Holistic Healers

Our healthcare system is littered with systemic issues that are often (intentionally) not talked about. So, let's start a conversation about it! Today, I have Abby Brockman on the podcast who is a Jewish board-certified clinical trauma chaplain. She received her Masters of Divinity from Boston University's School of Theology, completed her clinical residency at the Seattle VA hospital, and...

Just like all interventions we can use to better our health, we all have our preferences. Some we like and some we don't and that is different for everyone. For me and my clients, tarot can be another great avenue to uncover stuckness and get guidance. Today, I go over the basics of tarot readings, cards, and what you need to know to get started! And, at the end, I pull a message for you! Did you...

As we all know, holistics emphasizes understanding people in their entirety. It is about prioritizing someone's background, culture, mental health, physical health, and so on equally with unconditional positive regard. However, holistics needs to be expanded further- specifically to past or current offenders apart of the criminal justice system who are often written off as bad people who could nev...

All the time we hear the phrase "the authentic self". It's a great buzzword, but what does it actually mean? Many of us use it to describe becoming the "best version" of ourselves or reaching our "full potential". However, what does that actually look like? Today, I discuss my own interpretation of it and how you can tangibly get there. In essence, it's about...

For this month’s episode, I wanted to talk about burnout. Maybe it is because I am at the end of my first year in grad school and have been feeling a little worn out. But, I also think this feeling is all too common for a lot of us. We work really hard, push our limits for too long, do not properly give ourselves a break, and then feel the weight of the world on our shoulders. It's like a mara...

Welcome back to another monthly Holistic Tips episode! This month we are discussing grief. Back in September of last year, I posted an episode also about grief called “The Grief Workshop”. If you like this episode, go check that one out as well! The guest had a wonderful story, and I learned so much from her. This episode explains how grief is more than death- how we usually think about grief. In...

Are you someone who wants to become more consistent in your meditation practice? Or, are you new to meditation and just need some supplies? For this month's episode, I met with Paige Scroger, the founder of May Be Paige, who has a passion for making mediation simpler! She makes handmade meditation kits with a variety of supplies that can help you in your meditation practice (and is located locally...

Welcome back to another monthly Holistic Tips episode! This month we are discussing the differences between masculine and feminine energy. When we talk about these energies, they do not refer to any specific sex, gender, or societal expectation of either. This energetic relationship exists in all humans which is why they are so important to become aware of so we can see when we are relying on one...

Are you interested in astrology but may not know where to start? Or, are you a seasoned astrologer and want to learn more from another expert? Maybe you are just somewhere in between and want to sharpen your skills! If you are one of these people, this episode is for you! Today I speak with astrologer, author, and journalist, Maressa Brown, who wrote the book Raising Baby by the Stars: A New Paren...

When exploring new avenues of our health, one thing to discuss is our mineral consumption. And, at least in psychology, we don't often talk about the importance of minerals, why we should care about them, and how to better incorporate them into our lifestyles. So, for this episode, I invited Tanja Shaw onto the show who is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Kinesiologist, and mindset...

Welcome back to another monthly Holistic Tips episode! This month we are discussing the differences between self-awareness and self-diagnosis, specifically, how stigmatizing self-diagnosing can be. And, although social media is a great tool for the initial understanding of topics (especially for those who do not have access or the means to seek specialty professional help), I emphasize how social...

One of the greatest healers of many health concerns is movement, whether that be running, going to the gym, dancing, stretching, walking, or doing yoga. We need movement in order to feel good about ourselves and our bodies. More specifically, when we are talking about yoga, it seems as though it has slowly pushed away marginalized populations from accessing it- just like many other mental health i...

Earlier this year, I had a CPA on the show who spoke about how our money stories could be impacting our earning potential (Manifesting Money). Since then, I wanted to learn more about how to build healthier money habits, how to have a positive money mindset, how to find balance with our money, and how we can change the way we think about money to improve our overall wellness! Today I invited Tony...

Welcome back to another monthly Holistic Tips episode! This month we are talking about building trust (either for the first time or after it's been broken). Today, I introduce Brene Brown's BRAVING Inventory and some examples of each. Then, I explain how trust not only needs to be mutual between each person in the relationship, but it also needs to start intrinsically with ourselves. Finally, I en...

Relationships are an integral part of the human experience. In fact, humans are social creatures, and with that comes relationships! So whether that be friends, family members, coworkers, intimate ones, ex-partners, our kids, or our pets, we utilize partnerships to not only become closer with someone else but also as a way to grow as individuals and learn about ourselves. Today, I invited Lyndsey...

So, we have all heard that communication is key to a healthy relationship. But what does that mean? And what does that look like? Often, we think we are communicating well but, in actuality, we are not in touch with our needs or our partner’s needs. We come across as defensive and it feels like our partner isn’t listening to us. Because of this, we start to have unnecessary arguments and it become...

Welcome back to another monthly Holistic Tips episode! This month we talking about Polyvagal Theory! I will first share information about Dr. Stephen Porges's theory and each of the nervous system parts that make up our bodies. After, I will share the symptoms you may experience in each. And most importantly, I will end by offering the best interventions to get ourselves out of our fight, flight,...

The human body is complex and interconnected. When it's thriving, we feel great, and the brain is in charge of maintaining this physiological balance. However, if we suffer an injury, especially neurologically like a traumatic brain injury (TBI), our body’s systems become dysregulated, and we can begin to struggle to try to find that previous equilibrium again. So today, I invited Dr. Michelle Eis...

Over the course of this podcast, I have brought on a variety of people sharing their expertise in services that could help you with your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health. However, what does it mean to have a "holistic intervention"? What alternative healing methods could you try that could provide so many additional healing benefits? Today, I wanted to bring on Lacey Katzer, a cur...

Welcome back to another monthly Holistic Tips episode! This month we talking about breathing! Specifically, how to breathe to better manage our anxiety and anger. I first dive into the differences between thoracic (shallow/chest) vs diaphragmatic (deep/ belly) breathing and how shallow breath could be contributing to your mental, physical, and emotional impairments. Afterward, I highlight the sign...

One of the main reasons I began Holistic Healing and this podcast was my desire to share how alternative sources of healing are just as powerful as what is marketed to us. As I continued to be turned away and unsatisfied by modern medicine, I found myself being called to explore the outdoors. It was then I began to realize how aligning nature can be to help us become our most authentic selves. Tod...

There are so many healing modalities that go untouched within the Western medical model of psychology- one of which is spiritual psychotherapy. Today, I have Casey Stevens on the show who is a licensed psychotherapist, a certified consciousness coach, and a certified clinical hypnotherapist.  She offers a unique combination of behavioral sciences, psycho-education, quantum physics, clinical psycho...

Welcome back to another monthly Holistic Tips episode! This month we talking about advancing within the world of psychology, specifically within your degree. It is tough enough to get into college but later pursuing a more advanced degree?! Today, I break down all the different degrees, job opportunities, and the differences between getting a Ph. D. and a PsyD. Let's get into it! 

Many of us have gone through different identities in our lifetime, whether that is within our careers, interests, relationships, etc. There is so much change and suffering we endure and that can bring up very difficult emotions and questions we have to now ask ourselves. But, ultimately, it can foster resilience, strength, and courage. Today, I bring on Luke La Flam, a friend from high school who...

Since starting this podcast, I have not spoken with anyone yet who has struggled or still struggles with substance use. For many (if not all), substance use coincides with mental health. Therefore, mental health interventions can be an effective strategy for dealing with substance addictions. [TRIGGER WARNING] Some of the realities of addiction can be overwhelming to listen to. Please, listen with...