This week, we are replaying one of our most popular episodes, where we dive deep into the fascinating world of personal growth and holistic well-being. In this episode, Christian and I explore the importance of relationship dynamics, the power of white space and capturing ideas, and the value of community support.

If you're ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, gain valuable insights, and find practical strategies to enhance your well-being, this episode is a must-listen!

Christian Elliot is a Certified Personal Trainer, Life Coach, and Certified Nutrition Coach. Since 2003, he has logged over 15,000 hours of 1-1 coaching. His quest to heal led him to personally use over three dozen different alternative modalities. He is an author, speaker, and educator, and with his wife, Nina, built one of the most holistic, brick-and-mortar, fitness-and-wellness businesses ever seen.

To learn more about Christian and Nina you can visit their website: https://www.truewholehuman.com, where you can find the What's Your Health-Transformation Type quiz

Check out their blog: https://www.deconstructingconventional.com/blog

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/truechristianelliot/

Have a podcast topic suggestion for upcoming episodes? Email me at kate@holistichealthcollab.com

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Kristen Blake is an Integrative Nutritionist specializing in Holistic Health and gut healing. As a former chronic illness patient herself, Kristen's mission today is to help other women through education, empowerment, and advocacy, take back their own health by harnessing the power of nutrition, biohacking, and ancestral lifestyles.

Kristen is the founder of Kristen Blake Wellness and creator of The KB Code, a 12-week transformational health program, and The KB Club membership program.

In this episode, we discuss a range of topics, including leaky gut, Lyme disease, gut-brain access, and more. Kristen dives deeper into IBS and explains why Irritable Bowel Syndrome is not a root cause. She says it is possible to reverse it and shares what prominent things contribute to receiving an IBS diagnosis.

To learn more about working with Kristen: https://www.kristenblakewellness.com/

Join the KB Club here: https://www.kristenblakewellness.com/kbclub

Connect with Kristen:

https://www.facebook.com/KristenBlakeWellness/ https://www.instagram.com/kristenblakewellness/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC63QK53oqDjq4QiRYPegj2w

Mentioned in this episode:

Nerva app specifically for IBS: https://try.nervaibs.com/

The Gupta program: https://www.guptaprogram.com/

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

Tapping and Talk Therapy

Have a podcast topic suggestion for upcoming episodes? Email me at kate@holistichealthcollab.com

If you want to connect to others on the health and wellness journey or if you want a safe space to learn more about holistic health and the different modalities, come join our Facebook group at Empowered Health: Connection and Community through Holistic Health

Want to get general hints and tips about your health? Head on over to Instagram and follow @holistichealthcollab

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Do you struggle with sleep? An estimated 25% of the population has trouble sleeping. Whether it's difficulty falling asleep or waking up in the middle of the night, sleep issues can have a significant impact on our daily lives.

If you're one of those individuals, don't worry you're not alone. Marilyn Dellit, a functional medicine practitioner, joins us to discuss the importance of sleep hygiene and the challenges many people face when it comes to getting quality sleep. She shares some valuable tips and strategies to help you improve your sleep and get the restful nights you've been longing for.

Learn more about working with Marilyn at: https://www.marilyndellitwellness.com/

Click here to grab your FREE Guide to Better Sleep: https://www.marilyndellitwellness.com/top-tips-for-better-sleep-opt-in

Have a podcast topic suggestion for upcoming episodes? Email me at kate@holistichealthcollab.com

If you want to connect to others on the health and wellness journey or if you want a safe space to learn more about holistic health and the different modalities, come join our Facebook group at Empowered Health: Connection and Community through Holistic Health

Want to get general hints and tips about your health? Head on over to Instagram and follow @holistichealthcollab

Podcast edited and managed by Haili Murch LLC.

If you are interested in starting a podcast or you are currently a podcaster needing help managing or relaunching your podcast, you may email Haili Murch at hello@hailimurch.com or you can click here to book a call: https://calendly.com/hailimurch/podcast-discovery-call

Sam Mazzola is a personal trainer and holistic coach. In this episode, Sam shares her journey from working in healthcare to becoming a personal trainer and helping others on their own transformation journeys.

She discusses the challenges she faced, such as time management and feeling overwhelmed, as a young mom. Sam's story is inspiring and highlights the power of personal transformation and helping others.

Sam focuses on mind, body, and spirit in her coaching. She specializes in health and wellness, mindfulness, exercise, and meal preparation. She tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each client.

Learn more about working with Sam at: https://www.coachingintotransformation.com/

Connect with Sam on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/training.w.sam and https://www.instagram.com/coachingintotransformation

Have a podcast topic suggestion for upcoming episodes? Email me at kate@holistichealthcollab.com

If you want to connect to others on the health and wellness journey or if you want a safe space to learn more about holistic health and the different modalities, come join our Facebook group at Empowered Health: Connection and Community through Holistic Health

Want to get general hints and tips about your health? Head on over to Instagram and follow @holistichealthcollab

Podcast edited and managed by Haili Murch LLC.

If you are interested in starting a podcast or you are currently a podcaster needing help managing or relaunching your podcast, you may email Haili Murch at hello@hailimurch.com or you can click here to book a call: https://calendly.com/hailimurch/podcast-discovery-call

Feeling lost and confused? Discover the key to finding clarity and purpose in life.

Kyle Trautmann is co-founder and lead facilitator at High Vibe Holonomics. Kyle shares his personal story of dealing with substance abuse and near-death experiences, which led him to start his company. High Vibe Holonomics emphasizes the mind-body connection and teaches techniques for focusing energy and producing biological currency within the body.

In this episode, we discussed a range of topics, including the importance of taking action now, embracing challenges, and living life to the fullest. Kyle also shared the importance of taking care of energy as a whole and how it relates to trauma and healing the nervous system.

Website: https://www.highvibehealing.info/

Kyle's FB: https://www.facebook.com/kyle.a.trautmann?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Company FB Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/1084070072347214/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

Mentioned in this episode:

The Map of Consciousness Explained: A Proven Energy Scale to Actualize Your Ultimate Potential by David R. Hawkins M.D. Ph.D

Have a podcast topic suggestion for upcoming episodes? Email me at kate@holistichealthcollab.com

If you want to connect to others on the health and wellness journey or if you want a safe space to learn more about holistic health and the different modalities, come join our Facebook group at Empowered Health: Connection and Community through Holistic Health

Want to get general hints and tips about your health? Head on over to Instagram and follow @holistichealthcollab

Podcast edited and managed by Haili Murch LLC.

If you are interested in starting a podcast or you are currently a podcaster needing help managing or relaunching your podcast, you may email Haili Murch at hello@hailimurch.com or you can click here to book a call: https://calendly.com/hailimurch/podcast-discovery-call

Josh and Joe (aka The Healing Dudes) are dedicated to helping those suffering from chronic illness find relief and healing through a mind-body approach based on neuroplasticity.

In this episode, the Healing Dudes share their incredible journeys of healing and resilience. They discuss how they met, their own experiences with chronic illness, and the importance of staying positive and believing in the possibility of improvement. It's a raw and vulnerable conversation that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you feeling hopeful and motivated.

Whether you're just starting your healing journey or looking to enhance it, The Healing Dudes are here to support you every step of the way.

Learn more about The Healing Dudes at: https://www.thehealingdudes.com/

Connect with them at: https://www.instagram.com/thehealingdudes/ and https://www.facebook.com/thehealingdudes

Have a podcast topic suggestion for upcoming episodes? Email me at kate@holistichealthcollab.com

If you want to connect to others on the health and wellness journey or if you want a safe space to learn more about holistic health and the different modalities, come join our Facebook group at Empowered Health: Connection and Community through Holistic Health

Want to get general hints and tips about your health? Head on over to Instagram and follow @holistichealthcollab

Podcast edited and managed by Haili Murch LLC.

If you are interested in starting a podcast or you are currently a podcaster needing help managing or relaunching your podcast, you may email Haili Murch at hello@hailimurch.com or you can click here to book a call: https://calendly.com/hailimurch/podcast-discovery-call

In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of plant medicine and the power it holds in our healing journeys. Our guests share their personal experiences and insights, providing valuable advice for those looking to embark on their own plant medicine journey.

Ariel is a medicine woman. Formally trained as a somatic sex educator, sexological bodyworker, and psychedelic therapist. She uses somatics, touch, plant medicine, and song to support you in liberating your body and soul.

Connect with Ariel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredmoonflower/ and visit her website: https://www.sacredmoonflower.com

Athena is a musician, writer, traveler, anthropologist, and journalist. She has a Masters in Eastern medicine, and has studied Eastern philosophy and religion, Western mystery and magical traditions, shamanic practices, transformational education, and sacred medicine facilitation.

To learn more about Athena, visit https://www.soulfulhealingandcouncil.com/ and follow Soulful Healing & Council on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/soulfulhealingandcouncil/

Resources:

IG: theafterlifecoach

also plantmedicinepeople

Books:

The Secret Teachings of Plants, The Lost Language of Plants & Sacred Plant Medicine by Stephen Harrod Buhner

Singing to the Plants: A Guide to Mestizo Shamanism in the Upper Amazon by Stephan V Beyer

After the Ceremony Ends: A Companion Guide to Help You Integrate Visionary Plant Medicine Experiences

Listening to ayahuasca by Rachel Harris

Psychedelic Cannabis by Daniel McQueen

Conscious Medicine by Françoise Bourzat

Have a podcast topic suggestion for upcoming episodes? Email me at kate@holistichealthcollab.com

If you want to connect to others on the health and wellness journey or if you want a safe space to learn more about holistic health and the different modalities, come join our Facebook group at Empowered Health: Connection and Community through Holistic Health

Want to get general hints and tips about your health? Head on over to Instagram and follow @holistichealthcollab

Podcast edited and managed by Haili Murch LLC.

If you are interested in starting a podcast or you are currently a podcaster needing help managing or relaunching your podcast, you may email Haili Murch at hello@hailimurch.com or you can click here to book a call: https://calendly.com/hailimurch/podcast-discovery-call

Coach Sarah Joy Lohman is not just one of America's breakthrough thyroid coaches...She is a fellow Thyroid Warrior. Sarah has eliminated more than 25 daily symptoms in her own life, including low energy, depression, anxiety attacks, food intolerances, memory loss, and weight gain.

In this episode, Sarah begins by describing the events leading up to her health crisis, which coincided with the 2008 crash. She talks about the financial hardships, job losses, and infidelity she and her family faced during this time. Additionally, Sarah became the main support for her brother, who ended up in prison. Amidst these challenges, she began experiencing hair loss and other health issues adding to her stress and anxiety.

She has spent thousands of hours on research and thousands of dollars on treatments, but never quit! After reversing her auto-immune condition and undiagnosing herself from those medical labels, Coach Sarah Joy is now a Certified Transformational Nutrition and Thyroid Coach with a degree in Health and Fitness.

It's her passion to help women battling Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Graves, and/or Hashimoto's restore their confidence, health, and lives.

Website: https://www.coachsarahjoy.com/truths

Group: https://coach-sarah-joys-thyroid-community.mn.co/landing?space_id=3891664

Podcast: Thursday Thyroid Talks

Insta: @coach.sarah.joy

Youtube: @coachsarahjoy

Have a podcast topic suggestion for upcoming episodes? Email me at kate@holistichealthcollab.com

If you want to connect to others on the health and wellness journey or if you want a safe space to learn more about holistic health and the different modalities, come join our Facebook group at Empowered Health: Connection and Community through Holistic Health

Want to get general hints and tips about your health? Head on over to Instagram and follow @holistichealthcollab

Podcast edited and managed by Haili Murch LLC.

If you are interested in starting a podcast or you are currently a podcaster needing help managing or relaunching your podcast, you may email Haili Murch at hello@hailimurch.com or you can click here to book a call: https://calendly.com/hailimurch/podcast-discovery-call