For this episode, Bethany Kate, an Equine Specialist, shares her lifelong love for horses, how her equestrian professional background unfolded, and her healing story with horses as the foundation to overcome life's challenges. We cover the topics of heart coherence, how horses serve as an emotional mirror for healing, and as a catalyst for nervous system reset, inner connection, and personal development.

We discuss the heart field of horses and its impact on humans, how this offers an empowering opportunity to look within ourselves, and how equine-assisted therapies provide unique support for those who have experienced trauma, abuse, mental health issues, the autism spectrum, and children with profound autism. Bethany Kate also reveals how horses guide us to tap into our child-like joy and are incredible natural facilitators of healing when one's heart is open.

In this episode, we also address techniques to calm the mind and center the body, and the importance of following your intuition. Tune in and learn more about the transformational equine-assisted work she offers, including retreats and guided sessions.

Show Notes/Resources:

Bethany Kate, Equine Specialist

https://www.film.horse

https://equinimity.art

https://www.instagram.com/filmdothorse

Sage Wisdom Equine Retreats

https://bethosmer.com

Recommended Books

- The Vagus Nerve in Therapeutic Practice: Working with Clients to Manage Stress and Enhance Mind-Body Function (2023) by Ann Baldwin

- Unbridle IT! Buck Up and Create Your Happy! (2021) by Leeanne Gardner

- In The Field With Horses: Exploring the Horse-Human Connection (2013) by Lisa Walters

- The Tao of Equus: A Woman's Journey of Healing and Transformation Through the Way of the Horse (2001) by Linda Kohanov

Other

HeartMath Institute https://www.heartmath.org

On this episode, I interview Marisa Martorana about the fascia, the interconnected fabric of the body, myofascial release therapy, her professional background, and the injury that led Marisa to discover this modality and her recovery journey.

We define what fascia is, what myofascial release work entails, what a typical session looks like, how it differs from traditional massage, common issues that lead someone to seek this therapy, what this myofascial release process aims to resolve, and what gets trapped in the fascia webbed network. We explore the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual connections, complementary therapies, the most important part of myofascial release work, and what you can do to begin unwinding your fascia.

Show Notes/Resources:

Marisa Martorana, Wellness Warrior

http://www.myomoksha.health

"And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." Anaïs Nin

(Quoted from the book, Healing Ancient Wounds: The Renegade's Wisdom by John F. Barnes)

For more information: https://myofascialrelease.com

Other Resources:

Messages from the Body written by Michael J. Lincoln, Ph.D.

https://talkinghearts.net

On this episode with Chaneckie Black of Ru'Cha Wellness and Nutrition Coaching, Chaneckie shares her professional background, her personal struggles with eczema as a child into early adulthood, a serious turning point diagnosis, the inspiration for her wellness services, and how that all served as a catalyst to investigate the root causes of "dis-ease" in the body and heal herself. These challenges and the holistic journey that unfolded led her to develop herbal and natural remedies, including a dedicated eczema skin-relief line and other products.

We also explore how lifestyle, good habits, nutrition, and addressing gut health influence eczema, other skin disorders, and wellness, and how lifestyle changes could shift genetics and learned family dietary patterns and behaviors for better health outcomes.

Show Notes:

Chaneckie Black, Ru'Cha Wellness and Nutrition Coaching

Eat Well Live Well Foundation

"At Ru'Cha Wellness, I offer personalized 1:1 and group nutrition and wellness coaching, where we work together to build habits around food, movement, stress management, and natural support that helps people feel more energized and in control of their health. I also incorporate herbal knowledge as a certified herbalist and services, including gentle yoga or community gardening elements, when it fits.

The focus is always empowerment, as well as helping people understand their bodies and make changes that last, whether that's for eczema flare-ups, energy levels, weight goals as a byproduct of better health, or just feeling great in their skin."

https://mychaneckieb.com

Instagram and TikTok as @ruchawellness for free tips and inspiration.

For this episode, I interview Tori McGee and we explore how Tori's healthy lifestyle led her to become a holistic realtor and holistic home expert. She shares how she advises clients and others in identifying healthier homes, guides environmentally sensitive families, the added value and experience of what she offers beyond the standard real estate agent, what to look for from this holistic lens, what's trending in holistic and homesteading interests, and tips for making small changes and shifts towards a healthier home and life.

We covered a range of topics from mold to moisture, HVAC systems and air filters, dehumidifiers, water filtration, EMFs/5G, mold, and radon concerns, detection, tests, and other tools, AI data center concerns, and the impact on utility resources, homes, and communities.

Show Notes/Resources:

Tori McGee, Holistic Realtor + Holistic Home Expert

www.AtlantaHolisticRealtor.com [email protected]

Tori's monthly wellness real estate digital magazine: https://www.healthy-home.pro/wellnessre/tori-mcgee

GreenGuard Gold Certified non-toxic paint (VOC-free):

https://www.clare.com

https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/new-products/greenguard

https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/b/eco-spec-interior-paint-primer

https://www.behr.com/sustainability

Radon Detector Rentals at Georgia Libraries https://georgialibraries.org/news-stories/radon/

Radon Detector Test Kits for South Carolina https://apps.dhec.sc.gov/environment/radon

National Radon Program Services https://sosradon.org

5G & cell/radio tower search in your area antennasearch.com

Recommended EMF Meters: https://trifield.com or https://www.amazon.com/TriField-Meter-Model-TF2-Electromagnetic/dp/B078T2R64C

EMF Meter GQ Electronics Model: GQEMF-390 https://www.amazon.com/Advanced-GQ-Multi-Field-Electromagnetic-Radiation/dp/B07JGJ897T

Smart Meter Guard https://smartmeterguard.com

ERMI mold and other tests https://www.envirobiomics.com

Kingdom Builders (Healthy Builder in SC) https://kingdombuilderslmsw.com

The Water Machine https://thewatermachine.com (Code CURTIN15 to save 15%)

In this episode, my guest Anya Weil takes us through her integrated health and holistic healing journey and perspective as a multi-talented holistic wellness and mental health practitioner. We explore an empowered healing path and the emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of healing.

Anya shares her surreal, intense, and memorable heart-opening story while traveling - an experience not to miss! We discuss the language of healing and reframing thought processes and beliefs, love and its connections, feeling the embodiment of love, and the will to heal.

Show notes:

Anya Weil offers Holistic Health, Wellness, and Therapy. She is an integrative national board-certified health, wellness, and mental health coach and somatic practitioner with a background in clinical psychology and yoga therapy.

To learn more, visit Anya's website: http://anyaweil.life.tilda.ws/

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Michelle Logan about pelvic floor health and her experience and insights as a physical therapist with a specialty in pelvic floor. We discuss the doctorate path to this field, the scope of her work, common symptoms and issues for seeking pelvic floor support, root causes, navigating from trauma and tandem care, myths and misconceptions, the emotional/mental/physical connections, the importance of pelvic floor health in daily life, better outcomes for labor and delivery, pre and post-op care for men too, what's lacking in the field, and Dr. Michelle's vision.

"The Pelvic Doctors is the name of our brand and we offer Pelvic Health Physical Therapy to pre- and postpartum women, women experiencing incontinence, and women experiencing pelvic pain, etc. I am a specialist in this specific realm of physical therapy and really deep dive into the root cause of pelvic floor symptoms to promote women’s health and wellness from a muscle function and coordination perspective." - Dr. Michelle Logan

"If we're experiencing any kind of dysfunction or anything, you are not the problem. You are not broken and there's always someone who is listening and it may not feel like it...but there is someone who is listening and who will listen to you and help you rise above whatever it is you're experiencing." - Dr. Michelle Logan

Michelle Logan PT, DPT

(864) 569-9122

Social: @michelle.dpt

Resources: Dr. Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS Pelvic PT Rising Podcast pelvicptpising.com

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