Episode 48 – Conversation with New Zealander Rachel Kain
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I had a great time learning about New Zealand from Rachel. She spent 2 months in Duluth as a volunteer with the Domestic Abuse Intervention Program (DAIP) here in Duluth. I was excited to learn more about her perspectives on the differences and similarities in our cultures. We talked a little bit about how the New Zealand culture has changed and shifted over time, and we touched on various other topics –
Food, diet, food additives, advertising, education, medical systems and insurance, gun culture, domestic violence, the genuineness of Minnesotans and much more.
Episode 46 – A Tour Through A Matter of Balance Workshop
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You’ll hear from participants and facilitators from the Faith Haven Apartments workshop here in Duluth’s west end and Peter Hafften who coordinates location, awareness, facilitators and participants in Duluth and the surrounding areas. A Matter of Balance is one of the 10+ evidence based programs offered here in Duluth and in Minnesota. (Consult google and local agencies if you are… Read more »
Episode 45 – Natalie Clark – Conversations with a Mom
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There are no instruction manuals when you are sent home from the hospital, Just allowing first time parents to walk right out of there with a life to mold. It is wading through the books, the research, the trial and error. MUCH to figure out. Then add the adventure of learning to parent a non verbal child.
Episode 44 – Interview with Stacey Quade – Herbalist and Healing Touch Practitioner
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Stacey is an herbalist and healing touch practitioner. In our conversation she talks about some edible greens, leaves, “weeds”, etc. that we can find growing in our gardens, lawns and on our walks as we end summer and go into fall. What they offer and how they support us, how to collect, dry and use them. She helps US get a start if we want to do it ourselves.
Stacey uses her skills to support people in creating balance in their bodies, their constitution with plants, herbs, etc. Finding that balance helps us feel better daily and our bodies to work more optimally. Stacey has watched and supported people on their journey get to a where they feel much better physically, emotionally and beyond.
Episode 43 – Drinking for a lifetime in a healthy way with Michele Perron PhD
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Michele has a Doctorate in counseling and is a certified coach. She is a private recovery and addiction counselor and coach. Alcohol is something we know isn’t exactly GOOD for us, but many of us, 70% or so, drink alcohol to some degree. We talk about the difference between keeping our brain and body healthy so we can continue to… Read more »
Episode 42 – Ask the Doctor with Dr Jocelyn Strand
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Ask the doctor with Dr. Jocelyn Strand.
Lots of questions about eating.
Topics that were covered.
* Nutritional yeast. OK if I am sensitive to yeast and other interesting tidbits.
* “How can I eat vegan and loose weight?” Thank you Jessica M. for the question.
* Hypoglycemia – How to healthfully stabilize your blood sugar lows and blood sugar in general to avoid the spikes and drops.
* Saturated fat, bad for us or is it a matter of the other foods we are eating with it? What about creating inflammation?
* (We welcome YOUR questions. Please email Judy@WellnessRen.com or connect on facebook to submit your questions for next time!)
Episode 41 – Dr. Susan Gullion – The Power of SRI, Somato Respiratory Integration
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What is SRI? Somato Respiratory Integration? What does it look like? Susan talks about the simplicity of breathing positions/exercises and “paying attention” that makes up the stages and seasons of SRI. Susan talks about the experiences and self connection one might find themselves experiencing with this work.
Episode 40 – Jim Naus – His Healing Journey – Your Body is Always Healing
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Using food, and other tools, as his medicine for allergies and digestive issues as a kid to a long and hard hitting, painful experience with Lyme Disease in the last 5 years, Jim has brought himself to a picture of health and strength through his education – Especially though his self guided searching and education in health and various modalities and methods. He shares some of the fruits of his labor, the breadth of how food can effect our health and life, where he is now and how he stays in stasis and his current good health such as his food, simple plant based diet, self kindness as opposed to self blame, our mindset, environment etc.
Episode 39 – Dr. Shannon May of Nourish Natural Health Clinic
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Dr. May is a Naturopath in Duluth, MN. She shares her journey and inspiration to reach the work she does. She also is trained in and combines Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in her practice. Get a sense of who she is and what it is like to work with her. If the concept of a naturopathic doctor is new to you, she gives a good general introduction and understanding as well.
