The Nourished Nervous System

Do you ever feel like you are doing all the right things but still don't feel good?This was the question at the center of this week's episode. Spoiler alert: I don't have the answer to this, but I do have thoughts on it. In this episode I share about my adventure of moving into a new home in Maine and the excitement and challenges that come with starting a garden from s

This conversation is about so much more than just thyroid health, but that is at it's core.In this episode, Carrie Levine, nurse midwife turned functional medicine practitioner, shares her transformative journey towards founding Whole Woman Health in Midcoast, Maine. Carrie is also the author of whole woman health: a guide to creating wellness for any age and stage.She opens up

This episode uncovers the transformative power of gratitude far beyond clichés. Diving into personal reflections and scientific research, I reveal how gratitude positively affects mental and physical health, counteracts societal pressures of 'not enoughness,' and serves as an unexpected resistance to consumerism. I explore practical gratitude practices, from traditional jo

If you've been listening for a bit, you will know how much I value connecting with nature as a way to nourish the nervous system. It's foundational in my own self care practices and today's guest has brought it to the next level. In this episode, Micah Mortali, author of 'Rewilding' and founding director of the Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership, discu

In this episode, I share my personal experiences and reflections on sobriety, framing it as a form of self-care. There are multifaceted reasons people choose sobriety, from tackling addictions to spiritual practices or simply feeling better physically and mentally. In this episode I candidly discusses my journey with substances, from experimentation in youth to periods of sobriety

The nervous system is connected to everything. So no surprise that if you strength train you can use knowledge of the nervous system to leverage your training. In this conversation with Kali Perry she talks about this and so much more. Kali is a strength coach specialized in sports performance, injury mitigation and chronic pain reduction. She works with a wide variety of individua

Did you know that studies show that in the past few decades there has been a 30% increase in people exhibiting perfectionist traits? I never considered myself a perfectionist but I am starting to see areas of my life where I have a perfectionist mindset and how paralyzing it has been for me.And I believe that perfectionism is a form of chronic stress that is rooted in a belief of &

Do you ever notice that tension that arises in your body when the outside world is not aligning with your expectations? What thoughts do you notice when your current reality is not the way you want it?It's really normal to have these thoughts and feelings, they are a part of our messy human experience, but the practice of "being with what is" can help you navigate the

Does the idea of doing a spring reset sound interesting but maybe a little intimidating? Are you interested in bringing some more energy, simplicity or clarity into your life in this season? Do you have an idea for a spring reset but are having a hard time getting started or following through with it?This week's episode is a little different, I will be back to my normal episode

Spring is a time of fresh starts and new beginnings a time of unfurling and planting seeds. It is also a time for spring cleaning your house and your body.Cleansing diets have grown in popularity over the past few years and they can be healthy for certain constitutions or to work with certain health conditions. Spring is Kapha season in Ayurvedic thought. Kapha is made up of earth