Wholistic Wednesdays

  Welcome to Wholistic Wednesdays, a podcast where we explore all things holistic. We're your hosts, Amy Barriga and Shelly Berkowitz, two integrated healing arts practitioners who are passionate about helping people live healthier, happier lives. Every Wednesday, we'll dive into a new holistic topic, from mindfulness and meditation to nutrition and fitness.  We'll share our own experi...

Welcome to Wholistic Wednesdays, a podcast where we explore all things holistic health. We're your hosts, Amy Barriga and Shelly Berkowitz, two integrated healing arts practitioners who are passionate about helping people live healthier, happier lives. Every Wednesday, we'll dive into a new holistic topic, from mindfulness and meditation to nutrition and fitness. We'll share our own ex...

Soft addictions are those seemingly harmless habits like watching too much television, over-shopping, surfing the Internet, gossiping -- the things we overdo but we don't realize it. It seems like normal behavior, but that's simply because everyone is doing it, too." Join Integrated Healing Arts Practitioner's Amy Barriga and   Shelly Berkowitz every Wednesday as they dive into a...

Autism is a spectrum disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. It can be challenging for families to navigate, but with the right support and resources, individuals with autism can thrive. Haley's family has experienced this firsthand. Through their journey with autism, they have learned that every person with autism is unique and has their own strengths and challe...

Autism is a spectrum disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. It can be challenging for families to navigate, but with the right support and resources, individuals with autism can thrive. Haley's family has experienced this firsthand. Through their journey with autism, they have learned that every person with autism is unique and has their own strengths and challe...

Join Integrated Healing Arts Practitioner's Amy Barriga and   Shelly Berkowitz every Wednesday as they dive into a new Holistic  topic  to offer,  hope, growth,  healing and transformation each  week. Order your Monthly Holistic Box at: https://www.theoasisholistichealing.com/product-page/wholistic-wednesdays-monthly-subscription-box Love our content? Follow us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.co...

Spring is a great time to plant herbs because the weather is mild and the soil is starting to warm up. This allows the herbs to establish strong roots before the heat of summer sets in. Additionally, many herbs thrive in the cooler temperatures and increased rainfall of the spring season. Join Integrated Healing Arts Practitioner's Amy Barriga and   Shelly Berkowitz every Wednesday as they div...

Reiki Master Teacher Amy Barriga shares an introduction to Reiki. Join Integrated Healing Arts Practitioner's Amy Barriga and   Shelly Berkowitz every Wednesday as they dive into a new Holistic  topic  to offer,  hope, growth,  healing and transformation each  week. Order your Monthly Holistic Box at: https://www.theoasisholistichealing.com/product-page/wholistic-wednesdays-monthly-subscriptio...

Spring is a wonderful season to get active and enhance your mood by releasing endorphins through physical exercise. Join Integrated Healing Arts Practitioner's Amy Barriga and   Shelly Berkowitz every Wednesday as they dive into a new Holistic  topic  to offer,  hope, growth,  healing and transformation each  week. Order your Monthly Holi...

Spending time in nature has a variety of advantages that can help to improve both physical and mental health. Being in nature can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, boost mood, increase focus, and improve energy levels. Additionally, spending time in nature can provide an opportunity to connect with oneself and others, encourage creativity, and promote mindfulness. It can also help us to appreci...

This is the final episode in our series on Postpartum Care. This week our guest is Dr Lisa B Shaffer. Dr. Shaffer earned her Psy. D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Psychology of Women in 2004. She has trained in a number of settings, including community mental health clinics, college counseling centers, and private practice. Trigger Warning- We will be discussing mood disorders. Our go...

This is the second episode in our series on Postpartum Care. This week our guest is Kristen Mason. She is the Executive Director of KC Women’s Ministry, a birthworker run, non-profit organization that supports mothers and families, and the owner-operator of Childbirth Together Education and Doula Services. She is a cross-certified full-spectrum doula through Bebo Mia and Stillbirthday as well as a...

This is the first episode in our series on Postpartum Care. This week Certified Yoga Instructor and Personal Trainer Haley Cox, joins the show to discuss her postpartum experience.  Trigger Warning- We will be discussing Postpartum Anxiety, depression and psychosis. Our goal is to open the conversation so women don't have to suffer in silence and alone.  Join Integrated Healing...

Self-love is the foundation for all other kinds of love. It's not about being selfish or narcissistic; it's about respecting, honoring and caring for oneself. When we love ourselves, we can better love and care for others. When we are confident in ourselves, we are less likely to allow others to mistreat us or take advantage of us. It means understanding our own worth and value, and having a healt...

Join Integrated   Healing Arts Practitioner's Amy Barriga and  Shelly Berkowitz every   Wednesday as they dive into a new Holistic topic  to offer,  hope,    growth,  healing and transformation each week. Order your Monthly Holistic Box at: https://www.theoasisholistichealing.com/product-page/wholistic-wednesdays-monthly-su...

Join Integrated  Healing Arts Practitioner's Amy Barriga and  Shelly Berkowitz every  Wednesday as they dive into a new Holistic topic  to offer,  hope,   growth,  healing and transformation each week. Order your Monthly Holistic Box at: https://www.theoasisholistichealing.com/product-page/wholistic-wednesdays-monthly-subscription-box Lov...

Celebrating yourself is important because it helps to boost your self-confidence, remind you of your progress and accomplishments, and recognize the hard work that you put into making your dreams a reality. It can also help to make you more mindful of the things that you do well and appreciate the positive parts of yourself. Taking the time to celebrate yourself is a great way to show yourself som...

Resilience is the ability to withstand adversity and bounce back  from difficult life events. Being resilient does not mean a person  doesn't experience stress, emotional upheaval, and suffering. Resilience  involves the ability to work through emotional pain and suffering. Join Amy and Shelly as they discuss tools to build Resiliency. Join Integrated    Healing...

Wholistic Wednesday's Mantra for 2023- Healing ME in 2023!! Self love is incredibly important because it helps you develop a positive relationship with yourself. It is the foundation of good mental health and happiness. When you love yourself, you are more likely to be content and confident in your decisions, relationships, and life. It also helps you to create healthy boundaries in order to prote...

Creating a vision board can be a great way to stay motivated and on track with your goals. It can help you clarify what you want in life and what steps you need to take to achieve it. When you look at your vision board regularly, it can help you stay focused and inspired, and it can provide a sense of direction and purpose. It can also help you to stay positive and motivated, as it serves as a rem...

Smart Goals are a goal-setting framework that is used to help focus and prioritize your objectives. Smart Goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based. This means that when setting your goals, you should make sure they are specific and clear, that you can measure your progress towards them, that they are achievable, that they are relevant to your overall goals, and that the...

If you notice drastic shifts in your mood during certain times of the year, you could have seasonal affective disorder.. Join  Integrated Healing Arts Practitioner's Amy Barriga and Shelly    Berkowitz  every Wednesday as they dive into a new Holistic topic to    offer, hope,  growth, healing and transformation each week. Love our content? Follow us: Yo...

Gut health isn't just about digestion. Join Amy and Shelly as the dig deep into gut health. Join  Integrated Healing Arts Practitioner's Amy Barriga and Shelly   Berkowitz  every Wednesday as they dive into a new Holistic topic to   offer, hope,  growth, healing and transformation each week. Love our content? Follow us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...

While the world at large is quickly and constantly changing, our human mind prefers constancy, stability, and routine, Join Amy and Shelly as they discuss how to navigate through a constantly changing world.  Join  Integrated Healing Arts Practitioner's Amy Barriga and Shelly  Berkowitz  every Wednesday as they dive into a new Holistic topic to  offer, hope,  growth, healing and transformation eac...

Hypnotherapy is most commonly used for  behavior modification – eliminating habits and changing behaviors.  This  is most commonly used for smoking cessation and weight management.   This week we explore hypnotherapy for habit change Join  Integrated Healing Arts Practitioner's Amy Barriga and Shelly Berkowitz  every Wednesday as they dive into a new Holistic top...