In this episode Vanessa interviews world renowned Kambo Medicine Ceremony practitioner Ashley Brunette @kambo_ash all about her personal healing journey with deadly MRSA infection, and how Kambo medicine supported her healing journey tremendously and changed her life forever as she became one of the most sought after Kambo practitioners in Ontario, and throughout Canada.

They discuss all about Kambo, what it is, its benefits, and Vanessa shares about her two first experiences in her Kambo Ceremonies with Ash and the ripple effects that took place in her life afterwards.

Ash's Biography & Intentional Message for Listeners:

"As an internationally based physical education teacher and coach for well over a decade, I held several enriching positions in a manner that allowed me to care for the health and well-being of students and team members. After a deadly MRSA infection physically halted my first passion, it propelled me into a yearlong devotion to healing myself from within. Through this journey, Kambo was the catalyst that brought change to the course of my life forever. This metamorphosis has embodied health in all facets, I have gained a deep respect and reverence for the peptide rich Kambo and a variety of therapeutic plant and animal extracts from around the world. I have come to honour and pay heed to my spirit and the path that it leads; allowing this knowledge to feed my soul with rich cultural experiences, training and practice. In March 2020, I travelled deep into the Peruvian jungle to gather and collect medicine from the frog. It was a momentous encounter, one that moved me in many ways. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to hold this incredible amphibian and give thanks to her for saving my life. The Bufo Alvarius Toad had been calling me since 2017. In the world of sacredelics there are few female practitioners in existence with a safe, comforting environment. I had the opportunity to travel to Mexico in 2020, it was time once again to follow the calls of beyond. The Spirit of the Toad led me to a truly transformative, intensive training, with the top teacher in the world. The training that not only gifted me the ability to serve the “God Molecule,” but to continue to heal myself in profound ways. I understand the need for healing beyond convention: I offer sacred Kambo, Bufo, Hapay (Rapé), Sanaga and Mushroom sessions in safe, comfortable, private settings worldwide. I am a multi-trained professional , with varied experience , that has safely administered amphibian medicine world wide. I have had the opportunity to learn and be taught in the home countries of both amphibians. With deep reverence, I take great responsibility in providing a safe, protected, comfortable, loving, sincere ceremonial space that honours and respects both clients and the medicines. I encourage clients to ask questions to ensure information is clear.

RECIPROCITY:

The exchange for the medicine reflects a 5% donation to the following communities: Matses and Tahona Odham Tribe Matses - I purchase Kambo from the Matses tribe based in Peru.

I have formed a direct alliance with Chief Daniel Manquid Jimenez Huanán and his community. Tahona Odham Tribe - I purchase Bufo from Chief Daniel of the Tahona Odham Tribe based in Santa Ana Sonara, Mexico. The ethical collection and sale of medicine goes back into both communities.

Through purchase of medicine and on going donations, the Matses have been able to put in a water filtration system and solar panels in their community. They have also bought tools, clothing, food and school supplies.

The Tahona Odaham tribe has been able to provide school supplies, food, clothing and support the women and children in the community with the sale of medicine.

I also support the following Indigenous Initiative in Canada: Museum for Dakota Oyate ​​https://oyatemuseum.org/ via Geraldine McManus."

This episode was lovingly edited and produced by Joel Corriveau @joelcorriveaux

Robert Harris is the founder of the Cranial Therapy Centre in Toronto and he joins Vanessa to discuss Cranial Sacral Therapy and how it can lead to healing and supporting you to feel more aligned, comfortable and at peace within your body.

In this episode you’ll learn all about how the fascial system works, and how cranial sacral therapy is done in a therapeutic setting to bring your body back into balance. You’ll also learn a simple technique you can do to quiet your nervous system and bring your body into a parasympathetic state in less than 5 minutes.

Robert Harris is the creator of the Becalm Balls and the Becalm Back Balls, to support your self-care practice and bring the effects of cranial sacral therapy to you at home.

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Unique Hammond is an LA based holistic nutritionist, integrative health coach, bean protocol specialist and author of Your Tastebuds are A**holes.

Vanessa asks Unique to share her story of healing Chrohn’s disease and chronic gut and hormonal/reproductive health issues and how she found The Bean Protocol by Karen Hurd. In this episode they deeply discuss what it really takes to heal chronic illness and share about their respective healing paths.

They share about The Bean Protocol, the magic of incorporating daily beans into your diet and how it has helped both of them bring their bodies back into balance and calm. You’ll hear what they’ve continued to implement and take away when it comes to eating a high-fiber whole foods diet, and how to make lifestyle changes that sustain your body’s natural ability to heal on a cellular level.

They talk about the 80/20 or 90/10 rule and how once you heal the underlying cause and major physical discomforts that come with chronic illness, how to keep a balanced lifestyle and understand your personal thresholds when it comes to easing up on the healing protocol. They discuss discipline and how important it is to truly get to know your body and yourself when it comes to honouring your personal health and wellness.

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Ashley Orr is a certified Level 2 Wim Hof Method Instructor and guides breathwork and cold exposure journeys. She helps others heal, grow and ascend with the power of their breath, mindset and cold. She is also a full marathoner and dog lover.

In this episode Vanessa and Ashley both share how they fell in love with the cold, how the practice has healed and helped them overcome many personal obstacles and how it’s become such a joyful part of their life.

Ashley shares how the cold brings people together and inspires a strong connection to community with people who are willing to challenge their mindset and step out of comfortability. They discuss the benefits of Breathwork and Cold Exposure and why you might like to give these two practices a try!

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Vanessa is joined by her dentist Dr. Ali Farahani of Sante Family Dental to discuss holistic dentistry and why it’s important to pursue dental health from a holistic lens. Dr. Farahani has been a leader in the interplay of how dental health and overall health intertwine. He is well-known as a trusted, competent and above all caring dentist.

His patient base has not been from any one city, but instead, from the entire province, as well as from across Canada. His opinion has been sought by hundreds of Naturopathic Doctors from across Ontario as well as by publications such as Alive Magazine, The Globe and Mail, and The Toronto Star.

Together they discuss the three pillars of dental health according to Dr. Farahani’s philosophy and touch on some common issues that many adults experience and why they arise. Vanessa shares about her experience with him and how his calm and compassionate energy was incredibly supportive when she was in some dental distress with a cavity.

In this episode, you’ll hear what Dr. Farahani believes is the number one thing you can do at home to positively impact your dental health, and what he thinks is one of the best professional services you can receive when it comes to taking care of your mouth and in effect, your entire being.

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In this episode Vanessa brings on her accountant and financial advisor Shannon Lee Simmons from New School of Finance for a vulnerable and personal discussion about how she is healing her relationship with money and finances. They discuss how to navigate stressful, or difficult financial times, the most common financial trends that have been present over 2019-2021, how to begin changing your financial situation in a way that is manageable and empowering, and how to spend and save while honouring "high emotional return on investments" with an "anti-budget". 

Vanessa shares a bit about her process as a young entrepreneur and what it was like filing for a consumer proposal and how that helped her become more aware and conscious of her money patterns, blocks, and stories around money and how working with a financial advisor like Shannon (who is also a life coach) was, and continues to be incredibly supportive as she rebuilds wealth. This episode is full of Shannon’s invaluable money management tips and gives you a break down of her two books Living Debt-Free and Worry-Free Money.

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Nina Taylor and Vanessa explore the relationship between essential oils and astrology in order to support you into embodying the essence of your zodiac sign. They go through every single zodiac sign and share the corresponding essential oils that will support both the exalted and shadow expression. There are so many great insights and gems of wisdom on both the potent power of using essential oils for healing on an emotional, mental and physical level and how to link them to your astrology practice and discoveries.

Nina is a Cosmic Intuitive, Plant Medicine Advocate, and mom of two grown boys. She lives in the woods, stewarding a 90 acre forest in southern Ontario with her dog, Aster. Nina shares her story and journey from living nomadically to creating her first home and how this vision and manifestation came to be. They discuss the process of creating, and trusting your vision as well as the different pathways to manifesting your desires.

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Vanessa is joined by high-school friend Jiordana Saade of the Mind-full Clinic. Jiordana shares her personal journey of transformation and healing of childhood obesity, drug and alcohol abuse as a teenage and young adult and how this led her to becoming a Holistic Nutritionist, Hypnotherapist and Food Psychologist who helps you heal your relationship with food and achieve a balanced healthy lifestyle. They discuss all about how your subconscious beliefs and programs affect your food choices, and how to overcome some of the difficult mental programming. This is a deeply heartfelt episode yet full of education around how your brain works when it comes to your identity, unhealthy habits, overcoming trauma or addiction and food disorders.

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In the return of All That Heals, Vanessa is joined by Julia Nethersole (she/her), Founder of Glass Full—a self-care community that facilitates soul-deep connections through rituals, retreats, and content that spark intentional reflection. In this uplifting episode, they discuss the importance of “self-keeping” and how to create positive change by nurturing yourself first. They also deep dive into the connection between self-worth and self-care, how to overcome feeling unworthy, and how to break the cycle of pain patterns. Vanessa and Julia both share their self-care non-negotiables and why it's important to give yourself grace when taking steps to improve your daily wellness routines and habits.

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