Navigating Midlife: Embracing Self-Awareness and Creative Strategies with Josette Diaz

In this episode of the Health Bridge Podcast, host Holly B. discusses the journey of self-awareness and empowerment with Josette Diaz. Josette shares her experience in guiding women, especially those in midlife, to understand and embrace their deepest values through creative strategies and self-mastery. The conversation covers common midlife patterns like perfectionism and people-pleasing, the role of the creative process in personal growth, and the importance of self-reflection. Josette explains how aligning with true self can lead to profound personal freedom and happiness. The episode emphasizes the significance of slowing down, observing one's patterns, and integrating personal values to live a fulfilling and authentic life.

Find Josette:

https://guidancetowellness.com/

https://www.instagram.com/josettediaz/

https://www.facebook.com/josettesdiaz/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAcZ16IRlpts3ZcHwr-V7iQ

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction to the Health Bridge Podcast

00:08 Meet Josette Diaz: Empowering Women in Midlife

01:13 The Midlife Questioning: Reexamining Values and Paths

01:58 The Power of Self-Reflection and Creative Processes

03:52 Common Midlife Struggles: Perfectionism and People Pleasing

06:14 Uncovering and Shedding Limiting Beliefs

10:04 The Role of Self-Awareness in Personal Growth

15:50 The Courage to Embrace Change and Self-Care

29:41 The Connection Between Emotional Health and Chronic Illness

31:15 The Escalation of Autoimmune Conditions

31:54 Understanding the Chakra System

34:03 Energy Stagnation and Healing

38:15 The Ebb and Flow of Life

41:10 Cultivating Unconditional Self-Love

46:25 The Importance of Slowing Down

47:47 Living by Your Values

53:21 The Gift of Midlife

55:32 Final Thoughts and Invitation

Transforming Health: The Power of Small Steps and Mindful Movement with David Amerland

In this episode of the Health Bridge Podcast, host Holly B. converses with David Amerland, an author focused on the intersection of human behavior, technology, and wellness. David shares insights from his career transition into health and wellness, particularly emphasizing the importance of small, consistent changes in exercise and mindset for improving overall health, especially for those with chronic illnesses. They discuss how modern life's stressors impact physical and mental well-being, the science behind exercise benefits, and practical tips for integrating movement into daily life. Through personal anecdotes and studies, they highlight the significance of self-awareness, mindset shifts, and the power of incremental progress in building a healthier lifestyle.

Find David:

https://davidamerland.com/

https://davidamerland.com/blog/built-to-last-official-landing-page

https://www.youtube.com/c/davidamerland/videos

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction to the Health Bridge Podcast

00:08 Meet David Amerland: From Marketing to Wellness

01:16 The Evolution of Human Health

04:24 Modern Life vs. Ancient Programming

11:17 The Impact of Stress on Health

23:04 The Role of Nature in Wellbeing

33:32 Building Healthy Habits Incrementally

43:40 Fitness for Chronic Illness

48:18 Defining Fitness and Its Importance

48:47 Exercise as an Intervention for Autoimmune Diseases

50:06 Studies on Exercise and IBS

56:44 The Power of Mindset in Healing

59:02 Overcoming Victim Mentality

01:03:59 Personal Empowerment and Small Steps

01:07:55 The Impact of Incremental Exercise

01:17:07 Daily Movements and Their Benefits

01:22:42 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Overcoming Stress, Anxiety, Limiting Beliefs and Autoimmune Challenges with EFT

In this episode of the Health Bridge Podcast, host Holly B welcomes Lauren Fonvielle, an accredited Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) trainer, who shares her expertise in helping clients overcome stress, anxiety, trauma, and negative thought patterns. Lauren discusses her holistic approach, integrating EFT or tapping with yoga, meditation, and sound healing. The conversation dives into the science behind EFT, its impact on the amygdala and cortisol levels, and its benefits for individuals with autoimmune disorders. Lauren guides listeners through a sample tapping session focused on alleviating feelings of overwhelm, demonstrating the accessible nature of the practice. She provides insights on combining EFT with other modalities and overcoming limiting beliefs. The episode emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and processing emotions for both emotional and physical well-being.

Find Lauren:

https://www.instagram.com/laurenic0le/

https://www.facebook.com/LaurenFonvielle#

https://www.youtube.com/@MindshiftWithLauren

https://www.mindshiftwithlauren.com/

Join her Free Tapping Masterclass: https://www.mindshiftwithlauren.com/masterclass

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Welcome to the Health Bridge Podcast

00:47 Introduction to EFT and Its Benefits

01:55 Lauren's Personal Journey with EFT

04:01 Understanding EFT: Techniques and Science

06:00 Addressing Anxiety and Stress with EFT

08:06 Tapping for Acute and Chronic Situations

17:02 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs with EFT

27:57 The Importance of Practitioner Guidance

28:48 Starting a Tapping Session

29:28 Tapping for Overwhelm

30:21 Detailed Tapping Instructions

34:35 Second Round of Tapping

37:03 The Emotional Impact of Tapping

42:19 Consistency in Tapping Practice

43:17 Resources and Final Thoughts

45:51 Conclusion and Next Steps