Join guest host Rachel Autumn as she welcomes the incredible Goli Gabbay, a pioneer at the intersection of mental health, wellness, and environmental sustainability. Goli bridges the worlds of mind and earth, speaking to the connections between the human home of our body and the bigger, Earthly home of our planet.

As Goli says in the interview, “What we’re doing to the planet, we do to ourselves. What we are doing to the planet harms us. Our wellbeing is intrinsically tied to the wellbeing of the planet.”

Goli shares her personal journey, beginning with her healing experiences with Kundalini yoga following a thyroid cancer diagnosis. When discussing her work integrating Yoga Nidra into therapeutic settings, Goli opens up about how these practices, through repetition, can rewire neural pathways and foster sustained healing. As the conversation unfolds, Goli also explores her environmental work, discussing the deep connection between personal well-being and planetary health, a theme that echoes throughout this episode.

Rachel and Goli’s exchange finishes up with practical advice about how to live a sustainable and mindful life. Goli shares a few simple lifestyle changes that anyone can make to support environmental sustainability, emphasizing the collective power we have to influence change. Don’t miss this heartwarming and enlightening discussion that’s sure to inspire your own journey towards personal and planetary healing.

Key Takeaways for this Episode

(00:00) Introducing Goli Gabbay
(05:29) Healing trauma through yoga therapy
(21:33) Yoga nidra benefits and relaxation
(28:20) Yoga’s connection with environmentalism
(37:37) Environmental action and awareness
(44:43) Benefits of a plant-based diet
(55:27) Tips for living a sustainable life
(01:08:48) Eco-friendly habits
(01:21:44) Connecting through yoga goals

Links

Goli’s Website: http://goligabbay.com

Goli’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goligabbay

Goli's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goligabbay/

Follow Goli’s music journey on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/goli-gabbay

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Evidence-based plant-based MDs:

Dr. Neal Barnard: https://www.instagram.com/drnealbarnard/

Dr. Michael Gregor: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgregermd/

The most heartwarming farm animal sanctuary: 
https://www.instagram.com/moustache\_farmer?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Goli’s favorite conservation journalist