In this episode, I dive in with Jennifer Aks-Neuman of Dance herStory on how each of us have a story that we can embody and express through movement. We chat about what it’s like to tap into and move the different emotions we’ve experienced in our journeys, when the shift happens that we begin to second guess expressing ourselves, celebrating our resiliency and what it was like creating my own movement story!

In this episode I speak with a former student of mine at Health Coach Institute, Chris Williams, who was on the edge of burn out when we met. She has since gone on to create a multi-six figure coaching practice built around the lifestyle that most serves her, her family, and ultimately the wellness coaches she supports to build a heart-centered business without all the icky sales techniques. We talk fear, scarcity, attractor energy, owning your schedule, and SO much more!

Happy New Year! In this episode, Samantha shares why she prefers to focus on building confidence in January rather than setting resolutions and how you can begin taking action from this place too! 

In this episode, Krista and I discuss the importance of self-care and developing healthy coping strategies to move through challenging times. 

We dive into:

- Building in time for self reflection to create a strong mental health foundation

- How to use music to see how you or your kids are handling and processing experiences in life

- How the dance embodiment method came to be 

- Finding your unique expression to release emotions through music

- Stacking self-care techniques when you’re short on time

- The key in managing discomfort to move through challenging times

- Stories of how music has helped her patients when it seemed like nothing else would help

Stay connected with Krista here: https://www.instagram.com/kristamesenbrinkmtbc/

Little kids can be quite the spark when it comes to reviving and up-leveling our lives. In this episode Andrea shares how her daughter lead her on a journey from not thinking too much about which foods she put in her body to owning a farm and teaching others about growing without synthetic pesticides.

We dive into:

- the importance of getting to know your local farmers and how they can help teach you about different vegetables

- challenges small farms face against industrialized farms

- the large ripple effect improving our food system can have on climate change, land, communities, and more

- why soil quality is so important and preventing flooding with crop rotation, cover crops, organic matter, and other various strategies to increase water retention

Stay connected with Andrea and the farm here: 

https://www.instagram.com/migardenlife/

In this episode, Alice of and I dive into the disconnect that keeps many people from practicing and experiencing the benefits of mindfulness for a strong mental health foundation. 

We dive into:

- Alice's journey from a high-strung actress in New York City working at a bar chain smoking cigarettes to leading workshops on whole foods, spiritual growth, and moving through pain

- her favorite mindfulness practices and using sound to transcend the logical mind to process different emotions

- what signals in your body or mind let you know you could benefit from a sound exercise to realign and relax

- & Alice leads us through a sound healing meditation with us that is meant to dispel anger, resentment, and dis-ease

Stay connected with Alice here:  https://www.instagram.com/alicemoorehealth/

Learning how to live more simply, sustainably, and as toxin free as possible is a huge focus of Revived Living which made me super excited to chat with Krysta the founder of Sustain Market which focuses on reducing waste through their farm to table grocery service.

We dive into:

- how her kids sparked a revival by calling her out at the park and grocery store when they noticed plastic

- the challenges we face at the grocery store to find healthy food that also does good by the planet

- does a farm really need to be certified organic

- being your own advocate

- the difference between health education and diet education

- & how to begin living more sustainable and plastic free

Stay connected with Krysta and Sustain Market here:

Website: https://www.sustainmarket.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sustainmarket 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainmarketdetroit

In this episode, I get to have a conversation with my friend Erinn about body wisdom and how to have compassion for her during challenging times. Erinn helps Light Workers speak up + facilitate with confidence, so they can serve their dream clients, step into their purpose, and ELEVATE THE PLANET.

We discuss everything from:

- how body compassion can help you throughout quarantine & tumultuous times

- her journey with ulcerative colitis and how it opened the door to gratitude towards her health and her body

- listening to pain as it is the messenger of the body 

- the importance of looking within to differentiate your energy from other people’s energy

Plus, before we wrapped Erinn shared questions you can use to better understand and interpret the energy you're experiencing!

Connect with Erinn here: https://www.instagram.com/erinnwith2nns/

Fear is running rampant in regards to covid-19, in this episode Dr. Stacey Francis and I focus on how you can boost your immune system naturally and approach getting back to work so you can feel empowered in protecting yourself and others.

We dive into:

- How to create a positive environment for your genes

- Signs to let you know your body may need an electrolyte boost

- Are natural cleaning products enough right now?

- Specific vitamins to help boost your immunity against Covid-19

- 3 different antibodies to look for in lab that does your testing

- Deep breathing for lung strength

Connect with Dr. Stacey here:

https://www.instagram.com/drstaceyfrancis/

"At the end of the day, what else really is there except to try and be a better version of yourself?" - Bambu Anuwae

In this episode I get to talk self-expression with the woman who taught me so much about it, my friend Bambu, a talented fashion designer and author of 31 Flavours of Natural Hair. 

We dive into:

- Her creative process and where she finds inspiration

- What expression was like for her (and me) then and now

- Fostering creativity and individuality with your children

- Creating stillness to discover your unique action to take to create impact in your local community 

- Listening to each other to create a better future for all

Stay connected with Bambu here: https://www.instagram.com/lovebambu/