Build Your Online Practice Podcast

023 - Rachel Monique Maskell and Story Medicine

This week, we had an beautifully eye-opening and thought-provoking interview with Rachel Monique Maskell. From reflecting on our interview together, it’s clear that her work with Story Medicine and Story Circles helps women not only reconnect to themselves and other women in our community, but also helps restore the powerful energy, balance and connection that we, as women, inherently have to our natural environment. It was such a joy to speak with her, so be sure to tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

022 - Why You’re Sabotaging Your Healing Process

In this week’s episode, want to talk about the inevitable failures, pitfalls, missteps in life that take us off course, namely sabotaging our own healing process. It often comes up on this podcast (and in LIFE) that the first thing we sacrifice in the face of our mounting priorities and obligations - is ourselves. And when it comes to this topic, we’re coming at it from many angles. Consider any one area of life and I am sure there is a desire for improvement, so we’ll go through the legitimate reasons we find (or lame excuses we create) that get in the way of our healing and growth, and then we’ll switch gears to get AMPED UP on ways to get back - and stay - on course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

021 - Purposeful Planning for 2018 (and beyond!)

As the new year approaches, many of us feel the need to shift into planning mode to prepare for the coming year. Reflecting on the past year, many women I speak with are busy doing everything BUT the things they really want to be doing. A lot of that comes from the fact that it’s easy to have our day, our week, our month and even our year get away from us, because we tend to focus on everything and everyone else’s agenda but our own. And then, the end of the year comes around, and we’re like… well, there that went… guess I’ll have to try again this year. And then, you set the same goal, share it with the same people, and ultimately have the same experience in the coming year. Listen up to learn some tips on how to make the most of 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

020 - The Diseasification of Menopause: How to Make the Transition into Wisdom a Graceful Process

We are in a time where we are uprooting old-as-time misconceptions, misrepresentations, biases, and injustices toward women and, as heavy as it is, the conversation is needed. Menopause is a transition in fertility and a natural phase, as menses was when we were teens - and yet there is such a social stigma around it. A period of a woman’s life that, in some cultures, is looked at as a right of passage, evidence of her wisdom - in much of western culture is looked at as a sort of end of femininity, the symptoms of which should be masked by medications. But we’re here to tell you this is total BS and we’re going to spend this episode diving deeper into this topic and why, when the changes at midlife occur for you, you should truly look at it as that - mid-life! There is so much more of your amazing life to be lived and so much to offer this world and your community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

019 - Mel from Mountain Mel’s Essential Goods

Today we’re interviewing Mel from Mountain Mel’s - she’s an herbalist, outdoors-woman, environmental educator, mom & entrepreneur living up in the foothills of Mount Hood. She tells the intriguing story that inspired the "why" behind the incredible work she does and also shares her journey from herbal hobbyist to herbal entrepreneur. Mountain Mel’s Essential Goods is on a mission to inspire people to take better care of the planet, through taking better care of themselves, naturally! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

018 - Preconception Care: The Ultimate Pregnancy Prep

“If you’re not actively planning… or even thinking... of getting pregnant any time soon, you might think this episode isn’t for you. BUT the reality is, at the very least, you probably know someone who would love to hear this info - and you’ll be able to share it and be ‘in the know’. The thing is, over the years, we’ve been seeing higher and higher incidences of fertility issues, autism spectrum disorders, and various genetic defects.” Whether you’re planning for baby or just want to get your body in fine fettle, this week’s episode has something for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

017 - Making the Most of Winter

Join us this week, as we talk about ways to make the most of this (or any!) winter season - specifically how you can turn the “winter blues” into a time of restoration and nourishment. We cover some great tips on how to reverse the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), including how to use light therapy effectively, which specific Vitamin D test you want to have checked, how eating seasonally can help keep your body and mind in balance, and what sort of movement is most beneficial for you during this time of year. Be sure to join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

016 - All Things Halloween

The holidays are here! Kick off this Halloween Eve with Dr. Michelle and Ashlie Rose in their bonus episode as they chat about all things Halloween. How has this holiday evolved in your life? From childhood trick-or-treater to costume-clad party-goer as a 20-something and on to wrangler of costumed kidlets on one of the sugariest nights of the year. And why do we even celebrate All Hallow’s Eve? We’ll test your knowledge. And we’ll share some non-candy basket ideas and our favorite cinematic holiday go-tos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

015 - Handling the Holidays

With the holidays fast approaching, it can seem like time is being swept out from under us. Wasn’t it JUST 2016? Now the decorative lights are being hung, the lawn creatures are stretching their legs and the energy is shifting - things are darker, cooler, and held closer. The holidays can be an interesting time for people. I say “interesting”, because for some, they look forward to it ALL year! They can’t wait to pull out their boxes of lights, decor and yard fixtures and schedule out their favorite festive flicks, line up their holiday tunes, and color code their garments. For others… they could take it or leave it. And still for others, it can be a serious time of stress, anxiety, guilt and even shame. Join Dr. Michelle, as she talks about some strategies to help make this holiday season stress-free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

014 - Lauren Chandler Cooks

It has never been easier to be healthy and gain the tools to feed ourselves well! Have you ever considered a culinary coach? Even better, someone linked with your health care team that can help you get confident in the kitchen and improve your personal health. This week we have the pleasure of interviewing whole foods chef Lauren Chandler, who has traveled the globe helping individuals and families grow healthier and happier through learning to cook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.