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#051: 3 Reasons to Pay Attention to Your Pelvis

Woman after woman has come to see me for yoga therapy over the years and the recurring patterns I saw in every one of them was a disconnection from their body, specifically their pelvic bowl.  In fact, I would always joke that I want a t-shirt that reads, “It’s always the pelvis!!”  Why?  The pelvis is our foundation both from a structural standpoint and energetic as our life force flows through from head to toe.  Tune into today’s episode to learn more about why you should pay attent...

#050: Embrace the Shadow Side of the Root Chakra

The shadow is the part of you that blocks you from the light.  In Jungian psychology, it can include everything outside the light of consciousness and may be positive or negative, such as your limiting beliefs, inherited trauma, learned patterns, and stored emotions.  But the good news is that once you learn to embrace or sit with the shadow rather than repress it, you can choose to work through these things in order to realize your full potential, heal childhood wounds, and find balance...

#049: The Issues Live in Our Tissues

Do you have aches and pains that seem to come out of nowhere; a chronic illness that defies treatment; or symptoms that modern medicine can’t explain? Tune into today’s episode as we discuss how our physical body reflects our unresolved emotions and traumas…also known as our shadow side.  You may have heard the saying, “the issues live in our tissues”…or maybe not…but it’s true and science now backs it up. However, the yogic view of being human has always known that we have many layers to...

[BEST OF 2020] Ep. 48 - Human Design with Hannah Coots

Human design is a system developed over 30 years ago that gives you a map that guides you in truly understanding yourself on multiple levels. It brings together principles of astrology, the chakra system, quantum physics, and more. And my guest today, Hannah Coots, shares that it's one of the best ways to unlearn and decondition from all of the programming we grow up with. It helped her transform from experiencing depression to navigating life with more ease. Once we realize our gifts, ou...

#047: Yoga for PMDD with Melissa Sue Vair

Our menstrual cycle reveals so much about our health.  Yet, we have been taught to think that our period is a curse and raging PMS is normal. It’s not.  And now, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, also known as PMDD, is on the rise and sadly, Western medicine’s only solution seems to be birth control and antidepressants.   There is hope as supporting your body, mind and spirit can help you find relief. I know this personally as I used to have PMS symptoms during both my ovulation phase...

#046: Autoimmune Support with Marcie Evans

Autoimmune disease is on the rise.  You may even find yourself with many of the symptoms and no diagnosis.  And often, you have no idea where to even begin to find healing.  But there’s hope beyond medication or even thyroid removal {what???} when you look to nourishing yourself through natural methods.  Self-care is an essential step when it comes to managing autoimmune disease. It’s certainly not an option anymore. Tune in to today’s episode with Marcie Evans to learn more about her ...

#045: How Yoga and Mindfulness can Get You Through the Holidays

What should be a relaxing and reflective time with family is often marred by the worry of getting everything done and making sure everyone is having a good time.  And this year...add in a huge mix of fear and anxiety on top of it and it’s a recipe for a nervous breakdown. But what if the holiday season didn’t have to stress you out?  What if you could find a way to feel festive without the pressure?  The good news is, you can!  By adding a little yoga practice and mindfulness to th...

#044: Love Your Belly with Dr. Christine Matheson, ND

The belly is the power center within our body. There are over 100 million nerve endings in the belly alone. Yet, when you stop and think.  When was the last time you touched your belly? When was the last time you had it massaged? Or just allowed someone to touch the softness of your belly without resistance? Tune in to today’s episode with Dr. Christine Matheson to learn more about why it’s so important to tune into our belly {and our jaw!} in order to unlock your ultimate vitali...

#043: Gratitude is Good Medicine with Alyssa Pfennig

2020 has been a beast of a year. 😓 But I want you to know that there IS a way to still find some sanity and gratitude. If this year feels... 👉 Stressful 👉 Uncertain   ...there's only one solution to all of your problems:   GRATITUDE 🧘‍♂️🧘‍♂️🧘‍♂   Tune into this episode and learn why gratitude is good medicine for this season and especially this year, including: Why a lack mindset can be a major energy block and some ways to shift What to do every day to begin counting y...

#042: Self-Awareness & the Intricate Layers of Being a Woman with Amy Wheeler

Women are powerful beings.  Yet we walk through life from an early age disconnected from our intuition, our power, and our hearts. And on many levels, we’ve lost our interconnected community of women and the village that supports us and passes down the knowledge to help us connect to our bodies as we grow.  Tune in to today’s episode with Amy Wheeler, sports psychologist and yoga therapist, as she shares more about the importance of knowing yourself and lifestyle medicine.   Listen u...

#041: Chinese Medicine Tips for Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum

A baby is a miracle. But so is a woman’s body. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, all of fertility, pregnancy and postpartum is about two main organ systems that need to be nourished and balanced. The heart of healing is to keep things moving and flowing so the body can heal itself.  Tune in to today’s episode with Dr. Melissa Laborsky to learn how you can optimize your body before you get pregnant, during pregnancy and postpartum from an Eastern medicine perspective.  And be...

#040: Practical Uses of Malas for Meditation and More with Teresa Middleton

Malas, or prayer beads, have been significant in various religious traditions from Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, to modern-day yogis. Mala beads have been used by spiritual seekers to help keep their minds focused during meditation.  Today, it has become fashionable to wear malas – in the form of bracelets and necklaces - especially for yogis. Traditionally used as a meditation tool, there’s a lot more to malas than looking cool.  My guest today, Teresa Middleton - a yoga teac...

#039: Shamanic Energy Healing & Weight Loss with Jennifer Lewis

Our body is the most visible part of our being and through it, we experience the physical realm as things are more tangible. On the other hand, we are much more than our physical bodies. Though unseen, our spirit and soul is just as real as our body. Through it, we experience things in the psychological and energetic realms.  Most ancient cultures point to a connection between body, mind, and spirit and now modern science is beginning to recognize the power of this intricate relationship. ...

#038: Tuning into the Body & Energy with Dr. Lissette Alvarez-Holland

A lot of us suffer from energy drains and illnesses because we do not tune in to our energetic fields -- not realizing that this is a crucial factor in protecting our health.  While Western medicine primarily focuses on physiology, it is not hell-bent in addressing the influence of energy on our physical body.  The human being has many aspects that transcend our physical. And these aspects generate and absorb tons of vibration on a daily basis that have an incredible impact on ourselves ...

#037: Be the Medicine Woman of Your Life with Audrey Barron

Everything we consume ultimately affects our physical, spiritual, and mental wellness.  Unfortunately, over the last 50 years, our relationship with food has been shaken up due to a number of challenges presented from the industrial age. The soil quality is not as it used to be and in turn, affects the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. Thus, creating a negative chain reaction across all forms of life. So now, more than ever, we need even more nutrients and medicine...

#36: Make Peace with Your Body with Amber Karnes

Feeling confident in your own skin can be one of the toughest things to do, especially in a world where unrealistic standards of beauty have long been perpetuated. This lack of self-worth has, in turn, alienated many of us from unlocking or fulfilling our true life's purpose.  And while fitness and dietary plans can be a start off point, many use this as the main motivator to “fix” something with our body that we do not like. The downside to this is that the goal itself comes from a negati...

#035: Core Confidence & the Pelvic Floor with Dr. Sara Smith

Since the beginning of time, the pelvis has been a sacred part of our body. It is the seed of our safety and security, the familial history which carries DNA of generations prior. Women, in general, are more familial and tribal. Research shows that when women gather together and we are under stress, we have a stress-release hormone that cascades and brings us back to the center. Research also shows that women are prone to a lack of self-worth and tend to look for external factors to rec...

#034: Yoga for Every Body with Dianne Bondy

Today's guest has been leading a yoga revolution for the past twenty years through empowering students to come to the mat as they are, educating teachers on the need for inclusion in yoga and leading systematic change within the yoga industrial complex.  Her inclusive approach to yoga empowers anyone to practice—regardless of their shape, size, ethnicity, or level of ability.  In this candid interview, she talks about the need for inclusion in the yoga industry and how she became an accide...

#033: Managing Anxiety & Grief in Uncertain Times with Kristen Boice

Anxiety, sadness, and grief may be real feelings you're experiencing right now and amplified by the global consciousness of life being interrupted and all of the unknowns.  Join me and my guest and psychotherapist, Kristen Boice, as we explore strategies on how to cope.  For all of my Patrons on Patreon, you have the chance to go deeper with Kristen and get her 5-Day Close the Chapter Journal. Click here to access now>> Want to support the podcast and gain opportunities to go deeper wi...

#032: Every Woman Needs to Love Her Pelvis with Natalie Marshall

In this episode, you'll learn all about why it's important to pay attention to your pelvis. We talk all things pee, poop and sex, and even discuss motherhood, C-sections, birth experiences and more. Plus, be sure to enter to win our first GIVEAWAY. Support the Wild Wisdom Podcast on Patreon and you'll get my eternal thanks & exclusive access to all the best that my guests have to offer! Plus, bonus audio, eBooks/PDFs, coupon codes, Giveaways, & so much more. Links mentioned in this epi...

#031: Full Moon in Libra | Moon Wisdom and Yoga Therapy

In this episode, join me and our resident astrologer, Tara Robertson of She the Shaman, as we share moon wisdom for this Full Moon in Libra and how yogic traditions and practices can support us. Plus, you'll learn how understanding your planetary placements and more are relevant to what you're experiencing and feeling right now. Tara gives us insights and examples based on Alyssa's placements and her own.  Links mentioned in this episode: Join the COVID-19 Immune Boosting Health Program...

#030: 7 Ways to Boost Your Immune System

With everything that is going on in our world with COVID-19, I thought I would take this opportunity to share some ways to boost your immune system. When everything seems out of our control and anxiety is sweeping our cities and towns, know that you can control how you care for yourself…and boosting your immune system is one of the best ways to keep healthy all the time, not only in the midst of a pandemic. In this episode, you'll learn: Immune-boosting strategies you can use now and all ...

#029: Horses as Medicine with Hillary Schneider

Sometimes we need a healer that isn't human to be our guide and reflect our true selves.  My guest today, Hillary Schneider, understands how horses harness powerful medicine for our human souls. She shares her wisdom and her passion. In this episode, you'll learn: Why horses can be the best teachers and healers How Hillary's love for horses led her to dedicate her life to them and create Epona Rise Retreat Center What to look for in order to find a place locally Why Epona and more...

#028: Human Design and Discover Who You Are Meant to Be with Hannah Coots

Human design is a system developed over 30 years ago that gives you a map that guides you in truly understanding yourself on multiple levels. It brings together principles of astrology, the chakra system, quantum physics, and more. And my guest today, Hannah Coots, shares that it's one of the best ways to unlearn and decondition from all of the programming we grow up with. It helped her transform from experiencing depression to navigating life with more ease. Once we realize our gifts, o...

27. How Astrology Can Reveal Your True Purpose with Tara Robertson

My guest today, Tara Robertson of She, the Shaman, bears her soul in this episode. I am certain some of you will relate to her story of defining her identity through her career. I certainly can. But the Universe had other plans for Tara and I'm thrilled that she can share her wisdom because in sharing our stories we connect and realize that we are not alone in our experiences.  She also dives into the world of astrology, a bit of numerology, but especially shares how your rising sign, as...

#027: How Astrology Can Reveal Your True Purpose with Tara Robertson

My guest today, Tara Robertson of She, the Shaman, bears her soul in this episode. I am certain some of you will relate to her story of defining her identity through her career. I certainly can. But the Universe had other plans for Tara and I'm thrilled that she can share her wisdom because in sharing our stories we connect and realize that we are not alone in our experiences.  She also dives into the world of astrology, a bit of numerology, but especially shares how your rising sign, as...

#026: Get Better Sleep Starting Tonight

I find myself talking about the importance of sleep with everyone in my life. Why? Because it’s something I’ve struggled with for years and according to the American Sleep Association, there are 50 to 70 million Americans who suffer from sleep disorders. It took years to get my sleep back in rhythm and it’s still a delicate matter. So, today I am going to share the tools I learned to use from Ayurveda that helps me get a good night's sleep…and yes, even while I was pregnant and now with a ...

#025: Holistic Pelvic Care with Dr. Danielle Cornelius

In this episode, you'll learn: What exactly is Holistic Pelvic Care and why you should consider it as part of your self-care plan The importance of connecting to your wild feminine landscape, both energetically and physically Why the vagina should be as normal a body part as your ear or eyes and not a dirty part of your female anatomy More about the shame and trauma we hold in our pelvic bowl and some ways to access and release it The sacredness we hold as females in our pelvic cent...

#024: Healing the Energy Body with Laura Haehl & Candy Irven

In this episode you'll learn: The importance of healing and realigning the energetic body and energetic connections The profound work of energy healing and how it can heal aspects of self that years of traditional therapy may not be able to reach A little about the practice of shamanism More about Beyond Quantum Healing (BQH) and how Candy and Laura have made it more accessible for the public Why a spiritual connection with our own intuition and our higher selves can help us stay on...

#023: Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy with Shawn Holtel, C-IAYT

In this episode, you'll learn: More about Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga and how it integrates with yoga therapy How to apply Ayurvedic principles in your relationships

#022: Qigong and Chinese Medicine with Dr. Melissa Laborsky

In this episode, you'll learn: What is Qigong and why The Dragon's Way Qigong practice is so powerful An overview of the eastern medicine perspective of how we reflect nature How to begin to go with the flow of nature, especially this summer and allow this connection to guide you into healing Stay tuned until the end and hear a little big about the Chinese Medicine approach to pregnancy

{Best of} #021: Demystifying the Pelvic Floor with Erin McDonald

 In this episode you’ll learn: What pelvic floor health means and getting to know yourself How the grief of our losses lay deep inside our pelvis and how to begin to connect to this area and then release How injured intuition and being trained to be the “good girl” sets women up for dismissing who they truly are How to begin checking in with your body and create a deeper relationship with yourself and your root wisdom held within your pelvis

#020: Somatic Experiencing with Nina Goradia

In this episode, you'll learn: About Somatic Experiencing and how it can help with healing with trauma  The role of the vagus nerve in regulating our autonomic nervous system The importance of being social and being a part of a like-minded community, especially for women Guidance on a simple way to begin practicing Somatic Experiencing

#019: Wisdom of Nature and the Body with Dr. Paula Strait

#018: The Power of the Breath with Linda Oschins

In this episode, you'll learn: What exactly is pranayama and more about this ancient, energetic practice The importance of breathing properly More about breathing exercises in yoga / {aka pranayama} Why seek out a deeper understanding of pranayama How yoga therapists can assist in helping you bring life back to parts of your body by using the breath How pranayama techniques are used to alter mood

#017: Embracing the Tradition of Yoga with Marsha Pappas

Today’s guest, Marsha Pappas, is a beloved yoga teacher in the Indianapolis area and beyond. She has been teaching for over 22 years and has graduated over 600 yoga teachers. In this episode, you'll learn: Marsha's philosophy on keeping the ancient practice of yoga alive and what yoga truly means to her

#016: Yoga Therapy for Healing and Trauma with Marcia Miller

In this episode you’ll learn: Marcia’s philosophy on yoga as a therapy and how it’s truly about building relationship between the therapist and client and serving as a guide for helping re-establish communication with the body How yoga can help with healing and trauma More about Urban Zen Integrative Therapy (UZIT) A quick technique to refresh at any moment throughout your day

#015: {Best of}: Nourish Your Body and Mind with Rita Avellar

In this episode you’ll learn: How Rita went from being a sick child in Brazil suffering from multiple cases of pneumonia to the health coach she is today Ways to start taking charge of your health and transform the way your family eats Five simple and easy to implement strategies to nourish your body and mind

#014: Live Better with Ayurveda with Ellen Leonard

In this episode, you'll learn: An overview of what is Ayurveda and how it can be helpful for your life Simple tips and tricks to implement every day to help you find balance

#013: Yoga for Healing and Restoration with Angelique Codarmaz Rainey

In this episode you'll learn: Angelique's journey to discovering and practicing yoga to heal her low back...and her girl crush on Lilias Folan... The realization that yoga teacher training would help her deepen her knowledge and expertise How your body changes every time you practice and the objective perspective of a well-trained teacher can help you deepen your relationship with your body How many ways are available to adapt your yoga practice so that the poses can fit your body rat...

#012: The Art of Thai Yoga Massage with Shai Plonski

In this episode you’ll learn: The history of Thai Yoga Massage The practical application of the pillars Thai massage for yoga teachers How Thai massage is powerful for transformation and healing as a life practice and can make you feel 10 years younger Sharing the practice can help strengthen bonds with loved ones through sharing loving kindness, a key pillar to Thai massage

#011: Craniosacral Therapy and the Subtle Body with Cheri Brown

In this episode you’ll learn: How craniosacral therapy helps you heal from the deepest part of the nervous system How addressing the subtle body is essential for overall healing, especially when the physical work is not resolving your issues The pain loop hardwired in your brain and how craniosacral therapy, yoga nidra and other modalities can help disrupt the signal The somato-emotional release component of craniosacral therapy

#010: Demystifying the Pelvic Floor with Erin McDonald

 In this episode you’ll learn: What pelvic floor health means and getting to know yourself How the grief of our losses lay deep inside our pelvis and how to begin to connect to this area and then release How injured intuition and being trained to be the “good girl” sets women up for dismissing who they truly are How to begin checking in with your body and create a deeper relationship with yourself and your root wisdom held within your pelvis

#009: Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with Erica Siegel

In this episode you’ll learn: About Traditional Chinese Medicine practices, especially acupuncture The difference between acupuncture and dry needling What to look for in an acupuncturist, including licensing and in-depth training

#008: Healing Power of Horses with Kathy Pike

In this episode you’ll learn: Why we as humans are so drawn to horses How horses teach us about our cultivating and balancing our personal power How the heart field of the horse activates us into our own heart space and connects to our innate wisdom How important emotional congruency is when working with horses; and how they quickly reveal if and when we are present in that moment

#007: Aromatherapy with Melissa Bunce

In this episode you’ll learn: The importance of being educated and discerning when it comes to working with essential oils The difference between using resins, herbs and essential oils Conscious steps you can take to help keep plant medicine sustainable and reduce overharvesting The number of plants it takes to create one drop of essential oil Simple ways to get started in learning about and using essential oils and plants as medicine

#006: Energy Therapy with Lisa Segall

In this episode you’ll learn: The various systems that make up energy therapy: biofield, chakras and meridians; and how clearing takes place How energy therapy can work on the energetic layer of the body to help you heal, relieve physical symptoms and even release trauma {in both humans and animals} The discernment needed in choosing an energy therapist to support you on your healing journey That you are the expert in knowing yourself and your body is doing the healing with support of...

#005: Radical Self-Care and Mental Health Resilience with Natalie Dattilo, PhD

In this episode you’ll learn: The importance of radical self-care in maintaining and improving your overall health How to navigate and seek out mental health care and demystifying the stigma How to find the right match for you in a mental health provider and insight-oriented vs. action-oriented therapies The importance of the mind-body connection in healing trauma and how this relationship can no longer be ignored

#004: Yoga for Fear and Anxiety with Beth Spindler

In this episode you’ll learn: Beth’s story of growing up in the Midwest, becoming a vegetarian at the age of 10 and how moving to California opened up a world of new possibilities How yogic practices can help reprogram responses to uncertain circumstances Breathing exercises and movements to help with anxiety and more

#003: Self-Inquiry and iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation with Stephanie Lopez

In this episode you’ll learn: Stephanie’s story of her struggle with anxiety, experiencing a deep connection with everything while power walking in nature and what led her to become associated with the iRest Institute today The Panchamaya Model of Healing (aka the 5 Koshas or 5 Dimensions of Being Human) used in the practice of Yoga Therapy and how yogic tools can help you with connecting with the wisdom of the body, mood management and more The 10-Step Protocol used in iRest Yoga Nidra...