The bras are off this week with a period of reflection as Megan is turning 29. Disclaimer: we get raw and real in the deep juju. We also cover things you can start implementing today to make your brain sharper. Neurodegenerative diseases may begin developing decades before the onset of signs or symptoms!

Great holiday gift idea! Spectrum Bakes, use code Mermaid15 for 15% off your order!

Check out Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age by Dr. Sanjay Gupta

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Christmas music by Twin Musicom

Join Megan this week on a deep dive into thyroid dysfunction with using a functional medicine approach.

This week we dive into a functional medicine approach to brain fog. Brain fog symptoms and potential causes to think about, and where we can start to make some lifestyle changes in order to up level our health, happiness, and energy. Join us for some nerdy science talk along with some deep life talk (always). Happy hump day island mind tribe.

#islandmind #brainfog #brainfogsymptoms #brainfogcauses #functionalmedicine

Music cred: Santa Tell Me - Ariana Grande 

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Happy Thanksgiving you guys! This week on the pod we dive into healthy eating tips for the holidays with nurse turned Health and Fitness Coach Natalie! No guilt this holiday season ladies… we cover the 80 / 20 principle to feel food freedom and comfortable in our own skin.

Speaking of comfort, we get into the importance of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable in order to grow, evolve, and become your highest self. 

#bodylove #tipsforhealthyholidays #8020rule

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If you work in traveling healthcare or have an adventurous spirit and thinking about being a new traveler, this episode is for you! This week we have Emily and Ryan on the show, two travel nurses who also founded Medventure app- your go to resource in traveling healthcare. 

Em and Ryan tells us how it all began, from meeting at TravCon to the growth of Medventure to 15,000 active users. They even spill some secrets to travel nursing contacts and some tips and tricks to the trade. Stay tuned for Medventure Camp Summer 2023!

IG: Medventure

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Emily @everevolvingem

Ryan @traveling_rn_ryan

Megan @islandshackpa

Just like Ariel, professional mermaid Gennah shares with us how she found her voice and why it's important for us to use our voices to unleash our true spirits.

Raise your mertinis this weak sea seasters to "dreaming out loud" and taking inspired action on your dreams. Our guest on the show this week is professional mermaid, certified wellness and life coach, and author of "The Mermaid Method: A Lifestyle Designed to Unleash Your True Spirit" Gennah Nicole.

This week we will learn more about how to live in alignment, the recipe for manifestation, mindful breathing, and the importance of a strong sense of self. Let's start thinking "I want to be where the people aren't" on our roads to self discoveries, and using alone time to gain clarity on our desired paths. Shell yeah!

Dive into more with Gennah

The Mermaid Method: A Lifestyle Designed to Unleash Your True Spirit by Gennah Nicole

IG: @gennahnicole

Megan Perry

@islandshackpa

islandshackpa.com

Book mentioned: You Are a Badass

Kaimana Ocean Safari

Podcast episode mentioned with Dr. Tara Swart Bieber 

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This week we’re supporting our entrepreneurial spirits out there! From having her mouth wired shut to co-founding a coffee vending machine company at the age of 22, Teal Cooper is who she is today largely due to her unique health journey and her intuitive spirituality.

Teal gets real with us in the power of energy healing, managing a healthy work-life balance, being in alignment with your goals, healthy goal setting and mindset for manifesting, and so much more.

Vendibean is the smart office coffee solution every workplace needs. If you’re a coffee lover like me, you get it.

Stay tuned on Instagram for the Endless Summer giveaway with creative tropical designs by female entrepreneurs!

Book mentioned: The Journey of Souls by Michael Newton

More of Teal Cooper and Vendibean:

@teal.cooper @Vendibean vendibean.com

Megan Perry

@islandshackpa

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The Body Positivity Movement has taken the media world by storm, with Curvy Surfer Girl in the forefront. She faced her fears and overcame her traumatic experience with the ocean, and is now making waves with her inspiriting mission. Elizabeth Sneed mermaid my day in this episode, diving into strategies on how to build confidence, shift our perspectives, adjust on mindsets, and take action on our passions to live a life in alignment with our personal values. 

Elizabeth shares why self love is so important and how it is the foundation of our whole lives. You are the creator of your life, so let’s break the stereotypes. Come on ladies, don’t be shellfish. Let your voice and unique gifts shine. Trust me, you won't want to miss this one. 

#bodypositivity #bodydiversity #womenempoweringwomen

Curvy Surfer Girl (Elizabeth Sneed)

IG: @curvysurfergirl

Most size inclusive surf line with @jolynclothing coming to you in Spring 2023!

Megan Perry

IG: @islandshackpa

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This episode we dive into an array of Functional Medicine topics with a Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and Physician Assistant, Martina Harms. What is leaky gut? Why the gut is considered the "second brain" and the not so sexy tips and tricks you can start doing today to improve your gut health. Not all stress is bad! However chronic stress impacts you down to your cellular level. It’s vital to get to the root cause of your stressors, as well as how you manage stress and your perception. We also dive into some first steps you can do to remove toxins in your home, what some symptoms one may experience with hormone imbalances, and functional fertility. 

Martina Harms

IG: @martina.harms.pa

Martinaharms.com

Megan Perry

IG: @islandshackpa

Islandshackpa.com

Home Detox Resources

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Irina @irina_ireadlabelsforyou

We're bringing the foundation this week with the Functional Medicine ~fun~damentals with some spice in there. This week, we dive into a solo episode with Meg and the 6 pillars of health. Balancing these 6 areas optimizes your mind, body, & soul. In turn, creating a happier, healthier, more resilient you. 

Disclaimer: This is not medical advice. Consult your own medical provider with any medical issues you may be having.