Well Connected Twin Cities Podcast

Send us Fan Mail An interview with intuitive transformation coach Rosie Blanc, who draws on a variety of tools to support her clients through the healing process.  As someone who’s been through a transformative healing journey, Rosie has been called to walk with others in support as she guides them back to themselves. Rosie Blanc is trained in Conscious Language, reiki, Kundalini yoga, Kundalini b...

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Naturopathic Doctor, Brittany Stamer. Whose own journey to flower essences has inspired her to incorporate that support in the treatment plans she prescribes.  She describes how flower essences are an accessible tool capable of supporting us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually as we pursue whole-body healing.  Dr. Brittany Stamer is a naturopathic...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with Dr. Tiffany Egan about how she’s bringing holistic house calls to the Twin Cities with chiropractic care and acupuncture for new moms and babies.  We discuss what inspired her to become a chiropractor, how acupuncture compliments chiropractic care, and how chiropractic care can help new moms both prepare for and recover from birth.   Dr. Tiffany Egan i...

Send us Fan Mail An Interview with Vanashree Belgamwar , an Ayurvedic practitioner leading our cities toward a more integrative future. Vanashree describes the benefits of using the Ayurvedic lifestyle science as a preventative complement to our traditionally accepted western approach. Discover what’s possible when we view our health through the Ayurvedic lens. Vanashree, Bachelor of Ayurvedic Med...

Send us Fan Mail Lisa Harris joins us this week to discuss storytelling as a powerful healing tool.  Through her own experience of writing a book, Lisa discovered both the power in owning your story and the beauty that exists in sharing stories with a supportive community. We talk about how she began, the early events that started it all, and how her business has shifted with these times to contin...

Send us Fan Mail An Interview with Zedé Harut, holistic healer and founder of Holistic Heaux and the Rebellion Relief Fund , a mutual aid fund supporting BIPOC birthers.  We discuss how Zedé got into holistic healing work as a teenager, and how she’s now supporting other Black and Brown birthers through her mutual aid fund.   Follow Holistic Heaux on Instagram and Facebook   Mentioned in this epis...

Send us Fan Mail An Interview with Talaya Dendy , cancer doula and fierce advocate, describes how developing your own self-advocacy skills can change your life and is more important now than ever. Talaya Dendy is a cancer thriver and founder of On The Other Side . As a cancer doula she is providing personalized support that addresses the emotional, navigational, educational and practical needs of...

Send us Fan Mail An Interview with Julia, founder of NYUM Plant Kitchen. While there are many similarities, Julia helps us understand the differences between vegan and plant-based diets.  Not everyone has the time to prepare scratch-made, whole food, plant-based meals - especially as they are healing! Julia is the founder and operator of NYUM Plant Kitchen, a plant-based food preparation service c...

Send us Fan Mail An Interview with Chaz Sandifer, founder of The NEW Mpls , owner of the Camden Farmer’s Market , and a leading voice in empowered wellbeing.  Learn about what inspired her down this path and how her work has evolved through this time of physical distancing.  Chaz is a group fitness instructor, lifestyle coach in diabetes prevention, and owner of the Camden Farmer’s Market.  With o...

Send us Fan Mail A loss of anything can trigger a grief response. During this conversation, Rebecca Keyes , Certified Classical Homeopath specialized in trauma and grief, explains how homeopathy helps the body and mind build resilience and keep flowing through the stages of grief.  Rebecca Keyes is a graduate of Northwestern Academy of Homeopathy and certified with Council for Homeopathic Certific...

Send us Fan Mail An Interview with Sandra Maurer, co-founder of Terra Firma . We discuss how trauma-informed yoga can help calm the nervous system and allow the brain to process difficult emotions.   Learn about how it works, who it’s for, and how yoga instructors can create safer spaces in their studio classes. Sandra is a Registered, Experienced Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance (E-RYT) through th...

Send us Fan Mail An Interview with Dr. Karen Lawson and Theresa Nutt,  the Co-Directors of the Masters in Integrative Health and Wellbeing Coaching program at the University of Minnesota.  Karen + Theresa share their insider’s scoop of what goes into training a quality health coach, how coaches are up-leveling patient-centeredness in healthcare, and how you go about finding a coach that best fits...

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Cassandra Rose , a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist practicing at Bhakti Wellness Center in Edina, MN. Cassandra specializes in macular regeneration, which uses Acunova, acupuncture, microcurrent therapy, herbs, supplements and lifestyle to address degenerative eye diseases. This treatment regimen is shown to be up to 85% effective by clinical outcome measure...

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Dr. Danielle Vogler-Bos , a Naturopathic Doctor at Minneapolis Integrative Medicine Center specializing in hormone optimization. She shares an empowering look at fertility.  We talk about how to boost fertility naturally, what some common causes of fertility struggles are, and how working with a Naturopathic Doctor can help support these efforts. Follow her on In...

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Nellie Brau , founder of Haus of Ojas . Nellie is helping those fighting with diet culture to reclaim their birthright to hunger, food, + body image through the power of holistic health coaching. In this conversation, Nellie explains what sets coaching apart, and what makes the approach so successful when redefining our relationship with food.  Through holistic h...

Send us Fan Mail An Interview with Amanda Leaveck , creator of digital learning + empowerment platform, Science & Magic . Amanda helps us understand the biological, physiological, and neurological response to positive emotions like hope, peace, love, and gratitude–both individually and within a larger community.  Amanda is a self-proclaimed brain geek who truly understands the profound impact...

Send us Fan Mail An interview with Kim Lovejoy, who leads us to a deeper understanding of our mental and physical responses to chaos, stress and grief, especially during this time of pandemic, and what we can do today to feel more vibrant. Kim Lovejoy Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Specializing in body-based work, Kim explains how somatic experie...

Send us Fan Mail I sat down with Sammi Boerner of SAGE mind and body , certified aromatherapist as well as a health and lifestyle coach, to give us a deeper understanding of how essential oils are working in our bodies and minds.  Sammi creates custom blends to effectively support healthy digestions, sleep, anxiety, acne, and more.  Sammi gives us pointers on how we can use essential oils and arom...

Send us Fan Mail Discover What's Possible. This conversation explores the truth about chiropractic care. Local chiropractors give a detailed definition of the practice, the true scope, and the potential for optimizing primary care. Joining the conversation: Kelsey Perreault  https://www.kelseyperreaultdc.com/ Hannah Steinmetz  https://www.dakotachiroclinic.com/ ShaRhae Matousek https://www.re...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Natalia Pellegrino shares her at-home tips and tricks for boosting immunity and increasing illness-fighting superpowers within us all. Dr. Natalia is a naturopathic doctor practicing at Be Well Natural Medicine in St. Paul. She has been either practicing or studying nutrition, health, yoga, meditation, and therapeutic massage for the past 15 years.  Her experience with healing...

Send us Fan Mail An Interview with Sierra Carter, owner of The Zen Bin. The Zen Bin is widening the definition and accessibility of safe healing space. Noting that safe doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone.  The Zen Bin collaborates to bring you hip hop yoga, trap meditation, and powerful community healing circles. Community is the cure.  FollowSierra Carter’s work The Zen Bin on Instagram and...

Send us Fan Mail An Interview with Jesse Haas , Functional Nutritionist, Certified Nutrition Specialist and Licensed Nutritionist, but above all, she is a heart-centered and your intuitive partner in wellness. To boot, she is co-founder of Wellness Minneapolis , an integrative team of independent holistic health care professionals. She combines nutritional counseling and whole foods culinary educa...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded at our LIVE Thrive Thursday event on February 20th, 2020 hosted by the Minneapolis Integrative Medicine Center Join us next month! Find all our upcoming events on our events page HERE . Thrive Thursday: February 2020 Healthy Skin from Within Thrive Thursday is a monthly series where we connect with local experts in health and wellness. Each month we gather local experts i...

Send us Fan Mail Your hosts, Lilly Zaborowski + Alex Stalberger, share the story of how Well Connected Twin Cities began. Originally two separate projects, discover how they decided to choose collaboration over competition and what you can expect from Well Connected Twin Cities' directory, events, and this podcast going forward.   Check out the directory at www.wellconnectedtwincities.com and...