Valley + Beach

In the face of a pandemic, how do we manage stress - both ours and our family’s? We talk about the brain science behind anxiety, how to feel a bit better instantly, and share ideas for coping one hour at a time.   Resources: Get your FREE GUIDE to a Kickass Morning Ritual  Join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: iTunes Google Play Spotify YouTube www.valleyandbeach.com Please note, the advice and opinions in the Valley + Beach: Grains of Goodness podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical care or advice. Please always consult your medical professional for your specific health concerns. Click here to follow us on Social Media and receive your freebie!

After the swirl of the holidays and Q4, we’re taking stock. We look at what’s working, what isn’t and what are we doing differently - for now. Because life is ever-changing and we’re all about adapting. Resources: Dr. Weil 4-7-8 Breathing Technique Portable Infrared Sauna Erin Condren Deluxe Monthly Planner Young Living Essential Oils - Thieves blend   Get your FREE GUIDE to a Kickass Morning Ritual  Join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: iTunes Google Play Spotify YouTube www.valleyandbeach.com Please note, the advice and opinions in the Valley + Beach: Grains of Goodness podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical care or advice. Please always consult your medical professional for your specific health concerns. Click here to follow us on Social Media and receive your freebie!

Working with a professional organizer is a time-saving and results-oriented experience. What exactly does an organizer do and how does one go about finding a qualified individual? What learnings does an organizer have for us to start implementing today?  In this episode, we speak with Tracy Paye, owner of San Diego-based Miss Organized. She shares the different types of organizing personalities, tips for optimizing a home with different personality types, and how to make the most out of small spaces. She also talks about feng shui and what to do when it’s all just too much to handle. Tracy is a certified professional organizer, feng shui consultant and productivity coach. Owner of Miss Organized Professional Organizing Services, Tracy has been transforming homes for over 35 years. Author of the book, “If Clutter Could Talk…..The Stories It Would Tell”, Tracy’s insight into the whys and hows of clutter and organizing helps her clients see fast and profound results in their spaces and lives.   Resources: Tracy Paye’s website Organizing the Disorganized Child: Simple Strategies to Succeed in School by Kutscher + Moran National Association of Professional Organizers - NAPO.net   Get your FREE GUIDE to a Kickass Morning Ritual  Join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: iTunes Google Play Spotify YouTube www.valleyandbeach.com Please note, the advice and opinions in the Valley + Beach: Grains of Goodness podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical care or advice. Please always consult your medical professional for your specific health concerns. Click here to follow us on Social Media and receive your freebie!

Despite best efforts, millions of people make resolutions only to see them fail within weeks, even days. If you’ve vowed “this is the year”, this episode is for you. We talk about how and why we fail and practical ways to overcome and succeed making 2020 your best year yet. Get your FREE GUIDE to a Kickass Morning Ritual  Join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: iTunes Google Play Spotify YouTube www.valleyandbeach.com Please note, the advice and opinions in the Valley + Beach: Grains of Goodness podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical care or advice. Please always consult your medical professional for your specific health concerns. Click here to follow us on Social Media and receive your freebie!

This podcast was inspired by one of our children’s homework assignments. We made an evaluation tool by which you can reflect on the past year or month or quarter or even project. Because reflection and evaluation are how we grow and revise, ultimately upping our game.   Resources: The Daily podcast by The New York Times Up First podcast by NPR   Get your FREE GUIDE to a Kickass Morning Ritual  Join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: iTunes Google Play Spotify YouTube www.valleyandbeach.com Please note, the advice and opinions in the Valley + Beach: Grains of Goodness podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical care or advice. Please always consult your medical professional for your specific health concerns. Click here to follow us on Social Media and receive your freebie!

Are you drowning from information overwhelm? It can sure feel like it with alerts on our phones, the never-ending news cycle and incessant inbox communications. In this episode, we discuss the importance of establishing boundaries, why too much information isn’t in our best interest and how to hold the line. The amount of information we consume on a daily basis is having an impact on our well-being. We discuss the many ways it impacts us and how to manage it better. And we share our best tips for limiting our access to information while improving our retention abilities.   Resources: The Daily podcast by The New York Times Up First podcast by NPR   Get your FREE GUIDE to a Kickass Morning Ritual  Join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: iTunes Google Play Spotify YouTube www.valleyandbeach.com Please note, the advice and opinions in the Valley + Beach: Grains of Goodness podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical care or advice. Please always consult your medical professional for your specific health concerns. Click here to follow us on Social Media and receive your freebie!

In this episode, we get to know Suzanne Klahr. We talk about the big decision to build a career in the public sector on the heels of graduating from law school and what it means to be a CEO / wife and how this made her marriage stronger. We also discuss the magic of traveling with children and reinvention. Suzanne is the Founder of www.BUILD.org, a nationally recognized social enterprise which provides real-world entrepreneurial experience to empower youth from under-resourced communities to excel in education, lead in their communities, and succeed professionally.​ Suzanne is a gifted teacher and lecturer on diverse topics. She pioneered the first course in Social Entrepreneurship for law students at Stanford Law School and is currently a Lecturer at Harvard Law School. She was recently named an Adjunct Professor of Law at Northwestern.  Suzanne is a mother of two, a teenage boy and a 10-year old girl.   Additional resources: More about Suzanne  Why 10 is the perfect age to travel internationally Get your FREE GUIDE to a Kickass Morning Ritual  Join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: iTunes Google Play Spotify YouTube www.valleyandbeach.com Please note, the advice and opinions in the Valley + Beach: Grains of Goodness podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical care or advice. Please always consult your medical professional for your specific health concerns. Click here to follow us on Social Media and receive your freebie!

We live in an age where parents are doing more and more for their children. But what’s the cost of this style of parenting? And how can we empower our children in a constructive way? We explore these issues and more.   Get your FREE GUIDE to a Kickass Morning Ritual  Join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: iTunes Google Play Spotify YouTube www.valleyandbeach.com Please note, the advice and opinions in the Valley + Beach: Grains of Goodness podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical care or advice. Please always consult your medical professional for your specific health concerns. Click here to follow us on Social Media and receive your freebie!

In today’s world, when we can be and do anything, what if we simply want to opt-out? This episode addresses the various points in our lives when we may want to step back, how to make an informed decision, and how it all comes down to values. Resources: Values exercise - how to determine your values Get your FREE GUIDE to a Kickass Morning Ritual  Join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: iTunes Google Play Spotify YouTube www.valleyandbeach.com Please note, the advice and opinions in the Valley + Beach: Grains of Goodness podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical care or advice. Please always consult your medical professional for your specific health concerns. Click here to follow us on Social Media and receive your freebie!   Get your FREE GUIDE to a Kickass Morning Ritual  Join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: iTunes Google Play Spotify YouTube www.valleyandbeach.com Please note, the advice and opinions in the Valley + Beach: Grains of Goodness podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical care or advice. Please always consult your medical professional for your specific health concerns. Click here to follow us on Social Media and receive your freebie!

If you’ve ever looked at a photo of yourself and had a negative reaction, listen up! We learn why we’re hard-wired to dislike images of ourselves and a process for cultivating self-love. We talk about how the scale may impact our self-image and why self-compassion is a magic elixir. Resources:Kristin Neff, PhD. - Self-compassion exercises   Get your FREE GUIDE to a Kickass Morning Ritual  Join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: iTunes Google Play Spotify YouTube www.valleyandbeach.com Please note, the advice and opinions in the Valley + Beach: Grains of Goodness podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical care or advice. Please always consult your medical professional for your specific health concerns. Click here to follow us on Social Media and receive your freebie!    

Dr. Heather Sandison is our guest in this episode. With a focus on neurocognitive medicine and neurohacking, Dr. Sandison discusses how a naturopath facilitates holistic health and why this matters. We learn what it’s like to be a medical professional making new motherhood work while simultaneously launching a new therapeutic venture. And we get an inside peek at what self-care looks like (hint: it includes the ocean). Dr. Sandison is the founder and medical director of North County Natural Medicine and co-founder and CEO of Marama.  At North County Natural Medicine Dr. Sandison focuses her clinical work on patients experiencing complex chronic disease that affects brain function. Her expertise is in neurocognitive medicine and neurohacking. She has been trained to specifically address imbalances that affect the brain including Autism, ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety and Alzheimer’s. She has trained with Dr. Dale Bredesen MD, Dr. Neil Nathan, MD, Dr. Bill Walsh, PhD and Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, MD in addition to regularly attending and speaking at integrative medicine conferences. Dr. Sandison created Marama to support patients struggling with cognitive decline. Marama is an immersive experience in the Bredesen protocol, the only approach proven to reverse Alzheimer's Dementia and cognitive disease. Dr. Sandison designed the program to incorporate individualized meal plans, a non-toxic environment, community, brain stimulation and functional exercise. Marama opens January 2020.  She earned her Naturopathic Doctorate at Bastyr University in Seattle, WA. She is the mother of an 11 month old baby girl and still finds time to get outside for hikes and time at the beach.  Resources: Collective Insights podcast Marama Experience North County Natural Medicine   Get your FREE GUIDE to a Kickass Morning Ritual  Join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: iTunes Google Play Spotify YouTube www.valleyandbeach.com Please note, the advice and opinions in the Valley + Beach: Grains of Goodness podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical care or advice. Please always consult your medical professional for your specific health concerns. Click here to follow us on Social Media and receive your freebie!

The sharing of responsibilities with a home can be tricky. We discuss who does what and how and strategies for allocating household jobs. Whether it’s with your significant other or children, we talk about how to let others do on their own terms and tips for managing our own tendencies to want to jump in and take over. Get your FREE GUIDE to a Kickass Morning Ritual  Join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: iTunes Google Play Spotify YouTube www.valleyandbeach.com Please note, the advice and opinions in the Valley + Beach: Grains of Goodness podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical care or advice. Please always consult your medical professional for your specific health concerns. Click here to follow us on Social Media and receive your freebie!

Is wellness just another code word for diet? This episode focuses on how the tools we use to stay well and manage health concerns can quickly become another harmful habit. We deconstruct the diet mentality and share our own experiences disentangling from this way of thinking. Resources: Smash the Wellness Industry article Isabel Foxen Duke The advice and opinions in the Valley + Beach: Grains of Goodness podcast are intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical care or advice. Please always consult your medical professional for your specific health concerns. How to find us: Subscribe on iTunes or Google Play and www.valleyandbeach.com and @valleyandbeach on Instagram 

It’s estimated 44 million people have side hustles. In this episode, we talk about why they’re an investment in you, how to find one and other items to consider when researching possible best fits. Resources/Links from today’s episode:  www.Udemy.com  Get your FREE GUIDE to a Kickass Morning Ritual  Join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: iTunes Google Play Spotify YouTube www.valleyandbeach.com Please note, the advice and opinions in the Valley + Beach: Grains of Goodness podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical care or advice. Please always consult your medical professional for your specific health concerns. Click here to follow us on Social Media and receive your freebie!

Are essential oils all they're made out to be? In this episode, we learn from Johonna Katz. She shares what to look for when sourcing an oil, her favorite uses, how the whole family can get in on the healing and why more isn’t always better.  Johonna worked as a technology consultant in Silicon Valley and Singapore before co-authoring the book Oil + Glass. Becoming a mother motivated her to research how chemicals in our environment and our homes affect our health and our children’s health. She subsequently founded a family wellness website, where she wrote articles about how to reduce the chemical burden in our homes. She lives in Portola Valley, California with her husband and two daughters ages 9 and 7, their dog, horse and eight chickens.  Find out more: Instagram: @oil.and.glass FB: Oil + Glass Amazon: Oil + Glass Recipe Book Website for book + new products: www.oilandglassshop.com Or to buy book + oils: www.theessentialcollective.com Get your FREE GUIDE to a Kickass Morning Ritual  Join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: iTunes Google Play Spotify YouTube www.valleyandbeach.com Please note, the advice and opinions in the Valley + Beach: Grains of Goodness podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical care or advice. Please always consult your medical professional for your specific health concerns. Click here to follow us on Social Media and receive your freebie!

Sarah and Stacey candidly share what’s been going on in their lives recently. Buckle up and settle in, we move quickly and cover a lot of territory! Resources/Links from today’s episode: Dr. Paul Saladino - Carnivoremd.com meatheals.com Get your FREE GUIDE to a Kickass Morning Ritual  Join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: iTunes Google Play Spotify YouTube www.valleyandbeach.com Please note, the advice and opinions in the Valley + Beach: Grains of Goodness podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical care or advice. Please always consult your medical professional for your specific health concerns. Click here to follow us on Social Media and receive your freebie!

Protecting our data is a full-time job. Join us as we talk about how to keep your data secure and why you still need to do some of your own monitoring. We’ll also talk about keeping your children safe from online predators and protecting them from “adult” and cyber-bullying.  Experian  Credit Karma - free credit reporting The advice and opinions in the Valley + Beach: Grains of Goodness podcast are intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical care or advice. Please always consult your medical professional for your specific health concerns. How to find us: Subscribe on iTunes or Google Play and www.valleyandbeach.com and @valleyandbeach on Instagram 

It’s been said September is the new January in terms of new schedules and routines and goals. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with all that happens during the last part of the year, this episode will help. We talk strategies for minimizing stress and overwhelm, share our #1 tip for getting it all done and more.  Get your FREE GUIDE to a Kickass Morning Ritual  Join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: iTunes Google Play Spotify YouTube www.valleyandbeach.com Please note, the advice and opinions in the Valley + Beach: Grains of Goodness podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical care or advice. Please always consult your medical professional for your specific health concerns. Click here to follow us on Social Media and receive your freebie!

Erin Paruszewski is a former investment banker turned brick and mortar boutique functional fitness owner. In this interview, we talk about challenging belief systems, doing things counter to industry standards, the importance of following your intuition, and sick puppies. Erin is an Integrative Health Coach and the Founder and CEO of Alkalign, a health and wellness company that operates boutique functional fitness studios across the U.S. Alkalign is an extension of Erin’s personal mission to help people feel better, both today and tomorrow, through holistic and sustainable health and lifestyle practices. She believes life is a marathon, not a sprint, and Alkalign is the investment is you need to make in yourself to see you through the journey feeling great and without pain. Erin lives in Menlo Park with her husband and 2 young daughters.  Get your FREE GUIDE to a Kickass Morning Ritual  Join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: iTunes Google Play Spotify YouTube www.valleyandbeach.com Please note, the advice and opinions in the Valley + Beach: Grains of Goodness podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical care or advice. Please always consult your medical professional for your specific health concerns. Click here to follow us on Social Media and receive your freebie!

Heroes are readily admired for their greatness yet they’re human and inevitably make mistakes. How do we make sense of their humanity? And how can we help our children understand and learn? This is a complex and timely topic deserving of a discussion. Get your FREE GUIDE to a Kickass Morning Ritual  Join the conversation on Instagram or Facebook Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: iTunes Google Play Spotify YouTube www.valleyandbeach.com Please note, the advice and opinions in the Valley + Beach: Grains of Goodness podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical care or advice. Please always consult your medical professional for your specific health concerns. Click here to follow us on Social Media and receive your freebie!