The Integra Podcast

In this episode, I talk with my colleague about health and wellness from a holistic standpoint, by working on not only our relationship with food, but our mindset. She shares her why and purpose, the new program Finally Free and her top 3 tips on starting any lifestyle change.

Brigitte Factor is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and an expert on the gut-brain connection. She loves supporting clients with their digestion, metabolism, and mental health. Since 2012 she has helped hundreds of clients improve their health with nutritional therapy. You can connect with Brigitte at www.brigittefactor.com.

Join me as I talk with Patrick Neas, Classical Music Writer for the Kansas City Star, freelance classical music writer and founder of KC Arts Beat. In this episode we talk about the astrology, spiritual wisdom and traditions of Winter Solstice and Yule, as well as religious traditions from St Lucia day through Epiphany and their significance to the bringing of light this time of year. Patrick also shares his favorite classical music for the season.

You can find Patrick on Facebook at KC Arts Beat.

Music Notes: A Medieval Christmas performed by the Boston Camerata conducted by Joel Cohen (Nonesuch)

Benjamin Britten: St. Nicholas Cantata performed by the Corydon Singers conducted by Matthew Best (Hyperion)

Benjamin Britten: A Ceremony of Carols performed by Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross (Harmonia Mundi)

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 1 “Winter Dreams” performed by the Oslo Philharmonic conducted by Mariss Jansons (Chandos)

Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (Complete Ballet) performed by the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras (Telarc)

Sibelius: Symphony No. 1 performed by the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Leif Segerstam (Ondine)

Gustav Holst: The Planets performed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by William Steinberg (Deutsche Grammophon)

Gustav Holst: The Hymn of Jesus performed by the London Symphony Chorus and the London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sir Charles Groves (EMI)

I had the distinct pleasure to talk with one of my mentors, Dr. Deanna Minich, about the intersection of Science and Spirituality in Holistic Wellness. DR. DEANNA MINICH is a health educator and author with more than twenty years of experience in nutrition, mind-body health, and functional medicine. Dr. Minich holds Master's and Doctorate degrees in Human Nutrition and Medical Science, respectively, and has lectured extensively throughout the world on health topics, teaching patients and health professionals about health. She is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, a Certified Nutrition Specialist, and a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. She serves on the Board of Directors for the American Nutrition Association and is President of the American College of Nutrition.Her passion is bringing forth a colorful whole-self approach to nourishment called Whole Detox and bridging the gaps between science, soul, and art in medicine. Visit her at: www.deannaminich.com

Today, my guest is Aypril Porter, Human Design Life Coach and Author of Parenting The Child You Have, Re-Imagining The Parent-Child Relationship Through The Lens of Human Design. Aypril and I talk about her origin story, how Human Design shifted her parenting style, Human Design, parenting and her new book, scheduled to launch on January 6. 2022.

My guest is Shannon Kinney-Düh, founder of A Free Spirit Life. Shannon is a holistic life coach, human design specialist, Reiki master, yoga and meditation teacher, artist and lover of life. For more than 20 years, Shannon's been guiding women to greater health, wealth, joy and peace as they reconnect to their innate energy, intuition and creativity. In this episode, we talk about all things creativity, intuition and Human Design. Shannon shares her favorite tips for unlocking your intuition and creativity.

My guest today on The Integra Podcast is Dr. Matt Turner, healer of the spiritual and psychic variety. We talk about his origin story and why, spiritual self care, how to tap into your own magic, and his program Own Your Power, an opportunity to transform your relationship with your power and learn how to own your power with practical solutions and exercises. He also has an upcomin retreat in Bali.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Karen Curry Parker, one of the world's leading experts on using Quantum Human Design, the power of archetypes and personal narrative to activate peak performance potential. She's developed a system that explores the relationship between Quantum Physics and Human Design, a cross cultural personality assessment system that synthesizes ancient and modern archetypes, to enhance people's creative capacity. We discuss how to connect with your own unique path, your right place in the world, the shift towards 2027 and her upcoming books.

On this episode of The Integra Podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with Tom Jacobs, principal fundraiser, founder and director Timber Creek Retreat House, a beautiful retreat nestled on 80 acres near Kansas City. Tom and I discuss the purpose of retreat, rest and reset, especially now. Don't miss this one!

Join me as I speak with Lysa Allman-Baldwin, author, writer and speaker. Lysa shares her story of hitting rock bottom; spiritually, emotionally and physically and how the power of alignment, mindfulness, community and purpose shifted her life.

Lysa is a dynamic, gifted, sought-after speaker, workshop facilitator, and writer who delivers valuable and effective leadership and self-empowerment tools for authentic and purposeful living.

The guest on this podcast is Adam Harman Banning, author, lecturer and radio show host. In this episode, we talk about finding your life purpose through the teachings of Metatron. Adam channels Metatron, allowing us to gain wisdom, guidance and the teachings of Metatron and how we can incorporate these into our day to day lives and well as how we can live out our own unique purpose.