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Intuition and Oneness
“Intuition helps connect you to the oneness of the world.” When you are connected to your intuition you can feel and sense your full self. Simultaneously, you are connected to the oneness of the perceived “other.” The other is us, and we are the other. You can more fully experience the undercurrents in your consciousness that are not always as perceptible when you are outwardly focused in your life. With your intuition, you can dive deep within the ocean of yourself, feel a connection to others, and bring that information with you, authentically, as you go forward in life. You will be able to sense all of you–and all of…
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Acupressure for Stress and Tension
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviews Deanna Waggy, OTR about “Acupressure for Stress and Tension” on the Healing Connections Podcast episode 40 on 9/17/21. Deanna shares three simple acupressure techniques to help lower stress and tension that can be done day or night, anywhere. Each technique helps to lower the stress response to the relaxation response to increase a sense of well-being, connection to yourself, and spirituality. Deanna has a passion for promoting excellence within Occupational Therapy, Zero Balancing and Soul Lightening Acupressure through public speaking, writing, mentoring, study groups and research. She provides virtual and in-person holistic wellness services, acupressure classes, spiritual direction and consultation. She created a series of…
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Mind-Body Practices for Pain
“Mind-Body Practices for Pain” Integrative health shines in this area, and there are many approaches that help lower pain and stress. Here, I describe how the mind and body are one – our thoughts and emotions can affect the body, and the body can affect the mind. The stress response, known as the “fight, flight, or freeze” response can create or exacerbate tension and pain in the body. The relaxation response, known as the “rest and digest” response may help reduce pain. I share five mind-body practices that may lower pain and prevent conditions that may lead to pain, such as: 1. Guided Imagery 2. Yoga 3. Massage and Bodywork…
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How to Live Intuitively
I was recently interviewed by Scarlett V Clark from the Smart Girl Tribe about “How to Live Intuitively and Follow Your Gut When Making Life Changing Decisions.” You can listen to on podcast platforms, such as ApplePodcasts, Stitcher, or Here. Description: “For a long time I have been living intuitively, before eating I ask myself what does my body want? I ditched my alarm in the morning so my body can guide how much sleep it needs and I have let my body decide what exercise I should be carrying out every day even if that means every morning for weeks I do yoga rather than running or a hit…
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Success through Failure
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviews Scarlett V Clark about “Success through Failure” on the Healing Connections Podcast episode 38. Scarlett V Clark is the CEO and founder of the Smart Girl Tribe that is the UK’s #1 female empowerment organization. Scarlett is the author of “The Smart Girls Handbook.” She has worked with UN Women, the British Council, Women for Women International, Harvard University, and the NSPCC, and through her online community is redefining girlhood. Scarlett shares that to be successful in life you need to continue past “failures” that are really learning experiences. She provides encouragement to tame the inner critic and keep going when you’re feeling down. She…
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Full Moon in Aquarius
The moon, from the lens of astrology, represents home, mother, how we nurture and what makes us feel safe, emotions, needs, the subconscious, women, feminine or yin energy, and intuition. Aquarius is related to humanity, bringing “power to the people”, the collective consciousness, technology, revolution, and being on the forward edge. It is symbolically known as “the water bearer” who pours water for the Gods. Although, it is considered an air sign that is related to thought, mental activity, and communication. This full moon may relate to these areas of your life. Notice how you feel today and the surrounding couple of days before and after this full moon. Your…
