The Great Connect

What is a weighted blanket—and can it actually improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and help you stay asleep through the night? In this episode of The Great Connect , Carrie sits down with Elizabeth Grojean, founder of Baloo Living, to break down the science of sleep, the real reason so many people wake up at 3am, and how weighted blankets support nervous system regulation through something called Deep...

Nobody tells you that building a healing practice also means building a business. In this episode of The Great Connect , Carrie talks with Rebecca Kushner —CPA, certified health coach, and what many of her clients lovingly call their “business therapist”—about financial wellbeing for holistic health practitioners . This conversation is for practitioners, coaches, and wellness business owners who w...

In this episode of The Great Connect , we sit down with herbalist Erin Antosh Rudzinski for a grounded, beginner-friendly conversation about herbalism, western plant medicine, and the healing potential of the plants growing all around us. If herbalism has ever sounded interesting but also a little overwhelming, this is a beautiful place to start. We talk about what herbalism really means, how loca...

Perimenopause 101: think menopause is just hot flashes and mood swings? Not even close. In this episode of The Great Connect , Carrie sits down with Nikki and Susannah, co-founders of Menopausitive, for an empowering, beginner-friendly conversation about perimenopause, menopause, post-menopause, hormones, symptoms, hormone therapy, midlife health, and what women were never properly taught about th...

Most people don’t think about their pelvic floor—until something starts to feel off. Leaking. Pain. Pressure. Prolapse. But these symptoms don’t appear overnight. Pelvic floor dysfunction is often something that’s been building quietly over time. In this episode, pelvic floor physical therapist Kathy Bochnowski, Founder, PT, OCS, Cert-DN , joins us for a real, honest, and long-overdue conversation...

What if your fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, and lack of motivation weren’t personal failures—but a light environment problem? That’s exactly what Roudy Nassif, founder of VivaRays , discovered after years of struggling with his own health—and seven years of deep research into why nothing else was working. In this episode, we break down the overlooked variable in modern health : light. Not just bl...

What does holistic health actually look like when you strip away the gadgets, protocols, and biohacking buzzwords? In this episode of The Great Connect , Carrie sits down with Dr. Tom Ingegno —Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and East Asian medicine practitioner with more than 25 years of experience—to talk about what real, integrated health looks like in a system that’s failing both pat...

Food Frequency 101 explores the idea that food may be more than just fuel—it may also carry energy, frequency, and information that influences how we feel. In this episode of The Human Array podcast, Carrie sits down with Karin Edgett—visionary artist, photographer, and holistic food educator—for a conversation about food consciousness, conscious eating, and the energetic relationship we have with...

Real talk: women’s health research has historically been underfunded and underrepresented. In this episode, the THA team sits down to talk about the things most of us had to figure out on our own—hormonal cycles, birth control, perimenopause, and why your intuition about your body actually matters. No gurus. No miracle protocols. Just a group of people who went looking for better answers—and want...

Let's be honest—if you've Googled intermittent fasting lately, you've probably ended up in a rabbit hole of conflicting advice, extreme protocols, and someone telling you that hunger is just a mindset. This episode is not that. Carrie sits down with holistic health practitioner Jim Jackson to cut through the noise on one of the most talked-about (and most misunderstood) approaches to eating. No do...

Navigating cancer treatment can feel overwhelming—like you've been dropped into a complex system where you're expected to make critical decisions without a roadmap. Deb Krier has faced cancer—more than once, including breast cancer (that became stage four), as well as thyroid cancer. She went into septic shock during her first chemo, had a double mastectomy, and learned that the difference between...

Your pet's health works just like yours—holistic, interconnected, and way more than just treating symptoms when they pop up. In this episode, holistic veterinarian Dr. Jeffrey Feinman shares how to move beyond kibble and quick fixes to actually improve your pet's quality of life. We cover the whole-system approach to pet health: fresh food vs. ultra-processed kibble, how much exercise your pet act...

How to Improve Sleep Quality | Sleep Doctor Explains Why You're Always Tired Getting 8 hours of sleep but still waking up exhausted? You're not alone. Sleep doctor Dr. Andrea Matsumura explains why sleep quality matters more than sleep quantity—and how to actually fix your sleep problems, as naturally as possible. 🎯 What You'll Learn in This Episode: Sleep Quality vs Sleep Quantity Why hours of s...

We've all Googled "does acupuncture actually work" at 2am—let's talk about it. In this episode, Carrie sits down with acupuncturist and herbalist Autumn Bear to demystify one of the oldest healing practices on the planet. Spoiler: those tiny needles aren't magic, but what they can do is pretty impressive. What We Cover: What acupuncture actually is (and what it's not) How those 365 energetic point...

Essential oils: do they actually work—or is it all hype? In this episode of The Great Connect , host Carrie Allen sits down with Katie Hussong and Megan Schneider to break down what essential oils really are, how they work in the body, and how to use them safely and effectively as part of a holistic health approach. Essential oils have become one of the most polarizing topics in wellness. Some peo...

What if your health isn't just about what you eat—but also about light, sound, and electromagnetic fields? In this episode, Dr. Catherine Clinton breaks down quantum biology: the emerging science of how waves of information impact your cells and create measurable biological action. We're talking natural light exposure, blue light blocking, sound frequencies, and why 2026 might be the year wellness...

Four women. Four wake-up calls. One honest conversation about living “holistic-ish.” This week on The Human Array Podcast , host Carrie Allen sits down with Amanda, Erin, Kristina, and Jeannette to get real about their holistic health journeys—the scary diagnoses, the family health crises, the 2am Google spirals, and the small changes that changed everything. They share how autoimmune disease, can...

A real‑talk therapist’s guide to holiday stress, gathering fatigue, festive comparison syndrome, and creating a season that actually feels good for your nervous system.​ In this episode, Carrie sits down with therapist and wellness educator Chloë Bean to unpack holiday stress, gathering fatigue, and what “festive comparison syndrome” is doing to your mental health and nervous system. You’ll hear p...

In this episode, we sit down with registered dietitian and holistic health champion Lee Cotton to talk about how to release holiday food guilt , quiet diet‑culture ‘food noise,’ and honor mind–body–spirit at the holiday table. You’ll hear practical ways to listen to your hunger cues, navigate family traditions and ‘that person’ moments, keep your grounding routines while traveling or hosting, and...

We’ve opened all the tabs, tried all the things, and lived to tell the tale. In this episode of Living Holistic- ish , we’re sharing our favorite holistic health products that actually work—from red light masks that make your skin glow (and your hormones happy) to mushroom supplements that help you stay sane during the holidays. No hype. No “this will cure everything.” Just honest reviews from peo...

What does “holistic health” actually mean—and what does it look like in real life—beyond the hashtags, buzzwords, and highlight reels? We’re exploring just that—through our own (very personal) stories, struggles, and growth. In this episode, Carrie Allen, founder of The Human Array , sits down with team members Kristina, Jeanette, Amanda, and Erin for an honest, unfiltered conversation about livin...

Real talk: parenting is hard—and most of us are just trying not to mess up our kids too badly. In this conversation, Carrie sits down with life and health coach Lillian Murray , who's been there—from survival mode with a newborn to watching her own son parent in ways that made her rethink everything. Lillian gets honest about her journey from “do what the doctor says” parenting to trusting her gut...

Cold plunges and breathwork are getting plenty of attention these days—but stepping into the water, and your breath, is where the real transformation begins. In this episode of The Great Connect , host Carrie Allen sits down with Rachel Lee , founder of Ice Bath Boston and Breath , to explore the profound effects of cold immersion and breathwork on mental and physical health. Rachel shares her per...

When life throws you a curveball, how do you navigate the uncertainty with grace and intention? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jen Skillicorn, a seasoned public health professional turned integrative health practitioner, who shares her powerful journey of transformation and community building. After experiencing significant career shifts during the pandemic and political changes, Jen d...

Join host Carrie Allen as she sits down with longtime friend and The Human Array practitioner Amy Pons for an inspiring conversation about reconnection, intuition, and unlocking your inner brilliance. In this heartfelt episode, Amy shares her transformative journey from corporate life to founding "Unlock the Magic," a business dedicated to helping others access their unique gifts and authentic sel...