Connection over Perfection

Join us in this episode as we delve into the inspiring journey of Hunter Allen, the host of the 'Everything is Connected' podcast. Discover how Hunter's transformation from anger to peace led him to embrace self-love, emotional intelligence, and a mission to reshape masculinity. Tune in to learn how he's taking his message on the road, embarking on a van life adventure to forge gen...

Welcome to "Connection Over Perfection," where we explore the profound significance of connection in various aspects of our lives. As the host, we delve into the realms of holistic nutrition, emotionally focused therapy, herbalism, and spiritual practices to create meaningful connections with ourselves and others. Join us as we engage in enlightening discussions on nurturing holistic wel...

Trigger Warning: Sexual Abuse Sensitive content, including discussions about sexual abuse, will be addressed in this episode. If you find this topic distressing or triggering, please take care of yourself and consider skipping this episode. Your well-being is important to us. Join me on another amazing episode of "Connection Over Perfection" as I sit down with the incredible Phoenix Free...

Welcome to the Connection Over Perfection podcast, where curiosity meets empowerment! In this thought-provoking episode, we take a deep dive into the art of asking the right questions and how it can unleash transformation in our lives. Joining us is the incredible M. Moriah Mor, a passionate Certified Holistic Nutritionist and the visionary owner of GreenSilk.com. With over 20 years of dedication...

Welcome to "Connection Over Perfection," join me as we explore the intricate world of fight or flight mode and its profound impact on our overall well-being. In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the workings of the sympathetic nervous system, unraveling how it activates our fight or flight response when confronted with perceived threats or dangers. Discover the cascade of...

Amazing humans come on this journey with Shelly and I as we delve into the pages of her remarkable life story. Join us as we unravel the inspiring tale of Shelly's transformation from the vibrant Bay Area girl to a self-published author, all while being fueled by the power of nutrition and holistic well-being. Step into Shelly's world as we explore how her health journey, driven by the dec...

Welcome back to "Connection over Perfection"! Get ready for an enlightening episode as we dive deep into the transformative realms of shadow work, astrology, and holistic well-being with the incredible Jess Spain. Jess, a native of Portland, is a spiritualist, astrologer, writer, and artist who has dedicated her life to exploring the transformative power of self-discovery. With years of...

Dive deep into the profound impact of abandonment on our brains, neurons, and emotions in future relationships. This thought-provoking podcast episode explores the intricate connections between abandonment, emotionally focused therapy, attachment theory, and parenting styles. Uncover the hidden imprints left by abandonment as we delve into the ways it shapes our psyche and influences our ability t...

Get ready to be inspired and empowered by our upcoming guest, the incredible Alley Jean! Join us on Connection over Perfection as we dive into her unique approach to branding, marketing, coaching, and design, and how it helps women all around the world connect with themselves and their businesses. With over 22 years of professional creative experience, Alley brings a wealth of knowledge and expert...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Sheila - an accomplished educator, massage therapist, personal trainer, holistic life coach, and nursing student who's dedicated to guiding and supporting women on their journey toward holistic wellness. Sheila has found a deeper sense of purpose in helping women connect to themselves through mindful movement and exploration of their goals for their b...

In our final episode, we dive into the heart of Michelle's message - the power of self-love and understanding. Michelle firmly believes that if we want to create a world where hurt people don't hurt people, we need to come back to source, which is ourselves. In this episode, Michelle shares with us her journey to self-love and understanding and provides practical tips for anyone looking to...

In this episode, we sit down with Michelle to talk about her parenting journey. As a mother of 4, Michelle has learned how to connect with her kids and help them heal from within. She shares with us her tips and tricks for parenting with love, understanding, and healing. Whether you're a parent or not, you won't want to miss this inspiring episode filled with wisdom and humor. Michelle Mui...

In this episode, we introduce you to the incredible Michelle, a Wife, Mother of 4, Writer, CPTSD survivor, Cycle Breaker, and soon-to-be Empty Nester. Michelle is a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant whose passion lies in helping people better understand themselves and heal from within. With her infectious positivity and resilience, Michelle firmly believes that if we want to make the world a b...

Have you ever felt the urge to discover what your purpose in life is? Are you looking for answers that will help you understand why you are here and what difference you can make? If so, then you are not alone. In fact, it's something that many people have pondered throughout history. After spending years searching for my life's one purpose, I discovered something unexpected which changed t...

Developing consistency requires building habits that make us feel rewarded and satisfied. To help in this process, it is important to break down bigger tasks into smaller, more achievable actions; by doing so we can encourage our brains to form new paths of consistency. Over the years, I have seen how difficult it can be for some people to maintain consistency when tackling new projects, so to add...

In the What Happened To You series, explore how Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) gives partners an opportunity to explore, understand and develop a deeper understanding of one another from an approach that focuses on what has happened to each and creates a safe space for open communication. That “what happened to you”, rather than the hurtful and unhelpful “what’s wrong with you", perspective. Th...

It can be exhausting to carry the burden of difficult stories by ourselves. We often encounter criticisms, judgments, and guilt when talking about taboos, especially if we have experienced trauma. Unfortunately, these experiences lead to depression, anxiety and other mental health issues. To start healing, we need compassionate dialogue and supportive space to express our struggles. We need to swi...

Amazing Souls!  A wellness blueprint created from your individual DNA provides you with more advanced and tailored advice on how to best look after yourself and your health. A DNA Wellbeing Blueprint is a combination of an IgG and IgE test. By measuring the antibodies in your body that help you recognize and ward off potentially harmful substances, These tests can help you identify food sensi...

As a holistic nutrition professional, my philosophy is that health is an expression of the complex interaction between physical and chemical elements, mental and emotional aspects, and spiritual and environmental components. I believe in using education to improve people's health by treating each person as a unique individual. My protocols and advice are based on evidence-based principles and holi...

When striving for perfection, it's easy to become overwhelmed with expectations that disconnect one from forming meaningful connections with others. Connection over perfection is a mantra that encourages us to prioritize relationships and connection over striving after unrealistic ideals of perfection.