Shownotes:Dori has been working in the field of health and wellness since 1997. She’s a bit of a wellness ‘Jill-of-all-Trades.’ Being of service to people and empowering them on their wellness journey is truly her passion and gives her life pur

Can You Use Anger for Good?

Jun 15th, 2021 22m 47s

Shownotes:[1:30] Is anger a bad emotion?[3:20] Repressing anger[4:45] What does being angry mean?[6:34] Letting anger out[8:10] Positive sides of anger release[10:55] How anger can be productive[13:15] Anger management as therapy[15:35] Being a

Interview with Athena Phillips, LCSW and Founder of the Integrative Trauma Treatment Center

Jun 1st, 2021 24m 49s

Guest: Athena Phillips, LCSWAthena’s career in behavioral health began in 1995, where she began working with developmentally disabled children and adults. Working with this population prompted her to pursue her Bachelors degree in Social Work,

Is Crying Beneficial to Your Health?

May 18th, 2021 20m 6s

Shownotes:[1:30] How often do we cry?[3:05] Different types of crying[5:40] Crying and its physical effects [8:35] Crying and social connectedness[11:25] When should you seek help?[13:15] Why do we need to cry?[15:10] Is crying a sign of weakne

How Does Stress Impact the Body

May 4th, 2021 21m 17s

Shownotes:[1:24] What stress does to our body?[3:15] Stress and the digestive system[5:05] Different stress indicators[7:40] How can stress impact your body and behaviour?[11:12] How do we manage our stress?[14:15] How stress affects us[15:35]

Interview with Licensed Therapist Alison Christiansen: Trauma & Anxiety

Apr 27th, 2021 33m 51s

Alison is a licensed clinical social worker, 500 hour yoga teacher in the Kripalu yoga lineage and Reiki master. She's a part of "My LA Therapy," a prominent group private practice in Los Angeles and currently resides in Ithaca, NY in the hear

Massage and Autism

Apr 20th, 2021 24m 9s

Shownotes:[1:32] How to deliver massage to autistic children?[3:45] Effective and Discriminative touch[5:50] Babies and the importance of touch[7:52] What is QST massage?[10:02] Common touch details among autism[13:05] Communication skills arou

Does sound healing work?

Apr 13th, 2021 20m 58s

Shownotes:[2:05] What do you know about sound healing?[4:05] Have you tried sound healing?[6:35] The science behind the different sound waves[10:32] Are there benefits from sound healing?[13:25] Different frequencies[16:35] Types of different s

Interview with Susan Salvo: All Things Geriatric Massage

Apr 6th, 2021 34m 11s

Shownotes:Susan Salvo is a board-certified massage therapist with over 35 years of experience. She teaches at the Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy and presents at conventions across the country. Susan has written two widely used textbooks

Does Salt Have Healing Benefits?

Mar 30th, 2021 21m 44s

Shownotes:[1:50] Salt water and sea salt benefits[3:50] Breathing salty air[6:20] Regular salt or sea salt?[8:02] Salt effect on skin conditions[10:07] Salt and the respiratory system[11:35] Himalayan salt lamps[15:52] Does salt therapy have an

Does Touch Affect the Microbiome?

Mar 23rd, 2021 23m 25s

Shownotes:[2:02] Why it’s important to have a healthy microbiome[6:02] Are probiotics good for your gut?[8:02] Connection between touch and gut health[10:07] Stress levels and the gut[13:02] Healthy diets and food intake[15:48] How important is

Cooking for the Soul

Mar 16th, 2021 23m 21s

Shownotes:[1:31] When did you start cooking?[3:42] How cooking impacts mental health[6:08] Cooking for self-care and mindfulness[9:29] Cooking for mental health[11:35] Have you heard of behavioural activation?[13:50] Cooking and shopping[15:45]

Interview With Ruth Werner: Is It Safe to Return to Massage?

Mar 9th, 2021 36m 8s

Shownotes:1:02 Meet Ruth Werner5:08 The book that lives and continues7:05 Massage as self-care and the shift in massage therapy9:51 Is massage safe during Covid 19?13:20 Guidelines and marketing post pandemic15:40 Best Practices for massage the

Have You Tried a Digital Detox?

Mar 2nd, 2021 36m 57s

Shownotes:Key takeaways to tune in for 🎧[1:35] Staying digitally connected[3:55] How hard is it to disconnect?[6:15]Technology and Covid-19[8:05] Does technology help us stay connected?[10:35] How often do you check your smartphone?[12:25] Per

The Stress Epidemic

Feb 23rd, 2021 29m 3s

Shownotes:[1:20] What is stress?[3:21] Health conditions due to stress[4:45] Reasons we are stressed[6:45] How Covid has affected stress?[8:32] What causes stress?[9:55] Signs you might be stressed[12:42] The power of social connection[14:20] T

What Type of Stretch/Yoga Do We Use in Yomassage?

Feb 16th, 2021 13m 13s

Shownotes:[1:50] What is a restorative yoga class?[3:25] Yin yoga [5:45] The benefits of a Yomassage session[7:15] The importance of props[8:35] What are the benefits of stretching?[10:20] The power of stretchingThanks for listening! You can he

What Type of Mindfulness Do We Practice in Yomassage? + Yomassage Guided Meditation

Feb 9th, 2021 36m 51s

Shownotes:[1:34] What type of meditation do we practice in Yomassage?[2:10] Different Yomassage meditation themes[3:20] What happens during a Yomassage session?[6:50] How does it feel to experience Yomassage mindfulness practice[9:55] Oceanside

What Type of Touch Do You Receive in Yomassage?

Feb 2nd, 2021 26m 22s

Shownotes:[1:22] Why did we create Yomassage?[3:21] The importance of touch[5:55] What should you expect when getting a massage?[7:50] The difference between different types of massage[9:20] Qualifications and standards[12:35] The signature Yom

Earthing, Grounding, & Getting Your Feet Dirty

Jan 26th, 2021 22m 37s

Shownotes:[1:42] What is grounding and natural electrical charges[2.45] Benefits of grounding and earthing[4:27] What happens when you are connected to the earth?[6:41] Electric currents, Magnetic fields and Us[7:50] Ways to enjoy walking baref

Quotes To Live By

Jan 19th, 2021 26m 6s

Shownotes:[1:40] Good quotes and bad quotes[2:55] “If there’s even a slight chance at getting something that will make you happy - risk it”[3:59] “ What are you more afraid of- changing or staying the same?”[4:38] “ Look closely at the present

Best of 2020: Why is Touch Taboo?

Jan 12th, 2021 26m 46s

Shownotes:[2:15] Touch around the world[4:10] How long should a hug be?[5:53] When is touch safe?[7:42] Boundaries around touch [10:15] The therapeutic benefits around touch[12:51] The stigma around touch[13:40] What is a massage therapist?[15:

Best of 2020: Just Breathe!

Jan 5th, 2021 24m 41s

Show Notes:[1:38] Pain and Breath[5:21] What is active coping?[6:21] The power of breath[7:46] Breathing for stress relief[9:29] Practice and techniques[15:03] Fibromyalgia and breath benefits[16:28] Breathwork practice in daily life[18:02] Pai

Best of 2020: Why Do You Crave Human Touch?

Dec 29th, 2020 28m 47s

Show Notes:[1:10] The power of touch[4:25] Why is touch so amazing?[6:04] What is affective touch?[7:45] Best ways to massage[9:20] Skin hunger[11:10] Infants and touch[13:35] Massage and connection[16:32] How often should we receive touch?[18:

How Does Gardening Impact Your Mental Health?

Dec 22nd, 2020 19m 59s

Shownotes:[2:05] Gardening as a hobby[4:12] What goes into gardening?[5:14] Taking care of plants[7:41] Can gardening make you more caring?[8:50] Gardening and social connections[11:55] Practicing mindfulness through gardening[13:50] Is garden

Do You Need Alone Time?

Dec 15th, 2020 24m 55s

Shownotes:[1:05] Alone or lonely?[3:42] Do you need time by yourself?[5:12] Socialising or staying alone?[6:52] Exploring your own interests and self[8:55] Being comfortable with being alone[9:30] Living with other people and by yourself[11:33]