Understanding and Overcoming Burnout w/Joanna Platt

In today's episode, I chat with guest Ben Yeh about all things mind/body connection, including:The three core pillars for building a powerful mindsetTapping into our soul GPS--our intuition--and how it's different from our inner voiceHow our inner world amplifies our outer world--and how we can shift it to create whatever we want in lifeHow our SOS (subconscious operating system) develops, how the programming shapes how we think and who we grow up to be, and how we can consciously reprogram itCONNECT WITH BENJAMIN:Website: www.benjaminyeh.com/thankyouIG: @benjaminyehPodcast: Boom Vision Podcast

In this episode, we're talking all about FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE--and we're looking at weight loss from a full mind-body perspective. Yes, we can eat the right things and do the exercises and what not, but why is there still challenge for so many around maintaining a healthy weight in a sustainable way that isn't harmful long term?I chat with expert guest Jessie Hehmeyer about all of this and more as we dive into the challenges around diet culture and weight perception, sustainable practices, and body intuition. CONNECT WITH JESSICA:IG: @wellempoweredwithdrhWEBSITE: www.wellempowered.com

Today's episode is all about creating MASSIVE shifts in our realities and what is possible in our lives--all because of what programming is going on in our brains! We chat with expert guest Jenna Brown about the concept of subconscious reprogramming, including:Why we have certain narratives locked into our systems in the first place Where these narratives come from and how they're keeping us stuck or fueling our growthHow we can work to reprogram our subconscious to get unstuck and allow for an abundance of whatever it is we want flow in with greater ease!CONNECT WITH JENNA:IG: @iam_jennabrown 

In today's episode we're diving into a favorite magical topic of mine--CRYSTALS!Fran Lyons, crystal expert and owner of the Maryland online shop Crystal and Craft, joins us to share her wisdom around this topic. We dive into:What crystals are and how they're used How to cleanse and recharge them for optimal potency and clarity How to work with them for manifestation purposes Ways to start to implement them into your life today for healing and more!Connect with Fran:IG: @crystal.and.craft 

In my practice of simplifying my life this year and creating more space, I have been exploring what pieces of my life are causing noise and congestion and confusion. In this episode, I discuss what one of the big players is in this arena, why it happens, and how we can reconnect with ourselves in letting go of certain habits we've cultivated over time. 

Meditation. A concept and practice that can seem out of reach sometimes, and one  that can be the ultimate act of self love. With expert guest Ashley Wray (CEO of Mala Collective), we dive into:What meditation really means (and debunking a lot of the myths around it)How the practice can have a positive effect on our livesWhat a meditation practice can really look like--and what it doesn't have to be Practical steps we can take to start integrating meditation into our lives today in a gentle and easy way! Connect with Ashley:@ashley_wray @malacollective

Happy New Year friends! It's been awhile since I've put an episode out but I'm so glad to be back here spending time with you!This episode dives a little into my journey and space from the podcast, the lessons I've learned, and the radical shift that's occurred in my life recently that's propelling me into the next chapter!

Today is about all things MENTAL HEALTH!I chat with associate attorney Nora Cozzillio about her own mental health journey, along with:How our hustle and grind culture affects our mind and body Normalizing seeking support when we're struggling Steps we can take to start getting help and living life on our own terms and MORE!Nora Ezzat Cozzillio is an associate attorney at Tully Rinckey, PLLC and a DMV native. She is afirst-generation Arab American and a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park andThe Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law.Nora has dedicated her legal career to assisting others who face threats to their livelihood orcareers as a result of severe civil rights violations on behalf of their employers, mentors, orsupervisors. While that has been her primary practice field, Nora’s legal experience is quiteexpansive and includes practice in human and labor trafficking law, military justice, sexualassault, immigration, family, international business, privacy law, and labor and employment.Some of her previous positions include working for a pro bono legal clinic where sherepresented and advocated for low-income clients in immigration, domestic relations, andadministrative proceedings. Nora also developed legal materials and literature to be used inpresentations by international NGOs to immigrant communities informing members of theirrights when confronted by ICE and DHS challenges. Immediately following law school, Nora was an associate at a civilian military defense firm where she primarily conducted work on appellate cases predicated on sexual assault, one of which was heard before the Supreme Court. Nora is currently an associate attorney at Tully Rinckey, PLLC where she represents federal sector and private industry employees with various civil rights claims and labor disputes before federal tribunals and administrative agencies.Nora was diagnosed with severe Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and depression during her first year of law school, which is commonly understood as the most difficult and challenging year of any law student’s career. After processing this new development, Nora made it her mission to fully understand her diagnoses and the ways in which she could heal and adapt, particularly in an industry that neglects and delegitimizes the mental health needs of its laborers. Since then, Nora has advocated for more effective and accessible mental health assistance at the law school and practitioner levels. Nora is also a tutor and mentor to law school students who seek guidance and assistance in navigating all things law school related, including the most important principle of prioritizing their mental health.If you have any questions or would like to get in touch with Nora, please use the below contactinformation:Nora Ezzat CozzillioAssociate AttorneyTully Rinckey PLLC2001 L Street NW, Suite 902Washington, DC [email protected](202) 375 - 2225

Today I chat with expert guest Laurie Lewis of Fast Forward Wellness all about INTERMITTENT FASTING! We dive into:What intermittent fasting is and what it is not How to practice it safely and effectively for your unique being The science behind it and how it works with your body to produce a variety of health benefitsWhat those health benefits are!Connect with Laurie:www.fastforwardwellness.com@fast_forward_wellness

Our guest Joanna Platt discusses with us:The four types of burnout--what they are and how they present themselvesTwo words to help you stay out of burnout, for goodThe happily ever after line--and how it takes us out of the present moment The joy of enough and the components of an abundantly balanced life!CONNECT WITH JOANNA:Podcast: Love Always, Jo (name shifting soon to "The Joy of Enough")Website: www.joanna-platt.comIG: @joanna_platt