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The Other Way

Kasia Stiggelbouttheotherwaypodcast.com
Hello and welcome to The Other Way, a women's lifestyle podcast that explores uncommon, unconventional, or alternative approaches in life, health, spirituality, and work. Here, you can expect real, raw conversations with founders, researchers, trailblazers, experts in medicine, spiritual teachers, and all-around inspiring humans on the journey of doing things our way. It may not be “the way,” but it is the other way. So, if you’re like us and feel called to listen to that deeper voice - you’re in the right place. Welcome.
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Episodes

023: Buddhism, addiction, & healing the root of shame with Jeremy Lipkowitz

Jeremy is a mindfulness & emotional intelligence facilitator, & certified porn addiction recovery coach for men. Jeremy overcame his own addiction to pornography in his early twenties with the help of mindfulness meditation & Buddhist philosophy, which not only helped him let go of his destructive behaviors, it also allowed him to connect with deeper meaning & purpose in his life. For the past 11 years Jeremy has been teaching mindfulness & emotional intelligence practices at...

Oct 25, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 23

022: Stephan Rechtschaffen, MD on taking leaps of faith, designing your life, & serial entrepreneurship

Physician, author, and Founder of Blue Spirit Costa Rica and the Omega Institute in New York, Stephan Rechtschaffen is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for building successful and thriving businesses which have a positive impact in the world. He’s an anomaly; a visionary who has found multiple ways to integrate social good with financial viability. His reach goes beyond ventures, programs, and consulting, he strives to support individuals as well which he illustrates via the wisdom in his be...

Oct 11, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 22

021: Brittany Fuisz on why ingredients matter, the dangers of oatmilk, & balancing entrepreneurship + motherhood

Brittany grew up on the beaches of Malibu, eating local produce and appreciating at a very young age that food is fuel. After graduating Georgetown University and Le Cordon Bleu, Brittany trained at the three Michelin- starred Le Bernardin and The Food Network in New York, where she studied the finest techniques in the culinary world. While trying to get pregnant, Brittany was struggling to conceive and visited a fertility doctor who recommended the auto-immune protocol, with which she experienc...

Sep 27, 202247 minSeason 1Ep. 21

020: Balancing Yin & Yang, understanding endometriosis, & optimizing menstrual health via Chinese Medicine

Allison is an acupuncturist and integrative health practitioner based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. She is a fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine and member of the Obstetrical Acupuncture Association. She has specialized training in treating fertility and reproductive health. As a stage 3 endo warrior herself, Allison is extremely passionate in helping treat the pain and symptoms of endometriosis. Trigger warning: this episode touches on the topic of disordered ea...

Sep 14, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 20

019: Create community, unleash creativity, & live your most authentic life with The Optimist Collective

The Optimist Collective is a community centered in wellness, connection, & growth on a journey towards a more optimistic self. Founded by two close friends; this community curates intimate retreats and experiences while partnering with brands, practitioners, and communities to cultivate more optimism in the world. Ashley Frabasilio Ashley (she/her) is an experience designer specializing in bringing people together to connect with purpose and delight in our ever-changing world! Ashley has bui...

Aug 30, 202245 minSeason 1Ep. 19

018: Chinese Medicine on longevity, adrenal fatigue, & mind-body balance w/ Jessica Kolahi, PA-C, L.Ac

Jessica Kolahi is a PA and an acupuncturist practicing in San Francisco. She brings over 15 years of integrative medicine experience to her patients, providing full spectrum women's wellness care. By combining traditional and modern medical diagnostics, Jessica's goal is to help uncover the holistic underlying causes of disease, and offer the best treatment available using an integrative approach. Jessica began her practice in medicine as a Reiki and Healing Touch practitioner in 2004. In 2007, ...

Aug 16, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 18

017: Balancing it all as a mother, founder, & multi-dimensional woman w/ Ariel Garten, co-founder of Muse

Ariel Garten is probably one of the most interesting people you will meet. She is a Neuroscientist, mom, former psychotherapist, former fashion designer, and the co- founder and visionary of an amazing and highly successful healthtech startup Muse. Muse tracks your brain activity as you meditate to give you real-time feedback, while also guiding you into the “zone” and solving the problem most of us have when starting a meditation practice: telling us when we are doing it right! And now Muse is ...

Aug 02, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 17

016: Finding your purpose with the help of transpersonal psychology w/ Lori Schwanbeck, MFT

Lori Schwanbeck lives her purpose in creating the conditions that enable people to thrive in personal and professional life. Working in the intersection of psychology, mindfulness, emotional intelligence and leadership, she designs and facilitates programs focused on building workplace well-being. She has taught thousands of people in diverse global organizations including LinkedIn, Autodesk, Bain Consulting, Google, Tennis Australia, MEA, Julius Baer and Disney. She is a senior faculty member a...

Jul 19, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 16

015: Transitioning from maiden to mother w/ Naturopath & Ayurvedic Doula, Tiarn Parenzee

Mother, Naturopath, & Ayurvedic Doula, Tiarn Parenzee supports women in their transitions from maiden to mama and every season in between. Committing to her life’s work at a young age, Tiarn pursued her naturopathic degree straight out of highschool. Despite her natural passion for knowledge and ancient healing modalities, it was her own transition into motherhood that most deeply influenced her career - inspiring her to focus on women’s health. Today, Tiarn weaves together her knowledge of ...

Jul 06, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 15

014: Dr. Danny Geren DAOM, L.Ac., MIM on sciatica, chronic pain, Chinese Medicine, & Intuition Medicine®

Healer, educator, and innovator, Dr. Danny Geren DAOM, L.Ac., MIM works at the forefront of East Asian and Intuitive Medicine. As a Licensed Acupuncturist and Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine as well as a practitioner of Intuition Medicine® energy healing, Dr. Geren utilizes a wide spectrum of modalities in his healing practice, integrating both ancient wisdom with deeper spiritual and psycho emotional healing. As a passionate educator, Dr. Geren is currently on faculty at the Academy...

Jun 21, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 14

013: Nicolle Merrilyne on tapping into your intuitive gifts

Nicolle Merrilyne is a Certified Intuitive Healer, Medium, Psychic, Meditation Teacher and Spiritual Mentor who empowers women to heal from past trauma, reclaim their personal power and elevate spiritually. After a 5 year battle with an abusive relationship, grief, depression, and skin + gut health issues, Nicolle turned to meditation and intuitive healing as a final call for help. This work changed her life in ways she couldn’t even imagine. It gave Nicolle her world back and it's now her life'...

Jun 07, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 13

012: Fitness, Chinese Medicine, & the impact of fascia on your mental health with Andy Tz Chiu Chan

Andy is a certified strength & conditioning specialist and educator with a genuine passion for making a positive impact in the fitness industry through learning and sharing different unique methodologies. He currently teaches education courses on behalf of companies such as the National Academy of Sports Medicine, TRX, TriggerPoint Performance, and Power Plate. He has made guest appearances on Hong Kong television shows, as well as presenting at different public fitness events. Drawing on hi...

May 24, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 12

011: Amy Berryhill on aging, self love, & embracing the deep feminine

Amy is writer, artist, embodiment guide and student of the Great Mystery. After years of teaching and practicing yoga, she discovered the path that struck the deepest chord of Truth yet – The Deep Feminine. Her life is devoted to the ancient remembering and reclamation of Her through embodiment, ritual and deeper connection with each other and Mother Earth. She offers 1:1 work, group containers, in-person retreats, and currently lives in the woods of beautiful Colorado with her beloved, Alex. 💫...

May 10, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 15

010: Chinese Medicine, cosmetic acupuncture, & fertility w/ Amrit Singh of 6BabeBeauty

Amrit Singh, Registered Acupuncturist and 'Healthcare Professional of the Year' Notable Award winner, has been working with women and their health for over a decade. Through her experience as an Acupuncturist focusing on Cosmetic Acupuncture, fertility, and digestive issues Amrit began to see the impacts of how lifestyle, societal expectations, relationships and workplace environments were taking a toll on women's health, self-esteem, stress, and mental health. Amrit began her acupuncture journe...

Apr 26, 202250 minSeason 1Ep. 10

009: Thriving through major life transitions with Gabriela of Gaye del Sol Studios

Gabriela is a former multidisciplinary designer & marketing strategist turned certified Life Coach and Creative Business Mentor. She specializes in NLP, Energy Work, Hypnotherapy, Spirituality, and Conscious Entrepreneurship. 💫 We cover : Navigating major life pivots and transitions with authenticity & grace Integrating our “work” selves with the rest of our lives Transitioning from a successful, thriving corporate life to entrepreneurship Redefining success from “what we output” to inn...

Apr 12, 202258 minSeason 1Ep. 9

008: Reconnecting w/ your lineage for ancestral healing, Genevieve Folkedahl of Folklore Energy

Trigger warning: this episode touches on topics such as suicide. Genevieve is a healer, Reflector, and a metaphorical “breaker of chains”. This modern meets mystic ancestral healer and psychic medium is on a mission to help give the voiceless a voice; helping others find their suppressed inner truth, heal their lineage, and get in touch with their innate history. As a seer, she’s always walked between two worlds: that of the past and the present - guided by the medicine of her own lineage. That ...

Mar 28, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 8

007: Using mindfulness to navigate intergenerational pain & trauma, Nichole Proffitt

Trigger warning: this episode covers topics such as sexual abuse, alcoholism, and trauma. Mindfulness teacher, somatic trauma therapist, and artist Nichole Proffitt melds together her unique experiences and over 20 years personal practice, research, and professional experience to support her clients on their own journeys of cultivating self-awareness, stress and pain management, and loving-kindness. Nichole’s counseling style is rooted in the belief that mindfulness helps us grow a more skillful...

Mar 15, 20221 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 7

006: How to optimize fertility, skincare, & digestion according to Chinese Medicine with Layne Bronson

Acupuncturist, herbalist, skincare guru, entrepreneur, and healer - Layne Bronson does it all. After a devastating hip injury that required surgery, Layne discovered acupuncture and it completely transformed her life and career. She pivoted from Anthropological research to the study of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine; changing her lifestyle, diet, and psychology along the way. She’s healed her own chronic digestive disorders and passionately supports others to do the same. Today, she’s a busine...

Mar 01, 202249 minSeason 1Ep. 6

005: Designing your life using Human Design with Liobhan Clancy

Liobhan, pronounced “Lee-vin”, is a Human Design reader, Projector*, and Host of Align and Create, a podcast dedicated to translating the concepts of human design into digestible information to help enable all humans to align with their authentic selves and discover their true potential. Liobhan discovered Human Design after spending over 10 years in the textile industry where she reached her breaking point. Despite success climbing the ladder as a textile designer, globe trotting across London ...

Feb 15, 202257 minSeason 1Ep. 5

004: War, mindfulness, & Chinese Medicine; Brian Call, Navy SEAL turned Acupuncturist

Serial entrepreneur, Navy SEAL Veteran, father, husband, meditator, and now, Doctoral student studying Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture - Brian is a multidimensional human and the ultimate anomaly. After growing up on a small, organic, regenerative farm - Brian jumped full force into the complete opposite enrolling in the military as a Navy SEAL at the age of 18. After passing the ultra competitive SEAL qualifications (6% of applicants are accepted, annually) and the notoriously chal...

Feb 08, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 4

003: From burnout to bliss with Jasmine, Founder of Sustainable Bliss Co.

Jasmine Irven is a Certified Meditation Teacher and the founder of the Sustainable Bliss Collective, a self-care community and membership for ambitious humans who need the reminder to slow down and reprioritize their self-care even when they're super busy. After experiencing burnout and other health problems overworking herself in corporate, she realized she needed to make a change and dove into personal development. Now she guides weekly self-care classes, and inspires millions of people each m...

Feb 01, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 3

002: Ancient medicine for modern health: what is Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Whitney Bird, or Auntie Whitney as she’s known as to many, is an acupuncturist, healer, and truly remarkable human being. She received both her Masters and Doctorate in the medicine indigenous to the people of China (otherwise known as Traditional Chinese Medicine) from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine at CIIS (one of the top acupuncture schools in the nation). She has since apprenticed at length under brilliant TCM doctors such as Raymond Himmel and Danny Geren. She’s licens...

Jan 25, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 2

001: Coming out of the Psychedelic Closet in Corporate America

Startup executive, former Microsoft product lead, psychedelic advocate, father, husband, and champion of “radically transparent spirituality”, Sébastien Fouillade is a modern anomaly. Although his 26+ years of experience and his portfolio of tech, product development, and leadership successes are impressive, it’s the openness and authenticity with which Sébastien balances both his spiritual side with his ambitious achievements that sets him apart. Though Sébastien had his first “out of body awak...

Jan 08, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 1

000: The Other Way, welcome!

Hello and welcome to The Other Way, a lifestyle podcast that explores uncommon, unconventional, or otherwise alternative approaches to life, business, and health. I’m your host, Kasia; I’m a founder and mindfulness practitioner on a mission to harmonize “being” with “doing”, and discover my most authentic and aligned self along the way. Now, in my experience, stepping into that kind of alignment often requires us to take the path less traveled. On this podcast, I explore those paths. Here, you c...

Jan 08, 20221 min
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