MIND: In this weeks episode of The Wellness Podcast, we explore the ancient practice of pranayama. Pranayama translates to breath-work. This practice is simple, but potent as we can address underlying anxiety and sympathetic nervous responses. All it takes is 5 mins to help settle the mind, dampen down those adrenal responses, and help ground you. Prana means life force or breath sustaining the body; Ayama translates as "to extend or draw out." Together the two mean breath extension or control. Pranayama are breathing exercises which clear the physical and emotional obstacles in our body to free the breath and so the flow of prana - life energy. Through regular and sustained practice of pranayama you can supercharge your whole body! For more information check out thebarefootdoctor.com.au

BODY: In this weeks episode we are introduced to the wonderful world of fermentation! We cover the history and how man evolved with the ferments since neolithic times! We cover who should NOT take probiotics and their contra-indications. We discuss the benefits of fermented foods, and which are better and why, fermented foods or probiotic supplements?

MIND: In today's episode, we conclude our two-part series of Death, Grief, and Transition. Today we include a "Clearing of the Cords" exercise. During this dark passage, grieving, sadness, and loss are all normal healthy emotions to be experiencing.

This exercise is a way to help us when we are feeling or experiencing actions that are not healthy, such as excessive anger, self-hatred, shame, guilt, self-harming, and addiction. If you need help then do not be afraid to reach out, grievance councilors offer support and tools to help you through the darkest of times. Use this exercise as an adjunct to the support of family, friends, and professional help. For further information go to thebarefootdoctor.com.au

SPIRIT: In this weeks episode of The Wellness Podcast, we cover the topic of Death, Grief, and Transition.

I woke up to some very sad news. My best friends partner had died after a long battle with cancer. This will shape the show. Having lost many close to me, I was always going to cover this topic, however, I had hoped it would not have been so soon.

In this episode I share my personal journey, the way death has shaped me and the lives of those I have lost. Equally terrible, and beautiful. The art of dying is something we need to honour, to express, and to share.

Book List

Love, Medicine, and Miracles by Bernie Siegel

Dying to be Me by Anita Moorjani

Conversations with God

A New Earth and The Power of Now by Eckart Tolle

Final Gifts by Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley

Dreaming the Dark by Starhawk

The Tibetan Book of the Dying

BODY: Welcome to your slow elimination detox program. It is the first step because a slow elimination program helps to decrease our toxic load with less risk and reduced symptoms of a healing crisis. Therefore, whether you are looking at an overall wellness plan, seasonal eating plan, or fasting plan, we need to eliminate the unhealthy foods and replace them with nutrient-dense whole foods and fresh, juices. But it's important to make sure the juices are freshly squeezed, and full of as many veggies as they are fruits!

We want to flood your body with all the vitamins and minerals it needs to perform its function well and to also speed up the detoxification process. How exciting is it to begin your journey with your very first STEP!

For more detailed information, show notes and support, please go to thebarefootdoctor.com.au

HEART MEDICINE: Today we cover the topic of our inner child. what is it? What are signs it is wounded? Why should we heal it? How should we heal it? And, what are the benefits of healing our inner child?

The inner child is that small part of us that adults often express through their emotions. When the inner child is healthy it can express itself through the adult as creativity, discovery, play, intimacy, love, passion, enthusiasm, curiosity, and belief. ​

However, our inner child may be wounded, and crying out for attention. This may occur when the adult is carrying the pain of their childhood through their adult life.

This pain is held in their subconscious. The subconscious does not have a concept of time, and therefore someone may be in their fifties, but they may feel the pain of a hurt child or the age of 5, just like it happened yesterday. Consequently, their responses to life seem infected with this pain, and they appear to act childlike. The scars of childhood abuse and neglect affect adults’ brains for decades to come. Though not for everyone, if it is for you it's profoundly healing.

Even if the events of the past were traumatic, the therapy we share isn't, in fact healing the inner child can be delightful and joyful too! Reward yourself and your inner child with things that create heart medicine. Laughter and love are deeply healing. Included, after the credits, is a 15 minute Inner Child Healing Journey. For show notes, questions, or suggestions, please go to thebarefootdoctor.com.au

SPIRIT: Today we meet our co-host, Cynthia Rugari from abundantlifetherapies.com.au Cynthia is a spiritual warrior and facilitator of women's and girls' circles. Today we heal the SPIRIT as we explore the wonderful topic of The Red Tent. We discuss the history of Red Tents, and why women and men need their sacred space. What is the difference between the two? We also cover the importance of reclaiming rites of passage, healing the sacred feminine, and how to honour ourselves and one another. Finally, we touch on how holding these circles helps to heal ourselves and in turn the world. Yes, circles really are that important. We've been holding circles since man could walk upright, and could sit around a fire. It is our oldest form of social interaction, and as one of our oldest archetypal* experiences, holds a central role within our psyche. For show notes and other information regarding this podcast, go to thebarefootdoctor.com.au

http://thebarefootdoctor.com.au/the-red-tent-s01e04/

BODY: Our first interview with Tomaya Weiser is an inspiring one. She is not just the embodiment of The Barefoot Doctor, with many healing modalities under her belt and the creatrix of her own, Body Connect Healing. Tomaya Weiser is also a Wandering Doctor, with inspiring stories about her extensive travels around the world. Along the way, she has both experienced and learned new modes of medicine, some natural, others orthodox, and many alternatives. This is the ultimate feel-good story, as we learn how she faced and overcame enormous personal, and health challenges with grace and a balanced approach of both western and energetic medicine. Now, this healer is here to share her journey with us and to help heal others along the way. Please go to thebarefootdoctor.com.au for show notes and links.

http://thebarefootdoctor.com.au/interview-with-tomaya-weiser/

MIND: In this episode, we cover the benefits of meditation. We answer the question, what is meditation? as well as, discuss what meditation is not. Please go to thebarefootdoctor.com.au for show notes and links. And stick around until after the credits where we share a guided meditation which is wonderful for stress, anxiety, and depression. Length 13 minutes.

http://thebarefootdoctor.com.au/the-wellness-podcast-meditation-s01e02/

Hi everyone, I’m Catherine Argyros, I'm your barefoot doctor, and I’m here to help you live your most connected life possible. As a healer and a practitioner, the most potent tool I have to offer my client is the knowledge and skill of healing, wellness, and preventative medicine.

Welcome to The Wellness Podcast, where we support healthy living with simple wisdom.

Now, this is not an ordinary podcast episode, instead, it's a short summary to introduce to you exactly what this podcast series is all about. Think of this episode as the equivalent of an about me page on a website, it sort of explains the podcast will cover, who I am, and what you can expect going forward.

http://thebarefootdoctor.com.au/introduction-the-wellness-podcast/