THE INTERVIEW- Lessons Dom has been processing through COVID Lockdown- How this may be the first time ever she's taken time to really be in love with herself- What is working for her to stay balanced through this time- Accepting our strengths, and not being ashamed of our weaknessesBOOKSThe Art Of Living - Thich Nhat HanhWhat Makes You Not A Buddhist - Dzongsar Jamyang KhyentseOutrageous Openness - Tosh SilverRESOURCESMove with Dom on YouTube; Dominique Cheshire MovementSPONSORS/DISCOUNTS- Pu...
THE INTERVIEW- What is Foli; a delivery service for house plants/pots and accessories- Why do we get so nervous to take care of house plants?!- How to decide on the best plant for your space (and skills!)- How Foli is sourcing locally and sustainably- Being a multipreneur- Foli's plans for the futureRESOURCES- Follow @shop_foli- www.shopfoli.ca (use code FOLIPOD for $20 off!)- Follow the pod @embodiedalchemy.pod- Follow your host, Dom! @domcheshSPONSORS/DISCOUNTS- Pure Balanxed; * ALCH...
THE INTERVIEW- I had the absolute pleasure of chatting to my MUM!- The impact of sleep on our health- What 'sleep measuring' on your tech device is telling you, and how to ACTUALLY use it- The stages of sleep, and how much you need of each (major myth busting here!)- What sleep apnea is, and how to be properly diagnosed- How to set yourself up for a successful night!RESOURCES*If you believe you have sleep apnea, make you sure consult with your family doctor to request a sleep study (Canada)- ...
THE INTERVIEW- How growing up in a musical family fostered a love for music and creativity- Feeling the effects of bullying and shyness, and how that kept Ezra behind the scenes- The accident that changed his life- Music and recovery; how they supported each other- Landing a spot on the first season of The Launch (and what it was like having Fergie as a coach!)- His new EP and where he's going next!RESOURCES- Catch Ezras new EP launching April 9th on Spotify- Follow Ezra @ezrajordan- Follow t...
THE INTERVIEW- How medical school provided Jackie with her first Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction experience- Moving into her own practice, expectations vs reality- How the government controls Dr/patient interaction- How she felt she was leading a double life between western medicine and eastern philosophy- Combining mindfulness with medicine (AND how its covered by healthcare!)- How you can work with Jackie now! PS, It's covered by OHIP!CONNECT WITH JACKIE1) 8 week OHIP Covered (!!!!) Mind...
THE INTERVIEWNikita Curins has been working in the training industry for over 10 years, and it shows! He walks us through how he has developed such a keen eye for movement, and the best way to train with him now. Nikita shares about the moment he learned he had a disorder that shattered his pro basketball career, but how it taught him about mental and physical resiliency. We talk about group fitness, and how in their popularity have left a lot of people at risk for injury (SO important to lis...
THE INTERVIEWSharon Graham shares with us her journey through a life that 'checked all the boxes' to the opening world of Holotropic Breathwork- She shares her first breathing experience, and how it transformed her life- What Holotropic Breathwork is, and what you can expect- How to participate- Key things to look for so that you can have the most supported experienceRESOURCES- www.holotropic.com- embodiedalchemy.ca for transcription- @domchesh- @embodiedalchemy.podSPONSORSPure Balanxed; ALCH...
THE EPISODEA quick catch up with your host Dom, on her first experience with Holotropic Breathwork, processing a break up, and feeling like Moana.Tune in on Thursday for her interview with Sharon Graham on the Holotropic Breathwork community to learn more!Follow Dom; @domchesh @embodiedalchemy.podSPONSORSPure Balanxed; ALCHEMY20 for 20% off at www.purebalanxed.comFoli; FOLIPOD for 20% off at www.shopfoli.caCarli Painti...
SENSITIVITY WARNING* Please note that this episode contains discussion of mental health, depression, self harm, disordered eating, alcoholism, and suicideTHE INTERVIEWIn this episode Dominique sits down with the amazing Carmen Darley of @carlipaintings, to discuss how she moved from corporate life (depression/alcoholism), to hitting rock bottom, to following her heart and using art as a means for recovery, income, and giving back to the community.- Carmen discusses how deeply she believes in ...
THE INTERVIEWWe keep it short and sweet today with Anna and Lindy of Love Powered Co. Two heart filled women on a mission to bring the power of affirmations to the world.- Their personal experience with anxiety/mental health, and how this led them to using affirmations- How they met, and how Love Powered Co came to fruition- How to use your Love Powered Co deck, and where to find themRESOURCES- Follow @lovepoweredco @_annalozano &nb...
SENSITIVITY WARNINGPlease note that this episode contains discussion of anxiety, depression, self harm, and disordered eating.THE INTERVIEWIn this episode, Dom sits down with Allie D of Pure Balanxed to discuss how she overcame her mental illnesses and found empowerment through clothing. We learn about Allie's history as an athlete, and how through her effort to overcome her illness she started her company, Pure Balanxed.Pure Balanxed is committed to creating inclusive apparel that empowers i...
Six years ago I lived through an incredibly traumatic event.My whole life changed, and although it was INCREDIBLY tough, I made sure those changes led to something bright and beautiful.Today we get real, and *very* raw about the reality behind my freak accident, the process of recovery, and the power of community.You can follow the podcast at @embodiedalchemy.podFollow host, Dominique at @domcheshIf you love this episode please feel free to share with a friend, and make sure to hit subscribe,...
Welcome to the Embodied Alchemy Podcast, I’m your host Dominique Cheshire!Embodied Alchemy started as a way to describe finding empowerment, and has quickly grown into so much more. Embodied Alchemy is about feeling the tough stuff and working through it. It’s about sharing our stories, speaking our truths, and hoping that there;s someone out there who feels it too. We are here together to celebrate our ups and our downs, because the tough stuff is where the magic happens. My heart is li...