Your Wise Self with Sara

Send us Fan Mail After a year of podcasting, I’m reintroducing myself and sharing my personal journey—the struggles, the healing, and the deep “why” behind my mission to help women break free from anxiety, release emotional and physical weight, and truly thrive in mind, body, and spirit. This is a vulnerable episode where I open up about living with anxiety, discovering a diagnosis at 42, and the...

Send us Fan Mail What if the key to better health isn’t found in the latest diet trend but in tuning in to your body’s natural wisdom? In this episode of Your Wise Self with Sara , I talk with healer and author Angela Marie of Bundy Lane to explore the power of intuitive eating, the importance of balanced living, and reconnecting with your body’s innate wisdom. We’ll discuss how to break free from...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, “Healing Through Therapeutic Yoga for Grief," we explore the intersection of modern psychotherapy and ancient yoga wisdom. Joining us is Jenna Schissel, a respected psychotherapist and level one yoga therapist from Des Moines, Iowa, specializing in integrative mental health—including ketamine-assisted therapy and holistic healing. Jenna is a dedicated LGBT...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Your Wise Self with Sara, we explore confidence, feminine presence, and mindset with Elsewine Rietveld. A confidence trainer, speaker, and author of Get Comfortable on Camera, Elsewine once struggled with public speaking herself—so much so that she walked out of the room before recording her first video. Through her journey, she developed the Confidence Creation...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sara reflects on travel's transformative lessons and the art of surrendering. Through stories of unexpected detours and moments of letting go, she explores how travel can teach us to release control, embrace uncertainty, and find growth in every step of the journey. Sara also shares how this experience shaped her intentions for 2025, including how surrenderin...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 10: Igniting Change: Empowering Women’s Health & Hormones with Train with Fire - Traci Herridge In this episode, we dive into a dynamic conversation with Traci Herridge, founder of Train with Fire , a fitness and wellness community empowering women to embrace their strength and prioritize their health. Traci shares her expertise in strength training, running, and creat...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Your Wise Self with Sara, I am joined by Amber Kerby, an innovative therapist in Central Iowa who is combining Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in her practice.  Over the past several months, I’ve been personally integrating IFS into my own therapy sessions and also researching how health coaches can play a pivotal role in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Your Wise Self with Sara, I'm joined by Nichole Studd, a yoga therapist and educator passionate about healing through play, science, and magick! Nichole shares her journey from science education to yoga therapy, specializing in trauma and nervous system regulation. We explore her new course, Burn Brightly, Not Out, designed to help educators, yoga teachers,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the essential role of sleep hygiene in achieving optimal health and well-being. We’ll dive into the science behind sleep, common sleep disruptors, and practical tips to improve your sleep quality. Drawing from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) recommendations can help establish and maintain healthy sleep patterns, contributing to overall...

Send us Fan Mail Hi Friends, I am back after a summer break to enjoy my son's baseball games and live in the sunshine! In this enlightening episode of Your Wise Self with Sara, we explore the transformative power of energy healing with Joe Carswell, a seasoned Reiki Master and Direct Energy Transference Therapy Facilitator. Joe shares his profound insights on how harnessing healing energy can...

Send us Fan Mail Transformative Wellbeing: The Benefits of Working with a Board-Certified Coach In this episode of "Your Wise Self with Sara," we're diving into the world of board-certified health coaches and their pivotal role in healthcare and mental health. I am thrilled to have Dr. Cherie O’Neill, a distinguished expert and my professor at the University of Minnesota, as our fea...

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode of "Your Wise Self with Sara," we explore the importance of self-compassion and how understanding tools like the Enneagram can help foster a kinder relationship with ourselves. Join us as Sara discusses the key components of self-compassion, recognizes common self-criticism patterns, and shares practical strategies and resources to cultivate self-ki...

Send us Fan Mail Join Sara this Mental Health Awareness Month for a transformative journey into men’s mental health with Jeff Buske, DDS. In this special episode, Jeff opens up about his personal struggles and triumphs, sharing actionable insights that have helped him in life and work and, most crucially, in nurturing his relationships with his wife and children. Tune in for an intimate exploratio...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the bonus episode on how and why to get started with meditation and mindfulness. Sara shares personal experiences and educational insights, offering guidance on cultivating inner peace, reducing stress, and enhancing overall well-being. Join her as she shares the various types of meditation, their benefits, and practical tips for incorporating mindfulness into daily lif...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 7: Embracing Grief: A Path to Healing In this episode, Health Coach Larey Swanson, M.D., NBC-HWC, joins us to explore the profound journey of grief and the supportive role of grief circles. Drawing from her personal experience and professional expertise, Larey sheds light on the universality of grief, its various forms, and the importance of processing it. She shares how g...

Send us Fan Mail In today's bonus episode, Sara dives into the transformative power of the eclipse and new moon season. This cosmic period holds profound energy and spiritual significance, offering us a unique opportunity for growth and renewal,  aligned with our deepest intentions. Sara explores the symbolism behind these celestial events, discusses how they influence our personal and collec...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 5: Exploring the Three Principles: A Journey to Inner Transformation with Scarlett Lunning, LMSW, Coach, Counselor, Mediator, & Trainer Take a listen to this enlightening episode, in which we explore the keys to growing your innate wisdom and understanding the depths of the Three Principles: Mind, Thought, and Consciousness. Coach Scarlett Lunning shares invaluable ins...

Send us Fan Mail In the last two episodes, our guests discussed somatic practices, emphasizing the numerous benefits of intentional breathwork, especially its significance in mastering self-regulation within the autonomic nervous system. Building upon these insights, today I invite you to explore the art of balance through the practice of alternate nostril breathing.  Join me for a powerful way to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kara Dobelis, the CEO and co-founder of Integrative Family Medicine of Iowa, joins "Your Wise Self" to share her inspiring journey navigating becoming a mother and how her story has shaped her practice as a passionate advocate for holistic health. Throughout our conversation, we explore the transformative power of Human Design, the Enneagram, and somatic...

Send us Fan Mail In the episode with Dr. Marlysa Sullivan, she mentions working with clients on compassion meditation.  Sara narrates a compassion meditation that you may like to practice for a few minutes in the morning upon rising or in the evening before going to sleep. Please remember that you should not operate a vehicle while practicing this meditation.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sara interviews Dr. Marlysa Sullivan about the transformative power of the vagus nerve. Join us as we uncover how this remarkable neural pathway influences our well-being. Discover how activating the vagus nerve can reduce stress, enhance emotional balance, and foster self-healing for inner harmony. Tune in to learn how to tap into the vagus nerve and practical ti...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Your Wise Self with Sara! Thank you for choosing to be here. I introduce myself as the host of this podcast and what you can anticipate from listening to Your Wise Self.   Support the show