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Did November creep up on anyone else?! There are just two months left in 2023, so it’s time to end the year strong and intentional! In this episode, I share a year-end review process that you can use to celebrate your past accomplishments, identify life lessons, build self-trust, and make the most of the next two months! Year-end review questions: What intentions/goals/resolutions (if any) did you...

We all do it. We repeat the same ol' habits and the same ol' problems show up in our lives again and again. But you can change the way you show up in your relationships, work, health journey, etc. by understanding the ways that your past experiences are influencing your current life. In this episode, I share how to recognize when you’re living in the past and what to do to overcome this an...

Have you constantly been told that comparing yourself to others is a bad thing? I disagree. We human beings are wired for comparison, so trying to banish it from our lives is a losing battle. It’s natural, neutral, and not a problem unless we use comparison to put ourselves down or inflate our egos. In this episode, I share how we can instead use our brain's tendency to compare for good and as...

If you struggle with low self-worth you’re not alone! We often think that the next promotion, publication, certification, award, or relationship will finally make us feel worthy. But once the initial good feelings wear off, we’re back where we started… searching for the next thing to boost our self-worth. This endless, depleting cycle of trying to validate our worth inevitably leads to burnout and...

After 6.5 years of full-time travel and digital nomad life, I have finally settled in Germany! In this episode, I share my favorite Ayurvedic travel tips from how to keep your mind and body in balance while flying to preventing jet lag. I also share the plant allies (herbs) that I use to prepare for and recover from traveling. Dr. Lad’s “Jet Lag Tea” - Put 1/3 teaspoon each of the ayurvedic herbs...

Let’s dive deeper into the four phases of the moon and our menstrual cycle! Today I chat about how our energy levels, mood, creativity, and cognitive powers change and flow during each phase of our cycle so that we can work WITH our cycle and thrive! Learn how to plan your work, workouts, and social calendar to take advantage of the gifts of each phase. Phase time stamps: Bleeding Phase - 8:30 &am...

For so long I fought against my period. I wanted to be “on” and super productive all the time. But a woman’s hormones ebb and flow in a predictable way over the course of her monthly cycle. These hormones affect our energy levels, skin, nutritional needs, mood, mindset, motivation, sex drive… everything! So in this episode, I share how we can work WITH our menstrual cycles and align our lives with...

Sunlight exposure regulates our hormones, strengthens our bones, and improves our skin. So it’s not a surprise that the sun is revered in Ayurveda and other ancient health systems. Every aspect of our health and well-being is influenced by the rhythms of the sun, and yet most of us spend the majority of our time indoors. Today I help you tap into the benefits of sunlight and teach you how to pract...

Today I’m joined by my dear friend Natalie Small - founder of the Groundswell Community Project. Natalie and I first met back in early 2019 in the small surf town of Huanchaco, Peru. In this episode, we talk about our shared love of surfing, the ancient, matriarchal cultures of Peru, lessons learned from Mother Nature, reclaiming our body wisdom, understanding our feminine power, and much more. Ch...

For thousands of years, women have been using rose and rose oil to sooth stress, balance hormones, and deepen self-love. Today I dive into all the healing benefits this luxurious flower has to offer and share some simple ways that you can incorporate it into your life. Consider this episode a big ‘ol permission slip to stop and smell the roses! Paavani’s Rose Water Find the full show notes here ....

Anxiety and I are old friends, so today I share vagus nerve exercises that you can use to target your anxiety at the source and improve your ability to deal with the everyday stressors of life. I talk about what anxiety is, the role the vagus nerve plays in stress management, and how to reduce general anxiety by practicing vagus nerve exercises. Find the full show notes here . Sign up for my ⁠news...

When your heart starts pounding or your mind goes blank use these quick nervous system regulation exercises to restore balance to your mind and body. Your nervous system affects every process, conscious and unconscious, that happens in your body! So I’m not exaggerating when I say that these simple practices can have a profound effect on your stress levels and every other aspect of your health. In...

Want to reduce your overall stress and anxiety levels? Then it’s time to befriend your nervous system! Your nervous system governs numerous processes in your body - your breathing, digestion, hormones, stress response, etc. Our nervous systems have evolved not just to help us to survive, but to promote our thriving! Unfortunately, most people are walking around with a dysregulated nervous system t...

Season two, baby! In this chatty first episode of the season, I share a quick life update and talk about emotional burnout, stress management, and breaking unhelpful life patterns. I also talk about the decision I’ve made to narrow the focus of my work. I’ll now be focusing solely on helping ambitious women to manage stress, heal burnout, and master life balance. If you’re feeling overextended, ov...

The 5 elements of nature are constantly at play in or bodies and minds. This week I talk about how the fire, water, and earth elements express themselves in our bodies, what an elemental imbalance feels like, and what you can do to rebalance yourself if you’re feeling “off.” This is Part 2 of my two-part series: The 5 Elements of Nature & You! To learn more about the ether and air elements che...

We are each born with a unique, perfect balance of the 5 elements of nature in our bodies. Many nature-based cultures and traditions, including Ayurveda, have identified these five elements as ether, air, fire, water, and earth. As we grow up we’re exposed to different challenges, climates, relationships, seasons, etc. that cause our bodies and minds to go out of balance. These imbalances lead to...

These Ayurvedic summer self-care practices, herbs, and foods will help to keep your mind and body in balance through the hot summer months! According to Ayurvedic wisdom, a healthy lifestyle should ebb and flow with the seasons. Let’s tap into the transformative energy of the pitta season to stay cool and fuel our self-growth. Find the full show notes here . Get the free guide Self-care for Change...

Natasha Roya Azizi is a healer, earth mama, coach, entrepreneur, and wonderful friend! She’s founded a number of social impact projects and has worked in the nonprofit space as well. In this episode, we chat about Natasha’s Persian-American heritage, the challenges of social impact work, our evolving relationships with money and receiving, sacral leadership, the importance of community, frequency...

Do you have a plan to create the change you want to see in the world? Creating a plan will bring a new level of focus, direction, and purpose to your life and work. You'll no longer have to wonder, "Am I actually making a difference in the world?" Learn what a personal Impact Plan is, why it’s so important to create one, and how to start yours today! Want more support as you create y...

Let’s shine a light on the parts of ourselves that we criticize and dislike. I share a practical exercise, a quick meditation, and other advice that you can use to heal and become less self-critical. Find the full show notes here . The free course I mention in this episode, Identify Your North Star, it currently closed as I make some updates. Sign up for my newsletter here to be notified when the...

Today I guide you through a meditation for grounding that you can use to sooth anxiety and reconnect to your body and the present moment. I’ve been practicing this type of grounding meditation for years and with regular use it has helped me to become a less anxious person. Use this meditation when you’re feeling anxious and scattered, when you’re going through big changes and transitions in life,...

Use these simple and effective exercises to overcome your fear of failure so you can move forward in life! In this episode, I talk about why so many of us struggle with the fear of failure, our brain’s motivational triad, and strategies that you can use to heal your fears and get unstuck. Find the full show notes here . Get the free guide Self-care for Changemakers for more support in creating the...

There are so many things in life that can throw us into a groundless state. Plans falling through, the latest supreme court decision, or an unexpected medical diagnosis to name a few. We feel groundless when we realize just how little control we have over our lives. It’s uncomfortable and unsettling, to say the least! But in these moments we have a choice. We can either face reality or we can repr...

Grounding is, simply put, a self-soothing skill that anyone (yes you!) can learn. These techniques help you to come back into your body and into the present moment. Use these simple practices whenever you’re feeling “off,” anxious, and when traveling to create a sense of felt safety and connectedness in your body. Find the full show notes here . Get the free guide Self-care for Changemakers for mo...

Get inspired by listening to these ten reasons why the world needs more imperfect changemakers like you! I also share about my personal relationship with perfectionism, how I overcome it, and how I’ve been inspired by the actions of other imperfect changemakers. Find the full show notes here . Get the free guide Self-care for Changemakers for more support in creating the change you want to see in...