Best Dr. Aimie Apigian Podcasts (2025)

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How Our Bodies Store Trauma and How to Heal It with Dr. Aimie Apigian 54:20

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This week, trauma expert Dr. Aimie Apigian is here to change how we understand trauma. She shares how becoming a foster parent led her into trauma healing—and y’all, her story is powerful. Dr. Aimie explains the difference between stress and trauma, reveals how our bodies hold onto past experiences, and offers practical steps for us to start releas…

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The Biology of Trauma, Stress & Burn Out with Dr. Aimie Apigian | Chasing Curiosity and Sharing Boundless Insights from Ideas that Matter 57:56

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Today we talk to Dr. Aimie Apigian, a trauma physician and bestselling author of The Biology of Trauma, that just landed on #6 on the USA Today Bestseller List. Now, I’ll be honest — when I first saw the title of her book, I thought, oof, that sounds heavy. But then I got into it, and it wasn’t at all what I expected. This book completely reframed …

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268 — Feeling Lonely This Holiday Season? 8 Strategies That Will Help You Stay Mentally Strong 19:16

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Does the holiday season feel a little too quiet for you? Maybe you're spending the holidays alone this year, or maybe you're surrounded by people but still feel lonely. If that’s the case, you're not the only one feeling lonely this year. Loneliness during the holidays is more common than you might think, and it doesn't mean there's anything wrong …

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“Our Food Requires No Freshwater, No Land, No Fertilizer” Can Ocean Farming Fix Our Food System? | Bren Smith 51:35

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What Bren Smith is doing with the ocean is what we’ve been trying to do on land. He’s reanchoring our food system to something alive, something real. And the wild thing is, he’s growing food that doesn’t require any freshwater, fertilizer, or land. Bren’s a former commercial fisherman who’s now leading the way in regenerative ocean farming. He’s go…

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Building a Business on Kindness: Beekman 1802’s Secret to Success 55:59

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This week, I’m joined by Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Dr. Brent Ridge, founders of Beekman 1802, to share how they built a nationally loved skincare brand rooted in kindness and authentic connection. They open up about starting their business during a recession with nothing but grit, determination, and a whole lot of heart—proving you can build somethin…

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232. How the Nervous System Fuels (and Frees) Pain with Jane | Jane Hogan 31:53

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What if your emotions could actually turn down your physical pain? In this episode, I'm revealing the connection between your brain, emotions, and the pain you feel in your body. You'll discover how your brain is the control center, the "pain-fear cycle" that's secretly making your pain worse, simple practices to retrain your brain and dial down pa…

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Ready to Manifest Your Desires? Learn How with the UK's Leading Manifestation Expert | Emma Mumford 57:49

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In this powerful conversation, Michele Lamoureux sits down with manifestation expert and best-selling author Emma Mumford, to explore the inner work behind creating aligned abundance. Emma opens up about her transformative healing journey—from trauma, anxiety, and burnout to discovering the energetic laws that changed her life. They dive into clear…

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#429 My Best Practices for Air Quality, Immune Health & Low-Cost Mold Assessment with Christa Biegler, RD 25:36

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Send us a text I released a free training that shares the 4 steps I use to help clients reduce eczema, inflammation, and food-reaction symptoms by 50%+ in a few months — without restriction or overwhelm. Watch here: christabiegler.com/blueprint This week, I’m breaking down the simplest, most practical steps I use with clients to spot mold issues an…

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Mind-Body Trauma Research: The Truth with Dr. Gabor Maté 23:50

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Why does groundbreaking research on mind-body medicine disappear without a trace? How do emotional factors create conditions for chronic illness and autoimmune disease decades later? What happens when a Harvard study shows severe PTSD doubles ovarian cancer risk—and the medical system simply ignores it? Dr. Gabor Maté joins me to discuss the writin…

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Powerfully Likeable with Dr. Kate Mason | 364 37:17

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Being “powerful” and being “likeable” aren’t opposites — they’re a killer combo when we stop contorting ourselves into someone else’s definition. In this episode, we get tactical about communicating with influence and warmth, minus the people-pleasing or performative toughness. Our guest today, Dr. Kate Mason, PhD, is an executive communications co…

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267 — The Surprising Truth About Stress and Why Trying to Relax Is Making You Feel Worse with Dr. Rebecca Heiss 41:52

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Do you feel like you’re constantly battling stress or that you're stressed out all the time? Do attempts to relax backfire and cause you to feel even worse? If so, today's episode is for you. My guest today is Dr. Rebecca Heiss, a stress physiologist who says we can change the way stress affects us. In fact, she says we can turn our biological resp…

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Why You Crave Sugar When Overwhelmed: The Biology of Freeze & Avoidance 14:19

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Secrets of Melatonin and Methylene Blue with Dr. John Lieurance 1:09:35

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In this episode with Dr. John Lieurance, he drops a bombshell in the first few minutes: "I take hundreds of milligrams [of melatonin] every night, and I've gone through months and months of taking it religiously." While most melatonin supplements contain a dose of 0.3 to 3 milligrams, Dr. Lieurance has 30 years of clinical experience and, during ou…

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266 — The Holiday Playbook: Family Triggers, Strong Emotions, and Gracious Boundaries 23:13

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Does the thought of spending time with family during the holidays cause you extra stress? Do you find yourself bracing for family drama or feeling overwhelmed by social expectations? If the "happiest time of the year" feels complicated, you're not alone. The holidays can stir up a lot of emotion and family stress. But it doesn't have to be that way…

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Becoming the CEO of Your Health, With Robin Farmanfarmaian 30:25

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How do we take charge of our health in a world where information, technology, and healthcare options are expanding faster than ever? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes entrepreneur, author, and AI innovator Robin Farmanfarmaian to explore what it means for patients to become the CEOs of their own healthcare. Robin’s work sits at the…

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Always On Edge? This Ancient Nervous System Wisdom Might Be the Fix | Debra Joy 43:40

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Do you ever feel overstimulated, disconnected, or out of sync? Debra Joy joins me for a powerful conversation about nervous system regulation, spiritual alignment, and the importance of honoring natural rhythms. We explore how media and modern noise disrupt our sense of safety, and how small, intentional shifts can help us reconnect, calm the body,…

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#428 Bile Flow, Candida & Chronic Symptoms with Elizabeth Wells, D.NN. 57:13

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Send us a text I released a free training that shares the 4 steps I use to help clients reduce eczema, inflammation, and food-reaction symptoms by 50%+ in a few months — without restriction or overwhelm. The feedback has been incredible, and I answer every question inside the training. Watch here: christabiegler.com/blueprint This week on the Less …

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231. Myth-busting Chronic Pain with Dr. Howard Schubiner | Jane Hogan 48:37

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Have you ever wondered if your chronic pain could actually be unlearned? In this episode, Dr. Howard Schubiner, author of Unlearn Your Pain, explains how the brain can both create and release pain through the science of neuroplasticity. You'll learn how to tell if your pain is structural or neuroplastic, discover the hope behind neuroplastic recove…

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Parenting Your Children from Teen Years Through College and Beyond | with Dr. Rachel Glik 50:34

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Parenting teens and young adults comes with unique challenges—how do you give your child agency and independence, while still offering the guidance they need? In this episode, we explore proven parenting strategies that help you balance support and autonomy during your child's transition from high school to college and adulthood. Learn how to foste…

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Find Your Flow State and Unlock Joy with Dr. Caitlin Hoops 39:17

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Have you ever moved through your day on autopilot – checking boxes, getting things done, but barely feeling present? Spending too much time in your head can leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, and out of sync with what brings you joy. Dr. Caitlin Hoops is a physician and hula-hoop artist who believes that flow state is the gateway to presence, f…

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What Does a Woman Have to Do to Be Believed? Sexual Assault, Accountability & Double Standards with E. Jean Carroll | 363 37:08

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When a powerful man says, “She’s not my type,” and a jury (actually, multiple juries) finds that man liable for sexual abuse and defamation, that’s not just a headline — that’s a masterclass in what it takes for a woman to be believed in America. In this episode, writer, journalist, and Not My Type: One Woman vs. a President author E. Jean Carroll …

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Why You Can't Sit Still: The Hidden Biology of Busyness 40:50

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Discover how trauma lives in the body—and how the vagus nerve, nervous system shutdown, and somatic healing explain why stillness can feel unsafe. Through the Biology of Trauma® lens, Dr. Aimie shares the trauma response sequence and the Essential Sequence needed to heal stored trauma without overwhelm. If we've ever felt like we can't stop moving—…

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Letting Go of Who You’ve Always Been with Lacey Heels | Chasing Curiosity and Sharing Boundless Insights from Ideas that Matter 40:52

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Today we talk to Lacey Heels —writer, creative strategist, and the author of The Rebirth Rituals. This wasn’t a planned conversation. In fact, a few short weeks ago, we’d never even met. But after a few chance encounters (and some beautifully-timed serendipity at a retreat in the woods), Lacey’s book landed in my hands—and I couldn’t put it down. W…

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From Small Business to Big Impact: Leadership, Confidence, & Community at the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses Summit | 362 43:17

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Running a small business feels like jumping out of a plane and building the parachute on the way down… all while managing a team, cash flow, and our kid’s snack schedule. In this LIVE episode at the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit, I sit down with three women who prove that entrepreneurship isn’t just about revenue and hiring — it’s ab…

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265 — The Truth About Adult ADHD: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and What Works with Dr. Laura Knouse 49:46

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Do you ever get frustrated with yourself for being late, procrastinating, or being disorganized? Or do you wonder if your struggle to focus is normal given our busy world or if it might be adult ADHD? My guest today is Dr. Laura Knouse, a clinical psychologist, researcher, and professor who specializes in adult ADHD. She's developed tools that work…

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The Mitochondrial Super Foods Actually Worth Eating with Dr. Chris Masterjohn 1:17:37

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In this episode, Dr. Chris Masterjohn cuts through the noise with his refreshingly practical approach to nutrition for your mitochondria. He exposes supplement industry myths and explains why your mitochondria need more than just CoQ10 and alpha-lipoic acid. Plus, his insights into how your brain regulates energy metabolism will completely shift ho…

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264 — Gratitude for Skeptics: What It Is, Why It Works, and How to Avoid Toxic Positivity 23:53

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Do you ever feel like gratitude is overrated? Or do you get angry at the thought of being grateful when you're going through a tough time? If gratitude feels fake, forced, or like you're denying reality, you are not the problem. The method is. Gratitude isn't about pretending everything is okay. It's a science-backed mental strength tool, and today…

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Health Avoidance and Oxidative Stress: The Dangerous Feedback Loop 27:48

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What if the reason you keep saying "I'm fine" isn't about denial or stubbornness—but about your nervous system being programmed to avoid looking at problems because looking feels too dangerous? In this mini episode, Dr. Aimie Apigian explores the powerful story Dr. Tom O'Bryan shared about Ray—a beloved janitor who said "I'm fine" for three years u…

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The Science of Healthy Skin as We Age, With Cynthia Garcia 29:24

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How can we care for our skin in a way that reflects how we want to feel as we age? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi is joined by Cynthia Garcia, founder of Rewritten and a leader in identity-based transformation. Together, they explore the science behind skin aging, the emerging role of senolytics, and how daily skincare can become a meani…

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76% of Americans Are Sick: Exposing Modern Medicine’s Blind Spots—and How to Finally Take Control of Your Healing | Dr. Chris Turnpaugh 59:41

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Seventy-six percent of Americans are living with chronic illness. That statistic alone tells us we’re facing something much bigger than personal health struggles. In this conversation with Dr. Chris Turnpaugh, we explore what’s broken in our current medical model and why so many people with complex symptoms are being overlooked. Dr. Turnpaugh bring…

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#427 Resolving Recurrent Unproductive Thoughts and Anxiety David Hanscom, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon 56:08

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Send us a text This week on the Less Stressed Life, Dr. David Hanscom joins me for his 4th appearance to explain why anxiety isn’t psychological—it’s physiological—a survival response that we can learn to regulate, not control. We talk about how unprocessed emotions and repetitive thoughts get stored in the body as pain and how tools like expressiv…

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How Ditching Perfectionism Can Change Your Life with Keren Eldad 52:15

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This week, Keren Eldad—the powerhouse who transformed my business and life—is back on The Kim Gravel Show to help you do the same. I’m so excited about this episode because it’s basically a masterclass in breaking free—from burnout, perfectionism, and all those expectations that weigh us down. We dive deep into how to escape the trap of overachieve…

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230. Unlock Energetic Healing with Pearly Montagu | Jane Hogan 45:11

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Have you ever felt that deep knowing that everything is energy, but wondered what that really means for your body and your healing? In today's episode, Pearly Montagu, energy healer and practitioner of energetic surgery, shares her incredible story of how a near-death experience opened her ability to see and work with energy, and how she now helps …

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Gratitude and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT Tapping) for Better Health and Self-Esteem| Carol Look 39:32

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Discover the transformative power of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) as we explore the intersection of energy work and gratitude with certified EFT Master practitioner Carol Look. In this enlightening conversation, we delve into how this revolutionary tapping method can help release limiting beliefs, self doubt, regulate your nervous system, and …

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Your Brain Is a Filthy Liar with Bizzie Gold | 361 36:44

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In this episode we call BS on the “you’re not enough / who do you think you are?” soundtrack and dig into self-deception—the sneaky brain patterns that distort our reality and keep us looping the same results. Our guest, Bizzie Gold, creator of Break Method and author of Your Brain Is a Filthy Liar, shows us how to spot the lies, map our patterns, …

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The Hidden Biology of Holding On: Toxins, Trauma & True Freedom 47:01

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Our bodies hold onto trauma, toxins, and pain for biological reasons—not willpower. Dr. Aimie Apigian shares her bathtub breaking point and the 3-phase Biology of Trauma® framework that changed everything: how to prepare, open channels, and safely release what our nervous systems have been protecting us from. After her third collarbone break in a 2…

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Practical Intuition For Bold, Better Decisions with Laura Day | 360 42:28

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We’re done pretending intuition is “woo.” In this lively, challenging conversation with Laura Day—New York Times bestselling author, intuitive consultant to billion-dollar companies, and the no-nonsense brain behind Practical Intuition and The Prism—we dig into how to train your intuition like a skill, use it alongside logic, and make small changes…

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263 — How 15 Minutes of Solitude Can Change Your Life with Professor Robert Coplan 44:10

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Do you ever feel guilty for wanting time to yourself? Or do you struggle to be truly alone with your thoughts without the distractions of your phone? If you feel pressure to be productive or you get uncomfortable when you're alone, this episode is for you. I'm talking to Dr. Robert Coplan, a developmental psychologist, college professor, leading re…

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Why Mental Stress Is Your Heaviest Straw with Dr. Greg Kelly 1:17:15

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What if curing cancer and heart disease wouldn't actually extend human lifespan by much? It sounds crazy, but this concept opens the door to my conversation with Dr. Greg Kelly, Director of Product Development at Neurohacker Collective and author of Shape Shift. The reason is simpler than you think: most people would still die in their mid-80s from…

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262 — You Don’t Need Closure to Heal: 4 Steps to Move Forward 22:49

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What if you didn’t have to wait for an apology, an explanation, or that perfect last conversation to feel at peace with your past? You don’t need closure from someone else to move forward. You can create it for yourself. The good news is there’s a practical, research-backed strategy you can use starting today. So instead of chasing one final conver…

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Why Insecure Attachment Blocks Dopamine Response (& How to Repair It) 14:45

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What if the reason connection feels so hard isn't about willpower or awareness—but about your brain literally not getting the dopamine reward that makes relationships feel joyful and worth pursuing? In this mini episode, Dr. Aimie Apigian dives into groundbreaking 2009 research that revealed something shocking: mothers with insecure attachment show…

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Revealing the Blind Spots in Healthcare, With Dr. Aaron Hartman 35:42

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Where are the blind spots in our current standard of care, and what happens when a physician decides to search beyond them? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes family physician, clinical researcher, and author Dr. Aaron Hartman to explore how truly personalized medicine takes shape when curiosity, compassion, and evidence align. Dr. …

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“Boundaries Are Your Best Biohack” — JJ Virgin on Women’s Health, Power, and Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry 51:22

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You’re a college student at UCLA, juggling five jobs, running an aerobics studio, and training clients before personal training was even a profession. Then one morning in Brentwood, someone follows you out of a coffee shop and pitches a shady modeling gig at the Hotel Bel Air. That moment could have gone sideways. But JJ Virgin had already learned …

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#426 Why it’s so hard for us to change with Eliza Kingsford, MA, LPC 1:01:07

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Send us a text This week on the Less Stressed Life, Eliza Kingsford joins me to talk about how your nervous system drives behavior and why lasting change only happens when your body feels safe. We dive into the three main nervous system states (safe and connected, activated, and shutdown) and how they show up in your relationship with food, stress,…

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Forgive Yourself: Letting Go of Guilt and Shame with Allisyn Lambes 44:58

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This week my sister Allisyn Lambes joins me for part two of our two-part series on forgiveness, and we’re taking a real, raw deep dive into the toughest kind of all—forgiving yourself. We open up about accepting your past, why self-forgiveness can be so hard, and how to finally break free from what’s holding you back. We’re sharing personal stories…

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What Your Anxiety Is Trying to Tell You with Elizabeth April 51:41

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What if anxiety isn't something to fight or fix, but a guide – a signal from your mind and body that something needs your attention? Elizabeth April, also known as EA, is an intuitive psychic, clairvoyant, and best-selling author who has experienced chronic anxiety herself. She offers a fresh approach to understanding anxiety – not as something to …

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229. Cultivating Your Soulful Self For Healing with Suzanne Roberts | Jane Hogan 40:27

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Have you ever stopped to think about the life force in you that is giving you life? My guest today has such a great way of framing this whole concept and understanding how to truly feel it. In this deeply moving episode, I am joined by Suzanne Roberts, an author, physicist at heart, and survivor of childhood abuse, who discovered how to transmute t…