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

Episode 80: Tools for Nervous System Regulation

Do you feel like you are constantly on edge waiting for the next shoe to drop? Do you feel like you never can actually relax or calm yourself down? In today’s episode, I share with you very practical tools to regulate your nervous system.
 
Whether you are in the most intense season of your life, or you are coming out of the most intense season of your life, everyone can benefit from regulating their nervous system for better, mental health, emotional health, and overall well-being.
 
In today’s episode, I share a very personal part of my story that led to nervous system shut down And how I got out of it. I hope that this episode encourage it and strengthens you today.
 
For more resources, go to www.abundantwellnesswithandrea.com
 
For neurofeeback information, go to www.neurofeedbackcare.com
 

Episode 79: Navigating PANS/PANDAS during the Holidays with Guest Jody Putnicki

Having a child with a chronic illness, especially one that impacts behavior as profoundly as PANS/PANDAS can make the holidays challenging to say the least. In this episode fellow PANS/PANDAS/MCAS mom, Jody Putnicki, and I discuss the complexities of this illness, how to have grace for ourselves as moms navigating the journey, and ways to stay sane during the holidays. 
 
If you have a child struggling with PANS/PANDAS or are concerned that they may have PANS/PANDAS and are considering homeopathic treatment, please reach out to Resilience Naturopathic 
 
To chat with Andrea about receiving parental support and guidance, head to www.instagram.com/abundantwellnesswithandrea and shoot her a DM! 

Episode 78: Lets get regulated!

Nervous system dysregulation is one of the biggest contributers to hormonal mood swings, insomnia, anxiety and fatigue... and yet your OB and GP aren't going to tell you that! 
 
Take a listen to this episode where Andrea Jones, RN, BSN, FHP shares myths about your nervous system, how to recognize if you're nervous system is dysregulated, how that impacts your menstrual cycle and 4 questions to ask yourself to get "unstuck." 
 
 

Episode 77: Developing Thankfulness In Difficulty

It's easy to be thankful when life is good, paychecks are robust, and everyone's healthy. But what about when life is collapsing in on all sides? 
 
This week's episode dives into the nuances of thankfulness, how it can lend to our strength, connect us to God's heart, and allow for better emotional processing. 
 
You can also read the transcript of this podcast here https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/developing-thankfulness-in-difficulty/

Episode 76: 5 Cortisol Balancing Strategies Through The Winter

Waking up between 2-4 am? Feeling anxious, jittery or fatigued in the afternoon? Difficulty losing weight since you've entered your 30's? 
 
You could have a cortisol imbalance. 
Make sure to listen to this episode for 5 Cortisol Balancing Strategies for the winter. 
 
Curious what cortisol imbalance you might have? Take this free quiz to find out 
 
Ready to take things to the next level? Sign up for the Cortisol Rebalancing 3 week program HERE

Episode 75: Practical Help for Postpartum with Michelle Moore, LMHC,

Postpartum can throw many women for a loop, even with the best preparation for it! In this episode, Michelle and I share our personal experiences with postpartum, what helped us then and the help that is available now. 
 
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Neurofeedback Practitioner, Michelle uses many different modalities to help women during the postpartum period. Her personal experience enables her to be present in a way that helps her clients feel seen, understood and safe. 
 
To work with her, go to www.neurofeedbackcare.com or www.alternativebehavioraltherapies.org 
 
 

Episode 74: Healing Trauma with Myofascial Release Therapy- Featuring Katie Allen, LMT, MFRT

We are starting to really understand that trauma isn't just "all in your head." It's stored in your body, in your cells too! 
 
Thankfully, there is so much we can do to heal from both the big T trauma's and the little T traumas. 
 
In todays episode, Katie Allen, Licensed Massage Therapist & Myofascial Release Therapist joins us to talk about how working with the body can help us to release both chronic stressors as well as trauma that has been stuck in the body. 
 
We cover:
What is fascia? 
How does trauma get trapped in the fascial tissue? 
What common issues do people experience that could actually be fascia that needs to be released? 
Don't miss this episode! 
 
To find Katie, go to: www.healingmfr.com 
 
To schedule a complementary hormone breakthrough call with Andrea to address your hormone imbalances, and annoying period symptoms, Schedule your call with me HERE 
 

Episode 73: Supporting Your Mood & Emotions With Nutrition

Have you ever felt like your mood was in the toilet no matter what you do? And no amount of prayer, exercise or positive thinking seems to change it? 
 
That could be because you're missing one of the foundations of supporting a healthy mood- nutrition and optimal digestion! 
 
In this episode, I share a coaching call I had with my Keys to Emotional Freedom Clients where I trained them on creating foundations for a healthy mood through nutrition and lifestyle. 
 
We address: How to identify cortisol imbalances, how to regulate blood sugar, why our neurotransmitters depend on regular meals and optimal digestion to thrive and so much more! 
 
Grab the protocol and supplements mentioned HERE 
 
Schedule a complementary Hormone Breakthrough Call HERE
 

Episode 72: Emotional Regulation and Finding Support As a Special Needs Parent with Kara Ryska

Entering the world of special needs parenting was never on my radar. It was like having to learn a foreign language, while also having to navigate a terrain I wasn't prepared or equipped for. 
 
In this episode Kara Ryska, Owner and Creator of The Special Needs Mom Podcast shares what's really underneath the feelings of overwhelm, chronic stress and anxiety so we can learn how to access support and regulate our own emotions. 
 
Please give Kara a follow on Instagram @thespecialneedsmompodcast or www.kararyska.com 
 
Looking for holistic support for your child's growing needs, schedule a discovery call with Andrea here

Episode 71: The strange connection between eczema and painful periods with Teesha Lovelace

Another awesome client interview that you don't want to miss! When Teesha first came to me, she was beyond frustrated and feeling hopeless with her seemingly endless eczema flare ups. 
 
She felt like she'd tried everything and was no better off than before she had done a million different expensive treatments. Not only that, she was noticing that her periods were heavier, crampy, painful and was more moody and irritable than in years past. 
 
So what's the connection? 
 
Take a listen to todays episode where I dive into the physiology behind skin issues and your period, why you need a comprehensive approach to recover, and most importantly, leave with a message of HOPE for your future! 
 
Ready to get unstuck? Schedule a complementary breakthrough call here. Lets get to the bottom of this together!
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