Practical Wellness With Jaya Jaya Myra
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Season 2, Episode 59 - Special Guest Andrew Levine
Practicing an attitude of gratitude is key to promoting our overall health and wellness. In this episode, I am joined by the founder of 7 Thank Yous, Andy Levine! We discuss his journey to starting 7 Thank Yous, the importance of practicing and expressing gratitude for others and their impact in our lives, and how you can practice gratitude daily to help improve your overall wellbeing.
You can learn more about Andy and 7 Thank Yous at www.7ThankYous.com.
Season 2, Episode 58 - Special Guest Shehzad Hoosein
Did you know that CBD and Ayurveda are powerful tools for holistic health and healing when linked together? Today I’m joined by the chief operating officer of The Root Of It All, Shehzad Hoosein, to discuss all things CBD and Ayurveda! We chat about his journey to working with Ayurvedic herbs and spices, how natural remedies, like CBD and Ayurvedic essential oils, help enhance therapeutic properties and help people on their quest for mind-body balance and holistic wellness, and his top, natural product recommendations for overall health, healing and wellness.
You can learn more about Shehzad and The Root Of It All at therootofitall.com.
Season 2, Episode 57 - Special Guest Jeff Siegel
In this episode, I sit down with health and wellness coach, Jeff Siegel! We discuss his journey to becoming a mind-body wellness coach following the diagnosis of an eating disorder, how food and nutrition play a major role in your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing, and his top tips for creating a strong mind-body connection.
You can learn more about Jeff and his work at jeffsiegelwellness.com.
Season 2, Episode 56 - Special Guest Nanette Hucknall
Do you feel that your current emotional and mental health is holding you back from being your spiritual, higher self? In this episode, I am joined by award-winning author, psychotherapist, and founder and President Emeritus of Higher Self Yoga, Nanette Hucknall. We chat about her journey to developing such a robust resume and career, why everyone should seek out therapy in order to experience full spiritual growth, how working with the heart and higher self opens you up to a whole other level of spirituality.
You can learn more about Nanette and Higher Self Yoga at www.nanettevhucknall.com and higherselfyoga.org.
Season 2, Episode 55 - Special Guests Pam Urbas and Andy Duchovnay
Do you prioritize daily meditation and affirmations? Developing a consistent home meditation practice is incredibly beneficial to your overall health and wellbeing. It is important to note that also using things like gemstones during meditation can help heal and restore energy in powerful ways that you may not have realized before.
In this episode, I sit down with rockhound artists and the creators of The Indigo Sanctuary, Pam Urbas and Andy Duchovnay! We discuss how they combined their love of meditation/yoga, gemstones, sound healing and art to help develop the Indigo Sanctuary, a safe and sacred online space for individuals to help develop their private, spiritual home practice. They also highlight the benefits and importance of developing consistent, spiritual home practice, their favorite ways to meditate using gemstones and singing bowls, and their top tip to help people bolster their spiritual connection.
You can learn more about Pam, Andy and The Indigo Sanctuary at www.theindigosanctuary.com.
Season 2, Episode 54 - Special Guest Helen Horyza
Moment of truth: Can you confidently identify your strengths, talents and passions? Many struggle with following and embracing their interests, expertise, and goals in life… they are wandering on their path, unsure of where to turn next. Finding your purpose through your talents and passions can drastically improve your overall well being, health and success in ways you never imagined. But, how?
In this episode, I sit down with career development expert, award-winning author and founder of the Career Coach Entrepreneur Academy, Helen Horyza to her purpose for uncovering talent in others and directing it to achieve extraordinary results, the importance of embracing your mistakes, and her top tip to help others identify their own strengths and talents.
You can learn more about Helen and her work at www.helenhoryza.com.
Season 2, Episode 53 - Special Guest Olivia Starling
Today I am joined by entrepreneur and CEO of the jewelry brand Starlette Galleria, Olivia Starling! We discuss her journey of ditching the corporate world to building a successful business and how it improved her overall wellbeing. We also discuss the importance of women fostering their happiness, health and overall wellbeing. You can learn more about Olivia and Starlette Galleria at www.starlettegalleria.com.
Season 2, Episode 52 - Special Guest Dr. Philip Loring
Typically, we as humans look up to “hero” figures to help us make the necessary changes in the world (whether that be environmental, economic, and/or political/social change), as those changes can seem all too big for us. But, we must remember that the ability to make impactful change is within every single one of us, individually. We must work to become the people making those necessary changes in the world.
Today I am joined by widely respected anthropologist, ecologist, and writer, Dr. Philip Loring. We discuss the importance of individuals stepping up and believing in their capabilities in order to make changes. We also dive into one of the most important, fundamental things to take into account when looking to improve your overall wellbeing. Lastly, we touch on a few practical ways that people can adopt a more sustainable, eco-conscious lifestyle.
You can learn more about Dr. Philip Loring, his work, and his award-winning book, “Finding Our Niche”, at www.conservationofchange.org.
Season 2, Episode 51 - Special Guest Nate Rifkin
For many people, beginning a journey to self-improvement starts with loads of self-help rituals and goals. Too often do people dive into this “self-help” cycle only to find themselves still struggling, moving nowhere, unable to keep up that stamina, positivity and confidence.
In this episode, I am joined by fellow author and meditation advocate, Nate Rifkin. We discuss the powerful benefits of meditation and its impact on self-improvement and promoting your overall health and wellbeing. We also dive into key, effective ways to get started with meditation and his journey to writing his book, “The Standing Meditation: Excel In The Modern World Using An Ancient Practice”.
You can learn more about Nate and his book on his website: www.naterifkin.com
Season 2, Episode 50 - Special Guest Stephanie Wagner
Do you find yourself struggling with meditation? Many think that meditating is a thought-free experience, one in which your mind is fully cleared... When, in fact, meditating is actually supposed to help bring awareness to your thoughts, perceptions and daily experiences.
Today I am joined by board-certified health coach and meditation teacher, Stephanie Wagner, to discuss how her work with the nonprofit Healthy Minds Innovations is helping promote mental health by translating science into tools to cultivate and measure well-being. We also dive into the common misconceptions and difficulties with mediation, the importance of tuning into your own style of mediation, and how mediation can help you cope with your day-to-day life in a positive, thoughtful way.
You can learn more about Healthy Minds Innovations on their website, hminnovations.org, or by downloading their app Healthy Minds Program.
Season 2, Episode 49 - Special Guest Brittany Ducham
Did you know that herbal medicine has the power to heal, restore, and revitalize? There are so many ways that you can add herbal medicine to your everyday practices to help elevate and deepen your connection to your mind, body and soul.
Brittany Ducham, community herbalist and author, joins me today to discuss her debut book, "Radical Remedies: An Herbalist’s Guide to Empowered Self-Care", the benefits of herbalism and how you can started with herbalism and herbal medicine.
You can learn more about Brittany, her book and her work at www.spellboundherbal.com.
Season 2, Episode 48 - Special Guest Amanda Elise Love
Did you know that Fibromyalgia affects nearly 2% of the U.S. adult population? Even though this disease affects such a large number of individuals, it’s still a rather misunderstood illness that many don’t know how to approach.Amanda Elise Love, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, joins me to discuss various misconceptions about Fibromyalgia, how food plays a role in chronic pain and illness, and how she worked to overcome Fibromyalgia naturally, like me!You can learn more about Fibromyalgia, health and wellness on Amanda's website: www.amandaeliselove.com
Season 2, Episode 47 - Special Guest Rachel Varitimos
In this episode, I chat with intuitive living and holistic health coach Rachel Varitimos! How can intuitive eating help improve your life? Tune in to find out!
Season 2, Episode 46 - Special Guest Patsy Balacchi
In this episode, I chat with Feng Shui consultant, Patsy Balacchi! We discuss how you can build harmony in your life via your physical space, some of the most impactful life changes that lead to more harmony, and how her journey to Feng Shui improved her overall health and wellness.
You can learn more about Patsy Balacchi and her work at www.zenotica.com.
Season 2, Episode 45 - Special Guest Dr. David Fryburg
In this episode, I am joined by the president and co-founder of Envision Kindness, Dr. David Fryburg! We discuss his journey to founding Envision Kindness and how it is helping people reduce stress, promote kindness and improve their overall wellbeing.
You can learn more about Dr. David Fryburg and Envision Kindness at www.envisionkindness.org.
Season 2, Episode 44 - Special Guest Deborah Gaal
Today I chat with fellow author, Deborah Gaal! We chat about how her family's experience with mental health issues helped inspire her to become an author and write her magical realism book, "Synchronicities on the Avenue of the Saints". You can learn more about Deborah and her book at www.deborahgaal.com.
Season 2, Episode 43 - Special Guest Dr. Friedmann Schaub
In this episode, I sit down with cardiologist, radio host, personal development coach and award-winning author, Dr. Friedemann Schaub! We discuss how to break through fear and anxiety, how you can shift your mindset when overwhelmed with fear and anxiety.
You can learn more about Dr. Friedemann Schaub www.DrFriedemann.com.
Season 2, Episode 42 - Special Guest Robert Joseph
In this episode, I am joined by fellow author, men's coach and creator of the NSM method for men, Robert Joseph! We chat about his journey to becoming a men's coach, how men can promote proper balance in life, and how the NSM method is helping guide men back to their true potential.
You can learn more about Robert Joseph and his work at www.robertjosephcoaching.com.
Season 2, Episode 41 - Special Guest Molly Galbraith
In this episode, I chat with the co-founder of Girls Gone Strong and fellow author, Molly Galbraith! We discuss her journey to writing her new book, "Strong Women Lift Each Other Up", and how women can support and celebrate their overall wellness to help empower and lift themselves up. To learn more about Molly and her work, visit www.mollygalbraith.com.
Season 2, Episode 40 - Special Guest Lavinia Brown
In this episode, I am joined by psychodynamic coach for mothers, Lavinia Brown! We discuss what exactly a psychodynamic coach does, why she chose to work with mothers, and the importance of mindfulness and checking in with yourself frequently. You can learn more about Lavinia and her work at www.laviniabrown.com.