A Healthy Curiosity

When you talk to yourself (which, let's face it, we all do), are you kind? Do you speak to yourself like you would speak to a friend, or do you have a tendency to resort to name calling? Do you use words like stupid, lazy, or failure? In Episode 42, Brodie talks with Catherine Polan Orzech, MA, LMFT, about being kind to ourselves. Many people, and especially Type As (you know who you are), treat t...

When someone asks you to tell your story, what do you say? Does the story you tell represent the person you want to project out to the world?   Maybe you haven't noticed, because you've never thought about it. Perhaps the answer comes so automatically it's as though you're on autopilot. In Episode 41, Brodie talks with Tracey Duncan, writer, yoga teacher, and transformation coach, about telling ou...

What's in your first aid kit? If all you've got is band-aids, antibiotic ointment, NSAIDs, and antihistamines, you could be missing out. In Episode 40, Brodie talks with Tiffany Carole Pollard, MS, L.Ac., LMP, about how to use essential oils for first aid. Tiffany is currently in Sri Lanka preparing property for a retreat she's creating, and she's been glad to have her essential oils travel kit to...

We've all heard of stress eating and emotional eating, but could you be exhaustion-eating? In Episode 39, Brodie talks with Katrina Ubell, MD, a pediatrician turned certified life and weight loss coach, about the ways mindfulness can be a helpful aid in the weight loss journey. Katrina lost 50 pounds using a variety of weight loss methods, but when she reflects on the process, mindfulness and trul...

In Episode 38, Brodie talks with Jodi Cohen, NTP about the power of essential oils and aromatherapy. Jodi first discovered essential oils after going through an emotionally strenuous time in her life, and the practical knowledge she garnered during her healing journey spurred her to found her aromatherapy and essential oils company, Vibrant Blue Oils.   In this episode, we explore:   The biochemis...

  Did you know just 8 weeks of a bodymind practice can change the way your brain is wired, helping you to stay calm and make sound decisions?   In Episode 37, Brodie shares a piece she wrote for Huffington Post about 10 reasons to get to know Qi Gong, plus some great research proving the efficacy of qi gong in keeping us healthy.   In this episode, we explore:   What qi gong means How qi gong diff...

When it comes to making changes in your own life, it's really easy to set yourself up – for success or for failure. In Episode 36, Brodie shares some lessons she learned last week at a Yoga Coaching Conference about growth: what's helpful, what's not, who's helpful, and what you can do to set yourself up for success. The way we design our lives can have a huge effect on how much we can do and how...

Have you ever wolfed down a delicious meal only to find yourself met with the burning discomfort of acid reflux? In Episode 35, Brodie talks with her colleague, Joe Moceus, L.Ac., about what you can do to avoid feeling the burn. Joe's family has been genetically plagued by acid reflux, but they've managed to not only soothe their symptoms but also alter their lifestyle choices to prevent acid refl...

Did you know that most of your serotonin is made in your gut? In Episode 34, Brodie talks with Jenn Malecha, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, about the connection between gut health and autoimmune disease. The connection between your intestines and your overall wellbeing may not seem very intuitive, but gut health can have a huge effect on your daily wellbeing. Listen in to find out h...

Last week, we talked about decluttering your space to make room for your best and brightest self. This week, we're talking about decluttering your fridge and simplifying your food, to make room for your healthiest and most energetic self. In Episode 33, Brodie talks with Bianca Osbourne, Certified Holistic Nutritionist and private chef, about how to eat healthy without filling your kitchen with to...

Do you have so much stuff that it gets in the way of you becoming your best and brightest self?   In Episode 32, Brodie talks with Dorena Kohrs, Space Doula, about how to unload shame, old versions of yourself, and lots of STUFF. Dorena helps people reclaim cluttered space that infringes upon their journey to being their best self, and in so doing she helps people unload a lot of emotional baggage...

You've heard of the Atkins Diet, the raw food diet, Weight Watchers, and the South Beach Diet, but do you know anything about the Paleo Diet? You might be thinking cavemen… think again.   In Episode 31, Brodie hosts Amie Tollefsrud and Andrea Nordling, the nutritional therapist practitioners behind PaleoBossBabe, the personal nutrition course designed for people looking to improve digestion, mitig...

This episode started out being a follow-up to Episode 25 on perimenopause, but we ended up covering so much ground that we decided to rename it and just call it what it is: a total geek-out on women's hormones.   In Episode 30, Brodie talks with Maria Claps, a certified health coach, mother of 4 grown children, and women's healthy aging advocate, about perimenopause, menopause, women's hormones, a...

When tragedy strikes, it can be difficult to stay positive and present, but our mindset can really influence the way we deal with, overcome, or power through adversity. In today's episode, Brodie talks with JJ Virgin, CNS, CHFS, celebrity nutritionist, health expert, and 4 time NY Times Bestselling Author about paying close attention to our mindset to overcome our greatest challenges. When JJ was...

Have you ever made a New Years resolution only to see it peter out a few months later? Most of us have been there at some point. Changing old habits can be difficult, but there are certain things you can do to greatly improve your chances of success. In today's episode, Brodie talks about developing systems to create and maintain new, healthier habits in the new year.     In this episode, we explo...

Do you find it difficult to communicate your needs and wants to friends and loved ones? You're not alone. In Episode 27, Brodie talks compassionate communication and boundaries with LaShelle Lowe-Chardé, a certified trainer in Non-Violence Communication (NVC). LaShelle coaches couples and individuals on developing healthy communication skills, with an emphasis on identifying universal needs and st...

E26 – Brodie's Holiday Tips Ah, the holidays. A time of family togetherness, warmth, and cheer… plus hard-to-digest food, alcohol, and stress. Whether you're celebrating at home or traveling to see family and friends, Brodie has 8 great tips to help you weather the ups and downs of the holiday season.   In this episode, we explore:   Managing digestion in a sea of complex, hard to digest food Maki...

You've heard of menopause, but are you familiar with perimenopause? In this episode, Brodie talks with Dr. Katherine Dale, ND, about perimenopause, the natural transition from reproductive years into menopause. Menopause is well known as the end of a person's years of fertility, when the menstrual cycle comes to an end. Perimenopause, then, is the transition time in which progesterone and estrogen...

Is shame keeping you from recognizing your value? In this episode, Brodie talks with Jennifer Kind, LPC, CDWF, EPC, a Psychotherapist and coach in Portland, OR who works with people cultivating more shame resilience, self-acceptance, and the ability to be kinder to themselves and others. Jen believes shame holds people back; it is not a good motivator for change. Shames breeds fear, anxiety, depre...

Brodie talks with Julie Zuzek, the corporate yogi business coach , about the connection between personal growth and business . Whether you're an entrepreneur or you work for someone else, it can be a struggle to show up authentically and allow your work to reflect your true self. Being vulnerable doesn't have to be a weakness; allowing people to see your imperfections allows them to embrace their...

Have you ever felt unlucky in love? Maybe you've had partners that made you feel bad about yourself or you've been on plenty of dates but can't get someone to commit. Maybe you're in a long term relationship and simply feel it could be more fulfilling. It may be time for you to date yourself. In Episode 22, Brodie talks with Veronica Grant, dating coach and private yoga instructor, about ways to i...

Uncertainty can be hard to deal with. Not knowing where you're headed and what's in store can make us feel like we need to do something to exert control over our experience, but sometimes there's simply nothing we can do but wait. Wait to see what happens; wait to see what's coming; wait to see what guidance, inspiration, and truth we may find along the way. In Episode 21, Brodie talks with her si...

1 in 12 women will get invasive breast cancer. The primary means of screening-- mammograms-- detect more breast cancer, but that doesn't translate into lives saved. In a study of 90,000 women over a 25-year period, women in the mammogram group's mortality rates were even with women who didn't get mammograms. In addition, mammograms are painful, subject women to radiation, and aren't particularly h...

Did you know acupuncture is being used to treat veterans with PTSD? Or that its's twice as effective and safer than the standard of care for lower back pain?  Don't worry, most people don't. In Episode 19, Brodie talks with Matthew Bauer, Licensed Acupuncturist and President of the Acupuncture Now Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to clearing up common misconceptions about acupunctur...

Do your daily habits leave you feeling out of balance? Dr. Michele Summers Colon is a physician (specifically a holistic podiatrist), entrepreneur, yoga instructor, and motivational speaker on a mission to inspire women to live happier, healthier lives that honor their own bodies, wants, and desires. Dr. Michele is also an Ayurvedic practitioner bridging the gap between Western Medicine and Ayurve...