Episode .08 Finding Restful Ease During Pandemic With Host Jessi Agadoni
As we‘ve been facing the pandemic and the chaos that has ensued, I’ve felt called to record a solo episode to give you a big virtual hug. Let’s talk through cultivating authentic calm in the midst of all this! It’s a true test of our practice, but also a beautiful opportunity to try out and refine our toolkit. I get honest about my own journey and share thoughts on it as a living process. I invite you to hop in time and time again for the included breath exercise at minute 27:55! May this be a meanful resource in times of challenge. Waiting for you inside the episode with great care, dear friend.
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“Whatever voice is stressing you out. Tune it out. No one has a perfect solution right now. The best thing you can do is give yourself space to hear your own intuition, your own voice”
Jessi Agadoni
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Episode .04 with Erin Lovell Verinder
Episode .05 with Janelle Nelson, therapist
Episode .02 with Jen Kim, therapist
Pandemic Grief Article shared by Sarah Shreves
IGTV on Emotional Eating
IGTV Counting to Calm Exercise
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Episode .07 Finding Restful Ease with Naturopath & Acupuncturist Dr. Patti Kim
Step into a deeply personal and encouraging conversation with the kind-hearted and wise Dr. Patti Kim. An impactful voice in the LA alternative healing community, you would never expect the kind of vulnerability she so quickly offers. You start with her journey into naturopathic and Chinese medicine but finish with a profound awareness of yourself and the simple, playful tangible ways you too can find rest in the chaos of this modern world. Acknowledging the great need for authentic partnership in the doctor patient relationship, she expertly pin points why you struggle to take the steps needed to nurture yourself and even explains the underlying reason you crave that hot cup of coffee in the morning! With thoughtful observations on human patterns and tendencies, Patti guides us through some powerful self-reflection. Drinking warm water to ease digestion, singing to activate your vagus nerve, dancing in the kitchen to incorporate play in your life, establishing consistency with whatever your unique practice may be… these are just a few of the innumerable takeaways for your physical, mental and spiritual health. Highlights of her morning and evening rituals demonstrate how she cares for herself within a potentially draining career. Healers, caretakers, and empathetic souls this episode is for you! Floating from lighthearted to soulful, she dives deep into her personal struggles and challenges, owning her imperfections with humility and courage. She invites both you and I to do the same with an openness that will put you at ease. Following her lead, I too share my current morning practices and offer further examples of cultivating rest. You will leave with the desire to cultivate your own personal rest, heighten your intuition and strengthen your ability to self-heal!
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LAST THOUGHT
“we’re exactly where we are suppose to be”
Dr. Patti Kim
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Episode .04 Finding Restful Ease with Herbalist & Healer Erin Lovell Verinder
A gentle and beautiful soul, Erin invites us into her story – vulnerably sharing her powerful journey filled with painful loss, depth, growth, joy, rest and incredible expansion. We get a glimpse into her rhythmic mornings and how she intentionally cultivates authentic calm in the everyday, allowing us to glean tools and practices all along the way. You will be left with a deep craving to rise with the sun, take a thoughtful walk in nature and create moments of rest in your daily routine. With every thoughtful word of wisdom, the weight of her 20+ years as an accomplished and well-respected herbalist and naturopathic healer is felt. Closing us out with her thoughtful reflection on authentically holding space for others in healing work, this conversation will deepen your connection to your intuition and awaken your desire for an intentionally-led life.
An exciting update since our recording… Erin’s lovely book received an early pre-sale release! This gift of herbal wisdom is one you will want to reference and rifle through on the regular. I’ve already secured mine! You can join me and reserve your copy of Plant’s for the People: A Modern Guide to Plant Medicine!