Sacred Spaces: Crafting Healing Sanctuaries in Everyday Life with Mahwish Syed

In this heartfelt episode, Maria opens up about her journey through breast cancer, highlighting the crucial role of not going it alone, community, self-advocacy, and the delicate balance between giving and receiving. She shares how love, gratitude, and living in the moment have been transformative, and emphasises the healing power of exercise and creativity.

Fellow naturopathic physician, Dr. Grace Charles, brings us a new take on the world of holistic fertility care. We discuss the importance of naturopathic medical approaches in addressing all fertility challenges. From chemicals in our environment, to long term chronic stress, aka living a “normal” life in the western, we tell the truth of what really gets in the way of getting pregnant, including the role of epigenetics and the impact of emotional well-being. Together we confront the lack of fully informed consent in medical fertility options and the potential of natural interventions to support holistic family planning.

Dr. Cari Skrdla shares her profound journey through neuroscience, healing, and the intricate connections between the heart and brain. She discusses her personal experiences with autism, the impact of heart transplants on identity, and the importance of breaking through comfort zones for personal growth. This episode emphasizes the importance of understanding neurodiversity and how it can enhance leadership and innovation in various fields.

In this conversation, Christine Ruch and Dr. Sarah Marshall delve into the intricate relationship between emotional healing, ancestral trauma, and the importance of nervous system regulation. They explore the concept of healing from the inside out, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of one's emotions and the impact of multi-generational trauma. The discussion highlights the role of fear in hindering healing, the significance of time in the healing process, and the necessity of creating a safe environment for personal growth. They also share various tools, paths and insights that can aid in the journey of self-discovery and healing, ultimately underscoring the profound connection between love and healing. Join us.For all the show notes and more, visit SarahMarshallND.com/podcast.

In this enlightening conversation, Sarah and Zoe delve into the intricacies of naturopathic medicine, exploring its principles, the differences between naturopathic and functional medicine, and the importance of lifestyle factors in health. They discuss modern health challenges, the impact of environmental toxins, and the significance of nutrition and seasonal eating. The conversation also touches on the controversial SOS diet and the role of alcohol in a healthy lifestyle, emphasizing the need for balance and informed choices in health practices. Join us.For all the show notes and more, visit SarahMarshallND.com/podcast.

We have the incredible privilege to speak with Levi Barker, Iboga healer with the Iboga Wellness Center, about the gifts of healing and wisdom the Iboga plant medicine brings to us. Levi shares with us the teachings of this sacred plant as access to study life itself and how to be the best human being we can. Join us. For all the show notes and more, visit SarahMarshallND.com/podcast.

Dr. Anne Procyk and I explore the vision of a world where the first doctor you saw for an illness was an integrative naturopathic doctor instead of the last. What if natural integrative medicine was the frontline of our healthcare system as our primary care? What if mental health concerns were always addressed with supportive therapy, nutrition, and addressing both the physiologic issues of the body in concert with cognitive emotional needs, all inside trauma informed support? Explore with us. For all the show notes and more, visit SarahMarshallND.com/podcast.

Are you clear on what your needs are? Do you know what you most desire? Can you allow yourself to feel what you're most drawn to? These are just a few of the questions my guest Ben Schick, Senior Executive Coach and Leadership Facilitator, asks his clients to support them to transform where they have been previously stuck in their leadership, their companies, and their lives. In this episode, Ben and I go deep into the interconnection between embodied leadership and internal resilience of our physical bodies, and the ability to speak up for and ask for what you need. Join us. For all the show notes and more, visit SarahMarshallND.com/podcast.

Dr. Erika Siegel joins me to share about her incredible new publication, The Nourish Me Kitchen book set. This two volume guide to cooking, eating, moving, resting, and living vibrantly is the foundation for new life. In most episodes, I try to be inspiration forward and not hone in on specific products, but these books are too important not to be celebrated. From deep explanations of not just what you need to do, but why you need to do it, to outlining the pillars of health, naturopathic healing, and the evidence based recommendations that are the cornerstone of restoring health, The Nourish Me Kitchen is as comprehensive a guidebook as I've ever seen. Join us in this important conversation. For all the show notes and more, visit SarahMarshallND.com/podcast.

We are turning the table yet again, and my dear friend and intuitive astrologist, Natalie LaCava, is interviewing me about intuition in medicine and being a medical intuitive. As so many of us identify with being an empath or feeling like we are a highly sensitive person in our own experience of others emotions, I felt it was high time to share about my own experience with how I came into alignment with my intuitive gifts and broke free of feeling owned and taken over by them. For all the show notes and more, visit SarahMarshallND.com/podcast.