Welcome to "The Nerdy Hippie," where WEIRD becomes the new COOL and crunchy meets practical. Join Dr. Shannon Martin, a single mom and chiropractic instructor, as she navigates the realms of nerdy hippie living. In this debut episode, Dr. Shannon breaks down the essence of being a nerdy hippie—making small, sustainable changes in a world that often demands perfection. Get ready for a journey into natural living, debunking myths, and embracing a realistic approach to health and happiness. Subscribe, share, and let's ditch the Stepford perfection for a practical, crunchy lifestyle!

Communication in relationships can be complicated. Learning how to speak each other’s love language is key to making sure each party feels heard, appreciated, and loved, without resentment or frustration.

Minimalism is a mindset that emphasizes living with less to allow room for MORE. MORE life. MORE experiences. MORE financial freedom. MORE time. Learn the tips and tricks to navigating this lifestyle in this episode.

Gentle Parenting is one of the most misused “buzz” words in the parenting world today. In today’s episode, Dr. Shannon dives into what Gentle Parenting IS, what it’s NOT, and resources for adding more conscious tools to your parenting toolbelt.

If you’re an introvert, chances are that you’ve been studying advice about public speaking that was created by extroverts. This can leave you anxious, stressed, and feeling like you will never succeed. The truth is that introverts possess incredible abilities to connect with their audiences and can CRUSH the public speaking sector, IF we learn how to harness our power in ways that work FOR us, not against us.

Are YOU using technology, or letting technology use YOU? Technology can be a tool to enhance your life or it can leave you stressed, exhausted, and unproductive. Learn the simple digital minimalism tricks that turn a toxic digital relationship into one that helps you thrive.

Your environment is an extension of your energy field. If you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious, start by organizing the chaos in your environment. It's one of the first steps in turning chaos into clarity.

How much time do you spend in the kitchen each day preparing, cooking, and cleaning up after meals? How much time and money do you spend in the drive thru picking up fast food because you don't have the energy to start the cooking and cleaning process at home? This is where Meal Prepping comes in. Learn the Do's and Don'ts of the process so you can maximize your time and effort! Spend less time in kitchen cooking and cleaning, less time sitting in drive thru lines, less money on unhealthy food, and spend more time doing the things you love everyday, with a happier budget, and a healthier relationship with food.

Can you consciously change your mental and emotional state, simply by changing how you breathe? Yes! Learn how to tap into your physiological potential by harnessing the power of your breath. 

Rest is essential for healing, growth, and adaptability. If the simple thought of trying to fit in time to rest gives you anxiety, then this episode is for you. Learn how to apply the concepts of Minimalism to help prioritize your tasks to allow time to rest, even when your schedule is bursting at the seams.