Practical Alchemy

By Natalie ValleEducation Self-Improvement

Practical Alchemy episodes

April 30, 2024 Ep. 57 - Blending Yoga, Business, and Personal Growth with Brett Larkin
Feeling overwhelmed? Ask yourself: Do I need more earth, air, or fire right now? 🌿💨🔥
From believing she could never make a living teaching yoga, to transforming lives worldwide. Brett Larkin's story is one of overcoming self-limiting beliefs. She unravels the simplicity of managing your energy in our chaotic world. Discover how in this episode.
Natalie & Brett talked about:
Brett's journey into yoga, emphasizing its transformative impact on his life.
The deep connection between Ayurveda and yoga, and how they inform personalized practice.
Leveraging YouTube and entrepreneurial spirit to spread yoga's benefits, including a pivotal million-dollar DVD story.
The intersection of yoga and entrepreneurship, navigating multiple dharmas, and finding work-life integration.
Viewing the entrepreneurial journey as a spiritual practice, incorporating yoga sutras into practical coaching, and finding joy in yoga's multifaceted nature.
... And many more!

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🔗 Connect with Brett Larkin
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@larkinyogtv
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.brettlarkin.com
Read Yoga Journey: How I Leveled Up My Life with Yoga: Bringing Yoga into Your Daily Life at Home HERE

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And, as always, if you enjoyed this episode, please show us some love by leaving a review and sharing it with your fellow seekers of wisdom. We're here to spread the magic! 🌿✨

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April 23, 2024 Ep. 56 - Herbal Healing and the Power of Ritual with Seraphina Capranos
🌿 Deep breaths, my loves. This week, we're diving into the sacred depths of healing and wisdom with clinical herbalist, homeopath, and CEO of the Center for Sacred Arts, Seraphina Capranos. ⁣Join us as we explore the intertwining paths of natural medicine, intuitive healing, and the reclamation of our innate wisdom through the wise woman tradition. 🌕💫
Natalie & Seraphina talke about:
Seraphina’s personal journey into healing and natural medicine, spurred by a spinal injury at a young age.
cultivating trust and intuition when making health decisions, emphasizing the importance of listening to one's body.
The wise woman tradition was explored, highlighting its emphasis on intuitive and earth-connected approaches to wellness.
Practical ways to cultivate inner wisdom and connection with the earth were shared, including rituals and honoring the moon's cycles.
The power of rituals in everyday life was discussed, emphasizing their role in grounding and bringing intentionality to daily practices.
Seraphina introduced 'From the Wild Edge,' an eight-week program aimed at empowering women through storytelling, science, herbal medicine, and myth.

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🔗 Connect with Seraphina Capranos
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@seraphina.capranos
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.centerofsacredarts.com and www.seraphinacapranos.com
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And, as always, if you enjoyed this episode, please show us some love by leaving a review and sharing it with your fellow seekers of wisdom. We're here to spread the magic! 🌿✨
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April 22, 2024 A PATH TO WELLNESS: SEASON 3 TRAILER
Season three of Practical Alchemy is a podcast designed for individuals committed to personal growth, wellness, entrepreneurship, and spirituality.
It features stories and conversations with leading voices in the field, exploring ancient wisdom, modern manifestation techniques, and practices for transformation.
This season promises to inspire listeners with insightful discussions on entrepreneurship, inspiration, and discovery, aiming to create positive change through the power of storytelling.
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April 16, 2024 The Healing Secrets of Forest Bathing Revealed
Feeling burnt out from the tech-heavy world? Take a breather with forest bathing 🌲
In the latest episode of Wellness 101, Natalie explores the global phenomenon of forest bathing, highlighting its origins in Japan and its role in combating tech burnout and promoting eco-consciousness.
She talked about:
The origins and principles of forest bathing
Experiences and benefits of forest bathing in various global locations
The universal appeal and accessibility of reconnecting with nature for improved health and eco-consciousness
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And, as always, if you enjoyed this episode, please show us some love by leaving a review and sharing it with your fellow seekers of wisdom. We're here to spread the magic! 🌿✨
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April 09, 2024 Tapping Into Your Emotional Wellbeing: What is EFT?
True liberation starts within. 🍃✨
Today, Natalie introduces listeners to the transformative power of the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), commonly known as tapping. Drawing on her personal journey and certification in EFT, Natalie delves into its origins in traditional Chinese medicine and its grounding in neuroscience.
She talked about:
The history and evolution of EFT
EFT's mechanism for emotional and physical healing
A detailed demonstration of a tapping sequence for addressing feelings of inadequacy
Encouragement for listeners to embrace EFT as a tool for emotional liberation and personal growth
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Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LoveandAlchemybyNatalieValle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠loveandalchemy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
And, as always, if you enjoyed this episode, please show us some love by leaving a review and sharing it with your fellow seekers of wisdom. We're here to spread the magic! 🌿✨
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April 02, 2024 Alchemizing Life Through Sound Healing
🌟 Did you know that sound healing has ancient roots in cultures around the world?
In this enlightening episode of the Practical Alchemy podcast, Natalie, a seasoned sound practitioner and wellness advocate, delves into the profound impact of sound healing on personal transformation.]During the episode, she also guides listeners through a heart coherence sound bath meditation, fostering gratitude and present-moment awareness.

She talked about:
Natalie's personal journey with sound healing, ignited by her yoga mentor's invitation.
The historical significance of sound in ancient healing practices.
The scientific basis of sound therapy, including its use in ultrasound technology and cancer research.
Brainwave entrainment and its role in achieving states of relaxation and healing.
The heart coherence sound bath meditation aimed at promoting gratitude and mindfulness.
Join us in our upcoming events HERE

If you're insterested on learning Sound Healing -- Natalie is offering Sound Alchemy Training click for more details!
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And, as always, if you enjoyed this episode, please show us some love by leaving a review and sharing it with your fellow seekers of wisdom. We're here to spread the magic! 🌿✨
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March 26, 2024Healing Through Art -- How Does Art Therapy works?
Have you ever tried art therapy? What forms of art expression do you find most therapeutic?
In episode 3 of the Wellness 101 mini-season on Practical Alchemy, host Natalie delves into art therapy, a practice she discovered three years ago. She highlights its ability to boost self-esteem, alleviate stress, and build emotional resilience.
She talked about:
Natalie discusses its transformative power, including boosting self-esteem and reducing stress.

Covers history, professionalization, and therapeutic activities like drawing and painting.

Highlights studies showing benefits on ANXIETY and EMOTIONAL REGULATION.

Book: 'The Artist's Way' by Julia Cameron
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Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LoveandAlchemybyNatalieValle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠loveandalchemy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
And, as always, if you enjoyed this episode, please show us some love by leaving a review and sharing it with your fellow seekers of wisdom. We're here to spread the magic! 🌿✨
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March 19, 2024 How Yoga Therapy Can Heal You?
What is the transformative power of yoga therapy? I
In episode 2 of our mini-series Wellness 101, Natali draws from her journey, she highlights yoga's profound impact on mental wellness and self-awareness, exploring its holistic approach through asanas, pranayama, and meditation.
Natalie discusses the history of yoga therapy, and its benefits in stress reduction and emotional regulation, and concludes with a calming Brahmari pranayama demonstration.
Natalie talks about:
Discovering Yoga: Natalie's personal journey
Beyond Asanas: Exploring the holistic approach of Yoga Therapy
The Power of Asanas: Physical and Mental Benefits
Mastering Pranayama: The art of breathing for well-being
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Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LoveandAlchemybyNatalieValle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠loveandalchemy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
And, as always, if you enjoyed this episode, please show us some love by leaving a review and sharing it with your fellow seekers of wisdom. We're here to spread the magic! 🌿✨
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March 12, 2024What is Mindfulness Meditation?
Are you ready to elevate your MINDFULNESS practice?
This is the first episode of our mini-series! Today, Natalie shares her experience and research on mindfulness meditation, explaining its simplicity and profound impact on present-moment awareness, emotional regulation, and cognitive benefits.
What's in this epiosde?
Diving Deep into Mindfulness Meditation
The Power and Simplicity of Mindfulness
Exploring the History and Universal Appeal of Mindfulness Meditation
Scientific Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation
..and at the end, Natalie created a mini Mindfulness Meditation! 🍃

🔗Get in touch with Natalie Valle:
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Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LoveandAlchemybyNatalieValle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠loveandalchemy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
And, as always, if you enjoyed this episode, please show us some love by leaving a review and sharing it with your fellow seekers of wisdom. We're here to spread the magic! 🌿✨
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March 11, 2024 WELLNESS 101 - MINI SERIES: TRAILER
Seeking balance in your life? Our mini-season on Wellness 101 is designed to introduce you to new practices and leave you feeling rejuvenated.
Don't miss out on these bite-sized episodes that can fit into your busy schedule!

🔗Get in touch with Natalie Valle:
Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ loveandalchemy_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LoveandAlchemybyNatalieValle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠loveandalchemy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
And, as always, if you enjoyed this episode, please show us some love by leaving a review and sharing it with your fellow seekers of wisdom. We're here to spread the magic! 🌿✨
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Welcome to Practical Alchemy. My name is Natalie Valle- I am a multidisciplinary healer and practitioner here to empower you with insightful, powerful and heart-centered conversations. Our goal here…