Abundant Wellness With Andrea- From Surviving to Thriving in Mind, Body and Spirit

Do you feel like you are constantly on edge waiting for the next shoe to drop? Do you feel like you never can actually relax or calm yourself down? In today’s episode, I share with you very practical tools to regulate your nervous system.   Whether you are in the most intense season of your life, or you are coming out of the most intense season of your life, everyone can benefit from regulating th...

Having a child with a chronic illness, especially one that impacts behavior as profoundly as PANS/PANDAS can make the holidays challenging to say the least. In this episode fellow PANS/PANDAS/MCAS mom, Jody Putnicki, and I discuss the complexities of this illness, how to have grace for ourselves as moms navigating the journey, and ways to stay sane during the holidays.    If you have a child strug...

Nervous system dysregulation is one of the biggest contributers to hormonal mood swings, insomnia, anxiety and fatigue... and yet your OB and GP aren't going to tell you that!    Take a listen to this episode where Andrea Jones, RN, BSN, FHP shares myths about your nervous system, how to recognize if you're nervous system is dysregulated, how that impacts your menstrual cycle and 4 questions to as...

It's easy to be thankful when life is good, paychecks are robust, and everyone's healthy. But what about when life is collapsing in on all sides?    This week's episode dives into the nuances of thankfulness, how it can lend to our strength, connect us to God's heart, and allow for better emotional processing.    You can also read the transcript of this podcast here https://www.christianparenting....

Waking up between 2-4 am? Feeling anxious, jittery or fatigued in the afternoon? Difficulty losing weight since you've entered your 30's?    You could have a cortisol imbalance.  Make sure to listen to this episode for 5 Cortisol Balancing Strategies for the winter.    Curious what cortisol imbalance you might have? Take this free quiz to find out     Ready to take things to the next level? Sign u...

Postpartum can throw many women for a loop, even with the best preparation for it! In this episode, Michelle and I share our personal experiences with postpartum, what helped us then and the help that is available now.    As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Neurofeedback Practitioner, Michelle uses many different modalities to help women during the postpartum period. Her personal experience...

We are starting to really understand that trauma isn't just "all in your head." It's stored in your body, in your cells too!    Thankfully, there is so much we can do to heal from both the big T trauma's and the little T traumas.    In todays episode, Katie Allen, Licensed Massage Therapist & Myofascial Release Therapist joins us to talk about how working with the body can help us to release b...

Have you ever felt like your mood was in the toilet no matter what you do? And no amount of prayer, exercise or positive thinking seems to change it?    That could be because you're missing one of the foundations of supporting a healthy mood- nutrition and optimal digestion!    In this episode, I share a coaching call I had with my Keys to Emotional Freedom Clients where I trained them on creating...

Entering the world of special needs parenting was never on my radar. It was like having to learn a foreign language, while also having to navigate a terrain I wasn't prepared or equipped for.    In this episode Kara Ryska, Owner and Creator of The Special Needs Mom Podcast shares what's really underneath the feelings of overwhelm, chronic stress and anxiety so we can learn how to access support an...

Another awesome client interview that you don't want to miss! When Teesha first came to me, she was beyond frustrated and feeling hopeless with her seemingly endless eczema flare ups.    She felt like she'd tried everything and was no better off than before she had done a million different expensive treatments. Not only that, she was noticing that her periods were heavier, crampy, painful and was...

So often we have an perspective on trauma that actually can keep us from reaching out to get the help that we need.    Joshua Moore is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Board Certified Neurofeedback Practitioner and Co-Owner of Alternative Behavioral Therapies clinic in Vancouver Washington and in this episode we tackle: What is EMDR? How does it help and what issues does it benefit? Is it just...

Homeopathy is one of the most widely misunderstood forms of medicine. It has been well studied for hundreds of years, but because of its complexity, can feel daunting to use.    In this episode, Melissa and Andrea discuss how homeopathy can be used to support hormone health, what homeopathy is, how its different than other forms of naturopathic medicine, and what common symptoms might help you ide...

Ever wondered why you make headway with one of your hormone symptoms, but the next month, another symptom creeps in?   99% of the time, this is due to the fact that you don't actually have a comprehensive care plan in place to get to your end goal of perfectly balanced periods!    In today's episode, I dive into root causes, how those are addressed in a care plan and your next steps to finally get...

Maybe like Rachael you've found yourself ignoring little symptoms in your life... but just like weeds in a garden, if we ignore the little ones, they will grow bigger and bigger and become even more problematic.    Schedule your breakthrough call here 

Another amazing client testimonial and case study to inspire hope that you can 100% get rid of your life-limiting hormone imbalance symptoms!  This is a must-listen episode if you're struggling with irregular periods, heavy cycles, migraines or fatigue!    To schedule a complementary breakthrough call, click HERE

Have you struggled with menstrual migraines, fatigue and mood swings?    Do you feel like you're missing out on vital time with your family, children and productivity at your job?    If so- then you are definitely not alone! Melissa shares about the process that transformed her health and hormones- and how you can get started with that process, too!    Click HERE to schedule a complementary hormon...

This is a fun episode with one of my favorite collaborators and fitness practitioners, Beth Learn from Fit2B!   Beth Learn is a leader in the industry of women's health and fitness, and is breaking all the rules of "diet culture" by sharing evidence based movement strategies that actually help women instead of hurting them.   In todays episode, we are having an informal chat all about: What moveme...

If you've found yourself in the camp of special needs parenting, welcome. Take a seat and find some comfort while you listen in.  I certainly wasn't expecting to face as much hardship as we did when our daughter was diagnosed with PANDAS in 2018, but what made that journey infinitely harder was the shame and isolate than nearly suffocated us in ever way imaginable.  In this episode, I spare no det...

Nothing can prepare you for the heartwrenching realization that a spouse is cheating, has cheated, or that a marriage is irreconcilable.  Its a heartache that no one should have to walk through- and yet so many do in silence.    In this episode, we have special guest Amy Ganz, Founder of Ames and Olives Catering business in Washington State.    Amy is the mother of 3 rad and hilarious boys and sha...

More often than not, the postpartum period can blindside us, we get caught off guard by the intensity of the need, roller coaster of emotions and numerous challenges that don't seem to relent.    In this episode, Stefanie shares about her postpartum journey, how shame started to color her experience leading to more suffering than she was already under. She shares how she began to identify the voic...

Join us for part 2 of rewriting your shame and infertility story with Bree Keel, Co-Founder of The Unhindered Life Life Coaching.    In part 2, we tackle how to advocate for yourself, find your voice and recover what was lost along the way.    You don't want to miss this episode!    Don't forget to sign up for the Stop The Shame Cycle Training and Bible Study HERE

Infertility is a journey no one expects to be on, and yet so many find themselves there, sinking while trying to swim through the grief, disappointment, disillusionment and anger of it all.    In this episode, we talk about the impact infertility has, how it creates a story of shame, and how we can re-write that story- even before getting to the desired outcome of pregnancy.    Bree Keel is a wife...

In the world of conventional medicine, hormones are treated completely separately from mental health issues.   But if you're a woman, there is no way to separate your hormones from your mental health.    And if you're experiencing mood swings, anxiety, depression, insomnia or other mental health challenges that permeate your cycle, there's a good chance some root causes aren't being appropriately...

Juggling Motherhood, ministry, jobs and marriage is not for the faint of heart. It's so easy to fall into the trap of trying to do it all, but in this episode Jen Mcgraw, Host of Restored Mama Podcast, and I dive into why trying to do it all doesn't benefit anyone and what you can do instead.    Make sure to follow Jen on instagram @restoredmamapodcast or find her podcast on all platforms for more...

So often when talking with women about their hormones, they are unsure if their symptoms are actually connected to their hormones.    Especially after being brushed off by physicians or only offered birth control as the solution when that just makes things worse.    Take a listen to this episode to discover what you REALLY need to start getting to the root of the problem.   If you're struggling wi...