Wow! This is a great episode for EVERYONE right now, no matter what! In these ever shifting, intense, emotionally charged times; it is still possible to live our yummiest, most fulfilled, joyful lives. If you're thinking this is a nutty concept, then this episode and all that Ambers guest Danet Palmer has to offer is what you need right now. Danet is so inspirational and joy-filled - there's no way you're going to end this episode not feeling more joyful and inspired yourself. Danét Palmer is th...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 41
Do you seem more sensitive than most people or have been accused of being too sensitive most of your life? Or maybe you just want to know how to communicate more effectively with the highly sensitive people in your life? Then this episode is for you! In it, Amber and Tammy chat about the traits of highly sensitive people or HSP's, our challenges and our super powers, and she gives a ton of great advice on how we can thrive in this world that seems like it's not meant for us. Tammy Goen is a self...
Aug 31, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 34
Todays guest is Vanessa Perry, a career mental health therapist turned intuitive holistic counselor. Vanessa believes that our troubles are rooted and treated beyond just the mind, and helps others explore non-traditional practices for healing and empowerment. She believes that abundance and soul-led living is achievable for everyone, and thrives on the work of co-creating this with her clients. In this conversation, she and Amber chat all about spirituality, intuition and neurodivergence....in ...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 33
"We're all healing beings." Todays guest, Anna Marie Frank is a doctor of Traditional Naturopathy, brain health professional, certified mindset life-guide coach, and lover of life! She is an author, podcast host, and an employee wellness consultant. Her mission is to end mental health stigmas and help all people upgrade their brains and biology through lifestyle choices. She believes that our neural pathways can be rewired through using holistic modalities to work on the physical and energetic l...
Aug 03, 2022•55 min•Season 3Ep. 32
This is Ambers 100th podcast episode and the topic was formed from a PTSD flashback she had the night before recording. Amber uses PTSD and CPTSD interchangeably, but there is a difference. The main difference between the two is PTSD usually occurs after a single traumatic event, while CPTSD is associated with repeated trauma. Amber has CPTSD. In this episode Amber shares her experience with PTSD and the lessons learned from this latest flashback - her first one in almost a year. One of her bigg...
Jul 20, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Ambers guest, Steve Q. Wiltshire has made fitness, health & mindset a priority for 3 decades! Shortly after winning the Mr. Oregon Body Building Competition, Steve developed an autoimmune disease that originated from a serious gut complication that took a huge toll on his overall health, his life, and his career. Up until then Steve followed what he perceived as experts in fitness regarding what was "healthy", like radical meal plans and supplements containing harsh chemicals. But, eighteen ...
Jun 29, 2022•56 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Ambers guest today is Rachel West, and this is her 2nd time being on the podcast. Rachel is a Holistic Personal Growth Coach, Best Selling Author and the Founder of "Empowering Growth". She is also a Domestic Violence Victims Advocate and Community Health Worker. Rachel focuses on helping others with mindset improvement and their mental health with a specialty in addiction. She has a belief that you must do the inner work, if you ever want the outer to work; and understands first hand how releas...
Jun 15, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 25
"Curiosity is the gateway drug to intuition" - Kimberly Spencer Kimberly Spencer is an award-winning high-performance, trauma-informed coach and trainer, Amazon best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and the founder of CrownYourself.com. From her entrepreneurial beginnings at five selling bags of glitter-water to her neighbors, to becoming an award-winning screenwriter, certified Pilates instructor, Miss Congeniality, and six-time WEGO Health Activist Award nominee, Kimberly is proof that it's bette...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 24
Ash Marshall-Odell says, "Living life is a spiritual experience." Spirituality is a very important part of our healing journey and Amber felt that this episode was the perfect one to help wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month for us. Please share with someone who needs to hear it...not just in May, but anytime. Ash is a spiritual teacher & mentor, healer, empath, psychic medium, certified personal coach, Light Worker, Reiki master & teacher, and author of the book, Light Bound: A Healer’...
May 25, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Are you not living your best life because anxiety and depression are holding you back? Ambers guest, Grounded Alignment Practitioner, Elizabeth Sloan wants you to know that you are not “broken” or “less than”, you just need the right support to reconnect you with your ideal manifestation of yourself in this world. She says, when you are grounded as yourself, you really can deal with all the challenges that come up from a place of inner calm and equanimity. In this episode, Elizabeth shares some ...
May 18, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 25
It's still Mental Health Awareness Month . But, after last week's episode where Amber talked about some heavy topics, we decided to go a little lighter...but, the information in this episode is still helpful for your mental health. And, Ambers guest Bethany has a loving, sunshine energy that's just good for the soul. Bethany Nicole is back for a second time and this time we're chatting about the 5 Love Languages, based on work and books by Gary Chapman. Bethany is an LA-based author, freelance w...
May 11, 2022•18 min•Season 3Ep. 24
No matter what you’re going through, there is always hope. There is always a way to get through it. True healing is possible for every single one of us. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month Amber shares parts of her traumatic yet healing story. She shares her experience with different healing methods and resources in order to encourage and support you on your healing journey. Get help finding wellness professionals to help support you on your healing and life journey at HealingWaze.com. Hir...
May 05, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 22
"Grief can often feel like being quarantined. Now, it’s even more so. Grieving is hard and isolating even at the best of times, and unfortunately, we are far from the best of times." That's a quote from a piece written by Ambers guest today, Kevin Ringstaff founder of PetCloud - grief support services for pet loss. Now if you're not a pet owner, that's ok, this episode is focused on grief in general - the stigmas around it, the process, and ways to help ourselves and others. Kevin has been a stu...
Apr 27, 2022•51 min•Season 3Ep. 21
"We are never going to grieve ourselves into happiness" You may remember Penny's episode from last season called "Habits of Happiness", named after her signature program. Penny has been involved in the health care field for over 40 years. She's a beloved massage therapist in Portland, OR, and an EFT Practitioner. Her work is client-centered because she knows how unhelpful and even damaging it is to not be heard, or have your feelings dismissed. She tries to be as much coach and cheerleader as th...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Ambers guest today, Beverley Danielle met on Instagram...which is actually the way she's connected with about half of this shows guests. She was inspired by Beverley's beautiful posts and business name. So, being the curious being she is - of course, she wanted to know more! And, in this episode, she got her fill. Not only is Beverley a lovely human, helper, Life Coach, and Fitness Instructor; she also works for the criminal justice system. She is definitely very well rounded! Beverley began her...
Apr 06, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Sit back and get ready for an hour of hope, inspiration, and a ton of great wisdom coming from today's guest, Susan DeLorenzo. This is Susan's 2nd time on the podcast, because Amber really enjoys chatting with her, and she's a listener favorite. Susan is a transformational life coach whose focus is on helping others who are emerging from life-altering adversities. She guides them to evaluate the insights and wisdom that these times hold. She believes our dark moments hold amazing "gems" which we...
Mar 30, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Today's guest Terry Tucker says a ton of inspiring things in this episode, but this is one of Amber's favorites, "What we leave behind are the things we weave into the hearts of other people." It's her favorite because it's what this podcast is all about - weaving inspiration, healing, and empowerment into your hearts. This short episode will leave you and your heart full of all three and more! Terry is a cancer warrior helping others get and stay motivated; keep moving forward no matter the cir...
Mar 23, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Hello! Today’s episode is a solo one, with just Amber. In it, she shares some history and folklore around the Spring Equinox, meanings, and some ideas on how to honor all the natural rhythms – the moon, the stars, the planets, mother nature, spirituality, and ourselves. Spring is a time of renewal and revitalization. What better time to pump up your self care!?!?! After listening, join Amber, past guests and other fans in her FREE private Facebook Group . As part of the group you can attend live...
Mar 16, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 16
1 in 8 US women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Sharing these stats are not meant to scare you, and this in no way means you or someone you know will get breast cancer. But, It's something we should all be aware of. Cancer in all forms is on the rise, and although conventional medical experts will tell you that there's little we can do to avoid getting cancer and if you do get cancer - the only way to treat it with harsh chemicals or surgery; Today's guest, R...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Well, since recording this episode, Covid stuff seems to finally be calming down; but now we're witnessing a pretty scary situation over in Europe and Asia. The hits just keep coming! If you're feeling a little defeated, hopeless, and unmotivated, this episode might just be the boost of inspiration and motivation you need. Because helping ourselves always helps other people. And, sometimes that's all we can do when other options are limited. Self-care must be a part of your daily routine. And, i...
Mar 02, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 14
What are "silent" genes vs "activated" genes? What do genes and a cookbook have in common? In today's episode, you're going to learn the answer to both of those questions and also why today's guest, Lyn, believes that our genes are not our destiny. And, it's not just a belief! Lyn Delmastro-Thomson is an mind-body medicine practitioner, using the healing systems of BodyTalk and Body Intuitive, and now even hypnosis! She has spent a lot of time studying epigenetics (which you'll learn more about ...
Feb 23, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 13
"The answer to everything is love." - Dr. Jacquilen Tomas, Ali Jacquilen is a Doctor of Naturopathy, Certified BodyTalk Trainer and Practitioner, Nutritional Counselor, and Master Herbalist. She's also one of the most chill, go with the flow, non-judgmental, loving people you can meet. And, it's not because she's had it easy in life. If you've listened to previous podcasts where she's been a guest, you know her story. If you don't, we highly recommend giving them a listen after you listen to tod...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 12
"You gotta believe in God and Divinity, but you gotta tie up your horse." Do you often wonder, "What the hell is happening?"....in regards to society, our mental health, our friends, family; and all the things we see, hear and read from social media, news, and podcasts?!?! If so, this is the episode for you!!! It will explain a lot...a lot about why we're doing the things we're doing, why we're acting the way we're acting, and how to navigate the rest of the year ahead in what is sure to be a ve...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 11
What does paper have to do with your health, life and career? Well, in this episode, you're going to find out! Yesterday was the Lunar New Year in Chinese astrology. So, Happy New Year! This is the year of the Water Tiger, which symbolizes strength, “exorcising evils”, and braveness. All things that are more than needed right now! And, in today's episode, which also has to do with ancient Chinese methods, you'll learn some ways to get your life and health back on track this year. Krystal Holm, i...
Feb 02, 2022•55 min•Season 3Ep. 10
"If you're serious about changing your life, you'll find a way. If you're not, you'll find an excuse." Jen Sincero, Author of "You Are A Badass" That quote is Ambers guest, Kristian Reiber's favorite. And, it'll make alot of sense when you listen to this podcast episode. Kristian is also a health and mindset coach with a huge knowledge base, an author, a mountain bike skills instructor, a music lover, a health foodie and an unconventional perspective oracle. His mission in life is to help people...
Jan 26, 2022•55 min•Season 3Ep. 9
"If you're in that dark place any piece of light is going to help you move forward." - Bethany Nicole In this conversation, Bethany and Amber are chatting about relationships, forgiveness, and even writing for self-care. She shares a ton of great tips! Bethany Nicole is an author, freelance writer and relationship expert. She was recently named one of the Top 25 Authors in Los Angeles by Los Angeles Entrepreneurs Magazine. She has many published pieces and interviews that you can check out at he...
Jan 12, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Happy New Year! As a reminder, Amber plans to have a new episode for you every week until the end of the year. She'll be taking December off, but until then she's got a ton a great topics and guests waiting in the wings ready to inspire and empower you on your healing journey this year and beyond. So, if you haven't already, make sure and subscribe and please share, this episode or the whole podcast! Who's ready to slim down a little...or alot this year? Or just start feeling better all around? ...
Jan 05, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 7
"A healthy relationship with yourself allows for healthy, happy relationships with other people." -Ted Smith If you've spent any amount of time on self-improvement you've come across some version of this statement at some point. In this episode, Ted Smith and Amber dive a little deeper into why it's so important, along with some great tips on how to start improving the most valuable relationship you have - the one with yourself. Hopefully this episode will inspire and empower you to keep growing...
Dec 29, 2021•53 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In today's episode Amber and her guest, Marina Yanay-Triner, will be talking about trauma and the body again...because honestly, there's always things we can learn about it. We all have experienced some sort of trauma and that trauma likes to hide out in our bodies. Marina calls herself the compassionate somatic coach. Her passion is helping people who are disengaged with life, burnt out and checked out by using body-based somatic approaches to support a connection back to the body; strengthen t...
Dec 22, 2021•54 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Although the holidays are often considered the most wonderful time of the year by many, they can also be a difficult time for people with mental health problems…and right now we’re in a mental health crisis in the US and It’s probably safe to say most of the world! So you you probably know someone who is struggling right now...or maybe it's you. In this episode, it's just 11 days until Christmas; and The Dragonfly Connection's Creator, wellness practitioner, and CPTSD warrior, Amber Cook is shar...
Dec 15, 2021•21 min•Season 3Ep. 4
