Our Healing Voices

Over the last 17 years, we have had some great hangouts & deep conversations! Every time I have the opportunity to dive in deep with Lance, I walk away feeling inspired & hopeful, and ready to help others on their unique paths!  And so....here we are, diving in, in Episode 52! We also have some excitement brewing within us, because we are going to host 2 men's retreats in 2026! Details will be com...

Carolyn Contreras, AKA Aunt Sea, is an educator, author, emotional intelligence coach, and a calm-in-progress human on a mission to turn brain science into everyday magic!  Her children's books provide amazing guidance to kids & adults alike, about how to show up for feelings when they rise, & how to listen to our body.  Come dive in with us in Episode 51 & learn how she found her way into this tr...

What a ride it has been since our beautiful baby arrived on the scene last September!!  So many humbling downloads coming through almost weekly!!  I know I'm not the only parent who found the first year to be Incredible & Very Challenging, right?!    Here's to the unique journey we are each living....such incredibly resilient beings we all are. So wild & amazing what we each learn during our lifet...

I feel so grateful to have Ang as not only my sister, but also as a very supportive friend.  Watching her from my birth til now....3 words come to mind - Brave - Energized - Intentional.  You will get a glimpse of each of these gifts through our conversation here.   We are excited to have you listen in & send us your feedback on this episode! Thanks for choosing to say YES to your body-mind-spirit...

Ambrosia and I recorded this conversation back in May of 2023....  I loved it then, and I loved listening to it again last week!  I'm acknowledging that my grief journey led me to take 15 months to release our convo--thanks for your patience y'all.    I have found myself regularly inspired by Ambrosia's way of living & being in this world!  Come hear her reflections on her unique childhood, about...

We are each walking such unique paths on this Earth.  WOW! For those of you who are brand new to this channel, I launched the Our Healing Voices podcast back in 2020 for a few particular reasons.... I do mostly interviews, because I love hearing stories from others' lives.  And I believe that creating spaces where people feel safe to share their voice, their experiences, their ideas, their truth.....

Last summer, while supporting my mom on her journey with stage 4 lung cancer, I found Dr. Dawn Andalon & Level4 PT & Pilates studio through a google search. I was looking for a physical therapist who specialized in supporting women with holistic wellness. I am so thankful we found Dr. Dawn to walk with Mom through some of the most difficult & final days of her life. I remember Mom saying after eve...

Malwina Sitarz for sure seems to have an extra battery pack or 3!  I am consistently inspired by the energy she brings to life & to her creative adventures!  You will find her dancing, snowboarding, traveling, leading yoga & fitness & breathwork classes, riding her Harley, showing up for her students, surfing waves, soaking in a cold bath or a nice sauna, sharing inspirational words in-person & on...

Death & Dying.....I can see why we don't talk about it very much.  It's so gut-wrenching....heartbreak...it's real....and I think we are unsure how to truly express what's going on inside of us as we mourn the transition of a loved one.  And we are unsure how to show up for each other as we grieve.  For me, this is the most difficult 3 months I have ever walked through in my life.   As I have been...

I met Kristina Renée 5 years ago when I attended a meditation class at a local yoga studio. I was amazed at her soothing energy & wise guidance. A couple months later, my wife and I attended a Full Moon ceremony hosted by Kristina Renée & her friend....and it had a huge impact on our relationship journey. Fast forward a few years, and I was continuing to receive inspiration from Kristina Renée via...

Tony and I have run miles along the coast together, lip synced on a faculty follies stage together, and enjoyed beers via zoom together! I am thankful that Tony was willing to share his insights & voice with the Our Healing Voices community! Whether you are a teacher, a former student, or have known Tony since he was young....you won't want to miss his heartfelt sharing here. To connect more with...

Breann and I actually met 25+ years ago in Glendale, Arizona, through our common passion for soccer!  And then, in the last 6 months we found each other on Facebook, and we knew that a conversation on the Our Healing Voices podcast/youtube was an important step forward!  Dr. Fox utilizes Manual Therapy, Energetic Balancing & Transformative Teachings, to help high performers & seekers B UNDEFINED,...

Reis specializes in the education of breathing to get in touch with our true nature as human beings. Focusing on principles rather than one method or technique of breathwork, he aims to build an understanding of our breath & its connection to our physiology, psychology, and nervous system. This approach helps him create flexible and adaptable strategies based on his client's goals, including stres...

Thanks for being on this life journey alongside me! What a trip this is! The 1 thing that encourages me the most in life these days is the courageous body-mind-spirit transformations I keep hearing about from friends & from online spaces too! So many of us are saying YES to growing our peace, expanding our awareness of love, sharing our gifts, and learning from one another on the path.....this giv...

Adam & I go way back!  We met when I was in 2nd grade & he was in 3rd grade!  I changed schools before 5th grade, but we crossed paths in our last years in high school! Fast forward another five years, and Adam and I ran into each other substitute teaching in the same school district in Arizona.  Since reconnecting at 23 and 24 years old we have become really great friends! We launched into our te...

Brianna and I met when I was a high school teacher & she was in my student government class.  I always appreciated the warm energy she brought to school.  Who knew that 14 years later we would still be connected....but I know 1 reason is because we both have a passion for supporting others on their health journeys.  Brianna is a gifted counselor & I am thankful to call her my friend! We look forwa...

My conversation with Ron Millward in Episode 37 filled my spirit up with hope!  I felt so blessed throughout the interview, as we dropped in about mental health, church upbringings, healing, life after the military, plant medicines, & living.  I was also thankful to learn more about the organization Balanced Veterans Network that Ron founded to offer wellness education & intentional support to vet...

Dr. Lori Zimmerman knew me before I was born!  She was actually my babysitter when I was a little boy.  Lori's parents & my parents were very close friends when we were young, and so we crossed paths often!  And when I was in college in Indiana, when I got sick, Lori was my doctor!  Over the last 20 years, we have connected from time to time during our family trips to Indiana, or when her family a...

Mitchell Lubin and I met in Phoenix, Arizona, back in 2012!  I remember loving his energy & his passion for wellness!  Fast forward 7 or 8 years and we started following one another on Instagram!  I've been thoroughly enjoying Mitchell's passion for bringing positive vibes to the IG world!  I love his daily *Good Day Grand Rising* upload!  Listening to his encouraging morning reminder keeps my ent...

Gaeliel and I met in yoga school back in 2012-2013!  Since then we have shared many awesome & healing moments together!  I am always in awe of the deep conversations that we have!  I also love watching Gaeliel live her life....snowboarding, traveling, dancing, leading retreats, offering coaching, etc etc!! Sara and I have also been fortunate to enjoy playing in the ocean, dancing, & cooking up dre...

Andy was who I wanted to be like for the first 19 years of my life!  I wanted to be friendly like he was!  I wanted to be athletic like he was!  I wanted to be successful in school like he was!  I remember when he left for college in 1998, I cried daily for the first couple months!  Every love song on the radio made me cry....ha...not lying!  Anyway....time continued on, & I began to realize that...

Jetuan Whedon and I met about 7 years ago because we had a shared passion for living a natural lifestyle with essential oils!  I remember chatting with her about yoga too!  I love her warm energy & her commitment to speaking her truth! No doubt in my mind....if you dive into Episode 32 with Jetuan, you will leave feeling inspired & challenged to continue becoming the best version of yourself!  Jet...

Crazy to think Scott & I met back in 5th grade playing trumpets in the school band!  And here we are 29 years later talking about friendship, life, and the ethics of digital advertising!  To say I am grateful for the relationship Scott & I have grown over the years would be an understatement!  We've walked with each other through super high highs, and also some pretty dark lows....and we are excit...

DNA is real.  Energy is real.  Transformations are real.  Pain is part of being human.  Stress hurts.  Mindful walking helps.  Discomfort is part of being human.  Over-working exhausts.  Being alive is a miracle.  Difficult times are part of being human.  Fight or flight causes dis-ease.  Progress is the way.  Baby steps are important.  Perfection is painful.  Breathing helps.  Relaxing & enjoying...

Sharon and I actually met at a Young Living essential oils workshop back when she was living in California.  We stayed connected through FB & IG over the years, had a couple fun coffee conversations about wellness, growth mindset, and future visions!  I am so excited for you to get to to know Sharon in this episode!  To connect more with Sharon Christmas:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/4sharonart/...