All Things Relax with Sandi D.

Show Notes  This week Sandi D. ponders the question, “Do ladybugs hibernate?” and from there, shares other random musings to close out 2020.  Sandi D. also talks about two great books she is currently reading. The first is a travel memoir that will help quench your wanderlust if you too miss traveling. The second is a beginner’s guide to chakras. See below for the full citations and links.  For th...

Show Notes  This week Sandi D. talks with Kelly Thoreson, the Killer Content Queen over at Blogfiti.com. She guides bloggers looking to write stand out content and rank in search engines to increase their reach.  This episode also honors her partner’s nephew’s life, Alex. We talk about the power of crowdfunding fundraisers and how a small act of kindness goes a long way to help a grieving family i...

Show Notes  This week Sandi D. talks with Toni Black, Astrologer and Self Discovery Life Consultant, based in Okinawa, Japan about tapping into astrology not only for self discovery but also to better understand those around you. She teaches astrology and other spiritual tools through art and play. During this episode, Toni guides us through a grounding exercise that will leave you refreshed &...

Show Notes  This week Sandi D. talks about finding your unique gifts through a process called Active Imagination. While reading Meant for More by Lisa Sasevich, Sandi was introduced to this technique rooted in Jungian psychology. Sasevich in turn credits Tim Kelly for introducing her to this concept, also known as automatic writing.  Active imagination allows you to create a two-way written conver...

Show Notes  This week Sandi D. talks with Annie Richardson, blogger and tech whiz about Annie’s new eCourse, Video Bloggers Toolkit. She also asks Annie about her two blogs, True Crime Diaries, and True Crime and Woo. Annie shares with us the perspective she takes in reporting True Crimes and why she pivoted to add the ‘woo’ to the true (crimes).  Websites: Annie Richardson Consulting True Crime D...

Show Notes  This week Sandi D. talks with Dr. Helena Liu, a scholar based in Sydney, Australia. Her area of expertise is intersectional feminism with a focus on social justice research and education. Her newly launched blog, Disorient.co , is an invaluable resource for intersectional feminist thought, education, and activism.  This episode was recorded the week of the US presidential elections. At...

Show Notes  This week Sandi D. sits down with Paulette Erato, blogger and maker at Petite Font based in Los Angeles, CA, to talk about Paulette’s upcoming book, Benchmarks Are Bullsh*t: 5 Lessons I Wish I Knew at 18 . One of the best takeaways from her book is “Decisions are not life sentences.” We talk about how throughout life it’s OK to pivot and change direction.  Paulette also shares more abo...

Show Notes  This week Sandi D. sits down with Jodi Cohen, founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, based in Seattle, Washington, to talk about how her unique essential oil blends can help balance your body, brain, and emotions. She explains the importance of bringing our bodies back to the parasympathetic or ‘rest and digest’ state through stimulating the vagus (pronounced ‘vegas’) nerve.  Author of Healing...

Show Notes  This week Sandi D. reflects on the importance of self-love and self-worth and how these can affect women’s money mindset. She also talks about The Glorias, a movie portraying feminist icon and writer Gloria Steinem’s contributions to the ongoing fight for women’s rights.  Sandi D. shares how watching The Glorias made her pause to reflect on women’s issues, notably in the workforce.  Pr...

Show Notes This week Sandi D. sits down with Angie Vlahovich, founder of Imaya Beauty, to talk about her startup clean beauty company based in Toronto, Canada. Imaya Beauty is an eco-conscious brand on a mission to save the Amazonian rainforest through skincare. Special offer for All Things Relax with Sandi D. listeners: Use promo code Relax20 for 20% off your first purchase at Imaya Beauty. Imaya...

Show Notes  This week Sandi D. sits down with Cindy Chan, founder of Moms Got Talents, to talk about how her organization based in Vancouver, Canada empowers moms to better themselves through developing their talents in arts and crafts to support their families.  Cindy’s background in higher education guides her organization in aligning United Nations Sustainable Development Goals with each artisa...

Show Notes  This week Sandi D. talks about how she ‘got over herself’ and overcame her fear of Facebook live video when participating in blogging coach Faith Mariah’s Blogathon challenge.  She also shares how the blogathon challenge got her to reflect on All Things Relax’s core messages to better serve blog readers and podcast listeners.  All Things Relax Core Messages You have a voice that deserv...

Show Notes  This week Sandi D. sits down with Wendy Reis, Intuitive Life Coach and Theta Healer, to talk about how she helps her clients create the life of their dreams. She walks us through the theta healing process and explains how it can be used to reset limiting beliefs. You won’t want to miss Wendy’s uplifting energy that shines through our conversation! Background Wendy Reis provides 1:1 coa...

Show Notes  This week Sandi D. sits down with Nadine Wilches, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and founder of Mind the Class to talk about how her curriculum gives parents and educators the tools they need to support children’s emotional health. Nadine gives listeners a somatic experiencing demonstration (at the 19 min mark). You won’t want to miss learning more about this effective stress r...

See   show notes . This week Sandi D. sits down with Lauren Zajac, a western medicine gal turned holistic health consultant. Lauren talks about how functional medicine differs from western medicine, what you can do to better support your immune system, daily self-care rituals, and who inspires her.  Background Lauren Zajac is on a mission to fully support women with all of their health concerns, w...

See show notes. This week Sandi D. sits down with Shannon Smyth, founder and Chief Pampering Officer of A Girl’s Gotta Spa!, a woman-owned artisan bath and body care company. They talk about why Shannon developed her product line, insights into her creative process, and who inspires her.  Background A Girl’s Gotta Spa! began as a beauty blog in 2005. Shannon has reviewed countless spa and personal...

See show notes. Sandi D. sits down with French Canadian children’s author Isabelle Larouche as they discuss Isabelle’s roots, why she loves to write, and what inspires her.  Links (Isabelle Larouche) Web Wikipedia Facebook Bio: Having taught French as a second (or sometimes third) language in native communities throughout Quebec has given Isabelle an authentic connection with the First Nations. Is...

See show notes. Join Sandi D. as she shares more about herself, why she created All Things Relax, and who & what inspire her! Sandi D. will give insights into growing up in Southampton, NY, studying in Montreal (in a francophone university), and living & working in Japan with her young, international family. She shares her career path and quest for inner zen while balancing work and family...

All Things Relax inspires women to relax and rejuvenate. Join me as I sit down with creative guests to talk about what inspires them. I will be talking with writers, entrepreneurs, artists, and more. I will also share stress management techniques to help you find your inner zen . I look forward to sharing these engaging conversations and hearing from you. Ciao, Sandi D. For more information, visit...