Positively Anti-Inflammatory

119. ​​During this week of the Jewish holiday, Passover, I’m delighted to introduce you to Naomi Less, a musician, ritual leader, song writer and educator. Tune in as we explore how the themes of Passover relate to wellness and healing. You'll hear Naomi share her experiences with rosacea (an inflammatory skin condition), perimenopause, and hormone fluctuations. She explains the food choices...

118. Tune in this week as I explain what metabolic health is and the impact it has on your health and wellness. I share the 5 primary markers of metabolic health, the causes and ramifications of poor metabolic health, and 4 ways to make improvements to your metabolic health that will support you on your path to improved health and may help prevent future disease. AND..... If this podcast has inspi...

117. You’ve heard of macronutrients, but what exactly are they? How do they benefit your health? You’ve also heard of tracking macros. What does that actually mean and why would someone track them? Is this something you need to do too? Tune in this week as I give an overview of macronutrients and explain what their role is in the body, and why they’re important. Oh, and I will of course share my v...

116. I’m thrilled to have Harvest King back for a second week on the podcast. Harvest is a bodyworker, massage therapist, and professional aerialist and burlesque performer who holds an MA in Occupational Therapy. This week we discuss posture: what it is, why it’s important, different kinds of posture and how posture impacts our health. Harvest gives us tips and exercises for how to stay in alignm...

115. Tune in this week as I introduce you to Harvest King, bodyworker, massage therapist, and professional aerialist and burlesque performer who holds an MA in Occupational Therapy. Join in the conversation as Harvest shares how we can tap into our solar plexus chakra to help us connect with our body and learn to trust our gut. She also explains different healing modalities, including myofascial r...

114. Join me today for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of March as offered by Louise Hay’s 2023  “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 anti-inf...

113. Have you ever had an experience or emotion that you pushed away and avoided? I know, we all have. Typically, when you resist something in your reality, whether it’s a feeling or circumstance, you are doing two things: you are placing judgment and you are arguing with your reality. But when you do, you’re essentially perpetuating your suffering. Tune in this week as I discuss the idea that “wh...

112. On January 15 of this year, I turned 50. Join me today as I share my heartfelt reflections on this milestone birthday. Work with Alyssa www.thewellnessheadquarters.com 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...

111. Join me this week as I introduce you to energy healer and Reiki practitioner, Innina Sakura, who believes it is essential for us to reconnect with source energy and is dedicated to guiding people to remember that essential and beautiful connection. Tune in to hear Innina’s story of being a full-time touring burlesque performer and how an on-stage injury halted her performance career and led h...

110. Join me today for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of February  as offered by Louise Hay’s 2023  “I Can Do It” daily calendar.  Work with Alyssa www.thewellnessheadquarters.com 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 help...

109. Tune in this week and meet Emilie Minarcik, Rheumatology APRN, who is passionate about practicing medicine with kindness. You’ll hear Emilie’s story about her transition from working in transplant surgery to rheumatology. She will share her insight into what it’s like to be a healthcare provider working in rheumatology and helping patients with autoimmune diseases. Listen in as we discuss str...

108. There’s a lot of talk, and maybe even pressure, to be your “best self.” But have you stopped to consider what it means to be “best self”? And best for who? I’m offering a different perspective: becoming your favorite version of yourself. I believe this leaves more room for growth, grace, and change. Tune in today as I explain why becoming your favorite version of yourself cultivates self-trus...

107. Could your eating habits use an upgrade? Are you done with diet culture and looking to create a healthier relationship with eating? Did you know that how you eat is just as important as what you eat? Maybe you’ve heard of intuitive eating, but what is it? Being mindful around eating sounds great too, but does that mean just chewing your food for a long time? And then there is intentional eati...

106. If you identify as a perfectionist, if you’re someone who holds yourself to impossibly high standards, and all-or-nothing thinking is keeping you stressed and stuck, this podcast is for you. Tune in as I  share a mindset shift to help you overcome the debilitating pressure you put on yourself. When you learn to practice the “B– Method,” you become open to more ease and peace in your life, and...

105. The New Year is fast approaching. This transitional time is perfect for reflection, thankfulness, joy and connection. Tune in to discover 3 things you need to do before 2023. Want to learn tools to practice mindful self-compassion and developing a healing mindset? Learn the foundations of long-lasting sustainable health? Join us for  Nourish Till You Flourish , 9-week small group coaching pro...

104. In this week’s episode I introduce you to Integrative Nutritionist and Health Coach, Dawn Brighid, who is passionate about empowering her clients to enjoy life and food as they are getting their health on track. You’ll hear Dawn’s journey into the world of nutrition and holistic wellness; she’ll share her own health struggles as well as what brings her joy. Listen in as we discuss our strong...

103. Join me this week as I offer a comprehensive holiday detox guide to help you take care of yourself during this season.  *Join my small group coaching program, Nourish Till You Flourish * For info, to register and lock in the Early Bird rate, click here Work with Alyssa www.thewellnessheadquarters.com AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welco...

102.  How often do you feel like you just don’t have enough time, or that time is working against you, or even that you’re wasting too much time? If thoughts like these affect your mood and your stress level, this episode is for you. Tune in as I explain what time anxiety is, what the symptoms look like and how they manifest in your daily life. I’ll share my personal experience with time anxiety a...

101. Are you searching for a magic bullet? Looking for a quick fix for your health issues? We live in an impatient society that expects immediate results - a magic bullet. When we don’t find that quick fix, we feel disappointment and frustration, and then this can keep us stuck. Tune in today as I explain why no magic bullet exists and why understanding this will be empowering for you. I offer 4 q...

100. Tune in this week as we celebrate 100 episodes with one of my amazing clients, Liz Temple who was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2020. Liz became a client of mine earlier this year, through our 6-months of working together, Liz has transformed her life. She says, “I am more in control of 'me', I’m happier, I am in less pain, I don’t feel guilty, I have grown so much.” Listen...

099. Tune in this week as I share two recent experiences that enhanced my day and lifted my energy - all because I happened to randomly sneeze and, on another occasion, forgot my wallet. What!? Work with Alyssa www.thewellnessheadquarters.com 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 contrib...

098. What does being sick mean to you? When do you consider yourself “sick”? Join me today as I explore the topic of being “sick,” and why, despite having an autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis, for the past 22 years, I'm not sick.  Work with Alyssa www.thewellnessheadquarters.com AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support...

097. The quality of your thoughts has a direct impact on the quality of your life. Tune in today as I explore the idea, “It’s only a thought, and a thought can be changed.” Recognizing that you have the power to change your thoughts is freeing and empowering and can literally change the course of your life experience. Work with Alyssa www.thewellnessheadquarters.com AND..... If this podcast has in...

096. Bone broth is at the top of the list of anti-inflammatory, gut healing, and immune supportive foods. Tune in to this week’s episode to find out what the bone broth hype is all about. I will explain what bone broth is, why you need it, how to make it, how to use it, and 5 health benefits. Chicken Bone Broth Recipe Bone Broth Latte (aka Bone Broth Golden Milk) Recipe Work with Alyssa www.thewel...

095. How often do you “should '' yourself with, I should eat healthier, I should do yoga, I should be more grateful, or I should be more productive. When we continually “should” ourselves it leads to feelings of guilt, insecurity, failure, and lack of self-control and self-trust. These “shoulds” breed inaction and keep us stuck. Plus, the more you feel like you “should” do something, the...