The Core of It

EP05: Sound, Skin & the Nervous System & Glowing from the Inside Out with Cecília Foga

What happens when you've tried every product and still don't feel radiant? In this episode of The Core of It, Taylor sits down with Cecília Foga, trauma informed holistic health coach, sound practitioner, and creator of the GLOW Protocol, for an honest conversation about what it actually means to glow, and why the answer has almost nothing to do with your skincare routine. Cecília spent seven years as a project manager in Budapest before chronic illness forced her to ask a harder question: what's the root cause? A sound healing session in Rishikesh cracked something open. Through studying nutrition, compassionate inquiry with Gabor Maté, sound facilitation, and her own journey through burnout, ballet, and an eating disorder, she built a practice around a single idea: outer radiance comes from inner alignment. This conversation explores what holistic health actually looks like in practice, and why the nervous system, the lymphatic system, and the way you talk to yourself in the mirror may matter more than anything you put on your skin. Topics explored in this episode: * the gut-skin connection and foods that support your glow from the inside out * your lymphatic system has no pump — and what that means for puffiness and dull skin * how chronic stress and tension in the jaw and shoulders show up on your face * sound healing and the parasympathetic nervous system // high vibrational foods & frequencies * trauma-informed coaching and compassionate inquiry * cultivating self-love as a daily practice Learn more about TERRA Collective at https://www.terra-collective.co [https://www.terra-collective.co] And about Cecília at https://www.terra-collective.co/practitioners/cecilia-foga [https://www.terra-collective.co/practitioners/cecilia-foga]

EP04: Special Edition, Managing MS Holistically & Intuitively for 7 Years, Without Pharmaceutical Meds | Lisa Thaens

What happens when your body tells you something your doctors won't? In this special edition of The Core of It, Taylor sits down with Lisa Thaens, experience designer, founder, and creative, for a rare and vulnerable conversation about living with a multiple sclerosis diagnosis without conventional medication. Filmed on the Pacific coast of Colombia, this episode is as much about the courage to slow down as it is about the courage to listen inward. Eight years ago, Lisa was told her condition was irreversible and that she'd need lifelong pharmaceutical treatment. Instead, she chose to listen to her intuition. Through silent meditation, creative realignment, and learning to read her body's subtle signals, Lisa has gone nearly seven years without a relapse. This conversation explores what it means to take a radically personal approach to a chronic diagnosis, and the courage it takes to trust your own intuition when every expert is pointing the other way. Please note: this episode reflects a personal lived experience and is not medical advice. Everyone's path is unique. Topics explored in this episode: • receiving a life-changing diagnosis and navigating the medical system • why Lisa stopped conventional MS medication and what she did instead • the mind-body connection in autoimmune disease• how stress and inner resistance can manifest physically • meditation & its role in aligning mind & body • building a daily ritual practice that's sustainable, not restrictive • trusting your intuition over external authority Learn more about TERRA Collective at https://www.terra-collective.co [https://terra-collective.co]

EP03: Wellness Myths, Misleading Food Labels, Food Systems & Soil Health, Gut Health, & Building Sustainable Habits with Holistic Health Coach Carly Feldman

Why are so many people sick today, even when they feel like they’re doing all the “right” things for their health? Holistic health coach Carly Feldman explores the hidden wellness myths shaping modern life, from calorie culture and processed “health foods” to the ways stress, inflammation, and disconnection from nature impact our bodies. After navigating chronic UTIs, gut issues, restrictive diets, and burnout, Carly began questioning conventional ideas about health and discovered a more holistic approach to healing. Her work focuses on helping people build sustainable habits that support the whole system: body, mind, environment, and community. This conversation explores gut health, inflammation, sustainable wellness habits, and how the way we buy food can support both our personal wellbeing and the health of the planet. The episode also includes a live coaching session examining daily routines around sleep, journaling, and habit formation. Topics explored in this episode: • why modern life may be contributing to chronic illness• common myths about “healthy” food• the connection between stress, inflammation, and gut health• sustainable habits vs extreme wellness routines• hidden sugars and misleading ingredient labels• buying seasonal and organic food• how food choices affect both personal health and planetary health Learn more about TERRA Collective and the practitioners featured on the series: www.terra-collective.co

EP02: The Missing Piece in Modern Medicine: The Emotional Body | Dr. Arturo Rodarte

Arturo is a trained medical doctor who simultaneously spent six years studying somatic bodywork while completing medical school. In this episode of The Core of It, we explore the tension between allopathic medicine and the lived human experience. Arturo shares why conventional medicine often overlooks emotional, relational, and embodied dimensions of health and what becomes possible when we begin to integrate them. You'll witness a short summary of a 45 minute somatic bodywork session, getting a small glimpse into the type of release that happens in a session like this. Editor: Roberto Ándres Music Credit: Aleksi Perälä Chapters: 00:24:10 Introduction to Arturo & his practice 00:27:10 Bodywork session 00:45:00 Post-session reflections 01:12:00 Arturo's perspective on healing

EP01: Rewriting the Script: Hypnotherapy, Subconscious Reprogramming & Somatic Channelling with Marcela Miceli

In this first episode of The Core of It, Taylor sits down with Marcela Miceli, a hypnotherapist and energy healer, to explore the role of subconscious reprogramming in overcoming limiting behaviors and patterns. Marcela shares her own journey into this work, guides Taylor through a live hypnotherapy and energy healing session, and reflects on intuition and conscious manifestation. Together, they unpack what hypnotherapy actually is, how it works, and how working with the subconscious can help rewrite deeply rooted patterns. Special thanks: Edited by Roberto Ándres Music credit: Aleksi Perälä TERRA Website by Siba Alkhiami