Welcome to Haley’s Comments: Live Outside the Lines. I’m your host, Haley Peel, and if you’re looking for a podcast that’s part adventure, part personal growth, and part ‘What was I thinking?!’—you’re in the right place.
Here, we’ll explore how to step boldly into the extraordinary—whether that means summiting mountains, navigating life’s rocky trails, or uncovering the deeper lessons those paths are trying to teach us.
Because let’s be real: the extraordinary isn’t always glamorous, but it’s where we find the strength to grow, the courage to heal, and the clarity to reconnect with our truest selves.
Let’s dive in before we change our minds!
I chat about 2024 Adventures, what to expect moving forward, playground dream interpretation and a Patagonia Faerie Tale/Adventure Poem. Follow me on Social! Instagram: @ _ haleyscomments_ Substack: @thehaleyscomments Check out my website! Website: haleyscomments.com
Human Design unlocks your inner, energetic blueprint and opens the doorway to unleash your true potential. Amy is a Mindset Mentor and weaves Human Design into the fabric of each of her client's desired transformation. She specializes in helping others see beyond their current (conditioned) beliefs so they can create the life experiences they truly desire. In this episode, we chat about: What is Human Design and how does it work? The three pieces of information that unlock so much on an energeti...
Plant Medicine has been used for hundreds of years to connect with Source, nature, and experience deep healing. Plant medicine like psilocybin is regaining popularity in clinical trials for depression and anxiety. My guest on this episode specializes in plant medicine. Andy Sudbrock is an Ecologist and Medicine Man who specializes in facilitating deeply mystical sacred plant ceremonies and nature reconnection experiences. In this episode, we chat about: Andy’s healing journey and how it led him ...
Thriving in life takes visioning, intentionality, and perseverance to realize your dreams. My guest on this episode is a Thrive expert and helps others to create thriving lives for themselves. Please welcome Stacy Taniguchi to the show! Stacy has an extensive background in mountaineering and international expedition leadership. He's climbed Denali, Aconcagua and Everest, among others. In this episode, we chat about: What is your definition of adventure? When you are going on an adventure, ask yo...
Values are the key to unlocking your hero's journey. My guest on this episode is wise beyond her years and incredibly inspiring. Gabi Robledo is a mindset coach, adventure athlete, workshop facilitator, and motivational speaker seen in TEDx. She grew up with an unconventional lifestyle (to say the least). When she was 14, her parents ditched the rat race, sold everything they owned, and moved into an RV to travel the world full time with her and her 4 siblings. In this episode, Gabi and I chat a...
Somatic healing is mind, body, soul healing approach that focuses on relieving stored emotional trauma in the body. My guest on this episode is a Clinical Psychologist and Somatic Healing Practitioner. Please welcome Mari Hoar to the show! In this episode, we chat about: Mari’s own personal healing journey. What is somatic healing and how does it work? How do you know if you have unprocessed childhood trauma? How can you begin to develop body awareness? How do you know when you’re in a dissociat...
Create your fulfilling, adventurous, purposeful life in an unconventional way. You may think that a family with 5 kids couldn't grow up traveling the world in an RV. My guest on this episode routinely defies the norm. Robyn Robledo and her family seek adventure and growth in a way that lights them up...by living the nomadic way. Robyn Robledo is a wife, mom of 5 kids, travel blogger, and lifestyle coach. Her travel blog is Nomads With Purpose and she runs a mindfulness blog, Making Mindfulness F...
Our bodies are designed to heal themselves...when we give them the right raw materials. I want to share the incredible results I've seen in my pup, Fitz Roy, from switching him off of processed dog food to whole foods. The same is true for humans! Follow me on Social! Instagram: @ _ haleyscomments_ Substack: @thehaleyscomments Check out my website! Website: haleyscomments.com...
Ayurveda is one of the world's oldest practices of medicine and focuses on holistic healing of the mind, body, and soul. My guest on this episode specializes in ayurvedic medicine. Please welcome Thana Numan to the show! In this episode, we chat about: What is Ayurveda? . Thana's healing journey with ayurveda Coming into balance with the dosha constitution How do you know when you’re in balance? How ayurveda helps with weight loss What are some common things that kick people out of the healthy d...
Nature and time with our furry friends are two of my favorite ways to experience healing and boost creativity. My guest on this episode shares her healing journey in nature and with her furry friend, Charlie Girl. AND she shares the process of how she created a book FOR dogs! Diana Feliciano is originally from Long Island NY, moved to Nashville about 20 years ago for college. In this episode, we chat about: Introduction to Diana Feliciano and her dog Charlie. The day she crossed the finish line ...
The Akashic Records is a library of our soul's past, present and future. Accessing the Records allows for greater spiritual growth and guidance for our soul's journey. My guest on this episode is a gifted Akashic Records reader and Spiritual Intuitive. Please welcome Jenny Nesbit to the show! In this episode, we chat about: What are the akashic records and how did your life journey take you on this path? 2:01 Synchronicities 7:26 What are some common misconceptions or misunderstandings that peop...
Healthy Boundaries are key to creating your inner peace, freedom, and balance. My guest on this episode is no stranger to healthy boundaries. Please welcome Blended Family Life Coach, Julie Stolz, to the show. In this episode, we chat about: How setting healthy boundaries helps us reduce stress. 0:02 How to set healthy boundaries in your life. 1:01 What does a healthy boundary mean? 5:52 Common signs that a person may need to establish healthier boundaries. 8:53 What do you do when you have a vi...
Spiritual awakenings tend to leave an impression on a human. My experience in Costa Rica certainly left an impression. I will forever be changed. In this episode, we chat about: We had forest bathing, food cleanse, sacred waterfall hikes, and a concert of ants. 1:02 My morning started with a sacred waterfall hike. 3:00 The first part of the day was an outdoor shower and breakfast. 4:48 Being in the jungle opens the pathways to receive more information, more downloads, more synchronicities. 6:48 ...
Spiritual awakenings tend to leave an impression on a human. Because of that...I'm pivoting the podcast again.... to The Soulful Summit Podcast – Journey to Your Higher Self. Here's why and here's what you can expect moving forward: The spiritual awakening I had in Costa Rica. 0:11 Pivoting to The Soulful Summit Podcast: Journey to Your Higher Self How I’ve been integrating my learnings into my life. 2:19 . There is a mental health crisis among healthcare workers and many other industries and th...
Clinical Pharmacist burnout is becoming a bigger issue and leading to premature attrition. Raising awareness of this issue and identifying potential solutions is increasingly needed in this space. In this episode, we chat about... What prompted the initial interest in this topic? 2:07 What is burnout? What are some signs and symptoms? 7:25 The importance of disconnecting from work and life. 13:52 You have the power to manage the freewill piece of your career. 19:05 What are the things that we ca...
Rejection used to cripple me. I remember when I didn't match for a PGY-1 residency. I was very upset, but it wound up being one of the best things for me and my career. Although I didn't match, I found a residency through the "scramble" that was a great fit for me. I loved my PGY-1 year and the relationships that formed as a result. In the Zen Pharmacist Podcast, we chat about what rejection really means and how to transform rejection to success in a 3 step process. Follow me on Social! Instagra...
We're not meant to live on autopilot. If you ever feel stuck, bored, unfulfilled more than you'd like, this is your body giving you a nudge to explore a different path. This week on The Zen Pharmacist Podcast, we explore How to Listen To Our Intuition and be our own guide. We chat about key questions to ask yourself to begin to reclaim your passion and purpose. When you light up, you light up and inspire everyone around you. Follow me on Social! Instagram: @ _ haleyscomments_ Substack: @thehaley...
Even though I've run an Ironman, hiked 42 miles in the Grand Canyon, and climbed to 18,000 feet in the Himalayas, choosing to own a dog once terrified me. I used to be scared of dogs (big ones, at least) and never intended to be a dog owner. Something shifted in me about 7 years ago and Fitz Roy came into my life. And. I'm. So. Glad. He. Did. This week on The Zen Pharmacist Podcast I share the story of how Fitz and I met and several life lessons Fitz Roy has taught me. Follow me on Social! Insta...
Our brain process about 70,000 thoughts a day. Many of those thoughts are reliving the past or worried about the future. In order to create something new, you first have to THINK something new. This week on The Zen Pharmacist we chat about: 🌄 How thoughts become things 🌄 3 step formula to create your reality Follow me on Social! Instagram: @ _ haleyscomments_ Substack: @thehaleyscomments Check out my website! Website: haleyscomments.com...
Do you ever feel yourself surrounded by people, but still feel lonely? I had a conversation with a friend about this not long ago. As humans, we crave connection. We live in a paradox where we are more connected than ever through technology, yet often we feel more disconnected. This week on The Zen Pharmacist Podcast, we chat about The Power of Community and How to Find Your Tribe. Follow me on Social! Instagram: @ _ haleyscomments_ Substack: @thehaleyscomments Check out my website! Website: hal...
How do you incorporate self-care into your busy schedule? I remember when I first started out after residency in my first job as a critical care pharmacist. I was responsible for creating a critical care position in a 20 bed medical ICU. I felt so much pressure and passion towards elevating the clinical services at my hospital. I pushed myself so much that within that first year after residency, I began throwing up in the middle of the night. I would wake up from sleep and get sick multiple time...
Mastering the art of boundary setting is a skill that can be developed with practice. In this episode, we chat about: Bringing awareness to unhealthy boundaries in your life How to set healthy boundaries with yourself first How to express yourself and set boundaries with others Follow me on Social! Instagram: @ _ haleyscomments_ Substack: @thehaleyscomments Check out my website! Website: haleyscomments.com...
Boundaries are such an important topic and, in my experience, weren't taught or discussed growing up, in school, or in work settings. In this episode, we cover the 7 Common Mistakes of Boundary Setting. Learn these mistakes so you can avoid them in upgrading your boundaries and overall well-being! Follow me on Social! Instagram: @ _ haleyscomments_ Substack: @thehaleyscomments Check out my website! Website: haleyscomments.com...
Boundary Setting is both an art and a skill. Mastering boundary setting is a process but it is your path to upgrading your overall well-being. Boundaries are such an important topic and, in my experience, weren't taught or discussed growing up, in school, or in work settings. In this episode, we chat about: What are boundaries Why are they important How to know if they've been broken Crucial mindset shifts around setting healthy boundaries One small but huge first step in setting healthy boundar...
How do you design the life you want and unleash your potential? One simple mindset shift is the key. Do you ever get into a negative headspace about work in the pharmacy? Work feels draining and it's overwhelming. Maybe there's a negative cloud in your pharmacy department. Struggles with leadership. Your boss doesn't understand. Won't listen. Or maybe they have so much on their plate, you don't want to bother them. You begin to feel resentful about work. You might complain to your co-workers to ...
As an adult, we lose touch of the healing benefits of nature. It wasn't until I reconnected with the outdoors that I realized how vital regular doses of nature are in our maintaining our wellbeing. Nature has been an integral part of our lives since the beginning of time. It has the power to influence our mental and physical health in ways we are only just beginning to understand. Listen to find out how nature and adventure are healing. Follow me on Social! Instagram: @ _ haleyscomments_ Substac...
How do you handle stress without losing your cool? Managing stress in the moment while keeping your calm is a bit of an art form and takes practice. But it is a skill you can learn. When I think about this in a pharmacy environment, a couple of situations come to mind: Code or emergent patient care situation Difficult conversation (employee, boss, patient, colleague) Employee performance improvement plans Anger or another strong emotion Listen to learn about Prep Strategies and Real-Time Strateg...
What is "Ikigai?" Ikigai is an ancient Japanese philosophy and it's a concept for reason for being "Iki" means "life" in Japanese and 'gai' describes value or worth In this episode, we chat about: ✨ Why purpose is important ✨ The 4 main concepts of Ikigai ✨ Key questions to help you find your Ikigai Follow me on Social! Instagram: @ _ haleyscomments_ Substack: @thehaleyscomments Check out my website! Website: haleyscomments.com...
When I think of Serenity Skills, I always think of the Seinfeld episode...Serenity Now. George's dad listened to a cassette tape that told him to say "Serenity Now" to calm him down and lower his blood pressure. Kramer got egged by some kids outside and he used "Serenity Now" to be at ease. Later in the episode, they say that saying "Serenity Now" doesn't work, it just bottles up the anger until you explode... Although I believe intentions (like "Serenity Now") are powerful tools, if you say it,...
Grit. What is it? I can't talk about grit without talking about Angela Duckworth's book: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. In the book, she explores the question: Why do some people succeed and why do others fail? The answer is not talent, but GRIT...which is a combination of passion and perseverance for a singular goal. In this episode, we chat about: 💚 Why growing grit is important 💙 Two ways you can grow your grit 💜 A personal story of growing my grit in the Himalayas...it was a...
