The before and after photos can make any health journey seem intense, quick, and as though a switch was miraculously flipped. In reality, though, any health journey - with any goal - is far more nuanced and complicated.

Today I am sharing three essentials from my personal journey, which included not just losing 130lbs but reprioritizing my life, my self-esteem, view of self, and everything in between.

I am also sharing one regret that I look back on that to this day slightly haunts me still. It is something I did not realize in the moment but I can see so clearly now.

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How old were you when you first began thinking about how your body should look during a specific season? Spring into summer is typically when the societal pressure starts to creep in to look a certain way - whether for an event, a trip, or the season as a whole.

Today we're exploring why that is, sharing how that used to come up for me, and providing helpful alternatives.

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My guest today is my dear friend Adam Christie. Adam is a Men’s Group Facilitator and somatic practitioner whose journey has been one of profound healing, violence and loss.

Following an Infantry combat tour in his 20's, he began a search for himself, spending long weekends meditating at a Zen Monastery in Upstate New York. While talk therapy was helpful, the deepest growth he discovered was in Men’s Work and communal healing. With several certifications and years of facilitating men’s groups, his purpose is to create a safe and inspiring container for men to reclaim, and hold themselves accountable, to the life they deserve.

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My guest today is Brittany Hatcher, a dedicated Breathwork Facilitator, Reiki Master, and Somatic Coach, whose work foundations are rooted in the principles of Spiritual Psychology.

Brittany specializes in mentoring teens, helping them accept and value their individual gifts, as they navigate the often confusing and difficult transition to adulthood, as well as working with teens facing mental health challenges and addiction.

Her firsthand experience with her son, a pediatric cancer survivor, has also placed a special interest and skill in helping mothers and caregivers of cancer patients, or other traumatic and stressful life events.

Her approach integrates mindfulness techniques, various somatic practices, energy healing, and the profound insights of spiritual psychology to support people of all backgrounds, through their journey towards mental and emotional well-being.

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In today's episode, we unpack WHY New Years Resolutions typically just don't work, and HOW to set smarter health goals, any time of year.

Plus, we walk through my personal 130lb weight loss journey, and the habit tool I used to not just hit my goals, but keep habits sticking many years later.

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In today's short episode, we go through a few key reflections and reminders for the holiday season. This episode is for anyone who can feel conflicted this time of year, torn between their wellness routines and the desire for indulgence, or anyone who has ever waited until January to start a health routine.

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If you occasionally carve out an hour for self-care... what does that make the rest of your life?

In this episode, we are doing a deep dive on rethinking Self Care, including:

• Self Care as Marketing
• Self Care as Simplicity
• Self Care as Self-Advocacy
• Self Care as Discomfort

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After several months off from podcasting, it feels so good to be back. Here is a quick snapshot of the last few months, what I've learned, and where I am today.

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