The Mindful Table

In this episode, Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne (Naturopathic Doctor and Clinical Hypnotherapist) and Health Empowerment Coach Joanna Mickel explore how aligning with seasonal energetics can transform your health, mindset, and decision-making. Focusing on the energy of spring , they unpack how this season represents renewal, movement, and growth—not just in nature, but within the body and mind. Drawing f...

In this episode, Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne (Naturopathic Doctor and Clinical Hypnotherapist) and Health Empowerment Coach Joanna Mickel sit down with Dr. Doris-Owanda Johnson, licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, nutritionist, and founder of the Heart & Soul Institute of Natural Medicine, to explore the deeper roots of adrenal fatigue and burnout. Together, they unpack how chronic stress is more t...

In this episode, Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne (Naturopathic Doctor and Clinical Hypnotherapist) and Health Empowerment Coach Joanna Mickel explore how food choices shape hormones, chronic disease risk, and mental well-being. Through both modern research and traditional wisdom, they unpack how nutrition serves as a foundation for neurotransmitter balance, immune resilience, and long-term vitality. Toget...

In this episode, Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne (Naturopathic Doctor and Clinical Hypnotherapist) and Health Empowerment Coach, Joanna Mickel, explore the timeless principle of food as medicine , inspired by the teachings of Hippocrates , who famously said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Together, they discuss how whole foods support healing, the balance between macronutrients and m...

In this episode, Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne (Naturopathic Doctor and Clinical Hypnotherapist) and Health Empowerment Coach, Joanna Mickel, dive into the real heart of goal-setting—beyond pressure, not meeting expectations, or the typical “New Year, New Me” mindset. Together, they explore the art of balancing ambition with ease as they discuss goal setting, lifestyle changes, and New Year's resolution...

In this episode, Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne (Naturopathic Doctor and Clinical Hypnotherapist) and Health Empowerment Coach, Joanna Mickel, delve into the intricacies of health anxiety and the empowerment that comes from taking control of one's health. They explore natural approaches to wellness, emphasizing the importance of community, personal empowerment, and alternative medicine. Through engag...

In this episode,  Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne (Naturopathic Doctor and Clinical Hypnotherapist) and Health Empowerment Coach, Joanna Mickel, explore how the  immune system works —and how lifestyle choices and stress can either protect or weaken it. They break down the body’s intricate defense network in simple, empowering language, highlighting how chronic  stress, poor sleep, emotional and physical s...

In this episode, Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne (Naturopathic Doctor and Clinical Hypnotherapist) and Health Empowerment Coach Joanna Mickel dive into the often-overlooked connection between stress, trauma, and reproductive health. From conditions like uterine fibroids to endometriosis, they explore how chronic stress—especially unprocessed emotional and cultural stressors—can manifest in the body and di...

In this episode, Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne (Naturopathic Doctor and Clinical Hypnotherapist) and Health Empowerment Coach Joanna Mickel explore the essential role of emotional healing in creating sustainable health and well-being. Together, they discuss how unresolved emotional stress can manifest as physical symptoms, disrupt the nervous system, and contribute to chronic illness — and how integrati...

In this episode, Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne (naturopathic doctor) and Health Empowerment Coach Joanna Mickel explore the powerful link between stress and illness. We unpack how chronic stress impacts the body, mind, and spirit—sharing clinical insights, lived experiences, and therapeutic tools that support healing. From fatigue and autoimmune conditions to anxiety and digestive issues, we illuminate...

In this episode, Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne (naturopathic doctor) and Health Empowerment Coach Joanna Mickel dive deeper into the field of mind body medicine, clinical hypnotherapy and trauma. We blend science with experience to discuss how we integrate mind body therapies in practice and for conditions including pain, mental health, autism, ADHD, digestive health, cancers and more.  To learn more ab...

In Episode 3, Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne (naturopathic doctor) and Health Empowerment Coach Joanna Mickel discuss Mind Body Medicine and clinical hypnotherapy. We talk about our paths to healing the mind body connection and the science supporting the field. **There were some connection issues during recording. The conversation cannot be recreated and had great information so we apologize if there are...

In Episode 2 of the Mindful Table, we discuss the Principles of Naturopathic Medicine and the Therapeutic Order of Naturopathic Medicine. These are the guiding philosophies that help naturopathic and holistic practitioners support and treat their patients and clients to health and wellness. We share why they are near and dear to our hearts as natural and holistic practitioners. To learn more about...

Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne (naturopathic doctor) and Health Empowerment Coach Joanna Mickel come together to discuss holistic natural medical approaches to health and well-being. They desire a new paradigm in healthcare where conventional and complimentary medicine work together in harmony. The Mindful Table is a place to bring awareness to the community of the different modalities of medicine that s...