EP 16: Embrace Imperfect Creativity for a Happier, Healthier Life - with Jana Oliveira

In this episode we’re exploring the topic of Naturopathic doctors and naturopathic medicine - which is a system that uses natural remedies to help your body heal itself. Did you know that Naturopathic doctors (otherwise called Naturopaths) can help you with a really wide variety of health issues? They can! Personally, I’ve found that they can be especially helpful when it comes to hormone-related issues, and also in treating various different types of chronic illness in a really natural, holistic, and non-invasive manner. So… should you add a Naturopath to your personal wellness team? Perhaps! I’ll tell you what… stay tuned to listen to my conversation with Naturopathic doctor, David Sandstrom - I think it will help you answer that very question.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Some of the main differences between how naturopathic doctors and allopathic doctors work with their patients. The 6 primary tenets of naturopathic medicine. What a visit to a naturopathic doctor tends to look like. Homeopathic remedies - what are they and how do they work? David’s personal approach to holistic health and wellness. ~   VIDEO VERSION of this episode: https://youtu.be/kZohl_wX-yk   SHOW NOTES with LINKS TO RESOURCES mentioned: www.thrivesisterthrive.com/25     CONNECT WITH STACEE on Instagram: @thrivesisterthrive  

Science is now telling us that our modern lighting, especially our heavy use of LED bulbs in our homes and inside all of our screens, is damaging to our health. It’s especially damaging to our Circadian Rhythms, which is very bad news because they control many of the fundamental biological processes in our bodies - and when they’re messed up, we’re messed up, big time! Luckily, there are things we can do to mitigate this damage, but first we need to understand a bit about what’s going on - and that’s what this episode is all about! Some highlights from this episode: What exactly is excessive artificial blue light? How’s it different from natural blue light? Where is it hiding in our homes? Why you’ll want to consider eliminating as much artificial blue light as possible, and the dangers of not doing so. 3 ways you can reduce that vast majority of the artificial blue light in your home starting today. ~ SHOW NOTES with LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED: www.thrivesisterthrive.com/24   CONNECT WITH STACEE on IG: @thrivesisterthrive    

How often do you find yourself in a state of overwhelm these days? I have to say… I’ve been having to pull myself out of that place pretty often over the last several months. Luckily, I’ve learned some really effective ways to do that over the years, so I thought it would be nice to come on the pod and share what I’ve learned with you, in case you too find yourself in a state of overwhelm and want to intentionally and actively move yourself out of that place, and back to the more calm and centered version of yourself. Remember her? Let’s do it! Some highlights from this episode: How do you know if you’re in a state of overwhelm? 7 really effective ways to get out of a state of overwhelm and become more centered and relaxed ( and how to prevent it in the first place ). Several great resources that can help you get (and stay) out of overwhelm. ~ SHOW NOTES with LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED: thrivesisterthrive.com/23   FREE Ziva Meditation Self-Care Center: thrivesisterthrive.com/free-ziva-self-care-center   CONNECT WITH STACEE: @thrivesisterthrive   Affiliate Disclosure

Want to learn how to revitalize your own tap water and make it extra clean, tasty, and healthy? This one may surprise you! In this episode I’m visiting with a lovely gentleman by the name of Ze’ev Zohar - he’s one of the co-founders of a company called Mayu Water, and he’s a really interesting guy. Ze’ev has been researching water for many years, and is incredibly knowledgeable about the things that affect our drinking water. In fact he and his business partner Shay Eden, have gone really deep into the study of how water acts in nature, which is incredibly important to understand if you’re going to try to replicate that in any way - which is exactly what they’re doing with their work, and through their products. Ze’ev starts off with explaining how water moves through nature, and what it’s doing along the way... and it’s fascinating! We then get into several other things, like... Some highlights from this episode: What condition water is in by the time it reaches the taps in our homes, Bottled water, Natural spring water, The 3 steps that are vital to creating your own clean, tasty, super healthy water at home, and how to do it! ~   Show Notes with LINKS TO RESOURCES: www.thrivesisterthrive.com/22    The MAYU SWIRL: To learn more, shop, and see it in action… www.thrivesisterthrive.com/mayu - be sure to enter the discount code THRIVE at checkout for $15 OFF your purchase!   VIDEO VERSION of this episode: https://youtu.be/Xa0Be1dD0FI   CONNECT WITH STACEE on IG: @thrivesisterthrive   Affiliate Disclosure

I’ll tell you what… if you are someone who is currently struggling with weight loss, or even weight management for that matter, and you’re looking for some insight or perhaps a different approach to all of it, I think you’ll find this episode very helpful! My guest is a weight loss and mindset expert. Her name is Jennifer Powter, and guess what? We are NOT talking about the foods you should or shouldn’t eat in this episode - rather we’re talking about the inside work that’s necessary in order for real and lasting transformation to take place. And that’s what we really want, right? If that sounds interesting to you, please jump in and join us! Some highlights from this episode: The biggest problem and common myths surrounding the weight loss industry today, Why women sometimes sabotage their own weight loss success without knowing it, How a person can begin to have a healthy relationship with food, What happens when those close to you are freaked out about the healthy changes you’re making, and What is a metabolic profile? ~   Show Notes with LINKS TO RESOURCES mentioned in this episode: www.thrivesisterthrive.com/21   CONNECT WITH STACEE on Instagram: @thrivesisterthrive

Most people drink herbal tea when they have a cold, or just because it tastes wonderful, or sometimes to unwind and relax… but did you know that there’s A LOT more that herbal teas can do for us when used medicinally. In fact, once we learn about the medicinal benefits of certain herbs, and begin to drink herbal infusions, such as tea regularly, they can have a profound effect not only on how well we feel in the present moment, but also on our long-term health and wellness. So they’re an amazing tool for all of us to have in our natural medicine toolbox. I’ve been using medicinal teas for a long time, so I thought it would be a great idea to bring an actual herbalist, someone who studies and works with medicinal herbs, onto the show to give us a peek into this magical and powerful world! Some highlights from this episode: Some of the most common health challenges that women over 40 encounter, that can be either avoided, or alleviated, with medicinal teas. Some specific herbs that are helpful for some of the common symptoms that we all encounter at one time or another - and sometimes on repeat. How long it takes to experience benefits from drinking medicinal teas. The proper way to prepare medicinal teas so that you get the most out of them. ~   SHOW NOTES with LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED:  www.thrivesisterthrive.com/20   VIDEO VERSION of this episode https://youtu.be/PvRT1A2P0GE   CONNECT WITH STACEE: @thrivesisterthrive    

In this episode, I have a really fun and informative chat with an interior plant expert named Katlyn Daoust from a company called Plants By Her. Why are we talking about houseplants on a wellness podcast? Well… As it turns out, science tells us that having plants in our homes and workspaces is a really healthy thing to do. So of course, I’m hoping this chat will inspire you to make indoor plants a part of your living space if they’re not already. And, if you’ve felt intimidated about doing so because you don’t have a clue where to start or how to care for plants, I think this episode will help you get past all that! Some highlights from this episode: Some of the different health benefits we can enjoy by bringing plants into our homes. How plants create healthier spaces - how they do what they do, How you can start raising houseplants of your very own right away, and without spending a lot of money, How much time tending to houseplants requires, Some tips around taking care of your indoor plants, How you can get 1-on-1 plant-parent help virtually/online if you need it. ~   SHOW NOTES with LINKS to RESOURCES MENTIONED: www.thrivesisterthrive.com/19   VIDEO VERSION of this episode https://youtu.be/u1U90IFYos8   CONNECT WITH STACEE: @thrivesisterthrive

This episode is for those lovely listeners of mine that are disconnected from nature, at least most of the time. Does that sound like you? If so, I’m hoping to inspire you to form a new habit around getting outside daily, even if only for mini-doses of 5 to 15 minutes or so, because I know for a fact that it will make your life so much better (in a variety of ways) if you do this every day. So... my friend Sarah and I are going to do our very best to convince you that it’s super worth doing, by sharing our own stories and the many wonderful benefits that we both experience by making sure we get outside every day, at least for a little bit. Jump on in and come have some laughs with us!   VIDEO VERSION https://youtu.be/Uzg9lK2Cfnk   SHOW NOTES with RESOURCE LINKS: www.thrivesisterthrive.com/18   CONNECT WITH STACEE: @thrivesisterthrive  

Are you wanting to heal your body in some way? Would you like to regain your vitality, or just simply enjoy life more? Well you’re in for a real treat my friend, because what you’ll learn about in this episode can help you literally transform your health and vitality more dramatically than just about any other singular practice can. We’re talking about the modern practice of ancient energy medicine… and if that sounds a bit too bananas for you, I get it, but I also really encourage you to just lean in and learn a bit about this safe and powerful practice that will enable you to reset and strengthen your body’s energy pathways and systems using your own two hands, some breathwork, and some very specific (and easy) body movements. It’s easy, it’s relaxing, and it’s impactful! I’m joined by esteemed energy medicine teacher, Madison King. She’s been working with energy for over 30 years - literally thousands of students, clients (and their pets) have benefited from working with this authentic, wise woman. Listen in, and learn from one of the best! A few HIGHLIGHTS from this episode… We define what energy medicine is, and why it’s so restorative and healing. Madison touches on the more common benefits people enjoy once they take up a regular energy practice of their own, and I share my own experiences and successes in this department as well. We talk about the powerful and accessible Eden Energy Medicine method, which is my guest’s specialty. Find out how much time someone needs to dedicate to an energy practice in order to reap the benefits, and... the easiest way to get started with your own energy practice! And... learn how you can take some of the same techniques you learn to use on yourself, to provide comfort and healing for your 4-legged fur babies. ~   SHOW NOTES with LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED: www.thrivesisterthrive.com/17   VIDEO VERSION of this episode https://youtu.be/RccqyceQkRk   CONNECT WITH STACEE: @thrivesisterthrive    

In this episode, we’re going to be exploring the different ways in which embarking on, what I like to call 'imperfect' creative endeavors (all different kinds), is not only good for our soul, but it’s also incredibly good for our mental health and by extension, our physical health - so it can be a really powerful tool in our holistic wellness toolbox. My guest today is Jana Oliveira, and she’s a mixed media artist that helps women build artistic skills and find healing and joy through art making. She’s been creating, in one form or another, since 2007, and these days, she spends most of her creative time painting - she produces work in acrylics, watercolors, oils and also mixed media. We’re having a relaxing and interesting chat - I hope you join us, and that you walk away from this episode feeling super inspired! A few HIGHLIGHTS from this episode… Why so many people make the mistake of thinking they’re not creative at all, and... some suggestions around how to overcome that. What it means to have a healthy ‘beginners’ mindset. How the very act of creating something can be so incredibly healing. How working with different colors affects our mental state. How to make sure that your creative projects remain joyful, and don’t become frustrating or a burden. Some easy and inexpensive ways that you can get started with your next creative endeavor. ~   VIDEO VERSION of this episode https://youtu.be/pSKVWBH-Zng   SHOW NOTES with LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED: www.thrivesisterthrive.com/16   CONNECT WITH STACEE: @thrivesisterthrive