Feeling out of alignment or burnt out? In this episode, we dive into finding your purpose with Maike Gabriela, a human design reader and deconditioning expert. Maike shares her journey from struggling entrepreneur to thriving in alignment with her human design type. Together, we explore the concept of purpose, addressing burnout from the perspective of different energy types within human design, and the importance of embracing life's challenges. Tune in for a deep and insightful conversation on reconnecting with your true self and authentic path.

About Maike:

Maike Gabriela is a Human Design Reader and Deconditioning expert supporting conscious people like you to find back to themselves and their purpose.

Due to her understanding of psychology and deep knowledge of Human Design, she helps to solve self-sabotaging patterns and blockages so that you can pursue your true calling. Since starting her business during the Pandemic in 2020 Maike Gabriela has had the opportunity to guide and read for hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of people from over 50 countries all over the world and all walks of life. Helping her community when struggling with loss of direction, low sense of self-worth and struggling to make a mark, redirecting their energy to implement positive changes in their daily lives to align energetically and start showing up more authentic in the world.

To connect with Maike:

IG: @maikegabriela 

TikTok: @maike.gabriela 

YouTube: @TheHumanDesignPortal

www.maikegabriela.com

In this episode, we delve into the often-overlooked value of caregiving in a society obsessed with speed and material success. Our guest, Keely Semler, a doula and health educator with a master's in maternal and child health, shares her journey from the nonprofit world to becoming a doula. We discuss the misconceptions about birth, the transformation women experience during pregnancy, and the societal shift away from family values and caregiving. Keely emphasizes the importance of both external resources and internal intuition in navigating the complexities of birth and fertility. Tune in for a profound conversation about the trade-offs women face in modern society and the importance of embracing our innate wisdom.

About Keely:

Keely’s career began with a deep commitment to service, working with a nonprofit that provided medical devices to vulnerable populations in war-torn regions.

Driven by this mission, Keely pursued a Master’s in Maternal and Child Health from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. With this newfound clarity, Keely transitioned to offering her expertise as a Doula and Health Educator, initially providing pro bono support to underserved communities in Los Angeles. Over the years, Keely has supported hundreds of families in both hospital and home settings, always with a focus on holistic, compassionate care. Keely’s teaching philosophy draws on her diverse training, including Public Health, Medical Anthropology, and holistic wellness. With this well-rounded approach, she works to foster healthy, informed communities where women are at the center of their care.

To connect with Keely:

IG: we.are.motherlands

Www.keelysemler.com

Www.wearemotherlands.com

The motherlands podcast on Spotify, Apple and Substack.

Is conception more than just a biological process? In this episode, we explore the spiritual and emotional facets of fertility with holistic doctor and author, Dr. Julie Von. Dive into discussions on transgenerational trauma, the power of faith, and the influence of unconditional love in the conception journey. Discover the importance of balancing the masculine and feminine energies, and learn why expanding beyond the physical can lead to profound healing. Whether you’re on a fertility journey or simply curious about a more holistic approach, this conversation offers deep insights and practical wisdom.

00:00 Introduction: Exploring Conception Beyond Biology

00:57 Guest Introduction: Dr. Julie Von

01:23 Host's Personal Fertility Journey

02:37 Conversation Highlights: Spiritual and Emotional Aspects of Fertility

03:48 Interview Begins: Dr. Von's Background and Insights

08:04 Transgenerational Trauma and Fertility

20:41 Energy Before Matter: Preparing for Conception

33:38 Unconditional Love and Self-Advocacy in Healing

39:18 Masculine and Feminine Dynamics in Fertility

44:18 Conclusion and Resources

About Dr. Von

Dr. Julie Von is a holistic doctor, author, and thought leader specializing in fertility, transgenerational trauma, and somatic healing. With a global audience, she helps individuals and families break free from inherited wounds and reclaim their vitality. Drawing from decades of clinical experience and deep spiritual insight, Dr. Von merges ancient wisdom with modern science to transform the fertility journey into a path of profound healing.

As the author of Spiritual Fertility, she pioneered an approach that clears trauma from the body, unlocking the deep connection between emotional well-being and reproductive health. Her upcoming memoir, 13 Inches Between Heaven and Hell, explores the intersection of war, moral injury, and personal healing, weaving her father’s Vietnam War journals with her own journey of breaking generational cycles.

Through her coaching platform, writing, and boutique ventures, Dr. Von continues to shape the conversation around legacy, healing, and the unseen forces that shape our lives.

To connect with Dr. Von: 

https://drjulievon.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drjulievon/ 

The Other Way Podcast

Apple: https://bit.ly/TOWapple

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OE6gMR 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExploreTheOtherWay

In today’s episode of The Other Way, I sit down with Jaimi, a Pepperdine and UCLA-trained therapist and founder of The Well Lived Woman. She’s spent her life guiding women through motherhood, identity, entrepreneurship, and life’s biggest transitions.

We explore what it truly means to live intentionally, find support in community, and navigate the ever-evolving journey of womanhood.

Tune in for a powerful conversation on growth, connection & living a well-lived life.

About Jaimi:

Jaimi is a Pepperdine and UCLA-trained therapist and women's group leader who has spent her life working with women in many capacities. Seeing a deep need women have to keep growing outside of the therapy room, she founded and built The Well Lived Woman as a fresh option to find meaningful connection and grow in ways we desire.
Jaimi leads women’s groups on motherhood, identity, entrepreneurship and divorce support. She believes a life well-lived is found through living intentionally and works to make that more beautiful and accessible for us all.

To connect with Jaimi:

IG: jaimibrooks⁠

https://jaimibro⁠⁠oks.com⁠

Join me in today's episode as we explore the profound teachings of Buddhism on navigating loss, grief, and uncertainty, especially in the wake of environmental disasters. I sit down with renowned zen mindfulness teacher and author, Deborah Eden Tull, who shares her harrowing experience of losing her home and nearly her life during Hurricane Helene. Eden reflects on the concept of impermanence, the power of community, and the balance between gentle and fierce compassion. We delve into the collective challenges we're facing and how to find stability and love in the midst of chaos. Whether you're dealing with personal transitions or simply seeking wisdom, this conversation is a beacon of hope and resilience.

About Eden:

Deborah Eden Tull, founder of the nonprofit Mindful Living Revolution, is Zen meditation/mindfulness teacher, author, and spiritual activist. She spent seven years as a monastic at a silent Zen Monastery, and has been immersed in sustainable communities for 25 years. Eden’s teaching style is grounded in compassionate awareness, non-duality, mindful inquiry, and an unwavering commitment to personal transformation. She teaches dharma intertwined with post-patriarchal thought and practices, resting upon a lived knowledge of our unity with the more than human world. She also facilitates The Work That Reconnects, as created by Buddhist scholar Joanna Macy. Eden has been practicing meditation for the past 30 years and teaching for over 20 years. Her books include Luminous Darkness: An Engaged Buddhist Approach to Embracing the Unknown (Shambhala 2022), Relational Mindfulness: A Handbook for Deepening Our Connection with Our Self, Each Other, and Our Planet (Wisdom 2018), and The Natural Kitchen: Your Guide to the Sustainable Food Revolution (Process Media 2011). She offers retreats, workshops, leadership trainings, and consultations internationally.

To connect with Eden:

IG: mindfullivingrevolution

FB:⁠ deborahedentull⁠

www.deborahedentull.com

https://www.deborahedentull.com/retreats

https://www.deborahedentull.com/luminous-darkness

https://www.deborahedentull.com/relationalmindfulness

https://www.deborahedentull.com/the-natural-kitchen

https://www.deborahedentull.com/the-heart-of-listening-2026

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-eden-and-mark-rebuild-after-helene

On today’s episode we covered:

• MJ’s journey from osteopathy graduate school to launching the Being Method

• The importance of “leaning into” vs “away from” our feelings

• Tools for navigating anxiety, depression, and all the difficult emotions

• The power of breathwork: why not all breathwork is considered equal and what The Being Method teaches differently

• Sympathetic, Parasympathetic, and Apnea breathwork techniques

• MJ’s spiritual practice and The power of surrender

• MJ’s new book! “How to Cry”

About MJ:

MJ Renshaw is an energy healer, medium, breathwork facilitator, and the founder of The Being Method. Formerly an Osteopath, she left her career to pursue her passion for blending science and spirituality into a transformative course. She believes everyone is meant to live authentically and is dedicated to inspiring others to follow their dreams.

Through The Being Method, MJ built a thriving business, created passive income to support motherhood and travel, met the love of her life, ended generational trauma, and embraced true abundance. Year after year, students of the course experience profound transformations, proving that anything is possible.

To Connect with MJ:

IG: beingmethodbreathwork

Referenced:

Breath: the New Science of a Lost Art by James Nester

The Multi-Orgasmic Man By Douglas Arava and Mantak Chia

P.S. We are doing a giveaway! Leave a review on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple⁠ and enter to win a $100 gift card, now through March 15th. Leave a review and email a screenshot to "[email protected]"

Today I'm speaking with Dr. Anna Sitkoff, a naturopathic doctor and founder of Lucidum Medicinals. We dive into her journey balancing motherhood, founding a supplement company, and running a private practice. Dr. Anna shares her research on medicinal mushrooms and offers insights into their myriad health benefits, including immune support, hormone regulation, and more. Discover practical tips on integrating mushrooms into your daily routine and learn what to look for in high-quality supplements. Whether you're curious about mushrooms for their healing properties or just beginning your wellness journey, this episode is packed with valuable information!

About Dr. Anna:

Anna Sitkoff is a licensed naturopathic doctor and medicinal mushroom expert with over a decade of experience, blending clinical practice with laboratory research and hands-on experience. As Co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Lucidum Medicinals, she formulates evidence-based mushroom supplements designed to support immune, lung, and nervous system health, using only bioavailable fruiting body extracts for maximum efficacy. Anna’s extensive clinical experience, combined with her commitment to educating practitioners and patients on the therapeutic benefits of mushrooms, has earned her recognition as a leading expert in the field. She is the author of the Medicinal Mushrooms chapter in The Textbook of Natural Medicine and has published research in the Journal of Immunology. She frequently speaks on topics related to functional medicine, women’s health, and evidence-based herbalism. Anna's experience as a new mother has deepened her commitment to addressing fertility and postpartum challenges, while her dedication to research and patient care drives her mission to empower others with effective, evidence-based natural therapies.

To Connect with Dr. Anna:

IG: drannasitkoff 

www.drannasitkoff.com

www.Lucidummedicinals.com

P.S. We are doing a giveaway! Leave a review on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple⁠ and enter to win a $100 gift card, now through March 15th. Leave a review and email a screenshot to "[email protected]"

On Today’s episode we cover:

• Understanding anxiety and our anxious thoughts

• Why understanding the “root” of your anxiety isn’t really that important

• What are values and how they are crucial for creating change in our life

• The power of “acceptance” and how it is different than apathy

• Why “thinking positive” may be doing more harm than you think

• Panic attacks + cognitive fusion 101

  
  

About Dr. Chad:

Chad LeJeune, PhD is a clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of San Francisco. He is a founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, and has been a practitioner of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy since its inception 30+ years ago.

In addition to his self-help titles, Dr. LeJeune has published a novel and a collection of short stories. He has studied architectural history at Oxford University, and as a member of The Society of Architectural Historians, leads architecture tours across San Francisco.

To Connect with Dr. Chad:

www.anxietyhappens.com

P.S. We are doing a giveaway! Leave a review on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple⁠ and enter to win a $100 gift card, now through March 15th. Leave a review and email a screenshot to "[email protected]"

We’re diving deep into The Way of Yinwith the amazing Kris González.

What we cover:

• The Way of Yin as a lifestyle
• The power of cycles in 5 element east asian medicine
• Elemental cycles in our lives, nature, and our menstrual cycles as women
• Menopause as a “second spring”
• Why our Jing Essence is key to our longevity according to East Asian Medicine
• The 3 golden moments to replenish our “jing” essence
• Menstruation, postpartum, menopause: what they all have in common
• The power of impermanence and honoring transitions; philosophically and practically

About Kris:

Kris is a mother, partner, Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and practitioner of the Nourishing Life Tradition (養生 yǎng shēng). She bridges the wellness gap in reproductive health by drawing on timeless wisdom. Kris helps you to feel more connected with your body, cycles, and rhythms.
Whether you’re experiencing your first period, optimizing menstrual health and fertility, navigating postpartum, transitioning through perimenopause, or embracing menopause, Kris guides you with ease and grace, always leaning on nature’s wisdom.

To connect with Kris:

IG: thewayofyin

www.thewayofyin.com

P.S. We are doing a giveaway! Leave a review on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple⁠ and enter to win a $100 gift card, now through March 15th. Leave a review and email a screenshot to "[email protected]"

In this episode, we’re kicking off our 2025 winter and spring season with a special guest, Michelle Agudelo, a fertility awareness and menstrual educator and Founder ofHaus of Flow. 

On Today’s episode we cover:

• Cycle syncing: what is it, the Four “season” of our cycles, and tangible advice for how to connect to our cycles

• The hidden potential of our energy: how harnessing our cycles can help make us more creative, productive, and successful

• Michelle’s own story and how she applied cycle syncing while working in Silicon Valley at LinkedIn AND Shopify

• Tips for how to align your movement routine with your cycle + why we need to stop doing HIIT in our luteal phases!

www.haus-of-flow.com

P.S. We are doing a giveaway! Leave a review on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple⁠ and enter to win a $100 gift card, now through March 15th. Leave a review and email a screenshot to "[email protected]"

Washington post article referenced: 

https://lsa.umich.edu/psych/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/women-s-brains-change-across-the-menstrual-cycle.html