We're dropping into your feed to give you a little update about Tonic!

We're on a late summer break, so here is one of our favorite episodes from our archive. We'll be back with a new episode on September 18! 

How do you care for yourself while remaining connected and caring? Do you struggle with not taking things personally? Are you an empath? On this week's episode we answer a question from a listener who struggles as an empath who also tries to live by the principle of not taking things personally, inspired by the Four Agreements. We also talk about astrology as a tool for social change, and the things giving us life this week: holiday rituals and music.

Show notes: [https://wp.me/p8WzbP-1A](https://wp.me/p8WzbP-1A)

On this week's episode we answer a question from a listener who struggled to breastfeed with her first child and is looking for guidance as she works through that experience in preparation for a second pregnancy. We also talk about our own experiences with family separation in the context of what is going on politically. We end with what is giving us life: cooking, cupping, World Cup dancing and friend support. 

Trigger Warning: In our first segment we address a number of topics that might be triggering: family separation, violence and trauma. If you'd like to skip that segment, move ahead to the 34 minute mark for our phone a healer segment about breastfeeding. 

We're also taking a brief late summer break beginning in August through mid-September. If you've been meaning to send in a question, now is the time before we record next week! Send us an email or a voice memo to [email protected]. 

Show notes: https://wp.me/p8WzbP-31

On today's episode we recap our adventures at the Allied Media Conference and answer a listener question about soul loss and soul retrieval. Richael offers a deep teaching about soul loss and trauma healing practices from different global traditions. We also discuss how to approach this kind of healing and finding the right practitioner to work with. We end with things giving us life: vent diagrams, music, academics, functional technology and supportive colleagues. 

Have a question for a future show? Send us a voice memo to [email protected].

Show notes: [https://wp.me/p8WzbP-2Y](https://wp.me/p8WzbP-2Y)

We're back ya'll. On this week's episode we catch up on what's been going on for us since our live episode--including challenges, an engagement, silent meditation retreats and speaking gigs. Then we get into our deepest question yet, which touches on substance use, fear, isolation, disclosure and dealing with difficult emotions. It's a brave question and our answers offer many different ideas for intervention and support. We end with what is giving us life--ukelele dharma songs, Wakanda inspired playlists and spiritual coaching.

Have a question for a future show? Send us a voice memo to [email protected].

[Help us cover our costs for the Allied Media Conference!](https://www.gofundme.com/hjamc)

Show notes: [https://wp.me/p8WzbP-2P](https://wp.me/p8WzbP-2P)

This week, we're bringing you back one of our early and most popular episodes. Does anxiety interfere with your sleep? Do you struggle with letting the day go in order to rest? On this week's episode we answer a question from a listener who has trouble going to bed, and thinks it might be related to anxiety. We've got a lot of suggestions for this issue, from sleep hygiene and rituals, to dealing with electronic and ambient pollution, to herbal assistance. We also talk about staying centered in these political times, the benefits of squatting and, as always, a few things giving us life.

Have a question for a future show? Send us a voice memo to [email protected].

Show notes: [https://wp.me/p8WzbP-1v](https://wp.me/p8WzbP-1v)

On this week's episode we share our very first live show, recorded in Washington, D.C.! It's a special one, where we talk about our own self-care practices post-election, get updates from four callers whose questions we answered on previous shows, and answer new questions live. We even get audience input for our what's giving you life? segment. Thanks to everyone who joined us at Potter's House!

Have a question for a future show? Send us a voice memo to [email protected].

Show notes: [https://wp.me/p8WzbP-2L](https://wp.me/p8WzbP-2L)

Are your eyes watery and itchy? Is your nose congested? On this week's episode we answer two listener questions about coping with seasonal allergies. We also talk about cooking as a wellness practice and preventing burnout for high profile activists. Lastly, the things giving us life: radio stations, family connections, physical therapy and Wakanda orchestras.

Join us at Tonic: Live! on April 22 from 2-4pm at Potter’s House in Washington, D.C. Get your tickets: [tonicliveapril2018.eventbrite.com](http://tonicliveapril2018.eventbrite.com)

Show notes: [https://wp.me/p8WzbP-2I](https://wp.me/p8WzbP-2I)

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We're hosting our first live taping of Tonic! On April 22 from 2-4pm at Potter's House in Washington, D.C. we'll be celebrating our first six months of podcasting, answering your healing questions live, and just doing our thing IRL!

Go here to get your ticket: [https://bit.ly/2J0ixrC](https://bit.ly/2J0ixrC)

We hope to see you there!

Have you tried treating depression with herbs? On this week's episode we answer a listener question about working with herbs, especially St. John's Wort, to treat depression. We also hear about Karen's stay at an ayurveda healing village in India and talk about how spring is manifesting in our lives right now. We also revisit the question of how movements respond to conflict thanks to some listener feedback. Lastly we end with the things giving us life: music, drag performances, cookbooks and public libraries.

Have a question for a future show? Send us a voice memo to [email protected].

Show notes: [https://wp.me/p8WzbP-2p](https://wp.me/p8WzbP-2p)