Do you have something that you LOVE to do? It's an activity you do most days of the week, and it's what you live for? Well, meet Franklin, an avid surfer and hear his story of working with his back so he can surf (and of course practice yoga) for life. In this episode you will learn: -How you can keep moving forward even though setbacks occur -Why life doesn't stop even if you are active and have low back pain -Why you might not want to wait to seek out help -How internet sleuthing can give you ...
Feb 26, 2020•19 min
Have you wondering If yoga is for you? Or, maybe you've heard about the YogaWall, but aren't really sure what it is? In this episode we talk about all things yoga; where to start, how to progress, and if you are a teacher why education is so so important. Listen to this chat with Elia Nikolaev E-RYT, YTRX to learn: -How Elia found his path through confusion and doubt in his yoga teaching capabilities -Why The Yoga Wall is the best kept secret -How you can decompress the low back -How to prevent ...
Feb 19, 2020•36 min
If you are female and ever felt that your mood, energy and motivation changes with your monthly cycle this episode is for you. If you are male this episode is still for you since you can learn a bit more about what happens as the female you are about moves through changes with her cycle. You will also learn how to establish a deeper connection with your body and build more wellness. Listen to this episode with physical therapist and yoga teacher Brittney Ellers to learn: -How to create more body...
Feb 12, 2020•25 min
Are you seeking clarity in your life? Meet Maurice the creator of LIA, a Life Inventory Assessment tool. In this chat he will give you insight on how to find clarity, courage and faith to find clarity and answers and then create the dream. In this episode you will: -Learning to pause to hear the answers of what's important to you -How to find the courage to follow your answers -Know what questions to ask your self to create greater clarity and answers -How life maps and tools can help ease this ...
Feb 05, 2020•30 min
Carrying on from the previous episode on finding your center with Shauna, we move to the fifth layer of healing. In this episode you learn: -How to apply this layer of healing to your life right now -How to move from victim mentality to thoughts that will help you to heal -About acceptance, to move closer to feeling better in your body -Learning how to find contentment and peace day to day, even when things aren't perfect -My interpretation of this layer and how I apply it to life -Why this laye...
Jan 29, 2020•18 min
Life happens. Getting thrown off balance is common. How do we regain or center again? Listen to this interview with Yoga Teacher and Therapist Shauna MacKay for some very insightful and practical information on how to find your center again to continue to learn and move forward in life despite what's happening. In this episode you will: -Learn how the breath can return us back to center -Discover how to have a relationship with our breath -Tips to regain your wellness -How wellness is intertwine...
Jan 22, 2020•27 min
If you are a patient, client or student of mind you've heard me say that stress the importance of what we think and mindset. Now hear it from someone else! Listen to this interview with Dr. Kaylee Simmerman, DPT to learn: -Hear a real life mindset problem and solution -Why you shouldn't buy into your fear of seeking help -How you blame yourself and not even know -Why mindset is important even with preventative measures -Learn how to feel your emotions and work through them to assist with healing...
Jan 15, 2020•23 min
Do you need some inspiration for the start of 2020? Listen to Heather Otto's uplifting and inspiring story of having the courage to follow her heart and making big changes in her life, while working through challenges in her body. In this episode you will learn: -The negative consequences of continuing to "push through it" and how there can be a different way -How Heather moved from a place of daily pain and difficulty sleeping to getting a restful night's sleep -Why you might be avoiding an iss...
Jan 08, 2020•21 min
Welcome to 2020!! Start the New Year by listening to this episode to get you motivated and inspired to take action on your goals for this year, WHILE enjoying the process. Amy Clover will give you inspired insight to learn how to trust yourself to make the best health decisions for YOU. In this episode you learn: -Why you can't "should" yourself into health -How to listen to your body -Let go of the shaming -Understand what "true health" actually is -When to push yourself and when to let yoursel...
Jan 02, 2020•16 min
This is a special and perfect episode to end 2019 and lead you into 2020. Ever wonder why you make the decisions you do? Or, do you even have a hard time make decisions and/or trusting yourself. Well, this episode is for you. In this episode you will learn: -Learn how to listen your body's inner wisdom -How to better trust your body and trust you know what to do -Understand why you might be making decisions based out of fear of scarcity -How to make better food choices that are aligned with what...
Dec 24, 2019•16 min
Have you ever found yourself being so overwhelmed and busy through the holiday that when it ends you feel exhausted and drained? Listen to Melaine Connell, PT and owner of Remedy Physical Therapy and her advice on how to stay well through the holidays and more with the Four Pillars of Health. In this episode you will learn: -How to move past a stuck and pain cycle -Why Wellness is a journey not a destination -Understand how all the life pieces fit together -Learning how to take responsibility fo...
Dec 18, 2019•21 min
Do you ever wonder why you make the choices you do? Or you know you need to make changes to aid your healing, but are not sure where to start? Well, listen to this interview with Leslie Boyd where we talk about working with our subconscious, the behind the scenes, to aid with full and complete healing. -Understand more of the work of Carl Jung and Depth Psychology -What are the benefits of doing work on the subconscious level, and why we might avoid it -How this topic relates to the unconscious ...
Dec 11, 2019•27 min
Talking about your colon might not be a super fun topic to talk about, but I can tell you from personal experience it's very important. That's why I'm honored Dr. Kaveh from Kaiser Permanente agreed to be interviewed. The timing is especially important because I'm coming up on my two year anniversary of staying cancer free! Listen to this episode to: -Learn specific ways to prepare for a colonoscopy -Why it's important to prepare efficiently for the colonoscopy -The importance of receiving a col...
Dec 04, 2019•15 min
Do you know what makes the KEY difference in healing?? It's the work done in this Yogic Kosha layer of healing the Manomayama Kosha. In this episode you will learn: - What exactly this layer is -How it can take your healing to the next layer -What to do you feel aches and pains come and go -Hear my low back injury story -Understand how you should experience the broad spectrum of emotions negative and positive. -Begin to change the language you communicate with yourself - How to find gratitude ev...
Nov 27, 2019•22 min
Do you have an injury or area of discomfort in your body that is taking FOREVER to heal?? You doubt that it ever will heal? Well, listen to this episode with superstar Volleyball player Lindsey Miller. This episode is so important to hear whether you are an athlete or not. It's vital for ANYONE overcoming an injury. WHY?? Because it's easy to get discouraged, frustrated or even doubt your body will heal along the way. Listen to this episode to hear: -Lindsey's path to recovery -The ups and downs...
Nov 20, 2019•9 min
Listen to this episode with Linda Vazin on how to heal fully and holistically. You will learn: -How meditating and Breath work can be uncomfortable -Another method to learn how to use the diaphragm for most efficient breathing -How to start breath work -What to do if it's uncomfortable when practicing breath work -How to use the breath work to overcome an obstacle -What to do if you have a set back when healing -The importance of small wins -How to incorporate breath work into a busy schedule -H...
Nov 13, 2019•14 min
Listen to this episode with Amy Vander Linden, PT, owner of Moment of Truth, and podcast Bellies, Babies and Birth. In this episode you will learn: -What Women's Health is, and how it can help you after pregnancy and birth -The connection of the breath and the pelvic floor -Understand what diastisis is and what can be done -How to begin creating more awareness in your body and connection with your breath -What services are available to you as a new mom -Importance of having your tribe as a new m...
Nov 06, 2019•20 min
In this episode we move through the second Kosha layer of Yoga, The Pranamayakosha-The Energy Body. In this episode you will learn: -What exactly this layer is -How to better access your life force and subtle energy body -What are some breath techniques you can use right now that are free! -What the benefits are for efficient breathing and consequences when you don't -Learn how to effectively belly breathe -How use the breath to stimulate the relaxation response and reduce stress Enjoy! Head ove...
Oct 30, 2019•27 min
Do you know you need more time? Feel drained and desiring more energy? Well, listen to this interview with photographer Rebecca Kuritz of Evolved Imagery to find out how! In this episode you will learn: -Practical Wellness tips while traveling -Defining boundaries -How to say no -How to feel well even though things are not idea -Ways to pull yourself up out of a funk -Moving from scarcity mindset to one of abundance -Gain more confidence in your work -Develop more trust and faith in your capacit...
Oct 23, 2019•25 min
Listen to this episode with owner of Inside Out Strength and Performance, Dr. Dave Paczkowski where you learn about how physical therapy can help you, ESPECIALLY if you want to stay active throughout your life. You will understand the: -Importance of a consistent check in with a physical therapist or wellness professional -How being in pain is NOT normal, and why you should doing something -How to get independent and not rely on health care providers for your health and wellness -Learn what it l...
Oct 16, 2019•24 min
In this podcast I start the Kosha series where I explain, and will go over each layer separately. You will also learn practical steps that you can implement right now to start your healing (or continue). In this episode you will: -Learn what this first layer, the Anamayakosaha, is -Understand the benefits of healing the physical, but why there is typically more -Get motivation to start your healing or wellness program -Feel more confident on where to begin -Benefits of establishing a health rout...
Oct 09, 2019•18 min
Have you set goals for yourself and FAILED?? Now you lack the confidence to try again? Or, you know you NEED self time, down time and you just are having difficulty creating that time for yourself?? Then you need to listen to this episode!! Join us in the interview with Life Coach Kristen Kurtz in this episode learn how to: -Give back to yourself, ESPECIALLY if you are a mom -Reduce stress and anxiety day to day -Believe that your are ENOUGH and Worthy to have time for yourself -Change habits th...
Oct 02, 2019•24 min
Last episode we started the conversation on the Yogic Kosha model of healing. In the episode we will dive deeper on how to integrate the Kosha model into your own healing, or your physical therapy practice. This episode especially important if you are a healthcare provider feeling burnout, and desiring to add more wellness, and/or yoga and versatility into your practice. In this episode you can hear about Barbara's journey from an insurance based model to more cash based physical therapy and wel...
Sep 26, 2019•28 min
We should all strive to have vibrant health, connection to our inner blue print of wellness, and feel like we are thriving. However, sometimes life happens, and some things are outside of our control. Yes, we must be responsible for our health. At the same time we can't beat ourselves up when life throws us a curveball. We are all human, and have set backs whether that's in the form of an injury, pain or illness. True health I feel is the ability to ride through these waves of life with grace, w...
Sep 18, 2019•13 min
Tune into this interview with Katie Brauer- Mom and former Professional Snowboarder turned Yoga Teacher, Educator and Personal Transformation expert. In this episode you will learn how Katie balances being a mom with her professional world, as well as staying well through injuries and surgeries. You will also learn more about: -Healing from a traumatic injury, especially when it involves a long rehab -Following your intuition and determine what action to take based upon what you need as opposed ...
Sep 13, 2019•23 min
Listen to this episode With Dr. Dawn Andalon, DPT to learn: - Benefits of Pilates, and how the combination with Physical Therapy can be very powerful. -How pain can have an emotional component -Boost your resiliency and ability to handle injuries, stress and/or pain -Incorporating whole person healing -The mindset KEY that is so important to have while healing -The secret to a successful business partnership -Practical wellness tips to start incorporating into your life now Looking for the next ...
Sep 05, 2019•25 min
Nutrition can either speed up healing or slow it down. Even if you are not injured this episode is important to listen to. Nutrition can impact our ability to recover from workouts, how sore we feel when we wake up in the morning, and even if we feel fatigued throughout the day. Tune in to learn more. Enjoy! Looking for the next step?? Head over to Igniteurwellness.com where you can download one of our freebies with information to get you feeling better right now, that also gets you on the blog ...
Aug 22, 2019•21 min
Are you looking to being yoga, but not sure where to start? Or, maybe you have been practicing for some time, but are looking to try different styles and lineages. Well this episode is for you. You might be surprised on the answer I give... Tune in to find out! Looking for the next step?? Head over to Igniteurwellness.com where you can download one of our freebies with information to get you feeling better right now, that also gets you on the blog release list so you can stay up to date with new...
Aug 22, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Listen to this interview with Coach Kate Marlot and she guides us through learning to interpret what our body is telling us so we can feel more vibrant and energized. Looking for the next step?? Head over to Igniteurwellness.com where you can download one of our freebies with information to get you feeling better right now, that also gets you on the blog release list so you can stay up to date with new podcast releases. You can also join the Online Ignite Community with step by step videos, call...
Aug 21, 2019•25 min
Listen to this interview with Dava Nichol, where you will learn about the benefits of yoga and how powerful the combination of yoga with physical therapy is for healing and staying healthy and well. Looking for the next step?? Head over to Igniteurwellness.com where you can download one of our freebies with information to get you feeling better right now, that also gets you on the blog release list so you can stay up to date with new podcast releases. You can also join the Online Ignite Communit...
Aug 21, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 2