Introduction Today’s episode is with the sisters of Sister Science Dhyana & Syama. I was introduced to the sisters through a mutual friend at Sarah Jenks Wise Women of Winter retreat. I have loved the work they have been putting out around Ayurveda, & yoga. They go deep in today’s episode to really understand the difference between soul & matter. Background on Sister Science Sisters Syama & Dhyana were raised on the path of Bhakti, Syama and Dhyana are are founders of YogaVeda; the Yoga Alliance certified school for uniting the philosophy, lifestyle, and sciences of Bhakti Yoga & Ayurveda. Dedicated students of Radhanath Swami, their teaching is rooted in…
136: Control Gone Wrong
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast and today I’m chatting about how trying to control everything in your life can go very wrong. Today I get personal and share with you how my control started in high school. It started innocently enough but turned into 12 years of control gone wrong. I share how nothing crazy happened one day I just decided I wanted to change and just broke the cycle of needing to overly control aspects of my life in unhealthy ways. I think so many times we do this with our health goals we think this is the only way to get results when in reality there are…
135: Jennifer and Craig Dumnich: Stop asking me how, ask me why?
Introduction I was introduced to Jenny & Craig by a past guest and they did not disappoint. They brought energy, passion & practical tips to share with you on getting your mindset right. They discuss the 2 biggest mindset frameworks they work with people on- scarcity & worthiness mindsets. They also go into detail about finding your why and how that could be the missing link to helping you reach your goals whether those goals be fitness, or business related. Finally we finish with tackling the overwhelm & lack of energy that is so common in today’s society and how to bust through that dilemma in your own life. Spring…
134: Ayurvedic approach to the spring season
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast and today I’m chatting about the change of season & how we can tackle Spring through an Ayurvedic lens. I’m so excited to dive into the Spring season it’s been a long winter full of colds & flu and lots of snow for the Eastern part of the US. So needless to say the Springtime is more then welcome to appear. Now with a change of season comes a change in routines. Kids are in different sports, they are also feeling the end of the school year coming, adults want to get outside & enjoy the sunshine, and people just have more of a…
133: Marissa Vicario on Embracing Life Without Being on a Diet
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast and today we are chatting with Marissa Vicario on learning how to embrace life without being on a diet. Introduction We wrap up our nutrition month with learning how to approach your food choices without feeling the need to be on a diet. Marissa was someone Apyrl Schlueter introduced me to this past year. I thought she would be the perfect guest to introduce the concepts from her book and how more women can learn to trust themselves rather than the next fad trend. Do you see a trend this month? All of my guests have taken this approach and let me tell you…
Ayurvedic Practices for Weight Loss
One of the most common fitness goals I hear from the women I work with is weight loss. We have so much information out there now on how to lose weight that it can be overwhelming and we get stuck in not knowing what to do to get results. Over the last few years I’ve been incorporating Ayurveda into my clients routines through simple habit shifts that have made such a difference in their lives. What is Ayurveda? It is an ancient system that is over 5000 years old that originated in India. Ayurveda literally translates to the wisdom or science of life. I want to share with you some…
132: Why you’re not losing weight
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast and today I’m chatting about something I don’t always address but have been feeling called to lately- weight loss. I’ve had such a great influx of woman joining my private Facebook group and I always ask a question when they join about what their main health goal is- do you know what the most common answer was? Weight loss. Now I have a love/hate relationship with this topic. One I’m a trainer so that’s part of what I help woman do, two I feel weight loss is not always the main goal people want but are more likely craving the feeling weight loss will…
131: Emily Gough on learning to trust yourself
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast and today we are chatting with Emily Gough on learning how to trust yourself again. Introduction Emily and I participated in Jill Coleman’s Best of You group last year. I interviewed her podcast co-host Kate Hoerner on the podcast last month and I brought Emily on to talk more nutrition. Emily has a no diet approach and really encourages the women she works with to learn how to trust themselves and ditch the marketing mindset we have grown so used to over the years. Background on Emily A Registered Holistic Nutritionist, I’m all about helping you figure out how to eat in a way…
130: Rebekka Mars: Who am I when no one is looking?
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast and today we are chatting with Rebekka Mars on bringing yoga off the mat and understanding who you are when no one is looking. Introduction This was such a fun episode Rebekka and I have so much in common. We both are personal trainers & yoga teachers. Rebekka and I chat about her growing up with “hippy” parents and how that shaped her upbringing into who she is today. We also chat about how to bring that good feeling from yoga off your mat outside of your yoga mat. Background on Rebekka Rebekka Mars is a lifestyle coach for the conscious yet overcommitted,…
129: Nicole Herbert on Ayurvedic Digestion
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast and today we are chatting Ayurveda with Nicole Herbert. Introduction Nicole is another member of the Roots of Wellness Ayurveda and the closing interview for the Ayurveda month on the podcast. Nicole has an extensive background of healing herself and others utilizing the knowledge of Ayurveda. She has such an inspirational story and practical tools & tips that you can incorporate into your life today. Special Offer for Podcast Listeners 20% off for listeners – just mention this podcast when scheduling by phone to receive a discount on your initial appointment or bodywork service at Roots of Wellness in Boulder, CO. Background on Nicole…
