Self Care Level 1000

Regina Sloan, a wife and mom of four, transitioned from nursing to becoming a Certified Life Coach. After overcoming challenges like teen motherhood and personal trauma, she now empowers women to develop resilience, trust their intuition, and create the life they desire. Known for her strong problem-solving and communication skills, she applies a wide range of coaching techniques to help clients understand their emotions, break free from people-pleasing, procrastination, and perfectionism. Her clients experience newfound clarity, shift their mindset, and take bold actions that lead to lasting change. In her free time, Regina enjoys family, connecting with others, being in nature, and embracing the art of doing nothing.

In this episode we discuss:

• how coaching unlocked a new mindset in Regina that years of therapy never could
• how we can hold space for both positive and negative emotions
• why so many women need support in discovering their power
• a powerful tool called "The Model" that Regina uses with her clients to understand their thoughts and beliefs
• the role embodiment plays in shifting your mindset

Follow Regina at instagram.com/yourmindsetnurse/.

SELF CARE LEVEL 1000 is a podcast about the many ways we nurture ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually so that we show up more fully in the world and do the good work that needs to be done. We will get curious together about how we can practice self care in multiple ways with many modalities, leveling up the love we show ourselves every day. Hosted by Erin Polley (she/her) - a community organizer, yoga teacher and healer who is obsessed with sharing tools with people so they can heal themselves and the world.  

CREDITS: Edited by Evan Polley. Music by John Larner. 

Please follow the podcast on Instagram @selfcarelevel1000.

Support the podcast by rating and reviewing here and subscribing to Patreon at Self Care Level 1000.

Yoga Nidra, often referred to as "yogic sleep," is a guided meditation practice that induces deep physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. I absolutely love this practice because it is accessible to all levels of practitioners, from beginners to advanced, and can be adapted for various needs, including physical or emotional healing. This practice can be done at any time but preferably during the day when you have a 20 minute window to be still and uninterrupted. Unlike traditional meditation, where the practitioner is often seated, Yoga Nidra is practiced lying down on your back in what we call a “Nidra Nest”. Find a place in your home, preferably not your bed where you want to be in a practice of deep sleep, but rather a place you can place a mat and support your body with blankets and pillows. I like to have a pillow or bolster underneath my knees to support my low back. I sometimes also roll up a blanket to place at the back of my neck rather than using a pillow. I cover myself with a blanket and use an eye pillow to block out the light. If you are ready for this practice, get all the soft and cozy things you can find in your home to place around your body and on top of it so you feel supported to rest. 

Enjoy.

SELF CARE LEVEL 1000 is a podcast about the many ways we nurture ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually so that we show up more fully in the world and do the good work that needs to be done. We will get curious together about how we can practice self care in multiple ways with many modalities, leveling up the love we show ourselves every day. Hosted by Erin Polley (she/her) - a community organizer, yoga teacher and healer who is obsessed with sharing tools with people so they can heal themselves and the world.  

CREDITS: Edited by Evan Polley. Music by John Larner. 

Please follow the podcast on Instagram @selfcarelevel1000.

Support the podcast by rating and reviewing here and subscribing to Patreon at Self Care Level 1000.

Ms. Ashley Robertson (@msashleyrobertson) is a freelance sexuality educator with over a decade in the kink and non-monogamy communities. As a professional educator and event host, she curates interactive experiences and asks careful questions inviting introspection and curiosity with a highly engaging facilitation style.  Her work with individuals, groups, organizations, and schools exemplifies that constructivist, collaborative learning can be truly transformative. Ashley’s non-coercive approach to sex ed is what we all wished we had growing up.

Content warning: discussions about sex that may not be appropriate for children.

In this episode we discuss: 

• ethical non-monogamy and polyamory
• how to negotiate your wants and needs with another person
• having a sense of curiosity in the dating world 
• consent and staying safe as you date
• all the different dating apps and who they are for
• our thoughts on "Are We Dating The Same Guy?"
• how to set up a dating profile to attract what you want
• some good opening questions to get conversation started
• maintaining self-care through the whole process

Find Ashley at www.msashleyrobertson.com.

SELF CARE LEVEL 1000 is a podcast about the many ways we nurture ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually so that we show up more fully in the world and do the good work that needs to be done. We will get curious together about how we can practice self care in multiple ways with many modalities, leveling up the love we show ourselves every day. Hosted by Erin Polley (she/her) - a community organizer, yoga teacher and healer who is obsessed with sharing tools with people so they can heal themselves and the world.  

CREDITS: Edited by Evan Polley. Music by John Larner. 

Please follow the podcast on Instagram @selfcarelevel1000.

Support the podcast by rating and reviewing here and subscribing to Patreon at Self Care Level 1000.

La’Vista Jones is a certified coach, six-time author, host of the BOSS Talk podcast and professional speaker with a message that challenges others to shift the way they engage with their work and care for themselves in the process. Her latest book, The BOSS Shift is a literary blueprint for implementing her signature framework that fuses systemization and self-care into practical self-preserving strategies to balance success and wellbeing.

As a corporate dropout and burnout survivor turned entrepreneur La’Vista is the founder and CEO of 31 Marketplace, an agency passionate about providing solutions for ambitious visionaries to amplify their impact, without sacrificing themselves to do it. 

In this episode we talk about:

• Burnout and what it can do to the body and mind
• Why women and femmes report more stress than men
• What codependency with work looks like
• Emotional labor and the toll it takes on our bodies
• La'Vista's BOSS Shift framework for doing work in a sustainable and nurturing way
• Why rest is a form of resistance
• HOW to rest

SELF CARE LEVEL 1000 is a podcast about the many ways we nurture ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually so that we show up more fully in the world and do the good work that needs to be done. We will get curious together about how we can practice self care in multiple ways with many modalities, leveling up the love we show ourselves every day. Hosted by Erin Polley (she/her) - a community organizer, yoga teacher and healer who is obsessed with sharing tools with people so they can heal themselves and the world.  

CREDITS: Edited by Evan Polley. Music by John Larner. 

Please follow the podcast on Instagram @selfcarelevel1000.

Support the podcast by rating and reviewing here and subscribing to Patreon at Self Care Level 1000.

Ryan Boswell is a Productivity and Mindset Influencer and a lover of All things mental health, growth and development. He is currently the President of Cold Plunge Studios, a growing health and wellness company that is expanding across the U.S.  Ryan is a content creator, brand strategist, avid golfer, card collector, husband and dad to two golden retriever pups. In August of 2021, he was officially diagnosed with ADHD and his whole life changed. Now he’s on a mission to help others learn to be more productive, stay organized and enjoy life more fully.

In this episode we talk about:

• Ryan's journey to discover ways to address his mental health
• the benefits of cold therapy for your body and mind
• best practices for cold therapy
• how breathe work impacts your cold therapy practice
• some amazing stories of transformation through cold therapy

SELF CARE LEVEL 1000 is a podcast about the many ways we nurture ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually so that we show up more fully in the world and do the good work that needs to be done. We will get curious together about how we can practice self care in multiple ways with many modalities, leveling up the love we show ourselves every day. Hosted by Erin Polley (she/her) - a community organizer, yoga teacher and healer who is obsessed with sharing tools with people so they can heal themselves and the world.  

CREDITS: Edited by Evan Polley. Music by John Larner. 

Please follow the podcast on Instagram @selfcarelevel1000.

Support the podcast by rating and reviewing here and subscribing to Patreon at Self Care Level 1000.

Kalliopi Nikou’s love of design and her experience in the restaurant/bar industry led her to real estate. She co-founded the real estate team, Great Dames and Company  under FC Tucker to serve her community. She now blends her incredible eye for design and passion for hospitality to creating space and events for people to gather and create community. 

Follow her @home.sweet.hoosier and @pauls.flower.shop

In this episode we talk about:

• how being an only child in a big extended family has made her form her chosen family
• the influence her grandmothers had in her love of gathering people together
• the many cool things she has created from a dive bar to a show stopping airbnb and event space
• the elements of a really cool gathering
• our ideas for events we'd like to host together
• how ritual can bring people together
• Kalli's form of self-care: showing herself grace and allowing herself to rest when she needs it

SELF CARE LEVEL 1000 is a podcast about the many ways we nurture ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually so that we show up more fully in the world and do the good work that needs to be done. We will get curious together about how we can practice self care in multiple ways with many modalities, leveling up the love we show ourselves every day. Hosted by Erin Polley (she/her) - a community organizer, yoga teacher and healer who is obsessed with sharing tools with people so they can heal themselves and the world.  

CREDITS: Edited by Evan Polley. Music by John Larner. 

Please follow the podcast on Instagram @selfcarelevel1000.

Support the podcast by rating and reviewing here and subscribing to Patreon at Self Care Level 1000.

Christine Lily Kessler, Ed.S., E-RYT 500, is adjunct professor of Yoga Philosophy & Methodology at Butler University, and is author of The Art of Living Yoga: Honoring Yoga's Roots in Philosophy & Practice and The Art of Teaching Yoga: Supporting a Holistic Practice for Both Teachers & Students. Through the lens of Yoga, Lily guides us to bravely examine, question, and dissolve labels and belief systems to claim a life rooted in authenticity and freedom.  She has developed and led Yoga Alliance Certified 200- and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings and been a guest presenter for over 30 certified Yoga programs within the United States and worldwide. Lily is a Reiki master and holds certifications in too many modalities to mention. She is an artist and global retreat leader, focusing on spiritual journeys to India, Peru, Bali, Costa Rica, and Spain as a peace effort so people may see themselves in others.

In this episode we talk about:

• Rituals and practices to incorporate yoga into your everyday life
• What the art of living yoga means to Lily
• Whether or not you need to know the history and philosophy of yoga to practice it
• Cultural appropriation vs. appreciation
• The many gifts yoga can give us

SELF CARE LEVEL 1000 is a podcast about the many ways we nurture ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually so that we show up more fully in the world and do the good work that needs to be done. We will get curious together about how we can practice self care in multiple ways with many modalities, leveling up the love we show ourselves every day. Hosted by Erin Polley (she/her) - a community organizer, yoga teacher and healer who is obsessed with sharing tools with people so they can heal themselves and the world.  

CREDITS: Edited by Evan Polley. Music by John Larner. 

Please follow the podcast on Instagram @selfcarelevel1000.

Support the podcast by rating and reviewing here and subscribing to Patreon at Self Care Level 1000.

Megan Hanna is an Western Modern astrologer with an emphasis on Evolutionary astrology. She's been teaching yoga for over a decade. and is a Psychosynthesis Life coach. She's most passionate about helping people connect to the truth of who they are and wake up to who they are meant to be. She believes that the more we learn about our true nature and learn to love ourselves, the more potential we have to be the change we wish to see in the world. You can find Meg’s beautiful offerings at meganhannaastrology.com.

In this episode we talk about:

• what the hell was going on with the New Moon in Virgo
• a review of Erin's chart one year after Meg's first reading
• how Meg advises her clients to use what they learn about their chart to thrive
• how transits impact transformations in our lives
• the beauty of cosmic living
• what Meg is seeing in astrology that reveals where we are in the world and where we are going (you don't want to miss this)

SELF CARE LEVEL 1000 is a podcast about the many ways we nurture ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually so that we show up more fully in the world and do the good work that needs to be done. We will get curious together about how we can practice self care in multiple ways with many modalities, leveling up the love we show ourselves every day. Hosted by Erin Polley (she/her) - a community organizer, yoga teacher and healer who is obsessed with sharing tools with people so they can heal themselves and the world.  

CREDITS: Edited by Evan Polley. Music by John Larner. 

Please follow the podcast on Instagram @selfcarelevel1000.

Support the podcast by rating and reviewing here and subscribing to Patreon at Self Care Level 1000.

Kara Goodwin, host of the Meditation Conversation podcast, is passionate about helping those who wish to expand beyond their body, thoughts, and emotions to tap into the wisdom and gifts within them. She uses meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, and works with the subconscious to help others grow into a higher version of themselves. While she derives great fulfillment from swimming in mystical waters, she equally values nurturing her Earthly side through motherhood, animals, plants, and treatment-free beekeeping.

In this episode we talk about:

• the many benefits of meditation for your wellbeing
• mediation as a way to tap into your human technology
• how meditation impacts our biology
• the various types of meditation and personalities that suit each
• tools and resources to support you in your meditation practice
• ways to cultivate mindfulness and presence that go beyond meditation
• Kara's own journey to finding meditation to support her through a difficult time

SELF CARE LEVEL 1000 is a podcast about the many ways we nurture ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually so that we show up more fully in the world and do the good work that needs to be done. We will get curious together about how we can practice self care in multiple ways with many modalities, leveling up the love we show ourselves every day. Hosted by Erin Polley (she/her) - a community organizer, yoga teacher and healer who is obsessed with sharing tools with people so they can heal themselves and the world.  

CREDITS: Edited by Evan Polley. Music by John Larner. 

Please follow the podcast on Instagram @selfcarelevel1000.

Support the podcast by rating and reviewing here and subscribing to Patreon at Self Care Level 1000.

Suzanne Krowiak is a writer with a broad background in print journalism and television news. Her work has taken her across the United States and internationally to South America, Europe, and the Middle East. She’s received two Emmy Awards, and a National Public Service Award from the National Association of Television Programming Executives. She holds certifications in Original Hot Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Yoga Nidra, as well as the Roll Model Method from Tune Up Fitness founder Jill Miller, and the Melt Method from Sue Hitzmann. She received her Level Two Fascial Stretch Therapy credentials from the Stretch To Win Institute in Arizona, and is currently in the middle of a Pilates certification program from Body Arts and Science International. For the last two years she’s also been a student in the online Certificate & Diploma Program at the Royal School of Needlework in London.

In this episode we talk about

• What perpetual learning has looked like for Suzanne
• How sharing what you know with others can  bring you joy
• Personal growth, adaptability and increased creativity as the benefits of always learning
• Creative rest as a form of self-care
• The importance of a "third" thing outside work and home life
• The sense of community you can find in learning environments
• Free resources you can access to nurture your interests and hobbies

SELF CARE LEVEL 1000 is a podcast about the many ways we nurture ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually so that we show up more fully in the world and do the good work that needs to be done. We will get curious together about how we can practice self care in multiple ways with many modalities, leveling up the love we show ourselves every day. Hosted by Erin Polley (she/her) - a community organizer, yoga teacher and healer who is obsessed with sharing tools with people so they can heal themselves and the world.  

CREDITS: Edited by Evan Polley. Music by John Larner. 

Please follow the podcast on Instagram @selfcarelevel1000.

Support the podcast by rating and reviewing here and subscribing to Patreon at Self Care Level 1000.