Best Dr. Suzanne Nixon Integrative Psychotherapist Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 65: Mindful Communication 28:45

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Communication is the bedrock of all good relationships. It is one of the most important life skills to learn. It will help you understand others and be understood, and builds a common ground of respectfully relating to one another. In this podcast you will learn the basic tenants of Mindfulness Communication.…

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Ep 64: LGTBQ+ A journey back to Pride. Can you be proud, when you learn it’s YOUR kid? 40:50

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Conversations about LBGTQ+ individuals and the LBGTQ+ community have swept the nation. Taking center stage are political and societal conversations about the rights of LBGTQ+ individuals to be who they are without scrutiny, to be free to express their true nature without judgment and have the right to live an equitable life like all citizens. Paren…

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Ep 63: Weight Gain, Weight Loss & Our Mental and Emotional Health: When is it Time to Consider a Nutritious Rapid Weight Loss Program? 55:09

1y ago55:09

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Who likes to gain weight? Most of us don’t. We physically don’t feel well, our mood state may sink, our negative self-talk may increase and our self-image may tank….on top of the fact that our cloth es may not fit. Motivated to “finally lose the extra pounds”, we sift through the myriad of weight loss programs out there, only to ask ourselves, “Whi…

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Ep 62: Mindfulness Meditation: Cultivating Our Innate State of Natural Belonging 13:04

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As we search for connection and places of belonging, we often forget to resource our deepest place of belonging – nature. Welcome this truth in this nature-based mindfulness meditation.By Dr. Suzanne Nixon - Integrative Psychotherapist, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher

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Ep 61: Exploring the Mindfulness Painting Experience 52:03

1+ y ago52:03

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Therapeutic art modalities offer us a way to explore the realms of our inner life, deepen our understanding of ourselves, heal and transform our suffering and awaken us to a new way of being present and alive. Join me as I interview Jody Tompros, a licensed clinical social worker, who pivoted from her “traditional psychotherapy” practice to create …

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Ep 60: To Go Beyond, Go East: A Physician’s Inner and Outer Exploration of Eastern Health Traditions, Meditation and Wisdom Practices 51:52

1+ y ago51:52

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After 21 years as a practicing physician with Mid-Atlantic Kaiser Permanent Health Care, Dr. Elliott Dacher, a board-certified internal medicine physician, left his medical position in 1996 and embarked on a journey to India to study consciousness, health and meditation. In this inspiring episode, Dr. Dasher, author of “Aware, Awake, Alive” and “”M…

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Ep 59: Women, Weight and Hormones 46:01

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Weight gain, weight loss and weight maintenance are topics of conversation women can’t get enough of. They want to know why their weight can fluctuate so much, month to month or year to year, even though they have good lifestyle habits and behaviors. Hormones play a significant role in weight gain/loss as well as our overall physical, mental and em…

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Ep 58: Parenting Your Teen with A Mindset of Positivity 26:41

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Parenting with a mindset of positivity and with behaviors of positivity, significantly impact your teen’s neurological, emotional, and social development, as well as their physical health. In this episode, Dr. Nixon introduces the merits of this approach and 4 simple ways to begin.By Dr. Suzanne Nixon - Integrative Psychotherapist, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher

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Ep 57: The 5 Heart-Centered Traits of A Good Therapist 21:09

1+ y ago21:09

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Anyone seeking therapy wants to find a good therapist. Someone who is qualified, experienced and can help with your particular concern, mental health condition or relationship situation. Yet, what makes a good therapist? Listen in as Dr. Suzanne shares the 5 Heart-Centered traits of a good therapist.…

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Ep 56: Meditation for Immediate Stress Relief 10:11

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When you notice stress accumulating in your mind or in your body, it is a signal to you to stop, pay attention, and seek relief. Having a brief go-to practice to relieve stress, helps regulate your autonomic nervous system into a state of calm.By Dr. Suzanne Nixon - Integrative Psychotherapist, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher

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Ep 55: Honoring the Body and Mind in Healing from Childhood Trauma: A Professional’s Personal Story 1:04:03

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How do you embrace a life of joy, love, and gratitude when your life as a child was a steady flow of abuse, neglect, addiction, and trauma? How do you heal from the pain, misery, and memories held tightly within the body-mind to become whole and resilient? Join me for this conversational interview with Heidi Henyon, Transformational Coach, Master N…

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Ep 54: What Middle Schoolers Want Their Parents to Know 36:17

1+ y ago36:17

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Your middle school teen wishes you knew them better, understood them more, and listened more. They are going through an explosive developmental period with their brains changing, their bodies growing and their mental, emotional and social needs shifting. It is confounding to them as much as it is to you and, they are trying to navigate the unique c…

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Ep 53: Kindness: Medicine for the Mind, Heart, Body and Soul 42:04

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When someone is kind to you it feels good, and when you extend a gesture of kindness to another, it feels good. Research studies show the health benefits of kind acts, for the receiver, the giver, and the larger community. Join Dr. Suzanne as she shares a few personal stories on kindness and invites you to reflect on times in your own life when kin…

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Ep 52: Chakra Meditation: Welcoming Positive Affirmations 19:39

1+ y ago19:39

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Each of the seven chakras represents an aspect of our physical, psychological and spiritual essence. We receive, assimilate and transmit all of life’s energies through these centers of spinning light. In this guided meditation, you will focus on each chakra and welcome in the positive light and affirmation.…

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Ep 51: Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress 36:55

1+ y ago36:55

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Nowadays the need to manage our everyday stress is essential. Over time, stress unmanaged or stress prolonged will negatively affect our physical, mental, and emotional health and overall well-being. The holidays are a time of good cheer, however, they are also a time of high stress. In this episode, you will learn skills and strategies for managin…

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Ep 50: Unique Brains: The Gifts & Challenges of Being Neurodiverse 39:43

1+ y ago39:43

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The range of differences in how our individual brains are wired and function is called neurodiversity. Our brain wiring affects the way we think, process information, behave, interact with others and experience the world around us. Neurodivergent people, a born identity, have brains that are different from people whose brains are neurotypical. Lear…

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Ep 49: Meditation: Be Open to Receiving You 14:58

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Each and every day is a new opportunity to intentionally connect within, become aware of your inner experiences, and welcome presence. Embrace what is arising in you, moment to moment, and with a tender heart receive you in this 15- minute guided meditation.By Dr. Suzanne Nixon - Integrative Psychotherapist, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher

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Ep 48: You Are Pure Energy: Understanding the Chakra System and Guided Meditation 53:05

1+ y ago53:05

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You are a divine being made up of pure energy. The ancient Hindu text, The Vedas, elaborate on the Chakra System, the template for understanding our human energy field. The 7 Primary Chakras, spinning wheels of energy, offer a body of knowledge about your spiritual development and current state of existence.. Tune in to learn more and enjoy a guide…

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Ep 47: 3 Things Parents of Gifted Children Wish More People Understood 51:42

1+ y ago51:42

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When you picture a gifted child, do you have an image in your mind of a precocious, straight-A student who is the teacher’s pet? You may be surprised to learn that not all gifted children do well in school, and if gifted children do not have the parental and educational supports they need, they will likely struggle throughout their lives. What does…

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Ep 46: Who’s Taking Care of Mom: Are You Prepared for the Caregiving Journey? 48:40

1+ y ago48:40

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Are you prepared for the challenges of caring for your aging parents or family members? Have you had the difficult conversations with your loved ones about their declining health, eldercare and end of life affairs? If you minimize or deny the importance of these conversations or avoid preparing for this life cycle, when the time comes you will like…

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Ep 45: Meditation – Allowing Calm to Come In 9:21

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Calm energy is always present even when we think otherwise. In this ten-minute guided meditation sit, settle in, and allow calm to come in.By Dr. Suzanne Nixon - Integrative Psychotherapist, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher

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Ep 44: Laugh Out Loud: A Remarkable Way to Heal 45:32

2y ago45:32

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Go ahead, laugh out loud! Laughter is a feel-good “medicine”, which has proven to have a positive effect on our physical, mental and emotional health. Laughter has the power to uplift our spirits, lessen our stress load, lighten our hearts and joyfully connect us with one Wendy Cooke, co-founder and co-owner of Start Within, is a transformational f…

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Ep 43: The Brief RAIN Practice 11:37

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When you are experiencing difficulty, a challenge, or wrestling with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, stopping to pause and engaging in a brief RAIN practice may be what you need. This meditative self-inquiry process guides you to move inward, to be with what is arising within, and tap into your innate wisdom. Engage with this 15-minute guided …

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Ep 42: Horses are good for the soul 43:59

2y ago43:59

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Horses have a healing effect on our minds and bodies. They teach us how to be aware in the moment, to pay attention to what is, and deepen our listening skills. Their soulful presence has the capacity to ease our anxieties, calm our mind and bring us reassurance that all is good and well. As Winston Churchill once said, “There’s something about the…

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Ep 41: The Answers Are Within: Guided RAIN Mindfulness Practice 30:28

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You’ve heard it many times before, “the answers are within”. How though, do we launch this inner journey? Join Dr. Suzanne as she guides you on this inner journey with an age-old mindfulness self-inquiry practice RAIN. Wondering what to inquire about? Tune into Episode 40, and listen to Dr. Suzanne walk herself through this process.…

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Ep 40: RAIN: A Mindfulness Practice for Working with Difficult Emotions, Thoughts and Pain 27:10

2y ago27:10

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RAIN, a mindfulness self-inquiry practice, is a tool for consciously attending to one’s self with awareness and compassion when experiencing difficult emotions, negative thoughts, physical discomfort or pain, or simply feeling out of whack or stuck. The meditative practice is a process for attending to your inner experience, listening and discoveri…

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Ep 39: Cultivating a Mindful Sleep Practice 26:32

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Join Dr. Suzanne as she shares with you a Mindful Sleep Sleep is often referred to as “the Gold from the Gods”. Who doesn’t long for a restful and restorative night of sleep? Join Dr. Suzanne as she guides you in developing a mindful sleep practice and meditation to support you in “experiencing” a night of gold.…

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Ep 38: “Are You or Your Place of Business Trauma-Informed?” with Laurie Tasharski 49:22

2y ago49:22

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More catastrophic events have swept our nation these past several years than many of us can remember. COVID-19 and the prolonged pandemic, gun violence and mass shootings, the increase in discrimination and violence against marginalized populations and the wide political divide. These shocking events gave rise to an intensity of thoughts and feelin…

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Ep 37: Women’s Hormones and Mental Health 101 with Courtney Hasseman, Np, CNM 47:47

2y ago47:47

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A women’s hormonal health plays a vital role in her mental well-being. Symptoms of depression or anxiety may be a reflection of a hormonal imbalance. Join us as Courtney Hasseman, NP, CNM, shares her expert knowledge on women’s hormonal health and how it interfaces with her mental health.By Dr. Suzanne Nixon - Integrative Psychotherapist, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher

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Ep 36: Help! The 9-Year Search to Find the Correct Diagnosis for Our Daughter with Carol Hancock 56:59

2y ago56:59

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Treatment for a mental health condition begins with the correct diagnosis. At age 9, Emily’s mental health issues surfaced. Acutely aware of her physical/mental/ emotional symptoms, her parents sought professional help for their daughter. Emily’s condition was complex, and some of the medical experts were helpful and others not. Carol shares her he…

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Ep 35: Just Meditate: Morning Meditation with Dr. Suzanne 5:34

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Embrace the serenity, grace, and radiance of the new dawn and bring your experience forward as you greet the new day.By Dr. Suzanne Nixon - Integrative Psychotherapist, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher

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Ep 34: Nature’s Timeless Stories with Karen Schaufeld 39:04

2y ago39:04

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Let’s go on an adventure with award winning author Karen Schaufeld! In our conversation, Karen shares the evolution of her nature-based fables, stories of friendship, meaning, acceptance and love, personifying animals and trees as main characters. Beautifully illustrated by master painter Kurt Schwartz, her children’s books are “turn pages”, in sto…

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Ep 33: Understanding Mental Illness Begins with Understanding Mental Wellness 36:55

2y ago36:55

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The recent mass murders rocking our country have brought a cascade of watershed moments. As our minds and hearts try to grasp “this type of extreme violence and killing” and “how to stop the continual loss of innocent lives”, our conversations have turned to mental health, guns, policies and politics. These conversations, are imperative and unite u…

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Ep 32: Just Meditate: Befriending Your Thoughts 28:09

2y ago28:09

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During meditation, our thoughts can easily distract and deter us from coming into full awareness and presence. Thoughts may nudge at you, for it is their way of saying, “pay attention to me”. Your thoughts have purpose and in attending to them, are more easily released. In this meditation, you will focus on befriending your thoughts, getting to kno…

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Ep 31: Developing a Mindfulness Meditation Practice 25:15

2y ago25:15

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You are yearning to know the basic steps for beginning a mediation practice. Rest your mind, for Dr. Suzanne breaks it down into easy – to – follow steps. Enjoy!By Dr. Suzanne Nixon - Integrative Psychotherapist, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher

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Ep 30: Just Meditate: Brief Grounding Meditation – 9:30 minutes 10:00

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Take a moment to pause from the busyness of your day and reconnect to the ground beneath your feet. Grounding is an earth-based practice for fortifying inner alignment, stability, and safety. When we are rooted to the earth, we can strengthen our sense of centeredness and sure-footedness.By Dr. Suzanne Nixon - Integrative Psychotherapist, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher

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Ep 29: Parenting Toddlers to be Emotionally Intelligent 47:32

2y ago47:32

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How we parent changes over the decades. It is typically influenced by scientific research, contemporary educational information, generational trends and our own individual experiences being parented. In this podcast, Kristi Torrenzano, shares her story of choosing to leave her successful career in corporate and become a full-time stay-at-home mom. …

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Ep 28: Get Grounded! 16:44

2y ago16:44

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Join Dr. Suzanne in a guided body – centered meditation on grounding, which is a concept based on ancient healing traditions, the martial arts, and somatic psychology. When we “ground” ourselves, we bring conscious attention to where and how we are in our body and set the intention to connect to the earth as a way of gaining stability. Grounding pr…

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Ep 27: “Recovering from Co-dependency” with Maura Greenman 40:39

2+ y ago40:39

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If you are unhappy in your relationship, it may be because you are in an unhealthy relationship. In a healthy relationship, your basic relationship needs and wants are met. You feel respected, valued, and experience loving and caring behaviors from your partner. If you feel you are the only one “showing up”, listening, valuing, and tending to your …

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Ep 26: Just Meditate: Being Kind to Ourselves 6:24

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Dr. Suzanne leads you in a brief meditation and reflection on being kind to yourself. 12 minutes.By Dr. Suzanne Nixon - Integrative Psychotherapist, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher

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Ep 25: In Times of Turmoil, We Must Steady In - Focusing on the War in Ukraine 25:14

2+ y ago25:14

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In times of turmoil, our minds race, and our hearts swell with emotion. We get overwhelmed with thoughts and feelings and lose our footing and sense of stability. Right now, as we witness the war in Ukraine, a country being violently destroyed and innocent people being killed we can go into overwhelm. In this talk and guided practice, experience a …

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Ep 24: Teen Suicide Prevention: A Mother’s Story 57:56

2+ y ago57:56

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Awareness of teen mental health and suicide increased during the pandemic due to the alarming rise in teen depression, anxiety, and suicide. However, teen mental health has been a significant health issue for decades – it just wasn’t talked about. After losing her son to suicide in 2014, Suzie Bartel, has been passionate about raising awareness of …

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Ep 23: Walking the Spiritual Journey with Greg White 45:50

2+ y ago45:50

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Spiritual seekers are those who follow a path of self-discovery. They embark on a journey searching for experiences of connection and meaning with the two-fold intention of discovery the authentic self and developing a philosophy of how to live life. Greg White, Ph.D., clinical psychologist, university professor, and student of Thich Nhat Hahn, beg…

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Ep 22: Just Meditate: Take This Moment to Rest - 6-minute meditation 5:01

2+ y ago5:01

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Give yourself a few minutes, to stop and pause from the activity of your day. In this brief guided meditation, I invite you to welcome rest and discover the calm within.By Dr. Suzanne Nixon - Integrative Psychotherapist, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher

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Ep 21: Mental Health: A Functional Medicine Perspective 36:40

2+ y ago36:40

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Functional Medicine is a medical/healthcare approach that investigates the roots of illness and disease. This includes our mental health, for our biology effects our mood states, just as our psychology effects our physical well-being. Join me as Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Nazaneen Nassiry explains this mind-body connection and offers…

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Ep 20: Just Meditate: Body Scan Meditation for Relaxation 34:12

2+ y ago34:12

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We yearn to feel relaxed, to be at ease, and to flow more and stress less in our day-to-day living. Cultivating a state of relaxation begins by tuning into our bodies and simply becoming aware of sensations, vibrations, tensions, and movements alive within. Join Dr. Suzanne as she guides you in a gentle, soothing body scan meditation to help you be…

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Ep 19: The Restorative and Healing Gifts of Nature with Cathy Norman 48:13

2+ y ago48:13

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When feeling stressed out, distraught or in need of healing, people often take refuge in nature. They leave the confines of their homes and seek walking paths, gardens, hiking trails, river banks or head to a favorite destination - the beach, the lake or the mountains. That is because nature is restorative and, nature is our home. Cathy Norman, a V…

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Ep 18: The Voice of Teens: Riding the Wave of the Pandemic with Mahsa Riar 50:23

2+ y ago50:23

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Teens want you to understand them, their experiences, and the roller coaster ride of adolescence. Their journey is one of separating from parents and finding themselves. Experiences and connections with peers are critical and serve as the foundation for self-discovery and individualization. In 2020 their natural journey of exploration was thwarted.…

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Ep 17: Just Meditate: Meditation & Poetry on a Wintery Night 12:33

2+ y ago12:33

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Meditation and poetry are natural dance partners. They invite us to go within and come into awareness with what is in the present moment. Join Suzanne for a brief meditation and two soulful poetry readings, one by Mary Oliver and one by Vera Agnes. Rest in the silent, still dance.By Dr. Suzanne Nixon - Integrative Psychotherapist, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher

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Ep 16: Praying for a Miracle: A Parent’s Journey To Save Their Newborn 39:47

2+ y ago39:47

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The greatest worry of expecting parents is the health of their newborn. Will the birthing process be free of complications and will she or he, be healthy and well? At Jaclyn’s 20-week routine checkup, her obstetrician looked at the sonogram and told her “Baby”, the given name of their fetus, had a serious heart defect. That defining moment set off …

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