Practical Wellness With Jaya Jaya Myra
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Season 2, Episode 39 - Special Guest Gigi Diaz
In this episode, I sit down with mindset and branding coach for women, iHeartRadio personality, and recovering hustler, Gigi Diaz! Gigi and I discuss her journey to helping women cultivate a better mindset and how you can let go of guilt and find your own definition of success and joy in life. You can learn more about Gigi and her work at www.GiGiDiaz.com.
Season 2, Episode 38 - Special Guest Suthan Naganayagam
In this episode, I sit down with co-founder and CEO of Niki's Natural Wipes, Suthan Naganayagam! We chat about his journey to starting Niki's Natural Wipes and the impact that Niki's is striving to make in the baby care and wipe industry. You can learn more about Niki's Natural Wipes at Nikis.com.
Season 2, Episode 37 - Special Guest Lorna Borenstein
In this episode, I sit down with the founder and CEO of Grokker Inc. and author of the new book, "It’s Personal: The Business Case for Caring", Lorna Borenstein! We chat about her journey to becoming an author and the inspiration behind her book. You can learn more about Lorna and her book at www.caseforcaring.com.
Season 2, Episode 36 - Special Guest Tarisa Parrish
Looking for an educational, fun read for your kids? Tarisa Parrish, author and accomplished butterfly farmer, wrote her new children's book, "The Adventures of Johnny Butterflyseed", to inspire, engage and enlighten children on the decline of the Monarch Butterfly population and how they can make more informed decisions on how to better our earth and connect with nature.
"The Adventures of Johnny Butterflyseed" is now available for purchase on Amazon and Barnes and Nobles. Head to www.johnnybutterflyseed.com for more information on the book, endangered butterfly species and how you can help them. Grab your copy today!
Season 2, Episode 35 - Special Guest Dr. Dravon James
In this episode, I am honored to be joined by the founder of Everyday Peace, inspirational speaker, life coach, and fellow author, Dr. Dravon James! We discuss all things forgiveness. You can learn more about Dr. Dravon James and her work at www.drdravonjames.com.
Season 2, Episode 34 - Special Guest Dr. Margit Muller
In this episode, I sit down with leading veterinarian, life coach and award-winning author, Dr. Margit Gabriele Muller! We chat about her journey to becoming a vet, the emotional, health and wellness benefits of having a pet, and things to know before getting your own pet. You can learn more about Dr. Gabriele Muller at www.margitmuller.com.
Season 2, Episode 33 - Special Guest Zulma Reyo
In this episode, I chat with world-renowned spiritual teacher and founder of the Zulma Reyo School of Consciousness, Zulma Reyo! We dive into her book, Inner Alchemy, and her top ways that they can undergo inner transformation and transmutation. You can learn more about Zulma and her work at www.zrsoc.com.
Season 2, Episode 32 - Special Guest Adora Winquist
In this episode, I sit down with essential oil formulator, innovator in aromatherapy & vibrational medicine, and fellow author, Adora Winquist! We discuss her book, "Detox, Nourish, Activate: Plant and Vibrational Medicine for Energy, Mood, and Love", all things essential oils, and her new line of essential oils, Elixers For Quantum Living, that harnesses nanoparticle essential oils, nanoparticle CBD, and vibrational infusions that works to help reduce stress, improve mood and promote energy. You can learn more about Adora Winquist, her book and her work with essential oils at www.adorawinquist.com.
Season 2, Episode 31 - Special Guest Dr. Karol Darsa
In this episode, I sit down with licensed trauma psychologist, author, creator of RITTM, and founder of Reconnect, Dr. Karol Darsa! We chat about her journey to becoming an author, her work as a trauma psychologist, and how the Reconnect Center is helping those battling trauma work on positive self-healing. You can learn more about Dr. Karol Darsa and her work at www.reconnectcenter.com.
Season 2, Episode 30 - Special Guest Venerable Lobsang Chunzom
In this episode, I sit down with Buddhist nun, founder of the Limitless Health Institute, and worldwide Je Tsongkapa mediation and philosophy teacher, Venerable Lobsang Chunzom! We chat about her journey to becoming a Buddhist nun, how taking care of yourself first can help enable both yourself and others to succeed and flourish, and how one can cultivate mindfulness every day. You can learn more about Chunzom and her work at www.limitlesshealthinstitute.org.
Season 2, Episode 29 - Special Guest Mindy Eisenberg
In this episode, I sit down with author, Mindfulness-Based Stress reduction teacher and the founder and director of the non-profit Yoga Moves MS, Mindy Eisenberg! We chat about how Yoga Moves MS is helping those that battle MS, Parkinson's Disease and other neuromuscular conditions through Yoga therapy, how adaptive yoga can help people struggling with these diseases, and the overall benefits of adaptive yoga for everyone. You can learn more about Mindy and Yoga Moves MS at www.yogamovesms.org.
Season 2, Episode 28 - Special Guest Dr. Greg Hammer
In this episode, I sit down with physician, professor at Stanford University Medical Center, and best-selling author, Dr. Greg Hammer! We discuss his journey to creating the Gain Method and writing his #1 bestselling book, "GAIN without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Health Care Professionals", the common issue among healthcare workers experiencing burnout and how to overcome it, and how you can avoid burnout and reduce stress every day. You can learn more about Dr. Hammer and his work at www.GregHammerMD.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 25 - Special Guest Carly Knowles
In this episode, I'm joined by registered dietician, nutritionist and author of The Nutritionist's Kitchen, Carly Knowles! We chat about her journey to becoming a dietician nutritionist, how nutritional choices impact every aspect of one's life and nurture the entire being, and how probiotic-rich foods can boost the immune system. You can learn more about Carly at www.carlyknowles.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.
Season 2, Episode 23 - Special Guest Teri Smith-Pickens
In this episode, I sit down with award-winning author and mental health practitioner, Teri Smith-Pickens! We discuss how purpose, happiness and joy impact your overall wellbeing, the benefits of mindfulness and meditation on the body, mind and soul, how nutrition impacts mental health, and how irrational fear impacts the mind and wellbeing. You can learn more about Teri at www.thefearcure.com.
Season 2, Episode 22 - Special Guest Dr. Robert Cole
In this episode, I sit down with physician, assistant professor of medicine at Cooper University School of Rowan University, and author, Dr. Robert Cole! We discuss various ways to reduce anxiety and stress during these crazy times and how his new book, “How to Build a Smile”, works to help others cope and overcome their anxieties. You can learn more about Dr. Robert Cole at www.robertmcolemd.com.
Season 2, Episode 21 - Special Guest Dr. Rachel Eva Dew
In this episode, I sit down with board-certified Doctor of Natural Medicine and an Integrative Life Transformation Coach, Dr. Rachel Eva Dew, to discuss what got her inspired to create the ModiHealth platform, how people use ModiHealth to improve overall mind-body wellness, and how to combat Covid, boost the immune system and reduce stress naturally. You can learn more about Dr. Rachel Eva Dew at www.drracheldew.com and ModiHealth at modiht.com.
Season 2, Episode 20 - Special Guest Skyler Wright
In this episode, I am joined by our youngest guest to-date, Skyler Wright! Skyler is a young entrepreneur and host of the S-Room Podcast (all while still navigating through school!). We chat about inspiration and its importance for mental health and success in life. You can learn more about Skyler and the S-Room Podcast at https://b24-0px3sa.bitrix24.shop/.