Wellness Pro Podcast with Cate Stillman

About this episode: This episode explores the intersection of psychedelics, mindfulness, and leadership with Neil Markey—CEO of Beckley Retreats and former U.S. Army Captain. Join host Cate Stillman and Neil as they dive into the healing potential of plant medicine, the importance of integration, and how leaders can shift from fear-driven action to grounded, purposeful service. Key Takeaways: From combat to consciousness: How Neil’s military service led to trauma, disconnection, and eventually a profound journey into meditation and psychedelics. The power of psychedelics: Why psilocybin and ayahuasca, when used with respect and guidance, can help process trauma and open new perspectives. Integration is the real work: How daily practices like breathwork, journaling, and community support ensure lasting benefits after retreats. Leadership redefined: How presence, empathy, and authenticity replace control and fear in effective leadership. Ancient meets modern: Why combining indigenous wisdom with scientific research creates safer, more impactful psychedelic experiences. 🔗 Resources: 🌐 Beckley Retreats → https://www.beckleyretreats.com [https://www.beckleyretreats.com] 📘 Uninflamed by Cate Stillman → https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2 [https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2] 🌿 Join Club Thrive → https://clubthrive.global [https://clubthrive.global] 🧘 Yogahealer Website → https://www.yogahealer.com [https://www.yogahealer.com] 📚 Cate’s Books: Body Thrive, Master of You, Primal Habits 👩‍💼 About 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 [https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx] 📘 Uninflamed → https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2 [https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2] 📙 Body Thrive → https://amzn.to/3udNFR0 [https://amzn.to/3udNFR0] 📕 Master of YOU → https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn [https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn] 🎧 Tune in and reflect: What’s one insight or practice you’re inspired to integrate after hearing Neil’s story?

About this episode: In this in-depth conversation, Cate Stillman speaks with Dr. Michael Biamonte—clinical nutritionist, founder of the Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition, and author of The Candida Chronicles—about the misunderstood and widespread issue of Candida overgrowth. They explore the science behind Candida, the pitfalls of self-supplementation, the limitations of conventional testing, and how lab-guided, phase-based protocols can reverse chronic symptoms often misdiagnosed in traditional medicine. Discover the surprising links between Candida, COVID, heavy metals, leaky gut, and even thyroid disorders, and why radical testing and dietary precision matter more than ever. Key Takeaways: * Candida overgrowth affects an estimated 35% of the population and is often medication-induced. * Self-prescribing supplements without testing can worsen health by creating new nutrient imbalances. * Candida can be missed in standard stool tests due to how it colonizes the gut. * Anti-fungal treatment must rotate botanicals every 4 days to avoid mutation and resistance. * Probiotics don’t work until Candida load is reduced—timing is critical. * Candida often coexists with pathogens like H. pylori and is linked to symptoms like arthritis, chronic fatigue, sinusitis, neurological issues, and more. * Detoxification of heavy metals (like mercury, copper, and uranium) is often essential for long-term Candida recovery. * Long COVID symptoms may stem from Candida resurgence due to spike protein effects on gut flora. About the Guest – Dr. Michael Biamonte: Dr. Michael Biamonte is the founder of the Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition and a pioneer in treating Candida through lab-driven, individualized protocols. He is also the co-creator of BioCybernetics, a clinical software system originally developed for astronauts to optimize nutrition based on lab tests. With decades of clinical experience, Dr. Biamonte has become a leading voice in functional medicine, emphasizing the role of Candida, gut flora, and systemic toxicity in chronic disease. His book The Candida Chronicles offers a deep dive into his five-phase recovery system. 🔗 Learn more at: https://health-truth.com [https://health-truth.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: https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx [https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx] * Uninflamed: https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2 [https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2] * Body Thrive: https://amzn.to/3udNFR0 [https://amzn.to/3udNFR0] * Master of YOU: https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn [https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn]

About this episode: In this insightful conversation, Cate Stillman and Nicole Connor discuss navigating burnout, understanding 'collapse awareness,' and building true resilience by looking inward and questioning societal systems . Discover how to reclaim your personal power and thrive amidst external chaos. Don't forget to subscribe for more transformative conversations and tips for vibrant living. Key Takeaways: * Burnout often signals "collapse awareness" of flawed societal systems, not just personal exhaustion. * The traditional "hero's journey" narrative can perpetuate external focus, hindering true self-responsibility. * Radical self-accountability through honesty, acceptance, loyalty, and trust (HALT) fosters inner clarity. * True resilience lies in inner wholeness and conscious participation, not just endurance. * The "Pause, Prepare, Participate" framework guides a shift from external reaction to internal alignment. * Recognizing "sovereign wealth" (wellth) across all life dimensions helps avoid feeling under-resourced. About the Guest – Nicole Connor: Nicole Connor is the co-creator of The Resiliency Code and has extensive experience in the corporate world, including international finance, where she gained unique insights into global operating systems. Her personal journey through severe burnout led her to explore holistic healing and develop frameworks for radical self-responsibility and understanding systemic flaws . She believes in changing the "plot" of the world by looking inward and understanding the contracts that bind us. 👩‍💼 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: 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]