spirit and intuition. 1. Being impeccable with ones words and actions 2. Connecting to breath 3. Connecting to nature 4. Connecting to the body and the 5 senses 5. Engaging in meditation, mindfulness, spiritual practices 6. Connecting to self-compassion and nurturing relationships Join private facebook group for women : https://www.facebook.com/groups/153651943307031/ Visit website: designandwellness.com https://linktr.ee/Lafesolutions
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In episode 5, Dr. K is joined with Cassandra Hill, who is a keynote speaker, a certified wellness coach and holistic health practitioner, a master life coach and the CEO and founder of holistic living consulting. In 2014 Cassandra was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease (systemic lupusâŚ.) As we know, autoimmune disorders are characterized as a condition in which the host's immune system mistakenly attacks itself ⌠Eighty percent of all individuals affected by autoimmune disorders tend to be women and after living in pain for a year Cassandra decided to take control of her health and life. She educated herself about her disease through various health and wellness courses and started her path to healing. In 2016 she entered remission with her condition and is thriving instead of surviving. Today Cassandra shares her inspiring story leaves listeners with 6 tips that she has found changed her life and her battle with -Systemic Lupus. 1. Lean on oneâs faith in God and spirituality 2. Have the right mindset about your illness and what it means for you 3. Learn as much as you can about your disease 4. Get the support you need 5. Become your own wellness expert and best advocate 6. Listen to your body and what it's telling you it needs. Show links: www.cassandraRhill.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/livehealthyforlife Twitter://twitter.com/CassandraHill80 Reach Dr.K at designandwellness.com or info@designandwellness.com Private facebook group for women https://www.facebook.com/groups/153651943307031/
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In this episode (episode #4) "What you should know about uterine fibroids and how to keep them from controlling your life with Dr. Coleman", Dr. K is joined with Dr. Cameo Coleman and board certified family nurse practitioner who has extensive research and knowledge surrounding the issue of uterine fibroids and its' associated disparities within the African American female population. Uterine fibroids are a public health concern for all women however. Fibroids are affecting women at staggering numbers (_%65-80% in the general population and (as much as 90% in African American women).
As uterine fibroids are most present during a woman's reproductive years they are the 2nd leading cause of surgery (hysterectomy) for women in the United States. Dr. Coleman is here to discuss other options outside of the conventional surgery including ablation and laser treatments for example. Dr. Coleman also discusses:
-What uterine fibroids are, their prevalence and their cause
-Signs and symptoms of uterine fibroids
-How uterine fibroids are diagnosed
-Uterine fibroid treatment options
-The affect of diet, exercise, movement and stress management on reducing uterine fibroid risks and development.
Fibroids can disrupt a women's quality of life when accompanied with unrelenting symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding, which can lead to symptomatic and dangerously low blood counts(anemia), prolonged periods, pelvic pressure symptoms, infertility and reproductive dysfunction.
There is a gap in studies that assess the overall impact on a woman's mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. Fibroids can significantly impact a woman's daily activities, quality of life and can even lead to fear and despair surrounding a woman's sense of control over her symptoms, overall health and her life.
Uterine fibroid awareness is critical for women, especially for African American women where the risk factors grow significantly. Although uterine fibroids are a major health problem and threat there is hope and there are many conventional and alternative treatments available that can potentially cure and lessen the symptoms of uterine fibroids.
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In this bonus episode, Dr. K is joined with Annemarie Tolman. Annemarie is a wellness strategist and the CEO and founder of 3 brain solutions. She empowers high achieving women to heal and find their flow and create a life they love through the health of the 3 brain axis and the gut microbiome.
Today she shares tips of how we can reset and restore this connection for optimal health and come into a state of flow and happiness and joy.
The heart, gut, and brain each have their own intrinsic nervous systems, capable of complex adaptive processes, therefore, they are referred to as âbrains".
Today, gut health has been and is becoming a major hot topic in health today for many reasons!
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Welcome to episode 3 on the Women Living Health & On Purpose Podcast! Today Dr. K is joined with Dr. Kimberly Natson, who is a telemed psychiatric/mental health NP, a nurse educator and the CEO of Global Mentality.
In todays conversation Dr. Natson provides valuable tips that women can use to achieve optimal mental wellness through self-love and abating the stigma of mental illness. She talks about how we as women can begin the process of starting a new pathway for ourselves by reaching out for mental and emotional support. Each year, around 29 million American women experience mental health conditions.
If you are looking to free yourself from the anxiety, depression or even chronic stress, this episode will give you insights and steps you can take to reach a higher state of mental wellness and healing so that you can live a life full of happiness, purpose and vitality.
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Mental Health is a part of everyoneâs wellness. Global Mentality is dedicated to serving the community and spreading compassion and awareness about mental health. Global Mentalityâs mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals and their families by compassionately serving their mental health and community support needs. This is accomplished by meeting our charitable responsibilities of serving the community and honoring the intent of our donors and supporters.
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In this episode Dr. K is joined with Gaby Udabor, a Nurse Practitioner (NP) and wellness expert. Gaby is the founder and CEO of Gaby U Health and Wellness Hub https://www.gabyuhealthhub.com. I this podcast Gaby discusses the elements of functional health and how it serves to prevent and reverse chronic illnesses. Functional Medicine is a systems biology-based approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of a disease. Functional medicine clinics take the holistic approach to understand who you are, knowing that every person is unique and should have a medical plan that is custom fit for their needs. Instead of determining which drug will cure a disease, functional medicine clinics have doctors that discover why you have an ailment in the first place, and to restore whatâs no longer functioning. Think of medicine in terms of a science experiment. Experiments with limited variables are easier to find solutions for. The more complex the problem, the more difficult the solution becomes. The human body is full of variables. Lifestyle, genetic makeup, personality, and environmental factors are just a few, and within each of these basic categories are countless more variables. Too often, traditional physicians treat the disease and not the patient. They donât take the timeâand, in their defense, canât take the timeâto understand all of the variables that make you unique. While the standard model of care works well for acute diseases, trauma, infection, and emergencies, it fails to care for the chronic diseases. Visit designandwellness.com Join our private women's facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/153651943307031/
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When we experience dis-ease, there is a tendency to think in terms of absolutes: curable or incurable. This is partly due to the Western medicine model and partly due to modern society's dualistic nature. Our experiences are often lumped into black-and-white categories, leaving little room for the gray areas where much of life unfolds. The words "healing" and "curing" are used interchangeably, but after being diagnosed with an incurable disease, I now realize that their definitions could not be more different. visit designandwellness.com Join our private facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/153651943307031/
Welcome to the Women Living Healthy Podcast
âPodcast topics: Stress management, self-care, holistic wellness, complementary & alternative therapies, mind-body therapies, relaxation therapies, health & spirituality.
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