Starve the Ego Feed the Soul

If you are curious about working with me one on one, I work with individuals, athletes, and couples from all over the world. Head over to www.nicobarraza.com to inquire more.This week's guest is Anjelica Marsh. She is a school counselor who was a collegiate softball player that had a ankle injury that led her to a surgeon that would change her life forever.Unfortunately there are just as many mistakes in medicine as there are healings. Anjelica shares her personal story of how a botched surgery changed her life and left her in chronic pain. I share my own story too and together we chat about the difficulties of living in chronic pain and navigating the medical mal practice legal system, as well as being your own best advocate in a healthcare scenario. Here is a link to the article that I stumbled upon that made me want to interview Anjelica on the show http://anjelicasmoments.org/2020/04/13/to-the-doctor-who-ruined-my-life/Here are a few more writings of hers http://anjelicasmoments.org/2017/12/23/trapped/ http://anjelicasmoments.org/2021/12/31/ill-be-okay/For many people who suffer from chronic pain it can feel like you are trapped in a jail cell in your own body. Especially when the pain was caused by the same system that should be alleviating physical pain. I hope this episode gives you some sense of community and leaves you feeling connected, seen, and not alone.I hope you find the answers you need to feel better and to feel at peace.Warmly,Nico Barraza@FeedTheSoulNBwww.nicobarraza.com

Head over to www.nicobarraza.com to inquire about working with me one on one. My guest this week is Colby Bell. I came across Colby via the YouTube channel his late wife and him started to document their travels and life with their children known as "The Lost Bells" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs1IcVi1K2j_zGlurnDKeEQColby lost his wife Emily to metastatic breast cancer and this conversation is mostly based around how they navigated that time and their experiences living as a family and traveling full-time with their kids. Colby shares intimate parts of the struggles and triumphs they had while navigating a cancer diagnosis and then watching Emily struggle through the bad days. You can learn more about Colby & Emily and their family here https://www.thelostbells.com/ and here https://www.instagram.com/lostbells/Colby also has his own social media account @thecolbybell on Instagram.Warmly,Nico Barraza@FeedTheSoulNBwww.nicobarraza.com

Please consider leaving the show a 5-star review on Apple and Spotify Podcasts! Also head over to www.nicobarraza.com to inquire about working with me one on one and/or to buy some Starve the Ego Feed the Soul gear to support the show!You can find this week's guest Dr. Jolie Mestre on Instagram @drjoliemestre and via her website https://www.drjoliemestre.com/Warmly,Nico Barraza@FeedTheSoulNBwww.nicobarraza.com

Don't forget to leave the show a 5-star review on Apple and Spotify Podcasts!To pick up some Starve the Ego Feed the Soul swag and to inquire about working with me 1 on 1 head over to www.nicobarraza.comThis weeks guest is Somatic Sex Educator, teacher of embodiment and intimacy, Kiana Reeves.Kiana and I talk about so much within this episode so be sure to tune in and share it if you feel inclined. You can finder her on Instagram @Kiana.Reeves and via her website www.kianareeves.comWarmly,Nico Barraza@FeedTheSoulNBwww.nicobarraza.com

Glad to be back! Please consider leaving the show a 5-star written review on Apple and Spotify Podcasts.As always if you are interested in working with me head over to www.nicobarraza.comWarmly,Nico Barraza@FeedTheSoulNBwww.nicobarraza.com

Interested in working with me one on one? I work with individuals and couples all over the world via Zoom. Head over to www.nicobarraza.com to inquire more.Excerpts from this weeks guest Jillian Tuchman's website below!ARE YOU TIRED OF BEING TOLD YOUR SYMPTOMS ARE ALL “IN YOUR HEAD”?Do you feel overwhelmed and anxious about what you can and cannot eat? Do you want to feel good and normal like everyone else? Have you been dismissed so frequently that you’ve lost faith in finding a solution?It's time to start feeling better.It's time to use your sensitivity as your superpower.STUDIES SHOW…...that those who feel deeply and are more sensitive to every aspect of life have a greater tendency to develop food intolerances, gut and bloating issues, chronic pain and autoimmune conditions.These issues can knock other parts of us out of balance leaving us overwhelmed, in pain, tired, confused, depressed, not knowing what to address first and how to even begin.And then we're told we’re too sensitive every time we seek help.I understand you, because I AM you.Nutrition and lifestyle adjustments are only one part of the equation -- we must work together in a safe, trusting container to assess the mental, physical and emotional root causes that contribute to your anxiety. So you can finally feel like the best version of yourself. And live life with more presence and calm.Through a functional medicine approach, we’ll address the root causes of your symptoms, so you have less anxiety, more energy, greater focus and clarity, improved digestion. Holistic health is whole-person health and in our work together, we’ll address every aspect of your wellness from the food you eat, to your daily routine, to how you navigate sleep and stress to how your thoughts affect your digestion.You will finally feel like YOU. To learn more about Jillian Tuchman head over to her website https://www.workyourgenes.com/You can also register for her new group program, FROM SHIT TO SHINING. Click the link below!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJVQi15wA_d3v_QdGbvz7gDGKtiNz20EKMlUEFwc6nlfFN6g/viewformWarmly,Nico Barraza@FeedTheSoulNBwww.nicobarraza.com

Don't forget to leave a 5-star written review on Apple and Spotify and screen shot your review then DM me to be entered in the drawing to receive a free copy of "Speech Therapy" by The Captain. If you're interested in working with me one on one head over to my website www.nicobarraza.com to set up a free 15min Zoom consultation or book sessions.Kyle "The Captain" Creek is a writer, creator, instigator, and not your dad. He has a myriad of books that you should check out! His most recent one "Speech Therapy" is being given out to 6 of you for free!Find Kyle's books and links here https://linktr.ee/thecaptain?fbclid=PAAaaqID4X7z_0Poc_QNuX5PGgkCwlWWW3850WlrzGGgRqSwgnjIONYE0Zg4wGive Kyle a follow on Instagram and engage with his content here https://www.instagram.com/sgrstk/Warmly,Nico Barraza@FeedTheSoulNBwww.nicobarraza.com

Join me in October of 2023 for a 6 day retreat in Costa Rica https://tinyurl.com/NicoBarrazaCostaRica2023Work with me one on one www.nicobarraza.comWarmly,Nico Barraza@FeedTheSoulNBwww.nicobarraza.com

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Sign up for my October 2023 Costa Rica retreat email list here! https://my.trovatrip.com/public/l/email/nico-barrazaInterested in working with me one on one? Head over to www.nicobarraza.com to inquire more and free 15min Zoom consultation. Dr. Tara is a tenured professor of relational and sexual communication at California State University Fullerton (recieved her tenure at the age of 33), an award-winning researcher, a sex and relationship coach, and the host of Luvbites by Dr. Tara Podcast that focuses on sexual wellness and sexploration. Her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health Magazine, Insider, and other media outlets. She's also the Relationship Tech consultant for Couply and Scratch Adventure mobile apps.Some of the topics Dr. Tara and I discuss include: Casual sex, dating apps and having unlimited options, when to bring up what you're into sexually while dating, sex addiction, and one night stands. Links to Dr. Tara's website and social accounts as well as her TedxTalk are below!https://www.instagram.com/luvbites.co/https://snipfeed.co/luvbitesWarmly,Nico Barraza@FeedTheSoulNBwww.nicobarraza.com

Please take a moment and take this 2 minute survey about a potential retreat with me! https://my.trovatrip.com/public/l/survey/nico-barrazaIf you are interested in working with me one on one please head over to www.nicobarraza.com to learn more, book a free 15min Zoom consultation, or book a session.This week's guest is Cory Reese. Corey is a writer and author so I'll let his bio speak for itself! I am so grateful Cory has joined me on the show to talk about so much. You can connect with him on his website https://www.coryreese.com/home and purchase his books here https://www.amazon.com/Stronger-Than-Dark-Relationship-Depression/dp/1736966405/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1623181555&sr=8-1Hi. My name is Cory. I am a…well…it’s complicated. I am a husband. I am a dad to three teenagers. I am the owner of a Great Dane named Little Debbie who loves nothing more than to steal pizza off the kitchen counter. Wait. There is so much more to me. I am a Kia Sorento driver. A CPAP wearer. A Utah Jazz fan. A child of a father who took his life. An ally. An ex-Mormon. A terrible handyman. A recovering Twinkie addict. A snow hater and a sun lover. A composer of piano music. A believer that good things are coming. I am afraid of needles. Obsessed with Bruce Springsteen. Fierce in my distaste for seafood. Proud of myself for memorizing every line of Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. I am an ultramarathon runner. I’ve run dozens of 100-mile races. Badwater. Western States. Wasatch. 100 miles around a high school track. 100 miles around the deck of a cruise ship. I’ve fallen in love with the sense of satisfaction that comes from seeing what I’m capable of, and realizing that it’s usually more than I think. I am an author. I’ve written for a bunch of publications over the years, and am currently a columnist for UltraRunning Magazine. I’ve written a few books titled Nowhere Near First, and Into the Furnace. My new book is called Stronger Than the Dark, and explores the intimate relationship between running and depression. I want to be like David Sedaris when I grow up. I am a social worker. For two decades, my career has involved walking with people into the darkness, and talking about hard things. My occupation: aspiring beam of light. I know people all around me are fighting silent battles. I have been the one providing therapy, and the one receiving it. I am passionate about advocating for mental health. Wait. There is so much more to me. Those are the labels that define me. But I am more than a list of labels. I am enthusiasm. I am determination. I am broken. I am whole. I am light. I am adventure. I am creativity. I am love. I am enough.Warmly,Nico Barraza@FeedTheSoulNBwww.nicobarraza.com

Register for the Navigating Grief and Loss course by clicking this link https://www.nicobarraza.com/grieflosscourseInterested in working with me one on one? Go here https://www.nicobarraza.com/Want to support the show and buy some gear? Go here https://nico-barraza.myshopify.com/And as always please connect with me on Instagram @ThatBarrazaBoy Warmly,Nico Barraza@FeedTheSoulNBwww.nicobarraza.com

If you are interested in signing up for my Navigating Grief and Loss Course go here https://www.nicobarraza.com/grieflosscourseIf you are interested in working with me one on one go here https://www.nicobarraza.com/Looking for some gear to support the show? Go here https://nico-barraza.myshopify.com/This week's guest is Ariel Mierendorf. Ariel has been battling a rare form of cancer for over a year now and I first came across her story via a shared post on Facebook. After reading some of Ariel's writings about here journey on her page https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/arielmdorfI immediately felt inspired by her outlook and mindset around dealing with so much around her physical and emotional health. You can connect with Ariel on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/the_roaring_soul/She also teaches an online meditation class that you can sign up for here https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuc-iqqzgtGNdvr3GSqyVJzsIvRCXxeoZX?fbclid=PAAabG9k1rB7C6vCqq6dzteOjo79h2NyX7QsAXvdsJu5DW2Bw5Y8l4Ny6Qk-wWarmly,Nico Barraza@FeedTheSoulNBwww.nicobarraza.com

Join us for the Navigating Grief & Loss Course on the first two Sunday's in December! Register today for $50 off and reserve your spot by clicking this link https://www.nicobarraza.com/grieflosscourseTo work with me one on one head over to www.nicobarraza.com and book a free  15min Zoom consultation today.A little bit about the course:Navigating Grief & Loss CourseNo one makes it through life without experiencing loss and grief. As soon as you are born, you are already dying. Yet, how we choose to live and embrace life and loss is closely related to our familial, societal, and cultural understanding of loss and death. How we conceptualize and process grief matters. We live in a culture that avoids talking about death and processing grief. Instead we are taught to numb, avoid, run, self-loathe, or hide in resentment instead of taking the deep dive into our grief and processing the pain. It’s time to change that. This course will help you no matter where you are in your journey with grief and loss.Warmly,Nico Barraza@FeedTheSoulNBwww.nicobarraza.com

Head over to www.nicobarraza.com if you are interested in working with me one on one. I work with individuals and couples all over the world. Schedule a free 15min Zoom consultation to see if working with me is a good fit for you!Also, please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts! You get 2 more episodes a week! As well as subscribing on Instagram for subscriber only content, message groups, and Live Q&As.I hope you enjoy the episode! And don't forget to leave a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Warmly,Nico Barraza@FeedTheSoulNBwww.nicobarraza.com

As mentioned in the intro use code "FEEDTHESOUL" for 10% off your entire order with SoCal Kettlebellz! Click the link below to check out their shop and order yourself a few kettlebells! https://socalkettlebellz.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw5P2aBhAlEiwAAdY7dLPUQxwBrOZycc8iumrqwq9eGUAz32wZQFJFKsjdvbvI0WQYxrVhtBoCC0cQAvD_BwEIf you are interested in working with me one on one please head over to www.nicobarraza.com to inquire more. I work with individuals and couples all over the world and always offer a free 15min Zoom consultation to see if I'm a good fit for where you currently are in your life. Here is a little heart to heart before my second surgery that is happening this coming Thursday. Thank you all for being here and please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts and Instagram to support the show and my work! You get 2 more podcast episodes a week and access to so much more when you subscribe on both Apple podcasts and Instagram.Warmly,Nico Barraza@FeedTheSoulNBwww.nicobarraza.com

Consider subscribing on Instagram and joining the community we are building! You'll have access to exclusive content, IG Lives with guests of the show and myself, group chats focused on creating community and getting to know other people around the world who are working on themselves. Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thatbarrazaboyIf you are interested in working with me one on one, whether you are an individual or couple or athlete, head over to my website www.nicobarraza.com to book a free 15min Zoom consultation to see if it is a good fit. I work with people all over the world on creating the Self, relationships, and life they want. Let's get to work. Today's guest is ex-professional soccer player Schuyler DeBree! Schuyler is no stranger to podcasts, having acted as a host to the Mental Matchup Podcast. Schuyler and I have a candid conversation about her own struggle with mental and emotional health and the impact being a competitive soccer player had on her health and well-being. We discuss depression, suicide and suicidal ideation, and also mood disorders. Please be aware of this if you may find it triggering. You can find Schuyler on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/schuylerdebree/?hl=enThank you for being here and stay tuned for the launch of Apple Podcast subscriptions this Friday!Warmly,Nico BarrazaWarmly,Nico Barraza@FeedTheSoulNBwww.nicobarraza.com

Head on over to Instagram and subscribe for $5 a month to subscribers only content, reels, stories, and live Q&A sessions with guests of the show and myself. It's a cheap way you can support my work and  get more access.If you are interested in working with me one on one, I work with individuals, couples, and athletes. Head over to www.nicobarraza.com to inquire more and to book a free 15min Zoom consultation to see if we are a good fit.Thank you for tuning in!Warmly,Nico Barraza@FeedTheSoulNBwww.nicobarraza.com

Are you interested in working with me one on one via Zoom? I work with individuals, couples, and athletes all over the world. Head over to www.nicobarraza.com to schedule a free 15min Zoom consultation or book a session.Support the show by buying some Starve the Ego Feed the Soul gear through my website and please tag me and share photos on Instagram! Head over to the website and click shop to check out all the sweet gear.This week's guest is the founder of the EQ School, Ms. Genny Rumancik. Genny and I talk about how she got into the work she does, about why learning to manage your emotions is essential for building healthy relationships and why your emotional inheritance is something you need to understand in order to be able to be the best possible friend, partner, parent, co-worker you can be.You can find Genny via her website https://theeqschool.co/meet-genny and via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theeqschool/Genny's bio: I’m Genny, the creator and primary facilitator of The EQ School. I’ve spent the last 15 years or so enthralled in personal development work, and have combined all my resources to help other people become their best and most beloved selves.I started my career as an educator and have a BS in Education, an MA in Literature, and another masters in Design Leadership. I currently sit on the board of Acknowledge Alliance, a nonprofit in Mountain View, CA that brings social workers into school systems to help children with Social Emotional learning (and they support the teachers, too!). They’re a rad organization, and you should check them out!I’m passionate about increasing the importance and fluency of emotional intelligence in our society and communities. The better we know and love ourselves and develop our emotional literacy, the richer our lives become in every aspect.Some other random stuff:I live in Portland, Oregon and could totally be a character on Portlandia (where's the life coach episode?) Feminist, vegetarian, mason jars, dumpster diver, brunch enthusiast...all of the above.I also run workshops on Culture Design - helping corporate teams design healthy cultures that benefit both the individual and the organization (send a message if you’re interested!)I'm really good at parallel parking. I once parallel-parked a mini-bus full of 16 year olds (first try!) into a tiny space on a crowded street in downtown Martha's Vineyard during the summer, and got a standing ovation from the TEENAGERS. It was one of my prouder moments.I've lived in England, Germany, and Stockholm, Sweden for awhile, but (shhh) Swedish culture is my favorite! Fika, anyone?I once pooped my pants while training for a marathon. Not one of my prouder moments, but hey, shit happens. I love to learn. I’ve attended an endless list of other educational trainings; Co-active [Coaching] Training Institute, Portland Code School, UX Night School, and EFT Training to name a few! I care a lot about social justice, my wonderful dog, the health of our planet, and I friggin' love the outdoors.I sleep with my socks on. I’ve been told that makes me an alien.I've also been told my strengths are my strong sense of empathy, being brave & action-oriented, and knowing how to make my sister laugh.Warmly,Nico Barraza@FeedTheSoulNBwww.nicobarraza.com

Come work with me one on one: head over to www.nicobarraza.com to inquire more or book a free 15min Zoom consultation to see if we are a good fit!If you want to support the show please consider heading over to the website and purchasing some Starve the Ego Feed the Soul gear and tagging me on social media so I can share stories of you in your podcast swag!Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Cerebral Cortex, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.It’s not just a book; it’s a movement.The awakened decision is the better decision.With an awakened perception, we are more creative, collaborative, ethical, and innovative.The awakened brain is the healthier brain.An engaged spiritual life enhances grit, optimism, and resilience while providing insulation against addiction, trauma, and depression. The awakened life is the inspired life.Loss, uncertainty, and even trauma are the gateways by which we are invited to move beyond merely coping with hardship to transcend into a life of renewal, healing, joy, and fulfillment.Whether it’s meditation or a walk in nature, reading a sacred text or saying a prayer, there are many ways to tap into a heightened awareness of the world around you and your place in it. In The Awakened Brain, psychologist Dr. Lisa Miller shows you how.Weaving her own deeply personal journey of awakening with her groundbreaking research, Dr. Miller’s book reveals that humans are universally equipped with a capacity for spirituality, and that our brains become more resilient and robust as a result of it. For leaders in business and government, truth-seekers, parents, healers, educators, and any person confronting life’s biggest questions, The Awakened Brain combines cutting-edge science (from MRI studies to genetic research, epidemiology, and more) with on-the-ground application for people of all ages and from all walks of life, illuminating the surprising science of spirituality and how to engage it in our lives.Absorbing, uplifting, and ultimately enlightening, The Awakened Brain is a conversation-starting saga of scientific discovery packed with counterintuitive findings and practical advice on concrete ways to access your innate spirituality and build a life of meaning and contribution.Deepak Chopra, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Super Brain“Dr. Miller’s cutting-edge research heralds a new revolution of health and well-being. The Awakened Brain is an investigation of the choice we each have in confronting challenges and limitations—and it’s a testament to, and celebration of, the power within.”Martin Seligman, PhD, founder of the Positive Psychology movement and New York Times bestselling author of Learned Optimism and Authentic Happiness“Lisa Miller is the leading psychologist of her generation on the benefits of religion and spirituality. She asks ‘What makes life worth living?’ and finds evidence-based answers.”Warmly,Nico Barraza@FeedTheSoulNBwww.nicobarraza.com