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I bet you have never thought of a witch as a self-care expert. Well, maybe it is time we change that.

Since we are well into the fall and Halloween is right around the corner I thought it was fitting to look to our cackling, cauldron-stirring sisters for some wisdom on how to take our self-care up a notch.

In this episode I did chat about some of my favourite cauldron concoctions (I am talking about my root chakra nourishing soups), so here is my mini eCookbook I promised I'd share with you witches out there. Do make sure to message me on Instagram @marla.barr and let me know which recipes were your fav.

Wishing you the best on your wellness journey - Marla

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Before we dive into today's episode, I have to say WOW! AHHHHH! Look at us . . . We did it! This is our official 100th episode. There is no way I can thank you all enough for being here, listening to this episodes, taking the time to reach out to me afterward with follow up questions. You are amazing! The last 3.5 years would not have been possible without every single one of you, so THANK YOU!!!!!!

Okay, today's episode is brought to you courtesy of one of YOU! Mostly because you all ask the best questions. A few weeks ago, I received a question from one of you about the challenges of raising plant-based kids when those around you are not. I get it. I feel you.

My two, that are 7 and almost 10 now, have been plant-based since before they were even born. In this episode, you and I chat about the big questions that I get most often:

• do they ever eat meat/dairy
• how to answer their questions about other people eating meat/poultry/dairy/eggs
• what are the school dynamics like for plant-based kids
• how to be plant-based when you partner is not
• and what is at the core of your belief.

In this episode, I also spoke about my one-on-one coaching sessions. For more info on those, you can visit: https://marlabarr.com/booking-homepage/

Sending you, love, light and CONGRATS as this is your 100th episode, too!

In awe, humbles and full of gratitude - Marla.

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At mile 9.5 I walked to the side of the road. I took my shoes and socks off, and I quit. There was no way I was going to finish this half marathon. I'm not a runner. What was I thinking when I registered for this four months back? 

That was a few days ago and even though my feet haven't fully forgiven me yet, somehow I am sitting here holding my finisher's medal. 

In this episode, I'll walk you through the journey of this run and highlight a new selfceare term: forest breathing. What is it? How to do it? And why it can be beneficial for you.

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What is the difference between your emotional health and your mental health? Aren't they just the same thing?

In this episode I walk you through how and why they are totally different topics and both deserve your time and attention. I walk you through a simple emotional check-in practice that I do with my clients, family and friends all the time. We chatted about how there is actually no such thing as a positive or negative emotion and and I walked you through the emotions that reside in our first energy center, our root center.

Here is the link to the list of 250+ emotions and their energy center placement I mentioned in the episode.

If you have any questions about this or any of our episodes, please do follow me and message on Instagram. You can find me at @marla.barr.

Wishing you the very best on your wellness journey.

- Marla

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As we are hitting the height of the summer heat, how are you feeling? Are you loving every minute of this, or are you finding yourself a little more out-of-sorts than the norm and craving for that cooler weather that rights around the corner?

Whatever you answer is, there is a reason behind it and it has a lot to do with your specific wellness type. Join me in this episode as I walk you through the identifying with wellness type you are and what to do if you (or someone you love) is not naturally thriving in this heat wave.

Let's take your selfceare up a notch and dive into today's episode.

Love and light - Marla

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June is here and my producer Matt asked me on to a program over on DeanBlundell.com to talk about this podcast, health, what we might have experienced during the pandemic, and how to shop. Many of these subjects were discussed in depth in my previous episodes, but with a whole new audience coming on board, we thought we would offer some of the top line information. 

As mentioned, the show was recorded live and you can see it on our Facebook page. 

It is also on the Network YouTube page. 

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Mother's Day is a day that has the potential to rouse so many different emotions in everyone; everything from elation to heartbreak is possible depending on who you're speaking to. This day can offer an opportunity to celebrate, honour, and show our appreciation for the women who have shaped us.

May is the month of transformation, on which some people thrive, while others hold on for dear life. Let's honour each other and our experiences by opening ourselves to others' stories of all types, whether they're happy, heartbreaking, or otherwise. 

Let's hold space for all the emotions that come with this day. We can reflect on emotions that are not so fun to feel, and turn them into a celebration of the memories you have. Shape the holiday into the day you need for yourself. 

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When your heart and mind start to race and you know you need a bit more TLC, what do you do? In this episode, I walk you through the 5 self-care elements and how you can use them to help you when you do feel you are starting to spin and step away from your place of balance.

Together, we walk through your . . .

• Earth element,

• Water element,

• Fire element,

• Air element, and your

• Ether element.

If you have any follow up questions from this episode, you can reach me on Instagram at @marla.barr. Sending you love and light - Marla

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Do you eat food? Seems like a crazy questions, right? But the answer to this question might come as a shock to you. Plus, what is a food-like substance anyways and if it isn't food, what is it?

In this episode, you and I head to the grocery store. We walk the aisles and we explore how our food once upon a time started to change into food-like substances.

Wishing you so much love and light, Dear Friend - Marla

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So are you ready to add a new layer to our selfcare routine? Do you naturally gravitate to things that are sparkly? Or do you want to bring in million-year-old earthing grounding tools into your healing environment.

Well, let's look no further and becoming head-over-heels obsessed in the world of crystals. But there is so many? What do each of them mean? Where do I start.

No worries, I've got you covered. In this episode, I go through my top three tips for anyone wanting to dive further into the world of crystal collecting.

Here are a list of the resources that I mentioned in this episode:

• The Encyclopedia of Crystals by Judy Hall
• The live Instagram Crystal Claim show hosted by Prem I tune in to each week
• Online stores: Crystal Lion Gems (USA), Divine Life Crystals (Canada)
• Winnipeg crystals stores I frequent: The Preferred Perch and Jacob's Trading

Wishing you so much love and light, Dear Friend - Marla

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