In this episode I am joined Dr. Beth Dorsey, L.Ac., FABORM, and Founder of Points for Wellness. She is joining to talk about what it means to detox your body, how detoxing can help you support your body's natural ability to address health issues, and what detoxing looks like through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Since 2006 Dr. Dorsey has practiced Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is passionate about women’s health and hormones, fertility, and pregnancy. Her training has taken her beyond treating women’s health and hormones, to treating a wide variety of health concerns such as digestive issues, adrenal health, asthma and allergies, and pain management. When she’s not treating patients she Humanizes her Hustle by spending time with her two kids, throwing weights around at Crossfit, cooking in the kitchen, or rafting down rivers.

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In this episode I am excited to be joined by Dr. Jay Pennock. Dr. Jay is a Functional Medicine Doctor in Santa Cruz California. We dive into functional medicine, healthy aging, and the power that our body has to heal itself. Dr. Jay was a traditional Western medical practitioner for 25 years and turned to Functional Medicine. He got tired of the politics that came along with Corporatized Western Medicine and realized that he could help more people with the power of holistic functional medicine. His forward looking, enlightened approach helps patients reduce exposure to diseases and need for medications, improve outcomes from necessary medical procedures and boosts overall health and well-being. What I personally love about functional medicine is that it focuses on the root of the issue and not just the symptoms a person might be dealing with.

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In this episode I am joined by Shar’ron Boren, of My Functional Wellness, to talk all about why we should consider self care a necessity, rather than a luxury and review some easy ideas to incorporate more self care into your life. Shar’ron is a wife and a mother of three teens and also owns a yoga and wellness studio in Waco, TX. Through this practice she offers her clients a unique framework for movement and self care where she combines functional movement, traditional chinese medicine, essential oils, herbs and breath work to create customized self care recipe.

Shar’ron approach pulls wellness practices from many healing arts as well as her own experience dealing with chronic pain. She is devoted to helping people focus on finding support in movement and self care and I can’t wait for her to share her expertise and inspiration.

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In this episode I am joined by Mariah Betancourt, who is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, to talk about how to work through the painful things that happen in our lives and not feel so alone in that process. We all experience pain from time to time and it’s what we chose to do with that pain that can be really life changing - in a good way. I am so excited to have her here to share her expertise on mental health. She is a Santa Cruz native, who is now living in the Central Valley, with her firefighter husband and three children. She has spent the last ten years providing counseling services through non-profit agencies that serve rural areas within the central valley and is currently working as a licensed clinician providing telehealth therapy to teens and adults. She is passionate about helping people normalize therapy and finding their journey to healing. 

I talk to Mariah about:

- The techniques that she uses to help people navigate getting through their pain

- How people can change their relationship with pain/hardships so that they can use it to work to their advantage.

- The best way to show up for someone who is struggling.

- How people who are struggling can ask for help.

- What she wishes more people knew about therapy.

- What it means to be trauma informed and why is this important.

- Why there is stigma around talk therapy?

- What to say to someone that is struggling, but resistant to get help?

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In this second edition of Coaches Corner I deep dive into building healthy meals and cover the most foundational healthy lifestyle basics. These episodes are to help you learn more about living a healthy lifestyle and to give you some practical ways to incorporate more healthy habits into your days.

I would take some notes during this episode as you come across anything you think you might be able to add to your life. Remember every little bit counts.

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I offer prompts throughout to help you think about where you are and how you can apply the things I share to your life.

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In this episode I am thrilled to be joined by Katheryn Langelier to talk about the revolutionary power of herbs. Kathi is the founder and formulator of Herbal Revolution. Herbal Revolution provides high quality herbal wellness products from the herbs and vegetables that are grown on her 21 acre organic farm in Maine. I found out about Herbal Revolution on Instagram and last year I gifted myself 12 months of herbs from her herb of the month club. It was such a fun way to build up my herb stock and learn more about the healing power of herbs.  Her goal is to bring these amazing healing plants back into the mainstream that not too long ago were the staple food and medicine of the people. Kathi is a true herbal expert. She is a published author, numerous award winner, and has studied clinical herbalism with the best in the business.

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In this episode I am joined by Camille Craft of Vital Mystic to talk about the importance of ritual. Ritual can mean different things for different people and most don’t even realize how much ritual they already have in their lives. When you start to dig into it you can bring ritual to any activity you do, even making your coffee or tea in the morning can be done with intention and purpose. Rituals are tools that give us the freedom to take responsibility for the direction and purpose of our lives. Camielle helped to open my mind to a deeper connection to the moon cycles, and helped me understand the power of ritual that was missing in my life.

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In this episode I introduce a new segment of my podcast called Coaches Corner with Alisha. Coaches Corner will be solo episodes where I’ll be sharing healthy tips that you can consider as you are working on upgrading your overall health and wellness.

We start off by diving into the power of breath as one of the main tools you should have in your wellness toolbox for optimizing your health. I share why breath is so key to your health and I offer a short guided practice to help you learn what it feels like to take a proper deep breath.

As a holistic nutritionist we are trained to look at the whole person and every aspect of their life as it applies to their health. We look at things like nutrition, movement, spirituality, lifestyle habits and stress management. All of these things matter when it comes to your health and wellness. I have been studying health and coaching clients over the past 15 years and one thing has bubbled up as more important and foundational than anything else. The quality of your breath determines the quality of your life. You can change your diet and exercise, but if you don’t know how to connect to your breath and regulate your nervous system your other efforts will be much less impactful. Connecting to your breath is the best way to quiet your mind and connect more fully to your body and how you are feeling at any given moment. This connection to self is the most important connection you can have as you go through your life.

Your breath is an important regulator of your nervous system and a daily breath practice is key to your health. I hope this episode encourages you to breathe more consciously and take good care of your body.

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In this episode I share a short and sweet guided meditation that will help you start your day with intention, awareness and a commitment to your health. I suggest you practice this meditation in the morning before you start your day, however connecting to your breath and dropping into awareness is good anytime you can take a pause to do so. Even a few focused breaths can improve your wellbeing. To learn more about why the quality of your breath is so fundamental to your health check out my podcast episode Coaches Corner with Alisha : Don't Under Estimate The Power of Breath to Support Your Health.

Establishing a connection to your breath first thing in the morning is a simple yet powerful way to bring awareness into your day. Being intentional about your life means being mindful of your thoughts, actions, and decisions. It means taking the time to reflect on what you truly want and setting goals that align with your values and beliefs.

Meditation, mantras and affirmations are powerful tools that can help you set the tone for your day and bring focus and clarity to your mind. By starting your day with a few minutes of mindfulness, you can create a sense of calm and balance that will help you start your day on the right foot.

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