Massage therapist and energy worker, Nicole McCoy of Exhale Intuitive Wellness, shares the story of how she transitioned from working a high-stress job in a law firm to helping people heal and restore themselves physically and energetically... Hear her story here!

In this chat, we talk with the incredible Angie Roberts who decided to live "off grid" after moving back to Sandpoint, Idaho over a year ago. Learn more about her journey, as well as her amazing work with Breakwater Expeditions! Their passion is all about connecting people and groups to the powerful and transformative effects of nature and communing with the great outdoors. BreakwaterExp.com.

Hosts Chris Angell and Amber McKenzie talk to Dr. Jacob Deakins of Inland Wellness & Vitality about natural approaches to sexual health, hormone balancing, overall wellness and the importance of being able to talk with your doctor about all of it! Tune in to learn more about this important health topic.

Michael Pickens, owner of North Spokane Hemp Co., discusses cancer and how it affected his family growing up - and his resulting passion to find alternative approaches to chemotherapy and radiation, which seemed to be the only options. He was led to hemp and is now an advocate for the science-backed health benefits of CBD and the medicinal uses of marijuana. Watch our interview to learn more! NorthSpokanecbd.com.

Deirdre Catlin of Quantum Living Creations is a transformational consultant who spent most of her adult years serving in the military, first as a heavy aircraft pilot in the Unites States Air Force, and later as a pilot in the Air National Guard. Through her own powerful process of awakening, Catlin trained and became certified in several life coaching and energy healing methods. She presents Restoration workshops, and specializes in PTSD to help veterans and women of trauma and also works closely with families and children.

"Through this work, I discovered that childhood emotions can hold us back and keep us from becoming who we really are," explains Catlin, who focuses on the transformative years of childhood, ages 1 to 7, when we're most likely to take on limiting beliefs that aren't true. "When we link energy clearing with life lessons of anger, fear, sadness and guilt, it helps us understand that although these emotions are seen as negative, they're parts of a compass, reminding us of what is in alignment with ourselves."

To avoid taking on other people's negative energy, Catlin emphasizes that clearing one's own energy field daily is as important as brushing your teeth. She builds her work upon authenticity, fearlessness to love and show up in the world as one's true self, and the freedom for people to be themselves. "I help people find relief in ways that's not scary or hard," she says, "and in doing that, I help open their creativity, which is what I think we're here to express."

For more information, visit DeirdreCatlin.com or call 509-389-1501.

Welcome to episode 1 of Holistic Northwest Living - our weekly podcast highlighting holistic health, wellness, practitioners and businesses doing important work in the Northwest. This episode highlights show host, Amber McKenzie, publisher of Natural Awakenings INW magazine and President of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce, Spokane Chapter. In it, she talks about the origin of the show, and the divine inspiration that came out of a difficult time in her life after the death of her beloved mother...