The Gut-Mind Collective Podcast

When Brooke McAlary's latest book, CARE: The Radical Art of Taking Time - landed at my local post office, I was honestly overjoyed.   But little did I know the impact this beautifully designed book would have on my social media addiction.   Running a start-up online business and webinars “requires” you to be online. Yet there's a fine line between focused social media scheduling, 'networking' and procrastiscrolling. The latter infiltrated my daily rhythm more than I cared to admit.   In recent weeks, my screen time was about 5 hours a day and I was horrified when I saw this data. That’s the equivalent of a part-time job.   This made me stop and think:   💭 Why am I using socials so much?  💭 What need is it serving?  💭 What could I be doing instead?"    And I've chosen to do a digital detox for Dry July.   In previous experiments, I’ve replaced the social media check with incessant email checking.   So this time I’m trying a two-stage process to encourage a steep reduction in screen time, which is discussed in more detail in this episode.   1)  A week before the detox, delete all apps from the phone and only use desktop to check once or twice a day   2) Set strict limits when checking the platforms   3) View the digital detox as an experiment and have self-compassion

Ilana Kosakiewicz one of Australia’s leading kinesiologists, energy coaches, and yoga and meditation teachers.   She is a wholefood lover, entrepreneur with a past life spent working in the corporate world as a CPA accountant.   Ilana’s own health journey with chronic fatigue and auto-immune disease taught her that slowing down, finding moments of stillness, living in the now and listening to your body’s inner wisdom and intuition are not just important – they are essential.   Ilana is passionate about teaching women to live in alignment with their innate cyclical energy, menstrual cycle and the moon.   She helps women shift their energy and take back their inner power and self-care rights by making themselves the number one priority.    Ilana also works with children (& some men) to assist in shifting their essence, energy and zest so they can live authentic, content and happy lives.   Originally from Gippsland Australia, Ilana now lives in Bayside Melbourne and spends her days with her clients, teaching yoga and meditation, writing, dancing, cooking in her kitchen and spending as much time at the beach as she can.   In this episode we discuss: How a health crisis sparked a transformation in Ilana's career Why energy is so important and how kinesiology helps you live in alignment with your energy How connecting with the hormonal cycle changed Ilana's life Things that can help women live in alignment with their energy   ******************************* CONNECT WITH ILANA: Website: https://ilanak.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilanak.kinesiology Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilanak.kinesiology/ Podcast: https://ilanak.com.au/podcast/ Aligned Living: https://ilanak.com.au/alignedliving/

Kate Save of Be Fit Food is an accredited dietitian and exercise physiologist with a double degree in nutrition/dietetics and exercise science from Deakin University, as well as an Advanced Diploma in Diabetes Education and a Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology.   Kate also lectures at Deakin University, Chisholm TAFE and FIA Fitnation in subject areas of diabetes, weight loss, heart disease, bariatric surgery nutrition and food intolerance.   With more than two decades experience working within the health and fitness industry, Kate is committed to delivering credible health and wellness advice based on the latest scientific research and industry best practice.   She is truly passionate about helping to empower individuals across all walks of life make real change within their own lives.   Kate's philosophy is simple and comes down to a core belief that anyone can achieve optimal health and wellbeing through balanced nutrition and exercise.   As a working mother, she also understands the everyday pressures faced by individuals and families trying to find a healthy balance.   In this episode we discuss: * What inspired Kate to become an accredited dietician * The role of traditional dieticians and what makes Be Fit Food different * The link between food and mood   ************************************** CONNECT WITH KATE SAVE & BE FIT FOOD LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/be-fit-food/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/befitfoodaustralia/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/befitfoodaustralia Be Fit Food Website - https://befitfood.com.au   ************************************** ABOUT THE GUT-MIND COLLECTIVE The Gut-Mind Collective helps busy women develop sustainable, nourishing health habits so you feel calmer and more energetic.   We share guided meditations, gut-mind health hacks and interviews to inspire you to put yourself first and lead a purposefully healthy life.   Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can catch our future episodes: https://thegutmindcollective.com/podcast/   Connect with us online: https://thegutmindcollective.com   And join a Collective of like-minded women who value COURAGE, CONNECTION, NOURISHMENT & NATURE in our free Facebook community, Nourish & Connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishandconnect/ 

Casey Brown is the Founder of The Yellow Door Project, a vessel for connection; to oneself, each other and the world around us.    Casey is an Illustrative Artist, Empowerment Coach & Reiki Therapist. Casey has spent the last 5 years exploring alternative healing & mindfulness methods.    She has spent time travelling the world, understanding various cultural healing techniques and continues to explore her own inner-world, using the art of meditation, music, art, play, nature, communication and movement to allow for a deeper relationship with self.   In this episode, we discuss Casey's journey of resilience, courage and determination as she overcame Leukaemia as a child. Casey also shares how women can connect with their inner child through art and play and why we need to do less.   During the podcast, Casey references one of her many illustrations featured on her Instagram profile which you can view here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CIB2lwDAyOH/   ************************************** CONNECT WITH CASEY BROWN Website: https://theyellowdoorproject.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kcabrown/    ************************************** ABOUT THE GUT-MIND COLLECTIVE   The Gut-Mind Collective helps busy women develop sustainable, nourishing health habits so you feel calmer and more energetic.    We share guided meditations, gut-mind health hacks and interviews to inspire you to put yourself first and lead a purposefully healthy life.   Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can catch our future episodes: https://thegutmindcollective.com/podcast/   Connect with us online: https://thegutmindcollective.com   And join a Collective of like-minded women who value COURAGE, CONNECTION, NOURISHMENT & NATURE in our free Facebook community, Nourish & Connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishandconnect/

In this episode we share few fundamentals we teach in the BREATHE Program: We are all bio-individual – one woman’s pleasure is another’s poison. The energy we give to nourishing things ‘off the plate’ override what we’re actually eating: Relationships Career Spirituality Physical Exercise We can’t avoid stress altogether. But we can incorporate daily practices into our lives that will not only help to cope with our current stress levels, but also prevent long-term effects on our health and wellbeing, such as: Eating clean wholefoods Getting adequate sleep Reducing the intake of ultra-processed foods and caffeine Leaning into the yin of self-care If you would like to unpack ways to support yourself through self-care activities, we’ve included in the show notes a tool we walk our clients through in the BREATHE Program.   It’s called “The Yin and Yang of Self-Compassion” and helps you map actions you can take to nurture masculine and feminine aspects of yourself in times of stress.   It's a free download, no need to add your email address, just hit the button and enjoy understanding this method of self-care at a deeper level.   DOWNLOAD THE YIN & YANG OF SELF-COMPASSION HERE   ************************************** ABOUT THE GUT-MIND COLLECTIVE   The Gut-Mind Collective helps busy women develop sustainable, nourishing health habits so you feel calmer and more energetic.    We share guided meditations, gut-mind health hacks & interviews to inspire you to put yourself first & lead a purposefully healthy life.   Connect with us online: https://thegutmindcollective.com    And join a Collective of like-minded women who value COURAGE, CONNECTION, NOURISHMENT & NATURE in our free Facebook community, Nourish & Connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishandconnect/ 

Jen Parker is an empowerment life coach who helps big-hearted women prioritise time for themselves without compromising what’s important or sounding like a nag.   In a previous career life, Jen was a social worker who had to deal with tough and emotionally draining situations. This caused her to compromise her own self-care, and learn the importance of knowing her values and living in alignment with them.   In this episode, we dive deep into: Jen's journey from social worker to empowerment life coach, Common mindset myths when it comes to self-care, Ways empathic women can say, "No" without feeling guilty, and  Tools and strategies that busy women can use to prioritise your own wellbeing.   ************************************** CONNECT WITH JEN PARKER Website: www.realvisionlifecoaching.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realvisionlifecoaching/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realvisionlifecoaching    ************************************** ABOUT THE GUT-MIND COLLECTIVE   The Gut-Mind Collective helps busy women develop sustainable, nourishing health habits so you feel calmer and more energetic.    We share guided meditations, gut-mind health hacks and interviews to inspire you to put yourself first and lead a purposefully healthy life.   Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can catch our future episodes: https://thegutmindcollective.com/podcast/    Connect with us online: https://thegutmindcollective.com   And join a Collective of like-minded women who value COURAGE, CONNECTION, NOURISHMENT & NATURE in our free Facebook community, Nourish & Connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishandconnect/   

The ability to manifest lies within every one of us. All it takes is learning simple techniques in mindfulness through things like meditation to awaken this power.   This Manifesting Guided Meditation will allow you to amplify your attracting power.   You will align yourself with the loving energy of the Universe so that you manifest the changes you desire.   This meditation is about 15 minutes long, so be sure to practice it while sitting or lying down in a comfortable, quiet space. Make yourself completely comfortable now and make sure that you will not be disturbed.   ************************************** ABOUT THE GUT-MIND COLLECTIVE   The Gut-Mind Collective helps busy women develop sustainable, nourishing health habits so you feel calmer and more energetic.    We share guided meditations, gut-mind health hacks and interviews to inspire you to put yourself first and lead a purposefully healthy life.   Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can catch our future episodes: https://thegutmindcollective.com/podcast/   Connect with us online: https://thegutmindcollective.com   And join a Collective of like-minded women who value COURAGE, CONNECTION, NOURISHMENT & NATURE in our free Facebook community, Nourish & Connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishandconnect/

 In this episode, we chat to Sarah Yip a professional psychic, blogger and mum-of-three young sons from the Gold Coast, Australia.    Sarah helps thousands of people a year to discover their purpose, reclaim their self-trust and heal after massive life shifts such as breakups, having kids and changing careers. Sarah specialises in 11:11 and repeated numbers sightings, palmistry and numerology, which are pathways to rapid awakening and family forgiveness. She is unique in the new age field because she’s an Environmental scientist who worked for the Australian Government, UN and major charities. With a background in ethical leadership, fundraising and personal growth, she’s able to bring you back into your power and reconnect you with your Soul within seconds.   We dive deep into: Sarah's transition from scientist to psychic, How Sarah recovered from an eating disorder and finds balance, and What 11:11 consciousness is, and how skeptics are missing out on by being closed off to Universal energy.   ************************************** CONNECT WITH SARAH: Website: https://sarahyip.com Find Your Lifepath: https://sarahyip.com/find-your-lifepath/ The time Sarah read her husband Kris' palm on TV (they meet at 4:55): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJEl-rSaIlY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNumbersQueen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfe4-073cTbx-FrVFutB7fw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahyip1111/   ************************************** ABOUT THE GUT-MIND COLLECTIVE   The Gut-Mind Collective helps busy women develop sustainable, nourishing health habits so you feel calmer and more energetic.    We share guided meditations, gut-mind health hacks and interviews to inspire you to put yourself first and lead a purposefully healthy life.   Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can catch our future episodes: https://thegutmindcollective.com/podcast/    Connect with us online: https://thegutmindcollective.com    And join a Collective of like-minded women who value COURAGE, CONNECTION, NOURISHMENT & NATURE in our free Facebook community, Nourish & Connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishandconnect/ 

Today’s episode dives deep into the concept of being a multipotentialite, yes it’s a thing, and I’ll share a bit of my life and career journey over the last twenty years.   Have you ever tried to write your major definite purpose and every single iteration felt slightly foreign?   Maybe your resume shows polarities in sectors and job titles and you struggle to answer the age-old question “What do you do?”.   It may be possible that you’ve studied a degree and never immersed yourself in that path as your ‘career’.   If you showed a slight raised hand to any of these examples, I invite you to consider maybe you’re a multipotentialite!   A multipotentialite, or a multipod/scanner/polymath for short, is someone with many interests and creative pursuits.   In her 2015 TED Talk, Why Some of Us Don’t Have One True Calling[1], and on her blog[2] Emilie Wapnick shares the challenges and superpowers of a multipod.   “Multipotentialites often struggle with: Finding work that provides both enough variety and stability Productivity and focus issues, like balancing the need to explore with the need to make progress on multiple projects Challenges with mental health and confidence, such as imposter syndrome, answering the question So, what do you do? and dealing with family and friends who don’t understand.”   Conversely, these challenges may exist because of a misunderstanding of what makes a multipod tick, and their inherent gifts and talents…   Wapnick goes on to explain, “When multipotentialites are supported and encouraged to embrace their diverse skills and experiences, they’re able to tap into their super powers: Idea synthesis Rapid learning Adaptability Big picture thinking Relating to and translating between different types of people, “languages,” and modes of thought”   Many people spend days, weeks, months, years, and even decades in careers that are opposed to who they are destined to be as spiritual beings.   You CAN find alignment in your career, spirituality, health, and relationships. It’s all about finding work you love or learning to love the work you do.   We’re not asking you to leave your 9-to-5 job to pursue something else and have a fulfilling life – there are always ways to find joy in your career or work whether you’re working full-time or part-time, studying, or looking for a new path.   You can begin moving towards a more meaningful career by working through the process “Find Your Ikigai” and using the tips we feature over on our blog: https://thegutmindcollective.com/multipod   SOURCE: [1] Wapnick, E. (2015). Why Some of Us Don’t Have One True Calling. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/emilie_wapnick_why_some_of_us_don_t_have_one_true_calling?language=en [2] Puttylike. (Unknown). Terminology. Retrieved from https://puttylike.com/terminology/ [3] Wapnick, E. (Unknown). Renaissance Business: Make Your Multipotentiality Your Day Job. Retrieved from https://puttylike.com/renaissance-business/   ************************************** ABOUT THE GUT-MIND COLLECTIVE   The Gut-Mind Collective helps busy women develop sustainable, nourishing health habits so you feel calmer and more energetic.    We share guided meditations, gut-mind health hacks and interviews to inspire you to put yourself first and lead a purposefully healthy life.   Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can catch our future episodes: https://thegutmindcollective.com/podcast/   Connect with us online: https://thegutmindcollective.com   And join a Collective of like-minded women who value COURAGE, CONNECTION, NOURISHMENT & NATURE in our free Facebook community, Nourish & Connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishandconnect/

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humour, and some style.” - Maya Angelou   Inspired by this Maya Angelou quote in her mid-40s, it soon became Mish Green's mantra as she raised a teenage boy and supported her father through his battle with cancer. Having not long separated from her partner of nearly twenty years, Mish was navigating life on her own in what seemed like everything had collided.   Mish was feeling stuck and lost. Stress and anxiety were ruling her life and affecting her health. In survival mode, Mish wanted to thrive.   Mish started with a daily morning walk and a simple meditation practice. Her morning routine became an essential part of her day. She started to explore mindfulness and how she could incorporate in her day. Mish devoured articles and books, followed like-minded people on social media, listened to podcasts, and participated in challenges, courses and coaching programs.   Mish set herself a goal of walking the Camino. That opportunity came in 2018 to walk the Portuguese Coastal Camino from Porto to Santiago. The week prior Mish found herself at the lowest point ever. She was burnt out, experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety. She doubted she would be able to get on a plane and fly halfway round the world. Somehow Mish found the strength, got on the plane and walked 350km over 14 days extending Camino to Finisterre. It was the best thing she ever did, connecting with fellow pilgrims, experiencing the lows and highs whilst overcoming challenges and obstacles. Mish returned with the realisation that our life’s journey is our Camino.   “Don’t come to the Camino looking for answers. Instead, come with an open heart and you may be surprised by what you find.” Jane Blanchard   A Mindful Middle continues as a journey Mish wants to share, an appreciation for life and living in the moment in the middle years embracing mindfulness, mediation and walking. Mish's goal is to take groups of women to Spain and walk the Camino.   ************************************** CONNECT WITH MISH GREEN A Mindful Middle website: https://www.amindfulmiddle.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amindfulmiddle/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholsmichelle/  Marquet Digital website: https://marquetdigital.com.au   ************************************** ABOUT THE GUT-MIND COLLECTIVE   The Gut-Mind Collective helps busy women develop sustainable, nourishing health habits so you feel calmer and more energetic.    We share guided meditations, gut-mind health hacks and interviews to inspire you to put yourself first and lead a purposefully healthy life.   Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can catch our future episodes: https://thegutmindcollective.com/podcast/   Connect with us online: https://thegutmindcollective.com   And join a Collective of like-minded women who value COURAGE, CONNECTION, NOURISHMENT & NATURE in our free Facebook community, Nourish & Connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishandconnect/

This episode focuses on the role exercise plays in your overall health, especially walking in nature. The next time you’re under pressure and need a nature-fix, listen to your body. Take time to immerse yourself in nature and then come back to what you’re doing. During the walk, focus on the senses of smell, sight and sound. What does the air smell like? What do you see? What colours are predominant? What do you hear? Notice the sounds as they come and go. And of course focus on your breath flowing in and out. Allowing your belly to be soft and absorbing the magic of nature.

Christine Ford is a counsellor, hypnotherapist and creator of Sensual Seed Oracle Card Deck.   Christine created the Sensual Seed Oracle Card Deck to help her heal from a personal crisis that brought her to her knees. Looking back, this event took her life in a new direction and she began to connect with her authentic Feminine Power.   After studying a Diploma in Professional Counselling, Christine felt deeply motivated to find out how she could help her clients with a tool more powerful than traditional ‘talk therapy’.    That is when she started researching and experiencing hypnotherapy and became convinced that this powerful tool was the perfect accompaniment to her practice.   Christine has continued exploring the world of metaphysics and healing to find the answers that she was looking for but could not find in traditional wisdom.   In the process, she came across and used many oracle card decks.  She felt comforted by how powerful they were but was disappointed to not find any centred around self-care and sensuality.   That’s when Christine knew she had to create one!   In this conversation, Christine shares ways that women can connect with the Divine Feminine, schedule more white space, lean into the yin energy and embrace the juicy flow of life through dance.   ************************************** CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE & LEARN ABOUT SENSUAL SEED Website: https://www.sensualseed.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeedOracleCards Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensualseed  ************************************** DANCE CIRCLES Qoya: https://www.qoya.love/about-qoya-classes Breeza Love: https://breezalove.com 5Rhythms Eltham: https://www.5rhythms.com/classes/FreeFalling-285350 ************************************** ABOUT THE GUT-MIND COLLECTIVE   The Gut-Mind Collective helps busy women develop sustainable, nourishing health habits so you feel calmer and more energetic.    We share guided meditations, gut-mind health hacks and interviews to inspire you to put yourself first and lead a purposefully healthy life.   Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can catch our future episodes: https://thegutmindcollective.com/podcast    Connect with us online: https://thegutmindcollective.com   And join a Collective of like-minded women who value COURAGE, CONNECTION, NOURISHMENT & NATURE in our free Facebook community, Nourish & Connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishandconnect   

Today’s episode focuses on why you need to lean into sensations when big feelings arise and how this is the vessel for healing.   The more present you become, the calmer and more contented you will become. Your health will then improve, you’ll get a better quality of sleep and your patience will be increased. What more could you want?   If you want to dive deep into awareness of your feelings, I invite you to tune into the Wheel of Awareness Meditation, which you can find here. This will help you practice acceptance of thoughts/feelings/emotions/sensations each time you experience an obstacle in your path.   I also encourage you to journal any observations that arise when focusing on this meditation technique.   And feel free to head over to our Facebook community, Nourish and Connect, and share any aha moments that arise for you.   ************************************** ABOUT THE GUT-MIND COLLECTIVE   The Gut-Mind Collective helps busy women develop sustainable, nourishing health habits so you feel calmer and more energetic.    We share guided meditations, gut-mind health hacks and interviews to inspire you to put yourself first and lead a purposefully healthy life.   Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can catch our future episodes: https://thegutmindcollective.com/podcast/   Connect with us online: https://thegutmindcollective.com   And join a Collective of like-minded women who value COURAGE, CONNECTION, NOURISHMENT & NATURE in our free Facebook community, Nourish & Connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishandconnect/

This exercise comes from the Buddhist practice of mudita, which means “appreciative joy.” It can be understood as simply “showing up” for happiness with a caring presence. As you train the mind to rejoice in happiness, you gain many benefits. You feel more fulfilled by joy, recognize happiness more easily in your life, and train the mind to treat happiness as an important experience. Enjoy this meditation.   With love xx ************************************** ABOUT THE GUT-MIND COLLECTIVE The Gut-Mind Collective helps busy women develop sustainable, nourishing health habits so you feel calmer and more energetic.  We share guided meditations, gut-mind health hacks and interviews to inspire you to put yourself first and lead a purposefully healthy life. Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can catch our future episodes: https://thegutmindcollective.com/podcast/ Connect with us online: https://thegutmindcollective.com And join a Collective of like-minded women who value COURAGE, CONNECTION, NOURISHMENT & NATURE in our free Facebook community, Nourish & Connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishandconnect/

Eimear McNelis of Red Dirt Road is a Journalist, Photographer and Marketing Specialist. For over twenty years Eimear worked in media, corporate and freelance roles for medium to large scale companies in the UK, Ireland and Australia. Nowadays, Eimear uses her skills as a journalist to help brands and individuals in the horticultural, alternative health and wellbeing and philanthropy sectors create impactful stories, so they can create a valuable and meaningful community. In this episode, Eimear shares the process she went through over the last 13 years since being diagnosed with Coeliac disease, and how she awakened a passion for gardening. We dive deep into the topics of no-dig gardening, intuitive gardening, the dopamine effect from sharing a harvest and how Yinnar Community Garden is Eimear's version of a Blue Zone. "Gardening has made me aware of how important eating and growing locally is to your health and body, how gardening is a spiritual endeavour - meditation and grounding, being aware of climate change and our impact on waste and a way of keeping physically fit. When you nurture the earth, it’s really taking care of you in a complete way as a return." Eimear McNelis   ************************************** CONNECT WITH EIMEAR McNELIS On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/red.dirt.road.life/ Or the blog: https://www.reddirtroad.life/   ************************************** RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Charles Dowding is an authority on No-Dig Gardening and you can find his work here: https://charlesdowding.co.uk Huw Richards explores the concept of Intuitive Gardening on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HuwRichards/featured Mary Reynolds also speaks of intuitive gardening and bringing wildness back to your garden: https://www.instagram.com/wildmarymary/  Yinnar Community Garden: https://mirboodistrictfoundation.org.au/impact-stories/yinnar-community-garden/ Blue Zones are regions of the world where it is claimed a higher than usual number people live much longer than average. There are nine common denominators that determine this longer life expectancy, which The Gut-Mind Collective explores in the BREATHE Wellness Program: https://thegutmindcollective.com/breathe/. Learn more about longevity and the Blue Zones here: https://www.bluezones.com  The Harvest High is explained in more detail in this article: 'Why Gardening Makes You Happy and Cures Depression': https://permaculture.com.au/why-gardening-makes-you-happy-and-cures-depression/ ************************************** ABOUT THE GUT-MIND COLLECTIVE The Gut-Mind Collective helps busy women develop sustainable, nourishing health habits so you feel calmer and more energetic. We share guided meditations, gut-mind health hacks and interviews to inspire you to put yourself first and lead a purposefully healthy life. Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can catch our future episodes: https://thegutmindcollective.com/podcast/ Connect with us online: https://thegutmindcollective.com And join a Collective of like-minded women who value COURAGE, CONNECTION, NOURISHMENT & NATURE in our free Facebook community, Nourish & Connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishandconnect/

In this episode we share a lesson on self-care. And why tuning to your body’s rhythm, and understanding what it needs in any given moment, is so important for whole-body wellness.   When you cram your life with things... inputs,  distractions,  tasks,  goals,  priorities,    ... there’s no room to take a metaphorical breath.   And if you’re under extended periods of pressure, the stress hormone cortisol peaks and can disrupt your immune system.    This may result in a minor ailment like a common cold or flu, muscular tension, headaches, emotional responses such as anxiety or overwhelm. Or your immune system could become compromised.   Understanding your body’s rhythm and going with the flow, the ‘yin’ energy, rather than pushing yourself when you feel tired, or being in ‘yang’ energy, is one way to tilt into a more natural pace of life.   Self-care is an activity that nurtures and refuels you at a deep level. So what refuels you?   At The Gut-Mind Collective, we group self-care into five categories which offer unique spaces for care and attention: Physical body Emotional and mental state Spiritual beliefs Relationship to self Relationship to others Work How can you tune into your body’s wisdom and offer yourself the gift of self-care?   Read the full blog post 'The Gift of Self-Care' here: https://thegutmindcollective.com/the-gift-of-self-care/    ************************************** ABOUT THE GUT-MIND COLLECTIVE   The Gut-Mind Collective helps busy women develop sustainable, nourishing health habits so you feel calmer and more energetic.    We share guided meditations, gut-mind health hacks and interviews to inspire you to put yourself first and lead a purposefully healthy life.   Be sure to subscribe so you can catch our future episodes: https://thegutmindcollective.com/podcast/   Connect with us online: https://thegutmindcollective.com   And join a Collective of like-minded women who value COURAGE, CONNECTION, NOURISHMENT & NATURE in our free Facebook community, Nourish & Connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishandconnect/

Ashley Berry is an Intuitive Card Reader and Coach that helps people who want to develop a deeper connection with their minds, bodies and spirits and create lives that are aligned with their passions, purpose and wellbeing.   Ashley believes that cultivating connections to our intuitive capacities and allowing our inner wisdom to serve as a primary guiding force in our lives is the most powerful way we can support our wellbeing.   In both her card readings and work as a coach, she encourages people to tune more deeply into their body and their subtle senses.   Intuition, self-care, boundaries and nurturing wellbeing are topics we explore in this episode of the podcast.   Connect with Ashley on Instagram or via her website.   ************************************** ABOUT THE GUT-MIND COLLECTIVE The Gut-Mind Collective helps busy women develop sustainable, nourishing health habits so you feel calmer and more energetic.  We share guided meditations, gut-mind health hacks and interviews to inspire you to put yourself first and lead a purposefully healthy life. Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can catch our future episodes. Or tune into our podcast using your favourite podplayer: https://thegutmindcollective.com/podcast/ Connect with us online: https://thegutmindcollective.com And join a Collective of like-minded women who value COURAGE, CONNECTION, NOURISHMENT & NATURE in our free Facebook community, Nourish & Connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishandconnect/

At The Gut-Mind Collective, we believe that ‘breathe’ can be an acrostic poem that stands for: Boundaries Rhythm Exercise Accountability Thoughts Habits Energy And in this episode of the podcast we’ll show you how awareness of your breath helps you engage with life more mindfully.   ************************************** ABOUT THE GUT-MIND COLLECTIVE The Gut-Mind Collective helps busy women develop sustainable, nourishing health habits so you feel calmer and more energetic.  We share guided meditations, gut-mind health hacks & interviews to inspire you to put yourself first & lead a purposefully healthy life. Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can catch our future episodes. Or tune into our podcast using your favourite podplayer: https://thegutmindcollective.com/podcast/ Connect with us online: https://thegutmindcollective.com And join a Collective of like-minded women who value COURAGE, CONNECTION, NOURISHMENT & NATURE in our free Facebook community, Nourish & Connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishandconnect/

As an ICU nurse, Christine Boucher saw the consequences of not taking care of your health. This is why she’s passionate about taking action and be proactive with health and wellbeing as opposed to reactive and hospitalisation.  We dive deep into the notion of quick fixes to health problems versus the need for a complete whole-body approach, which is what we teach in the BREATHE Wellness Program.   ************************************** ABOUT THE GUT-MIND COLLECTIVE The Gut-Mind Collective helps busy women develop sustainable, nourishing health habits so you feel calmer and more energetic.  We share guided meditations, gut-mind health hacks & interviews to inspire you to put yourself first & lead a purposefully healthy life. Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can catch our future episodes. Or tune into our podcast using your favourite podplayer: https://thegutmindcollective.com/podcast/ Connect with us online: https://thegutmindcollective.com And join a Collective of like-minded women who value COURAGE, CONNECTION, NOURISHMENT & NATURE in our free Facebook community, Nourish & Connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishandconnect/

For the last five or so years I’ve tended to wake early, meditate, journal, pull an oracle card and go for a walk.  I know how good I feel after engaging in this daily ritual, and the benefits of a morning rhythm are also backed up by science.  In this episode, I share a reflection of what happened when I changed up my morning rhythm!   ************************************** ABOUT THE GUT-MIND COLLECTIVE The Gut-Mind Collective helps busy women develop sustainable, nourishing health habits so you feel calmer and more energetic.  We share guided meditations, gut-mind health hacks & interviews to inspire you to put yourself first & lead a purposefully healthy life. Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can catch our future episodes. Or tune into our podcast using your favourite podplayer: https://thegutmindcollective.com/podcast/ Connect with us online: https://thegutmindcollective.com And join a Collective of like-minded women who value COURAGE, CONNECTION, NOURISHMENT & NATURE in our free Facebook community, Nourish & Connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishandconnect/