Have you heard of Gua Sha and understand its healing benefits?

In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the world of touch therapies and the ancient healing practice of Gua Sha.

Our guest, Danae Arnarellis, who is a yoga and meditation teacher and an intuitive holistic practitioner, shares her journey, expertise, and valuable insights into how these therapies can transform the mind, body, and soul.

Episode highlights include:

• Learning about Danae's journey to healing practices
• Understanding what Gua Sha is and its origins
• Learning the types of conditions or ailments Gua Sha is effective for
• Discussing the importance of touch healing in modern life, especially for women
• Learning how to safely practice Gua Sha and other touch therapies at home
• Understanding Danae's offerings and where to find out about them

Let's stay connected. Head to Instagram: @ilanak.kinesiology

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Show Links: ilanak.com.au/podcasts/205

How full is your resilience tank right now?

In this episode, we explore the August energy theme and discover how to adapt, bounce back, and thrive through life's challenges with practical insights and spiritual wisdom. We delve into the essence of resilience and explore why it's crucial for emotional well-being, nervous system regulation, and overall life success.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• August's core theme: Cultivating resilience.
• What is resilience: Understand its importance and benefits.
• Practical ways to build and strengthen your inner support and reserves.
• Astrological influences of August: Their impact on personal growth.
• Rituals and practices: Harness the power of the New Moon in Leo and the Full Moon in Aquarius. Impacts of Mercury Retrograde in August.
• Energy support tools for August.
• Events and retreats: Ilana shares details about happenings in August and beyond.

Tune in to unlock the secrets of cultivating resilience and transforming your life this August!

Let's stay connected. Head to Instagram: @ilanak.kinesiology

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Show Links: ilanak.com.au/podcasts/204

Join us in this enlightening episode as we dive deep into the world of seasonal eating through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

Our special guest, Marta Dunin-Labedzki shares her incredible journey into naturopathy, homeopathy, TCM, and her practice as an acupuncturist. Together, we explore the profound benefits of aligning our diets with the changing seasons and how this ancient wisdom can enhance our health and well-being.

Episode Highlights:

• Discover Marta's path to becoming a naturopath, homeopath, TCM practitioner, and acupuncturist.

• Understand the principles of eating within the seasons according to Chinese medicine.

• Learn how seasonal eating can benefit our health, particularly for women and children.

• Explore essential foods to incorporate into your diet for each season, with a special focus on winter, but also covering spring, summer, and autumn.

• Get practical tips on how to smoothly transition your diet to align with the seasons.

• Hear inspiring personal experiences and success stories from embracing seasonal eating.

• Learn other important principles to consider during winter (like wearing scarves, covering ankles) and throughout the other seasons.

• Find out how you can learn more about Marta's work and connect with her.

Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical advice on how to nourish your body and soul through the power of seasonal eating, guided by the timeless wisdom of Chinese medicine.

Whether you're looking to improve your health, support your family, or simply curious about TCM, this episode is packed with information and inspiration.

Show notes: ilanak.com.au/podcasts/203

In today's episode, I share my passion for regulating the nervous system and how it has been a pivotal part of my healing journey and maintaining my health and well-being.

If you often feel overwhelmed, anxious, on edge, looping thoughts, have sleep issues or are burnt out, a dysregulated nervous system might be the root cause.

In this podcast I provide insights and tools to help you understand and heal your nervous system, emphasizing the importance of daily practices to achieve and maintain a balanced state.

Podcast Highlights:

• Why regulating the nervous system is crucial for overall health
• The impact of a dysregulated nervous system on the body
• Simple tools to move from fight/flight to rest/digest mode
• The role of the nervous system in everyday activities and health
• Physical, mental, and emotional symptoms of an unregulated nervous system
• 25 practical tools for nervous system regulation
• Learn about upcoming events and weekly online nervous system classes

Let's stay connected. Head to Instagram: @ilanak.kinesiology

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Show Links: ilanak.com.au/podcasts/202

Can you answer these two simple questions

1. Do I really know who I am?
2. Am I living a life true to self?

When we aren't in touch with our intrinsic nature and inner guidance we lose sight of what deeply matters to us, from the way we live our lives, care for ourselves and treat others and the mark we leave behind.

In this week's episodes we discuss with Kat John an authenticity coach, keynote speaker, podcast host and soon to be author how we can live a life that is true and genuine to ourselves.

Highlights for this episode:

• We discuss Kat's life, career and business journey so far.
• Learn about Kat's business and life "why".
• Kat share's why dance has been such a big part of her healing.
• Understand what is the meaning of ZEROFKS.
• Listen to a fun story about Kat's podcast called REAL, RAW, RELATABLE.
• Kat discusses her new book journey.
• Learn where you find out about Kat's work, podcast and new book.

Let's stay connected. Head to Instagram: @ilanak.kinesiology

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Show Links: ilanak.com.au/podcasts/201

🎉 Celebrating 200 Episodes with Your Questions & Testimonials!

In this milestone episode of The Energy Shift Podcast, we're celebrating our 200th episode with a special Q&A session!

Join me, Ilana Kosakiewicz, as I answer questions from YOU, my incredible community and share some heartfelt testimonials from our listeners.

Highlights include:

• Kinesiology easily explained
• Techniques to ease anxiety
• Helping children (and adults) sleep better
• Learn the tools I use in my clinic
• Learn some of the courses I have completed
• My journey & learnings so far from the podcast
• Listen to our community voices
• Learn about new retreats and online classes resuming in July 2024.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Your support and engagement mean the world to me. Here's to the next 200 episodes!

Let's stay connected. Head to Instagram: @ilanak.kinesiology

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Show Links: ilanak.com.au/podcasts/200

We are almost half way through 2024…wow!

In this episode, we delve into the energy themes for July 2024, focusing on the importance of living in the present moment.

As we transition into the second half of 2024, Ilana explores in this podcast reasons why we need to live more in the now (for today) and how to easily make it a part of your day to day lifestyle.

With the New Moon in Cancer and the Full Moon in Capricorn, we also explore how to harness these lunar energies to enhance more mindfulness, reduce stress, and make space to connect more with self, family and friends.

Highlights from this episode includes:

• July's core theme: Living in the now
• Learn 10 reasons why take space to live more in the present moment
• Learn one quick practical tool for learning to live more in the present
• Understand the energy of the New and Full Moon for July
• Learn the Energy support tools for July
• Ilana shares details about events and retreats happening in July and beyond

Let's stay connected. Head to Instagram: @ilanak.kinesiology

Show Links: ilanak.com.au/podcasts/199

I am a huge believer that all human imbalances in life are a result of mental, emotional and spiritual dis-harmony.

This week on the podcast I am bringing you a conversation with Bali healer, Jimmy Doyle. I've had the privilege to work with Jimmy multiple times now and I resonate so much with the simplicity of his work and his philosophies of healing and life.

We share a common understanding that all symptoms (physical and mental) are related to a belief or emotion we hold about ourselves.

In this podcast, we dive into many joyous themes and ideas about healing, connection, how to protect yourself and more.

* Warning: Please note this episode discusses some topics that may be triggering for some people.

In this episode we discuss:

• A simple tool to use daily to protect your energy and stay connected to self
• The unique way Jimmy works and why he calls himself a "facilitator" rather than a "healer"
• His philosophy of "knowing yourself to be yourself"
• Common challenges he finds woman often have with hormones and cycles
• Why healing isn't about changing ourselves, but loving and protecting ourselves
• Learn one affirmation to do daily to connect you back to self and your power

Books shared in this episode:

• The Body Is The Barometer Of The Soul, Annette Noontil
• You Can Heal Your Life, Louise Hay
• Heal Your Body, Louise Hay

Let's stay connected. Head to Instagram: @ilanak.kinesiology

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Show Links: ilanak.com.au/podcasts/198

Do you pay attention to how different colours make you feel?

This week's podcast episode explores the history, principles, and practical applications of colour therapy, highlighting its transformative impact on mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.

Ilana delves into the therapeutic potential of colours in healing and balancing the body, sharing personal experiences and examples of how colours can evoke various emotions and release negative energies.

Episode highlights:

• Introduction to colour therapy
• Learn about colour historical insights
• Metaphysical meanings of colours
• Listen to some of Ilana's own personal stories
• Learn about scientific research that supports the efficacy of colour therapy
• Hear about real-life examples from Ilana's clinic using colour therapy
• Participate in a guided colour visualisation exercise to experience firsthand how colour therapy can heal and balance your energy.

Let's stay connected. Head to Instagram: @ilanak.kinesiology

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Show Links: ilanak.com.au/podcasts/197

Do you enjoy winter?

Many clients and students when I ask this question say no or not really, because they don't like the cold, lack of sunlight or having to stay inside more (this also used to be me).

But mother earth created seasons for a reason, and in this episode we explore the energy of winter and its significance as a time for rest, recharging and replenishment.

Inspired by the wisdom of the water element, in this podcast we delve into how the cooler, darker days of winter invite us to slow down, conserve energy, and connect deeply with our inner selves.

Join us as we discuss the practices and insights that can help us harness the restorative power of this season.

Episode Highlights:

• Embrace and learn how to practice the importance of winter rest.
• Understand why winter is the most yin season of the year for deep nourishment and energy conservation.
• Learn the importance of nourishing the Water Element in winter.
• Understand the energetic, metaphysical and emotional aspects of winter.
• Reflect on the past season and set intentions during the winter solstice.
• Learn how to balance your water element with specific foods, essential oils, and lifestyle practices.

Tune in to this episode to learn how to make the most of the cooler winter's months and create space for adjustments to our lifestyle during this season.

Show Links: ilanak.com.au/podcasts/196/