The Yomassage Podcast

Show Notes: [1:10] The power of touch [4:25] Why is touch so amazing? [6:04] What is affective touch? [7:45] Best ways to massage [9:20] Skin hunger [11:10] Infants and touch [13:35] Massage and connection [16:32] How often should we receive touch? [18:45] Touch deprivation statistics [20:44 Can pets replace the need for touch? [22:21] How often do you want touch? [23:44] Do you feel untouchable b...

Shownotes: [2:05] Gardening as a hobby [4:12] What goes into gardening? [5:14] Taking care of plants [7:41] Can gardening make you more caring? [8:50]  Gardening and social connections [11:55] Practicing mindfulness through gardening [13:50] Is gardening easy? [15:04] The magic of watching plants grow [16:53] Practicing care with plants Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, re...

Shownotes: [1:05] Alone or lonely? [3:42] Do you need time by yourself? [5:12] Socialising or staying alone? [6:52] Exploring your own interests and self [8:55] Being comfortable with being alone [9:30] Living with other people and by yourself [11:33] Meeting new people [13:32] Benefits of being alone [15:12] Working with others [17:09] Indicators you need to recharge [20:25] How to intentionally...

Shownotes: [2:20] Why people are averse to touch? [4:08] Retraining the brain to receive touch [5:09] How do we define an event as traumatic? [7:50] Can touch help with trauma? [10:53] Mindful touch at home [12:11] Therapeutic touch [13:04] Somatic experiencing [14:15] How can you gradually allow more safe touch? [15:25] Find trauma-informed practitioners Thanks for listening! You can help by subs...

Shownotes: [1:38] The history of the mind-body connection [3:02]The connection between stress and health [5:04] Can emotions affect your body? [6:32] The difference between the mind and the brain [8:03] Cause and effect of emotions [9:32] Checking in with your body [11:24] Repressed emotions [12:50] Neuroplasticity & Epigenetics [14:28] How can you help your body & mind? [17:25] Safe touch...

Shownotes: [ 2:03] Is wine really healthy? [4:02] Wine and sleep [6:04] Alcohol and gut health [7:32] Antioxidants and red wine [8:43] Drinking in moderation  [10:22] Is wine bad for you? [12:14] Wine companies and marketing tricks [13:58] Resveratrol [17:29] Kombucha and wine alternatives [19:44] Drinking rituals Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you li...

Shownotes: [1:32] Pets as companions [3:34] Different pets and their owners [6:10] Health benefits [8:10] Structure & Routine when having pets [9:25] The link between pets and touch [10:10] Social connection [12:25] Cats and their purring effects [14:05] Animal therapy [16:12] Ways to meet a furry friend Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen....

Shownotes: [1:35] Why do we like touch so much? [2:55] Receiving and giving touch [5:02] The stigma around touch [7:02] The importance of massage and touch [8:02] Self-massage [10:20] Touch benefits [12:23] The science behind touch [14:37] Massage and stress relief Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of course share with your friends and fa...

Episode Show Notes 3:05 Why does it feel good to get rid of clutter? 4:55 Organization impacts your mood 7:20 Does organizing make you healthier? 8:50 Organizing and other people 13:10 Staying organized improves your social life 14:41 Organization and kids 16:15 What to keep and what to get rid off 19:20 Organizing at home 20:50 How do you get rid of stuff? 25:30 Learning how to use only the impor...

Episode Show Notes [1:45] How travel affect us [3:55] Getting out of your comfort zone [5:40] Practicing a foreign language [7:20] Can travel strengthen relationships? [9:30] Planning a vacation boosts your mood [11:50] Travel is a great stress reliever [14:05] Travel can increase your creativity [16:35] Solo trip or a group trip? [17:20] Overcome challenges with travel [21:20] Adventure is always...

Episode Show Notes   Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of course share with your friends and family! Find a Yomassage class near you: https://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class Learn about our trainings: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info Follow us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage Facebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage.co Twitte...

Episode Show Notes   Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of course share with your friends and family! Find a Yomassage class near you: https://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class Learn about our trainings: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info Follow us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage Facebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage.co Twitte...

Episode Show Notes   Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of course share with your friends and family! Find a Yomassage class near you: https://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class Learn about our trainings: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info Follow us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage Facebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage.co Twitte...

Episode Show Notes   Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of course share with your friends and family! Find a Yomassage class near you: https://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class Learn about our trainings: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info Follow us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage Facebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage.co Twitte...

Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of course share with your friends and family! Find a Yomassage class near you: https://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class Learn about our trainings: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info Follow us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage Facebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage.co Twitter: www.twitter.com/yo...

Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of course share with your friends and family! Find a Yomassage class near you: https://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class Learn about our trainings: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info Follow us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage Facebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage.co Twitter: www.twitter.com/yo...

Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of course share with your friends and family! Find a Yomassage class near you: https://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class Learn about our trainings: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info Follow us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage Facebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage.co Twitter: www.twitter.com/yo...

Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of course share with your friends and family! Find a Yomassage class near you: https://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class Learn about our trainings: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info Follow us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage Facebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage.co Twitter: www.twitter.com/yo...

Episode Show Notes In this episode Katherine and Tiffany explore the power of visualization, especially as it relates to achieving your goals.    Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of course share with your friends and family! Find a Yomassage class near you: https://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class Learn about our trainings: https://yomas...

Episode Show Notes In this episode Katherine & Tiffany explore all of the reasons why touch is often considered taboo and why we need to change the narrative so that touch is included in the mainstream conversation around wellness.  Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of course share with your friends and family! Find a Yomassage class...

Episode Show Notes In this episode Katherine and Tiffany have a lot of fun talking about the science behind including smiling as part of your everyday wellness routine. What is smizing, why we're doing it now more than ever, and why does it make us feel better?    Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of course share with your friends an...

Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of course share with your friends and family! Find a Yomassage class near you: https://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class Learn about our trainings: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info Follow us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage Facebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage.co Twitter: www.twitter.com/yo...

Episode Show Notes   In this episode Katherine & Tiffany discuss how we can use color in our everyday lives to increase productivity, creativity, influence emotion, and even our perception of temperature! Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of course share with your friends and family! Find a Yomassage class near you: https://yomassage....

In this episode Katherine & Tiffany explore the varied benefits of dance on our mental health, mental acuity, and even work performance! Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of course share with your friends and family! Find a Yomassage class near you: https://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class Learn about our trainings: https://yomassage....

Episode Show Notes  In this episode Katherine and Tiffany explore the impact stretching has on your nervous system and tips for how you can strategically use stretch in your everyday routine to regulate your stress and emotions.  Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of course share with your friends and family! Find a Yomassage class near yo...