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Can love truly transcend time? And when we lose someone we love, can creativity become a way to honor their memory and continue the story we once shared? In this episode #246 of the Self Care Goddess Podcast, Ksenia Merck, helps listeners reflect on their own experiences of love, loss and transformation. Ksenia J. Merck is an artist, architect, and creative storyteller whose work bridges structure, imagination, and spirit. With over four decades leading large-scale airport design programs, she’s equally at home shaping physical spaces as she is exploring the emotional and cosmic ones through art. Her latest project, Ghost Flower, is a genre-blending science fiction novel written by her late husband, William F. Merck II, which Ksenia brought to life through her illustrations and posthumous publication. The story and its companion journal reflect her belief in love that transcends time and in humanity’s responsibility to future generations. In this episode: ✅ How Ksenia kept a promise made in a hospital room to publish her husband’s book ✅ Why creative expression can be a powerful companion through grief ✅ Entering a flow state while drawing and feeling connected to a loved one ✅ Whether relationships can continue after someone has passed ✅ The role of prayer, meditation and spirituality in healing ✅ What kept a 26-year marriage (almost 29 years, in Ksenia’s view) strong: daily conversations and date nights ✅ Creative outlets you can start with: journaling, painting, gardening, music, cooking and more ✅ Why there is no timeline for grief, and how to let go of control and take things one step at a time ✅ Finding joy, purpose and beauty alongside grief, starting with the smallest moments ✅ How to support children through loss by remembering the special moments with the person they lost ✅ Ksenia’s top self-care habits: quality sleep, morning meditation and time in nature ✅ Her message to anyone grieving: cherish every moment 🙌🏽 Ensure you are following Ksenia Merck and sign up for updates on upcoming books and products at https://www.merckiipress.com/ LinkedIn Facebook Instagram 🎧 Take a breath, press play, and and let this conversation hold you for a while. #grief #griefhealing #creativity #healingthroughgrief #selfcare #breathwork #loss #journaling #mindfulness #selfcaregoddess === ▸ Toronto Events – Do you live in the GTA? Join us for a transformative in-person Self-Care Breathwork Experience in Toronto with LIVE Music & Sound Bath. ⁠RSVP⁠  ▸ ⁠Ebook – YOU GOT THIS⁠ – A powerful read to stop overthinking, self-sabotaging & staying stuck. ▸ ⁠Healthy Breathing Course⁠ – Learn functional breathing to address stress, anxiety & burnout. ▸ ⁠Virtual Full Moon Breathwork⁠ – Harness the power of the moon every month online. ▸ Free Resources: – ⁠Mental Health Shopping List⁠  – ⁠9 Vital Breathing Techniques⁠  – ⁠Workplace Wellness Calendar⁠  Follow & Connect: Instagram | ⁠Rita Savoia⁠ | ⁠Breathwork Barista⁠ ⁠ Facebook⁠  X⁠  TikTok YouTube Disclaimer: Content on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personal health concerns.

What if the key to feeling calmer, overcoming self-doubt, and breaking free from patterns that hold you back was simpler than you think? In this episode #70 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, Teresa Lear Levine, an EFT tapping practitioner, entrepreneur, and host of the Becoming More Me podcast, explores how Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) can help you navigate anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and the everyday pressures of life. From high-functioning anxiety and burnout to limiting beliefs and self-sabotage, Teresa shares how tapping can become a practical tool for emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and personal growth. In this conversation, you'll discover: ✅ What EFT tapping is and how it combines tapping on specific points of the body with focused attention on your thoughts and feelings. ✅ How to use EFT tapping when you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or nervous before a presentation or difficult situation. ✅ Why acknowledging uncomfortable emotions matters more than simply trying to replace them with positive thoughts. ✅ The difference between using tapping for immediate relief and exploring deeper patterns that may be contributing to recurring challenges. ✅ How EFT and breathwork can complement each other as tools for nervous system regulation. ✅ Why resistance to change can sometimes be connected to what we're getting from the patterns we want to break. ✅ How to approach self-love, acceptance, and forgiveness without forcing affirmations that don't feel authentic. ✅ Teresa's three essential Self-Care habits: nourishing food, nervous system regulation, and quality sleep. NOTE: This episode #70 is being re-released as part of the Best of Self-Care Goddess Podcasts, a collection of some of the most insightful and impactful conversations from the podcast archive. 🙌🏽 Ensure you are following Theresa Lear Levine on https://theresalearlevine.com/ Instagram YouTube @theresalearlevine Community for ADHD Entrepreneurs & Professionals Free e-book featuring videos that guide you through EFT tapping for different challenges Becoming More Me Podcast 🎧 Take a breath, press play, and enjoy this conversation. #EFTTapping #EmotionalWellbeing #NervousSystemRegulation #Breathwork #SelfCare #AnxietyRelief #PersonalGrowth #SelfCareGoddessPodcast === ▸ Toronto Events – Do you live in the GTA? Join us for a transformative in-person Self-Care Breathwork Experience in Toronto with LIVE Music & Sound Bath. ⁠RSVP⁠  ▸ ⁠Ebook – YOU GOT THIS⁠ – A powerful read to stop overthinking, self-sabotaging & staying stuck. ▸ ⁠Healthy Breathing Course⁠ – Learn functional breathing to address stress, anxiety & burnout. ▸ ⁠Virtual Full Moon Breathwork⁠ – Harness the power of the moon every month online. ▸ Free Resources: – ⁠Mental Health Shopping List⁠  – ⁠9 Vital Breathing Techniques⁠  – ⁠Workplace Wellness Calendar⁠  Follow & Connect: Instagram | ⁠Rita Savoia⁠ | ⁠Breathwork Barista⁠ ⁠ Facebook⁠  X⁠  TikTok YouTube Disclaimer: Content on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personal health concerns.

What if the key to living a longer, healthier life begins with the choices you make every day? In this episode #245 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, Dr. Patrick Quillin, talks about nutrition, cancer care, longevity, and the everyday habits that influence our well-being. Dr. Patrick Quillin, PhD, RD, CNS, is a clinical nutritionist, internationally recognized author of 21 books, and former Director of Nutrition at Cancer Treatment Centers of America. With 47 years of experience in clinical nutrition, including 11 years directing nutrition services in cancer care, he has dedicated his career to exploring the relationship between nutrition, health, and longevity. His bestselling book Beating Cancer with Nutrition has sold over 500,000 copies, while his work has reached more than two million readers worldwide. A consultant to organizations including the National Institutes of Health, Scripps Clinic, and the USDA, Dr. Quillin is also the author of The Pleasure Advantage, which explores 26 science-backed ways to support longevity through enjoyable, sustainable habits such as laughter, sunshine, music, and meaningful connection. In this video, you'll discover: ✅ Nutrition and Cancer Care ✅ The Six Pillars of Health and Longevity ✅ Foods to Rethink: Learn which four grocery store aisles Dr. Patrick recommends avoiding ✅ Gut Health and Immunity ✅ Explore how chronic stress, meaningful relationships, laughter, and a sense of belonging fit into a holistic approach to health. ✅ Discuss meal timing, fasting, and why nutritional needs change as we age, particularly when it comes to preserving muscle mass. ✅ Toxins and environmental chemicals, antibiotics, and the importance of being mindful of what we are exposed to. ✅ Dr. Patrick's personal approach to well-being: be happy, stay active, and eat foods as close to their natural state as possible. 🙌🏽 Ensure you are following Dr. Patrick Quillin on https://patrickquillin.com/ and https://gettinghealthier.com/ Facebook Instagram YouTube 🎧 Take a breath, press play, and enjoy this video. #SelfCareGoddessPodcast #Nutrition #Longevity #CancerCare #GutHealth #HolisticWellness #HealthyAging === ▸ Toronto Events – Do you live in the GTA? Join us for a transformative in-person Self-Care Breathwork Experience in Toronto with LIVE Music & Sound Bath. ⁠RSVP⁠  ▸ ⁠Ebook – YOU GOT THIS⁠ – A powerful read to stop overthinking, self-sabotaging & staying stuck. ▸ ⁠Healthy Breathing Course⁠ – Learn functional breathing to address stress, anxiety & burnout. ▸ ⁠Virtual Full Moon Breathwork⁠ – Harness the power of the moon every month online. ▸ Free Resources: – ⁠Mental Health Shopping List⁠  – ⁠9 Vital Breathing Techniques⁠  – ⁠Workplace Wellness Calendar⁠  Follow & Connect: Instagram | ⁠Rita Savoia⁠ | ⁠Breathwork Barista⁠ ⁠ Facebook⁠  X⁠  TikTok YouTube Disclaimer: Content on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personal health concerns.

Can your home support your healing, emotional wellbeing, and personal transformation? In this episode #244 of the Self Care Goddess Podcast, Paula Agudelo explores the powerful connection between our living spaces and how we feel. Paula Agudelo is a sacred interior designer, poet, house therapist, and founder of Sacred Interiors®, where she helps women design homes that support their healing, creativity, and becoming. Her work lives at the intersection of beauty, spirituality, and intentional design, inviting women to see their homes as sacred spaces that reflect and gently shape the lives they long to create. When she isn’t writing or designing, you’ll find her making pottery, arranging flowers, reading by candlelight, or sharing a slow morning with the man she once called into her life. She is raising two daughters, and she is happily becoming. From navigating grief, burnout, divorce, and major life transitions to creating a home that reflects who we're becoming, Paula shares how intentional design and Feng Shui can help us create spaces that feel nurturing, inspiring, and aligned with our intentions. In this episode, you'll discover: ✅ How your home environment can influence stress, focus, and emotional wellbeing. ✅ What Feng Shui is and how to apply its principles to your everyday spaces. ✅ How clutter, broken fixtures, and stagnant spaces can affect how you experience your home. ✅ Why your bedroom deserves to be a sanctuary for rest, self-care, and renewal. ✅ How to use plants, natural light, fresh air, and space-clearing rituals to refresh your environment. ✅ How to let go of objects that carry difficult memories while honoring the stories that matter to you. ✅ Simple, budget-friendly ways to transform your home without buying everything new. ✅ How to redesign your space to support you through grief, burnout, divorce, and new chapters of life. ✅ Paula's practical approach to creating a home that reflects your goals, values, and evolving identity. 🙌🏽 Ensure you are following Paula Agudelo on https://www.sacredinteriors.design/ Instagram: @SacredInteriors Create a Sanctuary in Just 3 Days with This Free Home Ritual 🎧 Take a breath, press play, and enjoy this conversation. #SelfCareGoddess #FengShui #EmotionalWellbeing #IntentionalLiving #HomeDesign #SelfCare #PersonalGrowth === ▸ Toronto Events – Do you live in the GTA? Join us for a transformative in-person Self-Care Breathwork Experience in Toronto with LIVE Music & Sound Bath. ⁠RSVP⁠  ▸ ⁠Ebook – YOU GOT THIS⁠ – A powerful read to stop overthinking, self-sabotaging & staying stuck. ▸ ⁠Healthy Breathing Course⁠ – Learn functional breathing to address stress, anxiety & burnout. ▸ ⁠Virtual Full Moon Breathwork⁠ – Harness the power of the moon every month online. ▸ Free Resources: – ⁠Mental Health Shopping List⁠  – ⁠9 Vital Breathing Techniques⁠  – ⁠Workplace Wellness Calendar⁠  Follow & Connect: Instagram | ⁠Rita Savoia⁠ | ⁠Breathwork Barista⁠ ⁠ Facebook⁠  X⁠  TikTok YouTube Disclaimer: Content on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personal health concerns.

What happens when you know something isn't right with your health, but your lab results come back normal? What if the answers lie beyond the numbers? In this episode #242 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, Dr. Pamela Cipriano explores the world of functional medicine, chronic illness, and the importance of looking beyond symptoms to investigate potential underlying causes. Dr. Pamela M. Cipriano, DNP, APRN, is a nationally recognized nurse practitioner and founder of The Practice of Health and Wellness in Connecticut, specializing in complex chronic illness and advanced root-cause diagnostics. She is known for identifying seizure disorders misdiagnosed as epilepsy and uncovering neuroimmune, infectious, and toxic triggers behind conditions such as autoimmune encephalitis, tick-borne disease, mold exposure, and chronic inflammation. A former critical care clinician, Dr. Cipriano is widely regarded for solving highly complex cases, restoring hope to patients dismissed or misdiagnosed for years. She holds a DNP from Maryville University and is an ILADS-trained provider and respected speaker. In this episode, you'll discover: ✅ Why normal lab results don't always tell the whole story - understanding why symptoms, health history, and changes over time deserve attention. ✅ The power of functional medicine - exploring how a broader view of health can help investigate potential underlying contributors to persistent symptoms. ✅ Nutrition and chronic illness - discussing the connection between dietary habits, blood sugar, inflammation, and long-term health. ✅ Menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) - exploring common symptoms, hormone-related concerns, and why treatment decisions need to be individualized. ✅ Cholesterol and heart health - examining why cholesterol numbers need to be interpreted in context and what other assessments may be discussed with a healthcare professional. ✅ The importance of advocating for yourself - what to do when you feel unheard, how to ask informed questions, and why persistent symptoms deserve appropriate follow-up. ✅ Everyday Self-Care habits - discovering how regular movement, mindful food choices, and consistent healthy routines can support overall wellbeing. 🙌🏽 Ensure you are following Dr. Pamela M. Cipriano on https://www.thepracticeofhealthandwellness.com/ LinkedIn Facebook Instagram 🎧 Take a breath, press play, and enjoy this conversation. #FunctionalMedicine #SelfCareGoddess #ChronicIllness #HormoneHealth #WomensHealth #RootCauseHealth #WellnessPodcast === ▸ Toronto Events – Do you live in the GTA? Join us for a transformative in-person Self-Care Breathwork Experience in Toronto with LIVE Music & Sound Bath. ⁠RSVP⁠  ▸ ⁠Ebook – YOU GOT THIS⁠ – A powerful read to stop overthinking, self-sabotaging & staying stuck. ▸ ⁠Healthy Breathing Course⁠ – Learn functional breathing to address stress, anxiety & burnout. ▸ ⁠Virtual Full Moon Breathwork⁠ – Harness the power of the moon every month online. ▸ Free Resources: – ⁠Mental Health Shopping List⁠  – ⁠9 Vital Breathing Techniques⁠  – ⁠Workplace Wellness Calendar⁠  Follow & Connect:Instagram | ⁠Rita Savoia⁠ | ⁠Breathwork Barista⁠ ⁠ Facebook⁠  X⁠  TikTok YouTube Disclaimer: Content on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personal health concerns.

What does it really mean to be a successful woman? Is it building a thriving business, being there for your family, or finally giving yourself permission to pursue what YOU want? In this episode #243 of the UpliftHer Leadership Series on the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, Lisa Woodruff talks about entrepreneurship, burnout, Self-Care, and the evolving meaning of success. Dr. Lisa Woodruff is a psychologist, productivity expert, and the visionary founder of Organize 365. Through the Organize 365 podcast, which has over 25 million downloads, and her academic research, Lisa is on a mission to make the ‘invisible work’ of household management visible, helping individuals reclaim their time for what they are uniquely gifted and created to do. In this episode we explore: ✅ The hidden cost of burnout: How prolonged stress and unexpected life challenges can affect your perspective, capacity, and wellbeing. ✅ Giving yourself permission to grow: Why women often feel guilty investing time, energy, and money in their own personal development. ✅ Redefining work-life balance: How your priorities can shift through different seasons of life and why balance doesn't have to look the same forever. ✅ The power of intentional planning: How creating systems and reviewing your priorities can help you make room for work, family, relationships, and yourself. ✅ Self-Care beyond the basics: Why looking after yourself includes medical care, nutrition, and making informed decisions about your wellbeing. ✅ Leading with authenticity: How empathy, integrity, and understanding your customers can shape the way you build and lead a business. ✅ Breaking the rules you've made for yourself: Why you don't need everyone else's approval to want something more for your life. ✅ Trusting yourself and your vision: How to move forward even when your ideas seem unconventional or you feel uncertain. ✅ Redefining success in midlife: Why freedom of time, financial independence, and pursuing your unique gifts can matter more than traditional measures of achievement. 🙌🏽 Ensure you are following Lisa Woodruff on https://organize365.com/ LinkedIn Instagram YouTube 🎧 Take a breath, press play, and enjoy this video. #SelfCareGoddessPodcast #WomenInLeadership #BurnoutRecovery #WorkLifeBalance #WomensEmpowerment #FemaleEntrepreneurs #PersonalGrowth #SelfCare #LeadershipDevelopment #MidlifeGrowth === ▸ Toronto Events – Do you live in the GTA? Join us for a transformative in-person Self-Care Breathwork Experience in Toronto with LIVE Music & Sound Bath. ⁠RSVP⁠  ▸ ⁠Ebook – YOU GOT THIS⁠ – A powerful read to stop overthinking, self-sabotaging & staying stuck. ▸ ⁠Healthy Breathing Course⁠ – Learn functional breathing to address stress, anxiety & burnout. ▸ ⁠Virtual Full Moon Breathwork⁠ – Harness the power of the moon every month online. ▸ Free Resources: – ⁠Mental Health Shopping List⁠  – ⁠9 Vital Breathing Techniques⁠  – ⁠Workplace Wellness Calendar⁠  Follow & Connect: Instagram | ⁠Rita Savoia⁠ | ⁠Breathwork Barista⁠ ⁠ Facebook⁠  X⁠  TikTok YouTube Disclaimer: Content on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personal health concerns.

What if the Self-Care you really need has less to do with doing more and more to do with changing how you think? In this episode # 241 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, Amy Kemp explores why the inner work may be the most important form of Self-Care. Amy Kemp is the CEO of Amy Kemp, Inc. and a certified Habit Finder coach who helps leaders and business professionals understand how deeply thought habits impact every part of their work and lives. She has guided hundreds of female business leaders through her signature group coaching program, Encounter, and worked with countless others one-on-one and with leadership teams across the country. She is also the author of I See You: A Guide for Women to Make More, Have More, and Be More - Without More Work. In this conversation, you'll discover: ✅ Why traditional self-care can sometimes feel like just another item on your to-do list. ✅ How thought habits develop and why patterns that once helped you succeed may eventually hold you back. ✅ Why you can't always outwork the beliefs and habits driving your behavior. ✅ How to recognize the fear, worry, or anxiety behind your thoughts and begin shifting your internal response. ✅ Why slowing down, setting boundaries, and saying no can feel uncomfortable, even when you know they're the right choices. ✅ How to identify your natural strengths by recognizing what comes easily to you but astonishes others. ✅ Why play, movement, time in nature, and disconnecting from technology can give your busy mind a much-needed break. ✅ How to make room for greater growth, income, and impact without automatically adding more work to your life. 🙌🏽 Ensure you are following Amy Kemp on https://amykemp.com/ Instagram: @amykempinc Facebook: @amykempinc LinkedIn 🎧 Take a breath, press play, and enjoy this conversation. #SelfCare #WomenInLeadership #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #HolisticWellbeing === ▸ Toronto Events – Do you live in the GTA? Join us for a transformative in-person Self-Care Breathwork Experience in Toronto with LIVE Music & Sound Bath. ⁠RSVP⁠  ▸ ⁠Ebook – YOU GOT THIS⁠ – A powerful read to stop overthinking, self-sabotaging & staying stuck. ▸ ⁠Healthy Breathing Course⁠ – Learn functional breathing to address stress, anxiety & burnout. ▸ ⁠Virtual Full Moon Breathwork⁠ – Harness the power of the moon every month online. ▸ Free Resources: – ⁠Mental Health Shopping List⁠  – ⁠9 Vital Breathing Techniques⁠  – ⁠Workplace Wellness Calendar⁠  Follow & Connect: Instagram | ⁠Rita Savoia⁠ | ⁠Breathwork Barista⁠ ⁠ Facebook⁠  X⁠  TikTok YouTube Disclaimer: Content on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personal health concerns.

Are you doing everything you’re supposed to do, showing up for everyone, and still feeling completely exhausted? In this episode #240 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, Alika Victor talks about burnout, boundaries, and why even the most capable people can find themselves running on empty. Alika Victor is a Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and founder of ThriveNow Wellness, where she helps overloaded adults rebuild energy and resilience through her Practical Wellness Method™. After 17 years in healthcare, including leadership roles at CVS Caremark, Conduent, and symplr, she's seen how burnout builds quietly. Her approach replaces rigid plans with "tiny experiments": small, doable shifts that fit real life. Alika leads workshops on burnout, boundaries, and stress, supports dementia caregivers, and has been featured in Exeleon Magazine and The Eminent Class. She is the author of Becoming Better: Tiny Experiments for Real Life Change. In this episode, we discuss: ✅ Burnout vs. tiredness ✅ The four dimensions of capacity: Understanding your emotional, mental, time, and energy capacity and what happens when life's demands exceed what you have available. ✅ The hidden signs of burnout: From becoming more impatient at home to struggling with concentration, focus, and the quality of your work. ✅ Boundaries without guilt: Practical ways to approach conversations with your boss, manage competing priorities, and protect your time and energy. ✅ Why high achievers struggle to slow down? ✅ Recovery is part of the work: What we can learn from elite athletes about sleep, movement, nutrition, and making recovery a regular part of life. ✅ Tiny experiments for real-life change: Alika's approach to testing small, manageable changes instead of trying to overhaul your entire routine overnight. ✅ The power of movement and gratitude: Simple practices that Alika uses in her own life to support her well-being. 🙌🏽 Ensure you are following Alika Victor on https://www.showuphappy.com Facebook Instagram @showuphappy LinkedIn Free 45-minute coaching session with Alika 🎧 Take a breath, press play, and enjoy this video. #Burnout #Boundaries #SelfCare #StressManagement #Wellbeing #SelfCareGoddess #PersonalGrowth === ▸ Toronto Events – Do you live in the GTA? Join us for a transformative in-person Self-Care Breathwork Experience in Toronto with LIVE Music & Sound Bath. ⁠RSVP⁠  ▸ ⁠Ebook – YOU GOT THIS⁠ – A powerful read to stop overthinking, self-sabotaging & staying stuck. ▸ ⁠Healthy Breathing Course⁠ – Learn functional breathing to address stress, anxiety & burnout. ▸ ⁠Virtual Full Moon Breathwork⁠ – Harness the power of the moon every month online. ▸ Free Resources: – ⁠Mental Health Shopping List⁠  – ⁠9 Vital Breathing Techniques⁠  – ⁠Workplace Wellness Calendar⁠  Follow & Connect: Instagram | ⁠Rita Savoia⁠ | ⁠Breathwork Barista⁠ ⁠ Facebook⁠  X⁠  TikTok YouTube Disclaimer: Content on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personal health concerns.

Have you ever experienced a coincidence that felt too meaningful to be random? Or wondered why certain emotional patterns and challenges keep showing up in your life, even when you're trying to change? In episode #239 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, theoretical physicist, researcher, author, and Tao Science co-founder Dr. Rulin Xiu explores the fascinating intersection of ancient Tao wisdom, quantum physics, consciousness, and personal growth. Dr. Rulin Xiu co-founded Tao Science alongside Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha. She holds a PhD in string theory from the University of California, Berkeley, and completed postdoctoral research at Harvard University and the Houston Advanced Research Center. Initially driven by the search for a unified understanding of the universe, her work has evolved to examine the connections between physics, consciousness, the soul, and ancient Tao wisdom. Through Tao Science, she explores spiritual concepts and theories about the nature of reality, while sharing practices designed to support awareness, soulfulness, and personal growth. She has also co-authored books on soul, heart, mind, and science with Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha, and teaches Divine Love practices and courses focused on awareness and transforming karma. In this conversation, we explore: ✅ What is Tao Science? The connection between ancient Tao wisdom and modern physics. ✅ Karma and recurring patterns: How past experiences and habits may shape our responses. ✅ Can we change our karma? Practices that encourage awareness and help us approach habitual thoughts and feelings differently. ✅ Positive and negative karma: How judgments, attachments, and interactions may influence our experiences. ✅ The soul, heart, and mind: Their role in self-awareness and personal growth. ✅ Coincidences and synchronicities: Why certain experiences and encounters may feel meaningfully connected. ✅ Finding meaning in life's challenges: Approaching difficulties with greater awareness and compassion. ✅ Practical self-care and inner awareness: Cultivating presence and a deeper connection with ourselves. 🙌🏽 Ensure you are following Dr. Rulin Xiu on https://taoscience.drsha.com/ LinkedIn Facebook Instagram YouTube @TaoScienceofficial Tao Science of Soulfulness Program 🎧 Take a breath, press play, and enjoy this video. #TaoScience #Karma #Consciousness #QuantumPhysics #Spirituality #Synchronicity #PersonalGrowth #SelfCareGoddess === ▸ Toronto Events – Do you live in the GTA? Join us for a transformative in-person Self-Care Breathwork Experience in Toronto with LIVE Music & Sound Bath. ⁠RSVP⁠  ▸ ⁠Ebook – YOU GOT THIS⁠ – A powerful read to stop overthinking, self-sabotaging & staying stuck. ▸ ⁠Healthy Breathing Course⁠ – Learn functional breathing to address stress, anxiety & burnout. ▸ ⁠Virtual Full Moon Breathwork⁠ – Harness the power of the moon every month online. ▸ Free Resources: – ⁠Mental Health Shopping List⁠  – ⁠9 Vital Breathing Techniques⁠  – ⁠Workplace Wellness Calendar⁠  Follow & Connect: Instagram | ⁠Rita Savoia⁠ | ⁠Breathwork Barista⁠ ⁠ Facebook⁠  X⁠  TikTok YouTube Disclaimer: Content on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personal health concerns.

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t what’s happening around you but what you’ve come to believe about yourself? In this episode #62 of the Self Care Goddess Podcast, we’re diving deep into mindset, self-talk, confidence, fear, and the beliefs that quietly shape the way we experience our lives. My guest, Amy Eliza Wong, an executive leadership coach, author, and founder of Always On Purpose®. For more than two decades, Amy has helped leaders understand why even highly capable teams can get stuck under pressure and, more importantly, what they can do about it. She has worked with leaders and organizations including LinkedIn, Salesforce, Meta, PwC, Berkshire Hathaway, Stanford Medicine, IDEO, and Sun Microsystems. Amy doesn’t just inspire a room, she helps uncover the invisible patterns that keep people and teams stuck, gives leaders the language to understand what’s really happening under pressure, and offers a practical way forward. She’s also the author of Living On Purpose and a Stanford TEDx speaker. In this episode, we talk about: ✅ Why negative self-talk can become such a powerful pattern ✅ How our fear of rejection can influence the way we see ourselves ✅ The hidden beliefs behind “I’m not good enough” ✅ The difference between believing you are enough and knowing you are enough ✅ Moving from autopilot to becoming the “driver” of your own life ✅ Why changing your perception can be more powerful than simply changing your actions ✅ Why sometimes you need to feel it out instead of figure it out ✅ Amy’s grandfather’s powerful advice: “There is no right decision. There’s only a decision.” NOTE: This episode #62 is being re-released as part of the Best of Self-Care Goddess Podcasts, a collection of some of the most insightful and impactful conversations from the podcast archive. 🙌🏽 Ensure you are following Amy Wong on https://amyelizawong.com/ and LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Living on Purpose Book 🎧 Take a breath, press play, and enjoy this conversation. #SelfCareGoddess #AmyElizaWong #LivingOnPurpose #Mindset #SelfTalk #SelfConfidence #ImposterSyndrome #PersonalGrowth #SelfCare #Mindfulness #IntentionalLiving === ▸ Toronto Events – Do you live in the GTA? Join us for a transformative in-person Self-Care Breathwork Experience in Toronto with LIVE Music & Sound Bath. ⁠RSVP⁠  ▸ ⁠Ebook – YOU GOT THIS⁠ – A powerful read to stop overthinking, self-sabotaging & staying stuck. ▸ ⁠Healthy Breathing Course⁠ – Learn functional breathing to address stress, anxiety & burnout. ▸ ⁠Virtual Full Moon Breathwork⁠ – Harness the power of the moon every month online. ▸ Free Resources: – ⁠Mental Health Shopping List⁠  – ⁠9 Vital Breathing Techniques⁠  – ⁠Workplace Wellness Calendar⁠  Follow & Connect: Instagram | ⁠Rita Savoia⁠ | ⁠Breathwork Barista⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠  X⁠  TikTok YouTube Disclaimer: Content on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personal health concerns.

What happens when you give a busy team permission to slow down? As part of a corporate wellness event, I led employees through a unique Yin-Yang yoga session designed to bring both movement and stillness into the workplace. We began with the energy of Yang - flowing sequences, strength, balance, movement and breath before transitioning into Yin, where we slowed down, held poses for longer, and created space to simply be. During the session, we explored: ✅ Mindful, diaphragmatic breathing to build focus and presence ✅ Strength, balance and flexibility through Yang yoga ✅ Grounding and body awareness through standing and balancing poses ✅ Slower Yin practices to encourage stillness and relaxation ✅ Creating space to rest and support the body's natural relaxation response ✅ The practice of letting go: physically, mentally and emotionally ✅ Gratitude, self-appreciation and reconnecting with the body Workplace wellbeing isn't always about doing more. Sometimes, it’s about learning when to pause. 🙌🏽 Wellbeing can start with creating an engaging, meaningful and practical wellness experience for your company or team. I’d love to explore what could work for you. 🎧 Interested in hosting a workplace wellness event for your company? Schedule a discovery call to learn more: https://calendly.com/ritasavoia/discovery-call-workplace-wellbeing #WorkplaceWellness #CorporateWellness #EmployeeWellbeing #YogaAtWork #YinYoga #YangYoga #Mindfulness #WellbeingAtWork === ▸ Toronto Events – Do you live in the GTA? Join us for a transformative in-person Self-Care Breathwork Experience in Toronto with LIVE Music & Sound Bath. ⁠RSVP⁠  ▸ ⁠Ebook – YOU GOT THIS⁠ – A powerful read to stop overthinking, self-sabotaging & staying stuck. ▸ ⁠Healthy Breathing Course⁠ – Learn functional breathing to address stress, anxiety & burnout. ▸ ⁠Virtual Full Moon Breathwork⁠ – Harness the power of the moon every month online. ▸ Free Resources: – ⁠Mental Health Shopping List⁠  – ⁠9 Vital Breathing Techniques⁠  – ⁠Workplace Wellness Calendar⁠  Follow & Connect: Instagram | ⁠Rita Savoia⁠ | ⁠Breathwork Barista⁠ ⁠ Facebook⁠  X⁠  TikTok YouTube Disclaimer: Content on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personal health concerns.

What happens when a corporate career no longer feels aligned, a personal health journey changes your perspective, and a simple natural wellness habit eventually becomes a business? In this episode #238 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, I sit down with Vrinda Bish, to explore her journey from banking to entrepreneurship, her experience discovering sea moss, and how motherhood has completely reshaped the way she thinks about wellness, Self-Care, time, and balance. Vrinda Bish is the founder of Vitality Sea Moss, a Canadian wellness brand helping people support their health through natural, mineral-rich sea moss. From sea moss gels and juices to skincare like face masks, Vrinda handles everything herself, from product development to marketing. She's deeply passionate about health, wellness, and doing things the natural way, and loves making that lifestyle feel simple and approachable for everyday people. And plot twist: she's building it all as a first-time mom to a six-month-old. Vrinda is proof that you can grow a business and a family at the same time. In this conversation, we explore: ✅ Vrinda's journey from banking to entrepreneurship ✅ What first introduced her to sea moss and why she became curious about it ✅ What sea moss is and how it has traditionally been used in Caribbean and Irish wellness practices ✅ Different ways of consuming sea moss, including gels, juices and other formats ✅ Why sourcing, preparation, storage and product quality matter ✅ What consumers can look for when choosing a sea moss product ✅ The importance of understanding what is actually in the products we buy ✅ Sea moss, gut health, minerals and personal wellness experiences ✅ The connection between natural wellness and skincare ✅ How Vrinda developed her sea moss face mask ✅ Common misconceptions and exaggerated claims surrounding sea moss ✅ Why “more” isn't necessarily better when it comes to wellness routines ✅ Finding meaningful moments of self-care when you only have five or ten minutes ✅ Habit stacking as a practical strategy for busy people ✅ Her three daily non-negotiables: nourishment, mindfulness and movement ✅ Building a business while raising a young child ✅ Why health, according to Vrinda, is the foundation for everything else 🙌🏽 Ensure you are following Vrinda Bish on https://vitalityseamoss.ca/ and Instagram TikTok 🎧 Take a breath, press play, and enjoy this conversation. #SeaMoss #NaturalWellness #SelfCare #WellnessPodcast #GutHealth #Motherhood #Entrepreneurship #HealthyHabits #HolisticWellness #SelfCareGoddess === ▸ Toronto Events – Do you live in the GTA? Join us for a transformative in-person Self-Care Breathwork Experience in Toronto with LIVE Music & Sound Bath. ⁠RSVP⁠  ▸ ⁠Ebook – YOU GOT THIS⁠ – A powerful read to stop overthinking, self-sabotaging & staying stuck. ▸ ⁠Healthy Breathing Course⁠ – Learn functional breathing to address stress, anxiety & burnout. ▸ ⁠Virtual Full Moon Breathwork⁠ – Harness the power of the moon every month online. ▸ Free Resources: – ⁠Mental Health Shopping List⁠  – ⁠9 Vital Breathing Techniques⁠  – ⁠Workplace Wellness Calendar⁠  Follow & Connect: Instagram | ⁠Rita Savoia⁠ | ⁠Breathwork Barista⁠ ⁠ Facebook⁠  X⁠  TikTok YouTube Disclaimer: Content on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personal health concerns.

What if there’s more to psychedelics than the experience itself? What if they can offer a different lens on consciousness, healing, mental health, and the way we understand ourselves? In this thought-provoking episode #108 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, we go Beyond the Taboo with bestselling author, speaker, and psychedelic education advocate Matt Zemon for an honest conversation about what psychedelics can and cannot teach us about the mind, healing, spirituality, and ourselves. Matt Zemon is a scholar-practitioner, author, and educator working at the intersection of psychedelics, mental health, spirituality, and modern consciousness research. He holds a Doctor of Ministry from Pacific School of Religion and an MSc in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health from King’s College London.As Executive Director of the Council on Spiritual Practices and the author of six books on psychedelics, religion, and healing, Matt brings together scientific research, ancient wisdom, and lived experience. His work focuses on helping people approach profound spiritual and psychedelic experiences with intention, appropriate risk reduction, and meaningful integration emphasizing that the goal is not simply a peak experience, but how those insights translate into everyday life. In this episode, we explore: ✅ How Matt's first psilocybin experience helped him reconnect with his late mother and examine beliefs around safety, love and mortality ✅ The emerging research around psychedelics and mental health conditions including PTSD, depression, anxiety and substance-use challenges ✅ What psychedelic integration can look like through therapy, coaching, breathwork, meditation, yoga, nutrition, sleep and behavioural change ✅ The concept of “big T” trauma versus the everyday experiences, losses, relationships and attachments that can also shape us ✅ How psychedelic experiences can challenge our relationship with control, vulnerability, self-love and self-awareness ✅ Matt's perspective on reclaiming personal agency and making informed choices NOTE: This episode #108 is being re-released as part of the Best of Self-Care Goddess Podcasts, a collection of some of the most insightful and impactful conversations from the podcast archive. 🙌🏽 Ensure you are following Matt Zemon on https://www.mattzemon.com/ and Instagram LinkedIn 🎧 Take a breath, press play, and enjoy this video. #Psychedelics #MattZemon #MentalHealth #PsychedelicTherapy #SelfCareGoddess #Psilocybin #PsychedelicIntegration #MentalHealthAwareness #Consciousness #SelfCare #Breathwork #PersonalGrowth === ▸ Toronto Events – Do you live in the GTA? Join us for a transformative in-person Self-Care Breathwork Experience in Toronto with LIVE Music & Sound Bath. ⁠RSVP⁠  ▸ ⁠Ebook – YOU GOT THIS⁠ – A powerful read to stop overthinking, self-sabotaging & staying stuck. ▸ ⁠Healthy Breathing Course⁠ – Learn functional breathing to address stress, anxiety & burnout. ▸ ⁠Virtual Full Moon Breathwork⁠ – Harness the power of the moon every month online. ▸ Free Resources: – ⁠Mental Health Shopping List⁠  – ⁠9 Vital Breathing Techniques⁠  – ⁠Workplace Wellness Calendar⁠  Follow & Connect: Instagram | ⁠Rita Savoia⁠ | ⁠Breathwork Barista⁠ ⁠ Facebook⁠  X⁠  TikTok YouTube Disclaimer: Content on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personal health concerns.

What if your DNA could help you understand how your body responds to food, exercise, sleep, stress, hormones and the environment around you? In this fascinating episode #36 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, we go deep into functional genomics, personalized health and the idea that understanding your genetic makeup could help you make more informed choices about how you live. My guest Kashif Khan is the co-founder and CEO of The DNA Company, an innovative functional genomics company focused on personalized and preventative health and wellness. He is also the co-founder and CEO of Youtrients, which develops personalized supplement formulations based on individual DNA analysis. Kashif's entry into the world of functional genomics was deeply personal. After experiencing a period of significant health challenges in his mid-30s, including eczema, psoriasis, severe migraines, digestive problems and depression, he began investigating the underlying factors connecting these seemingly separate issues. His experience led him to explore his own genome and ultimately rethink the way health and chronic disease are approached. Today, his work focuses on translating complex genetic information into practical insights around areas such as sleep, nutrition, fitness, hormones, cardiovascular health, immunity, detoxification, mood and behaviour. The DNA Company's approach uses a curated set of actionable genes and an AI-powered platform to interpret genetic information in practical, everyday contexts. In this episode, we explore: ✅ Why genetics isn't necessarily your destiny ✅ Functional genomics vs. traditional genetic testing ✅ The connection between genetics, environment, nutrition and lifestyle ✅ Sleep and genetics ✅ Dopamine, motivation and behaviour ✅ The importance of looking for root causes rather than simply managing symptoms. ✅ Why behaviour change matters and how The DNA Company's coaching approach is designed to help people turn genetic insights into sustainable habits. NOTE: This episode #36 is being re-released as part of the Best of Self-Care Goddess Podcasts, a collection of some of the most insightful and impactful conversations from the podcast archive. 🙌🏽 Ensure you are following Kashif Khan on https://thednacompany.com/ and YouTube:  @Kashkhanofficial  Instagram: @kashkhanofficial LinkedInPodcast: The DNA Talks Podcast (formerly known as The Unpilled Podcast) 🎧 Take a breath, press play, and enjoy this video. #KashifKhan #TheDNACompany #FunctionalGenomics #PersonalizedHealth #Genetics #PreventativeHealth #SelfCareGoddessPodcast === ▸ Toronto Events – Do you live in the GTA? Join us for a transformative in-person Self-Care Breathwork Experience in Toronto with LIVE Music & Sound Bath. ⁠RSVP⁠  ▸ ⁠Ebook – YOU GOT THIS⁠ – A powerful read to stop overthinking, self-sabotaging & staying stuck. ▸ ⁠Healthy Breathing Course⁠ – Learn functional breathing to address stress, anxiety & burnout. ▸ ⁠Virtual Full Moon Breathwork⁠ – Harness the power of the moon every month online. ▸ Free Resources: – ⁠Mental Health Shopping List⁠  – ⁠9 Vital Breathing Techniques⁠  – ⁠Workplace Wellness Calendar⁠  Follow & Connect: Instagram | ⁠Rita Savoia⁠ | ⁠Breathwork Barista⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠  X⁠  TikTok YouTube Disclaimer: Content on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personal health concerns.

What if taking care of yourself could change the way you eat, sleep, feel, and live? In this episode #28 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, Grace Van Berkum, a registered holistic nutritionist, plant-powered detox nutritionist, and raw food chef explores the connection between food, self-love, and a healthier way of living. Grace facilitates Glow Cell Health Retreats in Nicaragua and around the world, empowering people to reconnect with their bodies through plant-based nutrition, self-love, and mindful living. Her approach combines fresh, whole foods, yoga, daily movement, nature, and conscious Self-Care. Through her work, Grace inspires people to eat and live with awareness and compassion while discovering the power of simple, nourishing habits. Grace shares her deeply personal journey from childhood trauma, eating disorders, and addiction to discovering nutrition, healing her relationship with food, and building a wellness retreat. She also opens up about her father's journey with Alzheimer's and how creating a nurturing environment filled with nourishing food, movement, nature, and connection became a life-changing experience for both of them. In this episode, you'll discover: ✅ Grace's inspiring journey from addiction and self-hatred to self-love and wellness. ✅ Why self-care is a lifelong practice, not a destination. ✅ The benefits of incorporating more raw and plant-based foods into your diet. ✅ Simple ways to introduce raw foods without feeling overwhelmed. ✅ How to make healthy eating enjoyable, creative, and sustainable. ✅ Practical tips for meal planning and choosing foods that work for your lifestyle. ✅ Why gratitude and mindful breathing before meals can help you slow down and reconnect with your food. ✅ Everyday habits that support better sleep, relaxation, and overall wellbeing. ✅ How nature, movement, and slowing down can transform your relationship with yourself. NOTE: This episode #28 is being re-released as part of the Best of Self-Care Goddess Podcasts, a collection of some of the most insightful and impactful conversations from the podcast archive. 🙌🏽 Ensure you are following Grace Van Berkum on https://www.gracevanberkum.com/ and Instagram Facebook YouTube @gracevanberkum X Pinterest 🎧 Take a breath, press play, and enjoy this video. #SelfCare #HolisticNutrition #PlantBasedNutrition #RawFood #SelfLove #WellnessPodcast #MindfulEating #HealthyLiving === ▸ Toronto Events – Do you live in the GTA? Join us for a transformative in-person Self-Care Breathwork Experience in Toronto with LIVE Music & Sound Bath. ⁠RSVP⁠  ▸ ⁠Ebook – YOU GOT THIS⁠ – A powerful read to stop overthinking, self-sabotaging & staying stuck. ▸ ⁠Healthy Breathing Course⁠ – Learn functional breathing to address stress, anxiety & burnout. ▸ ⁠Virtual Full Moon Breathwork⁠ – Harness the power of the moon every month online. ▸ Free Resources: – ⁠Mental Health Shopping List⁠  – ⁠9 Vital Breathing Techniques⁠  – ⁠Workplace Wellness Calendar⁠   Follow & Connect: Instagram | ⁠Rita Savoia⁠ | ⁠Breathwork Barista⁠ ⁠ Facebook⁠  X⁠  TikTok YouTube  Disclaimer: Content on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personal health concerns.