Kirtan is an ancient call-and-response practice, but the experience can be deeply personal. In this episode, Jill talks with Marla Pellatier about the power of mantra, sound, vibration, and using our own voices as a way to connect more deeply with ourselves.

Marla shares the traditions behind kirtan, how sound and mantra can move through the body, and why the experience doesn't have to look or feel the same for everyone. Together, they explore what happens when we stop worrying about doing it “right,” allow ourselves to experience the sound in our own way, and discover the joy, emotion, connection, and release that can come from simply using our voice.

At its heart, this is a conversation about sound, authenticity, and giving ourselves permission to experience what we need in the moment.

To learn more about Marla, her kirtan offerings, and upcoming events in Rochester, New York, visit RochesterKirtan.com.

The I Ching has been used for thousands of years as a source of insight, perspective, and guidance through the inevitable changes of life.

In this episode, I sit down with Adam Bauer to explore this ancient system and the way it has shaped his life since he first discovered it as a teenager. We talk about learning to work with change rather than against it, letting go of the need to control what comes next, and becoming more aware of what life may be asking of us.

Whether you've worked with the I Ching for years or have never heard of it before, this conversation offers another perspective on how we navigate uncertainty, respond to life's challenges, and find our own way forward.

To learn more about Adam, his I Ching work, individual sessions, trainings, and upcoming immersion in Hawaii, visit imadambauer.com.

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What if self-care isn't about doing more, but about remembering who you are?

In this episode, Dr. Vanessa Lee returns to The Healing Blueprint to explore why so many of us put ourselves last and what that does to our bodies. Together, we unpack the connection between chronic stress, cortisol, burnout, and the subtle ways our bodies let us know we've drifted too far from ourselves.

This conversation goes beyond bubble baths and self-care checklists. We talk about reconnecting with what brings you joy, recognizing the early warning signs of burnout, and finding simple ways to support your nervous system throughout the day without adding more to an already overwhelming schedule.

If you've been feeling exhausted, running on autopilot, or wondering why you don't quite feel like yourself anymore, this episode is a gentle reminder that your body isn't working against you—it's trying to guide you back.

Connect with Dr. Vanessa Lee:
Website: Voted BEST Port Coquitlam Naturopathic Doctor | Dr. Vanessa Lee, ND
Guided Meditations: Home - Unfolding Stillness

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Yoga is often reduced to poses, flexibility, and what happens on the mat. But the physical practice is only one piece of something much larger.

In this episode, Jill talks with Jordan Lashley, founder of Burning Wheel Yoga, about the philosophy underneath the practice and what yoga can teach us about how we live. Their conversation moves through truth and perception, suffering, personal responsibility, attachment, relationships, and the willingness to question what we believe about ourselves and the world around us.

This is a conversation about yoga, but it’s also about what happens when we stop waiting for something outside of us to change and begin looking at how we are showing up in our own lives.

Jordan is the author of There Is No Me and founder of Burning Wheel Yoga.

To learn more about Jordan, his classes, and his work, visit Burning Wheel Yoga at burningwheelyoga.com.

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Tai Chi Gung is more than a series of gentle movements—it's a practice that brings together breath, movement, and awareness to help quiet the mind, reconnect with the body, and cultivate a greater sense of peace.

In this episode, Brian Kraby shares how a daily Tai Chi Gung practice transformed his own life, why breath is central to the practice, and how slowing down can change the way we respond to stress. We also explore the connection between nature, movement, energy, and the role of consistency in creating lasting change.

To connect with Brian or learn more about his classes:
Website: https://bargsmeadow-tai-chi-gung.com
Instagram: @crabstaichigung

Addiction doesn't just affect one person—it touches entire families. But recovery is about far more than overcoming a substance. It's about rediscovering who you are beneath the pain.

In this episode, Jill sits down with Lori McCarthy, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Herren Wellness, to explore a compassionate, whole-person approach to addiction and recovery. Lori shares her own recovery journey, explains why shame has no place in healing, and discusses how families can recover together—not just the individual.

Together, they talk about why recovery is really about connection, self-awareness, accountability without shame, and creating a place where people feel safe enough to become themselves again.

To learn more about Herren Wellness, visit www.heronwellness.com.

For more information on your host, Jill Briansky, please go to www.purplelotus.health

In this second conversation with Chad Davis, we take a deeper look at the role feelings play in our lives and how they influence the way we think, react, and create lasting change.

Together, we explore the difference between feelings, emotions, and moods, why our reactions are often driven by unconscious programming, and how fear, discomfort, and familiar patterns can keep us stuck. Chad shares his perspective on why our feelings are not fixed truths, but information that can help us better understand ourselves without defining who we are.

To connect with Chad Davis:
Email: [email protected]

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In this episode of The Healing Blueprint, I sit down with Chris Cipra, MSW, LSW, LMT who is a meditation and yoga teacher, and licensed social worker to explore how meditation became the doorway to profound healing in her own life. Together we discuss nervous system regulation, trauma, embodiment, community, and why the path to healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's about returning to who you've always been.

Whether you've tried meditation before or have always thought, "I can't meditate," this conversation will challenge what you think you know and offer a compassionate, accessible way to begin.

Connect with Chris:
Instagram: @studentoflife101
Facebook: Christine Cipra Yoga & Wellness

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In this episode, Jill Briansky sits down with Tommy Priester, creator of Heart Mind Integration (HMI), to explore how unresolved experiences can continue to influence our thoughts, emotions, relationships, and health. Together they discuss personality parts, the power of becoming the witness, the role of the vagus nerve, and why healing isn't about fighting what's inside you—it's about learning to meet every part of yourself with compassion.

Tommy shares the philosophy behind Heart Mind Integration, how "dropping in" creates access to deeper healing, and why true transformation comes from shifting your identity beyond trauma.
Whether you're familiar with parts work or simply curious about a different approach to healing, this conversation offers a thoughtful perspective on reconnecting with your authentic self.

Connect with Tommy Priester
Bear Medicine Holistic Services
https://bearmedicineherbs.com/

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What if the greatest healing doesn't come from becoming someone new—but from returning to who you've always been?

In this heartfelt conversation, Jill Briansky sits down with psychologist, author, and teacher Dr. Robyn L. Posin to explore what it truly means to live authentically. Robyn shares the childhood moment that changed her life forever and why learning to trust your own inner knowing is one of the greatest acts of healing.

This conversation is a reminder that healing isn't about fixing yourself. It's about listening deeply enough to remember who you were before the world told you who to be.

To learn more about Dr. Robyn L. Posin, her books, cards, and her work, visit ROBYN L. POSIN, PhD.
Her books, including Go Only As Fast as the Slowest Part of You Feels Safe to Go, are also available on Amazon.

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