Fierce Joy

Melissa Wilsford is the owner of Rustic Hills Garden Co., a company focused on helping people to grow their own food through a full spectrum of services, from consultations and workshops to design and installation. Melissa believes that anyone can grow their own food and benefit from all the experience provides, and moreover, that growing our food is a powerful act toward fixing a broken food system. This two-fold passion is what led Melissa to start Rustic Hills Garden Co. She used her background in communications and journalism to launch, manage and promote this business. Her lifetime of gardening experience, artistic eye, and education as a Master Gardener served as the foundation for her continued self-taught skills in horticulture and design. In less than three years, Melissa has worked with over 100 clients while balancing the [now part-time] stay-at-home mom gig with her young children. Besides inspiring others to grow food, she hopes her perhaps unconventional business story can inspire others to "go for it."

Plus check out her gorgeous instagram account for backyard food-spiration!  @rustichillsgardenco

*We did record this episode in the fall and it is now spring, so you will have some tips to set your garden up for success this fall.

Podcast Host. Anastasia Galka

@anastasiagalkahealthcoach

www.anastasiagalka.com

Podcast Guest: Melissa Wilsford

www.rustichillsgardenco.com

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Rooted in her cultural practices, Kelly is a gifted clairvoyant who weaves together Reiki, Angel healing, and shamanic practices to restore your body’s physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Kelly has extensive experience with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and loss of all kinds. Her Energy Health sessions have been called “life changing and magical.” She has dedicated herself to helping others heal on every level and layer, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Kelly Rae (she/her) is a mixed race intuitive healer and spiritual teacher who has worked with birthing families for over a decade as a doula, birth attendant, and midwifery student.

Podcast Host. Anastasia Galka

@anastasiagalkahealthcoach

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Podcast Guest: Kelly Rae

www.twincitiesreiki.com

@twin.cities.reiki

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Ever been confused by your pelvic health and what the heck are you supposed to be doing?  This is a great episode for you if you have a body, a pelvic floor, or are confused about all the things you "should" be doing as well as a great intro to what the heck PT is and who it is for.

Erin believes in patient-centered treatment plans developed with a strong evidence-based approach that promotes self-care and empowers patients to take their health into their own hands. Her ultimate goal is that patients truly understand their bodies and the best management strategy that works for them.

She has a strong background in sports medicine with experience in an array of orthopedic conditions, return to sport for the casual gym goer to elite athlete, pediatrics to adolescents care, pelvic health, and concussion treatment. She uses her own unique treatment that encompasses manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and pain neuroscience education to optimize patient outcomes.

You can find Erin at Motion motion.care in the Twin Cities.

Podcast Host. Anastasia Galka

@anastasiagalkahealthcoach

www.anastasiagalka.com

Podcast Guest: Erin Babineau

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Who are your trying to prove yourself too? Trying to do all the things, all the time, for everyone?  Bri dives into her real life story how a brain injury changed the trajectory of her career.  

Brianna’s quest to live better came after a major concussion and a subsequent fight against depression and workaholism. Using the latest research she works with you to apply practical insights to successfully implement stress resiliency tools that positively impact your health, happiness, and productivity — at work and home.

Brianna is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach, yoga instructor, meditation coach, and holds a Lifestyle Medicine Coaching Certificate from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM).

In her free time, she loves spending as much time as possible in the great outdoors: sharing tasty (often vegan) homemade meals with friends and family, and painting.

Podcast Host. Anastasia Galka

@anastasiagalkahealthcoach

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Podcast Guest:  Bri Harrington

@seekunited

www.seekunited.org

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How much do you know about your body? Hint:  You're supposed to feel good, have energy, and here is a brief intro to cycles and menopause.  

Kara is an acupuncturist, practitioner of Chinese medicine and the founder of Fertile Ground.  Fertile Ground is a holistic women’s health center in South Minneapolis that has been providing the best that the Twin Cities has to offer in holistic reproductive and well women care since 2007.  In addition to seeing patients, Kara leads an awesome team of acupuncturists, therapeutic bodywork practitioners and office staff.

Kara began working in women’s health in 2000 as a doula and continued her training in Chinese medicine at Northwestern Health Sciences University, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Master’s degree in 2007.

Kara is passionate about helping women find the key pivotal areas that will create balance and greater health for them.  Besides expertly providing care to fit the individual patient’s needs and goals, she is dedicated to empowering women to make the lifestyle changes that are going to have the greatest impact on their overall health and fertility.  She holds a deep respect for the authentic experience of each patient and is committed to offering a safe and compassionate space for women to explore their healing at a deeper level.

Kara enjoys her family (most of the time!), good food, hiking or skiing in the woods, community singing, and connecting with friends. Kara is grateful to be married to her husband Chandler and together parenting their 4 children.

Podcast Host. Anastasia Galka

@anastasiagalkahealthcoach

www.anastasiagalka.com

Podcast Guest: Kara Yorkhall

fertilegroundmn.com

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Annie Hanson is a financial coach who helps women and others learn to confidently manage their money in a way that aligns with their values. As a young adult, Annie had multiple experiences with financial professionals that made her realize the financial industry isn’t built for women. As a result, she completed a Certificate in Financial Planning from Boston University, became a Certified College Financial Counselor (CCFC), and is pursuing other financial certifications. Annie is on a mission to make personal finance less overwhelming so that women can take control of their money and start building a life based on what is truly important to them, thereby transforming the world.

Podcast Host. Anastasia Galka

@anastasiagalkahealthcoach

www.anastasiagalka.com

Podcast Guest: Annie Hanson 

https://www.mindfullymoney.com

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Do you feel like the boss in your life?  Do you feel like the boss of your body?

From Certified Public Accountant to Personal Trainer, Nutrition and Behavior Change coach. Jaiana Francis is the Founder & CEO of Boss Babe Fitness Academy, an online health and fitness program for fun, ambitious and busy women looking to undiet, have fun on their health journey and feel confident and comfortable in their own skin.

Jaiana believes that health and fitness is not about having the flattest stomach, a 6 pack or even a toned, lifted booty. It's about feeling confident and comfortable in your own skin, running after your kiddos and not losing your breath and wearing clothes that make you FEEL GOOD without worry or overwhelm.

Jaiana believes that as women, we often put ourselves on the backburner and think it's selfless to pour 100% of ourselves into our family, friends and significant others. However, if you would pour 100% of yourself into YOU and meet your own needs, you would show up in this world more powerfully to express your gifts, talents, and UNIQUE SELF fully! Being healthy and fit is not selfish, it's a necessity. Jaiana believes that every woman deserves to look in the mirror and say "YESSSSSSSS! I love ME. I love me on the inside and out."

Podcast Host. Anastasia Galka

@anastasiagalkahealthcoach

www.anastasiagalka.com

Podcast Guest: Jaiana Francis Boss Babe Fitness

www.bossbabefitnessacademy.com

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Badass Leader/ Visionary. Support Entrepreneurs to Cultivate & Develop Brands. “Success has 2 ingredients PRODUCT & PEOPLE!”

Here is to the winding journey, the women who dare to lead, and all of life's twists and turns.

Dawn Hilarczyk is a woman founder, business leader and mother, Dawn leads with collaboration, integrity and a strategic business mindset.

An inspiring, innovative and strategic leader who moves consumer driven organizations forward. Dawn thrives on a challenge in an ever-changing marketplace with a true pulse on the business. Her 25+ years of sales and strategic development has  transformed many companies from large corporations to beginning start-ups. 

Earlier in her career she spent time as executives for sales and education divisions at Estee Lauder, Shiseido, Cle de Peau Beaute, Chanel and Trish McEvoy which are consider the world’s leaders in beauty. As well as launching Shiseido and DCL  Skincare on QVC as the brand spokesperson.

She has been recognized for outstanding leadership and business development, creating and successfully launching brands globally including receiving

Executive of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Game Changer of the Year and Most Innovative.

She is D.I.S.K trained with a high level of experience in public speaking and media.

Along with her extensive Beauty Career, Dawn created and launched a niche ecom specialty food company- AndiGrace in 2019 which focuses on authencity, education and adovacy around food and food allergies.  Additional Board Positions:

*Founder and President of Non- Profit Charity Thoughtful Threads of the Heart

https://www.facebook.com/thoughtfulthreadsoftheheart/

*Board Advisor- HandiMani *Board Advisor- Joey RX

*Board Advisor- Joseph Anthony Spa & Resort

@anastasiagalkahealthcoach

Podcast Guest: Dawn Hilarczyk

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The wild ride of motherhood can be experienced in so many different ways.  Here is an honest conversation between 2 women about surprise babies, partnership, and holy friggin' motherhood.

Shayla is the creative and honest women sharing her motherhood journey with fierce honesty, humor, and vulnerability. You may know her from @heyshayla or her new podcast Hey Shayla.  Take a listen and share it with a friend.

*If you have little ears around, throw on some headphones.  Adult words are used. 

Podcast Host: Anastasia Galka

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Podcast Guest: Shayla Christine

@heyshayla

Hey Shayla Podcast

YouTube Hey Shayla

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How confident do you feel about sex, sexuality and your body?

Be sexy, but don't talk about  sex.  Be empowered, but don't make someone else uncomfortable.  Age gracefully, but don't talk about how your body changes.

We can't compare ourselves to men or even each other, because there are differences.  It is about getting to know what works for YOU.  Every person needs something different. 

It can be confusing, embarrassing and overwhelming.  Here is a beautiful and open conversation with Joanna Diem, MA, LMFT who is a sex & relationship therapist who sees to empower couples.  Take a listen and enjoy!  Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest episode. 

Joanna Diem

Pronouns: She/Her

Sex and Relationship Therapist, Cedar Hill Therapy

Resources:

Books I love...

Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski

Mating in Captivity by Esther Perell

The Ethical Slut by Janet W. hardy and Dossie Easton

The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work by John M Gottman and Nan Silvers

The Guide to Getting It On: Unzipped by Paul Joannides

Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson

Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters and How to Get It by Laurie Mintz

Podcasts I love...

Unlocking Us by Brene Brown

Sex with Emily by Emily Morse

Authentic Sex by Juliet Allen

Where Should We Begin by Esther Perel

Sex Gets Real by Dawn Serra

Resources I love...

Smitten Kitten in Minneapolis (Best sex store in Minneapolis)

Psychology Today (Finding a Therapist)

Laci Green on Youtube

Podcast Host: Anastasia Galka

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@anastasiagalkahealthcoach

Podcast Guest: Joanna Diem MA LMFT

www.cedarhilltherapy.com

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