The Connected Community: Exploring Possibility

In this episode of The Connected Community Podcast, host Nicky Yazbeck welcomes Shantel Ochoa, a Shamanic Reiki Practitioner, Reiki Master Teacher, Ceremonialist, and intuitive Oracle and Tarot Reader, for a deeply transformative conversation on archetypes, shadow work, and spiritual healing. Shantel bridges ancient shamanic wisdom with modern energy medicine, helping others awaken to their soul’s...

In this episode of The Connected Community Podcast, host Nicky Yazbeck sits down with Alexandre Tsuk, founder of the BreathingCold Experience, to explore the life-changing power of breathwork, cold plunges, and emotional healing. Born in France and now rooted between Bali and India, Alexandre has guided over 7,000 people and trained nearly 600 facilitators in Breathwork, Authentic Relating, Consci...

In this episode of the Connected Community Podcast, host Nicky Yazbeck speaks with Jessica Rector, a #1 best-selling author, motivational speaker, and former TV talk show host, about her transformative “Say Yes” philosophy. Jessica shares how embracing discomfort and stepping beyond her comfort zone helped her combat burnout, rediscover joy, and live a more intentional life.   Throughout the conve...

In this episode of the Connected Community Podcast, host Nicky Yazbeck interviews Tracy Fance, an intuitive and hypnotherapist with over 16 years of experience, to explore the profound world of past life regression. Tracy shares her lifelong fascination with past lives and reincarnation, which began in childhood and eventually led her to train as a hypnotherapist. Her journey reveals how unresolve...

In this episode of The Connected Community Podcast, host Nicky Yazbeck sits down with Benedict Beaumont, founder of Breathing Space, to explore the life-changing potential of conscious breathing.   Benedict shares his inspiring journey from being a high school teacher, overwhelmed by stress and burnout, to discovering the transformative power of breathwork during a pivotal trip to Bali in 2014. Th...

In this episode of The Connected Community Podcast, host Nicky Yazbeck welcomes Amy McNally to explore the practice of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), often referred to as “tapping.” Together, they trace the origins of EFT, explain its scientific foundation, and highlight how this simple yet profound practice combines ancient Chinese acupressure with modern psychology to regulate the nervous s...

Sadhu Dah is a world-traveling digital nomad and spiritualist whose expertise in the occult and esoteric arts has taken him across the globe. Through cultural and spiritual travel documentaries for a major TV network, he captures the wisdom of indigenous peoples and explores what connects us across cultures.   In this conversation, Nicky Yazbeck and Sadhu Dah dive into the profound experiences of...

In this episode, Nicky Yazbeck sits down with Erica Bonham to explore polyvagal theory and the vital role of the vagus nerve in emotional regulation and mental health. Together, they break down the different states of the nervous system, how co-regulation supports healing, and practical tools that can calm and reset the body. The conversation touches on the impact of collective trauma, the power o...

In this episode of The Connected Community Podcast, Nicky Yazbeck is joined by Kate Evans, a psychologist and life and home decluttering coach, to explore the deeper emotional and psychological layers of decluttering. Together, they unpack why letting go of possessions can feel overwhelming and why clutter is rarely just about the physical items piling up.   Kate shares how decluttering is intimat...

  In this episode of The Connected Community Podcast, Nicky Yazbeck talks with Lisa Fitzpatrick, a pelvic and sexual health educator and physiotherapist with more than 30 years in women’s health. Lisa is the founder of the Sexy Menopause movement and Womankind Pelvic Care. After becoming a mother in 2000, she focused her clinical work on pelvic floor health and later broadened it to include sexual...

In this episode of The Connected Community Podcast, host Nicky Yazbeck talks with Christie Sears Thompson, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Colorado, about the Gottman Method, which is a leading approach to couples therapy. Together, they explore how this method equips partners with tools to repair, strengthen, and deepen their relationships.   Christie explains the core principle of tr...

In this episode of The Connected Community Podcast, Nicky Yazbeck sits down with Andrea Schwieger, a certified registered nurse anesthetist who has journeyed from the high-intensity world of critical care and anesthesia to the cutting edge of mental health treatment.  Andrea graduated from a top-ranked anesthesia school in the United States and served as an intensive care nurse early in her career...

In this powerful episode of The Connected Community, host Nicky Yazbeck is joined by Devon Kerns,visionary leader, entrepreneur, and plant medicine facilitator, to explore psychedelics, integration, and authentic self-discovery. With over 100 psychedelic experiences, more than 100,000 minutes of meditation, and having supported over 100 people through their integration journeys in the past year al...

As a highly empathic and intuitive child, Melissa Kim Corter was captivated by the dark corners of basements and the unseen aspects of the psyche. That early fascination laid the foundation for decades of work exploring the shadow side of human experience. In this rich and layered conversation, Melissa joins host Nicky Yazbeck to discuss how to approach shadow work and how it can be reframed not a...

In this episode of The Connected Community Podcast, Nicky Yazbeck speaks with Patrick Fishley, a seasoned trauma nurse and transformational recovery coach, about the powerful healing potential of Iboga. Patrick brings over 30 years of clinical experience as a registered nurse specializing in Intensive Care Units, Emergency Rooms, and Trauma Bays, as well as extensive work in addictions and psychia...

In this episode of the Connected Community Podcast, Nicky Yazbeck and Pam Conboy delve into the transformative world of psilocybin journeys. They explore the therapeutic benefits of psilocybin, including its ability to alleviate depression, anxiety, and trauma. Pam explains the science behind psilocybin's effects on the brain, emphasizing its role in neuroplasticity and inflammation reduction. The...

In this episode, Nicky and Adam Yazbeck delve into the science and applications of Kambo, a traditional medicine derived from the secretion of the Amazonian frog. They discuss its physiological effects, health benefits, contraindications, and what individuals can expect during a Kambo session. Adam, with his medical background, provides insights into the peptides involved and their potential thera...

In this episode, Nicky and Adam Yazbeck delve into their transformative experiences with Kambo, a traditional Amazonian frog medicine. They discuss the cultural significance, the process of meeting and extracting medicine from the Kambo frog, and the various methods of application. The conversation highlights the importance of surrendering to the medicine, the physical and spiritual benefits, and...

In this episode of the Connected Community Podcast, Nicky and Adam Yazbeck delve into their transformative experiences with Kambo, a frog medicine from the Amazon. They share insights from their recent trip to Peru, where they engaged in Kambo training and learned about the ethical considerations surrounding the use of this powerful medicine. The conversation covers their personal experiences with...

In this episode of The Connected Community: Exploring Possibility, Nicky Yazbeck is joined by Sarah Haas, a Women’s Weight Release & Body Love Coach, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, and yoga instructor. Sarah brings her deep expertise and personal journey as a fifty-something single mom and breast cancer survivor to a conversation about supporting women through...

  In this episode of The Connected Community Podcast, host Nicky Yazbeck welcomes transformational coach and Self-Care Alchemist, Samantha Gregory, for a powerful conversation about religious trauma and the path to spiritual freedom. With a background that includes surviving a dysfunctional family, cult upbringing, domestic abuse, divorce, bankruptcy, and early menopause from chronic stress, Saman...

In this episode of The Connected Community Podcast, host Nicky Yazbeck sits down with Shena Jade Jensen, a licensed therapist and relationship coach with over 15 years of experience. Shena brings a deep, body-oriented perspective to her work, drawing from extensive training in somatic modalities including Somatic Experiencing and Hakomi.   Together, Nicky and Shena dive into the world of somatic t...

In this episode of the Connected Community Podcast, Nicky Yazbeck interviews Nichole Jones about brain spotting, a therapeutic technique that evolved from EMDR. Nichole Jones, LPC is a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner (soon to be consultant), Ayurveda+Yoga Therapist, and Money mindset coach who has been practicing brainspotting for the last decade. Nichole explains the origins of brain spottin...

In this episode of the Connected Community Podcast, Nicky Yazbeck interviews Charlotte Nieuwenhuis about the profound relationship humans can cultivate with cacao. Charlotte shares her journey of connecting with cacao as a spiritual teacher, the differences between ceremonial cacao and commercial chocolate, and the importance of ethical sourcing and sustainability in the cacao industry. The conver...

In this episode of The Connected Community Podcast, host Nicky Yazbeck speaks with Tiffany Freer, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and EMDRIA Approved Trainer and Consultant. Tiffany shares her deep expertise in using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy with children and adolescents, drawing from her experience in community mental health and the foster care system. Their...