The Kerby Method Podcast

Funny that our final episode of 2019 is episode number 19! 

I present to you a very special guest I had the great honor to speak with. I have long recommended Jason's guided meditations to all of my clients, patients, group participants, and my mom. Why? Because his guided meditations are amazing. If you have trouble falling or staying asleep at night, please go to youtube and start listening to Jason!

Jason Stephenson is a meditation coach and chief executive of the popular meditation hub Relax Me Online Australia. His YouTube meditation channel has more than 1.5 million subscribers and features a shout-out from activist Russell Brand. Like I said, he's amazing. 

Join us as Jason shares his journey into the world of meditation, and making a choice to leave a path that was not fulfilling.  He is candid about his own history with drugs and alcohol, and the turning point where he chose a new way. We discuss why sleep and anxiety are such overwhelming problems in the world today, and the role guided meditation can play in offering relief.  

This very special episode also marks the VERY FIRST VIDEO EPISODE of Beyond the Pink Cloud!!!! Why wait for the New Year to try something new?

You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/t74BTIZxedE

JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/beyondthepinkcloud/

THE SELF LOVE PROJECT 2020 IS HERE!!!!!!

NO RESOLUTIONS. A YEAR LONG JOURNEY TO EMBODYING PRACTICES THAT GENERATE LASTING SELF LOVE

https://www.facebook.com/groups/SelfLoveProject2020/

LINKS FOR JASON

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPYhcdFgrlUXiGmPRAej1w

https://www.simplehabit.com/jason-stephenson

https://www.facebook.com/JasonStephensonMeditation/

https://www.instagram.com/jasonstephensonmeditation/?hl=en

Emmy Brunner is a rock star in her own right. 

As a psychotherapist specializing in trauma and eating disorders, she had a vision of a treatment center where the whole person, not the diagnosis, guided the treatment. She has seen that vision come to life and thrive with the Recover Clinic, Europe’s leading specialist outpatient service, treating sufferers of trauma, depression, body dysmorphia, anxiety and eating disorders.

She founded the Recover Clinic in 2007 and has since built a community and helped thousands of women in creating a new path forward from trauma and eating disorders. 

She had a vision of treating the whole person, and empowering her patients and clients to take part in their own healing journey. She has brought that very real vision to fruition. 

I love speaking with powerful women who saw a need for a change in their field and went out and created what was needed. Emmy is incredibly inspiring and kind, and her passion and expertise with her work had me wishing we had another hour to chat. 

If you are looking for support in making new changes this time of year, and possibly feeling overwhelmed--> you will LOVE this episode. Emmy focuses on the importance of small, daily changes that lead up to a different kind of life with practice and perseverance. 

Join the Community Here: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/beyondthepinkcloud/

Links for Emmy:

https://www.therecoverclinic.co.uk/

http://emmybrunner.com/

https://www.instagram.com/emmybrunnerofficial/

Join me as I sit down with Mr John Harrison for a fascinating and heartfelt chat.  John has an amazing personal story, and is incredibly well researched on the use of Ibogaine in treatment for opiate addiction. We discuss some of the neuro chemical mechanisms behind this treatment, and delve even deeper into John's approach of working with the whole human. 

John's approach in treatment is one near and dear to my own heart and work, as he emphasizes the need for a collage of methods that work specifically for the individual. From meditation, to hiking, to developing personal power--John is a skilled practitioner with a multi faceted approach in saving lives. 

I very much enjoyed our talk and getting to meet John in person. If you are a San Diego local like me, you can meet him yourself at his weekly meditation group with the Blue Dragon Zen Community!

Join the community here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenbeyondrecovery/

Links and info for John:

As featured on Tangentially Speaking podcast with Dr Chris Ryan: https://chrisryanphd.com/378-john-harrison-therapist-former-fugitive-from-injustice/

https://www.facebook.com/johnnycoyo

Zen Blue Dragon Meditation Group: Wednesday 7pm 9025 Balboa Ave 

Contact John: [email protected]

More about John:

John has enjoyed much of his time on the planet exploring both the inner and outer landscapes. A therapist with a practice based in San Diego specializing in Addiction Treatment and Personal Transformation, John was Principal Investigator for MAPS’ (Multidisciplinary Assn. for Psychedelic Studies) pilot study investigating the efficacy of the plant medicine ibogaine in the treatment of opiate addiction. John studied and was trained in Clinical Psychology at the California Institute for Integral Studies, and was formerly a resident at Esalen Institute in Big Sur, Ca. A Zen Buddhist practitioner for over 30 years, John is the founder of Blue Dragon Zen Community in San Diego. An avid hiker and high altitude mountaineer, John is also a connoisseur of amazing and breath-giving sunsets!

Since it is Thanksgiving week, how appropriate to have a conversation about gut health, food, and nutrition! 

Sarah Kay Hoffman is a wealth of knowledge and information on gut health, gut healing, and the connection between a healthy gut and lifestyle factors such as stress.

She is a gut researcher and journalist, providing detailed information in a condensed format for women worldwide who struggle with gut health. Sarah is a certified health coach and founder of the online community, A Gutsy Girl, where she connects and provides palpable and reliable information to other women who were seemingly sitting in silence about topics like IBS, IBD, and infertility and looking for reasonable approaches to healing.

Sarah was a delight to speak with, and offers wisdom and a pragmatic approach to healing your gut. 

If you have questions about what to eat or avoid, or where to begin with creating a healthier gut--> this is the episode for you!!

Links for Sarah:

It is easy to tell that Angela Pugh is an accomplished speaker and podcast host. She is wonderfully articulate and heartfelt in her communication,  and shares both her personal story through addiction and the fascinating roles she has played professionally as a master coach and interventionist.  

Angela and I discuss her training and work as a master coach, the importance of mindset shifts as it relates to business and money, and her daily rituals and toolkit for practicing sobriety and maintaining a thriving approach to life.  

This was a dynamic interview with a multi-faceted leader, if you are committed to thriving in your own life and recovery--you will LOVE this episode! 

If you are a woman in recovery and looking for continued strategies and tools to move forward and thrive in your life beyond and in addition to 12 step programs--> join the community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenbeyondrecovery/ 

More about Angela:

Podcast Host, Sober Entrepreneur, and Master Coach Angela Pugh is a leading expert in the field of addiction and recovery, helping people figure out sobriety for more than a decade. 

Angela is the host and founder of the nationally-ranked podcast, Addiction Unlimited, and the founder of My Recovery Toolbox offering online resources, coaching and courses for you to build the sober life you want. 

The point isn’t to just quit drinking, it’s to love yourself so much you don’t want to drink.

Links for Angela:

https://www.instagram.com/addictionunlimited/

https://www.myrecoverytoolbox.com/

If you are as in love with Somatic Experiencing (SE) as I am OR if you hear me talk about it constantly and would like a better idea of what I am speaking about, THIS is the episode for you.

It was a privilege to sit down with Dr Abi Blakeslee, a multi faceted individual gifted and well versed in SE trauma therapy and a valued member of the faculty staff of the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute and Foundation for Human Enrichment. Abi is a researcher as well as a therapist and faculty member, teaching SE all over the world.

I am lucky to have her as my instructor in Somatic Experiencing training, and this conversation delves into some of my favorite topics including nervous system regulation,  simple strategies to begin practicing, orienting to pleasure, and the role of implicit memory in healing trauma and why this can be significant for recovering alcoholics. 

If you are interested in learning more about why bottom up therapies are effective in healing trauma and overwhelm, I know you will enjoy the calm expertise Abi brings to the table in our conversation. 

Helpful Links for SE & Abi:

Traumahealing.org 

[email protected]

www.abiblakeslee.com

More about Abi:

Dr. Abi Blakeslee is faculty at the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute and Foundation for Human Enrichment.  She is additionally Dr. Peter Levine’s legacy faculty at Ergos Institute for Somatic Education. Dr. Blakeslee holds a Ph.D. in Clinical and Somatic Psychology and is a licensed marriage and family therapist.  Her dissertation, with a committee that included Dr. Daniel Siegel, generated original research on the role of implicit memory in healing trauma.  Dr. Blakeslee integrates SE with clinical research, secondary trauma interventions, and the psychobiological principles of attachment and shock trauma.  She treats individuals, couples, children and families in her clinical practice.  Dr. Blakeslee teaches and consults world wide.

She lives in Bozeman, MT with her husband and enjoys the snow, mountains, and rivers with her three young children.

Who doesn't have questions about sex and relationships?!

Whether you are a sober women regaining footing with dating, or a regular gal navigating the roles of relationships-->this is the episode you don't want to miss!

Dr. Lauren discusses the foundation of the evidence based principles and methodology she uses with her patients, the common threads of low libido and painful sex for women, and provides great strategies for bringing intimacy into relationship with less pressure on the outcome. 

We covered so much in this episode, I can honestly say: if you are dating, in a relationship, curious about your sexuality or capacity to be in a relationship--Dr Lauren brings a fresh perspective, research driven tools coupled with mindfulness, and offers support and reassurance that you are not alone in your struggles!

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it!

Join the Community Here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenbeyondrecovery/

More about Dr Lauren Here:

Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy is a psychologist and certified sex therapist practicing in Minneapolis, Minnesota where she specializes in sexual health and relationship therapy.

https://www.instagram.com/drlaurenfogelmersy/

https://www.facebook.com/drlaurenfogelmersy/

It doesn't matter if you aren't sure where to start with investing or if you have an established portfolio--this is the episode for you! 

Most importantly, if you are passionate about making change in the world--Stephan is the guy to walk you through it. 

It was a pleasure to sit down with my big brother and learn more about what socially responsible investing actually is and why it is the standard in Canada and most European countries. He makes it clear that aligning yourself with companies who share your values is as profitable in investing with those who don't. 

Stephan shares his story of transitioning to a plant based diet when his 2 year old daughter was born as a means to create better health and more energy. This dietary change led him down a path of education and realization of where he wanted to create change in the world. 

This path has led him to write his recent book, "You are the change. A beginners guide to socially responsible investing.” 

This book is a guide to socially responsible investing and shareholder advocacy that both educates and motivates the reader. Stephan is giving this book away until 1,000 copies have been given away with the intent of spreading the message and recruiting more socially conscious people to take a stand and use their investments to make a change.

I left this interview feeling empowered in both my ability to invest and to invest in companies that reflect my values. I felt empowered that I could  actually make a change on a broader scale using the strategies Stephan shared. 

I hope you feel this way to!

Links for Stephan:

Website for FREE book: https://www.youarethechange.net/freebook

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youarethechangenow/?modal=admin_todo_tour

Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/youarethechangebook/

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtMk9AGBkI2Y8ojAERsMPA

About Stephan:

Stephan's passion is clearly seen in his desire to educate others about financial topics, especially in the area of Socially/Sustainable and Responsible Investing.  He has an incredible ability of taking complex financial concepts and explaining it in a format that is easily understood, and even enjoyed, by individuals from all stages of their investment journey. 

Stephan reaches people in a way that is down to earth, challenging, and motivating as he feels this is the most effective way to encourage people to take real action.  Whether Stephan speaks to youth or adults, large or small crowds, at companies, churches or schools, he has a way of connecting and engaging with everyone. 

Join me for an episode that takes us on a journey through one of the most important aspects of our self care: sleep! 

Alexandra is a Holistic Health Coach with a focus on sleep. In our chat, Alexandra goes far beyond a checklist for better sleep and discusses the importance of understanding our relationship with sleep and how it has evolved throughout our lifetime, and what we can do to create better lasting habits that lead to consistent glowing sleep.

One of my favorite parts of our talk was the awareness Alexandra brought to developing a nightly habit of creating space for "being" in between "doing" and "sleeping" to allow our bodies, minds, and spirits to wind down and prepare for a night of glorious and glowing rest.

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! 

Prepare to change your relationship with sleep....zzzzzzzz

Join the Community HERE:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenbeyondrecovery/?epa=SEARCH_BOX

About Alexandra:

Alexandra is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach helping mompreneurs glow with next-level energy to support their business and family with more to spare for their self-care. She uses the powerful tools of sleep, food and play to allow her clients to create their own vortex of transformation, energy and glow so that they can be playful moms, powerful business owners and present partners. Her two glowing boys and husband inspire her to always have enough energy for both #momming and running her business without sacrificing either. She supports her clients through private coaching, online courses, local workshops and her Facebook group That Mompreneur Glow. 

LINKS for Alexandra:

www.theglowinghealthcoach.com

https://www.facebook.com/alexandra.chaffanjon

https://www.instagram.com/theglowinghealthcoach/

For the recipe for the Banana Bread Tea for Sleep Alexandra mentions, click HERE: https://theglowinghealthcoach.lpages.co/glowing-mama-gift/?fbclid=IwAR2flfOxKNgmR6GcguovQqSbErBTtVdlvhomFjdtdRAu24IreEAiknOgfVs

I love, love LOVED my conversation with Kirsten. Not only is she a published author, successful international speaker, and transformative life coach---she speaks and works in the language of sensation! 

Kirsten shares her journey through early sobriety both emotionally, mentally, and physically as she traveled to India and began exploring her relationship with fear and anxiety in a new way. 

We discuss the role of self love in moving through anxiety, tools beyond the 12 steps for enhancing recovery, and how to move through FEAR when it shows up.

It was truly a delight to have this conversation with Kirsten, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! 

About Kirsten:

Kirsten Johnson helps sober women reignite their confidence while they start or grow their business. Kirsten is a transformational life coach, TEDx speaker and author of The Heartgasm Revolution, A Mind Blowing Guide To Self Love. The Heartgasm Revolution presents a way out of the secondary addictions that tend to pop up in recovery.

Links for Kirsten here:

https://www.kirjohnson.com

Heartgasm Book: https://amzn.to/2KYcHch

https://www.instagram.com/KirstenJohnsonXo/

https://www.facebook.com/KirstenJohnsonXo/

https://www.youtube.com/KirstenJohnsonXo