The Dragonfly Connection

The Dragonfly Connection

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The Dragonfly Connection episodes

  • Healing Trauma

    Have you ever come across someone who looks put together on the outside but, you know is a hot mess inside?


    Is that you? Able to pull it together for appearances sake, but never really feeling whole or connected inside?

    Our guest today, Tabatha Bird Weaver blends talk therapy methods, energy healing and chakra work for a total holistic healthcare experience.

    Tabatha is a dually licensed psychotherapist and founder of Breathe Healing Arts Center in Newberg, OR.

    Tabatha has earned memberships & awards, spoken nationally, lobbied for families and therapists in Washington D.C. and created several programs for the State of Oregon agencies.

    She has worked in the foster system and in family/marriage counseling. She's trained to diagnose and treat mental health disorders and is also trained in multiple energetic healing methods.

    Her passion is helping adults heal from trauma, particularly from childhood or narcissistic abuse, and helping overwhelmed empaths and those experiencing codependency behaviors.

    In this episode you'll learn how trauma manifests itself in your mind and body, learn ways to heal, get some tips on boundary setting, and even get a guided meditation to use in those moments when you're feeling frazzled and need to strengthen your boundaries.

    Learn more about Tabatha online:

    breathespirit.com/
    karmicalchemist.com/

    On Social Media:

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/tabathabirdweaver/
    instagram: www.instagram.com/karmic.alchemist

    And on HealingWaze: https://healingwaze.com/practitioners/breathe-healing-arts-center/

    Tabatha recommends this website for self help: http://www.sfhelp.org/

    You can download her guided meditation on boundaries HERE

    By Participating in this podcast you agree that this is not a replacement for medical services and are encouraged to seek immediate medical care if needed. Read our full disclaimer here. https://healingwaze.com/healingwaze-disclaimer/

    51 min
  • Being in The Flow
    Ash Marshall-O'dell has a passion and that passion it helping others get into the state of "flow". Flow is that feeling when everything is just going really well, really right-it feels easy, joyful and light. Who wouldn't want that... always?!?
     
    Ash is a Reiki Master and Teacher as well as an intuitive channel. Her background is in teaching so she loves to educate others on all of her favorite healing modalities- Reiki, Crystal Healing, Essential Oils, and Aura readings. 

    In this episode you'll learn more about all of those methods plus get some self care takeaways to help you get into the flow. 
     
    Learn more about Ash at:

    https://sacredjourneyswithash.com/

    https://healingwaze.com/practitioners/breathe-healing-arts-center/
     
    By Participating in this podcast you agree that this is not a replacement for medical services and are encouraged to seek immediate medical care if needed. Read our full disclaimer here. https://healingwaze.com/healingwaze-disclaimer/
    45 min
  • Waze of Thriving
    Why is Amber so passionate about holistic healthcare? What is HealingWaze all about? 
     
    You'll get the answers to these questions and learn why she's on a mission to help normalize holistic healthcare and help other healing professionals succeed. 
     
    In this episode the tables are turned and Amber is interviewed by Vanessa Couto, Astrologer, Artist, and Teacher. They talk holistic healthcare, conventional medicine, and business. 
     
    Learn more about Ambers mission at HealingWaze.com
     
    And, check out all the good stuff astrology can do for you-beyond horoscopes. 
    https://www.vanessacouto.com/ 
    https://www.facebook.com/vanessacouto25/
     
    Vanessa was the Holistic Healing Connections first guest. To listen to her and ambers conversation in episode #1 go HERE.
     
    By Participating in this podcast you agree that this is not a replacement for medical services and are encouraged to seek immediate medical care if needed. Read our full disclaimer here. https://healingwaze.com/healingwaze-disclaimer/
    57 min
  • Safe Alternatives To Opioids
    The Opioid crisis has effected Amber and her family in very profound ways; and in this episode you'll find out why it's one of her soapbox issues. 
     
    Her family is not alone! 
     
    According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), every day more than 130 people in the US die after overdosing on opioids.

    In the late 1990's, pharmaceutical companies told the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioids for pain relief, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at increasing rates. 

    By 2017, more than 47,000 Americans had died as a result of opioid overdoses. 

    That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders due to prescription opioids, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (heroin is an opioid). 

    Statistics say 21-29% of patients who are prescribed opioids for chronic pain-misuse them; and It's estimated that 4-6% who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.

    The NIH and HHS (Department of Health and human service) are looking at ways to help put an end to this crisis. But, what about holistic and alternative methods? Are they paying attention??? 
     
    Doubtful. 

    There are so many ways to help relieve, manage, and even treat pain conditions that don't include harming our bodies, or further risking our health. 
     
    Among Amber's personal favorites: Chiropractic, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Diet, Physical Therapy, Watsu, Craniosacral Therapy, Reiki/Energy Healing, Herbs, Cannabis products, Essential oils...
     
    The list is extensive. Practically every healing method that you can find at HealingWaze.com will have an effect on your pain levels. And, most are harmless. 
     
    Email Amber if you'd like to share your story at [email protected]. She may even ask you to be a future podcast guest. 
     
    Information and stats for this episode were taken from:
    https://www.drugabuse.gov/drugs-abuse/opioids/opioid-overdose-crisis 
     
    Learn more about Amber and her mission at
    HealingWaze.com and VibeHealingArts.com
     
    Ambers on social media too! 
    www.Facebook.com/HealingWaze
    www.Facebook.com/YourHealingWithAmber/
     
    www.Instagram.com/HealingWaze
    www.Instagram.com/business_minded_healer
     
    By Participating in this podcast you agree that this is not a replacement for medical services and are encouraged to seek immediate medical care if needed. Read our full disclaimer here. https://healingwaze.com/healingwaze-disclaimer/
    27 min
  • Nature's Healing Tools

    "Find a rock. Pick it up." That's Liisa's motto.


    Call them what you want; Crystals... Stones... Rocks... They're all the same-minerals from the earth that have very powerful healing properties.

    Liisa Fenech-Petrocchi is a Reiki Practitioner, Energy Healer and teacher. Not only does she use crystals to help her clients clear, ground and reset-she uses them religiously for herself and her family.

    Anxiety? Insomnia? Icky Energy?

    Crystals and their natural partner, essential oils, work wonders for people, and spaces.

    Liisa uses both in helping to clear stuck energy from people, homes, offices, and even cars. In this episode you'll hear how she does it, why she does it and how you can help yourself using both tools.

    To learn more about Liisa and Vibe Healing Arts visit www.VibeHealingArts.com

    Amber, has now partnered with Liisa and Vibe Healing Arts. If you're in Portland, they offer many local events and if you're not in Portland-there are many ways they can still serve you.

    Learn about their monthly women's gathering "Raise Your Vibe": https://vibehealingarts.com/events/2019/9/29/raise-your-vibe

    By Participating in this podcast you agree that this is not a replacement for medical services and are encouraged to seek immediate medical care if needed. Read our full disclaimer here. https://healingwaze.com/healingwaze-disclaimer/
    42 min
  • Mental Illness- Amber's Story
    This episode blows the lid off of Amber's personal struggles with mental illness and will hopefully help you or someone you love get over the shame associated with mental illness and get help.

    A couple months ago, after years of trauma and stress, an incident with her adult son put her over the edge of sanity, and made her question everything.

    Amber has danced with depression and anxiety most of her life. Yet, she is truly a positive and hopeful person. But, maintaining or bringing in back isn't easy. It takes daily self-care/work and sometimes lots of outside help.

    She's tried everything from traditional counseling to sensory deprivation... and every holistic/natural treatment in-between.

    Learn about all the different methods she's tried... including what she's doing right now to help.  

    Amber urges you to get support. Then go from there...

    If you need support and don't have a team, or you're not ready to get one, there are support groups for all kinds of mental illness, or the things that cause it-death, trauma, abuse, post-partum, life stages, etc.

    You may be in a stage where you don't even know where to start. That's okay.

    NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a great place to start nami.org
    or
    The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at  1-800-273-8255. Even if you're not suicidal the people at the lifeline can help you through whatever crisis you're in.

    If you have someone in your life you can trust, please let them know what you're going through. They can't help if they don't know.

    I hope you find comfort in knowing you are definitely not alone in this whole mental health struggle.  

    There are so many resources available to us-and some are totally free. And, many are even found in nature. If you choose to try a
    natural herbal remedy please do your research (especially regarding drug interaction) and consult with a professional if you can.

    For those of you who are parents of mentally ill and suicidal teens and adults; Amber has started a Facebook Group for support during this difficult parenting journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/PutYourMaskOnFirst/

    Amber says, "In your darkest moments, know that you are not alone - You too, are here for a reason. Don't let mental illness keep you from realizing or living out that reason." 
     
    If you need help finding a professional to help check out HealingWaze.com. 

    By Participating in this podcast you agree that this is not a replacement for medical services and are encouraged to seek immediate medical care if needed. Read our full disclaimer here. https://healingwaze.com/healingwaze-disclaimer/

    18 min
  • Quit Your Bellyaching
    We're talking about abdominal adhesions and belly health with LMT Isabel Spradlin, and it sounds like almost everyone has them or will develop them over time. 
     
    Isabel explains what adhesions are and how working to correct them can help treat digestive issues, endometriosis pain, menstrual discomforts, and so much more! 
     
    Adhesions can be caused by surgery, but also from daily life (repetitive movement or stress), dehydration, blunt force trauma and pregnancy. It sounds as if almost everyone could use some abdominal adhesion work in their life and if you're not able to work with Isabel in-person, she also offers a small internal directory to help you connect with other practitioners closer to you. 
     
    You can also find Isabel and other abdominal massage practitioners at HealingWaze.com. 
     
    If you're a practitioner and looking to learn Isabel's technique, she offers an online training program. This and all of her abdominal adhesion resources can be found at healmybelly.com. 
     
    If you're looking for self care techniques she offers a whole program featuring how-to videos at https://abdominaladhesiontreatment.com/getting-started/
     
    Isabel is a also a business nerd like Amber and loves helping other practitioners succeed. She's created a whole online program (including CEU's) for massage therapists who want to build their own business at IsabelSpradlin.com
     
    Follow Isabel's Facebook and get belly health resources:
    www.facebook.com/abdominaladhesion
     
    By Participating in this podcast you agree that this is not a replacement for medical services and are encouraged to seek immediate medical care if needed. Read our full disclaimer here.
    https://healingwaze.com/healingwaze-disclaimer/
    1 hr 1 min
  • Out Of The Mouths Of Babes
    Amber is truly a holistic health crusader-starting with her personal life and parenting methods. 
     
    This episode is a conversation between Amber and her eight year old daughter, Daphne. You'll get a kids perspective on eating healthy, taking care of the earth, sleep, relaxation, exercise and more.  
     
    Daphne, like her mom, knows the importance of self care and relaxation. She says. "You need to relax some days! If you don't relax, it doesn't feel good."
     
    Great advice, Daphne. 
     
    If you're a parent, you need to listen to this with your kiddos. If you're not, you should just listen to it for the smiles... joy and laughter are a must for overall health and well being. 
     
    Learn more about Amber and the HealingWaze team at: https://healingwaze.com/healingwaze-team/
     
    By Participating in this podcast you agree that this is not a replacement for medical services and are encouraged to seek immediate medical care if needed. Read our full disclaimer here.
    https://healingwaze.com/healingwaze-disclaimer/
    31 min
  • Thriving As An Empath

    What is an empath? What are common challenges most empaths face? 

     
    HealingWaze Team member, empath, spiritual teacher, and intuitive healer Laura Rowe's passion is helping other empaths thrive. In this discussion she breaks down characteristics of an empath, boundaries, and tools to thrive as a highly sensitive person. 
     
    Boundaries are a big focus in this chat, because they're really important, not only for your health, but also the health of those you're interacting with.
     
    "You can be boundaried and be kind"
     
    After the conversation, if you'd like to learn more about Laura visit: https://healingwaze.com/practitioners/the-vital-spirit/
     
    And on social media: 
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheThrivingEmpathCommunity/

    https://www.instagram.com/thethrivingempath/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurabethrowe/

    By Participating in this podcast you agree that this is not a replacement for medical services and are encouraged to seek immediate medical care if needed. Read our full disclaimer here. https://healingwaze.com/healingwaze-disclaimer/

    54 min
  • The Energetic Experience

    What is energy work? 


    When you're in a crowded place do you feel overwhelmed? It's not your imagination- it's energy overload! 

    In our 3rd and final episode from our "Ask A Healing Pro" live series, Lyn is chatting with Darcy Molloy an energy worker, Healing Channel and Soul Evolutionary. Darcy and Lyn chat about managing your energy. 

    They break down meridians, chakras, aura and other parts of the human energy field; and most importantly- ways to correct and heal them.  

    Darcy explains that energy work is not necessarily "woo-woo". It does, in fact, have a very strong scientific base. 

    Lyn gives an easy to understand explanation of distance healing and how it works. You don't want to miss it! 

    Recommended reading: The Subtle Body: An Encyclopedia of Your Energetic Anatomy by Cyndi Dale. 

    Learn more about today's host Lyn Delmastro Thomson of Heart Fire Healing: https://healingwaze.com/practitioners/heart-fire-healing/

    Visit Darcy online at https://darcymolloy.com

    By Participating in this podcast you agree that this is not a replacement for medical services and are encouraged to seek immediate medical care if needed. Read our full disclaimer here. https://healingwaze.com/healingwaze-disclaimer/

    34 min

About The Dragonfly Connection

From the publisher's feed

The dragonfly carries the wisdom of mental maturity, change, transformation, adaptability, self-realization, and the deeper meaning of life. These are the gifts that Amber and her guests offer listeners of The Dragonfly Connection podcast.