Today’s show is about: * What is a Health and Wellness Vision Plan * What are the benefits of the Health and wellness vision plan/board * How to create * How to use it Be sure to stay until the end for this week's practice! https://www.lisadahlwellness.com/destination-postcard-signup You can learn more about me here: https://www.lisadahlwellness.com FB https://www.facebook.com/Lisadahlwellness IG https://www.instagram.com/lisadahlwellness Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/GettingHealthyWithOutRules Calendly: https://calendly.com/lisadahlwellness/30-minute-free-consultation

In this week's episode, I interview Mary Kay Chryssicas, host of Mary Kaye's Positivity Podcast, recognized yoga teacher, life coach, and mindfulness and meditation expert. We talked about meditation and about utilizing self-talk to boost well-being. We have an enlightening discussion on how our inner dialogue and habitual thought patterns profoundly impact physical and mental health. Mary Kay clearly explains the difference between the conscious and subconscious mind. She shares tangible examples of how tapping into the subconscious through practices like nature immersion, visualization, and gratitude journaling can help overcome obstacles and cultivate holistic wellness. You will learn simple yet powerful ways to stop negative thinking loops and retrain the brain to be more intuitive, positive, and empowered. Mary Kay provides beginner meditation tips to quiet the anxious mind and tune into inner wisdom. Key takeaways include the mind-body connection, managing anxiety through presence, trusting your intuition, and sending loving energy to others. Tune in for insights on shifting perspective to reduce stress, connect to your deeper self, and reach your full human potential. You can learn more about Mary Kaye Here: Website: www.buddhafulkids.com Email: mkchryssicas@comcast.net IG: @marykayeyogi and @buddhaful_kids_yoga FB: Mary Kaye Milmoe Chryssicas Linkedin: Mary Kaye Chryssicasr You can learn more about Lisa here: https://www.lisadahlwellness.com FB https://www.facebook.com/Lisadahlwellness IG https://www.instagram.com/lisadahlwellness Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lisadahlwellness Email: lisa@lisadahlwellness.com Calendly: https://calendly.com/lisadahlwellness/30-minute-free-consultation

In this episode of Getting Healthy Without Rules, we dive into the impacts of diet culture on mental health, parenting, and body image. Expert guest Dr. Emily Gordon shares how diet culture promotes disordered eating and unrealistic beauty standards. We discuss ways parents can protect kids from these harmful messages and foster positive body image instead. Tune in to learn tangible tips on: * Fostering body neutrality and self-acceptance in your home * Teaching kids to think critically about media and advertisements * Setting boundaries around unsolicited comments about food and appearance * Finding community to reinforce positive messaging This episode is power-packed with a thoughtful conversation that gives all of us things to think about and is a must to hear. Everyone deserves to feel good in their own skin! ***Content Warning*** As I have shared in previous episodes, we will use the words "fat" or "larger-bodied." For example, you can be in a fat body and accept your body. We use these words as simple descriptors without judgment. Fat is simply another adjective, like thin, and it's up to us to remove the stigma and the negative connotation that society and diet culture have created. Be sure to stay until the end for this week's healthy practice. You can learn more about Emily here: * Website: www.dremilygordon.com * Email: dremilygordon@gmail.com * Facebook: @emilywernickgordonpsyd * Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-gordon-88333b2a/ You can learn more about Lisa here: * https://www.lisadahlwellness.com * FB https://www.facebook.com/Lisadahlwellness * IG https://www.instagram.com/lisadahlwellness * Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/GettingHealthyWithOutRules * Email: lisa@lisadahlwellness.com * Calendly: https://calendly.com/lisadahlwellness/30-minute-free-consultation

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This episode of Getting Healthy Without Rules features special guest Cristina Boghosian, the founder and lead stylist the Empower the Sass. In today’s episode, we explore empowerment through fashion. Fashion is often seen as a superficial pursuit, and it can actually have a profound impact on our overall wellness. When we feel good about the way we look, it can boost our self-confidence and make us feel positive and optimistic. This can lead to a number of physical and mental health benefits, such as improved sleep, reduced stress, increased resilience, and a greater sense of well-being and fulfillment. For this week's practice, Go through your closet and part with anything that no longer sparks joy for one reason or another. You can learn more about Cristina here: www.empowerthesass.com Email: mcboghosian@gmail.com IG: www.instagram.com/empowerthesass Linkeden: www.linkedin.com/cristinaboghosian You can learn more about Lisa here: https://www.lisadahlwellness.com FB https://www.facebook.com/Lisadahlwellness IG https://www.instagram.com/lisadahlwellness YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/GettingHealthyWithOutRules Calendly:https://calendly.com/lisadahlwellness/30-minute-free-consultation Please be sure to like, comment and subscribe!

Joining me is⁠ Brit McGrath⁠, a HAES®-aligned personal trainer who shares how intuitive movement and finding activities you enjoy can nurture your body and spirit. This thoughtful conversation will give you a new perspective on fitness as self-care.

Content Warning: In today's episode, we will use the words "fat" or "larger-bodied." For example, you can be a runner with a fat body. We use these words as simple descriptors without judgment. Fat is simply another adjective, like thin, and it's up to us to remove the stigma and the negative connotation that society and diet culture have created. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

* What Health at Every Size® is and how it challenges traditional weight-centric views of health.

* How body positivity, self-acceptance, and respect for your body regarding fitness are important. 

* Learn how to allow space for all your feelings.

* How intuitive movement and finding activities that feel good versus punishment. Doing what your body needs that day.

* The importance of promoting size diversity and making fitness spaces inclusive and welcoming.

* How movement for functional strength, longevity, and joy versus aesthetics or weight loss is more sustainable and empowering.

* How to support people in all stages of change, moving from ambivalence to taking their first steps into action. The importance of meeting people where they are at. 

Let me know in the comments - how do you practice self-care through movement? What brings you joy?

Additional Links from Show: 

* The Underbelly Yoga - https://theunderbelly.com/

* Current Wellness - https://currentwellnessraleigh.com/

* iMove - https://www.imovemethod.com/imove-with-amy-virtual-classes

* ASDAH - https://asdah.org/listing/ 

You can learn more about Britt here: 

* Website: www.mhmfitwell.com

* Email: info@mhmfitwell.com

* Instagram: Britt_mcgrath_ (personal)/mhmfitwell (business)

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* https://www.lisadahlwellness.com

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* IG https://www.instagram.com/lisadahlwellness

* Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/GettingHealthyWithOutRules

* Email: lisa@lisadahlwellness.com

* Calendly: https://calendly.com/lisadahlwellness/30-minute-free-consultation

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In this episode of Getting Healthy Without Rules, I welcome Registered Dietician Catherine Nourse, my colleague, friend, food truck queen, and family member of the Nourse Farm in Westborough, MA. Nourse Farm is the oldest working farm in the country. Catherine is a wealth of information, expertise, and warmth! This episode focuses on: * Neighborhood Farms and Community Sourced Agriculture * The many benefits of selecting locally sourced and in-season foods. * How to use a seasonal calendar to plan recipes and meals * What plant-forward means You can learn more about Catherine and Veg Out @ Nourse Farm here: * Website: https://noursefarm.com/vegout * Email: Catherine@noursefarm..com * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vegout_noursefarm * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VegOutNourseFarm * LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-kling-29b6936 Additional Resources from this episode: * Availability poster in MA: (mass.gov) chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.mass.gov/doc/produce-availability-chart/download * Food Matters, Nourse Farm: https://www.noursefarm.com/foodmatters * About CSA's from the National Agriculture Library: Community Supported Agriculture | National Agricultural Library (usda.gov) You can learn more about Lisa here: * https://www.lisadahlwellness.com * FB https://www.facebook.com/Lisadahlwellness * IG https://www.instagram.com/lisadahlwellness * Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/GettingHealthyWithOutRules * Calendly: https://calendly.com/lisadahlwellness/30-minute-free-consultation Be sure to subscribe, like, share and comment!

This insightful episode unpacks the complex issues surrounding popular new weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy. Guest expert Heidi Karner, a registered dietitian, joins me for an in-depth look at how these GLP-1 inhibitors work and their effectiveness for weight loss. 

We discuss who uses these medications, side effects like nausea, and the lack of long-term safety data. Heidi provides a balanced perspective, acknowledging the intense societal and internal pressures to lose weight while emphasizing the importance of intuitive eating and self-compassion. She shares tips on having constructive conversations with clients considering these drugs, stressing the need to address root motivations and avoid quick fixes.

Heidi doesn't condemn the drugs outright but rather advocates an individualized approach. This thoughtful dialogue brings nuance to a controversial topic at the intersection of health, body image, and diet culture.

As I have shared in previous episodes, we will use the words “fat” or “larger-bodied.” For example, you can be in a fat body and accept your body. We use these words as simple descriptors without judgment. Fat is simply another adjective, like thin, and it's up to us to remove the stigma and the negative connotation that society and diet culture have created.

You can learn more about Heidi Here:

• Website: https://www.happyvalleynutrition.com/home

• Email: heidi@happyvalleynutrition.com

• IG: @happyvalleynutrition

• linkedin.com/in/heidi-karner

You can learn more about me here:

• https://www.lisadahlwellness.com
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• Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/GettingHealthyWithOutRules
• Calendly: https://calendly.com/lisadahlwellness/body-peace-food-freedom-consultation-call

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In this episode, I interview sleep expert Kali Patrick, NBC-HWC, about the foundations of health and the deep connection between sleep and overall well-being. We discuss what "refreshing sleep" means and why it's essential.

Kali explains common sleep challenges like waking up often, having trouble falling back asleep, and waking too early. She shares lifestyle habits that can negatively impact sleep, like too much stimulation and poor self-talk. Listeners learn about working with a sleep coach to set a vision, make lifestyle changes, and use tools like meditation.

Be sure to listen for Kali's Key tips to improve your sleep!

Learn more about Kali Here:

• KaliPatrick.com or KaliSleepCoach.com
• https://www.instagram.com/KaliSleepCoach/
• https://www.facebook.com/KaliPatrickCoaching
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalipatrick
• https://youtube.com/@sleepcoach

You can learn more about Lisa here:

• https://www.lisadahlwellness.com
• FB https://www.facebook.com/Lisadahlwellness
• IG  https://www.instagram.com/lisadahlwellness
• Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lisadahlwellness
• Calendly: https://calendly.com/lisadahlwellness/body-peace-food-freedom-consultation-call