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Today is a very special episode because itâs our 45th episode and season 1 finale of the Whimsy + Wellness Podcast!
Listen to this mini episode for more information about season 2, and some of our favorite moments from season 1.
Thank you so very much for listening to season 1 of the Whimsy + Wellness podcast in whatever capacity you did (1 episode or all 45!) We are so grateful for you and hope that our show made your world a happier and healthier place!!
If youâre interested in going back to past episodes or are curious what otherâs listenerâs favorites were, here are our top 10 episodes from season 1:
Beyond Bubble Baths & Netflix: What is True Self Care and How to Implement it Into Your Daily Life with Holly Brandenberger of Science of Essentials Open and Honest Conversations About Sex And Intimacy with Casey ZarubaWhat Our Anxiety Is Telling Us: The Gut Brain Connection & Other Functional Medicine Approaches to Healing Anxiety with Holistic Psychiatrist Dr. Ellen VoraYou Are Easy to Love: Finding True Self-Love & Acceptance with Body Image and Self Love Activist Jenna RammellBreaking the Stress Cycle and Using Essential Oils to Combat Stress with Holly BrandenbergerEssential Oils for Anxiety: Calm Stress, Intrusive Thoughts, and Worry with the Healing Power of Essential OilsHuman Design for Beginners: Manifesting Generators, Generators, Projectors, Reflectors and Manifestors...Oh My! with Erin Claire Jones5 Easy Steps to Manifestation and Creating the Life of Your Dreams with Manifestation Advisor Jenni AdishianWhy Your Lymphatic System Is Key To Good Health and Immunity with Lymphedema Therapist and Lymphatic Drainage Practitioner Lisa Levitt GainsleyNavigating Change And Transition with Resilience And Self-Compassion with Dr. Maya ShankarAnd...our latest episode, episode 44 is on the rise and sure to break into the top 10 chart very soon:
Suzy Holman on Finding Your Zone of Genius & the Freedom You Unlock When You Allow Yourself to be...YOU!Letâs stay in touch!
Follow us on Instagram: @WhimsyandWellness and @WhimsyandWellnessPodcast Subscribe on: Apple and SpotifyDonât forget to use discount code PODCAST on your next Whimsy + Wellness order for 10% off your entire purchase!!
Thank you so much for tuning into this episode of the Whimsy & Wellness Podcast brought to you by Whimsy & Wellness and hosted by Meg Ryan. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review - even just a short sentence is so helpful & greatly appreciated!!
Music & Editing by Taylor Ryan.
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Iâm going to guess that if you are a woman who uses instagram and youâre even the slightest bit entrepreneurial minded or interested in brand building, you most likely follow or at least have heard of Suzy Holman!
Suzy is one of my personal favorite people to follow on Instagram because of her business and marketing strategy that she shares about for free but also because her personality is truly contagious and inspirational. Iâm so excited and honored to be interviewing her today and having her share her heart, wisdom, strategy and that fun personality with you!
Suzy is a multi passionate entrepreneur. Sheâs built multiple 6 and now 7 figure businesses, teaches and coaches other women how to grow their businesses, and most recently Suzy has been shaking up the women's wellness space with the revolutionary product, Jovi, which is a medical device that takes away menstrual cramps and other severe pain (see what I mean about multi passionate entrepreneur?!)
Suzy is here today to help us uncover whatâs deep inside: our truest selves and zone of genius!
Suzy has this magical power (or some might say, strength) where she is so in alignment with and confident in who she is and what she does that it makes you want nothing more than to be exactly who you were meant to be and no one else!
Today Suzy will be sharing with us and teaching us:
How our younger self can teach us a lot about our purpose and giftsThe importance of celebrating our true selves and how to find our âzone of geniusâHer motto, âIf you can envision it you can create it!âFreeing ourselves from pain and the thoughts that hold us backAnnnd more!Connect with Suzy:
Instagram: @suzyholman
Suzyschool.com
Grab your Jovi menstrual cramp pain relieving patch HERE (use code WHIMSY30 for 30% off!)
Episode Resources:
The Secret movie
Whimsical Essential Oil Roller Bottles
Crystal Sets by Need and Intention
Psst...get 10% off at Whimsy + Wellness with discount code: PODCAST at checkout!
Letâs stay in touch!
Follow us on Instagram: @WhimsyandWellness and @WhimsyandWellnessPodcast Subscribe on: Apple and SpotifyThank you so much for tuning into this episode of the Whimsy & Wellness Podcast brought to you by Whimsy & Wellness and hosted by Meg Ryan. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review - even just a short sentence is so helpful & greatly appreciated!!
Music & Editing by Taylor Ryan.
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Ready to learn the âmust knowsâ about Human Design? Coach and Human Design guru, Erin Claire Jones is here to teach us the foundations of Human Design and how we can use our unique energetic makeup (or blueprint as Erin says!) to live in alignment in business, relationships, and life!
On this episode Erin walks us through:
What Human Design isHow we can use the knowledge of our human design type to live in alignment with our best selfHow Human Design differs from the enneagram and other personality typings/testsHow to find out your Human Design typeThe 5 Human Design Types + an overview of each (find your type HERE)Manifesting GeneratorGeneratorProjectorManifestorReflectorWhat our Human Design profile numbers are, what they mean, and a brief overview of each numberHow to support the other Human Design types in our livesAnd more!!
If you love learning about yourself, how you best operate and how to best support your loved ones - youâre going to love this episode!
Connect with Erin:
Instagram: @erinclairejones
erinclairejones.com
Episode Resources:
Find Out Your Human Design Type
Grab your Human Design Blueprint (make sure to use code WHIMSY for 10% off!)
Essential Oil Roller Bottles
Crystal Sets
Psst...get 10% off at Whimsy + Wellness with discount code: PODCAST at checkout!
Letâs stay in touch!
Follow us on Instagram: @WhimsyandWellness and @WhimsyandWellnessPodcast Subscribe on: Apple and SpotifyThank you so much for tuning into this episode of the Whimsy & Wellness Podcast brought to you by Whimsy & Wellness and hosted by Meg Ryan. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review - even just a short sentence is so helpful & greatly appreciated!!
Music & Editing by Taylor Ryan.
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What are chakras? How do I balance my chakras? What does balancing chakras even mean?!
As the knowledge and teachings of chakras become more and more widespread, so do the questions - which is amazing!! Learning about Chakras with the intention of becoming more deeply connected to your innermost self is incredible, and this episode of the Whimsy + Wellness Podcast is a perfect starting point on your journey to understanding the Chakra system!
Todayâs guest, Cristi Christensen is a former elite-level gymnast and platform diver, she was training with the US Olympic diving team when a back injury ended her career and dream of being an Olympian at just 24. On her own personal healing journey Cristi discovered the chakra system, the knowledge and practices helped her so much she couldnât help but share with others. She is now a global wellness and embodiment coach and author of her new book: Chakra Rituals: Awakening The Wild Woman Within.
Cristi is on the show today to teach us:
What chakras areHow chakras can be beneficialHow to get your chakras balanced and in alignmentWhat it looks and feels like when each chakra is out of balanceand more!
If you have ever wondered what chakras are, how to get in deeper touch with your body and spirit, and how to embrace and step into vulnerability, this episode is for you!!
GRAB YOUR CHAKRA CRYSTAL INFUSED ESSENTIAL OIL ROLLER BOTTLES HERE
Oh and pssst!! Get 10% off at Whimsy + Wellness by using the code: PODCAST on your next order!
Connect with Cristi:
Instagram: @cristi_christensen
Cristiâs book: Chakra Rituals: Awakening The Wild Woman Within
Episode Resources:
Episode 31: Navigating Change and Transformation with Resilience and Self-Compassion with Dr. Maya ShankarChakra Crystal Essential Oil Roller Bottles Set of 7Sponsors:
Get up to $40 off your box of Daily Harvest when you use our code WHIMSY at checkout!Letâs stay in touch!
Follow us on Instagram: @WhimsyandWellness and @WhimsyandWellnessPodcast Subscribe on: Apple and SpotifyThank you so much for tuning into this episode of the Whimsy & Wellness Podcast brought to you by Whimsy & Wellness and hosted by Meg Ryan. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review - even just a short sentence is so helpful & greatly appreciated!!
Music & Editing by Taylor Ryan.
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On this episode of the Whimsy + Wellness Podcast weâre going to be talking all about the basics of the Zodiac and of course, the perfect essential oils and crystal pairing for each zodiac type!
The Zodiac is a really fun way to learn more about yourself and how youâre impacted by the natural world! Your Zodiac sign or star sign simply means which stars were visible when you were born, cool right?
In this episode youâll hear:
What the Zodiac is and where it came fromWhy we love the Zodiac (and how we use it)That we have more than just one sign!A brief overview of the sun, moon, and rising signsA little overview of each type with two essential oils pairings and one crystal for each typeIf youâve been wanting to tip your toes into the zodiac and learn what itâs about from a beginnerâs standpoint and/or youâre curious to know which essential oils and crystals are right for your sign then this is the episode for you!!
GRAB YOUR ZODIAC SIGNâS ESSENTIAL OIL ROLLER BOTTLE HERE
GRAB YOUR CONSTELLATION SPRAY OR PUMP BOTTLE HERE
(and make sure to use the discount code PODCAST for 10% off your order!!)
Episode Resources:
Our zodiac quiz for the perfect essential oil recipe for your signOur zodiac collectionFind your sun, moon, and rising sign!Sponsors:
Head to https://www.athleticgreens.com/whimsy for 1-year free supply of Vitamin D + 5 travel packs with your first Athletic Greens purchaseLetâs stay in touch!
Subscribe on: Apple and SpotifyFollow us on Instagram: @WhimsyandWellness and @WhimsyandWellnessPodcastThank you so much for tuning into this episode of the Whimsy & Wellness Podcast brought to you by Whimsy & Wellness and hosted by Meg Ryan. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review - even just a short sentence is so helpful & greatly appreciated!!
Music & Editing by Taylor Ryan.
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You might remember a few months ago when registered nurse and Certified Aromatherapist, Holly Brandenberger (or @scienceofessentials as many of you may know her as over on Instagram), was on the show talking with us all about stress: the stress cycle, what stress actually is, how essential oils can help reduce stress and so much more. To this day itâs still one of our top most downloaded episodes, you can listen to it HERE!
Now, 5 months later, Holly is back for a second interview with us; this time unpacking and redefining the popular and oftentimes cringeworthy buzzword, âself-careâ.
In 2020 âself-careâ rose to become a 450 billion dollar industry and with the popularity and heavy bubble bath, chocolate, and netflix binging marketing that has come along with it, the true definition of self-care has become muddy and a bit lost. Holly is here to get us back on track with true self care so we can take care of ourselves far beyond spa days and Netflix.
In this episode, Holly...
Unpacks the buzzword of âself-careâ and all the common misconceptionsDefines what self-care really is (and what itâs not)Explains the absolute necessity of self-care and how itâs not a reward or something you need to earnShares 5 areas we can all (simply!) implement self care into every aspect of our livesPhysicalSocialMentalSpiritualEmotionalAnd more!If youâve ever cringed and rolled your eyes at âself-careâ or wondered what self care actually is, this episode is for you!
Connect with Holly Brandenberger
Instagram: @scienceofessentials
Episode Resources
Ep 39: Unlocking the Healing Power of the Breath: Heal Trauma, Overcome Anxiety, and Uncover Your True Self Using Breathwork with Samantha SkellyWant to pair some Whimsy with your self-care practices? Here are some ideas:
Self-Care KitBeyond Lavender DIY Recipe BookChakra Crystal Roller Bottle SetOh and pssst!! Get 10% off at Whimsy + Wellness by using the code: PODCAST on your next order!
Sponsors:
Get up to $40 off your box of Daily Harvest when you use our code WHIMSY at checkout!Letâs stay in touch!
Subscribe on: Apple and SpotifyFollow us on Instagram: @WhimsyandWellness and @WhimsyandWellnessPodcastThank you so much for tuning into this episode of the Whimsy & Wellness Podcast brought to you by Whimsy & Wellness and hosted by Meg Ryan. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review - even just a short sentence is so helpful & greatly appreciated!!
Music & Editing by Taylor Ryan.
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Our breath is one of our most powerful tools for healing, awareness, and even life expectancy.
We take about 25,000 breaths per day yet many of us have no idea the power our breath can hold when we focus on it and allow it to help us feel and heal trauma, anxiety, illness, and more.
Today Iâm sitting down with breathwork facilitator and CEO of Pause Breathwork, Samantha Skelly to share with us the incredible healing power of something we all have free access to; our breath.
Years ago Samantha Skelly found herself at a very dark and painful place in her life, she was struggling with depression, chronic anxiety, an eating disorder, and completely out of touch with her body. She sought out a world-renowned healer in Bali (yes, the exact one in Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert) and he told her that her âbrain was brokenâ and she needed to meditate.
When she arrived late to the meditation class, all that was left was a breathwork class. She left that class a completely different person and knew the world needed to know about and experience breathwork.
Samantha has since founded Pause Breathwork, the worldâs leading breathwork facilitator and is on a mission to reduce human suffering by increasing human consciousness through the power of breathwork.
If you struggle with mental health, a physical health problem, or even just have a hard time meditating, I cannot encourage you enough to give this episode a listen. (It might just be one of my favorite episodes weâve ever done!)
In this episode we discuss:
⢠05:23 Samâs story of struggling with an eating disorder, exercise addiction, and depression
⢠07:13 How the book, Eat, Pray, Love influenced Samâs journey to healing and discovering breathwork
⢠08:24 Samâs first breathwork class experience and how it changed her life forever
⢠10:52 What breathwork is and how itâs different from simply breathing
⢠11:20 The difference between breathwork and meditation
⢠15:40 The science behind breathwork; how and why it works
⢠19:00 Allowing breathwork to help access and trust your intuition
⢠21:49 The fascinating truth about the mind-body connection
⢠25:42 How emotions and traumatic experiences get trapped within the physical body
⢠30:19 Allowing breathwork to free the trauma stuck in our bodies
⢠37:18 The impact breathwork has on our physical health and life expectancy
⢠39:56 How to get started with breathwork and how to implement it into our daily lives
⢠45:18 A guided breathwork exercise from Sam!!
Connect with Samantha Skelly
Instagram: @samanthaskelly
Podcast: The Sam Skelly Show
Episode Resources:
Try breathwork at pausebreathwork.com
Become a trained breathwork facilitator
Sound Meditation for Manifestation from Wayne Dyer
Loving What Is
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
Ep.2 Netflix special: Goop Lab - Cold Comfort
Want some Whimsy to bring along on your journey to breathe, feel, and heal? Hereâs what we recommend:
Our beautiful essential oil roller bottlesCrystals for CalmingChakra Crystal Roller SetSticker Pack for Self Love and EncouragementOh and pssst!! Get 10% off at Whimsy + Wellness by using the code: PODCAST on your next order!
Sponsors:
Get up to $40 off your box of Daily Harvest when you use our code WHIMSY at checkout!Grab our favorite Basis hydration sticks for 20% off + free shipping at drinkbasis.com with code WHIMSY at checkout!Letâs stay in touch!
Subscribe on: Apple and SpotifyFollow us on Instagram: @WhimsyandWellness and @WhimsyandWellnessPodcastThank you so much for tuning into this episode of the Whimsy & Wellness Podcast brought to you by Whimsy & Wellness and hosted by Meg Ryan. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review - even just a short sentence is so helpful & greatly appreciated!!
Music & Editing by Taylor Ryan.
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Manifestation is an incredible tool for creating the life of your dreams and when you throw crystals into your manifestation practice? Youâre sure to have some high vibration and good things coming your way!
Today our founder, Haylee Crowley, will be sharing the 5 best crystals for manifesting abundance, wealth, love, creativity, motivation and the life of your dreams. Weâll be sharing all about how Citrine, Pyrite, Clear Quartz, Rose Quartz, and Carnelian are the perfect crystals for manifesting, how and why youâll want to use each one and more!
A few weeks ago on episode 33 (5 Easy Steps to Manifesting and Creating the Life of Your Dreams), we had manifestation advisor, Jenni Adishian, on the podcast, walking us through all things manifestation. We had such great feedback on her episode that episode 34 was on Using Essential Oils to Abundance, Prosperity, and the Life of Your Dreams. We knew we had to wrap up our manifestation themed episodes with an episode on CRYSTALS for you to use in your manifestation practice and thatâs exactly what this episode is!
Grab a notepad and pen and get ready to be inspired to uplevel your manifestation practice with the healing power of crystals as you listen to this episode of the Whimsy + Wellness Podcast. And if you enjoy this episode and hearing about these crystals...SHOP OUR MANIFESTATION CRYSTAL SET âĄď¸ https://whimsyandwellness.com/products/manifestation-crystal-set?ref=podcast
In this episode youâll learn:
⢠2:20 The importance of using crystals in a way that feels right for you
⢠2:49 Why Citrine is an amazing crystal for manifesting
⢠6:13 How to use Pyrite to manifest wealth and financial abundance
⢠9:25 How to amplify your intentions with clear quartz
⢠10:48 Rose Quartz is your go-to crystal for manifesting love and strong relationships with yourself and others
⢠12:11 How you can use Carnelian to manifest creativity and motivation
⢠13:36 All about our manifestation crystal set
Episode resources:
Ep.33 - 5 Easy Steps to Manifesting and Creating the Life of Your Dreams with Manifestation Advisor Jenni AdishianEp.34 - Using Essential Oils to Abundance, Prosperity, and the Life of Your Dreams Ep. 30 - How to Get Started with Crystals and 5 Crystals for BeginnersManifestation Crystal Set of 9 CrystalsWant to pair some more Whimsy with your manifestation practice? Hereâs what we recommend:
Clear Quartz ClusterMy Beautiful Life 10ml roller bottle setGemstone Diffusing BraceletsOur Sticker Pack for Self Love and EncouragementManifestation Crystal SetAlso feel free to check out our many crystal sets for different needs and intentions:
Crystals for BeginnersCrystals for Stress & AnxietyCrystals for CalmingCrystals for Confidence & CourageCrystals for Creativity & MotivationCrystals for Love & RelationshipsCrystals for KidsCrystals for TravelCrystals for Your HomeMore Crystals for Your HomeOh and pssst!! Get 10% off at Whimsy + Wellness by using the code: PODCAST on your next order!
Sponsors:
Head to www.athleticgreens.com/whimsy for a 1-year free supply of Vitamin D + 5 travel packs with your first purchase of our one-stop-shop vitamin and superfood blend, Athletic Greens!Letâs stay in touch!
Subscribe on: Apple and SpotifyFollow us on Instagram: @WhimsyandWellness and @WhimsyandWellnessPodcastThank you so much for tuning into this episode of the Whimsy & Wellness Podcast brought to you by Whimsy & Wellness and hosted by Meg Ryan. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review - even just a short sentence is so helpful & greatly appreciated!!
Music & Editing by Taylor Ryan.
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*Trigger warning*: This episode may be triggering for listeners who have battled or are currently battling any form of eating or body image disorders.
Have you ever hated your body? Or maybe you always have? We start receiving messages and comments about our bodies at a very young age. Those messages we receive, whether from media or the people in our lives directly or indirectly, imprint the way we think about and view ourselves and our bodies later on as pre-teens, teenagers, and adults. This has led to generations and generations of women struggling with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and body hate.
Today Iâm sitting down with Jenna Rammell, wife, mama, CEO of The Daily Essential Co., blogger at @jennaskitchen, a Presidential Diamond with Doterra Essential Oils, and a woman who has a story that so many can relate to; growing up hating her body and believing she was not enough.
Jenna joined me on this episode to bravely and openly share her personal journey from truly hating her body and being at war with it like so many of us are, to the place sheâs at now with body acceptance, true self love and every step in between. She is extremely passionate about empowering women to love and believe in themselves and the message she wants everyone to know is, âyou are easy to love!â
In this episode we discuss:
⢠9:44 Jennaâs past of hating herself and constantly being at war with her body
⢠11:56 How our thoughts create our feelings which create our realities
⢠15:31 Using meditation to change your thoughts
⢠21:30 Navigating and responding to comments and projections from others
⢠28:30 How gratitude and present living will change your life
⢠31:22 Shifting from trying to achieve self worth through goals to total self love and acceptance
⢠36:51 Truly defining self love and self acceptance
⢠40:48 You are easy to love
⢠45:44 How to love others well while still honoring ourselves
⢠51:33 Changing the way we talk about and treat bodies for the next generation
This is a conversation that we ALL need to pull up a chair to and participate in. We have the power to change how we look at, talk about, treat, and love our bodies and in turn how the women around us and after us do the same.
Connect with Jenna!
@jennaskitchen on InstagramThe Daily Essential Co Listen to the Dear Jenna PodcastEpisode resources:
The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ckReady to hydrate?? Grab our favorite hydration sticks from Basis for 20% off and free shipping at drinkbasis.com with code WHIMSY at checkout!Want to bring along some whimsy on your path to healing and empowerment? Hereâs what we recommendâŚ
Crystals for Confidence and Courage Set Gemstone Diffusing Bracelet for ConfidenceCrystal Roller for Confidence and CourageOur Sticker Pack for Self Love and EncouragementOh and pssst!! Get 10% off at Whimsy + Wellness by using the code: PODCAST on your next order!
Letâs stay in touch! Make sure youâre subscribed to our show and follow Whimsy + Wellness and Whimsy + Wellness Podcast over on Instagram!
Thank you so much for tuning into this episode of the Whimsy & Wellness Podcast brought to you by Whimsy & Wellness and hosted by Meg Ryan. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review - even just a short sentence is so helpful & greatly appreciated!!
Music & Editing by Taylor Ryan.
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Essential oils for anxiety? You bet! Essential oils can be wonderful tools in supporting your mental health! Last week, on episode 35, I had holistic psychiatrist, Dr Ellen Vora on the podcast, and we talked all about holistic approaches to anxiety, getting to the root cause, and even finding healing.
Since we love all things essential oils and holistic health and wellness here at Whimsy + Wellness, we wanted to follow up to last weekâs episode, with an episode on using essential oils to support anxiety.
If youâd like to support yourself or someone you love struggling with anxiety with essential oils, then this is the episode for you!
In this episode I walk through:
⢠3:46 Essential oils = tools to use alongside professional help
⢠6:18 The benefit of being proactive instead of just reactive with our health
⢠10:01 Why I love using essential oils for anxiety & how they help
⢠13:35 My favorite ways to use essential oils for anxiety
⢠17:28 The simple and calming properties of Lavender
⢠21:03 Using Ylang Ylang for overwhelm, deep sadness and even bad dreams
⢠24:45 How Valerian can support those with trauma and anxiety induced insomnia
⢠28:12 Other tools I love to reach for to ease anxiety
⢠34:34 Itâs brave to admit and ask for help
Episode Resources:
Episode 35 - What Our Anxiety Is Telling Us: The Gut Brain Connection & Other Functional Medicine Approaches to Healing Anxiety with Dr. Ellen VoraMy Beautiful Life Roller SetEp. 27 Essential Oils for SleepBamboo Rainbow Dropper BottleFloral Dropper BottleCrystals for Stress & Anxiety SetMermaid Roller Blend RecipeOh and pssst!! Get 10% off at Whimsy + Wellness by using the code: PODCAST on your next order!
Fuel your body with delicious Daily Harvest Smoothies! Get up to $40 off your box of Daily Harvest when you use our code WHIMSY at checkout!Ready to hydrate?? Grab our favorite Basis hydration sticks for 20% off + free shipping at drinkbasis.com with code WHIMSY at checkout!Letâs stay in touch! Make sure youâre subscribed to our show and follow Whimsy + Wellness and Whimsy + Wellness Podcast over on Instagram!
Thank you so much for tuning into this episode of the Whimsy & Wellness Podcast brought to you by Whimsy & Wellness and hosted by Meg Ryan. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review - even just a short sentence is so helpful & greatly appreciated!!
Music & Editing by Taylor Ryan.
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If youâve ever struggled with anxiety or have supported a loved one who struggles, then you know how difficult (understatement), lonely, scary, and even debilitating anxiety can be.
I know it can also often feel as though anxiety is our fate and destiny and is wrapped up in our identity.
Todayâs guest, however, is here to encourage just the opposite; that anxiety does not define who we are and that there are holistic yet powerful tools that can ease our anxiety.
Dr. Ellen Vora, is a holistic psychiatrist who received her B.A. from Yale University and attended Columbia University medical school. Sheâs a board-certified psychiatrist, medical acupuncturist, and yoga teacher!
Ellen takes a functional medicine approach to mental healthâconsidering the whole person and addressing imbalance at the root, and thatâs exactly what weâre diving into on this episode of the Whimsy + Wellness podcast.
Whether you struggle with chronic anxiety, situational anxiety, or anywhere in-between, this interview with Dr. Ellen Vora is full of hope, encouragement, and even tools for healing.
In this episode we discuss:
⢠00:00 Intro
⢠07:35 How our mental health is impacted by so much more than genetics
⢠08:56 Stress and anxiety: the difference and overlaps
⢠15:14 What is true and false anxiety?
⢠18:15 Is anxiety something weâre stuck with? Is it part of our identity?
⢠28:44 Asking âwhyâ instead of applying bandages
⢠31:38 Listening to our bodies and getting to the root cause of our anxiety
⢠40:00 Which came first? Are our physical health problems always causing mental health problems or are mental health problems also leading to psychological health problems?
⢠44:00 Conquering the âHow do I eat nutrient dense foods?â overwhelm
⢠49:05 How saying goodnight to our phones each night can help ease our anxiety
⢠50:18 Two anxiety triggers that we donât want to talk about but should
⢠53:42 Changing our path from defensiveness to empowerment
Connect with Dr. Ellen Vora:
Follow @ellenvoramd on Instagram
Follow @ellenvoramd on TikTok
Pre-order Ellenâs book!
Episode resources:
The Mood Cure by Julia RossFuel your body with delicious Daily Harvest Smoothies! Get up to $40 off your box of Daily Harvest when you use our code WHIMSY at checkout!Head to www.athleticgreens.com/whimsy for a 1-year free supply of Vitamin D + 5 travel packs with your first purchase of our one-stop-shop vitamin adn superfood blend, Athletic Greens!Want to bring along some whimsy on your path to healing and empowerment? Hereâs what we recommendâŚ
Crystals for Stress & Anxiety SetCrystal Roller for Stress & AnxietyMy Beautiful Life 10ml Roller Bottle SetBamboo Rainbow Dropper BottleOh and pssst!! Get 10% off at Whimsy + Wellness by using the code: PODCAST on your next order!
Letâs stay in touch! Make sure youâre subscribed to our show and follow Whimsy + Wellness and Whimsy + Wellness Podcast over on Instagram!
Thank you so much for tuning into this episode of the Whimsy & Wellness Podcast brought to you by Whimsy & Wellness and hosted by Meg Ryan. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review - even just a short sentence is so helpful & greatly appreciated!!
Music & Editing by Taylor Ryan.
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Essential oils can be an incredible tool to add into and amplify your manifestation practice; and thatâs exactly what Iâll be sharing about on todayâs episode!
Last week, on episode 33, I interviewed Jenni Adishian, a manifestation advisor, on what manifestation is, the science behind how manifesting works, and of course the 5 steps for manifestation! If you enjoyed her interview, are passionate about the topic of manifestation, are interested in bringing essential oils into your manifestation practice OR are curious about their potential to inspire abundance, confidence, and prosperity, then this episode is for you!
In this episode we discuss:
⢠00:00 Intro
⢠04:15 3 reasons to use essential oils for manifestation
⢠08:05 Using the clarifying power of Clary Sage essential oil to find clarity and set your intentions
⢠10:35 How to use Wild Orange essential oil for abundance and prosperity
⢠11:00 Abundance vs Scarcity mindset
⢠12:38 Take aligned action and reach your dreams with Ginger essential oil
⢠17:49 Believe in your worthiness and release emotional blocks with Jasmine essential oil
⢠19:05 Surrender to the process and harness confidence with Black Spruce essential oil
⢠21:31 Our favorite manifestation essential oil roller blend recipe
⢠22:20 Closing
Episode Resources:
Episode 33 - 5 Easy Steps to Manifestation and Creating the Life of Your Dreams with Manifestation Advisor Jenni AdishianPush the easy button on vitamins and nutrients with one daily scoop of Athletic Greens! Use our link athleticgreens.com/whimsy for a 1-year free supply of Vitamin D + 5 travel packs with your first purchase!Looking to pair some Whimsy + Wellness into your oily manifestation practice? Hereâs what we recommendâŚ
My Beautiful Life 10ml Roller Bottle SetPhases 10ml Metallic Roller Bottle SetCeramic Peachy Pink DiffuserGemstone Diffusing BraceletClear Quartz ClusterCrystal Set for Creativity and MotivationCrystal Set for Confidence and CourageOh and pssst!! Get 10% off at Whimsy + Wellness by using the code: PODCAST on your next order!
Thank you so much for tuning into this episode of the Whimsy & Wellness Podcast brought to you by Whimsy & Wellness and hosted by Meg Ryan. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review - even just a short sentence is so helpful & greatly appreciated!!
Music & Editing by Taylor Ryan.
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Manifestation has been quite the popular topic lately and maybe youâve found yourself saying, âWhat is manifestation? How do I manifest?â
Well, I'm asking an acclaimed manifestation advisor all those questions (and more!) in todayâs episode!
Manifestation advisor Jenni Adishian helps us unpack patterns and beliefs that could be holding us back from living the life we desire and walks us through the 5 steps of manifestation.
In this episode we discuss:
⢠00:00 Intro
⢠03:45 Meet Jenni Adishian, manifestation advisor
⢠08:40 What is manifesting and why would you want to do it?
⢠09:43 The main difference between manifesting and goal setting
⢠13:45 Is there a difference between manifesting and the law of attraction?
⢠16:22 The impact your self-talk, mindset, and beliefs has on your life
⢠23:16 How to recognize & unlearn subconscious patterns and beliefs that could be holding you back
⢠32:07 The importance of releasing desperation and control in order to attract abundance
⢠37:48 Can our worries manifest the things weâre afraid of?
⢠44:47 The 5 steps to manifesting
Episode resources:
Connect with Jenni Adishian on Instagram
Join Jenniâs Abundant Collective Membership
Jenniâs 1:1 Guidance (1 Month)
Jenniâs 1:1 Guidance (3 Month)
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Whether itâs a painful change such as a divorce or loss of loved one or an exciting change youâre welcoming like a move or even marriage, the properties and benefits of essential oils and crystals are great tools for us to reach for as we walk through change and transitions of all kinds!
On last weekâs episode, I interviewed Dr. Maya Shankar, a cognitive behavioral scientist studying how we react, adapt, and thrive through change. Itâs a must-listen, but this episode is for those of us who want to use essential oils and crystals naturally to help with everything from stress to fear to over-excitement during change, transitions, and new beginnings!
In this episode we discuss:
⢠00:00 Intro
⢠03:43 The five ways essential oils & crystals can help with change and transition
⢠12:35 How vetiver helps ground you
⢠15:36 Why sandalwood is so great for fear of change
⢠16:45 How neroli (also called bitter orange) can help you embrace transition
⢠19:00 Why chocolate calcite is my favorite for grounding during change
⢠20:17 Why Amazonite is so good at giving you inner courage
⢠21:11 Why you should rethink how you use rose quartz
⢠23:00 How magical moonstone is when it comes to connecting you to your intuition!
⢠26:16 Closing
Episode Resources:
Ep. 31 Dr. Maya Shankar
Chocolate Calcite
Amazonite Crystal Roller
Rose Quartz Crystal Roller
Crystal Starter Kit
Crystals For Stress and Anxiety Set
Crystal Set For Your Home
Releasing Emotional Patterns with Essential Oils Book
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Change happens to us all. Luckily, the human mind is built for navigating change, both the good and the bad - and we are more capable than we might realize at handling the unexpected changes that come our way. When we approach change with humility and openness, we can avoid letting the fear of the unknown prevent us from embracing necessary change and creating a more desirable - and even happier outcome.
In todayâs episode, I am talking to Dr. Maya Shankar, cognitive behavioral scientist who served as a senior advisor in the Obama White House where she founded and served as the chair of the White House behavioral science team. Maya has a postdoctoral fellowship in Cognitive Neuroscience at Stanford, a Ph.D. from Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship, and a BA from Yale. She is also the host, creator, and executive producer of the podcast: A Slight Change Of Plans.
During our incredible conversation, Dr. Maya talks all about change and how every single person experiences it, no matter how big or small. Dr. Maya shares her story about how a career-ending injury turned into an opportunity, why humans fear and avoid change, how to honor the inner knowing of making a necessary change, and what you can do to unlock the trepidation surrounding change. Plus, she also shares words of encouragement for us as we walk through our own unique journey of change.
Follow along with Dr. Maya @aslightchange
A Slight Change of Plans Podcast by Dr. Maya Shankar
Twitter: https://twitter.com/slightchangepod
Website: www.mayashankar.com
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Resources Mentioned:
Happiness Lab by Laurie Santos
Itâs OK To Not Be OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand by Megan Devine
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There is no wrong way to âdo crystals.â And your journey with crystals wonât look the same as the next person either --so donât compare! The most important part of your crystal journey is to listen to your intuition and never stop learning because there is always something new to uncover, whether itâs which one you choose or how to use them and beyond!
As I continue to learn more about crystals, I thought it would be fun to share how to get started with crystals so you can start your journey, too.
In todayâs episode, Iâm going solo to talk about how to approach crystals as a total beginner (because I was one not that long ago). Youâll learn about what crystals are used for, how to use crystals, the benefits of crystals, plus the five best crystals to start with if youâre looking for guidance.
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Resources Mentioned:
Crystal Starter Kit
Crystal Rollers
Gemstone Diffusing Bracelets
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Are you ready to fall in love with your lymph system? Once you understand what it is and how it works, youâll see why you should spend more time taking care of your lymphatic system if you want to stay healthy. When you know how to access your lymphatic system, youâre not only stepping into empowerment around your own self-care and taking back control of your health, but youâll also start feeling better in your body.
In todayâs episode, Iâm talking to Lisa Gainsley, certified lymphedema therapist and manual lymphatic drainage practitioner who works postoperatively with cancer patients and preventatively with those looking to reduce inflammation and prevent illness. Lisa is also the author of The Book of Lymphs: Self-care Practices To Enhance Immunity, Health, and Beauty.
During our conversation, Lisa breaks down the lymphatic system, how it impacts your immune system (and your overall health), the benefits of healthy lymph nodes, and how you can support your lymphatic health using your own two hands. Lisa is also sharing her best self-care routine to take care of your lymphatic health and walking us through how to give yourself a lymphatic massage!
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Connect with Lisa @thelymphaticmessage
Website: https://www.thelymphaticmessage.com/
Resources Mentioned:
The Book Of Lymph: Self-care Lymphatic Massage To Enhance Immunity, Health & Beauty
The Lymphatic Way to Health: Online Course
Episode 20: Ditching and Switching: Getting Rid Of Toxic Chemicals In The Home with Samantha Lee Wright
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[PG-13 Subject Alert!!]
Why are sex and intimacy so uncomfortable to talk about? If we had more open and honest conversations about it, people might become more relaxed, open, and confident in their sexuality. Let this episode be your permission slip to normalize conversations about sex and intimacy so that we can remove the shame and give confidence back to women.
In todayâs episode, Iâm talking to Casey Zaruba, wife, entrepreneur, and mama of six, who holds space online for open and honest conversations about sex, intimacy, the female body, and all the taboo topics everyone avoids. Casey has created a safe space for women to get vulnerable and share sexual thoughts, experiences, and questions so they can reclaim confidence in themselves, in their marriage, and in the bedroom.
Casey and I are talking about all things sex and intimacy (consider skipping this episode if you listen with young children), including how to rediscover your confidence as a sexual woman, the importance of openly communicating with your partner, and how to have open conversations with your children about intimacy. Casey also shares a raw look at both the rewards and hardships of holding space for these conversations.
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Connect Casey @zarubalife
Resources Mentioned:
Young Living Sensation Massage Oil: SOLD OUT
Childrenâs Book: The Simple Life Of Ollie & Vern
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Do you struggle with sleep? Maybe itâs falling asleep, staying asleep, or even having bad dreams. Most adults (and even some children) experience at least one of these, and unfortunately, lack of sleep or even the quality of sleep we get can really lead to a lot of serious issues. Thatâs why essential oils can be a great tool for helping you wind down, reduce stress, and get that much-needed snooze!
In todayâs episode, Iâm going solo to talk about sleep, how it works, the scientific reasons behind the benefits of essential oils, and how they can help improve our sleep. Not only will I give you some of the top essential oil blends for sleep, but Iâll be answering common essential oil and sleep questions like, Do they really work? Will they really help? How should you use essential oils for sleep? Which one should I use? And so much more.
Friends, sleep is so important! So you donât want to miss this episode.
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Resources Mentioned:
Trauma Life Blend by Young Living
21 Deep Sleep Diffuser Blends
Episode 6: How To Spice Up Your Love Life With Oils In The Bedroom with Lucy Libido
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What do you want your kids to say about your parenting? What legacy do you want to leave behind? Parenting can be a beautiful journey that leaves a lasting impact on generations. Parenting is also challenging and requires you to be courageous enough to dig deep, ask questions, and have those hard conversations at every stage of the journey. But if you approach parenting humanly and with compassion, you can create empathetic, generous humans that will change the world.
In todayâs episode, I am talking with Jami Nato, mama of 4, wife, and serial entrepreneur whose light shines bright with her humor and wisdom. Jami and I are chatting all about parenthood and how to approach it with more gentleness, more grace, and more self-awareness so that we raise a new generation of compassionate humans.
During our conversation, Jami gives insight on the different seasons of parenthood, how to let go of parental shame, why radical honesty is so important as we raise empathetic children, the benefits of gentle parenting, plus the number one best thing you can do as a parent.
Follow along with Jami @jaminato or at jaminato.com
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Resources Mentioned:
The Whole Brainchild by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
@simplyonpurpose
The Place We Find Ourselves by Adam Young
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