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Often people set resolutions for transformation each January, many of which have to do with health or finances but today we're talking about transformational energy healing! Gül Sönmez is a Transformational Energy Coach, internationally renowned for her ability to channel people’s past traumas and buried memories so they can overcome anxieties, self-doubt, and stressors in order to live aligned, purposeful lives.  After 15 years of working at large multinational corporations like P&G, Coca-Cola and achieving a seemingly pitch-perfect life, Gül began to manifest pain and injuries in her body. Only after her transformation healing journey did she realize her ability to channel energy and step into the life she wanted, not what others expected of her. In an act of pivotal, radical self-care, Gül left her native Turkey and moved to Luxembourg, leaving her job, marriage, friends, and teachers behind for a corporate job at Amazon’s European HQ. This path led her to work with her first client—a friend’s son had received brain tumor surgery and they asked her if she could provide healing for him at the hospital. On the surface, it seemed as though Gül was his healer, but in reality, he was hers. As the famous poet Rumi once famously said, “What you seek is seeking you.” Through her incredible gifts, Gül has not only radically changed her own life, but has profoundly redesigned the lives of others around her while forging her path as a 6-figure entrepreneur. In her own words, she is “not healing or sending energies to make you feel better for a short period of time; you are walking along this transformational path to initiate profound changes in your inner world.” Resources: Website: www.purposefulvibes.com Email: gulsonmez@gmail.com Phone: +00352338144 Facebook: /purposefulvibes Instagram: @gulsonmez___ LinkedIn: /in/gulsonmez --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nurtureme/message

Let's talk about your alcohol consumption. And before you completely dismiss this topic and turn back to your glass of wine... I think considering "why" we drink is worth a discussion. Recently, I've personally noticed less and less desire to have alcohol and I think that mostly stems from realizing I don't feel like myself the next day as my body detoxifies it from my system. Though I was skeptical at first to have a conversation about an alcohol-free life, I do believe that our next guest on the Nurture Me Podcast has some very valid (scientific) points on how alcohol actually affects our bodies. Karolina Rzadkowolska is a certified alcohol-free life coach who helps powerful women make alcohol insignificant in their lives. She’s worked with thousands of clients through her online courses and coaching to change their drinking habits and unleash a new level of health, happiness, and potential to go after their biggest dreams. In episode no. 48, we talk about: How alcohol impacts your body and brain What you can expect from a break from alcohol Other healthy coping mechanisms Living an alcohol-free life (even temporarily) Resources: Website: www.euphoricaf.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euphoric.af/  Podcast: https://euphoricaf.com/the-podcast  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nurtureme/message

As an inquisitive mind, I wanted to learn more about Ayurveda after briefly touching on it in school and seeing it all over my Instagram. So, as per usual, I found an expert! Parm Saggu is an engineer turned spiritual teacher. Her spiritual journey led her from feeling lost, stuck and alone in life to finding her purpose and giving back to the world in a way that resonates with her. She now guides spiritual seekers through their spiritual awakening, limiting beliefs and blockages to higher states of consciousness and fulfillment in life, a gift that she believes is everyone’s right. We talk about: What led her to become a spiritual teacher  What is Ayurveda? What are doshas? How Ayurveda can help us improve our physical and mental health How Ayurveda can deepen our spiritual practice Resources: Website: https://parmsyoga.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/parmsyoga To discover your Ayurvedic profile, try this quiz by Banyan Botanicals: https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/dosha-quiz/ To read more about the Ayurvedic doshas and their role in your life, read Parm’s blog post here: https://parmsyoga.com/ayurveda/ Parm also has a few different freebies that will help you on your spiritual path: 1. The Spiritual Secrets of Clearing your Space – https:// http://parmsyoga.com/spiritual-secrets-of-clearing-your-space 2. A free yoga class to soothe the body, mind and soul and help you reconnect with your authentic self – https://parmsyoga.com/free-yoga-class/ 3. A monthly newsletter – https://parmsyoga.com/newsletter/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nurtureme/message

As you know, I believe mindset to be more than half the battle when we're confronting change, especially when it comes to our health. This is why I wanted to chat with a mindset expert! Stephani Hepburn is one of the UK's leading transformational Master Life Coaches, specialising in helping frustrated corporate professionals build profitable, purpose-driven online businesses, doing work they love, so they no longer need to rely on their corporate pay cheque and set themselves up for a highly profitable life on THEIR terms. She works with professionals, corporates and early-stage entrepreneurs internationally and is a member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council at Master Level. We talk about: How our mindset impacts our success  What the most common mental blocks are How we can identify & combat our limiting beliefs Specific tools/strategies that are most helpful for improving mindset Resources: Website: mindsetsuccess.co/bio Instagram: @mindsetsuccess.co Podcast: anchor.fm/mindsetsuccess Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/mindsetsuccess.co or facebook.com/groups/purposetoprofit  To access your free guide to the mindset strategies: dreamlifeplanner.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nurtureme/message

We often don't consider where our beliefs come from or how our beliefs may be the thing that's holding us back. But our next guest, on the Nurture Me Podcast, explains beliefs in a way that makes sense and provides insight in what to do to move forward. Kari Owens is a life coach, mindset practitioner, host of the Soul Power Podcast and creator of the Sacred Self Journal. Kari has coached hundreds of women into greater self-acceptance and grounded confidence. Kari’s coaching programs help guide women worldwide to break free from limiting beliefs, build their self-confidence, and awaken their inner resilience. Her biggest mission is to help women see themselves beyond what lies on the surface, into deep life satisfaction that comes from owning who you are and embracing yourself fully. Through her coaching, courses and podcast, Kari helps thousands change the relationship with themselves. We talk about: How our beliefs formed and where they come from What are limiting beliefs? How we can identify limiting beliefs How changing our limiting beliefs impact our lives How we can combat our limiting beliefs Resources: Instagram: www.instagram.com/karisfullsoul Soul Power Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-power-podcast/id1515835355 Free download Change Your Beliefs Worksheet: Kariowens.com/beliefs Beliefs Breakthrough Course: kariowens.com/breakthrough --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nurtureme/message

I think as adults, many of us forget the power of self-expression through creativity. I love how our next guest redefines creativity to work for you and explains how everyone is creative in their own way. Lindsey Rose is a self-proclaimed Creative Alchemist and the mind behind Mystik Rose Arts. Her intention in all of her offerings through Mystik Rose is to inspire others to heal themselves through creative acts such as dance, art, and storytelling. Using these elements of creation in her workshops she is able to offer a sacred space for participants to begin the process of self-inquiry and healing. Lindsey has a lengthy background within the arts and creative spheres. When she was young she trained in dance and was in advanced art placements; eventually receiving a degree in Liberal Arts. Between her formative and college years however, Lindsey stopped all dancing and creating; eventually realizing as an adult that she was starved for these healing acts. So she became Certified as a JourneyDance Guide in 2017 at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Ayurveda in the Berkshires. This was her gateway to all acts if creativity that year she also began painting, drawing, and writing poetry again. With the knowledge that her creativity was a catalyst in her healing, she wanted to offer this to others through Mystik Rose Arts Creation in 2020 which began with the selling of her art on Etsy. As her creation developed she found the most joy in offerings such as The Goddess Round Table which brings empowerment specifically to women in collective. She also has developed a branding and content creation subset called Creative Soul Branding assisting women to tell their business story and share their passions. The future endeavours of Mystik Rose Arts and Lindsey include both live and virtual workshops centred around empowering women in a collective setting. We talk about: • What is a creative alchemist? • Why creativity is so important for the soul • What roles movement plays in creative expression • Why creative expression can be so healing Resources: Website & upcoming events: www.mystikrosearts.com Instagram & Facebook: @mystikrosearts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nurtureme/message

I love all things wellness and I think it's so key to understand how alignment plays into our health & wellness journeys. Meagan Wood is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who believes in a holistic approach to better health and enriched living for women everywhere. Her work is founded on the belief that “life was never meant to be done alone” which is why she became a coach; to come alongside her clients as a pillar of support. At Berries & Water, Nourishment Coaching, Meagan prioritizes her clients’ individual goals, and helps them create a path of least resistance to their desired outcomes through nutritional education, heart-based healing, compassion and love. We talk about: • What led Meagan to a career in health and wellness • Defining alignment • What it means to live in alignment with your health & wellness journey • I think there’s a lot of noise online about different diets and what you “should” be doing in regards to wellness. How she helps others navigate the online space • What roles "discovering who you are" play in your wellness journey • The work that Meagan does Resources: Website : berriesandwater.com Instagram : @berriesandwater Pinterest : Berries & Water / Meagan Wood Facebook : facebook.com/berriesandwater Email : helloberriesandwater@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nurtureme/message

When I first heard the term Gestalt therapy, I was intrigued and wanted to learn more so... I invited an expert on the show!  Nikita is a Gestalt therapist turned professional coach, helping women get off the hamster wheel to step into being high-performers by leveraging their mindset & Human Design. Influenced by her therapy background, she has a holistic approach centred in the here and now, whilst helping you take more aligned action to achieve your goals. We talk about: • How we are seeing a shift in how we view mental health as a society and why is that key to our overall health • What is Gestalt therapy? • Conditions may Gestalt therapy help with (and not help with) • How gestalt therapy is different from other forms of psychology • How Nikita incorporates Gestalt therapy into her coaching Resources: Instagram: www.instagram.com/nk.lifecoaching   Website: www.nkdevelopment.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nurtureme/message

I often talk about tuning into your body and letting it guide your nutrition choices and I love how our next guest explains that innate body wisdom! Natalie Orr is a Dance Expert and Life Coach specializing in the transformational power of dance and innate body wisdom. She has 15 years of experience teaching different dance styles, including ballet, commercial, salsa and samba. She has a Masters degree in Dance Anthropology and combines her knowledge as a professional dancer and teacher with mindfulness and mindset tools she learned from becoming a certified Master Life Coach. As well as her coaching sessions and programmes she also teaches regular dance classes in Madrid. Natalie has two YouTube channels where she shares her love of dance and living a healthy, fulfilling life with her online communities. We talk about: • The body’s innate wisdom • How dance helps us transform • How to find joy in movement • How mindfulness plays into finding freedom through movement • How to feel more connected to your body through dance Resources: Website: https://www.nataliedanza.com/privatecoaching?r_done=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalieorr.co/ and https://www.instagram.com/nataliedanza/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/NatalieOrr and https://www.youtube.com/c/NatalieDanzaBallet --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nurtureme/message

I am very excited to share Transformational Hypnotherapy and the immediate impact it can have on our lives with our next guest, Jessica Betancourt! Jessica is a California native currently living in Spain with her husband, 3 kids, a baby on the way, and a giant dog.  She is a certified Health Coach and Life Coach through Health Coach Institute and a licensed Rapid Transformational Hypnotherapist.  Her specialty is helping Women eradicate addictive behaviour with food, alcohol, sugar, and tobacco by freeing them of negative emotions that have been lingering around from the past, via Transformational Coaching and Hypnotherapy. We talk about: • How Jessica helps women • What transformational hypnotherapy is • The areas/issues hypnotherapy can really help with • How hypnotherapy can help us reframe old beliefs • How to prepare for a hypnotherapy session Resources: Website: https://blessedvida.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blessedvida.hypnotherapy/?hl=en --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nurtureme/message

Sugar is a topic that comes up a lot in my conversations with clients, and usually, they're the first to tell me that they're addicted to sugar. Often it can truly feel like we're addicted to sugar which leads us to what seems like never-ending sugar binges... Which is why I knew this is an important conversation to have! Maria Bonita is a Holistic Health & EFT Practitioner that helps womxn get in alignment by healing their relationship with sugar & food. We talk about: • What led her to a career in health and wellness • How sugar impacts our health • Sugar vs fruit sugar (fructose) • What is sugar addiction? • How we can get off the sugar train • Tools and methods helpful in ending sugar binges Resources: Website: thevidabonita.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thevidabonita --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nurtureme/message

As someone who is a huge fan of holistic health and a trained doula, I knew this was an important (and informative!) conversation to have. I love how the founder of MYMOOD® Vitamins, Cheyenne Burnett, breaks down postpartum moods and gives us a natural solution!  Cheyenne Burnett is an entrepreneur, author, educator, and most importantly, a wife and mother. As a new mom, more than once she felt totally blindsided by the entire postpartum period. She knew life after having her son would be different, but it was really hard for her, as a first-time mom, to wrap her head around just HOW different. She thought, “This is an amazing, joyous time in my life, how could I possibly be THAT overwhelmed by all the changes that come with it?” But the reality is no conversation she had prepared her for the sleep deprivation, the feeding struggles, the baby blues, wildly intrusive thoughts, or the postpartum anxiety and depression… not even conversations with her doctor. It only took a few days after delivery for her to experience a shift in her mood so severe that it felt like all the joy in the world spilled out of her and when she called her doctor things only got worse because the only solutions she was offered was to meet with a therapist (when they could fit her in) and discuss antidepressants. Since she'd had a bad experience with antidepressants in the past, she really didn't want to go that route this time. Instead, she reached back out to her Nurse and Midwife and began really digging into all-natural solutions.  After a long year of serious pushing (pun intended), testing and retesting over 30 different vitamins, minerals, and herbs, MYMOOD® Vitamins was born! The first EVER all-natural supplement, specifically designed to help alleviate the symptoms of postpartum depression such as mood swings, irritability, intrusive thoughts, sleeplessness, high anxiety, and more.  Now she has dedicated her life to helping moms just like you who are experiencing the same symptoms she did, take back control of their mood and actually enjoy the postpartum phase without the use of medication. We talk about: • What led her to start an all-natural postpartum supplement company • What some symptoms of postpartum depression (and other postpartum mood disorders) we should be aware of • How are MYMOOD® Vitamins different and why we need them • Where we can find MYMOOD® Vitamins Resources: Website: www.mymoodvitamins.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mymoodvitamins Instagram: @mymoodvitamins Download Cheyenne's E-Book: A Fear Free Birth - Your guide for how to prepare for a natural birth! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nurtureme/message

I believe this to be one of the most impactful conversations about body image. When given the opportunity to interview a New York Fashion Designer, you know I jumped at the chance!  Nic Hyl is the founder and creative director of New York’s emerging and award-winning swimwear, clothing and activewear brand, Nic Hyl Clothing. As a lover of travel, fitness,  fashion and having previously worked in the fashion industry for brands including Norma Kamali and Ralph Lauren, Nic has taken her experience, Jamaican roots, and Florida upbringing to create a brand inspired by her love of quality fashion and a vacation-inspired lifestyle. “It’s the beauty of fashion that I see on a daily basis on New York City streets coupled with my Florida roots and Jamaican culture, that has inspired me to create a swimwear and lifestyle brand so that fashionable women can translate their personal style to the beach, pool or wherever their lives take them. My goal is to celebrate a wider definition of beauty for every body, everywhere; one uniquely beautiful garment at a time." – Nic Hyl We talk about: • What body positivity means • Why body positivity is so important and needed in the fashion industry • The role fashion plays in our self-esteem • The term “plus-size” • How she supports body inclusivity at her brand Resources: Website: www.nichyl.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/nichylclothing/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nurtureme/message

I've been hearing a lot about essential oils in the wellness space but I had a lot of questions regarding how they could enhance my life, where to find them, how to choose the right ones (because there are soooo many!). So, I reached out to an expert, Dr. Alishia Alibhai. Dr. Alishia Alibhai is a Social Psychologist, International Soul Coaching® Practitioner trainer, Past Life Coach, Reiki Master/Teacher, International Speaker and essential oil lover! She has integrated aromatherapy in both her personal life as well as her private practice for over 10 years. Her soul’s mission is to guide people on their journey towards personal growth, healing and transformation and to support them in creating a life aligned with their innermost desires. We talk about: • What essential oils are • Why we should  use essential oils • How to choose the right essential oils • The best way to use essential oils • Dr. Alishia's favourite essential oils • Where we can get essential oils Resources: Website: www.divinebliss.ca Instagram: @alishiaalibhai Facebook: www.facebook.com/DivineBlissCalgary Free Guide: Balancing Emotions with Essential Oils - https://www.alishiamalibhai.com/free-resources.html --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nurtureme/message

As someone who loves a good dance party, I never considered the power of dance to transform how we view our bodies. I love how Lisa explains how dance helped her learn to connect to her body like she never had before! Lisa Ryding, a Swedish law graduate who ran a sports shop, went travelling and ended up starting a dance business in Colombia before starting to coach women on overcoming their fears and insecurities around their bodies to live life confidently right now. She believes that if we can accept ourselves more as we are, we will be more accepting towards other women, and this world will be a better place to grow up in. She loves travelling, chocolate, workouts, hugs, and wine and my biggest fears are the dark, and wasps. She believes that life is meant to be truly lived and enjoyed, whatever that means for YOU! We talk about: • How Lisa discovered dance • The impact dance has had on her body image • Why she believes dance can be so healing • How to get started with dance Resources: www.instagram.com/lisa_ryding www.facebook.com/lisa.ryding --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nurtureme/message

If you've been struggling with self-care, here's the reminder you need to start putting yourself first! I absolutely love how Desiree breaks down self-care in this episode. Desiree Argentina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She worked as a therapist in a mental health clinic for years and now provides mental health to middle and high school students. Desiree is passionate about helping those that struggle with their mental health. She runs a wellness and mental health Facebook group and is the podcast host of The Wellness Project with Des. We talk about: Defining self-care How self-care impacts our mental health Why so many put self-care on the back burner Self-care tips Resources: Facebook: Facebook.com/groups/accordingtodes Instagram: instagram.com/the.wellness.project.with.des TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@des_arg.lcsw? Podcast: anchor.fm/thewellnessprojectwithdes Website: accordingtodes.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nurtureme/message

Education is power which is why I wanted to sit down with a colleague, April Lovett! April is the founder of Unfold Motherhood, a prenatal yoga studio in Brea, CA. She is also a birth doula, childbirth educator and prenatal yoga teacher trainer with a decade of experience. Recently April has been creating online courses and coaching programs for expectant mamas to help them have the best experience possible while also finding community online. We talk about: Tips for pregnant mothers, how to prepare for birth, the 4th trimester, and tips for the postpartum journey. Resources: Website: unfoldmotherhood.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfoldmotherhood/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nurtureme/message

If you’re an entrepreneur or wanting you’re wanting to start a side hustle or maybe you're feeling a bit lost in the last year-and-a-half during this pandemic… You need to tune into today’s episode. Mandy Balak is the Founder, CEO, & Chief-Hype-Woman at The Ace Collective. She founded The Ace Collective in January of 2017 with a brunch series which is when she realized but it wasn't just brunch, it was a movement. Over the next five years, she expanded her heart's mission across the country with live events in six cities, created online courses, launched the Ace Talks podcast, and has facilitated their signature Rise conferences and retreats. Each event opened her eyes to the need for a vulnerable, real and raw connection and lessons learned in the trenches. I witnessed the magic that happens when women support and celebrate each other. Dreams become brighter, goals become bigger and self-confidence soars. This is what makes the ACE community so powerful! We talk about: Her journey to form The Ace Collective, what women empowerment means & why it's important,  how to step out of the comparison game, and creating a global community. Resources: Grab a Free Trial to the Ace Collective: https://hello.theacecollective.com/getstarted Instagram: @theacecollective_ Facebook: facebook.com/theacecollective --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nurtureme/message

A popular question I receive is... "How do I know the difference between emotional and physical hunger?" So, this week on the Nurture Me Podcast, I'm flying solo to chat all about the mindless eating which comes with emotional eating and how to tell the difference between the two! And of course, a few tips to begin to shift those mindless eating tendencies. In this episode, I talk about: what mindless eating is emotional vs physical hunger hunger and fullness cues how and why to eat more mindfully Resources FREE Download: https://www.simplynurtured.ca/mindful  21-Day Mindful Eating Challenge: https://simplynurtured.thinkific.com/courses/21-day-mindful-eating-challenge  Instagram: @simplynurtured & @nurturemepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nurtureme/message

I've been thinking a lot about leadership lately and how one can be a leader in their own lives in general. I think that we usually define leaders as someone who leads or commands a group, organization, or country. I do believe leadership shows up in different ways and it doesn't have to look like the conventional definition of leadership. So, I love this idea of redefining leadership on our terms as this week's podcast guest explained. This week on the Nurture Me Podcast, I'm joined by Michelle Hrycauk Nassif, Founder & CEO of I AM A Feminine Leader, to chat all about Feminine Leadership. Michelle Hrycauk Nassif is Founder & CEO of I AM A Feminine Leader and Creative Director of I AM Editorials. As a self-proclaimed Holistic Producer, Michelle helps female founders and entrepreneurs create embodied experiences where purpose-driven women create meaningful impact. She believes that by nurturing and encouraging women to express themselves authentically they are elevated to a state of consciousness that enriches their lives and the world around them. Michelle creates and facilitates experiences so women connect, build relationships, and courageously RISE as the Feminine Leader they were born to be. I AM Editorials is a creative expression of storytelling and artistry created to inspire women and mothers to own their femininity and define their unique leadership style. Wife and mother of two daughters, Michelle is currently living a dream expat lifestyle in Puerto Rico! In this episode, we talk about: defining feminine leadership means how leadership shows up in our daily lives how feminine leadership shows up in motherhood the most important conversations to have with our daughters how Michelle helps women become leaders in their own lives Resources Website: www.iamafeminineleader.com Margot Community: www.margotcommunity.com/find-a-mentor/p/michelle-hrycauk-nassif?rq=michelle%20hrycauk%20nassif  Instagram: @iamafeminineleader  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nurtureme/message