Practical Wellness With Jaya Jaya Myra

So, what do you do when chronic illness, autoimmune conditions or general digestive issues mean you can't drink coffee? I am joined today by serial entrepreneur Orleatha Smith, creator of Sip Herbals coffee substitute. Join us as Orleatha and I discuss the multifaceted benefits of the natural ingredients that give Sip Herbals its rich, coffee-like feel without sacrificing your physical health.

Did you know your seemingly small, daily habits have the power to bring you closer and closer to your goals and to the life you dream of? In today’s episode, I am joined by a very special guest, fellow podcast host and author, Mads Friis. Accompany us in our conversation surrounding the ways that intentional routine planning and focusing on fulfilling daily habits work together to foster a mindset of gratitude and a joy-filled life.

Do you know how to listen to your body? Whether you realize it or not, your body communicates with you every day... letting you know what it needs to better support you and your health. Today, I am joined by mind-body medicine practitioner, Lyn Delmastro-Thomson. Join us as we talk about everything from beginning your journey of listening to your body’s needs to completely healing yourself from a severe medical diagnosis.

The last couple of years has made prioritizing mental health a necessity. In today’s episode, mental health counselor - PJ Lewis, joins me to discuss how Covid-19 has impacted people’s mental health, why physicians are facing burnout faster than ever, and why being a mental health counselor, especially during such challenging times, is his life's calling.

When you feel unwell, what do you do? Do you try to treat the symptoms or target the cause? In this episode, Sarah J Polansky, health advocate and founder of Prismatic Plants, shares how natural, holistic healing methods work to heal the mind, body and soul, and how this differs from an allopathic or western medicine approach to wellness. Sarah shares her top tips for those looking to reclaim their health and wellness, no matter where they’re at in their journey.

Beautiful things can come out of the pain and grief of loss... Once you know how to get through it. In today's episode, Lily Dulan, MFT psychotherapist and author of “Giving Grief Meaning”, and I discuss the loss of her first-born daughter to SIDS and how her journey with grief has brought some impactful and beautiful things into this world, like the creation of the nonprofit organization The Kara Love Project.

If you or someone you know are unsure about the Covid-19 vaccine and are questioning if it is the right decision for you and your overall health and wellness, know that you are not alone. Today I sit down with a top global expert on infectious diseases and vaccine safety, Dr. Jan Bonhoeffer, to discuss all things immunology, vaccine safety and wellness during the Covid-19 pandemic.

I stand firm with the belief that meditation is the secret weapon to improving overall mind-body wellbeing. In fact, frequent and consistent meditation has the power to impact every aspect of life, including anti-aging properties and physical and mental healing. That is why I sit down with writer and poet, meditation teacher, and founder of Horizon Inspired, Joey Hulin, in today’s episode to discuss all things meditation, mindfulness and her wellbeing retreats!

Do you know the power of meditation? Want to know how to get started? Join me as I sit down with Tom Cronin, meditation teacher, transformation coach, producer of “THE PORTAL” film and the founder of The Stillness Project, to discuss meditation, consciousness and more.

Want to know how music helps people connect to that deeper, spiritual essence that they carry, and how this can improve your health and wellbeing? Join me as I chat with author and producer of sound healing music, Chakuna Machi Asa! We also chat about her top piece of advice for those looking to tap into hope and faith to help them preserve through the highs and lows of life.

We’ve all heard of matchmaking for romantic relationships; but what about matchmaking for healing and wellness? Today’s special guest, author and wellness expert Emily A. Francis, talks us through the importance of utilizing all resources available when striving for total wellness, and discusses her new book, “Healing Ourselves Whole”.

BONUS EPISODE:

Sometimes, the best experiences in life are the ones that aren’t planned. In today’s special bonus episode, I am joined by the passionate and talented Ricardo Souza. We sat down to discuss the multi-faceted benefits of dance, as well as Ricardo’s personal and unconventional journey that led him from Brazil to NYC, and to becoming the talented dancer and instructor he is today. You can find Ricardo teaching at Arthur Murray NYC, one of the most prestigious dance center franchises in the world.

BONUS EPISODE:

When you hear the word “powerful,” what comes to mind? In today’s special bonus episode, I am joined by the amazing Lauren Wilmore of Arthur Murray Dance Center NYC. We sat down to discuss the power of dance, as well as Lauren’s personal journey to becoming the successful and well-rounded dancer she is today, instructing at one of the most prestigious dance center franchises in the world.

Do you know the benefits of grounding and how it can improve your health and wellbeing? Today I am joined by grounding and energy medicine specialist, Amelia Vogler, to discuss this and more! Come learn why and how grounding can improve your life.

In this episode, I chat with ICF Master Coach, founder of Full Circle Global, and Meditation and Ayurveda Teacher, Gillian McMichael! We chat about her journey to pursuing Ayurveda and mindfulness following loss and trauma in her life, various benefits of meditation and mindfulness on your mind, body and spirit, and her favorite type of meditation for beginners.

Practicing an attitude of gratitude is key to promoting our overall health and wellness. In this episode, I am joined by the founder of 7 Thank Yous, Andy Levine! We discuss his journey to starting 7 Thank Yous, the importance of practicing and expressing gratitude for others and their impact in our lives, and how you can practice gratitude daily to help improve your overall wellbeing.

Did you know that CBD and Ayurveda are powerful tools for holistic health and healing when linked together? Today I’m joined by the chief operating officer of The Root Of It All, Shehzad Hoosein, to discuss all things CBD and Ayurveda! We chat about his journey to working with Ayurvedic herbs and spices, how natural remedies, like CBD and Ayurvedic essential oils, help enhance therapeutic properties and help people on their quest for mind-body balance and holistic wellness, and his top, natural product recommendations for overall health, healing and wellness.

In this episode, I sit down with health and wellness coach, Jeff Siegel! We discuss his journey to becoming a mind-body wellness coach following the diagnosis of an eating disorder, how food and nutrition play a major role in your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing, and his top tips for creating a strong mind-body connection.

Do you feel that your current emotional and mental health is holding you back from being your spiritual, higher self? In this episode, I am joined by award-winning author, psychotherapist, and founder and President Emeritus of Higher Self Yoga, Nanette Hucknall. We chat about her journey to developing such a robust resume and career, why everyone should seek out therapy in order to experience full spiritual growth, how working with the heart and higher self opens you up to a whole other level of spirituality.

Do you prioritize daily meditation and affirmations? Developing a consistent home meditation practice is incredibly beneficial to your overall health and wellbeing. It is important to note that also using things like gemstones during meditation can help heal and restore energy in powerful ways that you may not have realized before.

In this episode, I sit down with rockhound artists and the creators of The Indigo Sanctuary, Pam Urbas and Andy Duchovnay! We discuss how they combined their love of meditation/yoga, gemstones, sound healing and art to help develop the Indigo Sanctuary, a safe and sacred online space for individuals to help develop their private, spiritual home practice. They also highlight the benefits and importance of developing consistent, spiritual home practice, their favorite ways to meditate using gemstones and singing bowls, and their top tip to help people bolster their spiritual connection.

Moment of truth: can you confidently identify your strengths, talents and passions? Many struggle with following and embracing their interests, expertise, and goals in life… they are wandering on their path, unsure of where to turn next. Finding your purpose through your talents and passions can drastically improve your overall well-being, health and success in ways you never imagined. But, how?

In this episode, I sit down with career development expert, award-winning author and founder of the Career Coach Entrepreneur Academy, Helen Horyza, to discuss her purpose for uncovering talent in others and directing it to achieve extraordinary results, the importance of embracing your mistakes, and her top tip to help others identify their own strengths and talents.

Typically, we as humans look up to “hero” figures to help us make the necessary changes in the world (whether that be environmental, economic, and/or political/social change), as those changes can seem all too big for us. But, we must remember that the ability to make impactful change is within every single one of us, individually. We must work to become the people making those necessary changes in the world.

Today I am joined by widely respected anthropologist, ecologist, and writer, Dr. Philip Loring. We discuss the importance of individuals stepping up and believing in their capabilities in order to make changes. We also dive into one of the most important, fundamental things to take into account when looking to improve your overall wellbeing. Lastly, we touch on a few practical ways that people can adopt a more sustainable, eco-conscious lifestyle.

For many people, beginning a journey to self-improvement starts with loads of self-help rituals and goals. Too often do people dive into this “self-help” cycle only to find themselves still struggling, moving nowhere, unable to keep up that stamina, positivity and confidence.

Do you find yourself struggling with meditation? Many think that meditating is a thought-free experience, one in which your mind is fully cleared... When, in fact, meditating is actually supposed to help bring awareness to your thoughts, perceptions and daily experiences.

Today I am joined by board-certified health coach and meditation teacher, Stephanie Wagner, to discuss how her work with the nonprofit Healthy Minds Innovations is helping promote mental health by translating science into tools to cultivate and measure well-being. We also dive into the common misconceptions and difficulties with mediation, the importance of tuning into your own style of mediation, and how mediation can help you cope with your day-to-day life in a positive, thoughtful way.

Did you know that herbal medicine has the power to heal, restore, and revitalize? There are so many ways that you can add herbal medicine to your everyday practices to help elevate and deepen your connection to your mind, body and soul.

Brittany Ducham, community herbalist and author, joins me today to discuss her debut book, "Radical Remedies: An Herbalist’s Guide to Empowered Self-Care", the benefits of herbalism and how you can started with herbalism and herbal medicine.

In this episode, I chat with intuitive living and holistic health coach Rachel Varitimos! How can intuitive eating help improve your life? Tune in to find out!

In this episode, I chat with Feng Shui consultant, Patsy Balacchi! We discuss how you can build harmony in your life via your physical space, some of the most impactful life changes that lead to more harmony, and how her journey to Feng Shui improved her overall health and wellness.

In this episode, I am joined by the president and co-founder of Envision Kindness, Dr. David Fryburg! We discuss his journey to founding Envision Kindness and how it is helping people reduce stress, promote kindness and improve their overall wellbeing.

In this episode, I sit down with cardiologist, radio host, personal development coach and award-winning author, Dr. Friedemann Schaub! We discuss how to break through fear and anxiety, how you can shift your mindset when overwhelmed with fear and anxiety.

In this episode, I am joined by fellow author, men's coach and creator of the NSM method for men, Robert Joseph! We chat about his journey to becoming a men's coach, how men can promote proper balance in life, and why the NSM method is helping guide men back to their true potential.

Looking for an educational, fun read for your kids? Tarisa Parrish, author and accomplished butterfly farmer, wrote her new children's book, "The Adventures of Johnny Butterflyseed", to inspire, engage and enlighten children on the decline of the Monarch Butterfly population and how they can make more informed decisions on how to better our earth and connect with nature.

In this episode, I sit down with leading veterinarian, life coach and award-winning author, Dr. Margit Gabriele Muller! We chat about her journey to becoming a vet, the emotional, health and wellness benefits of having a pet, and things to know before getting your own pet.