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A Teaspoon of Healing

Explore the various pathways to healing. Host Dawn DiMare talks to guests about their personal stories of healing and transformation and breaking free from toxic relationships. She also shares stories of her own. New episodes every two weeks. Videos of the episodes are available at youtube.com/@teaspoonofhealing
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Manifesting Prosperity With Daniel Mangena

Align with your true purpose and manifest prosperity into your life! My guest is author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur Daniel Mangena. We talk about what alignment is, how to heal your relationship with money, and how to apply these principles to getting a better job, starting a business, or having a better relationship. Our emotional state, mind, and beliefs can affect our reality. Money and sales are often "taboo" topics in the healing community, but it doesn't need to be that way. It...

Feb 04, 202131 minEp. 72

Finding Inner Peace With Tiffany Nguyen

Learn how to achieve inner peace, even during chaotic and uncertain times. My guest, Tiffany Nguyen, is a pharmacist-turned-spiritual life coach. She shares her healing journey from a breakup, how she found her own voice, and her path to inner peace. We also talk about tools that can help you achieve inner peace during uncertain or difficult times in your life. Visit Tiffany's website at spunkyspiritualist.com for more information and how to work with her! Show notes: [1:20] Tiffany’s journey to...

Jan 21, 202134 minEp. 71

Treating the Vagus Nerve With Melanie Weller

Optimize your mental health, get into a "flow" state, and manage stress by treating the vagus nerve. My guest is physical therapist and medical visionary Melanie Weller. The vagus nerve is part of the parasympathetic or "rest and digest" nervous system, and also connects with the gut. Learn how to treat a compressed vagus nerve through healing your "stories" and connecting your physical body with the stories of mythology. We also chat about the many stories the body can teach us, and how we can ...

Dec 10, 202039 minEp. 70

Healing Through Forgiveness With Judi Miller

Judi Miller is a speaker, coach, and the author of “Perfect. A Path to Love, Forgiveness, and Transformation.” Learn how forgiveness, unconditional love, and letting go can help you heal your “stories.” We all have had unfortunate experiences, and we often get stuck, allowing experiences become our identity. Judi describes her powerful story of healing her own and generational trauma. By feeling her emotions, experiencing them, letting go, and refusing to stew into negative stories, she created ...

Oct 29, 202049 minEp. 69

Hormones, Fatigue, and Diet With Steven F. Hotze, M.D.

Steven F. Hotze, M.D. is the founder and CEO of The Hotze Health and Wellness Center in Houston, Texas. He focuses on finding and treating the root cause of health issues through healthy eating, exercise, supplementation and hormone replacement. Do you suffer from fatigue or loss of energy, and struggle to find its root cause? Find out why it could be related to thyroid hormones, perimenopause, or other hormonal deficiencies. Dr. Hotze also discusses the role of diet as it relates to fatigue, in...

Oct 08, 202036 minEp. 68

Detox Your Body With Tim James

I chat with Tim James, health coach and founder of chemicalfreebody.com about: The toxicity of the standard American dietWhat foods to combine (and what not to combine) for optimal digestionThe three toxic ingredients found in many commercial supplements and how to avoid them Tim also shares his healing story! Check out Tim's "Health Heroes" podcast, and learn more about his coaching and supplements at chemicalfreebody.com. Use the code Teaspoon for a 5% discount. Show notes: [2:00] Tim's story ...

Sep 24, 202038 minEp. 67

Become Unbounded With Aaron McCormick

Raised by a single mother on the South Side of Chicago, Aaron McCormick overcame a difficult start to become one of the world’s leading technology business sales executives in his twenties. He went on to found several other companies. We talk about: How trusting our "gut" rather than the opinions of the world improves every facet of our life: career, money, relationships, and familyWhy the dark period we are experiencing today will eventually serve humanity The power of introspectionWhy "nice gu...

Sep 10, 202052 minEp. 66

Making Fitness a Priority With Chad Austin

In this episode, I chat with personal trainer, author, and speaker Chad Austin. We discuss how to make fitness a priority in your life, how to avoid excuses, and staying motivated when many gyms are closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. We also talk about starting a new fitness routine, getting back into a sport or routine after an injury, and how fitness and proper nutrition help with anxiety and depression! Find out more about Chad's books, training, and his fitness studio at makefitnessapriori...

Aug 27, 202037 minEp. 65

Healing With Qigong With Master Mingtong Gu

What is Qigong, and how can this moving meditation help reduce stress and anxiety, promote a better mood, and improve physical health? Originally from China, Qigong is based on the infinite energy of the universe that is available for any of us to access. My guest is Master Mingtong Gu of the Chi Center in New Mexico. He arrived in the USA from China as a young man, and founded a form of Qigong known as Wisdom Healing Qigong. Learn about its healing and immune-boosting benefits, and how you can ...

Aug 06, 202036 minEp. 64

Intimacy Wellness With Susan Bratton

Supercharge your sex life and bring the spark back into your relationship! I chat with intimacy wellness expert Susan Bratton about how she rekindled the passion in her long-term marriage. We discuss why many long-term relationships become platonic, how to heal from sexual wounds, shame, and betrayal, as well as concerns affecting male performance anxiety and the female orgasm gap. Access Susan Bratton's videos and ebooks at betterlover.com. Show notes: [1:36] Introduction and background about S...

Jul 30, 202044 minEp. 63

Intuitive Eating With Lana Nelson

In this episode, I chat with holistic nutritionist and energy medicine practitioner Lana Nelson, the author of "The Food Codes." We discuss intuitive eating and why the foods you are drawn to, are actually the foods you are supposed to eat! This approach helps us reclaim the pleasure in eating, and emphasizes embracing the lost art of cooking with whole food ingredients. Instead of seeing food with a guilt mentality, but approaching food as a source of nourishment, we can reach our health goals,...

Jul 23, 202038 minEp. 62

Healing Through Art Therapy With Barbara Bustard

Tapping into your creativity through art, pottery, writing, or other pursuits is a great self-healing method. Picking up a paintbrush or a pen triggers relaxation, and getting creative helps free your mind from worry, promotes a good mood, and forms new neural pathways. All of us are creative! My guest, author and teaching artist Barbara Bustard, talks about how you can heal through art therapy. She is the author of a chapter about healing with art in the book "The Ultimate Guide to Self-Healing...

Jul 16, 202031 minEp. 61

Finding Happiness Within With Elliott Robertson

Happiness can be elusive, especially when we seek it outside of ourselves. At times of difficulty in life, it's important to find happiness within. When we cultivate inner harmony, we create happiness. My guest on this episode is Elliott Robertson, Happiness Coach and the author of "Say Yes to Life: Seven Keys to Living Full Out from Within." He shares his journey from bitterness, low self-esteem, and jealousy as a youth, to a more positive direction. According to Elliott, when we chase happines...

Jul 08, 202037 minEp. 60

Freedom From Narcissistic Abuse With Marja West

Narcissists, sociopaths, and psychopaths (NSPs) are everywhere, especially in the online world. Many people have found themselves trying to pick up the pieces of their lives after dealing with abuse from NSPs. This can happen in romantic relationships, friendships, family relationships, and even at work. My guest, author and trauma de-activator Marja West, tells her story of healing from narcissistic abuse during her 14-year marriage. She now helps other men and women free themselves from abuse ...

Jun 25, 202047 minEp. 59

Heal Your Gums, Heal Your Body With Janice King

Oral health is so important to our overall health! My guest on this episode is Janice King, founder of NOWsystems, Inc. and Triology, and an oral health advocate. We talk about how our gums can be a gateway to systemic disease throughout the body, and how to keep them healthy! Our gums are damaged not by poor oral hygiene, but by constant micro-tears by vigorous brushing, flossing, consuming processed foods, and commercial mouthwashes. Our gums can become chronically inflamed, and harmful bacter...

Feb 13, 202038 minEp. 58

St. Francis Comes to Broadway With James Twyman

The healing message of St. Francis of Assisi comes to Broadway! Listen to best-selling author and “peace troubadour” James Twyman share how he is bringing St. Francis’ message of peace of hope around the country and to Broadway with his musical, “Brother Sun, Sister Moon.” He is bringing his musical around the USA January-March of 2020, culminating in an off-Broadway run in New York City February 20 – March 1. James and his friend, Bill Free, will travel from Portland to New York as St. Francis ...

Jan 16, 202031 minEp. 57

Meditation for Daily Stress With Michel Pascal

Meditation is such an important tool for stress reduction. My guest on this episode, Michel Pascal, was trained in the authentic Tibetan Buddhist tradition of meditation at the Kopan Monastery in the Himalayas. He has taught this type of meditation to prisoners and parolees in Los Angeles and New York, with outstanding results. In this episode, you will learn the difference between meditation for daily stress vs. the usual meditation we learn in the West, as well as how to start a meditation pra...

Dec 19, 201921 minEp. 56

All About Nootropics With Roy Krebs

Learn all about nootropics, neurotransmitters and brain health in this episode of the podcast! My guest is Roy Krebs, founder and CEO of Natural Stacks. We talk about neurotransmitters, the symptoms of dopamine deficiency, sourcing the best magnesium, and a little about CBD! Show notes: [2:00] What are nootropics?[5:00] What are the neurotransmitters and what do they do for your brain?[12:00] Symptoms of dopamine deficiency[19:00] How to use caffeine and not experience anxiety or jitters.[24:00]...

Dec 05, 201946 minEp. 55

Reboot Your Life With Dominick Quartuccio

Learn how to do inner work and create an intentional awakening in your life! My guest talks about how he awakened, made a drastic change in his life, and opens up about how he healed from sex addiction! My guest is speaker, author, entrepreneur, and podcast host Dominick Quartuccio. He left a thriving corporate career to become an entrepreneur. He took a sabbatical, went on a silent retreat, and experienced an awakening in his life. He provides tips on how to create an awakening in your life by ...

Nov 07, 201949 minEp. 54

Optimize Your Brain’s Performance With David Tomen

Learn how to boost your brain's performance with nootropics! A nootropic is a substance that enhances cognition, memory, and learning. Nootropics are most commonly supplements and are available without a prescription. These substances can help with anxiety, depression, ADD, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, memory, and general aging of the brain. My guest, David Tomen, is the author of "Headfirst" and "Secrets of the Optimized Brain." We discuss how he discovered nootropics, what they are, and who t...

Oct 24, 201949 minEp. 53

Healing From Breast Implant Illness With Brittany Muchko

Thousands of women get breast implants every year, and most women have no problems with them. A percentage of women, however, experience a host of symptoms - from fatigue, hair loss, anxiety, depression, chest pain, digestive distress, eczema, autoimmune conditions, and even acne - resulting from their breast implants. These symptoms can be lumped together as breast implant illness (BII). My guest, holistic health coach and former bikini competitor Brittany Muchko shares her healing journey from...

Oct 10, 201933 minEp. 52

All About Reiki With Vicky Roncero

Curious about Reiki? Learn all about it in this episode! Reiki can help you manage stress and anxiety, and according to my guest, Usui Reiki Master Practitioner and Instructor Vicky Roncero, it is the ultimate storyteller! Vicky Roncero practices in Montclair, New Jersey and also conducts distance healing sessions worldwide. She believes everyone's energy tells a story. Vicky has worked production for twenty years, and still writes for TV, combining it with mindfulness practices. Learn what Reik...

Sep 24, 201928 minEp. 51

Epigenetics, Nutrition, and Lifestyle With David Krantz

Are we bound to our genetic destiny? Listen to this episode to find out about epigenetics - how you can alter how your genes are expressed through nutrition, stress management, proper sleep, living your purpose and much more. I chatted with Epigenetic health coach David Krantz. Many of us think if we have a specific genetic mutation, or are predisposed by our family history to a specific condition, that there isn't much we can do about it. But in fact, we can change our future by changing some o...

Sep 05, 201937 minEp. 50

Become Princess Charming With Morgan McKean

Intuitive empath, counselor, podcast host, and author Morgan McKean returns to the show to talk about her book, Becoming Princess Charming: Creating the Magical Mindset for Your Happily Ever After. The book helps women create their own "happily ever afters" through a journey of self-discovery. Each chapter features a different theme, such as self-esteem, fitness, food, money management, meaning and men. We also chat about how to get out of the victim mentality, codependency, people-pleasing, nut...

Jul 25, 201944 minEp. 49

Alternative Cancer Treatments with Dr. Tom Incledon

Whether you have been diagnosed with cancer or just want to optimize your health, this episode can help you. Learn how non-conventional, preventative treatments, like like nutrition, exercise and physical therapy, combined with convention treatment, can have a beneficial affect on cancer, terminal illness or a chronic condition. Dr. Tom Incledon is a world-renowned expert in human health and performance. He is the Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Causenta Wellness, where he’s pioneering a...

Jul 09, 201954 minEp. 48

Mindfulness & Meditation With Shonda Palmer

Learn how mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion can help you reduce stress and improve your overall wellness. My guest is mindfulness coach Shonda Palmer, who teaches mindfulness practices to caregivers. She shares her story of helping her husband and daughter through their health issues, how she found out about mindfulness and how it completely transformed her life! We talk about mindful self-compassion, meditation, and Qi Gong! All of these practices can lower your stress levels tremendo...

Jun 13, 201926 minEp. 47

The Carnivore Diet With Nicole Carter

Health educator and coach Nicole Carter returns to the show to talk about the carnivore diet and how it helped her heal from long-standing health problems. An ex-vegan, Nicole ate a whole-food plant-based diet for over 15 years, as well as a year as a raw vegan. She describes how her health deteriorated for many years while she was vegan. She was eventually diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. After many attempts to stay plant-based, Nicole slowly added fish and eggs to her diet, at the advice of ...

May 30, 201939 minEp. 1

Plant-based Eating With Kathleen Gage

There are many schools of thought when it comes to the way we eat. This episode is part one of a two-part series, about individual journeys toward wellness and healing with food. This series will showcase two very different eating philosophies, that contributed to their healing journeys. In this episode, I chat with wellness marketing consulting expert and plant-based educator Kathleen Gage about her health journey, and why switching to a whole-food, plant based diet got her off the yo-yo diet t...

May 15, 201930 minEp. 45

Healing With Imagery – With Wendy Yellen

Find solutions to long-standing problems, recover from past events, free yourself from limiting beliefs and make changes in your life - this podcast is about Eidetic imagery. My guest, Wendy Yellen, is a longtime psychotherapist who left the field and now practices Eidetic Image therapy, which merges ancient Greek knowledge with 21st century science of neuroplasticity. Eidetic images are recorded pictures stored within our brain, and one way we remember important life events. When the Eidetic im...

May 02, 20191 hrEp. 44

Caring for Sensitive Skin With TL Robinson

Learn how to manage your sensitive skin on this episode! I chat with TL Robinson, owner and founder of MASS EDEN green body care. She has sensitive skin and shares tips on what ingredients to avoid in skincare products, lifestyle tips, what fabrics to wear, and more. She also shares her healing journey from an invisible illness. Find out more about her product line at https://masseden.com/. Show notes: [4:45] TL’s healing journey from an invisible illness[11:00] Why what we absorb through our sk...

Apr 17, 201939 minEp. 43
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