Abundant Wellness With Andrea- From Surviving to Thriving in Mind, Body and Spirit

Episode 109: Raising Resilient Kids with Guest Dr. Elisa Song

Raising healthy, happy kids in this day and age is no easy feat! 
 
Dr. Elisa Song joins me today to chat all things integrative medicine and how that can help us raise children that are free of the chronic issues that have been normalized by western medicine. 
 
Make sure you grab a copy of her bestseller HERE
 
To schedule a discovery call with Andrea, find a time HERE
 
 

Episode 108: Disappointment with a capital D- Processing Disappointment with God

Disappointment is something we all experience in life. It is unavoidable! But how we process it will determine if we get stuck in it or move through it in a healthy way that leads to deeper connection with ourselves and with God. 
 
 

Episode 107: Gut Talk: Expert Answers to Your Microbiome Questions Part 2

If you haven't taken a listen to part 1 where I explain what the microbiome is and how it impacts our mental, emotional and spiritual health, make sure to go take a listen to that first! 
 
In todays episode, I cover: 
How can microbiome testing help in identifying and addressing mental health or behavioral issues?
What are the limitations or potential challenges of microbiome testing in the context of mental health?
Can you share any recent research or findings that highlight the connection between the microbiome and mental health?
What practical steps can individuals take to improve their microbiome health, and how might these steps impact their mental well-being?
How can healthcare providers integrate microbiome testing into their practice to better support patients with behavioral and mental health concerns?
Know that microbiome testing is your next best step? You can register for that here!

Episode 106: Gut Talk: Expert Answers to Your Microbiome Questions

As a Functionally and conventionally trained registered nurse, I get questions all the time about the microbiome- both from clients, lay people and family members.
 
This episode is a breakdown of the microbiome, what it is, why it's important to address it for all of our health concerns and so much more! 
 
In this episode, I answer: 
What is the microbiome, and why is it important for overall health?
Can you explain how the microbiome influences our mental and behavioral health?
What specific aspects of mental health or behavioral issues can be impacted by microbiome imbalances?
How does the gut-brain axis work, and what role does the microbiome play in this connection?
What are some common signs or symptoms that might indicate a microbiome imbalances
 
 

Episode 105: Silencing the Voice of Shame: Wrapped in Kindness Chapter 3

Have you ever felt disqualified, or maybe even humiliated by an unaswered prayer? 
 
In this episode, I share with you how shame can create a disconnect between us and receiving the Love of God, how it manifested for me during the season of my daughters illness, and what we can do to overcome the narrative of shame.
 

Episode 103 Fitness & Perimenopause with Guest Beth Learn

Supporting our bodies through one of the biggest hormonal shifts in our female lives is no easy task! 
 
Beth Learn, Founder of Fit2B, talks with us all about supporting our bodies through our cycles, and hormonal shifts like perimenopause and menopause. 
 
Listen all the way through as we bust some myths about perimenopause, fitness, nutrition and more! 
 
Make sure to give Beth a follow @fit2b on instagram.
 
To schedule a free discovery call with Andrea to get to the bottom of what's creating your hormone madness, schedule here https://l.bttr.to/MWgLm
 
 
 
 

Episode 102: Book Club: "Wrapped in Kindness." Understanding the backdrop of your story

So many of you asked for a live reading of my book "Wrapped in Kindness", so I'm hosting it here! 
 
I'm not going to read word for word, but I am going to highlight specific themes of the chapter that I feel will be the most relevant to YOU and your story so that God can meet you there. 
 
Grab your hard copy here! 

Episode 101: The Inside Scoop on Keto/Intermittent Fasting for Women's Hormones with Guest Leanne Vogel, CHN

Have you found yourself wondering if Keto or Intermittent Fasting would benefit your hormones? 
 
Or maybe like so many of the women we work with, you're dreading the thought that that's the only way to regain your metabolic health and hormones.
 
In this episode, Leanne Vogel, CHN  and Bestselling Author joins me for a dialogue on understanding:
Who Keto/IF benefits
When NOT to use fasting or Keto
Certain medical complexities and conditions that make Keto/IF a bad idea
And so much more.
 
Make sure to follow Leanne on instagram 
And find out more about her here
To schedule a free consult with Andrea, click HERE 
 

Episode 100: Cultivating Community and overcoming Isolation and shame in special needs parenting with Tiffany Williams.

Isolation can creep in slowly or hit you like a tidal wave when you first receive your childs diagnosis. 
 
Tiffany Williams, Communication and Christ Centered Enneagram Coach, shares with us her journey of both receiving the autism diagnosis for her child and navigating the isolation and shame that kept her out of community, and how she broke free from that. 
 
Follow tiffany on instagram @relateability.us 
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Episode 99: Managing Anxiety as a Christian, Overcoming Shame and Stigma, and Finding Wholeness with Guest Michelle

Today we are talking about the bit T word that feels a bit taboo, TRAUMA. 
 
As a Christian, it can be hard to talk about this because there is still so much shame and stigma around the unique struggles those that have experienced trauma faced.
 
Today we will be chatting about:
Forgive and forget- what that actually means and how it's not actually possible when it comes to trauma
How to avoid hurting someone unintentionally when they are trying to heal
How to create a supportive network for people who need healing
And so much more.