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Co-host Elisabeth Kristof, Founder of Brain-Based Wellness is here today to break down emotional, stress, binge, and disordered eating to show us a new way through her incredible program "Food Freedom'. Eat intuitively, say NO to diet culture, no more macros, fads, or quick fixes. Just Food Freedom! In this episode, we share: Taking emotion and safety out of food Why food is much more complex than other addictions and disorder behaviors Applied neurology gives new tools for self regulation - 'Turning the dial down on Fight & Flight, and turning it up on 'Rest & Digest' The role the vagus nerve in bringing us back to our bodies Getting stuck in a state of hypervigilance of chronic stress Disassociation in the body How restriction can push you into stress and binge eating One size does not fit all, everyone's body is unique Scarcity mindset leads to overconsumption Emotions are physiological sensations that move through the body The subconscious mind controls 80% of your world Boundary work in your relationships Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Free Webinar 'Food Freedom' - Saturday, July 17 → Save your seat HERE ~ Discover how to never diet again with Elisabeth Kristof. Learn 5 simple, POWERFUL neuroscience-based tools to eliminate food cravings, stress eating and yo-yo dieting FOREVER. Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Subscribe to the Newsletter Work with Elisabeth 25% Off Your 1st Membership at Brain Based Wellness Use Code: (Illuminated25) FREE Food Freedom LIVE TRAINING Connect with Jennifer Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Elisabeth Website Instagram Facebook

Rebecca "Radiance" Naylor joins me in this episode to share her experience with Kambô frog medicine and its amazing healing power. She is a wonderful soul, a modern-day medicine woman, shamanic ceremonialist, energy healing worker, space healer, and certified practitioner of Kambô medicine with the International Association of Kambô Practitioners (IAKP). Tune in if you want to know more about this ancient shamanic medicine, and to find out how to reach a complete cleansing and purification of physical, emotional, and spiritual toxins! In this episode, we share: How I found out about Kambô medicine An introduction to Rebecca What's Kambô? A natural medicine that cures a great range of diseases A protected and sacred frog Not a psychoactive medicine My experience with Kambô ceremonies How Kambô is extracted and used in practice The healing power of the frog's secretions Rebecca's preparation prior to the ceremony What's Ayahuasca? Purging and cleansing thanks to the Kambô's peptides properties Body effects and sensations during a Kambô ceremony Kambô benefits and healing power Sananga eye drops as complementary medicine to Kambô A multidimensional experience How Rebecca started her journey with Kambô and how she became a full-time certified practitioner A medicine designed for these times and exactly when we need it the most Kambô and its effects on epigenetics The Planetary Goodwork explained A balance between feminine and masculine Divine Consciousness Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Work with Rebecca Book an appointment with Rebecca to know more about the Kambô ceremony Check out the latest Upcoming Events and Retreats Other resources Erick Godsey's Podcast "The Myths that Make Us": Jennifer Wallace's Myth What is Trauma? Erick Gosdey's Blog "What is Trauma?" Levine, Peter A. "Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma" About Rebecca Rebecca Naylor is an Energy Medicine Practitioner, Ascension Guide, Intuitive Channel, and Wayshower in service to the Shift in Consciousness on Gaia. She is the founder of Kambô Spirit Path – an energy medicine practice offering a full spectrum of holistic healing modalities based in indigenous ancestral medicine and shamanic energy healing wisdom. She guides individuals and organizations through the collective transformation of raising human consciousness on the planet and unlocking Full Human Potential through sacred ceremonial experiences, energy medicine healing, shamanic journeys, ascension guidance, and consciousness coaching. She is a Certified Practitioner of Kambô Medicine with the IAKP (International Association of Kambô Practitioners), Energy Medicine Practitioner trained under the Lotus Energy Institute, Spiritual Life Coach, Psychedelics Integration Guide, and award-winning Licensed Interior Designer. She is also an indigenous ally, earth steward, water-bearer, planetary grid-worker, Angelic & Galactic intuitive channel, wife, and animal & plant protector based in Austin, TX - offering 1:1 private sessions & group transformational healing experiences through guided ceremonies, retreats, workshops, and events. Connect with Jennifer YouTube Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Rebecca Website Facebook Instagram Email

This week the amazing Lizzie Brooks joins me to discuss her approach to breathing, yoga and exercise, and their benefits on the body and the mind. She is a fantastic, funny, energetic yoga and fitness teacher, and also a wellness writer. Tune in to find out more about meditation techniques, breathing, yoga, strength training, auto-immune diseases, and much more! In this episode, we share: Lizzie's approach to life through levity The importance of body-mind connection Combining movements to meditation A step-by-step explanation of the breath-focused meditation The 'minimum effective dose' approach A phenomenal book about breathing Respiratory training as a routine to help your brain How Lizzie got into yoga practice How to reduce stress with yoga and breathing techniques Using your non-dominant side to challenge and train the brain HIIT and weight training in addition to yoga to strengthen the muscles Lizzie's weekly workout routine Do your own research to find out what's the right yoga for you How to channel emotions through movements How Lizzie's lifestyle helped her cope with autoimmune diseases Taking time for yourself is key to happiness Lizzie explains what biofeedback training is How the brain can get overwhelmed by continuous stimuli Issues and benefits from online classes Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Work with Lizzie Practice with Lizzie and join her programs Get Lizzie's Printable Guides Nestor, James. Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art Brooks, Lizzie. How to Make the Most of Your Yoga Teacher Training Connect with Jennifer YouTube Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Lizzie Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube

Get ready ya'll, joining me this week is motivational speaker and psychic, Stephanie Roman. She is a divine channel that helps you remember how to unlock the magic we were all born with. Her mission of helping empaths learn how to stabilize and strengthen their abilities has led her to create 2 courses. She shows empaths the light and joy and their unique talents and gives them a tribe to encourage their journey. In this episode, we share: Stephanie's Ted Talk on how Barbie shaped her life Unattainable perfection in Stephanie's family construct The pressure from religion to serve and be responsible for the happiness of others The abuse and verbal abuse Stephanie had to endure in her marriage and the struggle within herself How stress took a toll on her health Jennifer and Stephanie discuss the moment they chose 'themselves' Learning how to honor your gifts and yourself Finding her psychic powers and giving readings Your worthiness does not diminish because your waist size Stephanie looks back on her childhood gifts Being your most authentic and honest self Stephanie's 6 auto-immune diseases are not part of her identity Stephanie discusses her 2 courses (1 on 1 & empath course) How Stephanie unlocks her clients abilities A psychic that uses quantum physics, empaths are proved by science How magnesium plays a huge role in empaths General Roman and the Bald Barbie Army - Redefining Beauty Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Subscribe to the Newsletter Work with Stephanie Watch Stephanie's Tedx Talk Psychic Training System Get a Psychic Reading from Stephanie Connect with Jennifer Youtube Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Stephanie Website Instagram Facebook GoFundMe

Kathy Mauck began her journey in medical research at Oregon Health Sciences University and launched a neuroscience-education company called Z-Health. She now uses her passion to provide high-end business growth coaching and neuro health education for health professionals through KJM Consulting and Next Level Neuro. Join us today as she dives further into the science of those recovering from the roller-coaster of symptoms of long COVID as well as her insights into business growth development and human performance. In this episode, we share: Kathy's personal journey into medical research and applied neurology The ability to better understand how the brain works in real-time Functional and applied neurology: taking the science into the frontlines and applying it in our day-to-day interactions How the body communicates and key takeaways for coaches Where Kathy has applied healing in her own life and 4 things she has eliminated Respecting the pieces of the whole and the application of technology The pressure doctors face with bridging the gaps in healthcare Acute COVID vs Long-Term COVID and Long Haulers Treating the top twelve symptoms of the COVID coaster and what to look out for in your recovery journey The importance of advocating for yourself and finding support and hope The role of neuroplastic change in business growth development Respect and reading the cues to know how to act accordingly A look into the live 12-week COVID recovery coaching program Training and tools for coaches and practitioners in treating long-term COVID What Kathy learned from her OB/GYN and incorporated into her private coaching How to find predictability in the instability and opportunity in the present moment The number one exercise you should sit down to do every year Other practices and drills you can also start using today and tracking How to approach manifestations of dysregulation in your relationships The one takeaway Kathy boils everything down to Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Subscribe to the Newsletter Work with Kathy Become One of Her Private Business Coaching Clients Dip Your Toes In with the Next Level Neuro Online Seminar Join the 12-Week Next Level Neuro Recovery Coaching Start the Neuro Recovery At-Home Training Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Kathy KJM Consulting Website Next Level Neuro Website Instagram Facebook

Joining us this week to talk all about sexual shame and how to create a "shame free zone" is, internationally acclaimed sexual and spiritual empowerment change agent, Veronica Monet. As a relationship coach, sexologist, anger specialist, and empathy expert, Veronica centers on helping others find their authentic selves, discover their own personal and erotic empowerment, and turn existing conflict into connection. Listen as she shares her inspiring story of healing and freedom. In this episode, we share: Shame and its impact on our self worth and how we present ourselves to others Identifying and shattering the barriers surrounding shame Creating healthy life-affirming approaches to human sexuality How Veronica transformed her life circumstances into powerful, healing work Learning healthy boundaries and how to assert and safeguard them Opening conscious communication with yourself and your partner Shame surrounding self-pleasuring and masterbation The relationship between spirituality and sexuality The underlying biology of sexology Debunking the myth that there is a default body The impact of childhood trauma on sexuality and behavior, how to overcome it, and relevant cognitive-behavioral and body-based therapies Veronica's physical and sexual journey that led to her healing and spiritual awakening, her life experiences, and generational trauma Subtle nuances that make or break a sexual experience and moving past vulnerability with confidence building techniques Valuable insights Veronica obtained from her experience as a high-end escort Perspectives on sex-work decriminalization, pornography, and sex addiction Jennifer's secret desire and surprise-coaching session with Veronica How to show up in the bedroom and in your sexual relationships Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Subscribe to the Newsletter Work with Veronica Join the Course Exquisite Partnership Formula Read Her Book Sex Secrets of Escorts Share Her Sacred Space The Shame Free Zone Other Book(s) Mentioned The Body Keeps The Score Book by Bessel van der Kolk Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Veronica Website Instagram Facebook

Back with us this week, is our co-host Elisabeth Kristof, Founder of Brain-Based Wellness. Join us today as we dive into the complex and healing world of movement. Not only will we be unraveling the science behind movement and applied neurology, but we'll also be sharing our own personal stories and insights on how to define and find balance in your own movement journeys. In this episode, we share: How our brains evolved for movement, why it's so important, and the role it plays How movement became an integral part of Jennifer's daily life The science of movement and our personal stories Healing and change and where it must occur Tools that make you capable of healing The importance of reframing movement and wiring the brain for efficiency The sea squirt and how it relates to our brains evolving A healing methodology to overcome trauma and process stress Creating a balanced, healthy relationship with your body that is not punishing Intuitive movement and what's right for you Sensory before movement Keeping the brain and nervous system maps clear Finding minimum effective dose or "sweet spot" in your movement practice Debunking the myth of "no pain, no gain" Balancing repetition and novelty stimulus Manifestations of repressed emotion and how push past them Tools shared through the Brain-Based Wellness movement platform to empower you to become the expert of your movement practice and nervous system Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Subscribe to the Newsletter Work with Elisabeth 25% Off Your 1st Membership at Brain Based Wellness Use Code: (Illuminated25) Freedom From Within Self-Study Course FREE Intro to Applied Neurology Course and Morning Practice Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Elisabeth Website Instagram Facebook

In this week's episode, Dr. Joli Hamilton has joined us to talk about the important role of romantic jealousy, and most importantly how we can navigate through it when it comes to our relationships and our health. As a research psychologist, relationship coach, best-selling author, and professor in human sexuality, Dr. Joli has become an expert on shining light on this often neglected emotion. Join us today as we discuss and discover how to see jealousy for what it truly is: an opportunity for introspection and revelation. In this episode, I share: How to manage this complex emotion that is rooted in fear, anger, shame, and sadness and turn it into a valuable teacher What romantic jealousy can help us learn about ourselves How Joli's life blew up at thirty-three and her key takeaways Using honesty to keep jealousy from having its way How to use the tools you already have to deal with the untangled web of emotions that surface when you unwrap jealousy The essential purpose of jealousy. Why you shouldn't cure it or kill it. The impact of the imaginable realm Manifestations of jealousy and the consequences of ignoring it Conscious conversations and feeling secure in your love bond Steps to working through jealousy and combating its dark side Perfect safety in relationship to yourself and the murky territory of control Boundaries and how they need to start with you Dealing with the potential of something else entering into your relationship Finding safety and wellness within yourself Jealousy can show up anywhere and pop up where you least expect it Thinking of jealousy as an indicator, identifying how it shows up, and creating a jealousy self-care plan Using compersion to move into a place of joy and ease Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Subscribe to the Newsletter Work with Dr. Joli Read Her Book Project Relationship The Project Relationship Role Clarity Toolkit Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Dr. Joli Website Instagram Facebook

L. Carol Scott, Educator and Author of Just Be Your S.E.L.F. joins me this week to discuss adverse childhood experiences and how it can affect people into adulthood. From ACE scores to drug and alcohol addiction it's clear that your childhood will affect your future. In today's episode, we unpack that and learn how we can create a resilient mindset to fight trauma and improve the next generation. In this episode, I share: The importance of trust and building that as a child Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), how it affects adults, and resilience factors Health and wellness and how socioeconomic status affects your ACE score Carol's experience with therapy and how she helps others uncover their emotions Developing interpersonal tools for children and adults Credentials to work with children and educating child care staff A brain wired around fear, trauma, and resistance Carol's experience with childhood abuse and how that influenced her work How ACE's affected dealing with drug and alcohol addiction Trauma from childhood that's forgotten and how you can push past that with the 7 childhood treasures Gaining tools that you didn't get in childhood while working through trauma Taking your trauma and turning it into a strength How to help your child gain developmental skills Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Work with Carol Books authored by L. Carol Scott Consultation Sessions Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Carol Website Instagram Facebook YouTube

Dr. Alison J. Kay, Author Founder of Vibrational UPgrade is here today to discuss with me how energy medicine can be a healer. In today's episode, we unpack that and learn how to redirect our systems and balance our brains. In this episode, we share: [8:52] Alison's experiences traveling abroad [10:20] Teaching energy medicine [12:49] Cultural differences between the East and West surrounding energy medicine [17:08] Energy work vs medicine [17:41] What the subtle energy body is and how to open the chakras [19:40] The conscious and unconscious mind and moving the energy in your brain [21:51] Vibrational UPgrade and how it helps your spiritual awakening [23:47] Misconceptions of what energy medicine is [24:44] Redirecting your system and having the courage to choose [26:56] Learning how to receive [28:14] Trauma, deeply rooted beliefs, and adverse childhood experiences [33:29] The chakra system and how to undo life patterns [39:36] Left (logical) vs right (intuitive) brain and balancing your brain [42:40] How to move forward into the unknown times and embrace the future Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Offer Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Read the Blog Work with Alison Books Authored by Dr. Alison j Kay Free Potent Clearings and Activations Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Alison Website Instagram Facebook

Elisabeth Kristof, Founder of Brain Based Wellness and Co-Host of Illuminated, is back again to discuss with me the neurology of pain and how pain is an output signal from your brain to take action. How you think about pain can affect how you feel pain. In today's episode, we unpack that and learn how to shift our mindset with pain. In this episode, we share: [8:18] What pain is [10:21] Pain and other signs your body gives to slow down [12:22] What happens as a result of chronic stress [14:38] The science behind pain [18:28] How to counteract pain [22:03] Our brains filtering system [24:25] How our brain's perception of safety affects our bodies [26:57] Your social and work environment can result in more pain [27:56] The Insular Cortex is key in your interoceptive system and how your emotions are connected [30:18] A case study on back pain and the common denominator among people in pain [34:43] Expectations of consequences and how it can lead to more pain [35:40] Our beliefs and how they shape the way we see pain [36:35] How pain can be a teacher [38:38] Think about what the cause of your pain could be [39:48] The importance of movement and why it matters [42:55] Working with an applied neurologist Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Offer Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Read the Blog Work with Elisabeth 25% Off Your 1st Membership at Brain Based Wellness Use Code: (Illuminated25) FREE Intro to Applied Neurology Course and Morning Practice Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Elisabeth Website Instagram Facebook

I am over the moon to be talking with Francis 'Poppy' Northcutt in this week's episode. Poppy will share her journey from the first 'Computress' during the Apollo 8 Mission to the first female engineer in NASA's mission control (her team is responsible for getting the Apollo 13 home safely) and fighting for women's rights as an attorney and full-time activist. She's served on affirmative action committees, helped lead the charge in gender pay gaps, pregnancy leave, the women's liberation movement and she has served as the President for NOW (the National Organization for Women). In this episode, we talk about: [3:30] Poppy's life during World War II and the role her mother played [5:34] How she started working for the space program as a 'computress' [7:15] Being the first female working in Mission Control [10:00] Sex discrimination and why she became a women's right activist [13:30] Discussing how women are still fighting for their rights and the equal rights amendment [15:31] Extreme bills on women's reproductive rights and the hypocrisy behind them [17:46] Poppy's first big mission on Apollo 8 [19:31] Apollo 13 Mission and the anxiety around the movie [23:30] Her work on affirmative action committees in Houston [27:38] The start of Poppy's law career [28:38] The President of the NOW state organization; fighting for reproductive rights injustice, equal rights amendment, racial justice [29:44] Pay gap and what we can do [31:16] The comparison to what is happening in Europe [33:15] The transgender movement, bathroom obsessions, and the role in sports [38:27] The discussion on the Patriarchy [39:10] Ending violence against women as a global issue, the stigma of shame, and violence against children [42:20] The importance of voting rights [48:42] The discussion on the defunding of the police [50:43] Polar vortex and its impact on energy prices [51:10] Poppy's thoughts on Space X and alien life [53:24] Elon Musk and energy problems [54:30] Vaccinations and getting back to more personal interactions [55:43] The negative effects of the pandemic [57:00] Planning on working together in the future [58:03] Jennifer's final thoughts on the interview Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Work with Poppy NOW (National Organization for Women) Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Poppy Twitter

This week I am talking with Author and Physical Therapist, Patricia Ladis, about her book 'The Wise Woman's Guide to Pregnancy and Birth' which she co-wrote with Anita Sadaly. Patricia talks about the unique approach behind this book which focuses on the physiology of pregnancy, the body's changing structure, musculature, and flexibility. It will help prepare you for pregnancy by providing exercises and real medical knowledge as well as show you how to relax, enjoy and embrace this beautiful time with confidence and happiness. She will also be sharing how to avoid injury, recover quickly from birth and how to strengthen your body. In this episode, we discuss: [3:35] Patricia shares the reasons for the book [4:47] Isolation and loneliness is dangerous [5:13] Who Patricia works with [6:30] Her journey to her current role [08:50] Discussing the importance of movement on our body, mental health, and pregnancy [10:30] 'The Telomere Effect' [14:15] The negative effects of inflammation and stress [17:32] Patricia shares a story about one man's astonishing telomere results [18:38] We are not meant to be isolated [21:34] The importance of having support in your life [23:00] Chronic inflammation indicators and causes [24:00] The role of the man in the pregnancy [28:33] Positive benefits of cleaning up your lifestyle [31:00] Eat smarter and satisfy the nutritional needs of the baby [37:14] Nutrients absorption and gut health [38:39] Breathing as a regulatory system [44:18] Breathing dysfunction during pregnancy and the power of positive breathwork [48:26] Breathing strategy when stressed [50:26] Patient's fascinating story [57:00] The role of your nervous system and its effect on your breathing [59:00] Another patient's story [01:00:39] How the limbic system and past traumas affect our breathing [01:01:50] Movement through the trimesters [01:05:40] Good posture and body mechanics [01:08:00] Patricia's three birthing experiences [01:17:04] Breathwork and visualization during labor [01:20:16] What you can expect to find in the book Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Work with Patricia Wise Body Physical Therapy Tele-Breathing Learning Services Patricia Ladis, PT, CBBA & Anita Sadaly, MD. The Wise Woman's Guide to Your Healthiest Pregnancy and Birth. From Preconception to Postpartum Patricia Ladis, Alina Hernandez, Dr. Sergio Pecorelli. The First 1,000 Day of Wellness Dr. Elissa Epel & Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn. Telomere Effect Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Patricia Website Instagram Facebook

In today's episode, I sit with Author and Spiritual Coach, Kassi Underwood. We discuss her approach to spiritual practice, the power of praying, meditation, grief practice, money metaphysics, and scarcity mentality. Kassi opens up about her experience with abortion, alcoholism, and how spirituality helped her get through those difficult life events. In this episode, we discuss: [1:56] Kassi explains her approach to spirituality [3:50] Prayer does not belong to religion [5:13] Kassi talks about religion in her early life [6:50] Kassi opens up about her alcoholism and discovering the power of prayer [10:09] Meditation practice development and Harvard position [11:28] The origins of 'The Course in Miracles' [14:49] Kassi's family background story [16:31] The story behind the first book - abortion memoir [19:30] Abortion, statistics, and politics [20:48] Bringing trauma and women issues to light [22:03] Kassi on living a free life [24:50] People-pleasing, untrue beliefs and how to de-program ourselves [27:05] The importance of re-shaping your beliefs and visualization [28:55] Busting the lies that we tell ourselves [30:00] The power of following your true desires [31:30] Grief practice [34:00] Sensitivity and ungrieved grief [35:30] The over-polarization of the current world issues [39:50] Money metaphysics and scarcity mentality [43:30] Leaving scarcity and feeling abundant [44:15] How to work with Kassi [46:10] A taste of what I got from working with Kassi Resources From This Episode: Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Work with Kassi 'Money Metaphysics for Maverick Mothers' 6-Month Mastermind FREE Morning Practice FREE Getting Real to Heal Questionnaire Foundation for Inner Peace. The Course in Miracles Underwood, Kassi. May Cause Love: A Memoir Kingsbury, Tziporah. The Soul of Abortion Torre-Bueno, Ava. Peace After Abortion Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Kassi Website Instagram Facebook Email

Elisabeth Kristof, Founder of Brain Based Wellness and Co-Host of Illuminated, is back this week to discuss with me the dangers of stress and how it can ultimately lead to chronic illness and disease in the body. We constantly hear how dangerous stress is but what does that even mean. In today's episode, we unpack that and learn how we can take back our lives and move into a balanced, regulated nervous system and most importantly, stay away from disease in the body. In this episode, I share: [7:06] Current global situation moves our body response from acute stress to chronic stress [9:25] Stress is a natural body reaction and can be positive [10:11] How chronic stress happens and why it's dangerous [13:25] The vagus nerve is the main connection between the brain and the body [15:46] The two main parts of the Interoceptive System [17:36] Our behaviors (binge eating, alcohol consumption) are manifesting because of our current state of neural functioning [20:22] Stress has very tangible effects on behaviors that are harmful to our health [22:34] Internal cues to look for [25:07] The real indication of 'resilience' [26:35] Chronic Stress - physical, emotional and behavioral [28:58] Vagus nerve is what controls our inflammation [32:08] Respiration and heart issues can come with vagus nerve damage [32:40] Glucose levels can affect the heart and lead to diabetes [35:24] Breathing to stimulate your vagus nerve [37:37] What we can do in response to stress [42:42] Elisabeth shares how stress affected her body [47:50] Behaviors from limiting your beliefs can keep you in chronic stress [49:29] Loneliness is very stressful to the nervous system [51:40] Discussing how current global and local issues affect us [53:27] Developing interoceptive skills [54:04] Elisabeth explains the difference between interoceptive awareness and interoceptive accuracy [55:17] The negative effects of screens before bedtime [57:30] Calibrating accuracy in interpretation [1:01:13] Types of Disassociation [1:04:09] Sensory stimulus for skin trauma [1:06:13] Find little ways to reduce stress that work for you [1:08:59] Growth in consciousness can be challenging Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Work with Elisabeth 25% Off Your 1st Membership at Brain Based Wellness Use Code: (Illuminated25) FREE Intro to Applied Neurology Course and Morning Practice Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Elizabeth Website Instagram Facebook

Joining me this week is Chelsey Benzel, Intuitive Mentor for thought leaders, coaches, and content creators. She is a writer, mentor, and host of And the Net Appeared Podcast. She mixes spiritual tools, intuitive guidance, and personal development to help women reclaim their power and share their gifts with the world. Chelsey is such a genuine, authentic, and kind soul moving through this world that wants to help you shine your light. In this episode, I share: [2:05] We have so much in common on a human level [4:25] Chelsey shares about hiding behind her podcast [6:55] Disconnect with your online presence [9:04] Working through the disconnect [11:33] Resisting the call to yourself out of fear [12:52] Chelsey shares about jumping back into her online business [13:57] Leaning into the resistance and being called to your higher purpose [16:20] Shift in humanity's consciousness [17:55] Alchemizing shame and the link to self-expression [19:22] Working through shame [21:48] Shining a light on the fear - Sharing our shame with others [23:58] Full self-expression and visibility [27:07] Listening to our souls and morning practices [28:30] Chelsey shares her self love journey [32:25] Being afraid of being seen [34:16] Little things that led Chelsey to not want to be seen [35:07] Practices to embody self-love [36:35] Choosing what you believe [39:54] Reprogramming your belief system [41:15] Past jobs and growing up [42:09] Patriarchal systems that shut women out start with the bible [43:45] Power within women [45:00] Loving and accepting yourself enough to be seen [45:43] Clear the noise [47:51] Where you can find Chelsey [48:24] Chelsey discusses the Bad Bitch Mastermind membership group Resources From This Episode: Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session → HERE Work with Chelsey Personalized Manifestation Meditation for $33 → HERE Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Chelsey Website Instagram Facebook

Joining me this week is Melanie Holst-Collins, Embodied Healing Guide, National Experiential Facilitator, and Creator of Grow Your Lovespace. Melanie's passion and work are centered around inspiring and guiding you back to remembering that you have an innate ability to heal yourself. We'll be diving into mudras, intuitive and sensual healing, breathwork, and tea presence. I learned so much and I know you will too! In this episode, I share: [2:36] Melanie shares what an embodied healing guide is [3:58] Letting go of the idea of ourselves we have in our heads [5:18] Melanie shares her professional background and journey to healing [9:14] The wake-up moment when something doesn't feel right [10:53] Fear of not finding your purpose [11:38] Journey of self-love [13:17] Mudras are like 'yoga of the hands' [15:36] The emotional body and healing itself [16:24] Society pulls our energy away from our bodies [17:17] Healing power in breathwork [19:48] Simplicity in the healing ability of the body [21:22] Tapping into your 5 senses with tea presence practice [24:15] Listening to tea [25:33] Intuitive and sensual movement [27:53] Melanie shares discovering her own sense of movement [29:18] Embracing sensual movement [30:58] Surrendering to your movement practices [31:50] Melanie shares client transformation stories [34:34] Hiding is suffocating [36:08] Melanie shares about the 'Own Your Pleasure' workshop [39:21] Using affirmation cards [40:36] How to work with Melanie [41:51] Community is so important [42:59] Where to start your healing journey [43:51] Melanie shares about her 6-week 'Healing Embodied' course [45:24] Where to find Melanie Resources From This Episode: Virtual Workshop 'Own Your Pleasure' → Get your tickets HERE Friday, February 26, 6pm-8pm CST ~ Join Neuro Performance Specialist Elisabeth Kristof, and Embodied Healer Melanie Holst-Collins for a 2-hour virtual workshop. How Embodied Are You? Quiz → HERE Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session → HERE Work with Melanie Free Full Moon Guided Meditation - February 27th, 5:55 CST → HERE Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Melanie Website Instagram Facebook

She's back ya'll, co-host Elisabeth Kristof, founder of Brain Based Wellness joins me again this week as we dive into attachment theory and share stories of our own relationships that highlight the research. We will be exploring the three attachment styles - anxious, dismissive, and fearful and how these relate to our dating styles and relationships with friends and the people that we care about. In this episode, I share: [3:52] In neurology there is no morality [5:28] Early childhood development - Moms, don't be too hard on yourself [6:07] Learning how to heal is our life's work [6:34] Neurology is the science of hope [8:00] Elisabeth shares the history of attachment theory [10:54] Overlap between trauma response and attachment style [12:45] Parental separation and codependency [14:22] Five conditions that the attachment styles are based around [15:08] Other areas of our lives that attachment styles show up [16:13] Elisabeth shares her attachment styles in relation to her childhood [18:58] Sacrificing yourself to get love from others [21:31] My attachment styles in relation to my childhood [24:06] Intimacy in avoidant dismissive attachment and anxious attachment [25:23] Codependency in friendships [30:44] It is normal to prioritize human connection [31:30] When codependency becomes problematic [32:24] Trauma bonds [35:37] Somatic practices to self regulate [36:29] The vagus nerve and dysregulation [37:53] Regulating our nervous systems and healing trauma responses [40:10] Life cycles of relationships [43:10] Recovery from relationships and an increase in secure attachment [44:32] Elisabeth shares how she regulates her nervous system [46:24] Getting regulation from a variety of sources [47:32] Thought loops are connected with physical sensations [48:38] Inner child work [50:57] Movement and affirmations [52:14] Self-regulation, reflection, and stability in relationships Resources From This Episode: Take the 'Attachment Style Quiz' to find out your attachment style →HERE Virtual Workshop 'Own Your Pleasure' → Get your tickets HERE Friday, February 26, 6pm-8pm CST ~ Join Neuro Performance Specialist Elisabeth Kristof, and Embodied Healer Melanie Holst-Collins for a 2-hour virtual workshop. Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session → HERE Work with Elisabeth FREE intro to applied neurology course and morning practice → HERE Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Elizabeth Website Instagram Facebook

Joining me this week is Erica Carrico, an award-winning life purpose and business coach for women who are ready to transform their lives. Erica has a BS in Psychology, a Master's in Business Management, and over 12 years in international business leadership experience. Today, Erica helps soulful entrepreneurs build and up-level their businesses, ditch their 9-5's and make money on their spiritual path through coaching services and speaking. Erica has built a multi 6-figure coaching business, with 2 kids, in just over 2 years. Erica is obsessed with helping her clients all around the world transform their lives by creating 6-figure plus businesses while lucratively expressing their own soul purpose. In this episode, I share: [1:58] Erica shares her purpose [2:30] Medicine within us [5:08] What you 'should' be doing [6:25] Erica shares her journey of leaving corporate work [8:51] Cancer diagnosis [10:43] Remission - remember your mission [11:43] Playing it safe [14:10] Coaching clients [15:32] Work/life balance and choosing your schedule [17:05] Failures in business and picking yourself up [20:32] Stepping out from the void and monetizing your purpose [22:23] Surrendering is hard [22:58] Daily practices [24:49] Our inner guidance [26:04] Social media presence when building a business [28:37] Comparison and imposter syndrome will kill your business [30:36] Erica shares about her coaching sessions and courses [31:43] Working through fears [32:42] Fear vs. Intuition - start taking action [34:17] Erica shares about her 'Awaken Your Purpose' program [35:43] Separation between humanity and inner work during Covid [37:40] Where to find Erica online [38:04] Outlook towards 2021 and responsibility to ourselves and the world [38:48] What Erica can do for you Resources From This Episode: Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE Erica Carrico's FREE Signature Workshop → HERE ~ A 3 day training teaching you the exact method Erica used to build a multi-six figure business Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Erica Website Instagram Facebook

Joining me this week is, Founder of School of Mastery, Harriette Jackson. She is a High Priestess of Light, a Gypsy Witch, a Life and Business Coach, and a Multi-Business Owner who was featured in Huffington Post. Harriette uses science, strategy, and spirituality to help people find their purpose, profit, and passion. Her clients have mastered success in all areas of their life by the tools, strategies, and teachings she gives them. We'll dive into money consciousness, sex, and karma just to name a few but you'll leave wanting more! In this episode, I share: [2:27] High Priestess of Light and Gypsy Witch [3:47] The Spark of Harriette's Journey [6:52] Training Others to be a High Priestess [7:19] How Harriette Coaches [7:40] Different Types of Psychic's [9:07] Clairalience and Clairvoyants [11:43] 3 Incarnation Intentions [15:00] Collective Consciousness [15:20] Patriarchal Construct [18:22] The Fall from Grace with Karmic Debt [18:46] The Law of Karma [20:35] 1 of 11 Karma's [21:50] Balancing with Our Darma [23:29] The Light Work [24:18] Light Work and Shadow Work [25:33] Misuse of Karma [25:46] Money and the True Law of Abundance [27:11] The Channel Energies [28:49] Your External World is a Projection of Your Internal World [29:56] We Are Energy [30:25] Patriarchal Propaganda [32:16] Energetic Exchange [32:49] Money Conscious [34:19] Suicide Bridge [34:43] Loving to Learn [35:20] Harriette's Husband's Ancestors [37:19] Alchemizing Old Patterns [40:34] Mastering Your Energy [41:59] Stopping and Resting During Quarantine [42:26] Womb Alchemy [46:50] Full Moon Release [47:37] Sexual Manifestation [48:25] Sacral Chakra Stimulation [49:16] Vessels for Money [49:28] Perimenopause Stage [50:23] Womb Cave Day Resources From This Episode: Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Harriette Website Instagram

Joining me this week is, Sonja Price Herbert, a classical Pilates Rebel empowering black representation within the fitness industry for over a decade. This led her to found; Black Girl Pilates, Black Girl Fit & Well, Melanin Brothers of Pilates, and platforms alleviating and supporting black afro-latino pilates instructors. She increases black visibility through writing, speaking, and anti-racism training. In this episode, I share: [3:23] Racism in the pilates industry [4:50] Who started pilates [5:44] Pilates caters to the wealthy communities [8:03] White supremacy linked to fitness [9:39] Feeling unsafe in a class [10:01] 'Mash-Up' (Dance + Pilates) [10:51] A Ballet Dancer [11:24] Pilates is for Everyone [13:08] Violating space [16:11] Real-world of Pilates [16:49] Sonja shares how she started teaching anti-racism [18:53] Sonja's experience with racism [19:38] Level of bullying on social media is high [20:40] " The Caged Lion" by John Steele [23:22] Division of Pilates into different camps [24:18] Health and wellness should be for everyone [25:10] Pilates is not for weight loss [26:10] PMA( Pilates Method Alliance) Certification & how they are not inclusive [28:57] Gifted instructors are not given the opportunity [29:36] PMA's New Board still not addressing racism [30:47] Black Girls Pilates are working to make changes [32:43] Sonya shares some of her Anti-Racism Seminar Part 1 Introduction [35:34] Part 2 Elitism, Legacy, and Racism and how they intersect [35:56] Part 3 White Washing of Certification [36:18] How to Develop an Anti-Racism Plan for Studios & Gyms Workshop [36:24] Listen, Learn, and Act Workshop [36:35] Acknowledging you are part of the problem [37:52] The black community does more than racism awareness [41:10] My thoughts on white supremacy Resources From This Episode: The Virtual Symposium 'Return To You' → Get your tickets HERE Wednesday, January 27, 1pm - 4pm CST ~ Join me, Somatic Practitioner Anna Gieselman, Applied Neurologist Elisabeth Kristof, Liberation Coach Miriam Rachael Freed, and Astrologist & Womb Activator Melody Joy for a 3-hour virtual mastermind class. Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE McIntosh, Peggy. White Privilege and Male Privilege: A Personal Account of Coming To See Correspondences Through Work In Women's Studies Steele, John. The Caged Lion Saad, Layla. Me & White Supremacy Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Sonya Website @commandofitnesscollective @blackgirlpilates @melaninbrothersofpilates

Joining me this week is Elisabeth Kristof, co-host and founder of Brain Based Wellness and we discuss systems of oppression, domination, and discrimination that keep women trapped. Political, economical, and social systems have been constructed to keep us contained and gaslight if we resolve our trama. In this episode: [3:23] Elizabeth talks about applied neurology [4:12] Selfcare [6:24] Our beliefs drive our behavior [8:12] Stress is a giant wash of chemicals [10:20] Peter Lavine's book "Waking the Tiger" [10:52] The Stress Cycle [11:33] Hyper or Hypo Vigilance [11:44] Stress can affect our brain [12:09] Damaging our eternal systems with stress [12:56] Human connection can be stress relieving [14:05] No Pain, No Gain [17:23] Difficult feelings get suppressed [18:24] Elizabeth shares how her identity came from her work ethic [19:11] Workaholism [21:02] Bingeing and disordered eating [22:46] Diet Culture [24:28] Elizabeth shares her experience with binge eating [26:37] Shame spiraling [27:51] How dieting can lead to health problems [29:06] There are different body types [30:45] BMI was formed by people in the diet industry [31:31] Diets are not what we need to lose weight [34:44] Elizabeth talks about Sonya Renee Taylor's book " The body is not an apology" [36:31] How Elizabeth began her practice of Radical Self Love through change [37:54] Drastic change through political and social reform [38:58] Down with the Patriarchy! [40:03] Depression and Anxiety [41:50] Elizabeth talks about a book by a Journalist "Lost Connections" [42:42] How self-care routines are beneficial to us [43:58] Practice being and resting more [44:23] Elizabeth talks about how 'rest' changed her [46:00] Formulating a grief practice [50:27] Learning to regulate pain [51:34] Trauma is an underlying condition [52:25] Discrimination against women [52:46] Peter Lavine book about Complex Trauma PTSD [53:14] Does time heals all wounds? Resources From This Episode: The Virtual Symposium 'Return To You' Wednesday, January 27, 1pm-4pm CST → Get your tickets HERE ~ Join me, Somatic Practitioner Anna Gieselman, Applied Neurologist Elisabeth Kristof, Liberation Coach Miriam Rachael Freed, and Astrologist & Womb Activator Melody Joy for a 3-hour virtual mastermind class. Work with Elisabeth 25% OFF Your First Month's Membership at Brain Based Wellness Use (Code: illuminated25) Get your free morning practice with Elisabeth HERE You'll get 2-3 applied neuro drills and 1 somatic meditation Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE Journalist. Lost Connections Taylor, Sonya Renee. The Body is Not An Apology Peter Walker. Walking the Tiger Evelyne Traboli and Alish Rush. Intuitive Eating Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Connect with Elizabeth Website Instagram

Joining me this week is Miriam Rachael Freed, a Liberation Coach & Consultant who's framework of inclusivity is rooted in the intersectional relationships of wellness, expression, and justice. We're diving into her philosophy behind liberation as well as talking about trauma and working with students with trauma, body healing, anxiety, depression, and why she left the public school system. In this episode, I share: [2:22] What led Miriam to education & back to entrepreneurship [5:13] Systemic education in different districts (charter & public schools) [8:01] Getting her students engaged in statistical math & how the pandemic affected school testing [9:57] Show up for her students [11:20] The Liberated Educator's & The Liberated Woman Program [12:44] School systems are not teaching students how to be functional humans in society [15:02] Altering teaching methods during the pandemic so students don't fall behind [17:33] The intersection of social, environmental, & spiritual justice [20:01] The word 'white supremacy'...Is it linear thinking? [21:32] Childhood trauma and self-love [25:00] How LGBTQ kids were treated in the social system and the community [27:43] Women, equality, and spirituality [31:36] Miriam talks about the kind of response educators are getting in the classroom [34:04] Miriam explains her point of view on speaking to her students and clients about the Black Lives Matter Movement [36:16] Miriam explains why she thinks the education standards for kids are wrong [38:46] Teachers are being underpaid [40:37] Miriam shares a teaching moment Resources From This Episode: Work with Miriam The Liberated Woman The Liberated Educator Boundaries to Breakthroughs Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE Delpit, Lisa. Multiplication is for White People Taylor, Sonya Renee. The Body is Not An Apology Saad, Layla. Me & White Supremacy Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Miriam Website Instagram Email Call

Joining me this week is Melody Joy, a Shaman, Intuitive Astrologer, and Spiritual Awakener. She has experience in both the metaphysical and medical fields and uses her knowledge to assist others on their journey of awakening & healing. We will be getting into astrology, Kundalini, trauma and epigenetics, pleasure activism & the awakening of humanity's shadow. In this episode, I share: [1:11] How Melody's father sparked her interest in astrology [3:22] Melody's experience growing up in an interracial family [4:49] Nature & Nurture [5:43] Polar Ancestral Lines [7:41] How medical & metaphysical played a role in her life [10:03] How her traumas were expressing themselves in her daily life [11:39] How Melody's spiritual journey began [13:16] Melody explains Kundalini [17:44] Shadow work& Chakra Systems [23:12] ACE scores (Adverse Childhood Experiences) [25:33] How the Kundalini helps with Shadow work [28:21] How Melody alchemizes her energy [30:10] Gemini / Sagittarius axis and what's in the star's for us for 2021 [34:13] Soul relationships, karmic & plutonic relationships [37:43] Melody's mantra of 2021 is "Lot's of Fun" [39:24] Melody explains the Transit on January 5th, 2021 [42:11] Second Chakra ~ Sexual Expression [44:30] Energy Body & Subtle Body Resources From This Episode: Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Melody Website Instagram Youtube

Joining me this week is Yolanda Reynolds, a believer who endeavors to live, love, and heal as Christ did. She uses the healing promises found in the holy scriptures as a foundation or contract to heal the sick and in some cases raise the dead. We also dive into Christianity, what her healing powers mean, and how she navigates that through this life, women's role in religion, and Jesus. Although I'm a big believer in Christ, this is new to me so join me as we learn together. In this episode, I share: [1:48] How Yolanda is after 'Christ-like Living' [5:48] Yolanda shares her story of how she became a Faith Healer [9:40] She describes the energy she feels when she uses her gifts [11:25] How she's continued to use her gifts from a young girl to today [19:55] How Yolanda turned away from her purpose to pursue her wants in her life [22:33] Yolanda explains 'Authority' and how we all have it [23:22] We are all created in the image of God, which makes us Christ-like [28:50] Habits & daily practices Yolanda has developed to connect with Christ [33:45] Yolanda's view on women in religion and how they were represented then and how she views how they are represented now. [36:37] An expression of Christ through Yolanda [37:51] An opportunity to heal can look like an inconvenience [42:00] The things we are most resistant to can be the things we need [45:18] Yolanda shares a few stories of how she has raised the dead [49:21] Everyone has abilities but we choose how we connect with them based on our faith [51:52] I share why this episode was special to me Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Yolanda Facebook Instagram

Elisabeth Kristof, the founder of Brain Based Wellness, returns this week and joins me as we unpack what hypo and hyper vigilance is, trauma response, and dealing with a dysregulated nervous system. I also share how working with Elisabeth has changed my life and my experience with having a threatened nervous system. In this episode, I share: [00:19] How working with Elisabeth changed my life for the better [2:41] Elisabeth explains Hyper Vigilance [4:06] How your job can make you feel threatened & stressed [5:11] Elisabeth explains Hypo Vigilance [7:20] Elisabeth explains Trauma response [8:30] Our brains primary purpose is survival [10:09] A dysregulated nervous system leads to disease [12:01] Uncertainty is the most threatening thing for our brain [14:47] Elisabeth & I talk about our experiences dealing with a threatened nervous system [16:56] Applied neurology is training your nervous system to be more resilient [19:35] Elisabeth explains the Vagus nerve [21:41] Elisabeth talks about Polyvagal Theory [22:32] Ventral Vagal State [23:44] Your visual system & eye training [28:16] Parasympathetic and Sympathetic nervous system [29:37] Cell replication, DNA is damaged by trauma [29:54] Healing racism [33:24] The fear of sharing your shame [36:12] Neuroscience is the science of hope Resources From This Episode: Work with Elisabeth 25% OFF Your First Month's Membership at Brain Based Wellness Use (Code: illuminated25) Get your free morning practice with Elisabeth HERE You'll get 2-3 applied neuro drills and 1 somatic meditation Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE "My Grandmother's Hands" by Resmaa Menakem "Polyvagal Theory" by Dr. Stephen Porges Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Elisabeth Website Facebook Instagram

This week I am joined by Rachael Te Wano, a light language speaker, activator, womb shaman, akashic reader, multidimensional sOul healer and oracle. Her work is grounded in unlocking the true levels of human potential within a society that is constructed to remove our power. Fully embracing her gifts; Rachael has embodied all that she has ever been in this life and all past lives. Join Rachael and I as we do a LIVE activation on this episode that will leave you feeling amazing! Discussed in this episode: [2:26] Experiencing deja vu & seeing realms at a young age [4:37] How many realms are there? [5:12] How the reptilians taught Rachael how to see the light within the dark [7:14] We live by the Draconian laws in the 3D world [9:19] Eliminating anxiety, freeing up the flow of energy into the body [11:42] Rachael touches on root chakra, monkey mind & earth star chakra [13:27] Rachael & I activate the Earth Star Chakra [18:44] Tapping into your soul & heart consciousness [19:58] Light language is a soul language [21:50] The womb void of Sofia [22:51] Rachael touches on the double helix, energy spine, ancient womb serpent & the divine filter [24:02] Womb Wisdom & Sacred Sound Womb Healing [27:44] Rachael explains the Aquarian Age [29:05] The Schumann resonance & how the sun and moon play a part [33:45] Victim Consciousness [36:12] Akashic records & contracts [38:24] Karmic debt or sh*t day? [41:08] Healing generational traumas [42:07] Reptilian consciousness, inner shadows & collective shadows [45:57] Rachael explains Celarian Consciousness [51:17] Rachael & I activate the Sophia Heart [53:44] Is there a divide in the spiritual community? [57:07] Rachael shares a remembrance from one of her past lives [59:22] Anyone can have these gifts, it just needs to be awoken Resources From This Episode: Work with Rachael Private Session Intensive Mentoring Upcoming Retreats Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Rachael Website Instagram Facebook

Join Johanna and I as she shares the injustices that our sisters are globally fighting and why she created Project Monma; an organization that aims to raise awareness about violence and discrimination against women and girls around the world. It is a global problem and is not confined to certain countries and religions; it is everyone's problem. Violence and discrimination by men towards women around the world is severely under-reported and therefore under-acknowledged. Discussed in this episode: [1:27] Why Johanna chose the name Project Monma [2:20] Governments lack of support for women's rights [5:49] Johanna and I talk about our experience with the 'male gaze' [7:28] Research and documenting women's stories in Cambodia [10:05] Education restrictions for women [11:05] Families selling the women and children in the family [12:12] Forced marriages [14:47] The lack of sex education [17:17] Placing shame on victims of sexual violence is illogical [19:03] Johanna shares harassment stories from women she's encountered [24:14] 'Blaming' from the point of view of a male student [26:52] Deli Rape Case [28:29] Men prefer to marry virgins, no man will marry a woman who's been raped [34:59] Rape laws for women in descent-based slavery in West Africa [37:22] There is more slavery today than there has ever been [38:03] Sex slavery and human trafficking [41:05] Racism between countries [47:13] Giving education, critical thinking, and global knowledge to these women [49:14] Johanna talks about how Ayaan Hirsi Ali [52:17] Talking and spreading awareness will help create change Resources From This Episode: Work with Johanna Find out more about Project Monma Make a donation to Project Monma HERE Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE Submission (Part1) - Written By Ayaan Hirsi & Directed By Theo van Gogh Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Johanna Website Instagram

Shannon Shubin is a Texas CASA, licensed foster parent, mentor, and advocate for children. Join us as she dives into the system, children's wellness and therapy, becoming a foster parent, how we can support these organizations, and debunking some myths and fears surrounding adoption from foster care. Discussed in this episode: [1:32] Shannon shares what CASA is [3:41] Shannon explains different scenarios where a child can be removed from their home [5:20] Why the foster care system is broken [7:09] Group homes exist because there are not enough foster families [8:53] How behavioral needs are being met [10:27] The impact the pandemic has caused [15:37] Children that are reunited with family or adopted [17:09] Shannon goes over the process for someone wanting to adopt from foster care [22:26] She informs us of the failures in the Texas foster care system & how you can help create change [26:25] How much time CASA's spend with these children [28:30] Negative outputs from traumatic exposure in their childhood [32:15] Difference between private & state groups [34:15] The first step for someone to take if they're interested in becoming a foster parent [35:07] Shannon talks about the fears & myths people have about foster children [38:01] What life is like as a CASA volunteer [40:28] Shannon shares the different organizations to donate to & get involved Resources From This Episode: Find an organization you'd like to get involved with by volunteering your time or make a donation. Become a CASA volunteer HERE. Operation Underground Railroad No Kid Hungry The National Angels Foundation Love Box Foster Village Inc. Countering Human Trafficking Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Shannon Instagram

Joining me again this week is Elisabeth Kristof, the founder of Brain Based Wellness. We will be digging deeper into what applied neurology is, somatic practices and how we use it in our everyday lives, and how you can implement these same practices into your daily structure. In this episode, I share: [1:24] Elisabeth explains applied neurology and her approach to it as an input training system [5:56] Vision, vestibular, sensory, and proprioception on the Neural Hierarchy [7:17] How Elisabeth assesses her new clients and trains them to be experts in their own nervous system [11:06] Overriding at a cognitive level [12:39] Relieving stress, tension, and trauma that is stored in the body through somatic practices [17:37] Cultivate a connection intentionally (The Skill of Introception) [20:02] How I used sensory stimulus to cure my neuropathy [21:54] How Elisabeth started using applied neurology [24:45] Stress stored in the body can be TOXIC [27:24] Ways to process stress through your body, resolve trauma and The Emotional Plague [31:40] Daily practices, somatic meditation, drills, and introception don't seem difficult but they are [33:28] Being disassociated from our bodies [46:54] How our personalities have changed after healing our nervous system [37:54] It's normal to feel resistance to life-changing behavior [39:40] Habits, trauma patterns and how wellness and coaching can be hard on people Resources From This Episode: Work with Elisabeth 25% OFF Your First Month's Membership at Brain Based Wellness Use (Code: illuminated25) Get your free morning practice with Elisabeth HERE You'll get 2-3 applied neuro drills and 1 somatic meditation Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Elisabeth Website Facebook Instagram

Explore auto-immune disorders, Lupus, Schogrins, and Rheumatoid arthritis with somatic and yogic practitioner Anna Gieselman. Anna has a deep understanding of the human body and with skillful sequencing and creative use of props, Anna teaches clients and students non-traditional ways to strengthen their joints, increase flexibility and move towards a more open and peaceful place in their bodies and mind. In this episode, I share: [1:51] Overview of what will be discussed [2:40] How Anna discovered she had an auto-immune disease at 36 years old [4:28] Trying to find different ways to heal [4:46] A recovering massage therapist and how yoga was Anna's intro into body awareness [6:44] Lupus with a hint of Rheumatoid arthritis [8:00] What Schogrins is and how auto-immune impacted Anna's yoga practices and how she teaches [10:34] What lupus is and the symptoms she feels from it [13:28] From a vegetarian lifestyle to a carnivore diet [21:19] A day in the life, eating with Anna [24:54] Living with chronic pain [25:53] Relationships and a decline in libido [27:28] Did Anna's central nervous system play a contributing factor in the development of lupus? [31:57] Healing and her positive outlook in the world around her Resources From This Episode: Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Anna Instagram Website

Hannah Roediger is an elite health and performance trainer, with neuro specialist training and she's obsessed with human behavior and why we get into physical and emotional pain with a unique approach to healing. In this episode, I share: [1:06] Evolution of Hannah [2:58] How Hannah's journey started [3:52] Looking back at her parent's divorce [8:30] Experiencing behavioral changes [12:24] What caused Hannah's chronic pain [17:22] How chronic pain affected Hannah [22:38] Introduced to neurology and discovering she had sensory mismatch [25:40] Does bulimia and bingeing live in the same place? [27:16] Shadow work [29:09] Arizona and Hannah have a special connection [31:24] Dealing with darkness after her breakup [25:24] Giving yourself the love you are worthy of [37:26] Difference between being lonely and standing alone [40:45] I never wanted to look at my anger Resources From This Episode: Work with Hannah Find FREE warm-ups, webinars, and balance training on Hannah's Instagram bio. You can also find membership information, brain activation course, and sign-up for her weekly newsletter list. Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Hannah Instagram Website

Elisabeth Kristof, the founder of Brain Based Wellness, joins me to unpack the neurology behind disordered eating, scarcity mindset, diet culture, and more. She is an expert in using applied neurology to resolve old patterns, improve performance, and increase well-being. In this episode, I share: [2:38] Jennifer binge eating at an early age [4:57] Why we replace the comfort and safety we are not getting with food [6:01] Bingeing is a healthy output of a well-functioning brain if you deprive it [10:23] Neurons associated with restriction, trigger the desire to binge [14:08] Cultivate a relationship with movement [19:40] How trauma and stress caused Elisabeth to binge [21:18] Freeze and Fawn [23:32] Undoing scarcity mindset and complete shunning of diet culture [28:24] Stimulating your vagus nerve [35:51] How are introception and scarcity mindset linked? [39:59] What Elisabeth did to heal and find safety in herself [43:18] Meditation can feel threatening when you are in a state of fight or flight [46:54] Comparing ourselves to other people Resources From This Episode: Work with Elisabeth 25% OFF Your First Month's Membership at Brain Based Wellness Use (Code: illuminated25) Get your free morning practice with Elisabeth HERE You'll get 2-3 applied neuro drills and 1 somatic meditation Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Elisabeth Website Facebook Instagram