Learning to Slay the Beasts Podcast

This week we welcome Lisa Navarra , an award-winning educator, behavior specialist and creator of books, music and teacher resources. Lisa provides group and individual services teaching the “how to learn” skills for children who struggle with learning and self-regulating. Lisa was a Special Education Teacher for over 20 years and has an M.A. Education. Lisa’s education and teaching experiences ha...

This week on the podcast we are going to dig into parenting tweens and teens during difficult times, like health challenges. I am excited to welcome Helen Wills who is a Blogger at Actually Mummy and has a podcast aimed at taking the fear out of parenting teens called Teenage Kicks Podcast . Helen will give us information on what she has learned walking this journey with her child. Contact Helen: ...

In this week's episode I explain how and why I gave up alcohol for a year. I talk about my motivations, how I kept it up and where I will go from here. I would love to hear your story about giving up alcohol or something else - message me IG:  @saraladygluten  , TikTok  @saraladygluten   #transitions #mindset #anxiety  #stress #burnout #stressmanagement #emotionalhealth #triggers #podcaster #podca...

In this week's episode I chat with Prajakta Apte , Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and the Owner of Right Nutrition Works. Right Nutrition Works offers a number of nutritional programs, including focused on gut health, detox, and autoimmune programs. We talk all about gut health, the importance of diet and lifestyle, chronic illness, getting to the root cause of digestive issues, managing stress...

In Episode 74 I shared about my own health challenges and the new steps that I was taking to address them. This week I provide an update on those as well as some new focus areas.  #anxiety #depression #meditation #selfcare #healthcare #naturopath #healthyhormones #hormones #estrogendominance #highestrogen #vitamind #feelingyourbest #naturopathy #psoriasis #exercise #fitness #healthandwellness #wel...

This week we tackle how to beat burnout and overcome stress.  This week I am excited to welcome Dr. Puja Aggarwal, MD . Dr. Aggarwal is a Professional Life Coach and Board-Certified Neurologist and Epileptologist.  About 4 years ago, she experienced burnout as a physician. She then went on a journey to find a new approach to her lifestyle. She is now a Principal Investigator for research in clinic...

After chatting with Hannah Jane Thompson in Episode 106 (How To Breathe Like A Badass) , I was inspired to put forward a free meditation for listeners to be able to put her advice of meditating daily into practice.  This meditation is simple and focuses on a safety mantra that can help with feeling present and grounded.  There are many types of free meditations on the Learning to Slay the Beasts p...

This week we move from big topics into powerful tools.  We dig deeper to understand the power of Meditation and hear perspectives from Author and Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Hannah Jane Thompson . Hannah Jane says that meditation literally saved her life. She is also the Author of the book Breathe Like A Badass: Beat Anxiety and Self Doubt, Calm Your Inner Critic & Build a No-Nonsense...

This week we tackle another big topic for the New Year, Divorce. We touched on divorce in Episode 92: How to Master Transitions with Rachel Shumway but today we are going to dive even further into this huge topic.  I am excited to welcome Karen McMahon, a Certified Relationship and Divorce Coach and Founder of Journey Beyond Divorce . We dive into the impacts of divorce on those in the relationshi...

We continue to dig into new challenging things this New Year. This week we are joined by Pain Management, Personal Trainer and FibroWarrior Fran Garton . Fran Garton is a Pain Management Coach for women who want to get rid of pain forever. Fran dives into the root causes of pain, triggers, tools and strategies that we can use to be pain free. Enjoy this episode with Fran and hearing about her no n...

This week we are joined by Chronic Illness Health Coach Eryn Darling (aka The Healthful Darling ). Eryn is a trained Nutritionist and Child and Youth Worker that now works to support those will chronic health conditions naturally. We talk about Eryn's personal health story, natural support methods, the role of trauma in chronic health conditions, the importance of nutrition and the investigation o...

UPDATED with FULL FILE 01-23-2022 This week we welcome DJ Nicholson, Director of Inclusiveology . After 26 years in public education, DJ retired early to progress her life's mission to include every child in learning.   At Inclusiveology she focuses on growing inclusive school communities through professional development and coaching. We chat about some of the issues that DJ sees in schools, how e...

We have talked a little bit on the podcast about both autism and trauma healing, but there is certainly a lot more to learn on these topics. I am happy this week to welcome Mishka Sibert, Inner Child Coach and Healer and Founder of Happy Autism . Her brother has autism and is a big inspiration in her work in the autism space. She also focuses on trauma informed coaching to help moms to become thei...

This week is the 100th Episode of the Learning to Slay the Beasts podcast! I reflect on 2021 with the second part of my 'Best of' episode, share about exercises for I am using in my personal reflection of 2021 and moving forward into 2022 and I talk about what is to come for the podcast in 2022. Thank you to all of the guests that were part of the episodes this year. This roll up goes from August...

This week I start my wrap up of 2021 and it was so much fun that I am going to split it into two episodes! Thank you to all of the guests that were part of the episodes this year. This roll up goes until August 2021 and I will pick up with the second half next week as part of my 100th episode! #podcaster #podcast #panspandas #pandaspans # anxiety #depression #careercoach #coaching #yoga #running #...

The holidays can be a stressful time. Add a pandemic, and it can be ever more stressful! This week on the podcast I talk about how I plan to get through the 2021 holidays and care for myself at the same time. I end the episode with a 10-minute guided meditation to help you get through the holidays! #podcaster #podcast #meditation #yoga #running #healthandwellness #peloton #fitness #outdoors #guide...

This week on the podcast I am excited to speak with Paula Jean Ferri . She is an author and is going to share about a book she wrote called ‘Awkwardly Strong’ and her experiences with Tourette Syndrome and neurodiversity. She has also written other books like Tragically Strong and Fearfully Strong and I am interested to hear her unique perspectives on awkward situations. Find out more about Paula...

This week on the podcast I am excited to speak to Rebecca Newkirk. She has two young kids and a full and thriving therapy practice. Becca is also a Coach that helps high achievers go from Type A to Type Be and still get stuff done.  Today she is going to focus on talking about Health at Every Size and how to manage ourselves when our world is overflowing and we are feeling overwhelmed. We also lea...

In this solo episode I talk about my approach to the holidays for the 2021 Holiday Season. I also give some of my favourite gift ideas! Links are in the show notes! Enjoy! #children #podcaster #podcast #christmas #holidays #holidayseason #author #childrensauthor #experiences #amazonstorefront #barkbox #essentialoils #doterra #wintersports #wellness #merch #tea #supplements  As always, this podcast...

This week on the podcast, we speak with Alex Pin an Author, Mom, Parenting Coach and Educator. She has written several innovative children’s books, through which she encourages self-awareness in children and adults alike.  In this episode, we talk about how to talk to kids about their emotions and a different, less commercial approach to Christmas and the holiday season that comes from her book, H...

This week on the podcast, we speak with Kathy Davis, a plant-based lifestyle coach, recipe developer, and CEO of VegInspired .  Kathy helps people to successfully transition to a plant-based diet with practical tips, strategies, and easy & delicious recipes without added stress in the kitchen.  Kathy has a master’s degree in Education and years of coaching experience. Kathy achieved her goal of lo...

This week on the podcast we dig into transitions with our guest Rachel Shumway . Rachel is a Coach, Podcaster and the Founder of The Badass Academy . Rachel and I dive into mindset, transitions and how to be our best selves. I pick her brain on some of the big issues that she has struggled with, such as divorce, ADHD and binge eating, and we talk about how to handle transitions. We also learn more...

As you know, on this podcast we talk about all the challenging things in life. My guest this week has found a way to help us speak with our children about all the challenging things too. This week's guest Devin Tomiak has worked with Dr. Amy Engelman to develop The Biggies Cards , an innovative, research-based take on family conversation cards for elementary-aged kids. Her mission is to make it ea...

This week we continue to bring awareness to PANDAS/PANS. I do a recap of what I learned in the episodes this month, specifically Episode 87 with Gabriella True , President of US-based  ASPIRE  , Episode 88 with   Dr. Kenneth Bock, a world-renowned Integrative Medicine Doctor and author of Brain Inflamed and Episode 89 with  Dr. Jill Crista , a Naturopathic Doctor and author of Break the Mold . I t...

This week we continue to bring awareness to PANDAS/PANS. I am so thrilled to welcome Dr. Jill Crista . She is a rock star at helping families heal from mold toxicity. Dr. Jill Crista is an author, educator, and Naturopathic Doctor. Dr. Crista has a personal experience with both PANDAS/PANS and with mold toxicity. She earned her Naturopathic Doctor Degree in 2003. For over a decade, she owned, dire...