Food is Medicine: Reclaiming Good Health, One Bite at a Time

We often overlook the effect that trauma can have on our lives. Our physical, mental or emotional health might suffer. The trouble is that we all encounter some form of trauma at some time. That's why it's great to have my guest Bill Hershey joining us to discuss the benefits of using somatic tools to reduce the effects of trauma. This glimpse into the world of somatic experiencing is worth a listen.Bill Hershey is a Profitability and Alignment Coach specializing in helping Naturopathic Doctors and Ayurveda practitioners develop profitable clinic models, decrease burnout and increase impact.As a LivePlan Certified Strategic Advisor, Bill teaches business fundamentals both nationally and internationally through professional healthcare organizations, training institutions and CE course platforms.Connect with Bill on LinkedIn for a complimentary strategy call: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-hershey-life-stream/Connect with host Christine Franklyn on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinefranklyn/Get ideas for living The Good Life - https://instagram.com/thegoodlife.bbConnect with Christine on Clubhouse - https://www.clubhouse.com/@christine246Follow Christine on Twitter for content creation tips and inspiration - https://twitter.com/cfthewriterSeason 3 is coming soon. Stay tuned...

Hanna Look is a certified performance breathing coach, meditation teacher, and holistic health and nutrition coach. She helps busy, goal-driven humans free their potential through strengthening their physical, mental, and even spiritual health.In this episode, we hear how she took a long hard look (pun intended) at the influence of sports in her life. Sports had helped to foster a push-through mentality that led to adrenal fatigue and hormonal imbalances. Hanna walks us through her journey, as she started taking a more holistic, balanced approach to her health. An important element of her journey has been incorporating meditation, breathwork and mindfulness practices that help her switch from busyness and autopilot to consciously creating the life she wants.Hanna's Website: hannalook.comConnect with Hanna on Instagram: @hannamoylookTry Hanna's Insight Timer (meditation app): insighttimer.com/hannalookConnect with host Christine Franklyn on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinefranklyn/Get ideas for living The Good Life - https://instagram.com/thegoodlife.bbConnect with Christine on Clubhouse - https://www.clubhouse.com/@christine246Follow Christine on Twitter to discover stay inspired and get your creative juices flowing - https://twitter.com/cfthewriter

"I don't want anyone to sink me or save me at will." These wise words came from my guest Nathaniel Evans in this episode. It's a conversation packed with raw energy. After all, Nathaniel is a man on a mission. He knows how it feels to have his life hanging in the balance and as a result, he has helped others navigate the court and prison systems, just as he did. He is unwavering in his belief that we all have the right to elevate ourselves in spite of the divides that exist in society. And as someone who knows what it takes to be at your peak and also be at peace, Nathaniel helps others create new pathways so they can be in love with life and whatever it brings.Catch Nathaniel Evans on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC5mjXSPZVkWDABtxEQVrjVwConnect with Christine on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinefranklyn/Get ideas for living The Good Life - https://instagram.com/thegoodlife.bbConnect with Christine on Clubhouse - https://www.clubhouse.com/@christine246Follow Christine on Twitter to discover stay inspired and get your creative juices flowing - https://twitter.com/cfthewriter

“Let food be thy medicine, thy medicine shall be thy food.” – HippocratesThat's what this episode is all about. Lifestyle changes aren't easy yet they are possible. My guest Melanie Chursinoff is living proof of what's possible when you commit to reclaiming your A-Game.She walks us through her journey to better health, using Bright Line Eating.She's open about how she discovered this formula when she felt like she had hit bottom and knew she needed to make a change. If you're on the path to building healthy habits, you'll be encouraged by Melanie's discussion of how she learns from setbacks and celebrates her successes. A bit about Melanie:Melanie Chursinoff combines her passion for human and planetary health with her writing expertise to create compelling content for businesses in the holistic health and environmental sustainability domains. Her copywriting skills help businesses connect with conscious consumers.Melanie's Website: www.greenwindcommunications.comConnect with Melanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniechursinoff/Never miss an episode. Get updates and exclusive tips and discover how to stay upbeat and motivated, no matter what - https://iamhealthywealthy.com/podcastConnect with Christine on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinefranklyn/Get ideas for living The Good Life - https://instagram.com/thegoodlife.bbFollow Christine on Twitter to discover inspiring written and audio content - https://twitter.com/cfthewriter

Jennifer Regular, known as "The Soul Illuminator", is my amazing guest for this episode. Jennifer guides Spiritual Change Makers to embody their highest potential so they can step into their deepest passion, realize their self-worth and help raise the vibration of the planet so we can all experience global harmony. She is an International Speaker, Podcast Host and Author of "Embrace Your Power: A Healing Journal of Self-Discovery".In this episode, Jennifer freely shares a treasure trove of advice that everyone, including mental health professionals who face compassion fatigue, can benefit from.Through our conversation, you'll hear how to use Jennifer's C.O.P.E. framework to figure out what you can do in the transitional phase between a healing crisis or phase and getting to the other side of it.She also touches on Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and reveals the approach that helps with adrenal fatigue, considering the reality of what's going on with you at that stage.Discover the premium fuel that gives you vitality every day and so much more. Listen all the way to the end to hear what Jennifer needs to have in her life every day - we all need this too!We cover many important topics, including:Healthy detachment - care without carryingHow to replenish yourselfCreating sacred space Having conscious connectionHow to regulate your nervous systemAllowing creativity to flowSubscribe so you're notified of each new thought-provoking episode and please leave a rating or review so more people find us and get the inspiration and support they need.Connect with Jennifer Regular:Jennifer's free gift: Soul Care Guide - https://lightingthepath.ca/download-your-free-soul-care-guide/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferregular/YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@awakenandascendLinktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/lighting.the.pathNever miss an episode. Get updates and exclusive tips and discover how to stay upbeat and motivated, no matter what - https://iamhealthywealthy.com/podcastConnect with Christine on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinefranklyn/Get ideas for living The Good Life - https://instagram.com/thegoodlife.bbFollow Christine on Twitter to discover examples of the best written and audio content out there - https://twitter.com/cfthewriter

On this special International Women's Day episode, you'll discover how to give yourself permission to have the life you want and feel free to design your days in the ways that work best for you.My guest is Carmen Miranda who helps women release weight, maintain their energy and find realistic strategies to sustain fitness and wellness in their lives for the long term. Her approach is: "In order to achieve lasting wellness you have to KNOW yourself." She encourages her clients to use their body's cues, self-awareness and intuition to uncover what works specifically and enjoyably for them.In our conversation, we cover topics that are helpful to both women and men, including:How to stop putting yourself last and make self-care a priorityHow to release overwhelmWays to sustain your energy while still getting important things doneSubscribe so you're notified of each new thought-provoking episode and please leave a rating or review so more people find us and get the inspiration and tips they need.Connect with Carmen Miranda:Free gift: "The Mindful Eating Guide: 7 simple steps to use your body’s cues to release weight and keep it off for the long term":https://www.intuitivelyfit360.com/the-mindful-eating-guideWebsite: https://www.intuitivelyfit360.com/Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-miranda-25127462/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam_intuitivelyfit/Never miss an episode. Get updates and exclusive tips and discover how to stay upbeat and motivated, no matter what - https://iamhealthywealthy.com/podcastConnect with Christine on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinefranklyn/Get ideas for living The Good Life - https://instagram.com/thegoodlife.bbFollow Christine on Twitter to discover the best positive mindset content out there - https://twitter.com/cfthewriter

"God did not create me to live a life of degradation and torment. He created me for greatness. He created all of us for greatness."- Jeanne MuhammadHave you ever said to yourself, "I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired?" My guest Jeanne Muhammad has. Today, she's a woman on a God-given mission. With her belief that it is never too late to change for the better, she has dedicated her life to helping others make the changes (if they so desire) that she had to make to find peace and happiness.Jeanne is a Certified Life and Happiness Coach, a Certified Assertiveness and Confidence Coach and a Certified Holistic Wellness Coach.She is also a professional speaker, workshop facilitator and blogger.What's more, she is the author of several books, including “Inner Peace and Serenity: A Spiritual Journey”, “Take Back Your Pen: How To Rewrite Your Life Story”, “A Better Me: Embracing Change”, “Change Your Habits-Change Your Results” and “A Success Action Plan”.Jeanne has risen above the abuse and violence that were once a part of her childhood and adult life. Her earliest memory is of her mother screaming yet her journey of self-love and self-reflection has led her to find inner peace and joy. She has made a practice of asking herself, "What did you learn yesterday that can make today better?" And that's her guiding light for making today better for others as well.  Topics:8:02 - What it's like to live a double life with the corporate world on one hand and drugs, alcohol and being abused on the other9:01 - The difficult question to ask yourself if you don't like what you're attracting9:56 - What it means to be on a self-love journey29:46 - What happens when you accept your missionConnect with Jeanne Muhammad:Jeanne's Website: http://www.IamJeanneM.com Jeanne's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeannem19/ Jeanne's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannemuhammad/ Jeanne's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jeannemuhammad19/Never miss an episode. Get updates and exclusive tips and discover how to stay upbeat and motivated, no matter what - https://iamhealthywealthy.com/podcastConnect with Christine on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinefranklyn/Get ideas for living The Good Life - https://instagram.com/thegoodlife.bbConnect with Christine on Clubhouse - https://www.clubhouse.com/@christine246Follow Christine on Twitter to discover the best positive mindset content out there - https://twitter.com/cfthewriter

We seem to be in an era when more people are starting to wake up and speak up. I had the immense pleasure of interviewing internationally renowned health educator Andrea Beaman for a feature in Podcast Magazine. Andrea is also a Holistic Health Coach and Natural Foods Chef who teaches individuals and health practitioners how to harness the body's self-healing capacity and stay connected to self and spirit. And she's a mentor to me. This candid conversation was so inspiring that I had to reveal at least a bit of the wisdom Andrea shared. It's a profound discussion that is likely to make you stop and think. And it's eye-opening too! For example, I had never heard of "black box pharmaceuticals" before. And have you really (I mean REALLY) considered what can make our experience happier and healthier while we're here in the human body? Discover this and so much more in this episode.Here are a few of the must-listen topics we cover:9:59 - The sneaky obstacles that can get in the way of our health and happiness11:41 - What the heck are black box pharmaceuticals?11:03 - Have you considered whether you're a cog in the machine?15:09 - The awakening of consciousness that's happening in these times21:03 - What you can tap into when you start connecting to your breath29:21 - How you can make the best decisions for yourselfAndrea Beaman Speaks Out - https://andreabeaman.com/podcast/Andrea's website: https://andreabeaman.comFollow Andrea Beaman:https://www.facebook.com/Andrea.Beaman1https://www.instagram.com/andreabeaman/https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreabeaman/https://www.pinterest.com/andreabeaman/https://twitter.com/andreabeamanhttps://www.youtube.com/andreabeaman1Never miss an episode of the Reclaim Your A-Game podcast - subscribe now. Get updates and exclusive tips and discover how to stay upbeat and motivated, no matter what - https://iamhealthywealthy.com/podcastConnect with Christine on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinefranklyn/Get ideas for living The Good Life - https://instagram.com/thegoodlife.bbConnect with Christine on Clubhouse - https://www.clubhouse.com/@christine246Follow Christine on Twitter to discover the best positive mindset content out there - https://twitter.com/cfthewriter

"I suspect I had a very, very close call because I was possibly close to [developing] cancer."- Karen Chappell Today's guest is Karen Chappell who dreams of helping people live active, pain-free lives into their nineties without medication or surgery.She traded in a financially rewarding job and took a leap of faith when she realized she was "just going through the motions". In fact, when her spirit and body made it clear that "something wasn't right", she embarked on a journey that led her to stop mistreating her body and start following a truly fulfilling path. That path led to her to develop her proprietary Bodylogiq approach, which has moved her clients beyond painful days to get the results they've been searching for and have active lives once again.If you find the show inspiring, please leave a starred review on your favourite podcast platform. It helps others find us and benefit from the journeys shared in each episode.Connect with Karen Chappell "The Maverick Pain Detective":Website: www.karenchappell.orgEmail: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenchap/Never miss an episode. Get updates and exclusive tips and discover how to stay upbeat and motivated, no matter what - https://iamhealthywealthy.com/podcastConnect with Christine on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinefranklyn/Get ideas for living The Good Life - https://instagram.com/thegoodlife.bbConnect with Christine on Clubhouse - https://www.clubhouse.com/@christine246Follow Christine on Twitter to discover the best positive mindset content out there - https://twitter.com/cfthewriter

"Life doesn't owe you anything."- John D. AllenThis interview may be life-changing. For one thing, it confirms that miracles do happen, including surviving a near-fatal brain aneurysm.  Today's guest, John D. Allen, recounts the pact he made with "The Big Guy" to focus on what matters most - a lesson he inspires us to take to heart without having to go through a near-death experience. Without a doubt, you'll re-evaluate your priorities after listening to John. Who knows...a life transformation may be right around the corner.John discovered his purpose after a series of major life events. He specializes in helping small business owners ensure their customers have memorable experiences. John believes that concentrating on what that means to both parties can help entrepreneurs have a market-dominating position.If you find this show inspiring, please leave a starred review on your favourite podcast platform. It helps others find us and benefit from the journeys shared in each episode.Connect with John D. Allen:Website: www.allensmallbusinesscoaching.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johndallensmallbizcoachingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/allensmallbusinesscoachingTel: 519-633-7817Never miss an episode of this podcast. Get exclusive tips and discover how to stay upbeat and motivated - https://iamhealthywealthy.com/podcastConnect with Christine on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinefranklyn/Get ideas for living The Good Life - https://instagram.com/thegoodlife.bbConnect with Christine on Clubhouse - https://www.clubhouse.com/@christine246Follow Christine on Twitter to discover the best positive mindset content out there - https://twitter.com/cfthewriter