In this revealing solo episode of the Body Medicine Podcast, host Jacqueline Rose Richards-Shrestha shares a deeply personal experience that sheds light on the importance of herbal consultations and informed decision-making. After taking an herbal supplement intended to support low testosterone, Jacqueline experienced severe side effects—including intense headaches and anxiety that led her to reevaluate how we approach herbal remedies.

She invites listeners into a candid conversation about the power of herbs, the risks of self-diagnosing, and the essential role of professional guidance when using natural medicine. If you're curious about herbal support but unsure where to begin, this episode offers grounded insight and compassionate warnings to help you move forward safely and holistically.

Key Takeaways:

• Herbal consultations are essential before starting any supplement

• Herbs can be potent and carry real contraindications

• Even gentle herbs can cause adverse reactions in some people

• Self-medicating with herbs can lead to unintended side effects

• Low testosterone may be addressed with herbal remedies—with care

• Herbs like horny goat weed may lower blood pressure

• Anxiety and headaches can signal imbalances from certain herbs

• Working with an herbalist provides personalized, informed support

• Knowing your own health status is critical when choosing supplements

Want to connect with Jacqueline?

Ready to blend psychotherapy with herbal medicine? Visit jacquelinerosewellness.com to explore therapy, coaching, and Herbalism. Serving clients in Boulder, Colorado (in person) and virtually in Colorado and Oregon.

🫶Join Jacqueline’s herbalism Facebook group:

Herbal Wisdom for Emotional Wellness — a supportive space to learn, grow, and explore herbal healing safely and wisely.

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Keywords:

Herbal Consultation, Herbs, Supplements, Health, Contraindications, Herbalist, Testosterone, Wellness, Natural Remedies, Holistic Health

In this solo episode of the Body Medicine Podcast, host Jacqueline Rose Richards-Shrestha offers a heartfelt and honest exploration of change — its inevitability, its challenges, and its transformative potential.

Drawing from her personal journey, Jacqueline reflects on the reality of our limited time on earth, the grief that often accompanies making hard choices, and the importance of aligning our lives with what truly matters.

Through stories of shifting her own focus in work and podcasting, she invites listeners to embrace change with curiosity and compassion, asking how we might make transitions gentler and more aligned with our values.

Key Takeaways:

• Change is inevitable and necessary for growth
• Our time is finite — around 4,000 weeks in a lifetime
• Prioritizing what matters most leads to greater fulfillment
• Grief is a natural companion to change and choice
• Change doesn’t have to feel hard — ease is possible
• Shifting focus opens new doors for growth and healing
• Questioning “What would make this easier?” reframes change
• Worst-case thinking is common, but best-case thinking brings hope
• Space for grief allows clarity and emotional wellness
• Personal reflection guides us back to our true priorities

Want to connect with Jacqueline?
Ready to blend psychotherapy with herbal medicine? Visit jacquelinerosewellness.com to explore therapy, coaching, and the Root and Renew program. Serving clients in Boulder, Colorado (in person) and virtually in Colorado and Oregon.

Join Jacqueline’s herbalism Facebook group:

Herbal Wisdom for Emotional Wellness — a supportive space for exploring the intersection of herbs, healing, and emotional well-being.

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Keywords:
Change, Time Management, Priorities, Grief, Personal Growth, Self-Reflection, Life Choices, Emotional Wellness, Healing, Business Coaching

Join host Jacqueline Rose for a rich and grounding conversation with Lior, a nature-based and social justice-oriented counselor with a background in wilderness therapy, outdoor education, and addiction recovery.

In this episode of the Body Medicine Podcast, they explore how reconnecting with the natural world—and aligning with seasonal rhythms—can be a profound path to healing. Lior shares personal stories, practical tools, and insights from the Chinese Five Element model to help listeners cultivate a deeper relationship with both nature and themselves.

Key Takeaways:

• Nature-based therapy uses the wisdom of the earth to support emotional healing

• Seasonal attunement helps us align with natural rhythms for greater balance

• Daily practices like mindful gardening or plant sits foster deeper presence

• The Chinese Five Elements offer a lens for understanding seasonal energies

• Even in urban spaces, connection with nature is possible and powerful

• Slowing down and listening to the land counters modern burnout

• Healing is both personal and collective, rooted in reciprocity with the earth

• Stories, metaphors, and ancestral memory are part of the therapeutic process

Connect with Lior:

Explore virtual therapy, seasonal workshops, and a free “sit spot” guided exercise series at wisetreewellness.com

Connect with Jacqueline:

Ready to blend psychotherapy with herbal medicine? Visit jacquelinerosewellness.com to explore therapy, coaching, and the Root and Renew program.

Serving clients in Boulder, Colorado (in person) and virtually in Colorado and Oregon.

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Keywords:

Body Medicine, Nature Therapy, Seasonal Wisdom, Chinese Five Elements, Mindfulness, Outdoor Healing, Mental Health, Ancestral Connection, Earth-Based Therapy, Social Justice Counseling

In this enriching solo episode of the Body Medicine Podcast, Jacqueline Rose Richards-Shrestha reflects on her recent journey to Greece offering a heartfelt exploration of ancestral connection, herbal wisdom, and the healing power of slowing down.

From sipping mountain tea in village courtyards to reconnecting with the Mediterranean pace of life, Jacqueline dives into the importance of cultural rhythms, community, and heritage. She shares the nutritional and medicinal properties of beloved herbs like oregano, thyme, bay leaf, and olive oil, and invites listeners to embrace food as nourishment, ritual, and remembrance.

Whether you're curious about Mediterranean wellness traditions or seeking a deeper relationship with your roots, this episode offers insights into the sacred intersection of body, culture, and nature.

Key Takeaways:

• The slower pace of life in Greece nurtures nervous system regulation and presence

• Cultural rhythms can deepen our sense of embodiment and well-being

• Ancestral wisdom supports modern self-understanding and healing

• Community connection plays a crucial role in holistic health

• Mediterranean herbs like oregano and thyme have powerful healing properties

• Bay leaf carries historical symbolism tied to victory and wisdom

• Olive oil is a deeply nourishing staple in both diet and skin care

• Cooking with herbs is an act of mindfulness and self-love

• “Soul food” includes more than nourishment—it includes memory and ritual

• It’s okay and necessary to slow down

Connect with Jacqueline:

Ready to blend psychotherapy with herbal medicine?
Visit jacquelinerosewellness.com to explore therapy, coaching, and the Root & Renew program.

Jacqueline works with clients in person in Boulder, Colorado, and virtually in Colorado and Oregon.

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Keywords:

Body Medicine, Holistic Health, Mindfulness, Mediterranean Herbs, Ancestral Wisdom, Greece, Community, Self-Love, Olive Oil, Herbal Healing, Mediterranean Diet, Slowing Down, Cultural Insight, Nervous System Regulation

Description:
In this solo episode of the Body Medicine Podcast, host Jacqueline Rose explores the transformative role of presence and mindfulness in cultivating emotional healing and inner peace.

Drawing from both personal experience and research, she reflects on the resistance many of us feel toward stillness and how the chaos of modern life often distracts us from deeper emotional truths.

Jacqueline offers practical guidance for developing mindfulness, shares tools for embracing discomfort with compassion, and encourages listeners to meet themselves with curiosity rather than judgment. This episode is an invitation to come home to your body and the present moment as a path to healing.

Key Takeaways:
• Presence is where peace lies
• Mindfulness helps us connect with our bodies
• Chaos often distracts us from our inner pain
• Being present can be uncomfortable but necessary
• Mindfulness is paying attention without judgment
• Witnessing our experiences can shift our responses
• Research shows mindfulness reduces pain perception
• Curiosity can help overcome self-judgment
• Practicing presence can transform emotional experiences
• Books like The Power of Now can deepen understanding of presence

Connect with Jacqueline:
Ready to blend psychotherapy with herbal medicine? Visit jacquelinerosewellness.com to explore therapy, coaching, and the Root and Renew program. Serving clients in Boulder, Colorado (in person) and virtually in Colorado and Oregon.

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Keywords:
Mindfulness, Presence, Body Medicine, Self-Love, Trauma-Informed, Mental Health, Emotional Healing, Meditation, Awareness, Chaos

Description:
In this episode of the Body Medicine Podcast, Jacqueline Rose sits down with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and yoga therapy practitioner Saumya Humpf for a heartfelt and insightful conversation about healing, resilience, and the body’s wisdom.

Together, they explore the intersection of yoga therapy, ketamine-assisted therapy, and trauma work, while unpacking the emotional realities of burnout in the helping professions. Saumya shares her personal journey into yoga therapy and emphasizes the power of consent, mindfulness, and intention in therapeutic spaces.

Learn tools for connecting with the nervous system, navigating emotional waves, and approaching therapy as a creative and intuitive art.

Key Takeaways:

• Yoga therapy integrates body and mind for healing

• Burnout is a real and pressing issue in the therapy field

• Listening to the body supports deeper emotional healing

• The nervous system influences how we respond to life

• Consent is foundational to therapeutic safety and trust

• Saying no is a radical act of self-respect and clarity

• Emotions come in waves and learning to ride them builds resilience

• Ketamine-assisted therapy opens new avenues for healing

• Intention and integration shape the effectiveness of psychedelic therapy

• Therapy is both science and art requiring presence, intuition, and care

Want to connect with Saumya?

Visit seedyogatherapy.com or find her on YouTube: Seed Yoga Therapy

Connect with Jacqueline:
Ready to blend psychotherapy with herbal medicine? Visit jacquelinerosewellness.com to explore therapy, coaching, and the Root and Renew program. Serving clients in Boulder, Colorado (in person) and virtually in Colorado and Oregon.

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Keywords:
Healing, Resilience, Yoga Therapy, Trauma, Ketamine Therapy, Mindfulness, Body Awareness, Nervous System, Emotional Health, Mental Health

In this episode of the Body Medicine Podcast, host Jacqueline Rose sits down with wisdom inviter Leigh Aschoff to explore the healing power of somatic practices and the transformative journey of personal growth. Leigh specializes in guiding late-career entrepreneurs back to their authentic selves through practices like yoga, hiking, and compassionate inquiry.

Together, they dive into the significance of the Akashic Records and the importance of listening to the body as a tool for healing. Discover how nature, mindfulness, and patience are integral to the healing process.

Key Takeaways:

• Yoga, meditation, and hiking promote somatic healing and body awareness

• Technology can both connect and disconnect us from nature

• Compassionate inquiry offers a non-agenda approach to therapy

• The body holds deep wisdom that can guide us on our healing journey

• Healing requires patience, understanding, and self-compassion

• The Akashic Records offer insights into our soul’s journey

• Authenticity is a foundational element of personal growth and healing

• Listening to our bodies helps reveal what we truly need

• Nature’s restorative power is essential for well-being

• The healing journey is one of patience, compassion, and growth

Want to connect with Leigh? Visit heartpeacehealing.com or find her on Instagram: @HeartPeaceHealing. You can also find her on LinkedIn and listen to her podcast Mega Heart on Substack.

Connect with Jacqueline: Explore therapy, coaching, and the Root and Renew program at jacquelinerosewellness.com. Serving clients in Boulder, Colorado (in person) and virtually in Colorado and Oregon.

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Keywords: Body Medicine, Somatic Healing, Compassionate Inquiry, Akashic Records, Personal Growth, Authenticity, Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Nature Connection, Healing Practices

In this powerful and soul-nourishing episode, Jacqueline Rose sits down with Vanessa Holliman—an integrative mind-body-spirit social worker and founder of BEing Wholistic. Together, they explore the profound impact of breathwork, rituals, and intention in the healing journey, especially for those recovering from trauma. Vanessa shares her holistic approach to therapy, weaving in elements of energy healing, astrology, body awareness, and feminine-masculine balance, all centered around the current energies of Beltane. Learn how mindful breathing, grounding rituals, and universal energy alignment can be powerful tools for emotional wellness and manifestation.

• Healing trauma requires addressing the whole being: mind, body, and spirit.

• Breath is a foundational tool for self-regulation and emotional resilience.

• Anticipatory breathing leads to shallow, disconnected patterns—awareness can shift this.

• Daily intentional rituals elevate energy and emotional clarity.

• Manifestation is about aligning actions with desires—not just wishing.

• Cognitive dissonance arises when mind and body are misaligned—rituals can bridge the gap.

• Beltane honors the union of masculine and feminine energies—grounding, fertility, and creativity.

• Astrology and energetic practices offer deeper insight into self-care and transformation.

• Holistic trauma recovery and body-based therapy

• Breath as the first language of the body

• Rituals for grounding, intention, and energetic alignment

• Beltane and the sacred dance of masculine & feminine

• The vibrational power of intention and manifestation

• Tools for integrating spirituality into daily self-care

00:00 – Introduction to Holistic Healing
00:56 – The Power of Breath in Healing
07:05 – Understanding Anticipatory Breathing
09:51 – Breathwork Techniques for Trauma
13:02 – Integrating Breath into Daily Life
16:03 – Rituals and Intentions in Healing
24:00 – The Grounding Energy of Rituals
25:13 – Tapping into Universal Energy
26:24 – The Power of Intention in Rituals
28:25 – Aligning Mind and Body for Manifestation
31:10 – The Role of Action in Manifestation
34:17 – Beltane: A Celebration of Fertility and Duality
39:19 – Co-Creation of Masculine and Feminine Energies
41:43 – Rituals for Grounding and Connection
46:30 – Exploring Offerings and Services

“Breath is the first language of the body.”
“There is no right or wrong way to breathe.”
“Everything should be done with intention.”
“The universe isn’t a mind reader.”
“Surrender is about walking with the flow.”
“What does masculinity feel like to me?”

💫 Download Vanessa's Celestial Self-Care Blueprint:
A soulful guide to aligning with cosmic energy and caring for your emotional well-being.
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Website: beingwhol-istic.com
Instagram: @beingwholistic
Free Gift: Celestial Self-Care Blueprint

Description:

Join Jacqueline Rose and licensed professional counselor Hannah De Groot for a powerful and nuanced conversation exploring the intersection of eating disorders, OCD, and body image especially in athletes. In this episode of the Body Medicine Podcast, they unpack how diet culture, social media, and performance pressures impact mental health. Learn how mindful movement and authenticity can support healing, and discover strategies for cultivating a more compassionate relationship with your body and food.

Key Takeaways:

• Mindful movement fosters a deeper body connection

• Diet culture and social media shape self-perception

• OCD and eating disorders often overlap in complex ways

• Athletes face unique pressures tied to performance and appearance

• Mental health stigma keeps many from seeking support

• Makeup as a form of self-expression and empowerment

• "All foods fit": embracing a balanced, intuitive approach to eating

• Living in the gray area brings more peace and perspective

• Authenticity is key to healing and connection

Want to connect with Hannah?

Visit stridecounseling.co or find her on Instagram: @stride_counseling

Connect with Jacqueline:

Ready to blend psychotherapy with herbal medicine? Visit jacquelinerosewellness.com to explore therapy, coaching, and the Root and Renew program. Serving clients in Boulder, Colorado (in person) and virtually in Colorado and Oregon.

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Keywords:

Body Medicine, Eating Disorders, OCD, Mindful Movement, Social Media, Body Image, Authenticity, Mental Health, Athletes, Counseling

Hello! Join Jacqueline Rose and depth-oriented psychotherapist Laura Birchard for an illuminating conversation about attunement in therapy, dream work, and nature's role in healing. Discover how unconscious dynamics shape our healing journey and learn practical ways to engage with dreams for self-discovery.

Key Takeaways:

• Nature connection enhances body awareness

• Understanding attunement in therapeutic relationships

• Dreams as tools for emotional insight

• Integrating shadow work through play

• Unconscious dynamics in healing

Want to connect with Laura? Find her at :www.laurabirchard.com or linktr.ee/laurabirchardlpc

Connect with Jacqueline: Ready to blend the wisdom of psychotherapy with herbal medicine for your wellbeing? Visit jacquelinerosewellness.com to explore therapy, coaching, and the new Root and Renew program. Serving clients in Boulder, Colorado (in-person) and virtually in Colorado and Oregon.

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Keywords: Body Medicine, Attunement, Misattunement, Unconscious Communication, Dream Work, Therapy, Healing, Shadow Work, Nature Connection, Parenting