Cultivating a Healing Mindset and Self-Acceptance with Murlene Joseph
Murlene Joseph is a Registered Nurse and Certified Health Coach. Because of her own experience navigating chronic illness, she began her coaching business Myrrh Wellness in order to support others struggling on their own healing journeys. She’s here to remind you that you’re in control of your health. You can feel strong, light, and happy. In this episode of The Live Well Podcast, we speak about the importance of mindset on your healing journey, and how to cultivate self-acceptance and self-love in order to heal.
Murlene Joseph is a Registered Nurse and Certified Health Coach. She is a descendant of Haiti, born and raised in Florida. Murlene has always loved helping people with their health, but it was her own experience with autoimmune disease beginning at age 25 that led her to health coaching and teaching individuals how to advocate and uplevel their health with small, consistent habit changes that provide sustainable healthy lifestyles.
When she was diagnosed with Hashimoto's, rheumatoid arthritis, and polycystic ovarian syndrome she felt hopeless navigating the murky messaging of health and wellness, not sure where to start feeling good again. Because of her own experience navigating chronic illness, she began her coaching business Myrrh Wellness in order to support others struggling on their healing journeys. She’s here to remind you that you’re in control of your health. You can feel strong, light, and happy.
In this episode, we speak about the importance of mindset on your healing journey, and how to cultivate self-acceptance and self-love in order to heal.
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SHOW NOTES:
0:00 Intro
8:02 - Learning to find balance
Moving away from extremes and an all or nothing mindset
Letting go of unrealistic expectations
Accepting what is
10:32 - Murlene talks about her love for food
Not denying yourself
We gravitate towards the things we love and bring us happiness
12:08 - The turning point: realizing that her body and what was happening was not something Murlene could control
Shifting mindset to being happy and being healthy
13:10 - The goal is 80-20
13:34 - Being imperfect is easier
Trying to get to perfection is a journey we will never reach
14:17 - Constant self-criticism can affect how you show up in your business
14:45 - Being authentic and honest
15:23 - It’s okay to admit that you don’t know everything
16:52 - Healing isn’t always linear
Learning acceptance
Getting up and moving forward
It’s about self-confidence, self-love and getting rid of expectations
Acknowledging that no one is perfect
19:09 - Showing up authentically in business and in sharing her healing journey
Healing also means failing sometimes or falling and getting back up
20:19 - Live is happening now and being present in this moment
23:13 - Shifting your mindset around healing
28:18 - Asking for help, listening, getting advice, and understanding that we don’t have to have all the answers
36:16 - Finding acceptance and what that means for Murlene
Accepting change which can be really hard
Accepting that we don’t have all the answers
Accepting help
Loving your body the way that it is - flaws and all
Accepting imperfections
41:50 - Having supportive people in your life to interrupt negative thoughts and emotions
44:08 - Not holding back anymore and living life regardless
47:01 - Asking yourself what you’re really willing to do to change
48:28 - Practicing humility
49:39 - Where to find Murlene
50:15 - Final thoughts & comments
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If we haven't met before, I'm Christina Tidwell and I'm so excited that you're here! I am a RN & Functional Nutrition Practitioner that helps those with autoimmune disease, hormone imbalance and gut issues heal without overwhelm so you can feel better in your body in a way that honors your unique needs and feels sustainable for the rest of your life.
If you suffer from:
Fatigue and energy crashes
Brain fog
Poor digestion
Painful periods and PMS
Symptoms of autoimmunity
Stress and overwhelm
...and aren't getting the support you need, I’m here to help guide you! My job is to clear the overwhelm, help you put the pieces of the puzzle together and co-create a sustainable path forward to help you reach your goals and feel better in your amazing body. When we work together you can’t fail.
In my health & nutrition coaching programs I support you in the quest to get back into balance by listening to your story, understanding your needs, getting to the roots of imbalance in the body and co-creating a sustainable path to healing together. These sessions weave together functional nutrition and science, lived experience, mindset shifts, and intuitive guidance for a unique and full-spectrum approach to nutrition counseling and holistic health.
I always offer free 20-minute discovery sessions to get clear on your major health concerns and identify 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.
Easy Batch Cooking and the Basic 8 with Kelsey Cohrt
I’m so excited to have Kelsey Cohrt joining me on this episode of the podcast where we will be discussing how to effectively meal prep. Kelsey is the creator of Northwest Health Coaching which helps teach busy people how to get healthier food into their belly and incorporate healthy eating habits so they start feeling good. We talk about how you can feed yourself, and of course, prepare meals in a straightforward manner. Kelsey also shares her own food experience, the challenges, and her wins while on this journey.
I’m so excited to have Kelsey Cohrt joining me on this episode of the podcast where we will be discussing how to effectively meal prep. Kelsey is the creator of Northwest Health Coaching. Through her 1:1 health coaching program, her Gut Health Group, creating specialized weekly meal plans for clients, along with her Batch Cooking Framework Course coming out on May 6th, Kelsey’s goals have always been to help teach busy people how to get healthier food into their belly and incorporate healthy eating habits so they start feeling good.
We talk about how you can feed yourself, and of course, prepare meals in a straightforward manner. Kelsey also shares her own food experience, the challenges, and her wins while on this journey.
This is such a very important topic to discuss especially now when we are all asked to stay at home. Many of us may feel like we have more time to prepare our meals, but it may not always be that way. Why not use this time to build new healthy habits, right? Tune into this episode for easy-to-follow tips, and get to know Kelsey and her business.
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SHOW NOTES:
0:00 Intro
2:55 - Get to know Kelsey Cohrt
How The Healing Effects of Food taught her a new way of looking at food
Real food + healthy habits + gut support = body will feel way better
9:03 - Challenges that most people have when it comes to prepping meals
Limited time
Struggle with keeping something fresh all week
Dislike eating the same meal over and over
13:23 - Main components of the Basic 8:
1 batch of grains
1 batch of veggies
Greens
Protein
Ready-to-eat fruit
Sauce or dressings
Toppings
Mid-week meal
19:24 - What meal prep looks like for Kelsey IRL
29:53 - The advantage of doing the Basic 8
Save time
Save money
Getting real food in your body
32:37 - On getting stuck and feeling overwhelmed
34:00 - Resources
37:40 - Where to find Kelsey
Kelsey’s website: Northwesthealthcoaching.com
How to get a free grocery shopping checklist
38:47 - Final thoughts and comments
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.
If we haven't met before, I'm Christina Tidwell and I'm so excited that you're here! I am a RN & Functional Nutrition Practitioner that helps those with autoimmune disease, hormone imbalance and gut issues heal without overwhelm so you can feel better in your body in a way that honors your unique needs and feels sustainable for the rest of your life.
If you suffer from:
Fatigue and energy crashes
Brain fog
Poor digestion
Painful periods and PMS
Symptoms of autoimmunity
Stress and overwhelm
...and aren't getting the support you need, I’m here to help guide you! My job is to clear the overwhelm, help you put the pieces of the puzzle together and co-create a sustainable path forward to help you reach your goals and feel better in your amazing body. When we work together you can’t fail.
In my health & nutrition coaching programs I support you in the quest to get back into balance by listening to your story, understanding your needs, getting to the roots of imbalance in the body and co-creating a sustainable path to healing together. These sessions weave together functional nutrition and science, lived experience, mindset shifts, and intuitive guidance for a unique and full-spectrum approach to nutrition counseling and holistic health.
I always offer free 20-minute discovery sessions to get clear on your major health concerns and identify 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.
3 Ways to Ease Anxiety and Create Calm with Audrey Sutton Mills
I am so happy to have Audrey Sutton Mills on this episode of The Live Well podcast to speak about the collective fear and uncertainty that many of us might be facing in these times. Audrey’s purpose is to help you uncover your light and embody your worth, knowing that you are enough and you matter. I can think of no better person to speak into the big emotions that are coming up collectively right now, and how we can use simple tools to help bring us back to ourselves and find more calm and ease.
I am so happy to have Audrey Sutton Mills on the podcast today to speak about the collective fear and uncertainty that many of us might be facing in these times, and explore ways to ease anxiety and come back to ourselves.
Through her podcast, courses, writing, and events, Audrey teaches tools to cultivate deeper self-love and connection. Audrey believes we all have a light within us, but it gets covered up by the complexities of life. Her purpose is to help you uncover your light and embody your worth, knowing that you are enough and you matter. I can think of no better person to speak into the big emotions that are coming up collectively right now, and how we can use simple tools to help bring us back to ourselves and find more calm and ease.
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SHOW NOTES:
0:00 Intro
4:03 - Using mindfulness tools to come home to yourself
Dealing with fear, uncertainty, and our own inner critic
Using simple tools to work through the unknown
6:02 - Some of the things we're noticing now given everything that's happening in the world with COVID-19
Dealing with uncertainty and letting go of 'shoulds'
9:29 - Trying to control everything around us actually keeps us stuck
10:50 - The tools and ways that people can begin to learn how to come home to themselves
“There’s your business, other people’s business, and God’s business.” - Bryon Katie
Letting go of control, understanding what you want & need, and changing our perspective during this crisis
12:32 - The tools and ways that people can begin to learn how to come home to themselves
Focusing on what is actually in your control
Self-care and getting clear on what self-care actually looks like for you in small and sacred ways
Giving yourself self-love which might mean compassion, grace, sitting with the tough emotions
16:17 - The practice of surrender and simple ways to surrender
Write down what you want to surrender, let go of the control, and release it
Rewiring your thoughts by letting go of what’s not serving you
Meditating and holding space for what is
20:27 - Resources for meditation practices
Audrey’s Podcast Episode: 5 Easy Ways to Learn to Meditate
Visit Audrey's website for more useful tips on meditation
21:03 - Slowing down, moving through the process of winding down and going inward
23:20 - Audrey shares some of her personal backstory and how she was forced to truly evaluate her life and learn to slow down
“We either willfully shed or we are broken open.” - Mark Nepo
True transformation takes place through trauma and tough times
25:59 - The Guest House by Rumi
28:07 - Finding more joy and gratitude on the other side of tough times as individuals and as a collective
31:08 - Recapping the 3 steps to stay open and come home to yourself
32:48 Additional resources from Audrey and where to find her
ALWAYS ENOUGH course available now and $6.00 for a limited time with proceeds going to help supply masks for frontline healthcare workers
Audrey’s signature course SOUL SCHOOL
Her podcast Soul School with Audrey
Audrey’s website - www.audreysuttonmills.com
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.
If we haven't met before, I'm Christina Tidwell and I'm so excited that you're here! I am a RN & Functional Nutrition Practitioner that helps those with autoimmune disease, hormone imbalance and gut issues heal without overwhelm so you can feel better in your body in a way that honors your unique needs and feels sustainable for the rest of your life.
If you suffer from:
Fatigue and energy crashes
Brain fog
Poor digestion
Painful periods and PMS
Symptoms of autoimmunity
Stress and overwhelm
...and aren't getting the support you need, I’m here to help guide you! My job is to clear the overwhelm, help you put the pieces of the puzzle together and co-create a sustainable path forward to help you reach your goals and feel better in your amazing body. When we work together you can’t fail.
In my health & nutrition coaching programs I support you in the quest to get back into balance by listening to your story, understanding your needs, getting to the roots of imbalance in the body and co-creating a sustainable path to healing together. These sessions weave together functional nutrition and science, lived experience, mindset shifts, and intuitive guidance for a unique and full-spectrum approach to nutrition counseling and holistic health.
I always offer free 20-minute discovery sessions to get clear on your major health concerns and identify 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.
Cultivating Resilience
Do you feel like everything you eat affects you negatively or causes symptoms? Do you feel stressed out and easily irritated? Do you feel like if you stay out late once or veer off of your healthy plan, you pay for it for a week?
If so, you might feel like your body lacks resilience, or the strong baseline it needs to make it through the day. Whenever we think of cultivating resilience we usually think of someone being resilient or strong in spirit. Resilience, however, can also be seen as a physiological trait. A basic definition of resilience is the ability to accommodate change. This post explores resilience and how we can begin to cultivate resilience physiologically.
Cultivating Resilience
Do you feel like everything you eat affects you negatively or causes symptoms? Do you feel stressed out and easily irritated? Do you feel like if you stay out late once or veer off of your healthy plan, you pay for it for a week?
If so, you might feel like your body lacks resilience, or the strong baseline it needs to make it through the day. Whenever we think of the term resilience we usually think of someone being resilient or strong in spirit. When we say someone is resilient we usually mean that they remain strong in the face of adversity and are able to withstand life’s challenges.
Resilience, however, can also be seen as a physiological trait.
A basic definition of resilience is the ability to accommodate change. This can be change in our lives, families, communities or change in our bodies and organ systems. Resilience can further be defined as the physiological response to change as mediated by the nervous system, endocrine system, and immune system.
At a recent event I went to Dr. Jeffery Bland, the founder of The Institute of Functional Medicine, gave the example of a hummingbird to illustrate this concept of physiological resilience. When you look at the hummingbird it appears stationary, but when it’s slowed down you can see all of the hard work that’s going into keeping that bird in one place!
That’s an example of what’s going in in our body to keep us at homeostasis or a healthy baseline. As Dr. Bland illustrated with the hummingbird analogy, there are a number of different stressors that can influence our ability to stay at a healthy baseline. These can be stressors such as nutrient deficiencies from a suboptimal diet, our environment, daily stressors like a busy schedule or work deadlines, lack of sleep, relationships and support systems etc.
Whenever we have symptoms, feel out or balance or have a diagnosis of disease in our current medical system we look for ways to get rid of the disease. To eradicate the symptoms. If we have chronic sinus infections, we want to kill the bacteria. If we have autoimmune disease, we want to shut off an overactive immune system. While this approach is sometimes necessary, if we don’t also address the reason why we got the sinus infection or the autoimmune disease in the first place and work to build resilience in the body and inner terrain, we won’t actually get to the root of the problem.
If we take biologic medications to control the immune system or antibiotics to treat the sinus infections but we don’t work on proper nutrition, hydration, sleep, stress management and taking care of the body, it’s difficult to build that thick baseline for the body to be able to handle change and daily stressors of life and avoid recurrence of disease or symptoms.
So, how do we begin to cultivate this resilience?
Whenever I work with clients we put a lot of focus and attention on the critical importance of strengthening your baseline so you can eat a more diverse array of foods that don’t send you into a flare-up, work a full today without feeling like you’re totally exhausted at the end, and move your body and exercise without feeling like you have to recover for days afterward. If we try to move forward without first establishing a strong baseline, it’s a whole lot harder to achieve sustainable outcomes.
I’ve seen many clients attempt to skip over these pieces or think they’ve already done them only to find themselves stuck in a cycle of being “on or off the wagon” still feeling so up and down with their health after many years. Once we go through, step-by-step, the ways to create a strong, resilient baseline for that specific person, clients instantly see the puzzle pieces that were missing for years.
Cultivating resilience means that we work through the foundations of giving the body the proper nutrition and hydration it needs, work on how the body is absorbing and utilizing those nutrients through supporting gut health, and tone the nervous system by reducing and managing stress. We also work on mindset, who you are as the person eating the food and moving through your day, and give you all of the tools you need to feel strong, resilient, and less reactive to this wild ride that is life!
What a relief.
Watch the video below to learn more about cultivating resilience and leave a comment to let me know your thoughts on looking at resilience through this lens!
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If we haven't met before, I'm Christina Tidwell and I'm so excited that you're here! I am a RN & Functional Nutrition Practitioner that helps those with autoimmune disease, hormone imbalance and gut issues heal without overwhelm so you can feel better in your body in a way that honors your unique needs and feels sustainable for the rest of your life.
If you suffer from:
Fatigue and energy crashes
Brain fog
Poor digestion
Painful periods and PMS
Symptoms of autoimmunity
Stress and overwhelm
...and aren't getting the support you need, I’m here to help guide you! My job is to clear the overwhelm, help you put the pieces of the puzzle together and co-create a sustainable path forward to help you reach your goals and feel better in your amazing body. When we work together you can’t fail.
In my health & nutrition coaching programs I support you in the quest to get back into balance by listening to your story, understanding your needs, getting to the roots of imbalance in the body and co-creating a sustainable path to healing together. These sessions weave together functional nutrition and science, lived experience, mindset shifts, and intuitive guidance for a unique and full-spectrum approach to nutrition counseling and holistic health.
I always offer free 20-minute discovery sessions to get clear on your major health concerns and identify 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.
