Wellness Matters

An episode about self-discovery, feminism, and healthy relationships. Anea Bogue (B. Ed., M.A.), is the Director of REALgirl, REALboy, & REALyou Empowerment Programs/Sexual Health Educator/Author/Speaker.

Anea and I sit down to have a talk about how REALgirl affects women and teenagers everywhere. The episode includes a closer look into what it means to be in a healthy relationship and how to find your voice and power by taking responsibility for yourself.

Visit Anea Bogue’s website to learn more about all of her impactful endeavors: http://www.aneabogue.com/

Thank you for listening – Hope Zionts @wellness.matters.pod

Having trouble sleeping? Let’s not kid ourselves, we are all having to train our bodies to get used to our Quarantine routine. Join Niki and Hope as they talk about sleep hygiene and Yoga Nidra (we also get into much, much, more!)

Niki’s bio:

Niki Saccareccia is a Los Angeles based yoga teacher and wellness entrepreneur. Over the last 12 years, she has helped thousands of people worldwide to reduce the effects of stress and tension in their lives. Her background as a Clinical Behavioral Therapist informs her teachings which are grounding, practical, and accessible to people of all ages and abilities.

Instagram @ lightinsideyoga , website: www.lightinsideyoga.com, FB: facebook.com/yogawithniki 
“I teach 4 classes for a virtual yoga studio called Ompractice. Students can attend each class once as my guest using code NIKI20 at checkout. Ompractice.com for all of the information about how to register and the full schedule of classes. I teach 3 classes in the evenings along with my weekly Yoga Nidra Workshop on Wednesday afternoons at 3:45p to promote high-quality sleep and relaxation through One Down Dog, a female-run L.A. based yoga studio. OneDownDog.com” 

Ever wondered how needles could help with your stress, back pain, and emotional pain all in one acupuncture visit? Tune in to learn more about this non-western medicine with the founder of Elements Acupuncture, Beverly Bragg-Ware.  

Find yourself elbow deep in your second bag of potato chips you don’t remember grabbing? Don’t worry as Elizabeth Besch is here to ease your guilt and make you feel better about your Quarantine diet. Elizabeth Besch is an expert in Culinary Nutrition and founder of Elizabeth Besch nutrition + cooking, tune in as we will be talking about nutrition and mindful eating during this crazy time. Also included (as I can never help myself) is a conversation about the food industry, body image, and the social contradictions of the two. 

Thank you for listening!