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join repeat guest and longtime friend, Nikki Jahnke, and me for an open convo on our experiences with shrooms & microdosing. in a world of quick judgments and heavy labels, we're here to de-stigmatize a truly powerful and healing plant medicine. 

in this episode we discuss: 

• Nikki's start with shrooms 
• what microdosing is  
• 360 healing through energy 
• educational resources to support
• the intention behind plant medicine 
• trip dosages & self revelations
• the stigma of plant medicine & shrooms 
• rewiring the brain from depression & mental turmoil 
• disclaimers for this topic 

Let's connect! @emilyfeikls

Nikki can be found @its_nicolettemarie 

a wild Monday night of somatic breathwork had me feeling out of this world. listen in for a solo chat on the importance of feeling into, working through, and releasing stored experiences & emotions. complete with my experience of a wild and otherworldly somatic breathwork class.

this episode covers: 

• my intro to energy healing & breathwork 
• regulating the nervous system 
• nose breathing versus mouth breathing 
• my experience with somatic release 
• thoughts & takeaways from meditation 

let's connect @emilyfeikls 

triggers - we love them. joking ... but also not. triggers, although aggravating at the moment, can clearly signal a larger issue and guide us to more self-awareness. in this solo episode, I share my experience with inner frustration, reactive tendencies, and the process of identifying the triggers in my life. 

I dive into my childhood impression of anger and triggers with a reactive parent + how I'm working to rewire my mindset now as an adult. this includes identifying physical triggers in my space; phrases/questions that disturb my inner peace, and creating space to pause in frustrating situations. tips and tricks to work through this process included would love to hear your thoughts on this all! 

let's connect, @emilyfeikls and in the i'm trying Geneva community 

a recap for the never-ending saga of: "my life is falling apart oh wait, now it's better!" join me for a real & raw life chat on how 2022 has tested me *and* pushed me to grow. 

this includes a rundown of mindset shifts; daily habits; mental health practices; and the power of breathwork. all wrapped up in a simple solo episode with plenty of rambling amongst the wisdom. enjoy and let's connect! @emilyfeikls 

let's ditch the societal taboo of periods and menstruators in this candid conversation with Kati Diasti. as an advocate and product founder in the menstrual care field, Kati shares her personal and experiential knowledge with us all.

there's so much "noise" around the menstrual cycle, whether it's misinformation, societal stigmas, or personal views. in this chat, Kati and I discuss how we can all shifts our mindsets around periods to be more compassionate and understanding of this natural phenomenon! 

we discuss: 

• growing up with menstrual shame & stigmas 
• the bullsh*t of period taboos 
• cycle syncing & birth control
• cultivating self compassion for ourselves
• the sustainable approach to menstrual care 
• creating Viv and the mission behind it

Let's connect! @emilyfeikls

Kati can be found at @vivforyourv and vivforyourv.com

what would happen if we dropped the societal pressure around exercise? in this solo episode I dive into the connection we form between our body image and exercise to untangle what it truly means to work/move the body. for anyone that has experienced exercise addiction, body dysmorphia, or simply a rocky relationship between food, body, and movement ... this is the episode for you. 

in this episode I discuss: 

• the connection between body image and exercise addiction
• societal standards in the fitness industry 
• my experience with exercise addiction 
• the role of body dysmorphia with exercise
• shifting mindsets to sustainable movement
• how we react to triggers 
• reflecting on the growth since I reached my lowest time  

let's connect @emilyfeikls and @imtrying_podcast

Nat Kelley is back for a whole new topic of discussion: exploring sexuality and redefining the relationship mindset. as a repeat guest, Nat has always had the wisdom and life advice to share with the pod. in this episode, we explore a whole new area of life ... Nat's coming out story, dating a woman, and shifting her mindset on what it means to be true to you. 

no matter your label in life, we've all the moments of questioning "who the heck am I?" Nat shares her experience of discovering and accepting her attraction to women after a lifetime of following the societal norms for relationship standards. this is a conversation for anyone struggling to understand "who" they are, what being in a relationship means to them, and exploring new interests in life. 

in this episode we discuss: 

• Nat's coming out story
• the internal struggle to shift attraction mindsets
• embracing our true desires in the midst of societal noise
• the role of social media & exposure 
• sharing with the people in your life
• redefining relationship standards 
• open communication & boundary setting 

let's connect! @emilyfeikls @imtrying_podcast 

Nat can be found @plentyandwellwithnat

what does it look like to let ourselves dream big and believe in our desires? in this solo episode I chat about my recent realization of what it means to truly embody our visions for life. this includes acknowledging our dreams, envisioning them, and letting ourselves believe that anything is possible. 

in this episode I highlight: 

• tapping into our dreams and desires
• envisioning our future
• how to embody our dreams
• the power of hope & optimism
• identifying limiting beliefs
• the false fears of failure
• sharing with others to believe in ourselves

let's connect! @emilyfeikls

learn to fully feel into your emotions and release stored trauma from the body with today's guest, Kaitlyn Holsapple. as a Somatic Yoga Therapist, Kaitlyn has made it her life's work to help others fully experience and move through the trapped emotions we hold so tight to. and in this process, we can learn to reset and soothe our internal nervous systems. oftentimes we cut the emotional process short, causing our body to hold onto trauma, emotions, and experiences that then trigger us in the day to day. 

in this episode we discuss: 

• why the body holds onto trauma
• how this manifests in physical, mental, & emotional ways
• the impact of "big T" and "little t" trauma
• mind and body connection
• the 3 parts of the nervous system
• how to move stored emotions
• the difference between typical therapy & somatic
• how to start the healing process

let's connect! @emilyfeikls

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Kaitlyn can be found @her.temple.healing and her website Her Temple Healing