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Welcome to "Creating Health Inside Out." Today, I'm joined by Lianna Levine Reisner, President and Network Director of Plant Powered Metro New York, an innovative organization she co-founded in 2019. This group empowers communities through education and mentoring, promoting health resilience with whole food, plant-based nutrition.

Join us as we explore how empowering communities can help individuals reclaim their health, amplify their voices for change, and heal both ourselves and our planet. In this inspiring conversation, we uncover the transformative impact of plant-based living, sharing personal stories, insights, and practical guidance for meaningful healing and lifestyle change.

Learn more about Lianna Levine Reisner:

Plant Powered Metro New York

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Welcome to "Fitness: Past-Present-Future. Today's guest, Joanne Melbourne, brings over 40 years of experience in fitness, from pioneering Jazzerobics for Les Mills, to choreographing for world aerobics champion Brett Fairweather, introducing Nia to New Zealand in 1997, and training over 1,400 personal trainers for Fitness First in Australia.

We'll dive into her inspiring journey through the past, present, and future of fitness, discussing her approach to hip replacement, evolving fitness needs, and her mission to help Kiwis over 50 find wellness through movement. Join us for a conversation about passion, purpose, and how Joanne continues to inspire through No BS Fitness for Women over 50. Plus, Joanne's talents extend beyond fitness—she's also a guitarist and singer, featured on two albums!

Join Joanne Melbourne on Facebook:

No BS Fitness for Woman Over 50

Learn more about Debbie Rosas:

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Welcome to "The Feminine Speaks," an up front, honest, personal, intelligent, and powerful discussion with two people living "the feminine" in life today. Inspiring others to share their story through the art of writing, poetry, and theatre performance. Hear how this passionate couple, Maria Aparo, and Jens Rasmussen, partners, parents, visionaries, movers, and shakers in the world of feminism walk their talk.

Listen as Maria Aparo who describes herself as a queer feminist, multidisciplinary artist, producer, former sex worker, activist, wife and mother shares what life partnership can mean. Renowned for her groundbreaking projects that defy expectations, Maria fearlessly blurs the line between art and life while challenging societal norms. With a decade of experience in producing and theater management, Maria brings a wealth of expertise to Bechdel Project.

For over 20 years, her partner Jens Rasmussen has thrived at the intersection of non-profit leadership and artistic innovation as Co-Creative Director of the Bechdel Project, supporting the development of bold feminist stories for the stage and screen. Bechdel Project believes the stories we tell don't just reflect culture they shape culture. We also believe that everyone is a storyteller. Whether that story is shared on a stage, screen, at the dinner table, or around the water-cooler. Every story we share, every creation we make, and our public and private actions all have the potential to change the world around us. Benefits of this work: richer stories, empathy and understanding, the reflection of reality and the true diversity of the world, positive role models, social, economic, and environmental benefits, challenging harmful stereotypes, and inspiring future generations. His creative energy helped bring to life the acclaimed online interactive play "American Dreams", the immersive "Canoe Play Project", and No Shame Columbus, a wildly successful platform for uncensored new work. Beyond the stage, Jens is a dedicated advocate for social justice, co-founding the North Brooklyn Community Boathouse to increase access to NYC's waterways, and led the Save Bushwick Inlet Park movement, securing valuable parkland, and changing the map of NYC forever. From peaceful protests to captivating presentations, he champions positive change. A driven leader with a knack for building relationships and igniting creativity, Jens Rasmussen is committed to making a lasting impact.

Learn more about Maria Aparo + Jens Rasmussen:

www.bechdelproject.org

Learn more about Debbie Rosas:

www.debbierosas.com

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www.niaondemand.com

Welcome to "I Am The Medicine," featuring my guest Gloria Gonzalez. Founder of Eight Elements West and former director of the Somatic Education and Wellness Center in La Jolla, California, where she spent over 35 years. Gloria is the creator of I Am The Medicine and the 5 Cycle Expansion. Together, we'll explore the convergence of Eastern traditions and Western paradigms, where biology and spirit merge into one unified intelligence. Join us as we uncover the transformative power of a holistic approach to healing—embracing health, work, and love for stress reduction, trauma healing, and a life well lived.

Through personal stories, anecdotes, and practical insights, we'll illuminate the deep connections between mind, body, emotions, and spirit. Learn how cultivating this awareness can lead to profound healing, personal growth, and navigating modern life with wisdom, grace, and resilience.

Learn more about Gloria Gonzalez:

www.eightelementswest.com

Learn more about Debbie Rosas:

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Welcome to "Music Magic: A Sound Artist's Muse," featuring my guest, Lis Addison—a musician, dancer, and professor of Environmental Science. Lis has produced 16 albums, created numerous soundtracks, and toured 11 countries as a performer and workshop leader. She is also the founder of Kinetic Voice (KiVo), a practice that melds dance and sound healing, and established The Singing Tree Institute with David Mutinda in Kitui, Kenya.

Join us as we delve into the transformative power of music to transcend boundaries and spark imagination. Through heartfelt conversation, we'll explore how music and dance serve as tools for personal transformation and collective healing, unlocking pathways to inner harmony and well-being. Celebrating the universal language of rhythm, melody, and harmony, Lis will share her journey of life, travel, and creativity, revealing how she harnesses sound, movement, and human connection to create moments of beauty and catharsis that resonate with audiences worldwide.

Learn more about Lis Addsion:

www.lisaddison.com

Learn more about Debbie Rosas:

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Welcome to "The Art of Meaning + Knowing" with my guest, Demetra Yuvanu. Demetra is a Nia teacher, Ageless Grace educator, EFT coach, retreat coordinator, and the author of Mystery Behind the Doors. Her book is a captivating tale that entertains while inspiring readers of all ages to shift their perspectives and pursue their dreams.

Join us as we explore the enchanting realm of imagination, where we'll uncover the power to manifest and achieve our dreams. This episode celebrates the transformative magic of storytelling, offering insights into Demetra's creative process and how she uses imagination to craft a story that touches the heart and mind. Prepare to be inspired and uplifted in every aspect of your being.

Learn more about Demetra Yuvanu:

www.demetrayuvanu.com

Read Demetra's book:

Mystery Behind the Doors

Learn more about Debbie Rosas:

www.debbierosas.com

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Welcome to "The Magic of Non-Thinking," featuring celebrated Silicon Valley innovator, Stanford instructor, bestselling author, and transformational neuroscientist Ellen Leanse. Join us as we delve into groundbreaking neuroscience insights, exploring how intelligence extends beyond the brain to encompass the entire body. We'll uncover how mindful presence fosters well-being, satisfaction, and a positive impact on all aspects of life.

Through engaging conversation, discover how to enhance physical health, mental clarity, and emotional resilience by embracing the profound connection between mind, body, and spirit. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or new to mindfulness, this episode will illuminate ways to live with purpose, fulfillment, and joy, tapping into your body's innate wisdom. Prepare to explore embodied intelligence, where every thought and breath enriches your journey to a vibrant and purposeful life.

Learn more about Ellen Leanse:

www.ellenleanse.com

The Brain and Beyond Podcast

Read Ellen's book:

The Happiness Hack: How to Take Charge of Your Brain and Program More Happiness into Your Life

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Welcome to "The Art of Friendship," featuring two dancing through life guests, Krista Hiser, a college professor who teaches Nia, and is also a global leader in Sustainability Curriculum and program evaluation across the higher education sector, and Laura Geduldig, a Master Certified Coach in her 24th year of private practice, and the founder of Vitality Coaching, and a 2nd Degree Black Belt Nia instructor.

Celebrating the enduring bonds of friendship forged on the dance floor, we dive into the vibrant world of lifelong friends who share a passion for dance, rhythm, movement and Nia. Take a journey alongside girlfriends who have danced together throughout their lives, exploring the memories, milestones, and magical moments that have shaped their lifelong friendship. From childhood recitals, to late-night dance parties, my guests share heartfelt stories of laughter, love, and shared experiences that have woven the threads of their lives together.

Learn more about Krista Hiser:

Still and Moving Center

Learn more about Laura Geduldig:

Vitality Coaching

Learn more about Debbie Rosas:

www.debbierosas.com

www.nianow.com

www.niaondemand.com

Welcome to "THE TAI CHI MAN-MUSIC-EXPERIENCE" with my guest David-Dorian Ross. A renowned martial artist known for bringing Tai Chi to the mainstream, and is the author of "The Essentials of Tai Chi and Qigong." As an 8-time US gold medalist and World silver and bronze medalist, he made history as the first non-Asian to medal at the 1991 World Wushu Championships in Beijing.

In this conversation, we explore his journey from martial artist and teacher, to CEO of TaijiFit, the world's first online Tai Chi school using live streaming technology to help people move and feel better. Join us to hear about his work with the Tai Chi for Veterans' instructor network as part of the VA Community Care Program and his innovative integration of music, spoken word, and transformational messaging through his JAZZ of TAO.

Learn more about David Dorian Ross:

www.taijifit.com

The Great Courses: Essentials of Tai Chi and Qi gong

Learn more about Debbie Rosas:

www.debbierosas.com

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Welcome to "The Hero's Journey as Daily Life Practice" Part 2 with our guest, Billy Anderson. Billy is a trained martial artist, eclectic somatic educator, owner of "Heroic Fitness Adventures," husband, father, Nia White Belt Graduate, and Nia teacher. In this conversation, we explore the hero's path and the quest for greatness that begins within.

Join us as we delve into practical approaches to living as adventurers on our own hero's journey. Hear how Billy harnesses the power of martial arts and the hero's journey to navigate life's challenges as a modern-day warrior. Discover how you can use ancient wisdom and the stages of the hero's journey—from the call to adventure and the trials of initiation to the ultimate boon of self-realization—to awaken to a new and inspiring way to live.

Learn more about Billy Anderson:

www.heroicfitnessadventures.com

Learn more about Debbie Rosas:

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www.niaondemand.com