Practical Wellness With Jaya Jaya Myra
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Season 1, Episode 41 - Special Guest Sharkie Zartman
In today's episode, I am joined by professor of health and fitness, radio host, former USA All-American volleyball athlete and UCLA champion competitor, and former member of the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball team, Sharkie Zartman! We discuss her journey of finding purpose in her career as a volleyball athlete and as a health and fitness coach. Her new book, 'Win at Aging; How To Stay Fit, Free, and Love Your Retirement’, is a blueprint for fun, fearless and healthy aging. If you are interested in learning more about Sharkie and her book, visit sharkiezartman.com.
Season 1, Episode 40 - With Host Jaya Jaya Myra
In today's episode, I discuss the traditional Indian system of architecture known as Vastu Shastra. Did you know that the energy from the space around greatly impacts your overall wellbeing and success? Take your own values, beliefs, goals and needs into consideration when choosing how to orient your space to benefit your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Doing this will bring inner prosperity and harmony into every facet of your life.
Season 1, Episode 39 - Special Guest Marcia Earhart
In this episode, join me as I speak with Certified Life, Grief, Trauma Coach and Mediator, Marcia Earhart. Marcia addresses the tragedy and trauma of loss, identifying and understanding grief and mourning, and the detrimental effects of guilt and shame following loss. Following the loss of two adult children, Marcia was called to bring hope and healing to families who face such a life-altering loss through her organization, The Sterling Rose Sanctuary. You can learn more about Marcia and her mission at www.thesterlingrosesanctuary.us.
Season 1, Episode 38 - Special Guest Analie Shepherd
Join me as I speak with award-winning author and mental health advocate, Analie Shepherd. Analie addresses the heavy issue of 'abusive psychotherapy'. She discusses how we can identify, address and get out of toxic and abusive therapist-client relationships. Analie highlights this sadly common issue in her book, "Mending the Shattered Mirror". You can learn more about Analie and her book at www.mendingtheshatteredmirror.com.
Season 1, Episode 37 - With Host Jaya Jaya Myra
Join me as I discuss the importance and meaning of inner prosperity in life, and how it differs from material success. What do you think of when you think of "prosperity"?
BONUS EPISODE: Herpes Awareness Day - Interview With Caroline Goodner, CEO of OrganiCare
October 13th is National Herpes Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness of the risks, causes and treatment of herpes. Did you know 1 in 6 women have herpes? Most people don't, so I had a talk with CEO of OrganiCare, Caroline Goodner, to discuss the importance of getting the conversation started on genital herpes in women and how to break the stigmatization of this common disease. She highlights how their new organic product, Femiclear, is working to reduce and relieve the discomfort of their outbreak naturally. If you are interested in learning more about OrganiCare and Femiclear, check out www.femiclear.com or www.organicare.com.
Season 1, Episode 36 - Special Guest Brian Penso
In this episode, I speak with Brian Penso on enduring and overcoming failures on the path to finding success and purpose. Brian's journey through personal loss and failures helped him identify his end goal to find success, passion and purpose in life. His book, Who are you, and why? The Evolution of You discusses how to ditch the baggage and failures of the past and move towards goals, growth and success. You can learn more about Brian at whoareyouandwhy.net.
Season 1, Episode 35 - Special Guest Deborah Ann Davis
In today's episode, I sit down with parenting coach, former high school educator, and award-winning author, Deborah Ann Davis! We discuss the importance of reconnecting with your tween or teen daughter, how to cultivate a strong relationship with them, how to identify key stressors in her life, and the impact of diets on both you and her. Her new book, "How to Keep Your Daughter From Slamming the Door", contains the basic instructions that didn't come with our daughters, but we wish that they had. If you are interested in learning more about Deborah and her book, check out her website www.DeborahAnnDavis.com or Amazon.
Season 1, Episode 34 - With Host Jaya Jaya Myra
In today's episode, I dive back into the WELL Method from my upcoming book, The Soul of Purpose. I discuss the final letter, and cornerstone, of the WELL Method: L. The second 'L' in The WELL Method is all about "Love not Fear". How do you approach life? Do you relate to situations from a place of love or fear? Are you reacting to situations or choosing to consciously respond to them instead? It is important to bring yourself into the current moment, to bring consciousness into the moment, to respond from a place of love and compassion, not from fear and conditioning of the mind. Work to inspire and make a difference in the world in all moments of life!
Season 1, Episode 33 - Special Guest Dr. Sneha Gazi, PT, DPT
In today's episode, I am joined by very special guest, Dr. Sneha Gazi, PT, DPT, a pelvic floor and orthopedic physical therapist! Dr. Sneha addresses how to identify and address pelvic pain and how to get properly started on physical therapy and move towards health and wellness. To learn more about Dr. Sneha Gazi, go to her website www.snehaphysicaltherapy.com.
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 31 - With Host Jaya Jaya Myra
In today's episode, I dive back into The WELL Method from my upcoming book, The Soul of Purpose. I discuss the third letter, and cornerstone, of the WELL Method: L. The first 'L' in The WELL Method is all about 'Living your Purpose". It is important to first ask yourself "am I living out my purpose?". Understanding how to get on the right track to living out your purpose can help you live in alignment with yourself and your constitution. You can do this utilizing your God-given talents and understanding the most impactful moments in your life. Living a purpose-driven life is monumental in your mind-body wellness and alignment and will do wonders for your, and others', life. Check it out!
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 28 - With Host Jaya Jaya Myra
Join me as I dive back into The WELL Method! In this episode, I talk about the second letter and cornerstone: E. The 'E' stands for "expect excellence in yourself" or "enable excellence in others", which is closely connected to inner prosperity and a positive mindset. I discuss how one can work to expect excellence in yourself through personal responsibility and accountability and how one can inspire and motivate excellence and success in others. If you are interested in learning more about The WELL Method, head to my website at www.jayajayamyra.com/the-soul-of-purpose-book-jaya-jaya-myra.
Season 1, Episode 27 - Special Guest Samantha Hohenshil
Join me as I sit with special guest, Samantha Hohenshil, to discuss the benefits of a plant-based diet, how to get away from Diet Culture myths and how to find an honest approach to healthy living and mind-body wellness! Samantha is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and Plant-Based Nutrition Movement Cooking Instructor helping women all around the country change how they think about food, their bodies, and their lives as a whole. If you are interested in learning more about Samantha and her mission, go to www.thewellnessproject.net.
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!
Season 1, Episode 24 - Special Guest Paul Schulick
In this episode, I am joined by very special guest, Paul Schulick! Paul is a master herbalist, natural healing expert, author, and the founder of both New Chapter, and his newest natural skincare company, For The Biome. Paul and I sit down to discuss his journey of bringing mindfulness and consciousness into business and life, as well as the mind-body benefits of utilizing natural products for the skin. You can learn more about Paul and For The Biome at www.forthebiome.com.
Season 1, Episode 23 - Special Guest Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D.
Join me as I sit with very special guest, Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. He is not only a leading health expert on treating fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome but is also a best-selling author of 10 books. Dr. Teitelbaum and I sit down to discuss how to identify, approach and treat fatigue and fibromyalgia holistically and with mental-health in mind. You can learn more about Dr. Teitelbaum at vitality101.com and endfatigue.com.