172. This week I am teaching you an informal mindfulness practice, “Self-Compassion Break,” that can be used anytime and may be especially helpful in times of high stress and overwhelm. It’s a healthier way to deal with painful experiences and reminds us to apply the three core components of self-compassion -- mindfulness, common humanity, and kindness -- when difficulties arise in our lives. 

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171. Join me today for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of April as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024  “I Can Do It” daily calendar. 

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170. Healing happens through connection, connection to others, to nature, and to ourselves. But many of us often find ourselves feeling disconnected. Join me this week as I explore the importance of self-connection, what it is, and causes of disconnection. I’ll discuss what it feels like when you do connect with yourself and how it improves your health and wellbeing. I will also share tips for helping you develop a deeper connection with self.

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169. People are confused about carbohydrates and, like many things in the world of nutrition, there’s been a lot of controversy and misconceptions around “carbs.” Join me this week as I explain what exactly carbohydrates are, the 3 types, what they do in the body, ​​and which you should incorporate into your daily diet for optimal health.

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168. Join me this week as I explore 3 M’s in wellness: Movement, Mindset and Morning routine. Tune in as I share the benefits of exercise and moving your body, 5 tips for becoming more mindful of and managing your mindset, and the importance of morning routine, reminding you that how you start your day is often how you live your life. 

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167. What foods are best for digestion and gut health? Well, lots of them! But bitter foods have their own set of unique health benefits for digestion, gut health, and anti-inflammatory properties. Tune in this week as I share all about bitter foods: what they are, why we need to eat more of them, including specific health benefits, and finally, how to make bitter foods taste better.

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166. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of March as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024  “I Can Do It” daily calendar. 

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165. You know how people say, “it’s in my DNA” or “it’s in my genes” when they’re referring to their health? Well, what if I told you that your health is not solely determined by your family health history. While your genes do play a role in your health, your behaviors, lifestyle and environment can cause changes that affect the way your genes work. This is Epigenetics and you are more in control of your health that you may realize. Tune in to learn all about it.

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164. Join me this week as I welcome back Martha Ellen Mabry who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma at age 31. Tune in as Martha Ellen opens up about how going through cancer and chemo has changed her relationship with herself and her body. Hear her story of grief and self-acceptance, and how she’s learning to be more gentle with herself through the journey of cancer and remission. Martha Ellen’s vulnerability, strength, and story are inspiring and you won’t want to miss this 2-part series.

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163. In this week’s episode, I introduce you to the courageous and vibrant Martha Ellen Mabry who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma at age 31. Listen to Martha Ellen’s story of the health scares and struggles she endured leading up to the diagnosis of cancer. Hear how she trusted herself, advocated for herself, and continued fighting for herself despite receiving continual push-back from doctors and the health care system. Martha Ellen’s vulnerability, strength, and story are inspiring and you won’t want to miss this 2-part series.

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