Well Connected Twin Cities Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Katherine Marie is a Holistic Health Coach who specializes in supporting people going through cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.  As someone who's experienced breast cancer treatment herself, she's uniquely equipped to be a support partner outside of the medical team and outside of the family and friend dynamics.  We talk about common struggles of going through c...

Send us Fan Mail Arielle Grant joins us on the podcast to talk about the space she's cultivated for self-identified Black and Brown women.  Render Free is a wellness and coworking space that invites members to rest, work, heal, and connect.  They host both in-person and virtual events, and are currently open for office hours a few days a week.  Hear the story of why she created this space and...

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Dr. Asavari Manvikar, founder and lead faculty at the Minnesota Institute of Ayurveda, who also teaches at the University of Minnesota and Normandale College.  We talk about what Ayurvedic medicine is, how it differs from the approach of conventional or allopathic medicine, and how using Ayurvedic principles can help support our wellbeing throughout seasonal chan...

Send us Fan Mail Allison Mosso is a Soulful Health Coach, Intuitive Eating Counselor, and Personal Trainer who is passionate about helping people feel at home in their bodies.  In this episode we talk about intuitive eating and how it works, the pervasiveness of diet culture and the harm it causes, and what it can feel like to change our relationship with food. You can connect with Allison on her...

Send us Fan Mail It's been a minute!  Hear from our host, Lilly Zaborowski, about why we paused over the summer and what's to come now that fall has begun. Well Connected Twin Cities is connecting you with local health and wellness professionals in your community. Discover what's possible by surfing the directory, taking a class, or attending the next event.  http://wellconnectedtwi...

Send us Fan Mail Get to know trained chef and health coach Anna Klimmek, owner of Happy Food MN.  We talk about the connection between food and mood, and she shares some of her favorite proactive mental health care practices.  Anna and Lilly both talk about how they're becoming "casual abstainers" and drinking less alcohol, less often, and they get real about how it's not alway...

Send us Fan Mail Health coach Cynthia Shockley shares her story of how pole dancing and sensual movement became her unlikely gateway into mindfulness and yoga, and helped her heal during a critical time in her life. As a health coach, Cynthia now holds space for women to connect with their true desires and create a vibrant vision of wellbeing for themselves.  Hear about her new 8-week series calle...

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Dr. Ayanna Quamina, a naturopathic doctor who's passionate about empowerment in the wellness space.  We talk about how she got started in naturopathic medicine and why she's so passionate about it, and she talks about how she helps people feel more empowered in their health and wellbeing. She's also one of only two Black naturopathic doctors in the...

Send us Fan Mail An interview with certified forest therapy guide David Motzenbecker, where we talk about the intuitive and intentional practicer of forest bathing, derived from the Japanese practice called Shinrin Yoku.  David has been leading immersive forest walks for the last three years, and you can connect with him and sign up for group walks with him on his website: motzstudios.com Well Con...

Send us Fan Mail Taylor Tinkham, the creator of CeMental Break, is on a mission to promote mindfulness joyfully, colorfully, and publicly.  Eliminating barriers to more mindful living by making it fun and accessible. Get to know her on this episode of our podcast where we discuss mindfulness practices, how to create a CeMental Break, and the healing power of creative expression. Mentioned in this...

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Courtney Iverson, owner and proprietor of RecuperAcres , an outdoor ecotherapy facility on the border of Hennepin and Carver counties in Watertown, MN. We discuss the power of nature to help us heal and find comfort during difficult times, and Courtney shares her own family story of how RecuperAcres came to be. Mentioned in this episode: Ming Kuo's Vitamin N...

Send us Fan Mail Quick check in with host Lilly Zaborowski about the content themes that are coming up for April and May, and some of the specific themes we'll be covering this month. Well Connected Twin Cities is connecting you with local health and wellness professionals in your community. Discover what's possible by surfing the directory, taking a class, or attending the next event. ...

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Rhonda Fellows, a birth doula and childbirth educator who’s passionate about empowering and educating birthers.   We talk about the role of a doula, why it’s important to educate yourself on your options when it comes to birth, and she shares her perspective as a Black doula on the realities of racial disparities in the healthcare system. Connect with Rhonda on h...

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Sarah Longacre, owner of Blooma, which started as a prenatal yoga studio in 2007 but has grown to be so much more than that. She shares how she got started in the birth world as a doula, what inspired her to open a prenatal yoga studio to begin with, and how Blooma has evolved over the years. This is a great episode for anyone who's about to give birth, and...

Send us Fan Mail Alexia Franco Pettersen is a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, lactation counselor, and owner of Hola Postpartum, a meal delivery service specifically for new families during the postpartum time.   As a culture here in the US, we don't do a great job of supporting new families - many partners have to go back to work within days of a birth, and we lack the tradi...

Send us Fan Mail Fertility struggles are so common, and yet they each are so unique.  And going through fertility struggles can be a painful and isolating experience.  In this episode, we hear from Kristen Womack about her fertility struggles through two pregnancies, and the support and care she received along the way. We discuss the importance of feeling seen and heard by your care provider, trus...

Send us Fan Mail Hear about what we have coming up this month as we shift our focus into fertility, birth, and postpartum health.  We have a lot of content especially around postpartum health and postpartum support, which is an area that can often get overlooked as we become so focused on birth.  Check out the episode to hear more, and get the scoop on how it fits into the bigger picture of what w...

Send us Fan Mail Divorce is hard.  There’s no getting around it.  Some are harder than others, but whatever the circumstances, it can feel incredibly isolating.  Podcast guest Jillian Lydell helps us understand the stages of divorce, how we can better show up for our friends and family members who go through a divorce, and she explains how a divorce coach can provide really specialized support. Ji...

Send us Fan Mail No one likes fighting with their partner or spouse, but in this episode we explore why it can actually be beneficial.  How repairing a relationship can often make it even stronger, and why it's more important to do this repairing than it is to avoid fighting altogether. Mike Kosim is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who helps people heal their relationships.  In this...

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Joe Molinari, a certified sex therapist who specializes in helping people heal from sexual trauma and find ways to move towards pleasure.   He also helps couples develop deeper intimacy with each other and navigate some of the common problems that can come up in sexual relationships, and that’s really what we focused our conversation around. This last year has be...

Send us Fan Mail Each month we'll be giving you a quick preview of what's to come on a quick bonus episode.  In February, we're exploring themes of self love, relationships, sexual health, and reproductive health. Hear more about upcoming classes like: Make Your Own Bath Products , featuring Sabrina Jones of SJC Body Love Products Body Appreciation Yoga, with Elisabeth Pletcher Arom...

Send us Fan Mail Holistic health coach Andrea Smith joins us on the podcast to talk about a very common trend that happens around the end of January as new year's resolutions begin to fizzle out.  She explains the importance of aligning with your core values and focusing on intentions before goals. That all sounds great, right?  But like, what does that mean?  Listen to the full episode to fi...

Send us Fan Mail Nell Rueckl, the founder of Spot Spa, sits down to talk about the power of bodywork and massage, and shares a glimpse into her new bath house concept launching in Summer of 2021 called Watershed. We discuss a few types of massage and bodywork,  including Lomi Lomi Hawaiian massage, which Nell describes as "the black diamond" of bodywork.  With over 20 years of experience...

Send us Fan Mail Host and co-founder Lilly Zaborowski reflects on the last year and how we'll continue to connect you with local holistic wellness resources going forward. Hear about why we're now bringing you on-demand classes and some other exciting resources we have coming your way this year. Well Connected Twin Cities is connecting you with local health and wellness professionals in...

Send us Fan Mail An Interview with Master QNRT Practitioner, Dr. Daniel Schilling who further describes the mind-body connection and how what we know about emotions, nervous systems, and the brain is optimizing the way we treat conditions and dis-ease.  Dr. Schilling is a practicing chiropractor and kinesiologist, and founder of Secoya Health in Woodbury, MN. Prior to studying Chiropractic Medicin...