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A Healthy Curiosity

You know that health and happiness aren’t things you can outsource. You’ve also got a full plate, and making the time to take care of yourself can be challenging. A Healthy Curiosity is here to support you.
The Mission: to explore what it takes to be well in a busy world, offer self-care strategies rooted in the traditions of Chinese Medicine, yoga, and Ayurveda along with the cutting-edge research from functional medicine. Host Brodie Welch, L.Ac., M.S.O.M. is a holistic self-care strategist and expert in Chinese Medicine and acupuncture who helps self-aware, Type-A women put themselves at the top of their own to-do lists so they can experience vibrant health, enjoy their lives, and evolve their consciousness — without losing their edge. On the show, you’ll learn self-care tips to help you feel calm, confident, and energized. You’ll hear personal chats where we explore what gets in the way of our best intentions: perfectionism, big goals, habits and routines, chronic pain, overwork and overwhelm, boundaries, limiting beliefs — and what it takes to overcome such obstacles mindfully. You’ll also get deep-dives into hormone balance, gut health, sleep issues, habit change, mindfulness, overcoming anxiety, depression and how to make time for what matters most.

Latest Episodes:

Shame Resilience with Jen Kind, LPC Dec 07, 2016

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Is shame keeping you from recognizing your value? In this episode, Brodie talks with Jennifer Kind, LPC, CDWF, EPC, a Psychotherapist and coach in Portland, OR who works with people cultivating more shame resilience, self-acceptance, and the ability to be kinder to themselves and others. Jen believes shame holds people back; it is not a good motivator for change. Shames breeds fear, anxiety, depression, and paralysis. It keeps us from becoming who we are; it keeps us from living our truth.

In this episode, we explore:

The ways shame holds us back
Unhealthy cultural attitudes about vulnerability
How there can be no courage without vulnerability
Ways shame can manifest in our bodies and emotions
Ways to build resilience against shame
The connection between shame and body image

Resources:

Jen's Facebook Page

Jen's Twitter

Brené Brown's Ted Talk: The Power of Vulnerability

Bringing Your Whole Self to Work with Julie Zuzek Nov 30, 2016

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Brodie talks with Julie Zuzek, the corporate yogi business coach, about the connection between personal growth and business. Whether you're an entrepreneur or you work for someone else, it can be a struggle to show up authentically and allow your work to reflect your true self. Being vulnerable doesn't have to be a weakness; allowing people to see your imperfections allows them to embrace their own imperfections as well. You can create the work environment you need by drawing boundaries, and you might be surprised by your colleagues reactions.

In this episode, we explore:

The power of vulnerability in the workplace
The importance of the "third entity"
How embracing your imperfections empowers others to do the same
Servant leadership
A lunchtime recharge practice

Resources:

Breathing meditations!

Meditation 101 Mini-Course

For more information on Chinese Medicine and to stay in touch with Brodie, visit brodiewelch.com.

Dating Yourself: Relationship Self-Care with Veronica Grant Nov 23, 2016

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Have you ever felt unlucky in love? Maybe you've had partners that made you feel bad about yourself or you've been on plenty of dates but can't get someone to commit. Maybe you're in a long term relationship and simply feel it could be more fulfilling.

It may be time for you to date yourself. In Episode 22, Brodie talks with Veronica Grant, dating coach and private yoga instructor, about ways to improve our love lives, whether we're dating casually, seeking a long-term relationship, or currently with a long-term partner.

In this episode, we explore:

Dating yourself: what does it mean?
Some common reasons people struggle to enter a relationship
Some common reasons people struggle to get what they want out of a relationship
Treating yourself the way you want to be treated
Deciding what you want out of your relationship
Setting boundaries (because boundaries are sexy!)

Veronica is a Dating Mindset Coach, host of Date Yourself Radio, and creator of the Dating Mindset Bootcamp. She helps smart, savvy women who feel like they have it all except that ONE thing, find and keep their perfect-for-them relationship.

On the surface, Veronica helps women enjoy the process of dating + meet higher quality men. But what she REALLY does is teach women how to treat themselves the way they want to be treated. When she's not writing about herself in third person, you can find her indulging in (probably) too much HGTV, planning her next adventure, or spending quality time (her love language) with her fiance + puppy. To learn more, and to grab her free guide, 37 Ways To Date Yourself, head over to http://www.veronicagrant.com

Resources:

Veronica's Website

Veronica's Facebook Page

Marie Forleo's Book, How to Make Any Man Want You: How to Be So Irresistible You'll Barely Keep From Dating Yourself

Navigating Uncertainty with Dr. Claudia Welch Nov 16, 2016

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Uncertainty can be hard to deal with. Not knowing where you're headed and what's in store can make us feel like we need to do something to exert control over our experience, but sometimes there's simply nothing we can do but wait. Wait to see what happens; wait to see what's coming; wait to see what guidance, inspiration, and truth we may find along the way. In Episode 21, Brodie talks with her sister, Dr. Claudia Welch, DOM, about the feeling of being amid change, and finding ways to be comfortable as reality is shifting around us.

In this episode, we explore:

The layer of our being: the koshas
How do you figure out what is yours to do in times of great change?
Sūtaka: a transitional time
How can you soften the impact of uncertain times?
How does Fall relate to letting go and times of uncertainty?
"Unbecoming" our patterns
Adjusting hopes, dreams, identities, and plans when we're in a state of flux
Finding truth in the midst of information/media overload
The importance of internal stabilization during unstable times
Discerning between stable and unstable times

Resources:

Dr. Claudia Welch's website

Breast Health with Dr. Carla Garcia Nov 09, 2016

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1 in 12 women will get invasive breast cancer. The primary means of screening-- mammograms-- detect more breast cancer, but that doesn't translate into lives saved. In a study of 90,000 women over a 25-year period, women in the mammogram group's mortality rates were even with women who didn't get mammograms. In addition, mammograms are painful, subject women to radiation, and aren't particularly helpful for the 45% of women with dense breast tissue. Enter thermography: a non-invasive, radiation-free, pain-free alternative to mammograms.

In today's episode, Brodie talks with Dr. Carla Garcia, a board-certified Doctor of Oriental Medicine with more than 30 years of experience in Integrative Medicine, who has been utilizing thermography in her practice since 1999.

In this episode, we explore:

What is thermography and how does it work?
Screening tools vs. diagnostic tools
Why thermography may be a better screening alternative for women
The connection between qi stagnation and inflammation
Dr. Garcia's top self-care tips for breast health

Acupuncture: Bridging the Research Gap Nov 02, 2016

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Did you know acupuncture is being used to treat veterans with PTSD? Or that its's twice as effective and safer than the standard of care for lower back pain?

Don't worry, most people don't.

In Episode 19, Brodie talks with Matthew Bauer, Licensed Acupuncturist and President of the Acupuncture Now Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to clearing up common misconceptions about acupuncture and helping acupuncture reach its full potential around the world. Matt founded the Acupuncture Now Foundation to improve the information about acupuncture that is available to the public, including treatment options, treatable conditions, treatment availability, current research, and more.

In this episode, we explore:

The problems with current acupuncture research
Acupuncture information scarcity
Some promising acupuncture studies
Unexpected places acupuncture is being used
Acupuncture on babies(!)
How acupuncture could stem the opioid epidemic

Resources:

The Acupuncture Now Foundation Website

Twice as Effective and Safer

Back to Basics: Ayurvedic Daily Habits for Your Type Oct 26, 2016

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Do your daily habits leave you feeling out of balance? Dr. Michele Summers Colon is a physician (specifically a holistic podiatrist), entrepreneur, yoga instructor, and motivational speaker on a mission to inspire women to live happier, healthier lives that honor their own bodies, wants, and desires. Dr. Michele is also an Ayurvedic practitioner bridging the gap between Western Medicine and Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India. Michele utilized wisdom from the Ayurvedic tradition to heal herself when Western Medicine could not, and now she uses Ayurveda in her practice to help her patients find balance according to their Dosha and the specific imbalances and challenges they encounter.

In this episode, we explore:

Doshas: what are they?
The significance of the number 3
Natural sleep cycles
Natural eating cycles
When is the best time to exercise?
Is breakfast always the most important meal of the day?

Resources:

The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller

The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Decisions into Massive Success and Happiness by Jeff Olson

Michele's Website

Living Low Tox with Alexx Stuart Oct 19, 2016

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In today's episode, Brodie talks with Alexx Stuart, a woman on a mission to help people detoxify their lives. Alexx runs a website and Podcast, The Low Tox Life, and teaches classes to people seeking to identify and reduce the toxic chemicals in their homes and in their lives. Listen in to learn what you can do to eradicate harmful chemicals in your life and to protect yourself and your loved ones from carcinogens and hormone disruptors in seemingly benign household items.

In this episode, we explore:

The ubiquity of toxins in our everyday lives
The kinds of products most likely to contain toxins
The effects toxins might be having on your body without you knowing
3 simple changes you can make to reduce toxic chemicals in your body
The skin: your largest organ
Why we all need to have a love/hate relationship with plastic

Resources:

Alexx's Website: Low Tox Life

Alexx's Podcast

Healing the Belly with Li-Lan Hsiang Weiss, L.Ac. Oct 12, 2016

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In Episode 15, Brodie talks with Li-lan Hsiang Weiss, Licensed Acupuncturist and practitioner of the Arvigo Technique of Mayan Abdominal Therapy. Western medicine is just beginning to understand the link between the digestive system and the brain, but other cultures have been using the brain/digestion relationship for millennia to heal both mind and body. Li-lan's experience is unique: born in Taiwan and transplanted at an early age to Guatemala, she brings a very multicultural approach to her practice where she focuses on reproductive, digestive, and emotional well-being for women, men, and children.

In this episode, we explore:

The Arvigo Technique: what is it, what can it treat?
The link between the belly and the nervous system
Similarities between Mayan healing practices and Chinese Medicine
Other Mayan healing practices
What IS vaginal steaming?
Emotional tension manifesting physically in the body and what abdominal massage can do to release it

Resources:

Wind in the Blood: Mayan Healing and Chinese Medicine by Garcia, Sierra, Balam

Li-Lan's 2014 case study publication in Journeys in Healing: Inspiring Experiences of Arvigo Practitioners and their Clients available through the Arvigo Institute LLC, where you can also find other Arvigo practitioners, Rainforest Remedies, and Arvigo courses.

How to do a traditional Mayan vaginal steam, video by Natural Fertility Info: https://youtu.be/ilfBrNLXhLo

Is Creativity Your Missing Nutrient? Oct 05, 2016

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Is Creativity Your Missing Nutrient?

With Melissa Dinwiddie

In today's episode, Brodie talks with Melissa Dinwiddie, artist, author, speaker, performer, and creativity instigator, about helping people reclaim their innate creativity and live what Melissa likes to call, "full color, creative lives." Melissa is a former non-creative person and a recovering perfectionist, so she's intimately familiar with stifled creativity stemming from both internal and external factors. Melissa wants to change the conversation around creative expression and play, because she believes that creating helps people change the world.

In this episode, we explore:

Creativity as an essential part of a vibrant, productive life – why is it so important?
Creativity as more than self-indulgence or frivolous pass time
Creativity as an innate part of every person, even if they don't feel creative
What leads people to believe they're not creative?
What can people who think they're not creative do to GET creative?
What does creativity have to do with willpower and the prefrontal cortex?
What can creativity do for your mood and relationships?
The many forms of creativity
Negative stereotypes of creative people
The value of creating crap

Resources:

Melissa's Website

Melissa's Podcast: Live Creative Now

Melissa on Facebook

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