By Sarah Chopra
The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.
In episode 23, I chat with Mindful in Nature Founder, Belinda McCawley.
Belinda has combined her love of nature as an Environmental Manager & Meditation Teaching qualifications to create a mindful outdoor experience in nature.
Belinda shares her story, her knowledge of the well researched Japanese activity known as 'Forest Bathing'.
Being outdoors in nature and weaving mindful activities such as igniting your senses and journaling, can improve your mental wellbeing, digestion and increase calm in your life.
RESOURCES
Instagram: @mindfulforestbathing
Website: www.mindfulforestbathing
Linkedin: Belinda McCawley
Your brain is part of your central nervous system (CNS) and your gut has its own unique nerve network called the enteric nervous system (ENS), also known as the second brain.
They are both connected by the vagal nerve, which form the BRAIN-GUT Connection.
Often unwanted gut symptoms get treated from a physical aspect. But with your brain and gut being so heavily influenced and operated by their own nervous systems, wouldn't it make sense to address the nervous system just as much as the physical symptoms?
In episode 22, I share a candid discussion on this topic. No notes, no written format, just me creating a conversation on a topic that is dear to my heart - The Polyvagal Theory.
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In episode 21 I chat with Teniele Arnold, who is a free spirit, unafraid to fail while constantly striving to reach her goals and dreams. Her professional career includes photographer, author and book-keeper and she constantly blends these with yoga, reading and being a loving parent of 2 strong-willed children- Elliana and Kaden - and a soul mate to Ashley.
Writing a children's book was a life long dream and ensuring it works to connect the readers and their families so they can forge together with presence, mindfulness and their Inner Happy Voice was an important part of the project.
Teniele is launching her 2nd children's book 'Ellie's Wellies', based on mindfulness and outdoor play. Teniele aims to bring awareness of your breath to children early in, life so they can have the skill forever.
Such an integral part of balancing your brain-gut connection!
Resources
Get on the waitlist for Ellie's Wellies http://www.tenielearnold.com/
Purchase 'Find your Happy Voice' http://www.findingyourhappyvoice.com/
Mindfulness games for kids Teniele Arnold You Tube Channel
Welcome back to The GUT GURU podcast!
In episode 20 I am talking about my 3 pillars to health that I practice on a personal level, but also offer all of my clients. And they are: MIND, MOVEMENT, MICROBIOME.
In this episode I discuss how The GUT GURU podcast has evolved and more importantly my excitement for all things 'vagal nerve'.
I look forward to sharing my passions with you and hopefully I add a little inspiration into your world.
Website: http://sarahchopra.com/
In episode 19 I chat with Dr. Katherine Iscoe body confidence and ways that you can boost negative thinking.
Dr. Katherine has used her academic background and knowledge to help thousands of women around the world to help change their negative mindset to a positive out look so they can live a happier life.
Dr. Katherine is the founder and creator of 'The School of Body Confidence', where she offers an online self paced course with over 20 hours of learning.
Dr. Katherine has just released her 2nd book called 'Body Confidence' , which is a self help book to inspire, educate women with low self esteem.
REFERENCES
https://drkatherine.com/
https://online.schoolofbodyconfidence.com/
Buy Body Confidence Book
AUTHOR
http://sarahchopra.com/
In episode 18 I chat with breathwork practitioner and life coach, Sharon Jennings.
Sharon shares her wisdom on how she enables her clients to relieve themselves of anxiety and trauma by using their breath.
RESOURCES
Sharon Jennings website https://www.sharonjennings.com.au/
Follow Your True North FB page https://www.facebook.com/sharonjenningsbreathe/
Follow Your True North Instagram https://www.instagram.com/followyourtruenorth_wa/
Sarah Chopra website http://sarahchopra.com/
In episode 17 I chat with Renee Cochrane owner of Wholisitcally Healthy in Perth.
Renee has lived an extraordinary life where she left home at the age of 13, has overcome an alcohol and drug addiction and has spent extensive time in India, where she learnt Ayurvedic philosophies and principles.
Renee has always been passionate about cooking wholesome food and she has combined her love of preparing food for others and Ayurvedic principles to create nutritionally packed meals available to the public. She has also established one of Perth's first meal delivery services, known as Wholistically Healthy.
Renee speaks openly about her past, and we talk about what is involved in an ayurvedic treatment and how she deals with the demands of running a successful small business.
RESOURCES
Wholistically Healthy website https://whly.com.au/
Sarah Chopra website http://sarahchopra.com/
Alcohol & Drug Foundation Australia website
ReachOut website
In episode 16, I chat with naturopath and native bee expert, Tracy Lansdell.
Tracy lives in the South-West of Western Australia, and has created an environment that not only nourishes her and her family, but is also a therapeutic haven for her clients and native flora and fauna in the area.
Tracy shares her love of nature and how you can work with nature to heal and create a sense of calm. Tracy has such a passion for education and inspiring others on the topics of native bees, bee hotels, veggie gardens and flower essences.
She describes her Green Tree Naturopathy business as a combination of her dedication to the land, the plants and the people, she blends naturopathic consultations with sustainability education, showing ways we can as individuals live a more fulfilling and sustainable life whilst caring for our ecosystems, all through the simple task of gardening.
RESOURCES
Website - https://www.greentreenaturopathy.com.au/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/greentreenaturopathy/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/green_tree_naturopathy/
In episode 15, I chat with Sam about stress and anxiety. Stress impacts almost everyone on a daily basis and more people seem to be experiencing anxiety too. but how do you know the difference between the two? Or does it really matter?
Sam shares her wisdom on what similar symptoms you may experience with stress or anxiety; and how she tackles them differently when it comes to treatment in her practice.
Sam Dhu is a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist working with adults, teen and their families in Perth, Western Australia.
Sam's practice is shaped by many years of Postgraduate training including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), extensive Gestalt training in Perth, Family Therapy training in Melbourne, as well as her 4 years of undergraduate training in Social work at Curtin University.
When she is not running her business, Sam is busy chasing around after her fiercely head strong and fun-loving toddler.
RESOURCES
https://www.samanthadhu.com.au/
In episode 14, I chat with qualified aromatherapist, naturopath, holistic health coach, Monica Witsch, on the essentials you need to know about essential oils.
The use of essential oils has gained popularity over the last few years and how they can be beneficial in people's lives in so many ways.
Monica's mission is to combine modern science with traditional wisdom to provide personalised health strategies for her clients. Over the last 12 years, she has been supporting overwhelmed and exhausted clients in regaining increased energy, clarity and a more positive outlook on life. she has a deep passion for women's and family health and loves supporting her clients in creating the life they love.
Originally from Germany, Monica came to Australia in 1996 for postgraduate studies and made Perth her home since. As a mum of 2 children later in life, she is continuously learning about the delicate balancing act around her own needs and those of her family.
RESOURCES:
Radiant Living Solutions http://radiantlivingsolutions.com.au/
Iaama http://iaama.org.au/
Tisserand Institute https://tisserandinstitute.org/
The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.