Peaceful Power Podcast

Elizabeth Bio Elizabeth Summers is a nurse-by-trade turned entrepreneur. When she became pregnant with her first child, she discovered a need for accurate and balanced information about giving birth. After consulting with her Ob/Gyn physician about her plans for a natural birth, she became frustrated with the barriers she encountered. She was told by her doctor that most women “just get the epidural”. In order to have the best chance of birthing naturally, Elizabeth chose midwifery care even though it meant traveling nearly 80 miles to the hospital in winter weather! She realized though that not every woman in America has a choice in where she labors and how she gives birth. She has since developed an online course for expecting moms to help them choose maternity care that is aligned with their core values. She also offers private, one-on-one coaching in-person and virtually for expecting couples to help them prepare for labor and birth as a team. You can learn more about Elizabeth and her virtual do

Changing Seasons, Changing Workouts With each change of season changes your wellness plan should slightly shift. Fall Season The weather is cooler so your workouts can heat up- it's a great time to incorporate HIIT workouts, heated yoga, or spin class. Enjoy the outdoors while you can Think about what your goals are to finish the year Winter Season Workouts can be intense and sweaty Gyms can be busy maybe you incorporate a few at-home pieces to not miss your workouts on snowy days (in colder climates) Restorative or yin yoga is perfect for a more cozy approach to the colder winter months Spring Season Bring the workouts outside- outdoor bootcamps, outdoor walks or runs as the spring season warms up even yoga. The workouts can start intense but slowly wind down in intensity as the season starts to warm up towards summer. Summer Season The warmth outside can mean workouts can start to become a little less intense. Bring your intense workouts indoors If you go running stick to hours the sun is not the warmest

Christine Bio Christine is the Founder and Director of the Center for Sacred Window Studies and one of its Instructors. She has a background as an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Educator, Group Facilitator and Birth and Postpartum Doula. She is also a busy mother of 4 boys, most of whom have been brought into the world using the principles we teach. She describes Ayurvedic Postpartum Care as truly powerful and transformative, and a missing link in modern postpartum care. Christine lives in Western Massachusetts in an old farmhouse with her pack of wild boys, amazing husband, two cats, fish, one gecko and flock of beautiful chickens. Where to connect with Christine   Website- www.sacredwindowstudies.com Facebook- facebook.com/AyurvedaForPostpartum Twitter- twitter.com/sacred_window Instagram- instagram.com/sacredwindowstudies Topics Discussed What is the sacred window? Ayurveda's approach to postpartum care Why the first 6 weeks are so important in a women's healing journey postpartum. The serenity of surrender Prop

Ayurvedic approach on breasts The meda dhatu (fatty tissue) makes up one quality of the breasts The rasa dhatu (fluids of the body such as the lymph System) One of the areas where the lymph drains in the body right underneath the armpit, drainage in the crevice behind the collarbone. Why do a regular breast massage? Preventative practice for long term health A great way to familiarize yourself with your breasts to notice any changes Massage- stimulates the lymphatic system & improves circulation, helps facilitate the release of any stagnation. As long as lymph moves, toxins can be removed, ducts do not become blocked, and less accumulation occurs. Massage is also a classic Ayurvedic therapy for vata, which is quick to lodge itself in the heart center with emotions like fear, loneliness, and anxiety. Where to purchase breast balm  Details on breast balm-With Tulsi & Palmarosa Massage aid for regular breast care Soothing and comforting formula Balancing for all doshas How to do a breast massage This come

Alex specializes in a real-food and non-shaming approach to balanced eating. She believes an individual's nutrition plan should be unique and will customize an effective yet practical plan to help you reach your health goals. She has worked with a variety of health conditions and desires to help you learn more about how to nourish your body to optimize how well your body functions. She has 3 young boys and during each pregnancy and the postpartum time period, she has had to learn and refine her nutrition and physical needs. Alex continues to love learning about how she can improve her own wellness physically, emotionally and spiritually as well as encourage those around her. Topics Discussed Alex's go to meal in a pinch Pantry staples Her personal food philosophy Meal planning for mamas Preconception tips around nutrition Pregnancy nutrition and supplements Quick meal ideas for families Weekly Challenge: Get more veggies or food in that have a focus on folate. Examples- asparagus, avocados, kale, spinach

Andrea is going to do a month by month break down of pregnancy what nutrition, workouts and mindfulness would be suggested based on what's going on with the body. Where to connect with Andrea Instagram- instagram.com/seasonallivingmamas Website- andreaclaassen.com Facebook- www.facebook.com/andreaclaassen21 28 Day Ayurvedic Toolkit- https://andreaclaassen.com/28daytoolkit

I met Brianna at a pregnancy seminar this July and really enjoyed all of the information, wisdom, and knowledge she has about training during pregnancy. She along with Jessie Mundell are two of the women I trust to have the cutting edge information about proper training during this stage of a women's life. They don't operate from a fear based place on how to train but more of a questioning as to why would one want to do that right now. Where to connect with Brianna  www.briannabattles.com Instagram- @brianna.battles Instagram- @pregnant.postpartum.athlete Topics Discussed Training tips during pregnancy Postpartum return to exercise Athlete Brain Organ prolapse Incontinence Diastasic recti Resources Mentioned Haley Shevener  Weekly Challenge: What is my reason for doing this right now? Ask yourself that when doing your workout routine, starting a new diet, starting a business. Use that throughout your day to gleam answers why. Where to connect with Andrea Instagram- instagram.com/seasonallivingmamas Websi

October on the podcast our theme is pre/postpartum health. This is an area I focus on as a trainer and Ayurvedic wellness counselor. I know for my pregnancy with my son whose 3.5 years old wasn't planned as 50% of all pregnancies are. I know I've finally moved into the possibility of having another child and will be following all of the tips I share on today's podcast over the next few months to better prepare my body for pregnancy and postpartum healing period. I have numerous guests on this month ranging from fitness professional, Ayurvedic postpartum doula, RN/doula, and a dietician. A little something for everyone ranging from preconception through postpartum time. Where to connect with Andrea Instagram- instagram.com/seasonallivingmamas Website- andreaclaassen.com Facebook- www.facebook.com/andreaclaassen21 28 Day Ayurvedic Toolkit- https://andreaclaassen.com/28daytoolkit

Today I interviewed a fellow Ayurvedic student Malia Wright. Both of us study the feminine form of Ayurveda with Katie Silcox. Tune in if you're curious about Ayurveda and wanting to learn more about the feminine form of Ayurveda and how it can enter your life in a beautiful way. Malia Background  Malia Wright has been in the wellness world for 7 years, teaching Yoga, Tantra and Ayurveda through 1-1 coaching, group programs, workshops, and retreats. She is E-RYT 200 and 300hr yoga teacher and an Ayurvedic Wellness Coach. Ayurveda means the science of life and living and is the sister science to Yoga. She adapts these ancient techniques for the modern world, to calm the nervous system and bring the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual body into ease. She is passionate about unravelling the true authentic self in an individual while retraining the brain and the body to move through life from a place of love. Where to connect with Malia  Website- www.maliawright.com Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/mali

The number 1 response I got from the women who took my survey about what was their health goal was living a more holistic lifestyle. I don't think that's a coincidence we are in such a fast paced environment now that we often feel overwhelmed, confused and no idea what is actually good for us anymore. We are often unable to digest what's coming at us. How can we start to live a more holistic lifestyle? Notice the change of seasons Ayurvedic spring & fall detox Connect back to nature Listen to your body Have a 2pm check-in Slow down & listen to yourself Journal Prompt: What does living a holistic lifestyle mean to  you? How can you live a more holistic life right now? Where to connect with Andrea Instagram- https://instagram.com/seasonallivingmamas Website- andreaclaassen.com Instagram- instagram.com/fitalmanac Facebook- www.facebook.com/andreaclaassen21 Seasonal Living Mamas- https://andreaclaassen.com/seasonalmamas

Briana Borten is a serial entrepreneur in holistic wellness, committed to helping people find inner peace and clarity. She’s a business owner, best-selling author, energy healer and teacher, loving wife, mom of two daughters, and small scale homesteader. Briana is a thought leader in a new category of spirituality, one that focuses on how our connections to our souls, each other, and the earth is the solution to true personal and cultural healing, and sustainable living. After a traumatic accident at 18 derailed her plans for art school, Briana opened the doors to The Dragontree just 5 years later in Portland, Oregon, which has since evolved into multiple spa locations, a beautifully crafted product line, and online resources for vibrant living. Briana is also the leader of Love Rising Collective, a virtual membership community that spans globally, helping people tap into their true selves, their essence, to live happier, healthier lives at their full potential and power. With her husband, Peter Borten, B

My 35th birthday was this past Tuesday and I wanted to share a few lessons I've learned in the past 35 years that I think everyone can also learn from and appreciate. Lessons learned in 35 years Home is where your heart is Your body knows, slow down & listen Evolving is needed for growth Trust your intuition Ask yourself why you think the way you do? You need to move your body Journal Prompt: Reflect on how you want to celebrate  your birthday this coming year. What questions do you want to ask yourself, what goals do you want to accomplish? Where to connect with Andrea Instagram- https://instagram.com/seasonallivingmamas Website- andreaclaassen.com Instagram- instagram.com/fitalmanac Facebook- www.facebook.com/andreaclaassen21 Seasonal Living Mamas- https://andreaclaassen.com/seasonalmamas

I found Krista on Instagram and was loving the information she was sharing. I knew I wanted to chat with her about hormonal health, healthy periods, digestion and everything in between. Krista is another Instagram account I highly recommend following if you enjoy learning while you're on the gram. She has great infographics, and ideas on how to implement changes into your life with each of her posts. Where to connect with Krista   Website-https://www.composednutrition.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/composednutrition  Pinterest-https://www.pinterest.com/composednutrition/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/composednutrition Topics Discussed Hormonal health what it is and how to balance it Healthy periods Blood sugar & stress  Preconception hormones Digestion Gut health 101  Weekly Challenge: Start asking yourself what are these symptoms teaching or telling me? Write out a line with health above the line and life events below it. Notice how your life and health are going hand in hand with each other

Learn the 10 peaceful power Ayurvedic practices that for me are my go to areas in my life. Seasonal Saturday Early lighter dinners Move your body Abhyanga Having a morning and evening routine Yoni Steaming & Breast massage Balancing ojas Living with the seasons Herbs Pre/postpartum health Ayurveda with kids Where to connect with Andrea Instagram- instagram.com/seasonallivingmamas Website- andreaclaassen.com Facebook- www.facebook.com/andreaclaassen21 Seasonal Living Mamas- https://andreaclaassen.com/seasonalliving

Shannon is someone I've known for 3.5 years now and have seen her transform her life. When we first met she was employed at Target and now she runs her own business empowering other women who want to do the same. Shannon is one of my favorite to follow on Instagram as she provides so much value and information you truly can learn from. Connect with Shannon https://www.instagram.com/shannonschottler/ Connect with Andrea instagram.com/seasonallivingmamas www.andreaclaassen.com

I call this 10 minute medicine as it won't take long to complete these tasks but they will help you feel better in mind, body & soul. They will also help you connect more with yourself. I really am striving to help bring more awareness back into our bodies rather than feeling like we don't know, or have to have the right answer. If I ask how is your body doing today vs how are you doing? Is that the same thing? There is no right answer. So I ask how is your body doing today? If you're unsure pause this podcast and sit down unless you're driving but tune into how you really feel. Maybe your mid-back aches, maybe your hips are a little tight, or digestion a little slow, or maybe you feel really really good today. Notice what comes forward. Connect with Andrea www.andreaclaassen.com/podcast212 https://www.instagram.com/seasonallivingmamas www.andreaclaassen.com/divinebodywisdom

I chose this as our September theme because I feel such a calling to connect back to our essence being in tune with mother nature, ourselves and the change of the seasons. I live in a state that does see all 4 seasons and do notice those subtle or not so subtle changes during a few of the seasons. But each season brings in new energy, life, and food. Let's start by going through the 4 seasons and the energy surrounding them. Each of these seasons will be broken down by dosha qualities associated with them. Where to connect with Andrea https://www.instagram.com/seasonallivingmamas Website- andreaclaassen.com Instagram- instagram.com/fitalmanac Facebook- www.facebook.com/andreaclaassen21 Free 3rd Quarter Holistic Fitness Almanac- https://andreaclaassen.com/july

My Experiment I'm super excited about a new project I'm working on to go along with the Holistic Fitness Almanac which is called seasonal living mamas. It is all about living in season, with the doshas, how to workout, eat and set routines based on what's going outside. As we are connected to nature and there is a reason in the spring we just want to run around and play and they call it spring fever, or cabin fever in the winter when you feel all cooped up and are ready to finally be outside. Along with living seasonally I wanted to bring weekly movement ideas into play. These workouts can be broken into 10 minute segments throughout your day or done all at once. I've been trying them out the last 2 weeks to see how I like it and how practical it is for the average busy mama to accomplish. Where to connect with Andrea Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/seasonallivingmamas Website- andreaclaassen.com Instagram- instagram.com/fitalmanac Facebook- www.facebook.com/andreaclaassen21

Find your why and actually stick to your health goals. Is it that simple? I think it is and we are going to chat about finding you're why and how to remember it when you just don't feel like doing anything. Where to connect with Andrea Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/seasonallivingmamas Website- andreaclaassen.com Instagram- www.instagram.com/fitalmanac Facebook- www.facebook.com/andreaclaassen21

The number 1 excuse for not moving our bodies is time. Today we are deep diving into the time excuse and coming up with better ways to manage your time so you won't be tempted to use I have no time as a factor for not moving your body. Where to connect with Andrea Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/seasonallivingmamas Website- andreaclaassen.com Instagram- www.instagram.com/fitalmanac Facebook- www.facebook.com/andreaclaassen21