Worthy by Design

In this episode of the Worthy By Design podcast, I discuss the foundational principles of German New Medicine, developed by Dr. Ryke Geerd Hamer. The episode delves into how traumatic events can biologically affect the body, highlighting the concept of conflict shocks and the body’s adaptive responses. You will be introduced to the idea that symptoms and diseases are meaningful biological programs rather than mere malfunctions. The episode sets the stage for future discussions on the interplay between physical symptoms, spiritual health, and practical applications of German New Medicine.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:49 Host's Personal Update and Faith Journey01:34 Introduction to German New Medicine03:08 Discovery and Principles of German New Medicine04:45 Biological Special Programs and Conflict Shocks07:39 Healing Phases and Chronic Conditions09:14 Challenges and Acceptance of German New Medicine15:01 Interplay Between Physical Symptoms and Spiritual Health16:14 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview16:54 Outro and Final ThoughtsPodcast music is "Windows" by Amarah Parks. You can find her on ⁠⁠Apple Music⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠.

This is the season 3 kick-off episode!After a 2+ year hiatus, I'm excited to be back.Listen to my story of how questioning my faith led me to diving even deeper than ever before.Podcast music is "Windows" by Amarah Parks. You can find her on ⁠Apple Music⁠ and ⁠Spotify⁠.

In this episode of Worthy By Design, Kaylee Peil and guest Brandon Bozarth engage in a profound conversation about the intersection of Christianity, and German New Medicine (GNM). We discuss the importance of seeking and understanding one’s true identity in Christ, acknowledging deep-seated beliefs and traumas, and experiencing spiritual and emotional healing. Brandon recounts his journey from working in network marketing to becoming a coach and mentor deeply influenced by GNM and Christianity. Brandon demonstrates his approach to resolving deep-rooted conflicts and finding true belonging through real-time Integrated Somatic Inquiry.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview00:49 Host's Background and Journey02:46 Guest's Revelation and Early Career03:24 From Network Marketing to Coaching06:20 Life-Changing Email and First Coaching Experience09:07 Mentorship and European Tour10:40 Personal Struggles and Spiritual Awakening15:24 Discovering German New Medicine19:42 Client Experiences and Spiritual Breakthroughs24:14 Guiding Clients Through Inquiry40:00 Exploring Feelings of Belonging and Significance41:11 The Impact of Feeling Unimportant42:57 Reevaluating Belonging and Self-Worth45:41 Addressing Self-Rejection and Conflict Resolution57:11 The Power of Unconditional Love and Spiritual Connection01:12:43 Resources and Courses for Personal GrowthFind Brandon and learn more about his offerings on IG here.Podcast music is "Windows" by Amarah Parks. You can find her on Apple Music and Spotify.

Listen to learn more about the power of breathwork! Timestamps: 2:21 - From cosmetologist to holistic healing 9:42 - Energy work + psychiatric nursing 15:26 - Nurse coaching in the schools 19:44 - What is breathwork, and why is it important? 22:20 - Understanding the nervous system 25:17 - Breakdown of polyvagal theory 30:17 - Deep breathing to stimulate the ventral vagal response 34:18 - Diaphragmatic breathing for conscious relaxation 37:03 - The physiology of breath and the heart-brain connection 39:23 - Guided breathwork exercise Shannon Schueler, RN, is a nationally board-certified holistic nurse and health and wellness nurse coach, and a healing/breathwork facilitator. After completing multiple trainings and certifications in healing energy work, Shannon was a participant in the first graduating cohort of the breathwork facilitator training of Chauna (pronounced shaw-nuh) Bryant’s Breath Liberation Society – a group which is “radically inclusive, diverse, trauma-informed and committed to cultivating liberation and transformation through the breath.” Shannon has a passion for supporting folx in their own holistic healing, using breathwork and energy work as critical approaches. Shannon believes that EVERYONE deserves access to healing practices that feel safe and effective for them. You can connect with Shannon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathe.rn/

Jessica Ann is a Transformative Coach who empowers women and men to awaken their feminine energy, reclaim their power, and heal their relationship with themselves, so they can become magnetic to the life, business, and relationships they desire.  In this episode we discuss:  - Jessica’s journey from nursing to energy healing  - How to protect your energy  - The nervous system and the energetic body  - Somatics as emotional mastery  - Why we are disconnected as a society  - How traditional trauma therapy keeps you stuck  - Rooted to rise: get grounded  - Harmonizing the masculine and feminine  - How to trust your intuition  - Polyvagal theory: ventral vagal, dorsal vagal, and hyper vigilance  - Checking in with your body each hour  You can connect with Jessica on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embodiednursecoach?mibextid=LQQJ4d  IG: https://instagram.com/jessicaann_wellness?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=  Feelings Buried Alive Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0911207023/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1678676518&sr=8-1

Did you know that being trauma-informed starts inside you? Ashley Durant is a force of a nurse coach. She helps people embrace, embody and express the full spectrum of their humanity and lived experiences. In this episode, we cover: Ashley's autoimmune diagnosis and how therapy dramatically improved her lab results Supporting our children from a trauma-informed lens Building capacity and protecting our energy  How awareness leads to true embodiment  You can connect with Ashley here: https://linktr.ee/deeplyrootedwellnessllc

Ellie Monjoseph is a board-certified nurse coach, trauma-sensitive practitioner, and inner healing guide who empowers individuals with tools to heal within by understanding their patterns influenced by the past, befriending their nervous system, and reclaiming connection to a present and meaningful life. She wants people to know that emotional freedom is available because she’s been there too. Her passion for holistic healing was ignited after she had quit her high-stress hospital job and spent a year volunteering overseas in countries with limited access to medical care. During that time, Ellie spent time listening to people's stories from various countries and experienced first-hand the healing power of connecting to people’s pain by honoring their body as well as their mind and soul. After returning home to Minnesota, she has spent the last four years in a clinic setting working with people affected by autoimmune disorders and coaching individuals into a brighter future of inner safety and confidence. Learn more about Ellie on her website: www.freetolivewellness.com

Brittni Brandwein is a registered nurse, holistic lifestyle coach, and owner of Lifestyle Collective LLC. In this episode we dive into Brittni's past experience with trauma healing and therapy, the powerful mindset shifts and breakthroughs she gets to witness as a coach, and finding alignment in a grounding routine that supports her nervous system. You can connect with Brittni on her Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/bdbrandwein

Learn more about the impact of toxic relationships, the transforming power of coaching, brain retraining through simple mental fitness exercises, and why our brains are naturally geared towards the negative in this week's episode! Daphne Wells helps midlife women feel safe, solid and secure to share their magick with the world and make more money with ease and flow. As your Purpose and Spiritual Confidence Alchemist, Daphne delivers insanely powerful insights that give you radical permission show up in your power and fulfill your purpose in the world. Through her life-changing coaching, inner circles, energy readings and forecasts, and her book “Decide: Choose your own PATH”, she’s here to shake up your approach to business and life. When she’s not inspiriting women around the globe to make more money in record time, you’ll find Daphne creating magick with fabric and threads, getting her hands dirty growing what she eats or frolicking in the waves. You can learn more about Daphne here: https://daphnewells.com/

In this episode, Heather shares her journey with energy healing, the importance of awareness, how to cultivate bliss and experience the full spectrum of sensations in everyday moments.

Dianne A. Allen MA, CAP, CTP, brings her technically eclectic style when working with gifted and visionary adults, teens, and families. Through her knowledge, raw experience, education, and decades of serving creative and smart people, Dianne has crafted unique and inspired ways to bring out the best in everyone. A born introvert, Dianne uses her creative genius, intuition in combination with her education to offer unique programs with that special touch. Host of the Someone Gets Me Podcast and author of 7 published books complement her life’s vision to inspire and offer hope.   In this episode we discuss: - Dianne’s background in neuropsychology, mental health, substance abuse and trauma - the beauty of being “gifted” - how the “box” doesn’t need to exist - feeling different - the benefits and limitations of mental health diagnosis - your disease is not your identity - ways to love your vagus nerve - listening to the messages from the body - a deeper look at spirituality and intuition - finding your inner light - tangible ways to befriend your body  You can learn more at www.visionsapplied.com and www.msdianneallen.com

Devorah Kur is a Somatic experiencing trauma therapist, Reflexologist, professional Logotherapist, and Bereavement counselor. She is passionate about helping people through their illnesses, challenges and struggles in life, and combines her expertise to empower people to wellbeing of their mind, body and soul. Her book, 'Man's Search for Healing' explores the mind body connection, the effect of unfinished business on the body, the difference between being healed and being cured, how she overcame her own broken neck, forgiveness, post traumatic growth and more. You can find Devorah's book 'Man's Search for Healing' on Amazon here. You can contact Devorah via email at devorah@dkwellness.co.il, her Facebook page, Youtube Channel, and LinkedIn.

I'm SO excited to be back! New year, new microphone, and new topics for this podcast! I will be diving into all things mind-body connection, including brain retraining, somatic healing, and nervous system regulation with interviews from a variety of professionals.  Listen to the end to practice the first Heartmath technique I'll be sharing with you, Heart-Focused Breathing. Thanks so much for being here!

Today I discuss all things first trimester with my very first guest and amazing sister, Amarah Thompson! You will hear about: - her journey into pregnancy and motherhood - her expectations going into the first trimester - why we don't talk about the hard stuff - advice for surviving the first trimester - mental health during pregnancy I have always admired my sister's ability to speak a powerful message and connect with people on a deeper level. I hope you appreciate her honesty and transparency in this episode as much as I do!

Are you overwhelmed? You might feel depleted, stretched thin, or completely burned out. The to-do list is endless, and you don't even know where to start. Whether or not you're a mom, this episode will help you overcome the overwhelm and optimize your time. In this episode I discuss: The transition to motherhood Balancing your energy Positive affirmations Tips for prioritizing and completing tasks Asking for help Self-care and filling your cup Cultivating mindful moments Learn more about how to work with me here: Group Coaching Program 1:1 Coaching Sign up for the Barefoot Wellness Tribe: Energy Balance Worksheet

Conflict. We all come across it whether we throw ourselves into it ruthlessly or avoid it like the plague. The uncomfortable truth is, you can’t get away from it. Learning to manage conflict is paramount when it comes to fostering close relationships with those we love. In this episode I talk about: Common responses to conflict Why anxiety complicates things The specific process I use for conflict resolution How to become a neutral observer Examining your heart and mind in the moment Tips for having hard conversations Outcomes of using this specific method Thanks so much for listening!

According to the Cleveland Clinic, 33-50% of the adult population struggles with insomnia. That's a huge percentage of people! What gives? Today I discuss the most common insomnia culprits and what changes you can start making today to improve your sleep.  2:27 - What is insomnia? 3:55 -  Insomnia Culprits 7:18 - Caffeine Use 8:01 - Physical Activity 8:40 - Blue Light from Screens 10:22 - Relaxation Response 13:02 - Earthing or Grounding 15:13 - Sleep Environment 16:50 - Supplements to consider 18:43 Progressive Muscle Relaxation Practice (6.5 minutes) Earthing Study and Blog Post Sleep Blog Post Work with Me

In this episode, I discuss a list of supplements that have been shown to support mental health in different ways. Please check out the list below, as well as the links to various studies.  Disclaimer: Please refer to your PCP to discuss lab testing and appropriate dosages for your specific situation. This is not an exhaustive list. B vitamins have a strong positive influence on methylation, which suppresses cortisol production, and aids in the production of GABA and serotonin. B vitamins are also associated with a decreased likelihood of depression. Vitamin D3 aids in serotonin production.  Omega-3 Fatty Acids Magnesium is a relaxant, reduces muscle tension and anxiety, and promotes sleep. Magnesium Calm and Bio Cleanse  Rhodiola Ashwagandha has been shown to significantly reduce stress levels, improve sleep and lower cortisol. L-theanine 5-HTP Valerian St. John’s Wort Probiotics: read more on Healthline and Harvard.

Have you been wondering about taking medication to help manage depression or anxiety? There is a lot of information to consider before making a decision. In this episode, I cover the following topics: SSRI's and benzodiazepines How they work in the body The cons of taking medication Side effects Withdrawal symptoms Indications for taking medication Medication effectiveness Potential supplement alternatives Diaphragmatic breathing link Studies referenced https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4172306/ https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-016-1173-2

Mindfulness is the undercurrent of how we live our lives. We can choose to pay attention, or we can get lost in the tide of overwhelming feelings and outside circumstances. In this episode, we talk about using our breath as an anchor, refraining from judgement, and how to start practicing this life-changing habit. What mindfulness isn’t My experience with mindfulness Mindfulness as a way of life Living with monkey brain Ways to incorporate mindful living Benefits of mindfulness - effect on mind and body Simple ways to get started Practice, practice, practice Stream of awareness mindfulness practice Join the Holistic Stress and Anxiety Support Facebook group for live mindfulness practices or sign up for a free mindfulness session here.