Anxiety is a misunderstood illness that has come to fit more people under its umbrella than it actually should. Skyrocketing to the number one mental illness in the United States affecting 40 million adults annually, anxiety has become the norm, which is completely unacceptable. In this podcast, you will be woken up to the reality of what anxiety actually is and why most people don’t actually have it. You will all learn basic prevention techniques to guide you step by step through the experience of what we call anxiety. Don’t let popular labels and a common collection of symptoms categorize you against your will. Learn to take control of your health on all levels and don’t forget to reach out when you actually DO need help. We are always here to help 24 hours a day. [FB & IG @mymetromedicine --- info@mymetromedicine --- 202-505-2805]

On April 30, I had the great pleasure of interviewing an amazing life and relationship coach; owner of Well Woman Coaching right here in the Northern Virginia area. Joanne's passion for coaching others comes from a great story she tells in this interview She also shared some of the techniques she uses and how you can perform them on your own. Life coaching is a fairly new field that is being popular by the minute, but there are still so many question that need answered about this new profession and what it means for you the listener. Joanne and I spent a lot of time on this portion to help you understand the importance and the many benefits coaching has to offer for every single person. I know you are hear listening for a reason. Probably one related to finding your purpose in life. So, be sure to listen from start to finish and take some notes along the way. Trust me you will be hooked! And don't forget to learn more about life coaching at her website: www.wellwomancoaching.com.

What are the upsides and the downsides of technology in the world today? What changes would we benefit from when it comes to the implement of this technology into our lives? What changes have we already seen? All questions that can help us explore the need for BOTH humans and technology. Listen to this episode for more great details.

Our emotions define how we experience our life. And if we are not in control of our emotions and we let them run wild, then what kind of experience will we actually have? It is essential that we learn how and why we should control our emotions. This podcast will reveal to you exactly these reasons so you can start taking control of your life.

Are you amped up with the energy to make a difference in the world? Are you tired of hearing others complain about ridiculous things and not doing anything about it? Perhaps you aren't sure actually how YOU can make a difference either. If any of these are you, listen to this podcast! We will awaken you to a new way of thinking and living so that you can live feeling satisfied knowing YOU are able to CHANGE THE WORLD!

Time for yourself is not far off. You can do it right now if you really wanted. We all need some space reserved for ourselves that doesn't take a lot of time or effort. Going "off the grid" is an easy way to do it. My short absence during this podcast is proof that I actually take time for myself as well! It was absolutely amazing and YOU can do it too! So, listen to this podcast either before or while you are off the grid. It's time you had a little "me time" for yourself. Now GO!

This month we had the opportunity to interview this amazing practitioner and healer right here in Washington, DC! Eve Soldinger has been transforming lives across the world for several decades using Acupuncture, Qigong, Crystals, and various other healing modalities. In this interview, we went into depth about her practice, her amazing classes she offers, and we even got a little up close and personal with her. This was a wonderful interview with so many eye-openers about the processes of healing from a true healer's perspective. We loved being able to interview Eve, and we are CERTAIN you will enjoy this interview!

It is easy to say we are committed to something or to someone in our life, but on what level are we actually committing? Are we in it just for us or are we in it for a higher purpose? These are questions that we should all be focusing on when it comes to the most important people and the most important choices in our lives. Commitment is key, but the level of commitment is even more important. Listen to this podcast to discover your own level of commitment in your life.

Value is an interesting word. It only appears when we can hone our breath, our energy, and our time and see what exists beyond. When we are able to find value in our lives, we are able to develop a sense of purpose. So, what is your purpose??

This month's interview was done right here in Fairfax County in Northern Virginia. We interviewed Jamie Gallagher, founder of Origin Fitness Fairfax and CrossFit Burke. We talked about the amazing competition they are hosting, the awesome team he has, and the fantastic members the worked out right in the background during our interview (apologies for the audio quality)! If you want to know what it takes to run a health and wellness focused business, this is the place to start. Listen in and send us your feedback. We would love to hear from you and see you at Origin Fitness Fairfax!