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221. Letting go is a natural and necessary part of growth. There is strength in knowing when to let go. Letting go is a sign of trusting the universe and the process of life, as well as believing in yourself. When we finally release what no longer serves us, we create space for growth, healing, and new opportunities. If there is something you feel you need to release in order to move forward, tune...

220. The ancient practice of Feng Shui encourages us to become more aware of our environment and how it affects us. Feng Shui addresses how clutter, what we’re reluctant to let go of, serves as a metaphor for what may be blocking our path forward. Does that include the space in our head and our hearts, as well? Tune in this week as I bring my mom, Hinda Abrahamson, a Feng Shui consultant for over...

219. What do you want to let go of? And is letting go difficult for you? If so, why? Tune in this week as I discuss letting go, why it can be difficult and why letting go is so important for your wellbeing. I share personal stories about letting go and suggest journal prompts to help the ease of letting go.  AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I we...

218. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of March as offered by Louise Hay's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support.  "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here . ​ As little as $5 helps nourish the podcast of bringing p...

217. Gut health plays a pivotal role in your overall health wellbeing. A healthy gut is essential for proper digestion, immune function and is shaped by many factors including dietary habits, lifestyle and mindset. This week my focus is on mindset and lifestyle habits for a healthy gut. Tune in as I explain why mindset matters and I share 4 simple lifestyle recommendations to improve the health of...

216. This week I introduce you to Miriam Diana, whose interest in health, exploring sensuality, and creative expression led her to become a Certified Conscious Sex, Dating and Relationship Coach. Tune in as we discuss sexuality, intimacy, vulnerability, and self-love. Miriam opens up about her own health struggles and we explore the question of how your health impacts your dating and relationships...

215. The health of your gut impacts everything, from your nervous and immune systems to your digestive function and mental health. Gut health is continuously shaped by multiple factors, including dietary habits, seasonality, lifestyle, stress, antibiotics use, or disease. This week my focus is on nutrition and gut health. Tune as I discuss eating habits for gut health to reduce inflammation and pr...

214. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of February as offered by Louise Hay's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar.  AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support.  "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here . ​ As little as $5 helps nourish the podcast of bringi...

213. How’s your gut health? If you’re dealing with digestive discomfort like gas and bloating, indigestion or acid reflux, chronic diarrhea or constipation, you’re familiar with the symptoms of an imbalanced gut. However, it might surprise you that gut imbalance symptoms often present in other ways such as brain fog, poor concentration and memory, depression, anxiety, seasonal allergies, and skin...

212. Join me this week as I celebrate the 4-year anniversary of my podcast, and my 52nd birthday, with five of my oldest and dearest friends from childhood. Tune in as we talk about our 4 decades of friendship growing up together as figure skaters and how that bond was formed. Listen in as we share childhood memories and our thoughts and experiences with our health as women in our 50's.  It&a...

211. A New Year carries with it opportunities for new thoughts and outcomes. Join me this week as I discuss self-empowerment and explore questions such as: What does it mean to be empowered? What makes you feel empowered? Why is it important to empower yourself? I also recommend 5 ways to empower yourself in 2025 and beyond. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you...

210. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of January as offered by Louise Ha's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support.  "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here . ​ As little as $5 helps nourish the podcast of bringing...

209. The New Year is fast approaching. This transitional time is perfect for nourishment, self-reflection, forgiveness, and connection. Tune in to discover 3 things you need to do before 2025. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support.  "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here . ​ As little as $5 helps nourish the p...

208. With the stress, excitement, and temptations of the holiday season, it's important to be intentional and plan ahead so you are mindfully taking care of yourself and not exacerbating stress and aggravating flare-ups and pain. Tune in this week as I discuss what flare-ups are, what chronic conditions have flare-ups, the importance of identifying triggers, and I offer 7 strategies to care f...

207. The desire to indulge this festive time of year is natural. At the same time, many of us try to use self-control to keep from “overindulging.” The issue is, when we “give in,”  we often feel guilty. Let’s try something different, Mindful Indulgence. Instead of depriving or limiting  yourself of the things you desire, savor and appreciate them with mindfulness. Tune in this week as I discuss w...

206. The holiday season can be a time of celebration and festive gatherings, and it can also be stressful and overwhelming. With so much going on, it’s easy to overlook one crucial aspect of your health and wellbeing: self-love. It’s the last month of 2024, you get to exercise the power of self-compassion and embrace loving yourself. Tune in this week as I discuss self-love and recommend 5 ways yo...

205.  Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of December as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024 “I Can Do It” daily calendar. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support.  "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here . ​ As little as $5 helps nourish the podcast of bringing positively an...

204. Our lives become harmonious when we’re able to honor and navigate life’s challenges in a constructive, grounded, and positive way. Too often, however, we feel overwhelmed, over-stressed and out of alignment, which contributes to a sense of disharmony. Tune in to this episode where I discuss 8 ways to create more harmony in your life. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or...

203. Did you know that your brain is always seeking evidence for its pre-existing beliefs? We start with a view of a particular issue and then search for information that upholds that view. This is called Confirmation Bias. Tune in this week as I explore the concept of confirmation bias, why we do it, its root cases and signs. I also share the impact of confirmation bias on our lives. AND..... If...

202. Ever feel overwhelmed when attempting to start (or complete) a project because you feel you don’t have enough time? How about that to-do list that keeps getting pushed back? Help is on the way in the form of “The 20-Minute Rule.” Tune in as I explain what the 20-Minute Rule is and how you can use it to shift from procrastination to action. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed y...

201. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of November as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024 “I Can Do It” daily calendar. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support.  "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here . ​ As little as $5 helps nourish the podcast of bringing positively ant...

200. I am celebrating the 200th episode of my podcast with one of my favorite people, my friend and yoga therapist, Laura Staton. Join us this week as we discuss life, loss, aging, the importance of allowing yourself to dream, meeting yourself where you’re at, and figuring out what's important to you. Laura Staton is an Occupational Therapist and certified Yoga Therapist and author of Yoga Bo...

199. When was the last time you connected with your inner child? My what? Yes, we all have one. Join me this week as I explore what our inner child is and its importance in our lives. I will share 5 ways to connect with your inner child that allows you to experience more self-care, self-compassion, healing and forgiveness. Listen to Selena Lael's Inner Child Healing   guided meditation. AND.....

198. This week I am giving you an encore of my most popular episode! "The Truth About an Anti-Inflammatory Diet" ~ Eating an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial and healing, but what is really involved when aiming to tame inflammation? Join me as I discuss an anti-inflammatory diet and explain why what you eat directly impacts gut health and immune function. I give you 5 guidelines to i...

197.  Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of October as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024 “I Can Do It” daily calendar. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support.  "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here . ​ As little as $5 helps nourish the podcast of bringing positively ant...