Healing is in your hands - Empower yourself through holistic healing

Friends, it's been a beautiful journey. Our podcast is coming to an end, as Kim and Erik each go on to pursue new and exciting projects. In this final episode, our producer Andrea Muraskin joins us to look back at some of our favorite episodes and guests that made us laugh and cry, and some that frankly blew our minds! You'll also get updates on some of our guests' new work and reflections on what we've learned about ourselves in the past 2+ years.  A huge thanks to all of our guests, to our sponsors the Wu Healing Center and Ralphie's Retreat, and to Craig Norton for production help and providing the wonderful music. And thank you so much for listening.  Check out the new album from HannaH's Field, Crystal Vision. Every CD purchase comes with a crystal grid!  Follow Angela Mendes on Instagram @upanji for details about her upcoming book, A Queda do Raiozinho. Download Kelvin Young's new E-Book, Finding Freedom From Behind Bars: A Journey Of Self-Discovery & Healing  Order George Herrick's new book, Stone Warrior: Confronting Life's Challenges with Stone Art and Meditation. In these tough times, please consider supporting the following small businesses and not-for-profit organizations that were featured on our show: Cinder and Salt, Bare Life, Everyone Outside, Kelli Joy, Nourishing Necessities, Soulshine Salt Cavern (yes, they're open!), Intuitive Pet Care and Training, LLC, Eat the Sunlight and Hands on Drumming. Keep in touch with Kim at www.brandfearless.com, where you can find links to all her social platforms. Keep an ear out for her new podcast, Spiral Up, launching in 2021!  Follow Erik at chiforhealing.com where you can find online Qi Gong classes and wellness workshops, teas, tinctures and more.  Production of Healing is in Your Hands is by Andrea Muraskin with musical interludes by Craig Norton. You can still follow Healing is in Your Hands on social media: Facebook & IG  @Healingisinyourhands Twitter @HealingIsInYou1 Snapchat Kim- feral20 and Erik- earthwalker11

In Chinese medicine there's a concept called wei qi - a kind of energetic barrier that protects us from pathogens. In this episode, Erik introduces a variety of tools and techniques that you can use at home to help boost your wei qi and prevent infection as the weather gets colder. Included in the discussion are guasha (skin scraping), fire cupping, moxabustion, herbs and vitamins. You'll also learn how to make your own immunity tincture. This recording was excerpted from a lecture given at Collaborative Natural Health Partners in Manchester, CT in October 2019.  Stay tuned at the end for a meditative moment focused on immunity.  You can become a supporter on Anchor for as little as $0.99 a month or at our Healing is in Your Hands Patreon!  Patreon subscribers get access to additional content. Production of Healing is in Your Hands is by Andrea Muraskin with musical interludes by Craig Norton. Follow Healing is in Your Hands on social media: Facebook & IG  @Healingisinyourhands Twitter @HealingIsInYou1 Snapchat Kim- feral20 and Erik- earthwalker11

Our guest Linda Lentini is the Director of Healing From Within at Toivo,  a Hartford-based program that focuses on making holistic healing and stress management techniques available to everyone. She is trained in Breath Body Mind, Aromatherapy, and is a certified Louise Hay trainer. In this episode, Linda, Erik and Kim discuss Linda's work inside inpatient psychiatric units, and the ways she's adapted her work to the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. We also cover stress management, Louise Hay training, and more. Stick with us to the end for a special meditative moment led by Linda, focused on the breath.  Follow Healing is in Your Hands on social media: Facebook & IG  @Healingisinyourhands Twitter @HealingIsInYou1 Snapchat feral20 and earthwalker11 Linda Lentini can be reached at: Toivo website http://toivocenter.org/about-us/team/ Louise Hay’s website as a certified “You Can Heal Your Life” facilitator. https://healyourlifeworkshops.com/teacher/linda-lentini Breath Body Mind https://www.breath-body-mind.com/bio/linda-lentini Youtube video of Linda sharing a speech at a 2013 rally for human rights in psychiatry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzeBZ7g7cOk&feature=youtu.be Human Rights Rally in response to proposed unconstitutional laws which lead to forced drugging, human rights violations, and more people entering the broken psychiatric medical model for "treatment."  This was a day to challenge our communities to not perpetuate the statue quo, celebrate our uniqueness and interconnection in the human family, and promote communities of acceptance which encourage, allow, and facilitate individualized movement towards lives rich in texture and meaning.

With a global pandemic, gun violence, sometimes violent clashes between protesters and police, wildfires in California, devastating storms in the Gulf Coast and more, there’s an elevated level of fear in our country and on our planet that can prevent us from focusing on love and moving forward in life with ease. In this episode, Erik and Kim share their insights on coping with fear in our current climate. Several of our previous guests have been kind enough to share their thoughts as well. You can pre-order the upcoming album Crystal Vision from our guest HannaH’s Field, featured in our meditative moment, at  https://hannahsfield.bandcamp.com. Crystal Vision is a tool to aid you in your positive upful experience on this Earthly plane. HannaH's Field felt guided to include a Crystal Grid with the music to help us all expand and accelerate the collective manifestation of a loving tomorrow. The album is out on September 18, 2020. Remember you can become a supporter on Anchor (https://anchor.fm/healing-is-in-your-hands) for as little as $0.99 a month or at our Healing is in Your Hands Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/healingisinyourhands)!  Patreon subscribers get access to additional content. Production of Healing is in Your Hands is by Andrea Muraskin with musical interludes by Craig Norton. Follow us on all our social platforms: Facebook and Instagram @healingisinyourhands Twitter  @HealingIsInYou1 Snapchat at Feral20 and Earthwalker11

Kim and Erik are back with more hilarity and touching stories this week. Your cohosts ask and answer questions about their most influential teachers, troublesome personality traits, proudest accomplishments, and facts you might be shocked to know about them! Plus insights from the pandemic, and more. And if you missed it, check out part 1, four episodes back in your feed (#35). You can become a supporter on Anchor for as little as $0.99 a month or at our Healing is in Your Hands Patreon!  Patreon subscribers get access to additional content. Production of Healing is in Your Hands is by Andrea Muraskin with musical interludes by Craig Norton. Follow us on all our social platforms: Facebook and Instagram @healingisinyourhands Twitter  @HealingIsInYou1 Snapchat at Feral20 and Earthwalker11

Grab your hot cocoa- this week Kim and Erik welcome Ali Lazowski! Ali is the founder and CEO of Bare Life, a crave-worthy and allergen-friendly food startup, inspired by her journey with chronic illness. Ali attended culinary school in Italy before starting college at Johns Hopkins University. Ali has always been passionate about food, but it was her simultaneous battles with cancer and Lyme disease that inspired Ali to truly explore her love of food and launch a business. She began by creating Bare Life's coconut hot cocoa mix - organic, Kosher, vegan, gluten-free, Paleo, and produced locally - and by writing Bare Life’s hot cocoa-centric recipes. She was also recently named one of the Hartford Business Journal’s and Connecticut Magazine’s Top 40 under 40. Bare Life will be donating part of their profits for the month of June to the Loving Communities Fund & Schott Foundation for Public Education, Journey 4 Justice, Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools & Dignity in Schools Campaign in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and communities of color impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Connect with Bare Life:  Bare Life website Bare Life Pinterest **Crave-worthy allergen-friendly foods & recipes. Hot Cocoa - Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan, Paleo, Kosher, Organic, Non-GMO, Corn Free & Soy Free. Bare Life  Instagram Bare Life Facebook Bare Life Twitter Bare Life YouTube Shop Bare Life on Amazon: Bare Life on Amazon Hot Cocoa Stand Up Pouches on Amazon Hot Cocoa Boxes on Amazon Big news from one of our sponsors Ralphie’s Retreat! Mighty Milo the feline leukemia rescue cat has a book that is available now over at Amazon. All the proceeds go to Ralphies Retreat. We hope you take the time to check out the book and share it. The cost is only $10 and the story is about how Mighty Milo takes on the problem of a runaway virus that makes people sick. With a little good intention and some magical help, he changes things for the better in a hurry. Purchase Mighty Milo on Amazon  Remember you can become a supporter here on Anchor for as little as $0.99 a month or at our Healing is in Your Hands Patreon!  Patreon subscribers get access to additional content. Production of Healing is in Your Hands is by Andrea Muraskin with musical interludes by Craig Norton. Follow us on all our social platforms: Facebook and Instagram @healingisinyourhands Twitter  @HealingIsInYou1 Snapchat at Feral20 and Earthwalker11

This episode is a recording of a virtual meditation that Erik led along with master medicinal aromatherapist John Odlum.  You might remember John - he was our guest way back on the fourth episode of the show.  For years now, John and Erik have been holding live events that combine aromatherapy, qi gong, guided meditation and sound healing - typically around each solstice and equinox.  This spring, In light of the coronavirus pandemic,  they decided to take the event online. We're so pleased to bring this immersive experience to the podcast. You can watch a video recording of the meditation here.  Erik and John are continuing to offer virtual qi gong essence meditations on some Sundays at 4pm EDT. The next one will take place April 19. Sign up here.  Learn more about John Odlum at tru-elements.com or search for Tru Elements on Facebook. If you missed our initial episode with John go back and listen after this one - it's a barrel of laughs, and NSFW- unless of course you're working from home! Support Healing is in Your Hands on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/healingisinyourhands Production of Healing is in Your Hands is by Andrea Muraskin with musical interludes by Craig Norton. Follow us on all our social platforms: Facebook and Instagram @healingisinyourhands, Twitter  @HealingIsInYou1, and on Snapchat at Feral20 and Earthwalker11

Testing out some new tech from their respective homes, Kim and Erik take a break from holistic healing to discuss some of life's big questions: like Android or iOS, beach or mountains, books or TV, and mushrooms or elderberries?  Plus, some of the antics of their furry friends.  Enjoy this moment of levity and of course, lots of laughter. 

Our guest Kelli Joy is a massage therapist who integrates sound healing in sessions with her clients. She also works with aromatherapy, leads ecstatic dance events, practices chanting and is a student of Amma, the hugging saint. (Erik also shares a great Amma story in this episode!) Kelli is based in the Hartford, Connecticut area. To book a massage, energy work or a personal sound healing session with Kelli, text 860-508-0213 or email MEDMOBHARTFORD@gmail.com. For info on upcoming ecstatic dance events join the Facebook group Ecstatic Dance Hartford. To learn about the camp where Kelli received her gong training with master teacher Mitch Nur, visit https://www.9ways.org/event-schedule Support Healing is in Your Hands on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/healingisinyourhands  Production of Healing is in Your Hands is by Andrea Muraskin with musical interludes by Craig Norton.   Follow us on all our social platforms: Facebook and Instagram @healingisinyourhands, Twitter  @HealingIsInYou1, and on Snapchat at Feral20 and Earthwalker11

Our guest Aaron Weston is founder and "freedom facilitator" of Nourishing Necessities, a wholistic fitness and wellness center on Farmington Ave, in Hartford CT. Aaron is a man who was born with many gifts. He went through a healing journey, and came through a powerful healer.  He is multi-faceted - working with people on all levels: mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. He is a master martial artist, massage therapist, shaman, and nutritionist, and is incredible at teaching people to live a holistic lifestyle.  Learn more at https://www.nourishingnecessities.life/ Support Healing is in Your Hands on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/healingisinyourhands Patreon subscribers get access to additional content: Aaron's mind-blowing stories of travel in Hawaii, Mexico and Texas.  Production of Healing is in Your Hands is by Andrea Muraskin with musical interludes by Craig Norton.   Follow us on all our social platforms: Facebook and Instagram @healingisinyourhands, Twitter  @HealingIsInYou1, and on Snapchat at Feral20 and Earthwalker11

Kim is taking a health and wellness break so we decided to bring you the recording of a lecture that Erik gave last summer at the Red Barn in Durham, CT, entitled the "Four Pillars of Optimal Health." (Please excuse the whirring sound -that's the air conditioner kicking in- it was hot that day!) Erik delivered this talk with people with chronic pain and chronic illness in mind, but the information can apply to anyone.  Some pillars may be familiar, some not so much. And If you've been wondering about the diverse modalities Erik uses with his clients, this episode is for you! Enjoy.  Support Healing is in Your Hands on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/healingisinyourhands Production of Healing is in Your Hands is by Andrea Muraskin with musical interludes by Craig Norton.   Follow us on all our social platforms: Facebook and Instagram @healingisinyourhands, Twitter  @HealingIsInYou1, and on Snapchat at Feral20 and Earthwalker11

Erik and Kim invited guests from podcast episodes so far for a special episode at the Soulshine Salt Cavern in Durham, CT to share their intention setting practices and rituals for the new year. It was so great welcome back our wonderful guests from 2018 and 2019 in this special environment. Those who couldn't join in person sent in an audio message. We are thankful for all of you who are part of our podcast community! Support Healing is in Your Hands on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/healingisinyourhands Production of Healing is in Your Hands is by Andrea Muraskin with musical interludes by Craig Norton.   Follow us on all our social platforms: Facebook and Instagram @healingisinyourhands, Twitter  @HealingIsInYou1, and on Snapchat at Feral20 and Earthwalker11

Now that the holidays are in full swing, Erik and Kim talk about ways to stay grounded throughout the  season. Some people absolutely love the holidays and others struggle to just maintain. In this episode, we chat about these two extremes and everything in between. Support Healing is in Your Hands on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/healingisinyourhands Production of Healing is in Your Hands is by Andrea Muraskin with musical interludes by Craig Norton.   Follow us on all our social platforms: Facebook and Instagram @healingisinyourhands, Twitter  @HealingIsInYou1, and on Snapchat at Feral20 and Earthwalker11

With November being the month of gratitude,  co-hosts Erik Harris and Kim Fleck talk about how to bring gratitude into your life 365 days of the year. Regardless of joy or challenges we can always find gratitude within our day through simple routines. Production of Healing is in Your Hands is by Andrea Muraskin with musical interludes by Craig Norton.   Follow us on all our social platforms: Facebook and Instagram @healingisinyourhands, Twitter  @HealingIsInYou1, and on Snapchat at Feral20 and Earthwalker11

In this episode, Kim goes on a 6,000-mile round trip journey to Northern Ireland to meet our incredible guest, Amanda McTaggart. Amanda has a rare connective tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).  EDS affects every function in Amanda's body and causes severe pain, dislocations, heart problems, stomach issues, sleep disturbance, lack of concentration and overall poor mobility. She has a long list of other severe conditions that are connected to her EDS. Amanda’s situation is so severe that she is at risk of rupturing any large organ or artery at any time. Her five year-old son Ethan also exhibits some traits of this condition.  Despite all this, as you'll hear, Amanda is warm, bright and resilient.  There are no specialists who can treat Amanda's condition in Ireland, so she must travel to London every eight weeks to meet with her medical team. Amanda's treatment is not covered by the British National Health System, so she relies on crowdfunding to keep going. Visit Amanda's Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/action4amanda/) for updates and her Go Fund Me (https://www.gofundme.com/f/action-4-amanda) page to help out. Get in touch at action4amanda@hotmail.com.  Do you or someone you love have EDS? If so let us know. We want to hear about your journey and how Amanda’s story touched you. You can use the Anchor app to leave us an audio message. Or, use your phone’s voice memo app to record a message and email it to us at healingisinyourhands@gmail.com. We’d love to hear from you, and you may hear yourself on a future episode of Healing is in Your Hands. Production of Healing is in Your Hands is by Andrea Muraskin with musical interludes by Craig Norton.  Our meditative moment this time is by Nicole Thorp. Erik Harris will be back next episode!  Follow us on all our social platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on Snapchat at Feral20 and Earthwalker11

Our guest George Herrick is a life coach, a recovery coach and a visual artist. He has also been in long term recovery. George leads meditations, facilitates retreats, and builds beautiful rock sculptures called cairns. He has been on his own wellness journey with cancer and shares some of that experience on this episode. Learn more about George Herrick at georgeherrick.com or on his Facebook page, where you can see photos of some of his cairns. Get in touch via email: georgeherrick330@gmail.com. Facebook & IG:  Healingisinyourhands Twitter: HealingIsInYou1 Snapchat: at feral20 and earthwalker11  Production of Healing is in your hands is by Andrea Muraskin with musical interludes by Craig Norton. Remember to subscribe and tell your friends. And if you have a minute, rate and review Healing is in Your Hands on Apple Podcast or iTunes.

Our guest Heather is a holistic mom who raises her kids to eat healthy and live earth conscious lives, navigating food allergies with aplomb. Not only is she a talented chef and Instagramer @essentialwellness_heather, she's also wild food forager, and a graduate of level 2 Dharma School with the Naughty Shaman Center for the Shamanic Arts in Glastonbury, CT.  Follow HIIYH on all our social platforms Facebook & IG  @Healingisinyourhands Twitter @HealingIsInYou1 And of course on Snapchat at feral20 (Kim) and earthwalker11 (Erik) Production of Healing is in your hands is by Andrea Muraskin, with musical interludes by Craig Norton and Hannah’s Field. Remember to subscribe and tell your friends. And if you have a minute, rate and review Healing is in Your Hands on Apple Podcast or iTunes.

Kelvin Young is a sound healer and has been in recovery from alcohol and drugs for over ten years. When Kelvin discovered sound healing it had a profound effect on his life. He has since studied sound healing with master sound healers, studied holistic stress management, and obtained a recovery coach certification. Kelvin’s story is featured in the upcoming documentary Uprooting Addiction. Kelvin serves on the board of directors of Eat the Sunlight with Kevin Reese, a non profit organization that teaches children healthy eating habits. www.eatthesunlight.com Connect with Kelvin on Facebook and Instagram @sacredsoundhealingllc www.kelvinbyoung.com

For this episode, Kim and Erik take the show on the road to Compassionfest, an event that aims to  "unite like-minded people that believe in the values of being just, kindness, equality and compassion." Held annually in Hamden, CT, the festival is a hub for vegan food, cruelty-free products, animal rights advocates and "wellness peeps." Here's where to find the fine folks you'll meet in this episode: Tynne Love, clinical herbalist and owner of Herbal Deva. Find her on Facebook  @Tynne love clinical herbalist  and Instagram  @Tynne_love , or email  breatheoutstress@gmail.com  Jo-Anne Basile, executive director of Connecticut Votes for Animals  Calvin Cline and Rachael Ricker of Naturally Custom. Find them on Instagram @Naturallycustom and Facebook @naturallycustom, or email  info@naturally-custom.com. Kelvin Young, sound healer (and upcoming guest on this podcast!)

This episode was taped on Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison, CT.  Erik and Kim talk with previous podcast guest Rachel DeCavege who is the owner and creative director of Cinder and Salt, where style meets sustainability. Rachel makes clothing using sustainable practices and is an advocate of earth conscious living.  Rachael organized this beach cleanup and partnered with Tony Marino of The Rockfall Foundation located in Middletown, CT. Rachael shares big news about being named one of Hartford Business’s 40 Under 40 for 2019. Erik and Kim chat with local beach clean-up participants with their children and share their reasons why aquatic animals and conservation efforts are important to them.  There’s lots of beautiful ocean sounds including a quiet beach meditation. You can find Rachel at http://cinderandsalt.com On Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram @cinderandsalt And the Rockfall Foundation can be located at the http://rockfallfoundation.org