Creating Wellness From Within

Lauren Sacks shares with you what it means to offer "whole mama" yoga, not just pre-natal and post-natal, but throughout parenthood.

Creating Wellness From Within is a podcast devoted to empowering you to live your best life by taking accountability for your own personal wellness … brought to you in part by Integrated Health Systems located in Denver, CO. 

Women in particular have a tendency to take care of everyone else around them first, while putting their own self care and wellness on the back burner. This podcast is designed to give you actionable advice and tools to help you power up your own wellness journey, and live the best life possible!

I am your host, Amy Zellmer. I am editor-in-chief of MN YOGA + Life magazine and author of The Chair Yoga Pocket Guide. Additionally I am passionate about yoga, photography, wellness, and all things glittery! You can find out more about me at www.creatingwellnessfromwithin.com

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Today's guest is: Lauren Sacks

Lauren Sacks E-RYT 500, PRYT, is a Perinatal and Hatha Yoga Instructor with over 20 years of teaching experience.  She was a founding member of Carrboro Yoga Company in 2004 and taught thousands of students during her 15 year tenure.  Practical alignment, whimsical humor, and fierce authenticity are hallmarks of Lauren's classes.  One of her greatest joys is leading yoga and meditation retreats for parents and mothers.  For 12 years, Lauren worked as an event and retreat planner in the field of arts and higher education administration and draws from her experience there to facilitate retreats that expand on the community created through her yoga classes and are heart-nourishing, soulful, and fun.   Along with Alexandra DeSiato, Lauren co-founded Whole Mama Yoga in 2016.  Along with a collective of teachers, they lead yoga classes, workshops and other events to support all aspects of parenting - from preconception to perimenopause.   Several times a year, Alexandra and Lauren also co-teach an internationally renowned Pre and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training program. Lauren's expertise in perinatal yoga as well as her beloved Yoga for Motherhood classes make her a sought-after presenter in yoga teacher training programs, and she works regularly with both UNC and Duke to teach tools of yoga to residents, obstetricians, midwives, and their patients.  Lauren loves reading, cooking, eating, quilting, napping, and her family and friends (in no particular order).  She lives in Carrboro, NC with her husband and their two children.  www.wholemamayoga.com
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Have you ever considered hosting a retreat but don't know where to start? Join me as I chat with Joleen Emery about creating your blueprint for hosting yoga retreats.

Creating Wellness From Within is a podcast devoted to empowering you to live your best life by taking accountability for your own personal wellness … brought to you in part by Integrated Health Systems located in Denver, CO. 

Women in particular have a tendency to take care of everyone else around them first, while putting their own self care and wellness on the back burner. This podcast is designed to give you actionable advice and tools to help you power up your own wellness journey, and live the best life possible!

I am your host, Amy Zellmer. I am editor-in-chief of MN YOGA + Life magazine and author of The Chair Yoga Pocket Guide. Additionally I am passionate about yoga, photography, wellness, and all things glittery! You can find out more about me at www.creatingwellnessfromwithin.com

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Today's guest is: Joleen Emery

Joleen Emery, is the co-owner of Big Raven Farm, a serene 10-acre country estate and retreat center located 2.5 hours from Minneapolis in Spring Grove, MN. With 22 years as a yoga practitioner and 12 years as a dedicated instructor, Joleen embodies the essence of mindful living.The farm also serves as the headquarters for Big Raven Yoga, a creative venture crafting custom yoga mats that marry functionality with artistry. Accommodating 16 guests, the retreat center provides solace and tranquility. Inside the studio and throughout the estate, breathtaking views harmonize with Joleen's artistic approach to life and business. Beyond yoga, Joleen shines as a DIY art influencer on social media, igniting creativity in others. Joleen’s has curated more than just a space; it's a sanctuary where well-being, yoga, and art intersect. Joleen encapsulates a life dedicated to enriching others through mindfulness and creative expression.
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Join me as I chat with esteemed yogi and photographer, Leo Lourdes, as he explores ways that yoga can help us overcome trauma.

Creating Wellness From Within is a podcast devoted to empowering you to live your best life by taking accountability for your own personal wellness … brought to you in part by Integrated Health Systems located in Denver, CO. 

Women in particular have a tendency to take care of everyone else around them first, while putting their own self care and wellness on the back burner. This podcast is designed to give you actionable advice and tools to help you power up your own wellness journey, and live the best life possible!

I am your host, Amy Zellmer. I am editor-in-chief of MN YOGA + Life magazine and author of The Chair Yoga Pocket Guide. Additionally I am passionate about yoga, photography, wellness, and all things glittery! You can find out more about me at www.creatingwellnessfromwithin.com

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Today's guest is: Leo Lourdes

Leo Lourdes is a globally renowned yoga master and transformational coach who has committed his life to helping clients improve their well-being in their private and professional lives. As the creator of Brahma Yoga and a wellness entrepreneur, he has taught, coached, and shared wisdom with, more than 40,000 people globally, including Elle Macpherson, Donna Karan, Dua Lipa, Helena Bonham Carter, and Oprah Winfrey. At the age of 22, he was the youngest consultant on London’s prestigious Harley Street. He is a motivational speaker and a personal coach for business leaders. He has also been a consultant for organizations such as Accenture, Unilever, Disney, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, as well as the yoga master for Blackstone, an investment company. He has an avid interest in the ecology and biodiversity of the planet, and he spends time in East Africa each year helping protect endangered wildlife and the rights of Indigenous people. He also supports an orphanage in the Himalayas that looks after more than 40 children. In addition to running yoga retreats and wellness festivals globally, he is passionate about songwriting and producing music, climbing mountains, and walking his beautiful beagle, Lamu. Www.ysyoga.co.uk
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Ayurvedic medicine is a sister science to yoga and has hundreds of years of wisdom to draw upon. Join me as I chat with Tiffany Reinitz about the many ways it can help with healing.

Creating Wellness From Within is a podcast devoted to empowering you to live your best life by taking accountability for your own personal wellness … brought to you in part by Integrated Health Systems located in Denver, CO. 

Women in particular have a tendency to take care of everyone else around them first, while putting their own self care and wellness on the back burner. This podcast is designed to give you actionable advice and tools to help you power up your own wellness journey, and live the best life possible!

I am your host, Amy Zellmer. I am editor-in-chief of MN YOGA + Life magazine and author of The Chair Yoga Pocket Guide. Additionally I am passionate about yoga, photography, wellness, and all things glittery! You can find out more about me at www.creatingwellnessfromwithin.com

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Today's guest is: Tiffany Reinitz

Tiffany's is a board certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor (2021), Ayurvedic Practitioner (2023), & level 1 certified (200 hour) Kundalini yoga instructor (2016). Additionally, she is a Reiki Master (2008) & holds a certificate in Complementary and Alternative therapies from the Center for Spirituality and Healing at the University of Minnesota (2008). She has been to India 8 times - most often both formally & informally studying yoga, meditation, Tibetan Medicine and Ayurveda in addition to diving deeper into her own practices & personal wellness. For Tiffany & her family, Ayurveda has become foundational for how to live the best life possible not only physically, but mentally, emotionally & spiritually as well. Tiffany practices yoga not only a physical exercise but primarily to embrace the lifestyle and philosophy behind the vast and ancient teachings. She is the owner of Om Shanti Wellness LLC, a healing practice focused on Ayurvedic consultations, Reiki, Kundalini yoga, meditation, and hand-crafted herbal wellness products. She is also a highly skilled critical care hospital pharmacist prior to finding her passion and life's purpose in Ayurveda & yoga. She is the mother to two amazing daughters and is married to her wonderful husband Mark. www.omshantiwellnessmn.com


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Do you know how to quiet the whirlpools of the mind? Join me as I chat with Jack Utermoehl as we dive deep into this subject and the sutras.

Creating Wellness From Within is a podcast devoted to empowering you to live your best life by taking accountability for your own personal wellness … brought to you in part by Integrated Health Systems located in Denver, CO. 

Women in particular have a tendency to take care of everyone else around them first, while putting their own self care and wellness on the back burner. This podcast is designed to give you actionable advice and tools to help you power up your own wellness journey, and live the best life possible!

I am your host, Amy Zellmer. I am editor-in-chief of MN YOGA + Life magazine and author of The Chair Yoga Pocket Guide. Additionally I am passionate about yoga, photography, wellness, and all things glittery! You can find out more about me at www.creatingwellnessfromwithin.com

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Today's guest is: Jack Utermoehl

Jack, the founder behind Asivana Yoga and Bhakti House Yoga Studio in Colorado, intertwines his love for yoga and business in a unique way. Embracing the teachings of Vinyasa Yoga, Bhakti, and Yoga Sutras, he began his journey in 2015, inspiring personal growth in others along their hero’s journey. His creation, Asivana, is more than a provider of cork yoga mats and accessories; it's a symbol of community love and support. E-RYT 200 certified, Jack’s teachings emanate from an authentic heart, reaching out to each yogi on their transformative paths. Jack's presence on the mat echoes his life's journey, a manifestation of love, connection, and a spirited adventure. His work is a living testament to his commitment to inspire and inform, reflecting his unwavering commitment to both the yoga community and his adventurous entrepreneurial spirit. https://asivanayoga.com/


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What does Bringing Yoga Off the Mat mean to you?? Join me as I chat with Nicole Warner to learn more.

Creating Wellness From Within is a podcast devoted to empowering you to live your best life by taking accountability for your own personal wellness … brought to you in part by Integrated Health Systems located in Denver, CO. 

Women in particular have a tendency to take care of everyone else around them first, while putting their own self care and wellness on the back burner. This podcast is designed to give you actionable advice and tools to help you power up your own wellness journey, and live the best life possible!

I am your host, Amy Zellmer. I am editor-in-chief of MN YOGA + Life magazine and author of The Chair Yoga Pocket Guide. Additionally I am passionate about yoga, photography, wellness, and all things glittery! You can find out more about me at www.creatingwellnessfromwithin.com

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Today's guest is: Nicole Warner

Nicole Warner, C-IAYT, 500 E-RYT is a certified Somayoga therapist currently teaching in Alexandria, MN.  She has been teaching yoga for 20+ years and is also a dancer and choreographer. She is a proponent of plant based cooking and is a certified “Forks Over Knives” cook.  She recently created BranchWellbeing.com as a landing space for healthy living. branchwellbeing.com


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Hear from author Erin Zhurkin  about her book Plus Size in Paris, and how we can love our bodies in a society that shames them.

Creating Wellness From Within is a podcast devoted to empowering you to live your best life by taking accountability for your own personal wellness … brought to you in part by Integrated Health Systems located in Denver, CO. 

Women in particular have a tendency to take care of everyone else around them first, while putting their own self care and wellness on the back burner. This podcast is designed to give you actionable advice and tools to help you power up your own wellness journey, and live the best life possible!

I am your host, Amy Zellmer. I am editor-in-chief of MN YOGA + Life magazine and author of The Chair Yoga Pocket Guide. Additionally I am passionate about yoga, photography, wellness, and all things glittery! You can find out more about me at www.creatingwellnessfromwithin.com

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Today's guest is: Erin Zhurkin

Erin Zhurkin is the author of Plus-Size In Paris. An American overseas, she has lived in six different countries (inclusive of France) and ten different homes. Because of these rich and sometimes hard life experiences, she feels called to write stories that resonate across cultures, bringing to light the feeling of dépaysement that occurs. She currently lives in Seoul, Korea, with her family and two cats, Coco and Fifi. https://erinzhurkin.com
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What is the biggest skincare hoax?? Join me as I chat with world renowned dermatologist, Fayne Frey.

Creating Wellness From Within is a podcast devoted to empowering you to live your best life by taking accountability for your own personal wellness … brought to you in part by Integrated Health Systems located in Denver, CO. 

Women in particular have a tendency to take care of everyone else around them first, while putting their own self care and wellness on the back burner. This podcast is designed to give you actionable advice and tools to help you power up your own wellness journey, and live the best life possible!

I am your host, Amy Zellmer. I am editor-in-chief of MN YOGA + Life magazine and author of The Chair Yoga Pocket Guide. Additionally I am passionate about yoga, photography, wellness, and all things glittery! You can find out more about me at www.creatingwellnessfromwithin.com

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Today's guest is:  Fayne Frey, MD

Commonly known as the Ralph Nader of the skincare industry, Dr. Fayne Frey is a New York based, Ivy-League trained, board certified dermatologist where she specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer and a skincare consultant, as a nationally recognized expert in the effectiveness and formulation of over-the-counter skincare products. She is a contributor to and on the editorial board of  50PlusToday, a top-rated online senior lifestyle magazine. She is a frequent speaker in many venues where she captivates audiences with her wry observations regarding the skincare industry. She has consulted for numerous media outlets, including NBC, USA Today, and the Huffington Post, and has also shared her expertise on both cable and major TV outlets. Dr. Frey is the Founder of FryFace.com, an educational skincare information and product selection service website that clarifies and simplifies the overwhelming choice of effective, safe and affordable products encountered in the skincare aisles. Dr. Frey is a graduate of Boston University, summa cum laude with Distinction, a member of Phi Beta Kappa and a graduate of the Weill Cornell Medical College. She is a fellow of both the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. In her spare time you might find her running, playing piano, reading or eating M&Ms. Dr. Frey lives in Rockland County, NY with her husband and has four grown children. FryFace.com
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Are you familiar with Polyvagal theory?? The Vagus nerve is a critical part of our nervous system. Join me as I chat with Rebecca Kase and learn ways to hack your nervous system.

Creating Wellness From Within is a podcast devoted to empowering you to live your best life by taking accountability for your own personal wellness … brought to you in part by Integrated Health Systems located in Denver, CO. 

Women in particular have a tendency to take care of everyone else around them first, while putting their own self care and wellness on the back burner. This podcast is designed to give you actionable advice and tools to help you power up your own wellness journey, and live the best life possible!

I am your host, Amy Zellmer. I am editor-in-chief of MN YOGA + Life magazine and author of The Chair Yoga Pocket Guide. Additionally I am passionate about yoga, photography, wellness, and all things glittery! You can find out more about me at www.creatingwellnessfromwithin.com

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Today's guest is:  Rebecca Kase

Rebecca Kase is an extraordinary force of nature - nurturing, warm, authentic, and inspirational. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, yoga instructor, and trauma expert who owns her own training and consulting business, Kase & CO. With a deep understanding of polyvagal theory, mind-body techniques, and EMDR therapy, she is an expert in trauma therapy and healing. As someone who has survived trauma herself, Rebecca knows first-hand how it feels to walk in the dark. Her personal approach to sharing her knowledge - endearing, relatable, and humorous - has earned her the status of thought leader in the healing field. Rebecca's strength of spirit is evident in her inspirational talks, writings, and professional trainings. Her guiding mantra is “be humble, be brave”, and she is a wealth of wisdom when it comes to unlocking the power of the nervous system to heal and become more resilient. She lives in Washington state with her husband and four fur babies. rebeccakase.com


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Creating Wellness From Within is a podcast devoted to empowering you to live your best life by taking accountability for your own personal wellness … brought to you in part by Integrated Health Systems located in Denver, CO. 

Women in particular have a tendency to take care of everyone else around them first, while putting their own self care and wellness on the back burner. This podcast is designed to give you actionable advice and tools to help you power up your own wellness journey, and live the best life possible!

I am your host, Amy Zellmer. I am editor-in-chief of MN YOGA + Life magazine and author of The Chair Yoga Pocket Guide. Additionally I am passionate about yoga, photography, wellness, and all things glittery! You can find out more about me at www.creatingwellnessfromwithin.com

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Today's guest is:  Gracie Lynn

Gracie Lynne was not a born writer; she was a writer born out of adversity.
Although she had two degrees, she never considered writing to be a probable vocation.
Her first writing that gained notoriety was that of Christmas letters. She would write these from her children's point of view, with a flair for humor.  When her children were young her marriage ended. Gracie sought comfort in her church and began writing plays for a single's ministry. That is when God put a calling on her life to become a Christian author.  While continuing to work as a registered nurse, Gracie moonlighted as an aspiring author. After eighteen years of hard work, The Shattered Vase was released. This debut novel was nominated for best Christian fiction in the Christian Literary Awards and won the Firebird award. Gracie is not only an award-winning author but also a landlord, Bible study leader, volunteer, and an actress. She has raised three amazing children, as a single mother, and is now overjoyed to be a grandmother.
Gracie would like to acknowledge that without God, The Shattered Vase could have never been written. This is His story much more than it is hers. www.theshatteredvase.com


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