DISCLAIMER: This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and does not claim to be medical or mental health advice.  Please discuss any health matters with your medical team and follow all laws. The host and guests of this podcast do not condone illegal activity.  In 2020, Portland, OR passed ballot measure 109 which gives Oregon Health Authority the job of overseeing magic mushroom consumption.  In the premiere episode of season two, I'm talking with my guests about how microdosing with psilocybin (aka magic mushrooms) can be used to rewire the brain.  After experiencing profound healing through psychedelic treatment, sisters Megan and Nicole Michelena founded Zenchronicity, a microdose mentorship program that supports healing with psilocybin. Megan and Nicole are Microdosing Institute certified mental health experts specializing in trauma healing through plant medicine. Megan is also a certified holistic nutritionist, health coach, and both are trauma-informed yoga teachers and experts in psychedelic medicine. Nicole has studied plant medicine and the benefits it has in helping individuals heal emotionally, physically, and spiritually. The sisters are also the hosts of the podcast, Zenchronicity.  Links: Website: www.zenchronicity222.com Check out their free mini-course on the website! Instagram: @zenchronicity222, @zenchronicity_sisters Thank you so much for listening!  Please rate & review the podcast, it helps spread the word and I appreciate it so much.   Reach out to me at [email protected] if you want to connect, talk about working together in my nutritional therapy practice or have episode ideas and take advantage of all of my free resources available HERE!  Follow me on Instagram @junibwell and/or Facebook   

In this ultra-mini episode, I have a special message for you. I'm taking a short break between now and season two of the podcast but don't worry, I'll be back in a few weeks with so much incredible content to share with you all! Have a happy holiday and if you are enjoying the show, please do me a favor and write a positive review on your favorite podcast player.  It really helps others find the show and I would be so grateful.   Are you walking the breast cancer path right now?   Know you want to support your body, fuel yourself properly for healing, and manage the overwhelming stress so you can move on from this as quickly as you possibly can?  I can help! Schedule a free consult call now by emailing me at [email protected] or filling out the contact form via this link. I'd be honored to walk this path with you. Wishing you well,  Juni

The podcast is turning 1! It's been such an incredible year and I've had so many amazing conversations with my guests, listeners, and clients. I've learned so much from all of you. In today's episode, I reflect on some of the hard and soft lessons learned.  The great news is that they've all been empowering.    Episodes mentioned:  4. Breast Cancer Nutrition-Part 1 During Treatment 5. Breast Cancer Nutrition-Part 2 Survivorship 6. Interview with Stephanie Carson, Meditation & Breathwork Teacher 8. Breast Cancer & Sexuality w/Kristine D'Angelo, Clinical Sexologist/Sex Coach 15. Advocating For Yourself As A Breast Cancer Patient  21. Interview w/ Susan Wadia-Ells, Ph.D. Author of Busting Breast Cancer 25. Interview with Lais Scort, Healing Through Music Free Resources for Breast Cancer Patients available on my website:  Breast Cancer Grounding Kit Tamoxifen: Facts & Feelings Workbook Self-Love Dance Party Playlist Want to work together?  I still have spots available in my 1:1 Nutritional Therapy Practice.  Fill out this form for a free consult.  There is a lot of confusing information out there.  Together we help you create a plan that will fuel your healing and help you feel confident about the road ahead. I'd be honored to walk this path with you!  If you are enjoying the podcast, please write a review.  It helps expand the reach of the show and get this information to people who want it.  I would be so grateful! Ideas for an episode or just want to connect with me?  Email me at [email protected] or find me on Instagram or Facebook. I love hearing from you.  Thank you again for an amazing year.   I'm wishing you well,  Juni      

On today's episode, I interview Ashley Katzakian who is one of the founding members of the So Hum Collective.  RYT 200hr, PN1 - An integrative wellness teacher, Ashley alchemizes the modalities of yoga, Ayurveda, guided visualization, and energy work to offer classes that are well-rounded and approachable to all people. After studying yoga in India, Ashley received her yoga teacher training from the Yoga Center of Minneapolis and is currently working to become an Ayurvedic Practitioner through Yoga Veda Institute. Her teaching style is rooted in Vinyasa and Yin with a large focus on alignment and breath work.  Ashley believes in a holistic mind-body approach in order to bring peace to the body, mind, and soul. In our chat, we talk about: -What is Ayurveda?  -What are the different doshas and how do you determine which one you are?  -How does Ayurveda view breast cancer?  -Ashley's top 5 tips for hormone balance Want to connect with Ashley or get a free consultation to see if working in the realm of Ayurveda is for you? Contact her via her website: http://www.ashleykatzakian.com/ or through the So Hum Collective: http://www.sohumco.com/ Connect with Ashley and the So Hum Collective on social media: www.intagram.com/ashleykatzakian http://www.instagram.com/sohumcollective Other links mentioned:  Breast Friends-Helping Women Survive the Trauma of Cancer, One Friend at a Time. Fighting Pretty-Everyone woman needs to be reminded how strong and beautiful she is-especially if she is battling cancer. Connect with me! Fill out the contact form in the link or reach out via email: [email protected] I am taking 1:1 clients currently in my Nutritional Therapy Practice and would be honored to walk this path with you.  Find me on social media: Instagram @junibwell Facebook LinkedIn  Access my FREE guided meditation library on Insight Timer   Download my FREE Breast Cancer Grounding Kit, The Tamoxifen Facts/Feelings Workbook or The Self-Love Dance Party Playlist If you are enjoying the podcast, please leave a positive rating and review. It really helps others find the show.  Thank you so much for the support.   I'm wishing you well,  Juni    

In today's episode, I interview the very special, Lais Scort.  In 2008, after breaking her neck in a pool dive Lais Scort had aconversation with a spirit guide who gave her the option ofcontinuing her life on Earth or going back because it wouldn't beeasy. She decided to continue with her wholeness journey, andeven through quadriplegia, she trusted her path would be guided.Lais is a sound priestess, singer, songwriter, independent artist, and producer based in Brazil. Her music lives somewhere inbetween Alt-pop, Indie Rock, and Conscious Music.She holds magic space for soul-led humans to behold their truepower and create in it through sound, music, kundalini yoga,astrology and journeys in sisterhood and 1:1. She also co-createshealing music to celebrate wholeness and transmute painindependently and with clients. As a survivor of spinal cord injury, she uplifts those that have been through insurmountable trials.Lais believes songs are portals and sound can create a piece ofHeaven on Earth, healing those that need it most. Her inspirationcomes from ecstatic singing, automatic writing, dreams,shamanic journeys, deep experiences, and soul searches. Thegenre-bending music covers themes like resilience, grief, findingwho we are and our path, rebirths, faith, and spiritual connectionin this human experience.Healing is important and music heals. Listen to her incredible story and at the end of the episode, Lais takes you through a mini-sound healing journey of your own! Check out her work, book a session with her, and/or access the following freebies:  About Lais https://yourcaptivatingbrand.com/inside-out/https://yourcaptivatingbrand.com/chakra-singing/ Find her on social media:  Youtube Instagram I know you will love her message! Follow me on social media: Instagram Facebook Access my library of free guided meditations on Insight Timer Access free breast cancer resources on my website Work with me! I am currently taking 1:1 clients in my nutritional therapy practice and as a member of  The Rose City Sexual Health Collective.  Do you need support during your cancer journey or navigating survivorship?  I'd be honored to walk this path with you.  If you are enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to rate and review it.  This helps so so much!   Thank you for listening. I'm wishing you well, Juni  

Today's episode details ways you can be a support to your loved one who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. In addition to doing MULTIPLE impressions of Simpsons characters, I talk about:1.  Things to say when you first find out your loved one/colleague/friend has been diagnosed 2. Things to say throughout the journey 3. Things NOT to say 4. Practical ways you can provide support 5. Potential gifts to send 6. Financial Ways you can provide support 7. Ways to help your loved one navigate the physical changes and challenges of treatment Here are some of the local organizations I've been connecting with in Portland that provide support to the breast cancer community locally and all over the world: Fighting Pretty Breast Friends Pink Phoenix Dragon Boat Team Other links I mention: Sunbasket-Organic Meal Kits: get a discount (at time of recording the offer was $90 off. I love and use this service when I don't have the time or bandwidth to meal plan/shop and do lots of prep.  Most meals are prepared within 30 minutes.  (This is my personal referral code so I would get a $40 bonus after your first order. Win/Win!) Camps & Retreat for Families dealing with Cancer Find me on social media:Instagram @junibwell Facebook Juni Bucher, NTP LinkedIn Juni Bucher, NTP If you have an idea for an episode or just want to say hi, reach out to me by email ([email protected]) or go to my website and fill out a contact form.  I am currently taking 1:1 clients in my Nutritional Therapy Practice and as a member of The Rose City Sexual Health Collective.  I'd love to walk this journey with you. I offer free resources too, check them out here. If you are enjoying the podcast, please leave a positive review on your favorite podcast platform.  It really helps bring more visibility to the show so people can access the information.   Thank you so much for listening!  Wishing you well, Juni

In today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with the amazing, Dr. Ellen Albertson, The Midlife Whisperer.  She is the host of the "Rock Your Midlife" radio show/podcast and author of the book, Rock Your Midlife.  At the time of the recording, Dr. Ellen was also undergoing her own breast cancer journey.  We cover a wide range of topics including:-Reiki (she is a Master of Masters in this healing art!) -Self-compassion and how to apply it in your life -Her own breast cancer journey and how she is managing the overwhelm and anxiety -Medicinal mushrooms that may benefit those going through breast cancer treatment -Trauma history and breast cancer -How to rock your midlife years and come out of your cancer journey better than ever If you want to reach her or get more of her incomparable wisdom:  Website: https://themidlifewhisperer.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KMD4T7L Radio show: https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/4066/rock Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_midlife_whisperer/ Twitter @RockYourMidlife Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrEllenAlbertson Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drellenalbertson/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tigerwellness1/_created/ Check out her free gift: 10 tips to Rock Your Midlife (free gift) http://eepurl.com/dHqlmT ------------------ Thank you so much for your support of the show.  I appreciate you so much and if you are enjoying the podcast, please do me a quick favor and leave a positive review on your favorite podcast player.  It helps others find the show in a sea of information and I would be so grateful!If you have questions, an idea for an upcoming episode, or just want to say hello, I love hearing from you!  Email me at [email protected] OR come find me on social media.  I'm mostly active on Instagram (@junibwell) but you can also find me on Facebook, and LinkedIn.I also have many free resources for breast cancer patients available via my website and a full library of guided meditations for anyone to use for free on Insight Timer.   If you are interested in 1:1 coaching for nutritional therapy and stress management during breast cancer treatment, survivorship, or for general hormone balance to support a healthy libido, email me at [email protected] for a free consult.  I'd be honored to walk this journey with you!I'm wishing you well,  Juni

In today's episode I share: 1. Some of my favorite scientific studies that prove the incredible benefits of meditation 2. Share my meditation journey 3. Discuss best practices to create a consistent meditation ritual 4. Different types of meditation 5. Lead you through a very quick breath awareness meditation technique used by Navy Seals to promote relaxation and combat anxiety, stress and overwhelm.  Links:  Purchase the Lifting the Libido Naturally Workshop on 9/18/22 10a-12p PST and Beginners Mindfulness for Better Sex 6 Week Class series 9/20-10/25/22 6:30p-7:15pm PST The Untethered Soul Book Monk Gloats Over Yoga Championship-The Onion 30 Days Free Access to Unplug Meditation App My Free Library of Guided Meditations on Insight Timer Studies cited: Benefits for managing chronic pain How Meditation physically changes the brainMeditation can be as effective as medication for depression and anxiety  Find me on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedInReach out to me via email ([email protected]) with comments, questions or to inquire about working together. I'm still taking 1:1 clients and would be honored to walk this path with you! I'm wishing you well!

Everyone woman needs to listen to this episode! After losing multiple friends to breast cancer, Susan Wadia-Ells, PhD spent 12 years of her life trying to find out why and what can be done to prevent breast cancer.  The result is this incredibly well-researched book, Busting Breast Cancer: Five Simple Steps To Keep Breast Cancer Out Of Your Body.  You can buy the book via these channels: www.bustingbreastcancer.com    To purchase a signed paperback launch edition of Busting Breast Cancer (includes full-color charts and graphs). Practitioners can purchase discounted bulk orders of the launch edition if you buy 8+ books for resale to your clients.   https://www.amazon.com/Busting-Breast-Cancer-Simple-Steps/dp/1734532408  to purchase paperback edition of Busting Breast Cancer (charts & graphs are in black and white)  available worldwide  Independent booksellers can order Busting Breast Cancer via IngramSpark book distributors: available worldwide  eg: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/busting-breast-cancer-susan-wadia-ells/1138603039 Concierge Ultrasounds: Google this term to see where you can self-pay for a breast ultrasound (varies by state)  Tripping Over the Truth by Travis Christofferson, MS Dr. Nasha Winters' website Susan's Website:www.bustingbreastcancer.com If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review.  It is immensely helpful.  Thank you for the support.   Check out the many free resources on my website and sign up for my newsletter for information on upcoming workshops and offerings.  I'm currently taking 1:1 clients and will be leading a live AND virtual Libido workshop as well as a 6-week beginners meditation series (once the dates are up, they will be sent via my newsletter so go to www.junibwell.com to get on the list!)More information on me and my Nutritional Therapy Practice can be found at www.junibwell.com, or by following me on social media: Instagram: @junibwell Facebook: Juni Bucher, NTP FREE Meditations are available via Insight Timer   

You asked for it, you got it, Friends! You are anxious about Tamoxifen or frustrated with it. I asked you to send me your questions and in today's episode, I answer them.  We cover the following: 1. Why does Tamoxifen cause an increased risk of blood clots and is there anything I can do to prevent getting a blood clot while taking the medication? 2. Are side effects more likely to affect certain people more than others? 3. Can you take a half dose and still get the same benefit/protection? 4. If Tamoxifen is a carcinogen that can cause other cancers, why is it still being prescribed? 5. Are there any natural alternatives to Tamoxifen? 6. What is the supplement DIM? Links mentioned in the show and articles used in researching this episode:  Episode 12-Tamoxifen: The Good, The Bad & The Real Real. This episode covers the history of Tamoxifen, details my experience with it, and ways to combat side effects.  Rose City Sexual Health Collective -I am so honored to be a part of this incredible group of practitioners ready to help you bring more sexual satisfaction into your life.  Check us out and sign up for the newsletter! DOWNLOAD the Tamoxifen Facts/Feelings Workbook here. Gather the facts, Find the feelings, Arrive at YOUR answers regarding your feelings and decisions about hormone therapy.  DOWNLOAD the Breast Cancer Grounding Kit  Just diagnosed with breast cancer and feeling super anxious?  This kit contains a free guided meditation, grounding recipe and journal prompts to help ground you and prep your body for your healing journey.  DOWNLOAD the Self-Love Dance Party Playlist  Pump yourself up and get your body moving!  This self-esteem boosting playlist will be your favorite soundtrack for workouts, household chores or your next party.  When exercise is fun, it still COUNTS.   Studies and articles referenced in this episode:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19569248/  https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/01.cir.0000154545.84124.ac https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3335925/ https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01357772 https://elynjacobs.com/2021/04/27/natural-alternatives-to-anti-hormone-therapies-for-breast-cancer-what-your-doctor-may-know-but-cannot-recommend/ I love hearing from you!  Please feel free to reach out to me if you have questions, podcast episode ideas or just want to say hi: [email protected] Follow me on social media for info on current offerings, food and lifestyle tips, and general silliness: I'm most active on Instagram but you can also find me on Facebook, Tik Tok, and LinkedIn.  Access my library of free guided meditations via Insight Timer.  ...and one last thing.  If you are enjoying the podcast, please rate and review it.  This helps so much in regards to getting the show out to a greater audience.  It will take less than 2 minutes and I would appreciate it so much!If you are looking for 1:1 coaching to manage your Tamoxifen side effects or balance hormones as an alternative approach to Tamoxifen, please email me ([email protected]) for a free consult.  I'd be honored to walk this path with you!  Wishing you well, Juni