Wellness in San Diego: Food, Movement, Spirituality + Wellbeing

This week we delve into importance of creating a safe and supportive environment where men can authentically express themselves, free from judgment and societal expectations.

Our guest, Ken Rosaasen, is an embodiment / empowerment life coach and one of the co-founders of Moksha Men, a men's circle and support group based here in San Diego and online.

Ken discusses the transformative power of active listening, deep sharing, and the invaluable wisdom that arises from the collective experiences of men's circle. He shares his own personal story of transformation, resilience, and the tremendous growth that can occur when men gather with intention.

Whether you're a man seeking a sense of belonging or a curious listener eager to understand the men's circle experience, listen in to explore the transformative dynamics and profound impact of men's circles.

Episode links + resources:

• Moksha Men: mokshamen.org | @moksha_men
• Join the San Diego Wellness Business Directory

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Money isn't often a topic for discussion in the wellness space but given the fact that money is what allows us to access good food, fitness classes and high-quality healthcare, money is certainly a key component to upleveling our wellbeing.

This week's guest, Dr. Michelle Dexter, Psy.D., NLPCC joins us to share her unique approach to financial well-being including the profound impact of EFT, acupressure and muscle testing to access and reprogram your unconscious mind.

Whether you're unable to break through financial barriers or are simply seeking a more positive relationship with money, Dr. Michelle explains how to identify and release hidden emotional blocks, address deep-seated money beliefs, and reprogram your mind for abundance and prosperity in your bank account and all areas of your life.

Episode resources + links:

• Dr. Michelle Dexter: Website | eBook
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Join us as we dive deep into the fascinating world of emotions and self-regulation together with our guest, Jill Baumgartner, a licensed clinical social worker who has dedicated their work to understanding and unraveling the intricacies of human emotions.

Jill introduces us to a myriad of practical emotional and self-regulation techniques she's developed to help her clients better respond to life's challenges. Whether it's dealing with stress, anger or overwhelm, Jill's actionable strategies will help you cultivate better emotional balance and you can share these practical tools to help build better communication about your emotions with your kids, your family and loved ones.

Episode resources:

• Jill Baumgartner website: jillbaumgartnerlcsw.com
• FREE! North County Wellness Networking Event | Monday, June 5
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We've all heard the phrase "listen to your gut" and the notion of a "gut feeling."

This is because our gut, often referred to as our "second brain," communicates directly with our central nervous system, influencing our emotions, moods, and cognitive function.

In this week's episode, Dr. Natasha Macleay, naturopathic doctor at Tulsi Wellness Center in Del Mar, shares her wealth of knowledge and the latest research on the intricate connection of the gut-brain axis and its profound impact on our mental health.

We also cover how:

• the trillions of gut microbiota play a pivotal role in regulating neurotransmitters and influencing our mental state
• the benefits of curcumin to treat depressive symptoms
• practical tips to help regulate stress + mood

Whether you're interested in the science behind the gut-mind connection or seeking to improve your mental health, tune in to expand your understanding of your gut and mind.

Episode resources:

• Tulsi Wellness Center: wearetulsi.com | @wearetulsi
• Dr. Natasha Macleay: @dr.natashamacleay
• New Moon Mindful Mixer | Friday, May 19

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This week we're joined by Roshni Patel, an intuitive mindset coach who specializes in helping people tap into their intuition to unlock their true potential.

Roshni shares her own personal journey of discovering and developing her intuitive abilities, and she offers practical insights into how to recognize and differentiate between intuition and fear and anxiety.

Whether you're just starting to explore your own intuition or are a seasoned pro, this episode offers valuable insights and tools for anyone looking to tap into their innate wisdom and unlock their full potential.

Episode resources:

• Roshni Patel: @love_and_roshni
• Mindful Movement Mission - Free Vizer App for iOs | Vizer App for Android. Use Code "Mindful" to join our team
• 30+ Mother's Day Wellness Events in San Diego
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This week we're diving into the fascinating world of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. While ketamine is perhaps best known as an anesthetic or psychedelic party drug, it's now gaining recognition as a powerful tool in the treatment of mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

Our guest and licensed psychotherapist, Ann MacKenzie, MA, APCC , discusses the science behind ketamine-assisted therapy, its potential benefits, and what the experience is like for patients. We also explore the legal landscape of this emerging therapy and its role in the broader psychedelic renaissance. Whether you're curious about the science behind this innovative approach to mental health treatment or interested in exploring new avenues for personal growth, this episode is not to be missed.

Episode resources:

• Ann MacKenzie: IMHwithAnn.com | @imh_with_ann
• New Moon Mindful Mixer | Friday, May 19
• 30+ Mother's Day Wellness Events in San Diego

Abby Brown was walking along the beautiful beaches of San Diego when she saw there was more trash than she could carry in her own two hands. In that moment, Abby felt called to make a difference but what could she do as one person?

Abby combined her background as a yoga instructor, event coordinator, marketer and training in design + merchandising to launch H2OM, a sustainable activewear brand made from 100% recycled materials, including post-consumer plastic bottles and waste.

Marta and Abby chat about:

• the process of finding the right fabric for H2OM
• how Abby landed on the sealife designs + finding the right fit for every size
• the lasting value of collaboration
• how self-care as a leader is essential to building a sustainable brand
• being resilient and asking for support as an entrepreneur

Episode resources + links:

• H2OM: shoph2om.com | @shoph2om 30% off w/ code: EARTHLOVE30
• Visioning Lab for Conscious Entrepreneurs: Shake Up Your Systems | Sunday April 30

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This week Marta chats with Liz Murphy, the chef & founder at Santosha Nutrition, the founder of Sustainability is Sexy, a San Diego-based organization driven to inspire innovation + solutions to sustainability issues, and the host of the Sustainability is Sexy podcast.

Liz has a passion for plant-based cuisine, regenerative agriculture and fighting food waste. Listen in to hear simple, practical tips that you can implement to move towards a more sustainable kitchen + plant-based lifestyle at home.

Episode resources:

• Sustainability is Sexy website | @sis_sandiego
• Santosha Nutrition website | @santoshanutrition
• The Bountiful Bag
• San Diego Brewcycling Collaborative
• Positive Phee
• Health + Wellness Networking Event | Thursday, April 20
• Visioning Lab for Conscious Entrepreneurs | Sunday, April 30

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Melissa Parker + Easton Basjec are pioneers in the zero-waste space - they're the founders of Scisters, the first zero-waste salon in San Diego and the first in the U.S.

Since launching their business over 12 years ago, they've continued to refine their operations, adapt to better sustainability solutions, start their own zero-waste refill hair care line and now share their learnings with other salon owners across the globe.

In this episode, Melissa + Easton dive deep into:

• what inspired them to create a zero-waste business + the inner workings of a zero-waste salon
• how they incorporate Reiki into their services
• ELEMENT, their own refillable beauty and hair care line
• tips to a healthy scalp
• their own favorite zero-waste lifestyle tips

Episode resources:

• Scisters.com
• Sustainable Sips | April 16
• Health + Wellness Networking Event | April 20

This month on the Wellness in San Diego podcast we're demystifying zero-waste living + sharing helpful tips so you can take steps to cut down on waste each + every day.

This week's guest is Isabelle DeMillan, the founder of San Diego's first zero-waste grocery store, The Mighty Bin. Located in North Park, The Mighty Bin has everything you need to transition to a sustainable lifestyle plus tons of local produce, bulk + household goods.

Isabelle joins shares how she was inspired to start a zero-waste grocery store from her background in wildlife conservation plus helpful tips on how to buy groceries the zero-waste way.

Episode resources + links:

• The Mighty Bin Website
• The Mighty Bin Instagram
• 50+ April Wellness Events in San Diego
• Health + Wellness Networking Event | Thursday, April 20
• Shake Up Your Systems | Conscious Entrepreneurs Workshop | Sunday, April 30

The Wellness in San Diego podcast is produced by Locally Well San Diego, your go-to source for all health + wellness news in San Diego. Learn more at locallywell.com or follow us @locallywell.