Wellness Pro Podcast with Cate Stillman

About This Episode: Discover how building capacity for feeling in the body is the key to true healing. In this episode, Cate Stillman talks with Leah Murphy—somatic experiencing practitioner, herbalist, and yoga health coach—about nervous system wisdom, plant medicine, and the power of nature and community. Learn how “titration” and gentle somatic practices can help you process emotions, release trapped energy, and move from survival mode to genuine resilience. Key Takeaways:  * Understanding somatic experiencing as a gentle approach to processing trapped energy in the body * How "titration" allows us to safely build capacity for feeling without becoming overwhelmed * Why acknowledging fear and difficult emotions is essential for healing * The importance of containment and safety in nervous system regulation * How connection to nature and community supports nervous system health * The relationship between Ayurvedic wisdom and modern somatic practices About Leah Murphy: Leah Murphy is a somatic experiencing practitioner, herbalist, and yoga health coach based in Sitka, Alaska. Drawing from her deep connection to nature and community, Leah integrates nervous system wisdom with plant medicine to help clients build capacity for feeling and healing. Her approach emphasizes the importance of safety, containment, and gradual exposure to sensations and emotions that have been previously overwhelming. Through her practice, Leah helps clients move from survival mode into states where true healing, connection, and creativity can flourish. Website: leahpierramurphy.com  👩‍💼 About the Host – Cate Stillman Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, behavior change expert, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. With over 20 years of guiding wellness pros and conscious seekers, she empowers people to unlock deep healing, body intelligence, and aligned leadership. Cate is also the author of Uninflamed, Body Thrive, Master of You, and Primal Habits. Author of : * Wellness Pro Academy: https://wellnesspro.academy [https://wellnesspro.academy/] * "Primal Habits" by Cate Stillman: https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx [https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx] * "Uninflamed" by Cate Stillman: https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2 [https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2] * "Body Thrive" by Cate Stillman: https://amzn.to/3udNFR0 [https://amzn.to/3udNFR0] * "Master of YOU" by Cate Stillman: https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUVWTml1ZldScWhnZ0pnNDUwckRLNktfaTdLUXxBQ3Jtc0tubElROTJxMm03NGFMeU1LbjFsaF9WTFVmRGs5bFREQWM3d2pna1lSVnpJUE11X3l3eGVnSVNwSWlPaEpxd21jQVd2X0FfQktpU1RuMk82NDhwaDNBODYzcGxIa01jbE43WE5hRVNXWEY1aVV0WnAxaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3OlfoGn&v=B4q13IFYAZM]

✨ About This Episode: In this powerful episode of the Wellness Pro Academy Podcast, host Cate Stillman sits down with David McConaghay, also known as Veda Dave, a board-certified advanced Ayurveda practitioner, Vedic astrologer, and wild mind guide. They dive deep into the upcoming Colorado Ayurveda Conference, scheduled for October 2nd to 5th, 2025. The conference's timely theme, "Indigenous Ayurveda: Celebrating Ancestral Forms of Nature-Based Medicine" , is explored as they uncover what Ayurveda truly is—a nature-based medicine originating from the Indian subcontinent —and delve into the profound concept of "indigenous Ayurveda," which aims to connect to the universal human experience of living in tune with nature's rhythms. This conversation reveals how ancient wisdom traditions, regardless of their specific origin, often share a conceptual understanding of elements like earth, water, fire, air, and ether. Discover how to embrace Ayurveda as "life wisdom" that is applicable to every time, place, culture, and ecosystem.   🎯 What You’ll Learn: * What Ayurveda is and its origins as a nature-based medicine. * The concept of indigenous Ayurveda and its connection to universal human consciousness and nature-based living. *   How ancient wisdom traditions, including Ayurveda, utilize elemental understanding (ether, air, fire, water, earth) as conceptual constructs that shape reality. * The importance of recognizing Ayurveda as "life wisdom" that is relative to every time, place, culture, and ecosystem, rather than solely tied to the Indian subcontinent. * Insights into the relationship between humans and their ecosystems, emphasizing direct healing through connection with the cosmos, sun, water, earth, and air. * Discussions on community building and fostering healthy relationships with ourselves, each other, and the land we inhabts.   👤 About the Guest – David McConaghay (Veda Dave): David McConaghay, also known as Veda Dave, is a board-certified advanced Ayurveda practitioner, Vedic astrologer, and a wild mind guide. He is also the founder and runs the Colorado Ayurveda Conference (Colorama) , which in 2025 will focus on "Indigenous Ayurveda: Celebrating Ancestral Forms of Nature-Based Medicine". David's master's thesis is titled "The Periodic Table of Ayurvedic Elements" , exploring the connection between ancient elemental wisdom and modern science. He offers resources like the Inner Physics Starter Kit on his website, vedadave.com. * Colorado Ayurveda Conference: https://coloradoayurvedaconference.com/ [https://coloradoayurvedaconference.com/] * Veda Dave Website: https://vedadave.com [https://vedadave.com] * Inner Physics Starter Kit by Veda Dave: https://vedadave.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2Q0c2g1a0NVYWJiQXFTNVhORnFoN3hzWXZuUXxBQ3Jtc0ttTTNwX25SbkowWHJPbTdkT2ZiTmg3Z2QtamJ1QXhfUVdkZHFmWTBhUkJCNDRMYjFudEVLZlA5dlo5NXlFZzIwcE50RTRVVmdNRHEzQVRUNDdsTUJYRjc3dXVvX0hGOWQzbEpkUDZnVVVnemtiT3RsMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fvedadave.com%2F&v=B4q13IFYAZM] (Includes David's master's thesis on "The Periodic Table of Ayurvedic Elements")   👩‍💼 About the Host – Cate Stillman Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, behavior change expert, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. With over 20 years of guiding wellness pros and conscious seekers, she empowers people to unlock deep healing, body intelligence, and aligned leadership. Cate is also the author of Uninflamed, Body Thrive, Master of You, and Primal Habits. Author of : * Wellness Pro Academy: https://wellnesspro.academy [https://wellnesspro.academy] * "Primal Habits" by Cate Stillman: https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx [https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx] * "Uninflamed" by Cate Stillman: https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2 [https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2] * "Body Thrive" by Cate Stillman: https://amzn.to/3udNFR0 [https://amzn.to/3udNFR0] * "Master of YOU" by Cate Stillman: https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUVWTml1ZldScWhnZ0pnNDUwckRLNktfaTdLUXxBQ3Jtc0tubElROTJxMm03NGFMeU1LbjFsaF9WTFVmRGs5bFREQWM3d2pna1lSVnpJUE11X3l3eGVnSVNwSWlPaEpxd21jQVd2X0FfQktpU1RuMk82NDhwaDNBODYzcGxIa01jbE43WE5hRVNXWEY1aVV0WnAxaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3OlfoGn&v=B4q13IFYAZM]

Episode Description  In this episode of the Wellness Pro Show, Cate sits down with Antoniette Roze of SpeakPact.com, a leading expert in helping speakers transition into the professional business model of speaking. Antoniette shares her personal journey into the wellness speaking space, sparked by a health issue at a young age and a realization that people were ill-informed about their health. This led her to a career in publishing, producing large-scale natural wellness events for 18 years, and ultimately becoming the CEO of WPC Speakers Global Agency.   ✅ What you’ll learn: * Becoming Findable and Not a Gamble: Learn why decision-makers prioritize speakers who are easily discoverable and have a strong, consistent online presence, rather than those who are a "gamble". * Marketing for Different Audiences: Understand how to tailor your talk titles and proposals for corporate settings versus wellness conferences, focusing on clear results over cleverness for corporate gigs. * The Ecosystem of Speaking Gigs: Antoniette emphasizes that getting paid speaking engagements is a combination of outreach, social presence, and strategic appearances, not a silver bullet. * Leveraging LinkedIn for Business Growth: Get actionable tips on how to use LinkedIn as a business platform for connections, content, and maximizing visibility for engagements.   💡 Whether you’re a coach, healer, or entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with actionable insight to help you lead with purpose, not pressure.   👤 About the Guest – Antoniette Roze Antoniette Roze, CEO of WPC Speakers Global Agency, shares her journey from event production to empowering wellness professionals to build impactful and profitable speaking careers. She reveals strategies for getting noticed, securing paid gigs, and owning your business in the competitive speaking industry, emphasizing the importance of strategic presence and a robust back-end "engine" for sustainable success.   👩‍💼 About the Host – Cate Stillman Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, behavior change expert, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. With over 20 years of guiding wellness pros and conscious seekers, she empowers people to unlock deep healing, body intelligence, and aligned leadership. Cate is also the author of Uninflamed, Body Thrive, Master of You, and Primal Habits. Author of : * PRIMAL HABITS: https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx * Uninflamed: https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2  * Body Thrive: https://amzn.to/3udNFR0 * Master of YOU: https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn

What if your wellness business could run with a waitlist of ideal clients—without hustle or burnout? In this episode, Cate Stillman talks with Jennifer Orechwa, CEO of Salt Marketing, about how storytelling, clear strategy, and aligned offers can transform your marketing and attract the right people—consistently. Jennifer shares practical frameworks to move from transactional selling to transformational client relationships, why so many wellness pros struggle with conversions, and how you can create a system that keeps your calendar full. ✅ What you’ll learn: * How story-based marketing builds trust and demand * Steps to create offers that naturally generate a waitlist * The role of strategic clarity in scaling your business * Common marketing mistakes wellness pros make—and how to fix them 💡 Whether you’re a coach, healer, or entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with actionable insight to help you lead with purpose, not pressure.   👤 About the Guest – Jennifer Orechwa Jennifer Orechwa is the founder and CEO of Salt Marketing, where she helps purpose-driven professionals create story-based marketing systems that generate consistent leads and build powerful personal brands. With a background in content strategy and a passion for transformation, Jennifer empowers clients to design businesses that reflect their values—while attracting clients who are truly aligned.   👩‍💼 About the Host – Cate Stillman Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, behavior change expert, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. With over 20 years of guiding wellness pros and conscious seekers, she empowers people to unlock deep healing, body intelligence, and aligned leadership. Cate is also the author of Uninflamed, Body Thrive, Master of You, and Primal Habits. Author of : * PRIMAL HABITS: https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx * Uninflamed: https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2  * Body Thrive: https://amzn.to/3udNFR0 * Master of YOU: https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn

In this powerful episode, Cate Stillman is joined by Patrick Heffernan and Bill Hershey for a raw, insightful conversation about the hidden money wounds affecting yoga teachers, healers, and holistic practitioners. They explore the “money shadow”—the subconscious resistance many wellness professionals have around finances, sales, and success—and how that resistance is directly tied to development stages, trauma, and nervous system conditioning. Whether you’re feeling stuck financially or seeking a more empowered relationship with business, this episode delivers practical insights and soulful strategies for evolving beyond scarcity.   💡 Key Takeaways * What creates financial resistance for spiritual entrepreneurs * The role of trauma and development stages (Spiral Dynamics) in money mindset * Why the words “goal” and “income” are often taboo in holistic communities * Tools for integrating wins, recalibrating energy, and claiming your worth * How to design a business that honors your values and generates income 🔗 Resources & Links * Wellness Pro Academy → https://www.wellnessproacademy.com [https://www.wellnessproacademy.com] * Body Thrive by Cate Stillman → https://www.yogahealer.com/body-thrive/ * Art of Money by Bari Tessler → https://baritessler.com [https://baritessler.com] * Livestream Business (Bill Hershey) → https://livestreambusiness.com [https://livestreambusiness.com] 👩‍💻 About Cate Stillman Cate is the founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. As an Ayurvedic practitioner and business coach, she guides wellness professionals to step into leadership, structure, and abundance with spiritual integrity. She's the author of Body Thrive and Master of You. 🎧 Listen now to break the silence around money, dismantle your shadow, and evolve into the next phase of your wellness leadership.