Best Dr. Melissa Ming Foynes Podcasts (2024)

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Becca with Paula Scatoloni on Healing the Collective Wounds of the Masculine and the Feminine through Sound and Vibration 38:12

1+ y ago38:12

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I am joined on this episode of the Inner Alchemy Podcast by fellow somatic practitioner and research lover, Paula Scatoloni. Paula brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast that I find so so necessary in today's day and age. She specifically focuses on developing a neural platform for finding safety by way of the auditory pathways. By creating mo…

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Becca with Megan Thomas on Bringing Attention to What Our Bodies Ask of Us, Somatic Regulation Skills, and Being a Biological Animal 27:08

1+ y ago27:08

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I am so excited to be joined by fellow somatic practitioner, Megan Thomas, in today's episode of the Inner Alchemy Podcast. As I continue the conversation surrounding coming back to our being and using our bodies to heal, I was thrilled to happen across someone who speaks my language. Not only does Megan speak my language, but she also shouts it fr…

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Becca with Dr. Melissa Ming Foynes on Turning Wounds Into Wisdom and Curating Your Own Path to Healing 34:24

2y ago34:24

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You're in for a treat... and a crash course in the vastness of you. Holistic coach Dr. Melissa Ming Foynes joins us to dive deep into the unique pathways to healing (a.k.a. what this WHOLE season of the Inner Alchemy Podcast is about!). She discusses how what we need changes over time, meaning we have the freedom and power to curate our individual …

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Becca with Monica DiCristina on Still Becoming, Making Space to Hear Your Own Thoughts, and the Lies We Believe About Ourselves 26:24

2+ y ago26:24

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Prepared to be "wowed." This week's guest is therapist, author, and podcast host, Monica DiCristina, and man, did she ever fill this episode with invaluable insights and mindset shifts. Monica and I spend our half hour together talking about how the lies we believe about ourselves sometimes become a source of comfort because they can be less scary …

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Becca on the Truth About the Human Condition, Healing the Wound, and Wake Up Calls 17:54

2+ y ago17:54

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Let's get to the heart of the matter. In this week's episode, Becca shares the experience of her own wake up call to the realization that we are Human Beings, not Human Doings. She discusses the harm in speaking about our feelings and experiences as good versus bad, the painstaking process of becoming a butterfly, and what to do when you need to do…

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Grieving is Loving: The Depth & Breadth of Grief 1:19:05

2+ y ago1:19:05

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In this episode, I have a deeply powerful and inspiring conversation with Dr. Joanne Cacciatore (@grief_doctor), a grief educator, bereaved mother, tenured professor, best-selling author, and more. Dr. Jo started the first therapeutic carefarm in the world (@selah_carefarm) for traumatic grief which was recently featured on Oprah Winfrey and Prince…

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Becca with Rupa Kapoor on Listening to Your Body, Redefining Womanhood, and Finding Your Light 41:44

2+ y ago41:44

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We are joined on this week's episode by photographer and empowerment coach, Rupa Kapoor. Years ago, Rupa began what might be considered an unconventional photography business based on its tried and true mission: empower women to feel beautiful in their own skin. Through the power of vulnerability, Rupa has taught women what it's like to take baby s…

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Becca with Adair Cates on Grief like Glitter and Feelings That Aren't Yours 31:33

2+ y ago31:33

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This week's guest is XChange facilitator, self-mastery coach and unofficial master mixtape maker, Adair Cates. Adair joins us to explore some pretty hefty questions like, "Can our pain expand our experiences?" and "How can grief be our greatest teacher?" Adair and I explore reframing the way we view our pain, returning to our breath as the anchor, …

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Becca with Kel Bauer on Becoming Who You Need, Not Knowing What You Don't Know, and Something to Be Happy About 33:02

2+ y ago33:02

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I could not be more excited for you to join us for this conversation with life coach and trauma survivor, Kel Bauer, on the Inner Alchemy Podcast. I stumbled across Kel on Instagram after being drawn to one of his energetic and entirely human Instagram reels. I immediately knew this was someone I wanted to have on the show. Kel uses his online spac…

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It's Not You, It's Our Culture 20:58

2+ y ago20:58

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In this week's episode, I'm flying solo! I wanted to take a brief interlude from our usual episode structure and chat a little bit about something near & dear to my heart-- our culture. Or rather, how our cultural messaging has lead us to believe we humans are "broken" or needing "fixed." You see, as a therapist, I have seen clients come in, time a…

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Becca with Kristin Sweeting on Choosing Yourself, Experience-Based Healing, and the Role of Vulnerability in Shifting Business Culture 38:32

2+ y ago38:32

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Y'all. What an enlightening conversation this was. I am joined by well-travelled and vulnerability-driven wedding photographer and creative business coach Kristin Sweeting (@kristinsweeting) on Season Two, Episode Two of the Inner Alchemy Podcast, and can I just say-- Get ready for some radical mindset shifts. We dive into how grief and vulnerabili…

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Becca with Claire Pearson on Following Your Fun, Channeling Your Inner Entrepreneur, and the Power in Trying 42:34

2+ y ago42:34

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The Inner Alchemy Podcast is BACK with Season Two, and I couldn't be more excited to kick it off with resident "Joy Coach" -- and one of my best friends-- Claire Pearson (@clairepearsoncoaching). Claire's story of reclaiming her role in the driver's seat of her life is better than your average bedtime story (and it even includes a fashion show!). I…

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Listening to your body’s wisdom: Embodied resilience in daily life 1:01:24

2+ y ago1:01:24

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In this episode, I have a rich conversation with Becca Clegg (@beccaclegglpc), an inspiring author, psychotherapist, embodiment teacher, consultant, & speaker, about listening to & learning from your body's wisdom. Becca & I talk about what it means to live in an "embodied" way & why embodiment is so important. We also offer specific examples of ho…

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Ayurvedic care that promotes holistic healing in postpartum and beyond 1:03:27

2+ y ago1:03:27

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In today's episode, I speak with Ameya Duprey (@ShaktiCare), board certified Ayurvedic practitioner, massage therapist and Ayurvedic postpartum doula about 5 key pillars of Ayurvedic wisdom ("eat, heat, sleep, love, and repeat") that can guide postpartum care that truly nurtures the birthing parent in the immediate aftermath of birth and for many y…

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Learning about yourself through the lens of Ayurveda 1:26:23

3y ago1:26:23

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In today's episode, I share some pearls of wisdom from Ayurveda, a rich and complex holistic preventative medicine system originating in India over 5,000 years ago. One translation of the word "Ayurveda" means "the science of life." Ayurveda can deepen your understanding of your unique mental and physical constitution in ways that can help you cult…

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Setting and Maintaining Boundaries as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) 1:25:59

3y ago1:25:59

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In today's episode, I briefly review what "high sensitivity" means. I also discuss different kinds of boundaries and containers that can help you thrive as an HSP. I also share examples of common barriers that many HSPs face in cultivating lifestyles that support boundaries and containers. I also offer some concrete tips and actionable strategies f…

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Recovering from criticism as a highly sensitive person (HSP) 1:11:36

3y ago1:11:36

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In today's episode, I describe the trait of high sensitivity and share some key research that is helpful in understanding high sensitivity. I also discuss how cultural values, families of origin, life experiences and relationships shape our perceptions of high sensitivity. The judgment and criticism that highly sensitive people (HSPs) often face fr…

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Breaking the cycles of perfectionism 1:22:39

3y ago1:22:39

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In today's episode, I focus on actionable ways that you can break the cycle of perfectionism and shift perfectionistic tendencies. I highlight various principles that I think are important to keep in mind as you go on this journey, as well as some helpful strategies and tips that I have found to be useful in addressing perfectionism in my own life …

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Signs of perfectionism: A guided self-assessment 41:26

3y ago41:26

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This week's episode is the second episode in a three-part series on perfectionism. This episode is intended to give you an opportunity to dive more deeply into different domains of your life (e.g., physical appearance, physical fitness, profession, hobbies/vocation, parenting/mentorship, relationships, sexual life, physical environment, vulnerabili…

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Understanding perfectionism: Root causes, myths & facts 1:01:42

3y ago1:01:42

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In this first episode of a 3-part series on perfectionism, I define perfectionism and outline three key dimensions: 1) 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧-𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘮, which involves requiring perfection of yourself, 2) 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳-𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘮 which involves requiring perfection of other people, and 3) 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘮, which involves believing t…

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Mindfulness, movement & music in everyday life: Tips for children & adults 58:57

3y ago58:57

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In this episode, I speak with Kira Willey (@kirawilley), an award-winning children’s music artist, author, kids’ yoga & mindfulness expert, TEDx speaker, & creator of Rockin’ Yoga school programs (read more about Kira below). Kira is an incredibly inspiring & passionate gem of a human, & she has dedicated herself so wholeheartedly to sharing the wi…

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Grief is not a "choose your own adventure" 1:00:40

3y ago1:00:40

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In this episode, I speak with Jesse Brisendine (@jessebrisendine), a best-selling author, award-winning speaker, and world-renowned expert who, in his words, works with individuals and organizations to "move beyond their limitations, unlock their greatness, & build their Camelot." We highlight different kinds of supports that can help us navigate i…

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Defining spirituality for yourself 57:44

3y ago57:44

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In this episode, I speak with Kristjana Hillberg (@kristjana_hillberg), founder of Your Freelance Friend and host of the Red Door Podcast, about growing up in a system of religion that did not resonate with her. Through heartfelt and inspiring anecdotes about her personal journey, Kris shares how she stayed connected to her intuition throughout man…

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Intuition, balance, & feminine energy: Preventing burnout & beyond 53:56

3y ago53:56

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In this episode, I speak with Isabelle Havers, an intuition coach who helps women make themselves their own priority by learning how to cultivate more joy & ease in their lives. We talk about the pressures many of us face in workplace settings to overwork and over-perform in ways that lead to burnout and a disconnection from what we truly want and …

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Season One Finale: Letters to a 14 Year Old Version of Ourselves 23:48

3y ago23:48

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At the end of every episode, I ask my guests the same question: "What is one piece of advice or wisdom that you would give your 14 year old self?" Without fail, the answers to this question have revealed some of the most touching, insightful bits of advice, and I can think of no better way to conclude Season One of the Inner Alchemy Podcast than wi…

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Holistic strategies for coping with self-criticism 1:22:10

3y ago1:22:10

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In this episode, I share a variety of concrete, actionable tools from evidence-based psychology and other Eastern and Western healing traditions that can help you respond more effectively and holistically to self-criticism in different domains of your life. I cover a variety of strategies including mindfulness-based approaches (e.g., RAIN meditatio…

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Becca with Francie White on Exercise Resistance, the She Wolf Archetype, and Daring to Trust Your Lack of Motivation 31:47

3y ago31:47

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My jaw was dropped for most of this week's episode with Francie White where we talk about exercise resistance and the valuable inquiry into our own consciousness, and you'll quickly be able to tell why. Francie joins us on the Inner Alchemy Podcast to discuss what's really going on in our psyche when our lack of motivation to exercise falls by the …

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Becca with Amy Harman on Embracing Imperfection and the Healing Power of "Good Enough" in Your Own Life 23:03

3y ago23:03

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Amy Harman joins us on this week's episode of the Inner Alchemy Podcast to discuss the toxic cycle of perfection and how normalized it has become in today's perfection-chasing culture. Amy is a licensed marriage and family therapist, as well as the author of Perfectly Imperfect: Compassionate Strategies to Cultivate a Positive Body Image, and she h…

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Understanding our inner critics: The power of insight & compassion 1:15:51

3y ago1:15:51

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In this episode, I emphasize how essential it is to understand your relationship to self-criticism & the ways in which it shows up in your life. From this foundation of insight, you can then enhance your ability to respond to self-criticism more effectively, particularly with a compassionate stance, so that it becomes a less dominant force. I begin…

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Becca with Lauren Fabrizio on the Hidden Answers in Your Feelings and the Healing Power of Putting Pen to Paper 28:48

3y ago28:48

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Unless you're an artist in a professional capacity, odds are good that you stopped drawing and doodling somewhere around middle school. Lauren Fabrizio joins me on this episode to talk about bringing that tool back as a way to process emotions and experiences when there are no words. Tune in to hear about your innate ability to create, the best pum…

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Becca with Shauna Harrison on the Relationship with Movement, Joyful Exercise and Fitness, and Hip Hop Yoga 26:59

3y ago26:59

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We are joined on this week's episode of the Inner Alchemy Podcast by fitness guru, hip hop enthusiast, and yogi, Shauna Harrison. Shauna joins us to chat about how the cultural relationship with movement has become distorted and motivated by self-loathing, and Shauna shares her own thoughts on how to get back to a place of joyful movement. We learn…

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Better sex through mindfulness: Cultivating embodied & satisfying sexuality 53:01

3y ago53:01

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In this episode, I speak with Dr. Lori Brotto (@ubcshr), Registered Psychologist, Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of British Columbia, Executive Director of the Women’s Health Research Institute, leading international expert on the topic of sexuality, & author of the powerful book "Better Sex Through Mind…

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Becca with Mary Lofgren on Embracing Your Every Day Sensuality, Intimacy with Your Feelings, and Eroticism 24:02

3y ago24:02

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Our welcomed guest, Mary Lofgren, brings a healthy dose of 'real talk' to this week's episode of the Inner Alchemy Podcast. Mary and I take a deep dive into the shame surrounding sensuality and eroticism and what it means to fully embrace your own sensuality. We discuss becoming more present in your body so that you can become more present in your …

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Betrayal, betrayal trauma, & DARVO: Promoting individual & collective healing 45:56

3+ y ago45:56

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In this episode, I speak with Dr. Jennifer J. Freyd, the Founder and President of the Center for Institutional Courage, Inc (https://www.institutionalcourage.org/), keynote speaker, author, and professor emerit of psychology with over 30 years of experience researching people and their relationships with institutions.) Dr. Freyd emphasizes how it i…

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Becca with Paula Scataloni and Rachel Lewis on Embodied Recovery and Trusting Our Bodies with the Healing Process 35:11

3+ y ago35:11

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I am pleased to welcome Paula Scataloni and Rachel Lewis of the Embodied Recovery Institute to the Inner Alchemy Podcast. The body is such an inherent tool to healing, but we often ignore it for the cognitive instead. Rachel and Paula’s purpose work is to show others how to get back in touch with this healing resource, especially as treatment for e…

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Living with vitality: Mindfulness, meaning, & values 55:18

3+ y ago55:18

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In this episode, I speak with Dr. Robyn Walser, a warm-hearted soul with so much wisdom to share, about ways we can change our relationship to painful life experiences in order to move more freely in our lives. We talk about how living life with vitality, rather than focusing primarily on getting rid of certain symptoms, can help us meet painful em…

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Becca with Kate Ferguson on Reproductive Mental Health, the Myths of Motherhood, and the "Rich Aunties" of the World 31:56

3+ y ago31:56

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It goes without saying that there are a number of BS stigmas surrounding motherhood. Whether it be perinatal mood disorders, postpartum depression, or even how freaking difficult it is to keep the kitchen clean after having a child, the lifespan of motherhood is hard enough without the high expectations we humans have of moms everywhere. I am joine…

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Becca with Maureen Sweatman on Career Coaching and Happiness Choices 25:35

3+ y ago25:35

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We are so thrilled to be joined by Career Coach and Chief Joy Officer (what a great purpose work title, right?!), Maureen Sweatman, on this episode of the Inner Alchemy Podcast. Maureen educates us on the significant differences between Career with a capital ‘C’ and purpose work, as well as a few tips to assessing if the career you’re in is truly i…

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Family dynamics: Moving from habit to choice 1:15:44

3+ y ago1:15:44

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In this episode, I highlight different dynamics in our families of origin and ways they contribute to the development of certain patterns that help us survive and/or get our needs met, yet also can cause problems in our lives in adulthood (e.g., in terms of relationships, sense of self, responses to our emotions and ways of expressing them, etc.). …

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Becca with Barbara Churchill on Imposter Syndrome, Reprogramming the Strive and Drive Mindset, and the Beauty of Failure 25:51

3+ y ago25:51

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You know that phrase "I feel seen right now"? Well, it's safe to say that I felt super seen during this interview with confidence expert and leadership coach, Barbara Churchill, on the Inner Alchemy Podcast. Imposter syndrome is a mindset that many of us have ascribed to, making us believe that we are unworthy and we constantly have to be striving …

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The effects of patriarchy & capitalism: Promoting individual & collective healing 1:20:59

3+ y ago1:20:59

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In this episode, I speak with Laura Lu (@themindhealthspot) about patriarchy and capitalism and the ways in which we are all affected by these systems as well as concrete actions we can take to heal from their harmful effects. We highlight several core problems that we have observed in ourselves, loved ones, clients, and communities stemming from t…

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Becca with Jamie Singleteary on Finding Support in a Post-COVID World 28:46

3+ y ago28:46

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In last week's episode, I talked about pandemic burnout and the effects that this time has had on our nervous systems. We're following up this week with Jamie Singleteary, Regional Outreach Manager at Monte Nido and Affiliates, to give you tangible tips on how to work through that pandemic wall. Jamie is well-versed in the art of navigating the men…

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Burnout, body image, & true purpose: Tools for healing & homecoming 1:09:18

3+ y ago1:09:18

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In this episode, I have a heartfelt and candid conversation with Leslie Rangel (@newsyogi), a journalist and yoga teacher, about the ways in which high-stress jobs like journalism can disconnect us from our deeper sense of meaning and purpose. We discuss ways that we can promote self-care & healing in order to come home to ourselves, to remember wh…

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Becca on Pandemic Burnout, a Year of Self-Judgment, and the Truth About Human Adaptation 19:37

3+ y ago19:37

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As we start to make strides towards a post-COVID world, but it still remains a very real thing that presents very real challenges, I wanted to chat a little bit about pandemic burnout. As humans, we are really skilled at adapting mentally, but our nervous systems are still feeling the effects of a pretty traumatic year. In this episode, we'll talk …

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What's wrong with judging? The why and how of nonjudgmental stance 1:14:04

3+ y ago1:14:04

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Many of us have heard people say things like, “try not to judge yourself so much” or “let go of your judgments." While we may intellectually recognize that judgments may not be all that helpful, we do not always feel well-grounded in why letting go of judgments is so important, or clear about what to do instead of judging. In this episode we talk a…

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Becca with Mika Ross on Cultural Expectations of Moms Versus Dads and Why Everyone Needs Relationship Counseling 37:26

3+ y ago37:26

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This episode of the Inner Alchemy Podcast highlights the healing power of couples’ counseling with relationship coach and therapist, Mika Ross. Mika talks about the cultural disparity between the expectations of moms and dads, as well as the misconception that couples have to wait until the relationship is too far gone to seek help. She also shares…

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Finding our center: Grounding through body, breath, nutrition, & lifestyle 1:14:28

3+ y ago1:14:28

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In this episode, I focus on concrete ways we can find our center ~ ways we can access a grounded sense of safety, stability, security, & soothing ~ even in really difficult times where we may be overwhelmed with stress, grief, fatigue, and pain. While we can and do access grounding through our body, full grounding doesn’t just involve the physical …

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Becca with Katie Vie on Archetypal Wisdom, Universal Symbolism, and the Gateway to Self-Understanding 24:59

3+ y ago24:59

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I have been anxiously awaiting my interview with iconoclast and poet, Katie Vie, and it’s finally here! Katie joins me on the Inner Alchemy Podcast to discuss something I have always found so fascinating– archetypes. Archetypes are symbols that, whether you know it or not, have become engrained in your own life and ways of communication. Katie dive…

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Containers for grief: Ritual, writing, nature, art & meaningful connection 1:05:39

3+ y ago1:05:39

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In this week's episode, I had the deep honor of speaking with Rona Fernandez, a 2nd generation Filipino-American, about her grief journey and the death of her beloved daughter Naima. She highlighted ways that various "containers" can support our grief process (e.g., space, time, nature, ritual, writing, art, sharing memories, social media, meaningf…

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Becca with Amy Jaynes on Emotions, a Felt Sense of an Experience, and EMT 31:24

3+ y ago31:24

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Amy Jaynes joins us on the Inner Alchemy Podcast to discuss the unique approach of emotionally focused therapy to the healing process. Emotionally focused therapy, or EFT as you might hear it referred to, has become the “gold standard” of therapy, and it’s easy to tell why after hearing Amy’s insight into the process. By establishing both a cogniti…

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