How can we begin to normalize conversations about menstruation and menopause? How can we break the stigma around these topics?

MEET Heather Hendrie

Heather Hendrie is a Whistler nature-based therapist and writer originally from Guelph, Ontario who has lived in Cusco, Costa Rica, California, Colorado, and the Canadian Rockies before calling British Columbia home.

Heather holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree in Outdoor Pursuits from the University of Calgary, and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counselling with a concentration in Transpersonal Wilderness Therapy from Naropa University.

Heather is also an author, and her intimate writing style draws on her varied life experiences and works as a clinical counselor to remind us all that in our tough or embarrassing moments, we are not alone. Heather’s first best-selling anthology, awfully hilarious: stories we never tell, won the Canadian Book Club Awards for Best Anthology in 2023. The second anthology in the series, period pieces, tells truths in an attempt to end shame around menstruation and menopause.

Heather considers herself to be an expert in play and JOY, and her inner child is obsessed with wearing all of her favorite patterned clothes at once.

Find out more at Heather Hendrie and connect with Heather on Instagram, and Facebook

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IN THIS PODCAST:

• Why are these topics so difficult to discuss in our society? 5:08
• Self-publishing as a holistic Practitioner 15:03

• How is ignoring these topics harmful?
• Why is menstruation so deeply stigmatized?
• How is our mental health affected by not discussing menstruation and menopause?
• The importance of asking questions about these issues as a practitioner

• How can publishing a book help your practice?
• How to market your book as a therapist
• Finding the time to work on different projects
• The importance of finding your passion
• Resources for promoting your book

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How can mastering mindful breathwork techniques help you achieve overall well-being? What is mindful breathing and how is it different from regular breathing?

MEET Kelsey Rudzinsky

Kelsey Rudzinsky is a Registered Nurse and Certified Breathwork Facilitator with a deep passion for helping people connect more deeply with themselves and with nature. After a decade of working in Western Medicine Kelsey stepped away from nursing to travel the world and feed a hunger for a more meaningful life. Along this journey, Kelsey experienced the transformative power of breathwork and has never looked back. She is dedicated to giving as many people the opportunity to experience this incredible self-healing modality as possible. Outside of work she enjoys yoga, exploring new places, training for American Ninja Warrior, and spending time in Nature.

Find out more at Boston BreathWork and connect with Kelsey on Instagram

IN THIS PODCAST:

• What is breathwork? 8:05
• Who is breathwork for? 11:22
• What are the benefits of breathwork? 22:06

• What is a breathing pattern?
• Finding what works for you as an individual
• What is the difference between breathwork and meditation?

• How often should you practice breathwork?
• What is Coherent Breathing?
• Examples of different types of breathwork
• The importance of setting an intention

• Breathwork for creativity
• Finding your true voice
• Connecting to your spirit
• Breathwork and spirituality
• Being trauma-informed when it comes to breathwork with clients
• Are there any risks with practicing breathwork?

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What are some practical strategies for unlocking your intuition and spiritual gifts? How can we begin to trust our intuition and let it help us guide us as clinicians?

MEET Janee Paige

Janee is a Spiritual Advisor who specializes in Mediumship, Intuition Development, and Energy Healing.

Find out more at Goddess Of RJHS and connect with Janee on Instagram

EPISODE 161 BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN SPIRITUALITY & MENTAL HEALTH: INTERVIEW WITH JANEE PAIGE

IN THIS PODCAST:

• What is intuition? 2:58
• What blocks you from your intuition? 8:22
• Tips on developing your intuition 15:52
• Sit in on a reading with Chris McDonald 36:37

• Learning to listen to our inner voice
• Why does connecting with your inner self matter?
• What’s the difference between intuition and anxiety?
• What are some misconceptions about intuition?
• What is the difference between intuition and spirituality?

• Understanding what you need to work through as an individual
• What is Shadow Work?
• Interpreting and developing your intuition
• Why is intention so important when tapping into your intuition?

• The importance of meditation and self-care
• Breathwork and the importance of breathing properly
• How do you practice listening to your intuition
• What is energy work?
• Journaling and intuition
• How to incorporate movement into developing your intuition

• Asking for consent
• How to close out a reading

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