Positively Anti-Inflammatory

069. Tune in today as I turn around the golden rule of, “Treat others the way you want to be treated” to "Treat yourself the way you want others to treat you." Work with Alyssa https://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 . ​ A...

068. How often do you judge yourself in comparison to what you did or accomplished yesterday or a few months or years ago? Is this comparison helpful? Realistic? Tune in today as I talk about how doing your “best” looks different every day and when we embrace this truth, it frees us to explore, experiment and experience unhindered by self-judgment. Work with Alyssa https://www.thewellnessheadquart...

067. Are you addicted to stress? Curious to find out? Tune in today as I answer questions such as what happens in the body when you're stressed? Is all stress bad? What is stress addiction? How does stress impact health and inflammation? I will explain how to determine if you’re addicted to stress, share 6 strategies to help stop the pattern of stress-addiction and provide journal prompts to...

066. Join me today as I share and discuss one of my go-to affirmations from motivational author, activist, and metaphysical teacher, Louise Hay. I refer to her as an affirmation guru! My intention is that you will find meaning, comfort, and inspiration in this affirmation as I share my story of saying it to help support me during challenging times.  Don't forget to fill out the 2-minute surve...

065. Have you ever thought about how your attitude affects your health? Does your outlook on your health really matter? Can having an optimistic, positive attitude actually help keep you healthy? Tune in today as I discuss the link between attitude and health as I describe the impact of a negative attitude compared with a positive attitude. I recommend four ways to nurture a positive attitude to p...

Surprise! Tune into this bonus episode where I share my gratitude for you as well as a touching testimonial of transformation from one of my nutritional therapy & wellness coaching clients. Plus, I created a survey for you because I want to know what you think. Please take this BRIEF SURVEY so I can learn about you and your interests in my nutrition and wellness offerings. Thank you so much. H...

064. Tune in today as I explore the difference between “can’t” vs. “don’t” and the importance of becoming aware of your thoughts and words and the dramatic psychological impact they can have on your wellbeing. I discuss how your mindset and the way you speak about your choices, with a focus on food, can influence your experiences.  Work with Alyssa https://www.thewellnessheadquarters.com AND........

063. Do you have a hunch that a certain food you’re eating might be causing a reaction? Many of us have “trigger” foods but, because we don’t experience immediate digestive issues, we’re not aware of them. And food sensitivities or intolerances can show up in a myriad of ways, from fatigue to skin rashes, to headaches, to GI issues, to brain fog. Join me today as I explain the difference between a...

​​062. Are you in a food rut? Do you find yourself eating the same foods day in and day out? Or are you confused with what you should be eating to support your health? You are not alone. Tune into today’s episode where I discuss the importance of food diversity and how to make food (and food shopping) more interesting. You’ll learn what eating the same thing day after day does to your body and hea...

061. Tune in today as I discuss nightshades. I explain what they are and their health benefits. I’ll clarify why some say nightshades are unhealthy and linked to inflammation, the implications and what to do about it. I’ll suggest cooking swaps for nightshades and share my experience with eliminating them altogether to avoid inflammation, based on the Autoimmune Protocol Diet. Work with Alyssa htt...

060. When it’s cold outside it can be difficult to motivate ourselves to stay physically active. We tend to cozy in, eat more, and do less. Simply put, it’s easier for many of us to be more sedentary than active. However, we’re doing more harm than good with this human hibernation and this can result in health consequences. Tune in today as I will give you a pep talk on the importance of staying a...

BONUS: Happy Valentine’s Day! Your relationship with yourself is the important and  the longest relationship you’ll ever have. Join me today as I recommend 5 self-love tips for how to love yourself today and every day.  Work with Alyssa https://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...

059. What if you gave yourself permission to be who you really are? What if you gave yourself permission to do what YOU want to do instead of judging yourself or doing what you think you “should” do, based on internal or external expectations? In today’s episode I explore the concept of giving yourself permission, by using it as a tool for opening up to opportunity, possibility, and unlocking your...

058. After over two decades of living with an autoimmune disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, I have learned a lot about myself and my body, and how to support my health and healing. But when I was first diagnosed, there were so many things I was unaware of. Tune in today as I share 3 things I wish I had known at the time of my initial diagnosis, with the intention that this knowledge will help inform y...

057. Join me today as I guide you through a brief writing exercise designed to help increase your awareness of how you speak to yourself compared to how you speak to your friends during challenging and difficult times. The intention is to encourage kindness and self-compassion in your self-talk.   Work with Alyssa https://www.thewellnessheadquarters.com AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, i...

056. Are you stressed or struggling more in your life than you’d like to be? Do you long to feel more ease? Join me today as I discuss what living with ease means and how to create more ease in your life. I will share why I'm making a personal commitment to living with ease and suggest journal prompts to help you to tap into how you can attain this lifestyle change too. I also recommend 3 sel...

BONUS: Join me today as I celebrate my birthday with an engaging and enlightening conversation with Astrologer/Numerologist, Adam Z Krieger. Adam discusses how the ancient practices of astrology and numerology are used as holistic healing tools to provide powerful insights into better knowing yourself and offer a road map for personal transformation. Don’t miss the fun as Adam explains the meaning...

055. In today’s episode, I introduce you to Occupational Therapist and Yoga Therapist, Laura Staton (and my yoga instructor!) who is passionate about using yoga and occupational therapy to help people fully participate in living their best lives. Listen in as Laura explains how yoga can be a vehicle to guiding you to understand and connect with your body, while providing safe and healing access to...

054. Happy New Year! During this time of transition and new beginnings, many of us engage in the tradition of making New Year Resolutions. Resolutions, however, can be limiting, uncompromising, and consequently, lead to failure. Tune in today as I explain why you should focus on intentions rather than resolutions, the difference between them, and why intentions are more realistic, inspiring, and d...

053. The New Year is fast approaching! This transitional time is perfect for reflection, connection, and forgiveness. Join me today as I share 3 things you need to do before 2022. Work with Alyssa https://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...

052. Did you know that winter dehydration is a thing? We don’t often associate cold weather with dehydration because you don’t get as thirsty and your body doesn’t get as hot as in warmer months. However, your chance of dehydration actually increases during the winter. Tune in today as I explain the dangers of winter dehydration and how to avoid it. You’ll learn what causes dehydration during cool...

051. Listen in, this week, for part two of the insightful conversation with Hinda Abrahamson (my mom!) as she shares her journey to becoming a Feng Shui Consultant over 20 years ago! Hinda expands upon what Feng Shui says about health and wellness and how Feng Shui is connected to living an anti-inflammatory life. She explains how incorporating Feng Shui principles can help support your healing jo...

050. In today’s episode, I introduce you to Feng Shui Consultant, Hinda Abrahamson (my mom!), who has been studying, teaching, and helping people create pleasing and supportive environments for over two decades. Tune into our fun and engaging conversation as Hinda explains what Feng Shui is and what the 4 principles of Feng Shui are. She talks about why Feng Shui matters and debunks 3 common myths...

049. As 2021 draws to a close, you can optimize your holiday experience by focusing on gratitude, wellness, and abundance. Tune in today as I share 5 simple and thoughtful ways to take care of yourself over the holidays. Work with Alyssa https://www.thewellnessheadquarters.com AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support.  "Buy m...

048. Of course you’ve heard of self-love, but what about self-compassion? While Self-love might be a more popular and well-known term, what does it really mean? And how do you practice self-love if or when you’re not feeling the love? Join me today as I explain what self-love and self-compassion are, how they are different, and why I believe practicing self-compassion is the embodiment of living a...