The Vitality Sessions

Summary: Celestia interviews Financial Therapist, Lindsay Bryan Podvin as she takes us on a deep dive into caring for our money and mental health through times of financial crisis. She offers practical tools that anyone can apply to strengthen their relationship to their financial assets (and partner, if they have one), and calm any finance-related anxiety during this time of financial uncertainty. A super helpful listen if you're ready to take a more empowered approach to your financial wellness.  Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Show!Key Topics:-What is financial wellness and how can we start interacting money in a more healthful way?-What are the ties between are finances and our physical and mental well-being. How to Calm, empowered, and wise when it comes to our finances.-Practical and applicable tips to get out of anxiety around our finances.-Lindsay tells us about her personal recovery from an eating disorder and makes an amazing comparison with restrictive and toxic negative self money talk. -Self worth and how it relates to making empowered decisions around our finances.-How undercharging trains people to undervalue your resources, and why that’s not helpful for ANYONE.-the vital importance of financial exchange, especially right now during the economic pause.-Financial anxiety: how we can calm our nerves and make better financial decisions even in the face of financial crisis.-strategizing our financial partnerships and how to align in our relationships, both on paper and in real life. -Lindsay’s new book: The Financial Anxiety Solution: A Step-by-Step Workbook to Stop Worrying about Money, Take Control of Your Finances, and Live a Happier Life-Lindsay’s podcast: Mind, Money Balance Podcast: how couples can “uncomplicate” their relationship with money, and how to align your goals together. -You already know what you need to do to strengthen our finances. Trust that wisdom and go for it!Resources:-Learn about and enroll in Lindsay’s upcoming group-coaching program for high-earning couples! -Purchase Lindsay’s new book: The Financial Anxiety Solution: A Step-by-Step Workbook to Stop Worrying about Money, Take Control of Your Finances, and Live a Happier Life-Visit www.labellauna.com for more ways to work with Celestia and for her LOVELY line of high vibe clothing. -Subscribe to Celestia's email list and get a FREE 7-Day Green Smoothie Recipe Book. Find Celestia and her guest on the web and social media:Celestia on Instagramwww.labellauna.comLindsay on Instagram Get a freebie if you buy her book! FREE GIFT: Five ways to get the money talk started with their partnerLindsay on YouTubeSupport the show

Summary: Celestia and Sarah share a wonderful conversation about yoga and nervous system health. They explore wellness through the lens of yoga and get real about the science behind the "yoga glow." Sarah shares with us some simple and practical tips to include in our daily lives to tone our nervous systems, and helps shed light on how employing these tools can have a positive impact on our overall health and well-being.Please subscribe, Rate, and Review the show!Key Topics:-Yoga as a lens for life-The Yugas, or Yogic time periods, and which one we’re in now-The Vagus Nerve and why toning it is vitally important-Our body heals itself constantly, why getting into the parasympathetic system help us to heal.-Why prioritizing your mental health is as important to your overall health-Tips and tools for making your toning your nervous system -the parallels between yoga practice and uncomfortable life situations-Why fun is soooo importantFind Celestia and Her Guests on the Web and Social Media:www.labellauna.comCelestia on Instagramwww.wholehealthlab.comWhole Health Lab on InstagramResources:The Yogi's Roadmap: Patanjali Yoga Sutra as a Journey to Self Realization-Visit www.labellauna.com for more ways to work with Celestia and for her LOVELY line of high vibe clothing. -Subscribe to her email list and get a FREE 7-Day Green Smoothie Recipe Book: -Here’s the VIP hotline to learn more about the Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s amazing health coaching program: (844) 315-8547 Support the show

Summary: This is an in-depth and powerful interview with Deborahlise regarding the current global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and what we can do to strengthen our selves, families, and the global community. She takes us through her research about who this virus seems to be affecting most, and offers some simple ideas and strategies for how to prepare our immune and nervous systems for contact with germs and pathogens. Perhaps the most vital takeaway is the importance of maintaining and spreading joy, for that will be a powerful tool not only for maintaining a strong immune system, but also to keep our collective spirits strong. If you agree that knowledge is power, then this is a must listen. Key Topics and Time Stamps:-Deborahlise walks us through her latest research the Coronavirus-Why gut diversity seems to be an important to our immune system-What role pollution is playing in gene mutation.-Bigger picture is stop burdening the planet -Our microbes our suffering from pollution-What’s more infectious than the virus is fear. How we can use “mirror neurons” to our advantage.-what we can do to support our microbiome-extra fiber, what supplements to take, go outside, meditate, eating lots of veggies and fruits, wash hands, drink water regularly, supporting your biological pandemic.-If high blood pressure: preventative measures: support your mind, gut, and heart. -Positive psychology can really support the health. Keep ourselves clean, but if we lose connection, that hurts our microbiota. We must have strong communities to have strong microbiota-How fasting supports certain microbiota-Why going “grain free” might not be a great idea for everyone, and the importance of seasonal eating-Seasonal living: microbiome effects of seasonal eating -FIBER, fiber, fiber! -Poop. We need to bulk up our stool for so many reasons. The how and the why. -We have lost the rhythm of the seasons, how can we go back to our ancestral ways?-A few ideas for how to get back to more ancestral ways of living-Listen to your microbes AND your intuition. Learn from your farmers, what’s in season. Spend time outside-An Ayurvedic approach to get grounded into our intuition. Start looking for the answers INSIDE ourselves. Take care of your gut, speak kindly of yourself, and other tips for rekindling your intuition. Find Celestia and her guests on the web and social media:Celestia on Intagramwww.labellauna.comDeborahlise on Instagramhttps://deborahlisemota.comYouTube- MedGeekTVResources:Subscribe, Rate, and Review the showVisit www.labellauna.com for more ways to work with me and for my LOVELY line of high vibe clothing. Subscribe to her email list and get a FREE 7-Day Green Smoothie Recipe BookSupport the show

Summary:While there's so much information circulating about Coronavirus, it's important to remember that you have a lot more power of your health and wellbeing than you might realize. Of course, please consult your physician if you have specific questions regarding your individual health concerns. But for those who are interested in taking a proactive approach to their health and well-being, I have compiled 12 tips to optimize immune function in the face of germs and pathogens. Key Topics:1) Ditch sugar and processed foods.2) Eat the rainbow.3) Drink your way to good health.4) Supplement wisely.5) Don’t skimp on the self care. Make stress relief a priority.6) Get fresh air and moderate daily exercise.7) Get adequate sleep. 8) Enjoy some sunshine (in moderation).9) Wash your hands, properly and frequently. 10) Get in the habit of not touching your face. 11) Moisturize your hands, face, and body.  12) But most importantly, try to remain calm and clear headed.Find Celestia on The Web and Social Media:Celestia On Instagramwww.labellauna.comResources:-More info on doTERRA Essential Oils-Subscribe, Rate, and Review the show-Visit www.labellauna.com for more ways to work with Celestia and for her LOVELY line of high vibe clothing. -Join her high vibe email tribe and get a FREE 7-Day Green Smoothie Recipe Book.Support the show

Summary: Celestia and Naturopathic Doctor, Nicola Dehlinger, take a deep dive into the Mind/Body/Spirit connection and why it’s so important to reconnect with our true Self. Dr. Nicola walks us through some of the main root causes of dis-ease (stress and inflammation!) and offers us some simple tools we can use every single day to optimize our health and well-being. Key Topics:-What is Naturopathic Medicine-What is Mind/Body medicine, and how to we re-connect our mind/body/spirit back together. Taking a look at each patient as a holistic entity, not a sum of its parts. Realizing that symptoms can all be interrelated on some level.-Stress is the root cause of so many diseases. How do we start to calm our stress so we can heal ourselves.-The role of cortisol in inflammation and immune function. -Stress management in relation to our health.-The importance of lifestyle shifts to minimize the negative effects of stress and inflammation.-How to tune in and listen to your body: our body will always TELL you what you need.-What’s your deeper intention? The intention is more important that “all the tools.”-Your body is not going to get quieter if we ignore its messages.-Re-connection with Self: why that’s important and how to do it. -Fear, and how to address it.-How to love yourself even through the tough times.-How marketing makes us feel like we’re not enough.-The tools: How to tune in and actually hear what you actually need on any given day. Get still, take a breath, put your hand on your heart "What are YOU needing today?" -How to take the pressure off. -We can’t heal from a place of flight or flight mode.-Why moving your body is another great and simple way to keep your energy flowing.Find Celestia and her guests on the web and social:Celestia on Instagramwww.LaBellaUna.comDr. Nicola's Group: Connectivity on Facebookwww.PuraVidaHealthcare.comList of Resources:Subscribe, Rate, and Review the showVisit www.labellauna.com for more ways to work with me and for my LOVELY line of high vibe clothing. Subscribe to Celestia's email list and get a FREE 7-Day Green Smoothie Recipe Book Support the show

Summary:Celestia and Jill share a deep conversation about Jill's health restoration journey after receiving a Stage IV lung cancer diagnosis. Jill tells us about her transformation through both Western Medicine and alternative modalities and how she considers this the best time of her life.Key Topics :-How Jill learned about her diagnosis-Learning to focus on what she could control about her health situation-The power of words and why she chose the term “health restoration journey” -Specific tools she has used along with Western medicine to optimize her wellness.-Body: The role of nutrition and exercise -Mind: Her journey of learning to meditate -Spirit: exploration of the soul with different modalities and practitioners. -The amazement of her doctors when she had responded so well after six weeks of treatment -Jill’s plan now, and how she plans to use this information for the greater good-The power of focusing on the good.-Appreciate the moment, learning to be present.Subscribe, Rate, and Review the showCelestia and her guests on the web and social media:www.LaBellaUna.comCelestia on InstagramJill's Group on Facebook: Luv Your Lungs www.luvyourlungs.comList of Resources:-The Biology of Belief by Dr. Bruce Lipton-The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers in "Healthy" Foods That Cause Disease and Weight Gain -Visit www.labellauna.com for more ways to work with me and for my LOVELY line of high vibe clothing. -Subscribe to my email list and get a FREE 7-Day Green Smoothie Recipe Book: Support the show

Summary:Celestia and Whitney have a conversation about how to tap into one's own intuition. Whitney offers us some tips and tricks to navigate and clear out our energetic "gunk" and offers some tools to raise one's energetic frequency. Subscribe, Rate, and Review the showKey Topics :-how Whitney learned about and connected with her intuitive gifts-what’s the difference between an angel channeler and a psychic medium-how to access our own intuition-low vs. high vibration, energy density, and and transformation between low and higher energy frequency-What is shadow work? How to learn from and grow out of our trauma, toxic relationships, etc.-Wellness tools for “clearing your energetic gunk.”-Meditation, meditation, meditation! A great tool to help us move through our vibration.-A word on neuroplasticity-Different forms of meditation-The power of sitting in the “uncomfortable-ness”-Is each decision bringing you the highest good, or keeping you in the state of “trauma/drama”-A message from our angelsCelestia and her guests on the web and social media:www.LaBellaUna.comCelestia on InstagramWhitneyLamb.comList of Resources:Subscribe, Rate, and Review the show-Visit www.labellauna.com for more ways to work with me and for my LOVELY line of high vibe clothing. -Subscribe to my email list and get a FREE 7-Day Green Smoothie Recipe Book-Learn more about essential oilsSupport the show

Summary:Debra gives us a snapshot of what crystals are, how to select and energetically cleanse them, and walks us through seven powerful crystals and stones for stress relief. Key Topics:-How Debra came to energy healing-What are crystals and how down tap into their energetics-How to clean and energetically cleanse your crystals-Wearable crystals-Crystals for stress relief-Different forms of meditation and how we can heal ourselves. Find Celestia and Her Guests on the Web and Social Media:Spirals of LightLa Bella UnaCelestia On InstagramDebra on FacebookResources:-Debra’s Crystal and Gemstone Stress Buster Kit-Subscribe, Rate, and Review the show-Visit www.labellauna.com for more ways to work with me and for my LOVELY line of high vibe clothing. -Subscribe to my email list and get a FREE 7-Day Green Smoothie Recipe Book: Support the show

Summary:Erin schools us on the health benefits of sex, and helps us break down this taboo topic. Here we get an anatomy lesson and learn how to and why to bring pleasure to ourselves AND our lovers. A must-listen!Key Topics:-How Erin became a sexologist -The health benefits of flirting and  sex-Masturbation: the why and how for both penis owners AND vulva owners. The importance of exploring your body.-Anatomy of the sex organs, and where is the G-spot, exactly?-Sex toy options-How and why to take your time when loving on yourself or your lover-Flirting, sweet talking, and why that’s a vital part of foreplay….whether with your lover or “flying solo."-How to romance yourself, and why it’s important to do whether you’re “couple” or not.-How society doesn’t want us to have these conversations…shame, taboo, and explore the benefits of sex. Deeply caring for ourselves and others. -Body friendly sex toys and lube options. Find Celestia and her guests on the Web and Social Media:Celestia on InstagramErin Brandt on InstagramLa Bella UnaBirds and Bees http://www.positivesexed.com/Resources:-Subscribe, Rate, and Review the show-Visit www.labellauna.com for more ways to work with Celestia and for her LOVELY line of high vibe clothing. -Subscribe to my email list and get a FREE 7-Day Green Smoothie Recipe Book Support the show

Summary: I had the pleasure today of interviewing renowned acupuncturist and PhD, Deborahlise Mota about microbiome health through the lens of the Science of Life, or Ayurveda. Can we “hack” our own health by taking care of our microbiome? Were the ancient Ayurvedic practitioners the original biohackers? Key Topics:-The connection between Ayurveda, modern science, and biohacking -How to support our health through the microbiome -An individualized approach to medicine through your “dosha” or personal constitution. -How to restore your “eco-system” with pre-biotic foods, and some good ones to eat.-How stress affects our digestion, and why that’s not helping us. -Lifestyle support for soothing stress hormones -The spiritual component of wellness, and why it’s important -The oral health and microbiome health connectionFind Celestia and her guests on the web and social media:Website: https://deborahlisemota.comYouTube- MedGeekTV:  bit.ly/MedGeekTV IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.biotic.woman/ Resources:-Triphala-Neti Pot -Nadi Shodona-An overview of the doshas-Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the show-Visit www.labellauna.com for more ways to work with Celestia and for her LOVELY line of high vibe clothing. -Subscribe to her email list and get a FREE 7-Day Green Smoothie Recipe Book-More info on doTERRA Essential OilsSupport the show

Summary: Celestia guides us through a deeply relaxing practice called yoga nidra. Similar to a guided meditation, this episode will allow you some time to take a deep dive into an effective healing modality that activates the relaxation response to improve nervous system and endocrine system function. Like meditation, yoga nidra can help decrease anxiety and improve your mood, and can have even more profound healing power.Find Celestia on the web and social media:www.labellauna.comInstagram: @celestiafrenchResources:-Subscribe, Rate, and Review the show-Visit www.labellauna.com for more ways to work with Celestia and to check out her LOVELY line of high vibe clothing. -Subscribe to her monthly podcast roundup and get a FREE 7-Day Green Smoothie Recipe Book -More info on doTERRA Essential OilsSupport the show

Summary: Today Gloria bravely, openly, and honestly shares her harrowing journey through pelvic pain. She takes a deep dive through the steps she took to learn how to live with her pain and transform it through pleasure, and how we can too. Key Topics:-Gloria walks us through her amazing journey through 11 pelvic surgeries (including a hysterectomy) and all the pain that came along with it.-Her desperation to get out of pain and how she eventually found some tools to help.-Trigger point injections-Neuro-modulation: retraining your brain. How this changed the game for Gloria and gave her a bit of hope and mobility-Meeting a pain coach: how she learned to re-frame her pain, and learning how to understand it. -Learning to look at pain through the lens of pleasure. -When she became a certified sexuality coach.-How Gloria coaches women with chronic pelvic pain and how to combat pain with pleasure.-Gloria schools us on how to transform pain through pleasure. -How past traumas can make us more sensitive to pain.-How to harness our pleasure to overcome pain. -How we bully ourselves, and the importance of self compassion. -How Gloria learned how to “just be cool” with herself. -The strength in vulnerability. -Caring for our caregivers. Find Celestia and her guests on social media and the web: www.labellauna.comInstagram: @celestiafrenchwww.intimacyforeveryone.com Facebook: the Healing Love CoachResources: -Please subscribe, Rate, and Review the show! Visit www.labellauna.com for more ways to work with Celestia and to check out her LOVELY line of high vibe clothing. -Subscribe to Celestia's monthly podcast roundup and get a FREE 7-Day Green Smoothie Recipe Book! -More info on doTERRA Essential Oils Support the show

Summary: Today we caught up with Adina Grigore is the founder and CEO of the 100% natural, 5-ingredients-or-less skincare line S.W. Basics. She schooled us on some natural skincare best practices and a whole lot of permission to love ourselves. Key Topics :-She took us on a tour of her own “skin health” journey and the Skin Cleanse protocol that can be found her her book Skin Cleanse. -We also talked about how to support our skin’s health through nutrition and talked about what foods to eat and avoid, as well as some lifestyle dos and don’ts to help us put our best faces forward. -She talks about some of her favorite go to essential oils that can be found in her other book Just the Essentials, as well as some choice kitchen ingredients that we should all be putting our faces.  Find Celestia and her guests on social media and the web:www.swbasics.com www.labellauna.comInstagram @celestiafrenchInstagram @swbasics   Resources:-Please subscribe, Rate, and Review the show!-Skin Cleanse by Adina Grigore -Just the Essentials by Adina Grigore-Visit www.labellauna.com for more ways to work with Celestia and to check out her LOVELY line of high vibe clothing. -Subscribe to Celestia's monthly podcast roundup and get a FREE 7-Day Green Smoothie Recipe Book!-More info on doTERRA Essential Oils-Here’s the VIP hotline to learn more about the Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s amazing health coaching program: (844) 315-8547 Support the show

Summary: Today we delve into Oceana’s path to wellness. We cover her story of growing up and learning about healthy lifestyle and how you can be “healthy” but also take a more realistic approach to wellness. Key Topics:-Oceana’s path to yoga, nutrition, and career in Chinese medicine and acupuncture.-The connection between fueling and living your best.-Some pillars of health to feel your best (and why to avoid SUGAR!)-The power of contemplative practice and how to understand the human mind-What does it mean to live and “embodied life.”-How and why to lay off technology sometimes -Some ways Oceana architects her best life-Oceana’s Offerings: Essential Oils for Healers, helping Healers to Scale Their BusinessesSocial Media for Celestia and guests:Instagram: @celestiafrenchInstagram: @modernholistic Website: www.OceanaBaity.comList of Resources:-Book: Devotions, by Mary Oliver -Please subscribe, rate, and review the show-Visit www.labellauna.com for more ways to work with Celestia and check out her LOVELY line of high vibe clothing. -Subscribe to Celestia's email list and get a FREE 7-Day Green Smoothie Recipe Book -Visit me on Instagram for daily tips and tools to help you live your most vibrant life.@celestiafrench -More info on doTERRA Essential OilsHere’s the VIP hotline to learn more about the Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s amazing health coaching program: (844) 315-8547Support the show

Celestia Introduces the concept of nueroplasticity and how we can rebuild our inner landscape to create your best life. She offers ten simple strategies (and actions you can take) to help you get your groove back.Support the show

Welcome to the Vitality Sessions Podcast where we simplify the best of modern and traditional wisdom to help our listeners to live their best lives. Meet our host, Celestia French as she describes what this show is about. The Vitality Sessions is an experiential podcast that helps us to attain and maintain our best health, wellbeing, natural beauty, best relationships, and vitality through simple tips and strategies offered by both Celestia and her guests.  Each episode will follow one of three main formats:Celestia highlighting topics like optional nutrition, sleep optimization, how to deepen your connection to yourself and those around you, etc. The second type of show is more experiential: Celestia leading you through healing practices like a guided meditations, breath work, quick yoga practice, etc. And the third type of show will be guest interviews with industry experts from a wide spectrum of professions such as holistic physicians, yoga therapists, nutritionists, aromatherapists, energy workers, etc.Hit subscribe and never miss an episode of the Vitality Sessions. Support the show