Spirit of Health

EP 012 - You Can’t Heal in the Same Life That Made You Sick

What if your symptoms weren’t a failure of your body, but a message? In this conversation, transformational coach and author Kristen Renee shares her decade-long healing journey that began with a mysterious autoimmune collapse and unfolded into a complete reorientation of her life. After years of treating symptoms in isolation, she discovered what many people in burnout and chronic illness cycles eventually face: healing requires addressing the whole system: body, mind, emotions, environment, and patterns of living. We talk about:• Why can’t you heal in the same ways and places that made you sick• The hidden cost of long-term survival mode• How the body communicates through pain, fatigue, and injury• Emotional and symbolic roots of physical symptoms• The role of rest, sleep, and nervous system repair• Rebalancing masculine and feminine energy• Why self-care is not selfish, it’s essential• Kristen’s 12-Principle Framework for sustainable healing This episode is for anyone navigating autoimmune issues, chronic fatigue, burnout, or a deep sense that their body is asking for something more honest and integrated. Links & resources mentioned:Free resources available on her website, Kristen Renee Healing / Krista Renee Rebuilds: www.kristenreneehealing.com [http://www.kristenreneehealing.com] Books: The Elements of Healing (available on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Elements-Healing-12-Principle-Well-being-Transformation/dp/B0FTVVJQB8/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 If this conversation resonates, consider subscribing and sharing with someone who needs permission to slow down and listen to their body. Get full access to Lady Amanda Merry from Spirit of Health Podcast at amandamerry.substack.com/subscribe [https://amandamerry.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Ep 011 - What 9 Healers Wish Everyone Knew About Trauma

In this special episode, nine incredible contributors, plus my own herbal perspective, share practical tools and heartfelt wisdom for navigating trauma. Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll hear: Contributors, Their Tips, and Time stamps 2:17 Annie Emprima – Honor what you didn’t know. Let go of shame and meet your past self with compassion. 5:28 Beth & Jana (Mind and Body Symmetry) – Weave healing into everyday life. Use intuition, community, and simple practices. 11:09 Blanka Molnar – Reframe trauma into transformation. Break generational cycles and pass freedom forward. 13:17 Danielle Zilg – Befriend your inner parts with Internal Family Systems. Even your protective parts want to help you heal. 18:25 Dr. Gregory Hyde & Elena Marr – Trauma lives in the body. Sound therapy and unconditional love help reintegration. 28:52 Sharla Trout & Garret Kennedy – Make space for emotions as they arise. Healing is cyclical, not linear, and nature is a powerful ally. 36:48 Tena – Practice self-compassion in the third person. Speak to yourself the way you’d comfort a friend. 42:05 Kristin Folts – Reconnect with nature and give yourself permission to heal. Your nervous system — and even your family — can co-regulate with you. 51:00 Bethany Eller – Free the body from fight-or-flight. Use lymphatic work and breath to bring the body back into flow. 58:35 Amanda Merry (Host) – Herbs as allies for trauma healing. Oats, black cohosh, and Albizia, gently nourish and restore the nervous system. Contributor’s Links Annie Emprima - https://www.tiktok.com/@one.emprima [https://www.tiktok.com/@one.emprima]oneemprima.com [https://oneemprima.com] linkedin.com/in/annieemprima [https://www.linkedin.com/in/annieemprima] Beth & Jana (Mind and Body Symmetry) – website: www.mindandbodysymmetry.com [http://www.mindandbodysymmetry.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindandbodysymmetry?igsh=amc1dDdtdG85cXdi&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/mindandbodysymmetry] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mind.and.body.sym?_t=ZT-8zxJgXKYzGf&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@mind.and.body.sym?_t=ZT-8zxJgXKYzGf] Blanka Molnar – Webpage: https://awarenest.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blanka_awarenest [https://www.instagram.com/blanka_awarenest] LinkedIn – Blanka Molnar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blanka-molnar-awarenest [https://www.linkedin.com/in/blanka-molnar-awarenest] Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/consciousparentinghealing [https://www.facebook.com/groups/consciousparentinghealing] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlankaMolnar_Awarenest [https://www.youtube.com/@BlankaMolnar_Awarenest] Danielle Zilg – Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/danielle.z.mft [https://linktr.ee/danielle.z.mft] Website link: https://www.daniellezmft.com/ Dr. Gregory Hyde & Elena Marr – Website www.vita.science [http://www.vita.science] Courses & Downloads www.thevitainstitute.thinkific.com [http://www.thevitainstitute.thinkific.com] Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/thehiddenlanguageofthebody [http://www.facebook.com/groups/thehiddenlanguageofthebody] Facebook Page www.facebook.com/theVitaInstitute [http://www.facebook.com/theVitaInstitute] Instagram www.instagram.com/the.vitainstitute [http://www.instagram.com/the.vitainstitute] Square Shop www.thevitainstitute.square.site [http://www.thevitainstitute.square.site] Sharla Trout & Garret Kennedy – https://www.soulfullwaters.org/ Tena – Web www.tenacacic.com [http://www.tenacacic.com] YT Tena - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3dDJnVVEppfjm-lZ0nQ5Aw] IG www.instagram.com/tena_cacic [http://www.instagram.com/tena_cacic] FB Magical Relationship Secrets Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/451862012276910/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/451862012276910/] Kristin Folts – Website: www.healinghomecoaching.com [http://www.healinghomecoaching.com] harmonyhillwellstead.com [http://harmonyhillwellstead.com] FB: https://www.facebook.com/HarmonyHillWellstead Bethany Eller – Schedule an appointment https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=28281452&calendarID=12278365 Website: https://bethanyellars.abmp.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanyellars/ Amanda Merry (Host) – Substack - for deeper dives into herbs and wellness complexWestern Get full access to Lady Amanda Merry from Spirit of Health Podcast at amandamerry.substack.com/subscribe [https://amandamerry.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Ep 010 - Healing Emotional Eating: Juniper Devecis on Cravings, Stress, and Weight Loss

Why do so many women struggle with emotional eating and food cravings? In this interview, Juniper Devecis, biochemist and author of Vibrant Juicy Life, reveals how hidden stress, subconscious fears, and nutrient deficiencies shape your relationship with food. We explore why processed food keeps you hungry, how your nervous system affects weight loss, and why true healing extends beyond diets. Juniper also shares energy healing practices, from EFT tapping and hypnotherapy to timeline healing, that can help you release food control and reclaim your energy. Perfect for anyone searching for how to stop stress eating and heal their relationship with food. The link to Juniper’s website is: vibrantjuicylife.com [https://www.vibrantjuicylife.com/home] Juniper’s Instagram handle is: @craving_alchemy [https://www.instagram.com/craving_alchemy/] The link to Juniper’s book on her website is: https://www.vibrantjuicylife.com/VibrantJuicyLifeBook [https://www.vibrantjuicylife.com/VibrantJuicyLifeBook] You can also buy Juniper’s book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Vibrant-Juicy-Life-Journey-Cravings/dp/B0DP3G11WP/ [https://www.amazon.com/Vibrant-Juicy-Life-Journey-Cravings/dp/B0DP3G11WP/] Subscribe to my newsletter: https://substack.com/@amandamerry *I apologize to my newsletter subscribers. Substack hosts my podcast, and for some reason, it didn’t send this episode out to podcast players like Spotify and Apple. I’m assuming I did something wrong on my end since I was not able to find anything else that was wrong* Get full access to Lady Amanda Merry from Spirit of Health Podcast at amandamerry.substack.com/subscribe [https://amandamerry.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Ep 009 - The AI Doctor Will See You Now

Is artificial intelligence really improving healthcare, or quietly reshaping what it means to be human? In this thought-provoking episode, Amanda Merry explores the powerful (and often hidden) ways AI is being used in healthcare, both in clinical settings and behind the scenes. You'll learn: * What artificial intelligence in healthcare really means, and why it’s not just about chatbots * How AI tools are already replacing human skills like diagnosis, memory, and pattern recognition * The environmental impact of AI * The mental health effects of AI overuse (including memory loss, creativity blocks, and dissociation) * What Rudolf Steiner warned us about when it comes to technology and the human spirit * How to stay spiritually grounded and mentally sovereign in a tech-driven world Whether you're a wellness practitioner, tech skeptic, or just curious about how AI affects mental health, creativity, and spiritual connection, this episode offers a grounded and holistic perspective. Stay informed. Stay human. Subscribe to Amanda’s Substack for deeper dives: AmandaMerry.Substack.com [http://AmandaMerry.Substack.com]Share this with someone navigating health, tech, and soul in 2025. Suggested Reading: Judea Pearl’s paper on “The limitations of Opaque Learning Machines”: https://ftp.cs.ucla.edu/pub/stat_ser/r489.pdf [https://ftp.cs.ucla.edu/pub/stat_ser/r489.pdf] John Brockmans book on “Possible Minds: 25 ways of Looking at Ai” [https://www.amazon.com/Possible-Minds-Twenty-Five-Ways-Looking/dp/0525558012/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12R94GF1XWDN5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Cta37lgBPhaOjgI5oOmpZk6P3NjB0jS7bwHzBv_-C3M.-C_PWNv6-qXY02utgTUBvc1h5TFaoAVoBv61gIiFnEE&dib_tag=se&keywords=possible+minds+25+ways+of+looking+at+ai&qid=1753298058&sprefix=possible+minds%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-1] Get full access to Lady Amanda Merry from Spirit of Health Podcast at amandamerry.substack.com/subscribe [https://amandamerry.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Ep. 008 - Cosmic Cravings

Ever wonder why you crave certain snacks—especially when you’re stressed, tired, or just need a little comfort? What if your midnight snack habit, your love of spicy chips, or your weakness for chocolate wasn’t just about willpower, but written in your stars? In this episode, we dive deep into the cosmic roots of cravings. Discover how your zodiac sign shapes your eating habits, why emotional eating is more universal than you think, and how ancient medical astrology meets modern science to explain what’s really driving you to the snack drawer. You’ll hear: * Relatable stories of real-life cravings (and how to break the cycle) * Surprising biological and emotional reasons behind your snack choices * Practical, zodiac-inspired tips for swapping junk food for nourishing, soul-satisfying alternatives * Famous examples of emotional eating that will make you say, “Me too!” If you’re ready to stop fighting your cravings and start understanding them—with a little cosmic guidance—this episode is for you. Hit play and discover how to eat better, feel better, and finally break free from junk food habits, one star sign at a time. Ready to decode your cravings? Listen now and let your stars lead the way. click here to join the junk food swap challenge: Here’s the story on herbs for bone health: Get full access to Lady Amanda Merry from Spirit of Health Podcast at amandamerry.substack.com/subscribe [https://amandamerry.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]