If you're looking for alternative health and wellness practices that prioritize mental and physical balance, but don't feel represented by mainstream fitness culture, then this podcast is for YOU. I’m committed to promoting body positivity, celebrating individuality, and exploring personalized self-care practices that will help you reach your happiest and healthiest self. Get ready to embrace your inner rebel and prioritize your mental and physical well-being! Hit that subscribe button now t ...
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Yoga Rebellion: Challenging Yoga Stereotypes with Punk Rock Yoga
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Have you ever thought of yoga as a practice solely for women, hippies, or vegans? Or perhaps you believe it's only for the affluent or those seeking spiritual enlightenment? Well, prepare to have your preconceptions shattered! Punk Rock Yoga is here to disrupt these stereotypes and create a space where everyone feels welcome. //FREE DOWNLOAD: Anxie…
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Sound and Fury: The Role of Punk Music in Punk Rock Yoga
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Hey, friends! Ready to explore the unconventional intersection of punk culture and wellness? In this video, I'm diving into an exciting element that sets Punk Rock Yoga apart from traditional yoga – punk rock music! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment below with your favorite punk rock yoga experience. Let's disrupt norms and celebrate div…
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Over the summer, I’ve got a new series called Punks Unite Summer Bites, which are short episodes that uncover the unconventional intersections of punk culture and wellness. From punk rock yoga and body positivity to the mental health benefits of punk shows and DIY health, the series disrupts norms, celebrates diversity, and advocates for an inclusi…
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Hildegard von Bingen: A Pioneer in Holistic Health
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Dive into the wisdom of Hildegard von Bingen, a beacon of female empowerment in medicine. Amid the male-dominated medical narratives, Hildegard's story shines, illuminating the enduring value of holistic health. Who is Hildegard? A 12th-century German abbess, writer, composer, philosopher, healer - a woman of many talents, epitomizing female resili…
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Unveiling the Untold Struggles of Living with Long Covid with Jeni Barcelos
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Jeni Barcelos' life changed dramatically after contracting Covid. Initially, she battled severe symptoms like difficulty breathing and persistent headaches. However, the struggle didn't end there - a second wave of neurological issues hit, causing vision problems, vertigo, and sensitivity to certain environments. Despite the daily challenges, Jeni …
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Ever heard of the 'Second Brain'? It's not sci-fi, but a term for the enteric nervous system (ENS), an intriguing area I've recently discovered. In this video, we explore the deep connection between mood and gut health, understanding the subtle difference between the 'gut microbiota' and 'gut microbiome', and we'll delve into how an imbalanced gut …
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Unraveling the Autonomic & Endocrine Systems: A Journey of Self-Care with Breathwork & Yoga
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🎧 Today, we're diving deep into the fascinating world of our autonomic and endocrine nervous systems. Discover how these intricate systems work in harmony to maintain our mental and physical balance and explore the benefits of breathwork and yoga for stress reduction, parasympathetic activation, emotional regulation, and improved sleep quality. By …
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Re-release: The Healthy Habit of Spending Time in Nature with Amy Bushatz
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This interview was part of a Instagram Live series. Amy Bushatz is an Alaska-based journalist and host of the podcast Humans Outside. Since September 1, 2017, she’s spent at least 20 minutes outside every day as part of an experiment to see how building and keeping a daily nature habit can change her life. What she found was benefits including maki…
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How Mindfulness and Meditation Improve Physical Health
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In this episode, you'll be joining me as I take a walk in the woods and talk about how mindfulness and meditation improve your mental and physical health. Episode Resources: * Can Mindfulness Change Your Brain? * Neural changes in early visual processing after 6 months of mindfulness training in older adults //RESOURCES: Fav Noise Cancelling Earplu…
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Irritable Bowel Disease: Lesley's Journey of Resilience + Hope
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Meet Leslie Ann O'Brien, a talented music professional, guitarist for The Midwich Cuckoos, label manager at Lockjaw Records, and the founder of Onslaught Music. In this episode, she opens up about living with ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects her daily life. Join us as we discuss the challenges she faces, the vari…
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Series 3: Gut-Brain Connection, Chronic Illness & Health History | Punks Unite Podcast
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Hey there, I'm Jo Delacourt, and welcome to the Punks Unite Podcast! I’m getting ready to launch Series 3, where we dive deep into the science behind the gut-brain connection and the nervous system, listen to inspiring personal stories on chronic illness, and delve into the fascinating history of health and wellness and how it shapes our perspectiv…
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Re-release: Following the Path of Self-care and Wellness
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Re-release: The Importance of NOW with Nelson Graf Reis
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Part 2 – Reclaiming Your Own Definition of Health and Wellness
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Totally stoked to have you join me for part two of our podcast mini-series Reclaiming Your Health and Wellness: Tips for Embracing Body Positivity and Empowerment. In case you missed part one, you can head back to the previous episode to catch up on some personal stories and tips on enhancing your body positivity journey and supporting others aroun…
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Part 1 – Tips for Embracing Body Positivity and Empowerment
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This is part 1 of a two-part episode. In this episode, we will explore the importance of accepting and loving our bodies. I share some personal anecdotes about my own experience with body image and along the way, I'll provide useful tips and advice that you can use to enhance your own body positivity journey, as well as support those around you who…
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3 Strategies for Managing an Unpleasant Mood
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We all have days when things don't go our way, and we get stuck in an unpleasant mood. On these days, it can be hard to find a sense of peace or joy and focus on the brighter parts of life. However, there are still ways you can create more beneficial experiences for yourself no matter how down you’re feeling. If you’re looking to escape an unpleasa…
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Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Compassion and Self-Awareness
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In this episode of the Punx Unite Podcast, we'll explore how nonviolent communication can help you develop self-awareness, communicate assertively and compassionately in relationships, and help you to develop and respect boundaries, plus we'll also take a look at some other communication styles we should consider. Download the Setting Healthy Bound…
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Stop worrying: Understanding the Circle of Control and How it can Improve Relationships
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In this series of the Punks Unite Podcast, we’re focusing on setting healthy boundaries and mastering the art of saying “no”. In this episode, I speak about the circles of concern, influence, and control and how they help influence boundary-setting and difficult conversations. Download the Setting Healthy Boundaries worksheet Work with me – Positiv…
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Discovering the True You: Unlocking the Power of Your Core Beliefs and Values
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In this series of the Punks Unite Podcast, we’re focusing on setting healthy boundaries and mastering the art of saying “no”. This episode aims to inspire you to recognize your core beliefs and values and learn how to integrate them into your everyday life. Download the Setting Healthy Boundaries worksheet Work with me – Positive Neuroplasticity Tr…
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Boundary Setting: Why It Matters for Your Relationships and Your Health
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In this episode, I'll explain why boundary setting matters and what you need to do in order to practice it properly and effectively communicate boundaries with others. Download the Setting Healthy Boundaries worksheet Work with me – Positive Neuroplasticity Training: https://pnt.jodelacourt.com Subscribe to the Timely Thought Newsletter: https://ti…
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We all need some guidance when it comes to saying “no” and setting boundaries - it doesn't make us bad people! Everyone deserves to feel heard, respected, and safe. So, in the upcoming episodes of the Punx Unite Podcast, I’ll be sharing with you the best strategies for setting healthy boundaries. You’re going to learn: How recognizing core needs is…
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Social Interaction: How Connecting with Others During Winter Can Help Lift Your Mood
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Feeling safe, finding satisfaction, and being connected with others are essential to being human. For those of us who struggle with a low mood during the winter months, it is important to remember that socializing can be an effective way to lift our spirits. In this episode I will share how socializing can help lift your mood over winter and the di…
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Re-release: Magic, Tarot and Spiritual Connection with Sabrina Scott
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Sabrina Scott has been reading tarot and practicing witchcraft for over 20 years. Their practice is deeply intuitive and mediumistic, with a focus on trance, ecstasy, and communing with the dead. Sabrina owns and operates a successful spiritual coaching business with clients worldwide. She is also a PhD candidate in Science and Technology Studies, …
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3 Tips for Creating a Winter Routine to Boost Your Mood
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The colder temperatures and shorter days can bring on feelings of sadness, low energy, and anxiety. If you’re struggling to stay motivated during the winter months, try creating a routine for yourself! These three tips will help. Timestamps: [1:53] The Benefits of Having a Routine [4:07] 3 tips for creating a routine [13:26] How to stick to your ne…
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How to Take in the Good and Improve Your Low Mood
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We all have off days. It can be hard to find mental balance, whether it's due to a stressful situation, personal life issues, or just being in a funk. The good news is that there is one practice that you can use to help improve your low mood—taking in the good. Taking in the good is a 4-step process developed by Dr. Rick Hanson. Its main focus is t…
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How to Lift Your Low Mood this Winter by Dancing – yep DANCING!
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Wintertime can be tough for those struggling with anxiety or depression. The days are shorter, the weather is colder, and it feels like everyone is happily celebrating while you're stuck feeling down. But don't worry, there are things you can do to lift your mood this winter! In this episode I share one of my favourite tips: dancing. Dancing is a g…
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How to Beat the Winter Blues with Vitamin D
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Do you feel like the winter blues have got you down? You're not alone! In this episode, I talk about why so many people feel low in the winter months and share some tips on how to get your Vitamin D levels up and beat the blues. This is the first episode of a 5-part series focusing on how to lift a low mood over winter, so be sure to subscribe and …
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Re-release: Yoga for Punks with Miguel Chen
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In this episode of Yoga Punx Unite I'm joined by Yoga for Punks co-founder and bassist of Teenage Bottlerocket, Miguel Chen. Here's a peak at what we discuss: We talk about how he came to yoga and what got him on that path. How Yoga and Punk rock influenced his life. The similarity of his connection with Yoga and Punk. Similarities and differences …
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Everything You Need to Know About Dynamic Stretching
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Improving flexibility is the main goal of any stretching. However, knowing what stretches to do and when to do them to achieve the most optimal results is not always easy. In this episode of Punx Unite Podcast I take a look at how to improve flexibility of the body. It’s important to note that to improve your flexibility and motion you need to do a…
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Meet Marisa Iglesias. Marisa is a Yoga, Mediation and Health Coach based in Brooklyn. Not only does she teach in person and online independently, she also teaches at The Phoenix, a free sober active community. This episode was recorded live via Instagram and Marisa shares a technique to use to overcome performance anxiety. Whether you’re a musician…
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Physical Tension: What it is and How to Release it
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Ah, so you experience mental and physical tension, huh? Well, you're in luck because, in this episode of the Punx Unite Podcast, I'm sharing the ins and outs of physical and/or muscle tension, its relationship to mental processes, how to take a holistic approach to releasing physical tension, and a list of techniques to try so that you can improve …
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Being fit and healthy goes much deeper than surface level. Yet, we’re told by society that the epitome of “fit and healthy” is about how you look and the lifestyle that you lead. Take the Yoga industry, for example. This boomed in western society in the late 90s and 00s. An ancient practice of southern India that overtime was commercialised and a l…
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Welcome to the Punx Unite Podcast. Where we discuss alternative health + wellness practices for those of you who are looking to find balance in both body and mind, but don’t feel you fit into the socially constructed definition of what it means to be fit + healthy. Hosted by Jo, a Punk Rock Yoga Teacher and Breathwork Coach, the Punx Unite Podcast …
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