Today on the podcast, local urban farmer Greg Miller and I talk about his passion project, Picked@Perfection, an urban farm in East Hill, Pensacola. Greg walks us through the day in the life of an IT Professional/Urban Farmer.  I was so inspired after my visit with Greg that I am encouraging all my friends and family to start a small pocket garden in their back (and/or front) yards. Picked@Perfection urban farm is a passion project of Greg Miller with the mission of reconnecting people to their food.  Some say Greg has a green thumb, but really it was just a matter of watching a lot of youtube videos and anyone can learn to grow fresh veggies using deep compost mulch system. The primary motivation and driver for Picked@Perfection is to eliminate the needless suffering from chronic disease born out of the current American food system. One of Greg's recurring talking points is "I hate to see people suffer, I love to see people thrive, and there is a path. Urban farms can be part of the path!"

Today's podcast is all about the healing benefits of sound therapy.  Join me and my delightful guest, Molly Hollingsworth, as she shares her wellness journey. From experimental rock shows to the TEDxTalk stage, violinist Molly Hollingsworth has given musical performances at many renowned and diverse venues across the US, Europe, and Asia which include the Concert Hall, Recital Hall and Opera House of the Kennedy Center for the Arts, the 9:30 Club, The Smithsonian American Art Museum, Strathmore Music Center, the National Museum for Women in The Arts, and many more. After a 15 year career in the performing arts, Molly scaled back her performance schedule to seek wellness, leading to the deepening of her own meditation practice. Since that time, she has made it her mission to use her musical gifts together with her skills in guiding meditation to help others explore their own relationship to sound as a catalyst for inner growth and transformation through her somatic sound meditation project, Slow Radical. In addition to her therapeutic soundbath meditation offerings, Molly serves as Orchestra Librarian for the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra.  She lives in Pensacola with her husband, two young daughters, and many household plants. Instagram: @slowradical

Juicy and possible controversial topic on today's podcast!  A recent event in pop culture had me thinking all last week about how how we need to support and honor the masculine.  Successful and fulfilling relationships are dependent on men and women showing up in their true nature to support and love one another.  We need both feminine and masculine presence in relationships, as well as in our society as a whole, in order to find true balance and harmony and teach future generations how to break free from the bonds that try to extinguish our authentic fire. Some references from today's talk: No More Mr. Nice Guy by Dr. Robert A. Glover The Awakened Podcast by Chris Bale  

In today's episode, my good friend Jill Johnson and I talk about what led to her burnout, and how she is coming back to herself and the person she wants to be. We also chat about our recent experience at a wellness retreat that is tailored to adults who are tired of feeling like they are on a hamster wheel, and want to learn ways to slow down and enjoy their lives.  Jill is also excited to be starting her own business inside the wellness community.  On April 4, 2022 she is opening Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa in Mobile, Alabama.  She also has plans to expand into the Pensacola, Florida area in 2023.  You can visit the below website to learn more about the services she will offer, and also to book an appointment. http://handandstonemobile.com

Today on the podcast I admit something about myself that I have been denying for far too long. I am a professional procrastinator!  However, there is hope.  Today I share with you how to identify the what and the why behind your procrastination, as well as ways to help you stop the vicious cycle of procrastination.

Why is it important to identify and take care of our own needs?  And, what are some ways we can do that?  Today we dig in to these questions in my conversation with Ellie McDonald.  Ellie is a 27 year old breast cancer survivor, and a champion for other women facing similar diagnoses.  We talk about her diagnosis and why she is able to have gratitude for how it has changed her life. Ellie is the founder of a community-driven nonprofit Tend to You inc in addition to being a member of the Sisters That Stray collective. Ellie grew up in Massachusetts and moved to Denver, Colorado in 2016. She moved back to her hometown in March 2019 to begin treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. This treatment lasted for 19 months. Ellie is passionate about heath care and the connections between mental, physical, and spiritual health. She loves learning about holistic approaches to healthcare and applying them to not only her own life but to Tend to You as well. To learn more about Tend, you can visit www.tendtoyou.org. Ellie is also on Instagram @tendtoyouinc and @elliegrace_

Laissez les bons temps rouler! In today's episode I talk about the holistic approach I took to heal my stress related digestive issues.  I also talk a little bit about how we should be able to enjoy the indulgences and treats we love by bringing a sense of balance to the way we eat and take care of ourselves.  Wellness really is about healing and taking care of our mind, body, and spirit.  If you can find the balance that works for you, I promise that you will have a greater sense of well being and purpose in your life.

In today's short episode, I share with you an exercise in self discovery that has the potential to change the way you see yourself and the world around you.  So grab your pen and paper and write down two questions I want you to reflect on this week.  I hope you this podcast will lead you to do the work of better understanding and accepting yourself so that you can in turn do that for the others around you.

Amber Jernigan joins me on the podcast today to talk about our shared curiosity of Ayurveda and plant based diets.  A former yoga instructor turned realtor, Amber is also a self proclaimed wellness fanatic and soul sister.  I am so glad our paths crossed on this journey, and that we are able to share ideas and support each other as we figure out how to become the best versions of ourselves.  Listen to this fun and enlightening conversation between two seekers! You can find Amber on Instagram: @amberjerniganofficial @ambersellsthecoast @plantbasedbeachblonde

In today's episode I talk about embodiment and what I have learned from exploring this in my own life.  I talk about the different energies our bodies hold, and how we can tap into them all to fully understand and express ourselves.  I hope this isn't too woo woo for some of you, because I think we can unlock who we truly are made to be by accepting all the parts of who we are.