Trauma Rewired: How Trauma Lives In The Body Season 02, Episode 02] There is a fundamental key to healing trauma that is often overlooked, but crucial to move from survival mode to a balanced fulfilling life. That is, understanding that our bodies have a highly intellectual memory system that holds on to trauma for years. We focus so much on the mind, but neglect the intricacies of our physiology to heal traumas long term. Your mood, finances, intimacy, productivity, etc, are essentially dictated by your nervous system. A dysregulated nervous system caused by trauma can have detrimental effects on all areas of life, especially if negative coping mechanisms are involved.    In this episode, Jennifer Wallace sits down with the creator of Brain Based Wellness, Elisabeth Kristof, to discuss how applied neurology is the missing piece to understanding what trauma really is and how it affects our physical bodies on a scientific level, and in turn our outer world. Jennifer and Elisabeth recount their own experiences in healing from trauma using applied neurology. Intellectually understanding your trauma is not enough, there is an extra layer that we must pay attention to before we can fully heal. Through consistent, healthy, nervous system regulation practices and exercises, mentioned in today’s episode, healing IS possible. Listen in for more information. Topics discussed in this episode:   What is trauma How to recognize nervous system dysregulation Pinpoint negative regulation patterns Tools to regulate nervous system healthily The science of trauma How applied neurology heals trauma Easy daily exercises to help heal trauma Work with Jennifer:  Instagram   Facebook   Website Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me   Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events.    Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon   FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use   My exclusive offer: www.athleticgreens.com/rewired Work with Elisabeth:   Get in on Elisabeth's exclusive Free Video Training - her proven step-by-step system to ZAP stress, RESOLVE anxiety, STOP pain, DROP unwanted behaviors and MAGNIFY clarity and focus.    It’s easier than you think. If you can watch a video, you can heal your nervous system.    Go here to get your free videos now:    https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/ Website   Instagram   Facebook

Welcome to Season two! A brief introdroduction to me and the incredible benefits of healing your nervous system. My hope is that you find yourself within these conversations and answer the call. The call to  healing, to beahvior change, to your truest thrive ever, and back to the essence of your being. This podcast is rooted in science and in wholeness.  Link to the FREE neuro series is below as well as the links to stay in touch. Find me: @trauma.rewired  https://linktr.ee/traumarewired    

Ketamine therapy is paving the way for psychedelic therapy and today we talk with Sara Reed on healing racial and generational trauma through psychedelic assisted therapy. Sarah was the first black therapist to provide MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in a clinical trial and today she shares with us her first hand experience working with these life changing modalities.    In this episode, I share:  How Sarah became involved in psychedelic studies MDMA and Ketamine therapies The spirit in therapy sessions and how we can work with it Mental health advocacy in underserved American communities Functional PTSD and race based trauma in society  Changing the way we talk about mental health to take our power back Using Psychedelics as a tool to help resolve trauma stored in the body What the potential impact of Covid 19 could have on mental health going forward What common threads Sarah has noticed through her experience with psychotherapies The effectiveness of psychedelics in psychotherapy Amazing personal stories of change in participants with trauma and PTSD The use of music and how it can be used to heal along with these therapies Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners   Work with Jennifer https://linktr.ee/illuminatedwithjennifer   Work with Sarah Sacred Plants and the Americas II  MAPS: Advancing Practices For People of Colour Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Sarah Website Linkedin

Elisabeth Kristof is here from Brain Based Wellness and we are going to get into why you are not meeting your new year’s resolutions. There's NOTHING wrong with you! You are setting yourself up to fail, when you don’t have the right tools & understandings. We will teach you how to set attainable goals. Diet culture and the wellness industry are harmful. We also talk about the work we do at Brain Based Wellness & the Food Freedom program.    In this episode, we discuss: New year, return to YOU Diet culture is here to ruin you Creating safety in the body What ‘Regulation’ means Our sympathetic nervous system The subconscious mind Body boundary violation What we do in Food Freedom  Self Sabotage How the economy runs on scarcity - it’s profitable… True healing means removing the limitations     Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events.  Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated    Work with Elisabeth  Get in on Elisabeth's exclusive Free Video Training - her proven step-by-step system to ZAP stress, RESOLVE anxiety, STOP pain, DROP unwanted behaviors and MAGNIFY clarity and focus.  It’s easier than you think. If you can watch a video, you can heal your nervous system.  Go here to get your free videos now:  https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/   Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram     Connect with Elisabeth Website Instagram Facebook

Today we’re talking about FOOD with Elisabeth Kristof, an expert in using applied neurology for behavior change. In this conversation, you're going to learn about cravings, emotional eating, subconscious patterns, and how you are using food to regulate your nervous system. We will also dive into her program Food Freedom, which offers you actual freedom through discovering your subconscious patterns, your beliefs, and what is in food that you really desire.   In this episode, we discuss: How we associate comfort, nourishment with food and how we replace the safety we’re not getting in our world. Food is fuel Scarcity mindset, disordered eating & stress eating Fight or Flight / Freeze or Fawn Response Dissociation Outputs of your nervous system What the Vagus nerve is and upregulating your parasympathetic nervous system What is applied neurology? Food Freedom – And Jennifer's takeaway  Interrupting the cycles we want to be free from  Emotions and its relationship with food and emotional suppression   Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events.  Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated    Work with Elisabeth Get in on Elisabeth's exclusive Free Video Training - her proven step-by-step system to ZAP stress, RESOLVE anxiety, STOP pain, DROP unwanted behaviors and MAGNIFY clarity and focus.  It’s easier than you think. If you can watch a video, you can heal your nervous system.  Go here to get your free videos now:  https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/   Resources From This Episode:  Food Freedom: End stress and emotional eating, LOVE your body, EXPAND your life.   Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram   Connect with Elisabeth Website Instagram Facebook

Dr. Karla Mehlenbacher Founder of Take Root Brain & Body joins us today, she is also a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist, and a Holistic Auto-Immune Practitioner. She had an auto-immune disease as a child and a later discovery of Lyme Disease. This is what drew her into holistic health and healing. She has multiple degrees in anatomy, biology and clinical neuroscience. She weaves perspectives from all of these disciplines to support full body wellness. She uses integrative neurology and functional medicine to help people struggling with post concussion syndrome, childhood developmental disorders, chronic pain, and many other neurological and auto-immune conditions. Her hope is to build a community where anyone suffering from chronic illness can seek wellness and feel supported by a wide variety of resources specific to the healing journey.     In this episode, we discuss: Dr. Karla’s auto-immune disease and what lead her to holistic health Is auto-immune rooted in childhood trauma? Self Regulation – children vs. adults What is Lyme disease and who is susceptible to it? TH1, TH2 & Parasites When she found functional neurology Childhood disorders she treats   Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events.  Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated  Work with Dr. Karla Mehlenbacher Book an appointment for a consultation Find out more about Functional Medicine   Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram   Connect with  Website     Facebook Instagram

In this episode I will be talking about different coping tools you can add to your toolbox right now. We will be changing the physiological state in the body to the rest and digest place.    In this episode, I discuss: When I discovered nervous system healing and fight to repair my mind and body My encouragement to you to nurture yourself on your journey to heal Using your senses as coping tools that can help you relax  Co-regulating and the different methods and reactions of it Giving gratitude for the physical body and its help with expansion Meditation, trauma, and training your nervous system Respiration tools – I guide you through 2 different breathing exercises The vagus nerve Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events.  Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated  Resources From This Episode: BBW consultation for Food Freedom → Book Your Call Amazon Colored Glasses HERE   Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram

Joining us is Best-Selling Author & Founder of Thought Leader Academy, Sara Connell. She helps coaches, writers, and entrepreneurs become successful published authors and TedX in-demand speakers. She’s not just here to share her story but she wants to share yours too. You are unique and you are not an imposter, there are beliefs that are holding you back that are not yours to carry anymore.    In this episode, we discuss: External validation comes with a loud inner critic Creativity is a powerful force that we don’t realize Sarah’s history of trauma in her life The work Sarah did to heal from her eating disorder and sexual trauma Identifying our repressed memories of childhood sexual trauma Sarah’s process of meditation ‘Meditate or Medicate’ The Thought Leader Academy: the purpose and what to expect The fear of passing down generational trauma Having fun is underrated  Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events.  Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated  Work with Sara Take Your Next Step: Free Instant Training Programs Sara is offering: Thought Leader Academy & Strategy Session   About Sara Connell Ata young age her dream of being a writer was shut down when a teacher told her she wasn’t good enough. Fast forward to 17 years ago when a book saved her life. Sara in between flights after a long day of traveling, in the airport book store, picks up a book that she absolutely finds herself in. Reads it endlessly & tirelessly, wakes up and makes a vow to herself. She left the abusive job, sought the help she needed to regain physically and emotionally.    Resources From This Episode: Connell, Sara. 21 Ways to Double Your Productivity, Improve Your Craft & Get Published!: A Field Guide for Writers Connell, Sara. Bringing in Finn: An Extraordinary Surrogacy Story Bullitt-Jonas, Margaret. Holy Hunger: A Woman's Journey from Food Addiction to Spiritual Fulfillment   Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram   Connect with Sara Website     Facebook Instagram  Email: [email protected]

Julie Smith From The Sam Foundation joins us to talk about suicide awareness the prevention, risks, and healing form losing someone to this tragic event.  Suicide, according to the CDC, is the most preventable death. In this conversation, we open up about our stories of suicidal ideation stemming from depression and domestic violence, and Julie shares the warning signs and programs they offer to bring educational training into communities, schools, and mental health professionals.    In this episode, we discuss: Reducing stigmas Julie’s experience with mental illness How Julie’s brother was the inspiration in creating The SAM Foundation Looking after the youth Jennifer’s suicidal ideation experience Cultural shame and trauma guilt Suicidal people don’t want to die, they want the pain to stop Suicide occurs when there is no hope left Programs and tools for people Recognizing the signs of suicide   Call 911 If you can’t reach someone or get yourself to the ER, call 911 and someone will come to you.   24/7 Suicide Prevention Lifeline    1-800-273-TALK (8255)   Crisis Text Line Free crisis support services at no cost, 24 Hours a day.  To use, text “START” To 741741 Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events.  Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated  Brain Based Wellness - Go here to get your free videos now:  https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/ Work with Julie Virtual Training Sessions Here is the link for one of our current giving tools: https://app.bcharitable.org/campaigns/76 Hope Squad Find a support group - AFSP   Work with Truth Be Told Truth Be Told is an organization, providing transformational trauma healing and programming for women behind and beyond bars. Let’s raise each other up! I Want To Donate! Truth Be Told VIP In Person or Virtual Story Gathering - Wednesday, Dec.8th     Get My Ticket Here   About Julie Smith Julie Smith is the President and GA director for The SAM Foundation operating virtually, as well as in person in GA and AL. She along with her sister, Nicole Goggans, founded the organization in 2017 with the mission to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, in honor and memory of their brother Sam Johnson; because Suicide…Awareness…   Means… Hope. The SAM Foundation has trained over 5000 individuals that include mental health professionals, teachers, students, school counselors, nurses, first responders and concerned community members in vital suicide prevention programs. The rapid growth of The SAM Foundation has been the result of the extreme need to combat suicide in our communities, which is a continual heartbreak.  Julie is committed to breaking the stigma of issues within mental health and becoming a resource for those affected by suicide. Julie knows the effects of extreme trauma first hand and is truly committed to learn how dealing with trauma may prevent other mental health issues and crises and will spread this awareness to others within her work in hopes of changing the stats of suicide in our nation and worldwide. Suicide has become a silent epidemic in which so many are unaware. Together with education, study, and awareness, change is possible, therefore hope is restored…   Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram   Connect with Julie Website     Facebook Instagram

Elisabeth and I are joined by two incredible women from the Truth Be Told program, Angie Hijl and Heather Emerson. Truth Be Told provides transformational programs through self discovery for women who are or who have been incarcerated. Resulting in increased self worth, accountability, and positive contributions to society. They focus on making women’s time behind bars more meaningful. They break generational traumas so mothers and daughters don't repeat history. We will be hearing vulnerable stories from Angie, Heather, and Elisabeth today.   In this episode, we discuss: A program created by women for women  Breaking generational trauma and generational incarceration  Heather’s sexual assualt and incarceration story in the military Elisabeth shares some of her story of trauma and addiction Angie shares her traumatic younger years and incarceration story Helping the youth with their trauma Guidelines and programs for women in prison Increasing self worth and accountability Healing is a collective effort Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events.  Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated    Work with Truth Be Told Truth Be Told is an organization, providing transformational trauma healing and programming for women behind and beyond bars. Let’s raise each other up! I Want To Donate! Truth Be Told VIP In Person or Virtual Story Gathering - Wednesday, Dec.8th Get My Ticket Here About Angie Hijl Originally from Orlando, Florida, with a professional background in corporate event planning, Angie created A Soiree by Angie to channel her personal style and passion for design and creativity. A Soiree has grown from designing events to custom dried floral arrangements and consulting for local Austin businesses – ranging from brand development, graphic design, photography, community relations, and social media management. With that passion for connecting people and building community, Angie co-founded a local Women Empowerment group called Glam Soiree. Glam Soiree is a flourishing and intentional community where women of all different backgrounds and professions come together to celebrate life, support and inspire each other, set intentions for the future – and be glam while doing it. Pre-covid, Glam Soiree hosted bi-monthly events at the top restaurants and venues throughout Austin. Angie is proud to be a Board Member of Truth Be Told. Truth Be Told is a nonprofit organization based in Austin, TX that provides transformational programs to women behind bars. Being formerly incarcerated herself, Angie is a strong supporter of women that are currently and have been involved in the criminal justice system who are working to rebuild their lives. She believes that we all have the ability to use our voice, discover our true selves, heal from past traumas, and create the life we want to live.   About Heather Emerson Heather's mission is to change food through strengthening local food systems so that everybody wins: the community, our health, our planet. In 2016, she founded Prep To Your Door in an effort to make that a reality. The company serves Austin and Houston organic, farm-to-table meals in zero-waste packaging. All products are plant-based, gluten and dairy free. Heather has spent the last 15 years rebuilding her life after being incarcerated for one year. Her promise upon release was to grow, be honest, and do good things. She graduated from University of Texas with dual degrees in Mathematics and Linguistics, and in 2020 with her Masters from Harvard University. She is currently co-leading a team of 30 people and her proudest accomplishment is winning "FAVE Sustainable Business" in 2019, being invited to the board of Truth Be Told in 2020, and named as Forbes Next 1000 for 2021. Heather was also a finalist for Austin Under 40 Awards in 2020 and 2021, and won the prestigious Austin Women’s Way Award for “Business to Watch.” Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram   Connect with Truth Be Told Website     Facebook Instagram  @truthbetoldtexas @asoireebyangie @glamsoiree  @angiemunchkin @theheatheremerson

Today we’re joined by Holly Joy McCabe. She is a leader in holistic and wellness with a company called Zen in a Bottle. She will be sharing her story with us and shows up so authentically with her knowledge of an understanding of the healing that the body is capable of. And how she helps thousands of women transform their own patterns, they’re bodies and it’s really beautiful!   In this episode, we discuss: Suicide attempt in her teenage years Being curious about religions Her traumatic younger years - Her ‘Runaway Story’ Disordered eating and mental health ‘Living for myself’ When Holly’s health plummeted and how she shifted into physical healing and the nervous system Western medicine vs. Holistic health The subconscious programs and patterns Defining her work, how she she shows up, and what she’s really doing Truth Be Told is an organization, providing transformational trauma healing and programming for women behind and beyond bars. Let’s raise each other up! I Want To Donate!   Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events.  Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated    Work with Holly Hire Holly to speak at your next event → Book Here See the different ‘Healing Paths’ Holly has to offer Check out her Supplements and CBD Line   Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram   Connect with Holly Website     Instagram - @spiritualfitchick   Instagram - @zeninabottlehealth  Facebook Podcast

I’m really looking forward to exploring ketamine and ketamine assisted therapy with Alli Waddell, Co-Founder of Illumma Ketamine Clinic. She is here to share her big story and how she found ketamine. She has an incredible story, she’s going to show up very openly and authentically.  I’m a big fan of psychedelic therapy and plant medicine. It’s helped me greatly with anxiety, depression, and purpose. But ketamine isn’t a tool that I’ve worked with yet. Ketamine is breaking down barriers and leading the path in psychedelic therapy. From the history to the incredible healing properties, we're going to dive into that and learn everything we can about ketamine.    In this episode, we discuss: What ketamine is Who ketamine is not for Ketamine’s healing capabilities How trauma is the root cause  The 2 Paths -- Ketamine Therapy & Ketamine Assisted Therapy The process of ketamine infusion and the experience Alli’s journey and how she found her path to healing ‘Emotional Unpacking’ How ketamine lasts long-term   Truth Be Told is an organization, providing transformational trauma healing and programming for women behind and beyond bars. Let’s raise each other up! (I Want To Donate!)   Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events.  Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated    Work with Alli Learn more about Ketamine Infusion Therapy Illumma has partnered with Being True To You  To offer (2) One-Hour coaching sessions so that you can implement the breakthrough that you find during your ketamine infusion series.   About Alli Waddell Alli Waddell is the Co-Founder of Illumma Ketamine Infusion Clinic in Austin. At Illumma their mission is to help you find your light so that you can share it with the world. It is her mission to be a lifeline to those who are struggling. Her goal has always been to inspire, educate, and empower everyone to create a happy and healthy life. Ketamine therapy is just another tool in the toolbox.    Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram   Connect with Alli Website - Illumma                Website - Alli Waddell Instagram - @alliwaddell     Instagram - @illummaclinic Facebook LinkedIn

Elisabeth Kristof and I sit down to talk about our five takeaways from a year of healing and a year of recording. We revisit some of our past episode conversations to discuss what we learned and our hopes for the future.  Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me   Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events.    Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon   FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated  Work with Elisabeth  Get in on Elisabeth's exclusive Free Video Training - her proven step-by-step system to ZAP stress, RESOLVE anxiety, STOP pain, DROP unwanted behaviors and MAGNIFY clarity and focus.    It’s easier than you think. If you can watch a video, you can heal your nervous system.    Go here to get your free videos now:  https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/   Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram   Connect with Elisabeth Website Instagram Facebook

There is no one path to healing and we’ve gone deep this year with 33 women, different modalities all leading to healing, wellness, and the life you desire. Disordered eating, auto immune, sexual freedom, CPTSD, hypnotherapy, astrology for our times, sacred medicine, racial and generational trauma.. Let’s celebrate one year, the diversity in the wellness industry and incredible women that have joined the Illuminated community this year. Thank you.    Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events.  Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated    Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram

Carly Pollack, Founder of Nutritional Wisdom, joins us this week to talk about gut health, detoxing, diet dogmas and much more. She has created a coaching system that includes nutrition, science, spirituality, and psychology. Her clients have long term success and you won't find anything like it. This episode is packed with so much information so grab your notebook, you won’t want to miss this.   In this episode, we share:  90% mind work and 10% functional nutrition Mind, Body, Spirit Food sensitivity and what causes it Gut Microbiome Probiotics and stool analysis Detoxification Hormone Testing (Dutch Testing) Diet dogmas Processed foods vs Unprocessed foods Consequences for each diet (Paleo, Keto, Vegan, etc.) Intermittent fasting and supplements How Carly got to where she is today   Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events.  Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated    Work with Carly She has a lot to say, stay updated on what she’s up to and read her most popular blogs and get her FREE e-guide to End Emotional Eating Check out Carly’s Foodie and Nutritionist Approved Recipes    About Carly Pollack: Carly Pollack is a holistic nutritionist-permanent change expert, Founder of Nutritional Wisdom, has a Masters Degree in holistic nutrition and has been studying health for 10 years. But most of all she’s obsessed with helping you make changes to your health that last far beyond diet. She created Nutritional Wisdom 10 years ago to help clients achieve the results necessary to live an extraordinary life. She’s hired and trained the best health coaches out there to get you where you truly want to be with your health, peace of mind, and vitality.   Resources From This Episode: Pollack, Carly. Feed Your Soul: Nutritional Wisdom to Lose Weight Permanently and Live Fulfilled Asprey, Dave. Fast This Way: Burn Fat, Heal Inflammation, and Eat Like the High-Performing Human You Were Meant to Be   Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram   Connect with Carly Website Instagram - @CarlyPollack Instagram - @NutritionalWisdom Facebook

My lovely Co-Host, Elisabeth Kristof, is back with us again this week. We will be talking about our personal stories that we haven’t expressed or talked about yet. That is our addictions and dependencies on substances other than our food habits. We will talk about the trauma and neurological components to addiction and give some helpful tools you can use for staying connected to your body.   In this episode, we share:  How compulsions are an adaptive response to providing relief The difference between dependence and addiction Physiological dependence vs. mental obsession Our struggle and recovery with addiction Understanding the neurology to better understand what is driving your addiction How substances can blanket your emotions Emotional dysregulation and flashbacks Always creating safety in yourself as well as your environment Ways to stay connected to your body using applied neurology and somatic practices Self compassion Don’t go at it alone CPTSD    Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Sign-up for the Newsletter  Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount    Work with Elisabeth Get in on Elisabeth's exclusive Free Video Training - her proven step-by-step system to ZAP stress, RESOLVE anxiety, STOP pain, DROP unwanted behaviors and MAGNIFY clarity and focus.  It’s easier than you think. If you can watch a video, you can heal your nervous system.  Go here to get your free videos now:  https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/   Resources From This Episode: Dr. Gabor Mate. In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts                            Wisdom of Trauma - Film    Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram   Connect with Elisabeth Website Instagram Facebook

This week I will be sharing my journey from being diagnosed with Stage 3, HER2+ breast cancer, to healing in the top 40th percentile. This story is dedicated to the work I did along the way and what I hope for you is an inspiring story of healing. I will be sharing tips and tools that worked for me as a message of hope. I did it and so can you!   In this episode, I share:  How I handled getting diagnosed with cancer Finding a doctor that was right for me Going through chemo, radiation, and losing my hair Western and plant medicine The breast meridian grid, lymphatic drainage massages, acupuncture My healing process Finding support and asking for help Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Sign-up for the Newsletter  Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount  Resources From This Episode: Mederi Center - Holistic Health & Healing, Patient Care, Research, Education Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation ︱Medical Marajuana Breast Cancer Resource Center of Texas is an incredible local organization that is here to help. Whether you need rides, housework done, financial help, or emotional support ~ they’re incredible and understand. There’s a lot of grants and financial assistance out there if you need it! They can help you navigate through ALL and ANY of this! https://bcrc.org https://www.instagram.com/bcrcoftx/ Mederi Center HERBAL TEA MIXTURE: 3 parts I. equal parts ~ hibiscus, fennel, uva ursai, lemongrass After you buy the herbs just go on and blend them together in a jar, mix them up, and then just scoop out what you need as you fill the loose tea into the large metal tea infuser. I buy all of my herbs at The Herb Bar on Mary St off of S Congress, they also sell Chaga Mushrooms as a tea and that’s also great!  Brew it long & brew it strong! In a crockpot on low for 7hrs + I find is the best way II. Slippery Elm/Marshmallow Root Either one. Marshmallow Root is a Slippery Elm. This is a cold brew.  1TBSP : Quart (mason jar) filled with distilled water and kept for 24 hrs in the fridge. Drain & store. Slippery Elm is kind of mucusy for lack of a better word and it looks weird but it’s fine, strain it after 24 hrs. III. To Drink Mix them 50/50 or 75 mix/25 elm - they are both super beneficial and I wouldn’t worry too much about the balance. Serve warm. Drink as much as you want. It’s such a great kidney flush and if you’re experiencing any UTI like symptoms it will clear it right up. It’s kind of dry but you can add Stevia or Honey to take care of that. BONE BROTH   This is such an awesome way to get nutrients when you don’t feel like eating and it will really help to get your vitamins and minerals. I loosely follow Dave Aspreys recipe. You can get Grass Fed Beef Marrow Bones from most any Farmers Market. Richardson Farms takes orders and you can collect from Barton. 10lbs will make 3 - 4 batches. It goes a long way. If available I will also add chicken feet, egg shells from past eggs I’ve eaten. I keep them in the freezer, knuckles ~ really whatever goodness I can find at the market. And vegetables only for the last 12 hrs. IT seems like a lot but it’s pretty easy. After I warm it to serve I always add sea salt, pepper, cayenne, ginger, turmeric. Yum! It will definitely need salt, other than that flavor it however you like. If you have any problems finding the recipe then let me know. If you take HERCEPTIN as one of your drugs ~ You must consume OLIVE OIL and OLIVES. IT helps the Herceptin to work better. Water   Water is so vital and with everything you hear nowadays I have taken an extra precaution and installed filtered water that is all throughout the house - including laundry, shower, and bidet! There’s also a PH tap at the sink to get high alkaline water.  SUPPLEMENTS/NUTRITION   When I first got diagnosed I went to see an Integrative Wellness Coach, Carl Schmidt at Lake Hills Pharmacy, he was very knowledgeable about Cancer in general and got me onto various supplements; Paw Paw & Methyl Folate were crucial. There’s great, short YouTube videos about Paw Paw and how it works to fight cancer cells. It was so hard for me to eat veggies and drink my green drink and all the “healthy” stuff while on chemo and I got to the point where I was too tired to grocery shop, cook, clean, and eat. Ask for help! People want to help you and you have to stay nourished. If you take HERCEPTIN as one of your drugs ~ You must consume OLIVE OIL and OLIVES. It helps the Herceptin to work better. I worked alongside the Mederi Foundation in Oregon - there’s a lot of info online. They had access to all of my info; blood work, tests, etc. and they sent tonics and all sorts and that’s how I got the recipe for the tea. MIND/BODY ~ SPIRITUAL HEALTH   This is a really important time to look after your spiritual and mental health. This is tough and it sucks. You’ve got to come to terms with the fact that you are down - and that’s not easy. While you’re laying down listen to something inspirational or calming, meditating, etc., whatever suits you. It’s better than drowning in crappy tv and having that vibration bring you down. I recommend Deepak Chopra Soul of Healing Affirmations, The Secret of Healing both on iTunes and it's so awesome to listen to. The Soul of Healing is also a book and a DVD; it’s really incredible. Abraham Hicks is also great to listen to. I think it’s important to reaffirm that you can do this! Don’t ever refer to the cancer as “my”. Do not own it. It’s here and you have to recognize that but that’s not what you are and that’s not how you should own it. You’ll get so much literature and books, etc. Read when you can but don’t overwhelm yourself and don’t look at the word cancer in various forms all over the house. Know what I mean? https://open.spotify.com/album/3rpDTnXBdaciYySxV1ElyH?si=1IvS7Z0WS3CCFQxjnq2BJg&dl_branch=1  Soul of healing Affirmations https://open.spotify.com/album/71M7hkvO8USA2Qlagia2be?si=O1opisxaTs6VurW8wprEcg&dl_branch=1  Soul of Healing Meditations  Chopra, Deepak. The Soul of Healing Affirmations Whatever you believe in - believe in it. Pray hard and pray strong. ACUPUNTURIST & HEALER   I have an incredible acupuncturist and healer, her name is Rama Chittajallu and her number is 512.293.5388 I saw her for a couple of years before my diagnosis. She is a Reiki Master, Acupuncturist, and a Dr. Master of Chinese Medicine - this is a great addition and balance to the Western Medicine.  PETS   I had my dog registered as an Emotional Service Animal (ESA) She loves everyone and is just a really special beast and my bestie. She eases my anxiety SO much and truly is my xanax. It’s super easy to certify your pet online audit’s like $80. Trust me - if you’ve got a cool dog that goes everywhere with you, take it to the next level, you’ll love it!   The Grove Wine Bar https://www.instagram.com/grovewinebar/ https://www.grovewinebar.com Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram

Joining us this week is Corporate Women's Empowerment Coach, Laura Rubin. She mentors other corporate and entrepreneurial hustlers in their midlife to take charge of their lives by owning who they are and to forget the hustle and unwind from the grind of overwork and burnout.    In this episode, we discuss:  Helping corporate & entrepreneurial women in midlife When do you hit midlife? The power of the ‘pause’ Finding your purpose Burnout vs midlife crisis Why women need community How society portrays midlife for women Embracing how you want to age Moving through anger and expressing your emotions in a healthy way Intuitive Doing vs Driven Doing / Business Doing vs Productive Doing The divine feminine is evolving Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount    Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Sign-up for the Newsletter  Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast   Work with Laura  Free Midlife Compass Call 3 Strategies to Make Midlife Your Best Life   About Laura Marie Rubin Laura has a focus on working with women in their midlife by owning who they are, what matters to them, for them to become powerful vessels in making a difference in their lives, their communities, and the world around them. She encourages, empowers, and inspires women to free themselves from society's rules of success and experience life from the other side of the desk on their terms. She guides them on the courageous journey of ‘living to work’ NOT ‘working to live’.   Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Laura Website Instagram LinkedIn

Did you know that your subconscious is responsible for 80% of the physical world you create around you. In this week’s episode Elisabeth Kristof joins us again, as we dive into the subconscious. Elisabeth and I will be sharing our own stories with subconscious scripts, talk about subconscious blockers that keep you from expanding, and subconscious blockers that block you from keeping weight off.    In this episode, we discuss:  Belief work Think, Act, Feel vs. Feel, Act, Think Childhood abuse Weight set point The body hierarchy Body supremacy Subconscious mind Subconscious blockers   Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount    Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Sign-up for the Newsletter  Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast   Work with Elisabeth  Get in on Elisabeth's exclusive Free Video Training - her proven step-by-step system to ZAP stress, RESOLVE anxiety, STOP pain, DROP unwanted behaviors and MAGNIFY clarity and focus.  It’s easier than you think. If you can watch a video, you can heal your nervous system.  Go here to get your free videos now:  https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/   Other Resources Walker, Pete. Complex PTSD Taylor, Sonya Renee. The Body Is Not An Apology Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram   Connect with Elisabeth Website Instagram Facebook

Joining us today is local Austenite, Krista Jack, M.S. I’m so excited to share her work with you, this is a very relevant conversation and is really an episode of groundbreaking wellness. She is an incredible practitioner, predominantly works with the subconscious mind, and enjoys working with a wide variety of issues that her clients come to her with.   In this episode, we discuss:  How we are designed to be in a state of ease and not in a state of stress What is keeping us in a fight, flight, or freeze state in our society The age demographic Krista works with Subconscious vs. Conscious How our programming starts in the womb Krista explains and ‘debunks’ hypnosis Delta, Theta, and Alpha states Heart math and heart/brain coherence What kind of patients Krista works with and how she works with them Krista explains (NLP) Neuro Linguistic Programming Timeline therapy and sports therapy Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Sign-up for the Newsletter  Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast   Work with Krista  Book a Hypnosis, Coaching or Reiki Session ~ HERE   About Krista Jack, M.S. Krista Jack is a hypnotist, neuro linguistic programming practitioner, heart math professional trainer, reiki master, success coach, and speaker. She has worked as an environmental scientist for almost 20 years, assessing and cleaning up pollution, and assisting with disaster recovery efforts. She combines her experience as a success coach as well as her experience in consulting, training, scientific methods, and deep personal development to bring fresh insights and empowerment to those who are ready to make a dramatic improvement in their lives.   Krista works with anxiety, depression, stress management, PTSD, addiction, weight issues, insomnia, lack of confidence, low self-esteem, lack of motivation, fears and phobias, divorce struggles, health concerns, performance and test anxiety, as well as sports performance.   Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Krista Website Facebook LinkedIn

Hey ya’ll, I appreciate you coming back and joining me for part 2 of my story. I have sprinkled this story in some Illuminated episodes and I have sat down with other podcasters and shared it as well but I have never told this story in its entirety so I'm looking forward to finishing it. I feel really good to be at a place where I can share this now.  Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Sign-up for the Newsletter  Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram

In this week’s episode I will be sharing how I understand my story and how it all began for me when I was taken in Turkey in 2009. This story contains kidnapping, sexual assault, and violence. This is a very exciting story and SPOILER ALERT, I make it in the end! I’m here, thriving and healing. It's a fair amount of trauma and a ton of healing work featuring a number of modalities. Now this is only part 1 of my story so tune in next week to find out what happens next.    Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Sign-up for the Newsletter  Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram

Elisabeth Kristof is back with us again this week. In this intense conversation we get into ACE Scores, CPTSD, our health, the health and wellness industry as it is today and what you should look out for when you are seeking your own trauma resolution.    In this episode, we discuss:  ACE Score categories Dr. Vincent Colletti and how he discovered ACE Scores What CPTSD is Obesity Study (Disordered Eating) Childhood traumas Substance dependence & abuse Overactive or suppressed immune system Immune suppression & dysregulation Adverse childhood experiences can lead to disease Working with people who are trauma informed Healing and mindfulness Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Sign-up for the Newsletter  Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast   Work with Elisabeth  25% Off Your 1st Membership at Brain Based Wellness - Use Code: (Illuminated25)  Food Freedom Neuro Training  Energy Creation Neuro Training FREE Intro to Applied Neurology Course and Morning Practice   Other Resources Nadine Burke Harris - TED Talk Bullock, Mary Elizabeth. Judging Me Barbara Dalle Pezze, Ph.D. The Unexpected Gift Besell van der Kolk, M.D. The Body Keeps the Score Levine, Peter A. Waking the Tiger Walker, Pete. Complex PTSD Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Elisabeth Website Instagram Facebook

Dr. Barbara Dalle Pezze joins us this week to cover relationships, role models, courage, resilience, trust, and stepping into your own power, self evolution and conscious leadership. She inspires individuals, entrepreneurs, and leaders to reconnect with their most authentic essence, discover their purpose, and bring about positive change in their lives and in the world.   In this episode, we discuss:  The narratives that don’t belong to us as women Losing yourself after your kids leave the nest or after divorce How Dr. Barbara processed shame and curiosity after her divorce The tools she used to navigate her new self Showing up for someone else Finding peace in nature Stepping into your own power Trusting intuition and our own emotions as women Taking ‘Imperfect Actions’ Divine Feminine Power Conscious leadership and inner transparency Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners   About Barbara Dr. Barbara Dalle Pezze has extensive experience on the subject of self evolution, conscious leadership, and well being. She has a Ph.D. in Ontology from the University of Hong Kong, Masters in Counseling from Monash University of Australia, and Post Graduate Certification in Human Resources Management & Organization from LUISS Business School in Italy. She is also a member of The Leadership Facility for the Asia Pacific Region at a top global financial institute.    Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Sign-up for the Newsletter    Work with Barbara Generative Coaching Path to Inner Fitness Online Training Leadership and Talent Development Consulting   Other Resources Barbara Dalle Pezze, Ph.D. The Unexpected Gift Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Connect with Dr. Barbara WhatsApp Instagram Facebook Website LinkedIn

Joining us this week is Kristy Martin, a life coach and energy practitioner who helps empower moms with tools that will help them navigate life and motherhood with more confidence, joy, and less overwhelm. Kristy breaks down Human Design and how to read your charts. I’ve got my graphs ready to go for this conversation, follow along with me as I learn about my charts from Kristy. Grab your chart HERE and follow along with us!   In this episode, we discuss:  How long Human Design has been around Astrology and planets intertwined in Human Design Learning what personality traits, skills, & communication you have from the planets Body graphs and charts What ‘defined’ and ‘undefined’ means The 5 Types that can be your operational/ energetic signature How Kristy learned her family’s charts and how that affected their family construct 7 Types of Authority Sacral Center and experimenting with food choices 5 strategies that match with your type The 6 different Profiles Encarnation Cross (Life Purpose/ Theme) The different colors that represent the body and the mind How Human Design is useful as a parenting tool and in relationships Primary Health System Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners   About Kristy She combines Human Design, energy work, and self-care, to bring an unconventional approach to understanding yourself and your child. What if you could parent in a way that is authentic to you?  What if the entire family could thrive from knowing how to understand and communicate with each other? Kristy currently offers one-to-one coaching and workshops that guide you through self-discovery, unique parenting approaches, building emotional resilience, and reducing stress and anxiety.   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Sign-up for the Newsletter    Work with Kristy The Self Project Membership Human Design for Kids   Other Resources Genetic Matrix - Free Chart Interior Creature Vaness Henry - Human Design Blog Human Design Collective The Wild Pixel   @erinclairejones @alexcantone   Curry, Karen. Understanding Human Design Parker, Chetan. Human Design Hu, Ra Uru. The Definitive Book of Human Design   Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Connect with Kristy Podcast Instagram Facebook Website

Joining us this week is Marketing Genius, Podcast Host, and Coach, Nikki Nash. Her mission is to help 1,000 women build million dollar businesses by 2030. She’s the creator of The Genius Profit Society, a training development company on a mission to help entrepreneurs with the tools and resources they need to share and profit from their message. She will be sharing insightful information that can help you on your journey of building your business and bridging the gender and racial pay gaps.   In this episode:  Nikki talks about how she was as a child Intuitions role in how Nikki guides people One marketing plan does NOT fit all Fear of being visible Attracting dream clients by being authentic Closing the gender and racial pay gap for female entrepreneurs ‘Your vibe attracts your pride’ Your thoughts dictate what you do Energetic wavelengths and vibrations Nikki talks about the 3 sections of her book: packaging your product, promoting it, and how to deliver it. Nikki talks about her podcast and ways you can work with her Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Sign-up for the Newsletter    Work with Nikki Book a Coaching Call Take the My Next Step Quiz   Other Resources   Nash, Nikki. “Market Your Genius” (Pre-Order) Shinn, Florence Scovel. The Game of Life and How to Play It Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Connect with Nikki Podcast Instagram Facebook Website

Hey Illuminated family, in this week’s episode I am sitting with Adele Spraggon, award winning Author, Thought Leader, and International Speaker and Trainer. We live in a left brain dominant society which is the root cause of all our problems. Join us as Adele breaks it all down for us - the subconscious mind, patterning, the right/ left brain hemispheres, and much more!   In this episode, I share:  Relying on past created patterns to carry us through situations The purpose of patterns Optimal, working, and unworkable patterns Whole brain thinking is enlightened thinking Awareness in identifying what is not working Purpose of the left and right hemispheres The ripple effect of how we move through the world  The triangle of wisdom, compassion, and trust Feel, Act, Think vs. Think, Act, Feel Deeply ingrained patterns from childhood trauma The world of blame and shame Owning your pattern as a pattern Staying within your own agency in groups Is your group pattern right for you? If the change in the world is working for us as a collective Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Sign-up for the Newsletter    Work with Adele Free ‘Repatterning’ Technique Session The Pattern Maker Hub   Other Resources Spraggon, Adele. “Shift: Four Steps to Personal Empowerment” (Free Copy) Gabor Maté - The Wisdom Of Trauma, Official Trailer Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D. “My Stroke of Insight” Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Connect with Adele Instagram Facebook Website

In this episode of Illuminated, we’re talking with our resident astrologer Melody Mystic Joy. Melody is an intuitive astrologer, shaman and spiritual activator. Melody has years of experience in the Metaphysical and medical field, working to assist others in healing and activating the highest versions of themselves. You won't want to miss this illuminating conversation where we discuss the upcoming New Moon on Lionsgate, energetic shifts we can expect within it and how we can enter our desired reality. Check back to episode 10 where we first spoke with Melody.   In this episode, I share:  Energetic shifts in August  Entering into new 8 and 20 year cycles  Changing and Liberating the heart chakra of humanity Shifting out of the Piscean Age and into the Age of Aquarius  The upcoming eclipse cycles and Lionsgate  Breaking down systems of oppression  Aligning with earth's frequencies and the heart chakra  Scarcity, ego and patriarchal constructs  Opening the heart to allow in light and healing  Coming into the month of Leo  What we can do to enter this new moon on Lionsgate  How we can use upcoming portals to shift into our desired reality  Star seeds and connecting with your star systems  Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Sign-up for the Newsletter    Work with Melody Mystic Joy  Coaching & Transformation Services Get a Reading    Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Connect with Melody Instagram Facebook YouTube

She’s back y’all, Elisabeth Kristoff, Co-Host and Founder of Brain-Based Wellness. Elisabeth is a Certified Applied Neurology Practitioner who has been in the movement industry since 2007. Brain-based Wellness is a unique online holistic practice that combines applied neuroscience with strategic, high-energy workouts to achieve deep and lasting wellbeing. Join Elisabeth and I as we discuss brain-based consciousness, burnout and processing emotion.    In this episode, I share:  How burnout can be robbing you of joy Sacrificing for ‘The Hustle’ The pandemics effect on our nervous system Resolving old patterns and creating new ones  Unpacking the nervous system and how we can begin regulating it The cause of overwhelm and how our emotions are connected Tools your brain and body will naturally use to handle stress   Creating safety in the body Why woman have a hard time saying “NO” Expressing and processing emotion   Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners The FREE Energy Creation Live Training with Elisabeth Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Sign-up for the Newsletter    Work with Elisabeth Live Classes Workshops    Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Elisabeth Website Instagram Facebook

This week on Illuminated, we’re talking with Melissa Stangl, Founding Partner and COO of The Soltara Healing Centre in Costa Rica. Melissa works with psychedelics and plant medicines, starting her journey back in 2015 when she quit her corporate job to live and work with ayahuasca in the Amazon jungle. This week we share our own personal healing journeys with ayahuasca and how transformative this mode of therapy can be.    In this episode, I share:  Mine and Melissa own personal healing journey with ayahuasca How Melissa became involved in ayahuasca therapy  The integration of the healing effects from an ayahuasca ceremony Changing, rewriting, and passing on your DNA through plant medicines The mind-body connection and what happens when we aren’t listening to our bodies Purging negative emotions and releasing mind chatter  Preparing the body for an ayahuasca retreat and ceremony Healing dependencies through ceremony The importance of maintaining the native roots of plant medicines and platforming indiginous voices How Soltara contributes to the psychedelic movement by bridging science and tradition Accessibility of plant medicines and giving back to the Amazon Trauma, ACE scores and how they can lead to chronic illness and disease  Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners ACE’s Resource    Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Sign-up for the Newsletter    Work with Melissa Soltara Healing Centre Psychedelics Today Article  Chacruna Institute  Amazon Watch   Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Melissa Instagram Linkedin Facebook Website

Today I am joined by the incredible Sarah Reid, CEO of Minds I Health Solutions and Clinical Researcher. This week we are discussing healing racial and generational trauma through psychedelic assisted therapy. Sarah was the first black therapist to provide MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in a clinical trial and today she shares with us her first hand experience working with these life changing modalities.    In this episode, I share:  How Sarah became involved in psychedelic studies MDMA and Ketamine therapies The spirit in therapy sessions and how we can work with it Mental health advocacy in underserved American communities Functional PTSD and race based trauma in society  Changing the way we talk about mental health to take our power back Using Psychedelics as a tool to help resolve trauma stored in the body What the potential impact of Covid 19 could have on mental health going forward What common threads Sarah has noticed through her experience with psychotherapies The effectiveness of psychedelics in psychotherapy Amazing personal stories of change in participants with trauma and PTSD The use of music and how it can be used to heal along with these therapies Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Sign-up for the Newsletter    Work with Sarah Sacred Plants and the Americas II  MAPS: Advancing Practices For People of Colour Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Sarah Website Linkedin

Co-host Elisabeth Kristof, Founder of Brain-Based Wellness is here today to break down emotional, stress, binge, and disordered eating to show us a new way through her incredible program “Food Freedom’. Eat intuitively, say NO to diet culture, no more macros, fads, or quick fixes. Just Food Freedom!    In this episode, we share: Taking emotion and safety out of food Why food is much more complex than other addictions and disorder behaviors Applied neurology gives new tools for self regulation - ‘Turning the dial down on Fight & Flight, and turning it up on ‘Rest & Digest’ The role the vagus nerve in bringing us back to our bodies Getting stuck in a state of hypervigilance of chronic stress Disassociation in the body How restriction can push you into stress and binge eating One size does not fit all, everyone’s body is unique Scarcity mindset leads to overconsumption Emotions are physiological sensations that move through the body The subconscious mind controls 80% of your world Boundary work in your relationships Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners   Free Webinar ‘Food Freedom’ -  Saturday, July 17 → Save your seat HERE ~ Discover how to never diet again with Elisabeth Kristof. Learn 5 simple, POWERFUL neuroscience-based tools to eliminate food cravings, stress eating and yo-yo dieting FOREVER.   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Subscribe to the Newsletter  Work with Elisabeth  25% Off Your 1st Membership at Brain Based Wellness Use Code: (Illuminated25)  FREE Food Freedom LIVE TRAINING   Connect with Jennifer Website YouTube Facebook Instagram   Connect with Elisabeth Website Instagram Facebook

Rebecca “Radiance” Naylor joins me in this episode to share her experience with Kambô frog medicine and its amazing healing power. She is a wonderful soul, a modern-day medicine woman, shamanic ceremonialist, energy healing worker, space healer, and certified practitioner of Kambô medicine with the International Association of Kambô Practitioners (IAKP). Tune in if you want to know more about this ancient shamanic medicine, and to find out how to reach a complete cleansing and purification of physical, emotional, and spiritual toxins!   In this episode, we share: How I found out about Kambô medicine An introduction to Rebecca What's Kambô? A natural medicine that cures a great range of diseases A protected and sacred frog Not a psychoactive medicine My experience with Kambô ceremonies How Kambô is extracted and used in practice The healing power of the frog's secretions Rebecca's preparation prior to the ceremony What's Ayahuasca? Purging and cleansing thanks to the Kambô's peptides properties Body effects and sensations during a Kambô ceremony Kambô benefits and healing power Sananga eye drops as complementary medicine to Kambô A multidimensional experience How Rebecca started her journey with Kambô and how she became a full-time certified practitioner A medicine designed for these times and exactly when we need it the most Kambô and its effects on epigenetics The Planetary Goodwork explained A balance between feminine and masculine Divine Consciousness Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter   Work with Rebecca Book an appointment with Rebecca to know more about the Kambô ceremony Check out the latest Upcoming Events and Retreats   Other resources Erick Godsey's Podcast “The Myths that Make Us”: Jennifer Wallace's Myth What is Trauma? Erick Gosdey's Blog “What is Trauma?” Levine, Peter A. “Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma”   About Rebecca Rebecca Naylor is an Energy Medicine Practitioner, Ascension Guide, Intuitive Channel, and Wayshower in service to the Shift in Consciousness on Gaia.  She is the founder of Kambô Spirit Path – an energy medicine practice offering a full spectrum of holistic healing modalities based in indigenous ancestral medicine and shamanic energy healing wisdom. She guides individuals and organizations through the collective transformation of raising human consciousness on the planet and unlocking Full Human Potential through sacred ceremonial experiences, energy medicine healing, shamanic journeys, ascension guidance, and consciousness coaching. She is a Certified Practitioner of Kambô Medicine with the IAKP (International Association of Kambô Practitioners), Energy Medicine Practitioner trained under the Lotus Energy Institute, Spiritual Life Coach, Psychedelics Integration Guide, and award-winning Licensed Interior Designer.  She is also an indigenous ally, earth steward, water-bearer, planetary grid-worker, Angelic & Galactic intuitive channel, wife, and animal & plant protector based in Austin, TX - offering 1:1 private sessions & group transformational healing experiences through guided ceremonies, retreats, workshops, and events.   Connect with Jennifer YouTube Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Rebecca Website Facebook Instagram Email

This week the amazing Lizzie Brooks joins me to discuss her approach to breathing, yoga and exercise, and their benefits on the body and the mind. She is a fantastic, funny, energetic yoga and fitness teacher, and also a wellness writer. Tune in to find out more about meditation techniques, breathing, yoga, strength training, auto-immune diseases, and much more!   In this episode, we share: Lizzie's approach to life through levity The importance of body-mind connection Combining movements to meditation A step-by-step explanation of the breath-focused meditation The ‘minimum effective dose’ approach A phenomenal book about breathing Respiratory training as a routine to help your brain How Lizzie got into yoga practice How to reduce stress with yoga and breathing techniques Using your non-dominant side to challenge and train the brain HIIT and weight training in addition to yoga to strengthen the muscles Lizzie's weekly workout routine Do your own research to find out what's the right yoga for you How to channel emotions through movements How Lizzie's lifestyle helped her cope with autoimmune diseases Taking time for yourself is key to happiness Lizzie explains what biofeedback training is How the brain can get overwhelmed by continuous stimuli Issues and benefits from online classes   Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter   Work with Lizzie Practice with Lizzie and join her programs Get Lizzie's Printable Guides   Nestor, James. Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art Brooks, Lizzie. How to Make the Most of Your Yoga Teacher Training     Connect with Jennifer YouTube Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Lizzie Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube

Get ready ya’ll, joining me this week is motivational speaker and psychic, Stephanie Roman. She is a divine channel that helps you remember how to unlock the magic we were all born with. Her mission of helping empaths learn how to stabilize and strengthen their abilities has led her to create 2 courses. She shows empaths the light and joy and their unique talents and gives them a tribe to encourage their journey. In this episode, we share: Stephanie’s Ted Talk on how Barbie shaped her life Unattainable perfection in Stephanie’s family construct The pressure from religion to serve and be responsible for the happiness of others The abuse and verbal abuse Stephanie had to endure in her marriage and the struggle within herself How stress took a toll on her health Jennifer and Stephanie discuss the moment they chose ‘themselves’ Learning how to honor your gifts and yourself Finding her psychic powers and giving readings Your worthiness does not diminish because your waist size Stephanie looks back on her childhood gifts Being your most authentic and honest self Stephanie’s 6 auto-immune diseases are not part of her identity Stephanie discusses her 2 courses (1 on 1 & empath course) How Stephanie unlocks her clients abilities A psychic that uses quantum physics, empaths are proved by science How magnesium plays a huge role in empaths General Roman and the Bald Barbie Army - Redefining Beauty Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Subscribe to the Newsletter    Work with Stephanie Watch Stephanie’s Tedx Talk Psychic Training System Get a Psychic Reading from Stephanie Connect with Jennifer Youtube Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Stephanie Website Instagram Facebook GoFundMe  

Kathy Mauck began her journey in medical research at Oregon Health Sciences University and launched a neuroscience-education company called Z-Health. She now uses her passion to provide high-end business growth coaching and neuro health education for health professionals through KJM Consulting and Next Level Neuro. Join us today as she dives further into the science of those recovering from the roller-coaster of symptoms of long COVID as well as her insights into business growth development and human performance.   In this episode, we share: Kathy’s personal journey into medical research and applied neurology The ability to better understand how the brain works in real-time Functional and applied neurology: taking the science into the frontlines and applying it in our day-to-day interactions How the body communicates and key takeaways for coaches Where Kathy has applied healing in her own life and 4 things she has eliminated Respecting the pieces of the whole and the application of technology The pressure doctors face with bridging the gaps in healthcare Acute COVID vs Long-Term COVID and Long Haulers  Treating the top twelve symptoms of the COVID coaster and what to look out for in your recovery journey The importance of advocating for yourself and finding support and hope The role of neuroplastic change in business growth development Respect and reading the cues to know how to act accordingly A look into the live 12-week COVID recovery coaching program Training and tools for coaches and practitioners in treating long-term COVID What Kathy learned from her OB/GYN and incorporated into her private coaching How to find predictability in the instability and opportunity in the present moment The number one exercise you should sit down to do every year Other practices and drills you can also start using today and tracking How to approach manifestations of dysregulation in your relationships The one takeaway Kathy boils everything down to Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Subscribe to the Newsletter    Work with Kathy Become One of Her Private Business Coaching Clients Dip Your Toes In with the Next Level Neuro Online Seminar Join the 12-Week Next Level Neuro Recovery Coaching Start the Neuro Recovery At-Home Training Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Kathy KJM Consulting Website Next Level Neuro Website Instagram Facebook

Joining us this week to talk all about sexual shame and how to create a “shame free zone” is, internationally acclaimed sexual and spiritual empowerment change agent, Veronica Monet. As a relationship coach, sexologist, anger specialist, and empathy expert, Veronica centers on helping others find their authentic selves, discover their own personal and erotic empowerment, and turn existing conflict into connection. Listen as she shares her inspiring story of healing and freedom.   In this episode, we share: Shame and its impact on our self worth and how we present ourselves to others  Identifying and shattering the barriers surrounding shame Creating healthy life-affirming approaches to human sexuality How Veronica transformed her life circumstances into powerful, healing work Learning healthy boundaries and how to assert and safeguard them Opening conscious communication with yourself and your partner Shame surrounding self-pleasuring and masterbation The relationship between spirituality and sexuality The underlying biology of sexology Debunking the myth that there is a default body The impact of childhood trauma on sexuality and behavior, how to overcome it, and relevant cognitive-behavioral and body-based therapies Veronica’s physical and sexual journey that led to her healing and spiritual awakening, her life experiences, and generational trauma Subtle nuances that make or break a sexual experience and moving past vulnerability with confidence building techniques Valuable insights Veronica obtained from her experience as a high-end escort Perspectives on sex-work decriminalization, pornography, and sex addiction Jennifer’s secret desire and surprise-coaching session with Veronica How to show up in the bedroom and in your sexual relationships Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Subscribe to the Newsletter    Work with Veronica  Join the Course Exquisite Partnership Formula Read Her Book Sex Secrets of Escorts  Share Her Sacred Space The Shame Free Zone   Other Book(s) Mentioned The Body Keeps The Score Book by Bessel van der Kolk   Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Veronica Website Instagram Facebook

Back with us this week, is our co-host Elisabeth Kristof, Founder of Brain-Based Wellness. Join us today as we dive into the complex and healing world of movement. Not only will we be unraveling the science behind movement and applied neurology, but we’ll also be sharing our own personal stories and insights on how to define and find balance in your own movement journeys.    In this episode, we share: How our brains evolved for movement, why it’s so important, and the role it plays How movement became an integral part of Jennifer’s daily life The science of movement and our personal stories Healing and change and where it must occur Tools that make you capable of healing The importance of reframing movement and wiring the brain for efficiency The sea squirt and how it relates to our brains evolving A healing methodology to overcome trauma and process stress Creating a balanced, healthy relationship with your body that is not punishing Intuitive movement and what’s right for you Sensory before movement Keeping the brain and nervous system maps clear Finding minimum effective dose or “sweet spot” in your movement practice  Debunking the myth of “no pain, no gain” Balancing repetition and novelty stimulus Manifestations of repressed emotion and how push past them Tools shared through the Brain-Based Wellness movement platform to empower you to become the expert of your movement practice and nervous system Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Subscribe to the Newsletter    Work with Elisabeth  25% Off Your 1st Membership at Brain Based Wellness Use Code: (Illuminated25)  Freedom From Within Self-Study Course FREE Intro to Applied Neurology Course and Morning Practice   Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Elisabeth Website Instagram Facebook

In this week’s episode, Dr. Joli Hamilton has joined us to talk about the important role of romantic jealousy, and most importantly how we can navigate through it when it comes to our relationships and our health. As a research psychologist, relationship coach, best-selling author, and professor in human sexuality, Dr. Joli has become an expert on shining light on this often neglected emotion. Join us today as we discuss and discover how to see jealousy for what it truly is: an opportunity for introspection and revelation.   In this episode, I share: How to manage this complex emotion that is rooted in fear, anger, shame, and sadness and turn it into a valuable teacher What romantic jealousy can help us learn about ourselves How Joli’s life blew up at thirty-three and her key takeaways Using honesty to keep jealousy from having its way How to use the tools you already have to deal with the untangled web of emotions that surface when you unwrap jealousy The essential purpose of jealousy. Why you shouldn’t cure it or kill it. The impact of the imaginable realm  Manifestations of jealousy and the consequences of ignoring it Conscious conversations and feeling secure in your love bond Steps to working through jealousy and combating its dark side Perfect safety in relationship to yourself and the murky territory of control Boundaries and how they need to start with you Dealing with the potential of something else entering into your relationship Finding safety and wellness within yourself Jealousy can show up anywhere and pop up where you least expect it Thinking of jealousy as an indicator, identifying how it shows up, and creating a jealousy self-care plan Using compersion to move into a place of joy and ease Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Subscribe to the Newsletter    Work with Dr. Joli Read Her Book Project Relationship The Project Relationship Role Clarity Toolkit Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Dr. Joli Website Instagram Facebook

L. Carol Scott, Educator and Author of Just Be Your S.E.L.F. joins me this week to discuss adverse childhood experiences and how it can affect people into adulthood. From ACE scores to drug and alcohol addiction it’s clear that your childhood will affect your future. In today’s episode, we unpack that and learn how we can create a resilient mindset to fight trauma and improve the next generation. In this episode, I share:  The importance of trust and building that as a child Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), how it affects adults, and resilience factors  Health and wellness and how socioeconomic status affects your ACE score Carol’s experience with therapy and how she helps others uncover their emotions Developing interpersonal tools for children and adults  Credentials to work with children and educating child care staff  A brain wired around fear, trauma, and resistance  Carol’s experience with childhood abuse and how that influenced her work How ACE’s affected dealing with drug and alcohol addiction  Trauma from childhood that’s forgotten and how you can push past that with the 7 childhood treasures  Gaining tools that you didn’t get in childhood while working through trauma  Taking your trauma and turning it into a strength  How to help your child gain developmental skills  Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Sign-up for the Newsletter    Work with Carol Books authored by L. Carol Scott  Consultation Sessions Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Carol Website Instagram Facebook YouTube

Dr. Alison J. Kay, Author Founder of Vibrational UPgrade is here today to discuss with me how energy medicine can be a healer. In today’s episode, we unpack that and learn how to redirect our systems and balance our brains.    In this episode, we share:  [8:52] Alison’s experiences traveling abroad [10:20] Teaching energy medicine  [12:49] Cultural differences between the East and West surrounding energy medicine [17:08] Energy work vs medicine  [17:41] What the subtle energy body is and how to open the chakras  [19:40] The conscious and unconscious mind and moving the energy in your brain [21:51] Vibrational UPgrade and how it helps your spiritual awakening  [23:47] Misconceptions of what energy medicine is  [24:44] Redirecting your system and having the courage to choose  [26:56] Learning how to receive  [28:14] Trauma, deeply rooted beliefs, and adverse childhood experiences  [33:29] The chakra system and how to undo life patterns  [39:36] Left (logical) vs right (intuitive) brain and balancing your brain  [42:40] How to move forward into the unknown times and embrace the future Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Offer   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Sign-up for the Newsletter  Read the Blog    Work with Alison Books Authored by Dr. Alison j Kay Free Potent Clearings and Activations Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Alison Website Instagram Facebook

Elisabeth Kristof, Founder of Brain Based Wellness and Co-Host of Illuminated, is back again to discuss with me the neurology of pain and how pain is an output signal from your brain to take action. How you think about pain can affect how you feel pain. In today’s episode, we unpack that and learn how to shift our mindset with pain.   In this episode, we share:  [8:18] What pain is  [10:21] Pain and other signs your body gives to slow down  [12:22] What happens as a result of chronic stress  [14:38] The science behind pain [18:28] How to counteract pain  [22:03] Our brains filtering system   [24:25] How our brain's perception of safety affects our bodies  [26:57] Your social and work environment can result in more pain [27:56] The Insular Cortex is key in your interoceptive system and how your emotions are connected [30:18] A case study on back pain and the common denominator among people in pain [34:43] Expectations of consequences and how it can lead to more pain [35:40] Our beliefs and how they shape the way we see pain [36:35] How pain can be a teacher  [38:38] Think about what the cause of your pain could be  [39:48] The importance of movement and why it matters [42:55] Working with an applied neurologist  Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Offer   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Sign-up for the Newsletter  Read the Blog    Work with Elisabeth  25% Off Your 1st Membership at Brain Based Wellness Use Code: (Illuminated25)  FREE Intro to Applied Neurology Course and Morning Practice Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Elisabeth Website Instagram Facebook

I am over the moon to be talking with Francis ‘Poppy’ Northcutt in this week’s episode. Poppy will share her journey from the first ‘Computress’ during the Apollo 8 Mission to the first female engineer in NASA’s mission control (her team is responsible for getting the Apollo 13 home safely) and fighting for women’s rights as an attorney and full-time activist. She’s served on affirmative action committees, helped lead the charge in gender pay gaps, pregnancy leave, the women’s liberation movement and she has served as the President for NOW (the National Organization for Women).   In this episode, we talk about:  [3:30] Poppy’s life during World War II and the role her mother played [5:34] How she started working for the space program as a 'computress' [7:15] Being the first female working in Mission Control [10:00] Sex discrimination and why she became a women’s right activist [13:30] Discussing how women are still fighting for their rights and the equal rights amendment  [15:31] Extreme bills on women’s reproductive rights and the hypocrisy behind them [17:46] Poppy’s first big mission on Apollo 8  [19:31] Apollo 13 Mission and the anxiety around the movie [23:30] Her work on affirmative action committees in Houston [27:38] The start of Poppy’s law career [28:38] The President of the NOW state organization; fighting for reproductive rights injustice, equal rights amendment, racial justice [29:44] Pay gap and what we can do [31:16] The comparison to what is happening in Europe [33:15] The transgender movement, bathroom obsessions, and the role in sports [38:27] The discussion on the Patriarchy [39:10] Ending violence against women as a global issue, the stigma of shame, and violence against children [42:20] The importance of voting rights [48:42] The discussion on the defunding of the police [50:43] Polar vortex and its impact on energy prices [51:10] Poppy’s thoughts on Space X and alien life [53:24] Elon Musk and energy problems [54:30] Vaccinations and getting back to more personal interactions [55:43] The negative effects of the pandemic [57:00] Planning on working together in the future [58:03] Jennifer’s final thoughts on the interview Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Sign-up for the Newsletter   Work with Poppy NOW (National Organization for Women)   Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Poppy Twitter

This week I am talking with Author and Physical Therapist, Patricia Ladis, about her book ‘The Wise Woman’s Guide to Pregnancy and Birth’ which she co-wrote with Anita Sadaly. Patricia talks about the unique approach behind this book which focuses on the physiology of pregnancy, the body’s changing structure, musculature, and flexibility. It will help prepare you for pregnancy by providing exercises and real medical knowledge as well as show you how to relax, enjoy and embrace this beautiful time with confidence and happiness. She will also be sharing how to avoid injury, recover quickly from birth and how to strengthen your body.   In this episode, we discuss:  [3:35] Patricia shares the reasons for the book [4:47] Isolation and loneliness is dangerous [5:13] Who Patricia works with [6:30] Her journey to her current role [08:50] Discussing the importance of movement on our body, mental health, and pregnancy [10:30] ‘The Telomere Effect’ [14:15] The negative effects of inflammation and stress [17:32] Patricia shares a story about one man’s astonishing telomere results  [18:38] We are not meant to be isolated [21:34] The importance of having support in your life [23:00] Chronic inflammation indicators and causes [24:00] The role of the man in the pregnancy [28:33] Positive benefits of cleaning up your lifestyle [31:00] Eat smarter and satisfy the nutritional needs of the baby [37:14] Nutrients absorption and gut health [38:39] Breathing as a regulatory system [44:18] Breathing dysfunction during pregnancy and the power of positive breathwork [48:26] Breathing strategy when stressed [50:26] Patient’s fascinating story [57:00] The role of your nervous system and its effect on your breathing [59:00] Another patient’s story [01:00:39] How the limbic system and past traumas affect our breathing [01:01:50] Movement through the trimesters [01:05:40] Good posture and body mechanics [01:08:00] Patricia’s three birthing experiences [01:17:04] Breathwork and visualization during labor [01:20:16] What you can expect to find in the book   Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session  Sign-up for the Newsletter    Work with Patricia Wise Body Physical Therapy Tele-Breathing Learning Services Patricia Ladis, PT, CBBA & Anita Sadaly, MD. The Wise Woman’s Guide to Your Healthiest Pregnancy and Birth. From Preconception to Postpartum Patricia Ladis, Alina Hernandez, Dr. Sergio Pecorelli. The First 1,000 Day of Wellness Dr. Elissa Epel & Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn. Telomere Effect   Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Patricia Website Instagram Facebook

In today’s episode, I sit with Author and Spiritual Coach, Kassi Underwood. We discuss her approach to spiritual practice, the power of praying, meditation, grief practice, money metaphysics, and scarcity mentality. Kassi opens up about her experience with abortion, alcoholism, and how spirituality helped her get through those difficult life events.   In this episode, we discuss:  [1:56] Kassi explains her approach to spirituality [3:50] Prayer does not belong to religion [5:13] Kassi talks about religion in her early life [6:50] Kassi opens up about her alcoholism and discovering the power of prayer [10:09] Meditation practice development and Harvard position [11:28] The origins of ‘The Course in Miracles’ [14:49] Kassi’s family background story [16:31] The story behind the first book - abortion memoir [19:30] Abortion, statistics, and politics [20:48] Bringing trauma and women issues to light [22:03] Kassi on living a free life [24:50] People-pleasing, untrue beliefs and how to de-program ourselves [27:05] The importance of re-shaping your beliefs and visualization [28:55] Busting the lies that we tell ourselves [30:00] The power of following your true desires [31:30] Grief practice [34:00] Sensitivity and ungrieved grief [35:30] The over-polarization of the current world issues [39:50] Money metaphysics and scarcity mentality [43:30] Leaving scarcity and feeling abundant [44:15] How to work with Kassi [46:10] A taste of what I got from working with Kassi   Resources From This Episode: Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session    Work with Kassi ‘Money Metaphysics for Maverick Mothers’ 6-Month Mastermind FREE Morning Practice  FREE Getting Real to Heal Questionnaire   Foundation for Inner Peace. The Course in Miracles Underwood, Kassi. May Cause Love: A Memoir Kingsbury, Tziporah. The Soul of Abortion Torre-Bueno, Ava. Peace After Abortion Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Kassi Website Instagram Facebook Email

Elisabeth Kristof, Founder of Brain Based Wellness and Co-Host of Illuminated, is back this week to discuss with me the dangers of stress and how it can ultimately lead to chronic illness and disease in the body. We constantly hear how dangerous stress is but what does that even mean. In today’s episode, we unpack that and learn how we can take back our lives and move into a balanced, regulated nervous system and most importantly, stay away from disease in the body.   In this episode, I share:  [7:06] Current global situation moves our body response from acute stress to chronic stress [9:25] Stress is a natural body reaction and can be positive  [10:11] How chronic stress happens and why it’s dangerous [13:25] The vagus nerve is the main connection between the brain and the body [15:46] The two main parts of the Interoceptive System [17:36] Our behaviors (binge eating, alcohol consumption) are manifesting because of our current state of neural functioning [20:22] Stress has very tangible effects on behaviors that are harmful to our health [22:34] Internal cues to look for  [25:07] The real indication of ‘resilience’  [26:35] Chronic Stress - physical, emotional and behavioral [28:58] Vagus nerve is what controls our inflammation [32:08] Respiration and heart issues can come with vagus nerve damage [32:40] Glucose levels can affect the heart and lead to diabetes [35:24] Breathing to stimulate your vagus nerve [37:37] What we can do in response to stress [42:42] Elisabeth shares how stress affected her body [47:50] Behaviors from limiting your beliefs can keep you in chronic stress [49:29] Loneliness is very stressful to the nervous system [51:40] Discussing how current global and local issues affect us [53:27] Developing interoceptive skills  [54:04] Elisabeth explains the difference between interoceptive awareness and interoceptive accuracy  [55:17] The negative effects of screens before bedtime [57:30] Calibrating accuracy in interpretation [1:01:13] Types of Disassociation  [1:04:09] Sensory stimulus for skin trauma [1:06:13] Find little ways to reduce stress that work for you [1:08:59] Growth in consciousness can be challenging    Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session    Work with Elisabeth  25% Off Your 1st Membership at Brain Based Wellness Use Code: (Illuminated25)  FREE Intro to Applied Neurology Course and Morning Practice Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Elizabeth Website Instagram Facebook

Joining me this week is Melanie Weller, a medical visionary with a paradigm-shifting process to access genius, health, and flow in your body and business using the vagus nerve as a portal to help growth and success. We will be taking a deep dive into the vagus nerve; what it does and how it influences us, how mental health issues show up in the body, mapping the body of our business, and much more.   In this episode, I share:  [1:41] What is the Vagus nerve? [3:27] When the Vagus nerve is completely shut down [5:17] Systems in your body [7:24] Vagus nerve decompression process [11:23] Childhood trauma [12:37] Regulating the vagus nerve [12:59] What brings the Vagus nerve down over time [13:58]The seven-year cycle [15:03] The stress response cycle [16:37] Your Limbic System  [21:15]The kidneys hold the emotion of fear  [21:48] Heroics and desires [22:26] Chakras [23:43] Women bearing the brunt of stress during the pandemic [24:43] When you heal yourself you will heal seven generations forward [24:56] Mapping the body of your business [26:07] Victim in the hero's journey [29:22] Eric Godsey’s studies on trauma [30:29] Compounded stress  [31:31] How mental health shows up in the body  [33:18] Chakra system and the vagus nerve [34:54] Taking care of your vagus nerve [37:20] Pillars of good vagal nerve health [37:50] Free vagus nerve decompression course [41:36] A dysregulated nervous system [46:47] We're in the Age of Aquarius [48:04] The vagus nerve and pathway to pleasure [53:30] Improve every function of your life, by regulating your vagus nerve   Resources From This Episode: Work with Melanie Free Vagus Nerve Decompression Course and Business Flow Compression Points Workbook HERE   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE   Bessel van der Kolk. The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma Valerie Rain. Patriarchy Stress Disorder   More About Melanie Melanie brings over 25 years of experience, her leading-edge systems where she leverages the vagus principles for visionary development performance enhancement, and fine-tuning genius. Melanie is a physical therapist, board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist, certified athletic trainer, and certified exercise expert for aging adults.  She also co-authored a sleep course for continuing education credits for the American Physical Therapy Association.   Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Melanie  Website Instagram Facebook

Joining me this week is Chelsey Benzel, Intuitive Mentor for thought leaders, coaches, and content creators. She is a writer, mentor, and host of And the Net Appeared Podcast. She mixes spiritual tools, intuitive guidance, and personal development to help women reclaim their power and share their gifts with the world. Chelsey is such a genuine, authentic, and kind soul moving through this world that wants to help you shine your light.   In this episode, I share:  [2:05] We have so much in common on a human level  [4:25] Chelsey shares about hiding behind her podcast [6:55] Disconnect with your online presence [9:04] Working through the disconnect [11:33] Resisting the call to yourself out of fear [12:52] Chelsey shares about jumping back into her online business  [13:57] Leaning into the resistance and being called to your higher purpose   [16:20] Shift in humanity’s consciousness [17:55] Alchemizing shame and the link to self-expression   [19:22] Working through shame [21:48] Shining a light on the fear - Sharing our shame with others [23:58] Full self-expression and visibility [27:07] Listening to our souls and morning practices  [28:30] Chelsey shares her self love journey  [32:25] Being afraid of being seen  [34:16] Little things that led Chelsey to not want to be seen  [35:07] Practices to embody self-love  [36:35] Choosing what you believe [39:54] Reprogramming your belief system [41:15] Past jobs and growing up [42:09] Patriarchal systems that shut women out start with the bible [43:45] Power within women [45:00] Loving and accepting yourself enough to be seen  [45:43] Clear the noise [47:51] Where you can find Chelsey [48:24] Chelsey discusses the Bad Bitch Mastermind membership group Resources From This Episode: Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session → HERE   Work with Chelsey Personalized Manifestation Meditation for $33 → HERE   Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Chelsey Website Instagram Facebook

Joining me this week is Melanie Holst-Collins, Embodied Healing Guide, National Experiential Facilitator, and Creator of Grow Your Lovespace. Melanie’s passion and work are centered around inspiring and guiding you back to remembering that you have an innate ability to heal yourself. We’ll be diving into mudras, intuitive and sensual healing, breathwork, and tea presence. I learned so much and I know you will too! In this episode, I share:  [2:36] Melanie shares what an embodied healing guide is [3:58] Letting go of the idea of ourselves we have in our heads [5:18] Melanie shares her professional background and journey to healing [9:14] The wake-up moment when something doesn’t feel right [10:53] Fear of not finding your purpose [11:38] Journey of self-love [13:17] Mudras are like ‘yoga of the hands’ [15:36] The emotional body and healing itself [16:24] Society pulls our energy away from our bodies [17:17] Healing power in breathwork  [19:48] Simplicity in the healing ability of the body [21:22] Tapping into your 5 senses with tea presence practice  [24:15] Listening to tea [25:33] Intuitive and sensual movement [27:53] Melanie shares discovering her own sense of movement [29:18] Embracing sensual movement [30:58] Surrendering to your movement practices [31:50] Melanie shares client transformation stories [34:34] Hiding is suffocating  [36:08] Melanie shares about the ‘Own Your Pleasure’ workshop  [39:21] Using affirmation cards [40:36] How to work with Melanie [41:51] Community is so important [42:59] Where to start your healing journey   [43:51] Melanie shares about her 6-week ‘Healing Embodied’ course  [45:24] Where to find Melanie Resources From This Episode: Virtual Workshop ‘Own Your Pleasure’ → Get your tickets HERE Friday, February 26, 6pm-8pm CST ~ Join Neuro Performance Specialist Elisabeth Kristof, and Embodied Healer Melanie Holst-Collins for a 2-hour virtual workshop. How Embodied Are You? Quiz → HERE   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session → HERE   Work with Melanie Free Full Moon Guided Meditation - February 27th, 5:55 CST → HERE   Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Melanie Website Instagram Facebook

She’s back ya’ll, co-host Elisabeth Kristof, founder of Brain Based Wellness joins me again this week as we dive into attachment theory and share stories of our own relationships that highlight the research. We will be exploring the three attachment styles - anxious, dismissive, and fearful and how these relate to our dating styles and relationships with friends and the people that we care about.    In this episode, I share:  [3:52] In neurology there is no morality [5:28] Early childhood development - Moms, don’t be too hard on yourself [6:07] Learning how to heal is our life’s work [6:34] Neurology is the science of hope [8:00] Elisabeth shares the history of attachment theory  [10:54] Overlap between trauma response and attachment style  [12:45] Parental separation and codependency   [14:22] Five conditions that the attachment styles are based around [15:08] Other areas of our lives that attachment styles show up [16:13] Elisabeth shares her attachment styles in relation to her childhood [18:58] Sacrificing yourself to get love from others  [21:31] My attachment styles in relation to my childhood [24:06] Intimacy in avoidant dismissive attachment and anxious attachment [25:23] Codependency in friendships [30:44] It is normal to prioritize human connection [31:30] When codependency becomes problematic [32:24] Trauma bonds  [35:37] Somatic practices to self regulate  [36:29] The vagus nerve and dysregulation  [37:53] Regulating our nervous systems and healing trauma responses  [40:10] Life cycles of relationships [43:10] Recovery from relationships and an increase in secure attachment [44:32] Elisabeth shares how she regulates her nervous system [46:24] Getting regulation from a variety of sources [47:32] Thought loops are connected with physical sensations  [48:38] Inner child work [50:57] Movement and affirmations [52:14] Self-regulation, reflection, and stability in relationships Resources From This Episode: Take the ‘Attachment Style Quiz’ to find out your attachment style →HERE   Virtual Workshop ‘Own Your Pleasure’ → Get your tickets HERE Friday, February 26, 6pm-8pm CST ~ Join Neuro Performance Specialist Elisabeth Kristof, and Embodied Healer Melanie Holst-Collins for a 2-hour virtual workshop.   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session → HERE   Work with Elisabeth  FREE intro to applied neurology course and morning practice → HERE Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Elizabeth Website Instagram Facebook

Joining me this week is Erica Carrico, an award-winning life purpose and business coach for women who are ready to transform their lives. Erica has a BS in Psychology, a Master’s in Business Management, and over 12 years in international business leadership experience. Today, Erica helps soulful entrepreneurs build and up-level their businesses, ditch their 9-5's and make money on their spiritual path through coaching services and speaking. Erica has built a multi 6-figure coaching business, with 2 kids, in just over 2 years. Erica is obsessed with helping her clients all around the world transform their lives by creating 6-figure plus businesses while lucratively expressing their own soul purpose. In this episode, I share:  [1:58] Erica shares her purpose [2:30] Medicine within us [5:08] What you ‘should’ be doing [6:25] Erica shares her journey of leaving corporate work  [8:51] Cancer diagnosis  [10:43] Remission - remember your mission [11:43] Playing it safe [14:10] Coaching clients [15:32] Work/life balance and choosing your schedule [17:05] Failures in business and picking yourself up [20:32] Stepping out from the void and monetizing your purpose [22:23] Surrendering is hard  [22:58] Daily practices [24:49] Our inner guidance [26:04] Social media presence when building a business [28:37] Comparison and imposter syndrome will kill your business [30:36] Erica shares about her coaching sessions and courses [31:43] Working through fears [32:42] Fear vs. Intuition - start taking action [34:17] Erica shares about her ‘Awaken Your Purpose’ program [35:43] Separation between humanity and inner work during Covid [37:40] Where to find Erica online [38:04] Outlook towards 2021 and responsibility to ourselves and the world [38:48] What Erica can do for you Resources From This Episode: Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE   Erica Carrico’s FREE Signature Workshop → HERE ~ A 3 day training teaching you the exact method Erica used to build a multi-six figure business   Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Erica Website Instagram Facebook

Joining me this week is, Founder of School of Mastery, Harriette Jackson. She is a High Priestess of Light, a Gypsy Witch, a Life and Business Coach, and a Multi-Business Owner who was featured in Huffington Post. Harriette uses science, strategy, and spirituality to help people find their purpose, profit, and passion. Her clients have mastered success in all areas of their life by the tools, strategies, and teachings she gives them. We’ll dive into money consciousness, sex, and karma just to name a few but you’ll leave wanting more!   In this episode, I share:  [2:27] High Priestess of Light and Gypsy Witch [3:47] The Spark of Harriette’s Journey [6:52] Training Others to be a High Priestess [7:19] How Harriette Coaches [7:40] Different Types of Psychic’s [9:07] Clairalience and Clairvoyants [11:43] 3 Incarnation Intentions [15:00] Collective Consciousness [15:20] Patriarchal Construct [18:22] The Fall from Grace with Karmic Debt [18:46] The Law of Karma [20:35] 1 of 11 Karma’s [21:50] Balancing with Our Darma [23:29] The Light Work [24:18] Light Work and Shadow Work [25:33] Misuse of Karma [25:46] Money and the True Law of Abundance [27:11] The Channel Energies [28:49] Your External World is a Projection of Your Internal World [29:56] We Are Energy [30:25] Patriarchal Propaganda [32:16] Energetic Exchange [32:49] Money Conscious [34:19] Suicide Bridge [34:43] Loving to Learn [35:20] Harriette’s Husband’s Ancestors [37:19] Alchemizing Old Patterns [40:34] Mastering Your Energy [41:59] Stopping and Resting During Quarantine [42:26] Womb Alchemy [46:50] Full Moon Release [47:37] Sexual Manifestation [48:25] Sacral Chakra Stimulation [49:16] Vessels for Money [49:28] Perimenopause Stage [50:23] Womb Cave Day   Resources From This Episode: Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE   Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Harriette Website Instagram

Joining me this week is, Sonja Price Herbert, a classical Pilates Rebel empowering black representation within the fitness industry for over a decade. This led her to found; Black Girl Pilates, Black Girl Fit & Well, Melanin Brothers of Pilates, and platforms alleviating and supporting black afro-latino pilates instructors. She increases black visibility through writing, speaking, and anti-racism training.   In this episode, I share:  [3:23] Racism in the pilates industry [4:50] Who started pilates [5:44] Pilates caters to the wealthy communities [8:03] White supremacy linked to fitness [9:39] Feeling unsafe in a class [10:01] ‘Mash-Up’ (Dance + Pilates) [10:51] A Ballet Dancer [11:24] Pilates is for Everyone [13:08] Violating space [16:11] Real-world of Pilates [16:49] Sonja shares how she started teaching anti-racism [18:53] Sonja’s experience with racism [19:38] Level of bullying on social media is high [20:40] “ The Caged Lion” by John Steele [23:22] Division of Pilates into different camps [24:18] Health and wellness should be for everyone [25:10] Pilates is not for weight loss [26:10] PMA( Pilates Method Alliance) Certification & how they are not inclusive [28:57] Gifted instructors are not given the opportunity [29:36] PMA’s New Board still not addressing racism [30:47] Black Girls Pilates are working to make changes [32:43] Sonya shares some of her Anti-Racism Seminar Part 1 Introduction [35:34] Part 2 Elitism, Legacy, and Racism and how they intersect [35:56] Part 3 White Washing of Certification [36:18] How to Develop an Anti-Racism Plan for Studios & Gyms Workshop [36:24] Listen, Learn, and Act Workshop [36:35] Acknowledging you are part of the problem [37:52] The black community does more than racism awareness [41:10] My thoughts on white supremacy   Resources From This Episode: The Virtual Symposium ‘Return To You’ → Get your tickets HERE Wednesday, January 27, 1pm - 4pm CST ~ Join me, Somatic Practitioner Anna Gieselman, Applied Neurologist Elisabeth Kristof, Liberation Coach Miriam Rachael Freed, and Astrologist & Womb Activator Melody Joy for a 3-hour virtual mastermind class.   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE   McIntosh, Peggy. White Privilege and Male Privilege: A Personal Account of Coming To See Correspondences Through Work In Women’s Studies Steele, John. The Caged Lion Saad, Layla. Me & White Supremacy   Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Sonya Website @commandofitnesscollective @blackgirlpilates @melaninbrothersofpilates

Joining me this week is Elisabeth Kristof, co-host and founder of Brain Based Wellness and we discuss systems of oppression, domination, and discrimination that keep women trapped. Political, economical, and social systems have been constructed to keep us contained and gaslight if we resolve our trama.    In this episode:  [3:23] Elizabeth talks about applied neurology [4:12] Selfcare [6:24] Our beliefs drive our behavior [8:12] Stress is a giant wash of chemicals [10:20] Peter Lavine’s book “Waking the Tiger” [10:52] The Stress Cycle [11:33] Hyper or Hypo Vigilance [11:44] Stress can affect our brain [12:09] Damaging our eternal systems with stress [12:56] Human connection can be stress relieving  [14:05] No Pain, No Gain [17:23] Difficult feelings get suppressed [18:24] Elizabeth shares how her identity came from her work ethic [19:11] Workaholism [21:02] Bingeing and disordered eating [22:46] Diet Culture [24:28] Elizabeth shares her experience with binge eating [26:37] Shame spiraling [27:51] How dieting can lead to health problems [29:06] There are different body types [30:45] BMI was formed by people in the diet industry [31:31] Diets are not what we need to lose weight [34:44] Elizabeth talks about Sonya Renee Taylor’s book “ The body is not an apology” [36:31] How Elizabeth began her practice of Radical Self Love through change [37:54] Drastic change through political and social reform [38:58] Down with the Patriarchy! [40:03] Depression and Anxiety [41:50] Elizabeth talks about a book by a Journalist “Lost Connections” [42:42] How self-care routines are beneficial to us [43:58] Practice being and resting more [44:23] Elizabeth talks about how ‘rest’ changed her [46:00] Formulating a grief practice [50:27] Learning to regulate pain [51:34] Trauma is an underlying condition [52:25] Discrimination against women [52:46] Peter Lavine book about Complex Trauma PTSD [53:14] Does time heals all wounds?   Resources From This Episode: The Virtual Symposium ‘Return To You’ Wednesday, January 27, 1pm-4pm CST → Get your tickets HERE ~ Join me, Somatic Practitioner Anna Gieselman, Applied Neurologist Elisabeth Kristof, Liberation Coach Miriam Rachael Freed, and Astrologist & Womb Activator Melody Joy for a 3-hour virtual mastermind class.   Work with Elisabeth 25% OFF Your First Month’s Membership at Brain Based Wellness  Use (Code: illuminated25)   Get your free morning practice with Elisabeth HERE You’ll get 2-3 applied neuro drills and 1 somatic meditation   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE   Journalist. Lost Connections Taylor, Sonya Renee. The Body is Not An Apology Peter Walker. Walking the Tiger Evelyne Traboli and Alish Rush. Intuitive Eating   Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook   Connect with Elizabeth Website Instagram

Joining me this week is Miriam Rachael Freed, a Liberation Coach & Consultant who’s framework of inclusivity is rooted in the intersectional relationships of wellness, expression, and justice. We’re diving into her philosophy behind liberation as well as talking about trauma and working with students with trauma, body healing, anxiety, depression, and why she left the public school system.   In this episode, I share:  [2:22] What led Miriam to education & back to entrepreneurship [5:13] Systemic education in different districts (charter & public schools) [8:01] Getting her students engaged in statistical math & how the pandemic affected school testing [9:57] Show up for her students [11:20] The Liberated Educator’s & The Liberated Woman Program [12:44] School systems are not teaching students how to be functional humans in society [15:02] Altering teaching methods during the pandemic so students don’t fall behind [17:33] The intersection of social, environmental, & spiritual justice [20:01] The word ‘white supremacy’...Is it linear thinking? [21:32] Childhood trauma and self-love [25:00] How LGBTQ kids were treated in the social system and the community [27:43] Women, equality, and spirituality [31:36] Miriam talks about the kind of response educators are getting in the classroom [34:04] Miriam explains her point of view on speaking to her students and clients about the Black Lives Matter Movement [36:16] Miriam explains why she thinks the education standards for kids are wrong [38:46] Teachers are being underpaid [40:37] Miriam shares a teaching moment Resources From This Episode: Work with Miriam The Liberated Woman The Liberated Educator Boundaries to Breakthroughs   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE   Delpit, Lisa. Multiplication is for White People Taylor, Sonya Renee. The Body is Not An Apology Saad, Layla. Me & White Supremacy   Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Miriam Website Instagram Email Call

Joining me this week is Melody Joy, a Shaman, Intuitive Astrologer, and Spiritual Awakener. She has experience in both the metaphysical and medical fields and uses her knowledge to assist others on their journey of awakening & healing. We will be getting into astrology, Kundalini, trauma and epigenetics, pleasure activism & the awakening of humanity’s shadow.   In this episode, I share:  [1:11] How Melody’s father sparked her interest in astrology [3:22] Melody’s experience growing up in an interracial family [4:49] Nature & Nurture [5:43] Polar Ancestral Lines [7:41] How medical & metaphysical played a role in her life [10:03] How her traumas were expressing themselves in her daily life [11:39] How Melody’s spiritual journey began [13:16] Melody explains Kundalini [17:44] Shadow work& Chakra Systems  [23:12] ACE scores (Adverse Childhood Experiences) [25:33] How the Kundalini helps with Shadow work [28:21] How Melody alchemizes  her energy [30:10] Gemini / Sagittarius axis and what’s in the star’s for us for 2021 [34:13] Soul relationships, karmic & plutonic relationships [37:43] Melody’s mantra of 2021 is “Lot’s of Fun” [39:24] Melody explains the Transit on January 5th, 2021 [42:11] Second Chakra ~ Sexual Expression [44:30] Energy Body & Subtle Body Resources From This Episode: Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE   Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Melody Website Instagram Youtube

Joining me this week is Yolanda Reynolds, a believer who endeavors to live, love, and heal as Christ did. She uses the healing promises found in the holy scriptures as a foundation or contract to heal the sick and in some cases raise the dead. We also dive into Christianity, what her healing powers mean, and how she navigates that through this life, women’s role in religion, and Jesus. Although I’m a big believer in Christ, this is new to me so join me as we learn together.   In this episode, I share:  [1:48] How Yolanda is after ‘Christ-like Living’ [5:48] Yolanda shares her story of how she became a Faith Healer [9:40] She describes the energy she feels when she uses her gifts [11:25] How she’s continued to use her gifts from a young girl to today [19:55] How Yolanda turned away from her purpose to pursue her wants in her life [22:33] Yolanda explains ‘Authority’ and how we all have it [23:22] We are all created in the image of God, which makes us Christ-like [28:50] Habits & daily practices Yolanda has developed  to connect with Christ [33:45] Yolanda’s view on women in religion and how they were represented then and how she views how they are represented now. [36:37] An expression of Christ through Yolanda [37:51] An opportunity to heal can look like an inconvenience [42:00] The things we are most resistant to can be the things we need [45:18] Yolanda shares a few stories of how she has raised the dead [49:21] Everyone has abilities but we choose how we connect with them based on our faith [51:52] I share why this episode was special to me   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE   Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Yolanda Facebook Instagram

Elisabeth Kristof, the founder of Brain Based Wellness, returns this week and joins me as we unpack what hypo and hyper vigilance is, trauma response, and dealing with a dysregulated nervous system. I also share how working with Elisabeth has changed my life and my experience with having a threatened nervous system.    In this episode, I share:  [00:19] How working with Elisabeth changed my life for the better [2:41] Elisabeth explains Hyper Vigilance [4:06] How your job can make you feel threatened & stressed [5:11] Elisabeth explains Hypo Vigilance [7:20] Elisabeth explains Trauma response [8:30] Our brains primary purpose is survival [10:09] A dysregulated nervous system leads to disease [12:01] Uncertainty  is the most threatening thing for our brain [14:47] Elisabeth & I talk about our experiences dealing with a threatened nervous system [16:56] Applied neurology is training your nervous system to be more resilient [19:35] Elisabeth explains the Vagus nerve [21:41] Elisabeth talks about Polyvagal Theory [22:32] Ventral Vagal State [23:44] Your visual system & eye training [28:16] Parasympathetic and Sympathetic nervous system [29:37] Cell replication, DNA is damaged by trauma [29:54] Healing racism [33:24] The fear of sharing your shame [36:12] Neuroscience is the science of hope   Resources From This Episode: Work with Elisabeth 25% OFF Your First Month’s Membership at Brain Based Wellness  Use (Code: illuminated25) Get your free morning practice with Elisabeth HERE You’ll get 2-3 applied neuro drills and 1 somatic meditation   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE   “My Grandmother’s Hands” by Resmaa Menakem “Polyvagal Theory” by Dr. Stephen Porges   Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Elisabeth Website Facebook Instagram

This week I am joined by Rachael Te Wano, a light language speaker, activator, womb shaman, akashic reader, multidimensional sOul healer and oracle. Her work is grounded in unlocking the true levels of human potential within a society that is constructed to remove our power. Fully embracing her gifts; Rachael has embodied all that she has ever been in this life and all past lives. Join Rachael and I as we do a LIVE activation on this episode that will leave you feeling amazing!   Discussed in this episode:  [2:26] Experiencing deja vu & seeing realms at a young age [4:37] How many realms are there? [5:12] How the reptilians taught Rachael how to see the light within the dark [7:14] We live by the Draconian laws in the 3D world [9:19] Eliminating anxiety, freeing up the flow of energy into the body [11:42] Rachael touches on root chakra, monkey mind & earth star chakra [13:27] Rachael & I activate the Earth Star Chakra [18:44] Tapping into your soul & heart consciousness [19:58] Light language is a soul language [21:50] The womb void of Sofia [22:51] Rachael touches on the double helix, energy spine, ancient womb serpent & the divine filter [24:02] Womb Wisdom & Sacred Sound Womb Healing [27:44] Rachael explains the Aquarian Age [29:05] The Schumann resonance & how the sun and moon play a part [33:45] Victim Consciousness  [36:12] Akashic records & contracts [38:24] Karmic debt or sh*t day? [41:08] Healing generational traumas [42:07] Reptilian consciousness, inner shadows & collective shadows [45:57] Rachael explains Celarian Consciousness [51:17] Rachael & I activate the Sophia Heart [53:44] Is there a divide in the spiritual community? [57:07] Rachael shares a remembrance from one of her past lives [59:22] Anyone can have these gifts, it just needs to be awoken   Resources From This Episode: Work with Rachael Private Session Intensive Mentoring Upcoming Retreats   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE   Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Rachael Website Instagram Facebook

Join Johanna and I as she shares the injustices that our sisters are globally fighting and why she created Project Monma; an organization that aims to raise awareness about violence and discrimination against women and girls around the world. It is a global problem and is not confined to certain countries and religions; it is everyone’s problem. Violence and discrimination by men towards women around the world is severely under-reported and therefore under-acknowledged.   Discussed in this episode:  [1:27] Why Johanna chose the name Project Monma [2:20] Governments lack of support for women’s rights [5:49] Johanna and I talk about our experience with the ‘male gaze’ [7:28] Research and documenting women’s stories in Cambodia [10:05] Education restrictions for women [11:05] Families selling the women and children in the family [12:12] Forced marriages [14:47] The lack of sex education [17:17] Placing shame on victims of sexual violence is illogical [19:03] Johanna shares harassment stories from women she’s encountered [24:14] ‘Blaming’ from the point of view of a male student [26:52] Deli Rape Case [28:29] Men prefer to marry virgins, no man will marry a woman who’s been raped [34:59] Rape laws for women in descent-based slavery in West Africa [37:22] There is more slavery today than there has ever been [38:03] Sex slavery and human trafficking [41:05] Racism between countries [47:13] Giving education, critical thinking, and global knowledge to these women [49:14] Johanna talks about how Ayaan Hirsi Ali [52:17] Talking and spreading awareness will help create change   Resources From This Episode: Work with Johanna Find out more about Project Monma Make a donation to Project Monma HERE   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE   Submission (Part1) - Written By Ayaan Hirsi & Directed By Theo van Gogh   Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Johanna Website Instagram

Shannon Shubin is a Texas CASA, licensed foster parent, mentor, and advocate for children. Join us as she dives into the system, children's wellness and therapy, becoming a foster parent, how we can support these organizations, and debunking some myths and fears surrounding adoption from foster care.   Discussed in this episode:  [1:32] Shannon shares what CASA is [3:41] Shannon explains different scenarios where a child can be removed from their home [5:20] Why the foster care system is broken [7:09] Group homes exist because there are not enough foster families [8:53] How behavioral needs are being met [10:27] The impact the pandemic has caused [15:37] Children that are reunited with family or adopted [17:09] Shannon goes over the process for someone wanting to adopt from foster care [22:26] She informs us of the failures in the Texas foster care system & how you can help create change [26:25] How much time CASA’s spend with these children [28:30] Negative outputs from traumatic exposure in their childhood [32:15] Difference between private & state groups [34:15] The first step for someone to take if they’re interested in becoming a foster parent [35:07] Shannon talks about the fears & myths people have about foster children [38:01] What life is like as a CASA volunteer [40:28] Shannon shares the different organizations to donate to & get involved Resources From This Episode: Find an organization you’d like to get involved with by volunteering your time or make a donation. Become a CASA volunteer HERE. Operation Underground Railroad No Kid Hungry The National Angels Foundation Love Box Foster Village Inc. Countering Human Trafficking   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE   Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Shannon Instagram

Joining me again this week is Elisabeth Kristof, the founder of Brain Based Wellness. We will be digging deeper into what applied neurology is, somatic practices and how we use it in our everyday lives, and how you can implement these same practices into your daily structure.   In this episode, I share:  [1:24] Elisabeth explains applied neurology and her approach to it as an input training system [5:56] Vision, vestibular, sensory, and proprioception on the Neural Hierarchy [7:17] How Elisabeth assesses her new clients and trains them to be experts in their own nervous system [11:06] Overriding at a cognitive level [12:39] Relieving stress, tension, and trauma that is stored in the body through somatic practices [17:37] Cultivate a connection intentionally (The Skill of Introception) [20:02] How I used sensory stimulus to cure my neuropathy [21:54] How Elisabeth started using applied neurology [24:45] Stress stored in the body can be TOXIC [27:24] Ways to process stress through your body, resolve trauma and The Emotional Plague [31:40] Daily practices, somatic meditation, drills, and introception don’t seem difficult but they are [33:28] Being disassociated from our bodies [46:54] How our personalities have changed after healing our nervous system [37:54] It’s normal to feel resistance to life-changing behavior [39:40] Habits, trauma patterns and how wellness and coaching can be hard on people   Resources From This Episode: Work with Elisabeth 25% OFF Your First Month’s Membership at Brain Based Wellness  Use (Code: illuminated25) Get your free morning practice with Elisabeth HERE You’ll get 2-3 applied neuro drills and 1 somatic meditation   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE   Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Elisabeth Website Facebook Instagram

Explore auto-immune disorders, Lupus, Schogrins, and Rheumatoid arthritis with somatic and yogic practitioner Anna Gieselman. Anna has a deep understanding of the human body and with skillful sequencing and creative use of props, Anna teaches clients and students non-traditional ways to strengthen their joints, increase flexibility and move towards a more open and peaceful place in their bodies and mind.     In this episode, I share:  [1:51] Overview of what will be discussed [2:40] How Anna discovered she had an auto-immune disease at 36 years old [4:28] Trying to find different ways to heal [4:46] A recovering massage therapist and how yoga was Anna’s intro into body awareness [6:44] Lupus with a hint of Rheumatoid arthritis [8:00] What Schogrins is and how auto-immune impacted Anna’s yoga practices and how she teaches [10:34] What lupus is and the symptoms she feels from it [13:28] From a vegetarian lifestyle to a carnivore diet [21:19] A day in the life, eating with Anna [24:54] Living with chronic pain [25:53] Relationships and a decline in libido [27:28] Did Anna’s central nervous system play a contributing factor in the development of lupus? [31:57] Healing and her positive outlook in the world around her   Resources From This Episode: Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Anna Instagram Website

Hannah Roediger is an elite health and performance trainer, with neuro specialist training and she’s obsessed with human behavior and why we get into physical and emotional pain with a unique approach to healing.    In this episode, I share:  [1:06] Evolution of Hannah [2:58] How Hannah’s journey started [3:52] Looking back at her parent’s divorce [8:30] Experiencing behavioral changes  [12:24] What caused Hannah’s chronic pain [17:22] How chronic pain affected Hannah [22:38] Introduced to neurology and discovering she had sensory mismatch [25:40] Does bulimia and bingeing live in the same place? [27:16] Shadow work [29:09] Arizona and Hannah have a special connection [31:24] Dealing with darkness after her breakup [25:24] Giving yourself the love you are worthy of [37:26] Difference between being lonely and standing alone [40:45] I never wanted to look at my anger   Resources From This Episode: Work with Hannah Find FREE warm-ups, webinars, and balance training on Hannah’s Instagram bio. You can also find membership information, brain activation course, and sign-up for her weekly newsletter list.   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE   Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Hannah Instagram Website

Elisabeth Kristof, the founder of Brain Based Wellness, joins me to unpack the neurology behind disordered eating, scarcity mindset, diet culture, and more. She is an expert in using applied neurology to resolve old patterns, improve performance, and increase well-being.    In this episode, I share:  [2:38] Jennifer binge eating at an early age [4:57] Why we replace the comfort and safety we are not getting with food [6:01] Bingeing is a healthy output of a well-functioning brain if you deprive it [10:23] Neurons associated with restriction, trigger the desire to binge [14:08] Cultivate a relationship with movement [19:40] How trauma and stress caused Elisabeth to binge [21:18] Freeze and Fawn [23:32] Undoing scarcity mindset and complete shunning of diet culture [28:24] Stimulating your vagus nerve [35:51] How are introception and scarcity mindset linked? [39:59] What Elisabeth did to heal and find safety in herself [43:18] Meditation can feel threatening when you are in a state of fight or flight [46:54] Comparing ourselves to other people   Resources From This Episode: Work with Elisabeth 25% OFF Your First Month’s Membership at Brain Based Wellness  Use (Code: illuminated25) Get your free morning practice with Elisabeth HERE You’ll get 2-3 applied neuro drills and 1 somatic meditation   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE   Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Elisabeth Website Facebook Instagram