Holistically Heal-Thy Self with Jess Pfeffer, Founder of Jess Pfeffer Holistic Event Planning

Today I chatted with Elizabeth Scheer a posture & mobility specialist with 27 year background in massage therapy & 14 years yoga, 500hr certified, with a focus on trauma conscious. Elizabeth has turned her grief and physical pain journey into a practice she is offering to the world. By teaching people tools for better posture and mobility she isn't just helping them physically but ment...

Today I chatted with Valeria Espinosa, Menopause Health Coach. Valeria's own journey through and early menopause sent her on a journey to being a life/ health coach and focuses on supporting women through the transition. "In this new stage of my life as a woman, it has been vitally important to implement in myself the knowledge that I acquired in my two certifications, because I have been...

Today I am chatting with Donna Harpaz, Owner of Leafline Acupuncture and Herbs. Leafline [lēf, līn] noun:  1. A natural remedy regarded as indispensable for the maintenance and preservation of life. Donna received her Masters of Acupuncture degree from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR where she graduated with honors.  She is certified as a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine by t...

Today I chatted with Michelle Alva, The Oxytocin Queen, Creator of the ALVA method. Love and Hormones: More Linked Than You Think w Michelle Alva, The Oxytocin Queen. Michelle Alva Has a degree in Physical Therapy for over 28 years… she is also certified hypnotist, yoga teacher, and NLP AND tantra practitioner . She was guided to create the ALVA method which stands for Amplify Love Vibrate abundan...

Today I chatted with Dr. Barquin of Eudaimonia Miami. Aristotle says that  the purpose of mankind is eudaimonia—happiness . So, the purpose of man is to achieve eudaimonia, which is a state of serene and permanent happiness, rather than the momentary exaltation of the senses. In this way, our actions will be good or bad, depending on this ultimate goal. And chatting with Dr. Barquin on her path to...

Today I am chatting with Jenna Banks, business leader, speaker and author of the best-selling book “I Love Me More: How To Find Happiness And Success Through Self-Love”. Jenna Banks is business leader, speaker and author of the best-selling book “I Love Me More: How To Find Happiness And Success Through Self-Love”. She is also the host of The Jenna Banks Show, a video series featuring tips, tools,...

Today I connected with Jeremy Dalton, Sound Practitioner, Owner of Soulful Soundz Studio + The Sound Bowl Depot  We chatted on the importance of sound and the benefits it has on our mind, body and spirit. Jeremy is a self taught musician who creates a "symphony of the soul" through his private and public offerings. He also leads sound bowl trainings and sells instruments. IG@soulfulsound...

Today I connected with Rebecca Trussell, Yoga Therapist based out of Atlanta. We chatted on what yoga therapy is and the way it works beautifully with other ancillary practices. Yoga therapy looks at the WHOLE and is a great part of holistic living. I was so impressed by the knowledge and tips she shared for the audience at home. Can't wait to link up with her for an experience! @atlantayogath...

Today's episode of Holistically Heal-Thyself is Naeemah Jade manifesting coach and founder of Aligned AF,  a personal development lifestyle brand helping everyone see their MAGIC. Learn more about Naeemah, on ways to manifest, and what amazing experiences she is planning in Atlanta soon! "when a bird is trying to be a fish, or a fish is trying to be a bird, instead of just letting the bir...

Today I connected with Andrea Blanton, Owner and Nurturer of Food Earth Birth. Andrea has worn many hats in the Atlanta community including markets manager, School garden Educator, mother and birth worker. As a new form of engaging in agriculture, she's a part of the Black Sheep Fiber Collective. Food Earth Birth- A conduit of traditional practices in food preparation while stewarding the eart...

Today I am chatting with Erica Clahar, Founder + Executive Director of Umi Feeds, aka Umi "mother, nurture, serve" Umi Feeds: Spreading Love Through Food "We are a food rescue organization that is dedicated to serving the hungry and homeless healthy and nutritious meals." What an appropriate name for Erica-- she is doing just that serving her community and nurturing people with...

Today I connected with Dia Parker, Executive Director of Athena’s Warehouse. I met Dia through The Lola, the women's CoWorking space we are both members of. She is such a bright signing star doing so much for the community. It was so great to chat and learn more about her childhood and what led her to be more involved with the community she grew up in. As an executive Director of an amazing lo...

Today I am chatting with Carolynn Ladd, of Carolynn Ladd Holistic Health, Private Holistic Chef + Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. What a treat to interview my dear friend Carolynn! I loved learning more about her journey and her new chapter in her life. As a private holistic chef for years she has helped many(including me) get more comfortable in the kitchen and learn yummy healthy inspired di...

Today I connected with Courtney Marshall, Owner of Spirit and Soul, Mobile bar owner, podcaster, and writer. I met Courtney a couple of years back at an event by A Sip of Paradise a local community garden for bartenders. As soon as we met I loved her energy and we have been in touch since then, and luckily now have worked together at an event, and have another one coming up soon. Courtney shares t...

Today I chatted with my friend Megan, Reiki Practitioner + Sound Healer, Founder of Megan Ellen Ratts. I love how vulnerable and real she is when she shares her story of who she is and why she does what she does. She is such a light and force the way she shows up for her community and is also a great connector! Every time we chat or hang out she connects me to another amazing local women doing gre...

Today I connected with a friend and colleague Andrea Berg, a human design guide, speaker, and coach. I met Andrea a couple of months ago at our women's co-working space the Lola here in Atlanta. We quickly got to know each other and seemed to have a lot in common. I was mesmerized by her energy and she shared with me a bit about human design, something I had never heard of.   What's your...

Today's episode is with a dear friend and client, Deborah Fleming, Founder of Walnut Life Foods. As always I learn something new from her. She is a wise woman who is eager to share health and wellness tips for the community. Deborah offers classes and creates and sells the most delicious taco meat, made by Walnuts! If you have been to the Grant Park market on Sundays you are sure to have seen her....

Today I connected with Poorvi Chordia, Co-Founder of Herbs + Kettles, an MD and tea sommelier We chatted about the wellness aspect of tea, her balancing her various roles as a mother, wife, doctor, and business owner, and the importance of living a holistic lifestyle.  Poorvi uses the practice of steeping and drinking tea as a metaphor for life, "go with the flow, and let it go".  Poorvi...

Today I connected with Octavia Raheem author of Pause Rest Be and Gather  And Founder of Starshine + Clay.  Octavia leads rest-based experiences that awaken creative potential, ignite possibility, and inspire bold action within high-achieving individuals and visionary companies + organizations who positively impact our world. We chatted on the importance of rest( using meditation or a pa...

Today I am chatting with Danielle Grey, Co-Founder of World of Unoia. Unoia (which means beautiful thinking) is an Atlanta based, premium CBD lifestyle and product company focused on mental health, mindfulness and self-care. As a black, queer woman couple, founders Brandé Elise and Danielle Gray wanted to create a CBD brand with a soul that is completely invested in their customers' mental wealth...

Today I connected with Kacie Lett Gordon and Katie Louise Mullins, Founders of It All Media. I met these lovely ladies a little while back at the Lola, a women's co-working space in Atlanta.  Kacie shared her story and the creation of It All Media with her BFF Katie and I knew I needed to get to know them better.  We chatted about work/ life balance and the need to share women's stories...

Today I connected with Kerri Kelly, Author of American Detox and Founder of CTZN WELL.  I recently discovered this amazing human being by watching her IG live with my favorite yoga teachers, Seane Corn.  Her book has really opened by eyes to the world of wellness and the part I play in it. We chatted on her book and her journey to writing it.  Kerri is currently doing a book tour fo...

Today I connected with Denayja Reese, Producer and author of Don’t Hurt Yourself. I was lucky enough to meet her at the Lola here in Atlanta. She was there for a live podcast interview and featured film and conversation on her book Don't Hurt Yourself.  I was quickly mesmerized by her story and knew I had to connect with her and invite her on this! She is such an inspiration and a reminder of...

Today I connected with Eileen Lee of The Lola + Dayle Bennett of Number 4 Design Studio. I am lucky enough to have met these ladies a few months ago when I joined the Lola. The Lola is a network of diverse, smart-minded womxn, allies, and accomplices located in Atlanta, Georgia.  Eileen is the co-founder and Dayle focuses on the culture of the community, while also owning her own company. The...

Today I connected with Robby Astrove, an environmental educator and arborist. Robby was raised in Florida and his love of nature began as a child on his field trip to the Everglades. Through passion and curiosity about nature and wildlife in general, Robby continued his education and went to grad school to learn more about environmental education and has worked many jobs doing so. Trees Atlanta re...