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

Our daily routines were upended when the pandemic hit in 2020, causing many of us to suddenly switch to working from home while also caring for our family, our home and ourselves. Three years later many of us still struggle to find a sense of balance now that the lines between work, home and life have blurred together, leading to burnout, higher stress and anxiety.

Bre Schwarm, a board-certified health + wellness coach, joins us today to share practical tips we can put in to practice to bring balance to all aspects of life - not just work and home.

Bre and Marta dive deep into:

• how important it is to remind ourselves that we can't do it all
• asking for help + advocating for change in the workplace
• mindfulness exercises to help center you throughout your day
• honoring your daily energy + rescheduling if need be
• the importance of play + what brings you joy
• connecting with your future self to set a vision

Episode links:

• Bre Schwarm Website: healthfromallangles.com
• Bre Schwarm Instagram: @healthfromallangles
• Local Gardening Classes in San Diego

The Wellness in San Diego Podcast is produced by Locally Well San Diego, your go-to source for health + wellness news + events in San Diego. Visit locallywell.com or follow us @locallywell.

As we age, change + grow, so do our hormones. Dr. Chantal Davis, a licensed acupuncturist and Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has been helping women adjust to their current stage of life and prepare for their future years ahead through Chinese Medicine, nutrition + lifestyle changes.

Dr. Chantal strongly believes in taking a personalized approach when working with clients to meet them where they are but there are general words of wisdom that she shares with us on this episode, including:

• how hormonal imbalances may be common but are not necessarily "normal"
• that small shifts in your diet, sleep, exercise and stress can lead to big changes
• how stress can lead to fertility issues
• how TCM can help to restore balance after postpartum
• body changes that signal that you're in perimenopause
• the value of tracking your cycle
• how to find an acupuncturist that's right for you

Episode resources + links:

• Website: Dr. Chantal Davis (mention the Wellness in San Diego podcast or @locallywell for $25 off your first visit!)
• 12-week Women's Embodiment Program

Birth control is all too often prescribed as the band-aid fix for many women's health issues: endometriosis, acne, menopause, period pain, PCOS, PMS, irregular cycles, heavy flow...the list goes on.

But what if birth control hurts more than it helps? Bianca Pennington, a women's health + fertility coach, found that out the hard way. After switching from the pill to the Depo shot to an IUD, the side effects from contraceptive medications significantly impacted her physical, emotional + mental wellbeing. So she gave her body a rest, learned how to track its natural cycles and now teaches other women how to do the same.

In this episode, Bianca shares her story plus:

• the concept of "post-birth control syndrome"
• why ovulation is important for your overall health
• how certain types of birth control can cause hormonal imbalances + acne
• steps you can take to help your body heal after birth control
• why balancing blood sugar reduces stress in the body
• how to track your menstrual + fertile cycle + honor your natural rhythm

Episode links:

• The Newest Fitness Studios + Spas in San Diego
• Where to Find Women's Circles in San Diego
• BiancaPennington.com
• Womb Wellness Challenge

The Wellness in San Diego podcast is produced by Locally Well San Diego, your go-to source for San Diego's health + wellness news + events. Visit locallywell.com or follow @locallywell for the latest!

When it comes to your health, sometimes you just have to take matters into your own hands.

Wynn Austin was diagnosed with high blood pressure at the age of 36, despite her active and what she thought to be a healthy lifestyle. She started her health journey by looking closely at her diet + reading labels and what she found surprised her. All of the traditional Asian sauces that she had grown up with and loved were full of salt, sugar, gluten + preservatives so she set out to create her own -- and that's how Wynn's Kitchen was born.

In this episode, Wynn shares:

• how Whole30 + eliminating certain foods helped her heal
• what ingredients to look for on labels, even for vegan or organic-labeled foods
• how she started a food product business without any culinary background (and you can too!)
• the value of networking, asking questions + not giving up
• where to find Wynn's Kitchen sauces in San Diego + online

Episode links:

• Join the San Diego Wellness Business Directory
• Wynn's Kitchen website: wynnskitchen.com
• In the Kitchen with Wynn Podcast

The Wellness in San Diego podcast is produced by Locally Well San Diego, your go-to source for the latest wellness news, trends + events in San Diego. Visit our site or follow us on IG: @locallywell.

After struggling for 10+ years with chronic cystic acne, Danielle Gronich knew there had to be a better way to heal her skin without sacrificing her health. She earned her esthetician license + opened the San Diego Acne Clinic in 2014 and quickly gained her reputation as The Acne Guru, working with thousands of clients of all ages + backgrounds.

One of those clients was certified nutritionist Kayleigh Christina, who was so impressed with the results that she partnered with Danielle to found CLEARSTEM, an innovative non-toxic, anti-acne + anti-aging skincare line.

Danielle + Kayleigh join us on the pod this week to tell us more about overcoming cystic acne, plus:

• how "healthy products" like coconut oil + supplements might be contributing to your breakouts
• why your "hormonal" acne might not be hormonal at all
• the importance of healing your gut + digestion to heal your skin
• why exfoliation is key to skin regeneration
• recommended brands to use for makeup, sunscreen + more
• tips for men + healing acne

To learn more about CLEARSTEM and receive 15% off your purchase, visit clearstemskincare.com and use code LOCALLYWELL at checkout.

Episode links:

• San Diego Wellness Business Directory
• How to Add Your Business Listing + Event For FREE
• San Diego March 2023 Wellness Events
• San Diego Acne Clinic
• Products mentioned:
  • Badger Sunscreen
  • DA-LE Ranch
  • PRIIA Cosmetics
  • Canopy Humidifier
  • CLEARSTEM

The Wellness in San Diego podcast is produced by Locally Well San Diego. Learn more:

• Website: locallywell.com
• Instagram: @locallywell

Reclaim your flame + have more pleasure in your life!

Dr. Rose Schlaff, a sexologist, coach + pelvic physical therapist, joins us on the pod to help us unpack the emotional, societal, mental + physical barriers that might have us less than satisfied with our sex life.

Dr. Rose is SUCH a great teacher and she talks us through:

• how societal conditioning has a big impact on how we view our bodies + relationship to sex
• understanding your own desires + needs
• helpful exercises to help you ease back into physical intimacy, improve communication + express your desires
• how important pelvic floor health + awareness is for pleasureable sex (and better overall bodily health, including less lower back pain!)
• breath work tips to activate your pelvic floor

About Dr Rose Schlaff:

• Website: bewellwithrose.com
• IG: @bewellwithrose
• Free 20 minute call: https://www.bewellwithrose.com/schedule-now
• Free download guides: https://www.bewellwithrose.com/sds

Episode resources + links

• Locally Well San Diego newsletter sign up

The Wellness in San Diego podcast is produced by Locally Well San Diego, your go-to source for the latest health + wellness news + events in San Diego. Follow @locallywell or visit locallywellsd.com to see the latest!

After 15 years spent as a stay-at-home mom, Kristy Hambrick decided it was time to do something for herself: start her own business.

Through the evolution + creation of Lavande Spiritual Wellness Boutique and Elixir de la Lune in Bird Rock/La Jolla, Kristy has also learned how to embrace the unknown that comes with running a business and more importantly, how to take care + love yourself no matter what.

In today's episode, Marta + Kristy dive deep into:

• the inception of Lavande
• the tumultuous journey of entrepreneurship
• how Kristy found her own healing + spiritual gifts
• self-love as the key to improving all areas of our lives
• the value of a retreat and creating intentional time for yourself
• the healing properties of plants + flower essences

About Lavande + Elixir de la Lune:

• Location: 5544 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla
• Website: loveandlavande.com | elixirdelalune.com
• Instagram: @lavandesandiego | @elixirdelalune

Episode links + resources:

• Chakra Hike | Sunday, Feb. 26, 3-5pm
• Energetics of Business | Feb. 18-19, use code: LOCALLYWELL for 20% OFF

"Trust your intuition," we're told. But how do we know the difference between our inner knowing and conditioning?

Victoria Shaw, a medium and intuitive counselor, is here to help us answer those questions and strengthen our relationship with our intuitive, higher self.

Victoria + Marta take a deep dive into:

• "Psychic" vs. "intuitive"
• Small steps you can take to heighten your intuition
• How to identify whether it's your mind vs your intuition
• Making space to tune in to yourself
• Other ways to strengthen your intuition beyond listening

About Victoria Shaw:

• Website: victoriashawintuitive.com
• Podcast: Intuitive Connection with Victoria Shaw

Episode links:

• Sign up for our mailing list

The dark night of the soul. The muck. The mire.

It's hard to unearth a clear path when you're in the depths of life's challenges, but sometimes its only after being immersed in the dark, we find the brighter light of self and purpose.

Today's guest, Jessica Winans, a spiritual coach, instructor and tarot reader (among many other things!), teaches us how to tune into our authentic selves and guides on an intuitive meditation journey that we can use and return to to activate our inner knowing.

Jessica + Marta chat about:

• embracing all parts of yourself
• Jessica's own spiritual awakening + journey to cultivating confidence within herself
• tarot: the lesson behind The Tower + The Star cards
• intuitive meditation exercise
• strengthening the intuitive connection to the womb + our cycles

About Jessica Winans:

• Website
• Instagram
• Free Coaching Sessions + 50% Off Readings
• Wild Woman Program (enrolling until March 13!)

Episode resources + links:

• The Tower Card Imagery

We're blessed with so many beautiful hiking spots here in San Diego. But when was the last time you really stopped and took a closer look at the beautiful nature around you?

Today's guest, Vicki Hamilton, founder of Terravana Adventures, teaches us how to hike more mindfully, plus a run-down of her favorite hiking spots in San Diego County.

Vicki and Marta discuss:

• the scientific, emotional + spiritual benefits of being in nature
• mindfulness tips + exercise you can do on your next hike, using your five senses
• top San Diego hiking trails
• hiking challenges you can sign up for

About Terravana Adventures:

• Website: terravanaadventures.com
• Instagram: @terravanaadventures
• Facebook: @terravanaadventures

Episode resources + links:

• Free Day Hike Checklist
• Make-a-Wish San Diego Trailblaze Challenge
• Locally Well San Diego Newsletter Sign Up

The Wellness in San Diego podcast is produced by Locally Well San Diego, your go-to source for the latest wellness news, events + trends in San Diego. Learn more:

• Website: locallywellsd.com
• Instagram: @locallywell