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In This Episode:

This week we talk about the Medicine Wheel and do a run through of the different healing practices used my indigenous communities around North America. There are over 2,000 tribes in North America alone although only around 500 are formally recognized. 

We discuss life's seasons, totem animals and compare it to the elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic principles. 

Kalyna discusses how we age into each season gracefully and the idea that we might be able to find more reverence and understanding for each season in our lives. Native American medicinal practices focus on creating harmony in the body, mind and spirit. People are meant to take responsibility for their health via their thoughts and actions. 

We look at some key inventions by Native American tribes in the medicine space that are used today by Western medicine. This healing modality incorporates nature's elements and plants, shaman and medicine healers, smudging and ceremonies, dance, and more. 

Resources

Native American Medicine Overview

7 Native American Inventions

Medicine Wheel - by Anita Pathik

Cree Medicine Wheel

Medicine Wheel

Totems

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In This Episode:

This week we talk about Ayurveda and Chakras and do a run through of the three doshas and the chakra energy centres of the body.

We discuss Vata, Pitta and Kapha Doshas and compare it to the elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine.  

Kalyna discusses dietary choices to balance each dosha, personality traits and the seasons associated and the physical attributes and qualities related to each constitution. Most people align most closely to one dosha but we are all made up of all elements and thus doshas.

Ayurveda's core focus is to balance the elements in the body to create harmony.

We look at the seven main chakras in the body, root, sacral, solar plexus, heart, throat, third eye and crown chakras. 

In considering the qualities of each one of these energy centres you will be introduced to a yoga pose which will open this energy centre, its' element and related life stage, the sound associated with the chakra and what it's meaning in your life is. 

Resources

The Doshas - Image Format

What is a dosha?

Qualities of Vata - Minimizing stress and feed your creativity

Qualities of Pitta - How to feed your inner fire

Qualities of Kapha - Stay healthy and energized

Chakras List

Snatam Kaur - Chanting and Music

Wikipedia on Humorism

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In This Episode:

We're starting another mini-series on healing modalities and medicines. This week we talk about Traditional Chinese Medicine and do a run through of the five elements and their associated energy meridians (which are related to organs as well.) 

We discuss metal, earth, fire, water and wood and compare it to the elements in Humorism of the Ancient Greeks and Ayurvedic dosas. We will delve into Ayurveda next week. 

Kalyna discusses dietary choices to balance each element, personality traits and the seasons associated and the careers that may align with a certain elemental profile. Most people align most closely to one element but we are all made up of all elements. 

TCM's core focus is to balance the energy of the body, Yin and Yang forces, to create harmony in the body. 

Resources

Talent Hero - Explanation of the 5 Elements of Chinese Medicine and Their Qualities

Remedy Grove - A Guide to the 12 Major Meridians of the Body

Flushing Kidney Liver Spleen Meridians Video - 3 Minutes

Health Benefits of Tai Chi by Harvard Health Publishing

Wikipedia on Humorism

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In This Episode:

A personal musing on the filters we add to our expression of ourselves. We wear metaphorical masks every day in society and while they do serve a purpose I'd like to examine how we use them. 

How do you show up in your personal relationships? 

Are you authentic and vulnerable with yourself about how you feel? 

Who's your inner circle who supports you in your darkest struggles and wildest joys? 

How much of yourself are you hiding away from the world? Brene talks about this as our "secret shame lives" when we feel not ok enough to share parts of ourselves with the world.

Are you living in shame of parts of yourself? If so, which parts do you feel you can't show to others? Why?

What's your greatest expression of yourself? 

Listen to consider these questions and more as I swirl around in my thoughts and contemplate sharing myself with the world.

Love yourself in the ordinary in your "me-ness." 

I suppose today's episode leaves more questions than answers but enjoy pondering them. 

Resources:

Brene Brown's work on vulnerability

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In This Episode:

This is the fourth episode of a four part series on women's menstrual cycles. We explore body, mind and spiritual ways to take care of our bodies during all phases of our cycle.

Kalyna discusses easy dietary changes, lifestyle tips and some areas of focus during this third week of your cycle.

- What to focus on during this week

- How your social events can be scheduled to support your flow and this week where you're feeling creative and energized

- The satisfaction and joy that comes from showing up to your inner summer authentically

- What foods to consider during this phase and more on seed cycling

- Consider how what you do this week of your cycle does affect your bleed two weeks (or so) down the road

- How to support your connection to your intuition and spirit through the menstrual phase of your cycle

Resources

Seed Cycling: Week 3-4 Sesame and Sunflower Seeds

*This is not medical advice. Speak to your health care provider. Always follow your body's needs and remember that your body knows how to heal itself.

Trace Minerals (You can get this from local health stores also including Whole Foods)

What to eat this week (and other weeks) of your cycle:

Hello Glow

Fempowered

Rising Woman

Fertility Awareness Method (FAM)

Spiritual Practice of Menstruation - Jane Collings

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In This Episode:

This is the third episode of a four part series on women's menstrual cycles. We explore body, mind and spiritual ways to take care of our bodies during all phases of our cycle.

Join Woman's Wisdom™ to be in community with women who are also working toward living in flow. 

Kalyna discusses easy dietary changes, lifestyle tips and some areas of focus during this third week of your cycle.

- What to focus on during this week

- How your social events can be scheduled to support your flow and this week where you're feeling creative and energized

- The satisfaction and joy that comes from showing up to your inner summer authentically

- What foods to consider during this phase and more on seed cycling

- Consider how what you do this week of your cycle does affect your bleed two weeks (or so) down the road

- How to support your connection to your intuition and spirit through the menstrual phase of your cycle

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Resources

Seed Cycling: Week 3-4 Sesame and Sunflower Seeds 

*This is not medical advice. Speak to your health care provider. Always follow your body's needs and remember that your body knows how to heal itself.

Chromium Rich Foods

Manganese Rich Foods

Fertility Awareness Method (FAM)

Spiritual Practice of Menstruation - Jane Collings

Vanadium Rich Foods

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In This Episode:

This is the second episode of a four part series on women's menstrual cycles. We explore body, mind and spiritual ways to take care of our bodies during all phases of our cycle.

Join Woman's Wisdom™ to be in community with women who are also working toward living in flow. 

Kalyna discusses easy dietary changes, lifestyle tips and some areas of focus during this second week of your cycle.

- What to focus on during this week

- How your social events can be scheduled to support your flow and this week where you're feeling creative and energized

- The renewal that comes from showing up to your inner spring authentically

- What foods to consider during this phase and an intro to seed cycling

- Consider how what you do this week of your cycle does affect your bleed three weeks (or so) down the road

- How to support your connection to your intuition and spirit through the menstrual phase of your cycle

Resources

An interesting new option for organ meats related to fertility and women's reproductive health with Heart and Soil.co *Always follow your body's needs and remember that your body knows how to heal itself.

Seed Cycling: Week 1-2 = Flax + Pumpkin (I think I reversed it in the actual episode, sorry!)

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In This Episode: 

This is the first episode of a four part series on women's menstrual cycles. We explore body, mind and spiritual ways to take care of our bodies during all phases of our cycle. 

Join Period Secrets™ to learn everything you need to know about having a pain free Period.

Kalyna discusses easy dietary changes, lifestyle tips and some products that when removed from our lives can work wonders. 

- Logistics about the four part series

- Why progesterone and estrogen are important 

- What different types of bleeding during your period mean

- How to cleanse your mind during menstruation and why it's important

- Why liver is my favourite nutrient dense food

- Consider what different period products like tampons, pads, menstrual cups and period underwear do to change your period and bleeding quality

- How to support your connection to your intuition and spirit through the menstrual phase of your cycle

Resources

Alisa Vitti's Flo Living

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In This Episode:

This is the final episode of the series where we'll talk through the Logical Level system I use to support clients with figuring out the next best step in their career. You can leverage this framework for any career decision, situation or to broadly define your career roadmap.

This episode dives into the environment you want to be in and cultivate in order to do your best work. 

Listen to hear the key questions you need to ask yourself to get super clear on what's important to you at this stage of your career.

Answer the question: Where do I work best? What makes me feel in flow? 

Resources:

"A problem cannot be solved at the level at which it presents itself" - Robert Dilts

Logical Levels Information

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In This Episode:

This is episode five of six where we'll talk through the Logical Level system I use to support clients with figuring out the next best step in their career. You can leverage this framework for any career decision, situation or to broadly define your career roadmap.

This episode dives into the actions you can take to move ahead in your career and the way you want to behave to make your next steps a success.

 Listen to hear the key questions you need to ask yourself to get super clear on what's important to you at this stage of your career.

Answer the question: What actions can I take to move forward? How would I like to behave? 

Resources:

"A problem cannot be solved at the level at which it presents itself" - Robert Dilts

Logical Levels Information

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