Let's Talk Wellness with Shal

What if movement wasn’t about punishment - but about healing, joy, and self-discovery? In this episode of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal , we sit down with Carolyn Simonton, a Buti movement instructor whose personal journey is a powerful reminder that the body is capable of deep healing and transformation. Carolyn shares how her path began with physical therapy after being unable to lift her arms o...

In Part 3 of our Yoga Sutras series, wellness coach Neha Shah (Soullumos) explores one of the most powerful teachings from the Yoga Sutras: how to cultivate faith, trust, and inner steadiness while navigating life's uncertainties. Drawing from Yoga Sutra 1.20 and the teachings of practice and non-attachment, Neha shares how faith (shraddha), energy (virya), memory (smriti), meditative awarene...

In a special episode 50 of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, I’m joined by Debbie Dixon — speaker, intuitive life coach, healer, spiritual guide, founder of Love Is The Truth (LITT), and author of The Path to Freedom and What If You Could Have It All . This milestone conversation dives deep into spiritual healing, self-discovery, emotional wellness, intuition, mindfulness, conscious living, and recon...

What does it truly mean to live your yoga beyond the mat? In Episode 49 of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, I sit down with yoga teacher, author, and community builder Mark Berger to explore the deeper meaning of sadhana, spiritual practice, conscious living, and holistic wellness. From studying yoga in India to founding a yoga community in New Orleans, Mark shares how yoga transformed his life and...

Success. Recognition. Achievement. Yet so many high achievers still feel something is missing. In Episode 48 of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal , I sit down with Mirabelle to explore what exists beyond success — presence, fulfillment, emotional alignment, and deeper purpose. With over two decades immersed in yogic sciences and human potential work, Mirabelle helps leaders reconnect with themselves b...

How do we practice compassion without emotional burnout?  Can ancient Yoga Sutras help us create healthier relationships, stronger boundaries, and more inner peace? In this episode, wellness coach Neha joins me for Part 2 of our 3-part Yoga Sutras series to discuss emotional labor, self-awareness, forgiveness, and the importance of boundaries in modern life. Using the wisdom of Yoga Sutra 1.33 and...

Are you constantly overthinking, stuck in mental loops, or feeling mentally exhausted? In Episode 46 of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal , we begin a powerful 3-part series: Yoga Sutras for Modern Overthinking Minds . In Series 1: Calm the Mind , I’m joined by wellness coach Neha, who shares how ancient teachings from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali can help you move from mental noise to inner clarity....

In this episode of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal , we explore The Power of Mindfulness for Emotional Healing with Archana, a mindfulness teacher, Yin Yoga practitioner, and founder of MYFA Wellness. Mindfulness is more than meditation, it’s a way of meeting life with awareness, compassion, and presence. Archana shares how non-judgmental awareness of thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations can su...

What does self-love truly mean according to ancient wisdom and how can we practice it in modern life? In this episode of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal , we explore the timeless teachings of the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita and how they guide us toward self-awareness, emotional balance, mindfulness, and inner alignment . I’m joined by Neha , yoga teacher, wellness coach, and founder of Soul Lu...

Anxiety and chronic stress aren’t just mental; they’re rooted in your nervous system. In this episode, neuroscientist Dr. Abha Rajbhandari explains how the vagus nerve, brain–body connection, and nervous system regulation shape anxiety, healing, and wellbeing.  In Episode 43 of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal , I’m joined by Dr. Abha Rajbhandari , neuroscientist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry...

What if discovering your purpose could transform your energy, health, and the way you live, at any stage of life? In Episode 42 of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal , I’m joined by David Marlow , widely known as The Ikigai Guy . After 30 years as a senior executive, David made a bold pivot toward purpose-driven living, and at age 64 , he wrote his first book, The Ikigai Way , proving that reinvention...

What if wellness isn’t just about what’s on your plate, but about how you live, breathe, and connect each day? In this episode of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, I draw parallels between my teachings as a Yoga instructor and an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, exploring how yoga philosophy and holistic nutrition both guide us toward balance, awareness, and nourishment beyond food. Inspired by th...

🌿 EP40: The Power of Pause – Guided Gratitude Meditation What if the peace you’re searching for isn’t somewhere “out there” but already within you—waiting beneath the noise of daily life? In this special solo episode of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal , I guide you through a short, gratitude meditation , inspired by Patanjali’s sutra: “Yogaś citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ” —yoga is the stilling of the fluctu...

What if your chronic symptoms weren’t just physical—but a reflection of unresolved emotions, stored trauma, and a nervous system stuck in survival? In this deeply insightful episode of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal , I sit down with Dr. Elisha Cicirelli  (IG@bravelytogether, bravelytogether.com ) scientist-turned-healing guide, to explore how grief, trauma, and emotional suppression can silently s...

What happens when you stop chasing quick fixes and start trusting your body again? In this empowering episode of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, we sit down with Kate Ann, founder of KateAnnFit and the go-to coach for women over 30 who are done with crash dieting, burnout, and the endless cycle of “starting over.” Kate’s refreshingly honest and anti-extremes approach is a game-changer for women jug...

🌍✨ Your Voice, Your Story – Join the Wellness Movement! ✨🌿 May – June 2025 | Global Wellness Milestones Series Excited to share the last conversation in the Mind Space short series honoring Global Wellness Milestones in May and June. 🎙️ Ageless & Fierce Over 60: Healing Through Energy and Spirit with Catherine Grace O’ Collenn, Reiki Master, Founder of Forever Fierce Media & Champion o...

Released in honor of International Yoga Day , this episode invites you to explore yoga beyond the poses —as a way of living with intention, presence, and inner alignment. I share my own journey of discovering yoga while navigating tech leadership and motherhood, and how the deeper teachings of yoga—the 8-limb path including Yamas, Niyamas, Pranayama, and Dhyana—can guide us daily. We also explore:...

🌍✨ Your Voice, Your Story – Join the Wellness Movement! ✨🌿   May – June 2025 | Global Wellness Milestones Series I’m honored to introduce the next short interview in the Mind Space short series celebrating Global Wellness Milestones : 🎙️ Burnout to Breakthrough: Healing for Parents of Neurodivergent Children with Ellen, Owner and Master Health & Wellness Coach at Creekside Health Coaching...

🌍✨ Your Voice, Your Story – Join the Wellness Movement! ✨🌿 May – June 2025 | Global Wellness Milestones Series I’m honored to introduce the next short interview in the Mind Space short series celebrating Global Wellness Milestones: 🎙️ From Lyme to Light: Reclaiming Power Through Healing & Energy Work with Jetty Nieuwenhuis @trujetty Meet our next speaker, the incredible founder of Trujetty...

🌍✨ Your Voice, Your Story – Join the Wellness Movement! ✨🌿 May – June 2025 | Global Wellness Milestones Series I’m honored to introduce our next 5-minute story in the Mind Space short series—  🎙️ “Detoxify to Heal: Corry Lang’s Journey from Chronic Illness to Vitality” Meet Corry Lang , Founder of Detoxify to Heal – a fierce advocate for reclaiming health when conventional paths fall short. Co...

🌍✨ Your Voice, Your Story – Join the Wellness Movement! ✨🌿 May – June 2025 | Global Wellness Milestones Series I’m honored to introduce our next 5-minute story in the Mind Space short series— 🎙️ “From Grief to Grace: Jen Rigley on Flourishing Over Fifty” Meet Jen Rigley , Founder of @flourishingoverfifty – a vibrant voice for midlife women navigating transformation after trauma. Jen’s story be...

🌍✨ Your Voice, Your Story – Join the Wellness Movement! ✨🌿 May – June 2025 | Global Wellness Milestones Series I’m honored to introduce our next 5-minute story in the Mind Space short series—  🎙️ “The Intersection of Trauma, Healing & Autoimmunity – Elisha Cicirelli’s Journey” Meet Elisha Cicirelli, Ph. D @bravelytogether – Founder of Bravely Together and Autoimmune Health Coach. Diagnosed...

🌍✨ Your Voice, Your Story – Join the Wellness Movement! ✨🌿 May – June 2025 | Global Wellness Milestones Series I am excited to share the next 5-minute interview "Healing, Resilience & Self-Love – Abi Iyer’s Journey" as part of the Mind Space short series celebrating global wellness milestones! 🎙️ Meet Abirami Iyer @abiiyer2.0 – breast cancer survivor, corporate tech leader and li...

🌍✨ Your Voice, Your Story – Join the Wellness Movement! ✨🌿 May – June 2025 | Global Wellness Milestones Series We’re thrilled to launch our very first 5-minute interview as part of our Mind Space short series celebrating global wellness milestones! Meet our first featured voice: Josh Seiler – an inspiring advocate for Breath | Fitness | Holistic Health. 🙌 Josh opens our series with a powerful...

What does it truly mean to support neurodiverse individuals beyond checklists and quick fixes? In this enlightening episode of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal , we’re joined by Dr. Bell—Executive Function Coach, Educational Consultant, and Founder of Grace Space Educational Consulting—for a powerful conversation on reimagining wellness through a neurodiversity-affirming lens. Dr. Bell specializes in...