Welcome to this week's Light Warrior Session, "Immune Boosting" with Dr. Cameron O'Connell!

Dr. Cameron O’Connell is a Naturopathic primary care doctor with interests in longevity, cardiology, fertility, and sexual health. She is a provider with Thrive Integrative Medicine in Anchorage, AK. Dr. O'Connell has been a speaker at various plant-based events, such as the, 2020 Climate Healers Health Conference, and is currently the scientific advisor for Switch For Good. 

In today's episode, we discuss natural ways to boost our immune systems. Sometimes we forget how empowered we are with how our own bodies function. I hope today's episode provides tips, reminders, and wake-up calls to take back control of your immunity.

Dr. O’Connell hails from Alaska and spent much of her childhood improving her microbiome by playing in the forest and foraging for snacks among the edible flora. Having had variable life experiences – from working at a ski resort in Montana to acting as the Assistant Medical Director for the Engine2 Immersion Programs in 2016 and 2017 - she loves meeting and helping people with a variety of backgrounds and concerns.

Dr. O'Connell graduated with a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine in 2015 and completed her subsequent residency with TrueNorth Health Center. 

She is certified in water-fasting through the International Association of Hygienic Physicians. She served 2 years as the Assistant Medical Director at the Engine2 Immersion Experiences. Her undergraduate degree is a B.A. obtained from George Fox University in Writing/Literature with a Biology Minor. Dr. O’Connell is confident that these two degrees sum her up well as an individual.

One of Dr. O’Connell’s objectives is to meet the patient where they are at and help them to further their own health goals. She believes that the patient is an active partner in determining future wellness and it is Dr. O’Connell’s job to help them cultivate and create both patient-driven preventative medicine and client-motivated treatment for chronic conditions. She believes that a quote from William Osler underlines her clinical approach: “The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.”

Learn more here: 
https://www.drcameronoconnell.com/ 
https://www.plantbaseddoctors.org/cameron-oconnell

Today's episode is brought to you by Dance Driven. Dance Driven was created to provide more opportunities to the local dance community and youth that previously weren't there.  With an aim to make opportunities to learn from professional dancers, teachers, and choreographers an affordable option for any dancer that wants to have that opportunity.  Dance Driven is constantly trying to bring new ways to help not just the dance community but the general Alaskan community as well. 

Learn more about their upcoming dance events here:
https://dance-driven.com/ 
https://www.instagram.com/dance_driven/

September is Recovery Month! I am partnering with Recover Alaska to bring you stories of hope in recovery. 

In this 5-part series (airing every Sunday in September) I'll be highlighting individuals who have each taken their own unique path of recovery. There is no one right way to recover. Addiction doesn't discriminate, therefore recovery is possible no matter your race, religion, gender, or age. There is hope!

This week's recovery session episode features Moira. Moira is an Alaska-based lawyer who is courageously sharing her story of recovery from alcohol. 

The Recover Sessions Series is also brought to you in part by, Recover Alaska, whose vision is for Alaskans to live free from the consequences of alcohol misuse, so they are empowered to achieve their full potential. Learn more at, https://recoveralaska.org/

For additional Recovery Resources, head to https://www.blazebell.com/recovery

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Welcome to this week's Light Warrior Sessions episode...

"Breathwork" featuring Audra Bear.

Audra is a breathwork facilitator and holistic health coach based in Los Angeles, CA. She discovered a daily practice of breathwork in 2018 and noticed the benefits almost immediately. She developed a peaceful state of mind, more energy, fewer cravings, reduced anxiety, and a happier mindset. Breathwork has completely changed her life and she has been dedicated to sharing this practice with her students and clients from around the world ever since. Plus she leads us through a simple breathwork practice in today's episode! 

Learn more and work with Audra by visiting her website:  http://www.audrabear.com/ and her Instagram account, https://www.instagram.com/audrabear/

Guided Breathwork Practice starts at 

This episode is brought to by, /vīb/ cycle, a locally owned and operated cycle & fitness studio in anchorage, Alaska. With a welcoming & inclusive environment, /vīb/ is an amazing place to strengthen your body! They are on a mission to help strengthen their community from the inside out. Join them for a ride! Visit https://www.vibcycle.com/ and follow the fun on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/vib_cycle/

September is Recovery Month! I am partnering with Recover Alaska to bring you stories of hope in recovery. 

In this 5-part series (airing every Sunday in September) I'll be highlighting individuals who have each taken their own unique path of recovery. There is no one right way to recover. Addiction doesn't discriminate, therefore recovery is possible no matter your race, religion, gender, or age. There is hope!

Over the years, I've heard many people use the excuse that they can't quit drinking because they don't want to go to a 12-step meeting. Well, guess what... that's not the only way to get and stay sober. Recovery comes in many forms and believing that there's only one way to do it, is simply an excuse to stay sick.

Today's episode features, Emily. Some know her as Em, some know her as Daddy, I know her as the best sober bartender this side of Fairview.

I hope that her message brings you some hope and a new perspective.


This series is brought to you by Recover Alaska, whose vision is for Alaskans to live free from the consequences of alcohol misuse, so they are empowered to achieve their full potential. Learn more at, https://recoveralaska.org/. 

For additional Recovery Resources, head to https://www.blazebell.com/recovery

Welcome to this week's Light Warrior Session. Today we are hearing from Spiritual Advisor and Psychic Medium, Eleni Khan.

I did not believe psychics were real before I met her. Years ago I went to Sedona with two friends. One of them had been there before and her #1 mission on our trip was to find the psychic she'd met on her last trip there. The reading she's had was so deeply powerful, eye-opening, and transformational. But, She didn't remember her name or where she worked so we searching Sedona until we tracked her down. haha

I have since spoken with Eleni many times over the years and I count her as a trusted and gifted mentor in my life.

Eleni has over 20 years of experience as an avid practitioner and student of the Ancient Healing Arts and is a life-long Psychic Medium. Her life path and mission is to assist individuals in connecting deeper to their True Nature and manifesting their Highest Good through her combined services as a Spiritual Advisor/Healer, Psychic Medium, and Intuitive Guide.

In today's episode, we hear her story. When her gifts began and how they developed. She also demonstrates a reading (on me) later in the episode. You get to see her process in real-time.

Skeptics and believers alike will find this interview quite interesting.

Enjoy!

September is Recovery Month! I am partnering with Recover Alaska to bring you stories of hope in recovery. 

In this 5-part series (airing every Sunday in September) I'll be highlighting individuals who have each taken their own unique path of recovery. There is no one right way to recover. Addiction doesn't discriminate, therefore recovery is possible no matter your race, religion, atheism, gender, age. There is hope!

***Today's episode contains mature content so please do not play this with children present.***

This week's recovery series episode features Derek and Britney of Choose RCVRY. They are on a mission to spread the hope of freedom from addiction. Their recovery themed apparel company spreads awareness and gives back to recovery efforts. 

"We, at Choose RCVRY, exist to push back the darkness of hell and point toward freedom. While addiction may not be in your personal story, we believe addiction ultimately affects ALL of us, and we ALL must work together to spread the hope of freedom. We do this through apparel. Join the movement and represent recovery together. Plus, we donate 10% of profits back to recovery efforts. Currently, we give toward Freedom House, a faith-based sober transition home in Soldotna, Alaska. Never Give Up. Make a Difference. Rewrite the Story. We all together we are Choose RCVRY."

The main website:
ChooseRCVRY.com

The Kickstarter page for the Rock Bottom Boot:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/choosercvry/the-rock-bottom-boot

The Freedom House, recovery residence in Soldotna, AK:
http://freedomhouse907.com/

The Recover Sessions Series is also brought to you in part by, Recover Alaska, whose vision is for Alaskans to live free from the consequences of alcohol misuse, so they are empowered to achieve their full potential. Learn more at, https://recoveralaska.org/. 

For additional Recovery Resources, head to https://www.blazebell.com/recovery

Hypnotherapy has worked wonders in my healing journey! I'm currently on month 4 of a 6-month transformational coaching journey with Jourdan as my coach. It has been life-changing! Each session is different as she pulls on her many tools to assist my healing. Hypnosis and Tapping with her have uncovered some lifelong issues I've been seeking to shift. I am eternally grateful for her work in the world and I'm glad that I can share her with you here today.

**Guided Hypnosis Meditation at 41:21**

Although Jourdan expresses herself through many avenues, most would pen her down first and foremost as a soulful singer-songwriter and breakthrough spiritual life coach. She has been integrating her natural gifts for music and healing since childhood, and travels the world speaking, teaching, singing, and healing. Her soul purpose is to be a Light for others so that they too may See and help them Awaken the Glow within so they can shine their Light fully and freely.

Jourdan is a Certified Hypnotherapist, Past Life Regression / Life Between Lives Practitioner, Reiki Master Teacher, Energy Healer, Crystal Healer, Sound Bowl Therapist, Author, and Inspirational Speaker - just to name a few - and has a unique perspective on healing from the inside out. 

With over 10 years of experience, first as the Director of a Los Angeles holistic health & wellness facility and then stepping into building her own business as a spiritual breakthrough coach and creative entrepreneur, Jourdan has worked with hundreds of clients - leading them through life-changing transformations of body (nutrition and emotional intuitive coaching), mind (neurological mindset reset + EFT tapping), and spirit (customized hypnotherapy sessions and past life regression/life between lives). 

Jourdan enjoys a successful career as a full-time entrepreneur and the founder of Awaken the Glow, offering her signature one-on-one customized Finally Free Transformation Program which allows clients from all over the world to journey deep within a container of unconditional love, coaching, guidance, and support to surrender and heal deeply. 

Jourdan currently resides in Nashville with her partner and soulmate, Igor, and their brand new baby boy, August!

Ready to Transform? Apply to Work with Jourdan: www.awakentheglow.com
Facebook Pages: www.facebook.com/jourdanrystrom
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jourdanrystrom
YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/jourdania05
Listen to Jourdan's Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Hd4Nx62liq0XXfPURYyLn

Brought to you by the Alaska Center for Spiritual Living
https://www.cslalaska.org

Interested in being a guest or a sponsor? Contact Blaze at https://www.blazebell.com/contact

This episode is LIFE for me right now as a Mom of two trying to navigate the "new normal" with school. I am so grateful for Tejal's amazing tips in this episode! She dives into specific mindfulness techniques to deal with stress, fascinating Ayurveda techniques, a guided meditation, and so much more. I know you'll get a lot out of this episode!

Tejal V Patel is a former divorce attorney turned mindfulness, meditation and Ayurveda advocate for moms and kids. She’s the host of the Time-In Talks Podcast , speaker and author of Meditation for Kids: 40 Activities To Manage Emotions, Ease Anxiety and Stay Focused.

In the last decade, through her Yoga Birdies and Mindful Beginnings programs she has educated hundreds of teachers, parents and children (including her own) how to playfully infuse mindfulness, meditation and yoga into classrooms and homes.

Her fun, practical and simple way of infusing mindfulness and meditation into the lives of modern families in a way that is understandable to kids truly sets her apart from the traditional self-help crowd and makes her a go-to expert for modern moms seeking to raise the first generation of mindful, meditating kids and next generation of peace leaders.

Website:  https://tejalvpatel.com/
Podcast:  https://tejalvpatel.com/timeintalkspo...
"Meditation for Kids" Book:  https://tejalvpatel.com/meditationfor...

Brought to you by the Alaska Center for Spiritual Living
https://www.cslalaska.org

Hosted by Blaze Bell.
https://www.blazebell.com/ 

Interested in being a guest or a sponsor? Email - [email protected]

I spent years believing that I was a victim. My bad behaviors felt excusable because of my deep feeling of pain, injustice, and self-pity. I had given all of my power away to the people who had hurt me the most.

And then, I became willing... Willing to shift my perspective - Willing to live in a new way, one day at a time - Willing to take radical responsibility for the reality that I had created.

We each came here to expand and step into our badass magical power. Blaming others leaves no room to rise up. 

If you are struggling right now, please know that you are not alone! There are people waiting in the wings for you to reach out your hand and accept the support they are so eager to give. 

I believe in you and I'm here for you!


www.blazebell.com

We must learn how to tell the difference between the fears that show up to keep us safe vs. the fear that shows up to keep us small and stuck. You got this!

Dive deeper with these amazing books:
"Big Magic, Creative Living Beyond Fear" by Elizabeth Gilbert - https://amzn.to/2MtyOLB
"The Fear Cure: Cultivating Courage as Medicine for the Body, Mind, and Soul" by Lissa Rankin - https://amzn.to/2IkCH06