Practical Wellness With Jaya Jaya Myra
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Season 2, Episode 74 - Special Guest Lyn Delmastro-Thomson
Do you know how to listen to your body? Whether you realize it or not, your body communicates with you every day... letting you know what it needs to better support you and your health. Today, I am joined by mind-body medicine practitioner, Lyn Delmastro-Thomson. Join us as we talk about everything from beginning your journey of listening to your body’s needs to completely healing yourself from a severe medical diagnosis.
You can learn more about Lyn and her work at heartfirehealingllc.com.
Season 2, Episode 64 - Special Guest Emily A. Francis
We’ve all heard of matchmaking for romantic relationships; but what about matchmaking for healing and wellness? Today’s special guest, author and wellness expert Emily A. Francis, talks us through the importance of utilizing all resources available when striving for total wellness, and discusses her new book, “Healing Ourselves Whole”.
You can learn more about Emily and her work at www.emilyafrancisbooks.com.
Season 2, Episode 59 - Special Guest Andrew Levine
Practicing an attitude of gratitude is key to promoting our overall health and wellness. In this episode, I am joined by the founder of 7 Thank Yous, Andy Levine! We discuss his journey to starting 7 Thank Yous, the importance of practicing and expressing gratitude for others and their impact in our lives, and how you can practice gratitude daily to help improve your overall wellbeing.
You can learn more about Andy and 7 Thank Yous at www.7ThankYous.com.
Season 2, Episode 57 - Special Guest Jeff Siegel
In this episode, I sit down with health and wellness coach, Jeff Siegel! We discuss his journey to becoming a mind-body wellness coach following the diagnosis of an eating disorder, how food and nutrition play a major role in your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing, and his top tips for creating a strong mind-body connection.
You can learn more about Jeff and his work at jeffsiegelwellness.com.
Season 2, Episode 42 - Special Guest Robert Joseph
In this episode, I am joined by fellow author, men's coach and creator of the NSM method for men, Robert Joseph! We chat about his journey to becoming a men's coach, how men can promote proper balance in life, and how the NSM method is helping guide men back to their true potential.
You can learn more about Robert Joseph and his work at www.robertjosephcoaching.com.
Season 2, Episode 41 - Special Guest Molly Galbraith
In this episode, I chat with the co-founder of Girls Gone Strong and fellow author, Molly Galbraith! We discuss her journey to writing her new book, "Strong Women Lift Each Other Up", and how women can support and celebrate their overall wellness to help empower and lift themselves up. To learn more about Molly and her work, visit www.mollygalbraith.com.
Season 2, Episode 27 - Special Guest Harma Hartouni
In this episode, I am joined by self-made real estate entrepreneur and fellow author, Harma Hartouni! We chat about his book, Getting Back Up: A Story of Resilience, Self-Acceptance & Success, some mindful and simple ways that people can gain success in both their personal and professional endeavors, and how the struggles in life are often the things that motivate and help shape us into the person we are and the person we want to become. You can learn more about Harma and his book at www.HarmaHartouni.com.
Season 2, Episode 26 - Special Guest Jared Levenson
In this episode, I sit down with eating coach and overeating counselor, Jared Levenson! We discuss his experience as a monk at a Zen Monastery, his journey to becoming an eating coach, and some steps people can take to change their relationship with food. You can learn more about Jared and his work at www.eatingenlightenment.com.
Season 2, Episode 24 - Special Guest Sharon Whiteley
In this episode, I speak with grounding expert, author, and CEO and co-founder of the grounding footwear company, Harmony783, Sharon Whiteley! We discuss her journey to starting HARMONY783, what grounding is and its benefits on one's overall health and wellbeing. You can learn more about HARMONY783 at www.harmony783.com.
Bonus Episode: Interview With Dr. Vikki Petersen, Founder of Root Cause Medical Clinic
In this bonus episode, I speak with Chiropractor, Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, and founder of the renowned Root Cause Medical Clinic in Saratoga, California, Dr. Vikki Petersen to discuss all things gut health. You can learn more about Dr. Vikki and Root Cause Medical Clinic at www.RootCauseMedicalClinics.com.
Season 2, Episode 15 - Special Guest Cynthia Morgan
In this episode, I sit down with board-certified hypnotherapist and co-founder of the HappiSeek app, Cynthia Morgan! We chat about her journey to creating the HappiSeek app, how hypnotherapy can help change behaviors in a positive way, common reasons people choose hypnotherapy, and how to hyper-accelerate their journey to being fully conscious and present in the moment without being hindered by past experiences. You can learn more about Cynthia and her app HappiSeek at thecynthiamorgan.com.
Season 2, Episode 13 - Special Guest Stephanie W. Mackara
In this episode, I chat with President & Principal Wealth Advisor of Charleston Investment Advisors, financial socialization expert and author, Stephanie W. Mackara! We discuss her journey of battling financial mistakes to practicing financial mindfulness via financial planning and advising. She also shares her top tips for improving your relationship with money. You can learn more about Stephanie her work and her new book, Money Minded Families, at www.moneymindedfamilies.org and www.charlestoninvestmentadvisors.com.
Season 1, Episode 52 - Special Guest Aisha Ahmed
In this episode, I chat with Code Practitioner and PSYCH-K Facilitator, Aisha Ahmed! Aisha details her journey of loss, chronic pain and trauma to pursuing easy and impactful healing through subconscious healing. We highlight the importance of focusing on the subconscious to help overcome struggles, transform your life and promote wellness. You can learn more about subconscious healing and Aisha's work at www.aishaheals.com.
Season 1, Episode 49 - Special Guest Michele Foote
Today I chat with children's book author, Michele Foote! We discuss her journey to becoming a children's book author and how understanding and practicing mindfulness into adulthood can fuel our purpose and our overall wellbeing. To learn more about the author or her books, visit www.michelefoote.com.
Season 1, Episode 46 - Special Guest Ken Honda
In today's episode, I chat with best-selling author, money and happiness expert, Ken Honda! We chat about what it means to have "happy money", the three types of relationships we have with money, having an attitude of gratitude, and the impact that money can have on our emotional wellbeing. To learn more about Ken's message and work, check out his book, “Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money”, and his website www.KenHonda.com. Check it out!
Season 1, Episode 32 - Special Guest Austin Piatt
Today I am joined by Austin Piatt, founder and CEO of Dose, an all-natural supplement brand helping people cultivate brain health and mental wellbeing. After years of being prescribed stimulants and experiencing side effects, Austin began working on a solution for an alternative, all-natural, nootropic supplement that enhances focus, balances mood, and boosts productivity, while also giving back to the environment. To learn more about Austin and Dose, go to www.enjoydose.com.
Season 1, Episode 30 - Special Guest Rita Wilkins
Check out today's episode with special guest, Rita Wilkins! Rita, nationally recognized interior designer, Amazon number one best-selling author, and fearless advocate for living a simpler life with less, discusses her journey of living a busy and costly life to a simpler, happier life. Her book, "Downsize Your Life, Upgrade Your Lifestyle", highlights the value of living with less to gain more freedom and peace of mind. If you are interested in learning more about Rita and her mission, go to her website at www.RitaWilkins.com.
Season 1, Episode 29 - Special Guest Kate Johnson
In this episode, I am joined by former Life Coach, author and cheesemaker, Kate Johnson! Kate and I discuss how she left her career as a Life Coach to follow her passions, goats and cheese, to become a "Cheese Coach". Kate turned her hobby of cheesemaking into a thriving business, thus fulfilling her calling and purpose in life. She highlights her journey in her new book, Tiny Goat, Big Cheese: A Farm-to-Table, Hobby-to-Career Odyssey. If you are interested in learning more about Kate and her work, head to www.theartofcheese.com.
Season 1, Episode 26 - Special Guest Douglas Mulhall
Check out today's episode with environmental health innovator, Co-founder and Chairman of Elastrin Therapeutics, Douglas Mulhall! We discuss the importance of understanding the impacts of the environment on health and the impact of aging. Douglas ha co-developed award-winning environmental health innovations that are used globally, and is the best-selling author of books on nano-medicine and technological convergence.
If you're interested in learning more about Douglas and his mission, check out www.elastrin-therapeutics.com or NanobacTX recommended by physicians for heart health www.nanobiotechpharma.com.
Season 1, Episode 25 - With Host Jaya Jaya Myra
In today's episode, I dive into The WELL Method from my upcoming book, The Soul of Purpose. I discuss the first letter, or cornerstone, of the WELL Method: W. The 'W' in The WELL Method highlights the desire we all have for work-life harmony and fulfillment in both career and personal life, even though that concept will mean different things to different people. If you are interested in learning more about the WELL Method and The Soul of Purpose, head to The Soul of Purpose page here on my website and pre-order your copy today!