Lyt til Road to Welvil

In this episode, Michelle chats with Angela Chambers, founder of Alpine Angel and Meridian Flow Yoga.  Angela is a licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, Yoga teacher and Integrative Nutrition Coach. Highlights: Angela's story 3:40 Integrative Chinese Medicine 6:55 Balance method acupuncture 9:30 Essential oils and acupuncture/acupressure 13:15 Meridian Flow yoga 15:25 How have your travels influenced your perspective?  18:58 Essential oils and spring in TCM 21:41 Integrative Chinese Methods for beauty and skincare 26:53 Acupressure 30:39 Acupressure for children 33:10 How patients have inspired you 37:37 How to find Angela 41:05 Resources:  Angela's website: Meridianflow.ch [//meridianflow.ch] The Five Elements Course [https://meridian-flow.mykajabi.com/join-the-five] IG @alpineangel [https://www.instagram.com/alpineangel/]

Holly Padove is a clinical Ayurveda specialist, yoga teacher and Qi Gong instructor.  She is the founder of Balanced Living Ayurveda in Arroyo Grande, CA.  She offers yoga and Qi Gong classes as well as Ayurveda consultation both in person and online.  Michelle chats with Holly about Ayurveda, Qi Gong, and Yoga Nidra. Highlights: Holly’s story 2:00 Ayurveda 8:20 Five senses therapy 9:20 Bio-individuality 14:40 Seasonal eating 18:10 Home cooked food 24:45 Client stories 28:00 Qi Gong 33:00 Qi Gong vs Tai Chi 36:17 Yoga Nidra 39:37 Practical takeaways 43:25 How to connect with Holly 46:52 Resources: Balanced Living Ayurveda [https://balancedlivingayurveda.com/] IG: @Holly_Padove [https://www.instagram.com/holly_padove/] Welvil: Holly Padove [https://welvil.com/vendor/holy/] Handbook for Higher Consciousness [https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Higher-Consciousness-Ken-Keyes/dp/1870845242] Autobiography of a Yogi [https://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-Self-Realization-Fellowship-Paramahansa-Yogananda/dp/0876120796/ref=sr_1_1?crid=BREWKHWJVBPV&dchild=1&keywords=autobiography+of+a+yogi&qid=1617998373&s=books&sprefix=autobio%2Cstripbooks%2C217&sr=1-1]

Cordon Bleu chef, Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Iyengar Ayurtherapist and herbalist Jeff Perlman tells the story of how he went from professional chef and restauranteur to holistic health practitioner.  He shares his deep knowledge about Ayurveda, Panchakarma, Marma, herbs, and more. Highlights: Jeff's story 1:30 Iyengar yoga 5:06 Finding Ayurveda through Iyengar 11:28 Energetic and elemental significance of the 6 tastes 12:37 Ayurvedic constitutions and doshas 15:40 Eating with the Ayurvedic seasons 19:44 Herbalism 21:48 How Ayurveda changes your relationships 34:24 The Vedas and history of Ayurveda 37:50 Traveling to India 38:40 What is Panchakarma? 42:10 How Jeff supports clients in Panchakarma 47:49 Marma therapy in person and distance 49:22 What an initial Ayurveda evaluation looks like 54:09 How to find Jeff 1:00:43 Resources: Three Seasons Ayurveda [https://www.threeseasonsayurveda.com/] Facebook @jeffperlman [https://www.facebook.com/perlmanjeff] Welvil [https://welvil.com/vendor/tsayurveda/] Original Music by Benjamin Plumpton

Alchemist, Freedom Ciavarello, talks about plant alchemy, being a highly sensitive person and moving through struggles with disordered eating.  She also shares her take on somatic practices and how cacao has made a hugely positive impact in her life. Highlights: Freedom's story 2:02 Disordered eating patterns 3:15 What is energy? 11:08 Plant alchemy 14:15 Scarcity vs. abundance 19:26 Disembodiment 20:45 Somatic practices 21:44 Cacao ceremony 36:00 How to find Freedom 46:20 Resources: moonbeamdaydream.com [https://www.moonbeamdaydream.com/] IG: @moonbeam_daydream [https://www.instagram.com/moonbeam_daydream/] TikTok: @moonbeamdaydream [https://www.tiktok.com/@moonbeamdaydream?_d=secCgYIASAHKAESMgowWD2szhebdZcWLowpnTb3ZFukggngJ1GeUAVd0XiyRgoXxxlDYdBky5FSBYpXDjkkGgA%3D&language=en&sec_uid=MS4wLjABAAAAupw_i9J58TG-TyGi83TpyQAmqRpoenXe5xtl-zWGtEGQLVDATVPbfohdZTlZoTnx&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAAyJaUKeoxqd6Y-RIj6nqXPUaD5HNbdCMQrVg-3olDeXSG8n9UXDif9Z5IXwZbUOve&share_author_id=6825617426865964037&share_link_id=BC72A1F6-7CA4-4322-922A-E51B5105D4FD&tt_from=sms&u_code=dglc17m9chjl7b&user_id=6923615244787434502&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=sms&source=h5_m] Moonbeam Moments Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moonbeammomentss-podcast/id1550245847] The Actor [https://www.miguelruiz.com/books]by Don Miguel Ruiz Tiffany Carole [https://www.tiffanycarole.com/] Aviva Rohm [https://avivaromm.com/] All original music by Benjamin Plumpton

Pharmacist Bela Patel, better known as The Wholistic Pharmacist, talks about her own experience healing her chronic health condition through holistic methods and shares tips she now uses with her clients.  After working for almost 2 decades as a pharmacist in nursing homes, she transitioned into a pharmacist health coach. She draws on this experience, along with extensive nutrition training,  to support her clients in building life-long health and wellness habits. Highlights: Beginning to heal asthma through holistic shifts 8:08 Bela's client stories of sustainable shifts, weight loss and self care 13:54 Creating sustainable growth and positive shifts 17:10 Practical Takeaways 19:50 Getting your kids to eat real food 24:45 Stress management/Longer exhale breathing 27:25 Scheduling movement into your day 29:29 Bela's offerings 31:24 Resources: The Wholistic Pharmacist [https://wholisticpharmacist.com/] site Instagram: @wholisticpharmacist [https://www.instagram.com/wholisticpharmacist/] Credits: All original music by Benjamin Plumpton