The Whimsy + Wellness Podcast

If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety or have supported a loved one who struggles, then you know how difficult (understatement), lonely, scary, and even debilitating anxiety can be. 

I know it can also often feel as though anxiety is our fate and destiny and is wrapped up in our identity. 

Today’s guest, however, is here to encourage just the opposite; that anxiety does not define who we are and that there are holistic yet powerful tools that can ease our anxiety.

Dr. Ellen Vora, is a holistic psychiatrist who received her B.A. from Yale University and attended Columbia University medical school. She’s a board-certified psychiatrist, medical acupuncturist, and yoga teacher! 

Ellen takes a functional medicine approach to mental health–considering the whole person and addressing imbalance at the root, and that’s exactly what we’re diving into on this episode of the Whimsy + Wellness podcast.

Whether you struggle with chronic anxiety, situational anxiety, or anywhere in-between, this interview with Dr. Ellen Vora is full of hope, encouragement, and even tools for healing.

In this episode we discuss:

• 00:00 Intro

• 07:35 How our mental health is impacted by so much more than genetics

• 08:56 Stress and anxiety: the difference and overlaps

• 15:14 What is true and false anxiety? 

• 18:15 Is anxiety something we’re stuck with? Is it part of our identity?

• 28:44 Asking “why” instead of applying bandages

• 31:38 Listening to our bodies and getting to the root cause of our anxiety

• 40:00 Which came first? Are our physical health problems always causing mental health problems or are mental health problems also leading to psychological health problems?

• 44:00 Conquering the “How do I eat nutrient dense foods?” overwhelm

• 49:05 How saying goodnight to our phones each night can help ease our anxiety

• 50:18 Two anxiety triggers that we don’t want to talk about but should

• 53:42 Changing our path from defensiveness to empowerment

Connect with Dr. Ellen Vora:

Follow @ellenvoramd on Instagram

Follow @ellenvoramd on TikTok

Pre-order Ellen’s book!

Episode resources:

• The Mood Cure by Julia Ross
• Fuel your body with delicious Daily Harvest Smoothies! Get up to $40 off your box of Daily Harvest when you use our code WHIMSY at checkout!
• Head to www.athleticgreens.com/whimsy for a 1-year free supply of Vitamin D + 5 travel packs with your first purchase of our one-stop-shop vitamin adn superfood blend, Athletic Greens!

Want to bring along some whimsy on your path to healing and empowerment? Here’s what we recommend…

• Crystals for Stress & Anxiety Set
• Crystal Roller for Stress & Anxiety
• My Beautiful Life 10ml Roller Bottle Set
• Bamboo Rainbow Dropper Bottle

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Let’s stay in touch! Make sure you’re subscribed to our show and follow Whimsy + Wellness and Whimsy + Wellness Podcast over on Instagram!

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Music & Editing by Taylor Ryan.

Essential oils can be an incredible tool to add into and amplify your manifestation practice; and that’s exactly what I’ll be sharing about on today’s episode!

Last week, on episode 33, I interviewed Jenni Adishian, a manifestation advisor, on what manifestation is, the science behind how manifesting works, and of course the 5 steps for manifestation! If you enjoyed her interview, are passionate about the topic of manifestation, are interested in bringing essential oils into your manifestation practice OR are curious about their potential to inspire abundance, confidence, and prosperity, then this episode is for you!

In this episode we discuss:

• 00:00 Intro

• 04:15 3 reasons to use essential oils for manifestation

• 08:05 Using the clarifying power of Clary Sage essential oil to find clarity and set your intentions

• 10:35 How to use Wild Orange essential oil for abundance and prosperity

• 11:00 Abundance vs Scarcity mindset

• 12:38 Take aligned action and reach your dreams with Ginger essential oil

• 17:49 Believe in your worthiness and release emotional blocks with Jasmine essential oil

• 19:05 Surrender to the process and harness confidence with Black Spruce essential oil

• 21:31 Our favorite manifestation essential oil roller blend recipe

• 22:20 Closing

Episode Resources:

• Episode 33 - 5 Easy Steps to Manifestation and Creating the Life of Your Dreams with Manifestation Advisor Jenni Adishian
• Push the easy button on vitamins and nutrients with one daily scoop of Athletic Greens! Use our link athleticgreens.com/whimsy for a 1-year free supply of Vitamin D + 5 travel packs with your first purchase!

Looking to pair some Whimsy + Wellness into your oily manifestation practice? Here’s what we recommend…

• My Beautiful Life 10ml Roller Bottle Set
• Phases 10ml Metallic Roller Bottle Set
• Ceramic Peachy Pink Diffuser
• Gemstone Diffusing Bracelet
• Clear Quartz Cluster
• Crystal Set for Creativity and Motivation
• Crystal Set for Confidence and Courage

Oh and pssst!! Get 10% off at Whimsy + Wellness by using the code: PODCAST on your next order!

Thank you so much for tuning into this episode of the Whimsy & Wellness Podcast brought to you by Whimsy & Wellness and hosted by Meg Ryan. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review - even just a short sentence is so helpful & greatly appreciated!!

Music & Editing by Taylor Ryan.

Manifestation has been quite the popular topic lately and maybe you’ve found yourself saying, “What is manifestation? How do I manifest?” 

Well, I'm asking an acclaimed manifestation advisor all those questions (and more!) in today’s episode! 

Manifestation advisor Jenni Adishian helps us unpack patterns and beliefs that could be holding us back from living the life we desire and walks us through the 5 steps of manifestation.

In this episode we discuss:

• 00:00 Intro

• 03:45 Meet Jenni Adishian, manifestation advisor

• 08:40 What is manifesting and why would you want to do it?

• 09:43 The main difference between manifesting and goal setting

• 13:45 Is there a difference between manifesting and the law of attraction?

• 16:22 The impact your self-talk, mindset, and beliefs has on your life

• 23:16 How to recognize & unlearn subconscious patterns and beliefs that could be holding you back

• 32:07 The importance of releasing desperation and control in order to attract abundance 

• 37:48 Can our worries manifest the things we’re afraid of?

• 44:47 The 5 steps to manifesting

Episode resources:

Connect with Jenni Adishian on Instagram

Join Jenni’s Abundant Collective Membership

Jenni’s 1:1 Guidance (1 Month)

Jenni’s 1:1 Guidance (3 Month)

Ready to kiss your period cramps goodbye? Grab your Jovi Patch HERE or at meetjovi.com with code WHIMSY for 10% off your patch!

Looking to add some Whimsy + Wellness into your manifestation practice? Here’s what we recommend…

• My Beautiful Life 10ml Roller Bottle Set
• Clear Quartz Cluster
• Crystal Set for Creativity and Motivation
• Crystal Set for Confidence and Courage
• Crystal Set for Love and Relationships

Oh and pssst!! Get 10% off at Whimsy + Wellness by using the code: PODCAST on your next order!

Let’s stay in touch! Make sure you’re subscribed to our show and follow Whimsy + Wellness and Whimsy + Wellness Podcast over on Instagram!

Thank you so much for tuning into this episode of the Whimsy & Wellness Podcast brought to you by Whimsy & Wellness and hosted by Meg Ryan. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review - even just a short sentence is so helpful & greatly appreciated!!

Music by Taylor Ryan.

Whether it’s a painful change such as a divorce or loss of loved one or an exciting change you’re welcoming like a move or even marriage, the properties and benefits of essential oils and crystals are great tools for us to reach for as we walk through change and transitions of all kinds!

On last week’s episode, I interviewed Dr. Maya Shankar, a cognitive behavioral scientist studying how we react, adapt, and thrive through change. It’s a must-listen, but this episode is for those of us who want to use essential oils and crystals naturally to help with everything from stress to fear to over-excitement during change, transitions, and new beginnings! 

In this episode we discuss:

• 00:00 Intro

• 03:43 The five ways essential oils & crystals can help with change and transition

• 12:35 How vetiver helps ground you 

• 15:36 Why sandalwood is so great for fear of change

• 16:45 How neroli (also called bitter orange) can help you embrace transition

• 19:00 Why chocolate calcite is my favorite for grounding during change

• 20:17 Why Amazonite is so good at giving you inner courage 

• 21:11 Why you should rethink how you use rose quartz

• 23:00 How magical moonstone is when it comes to connecting you to your intuition! 

• 26:16 Closing

Episode Resources:

Ep. 31 Dr. Maya Shankar

Chocolate Calcite

Amazonite Crystal Roller

Rose Quartz Crystal Roller

Crystal Starter Kit

Crystals For Stress and Anxiety Set

Crystal Set For Your Home

Releasing Emotional Patterns with Essential Oils Book

Head to www.athleticgreens.com/whimsy for a 1-year free supply of Vitamin D + 5 travel packs when you purchase a monthly subscription!

Let’s stay in touch! Make sure you’re subscribed to our show and follow Whimsy + Wellness and Whimsy + Wellness Podcast over on Instagram! Special note: we’d love to send you our very powerful healing crystals chart pdf. It helps you pair your essential oils and crystals together naturally and easily. You can click here, and we’ll send it to you for free! 

Looking to add some whimsy into your wellness routines? Get 10% off at Whimsy + Wellness by using the code: PODCAST on your next order!

Thank you so much for tuning into this episode of the Whimsy & Wellness Podcast brought to you by Whimsy & Wellness and hosted by Meg Ryan. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review - even just a short sentence is so helpful & greatly appreciated!!

Music by Taylor Ryan.

Change happens to us all. Luckily, the human mind is built for navigating change, both the good and the bad - and we are more capable than we might realize at handling the unexpected changes that come our way. When we approach change with humility and openness, we can avoid letting the fear of the unknown prevent us from embracing necessary change and creating a more desirable - and even happier outcome.

In today’s episode, I am talking to Dr. Maya Shankar, cognitive behavioral scientist who served as a senior advisor in the Obama White House where she founded and served as the chair of the White House behavioral science team. Maya has a postdoctoral fellowship in Cognitive Neuroscience at Stanford, a Ph.D. from Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship, and a BA from Yale. She is also the host, creator, and executive producer of the podcast: A Slight Change Of Plans.

During our incredible conversation, Dr. Maya talks all about change and how every single person experiences it, no matter how big or small. Dr. Maya shares her story about how a career-ending injury turned into an opportunity, why humans fear and avoid change, how to honor the inner knowing of making a necessary change, and what you can do to unlock the trepidation surrounding change. Plus, she also shares words of encouragement for us as we walk through our own unique journey of change. 

Follow along with Dr. Maya @aslightchange

A Slight Change of Plans Podcast by Dr. Maya Shankar

Twitter: https://twitter.com/slightchangepod

Website: www.mayashankar.com

Follow Whimsy + Wellness on Instagram

Head to www.athleticgreens.com/whimsy for a 1-year free supply of Vitamin D + 5 travel packs when you purchase a monthly subscription!

Get 10% off at Whimsy + Wellness by using the code: PODCAST on your next order!

Resources Mentioned:

Happiness Lab by Laurie Santos

It’s OK To Not Be OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand by Megan Devine

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Music by Taylor Ryan

There is no wrong way to “do crystals.” And your journey with crystals won’t look the same as the next person either --so don’t compare! The most important part of your crystal journey is to listen to your intuition and never stop learning because there is always something new to uncover, whether it’s which one you choose or how to use them and beyond!

As I continue to learn more about crystals, I thought it would be fun to share how to get started with crystals so you can start your journey, too. 

In today’s episode, I’m going solo to talk about how to approach crystals as a total beginner (because I was one not that long ago). You’ll learn about what crystals are used for, how to use crystals, the benefits of crystals, plus the five best crystals to start with if you’re looking for guidance.

Follow Whimsy + Wellness on Instagram

Head to www.athleticgreens.com/whimsy for a 1-year free supply of Vitamin D + 5 travel packs when you purchase a monthly subscription!

Get 10% off at Whimsy + Wellness by using the code: PODCAST on your next order!

Resources Mentioned:

Crystal Starter Kit

Crystal Rollers

Gemstone Diffusing Bracelets

Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode of the Whimsy & Wellness Podcast hosted by Meg Ryan and brought to you by Whimsy & Wellness; your go-to shop for essential oil accessories, crystals, and more!

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Music by Taylor Ryan

Are you ready to fall in love with your lymph system? Once you understand what it is and how it works, you’ll see why you should spend more time taking care of your lymphatic system if you want to stay healthy. When you know how to access your lymphatic system, you’re not only stepping into empowerment around your own self-care and taking back control of your health, but you’ll also start feeling better in your body. 

In today’s episode, I’m talking to Lisa Gainsley, certified lymphedema therapist and manual lymphatic drainage practitioner who works postoperatively with cancer patients and preventatively with those looking to reduce inflammation and prevent illness. Lisa is also the author of The Book of Lymphs: Self-care Practices To Enhance Immunity, Health, and Beauty. 

During our conversation, Lisa breaks down the lymphatic system, how it impacts your immune system (and your overall health), the benefits of healthy lymph nodes, and how you can support your lymphatic health using your own two hands. Lisa is also sharing her best self-care routine to take care of your lymphatic health and walking us through how to give yourself a lymphatic massage!

Follow Whimsy + Wellness on Instagram

Head to www.athleticgreens.com/whimsy for a 1-year free supply of Vitamin D + 5 travel packs when you purchase a monthly subscription!

Get 10% off at Whimsy + Wellness by using the code: PODCAST on your next order!

Connect with Lisa @thelymphaticmessage

Website: https://www.thelymphaticmessage.com/ 

Resources Mentioned:

The Book Of Lymph: Self-care Lymphatic Massage To Enhance Immunity, Health & Beauty

The Lymphatic Way to Health: Online Course

Episode 20: Ditching and Switching: Getting Rid Of Toxic Chemicals In The Home with Samantha Lee Wright

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Music by Taylor Ryan

[PG-13 Subject Alert!!]

Why are sex and intimacy so uncomfortable to talk about? If we had more open and honest conversations about it, people might become more relaxed, open, and confident in their sexuality. Let this episode be your permission slip to normalize conversations about sex and intimacy so that we can remove the shame and give confidence back to women. 

In today’s episode, I’m talking to Casey Zaruba, wife, entrepreneur, and mama of six, who holds space online for open and honest conversations about sex, intimacy, the female body, and all the taboo topics everyone avoids. Casey has created a safe space for women to get vulnerable and share sexual thoughts, experiences, and questions so they can reclaim confidence in themselves, in their marriage, and in the bedroom.

Casey and I are talking about all things sex and intimacy (consider skipping this episode if you listen with young children), including how to rediscover your confidence as a sexual woman, the importance of openly communicating with your partner, and how to have open conversations with your children about intimacy. Casey also shares a raw look at both the rewards and hardships of holding space for these conversations.

Follow Whimsy + Wellness on Instagram

Use Code: WHIMSYFAM for 10% off your next order at Wild Alabaster

Connect Casey @zarubalife

Resources Mentioned:

Young Living Sensation Massage Oil: SOLD OUT

Children’s Book: The Simple Life Of Ollie & Vern

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Do you struggle with sleep? Maybe it’s falling asleep, staying asleep, or even having bad dreams. Most adults (and even some children) experience at least one of these, and unfortunately, lack of sleep or even the quality of sleep we get can really lead to a lot of serious issues. That’s why essential oils can be a great tool for helping you wind down, reduce stress, and get that much-needed snooze!

In today’s episode, I’m going solo to talk about sleep, how it works, the scientific reasons behind the benefits of essential oils, and how they can help improve our sleep. Not only will I give you some of the top essential oil blends for sleep, but I’ll be answering common essential oil and sleep questions like, Do they really work? Will they really help? How should you use essential oils for sleep? Which one should I use? And so much more.

Friends, sleep is so important! So you don’t want to miss this episode. 

Follow Whimsy + Wellness on Instagram

Get 10% off at Whimsy + Wellness by using the code: PODCAST on your next order!

Resources Mentioned:

Trauma Life Blend by Young Living

21 Deep Sleep Diffuser Blends

Episode 6: How To Spice Up Your Love Life With Oils In The Bedroom with Lucy Libido

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Music by Taylor Ryan

What do you want your kids to say about your parenting? What legacy do you want to leave behind? Parenting can be a beautiful journey that leaves a lasting impact on generations. Parenting is also challenging and requires you to be courageous enough to dig deep, ask questions, and have those hard conversations at every stage of the journey. But if you approach parenting humanly and with compassion, you can create empathetic, generous humans that will change the world. 

In today’s episode, I am talking with Jami Nato, mama of 4, wife, and serial entrepreneur whose light shines bright with her humor and wisdom. Jami and I are chatting all about parenthood and how to approach it with more gentleness, more grace, and more self-awareness so that we raise a new generation of compassionate humans.

During our conversation, Jami gives insight on the different seasons of parenthood, how to let go of parental shame, why radical honesty is so important as we raise empathetic children, the benefits of gentle parenting, plus the number one best thing you can do as a parent.

Follow along with Jami @jaminato or at jaminato.com

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Get 10% off at Whimsy + Wellness by using the code: PODCAST on your next order!

Resources Mentioned:

The Whole Brainchild by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson

@simplyonpurpose

The Place We Find Ourselves by Adam Young

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Music by Taylor Ryan