Welcome to this inspirational podcast where we explore the interconnection of the themes Flourish and Unite with Event Artist, mother, and world traveler, Andy Greenlee. Andy details the artistic journey that led her to “dive in” to the Live Arts world as well as her personal journey of self-care as a way to show up whole and present for her children, her inner circle, and her professional community. Balancing travel, work, and family, Andy talks about finding “magic and comfort” in familiar spaces and how she has experienced unity in flourishing.

You can learn more about Andy's live painting events here and follow Andy on Instagram here.

Expand…there are so many ways you can go with this exciting and uplifting S2W theme for September. One definition that I love is “going to the limits of your longings.” But it is unique to each of us. We may be on a physical journey, an emotional journey, or a spiritual journey perhaps all three, just like our guest this month.

Kyle Farris is an accomplished Senior Learning Consultant and PhD Student researching loneliness in the workplace. He is also one of the Storm’s newly certified yoga teachers. Kyle explores with us what brought him to yoga and where the practice has taken him, which is far and wide. He discusses his philosophy for expansion and growth as well as his passion is to use his voice and teaching skills as a platform to facilitate connections between people. Kyle’s latest journey is taking him to Denver, Colorado, where he will continue to practice and teach yoga.

You can find Kyle on Instagram at Kyle_the_coach.

I had the incredible opportunity to talk with Jacob Ellis, Yoga Teacher, Coach, founder of Solutions for Evolution…and an overall inspiring guy. From his childhood home in Pennsylvania to Costa Rica and back to Nourishing Storm in Hatboro, Jacob relates his transformative journey from “intention to achievable actions”. His company, and the “movement” he created, “was birthed from the questions…

“Who the heavens am I? Why am I here? And, if I can't be happy, then what is the point of this...life?”

In this episode on the theme of INTEGRATE we talk about how these questions became the catalyst in Jacob’s bringing together all of the things that can happen when you overcome fear, take a leap of faith, and follow your heart. He has a passion to lead AND inspire others along the way in all of his offerings.

You can follow Jacob's Journey here: https://www.instagram.com/jacobs.journey/

And learn more about Jacob's offerings here: https://www.solutionsforevolution.com/

Healing can come in all forms and, often, at just the right time to create beautiful changes within ourselves and outside in the world. It takes courage to go through the healing process. However, if we are aware of where we want to go AND brave enough to heal (and we all are), we will get to the other side.

In this episode, I am talking to Jess Fields, the owner of Seven Pines Apothecary. Jess shares her healing story of rebuilding her life after moving through a divorce with two young children and leaving a business she co-owned with her ex-husband. As she dove into the hard questions and put in the work needed to not only heal, but thrive, Jess’s world opened up to possibilities she didn’t know existed and opportunities to share this passion and healing process with others.

Some of the questions she asked … 

What do I want out of life?

How will I support my kids while doing what I love?

What brings me joy?

Join the conversation to see what answers came through for her and how her personal healing led to owning her own successful business. She also shares her current healing practices she does to keep her energy up as she gets her business off the ground. 

Jess is a massage therapist, certified aromatherapist, self care advocate, creator, healer, rock star entrepreneur and mama and I can’t wait for you to join us in this conversation of pushing through comfort zones to get being in a strong place to support others healing journey.

Connect with Jess here: https://www.instagram.com/sevenpinesapothecary/?hl=en

Jess & Julie's Podcast- Cut the Karma: https://www.instagram.com/cutthekarma/

How has accepting been going? Have you spent time exploring what you love about yourself and your life? For those areas that you are not quite “in love” with, have you paused to understand how you are feeling? Have you gained insight into what you truly want, so you can create the life of your dreams… letting your heart take the lead, of course? How would you like to learn more about who you are as it is written in the stars?

In this episode, I am talking with Samantha Ryan, a massage therapist, yoga teacher and, now, an applied astrology coach on how she helps clients “love their life”. Using birth charts as guides, Samantha explains that by embracing our unique character traits and tendencies, we can consciously identify our true desires and “be excited” about who we really are, not who we think we should be. Join us as we discuss her work and offer tools to create balance and alignment. Time to take that leap forward. Let’s rebound!

Learn more about Samantha’s offerings by emailing her at [email protected] or stop into Nourishing Storm Studio & Cafe. 

February’s theme, Accept, is explored in a unique and delightful way with our special guest Kathy Bademan. Kathy is a Laughter Yoga Leader and all around most lovely lady to talk and laugh with! She shares what brought her to lead Laughter Yoga classes with a mission "to promote world peace through laughter."  In our talk, Kathy offers some things you can do each and every day to add in more love and laughter to your life to boost self-care and ultimately achieve acceptance.

You can learn more about Kathy's offerings here: https://laughterwithkathy.com/

Welcome to a new year! Introducing our theme for January {CHOOSE} along with some exciting news about our New Spiraling to Wellness Member Portal, a place where you can access resources from the Storm Team relating to the theme of the month. All content will be released on the 1st of each month so you can explore and integrate the insights and recommendations anytime you like throughout the month. As of a member of this portal, you will also get an invite to join our monthly zoom meeting to discuss the theme on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm. 

Hope you will join us in the  S2W portal and in this discussion centered around the question "What do you choose?" 

Wishing you a beautiful start to what WILL be our best year yet! 

Join me for a meditation to set your intentions and get clear at the start of the Winter Solstice. You can practice this meditation (and all the rituals found here on my latest Winter Solstice post) anytime but it is especially powerful at the start of each season. Taking time to honor both the past season and the one you are moving into helps create clarity around where you can place your time and energy as you move forward confidently in the direction of your dreams.  

Join in on this meditation as an add in with any rituals you feel called to practice at the start of this season. 

How do we nurture sustainability within ourselves and as caretakers of the earth?
We spoke with Nikki Savage, Massage Therapist and Master Healer and Ann Martin, Land scape Artist and owner of Diamond Soul Essentials about practices that allow us to fill our own cups and use the overflow to sustain others and the world around us. From literal digging-in-the-dirt efforts like composting and planting indigenous species to create sustainable habitats to daily rituals of mediation, yoga and herb-based tools like essential oils and burnables.

In this especially challenging time – for everyone - we emphasized the importance of giving gratitude, especially to yourself and making space for your daily practices whether at home, at yoga class or in nature. As people feel increasingly polarized, these modalities can enable you to bring back harmony and embrace all of your feelings and those of others without judgement.

Episode 10: Sustainability. How do we nurture sustainability within ourselves and as caretakers of the earth?
We spoke with Nikki Savage, Massage Therapist and Master Healer and Ann Martin, Land scape Artist and owner of Diamond Soul Essentials about practices that allow us to fill our own cups and use the overflow to sustain others and the world around us. From literal digging-in-the-dirt efforts like composting and planting indigenous species to create sustainable habitats to daily rituals of mediation, yoga and herb-based tools like essential oils and burnables. 

Marion integrates 40+ years of specialized healing modality trainings into one unique and personalized Mind, Body, and Spirit experience. A healing session with Marion can help you release negative emotions, heal physical and emotional traumas, shift old thought patterns, embrace the freedom to live in the present moment with joy, and ultimately, transcend paradigms in a practical and realistic way.

Contact Marion by visiting her website: https://www.transcendingparadigms.com/