By Nicole Buddin and Shanna Obluck
The podcast currently has 78 episodes available.
We have a special solo episode for you with a bittersweet announcement. Nicole and Shanna will share about some exciting life updates and what that means for NoBS Wellness. And as Semisonic sings in “Closing Time” -- ‘Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.’
According to a study done in the U.K., the typical person will spend 2 years of their life hungover. Yikes!
In this episode, we talk with Hilary Sheinbaum, New York-based journalist and author of The Dry Challenge, all about giving up alcohol for a month. Hilary shares reasons why you should try a dry month challenge, tips to prepare yourself for a dry month, and how to ease back into drinking alcohol after the challenge is up.
In the “You Want Me To Do What??” section, Shanna and Nicole talk about their relationship with alcohol, what has impacted it, and their experiences with giving up alcohol during different periods of their adult lives.
Episode Recap: Interview with Hilary Sheinbaum - 2:52, “You Want Me To Do What??” section - 41:00
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Hilary’s articles on dating while abstaining from alcohol:
Sheltering with My Boyfriend and No Booze
Dating Without Alcohol
Not so fun fact: 73% of Americans rank finances as the number one stressor in life. While there is no quick fix when it comes to financial wellness, you can start building better habits at any time, and that’s what we are talking with Brittan Leiser, financial adviser and founder of Financially Savviher, about in this episode. Brittan breaks down the basics of financial wellness and how you can lessen your financial stress by being in control of your finances.
In the “You Want Me To Do What??” section, Nicole and Shanna talk about the importance of understanding your relationship with money.
Episode Recap: Interview with Brittan Leiser - 1:48, “You Want Me To Do What??” section - 43:12
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We welcome back Melissa Farran, a board certified and licensed Five-Element Acupuncturist, to dive deep into the summer element of Fire for this episode. She explains how the element shows up in people, how to know when it’s in and out of balance and how to bring it back into balance. Melissa shares simple and practical tips on how to enjoy and stay healthy during the summer.
In the “You Want Me To Do What??” section, Shanna highlights the importance of listening to what your body craves, whether it be food, exercise, rest or time outdoors. Nicole talks about how the conversation with Melissa helped her better understand the advice she’s been getting from her Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncturist.
Episode Recap: Interview with Melissa Farran - 1:38, “You Want Me To Do What??” section - 49:24
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Five-Element Acupuncture episode with Melissa Farran: https://www.nobswellnesspodcast.com/episode-58
If you’ve been confused about why or how to use crystals (or gemstones), we are breaking it all down in this episode. We learn from Pam and Andy, the spiritual artists and creators behind The Indigo Sanctuary, all about gemstones. They give us a beginner’s course in the history behind using crystals in spiritual and healing practices, some of the common gemstones that are sought after for their energetics, and ways to incorporate them in your well-being practices. Pam and Andy also detail out why and how to cleanse and recharge crystals. And they provide plenty of tips for beginners.
In the “You Want Me To Do What??” section, Nicole shares her excitement for adding gemstones as another tool in her well-being toolkit.
Episode Recap: Interview with Pam & Andy - 2:15, “You Want Me To Do What??” section - 47:03
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The Book of Stones by Robert Simmons and Naisha Ahsian
“You need to promote health if you want to be well.” - Esosa Edosomwan
No matter how hard we may fight it or try to ignore it, aging is going to happen. But that doesn’t mean that we can’t feel great and look younger than we are while we age. In this episode, we talk with Certified Nutrition Specialist and Behavioral Coach Esosa Edosomwan all about agelessness, a term she uses to describe the process of aging in a healthy way that transcends the idea of anti-aging. Esosa shares the truly holistic approach she takes towards health and well-being and how she guides her clients on finding the routines and rituals that support their health and wellness. We also talk about how resilience factors into your health and longevity.
In the “You Want Me To Do What??” section, Nicole and Shanna discuss the idea Esosa introduced of having a lifestyle that supports less stress on the body rather than managing stress, which is what so many of us practice. They also talk about the fact that you can reduce toxins in your life, but there is no way to avoid them so you definitely need to support elimination in the body.
Episode Recap: Interview with Esosa Edosomwan - 2:42, “You Want Me To Do What??” section - 49:51
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Would you believe us if we told you that you could do a complete yoga practice, including mantra, meditation, movement, and breathwork, in three minutes? That’s one of the benefits of Kundalini Yoga that we learn about (and so much more) in our discussion with Kundalini yoga teacher, Shakti Sita. Shakti Sita helps lay a solid foundation for understanding Kundalini Yoga - where the tradition comes from, what to expect in a class, how you can practice it on your own, what the benefits are, and why you might want to try it. She shares how she found Kundalini Yoga (or how it found her) after suffering from chronic Epstein Barr and debilitating fatigue and anxiety. We also talk about living an authentic life.
In the “You Want Me To Do What??” section, Shanna shares about taking a Kundalini Yoga class with Shakti Sita and why she recommends everyone give it a try.
Episode Recap: Interview with Shakti Sita - 2:17, “You Want Me To Do What??” section - 1:00:29
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Fist of Anger kriya: https://youtu.be/wKoF2ktHsBE
White Sun mantra music: https://www.whitesun.com/
Kundalini yoga tune in mantra: https://youtu.be/7b3uFK01-u4
Sarbang Dande kriya: https://youtu.be/SkqrjU0ku2Y
Yogi Bhajan Library of Teachings: https://www.libraryofteachings.com/
Research on Kirtan Kriya: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5540331/
Feng Shui is more than just about designing your home. It’s a manifesting method that uses both tangible and energetic elements that can help you create the life you deserve. In this episode, we learn the foundational principles of feng shui and how to apply them from Kristina Hollinger, a certified feng shui consultant. Kristina explains her three step process and gives lots of other applicable tips for trying out feng shui in your life and home.
In the “You Want Me To Do What??” section, Shanna talks about initially feeling overwhelmed with the feng shui principles, but how she broke it down to her two favorite concepts: energy clearing and decluttering with intention. Nicole shares about trying out the red arrow wealth adjustment, and the things that manifested shortly after her trying it out.
Episode Recap: Interview with Kristina Hollinger - 1:24, “You Want Me To Do What??” section - 48.17
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If you’ve been confused by the Law of Attraction or still don’t totally understand how manifesting works, you’ll want to listen to this! If you’re skeptical that you can actually manifest what you want or that being positive impacts what you have (or don’t have) in your life, then you absolutely need to hear this! In this episode, we learn from Christy Whitman, Law of Attraction expert and New York Times bestselling author, about the importance of understanding and mastering your energy. Christy details out very simple, yet powerful, things we can all do to manifest the life we desire by working on our energy. We also learn about Christy’s new book, The Desire Factor. And we hear a little about the Quantum Council, a group of light beings that Christy channels.
In the “You Want Me To Do What??” section, Shanna and Nicole discuss what they learned from Christy that they have already been able to put into practice in their own lives and how that has affected their understanding of manifestation.
Episode Recap: Interview with Christy Whitman - 2:05, “You Want Me To Do What??” section - 57:35
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Self-care isn’t selfish. In fact, it is the very thing that can give you more energy and more passion for being able to do more and give more. This episode is all about self-care and improving your well-being so you can see the ripple effects in your life. We talk with Bret Gornick and Jason Loebig of Live Better as they share their personal stories of discovering the importance of self-care and how they now help others do the same in their lives. We also talk about decision fatigue and how you can decrease that through self-care and systems. And if you learn nothing else from this podcast, take Jason and Bret’s recommendation to try Lion’s Mane!
In the “You Want Me To Do What??” section, Nicole shares her recommendations for scheduling in time for daily self-care and for checking in with yourself to ensure you are taking care of yourself and your energy levels throughout the day. And Shanna talks about a decision detox method that she has been trying that was recommended by Marie Forleo.
Episode Recap: Interview with Bret and Jason - 1:46, “You Want Me To Do What??” section - 49:40
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The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz: https://www.miguelruiz.com/the-four-agreements
Decision Detox: https://www.marieforleo.com/2015/12/decision-detox/
The podcast currently has 78 episodes available.