In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with MedMaps Executive Director Honey Rinicella to discuss her family's journey through autism, biomedical healing, and the breakthrough communication method featured in the documentary Spellers. Honey shares how addressing underlying medical issues transformed her twins' health, why MedMaps is leading the way in root-cause pediatric medicine, and how her once non-speaking son is now attending college and advocating for others. This episode is a powerful reminder that there is always hope, and that healing can come from directions you never expected.

About Honey

Resources Mentioned:
MedMaps: https://medmaps.org

Spellers Documentary / Underestimated by JB & Jamie Handley

Vincent's Blog: https://theunfilteredmindofvincent.wordpress.com

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When life feels overwhelming, return to the stillness within.

In this soothing guided meditation I invite you into the deep calm of the ocean, where the waves of emotion meet the wisdom of patience.

Through gentle breathwork, a full-body relaxation scan, and powerful affirmations, this meditation helps you release anxiety, regulate your nervous system, and rediscover your inner strength. Inspired by the timeless lesson "Still waters run deep," this practice reminds us that true power often lives in quiet hearts.

Perfect for stress relief, burnout recovery, emotional healing, or winding down at night.

If this meditation helped you find a little more calm today, I'd love for you to share it with a friend who might need the same reminder, that peace isn't something we chase, it's something we return to.

You can find more guided meditations and soulful conversations on Motherhood Unstressed wherever you listen to podcasts.

And if you'd like to start your own journey to living more grounded and unstressed, make sure you're following along on Instagram @motherhoodunstressed and at motherhoodunstressed.com for mindful living tips and wellness insights.

In this special guided meditation, inspired by Itzhak Bentov's groundbreaking book, Stalking the Wild Pendulum, you'll be led through a journey of vibration, stillness, and expansion. Together, we'll explore the rhythm of the universe and the quiet "still point" at the center of all motion, an opening into higher consciousness and connection with the Divine.

This meditation is designed not only to bring you calm and clarity, but also to awaken your creative power. As you rest in universal resonance, you'll be guided to extend peace, compassion, and healing vibrations outward, helping to create harmony within yourself, your community, and the wider world.

In the wake of recent tragic events, this practice offers a way to process grief, release tension, and send light into spaces of pain and division. Whether you are new to meditation or experienced, this practice invites you to embody the truth that you are both an individual and part of the whole, capable of shaping the world through your consciousness.

What You'll Experience:

• Breathing and relaxation to settle the body and mind

• A visualization of Bentov's pendulum and the universal pulse

• Accessing the "still point" of infinite presence

• Sending healing light to yourself and to the world

• Affirmations for peace, compassion, and conscious creation

Thank you for taking this time to realign, expand your awareness, and become a source of harmony and healing.

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Introducing my brand-new podcast for children: Little Dreamers.

As parents, we know that kids today face more stress and anxiety than ever before. Little Dreamers was born out of my desire to give children a safe, soothing space to relax, unwind, and learn valuable tools for handling big feelings.

Each episode combines:
🌙 Gentle, original bedtime stories
💛 Mindfulness techniques like deep breathing
🌱 Moral lessons woven naturally into the narrative

Whether your child struggles to fall asleep, feels anxious during the day, or simply loves a good story, Little Dreamers offers calm, comfort, and connection — all while helping them grow in courage and kindness.

👉 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave a review!

Do you ever find yourself stuck in patterns of anxiety, procrastination, perfectionism, people pleasing, or low confidence? What if instead of constantly trying to manage those feelings, you could actually be free of them, quickly and permanently?

This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Daniel Packard, a Mechanical Engineer turned emotional wellness innovator, and the CEO of Full Liberation Technology. Daniel and his team spent 8 years (and over a million dollars in R&D!) developing a breakthrough system that gets to the root of what's really holding us back—boasting an industry-leading 90% success rate.

In this conversation, you'll hear:

• Why so many of us feel stuck, no matter how many tools or therapies we try

• The hidden emotional root cause behind self-sabotaging behaviors and why it's often overlooked

• How Daniel's engineering background helped him create a simple, practical way to break free for good

• Why healing doesn't have to take years and how real freedom can feel fast, direct, and even logical

If you're ready to stop managing the stress and actually release it from your system, this episode will be a total game changer.

Listen now to uncover a whole new path to freedom with science, heart, and clarity.

Resources

GET THE FREE VIDEO TRAINING To gain access to the free video training Daniel mentioned go to www.danielpackard.com

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In tonight's calming bedtime meditation, your child is gently guided into a state of deep relaxation using peaceful breathing and soothing imagery. This visualization is designed to ease tension, quiet busy minds, and create a soft landing space for sleep to arrive naturally.

With each slow breath and gentle cue, children are invited to float effortlessly through calming scenes that inspire a sense of safety, peace, and serenity. There's no rush, just stillness, softness, and the comforting presence of your own imagination.

Whether your child is feeling wired, worried, or just not ready to sleep, this audio will help transition them into a restful state using evidence-based relaxation techniques and nurturing language.

Perfect for:

✨ Bedtime wind-down

✨ Naptime quiet time

✨ Anxiety support before sleep

✨ Ages 4–10 (or anyone young at heart)

What to expect:

– Gentle body relaxation

– Soft breathwork

– Peaceful visualization to promote calm and safety

– A slow-paced rhythm to support the body

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Are you exhausted by superficial stress tips that don't deliver? In this solo episode of Motherhood Unstressed, I'm sharing the latest evidence-based strategies for stress management, offering real-life tools grounded in recent scientific research. Learn how to ease overwhelm without sacrificial self-care rituals or hours of free time.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The cyclic sighing breathwork technique—shown by Stanford Medicine researchers to reduce anxiety faster and more effectively than meditation

• How just 20 minutes in nature significantly lowers salivary cortisol and improves heart-rate variability, based on a meta-analysis of 31 studies and nearly 2,000 participants

• Why magnesium glycinate supplementation may help restore sleep, balance cortisol, and reduce burnout in moms (clinical trials in 2025 show promising results)

• The importance of co‑regulation in healing: how connection—even for a few minutes—aligns your nervous system through Polyvagal Theory

• Quick, doable takeaways you can apply today—no retreats or fancy tools required

Whether you're juggling parenting, work, or just trying to keep the peace, this episode offers grounded, science‑driven mindfulness that honors your everyday life—and reminds you: you are not alone.

🔗 More about the studies:

• Stanford Medicine/study on cyclic sighing: "Cyclic sighing can help breathe away anxiety"

• Meta‑analysis on nature exposure for stress reduction: The Effect of Exposure to the Natural Environment on Stress Reduction: A Meta‑Analysis

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Today's episode is your gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and reset. In just 10 minutes, this guided meditation will help you release built-up tension, return to your body, and reconnect with your inner calm. Whether you're navigating a busy workday, recovering from a tough moment, or simply needing to catch your breath—this space is for you. No pressure, no expectations—just an opportunity to feel a little more grounded, a little more clear, and a lot more you.

What you'll experience in this meditation: calming breathwork to regulate the nervous system, simple body scanning for deep physical relaxation, gentle affirmations to quiet the mind and open the heart, and a moment of stillness to return to center.

How to prepare: find a quiet space where you can be uninterrupted for 10 minutes, sit or lie down comfortably, close your eyes or soften your gaze, and allow yourself to fully arrive in this moment.

Affirmations from today's practice: "With each breath, I soften and release." "It's safe to let go. I am present and at ease." "Peace lives within me—I choose to return to it now."

Why it matters: This practice is a reminder that peace isn't something you have to chase—it's something you can choose, even in just a few minutes. And when you give yourself this space, even briefly, the rest of life meets you with a little more grace. Stress doesn't get the final word. You do.

Loved the episode? If this meditation supported you, please share it with someone who might need it too. And if you feel called, leave a review—it helps the show grow and bring calm to more people around the world.

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