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“The Slow Dive" is an embrace of meaningful connection. It's about pausing to understand one another, reflecting on ourselves, and sharing stories to foster empathy and community. Join us as we bring a diverse array of guest speakers to the spotlight, including those who have triumphed over adversity and social entrepreneurs whose innovative initiatives embody interconnectedness and community spirit. Through these powerful dialogues, we seek to inspire you, our valued listener, to take actio ...
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The podcast where the curious & creative come to listen and be inspired by fellow creatives. Your host, Samantha K Henderson, is an award-winning filmmaker who wants to help you find the secret code to unlock your creative process and take your projects to the next level.
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Welcome to the world's #1 essential oils podcast –– where each week, we demystify the world of aromatherapy and make essential oils your no-brainer approach to just about everything. Explore how to use essential oils for better health, toxin-free living, DIY projects, skincare, weight loss, emotional and spiritual health, and more.
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Get ready to discover how to reclaim your health, your power and your womanly magic with host and best selling author Samantha Gladish. The Wellness Witch Podcast takes you on a journey, helping you reconnect to your body, your hormones, your passion and all the areas of life that make up who we are and what we long for. From conversations about nutrition, wellness, plant medicine, intuition, wealth consciousness and personal growth, get ready to live a more powerful, purpose driven life. Th ...
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Save your Summer with Essential Oils w/Amaryllis Turman
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I have a challenge for you. This year, I want you to have THE BEST summer of your life. That means no uncomfortable sunburns, itchy bug bites, or miserable flu caught while traveling. Of course, you could hide in your home all day but then you’d miss out on all the sunshine, BBQs, and warmth. No, the key to the best summer of your life starts with …
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422: Optimizing Thyroid Health and Healing Thyroid Disease Using Evidence-Based Integrative and Functional Medicine with Dr. Nikolas Hedberg, DC, DABCI, DACBN
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What You’ll Learn: The consequences of undiagnosed thyroid disorders (30 seconds) Dr. Hedberg’s bio and background (1 min 30 sec) How Dr. Hedberg got interested in thyroid health (5 min 30 sec) The number one symptom of thyroid disease and other accompanying signs (6 min 30 sec) The link between thyroid hormone and energy production in the mitochon…
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421: An Integrative Approach to the Treatment and Prevention of Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases with Dr. Alexis Chesney, MS, ND, LAc
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What You Will Learn: Dr. Chesney’s bio and background (0 min) How Dr. Chesney became interested in specializing in Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses (5 min) Why Dr. Chesney has a passion for prevention of tick-borne diseases(8 min) Why we should care about prevention of Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses and who is most at risk (9 min) How t…
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What You Will Learn: In this episode, I share how essential oils can support thyroid health. First, I provide a brief overview of the thyroid and why it is so vital for health. I also highlight how to determine if this endocrine gland is imbalanced. Finally, I focus on the main part of the show: essential oils and how they influence thyroid functio…
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In this episode, Farida shares her insight into transforming pain into wisdom and art, recognizing and understanding family histories, and the power of acknowledging imperfections. She will discuss practical tools such as journaling, spiritual practices, and connecting with nature to nurture self-compassion and emotional healing. She reflects on he…
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In this episode, we're getting real and diving into candid conversations about finding your place in different communities and embracing who you are. We delve deep into societal responsibilities, questioning when and how to intervene in various situations, whether dealing with global issues or personal relationships. Our conversation builds on the …
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419: More on the Many Wonders of Tea Tree Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia: Part II
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What You Will Learn: In the previous show, I provided a brief overview on how popular tea tree oil is, its versatile uses, and a potential regulation that could impact our access to it. Now, it’s time to elaborate on its benefits and appealing characteristics. So, in this episode, I provide a general synthesis of tea tree oil’s properties, history,…
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Community Round Table Part 1- Strength and Sensitivity: Women Discuss Authenticity in Film and Life
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Welcome to "The Slow Dive," where we delve deep into meaningful conversations and global understanding. In today's episode, "Community Round Table Part 1," host Farida Rafique brings together an incredible group of women—Berlin-based writer/Director Emily Manthei, Los Angeles-based Award-Winning Producer/Director Samantha K Henderson, Award-Winning…
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418: Why Tea Tree Oil is So Popular & The Backlash of Its Success
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What You Will Learn: In this episode, I discuss why tea tree oil is so popular. I also explain the latest regulatory scare surrounding this favored oil. For perspective, I then provide you with an overview of the literature and how it has been historically viewed by several skilled and esteemed aromatherapists. These points are important to underst…
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417: Naturopathic Approaches on How to Support a Healthy Liver
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What You Will Learn: In this episode, I discuss the importance of liver health. I explore how the liver affects overall health, its main functions, how it interacts with our hormones, gut, and thyroid, and how to promote liver health using lifestyle tools and essential oils. Here are some of the key points discussed during the show: Why the liver i…
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416: Trifecta Care for Alzheimer’s Disease: Aromatherapy, Music and Memory, ® and HEARTS Process© with Debrah Nadler, BS, MBA, CCA, RA, Alzheimer’s Training & Certification
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What You Will Learn: An introduction to Debrah’s background and Trifecta care (0 min) Some facts on Alzheimer’s disease (1.50 min) Debrah’s bio (2.30 min) How Debrah got started with aromatherapy and how her mother’s diagnosis changed her career path (5 min) How Debrah found the three specific modalities she uses to assist and holistically care for…
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415: Aromatherapy in Season According to the Five Elements with Rachel Jackson, CYI, LMT, Certified Medicinal Aromatherapist & Educator
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What You Will Learn: An introduction to Rachel and her poem on forming a relationship to aromatherapy (0 min) Rachel’s bio (2.30 min) Rachel’s healing journey into aromatherapy (5.40 min) What is the meaning of “Yam”? (11 min) How Eastern and Western medicine are starting to “speak the same language” (13 min) The philosophy surrounding the Wisdom o…
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414: The Overlooked Vital Organ: Holistic Kidney Health with Dr. Jenna Henderson, ND
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What You Will Learn: An Introduction and overview of kidney functions (1 min) Dr. Jenna Henderson’s Bio (2 min) Dr. Henderson’s journey relating to her own diagnose of chronic kidney disease (5 min) What is dialysis? (11.30 min) The kidneys’ capacities to heal (16.30 min) The number one reason that people go into kidney failure that is not a “kidne…
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413: Reframe, Restore, and Refresh Your Well-Being with Transformational Coaching and Aromatics with Melissa Holman, CLC, RA, CECP
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What You Will Learn: How Melissa’s own podcast influenced my views on aromatherapy (0 min) Melissa’s bio (1 min) Melissa’s journey into aromatherapy (3.30 min) How aromatherapy led Melissa into coaching (10.30 min) The difference between health, life, transformational, and master coaching (14 min) How essential oils support and excel the shifts in …
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412: Five Cool Ways Essential Oils Can Holistically Support Hormone Health
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What You’ll Learn: In this episode, I wanted to expand on how essential oils can support healthy hormones in a holistic and integrative way. Since essential oils have multiple mechanisms of action, and contain hundreds of biological compounds, this podcast could have gone on for an inordinate amount of time. Thankfully, I narrowed it down to five k…
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411: Kids, Teens, and Mental Health: What Every Parent/Practitioner Should Know about Their Child’s Gut-Brain Connection with Integrative Pediatrician Dr. Elisa Song, MD
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What You’ll Learn: The current, concerning statistics of our kid’s state of health (1 min) Dr. Song’s bio (2 min) An overview of Dr. Song’s new book (6 min) How the gut-brain link and microbiome are related to children’s mental health issues (7 min) What are psychobiotics and how that relates to the gut-brain link (9.50 min) What is the difference …
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410: Natural Solutions for Healing Autism with Dr. Jared Skowron, ND
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What You Will Learn: What autism is and its prevalence (1.15 min) Dr. Skowron’s background and bio (3 min) Autism is poorly misunderstood, and the conventional approach doesn’t have a cure (8 min) Specialists in autism exist around the world that can apply therapeutics and help children lose their diagnosis and live independent lives (9 min) The mo…
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Creativity Unleashed: Jake Yuzna's Approach to Diverse and Conscious Filmmaking
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Welcome back to another captivating episode of The Slow Dive. In today's exploration, we're gifted with the insights of Jake Yuzna, a beacon of independent cinema. Hailing from the snowy landscapes of Minneapolis, Jake brings us a world steeped in passion for filmmaking that transcends the ordinary. Join your host, Farida Rafique, as we navigate th…
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Behind the Lens with Lisa Cole: Globe-Trotting Oscar-Shortlisted Filmmaker
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Lisa Cole is an artist—a masterful filmmaker who lends her voice to the unsung and the overlooked. Her portfolio brims with narratives that bring light to women, the perennial underdogs, weaving tales of their struggles against neglect and their journeys to self-empowerment and redemption. Lisa's work is not merely a form of expression but a mirror…
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409: Why Are They So Many Different Kinds of Frankincense Essential Oils?: Making Sense of Frankincense and All Its (Main) Species
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What You Will Learn: Frankincense essential oil is one of the most popular of all the essential oils to date. In fact, its multiple actions and its strong reputation for supporting wellness has earned it the nickname of the “King of Essential Oils.” Yet, you’ve probably noticed that there are various types of frankincense essential oils. To confuse…
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