Wellness Episodes

Dr. Jason Sonners discusses the transformative potential of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for various health conditions, including chronic illnesses and injuries. He explains the science behind how increased atmospheric pressure allows the body to absorb more oxygen, which can enhance healing, reduce inflammation, and promote longevity. The discussion also covers the growing body of research supporting HBOT, its applications in wellness and anti-aging, and the importance of safety and proper ...

Shannon Grace , also known as The Graceful Healer, shares her powerful journey from overcoming childhood trauma to becoming a certified somatic practitioner dedicated to helping others find emotional freedom. Through her deep insights into emotional awareness, somatic release, and self-care, Shannon offers practical tools and wisdom for healing from within, emphasizing the importance of embracing our emotions and stepping out of survival mode. Listeners will leave this conversation empowered wit...

Beauty CEO and author Alina Wilson shares her journey of redefining beauty and aging, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and empowerment. She introduces the concept of 'thoughtful aging,' which encourages women to embrace their unique beauty and navigate the aging process with grace. Alina discusses the societal pressures surrounding beauty standards and the need for a paradigm shift in how we perceive aging. Through her five principles of thoughtful aging, she inspires listeners to c...

On this episode of The Human Beauty Movement Podcast, we explore the often-overlooked topic of maternal mental health with Dr. Emily Guarnotta , a licensed clinical psychologist and perinatal mental health specialist. Together, we shed light on the signs and causes of postpartum depression and anxiety, the importance of support systems, and how seeking help—whether through therapy, medication, or community resources—can foster healing for new and expecting parents. Our conversation aimed to brea...

Karyn De Mol , a licensed Creatrix Transformologist, discusses why therapy might not work for some women — because most therapeutic modalities were designed by men for men. Her unique therapeutic modality is designed specifically by a woman for women, emphasizing the alignment of head, heart, and gut to help women break free from societal expectations and emotional blockages. The conversation provides insights into how women can reclaim their power, boost self-love, and lead a more authentic and...

Lifecoach, author, and spiritual healer Darlene Cordero shares her powerful journey through cancer diagnoses, emphasizing the importance of self-love and surrender in fostering wellness. Darlene discusses her multicultural upbringing and its role in shaping her spiritual perspectives, as well as her efforts to support wellness practitioners through her organization, Wellness Culture, and her book, "The Healer's Playbook." Throughout the episode, host Jennifer Norman and Darlene highlight the sig...

In this enlightening episode, Nicholas de Graaf discusses the therapeutic benefit of social sports on mental health. Nick is the founder of MAWS: Mental Awareness With Sports. Nicholas shares his personal journey through mental health challenges and highlights the transformative role of sports in mental health recovery, particularly for youth and men. The interview highlights the importance of open conversations, community support, and empowering activities like sports to foster self-confidence ...

Dr. Nekeshia Hammond, a renowned psychologist, executive coach, and the founder of Hammond Psychology &Associates, delves into the critical topic of combating burnout through holistic self-care. She shares valuable insights on mental health, highlighting the benefits of personalized self-care practices and the need for professional help when necessary. The episode also touches upon societal pressures, the unique challenges faced by today's youth, and the growing acceptance of mental health servi...

In this episode of The Human Beauty Movement Podcast, host Jennifer Norman and interior designer Jeanne Collins explore the connection between intentional home design and personal well-being. They discuss the impact of sensory elements, feng shui principles, and creating designated spaces for relaxation on fostering inner wellness. Collins also shares her inspiring journey of career transformation and redefining success, encouraging listeners to trust their instincts and embrace life's uncertain...

In this episode, Fitness & Hormone Specialist Kerri Hallman advises us on the critical signals our bodies send us, especially as we approach 40. We explore the effects of chronic stress on our health, the vital role of cortisol, and the importance of managing stress to prevent ailments like fatigue, poor sleep, weight gain, brain fog, and insomnia. Kerri shares invaluable insights on creating sustainable lifestyle changes, the impact of proper sleep, nourishing the body with real food, and avoid...

Mehdi Akbary joins host Jennifer Norman to explore the profound connection between mindset and personal healing. They discuss the power of setting intentions and focusing on the "why" rather than the "how", highlighting the importance of self-belief and the internal creation of happiness through achieving goals. The episode culminates with powerful stories and insights on how taking accountability for one's own life and harnessing the laws of happiness can lead to a fulfilled and joyful existenc...

Amy Ballantyne joins Jennifer Norman to discuss breaking free from people-pleasing and embracing the journey toward self-love. Amy shares valuable insights on prioritizing well-being and celebrating the beauty of authentic self-expression by exploring the delicate interplay between self-compassion, mindful self-communication, and intentional nourishment. This podcast episode is sponsored by*: Humanist Beauty - Beauty for your skin & soul, Humanist Beauty is clean, conscious, and cruelty-free. Le...

This episode is your crash course in the 7 main chakras of the human body. Our guest Latha Jay and host Jennifer Norman help break it down from the bottom up to give you the meaning of each chakra, cues of chakra imbalance, and ways to get your chakras into alignment. Latha Jay is a best-selling author of two books ( Law of Attraction Manifestation Journal and Shadow Work Journal for Self-Love) and also a spiritual manifestation coach. She blends modern knowledge with traditional wisdom, working...

What is sound therapy, and how does it work? In this episode, Jennifer Norman interviews Laura Widney , Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of SOAAK Technologies, to learn about the ancient wisdom of sound healing. Stream to hear about how the body responds to vibrations and how new technology is facilitating access to the wellness benefits of sound frequency therapy. Just for you: Get a free month of SOAAK with promo code HBM30 This episode is sponsored by: Prose - Prose believes everyone dese...

Forgiving others and forgiving ourselves is often extremely difficult, but it doesn't have to be. In this episode, Barbara J. Hunt reveals seven steps to consciously rid yourself of toxic resentments for greater mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Barbara is the author of the bestselling book “Forgiveness Made Easy”. As a forgiveness specialist, speaker, workshop leader, and recording artist based in Somerset, UK, she helps people learn to absolve ill feelings so they can live...

If you've experienced childhood trauma, it may have caused you to armor up to protect your emotions or rebound aggressively - obsessively seeking accolades, approval, or material success to compensate for inner feelings of low self-worth. Zack Hamilton bravely reveals how his childhood experiences influenced his mindset, shaped his behaviors, and impacted his relationships into adulthood. Through the help of an executive coach, he was able to discover the self-awareness to turn his self-loathing...

How do you recover from years of childhood abuse? Rebecca Chandler is a survivor. In this intimate episode, Rebecca tells the story of stolen innocence between the ages of five and thirteen, the trauma response of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and complex PTSD (c-PTSD) through her career and adult relationships, and how she finally found mental, emotional, and physical peace with the help of alternative healing modalities. Trigger Warning: Adult content - listener discretion is strongly a...

Nichole Hamilton , aka The Kidz Coach, breaks the mold of your traditional pediatric therapist. Through intuitive modalities such as hypnotherapy, energy work, games, and active play, Nichole dives into enhancing kids' well-being so they feel loved, safe, and heard. In this episode, Nichole shares her own story of being an openly gay mum of three who has overcome addiction, self-sabotage, depression, and trauma. She reveals how she works with families to improve bonds of communication, and she o...

If you've ever been skeptical, curious, or intrigued by hypnosis, then this episode is for you. Our guest Eliott Cohen-Skalli helps educate on hypnosis and self-hypnotherapy. Eliott is the founder of Oneleaf , a new self-hypnosis app that provides audio programs to help people quit smoking, lose weight, sleep better, reduce stress, build confidence, manage pain, and improve focus. He founded Oneleaf after his own successful hypnotherapy experience that helped him quickly overcome a years-long ad...

Trigger warning: This episode discusses suicide, how to help those contemplating self-harm, and how to support caregivers of those with suicidal tendencies. Mature audiences and listener discretion is advised. That being said, this is an extremely important episode that can help save lives. It's hard to discern who among us is suffering so badly that suicide is seriously being considered. Understanding the signs, knowing what questions to ask, and learning how to listen with compassion can be ex...

When life takes a turn, how do you turn things around? Jennifer Norman sits down with Dr. Leonaura Rhodes, medical professional and life coach, to talk about the power of positive intelligence and resilience training. In this episode, Leonaura discusses the state of mental health, how suffering is optional, the difference between building resilience versus putting up with toxic situations, and the seven contributors to thriving in positivity. Check out Leonaura's books, including Beyond Soccer M...

When life gets rough, it's very common to use coping mechanisms to help get through it, when what we truly need is to HEAL. Steve Bacon once found himself on the path to prison and death. He experienced so much pain and suffering in his early years of life — 14 schools, 2 marriages, crack houses, abuse, molestation, anger issues, alcohol troubles, and attempted suicide — all before he was 20 years old. It took a long time for him to see it but all of his trauma was a gift. After a profound recko...

At the top of his career, Dr. Allen Lycka was told he had six months to live. He was a world-leading cosmetic dermatologist in 2003 when he was crushed by a misdiagnosis. He trusted his intuition to continue searching for answers. Ultimately, he defied the odds, fully recovered, and learned to thrive. Because of Dr. Lycka's struggle, he set out on a new path to share inspiration through his book, The Secrets To Living A Fantastic Life . The book is co-written with Harriet Tinka, a Woman of Disti...

Meet Dr. Susan Landers ! Susan is an author, speaker, mom of three, and Neonatologist with over 34 years of experience in neonatal intensive care medicine. Susan suffered through a difficult midlife period that caused burnout after the birth of her third child, and this propelled her to make new life choices including a career change. She recently released her book, So Many Babies: My Life Balancing a Busy Medical Career and Motherhood . In this episode, we talk about the difference between bein...