In this podcast, Petra and I discuss how stress affects our body, and how our body can hold onto tension.  Petra shares stories about how she experiences pressure in her day, and what she does to manage her stress.  She gives tips about different strategies to help us manage tension in our body, and how to relax our body when it is under stress.  She talks about how guided imagery helps her tune into the present moment and allow her to remember what is important to her.  Petra shares with us 5 daily practices that help her stay healthy. 

Petra Poschmann was born & raised in Berlin Germany. She has a Bachelor and Master Degree in Applied Mathematics, as well as being a Yoga Practitioner for more than 30 years. She is a Stress Management Specialist who currently teaches Yoga to private students, community classes, and the Tanner Wellness Program in Monrovia.  She is married with 2 teenage boys ages 14 & 16.   You do not want to miss this episode; it is packed with practical tips to help when you feel stress and tension.

In Today’s Podcast, Beth and Melanie discuss the important role of hope in personal health.  Melanie’s business not only provides access to great products, but empowers women by helping them create sustainable business.  Beth and Melanie talk about how starting a business helps our wellness, and changes us for the better as we become part of something bigger.  Melanie shares about her journey toward health, and the struggles she faces.  She tells stories about how partnering with women in poverty all over the world has changed her, and what she has learned about herself by choosing to offer hope by giving business opportunities. Tune in to be inspired by Melanie’s passion and the impact she is making on women all around the around.

Melanie Sunukjian graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Biola University in 1996, and also has a Master of Arts degree in Communication Studies from Cal State Fullerton.  She is a wife and mom to 4 adorable kids.  She is one of the directors of Trades of Hope; an organization that empowers women to create sustainable businesses worldwide.  Trades of Hope helps women realize their potential as world changers, business owners, and dream chasers.  www.mytradesofhope.com/melaniesunukjian 

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In this episode, Heather Mendez and I have a discussion about exercise after pregnancy, and how to get back in shape after giving birth.  She shares her personal struggle with staying consistent, and what helped her develop a regular routine.  Heather gives expert advice about training the core, tips about diastasis recti and what exercises are most helpful to build a strong body after pregnancy. 

Heather Mendez is a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Boston University and completed the Kaiser Permanente Orthopedic Residency and also the Movement Science Fellowship. She is married with 2 adorable boys, ages 1 and 3. 

Tune into this episode to share in a conversation about life as moms, and gain some tips from Heather about specific things you can do to get back in shape.

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Today’s Balanced by Beth Podcast is a powertalk about the Benefits of Exercise.  I discuss exercise tips, motivation & goal setting, and how to find solutions to challenges.  I talk about my own struggle to stay consistent with strength training, and what has helped me to establish a regular routine.  In this powertalk, I share my personal motivations to keep an active lifestyle and how daily training is necessary to stay strong and flexible so I can feel confident to surf, hike and run. If you say to yourself “What difference does 1 training session make?”, then this Podcast is for you.  

Join me in this discussion, leave a comment in iTunes or on my Instagram page: Balanced by Beth.  I’d love to hear what goals you have for your body, and how I can support you.  

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In this Podcast, Lisa Nopachi and I discuss our struggles as women and how to exercise Self Care.   We explore ways to care for ourselves in the midst of caring for our children and families.   Lisa shares obstacles that she has faced, and how she learned to trust her own voice.   She gives practical advice on how to assess self needs, ways to practice listening to your body,  and why it’s important to tune into emotions.   Together we share challenges and joys in motherhood, and how to gain perspective in our health & wellness as women.  

Lisa Nopachi is the visionary for Rooted Pasadena: a network to support parents through the challenges, joys and transitions of new parenthood. She teaches Mindful Mama Classes to help women explore identity shifts, connect with other moms and gain tools for mindful parenting and self care.  Lisa draws from her experience as an interfaith hospital and hospice chaplain, to help moms engage in Self Care. She earned a B.A. in Psychology from Amherst College, and an M.A. in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary.  Lisa lives in Pasadena with her husband and 1 1/2 year-old daughter.    www.rootedpasadena.com

In this Podcast, Julie Jones and I discuss how to Coach Yourself toward Wellness.  Julie shares with us how coaching has helped her, and what tools she uses to break down goals into small achievable pieces.  Julie guides us through practical ways to become more self aware, how to overcome obstacles and make changes happen. She demonstrates how to ask yourself good questions and help you discover what the next step might be.  Tune into this episode to learn how self coaching might help you in your journey toward health and wellness, and why Julie believes our best years are yet to come.  

Julie Jones is a life coach who works with Entrepreneurial Leaders and Business Owners.  She owns Golden Goose Consulting with her husband Darrin.  Together, they host workshops, retreats and conferences to help people invest into their most important resources.  They live in Tennessee, have been married for 27 years and have 2 kids and a daughter in law.  

Julie’s website:  

https://www.goldengooseconsulting.com/

Kellie Haddock @kelliehaddockmusic is a singer, songwriter, wife and mom.  14 years ago her husband died in a horrific car accident that also severely injured her 14 week old son.  4 years ago, she returned to the hospital to thank each doctor, nurse, hospital staff, and key people who helped her son fight for his life. This was accomplished over a 6 month period of time and was documented in a short film called: The Thank You Project which has attracted more than 150 million views.  The film can be viewed on Kellie’s website:  www.kelliehaddock.com 

Tune into this episode to hear Kellie reflect on her journey toward healing, health & wellness.  Kellie is well known for the Thank you Project, but a big part of her story is an eating disorder that was a significant struggle prior to the accident.   She has lived through deep grief & intense struggle, and found hope on the other side.  Her daily choice to choose gratitude is something to admire and uniquely treasure. 

Kellie is a beautiful songwriter and singer.  Her newest album All Shall Be Well has just been released. She’s now married, lives in Florida and is a mom of 3 kids.

Chel Hamilton is the author, creator and host of the Meditation Minis Podcast.  She is a Guided Meditation Artist and Hypnotherapist.  Her podcast has more than 12 million downloads & helps listers let go of stress.  The podcast was awarded The Best Religion and Spirituality Podcast of 2017 by the Academy of Podcasters.  @hypnotistchel 

Chel and I discuss her journey of creating the Meditation Minis Podcast, and what she has learned from this process.  She shares with us how important it is to experiment and try new things.   Chel describes how guided meditation can retrain neurological pathways in the brain so you can reset your “knee jerk” response to triggers. We discuss motivation and how to realize potential in day to day existence.  Tune in to learn how meditation can help you be more aware, curious and calm.

Karyn Wong has been practicing Physical Therapy for 35 years. She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. She specializes in Oncology and Geriatrics. She is a Certified Lymphatic Specialist, as well as a Certified Pilates Instructor and Tai Chi Instructor for Arthritis and Fall Prevention.

In this podcast we discuss how to plan for aging. Karyn shares with us easy ways to maintain strength, heart health, improve posture, increase flexibility and balance. Karyn draws from her years of experience as a Physical Therapist, but also share stories from her life to help us all know how to age well. In the podcast we discuss Karyn’s 5 components of Adult Fitness Program - Aka “The big 5”.

Tune in to think about how to plan for aging, and what to do to live well.

Message Beth in Instagram: @balancedbybeth if you’d like Karyn’s Adult Fitness Program in PDF form. She will be happy to send it to you.

Carole Bartolotto is a registered dietitian with 20 years of experience who currently works for UCLA as a nutrition education coordinator and as a consultant at Tanner Care, a health & wellness center located in Monrovia California. She helps clients reverse heart disease, prevent & reverse DM, and create sustainable weight loss. She also consults with individual, groups and companies to improve health and support wellness through diet and lifestyle changes. Carole also has her MA in Exercise Physiology.

In this podcast, Carole shares her motivation for becoming a dietitian, how a plant based diet can reverse heart disease, and the secrets of the Blue Zones. She has very practical advice for lifestyle changes, how to eat whole food plant based diet and the importance of mindful eating. This is a wonderful episode to be inspired toward healthy eating habits.

Websites discussed in podcast:

www.forksoverknives.com

www.littlegreenforks.com

www.nusci.org/recipes