LIVE WELL PODCAST | EP #36 - Self-attacking thoughts and autoimmunity with Tara Mixon
Today on the Live Well podcast I’ll be talking with Tara Mixon about self-attacking thoughts and the effects on our bodies. Tara Mixon is a food freedom health coach. She believes we are dynamic and complicated beings, and our wellbeing arises from more than the right diet and culturally accepted body shape. That we need to shift the focus from food to who are we as eaters, to who we are beyond the body.
Today on the Live Well podcast I’ll be talking with Tara Mixon about self-attacking thoughts and the effects on our bodies. Tara Mixon is a food freedom health coach. She believes we are dynamic and complicated beings, and our wellbeing arises from more than the right diet and culturally accepted body shape. That we need to shift the focus from food to who are we as eaters, to who we are beyond the body. Tara came to this work after practicing pharmacy for over a decade, and having her own journey with bulimia. She understands that health and healing is a deep, complicated, long and holistic journey. She believes we need to learn to love ourselves the way we innately love others.
Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
0:48 Introducing Tara
1:43 Tara speaks about her background and journey from Pharmacist to Holistic Health Coach
8:40 “We need to shift the focus from food to who we are as eaters, to who we are beyond the body”
11:10 How our words and thought patterns affect our bodies
16:00 Using food as an emotional support substance
18:50 Action steps to take to transform our self-attacking thoughts into thoughts of self-compassion
Awareness is the only place to start if we want change to happen
Be willing to sit down with yourself and be honest
If you feel stuck yourself, ask your loved ones what are some phrases or thoughts you often use
23:26 The importance of curiosity vs. force when making changes
27:30 Tara’s personal practices she uses to help transform her thoughts and breakthrough her limiting beliefs
42:42 Outro
Connect with Tara
Website | Instagram | Download Tara’s Body Kindness Workbook
If you loved this episode, I'd be honored for you to give me a rating on iTunes. This helps me to get content out to others who are interested in getting control of their health through diet, lifestyle shifts and personal empowerment.
Are you dealing with symptoms of chronic fatigue, brain fog, autoimmune disease, pain or digestive issues?
You’ve gone to doctor after doctor. You’ve received some answers, have started on medications and notice some relief (thank goodness!) but are still left feeling exhausted, stressed, inflamed and not fully yourself?
Or maybe every test has come back “normal” and your practitioners have told you that there isn’t anything they can do, to come back when things get worse, or to simply manage your stress better?
If yes, then you are someone who would benefit form 1:1 holistic health coaching.
Health coaching is a necessary extension of the health care system in that together we have more time to uncover issues, implement strategies and assess outcomes together. Autoimmune disease is complex and to address it we need to come at it from all angles (pharmaceutical therapies from your doctor while also focusing on root cause factors like gut health, diet, sleep and stress). I offer accountability, a knowledgeable resource and most importantly support.
I always offer free 30-minute discovery sessions to get clear on your major health concerns and what’s standing in your way. Click the button below to set up your free consultation and we can create a plan of action specifically for you.
LIVE WELL PODCAST | EP #33 - Managing relationships and autoimmune disease with Whitney Shook
Today on the Live Well Podcast we’ll be exploring relationships and autoimmune disease with Whitney Shook. Whitney is a Nutritional Therapy Consultant focused on helping women feel less alone as they work on navigating autoimmune disease. She runs Rooted in Healing, a lifestyle blog for women struggling with chronic illness, as well as an online nutrition practice.
Today on the Live Well Podcast we’ll be exploring relationships and autoimmune disease with Whitney Shook. Whitney is a Nutritional Therapy Consultant focused on helping women feel less alone as they work on navigating autoimmune disease. She runs Rooted in Healing, a lifestyle blog for women struggling with chronic illness, as well as an online nutrition practice. Whitney believes it's through a shift in diet, lifestyle, and mindset that people achieve the deepest level of healing. Join us as we speak about how to navigate our relationships with others while managing chronic illness.
Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
0:50 Introducing Whitney Shook of Rooted in Healing
1:40 Whitney speaks about her personal journey with autoimmune disease
Alopecia, PCOS, Mental Health
7:12 When we are diagnosed with an autoimmune disease it not only affects us but also those around us. Whitney speaks about how her relationships were influenced by managing autoimmune disease.
Relationship with self
Relationship with partners
10:50 Whitney describes a turning point in the relationship with her husband
“I didn’t sign up for this”
18:00 How to live your life and be social while managing symptoms or a restricted diet
Getting honest with yourself to be able to be honest with others
Empowerment
22:26 Advice from Whitney about how to improve your relationships and understand each other better
23:50 The positive things that have come from living with a chronic autoimmune disease
26:26 Outro
If you loved this episode, I'd be honored for you to give me a rating on iTunes. This helps me to get content out to others who are interested in getting control of their health through diet, lifestyle shifts and personal empowerment.
Are you dealing with symptoms of chronic fatigue, brain fog, autoimmune disease, pain or digestive issues?
You’ve gone to doctor after doctor. You’ve received some answers, have started on medications and notice some relief (thank goodness!) but are still left feeling exhausted, stressed, inflamed and not fully yourself?
Or maybe every test has come back “normal” and your practitioners have told you that there isn’t anything they can do, to come back when things get worse, or to simply manage your stress better?
If yes, then you are someone who would benefit form 1:1 holistic health coaching.
Health coaching is a necessary extension of the health care system in that together we have more time to uncover issues, implement strategies and assess outcomes together. Autoimmune disease is complex and to address it we need to come at it from all angles (pharmaceutical therapies from your doctor while also focusing on root cause factors like gut health, diet, sleep and stress). I offer accountability, a knowledgeable resource and most importantly support.
I always offer free 30-minute discovery sessions to get clear on your major health concerns and what’s standing in your way. Click the button below to set up your free consultation and we can create a plan of action specifically for you.
LIVE WELL PODCAST | EP #32 - Change your mindset, change your life with Sarah Kolman
I’m so excited to have Sarah Kolman on the podcast to speak about the importance of mindset and the concept of “being” versus “doing.” We all know our “to-do” list that can drive our days, but today Sarah is going to introduce you to the concept of your “to-be” list. If you are someone who has made dietary changes but aren’t finding relief from symptoms, paying attention to mindset and how you react and relate to your symptoms might be the missing piece of your healing journey.
Sarah Kolman is a Registered Nurse, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and Contemplative Psychotherapist. Sarah’s unique one-on-one health coaching practice blends her nursing and psychotherapy experience with holistic and nutrition-based health concepts. A passionate student in the field of psychoneuroimmunology, she helps her clients heal by focusing on the brain-body connection and its profound impact on wellness. With Sarah’s support and guidance, clients learn to manage stubborn symptoms that have persisted through countless traditional treatments. She is also the author of the book Full Plate: Nourishing Your Family’s Whole Health in a Busy World.
I’m so excited to have Sarah on the podcast to speak about the importance of mindset and the concept of “being” versus “doing.” We all know our “to-do” list that can drive our days, but today Sarah is going to introduce you to the concept of your “to-be” list. If you are someone who has made dietary changes but aren’t finding relief from symptoms, paying attention to mindset and how you react and relate to your symptoms might be the missing piece of your healing journey.
Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
2:50 Sarah explains her background and how her work with people at the end of their lives influenced how she lives her own life and how she works with clients to life their purpose
8:30 Introducing the concept of mindset and “being” versus “doing”
“Stress management is less about controlling what we do but having the tools to navigate anything that comes out ways”
10:58 Why the current concept of stress management is problematic
15:08 “Life is always happening for us not to us”
16:04 Defining “ways of being” and the way we react to our world
30:00 How navigating the stress response can affect your autoimmune condition
33:00 Sarah’s “Planning with Purpose” practice that helps her get into a being mindset
43:02: Outro
If you loved this episode, I'd be honored for you to give me a rating on iTunes. This helps me to get content out to others who are interested in getting control of their health through diet, lifestyle shifts and personal empowerment.
Are you dealing with symptoms of chronic fatigue, brain fog, autoimmune disease, pain or digestive issues?
You’ve gone to doctor after doctor. You’ve received some answers, have started on medications and notice some relief (thank goodness!) but are still left feeling exhausted, stressed, inflamed and not fully yourself?
Or maybe every test has come back “normal” and your practitioners have told you that there isn’t anything they can do, to come back when things get worse, or to simply manage your stress better?
If yes, then you are someone who would benefit form 1:1 holistic health coaching.
Health coaching is a necessary extension of the health care system in that together we have more time to uncover issues, implement strategies and assess outcomes together. Autoimmune disease is complex and to address it we need to come at it from all angles (pharmaceutical therapies from your doctor while also focusing on root cause factors like gut health, diet, sleep and stress). I offer accountability, a knowledgeable resource and most importantly support.
I always offer free 30-minute discovery sessions to get clear on your major health concerns and what’s standing in your way. Click the button below to set up your free consultation and we can create a plan of action specifically for you.
LIVE WELL PODCAST | EP #30 - Soulful Self-Care with Kari Owens
Kari is a Certified Life & Wellness Coach and yoga teacher working to empower women to listen deeply to themselves. She helps women put themselves first and reconnect with their body. She's coached thousands of women to develop a deeper relationship with themselves and truly live the life their soul desires. Kari is the Founder of Soul Power for Women, a membership community with online courses teaching women all over the world how to connect to yourself, listen more deeply to your body, and honor your soul. Join us as we speak about soulful self-care and how to implement it into your own life.
Kari is a Certified Life & Wellness Coach and yoga teacher working to empower women to listen deeply to themselves. She helps women put themselves first and reconnect with their body. She's coached thousands of women to develop a deeper relationship with themselves and truly live the life their soul desires.
Kari is the Founder of Soul Power for Women, a membership community with online courses teaching women all over the world how to connect to yourself, listen more deeply to your body, and honor your soul.
Watch or listen below as we speak about soulful self-care and how to implement it into your own, beautiful life!
Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
0:48 Introducing Kari Owens
2:30 Kari’s own personal journey that led her to question, “What makes me feel alive and how do I sustain that feeling?”
6:50 What is self-care?
What is your soul asking you for?
12:00 How to take action
18:30 Commit to something that brings you joy
20:00 4 Pillars of self care course (step-by-step)
24:00 The concept of “dating yourself” as a pathway to greater self-love
30:00 Barriers to self-care and common myths
Limiting beliefs
Not enough money
No time to fit it in
41:33 How to connect with Kari and join the Soul Power Community
43:13 Outro
Connect with Kari
Instagram | Facebook | Website
We hear a lot about “self-care”, not pouring from an empty cup, putting on your oxygen mask before others, right? We know the importance of taking care of ourselves (whether we are managing a chronic illness or not) but how do we actually make this happen in real life? What if the moment you wake up, you have 5 people who need you immediately, a growing to-do list and a full email inbox? What are your options, cry and hide under the covers? Power through and end up a shell of a human come 5pm? Neither of those options sound very good.
What if I told you there is a better way to care for yourself in the context of your life? One that doesn’t have to involve moving to a remote island with a personal chef and no responsibilities (because I swear there is!)
Learn more about the magic of the Soul Power community here >>