Ready for summer vacation? You'll want to hear these pandemic travel safety tips to help keep you and your family safe. Since the July 4th weekend, COVID-19 cases in Santa Barbara and Southern California have dramatically increased. It's prompt

Fall Equinox - Pandemic Protocols - Self Care not Isolation

Sep 22nd, 2020 17m 46s

Autumn Equinox, a time to check in with yourself to review the past three months, release what you no longer want and set your attention on what you wish to create. In this episode, I offer guidelines for socializing safely during the pandemic,

Make that Mask more Breathe-able & More

Jun 30th, 2020 17m 16s

I don't know about you, but putting on a face covering to go out made me not want to breathe, or go out as much. Until now - tune-in to this episode to learn a simple solution that makes mask-wearing more interesting, and breathe-able. You'll

Breathe into Spring - for Good Health

Mar 21st, 2020 17m 35s

With all that's happening in the world, did you even notice that Spring has come? It will be followed by a new moon on March 24, which inspires new ideas - it's a good time to plant seeds (goals, ideas) during a new moon that you wish to see c

How to Set Powerful Affirmations

Jan 2nd, 2020 15m 52s

2020 is here - for many, it's a time to set new year resolutions, intentions or affirmations to support your goals. In this episode, Elizabeth Gould of Right Brain University offers tips for setting powerful affirmations. Discover how to activ

Your Family Traits and Epigenetics

Dec 20th, 2019 22m 4s

Science is proving that we inherit more than physical traits like hair and eye color from our biological families. The study of epigenetics has found that trauma and stress responses are also inherited. In this episode, Elizabeth Gould, author

“Shift and Shine” to Transform Stress

Dec 12th, 2019 17m 24s

The holidays are sneaking up, and extreme emotions sneak up on us, too, this time of year. In this episode, I speak with my friend, author Deborah Richards, who offers insights for shining thru the holidays even if they bring up memories that c

Gratitude Wednesday pre Thanksgiving Episode

Nov 28th, 2019 11m 51s

Here we are heading into the holiday season already! In this episode let's look at the health benefits of being grateful, aromas that can help you get more in the holiday spirit - and, why the average life expectancy of Americans continues to d

Cultivating your Tribe thru Live Events

Nov 15th, 2019 17m 59s

Being part of a tribe - people you relate to, and who get you - can be good for your health. Festivals strive to cultivate a cool vibe that brings together like-minded people for a good time, and there's an art to that. FestForums, a conferenc

Dia de Los Muertos: Connect with the Other Side

Nov 1st, 2019 12m 53s

This is the time of year that the ancestors come to visit - some believe they come in the form of Monarch Butterflies migrating through the area. In this episode, I share ideas for connecting with your inner guidance, and possibly lost loved on

Self Care in Stressful Times

Oct 19th, 2019 14m 36s

Are you stressed out? Me, too! In this episode I'll offer sage advice on taking care of YOU when life gets bumpy. The information shared here was created by my partner, Dr. Ken Pfeiffer of PainRelievers.org. I'm sharing it with you today, in p

Ritual for Weeding your Mind Garden

Oct 2nd, 2019 11m 44s

How many thoughts roll through your head each day that are the same thoughts as you had yesterday? If you are like me, a LOT! Here's a simple process for weeding your mind garden - downloading the thoughts in your head onto paper so you don't h

Riding the Waves of Life

Sep 18th, 2019 16m 51s

So you're moving thru your day - normal routine - and then, BAM! Something comes out of the blue and you wipe out. That's what happened to me the other day when I was rear-ended on Los Angeles traffic. It could have been much worse - so, I can

Processing Grief

Sep 9th, 2019 16m 44s

Beautiful tributes are on display in the Santa Barbara Harbor for the 34 souls who lost their lives in a dive boat disaster off the coast of the nearby Channel Islands. Walking among the flowers, photos and other mementos, it was hard to not fe

Enlisting a Life Coach to Achieve your Goals

Aug 30th, 2019 13m 46s

Are you struggling with achieving an important goal or desire? Perhaps a life coach could help you overcome the obstacles you're experiencing. In this episode, I'm joined by Santa Barbara-based life coach Jenifer Paredes of JoyofNow.com. Fin

CBD + Essential Oils = Happy Together

Aug 26th, 2019 11m 30s

So many people - maybe you - are turning to CBDs for relief from everything from pain to getting a good night's rest. In this episode, I explain the difference between different CBD variations (full spectrum, broad spectrum and CBD isolate). Yo

Rituals for Raising your Vibe

Aug 17th, 2019 26m 54s

"Raising your Vibe" means being at your best - improving. Everything in the world is vibrating at a frequency - and, there are simple things you can do to raise your vibe. I love the term vibrations - and it always reminds me of a story I hear

Insider's Guide to Old Spanish Days Fiesta

Aug 1st, 2019 13m 31s

It's a Santa Barbara tradition that's almost 100 years old. Old Spanish Days Fiesta celebrates some of the city's early settlers, with food, dancing, parades and pageantry. Santa Barbara native Paula Lopez has been involved with Fiesta since c

Santa Barbara High-Vibe Events

Jul 26th, 2019 16m 40s

Two high-vibe events are coming to Santa Barbara: Wellness with Essential Oils, hosted by me - on Monday (July 29th). The following weekend - Saturday August 3rd - it's The Nest Fest, a cooperative conscious gathering. In this episode, I'm join

New Essential Oils Products + CBD Oils

Jul 18th, 2019 14m 17s

Move above the wellness line with these new products, unveiled today at the Young Living 25th Anniversary Convention. In this episode, I unpack the new product releases, including two new nutritional supplements (Olive Essential, an antioxidant

Acceptance: You, Your Shadow & Others

Jul 9th, 2019 16m 15s

Imagine being more supportive of all of the wonderful aspects of YOU! Sometimes we are harder on ourselves than we are on anyone else. In this episode, author & energy healer Dani Antman, talks about being okay with the side of ourselves that

Summer Solstice + Time in Nature Makes You Healthy

Jun 19th, 2019 15m 47s

Happy Solstice - in Santa Barbara, we are welcoming Summer this weekend with a colorful & creative people-powered parade (no motors, no corporate branding) that draws tens of thousands to State Street to see the spectacle, followed by a celebra

Meet your Match! Expert Advice from a CA Matchmaker

Jun 15th, 2019 18m 37s

If a summer (or longer) romance sounds enticing to you - tune-in to this advice from Lisa Amador of Amador Matchmaking. In this episode she urges listeners to get clear on their goals - What are your deal breakers? What you HAVE to have (or can

Daily Ritual for Gratitude

Jun 14th, 2019 15m 13s

One of my best friends always said 'gratitude is the grease' that helps you attain your desires. So, why is giving thanks so powerful? My guest Jacque Book, a mindset coach who speaks on gratitude and mindfulness explains the power of gratitud

Managing Migraines

Jun 7th, 2019 18m 2s

My friends who have migraines tell me they can be so severe they are throwing up, or bed ridden. How do migraines differ from other kinds of headaches? And, what are the latest treatments and alternative remedies being used to treat the discomf