Health Harmony & Happiness with Cathy

Letting go is essential to every cycle in life, but can indeed be challenging. Luckily nature built in an ideal time to help you do this.  In this episode, I share with you: 1. How you can use nature to your advantage in making letting go of things a bit easier 2. And I'll guide you through a releasing meditation to help you do so. Join me on a transformative journey of release and renewal. I...

In this episode, my guest James Reagan of the How We Feel Project, and I talk about emotional intelligence and what it means to your health, harmony, and happiness, and how using a simple app can help you identify, understand and articulate your emotions rather than ignore them. Emotional intelligence gives us the ability to read our instinctive feelings and those of others. It allows us to unders...

Want to know how to use the energy that comes with spring to your advantage so that that feeling of exhaustion you get from going 100 mph, 100% of the time starts to lift? In this episode, I'll share with you: What the rhythm of spring represents. How the energy of spring might show up in your life. Three ways to invite the rhythm of spring into your life. The one thing you need to remember t...

Today in honor of International Women's Day, I want to continue to honor one of the women I admire most in this world.  A woman who has lived a full life with a relaxed ease.  Leading with love and connection rather than fear and avoidance, she is a beautiful picture of what Health Harmony and Happiness is. In part 2 of my conversation with my 104-year-old friend, Christa Belknap, we dive dee...

Everyone wants the secret to a long life, and although there may not be just one, we do uncover some of those key elements in today's episode.  Join me as I sit down with my 104-year-old friend, Christa Belknap, to glean some beautiful wisdom from her. This is the first in a 2-part interview with Christa Belknap, a beautiful soul who has lived her 104 years leading with love. In our conversat...

It's time to get back into a routine. The body works in patterns and habits, so when it's spent some time being out of sorts because of schedule changes or downtime, as has been the case for me a lot recently with winter break and an obnoxious number of snow days, how do you return to the sense of normalcy or routine that keeps you thriving? In this episode, I'll share with you... H...

Instead of burning out this holiday season, keep your light shining even amidst the chaos that might seem to surround you.  It's the season of rush, rush, rush. And because it is, easy to get overwhelmed with worries of getting all the things done--gifts for everyone on your list, coordinating schedules to celebrate Christmas, attending gatherings, and of course, doing the things you want to...

In this episode, join me as I dive into my annual Health, Harmony, and Happiness Gift-Giving Guide. From personal development resources to playful games and gadgets, there is something for everyone this holiday season!  Sit back, relax and let the gift-giving guide help you navigate through this festive season and hopefully find some deals that will cultivate greater health, harmony and happiness...

In an effort to clarify how I view the connection between Christianity and manifestation, from my current state of consciousness, and that I didn't share in the last episode, I riff about what it means to be Christian and believe in the power of manifestation. I believe these concepts can coexist and wasn't completely clear on that in the previous episode.  In my mind both practices revo...

*Please note the views and opinions expressed in this episode are a discussion about personal beliefs and experiences of the host and guest. Christianity and manifestation can indeed go in the same sentence–it’s about allowing the positive flow of energy to create abundance, which essentially what prayer is all about. I believe that God is the Great Creator...of all.  And with that, we can take th...

In the midst of Libra season, I felt it fitting to dive into the concept of harmony in unexpected moments. Join me as I share a humorous story that involves a late-night trip to the bathroom and offer insights on finding balance even when life throws surprises your way. Discover how to maintain harmony in your life, no matter the challenges. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and grab the f...

Have you ever pondered about the intriguing paradox of human existence; how we simultaneously encapsulate both the physicality of being human and the spirituality of divinity? Join me, along with  Melissa Harris, as we dive into this topic. We invite you to discover the rhythms of humanity - the collective earthly experience, our personal day-to-day trials and tribulations, and the emotional and c...

How does breath relate to your rhythms? Or to balancing the masculine and feminine energy that reside within you? Your breath connects the world within you with the world around you, and breath work can be the tool you use to link your own rhythms and the world's rhythm so you live in flow instead of chaos. Your breath invites a more balanced, mindful way of living. In today's episode I&...

Your mind and body are one, not separate as we've been led to believe. And the quality of both your breath and posture mirror the way you show up in this world.  Imagine if a simple shift in your posture could change the way you're perceived or the way you perceive the world around you, or if intentional breathing could bring focus and calm to your life. In this episode, I unpack the pro...

When your Inner Critic stops by and brings along resentment for the ride, everyone around you, including yourself, might want to run for the hills. Your inner critic is the opposite of your inner guidance and she or he usually has it out for you, especially when she brings along resentment.  But it's not always a bad thing when she shows up.  In today's episode, I share about a time when...

Feeling stuck is a good indicator that something needs to be released from your life. Yet when it regularly feels like the chaos of running kids, making sure they're fed and bathed while also taking care of the household and your relationship with your spouse (and hopefully even yourself) dictates your life, it may make the thought of letting go of anything seem impossible.  Which is why it&a...

The goal of journaling is to write to yourself; to let your conscious self know and understand what you have been trying to avoid in life on an unconscious level. In today's episode you'll learn: Seven types of journaling to help you get get unstuck Why journaling is essential to your health and flowing with life How to know what type of journaling to use and when Journaling impacts ment...

There are 3 things an ADHD mind needs something to be in order to stay focused on it. That thing has to be interesting, important and have a sense of urgency to it. Those rules likely apply to anyone, even if you don't have ADHD, but unfortunately not everything in life meets those criteria, and when it doesn't, you have to have a plan to stay focused.   In today's episode, you&apos...

ADHD is seemingly a much more common thing for adults, especially moms, to be diagnosed with.  As mom, we have so much going on in our brains and often it can feel like it's very hard to focus on all of them, even more so if you have ADHD.  In this episode, Tracy Nolin Beerman shares: What ADHD is How to explore whether you have it or not How ADHD impacts your nervous system and emotional reg...

Yoga is often called exercise by those wanting to be able to move more freely or those wanting to lengthen their muscles while still building strength without getting bulky, and although those may be by-products of yoga, they do not constitute this ancient spiritual practice being placed in the same context as traditional exercise.  Today you'll learn: What yoga is Three themes as to why yoga...

Yoga is not just what happens on the mat in a gym, but yoga is meant to be a life journey.  In this episode, you'll learn: What a Yoga Instructor is What a Yoga Teacher is  Why they are different How to know which one is right for you If you're looking to learn yoga, get clear on what your intention is for seeking out a yoga practice or class.   Knowing the difference between a yoga teac...

You've heard me talk about setting intentions as a key step in being able to flow with life, but what does that actually look like and why does it even matter? It was a New Moon yesterday, and the days surrounding a New Moon are ideal for setting intentions.  Intentions are not so much things you want to add to your to-do list, but rather,  a choice to move consciously towards doing something...

Blessed can be a sign that you hang on your wall, but isn't really thought of as much more than a decoration for others to see. But what would your life look like if you actually were putting that sign into action? When you're trying to do all the things and stuck in "doing" mode, it can be real easy to begin to live in a trance of negativity or even blame because life feels so...

It's a full moon this week.  Full moons can be a time when comparison starts coming out, because they are also a time when we start making connections and seeing what everyone else is putting out there in the world.  Which is exactly why you need this reminder right now. The universe's pace is the right pace; we are the ones who create stress in life because of the constraints of time we...

Habits and rituals, two seemingly different words, but really tied very closely together, one just holds a little more power than the other. The word "ritual" can make some people cringe.  It can take your mind all sorts of places, but in this episode I invite you to consider looking at the word slightly differently. Whether your in the "habits" camp or the "rituals"...