The Other Way

On today’s episode we covered:MJ’s journey from osteopathy graduate school to launching the Being MethodThe importance of “leaning into” vs “away from” our feelingsTools for navigating anxiety, depression, and all the difficult emotionsThe power of breathwork: why not all breathwork is considered equal and what The Being Method teaches differentlySympathetic, Parasympathetic, and Apnea breathwork techniquesMJ’s spiritual practice and The power of surrenderMJ’s new book! “How to Cry”About MJ:MJ Renshaw is an energy healer, medium, breathwork facilitator, and the founder of The Being Method. Formerly an Osteopath, she left her career to pursue her passion for blending science and spirituality into a transformative course. She believes everyone is meant to live authentically and is dedicated to inspiring others to follow their dreams.Through The Being Method, MJ built a thriving business, created passive income to support motherhood and travel, met the love of her life, ended generational trauma, and embraced true abundance. Year after year, students of the course experience profound transformations, proving that anything is possible.To Connect with MJ:IG: beingmethodbreathworkReferenced:Breath: the New Science of a Lost Art by James NesterThe Multi-Orgasmic Man By Douglas Arava and Mantak ChiaP.S. We are doing a giveaway! Leave a review on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple⁠ and enter to win a $100 gift card, now through March 15th. Leave a review and email a screenshot to "assistant@theotherwaypodcast.com"

Today I'm speaking with Dr. Anna Sitkoff, a naturopathic doctor and founder of Lucidum Medicinals. We dive into her journey balancing motherhood, founding a supplement company, and running a private practice. Dr. Anna shares her research on medicinal mushrooms and offers insights into their myriad health benefits, including immune support, hormone regulation, and more. Discover practical tips on integrating mushrooms into your daily routine and learn what to look for in high-quality supplements. Whether you're curious about mushrooms for their healing properties or just beginning your wellness journey, this episode is packed with valuable information!About Dr. Anna:Anna Sitkoff is a licensed naturopathic doctor and medicinal mushroom expert with over a decade of experience, blending clinical practice with laboratory research and hands-on experience. As Co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Lucidum Medicinals, she formulates evidence-based mushroom supplements designed to support immune, lung, and nervous system health, using only bioavailable fruiting body extracts for maximum efficacy. Anna’s extensive clinical experience, combined with her commitment to educating practitioners and patients on the therapeutic benefits of mushrooms, has earned her recognition as a leading expert in the field. She is the author of the Medicinal Mushrooms chapter in The Textbook of Natural Medicine and has published research in the Journal of Immunology. She frequently speaks on topics related to functional medicine, women’s health, and evidence-based herbalism. Anna's experience as a new mother has deepened her commitment to addressing fertility and postpartum challenges, while her dedication to research and patient care drives her mission to empower others with effective, evidence-based natural therapies.To Connect with Dr. Anna:IG: drannasitkoff www.drannasitkoff.comwww.Lucidummedicinals.comP.S. We are doing a giveaway! Leave a review on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple⁠ and enter to win a $100 gift card, now through March 15th. Leave a review and email a screenshot to "assistant@theotherwaypodcast.com"

On Today’s episode we cover: Understanding anxiety and our anxious thoughts Why understanding the “root” of your anxiety isn’t really that important What are values and how they are crucial for creating change in our life The power of “acceptance” and how it is different than apathy Why “thinking positive” may be doing more harm than you think Panic attacks + cognitive fusion 101About Dr. Chad:Chad LeJeune, PhD is a clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of San Francisco. He is a founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, and has been a practitioner of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy since its inception 30+ years ago.In addition to his self-help titles, Dr. LeJeune has published a novel and a collection of short stories. He has studied architectural history at Oxford University, and as a member of The Society of Architectural Historians, leads architecture tours across San Francisco.To Connect with Dr. Chad:www.anxietyhappens.comP.S. We are doing a giveaway! Leave a review on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple⁠ and enter to win a $100 gift card, now through March 15th. Leave a review and email a screenshot to "assistant@theotherwaypodcast.com"

We’re diving deep into The Way of Yinwith the amazing Kris González.What we cover: The Way of Yin as a lifestyle The power of cycles in 5 element east asian medicine Elemental cycles in our lives, nature, and our menstrual cycles as women Menopause as a “second spring” Why our Jing Essence is key to our longevity according to East Asian Medicine The 3 golden moments to replenish our “jing” essence Menstruation, postpartum, menopause: what they all have in common The power of impermanence and honoring transitions; philosophically and practicallyAbout Kris:Kris is a mother, partner, Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and practitioner of the Nourishing Life Tradition (養生 yǎng shēng). She bridges the wellness gap in reproductive health by drawing on timeless wisdom. Kris helps you to feel more connected with your body, cycles, and rhythms.Whether you’re experiencing your first period, optimizing menstrual health and fertility, navigating postpartum, transitioning through perimenopause, or embracing menopause, Kris guides you with ease and grace, always leaning on nature’s wisdom.To connect with Kris:IG: thewayofyinwww.thewayofyin.comP.S. We are doing a giveaway! Leave a review on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple⁠ and enter to win a $100 gift card, now through March 15th. Leave a review and email a screenshot to "assistant@theotherwaypodcast.com"

In this episode, we’re kicking off our 2025 winter and spring season with a special guest, Michelle Agudelo, a fertility awareness and menstrual educator and Founder ofHaus of Flow. On Today’s episode we cover:Cycle syncing: what is it, the Four “season” of our cycles, and tangible advice for how to connect to our cyclesThe hidden potential of our energy: how harnessing our cycles can help make us more creative, productive, and successfulMichelle’s own story and how she applied cycle syncing while working in Silicon Valley at LinkedIn AND ShopifyTips for how to align your movement routine with your cycle + why we need to stop doing HIIT in our luteal phases!www.haus-of-flow.comP.S. We are doing a giveaway! Leave a review on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple⁠ and enter to win a $100 gift card, now through March 15th. Leave a review and email a screenshot to "assistant@theotherwaypodcast.com"Washington post article referenced: https://lsa.umich.edu/psych/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/women-s-brains-change-across-the-menstrual-cycle.html

The Other Way – 2025 Winter + Spring Kickoff! 🎙️✨We’re back! In this first episode of the season, I’m sharing:A behind-the-scenes look at my solo silent meditation retreatThe emotional highs and lows of deep inner workLessons on panic, breakthroughs, and growthThoughts on social media and its impact post-retreatWhat’s coming up this season on The Other Way+ SO MUCH MORE!P.S. We are doing a giveaway! Leave a review onSpotify orApple and enter to win a $100 gift card, now through March 15th. Leave a review and email "assistant@theotherwaypodcast.com" with the screenshot.

Hello everyone and welcome to the Season Finale of another year of The Other Way podcast. I’m hopping on to wrap up the year with a solo podcast.  Today we’ll be covering: - A life update: my mom, fertility, work, and more - How I’m setting intentions for 2025: values over goals, my 2025 vision board - Lessons from 2024 - The power of my spiritual practice and what that will look like in 2025 - Some rapid fire Q&A As discussed in the episode, here are some resources I mentioned: Identifying your values exercise My vision board for 2025 and beyond (no set end date here) As the year comes to a close, I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart. This podcast for me is more than just a platform for female wisdom but a community.  I started The Other Way as a space for inspiration and connection during a time of deep personal transition. After leaving a decade-long career in tech to pursue a doctorate in Chinese Medicine, I found myself recovering from burnout, chronic endometriosis, and autoimmune flares. Though I identified as a high achiever on paper, I felt unmoored—disconnected from my body, feminine intuition, purpose, and spiritual path. This podcast grew out of my desire to reconnect with my authenticity and cultivate a deeper sense of alignment. Through conversations with inspiring humans, researchers, spiritual teachers, and more, I’ve discovered wisdom and tools that have profoundly shaped my journey - and continue to do so. I am so grateful to each of you for tuning in and for all your wonderful feedback. Happy Holidays and see you in the New Year!

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into ancestral wisdom and holistic motherhood with Krista Tarantino. Together, we'll explore time-honored traditions, modern insights, and transformative approaches to motherhood, postpartum care, and breastfeeding. We'll cover: Ancestral postpartum wisdom: What we can learn from our foremothers about healing and care after birth. Reconnecting with feminine wisdom: Embracing our cyclical nature and the concept of “rewilding” for women and mothers. The science and energetics of breastfeeding: How breast health connects to the heart and detox systems. Practical breastfeeding guidance: On-demand feeding, co-sleeping, and overcoming common challenges. The importance of care and nurture: Why receiving support is essential in the journey of motherhood. + SO MUCH MORE! About Krista: Krista is an experienced Registered Nurse specializing in postpartum wellness and she is International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with a BA in Social and Behavioral Sciences. She is also a certified Innate Postpartum Care Provider which is care from the perspective of traditional teachings of midwifery, woven together with the modern sciences of Epigenetics, Pre and Perinatal Psychology, the Primal Continuum, Psychoneuroimmunology, Woman-Centered Physiology and Anatomy, Somatic Psychology and Neurobiology. Through her years of experience working in Mother/Baby care in multiple hospitals throughout California, she has witnessed the power women have at the most vulnerable time of their lives. Krista’s experience of watching and working with women giving birth to new life, feeling love and loss, and embracing the highs and lows of the transition into motherhood, she has identified that these these rights of passage that happen in women are powerful and deserve acknowledgment. Birth is so much more than the physical act of birth - a powerful emotional and spiritual shift takes place and when a child is born, so is a mother. Krista is honored to walk with women through these shifts and has been moved to encourage her patients to embrace them openly and fully. These transformational experiences have opened her eyes to the importance of conscious health care and postpartum wellness. Teaching women to find guidance through informed choice, community, and within themselves has become her mission. She believes that when women are educated and empowered, our wellness can be an intuitive art. Krista loves making herbal infusions, spending time in nature, being in the ocean, traveling, meditating and teaching women about connecting to our natural cycles and traditional postpartum healing modalities. To connect with Krista: IG: earthmilkmoon www.earthmilkmoon.comwww.thesolarroad.org 🎉 Use THEOTHERWAY at checkout here for 20% off 🎉

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Simone Stolzoff, author of “The Good Enough Job”. Simone brings incredible insight into redefining our relationship with work and finding balance in a culture obsessed with productivity. Workism: Where did America’s obsession with work come from? Why it’s crucial to rethink tying our purpose, identity, and worth to our work. The truth about “do what you love” – is it all it’s cracked up to be? How diversifying our identity and sense of worth can transform our lives. Finding meaning and identity beyond “what you do.” Redefining success for true happiness. + SO MUCH MORE! About Simone: Simone Stolzoff is an author, journalist, and workplace expert from San Francisco. A former design lead at the global innovation firm IDEO, his work has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, and various other publications. His debut book The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work was the #1 bestselling work-life balance book of 2023 and has been translated into over a dozen languages. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Stanford. To connect with Simone: ⁠simonestolzoff.com ⁠ ⁠articlebookclub.substack.com ⁠ IG: ⁠thepizza_bagel

In today’s episode, I am diving into how to cultivate creativity, authenticity, and intuition in both online and offline spaces. This theme is near and dear to my heart as we explore the practices and mindsets that help us reconnect with our inner guidance and flow. Joining me is Gaby Azorsky, a Reiki Master and healing arts practitioner whose passion for energy work and creative empowerment shines through everything she does. Gaby shares her expertise in tapping into intuition, fostering connection with the divine, and balancing structure with flow. Together, we unpack practical tools to bring more clarity, inspiration, and harmony into your life. Here’s what we’ll cover in today’s episode: Cultivating creativity and authenticity online and offline Tapping into your intuitive gifts Daily practices for fostering intuition What is Reiki? Balancing discipline with flow Practical tips for embracing creative flow The power of cycles + SO MUCH MORE! This conversation is filled with inspiration and actionable takeaways to help you feel more connected, balanced, and creatively alive. Tune in and allow Gaby’s insights to spark transformation in your life! About Gaby: Gaby Azorsky is a healing arts practitioner and medicine woman weaving together Reiki, meditation, clairvoyance, and folk herbalism ~ based in Los Angeles, California. Her practice is rooted in the heart, Heaven and Earth, compassion, deep listening, and re-membering our true essence. She is the host of the podcast Serial Deeper, and sees clients in her 1:1 healing practice, in group courses, and in her monthly membership, The Flower Portal. Connect with Gaby:IG:  @gaby.azorskygabyazorsky.com