Embracing Flow

While listening to our bodies offers countless benefits, understanding their signals can be challenging! In this episode, Heather invites Leslie Draffin to discuss the importance of leaning into your body’s wisdom. Leslie shares powerful strategies to help women reconnect with their inner selves and experience transformative change! Stay tuned!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• Why is it important for women to trust their bodies?
• How does trauma become stored in the body, specifically in the womb area?
• Somatic practices and trauma healing.
• How do psychedelics work, especially in relation to cyclical living?
• Microdosing and the cyclical microdosing method.
• And much more!
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About Leslie:

Leslie Draffin is a somatic psychedelic guide, sensual embodiment coach, and menstrual cycle educator focused on helping women embrace their bodies, sex, and psychedelics. She supports conscious women and menstruators who want to heal themselves and connect more deeply with the divine through intentional micro-dosing, womb reconnection, pleasure activation, and cyclical living. Leslie believes sacred Earth medicine has the power to bring us home to ourselves, awaken our authenticity, and heal the trauma locked within our subconscious.

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In today's fast-paced society, overwhelmed by constant messages from social media about what is right or wrong for our bodies, we often overlook the most vital source of wisdom: our own bodies! Join Heather as she engages in a profound conversation with Dr. Sara Poldmae, a leading expert on the mind-body connection. By tuning in and paying attention to our bodies' signals, we can embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery! Stay tuned!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• What is the mind-body connection, and how are they interconnected?
• Tune into your body's signals and honor its needs rather than relying solely on external data or prescribed routines.
• How does our mindset influence our ability to heal physically?
• Dr. Sarah's dietary recommendations for women going through the perimenopause stage.
• And much more!

About Sara:

Sara Poldmae is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Registered Yoga Teacher. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Sara has dedicated her career to a holistic approach to wellness, seamlessly integrating the ancient wisdom of Chinese Medicine with modern medical practices and mind-body techniques. Her passion for mind-body medicine shines through her practice, where she emphasizes the profound connection between mental and physical health.

Dr. Sara has a special focus on women’s healthcare, offering tailored treatments that support the unique needs of women at all stages of life. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Sara is an enthusiastic advocate for wellness retreats, where she combines her expertise in acupuncture, functional medicine, and yoga to create transformative experiences. Her retreats are designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit, providing participants with tools to achieve lasting health and well-being.

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Website: https://risingwomanproject.com/

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Women strive to look and feel their best, but hair problems can sometimes impact their confidence. Whether it's hair loss, thinning, or damage, these issues can be frustrating and disheartening! In this conversation, Heather speaks with Saril Vasquez about how our everyday lifestyles can sabotage our hair health. With the right guidance and support, you can regain your confidence and achieve your desired beautiful hair! Stay tuned!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• Saril's personal journey with alopecia and her success in regrowing her hair through functional medicine.
• The most common medical conditions that can lead to hair loss.
• A coaching program Saril provides to her clients to aid in their hair regrowth journey.
• The importance of mindset and faith in the journey of reversing hair loss.
• And much more!

About Saril:

Saril Vasquez is a triple-certified functional practitioner that has the honor of coaching women on how to uncover their true root causes of hair loss & reverse hair loss naturally. Her students “rewind the aging clock,” feeling more confident about themselves by gaining control & clarity about what turns on or turns off their aging hair. Her messaging is - it is NOT just genetics.

After a decade of service in traditional Western medicine and suffering from Alopecia herself for that same length of time, she turned to ancient wisdom, heavenly guidance, and earthly remedies to help her reverse her own hair loss after medication, labs, and traditional medical practices rendered her hopeless. Using personalized nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle choices, her flagship course and coaching program, Bellechanics, helps her students become masters of their body mechanics to reveal their inner belle.

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Our body always speaks to us, telling us exactly what it needs and doesn't. Yet, we've been conditioned to ignore or distrust these signals! In this enlightening conversation, Heather sits down with Dr. Dolores Fazzino to explore the power of thoughts, emotions, and beliefs in the healing process. Your body holds the wisdom for healing, and learning to trust that inner guidance is crucial to well-being! Stay tuned!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• A story of Dr. Dolores' father's healing experience with a spiritual healer and how this event influenced her career path.
• Why is listening to your body's signals essential, and how can this enhance overall well-being?
• Benefits arise from combining Western medicine with alternative healing methods in a holistic approach.
• The power of intuition, energy healing, and the body's innate wisdom to heal itself.
• And much more!

About Dr. Dolores:

Dr. Dolores Fazzino, a trailblazing thought leader, visionary, and innovator, is revolutionizing the realm of energy healing. As a renowned Nurse Practitioner, Medical Intuitive, and Energy Whisperer, she fearlessly combines the power of intuition and trust to facilitate profound transformations. Driven by a deep belief in the body's innate wisdom, she guides individuals on a transformative journey, empowering them to tap into their own healing potential. Prepare to be captivated by Dr. Fazzino's unique blend of intuition, energy healing expertise, and unwavering trust in the body’s innate ability to heal itself.

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Unfortunately, many women lack the knowledge to recognize the signs of PCOS, which is crucial to understand, even from a young age! In this episode, Heather and Kerry Jenkins dive into the importance of viewing PCOS not just as a female endocrine disorder but as a broader metabolic dysfunction. Kerry emphasizes that proper education about the symptoms and metabolic nature of PCOS can empower women to seek the right care early on! Stay tuned!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• Kerry's journey from working as a certified dermatology physician assistant to specializing in PCOS.
• Recognizing the connection between dermatological symptoms and PCOS.
• Some of the long-term consequences of relying on birth control pills for menstrual irregularities.
• Seek out healthcare providers trained in functional, integrative, or holistic medicine.
• And much more!

About Kerry:

Kerry Jenkins PA-C with Whisper Health Functional Medicine. Kerry has 24 years of experience practicing Dermatology and saw a need to support women with PCOS. She created the Get Your Sass Back Program, a 12-week online group program to help you understand what is really going on with PCOS and how to address those nagging symptoms.

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Many women are tired of painful period symptoms and wish they didn't have to bleed every month. What they may not know is that symptom-free periods are possible! Join Heather and Jen Navon as they discuss how every woman can experience a pain-free menstrual cycle. Listening to this episode will completely change the way you view menstruation! Stay tuned!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• Jen's health journey and her transition to health coaching.
• What can women do to have pain-free periods?
• How can tracking your menstrual cycle help you adopt a cyclical living approach?
• The impact of ovaries on a woman's body.
• And much more!

About Jen:

Jen Navon, certified functional health coach. She went from being a high school math teacher to a health coach after struggling with her own health for years and overcoming SIBO, endometriosis, amenorrhea, and immune system dysregulation.

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E-book: Endometriosis Survival Guide: How Happy Hormones Can Lead to Symptom-Free Periods https://healthwithcoachjen.com/

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Do you know the feeling when you’re tired and haven’t even done anything yet? Having trouble dealing with sudden cravings? Weird body aches? All that might just be adrenal fatigue. In this episode, Heather is joined by Dr. Aimee Duffy, an integrative medicine expert who reveals the secrets around adrenal fatigue and how you can get over it!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• Adrenal fatigue symptoms and solutions. 
• Tips to help manage stress and improving sleep.
• The impact of diet on adrenal health.
• Creating flexible workout routines.
• Healing through vulnerability.
• And much more!

About Dr. Aimee Duffy, MD:

#1 Best selling author of “Normal Doesn't Have Side Effects” and “Why Can’t She See Me?”. Award winning speaker at Harvard Club of Boston, CNN Center, Nasdaq , New York City Bar Association, Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce, Carnegie Hall and the Philadelphia College of Physicians. Dr Duffy has shared the stage with Martha Stewart, Suzanne Somers, Ice T and Dr Oz, she is a frequent podcast guest and expert guest on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX network TV shows. Dr. Duffy is the Founder and Medical Director of Carolina Integrative Medicine and Clemson IV Bar and Aesthetics in Clemson, SC. A mom of 4 girls and a tennis player - helping women who are sick and tired of being sick and tired transform into “Girls That Wanna Have Fun!”

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Starving oneself has shockingly become a common approach to weight loss despite the significant health risks involved! In this episode, Heather sits down with Lea Dombrowski to discuss why so many women struggle to lose weight. Many women are led to believe that their weight loss challenges are entirely their fault - but that couldn't be further from the truth! Stay tuned!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• What led Lea to explore functional medicine and nutrition?
• Some common misconceptions about diets that many women believe.
• In what ways can a healthy gut support weight loss efforts?
• How does a functional medicine approach differ from traditional medicine in addressing health problems?
• And much more!

About Lea:

Lea Dombrowski is a holistic health coach and nutritionist who helps women lose weight and heal their guts. She does this by using nutrition, lifestyle changes, fitness, and functional medicine to address the whole person and get to the root of the issue.

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Society has long instilled in women the idea that menstruation is shameful, a flaw in being a woman. This harmful belief needs to end! Join Heather as she talks with Katherine Cunningham about embracing menstruation as a powerful and sacred experience. How women view menstruation impacts not just individuals but future generations, too, making it crucial for women to feel empowered in their cycles! Stay tuned!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• Katherine's journey of embracing her menstrual cycle, learning to listen to her body, and connecting with the earth.
• The importance of valuing the cycle and treating menstrual blood as a gift to the earth.
• Explore fertility awareness methods like cervical mucus observation and natural family planning.
• Ecstatic menstruation and transforming cultural narratives.
• And much more!

About Katherine:

Katherine Cunningham has been a menstrual educator for over 20+ years and a natural fertility educator for the last 15 years. Her deepest qualification is that for most of the last 10 years, she could ecstatically menstruate; deep listening to her body and our earth showed her how.

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Website: https://www.livinggently.com.au/

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Have you ever wondered why women's moods and behaviors change so much? If so, this episode is for you! Join Heather as she speaks with Dana-Sofie Slancarova about the impact of cyclical living. Whether you're a woman seeking to understand your own experiences or a man looking to gain insight, this discussion offers valuable knowledge for everyone! Stay tuned!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• Changing the narrative around menstruation positively impacts women's attitudes toward their periods.
• The four phases of the menstrual cycle and how they impact energy levels, moods, and productivity. 
• Recognize that cyclical patterns still exist even during menopause.
• Dana's programs, books, and resources on cyclical living to harness the superpowers of each phase and achieve better work-life balance.
• And much more!

About Dana-Sofie:

She is a Cycle Success Catalyst who empowers driven women entrepreneurs to harness the superpowers of their feminine cycle to skyrocket their business, make more money, create more ease, and manifest the impact they've always envisioned! She built a very successful female movement, impacting hundreds of thousands of women in the Czech and Slovak Republics. Her motto is: Your cycle, your PMS, your periods don't have to be your worst enemy in your business but your greatest ally!

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