Brain fog is something that affects a lot of us. Brain fog includes feelings of confusion, forgetfulness, loss of focus and a lack of mental clarity. While there are many potential root causes of brain fog, research shows that changes to nutrition and lifestyle may help alleviate symptoms. This short (13 minute) episode is a solo one featuring your…

Did you know that medical error is a leading cause of death in the United States? In this episode, you will learn some tips on how to protect the health and safety of yourself or your loved ones during a hospital stay. My guest is Dr. Julie Siemers, registered nurse, patient safety consultant, industry nurse leader, and educator. She is the founder…

Do you struggle with emotional eating or a negative body image? Are you working toward a healthy lifestyle but feel at odds with food and your body? Learn how to embrace your body and find freedom with food in this episode. Discover how to break free from emotional eating and “unlearn” negative self-talk about your body. My guest, Marla Mervis-Hart…

Why is sensitivity a strength? If you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP), you have an enormous amount of empathy for others, heightened perception and intuition, and feel things deeply. You’re probably a natural healer and are creative. Highly sensitive people have a lot of empathy for others, are often highly creative, feel things deeply, have a s…

Have you ever “known” something without evidence to back it up? Have you felt “off” about a situation or person, but couldn’t pinpoint why you felt that way? That’s your intuition talking to you. What is intuition? Basically, it is the subconscious part of your brain sending you “hunches” based on its analysis. It’s a second kind of intelligence, b…

Are you a recovering people pleaser? If so, you aren’t alone! While it’s okay (and great!) to be a little bit of a people pleaser – most of us want to keep harmonious relationships with friends and family – research shows that being too much of a people pleaser can contribute to added stress. If you find yourself having difficulties saying no, stan…

As Thanksgiving rolls around in the United States, we often think about what we are grateful for. But of course, gratitude is something we should try to practice every day. Gratitude brings us to the present moment, makes us feel better, and there is even evidence that it reduces depression and anxiety! Read more about the benefits of gratitude on …

In this podcast, I talk about Veterans Day and a little about my grandfather, Richard Morris, who fought in World War 2, was captured by the Nazis and escaped. He was also a very creative person, a prolific writer, and always took a stand against corruption and hypocrisy. He was also a descendant (as I am) of one of the original signers of the Decl…

Hi! This week’s episode is being re-released from 2021. It’s a short little episode (audio only) about holiday traditions, and specifically about Halloween traditions. It’s a departure from my normal content which will return soon. I talk about the Halloween activities I did as a child, invited listeners to share theirs, and talked a little bit abo…

Learn why healing your inner child wounds is essential to removing harmful patterns in your life and in your relationships! My guest is Paula Smith, an intuitive healer who specializes in inner child healing. Paula shares her powerful story of how she left a narcissistic, abusive relationship of 15 years. We talk about what narcissistic abuse is, w…

My guest on this episode is Alicia Rodriguez, writer and storyteller. Join us as Alicia shares her compelling story about her relationship with a shaman that turned toxic, and how tuning into her intuition enabled her to reclaim her self-worth and leave the relationship. This led her to heal her inner wounds to become able to enter into relationshi…

Take your meditation practice to the next level and optimize performance in your life with some of the techniques on this episode! My guest is Jeff Patterson, martial arts and meditation teacher. He owns a martial arts academy in Portland, Oregon. Jeff is the author of “The Yielding Warrior.”Jeff talks about different types of meditation practice: …

Learn about the different attachment styles in relationships, and join my guest and I for a discussion about anxious attachment in this episode.My guest is Jennifer Nurick, clinical psychotherapist, couples therapist, energy healer, and author of “Heal Your Anxious Attachment.” Some of us have a secure attachment style, while others have a type of …

How can our own personal healing lead to collective and societal healing? How does activism and finding our purpose help with this? My guest on this episode, Dr. Paul Zeitz, and I talk about these topics and more! Dr. Zeitz is a preventative medicine physician, epidemiologist, author and award-winning champion of global justice and human rights. He…

On this episode, I chat with an eclectic and creative guest, Susan J. Farese. Susan is a public relations professional, a registered nurse, a military veteran, author, and actor. She worked as a nurse in the military, and in general nursing, and is a poet. Susan is the author of the book “Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring.”Susan rea…

In this episode, I chat with Claire Uncapher, intuitive and transformational life coach. Claire helps people uncover the root causes of their depression and anxiety by helping clients tap into the subconscious mind. Healing the beliefs that cause depression and anxiety can help us step out of the darkness.Claire shares a little bit about her 28-yea…

My guest on this episode is Dr. Maiysha Clairborne, physician, thought leader, consultant, and trauma-informed communication trainer. Dr. Maiysha is also trained in coaching, hypnosis, and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP).NLP incorporates spoken and unspoken language to empower people, and examine the “programs” we run in our heads. By helping pe…

On this episode, I am joined by Michel Pascal, meditation teacher and singer. Michel resided at the Kopan Monastery in the Himalayas, where he studied under the late Buddhist master Chepa Dorje Rinpoche before moving to the US. He has written 20 books and, along with the Amity Foundation, created the first meditation program designed to reintegrate…

In the latest episode, I am joined by Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD founder of Nutrivore.com and New York Times best-selling author of Nutrivore: The Radical New Science for Getting the Nutrients You Need from the Food You Eat. The Nutrivore database and her educational materials help people create meals with the best foods for their unique lifestyle, …

This episode is about power of our subconscious mind and how to tap into it to heal our past trauma, help with anxiety, shift our mindsets, and remove blockages to achieving our dreams! I chat with Dr. Tara Perry, clinical hypnotherapist and doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. She has extensive experience helping individuals access their su…

Mindful eating is something I have used with clients and patients, to help them tune into their hunger and fullness cues, heal their relationship with food, manage weight, and help with digestive upsets. So, what exactly is mindful eating?Mindful eating is not a diet! Mindful eating is about focusing on how to eat, rather than what to eat. Mindful …

Telling our stories can be one of the most empowering things we can do for ourselves! In this episode, I chat with international best-selling author, speaker, and global community builder Lynn Abaté-Johnson. Lynn is a co-author of a recently-released bestselling book called “Voices of The 21st Century: Women Empowered Through Passion & Purpose."In …

Do you suffer from insomnia? While occasional insomnia affects nearly 50% of adults, an estimated 10% of adults suffer from chronic insomnia. Chronic insomnia lasts 3 days a week or more and for at least 3 months. In this episode, I chat with Katelin Gates, a registered nurse and insomnia coach.Katelin shares her 30-year struggle with chronic insom…

Learn how food can affect your mood and mental health, not just physical health! My guest, David Wiss, Ph.D., is a registered dietitian, mental health researcher, and the founder of the Wise Mind Nutrition app. Dr. Wiss has studied the intersection of nutrition and mental health. In his private practice, Nutrition in Recovery, he provides nutrition…

Learn how to create a healing sanctuary within your home! My guest, Mahwish Syed, is a fashion and interior designer, author, and cancer survivor. In this episode, she talks about how the elements in your home - including fabrics, windows, lighting, and more - help you heal. Mahwish, a breast cancer survivor, wrote about her journey in her book "Pu…