Episode .09 Finding Restful Ease in Rebirth with Holistic Coach Sarah Shreves
We welcome the soulful Sarah Shreves for episode 09 to guide us into a place of ease. In a season of great imbalance with high highs and low lows, stability and calm are not easy to embody, yet our beautiful guest exemplifies the very groundedness we are all seeking. She openly shares a personal journey through a painful and uncertain season that in many ways reflects what most of us are facing right now. She offers us hope and a refreshingly practical perspective on both her transformative journey and our current global pause. You’ll be entranced by her artistic endeavors and uniquely intentional approach to portrait photography that led her into deeper work with herself and clients. Wisdom is dropped, glimpses of raw human experience are revealed and pure delight is felt as we all sit together to contemplate what this unexpected season will bring forward for each one of us. An almost spiritual experience, you will not soon forget your encounter with Sarah in this powerful episode.
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“something new is being born and birth is so sacred. it’s messy and painful. it isn’t linear… maybe what’s being birthed in you is a new rhythm of rest”
Sarah Shreves
RESOURCES MENTIONED
IGTV for Jessi’s Facial Release Exercise
Episode .03 with Elizabeth Carter, holistic esthetician
The Yoga Facelift by Marie Véronique Nadeau
Dien Chan with Helen Black
Morning Pages
Shanna Skidmore, Sarah’s Financial Coach
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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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“we’re exactly where we are suppose to be”
Dr. Patti Kim
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Episode .06 Finding Restful Ease with Transformational Coach Kirsten Incorvaia
An episode of great vulnerability and depth, we dive into the topic of deep holistic rest in every season with Kirsten Incorvaia, a transformational leadership coach. She openly shares her journey, the ups and downs, the flops and victories, the risks, the fear, the courage and the confidence gained through it all. We discuss moments of great pain and pause that become the very catalyst for change and growth that pivot her entire path! Her ideal morning routine is one you’ll want to start immediately. Hone it in like her and you too will “see through walls!” Above all else, Kirsten demonstrates what it looks like to speak and live authentically from her core in all things, regardless of the response, push back or challenges that come her way. If you’re a creative soul with the desire for great impact, this is not an episode you will want to miss!
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“no matter where you are or what you’re going through in this life, find your version of deep rest, whatever your thing is... it’s from that place where we really connect to our hearts”
Kirsten Incorvaia
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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!
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“You are your best compass.”
Erin Lovell Verinder
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Episode .02 Finding Restful Ease with Mindful Therapist Jen Kim
The kind and inspiring Jen Kim joins us for our second episode! Pulling from both her clinical and personal experience, Jen navigates us through the ins and outs of therapy, acknowledges our culture’s craving for continual action and emphasizes the deep value of connection. She opens up to share the lessons, losses, and liberties of her own health crisis and gives us a backstage look at the life of a therapist. Her wisdom is impactful and her journey compelling. This is not an episode to miss!
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Episode .01 Finding Restful Ease with Natural Perfumer & Designer Gina Benedetto
For the inaugural episode, I invite on a beautiful soul and brilliant entrepreneur to share her journey of cultivating authentic calm in the chaos of her everyday! Gina’s honesty and humor will keep you smiling at every last relatable moment in all the surprises, joys and flops of finding her unique rhythm within small business life!