Positively Anti-Inflammatory

144. Have you been hearing that adaptogens are good for you but you don’t really understand what they are and what they do? Tune in this week as I give you an overview of adaptogens: what these herbs and plant substances are, what they do to the body, their benefits, possible side effects and what you need to consider before taking them.  AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or...

143. “How you breathe is how you live” - Anna Brooke, Rebirthing Breathwork Practitioner. Tune in this week to become aware of your breath and learn how the simple act of breathing can enhance your life. Hear my conversation with Anna as we discuss what breathwork is, how to do it, and its benefits. Anna shares her journey to breathwork and how it’s changed her life. She explains the difference be...

142. ​​This week I’m happy to have my friend, Naomi Less, musician, ritual leader, song writer and educator back on the podcast to discuss themes of reflection, repentance, community, renewal, and forgiveness – through the lens of the Jewish high holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Our conversation, and the themes and ideas we discuss, are applicable to anyone curious about holistic health a...

141. Why do feelings matter? Do you really have to feel them to heal them? Join me this week as I discuss the science-backed mindfulness technique of “name it to tame it,” used to calm spiraling thoughts and intense emotions. I’ll walk you through the 4-part process of how to do it.  AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support.  &quo...

140. Where do repressed emotions go? We live in a culture that resists and fears emotion. From a young age, we’re taught to shut off “negative” feelings but suppressing, repressing or otherwise overly controlling our emotions can lead to serious health consequences. Tune in this week as I explain why it’s critical to “feel” our feelings. I also share 3 examples of how unresolved uncomfortable or,...

139. This week we’re learning about electrolytes. Tune in as I answer questions such as, what are electrolytes, why are they important and what do they do in the body? I’ll discuss what electrolyte imbalance is and how to identify the signs and symptoms of electrolyte imbalance. I also share 9 signs your body needs more electrolytes and 3 easy and natural ways to get them. AND..... If this podcast...

138. What if you wholeheartedly believed in yourself? What if you believed that your potential self was infinite? What would you do differently? How would this belief enhance your life? Join me today as I explore the idea that your potential self is infinite.  AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support.  "Buy me a coffee"...

137. When we think of marriage, we think of a union between two people. But what about a marriage to yourself? Listen in this week as my friend Gabrielle Heron, multimedia performance artist, shares her insight and experiences with the ritual of self-marriage. You’ll learn what it means to marry yourself and why someone would choose to marry themselves. You’ll hear thought-provoking stories of Gab...

136. Join me today for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of August as offered by Louise Hay’s 2023  “I Can Do It” daily calendar. Hint: it's about giving (and receiving). 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 nouri...

135. Where in your life are you feeling defeated or disappointed, but  you know in your heart that you need to keep going. Tune in as I invite you to look within, consider what your motivation is, and remind yourself to keep going. I also share a song (and I even might sing a little bit of it for you) for inspiration. Watch Peter Gabriel & Kate Bush's video for the song, Don't Give U...

134. Are you stuck in your comfort zone? What does that even mean? Join me this week as I discuss the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone. I explain what a comfort zone is, discuss why it’s hard to leave it, share personal stories, and offer 5 benefits of taking that important step. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your sup...

133. Tune in today as I share my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation, “I take care of my body. I cherish and revere the temple I live in.” I discuss what it means to take care of your body, explore the idea of cherishing and revering your body, and I consider the idea of viewing your body as a temple.   AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I...

132. Tune in today as I read you a poem about mindfulness, acceptance, and being in the present moment with what is. 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 anti-inflammatory to life which is here to hel...

131. Join me this week as I talk about the importance of FUN! I’ll explain what having fun actually means, share personal stories about my relationship with fun, and offer 5 reasons why having fun is good for your health. 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 lit...

130. Welcome to summer 2023! Join me this week as I invite you to check in and reflect on how you’re doing, where you’re going, and where you want to be for the rest of the year. Keeping in mind the spirit of the summer solstice, I recommend journal prompts to reflect and reconnect, doing a self check-in to help you realign with yourself now in this season and for the rest of the year. AND..... If...

129. I’m very happy to have Lorna Skuraton, bodyworker, licensed massage therapist, and creative athlete, back on the podcast. This week we discuss the lymphatic system and manual lymphatic drainage: what it is, how it works, the benefits and why it’s important for everyone, why it’s specifically helpful for those with autoimmune disease, fibromyalgia and endometriosis, and how to facilitate lymph...

128.  ​​ This week I’m delighted to introduce you to bodyworker, licensed massage therapist, and creative athlete, Lorna Skuraton. Lorna believes the human body holds innate wisdom and is capable of self-healing. It is through this framework she approaches her clients with compassion, guiding them to reconnect with their body. Listen as Lorna shares her story of struggling with anxiety, depression...

127. This week we wrap up the 4-part Happiness Hormone series with Endorphins, known as a natural painkiller. Endorphins are nature’s way of helping us avoid feeling pain and move us towards feelings of pleasure. Tune in me as I explain what they are, what they do in the body, as well as benefits and causes of endorphin deficiency. I also recommend 11 fun and easy ways to boost endorphin levels. ...

126. Join me this week for part 3 of the Happiness Hormones series where I explore Oxytocin. Oxytocin is known as the “love hormone” and is foundational for feelings of bonding, love, and trust. Tune in as I explain what oxytocin does in the body, its benefits and the signs and symptoms of oxytocin deficiency. I also share 13 ways to increase Oxytocin naturally. Hint: it’s more than just sex! AND....

125. This week is part 2 of the Happiness Hormones series, focusing on Serotonin, known as the body's natural "feel-good" hormone. Serotonin is a mood stabilizer and is involved in our feelings of happiness and wellbeing. Listen in as I explain what serotonin is, what the benefits are, the signs and causes of low serotonin as well as health conditions associated with serotonin defic...

124. Tune in this week as I kick off a 4-part Happiness Hormones series, starting with Dopamine. Dopamine, often referred to as the “reward chemical,” is involved in helping us feel pleasure and plays a motivational role in the brain’s reward system. Join me as I explain what dopamine is, what the benefits are, what causes deficiency and how you might feel with low dopamine levels. Plus, I recomme...

123. My mom, Hinda Abrahamson, is back on the podcast! Tune in this week as she shares her story of enduring a severe injury resulting in an extended period of chronic pain. This injury led her on a journey of discovery, learning to listen to her body, set boundaries, open up to vulnerability, and seek relief and healing. I share my experience of witnessing my mom debilitated and we discuss what i...

122. It’s understandable that people feel distress about eating emotionally. Our society has pathologized it, viewing emotional eating as having a lack of self-control or a problem that needs to be fixed. But, eating IS emotional and using food to cope with emotions isn’t always inherently negative. Join me this week as I explore the topic of emotional eating and offer a different perspective from...

121. Have you ever felt that you wasted an entire day? Ever felt that you’re a failure because you didn’t get everything done on your “to do” list? Perhaps you struggle with having the right work/life balance and you feel something is wrong with you when you’re not able to do it all? If you answered “yes” to any of these, then you likely have experienced productivity shame. Join me this week as I...

120. Wellness is the holistic integration of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Wellness necessitates good self-stewardship and an awareness that everything in your life is interconnected; each area of your life affects every other area of your life. Join me this week as we explore 9 components of wellness, each of which builds on and supports the other, all deserving attention on your pat...