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In this episode, delve into the realm of inclusivity within the wellness space. Join us as we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with fitness leader Nikkia Young, who candidly shares her personal journey navigating the running and yoga community as someone in a marginalized body. Together, we explore the complexities of body positivity and body neutrality, questioning their potential benefits and drawbacks. Additionally, we delve into practical strategies for reframing your relationship with fitness, fostering a more positive and inclusive mindset.

1. Introducing Nikkia Rae and inclusivity in the wellness space [02:14]
2. Issues in the wellness space [12:56]
3. Unpacking body positivity and body neutrality [22:29]
4. How to reframe your relationship with fitness [43:20]

Nikkia Rae lives in Richmond, VA where she is part of a supportive running community. She coaches new walkers and runners in 5k, 8k, 10k and half marathon distances.  She has recently served as the President and Treasurer of the Richmond Road Runners Club where she is also a race director. Nikkia represents a myriad of amazing companies such as SaltStick, ProCompression, SPIBelt, and Fitness Protection Program.  

To date, she has completed 27 half marathons and 4 full marathons. Her top accomplishments so far are PRing the Chicago Marathon in 2018. When she is not training for her next road race she is a financial analyst, an active volunteer for her beloved sorority (Alpha Sigma Alpha), and dog mom to a cute basset beagle mix named Ranger. 

Instagram:@nikkiaryoung @talkingpointswithkiarae
Podcast: Talking Points with Kia Rae

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This mindful moment focuses on healing your relationship with money. This practice is based on episode 29 with Rachel Bubb and work from Nicole Cardoza.

• 01:53 meditation begins

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In this episode, Holly and certified financial planner, Rachel Bubb, talk about the taboo topic of money. We explore the financial relationships passed onto us, how to make money our ally, not our enemy, and how money can be a tool to fulfill your purpose and stimulate change.

• Introducing Rachel Bubb and why we don’t talk about money and how to start [01:59]
• How we  can make money our ally, and not our enemy[12:02]
• Financial choice: How to do what you want, when you want to do it [30:59]
• How can our relationship with money can stimulate change [42:28]

Rachel is a Certified Financial Planner®, Certified Lightyear Coach, organic farmer, and crusader. Rachel studied Conservation and Resource Studies at UC Berkeley and intended to pursue a career in sustainable agriculture. After a year of farming, she realized she needed a career to complement farming and pivoted into Financial Planning. She quickly discovered a love for business and helping people develop confidence in their finances.

Rachel’s focus is shifting people’s relationship with money and educating them on their possibilities, with the goal of creating financial choice. Financial conversations are not emotionless or static; they are powerful, revealing, and rewarding. Rachel works with her clients to develop a plan that aligns with what is important to them and their purpose. She introduces methods to deploy one’s capital in a way that is fulfilling to the individual and contributes to the impact they desire to impart beyond themselves.  

Farming and environmental stewardship remain a priority to Rachel. She and her husband (Stu!) are living their vision and started a small organic farm, Stubb Farms. They sell produce to the local community, make compost, and eat the fruits of their labor. She also keeps herself fulfilled with family and friend time, projects, adventure, and opportunities for self-growth. She recently just started her MBA at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and will graduate in 2025. 

LinkedIn: @Rachel Bubb

Email: [email protected]

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This mindful moment helps you find gratitude and peace within your heart during the holiday season and beyond. 

• 01:05 Meditation begins

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In this episode, Holly and spiritual psychologist, Lesley Wirth, talk about healing and how we can be more supportive in the healing process. Lesley shares her personal experiences with healing, the role art plays in healing, and how we can get “unstuck” as we move through the process.

1. Introducing Lesley Wirth and healing [01:21]
2. The art of healing [17:20]
3. The role of art in healing [26:02]
4. How to work through feeling “stuck” [45:09]
5. How to honor your own healing process [48:28]

Lesley Wirth is an American-born poet, author, and speaker, with a masters in spiritual psychology. She is the creator of Write Yourself Free and Poetry for Healing. Both platforms inspire women to find their voice, stand tall in their imperfections, and heal by bringing spiritual insight to the human experience.  Her work has been featured in yoga studios, healing centers, and trauma centers for women. Additionally, Lesley is a founding creator at Sol TV, an up-and-coming online platform for healers, teachers, and visionaries. 

IG: @lesley_wirth
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Slow down and bring the energy of mindfulness to your daily life with a cup of tea. Poor a cup of your favorite tea and sit amongst the trees for this mindful meditation.

• 01:49 Meditation begins

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In this episode Holly and clinical herbalist Leah Larabell of High Garden Tea talk about the power of herbalism, where we can find unconditional love and belonging, and how to start developing a relationship with plants.

1. Giveaway [00:01]
2. Grounding practice [01:30]
3. Introducing Leah Larabell and herbalism [02:37]
4. How we can find belonging in nature [20:33]
5. Parallels between psychology and herbalism [28:30]
6. Finding healing in your backyard [33:23]
7. How to take action [45:45]

Leah Larabell is a trained clinical level herbalist, practicing for over 20 years.  She holds a Masters degree in counseling and psychology which enhances her work as an ecotherapist.  She is the co- owner of High Garden Tea with her husband and possibly most of all, a nature loving tree hugger, conservationist, wife, mother and daughter. 

She has been taught by renowned herbal elders as well as Mother Nature herself and finds great purpose in sharing the herbalism tradition with those seeking.  Its her goal to put plant wisdom and connection back into as many homes as possible. 

Leah and her husband Joel are passionate about forest conservation and save a large percentage of profits from their social enterprise, High Garden Tea to purchase and preserve forested land through conservation easements and land trusts. 

She is a forever student of the land and eternally grateful for the lessons, medicine, food, shelter and belonging.

IG: Highgardentea

Podcast: Sipping Teas and Hugging Trees

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If you want to alleviate anxiety, control your response to anger, and/or need some help falling asleep at night this mindful moment is for you! This mindful moment shares 4-7-8 breath and is a great way to start and end your day. Download this episode so you can practice anytime you need a bit of relief. 

• 02:25 Meditation begins

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In this episode Holly and Andrea Davidson of BWell Natural Health discuss an alternative approach to wellness and wellbeing. This conversation includes the importance of utilizing both Eastern and Western medicine, how emotions impact physical health, and where to start with holistic health to support overall wellbeing. 

• Grounding practice [00:20]
• Introducing Andrea [01:50]
• Utilizing both Eastern and Western medicine [12:27]
• How emotions impact physical health [26:20]
• How to start honoring your body and mind [39:05]

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Dogs teach us the key to life-- compassion. No matter how bad you think you've messed up, dogs shower you with puppy love. Practice this meditation with your pup by your side and download it for the next time your inner-critic starts to scream.

• 04:34 Meditation begins

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