Author: karenjwang
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Acupuncture, Cupping, Herbs, and Demystifying Chinese Medicine with Dr. Shari Auth of WTHN (Ep.16)
Dr. Shari Auth is a Chinese Medicine doctor, licensed acupuncturist, and co-founder of WTHN, a modern healing studio in the heart of New York. Her goal is to demystify natural healing and make acupuncture, cupping, herbs, and ear seeds accessible to all.
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Reaching Equilibrium Through Ayurvedic Medicine with Martha Soffer of Surya Spa (Ep.15)
Martha Soffer, owner of Surya Spa, speaks about the ancient tradition of Ayurvedic medicine— lifestyle, environment, and detox (panchakarma). When we bring awareness back to our bodies, we’re then able to self-regulate our doshas (vatta, pitta, kapha) and live in a state of harmony. We chat about accessible preventative methods for everyone like self-massage, enemas, and eating a vegan diet.
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Honoring the Journey Out of Depression Through Ayahuasca with Kayla Nielsen (Ep.14)
When neither yoga, meditation, acupuncture, EMDR, talk therapy, nor fasting could heal the crippling effects of her depression, Kayla Nielsen turned to the healing powers of plant medicine Ayahuasca. In this episode, she recounts her steadfast journey to understanding the meaning of life.
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Concocting Your Own Adaptogen Elixir
Instead of purchasing a pre-mixed elixir, I create my own adaptogen concoction on par with the top companies on the market.
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Speech Pathology and Channeling Your Authentic Inner Voice with Olivia Noceda (Ep.13)
Speech Pathologist, Olivia Noceda, opens up about striking a balance between the requirements of her career and the authenticity behind creating content for social media. She discusses the realities of hard work, sacrifice, and self-care.
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The Truth About Entrepreneurship and Following Your Dreams with RecessPlanet Co-Founder, Tariq Khalil Jahshan (Ep.12)
What does it really feel like to follow your dreams? Tariq, co-founder of RecessPlanet, finds freedom within the life of an entrepreneur. He talks about becoming a self-starter, building structure within his domain, and the value of friends and family.
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Breaking Free From Suffering Through Meditation and Creativity with Miki Ashkenazy (Ep.11)
Sometimes it takes a major shift in our lives to break free from our own resistance to change. For Miki, meditation, yoga, and many other forms of artistry carried her through some of her darker times. And so, she continues to imbue grace and compassion.
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Hello, October
This post is about welcoming Fall with grace and ease, something I’ve professedly failed at in previous years.