The Vital Side Podcast

How can aligning authentically to what you want to create success in your life? We're talking with Ryan Haddon about subconscious reprogramming and how it can impact our relationship to past traumatic experiences, childhood memories, and future success in our careers & lives. Ryan discusses what surrendering looks like, the small steps you can take to establish new routines and leave strong habits...

What does healing your trauma have to do with cultivating more wealth? We're joined by Laura Guzman to discuss the ways in which your body stores trauma and how to approach it with a body-based psychotherapeutic modality. Laura shares her past experiences with clients and how different traumas manifest, how unresolved trauma can prevent you from being present, as well as what it really takes to bu...

Are you wondering how you can live in a plugged-in world while minimizing harmful effects from EMFs? Lindsay and Cait are joined by Athleticism Performance Coach and founder of EMFRocks.com, Justin Frandson, who discusses the little-known impacts that EMFs and 5G wireless devices can have on us and our bodies. Justin also gives us simple ways to shift away from the "always-on" culture, the fear sw...

Is your ability to be intimate with yourself or your partner impacted by a dysregulated nervous system? We're talking with intimacy expert Katherine Smailis, to discuss different ways you can co-regulate with your partner. Kat defines what intimacy means, the "accelerators" and "brakes" of your sex life, and the effects a dysregulated nervous system can have on your relationship dynamics with othe...

How can you regulate your nervous system to pursue your business & growth goals? We're joined by the founder of The Potent CEO, Laura Larios, as we dive into the importance of the nervous system and the role it plays in growing a sustainable business. We talk about how business owners can regulate themselves during periods of change. Laura also discusses "mindset culture" and the differences betwe...

What happens when trauma you have already processed shows up in your life… again? We can't ALWAYS know how trauma will impact us throughout our lives. It's important to know & understand - that's OK. It's part of life. In this episode, Lindsay shares her story of childhood trauma and how it showed up in her body later on in life. We also discuss the ways that trauma can be processed mentally and p...

Have you been feeling discouraged by a chronic illness diagnosis? We're talking to rehabilitation clinician Jonathan Parr about his work as an EDS and Dysautonomia specialist, and working with people who have received a chronic illness diagnosis to help them get their lives back. Jonathan discusses how you can holistically reframe the way you look at your diagnosis, make the mindset shift away fro...

Are you feeling uninspired in your routines? Do you have trouble striking that balance between a consistent routine and introducing new, exciting adventures? This week, we are discussing how you can implement healthy and balanced routines in your everyday life. By delving into the neuroscience of what happens in our brains when we adopt routines, we talk about the benefits of finding the balance o...

Have you ever felt held back by burnout or experienced symptoms of burnout and didn't know how to move forward? We're speaking with burnout expert & past corporate HR leader, Allessadria Polizzi, to discuss how burnout can affect your everyday life and how it can manifest in the workplace. Al also shares insights on how you can break old habits that fuel burnout, common causes of burnout, and ways...

What do you do when things don't go according to plan? Today we're discussing what to do when your expectations aren't met and how you can rewire your brain to see every experience, good or bad, as a hidden opportunity. There is a lot of pressure to do more & work towards your purpose at the beginning of the year. But what happens when we can't do that? Through the lens of Cait's recovery from las...

How can you connect with the divine feminine within you? What is the divine feminine anyway? And how can it help you in living a more authentic, connected & expanded life? This week, we are talking with Bethany Bubenzer to discuss how to prioritize space and time for yourself. Bethany explains how being attuned to your unique frequency requires establishing fundamental self-connection practices, a...

Are you wondering how you can reframe your perspective around food? We're talking with Lahana Vigliano, founder and CEO of Nuvitru Wellness. We are discussing the ways that food and eating habits can impact our health and well-being, as well as how to rewire our taste buds, unpacking what we define as "healthy" and reframing what healthy looks like based on our individual needs. Lahana Vigliano is...

Have you experienced chronic symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, or increased anxiety? We're talking with bio-hacking expert, Faith Ashenden to dive deeper into the mind-body connection, the role our beliefs play in our wellness journeys, and how to find the right practitioner to support you. Throughout her healing journey, Faith has helped people with chronic illnesses optimize their time and be pr...

How can you rewire your brain for health, happiness, success, and purpose? In this week's episode, we deep dive into how to navigate healing and grieving while navigating workplace culture and responsibilities. We spoke with Mindy Corporon, co-founder of Workplace Healing, LLC and founder of Faith Always Wins Foundation to discuss how grief manifests & expresses itself in the workplace and what or...

How can you find your inner authentic voice? We're talking to Nathaniel Solace to discuss the power of choice, achieving self-mastery, and how you can utilize your subconscious to your own advantage. Nathaniel explains his process on how he helps his clients achieve their personal goals & accomplishments and his experience with lucid dreaming and developing unique leadership strategies. He also di...

How do you find the answers within yourself to heal & evolve? We spoke with life and leadership coach, Elizabeth Perry, about how you can adopt a " healing is a lifestyle " mindset. Elizabeth shares the ways that you can curb limiting beliefs by cultivating curiosity, setting effective intentions, and savoring moments of personal growth (even the "small" ones). Elizabeth is a trans-personal life a...

This week, we speak to Meghan Read, a certified Reiki Healer, and Practitioner, to discuss the power of manifestation and energy work., Meghan explains how the Chakra System relates to manifesting and energy work, how to manifest our desires without getting caught up in the process, and the role our brains play in all of this! Meghan has been a certified coach and holistic healer for over a decade...

Lindsay and Cait speak to Riji Raja, an actor and small business owner who utilized the power of positive thinking to overcome homelessness and adversity when she moved to the United States. In today's episode, Riji talks to Lindsay and Cait about the power of the heart and mind, small ways to reframe negative thoughts, and shares her story & journey of starting her business, Affirmation Darling. ...

Neurologist, Dr. Philippe Douyon, dives into the complex and sometimes elusive concept of Neuroplasticity. He also goes through his personal journey of healing and exploring the mind-body connection. Through the lens of resiliency, we explore the ways we can use the power of Neuroplasticity to believe and shape our reality, discover how past traumas are affecting our current healing journey, and t...

This week, Cait and Lindsay chat with Adriana Bucci to discuss how someone on their healing journey can recognize the signs of narcissist abuse in their lives. In this episode, we learn how to set boundaries with others and live life on our own terms. We also talk about some of the hard truths that happen when someone close to us is a narcissist and how to learn to accept that a narcissist may nev...

This week, we sat down with Human Design Specialist, Krystal Woods, to discuss the complex framework of Human Design. We also explore the concept of passive consciousness, how Human Design can help with self-awareness and de-conditioning, and how we can learn to teach ourselves that it's not about the doing, it's about the being.   Krystal works with high achievers, thought leaders, and founders o...

This week, we sat down with international laughter coach, Bianca Spears, also known as "that laughter lady". We discussed the incredible ways laughter and brain retraining work together to lower our body's stress chemicals and how we can use breathing techniques and positive reinforcement to enjoy the benefits of laughter wellness.  In 2013, Bianca shifted from the corporate world into entrepreneu...

This week, we spoke with sustainability expert and yoga instructor, Jason Harris. Over the last few years, Jason has helped people feel grounded through simple mental, physical, and earth-based practices. In this episode, we discuss how people can help build a clean, healthy future by connecting with the environment, taking care of nature, and making sustainable living simple and accessible.  Epis...

This week, we discuss what resilience as an entrepreneur means to us and how we navigate the emotional rollercoaster of running small businesses. We dive deep into the six areas that define your own resilience as an entrepreneur, the concept of abundance over infinite potential, and how we say goodbye to old visions regarding our businesses to say hello to new ones. Episode Show Notes: What is res...

In this week's episode, we spoke with Katie Jones on how breathwork fuels manifestation, how Katie helps instill autonomy and control in her client's healing journey, and how breathing helps you connect to your inner self. Katie is a spiritual life coach, manifestation expert, and certified breathwork facilitator. Her mission is to help the world heal through the power of aligned intentional manif...