How do we keep a positive mindset in the face of challenges or adversity, or when viewing the news and reading about distressing events? I chat with Vicky Roncero, reiki master healer, in this episode. We talk about how to cultivate and remain in a positive mindset through a nightly gratitude practice, self-love, mindful breathing, and using technology mindfully. Vicky also shares an example from her own life, when she cultivated a positive mindset in the face of an injury. She also talks about ...
Jan 18, 2024•41 min•Ep. 1
Learn how to discover your purpose in life, recognize your worth, take your power back, and live the life that works for you! My guest, Petia Kolibova, is a business coach for women. She empowers women to build businesses that help support their lives. She provides tips on how to take inventory of your life, discover what works and what doesn't, and we discuss a common fear: the fear of success. Visit Petia's website at petiakolibova.com to learn more about her services and programs.
Jan 04, 2024•27 min•Ep. 1
In this episode, veteran Teaspoon of Healing guest Joe aka "Reiki Joe" returns to the podcast. He discusses his healing journey from Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, a form of cancer that begins in the body's lymphatic system. He describes his journey through chemotherapy, radiation, hospital stays, and recovery, and how it gave him strength and a new outlook on life.
Dec 07, 2023•33 min•Ep. 1
Are you a recovering people pleaser? If so, you aren't alone! While it's okay (and great!) to be a little bit of a people pleaser - most of us want to keep harmonious relationships with friends and family - research shows that being too much of a people pleaser can contribute to added stress. If you find yourself having difficulties saying no, standing up for yourself, and articulating your own beliefs and wishes, you will find some tips on how to break these habits! This is something I have per...
Nov 07, 2023•8 min•Ep. 1
Learn how cultivating inner peace and practicing forgiveness can help you manage chronic stress, lower your blood pressure, and live a life with less anxiety. Inner peace can be created with mindfulness, deep breathing, a gratitude practice, or spending just 20 minutes in nature. Read more about this topic on my blog.
Oct 16, 2023•11 min•Ep. 1
Learn how to manage chronic pain without medications! My guest, orthopedic physical therapist and author Rick Olderman, talks about his "Fixing You" method. We talk about the three patterns of dysfunction that cause back pain, daily habits that contribute to pain, and how changing these habits can make you feel better. Rick also provides physical therapy exercises that you can do at home! One exercise will help with chronic lower back pain and the other one will help people manage chronic neck a...
Mar 22, 2023•38 min•Ep. 1
Food insecurity, which is the lack of access to sufficient food of adequate quality to meet one's basic needs, affects millions of Americans, as well as people worldwide. This has only worsened during the pandemic. College students in particular have high rates of food insecurity. Studies show that 1 in 3 students lack the financial means to support themselves, leading to food insecurity. Los Angeles-based non-profit organization Student Lunch Box (SLB) is working to change that. Led by Karlen N...
Jan 24, 2023•34 min•Ep. 1
Becoming a caregiver for a loved one is a difficult, life-changing task. My guest on this episode, author, speaker, and community builder Lynn Abaté-Johnson, was a caregiver for her mother, who suffered from ovarian cancer, for over six years. Like most caregivers, Lynn also juggled a full-time career with her caregiving duties. She truly understands the storm of emotions and the huge responsibility that comes with being a caregiver. Using her strong organizational and leadership skills, Lynn de...
Dec 01, 2022•25 min•Ep. 1
This is the audio version of the blog post about the same topic. A big part of healing your relationship with your body is learning to accept it. Accepting your body includes appreciating all that it does for you and being grateful for it. We often direct a lot of judgment toward our bodies. While it's great to have health and fitness goals, unnecessary self-criticism can be harmful to our relationship with our bodies and to meeting these goals. Body acceptance is a component of body neutrality,...
Nov 17, 2022•9 min•Ep. 1
This is the audio version of the blog post of the same title. In this podcast, I talk about showing grace to ourselves and others, and being gentle with ourselves during our health journeys. I also talk a little about how a fear of judgment leads to less utilization of health care services, the social determinants of health, moralization of food, and choosing exercise that brings joy, rather than viewing it as a chore. Accepting our bodies and appreciating what they can do for us goes a long way...
Oct 26, 2022•11 min•Ep. 1
This is the audio version of the blog post, "Fermented Foods: Benefits and Basics." Have you ever tried fermented foods? Do you make your own fermented food or drink, like sauerkraut or kombucha? In this post, I will introduce the benefits of fermentation. What is fermentation? Fermentation is an ancient technique used to preserve food. Fermented food and drink are full of bacteria and yeast that are beneficial for our bodies, rather than harmful. These are called probiotics. While you can take ...
Sep 07, 2022•12 min•Ep. 1
This is the audio version of the blog post "Finding Fitness Activities That You Enjoy." To stick with a fitness routine over the long term, it's important to find a variety of activities that you enjoy! You're more likely to stick to a fitness routine if you enjoy what you are doing. Knowing yourself, what you enjoy, your schedule and lifestyle, and your strengths and limitations will go a long way when deciding what exercise activities you undertake.
May 17, 2022•10 min•Ep. 1
When spring cleaning your home, it might be good to think about inspecting it for mold. In this episode, I chat with Jason Earle, the CEO of the Got Mold? company. He suffered from childhood asthma, and other health issues throughout the years. He shares his story of discovering that his childhood home had mold, and describes the process of mold testing. Many of us have hidden mold in our homes, especially those of us who live in damp, coastal or humid areas. Mold is very common in homes, especi...
Apr 28, 2022•39 min•Ep. 1
This episode covers a little about healthy fats and oils, and a little bit about inner peace! I chatted with Udo Erasmus, founder of Udo's Choice supplement line, which can be found at Whole Foods, as well as Udo's Choice oil. He is the author of the best-selling book "Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill," and has extensive background in biochemistry, nutrition, and genetics. We chat about a few things in this podcast. First, we talk about oils, the importance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid balanc...
Feb 06, 2022•28 min•Ep. 1
As the year comes to a close, it’s common to reflect on what went well and what could have been better. Forgiveness is a powerful way to end the year and forge a path for yourself for 2022. While it is important to forgive others, remember to forgive yourself! Listen to the audio for more. This is the audio version of the Teaspoon of Healing blog.
Dec 31, 2021•4 min•Ep. 1
Gratitude is something we should try to practice in our daily lives. Gratitude brings us to the present moment, makes us feel better, and there is even evidence that it reduces depression and anxiety! This is the audio version of my blog post: The Benefits of Gratitude I talk about the benefits of gratitude and what I am grateful for in November 2021!
Nov 24, 2021•5 min•Ep. 1
In this audio blog, I talk about Veterans Day and a little about my grandfather, Richard Morris, who fought in World War 2, was captured by the Nazis and escaped. This is the audio version of the blog post: Honoring Our Veterans - and my Grandfather.
Nov 11, 2021•5 min•Ep. 1
If you’re an empath, you're highly intuitive, very giving, and are a literal "sponge" for other people's emotions, pain, and joy. You may find yourself “feeling” for people you don’t even know. You identify strongly with how someone feels, and try to put yourself in their shoes. Self-care is essential for empaths, to preserve your own energy, and avoid burnout, compassion fatigue, and depression. This is the audio version of the blog post: Empath Self-Care Tips. I chat about what an empath is, h...
Nov 10, 2021•8 min•Ep. 1
When Halloween rolls around each year, it feels like the official kickoff to the holiday season, at least here in the United States. With the holidays, come celebrations – and also traditions. Traditions help forge strong bonds with family and friends, and to our communities. They give us a sense of belonging. This is the audio version of the blog post: Halloween and Holiday Traditions I talk about Halloween traditions growing up, the cool haunted houses in my childhood neighborhood, and other m...
Oct 29, 2021•7 min•Ep. 1
Why is sensitivity a strength? If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP), you have an enormous amount of empathy for others, heightened perception and intuition, and feel things deeply. You're probably a natural healer and are creative. This is the audio version of the blog post: Sensitivity Is a Strength. Listen to the audio for more! The Teaspoon of Healing “audio blog” is a conversational version of my written blog posts. You can “listen” to my blog anywhere!
Oct 24, 2021•7 min•Ep. 1
Earlier this month (October 2021), there was an oil spill off the coast of Orange County, California. In this audio version of the blog post with the same name, I talk about the lessons we can learn from this oil spill as well as other environmental disasters on our planet, especially ones with human contributions. As well, our health is tied to the health of the planet. Our personal health doesn't exist in a vacuum, and we are connected to everything. This is the audio version of the blog post:...
Oct 20, 2021•6 min•Ep. 1
Have you ever “known” something without evidence to back it up? Have you felt “off” about a situation or person, but couldn’t pinpoint why you felt that way? That’s your intuition talking to you. This is the audio version of the blog post: How to Tune Into Your Intuition. Summary: What is intuition? Basically, it is the subconscious part of your brain sending you “hunches” based on its analysis. It’s a second kind of intelligence, but one that is unfamiliar to most of us. Trusting our intuition ...
Oct 19, 2021•7 min•Ep. 1
A few tips on letting go of what no longer serves you, from my experience. This is the audio version of the blog post called: How to Let Go of Something That No Longer Serves You. Summary: Discovering what no longer serves you can liberate you and allow better things to enter your life. After you have determined what no longer serves you, you have two choices. You can learn to live with it, or let it go completely. Letting go isn't easy. But it's vital for your life if you want to free it up for...
Oct 18, 2021•4 min•Ep. 1
This is the audio version of the blog post called: How to Recognize What is No Longer Serving You. Summary: Pinpointing, and letting go of, things or people who no longer serve you can be scary. It’s easy to stay in a “comfort zone.” But often, you have outgrown things in your life and you may not even be aware of it! What no longer serves you can prevent you from living the life you want to live. Before you let go of something, however, how do you determine what no longer serves you? Here are t...
Oct 18, 2021•6 min•Ep. 1
How can exercise lead to peace and tranquility in your life? My guest, Sean Pratten, the host of the Sensibly Cynical podcast, talks about how running has not only helped him with his fitness goals, but with achieving inner peace. We also chat about how routines, hobbies, and activities can make tough times better, and how to find your passions through journaling. Show notes: [1:20] How Sean started running [5:00] How running has helped his health, mentally and physically [7:13] How running has ...
Sep 16, 2021•39 min•Ep. 78
Dr. Allen Lycka is a speaker, trainer, bestselling author, and respected cosmetic dermatologist. On a trip to Disneyland in 2003, Dr. Lycka’s wife noticed that his right foot had suddenly developed a foot drop, where it was no longer lifting. After several scans and tests, he was misdiagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS), and was told that he would die within six months. After going through all the stages of grief, he decided to seek a second opinion. His persistence paid off. After visiting ...
Aug 19, 2021•28 min•Ep. 1
I chat with integrative dietitian Esther Blum about how your gut microbiome and stress affect your hormones, especially in perimenopause and menopause. Esther, an RD, chose to pursue the path of functional medicine, and explains how this differs from traditional dietetics. We chat about the gut, hormones, supplements, dietary changes and more! Visit Esther's website at estherblum.com. Esther is offering five complimentary consultations at estherblum.com/call. Show notes: [0:45] What is an integr...
Jun 22, 2021•31 min•Ep. 76
Learn about the benefits of meditation and how to integrate the practice of gratitude into your meditation practice! My guests, Frank Kilpatrick and Rayko, are the producers of the Gratitude Meditation Music podcast, gratitudevideo.com and stayalivevideo.com. They integrated their musical and songwriting backgrounds into their meditation practice. We talk about the importance of gratitude and reflection on the good things in our world, and how calming and therapeutic this is. We also talk about ...
Jun 02, 2021•35 min•Ep. 75
Want to change your life? Tired of feeling like a victim? Listen to my guest's powerful story of triumph against so many odds. Nelson Tressler's early life was marked by unimaginable tragedy, setbacks, a learning disability, and trauma. He was determined not to become a lifetime victim, and he became the first person in his family to get a college degree, entered the U.S. Air Force, wrote a book, founded of several businesses, and earned sales awards. He talks about how to get out of the "victim...
Apr 22, 2021•31 min•Ep. 1
What is a healer? What is healing and how can we process trauma? Can we heal ourselves? I chat with Jonathan Goldman, healer, the author of "Gift of the Body," and the director of The Essential Light Institute about all of this and more. We chat about how can anyone be a healer, what self-healing is, and how traumatic events in our lives can lead us to this path. Find out a few ways to improve your mood during our current times of uncertainty, hold compassion for yourself, and feel alive again. ...
Mar 11, 2021•46 min•Ep. 73
