Wellness Whenever

In this episode we explore the work of Dr. Daniel G. Amen from his book Change your Brain Change your Life. He does a great job of explaining automatic negative thoughts - aka ANTS. We figure out how to detect and exterminate these pesky little creatures. 

Ok, so we talk about it all the time - but what the hell really is your immune system? What are the parts, and how do we take care of them? In this episode we explore what the system is and how we can keep it running at its peak potential. 

This week we dive into the woo woo world of Reiki. What is is? How does it work? And what does a monk with a stubbed toe have to do with it? Coach Renae is a level 2 Reiki practitioner and brings you the answers to these questions and more. 

Have you ever wondered where the heck yoga came from and why you are doing it with a goat gently nibbling on your big toe? In this episode we explore the origins and history of the practice. A lot if it may surprise you! 

Doo doo, dookie, boom boom, crapola. I know - It's something nobody wants to talk about, but here it is. POOP.  Being aware of the state of your colon confetti can give  big insights to your overall health and even be an early warning sign of bigger issues at play. Knowing your Sh*t can help you balance your metabolism, and even boost your mood. Allowing you for less time on the porcelain throne, and more time doing what you love. 

Sometimes it's the silliest things that cue us in to a larger hole in our life. For me, leaving the pets with a sitter for a week was an awakening that I needed to work on my sleep hygiene. In this episode we explore reasons why we might not be getting the sleep that we need and a few fixes to get those restful zzz's.  Apologies for the audio issues in the beginning of the episode - like us all, this podcast is a work in progress. 

To say this past year has been a hot trash fire on wheels is an understatement. It feels like NOTHING is going right. And, yes - that's true in many ways, but the key to seeing the light at then end of the tunnel may be right in front of us. Cultivating a gratitude practice in the midst of the storm may be the way out of this hot mess. With a few simple practices, you can be on your way to a better mood and overall feeling of wellbeing. 

In this first episode, we discuss the importance of recognizing and quieting the negative self-talk that holds us back from achieving what we desire. We also discuss tips and strategies to say NO to the things that we do not want to do.