The Planted Yogi

In this powerful episode of The Planted Yogi, Dr. Ciara Martin sits down with Francesca Chimulera, founder of The Oasis Retreats, to explore what it means to turn personal pain into collective healing. Francesca opens up about the tragic loss that shaped her path, the bold decision to leave college, and her journey through ayahuasca ceremonies, nature immersion, and stroke recovery.

What begins as a story of loss unfolds into a narrative of deep resilience, soulful transformation, and the power of healing in community. Francesca’s journey will inspire anyone navigating change, grief, or the call to create something meaningful from their own lived experience.

In this episode, we explore:

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[00:00] Welcome to The Planted Yogi

[01:05] Meet Francesca Chimulera: From pain to purpose

[04:08] Leaving college and choosing a different path

[12:07] Losing her partner: the heartbreak that shifted everything

[15:30] Big Island healing: nature, solitude, and the soul

[19:00] The seed of Oasis Retreats

[19:42] Ayahuasca: ceremonies and inner transformation

[27:02] Facing the unexpected: stroke and surrender

[35:12] Recovery, resilience, and relearning life

[42:57] Current healing practices and what’s next

[48:51] The evolution of Oasis Retreats

In this heart-centered episode of The Planted Yogi, Dr. Ciara Martin is joined by voice and breath coach Rosalind Hayes for a rich conversation on the power of sound, self-expression, and honoring the full spectrum of womanhood.

Rosalind shares her journey from performer to music therapist and entrepreneur, weaving through the joys and challenges of motherhood, especially while raising a neurodiverse child. Together, they explore how breathwork and voice serve as profound healing tools, unlocking emotion, easing anxiety, and reconnecting us to our truest selves.

Whether you're navigating creative burnout, parenting challenges, or looking to reclaim your voice, this episode offers a deeply human invitation to pause, breathe, and begin again.

In this episode, we explore:

[00:00] Welcome to The Planted Yogi

[01:04] Exploring breath work, sound, and the voice-body connection

[05:21] Rosalind’s path from performance to music therapy

[12:50] Building a business while balancing motherhood

[17:36] Navigating neurodiversity in parenting

[22:09] The community & mission of Downingtown Music Academy

[24:20] Voice, emotion & the release of held energy

[32:48] Authenticity, breath, and reclaiming your voice

[39:40] Teaching moments, healing through music

[41:31] Final thoughts on balance, creativity & self-care

In this heartfelt episode of The Planted Yogi, Dr. Ciara Martin is joined byKorinne Akridge, founder of Take Your Mind Outdoors, to explore what it truly means to heal after surviving cancer.

Korinne shares her deeply personal journey through diagnosis, depression, and the disorientation that followed remission. Through somatic processing, nature immersion, and the teachings of Byron Katie, she found her way back into the body, and into a deeper relationship with life.

Together, they explore the messy, non-linear path of healing, the importance of feeling your emotions, and why it’s okay to simply survive before you can thrive. This episode is an invitation to soften, reflect, and reconnect with nature, your body, and your truth.

In this episode, we explore:

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[00:00] Welcome to The Planted Yogi

[01:05] Meet Korinne Akridge: A journey of healing through nature

[05:23] How cancer disrupted identity and daily life

[09:47] Learning to question thoughts with Byron Katie

[13:47] The emotional toll of cancer treatment

[21:59] Redefining what it means to survive vs. thrive

[26:15] Somatic practices to move energy through the body

[31:30] Creating Take Your Mind Outdoors as a healing venture

[45:29] Integrating mind, body & nature into everyday healing

In this deeply moving episode of The Planted Yogi, Dr. Ciara Martin sits down with therapeutic mentor and healing advocate Tasha Darwent to explore the winding, courageous path from trauma to empowerment. Through her own lived experience with eating disorders, chronic illness, and family dysfunction, Tasha shares how healing is not linear, but always possible.

Together, they discuss the powerful role of therapeutic mentorship, the connection between mental and physical health, and how self-compassion and community support serve as cornerstones on the recovery journey. Tasha's story is one of resilience, truth, and reclaiming your voice, reminding us that healing begins when we return to our true selves.

In this episode, we explore:

This conversation is a testament to the strength it takes to turn pain into purpose and why you never have to walk the healing path alone.

[00:00] Opening the circle: Welcome to The Planted Yogi

[01:04] Meet Tasha Darwent: A story of resilience and reclamation

[03:19] Unpacking childhood trauma and generational patterns

[10:58] The winding road of recovery and healing from eating disorders

[19:42] A new chapter at AIM House: mentorship, structure, and growth

[24:26] The link between chronic illness and emotional trauma

[33:39] Building Resilient Grace: Tasha’s integrative approach to healing

[39:40] Reclaiming your voice, your truth, and your personal power 

In this soul-filled episode of The Planted Yogi, Dr. Ciara Martin is joined by Bryanna Guy - a creative connector, community builder, and founder of Art in the Wild. Together, they explore how nature, art, and intentional space can unlock joy, healing, and imagination.

From building a traveling art bus to guiding outdoor workshops and retreats, Bryanna shares how creativity and sabbatical time became a catalyst for rediscovering what it means to feel truly alive. This conversation is a colorful invitation to reconnect with your inner artist, lean into play, and remember that your creativity is your medicine.

In this episode, we explore:

Whether you're feeling disconnected from your creativity or craving community, this episode will reawaken your sense of play and purpose.

 [01:04] Meet Bryanna Guy: creative connector & artist

 [03:11] How the Art Bus came to life

 [10:49] Sabbaticals: space for self-discovery

 [20:53] Art in the Wild: merging nature and creative practice

 [28:54] Why outdoor art experiences shift everything

 [32:07] Balancing personal creativity with holding space for others

 [39:43] Retreats as containers for healing and connection

 [43:51] What’s next for Bryanna and the Art in the Wild journey

In this nourishing episode of The Planted Yogi, host Dr. Ciara Martin sits down with Natalie Elghossain, Ayurvedic Health Practitioner and Founder of Ayurveda Wellness,  to explore the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and how it offers a powerful framework for modern women and men to heal, realign, and thrive.

Natalie shares her personal journey from health challenges and burnout in the corporate world to a complete transformation through Ayurveda—a 5,000-year-old system of holistic medicine that sees the mind, body, and spirit as deeply interconnected. Together, they unpack the Doshas (elements within the body), the root causes of any wellness challenge, and how ancient daily rituals can help guide you to health and harmony in a fast-paced world.

This episode is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and explore what balance really means—for your body, your nervous system, and your soul.

[00:00] Welcome to The Planted Yogi Podcast

[01:04] Meet Natalie Elghossain: Her journey into Ayurveda

[04:54] What is Ayurveda? Ancient medicine for modern healing

[11:35] Understanding the Doshas (elements) - Vata, Pitta, Kapha – and how they impact your everyday life

[18:16] Case studies: How balancing Doshas (elements) transforms lives

[22:26] Simple daily habits to return to balance

[29:42] The connection between Yoga, Ayurveda & holistic health

[34:15] Natalie’s personal story: from burnout to balance

[40:30] How Ayurveda also helped Natalie attract the love of her life

[42:11] Beginner-friendly steps to start an Ayurvedic lifestyle

[47:43] Retreats, coaching & ways to work with Natalie

In this episode of The Planted Yogi, Dr. Ciara Martin sits down with physical therapist and movement educator Dr. Emma Stevenson, founder of Atomic PT. Together, they explore how physical therapy is evolving—from a reactive model focused on injury, to a proactive and deeply personalized approach to long-term wellness.

Emma shares her journey from competitive gymnast to integrative PT, and how she helps women navigate key life transitions—like menopause—through movement, education, and sustainable habit-building. The conversation dives into community care, innovative techniques like cupping and dry needling, and the emotional side of physical health.

Whether you're facing burnout, feeling disconnected from your body, or curious about aging well, this episode offers empowering tools to come back home to yourself.

In this episode, we explore:

[00:00] Welcome to The Planted Yogi with Dr. Ciara Martin

[01:04] Meet Dr. Emma Stevenson: From gymnast to PT

[03:26] How physical therapy is changing for the better

[08:34] Longevity & moving well through all life stages

[11:22] Addressing menopause with a PT lens

[14:22] Making movement accessible through community care

[18:02] Tools of the trade: cupping, needling & strength work

[26:10] Balancing wellness, business & personal health

[28:26] Motivation, embodiment & reconnecting to your body

[32:30] Small steps that build long-term habits

[37:09] Staying open to growth: the evolution of a healer

[42:19] Aha moments: supporting women through life transitions

[47:15] Final reflections & getting involved with community care

In this empowering episode, Dr. Ciara Martin sits down with executive coach Jenn Adamson to explore what it really takes to reclaim your life from burnout and realign with your core truth. Jenn shares her transformation from a high-achieving corporate leader to a heart-centered coach guiding women toward authenticity, fulfillment, and self-trust.

From a six-month journey through India to the realization that success without alignment leads to burnout, Jen reflects on the pivotal moments that helped her—and now help her clients—step into a life led from the inside out.

Whether you're navigating leadership, healing from burnout, or simply seeking deeper clarity, this conversation is a gentle, powerful reminder that your presence is your greatest power.

In this episode, we explore:

[00:00] Welcome to the Planted Yogi Podcast

 [01:04] Meet Jenn Adamson: From nurse to corporate leader to coach

 [03:28] Self-discovery, authenticity & finding what truly matters

 [14:06] Traveling through India & stepping into presence

 [21:38] Burnout, fear of change & the cost of staying the same

 [30:42] Inside-out leadership: leading with alignment

 [35:32] Spotting the signs of misalignment and disconnection

 [42:23] Trust, core values & creating a fulfilling life

In this powerful episode, Dr. Ciara Martin is joined by psychiatric nurse practitioner Dr. Britt Ritchie to explore a new way forward in mental health care—one that centers women, honors the full spectrum of healing, and digs deep into the why behind burnout, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.

Together, they unpack the invisible mental load many women carry, and how traditional mental health systems often overlook the root causes of suffering. Dr. Ritchie shares her personal and professional journey into integrative psychiatry, emphasizing the value of genetic testing, self-advocacy, and holistic approaches to mental wellness.

This episode is both a call to action and an invitation to remember: your story matters, your body is wise, and healing is possible.

In this episode, we explore:

Timestamps

 [01:00] Meet Dr. Britt Ritchie: Redefining Mental Health

 [05:25] The Shift from Traditional to Integrative Care

 [11:28] Understanding Root Causes of Mental Health Issues

 [17:31] Personal Stories of Struggle and Resilience

 [23:09] The Invisible Mental Load on Women

 [29:23] Advocating for Yourself in Healthcare

 [35:21] The Power of Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

 [41:10] Genetic Testing and Personalized Care

 [47:12] Final Reflections & Resources

In this nourishing episode, Dr. Ciara Martin welcomes artist and nature-inspired creative Kristen Abbott to share her journey of weaving together art, mindfulness, and community. Known for her stunning cyanotypes—a botanical photography process that captures the essence of nature—Kristen reflects on the importance of slowing down, being present, and inviting others into the creative process.

From transforming a historic schoolhouse into a vibrant studio space to hosting retreats and nurturing her garden, Kristen’s life is a testament to the seasons of creativity, the wisdom of nature, and the power of artistic expression as a form of healing.

In this episode, we explore:

This episode is a gentle reminder that creativity is cyclical, community is healing, and even the smallest moments of presence can become art.

[00:00] Intro to cyanotypes & Kristen’s creative path

 [06:06] The journey of an artist rooted in nature

 [12:10] Creating art in a historic schoolhouse

 [18:25] Using art to build authentic community

 [23:48] Motherhood, seasons, and the rhythm of creativity

 [29:25] Kristen’s Creative Soul Retreat & future offerings