The Moved To Meditate Podcast is a place for vibrant discussions about mindfulness, movement practices, and ways to find more balance and presence in daily life. Here, you’ll find down-to-earth resources to help you progress on your path, as well as insightful conversations with mindful movement, yoga, meditation, and dharma teachers from a range of traditions. On this podcast, we spotlight embodied approaches to mindfulness and the more contemplative aspects of movement practice. Together, ...
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Welcome to Elevated Life: Stories of Hope and Healing with your host, Cherie Lindberg. Join us on a transformative journey, as Cherie engages in provoking conversations with leaders of the diverse realms of therapy and mental healing. Embark on a quest to understand the intricate tapestry of the human mind as we uncover the power of therapeutic modalities, new healing methods, and the intersection of psychology and spirituality. "Elevated Life: Stories of Hope and Healing" is not just a podc ...
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41 Leading from Within: Bridging the Personal and Professional with Rivka Geoghegan
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32:40In this episode, we dive into the heart of leadership with executive coach and licensed therapist Rivka Geoghegan. Rivka has worked extensively with Silicon Valley professionals and leaders, helping them navigate workplace challenges that often stem from internal blind spots. Her unique approach blends psychology and coaching, guiding individuals t…
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40: Breaking the Mold: Patrice Flannagan-Morris on Redefining Mental Health Care
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23:31In this episode, we sit down with Patrice Flannagan-Morris, a trailblazing mental health professional from Wisconsin, who shares her inspiring journey from agency work to building a thriving group mental health practice. With a team of seven clinicians, her practice offers a diverse range of services, including individual and couples counseling and…
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39: Balancing Acts: Motherhood, Mental Health, and the Power of Vision with Brittany Bagy
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26:50In this episode, we sit down with Brittany Bagy, a St. Louis-based therapist, private practice owner, and mother of three. Brittany shares the real, unfiltered journey of running a thriving mental health practice while navigating the complexities of motherhood, marriage, and personal growth. With expertise in brainspotting, Brittany helps clients m…
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38: Taking the Leap: Vanessa Brugge’s Journey into Private Practice
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20:19Have you ever dreamed of running your own private practice but felt unsure about taking the leap? In this episode, we sit down with Vanessa Brugge, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Certified Yoga Therapist, to hear how she made the bold move into private practice after decades in a large behavioral health org…
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37: Fearless Leap: Building a Private Practice & Family Life with Gabby Palamino
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33:48In this episode with Gabby Palamino, a Latina entrepreneur, therapist, and mother who took a bold leap of faith to build her private practice during the uncertainty of COVID. Gabby shares her journey of starting with just one private pay client—only to feel overwhelmed by fear. When she became pregnant, her perspective on work and family shifted, l…
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AI Meditation? My human thoughts as AI enters the meditation space
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23:41Yes, AI meditation is a thing now. So, in today’s episode, I’m taking a look at how the current rapid expansion of AI tech is reaching the meditation world…and why I don’t think human meditation teachers are going to be replaced by these tools anytime soon. Like me, you may be immediately skeptical that AI can play a role in a deeply human activity…
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36: Climbing the Mountain: Risk, Resilience, and Building a Thriving Practice with Michelle Petty
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32:32In this episode, we sit down with Michelle Petty, a play therapist and Brainspotting practitioner, to explore her journey from early intervention and attachment work to becoming a successful business owner. Michelle shares how her achievement-driven mindset and task-oriented nature initially made it difficult for her to take big risks—until a deep …
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35: Art as a Healing Journey: Ardenna Downing's Story of Grief, Growth, and Creativity
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31:55In this episode, we explore the transformative power of art with Ardenna, an inspiring advocate for creative healing. Ardenna shares her deeply personal story of loss and resilience, starting with the death of her mother just before her 17th birthday and her grandfather when she was only 9. Growing up, she found herself surrounded by people who did…
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Somatic Dance and Movement Therapy with Anika Voy
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1:07:13In this podcast episode, we’re exploring Somatic Dance as a form of movement therapy. My guest, Anika Voy, is a trained psychotherapist who helps her clients and students find authentic self-expression and healing through dance. Anika explains that “the dance floor is a microcosm of our life,” and describes how creative movement can be used as a to…
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34: Reclaiming Integrity: Healing from Sexual Addiction and Betrayal Trauma with Michelle Dyett-Welcome
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36:00In this powerful episode, we sit down with Michelle Dyett-Welcome, a compassionate guide for men navigating the challenging path of recovery from sexual addiction and for the women who’ve been impacted by betrayal trauma. Michelle shares her unique approach to helping individuals reconnect with their integrity, self-compassion, and wholeness throug…
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33: Unlocking Stillness Through Movement: Addie DeHilster on Mindfulness, Meditation, and the Body.
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29:11In this episode we dive into the world of mindfulness and movement with Addie DeHilster, a mindfulness meditation teacher and movement specialist. For over 25 years, Addie has relied on these practices to navigate the ever-changing seasons of life. From her early days as a college student in a high-pressure performance environment to her role as a …
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2024 Podcast Recap and Intentions for the New Year
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16:44Happy All The Holidays! It’s almost the solstice and the end of the calendar year, so it felt like a natural time to pause and reflect. In this short episode, I recap some of my favorite podcast moments from the past year. A few themes really stood out across multiple conversations: the symbiotic relationship of mindful movement and meditation prac…
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32: Bridging Body and Mind: Chris McDonald on Integrating Yoga into Therapy
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25:00In this inspiring episode we sit down with Chris McDonald, a yogi and therapist on a mission to revolutionize how mental health professionals approach healing. Chris brings her unique perspective as a former school counselor of 16 years, where she first discovered the limitations of traditional therapy with anxious students. Her journey of self-dis…
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Yin Yoga Poses with Props: A "Fireside" Chat with Nyk Danu
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1:38:45This episode is an EPIC conversation with my friend Nyk Danu about the question of if, when, how, and why we use yoga props in Yin Yoga. Nyk is the host of A Yin Yoga Podcast, and she reached out to propose this crossover episode to share on both of our shows, because the no-props-in-Yin myth is a topic near and dear to both of our hearts. So what …
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31: Lauren Auer: From the Frontlines of Criminal Justice System to Counseling, with Trauma and Self-Care at the Core.
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36:54In this episode, we sit down with Lauren Auer, a dedicated healer whose journey began in the criminal justice field, working with juvenile offenders and their families. Her work extended to counseling survivors of sexual abuse and assault at a rape crisis center, where she gained firsthand experience with vicarious trauma. Lauren’s insights reveal …
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30: Repairing, Reconnecting and Healing Our Relationships: The Power of Attachment with Diane Poole Heller
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36:20Join us for an inspiring conversation with Diane Poole Heller, a leading voice in trauma resolution and attachment theory. In this episode, Diane shares how our connections can be disrupted and gives powerful insights on how we can repair and restore our connections. She highlights the transformative power of attachment work, showing how experienti…
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Post-Election Perspectives and Musings from a Mindful Movement Teacher
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15:19This week’s episode of the podcast is a short post-election reflection - just me sharing some of what’s currently on my mind and what’s sustaining me right now. This one is a little different, because I don’t really hide my political views, but I also don’t usually make them a focal point of my teaching. While I certainly have opinions and I care d…
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29: The Neuroscience of Manifesting with Dr. Sabina Brennan
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44:40Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive into the science of manifesting with our guest, an Irish neuroscientist, author, and former actress. She shares her journey from TV to neuroscience, where she discovered ways to prevent dementia and educate the public on brain health. Now, she’s using her expertise to teach people how to harness their brain…
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28: Emotional Potty Training: Healing with Humor and Self-Love with Rachel Kaplan
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37:34In this episode, we dive deep into a transformative conversation with Rachel Kaplan, a seasoned psychotherapist from California and author of the insightful and humor-infused book Feel, Heal, and Let That Shit Go! Rachel opens up about her personal healing journey that began at the tender age of 14, following the traumatic loss of her first love. S…
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Lou Redmond
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58:26This episode of the podcast is a conversation about overcoming Imposter Syndrome. I’m speaking with meditation teacher Lou Redmond, and together we explore this very common fear that often holds good people back from truly expressing their creativity, leadership, and potential in the world. Imposter Syndrome is a form of self-doubt that causes us t…
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27: Transforming Your Inner Story: Exploring the Yothera Method with Jessica Maitri
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24:21In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of the subconscious mind with Jessica Maitri, creator of the Yothera Method. Jessica’s unique 3-phase modality helps professionals guide themselves and their clients through a profound healing process. Jessica explains the three phases of transformation: The Mind – Getting clear on the old…
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Mindful Movement as Cross-Training for Your Awareness
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19:59In this episode of the podcast, we’re exploring the idea of Mindful Movement as a form of “cross-training” for your awareness. It’s a fun metaphor for how Mindful Movement and meditation can fit together and enhance each other, and it might just inspire you to try something new! In fitness, cross-training is the idea that it's healthy to round out …
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26: Sacred Self: Integrating Spirituality and IFS with Michelle Gaza
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47:36In this powerful and enlightening episode, we sit down with Michelle Gaza, an IFS coach with a transformative journey that has shaped her unique approach to healing. Michelle's story begins in the world of Ashtanga yoga, where she first encountered the limitations of traditional practices in addressing deep emotional trauma. Faced with depression a…
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Life as a Highly Sensitive Person with Erica Webb
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1:40:26Today’s podcast is an exploration of life as a Highly Sensitive Person (or HSP), with my friend and colleague Erica Webb. Erica and I sat down for a deep dive into our shared experience of high sensitivity, and how we work with these traits in ourselves. This is something I’ve been looking at more closely over the last several months, and I knew th…
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25: Healing Collective Trauma Through Somatic Practices with Paula Scatoloni
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28:52In this episode of Elevated Life Academy, host Cherie Lindberg sits down with Paula Scatoloni, a seasoned psychotherapist and somatic practitioner! Paula shares her journey from traditional psychotherapy to somatic experiencing and body-based therapies, highlighting the profound impact of understanding how trauma is stored in the body. She opens up…
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Why We Practice: Voices of Our Podcast Community
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38:56It’s our 100th episode! To celebrate this podcast milestone, we have a special episode this week, featuring the voices of the Moved To Meditate Podcast community. I wanted to do something different for our 100th episode, as a way of saying thanks to all who have been part of the podcast so far. So, I asked podcast listeners and guests to call in wi…
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24: From Crisis to Connection: Daniel Hostetler's Compassionate Revolution
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39:28Get a glimpse into the inspiring world of Daniel Hostetler’s Above and Beyond program, where compassion meets innovation. Discover how Daniel's groundbreaking approach in Chicago turns lives around by transforming crises into opportunities for connection and healing. At 73, he’s not just reshaping mental health care but redefining what it means to …
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Trauma-Informed Yoga vs. Quick Fixes and Questionable Trends - with Amanda Hanna
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1:14:08This week on the podcast, Amanda Hanna joins me for a juicy discussion about what trauma-informed yoga is (and is not). We give examples of the questionable trends and marketing messages we’ve seen lately, related to trauma healing, Somatics, Yin Yoga and other movement practices. Amanda Hanna is a seasoned Yin Yoga Teacher Trainer and leader of Tr…
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23: Navigating Inner Worlds and Somatic Healing with Lucas and Erin Brewer
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36:54In this episode, Erin and Lucas Brewer discuss their drive to be healers and the profound power of art, bottom-up therapy approaches, and somatic therapy, inviting listeners to slow down and connect with the innate wisdom of their bodies. They illuminate the transformative magic that occurs when we bridge the gap between academic theory and real-wo…
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Accessible Meditation with Jivana Heyman
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1:16:35In this episode of the podcast, I’m talking with Jivana Heyman about accessible meditation. Jivana is the founder of the Accessible Yoga movement, and he has plenty of insights to share about how meditation practices can be relevant in our world today. You’ll hear about Jivana’s own personal journey of learning meditation, and his perspective on ho…
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22: Embracing Growth: Paul and Cherie Lindberg's Journey to Transforming Relationships
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25:38In a heartfelt conversation, Cherie and Paul Lindberg open up about their 35-year marriage journey, sharing how they've transformed challenges into opportunities for growth. From early life and marital struggles to finding harmony through tools like Imago Dialogue and Brainspotting, they share how these methods became essential to their connection …
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Movement Teacher Tip: Don't Be Afraid of Repetition
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24:32Are you a movement teacher who secretly worries that your classes might be too repetitive or boring? In this episode of the podcast, I’m going to encourage you to embrace repetition as a valuable part of Mindful Movement practice. When I was a newer Yoga teacher, I felt that pressure to come up with a brand new class plan and fresh sequences every …
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21: Whispers from Beyond: Navigating Grief Through a Paradigm Shift with Lenore Matthew
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43:25In this episode, Dr. Cherie Lindberg speaks with the inspiring Dr. Lenore Matthew about her transformative journey through grief after her husband's tragic passing. Dr. Matthew shares how the COVID-19 lockdown forced her to confront her emotions and the unexpected spiritual experiences that guided her healing process. She discusses the intuitive ca…
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Movement Meditation To Clear Stress and Anxiety
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22:52This week’s podcast episode is a gentle movement meditation to help channel and clear the agitated energies of stress or anxiety. (The meditation itself starts around the 4:44 mark, after a brief introduction.) This practice is intended to help you “complete the stress cycle” by engaging your body’s natural fight/flight impulses through a few simpl…
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20: Unlocking Body Wisdom with Carah Elizabeth
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19:49Carah Elizabeth, a former mental health therapist, explores a transformative journey into body wisdom coaching. Her approach goes beyond traditional psychology, emphasizing the innate wisdom within us. By sharing and teaching about the chakra energy centers—starting with the foundational root chakra—she teaches us and her clients how to find safety…
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In this episode of the podcast, I’m covering six common mindfulness myths - things I think people often get wrong about mindfulness and meditation. Don’t let these trip you up, or stop you before you even start! I hate to see people miss out on the benefits of mindfulness because they’ve heard a confusing mix of messages about how it works. Some of…
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19: Nurturing Hope through Creative & Expressive Arts with Noula Diamantopoulos
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31:15In a riveting conversation, Cherie Lindberg hosts Noula Diamantopoulos, uncovering the boundless potential of creative and expressive arts! Noula's anecdotes of profound personal transformations ignite a beacon of hope. She shares the remarkable odyssey of a policewoman who discovered healing through drawing, a testament to creative and expressive …
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18: Bridging the Gap between the Body and the Mind with Ashley Andrews
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26:35In this empowering episode, Cherie is joined by Ashley Andrews, a radiant healer on a mission to awaken the body's innate capacity for wellness through energy work and massage therapy. Ashley's journey into the realm of healing began in her twenties, propelled by a deep-seated empathy and a calling to serve others. With passion and authenticity, As…
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Walking Meditation Practice: Basic Instructions
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17:43This week’s podcast episode is a guided Walking Meditation practice! The meditation itself starts just after the 5-minute mark, after a brief introduction to Walking Meditation. Walking Meditation is a traditional form of mindfulness practice, and it’s a great example of meditation-in-motion! If the stillness of sitting meditation doesn’t appeal to…
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Alignment in Yoga and Mindful Movement (Excerpt from my book)
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24:56What is the role of alignment in Yoga? Is technique always the best route to safety in Mindful Movement? In this episode of the podcast, I’m sharing my take on these important (and big) topics through another excerpt from the book I’m writing. The working title of my book is Teaching Mindful Movement, and here you’ll be hearing a section where I re…
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Dr. Sue Morter's enlightening conversation with Cherie Lindberg illuminates the path to empowerment and healing. Through the prism of energy medicine and holistic practices, they unveil the transformative potential residing within each person. Dr. Morter's anecdotes paint a vivid picture of lives liberated from pain, depression, and limitation, ill…
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16: Embracing Abundance Mindset with Liz Dawn
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33:57Prepare for an inspiring journey into the realm of abundance with Cherie Lindberg as she welcomes the remarkable Liz Dawn, founder of Celebrate Your Life Events, and co-founder of Mishka Productions to Episode 16 of the Elevated Life Academy Podcast! Together, they're unraveling the secrets of adopting an abundance mindset that has the power to tra…
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What is Somatic Movement? (Hear an excerpt from my book!)
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16:39Have you heard of Somatic Movement and wondered “what exactly is that?” In this episode of the podcast, I’m sharing a brief excerpt from my work-in-progress book, where I give an overview of the field of Somatics and describe how I use these movement practices. The working title of my book is Teaching Mindful Movement, and you’ll be hearing a brief…
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15: Unveiling Resilience: Healing Journeys with Trauma Therapist Network's Laura Reagan
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26:04Curious about how surrender, resilience, and community can transform developmental trauma and create deep healing? In Episode 15 of the Elevated Life Podcast, Cherie Lindberg interviews Laura Regan, founder of Trauma Therapist Network, exploring surrender and transformation in trauma healing. Laura, an integrative trauma therapist with a background…
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Mindful Yoga and Embodied Dharma with Anne Cushman
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1:08:29This week on the podcast, I have a very special conversation with Anne Cushman, a pioneer in the field of mindful yoga. Anne is a senior retreat teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, where she founded the first multi-year Buddhist meditation training for yoga teachers. Anne Cushman has dedicated her life to the embodied Dharma path, equally exp…
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14: Exploring Holistic Healing with Sound, Light Language, and Quantum Energy with Kari Usleman
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38:01In this enlightening episode, Dr. Kari Usleman, a dedicated holistic wellness practitioner specializing in trauma healing through mind-body-soul integration, shares her captivating journey into the realm of alternative healing. From her early sensitivities to energies to her transformative experience with cranial sacral therapy following a severe b…
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This week’s podcast episode is a guided breath meditation for sleep. I made this recording a while back, and I felt inspired to share it on the podcast now, since the last episode was a guest interview on sleep with yoga therapist Monica Le Baron. (The meditation itself starts at approximately 6:34, after a brief intro with a few updates about my b…
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13: Facilitate Natural Healing with Rosemary Levesque
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29:47We all have the power within us to heal! Wholeness and well-being are for everyone. Rosemary Levesque is and Illuminated Healer Master teacher, Licensed Spiritual Healer, Detoxification Specialist, Reiki Master, Shaman, Certified Vibrational Sound Master Teacher, Certified Medicinal Aromatherapist, Former Biology Teacher, Animal Communicator, and P…
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Simple Therapeutic Yoga to Sleep Well - with Monica Le Baron
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58:05This week on the podcast, I have a conversation with Monica Le Baron, the author of Sleep Simplified: Simple Tools To Reduce Anxiety, Finish The Stress Cycle and Sleep Like a Queen. Sleep is crucial for overall health and affects many aspects of our well-being, including metabolism, immune system, brain function, and mood. If you struggle with inso…
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12: Exploring the World of Myofascial Release with Yvonne Vander Heiden
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20:25Looking for a natural way to relieve chronic pain and improve your quality of life? Yvonne Vander Heiden, COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) Yvonne owns and operates Body & Soul MFR Therapy since November 2019. She has completed Expert Level in Myofascial Release taught by John F. Barnes, PT, international lecturer and the authority on…
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