Ep11: Myrthe van Gameren - Food Choices, Holistic Health & Tuning In

Ep11: Myrthe van Gameren - Food Choices, Holistic Health & Tuning In

Myrthe van Gameren (@myrthe_rootedlifestyle [https://www.instagram.com/myrthe_rootedlifestyle/]) is a health & lifestyle coach based in Lisbon, helping people reconnect with themselves and create their own healthy lifestyle. She has a brilliant mindset when it comes to food and approaches it as a form of self-care, highlighting the importance of what we eat today and the impact on our health in the long term.  In our conversation, we dig into food choices, mind-body connection, a whole food diet, how to enjoy cooking, tuning into the body, the gut and following your own path. Myrthe shares insights from her own health journey, key tools when coaching others, and lessons learned recovering from long Covid. About Myrthe: Myrthe van Gameren is a business owner, holistic health coach and yoga teacher. With a background in financial consulting, she chose to follow her heart leading her on a new path aligned to her passion for health. Through her business Rooted Lifestyle [https://rooted-lifestyle.com/], Myrthe supports professionals balancing their career ambitions with a healthy lifestyle with offerings including corporate programs, yoga experiences, 1-on-1 coaching, breathwork and retreats. Originally from the Netherlands and spending time living in Bali, Myrthe now resides in beautiful Lisbon, Portugal. She has spent the last decade on her own health journey and is on a mission to support others on theirs.

Ep10: Shane Finnegan - Regenerative Farming

Shane Finnegan is a Product Innovator at Thrive Market (@thrivemarket [https://www.instagram.com/thrivemarket/]), focused on creating healthy high-quality products. In our conversation, we dig into regenerative farming - from what it is and how it works, to economic considerations and environmental benefits. Shane shares his insight from working directly with regenerative farmers - we talk about soil health, food choices, organic vs regenerative, climate impact and more. About Shane: Based in Los Angeles, Shane Finnegan is a Product Innovator for Thrive Market [https://thrivemarket.com/]. Thrive Market is an e-commerce and membership-based grocer focused on natural, organic, and high-quality food products. It's also the first online grocer to become B Corp certified. As a Product Innovator, Shane is responsible for creating private label products under the Thrive Market brand ranging from concept to creation. After years of working in software in New York, Shane moved into product creation and followed his love for food and cooking. With Thrive Market, he works closely with farmers and vendors focused on regenerative farming methods. In addition to his passion for regenerative farming and all things food, Shane is a self-confessed lover of the ocean and often found on his surfboard in Santa Monica.

Ep9: Erin Dusek - Gratitude, Mindset & Meditation

Erin Dusek (@erindusek [https://www.instagram.com/erindusek/]) is a professional commercial dancer and yoga teacher based in London. In our conversation, we dig into the impact of practices including gratitude, yoga and meditation. Erin discusses the power of gratitude in becoming a more positive person and shaping the lens through which we view our circumstances, opportunities, and challenges. We talk about cultivating self-love, positive mindsets, the law of attraction, finding acceptance and the importance of rest, collective consciousness and community. About Erin: Erin Dusek has been a professional commercial dancer for 15 years and turned to yoga in 2013 to help her find a little calm amongst an exciting but chaotic lifestyle as a dancer. The benefits of the practice were so great that she decided to take her passion for yoga one step further and embarked on her journey as a yoga teacher in 2018. With trainings in Ashtanga, Rocket, Yin, and Mandala Vinyasa, Erin brings a dynamic and fiery element to her classes, both in studios across London as well as online, which in turn brings clarity and peace of mind through a moving meditation. Her passion for helping others led her to creating a 28-day programme called 'The Gratitude Retreat [https://www.erindusekyoga.com/homepage]' to help people improve their mindsets during lockdown.

Ep8: Layla Yarjani - Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy & Finding Purpose

Layla Yarjani (@laylayarjani [https://www.instagram.com/laylayarjani/]) is an EdTech entrepreneur and humanitarian. She is the Co-Founder / COO of Little Bridge [https://www.littlebridge.com/] and the Founder of Next Gen London [https://nextgenlondon.com/]. In our conversation, we dig into entrepreneurship, measuring success, philanthropy, finding purpose, the practice of yoga, guiding philosophies, and giving back through meaningful contribution. Layla shares her experience as an entrepreneur and insight into her growth mindset of using fear as a guiding force, following a passion for impact, and creating daily practices. About Layla: Layla Yarjani is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Little Bridge, an award-winning social learning platform for children. Prior to Little Bridge she spent five and a half years in consulting during which she founded Next Gen London, a network of young professionals supporting UNICEF in Europe. Her impactful contribution led to being named this year's winner of the Women of the Future Awards in the technology and digital category. Layla graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a dual major in business and political science, having been involved in philanthropy from age 14. She is passionate about improving the lives of children through education and development, which she sees as the key tenets for creating long-term impact. Having lived in the UK, Iran, Spain, and several major US cities, Layla has diverse international experience and a love for travel.

Ep7: Hayley Enright - Acupuncture, Bodywork & Energy Balance

Hayley Enright (@acu.hayley [https://www.instagram.com/acu.hayley/]) is a seasoned acupuncturist and the founder of Acupuncture In Lisbon [http://acupunctureinlisbon.com/index.html]. In our conversation, we dig into Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine from what it is to how it works, and the benefits that come with it. Hayley shares her journey as an acupuncturist and insight into areas including seasonal wellbeing, body systems, cultural dynamics and being your own health advocate. About Hayley: Hayley Enright, L.Ac has given over 13,000 acupuncture treatments. She is an acupuncturist licensed in Portugal and New York, with a Master's degree in Acupuncture from Tri-State College of Acupuncture in New York City and a Master’s in Oriental Medicine from East West College in Florida. Her training includes Balance Method Acupuncture, TCM, Acupuncture Physical Medicine, trigger point release, Japanese acupuncture, fertility support, sports medicine, tui na massage, Craniosacral therapy and Reiki. Her career began in New York and continued in Florida where she founded a sliding-scale clinic, Open Door Community Acupuncture, as an answer to the rising costs of health care. Since then, Hayley has brought her passion and blend of classical meridian therapy modalities to the cities of Paris & Lisbon. She is known for her gentle touch and personalized treatment plans, helping you tap into the natural intelligence of your body.