The Other Way

Nicolle Merrilyne is a Certified Intuitive Healer, Medium, Psychic, Meditation Teacher and Spiritual Mentor who empowers women to heal from past trauma, reclaim their personal power and elevate spiritually. After a 5 year battle with an abusive relationship, grief, depression, and skin + gut health issues, Nicolle turned to meditation and intuitive healing as a final call for help. This work changed her life in ways she couldn’t even imagine. It gave Nicolle her world back and it's now her life's work to help others see the light within. Nicolle works with clients 1:1 in intuitive healings or psychic readings, has guided many groups of women through her intuition course: AWAKEN, hosts monthly accessible online workshops, teaches meditation and has a private mentorship program available. Authenticity, safety and trust are the through lines of Nicolle’s work and she is proud to have helped hundreds of men and women regain clarity and hope, reconnect with their intuition and begin living as their highest selves. 💫 We cover : Understanding energy work, psychic mediumship, and the healing arts Stepping into your intuitive gifts - those that each of us have Breaking the “negative connotations” of “woo-woo” terms like psychic Reclaiming your authenticity - owning  those parts that we feel ashamed of How inner work is crucial to “outer change” Nicolle’s transition from her food page to showing up with her spiritual gifts “Energetic shedding” - what this looks like physically, emotionally, & spiritually How each of us are intuitive & how to tap into that Deciphering what is “intuition” vs. “analytical thinking” and how to build your trust muscle How to balance being a “mystical” and intuitive person in an “analytical” human plane 💫 Mentioned in this episode: Spiritual Summer Camp with Nicolle Raise the Round (group Kasia mentioned) 💫 To connect with Nicolle Merrilyne: @nicollemerrilyne (Instagram & TikTok) www.nicollemerrilyne.com ☯️ To connect with Kasia (learn more about Holistic Coaching + Chinese Medicine) : @Mira_Wellness_co (​​​​Instagram) www.mirawellness.co Submit topic/theme/speaker requests

Andy is a certified strength & conditioning specialist and educator with a genuine passion for making a positive impact in the fitness industry through learning and sharing different unique methodologies. He currently teaches education courses on behalf of companies such as the National Academy of Sports Medicine, TRX, TriggerPoint Performance, and Power Plate. He has made guest appearances on Hong Kong television shows, as well as presenting at different public fitness events. Drawing on his master’s degree in exercise science and influenced by his 10-year stay in the United States, Andy has a unique outlook on health and athletic performance. You’ll find hints of traditional Chinese Medicine integrated into his training philosophy, where harmony between all aspects of life is a prerequisite to optimal health and human performance. You can read more on this concept in Andy’s co-authored book Dynamic Balance. 💫 We cover : How Chinese Medicine views exercise & physical fitness Top fitness myths and why they are wrong Holistic approaches to physical training The question of: “Will HIIT give you the results you want?” Why fascia is crucial for both our physical AND emotional health Why diet isn’t the “most important” factor of fitness What are proprioception, nociception, and interoception and how each of these apply to our fitness and wellbeing The “3 key areas” of fitness according to Chinese Medicine and Andy How the way we sit may contribute to anxiety Defining and incorporating rest into your routine (why and how) 💫 Mentioned in this episode: Dynamic Balance - Andy’s new book! 💫 To connect with Andy: Instagram: tszchiuandy Website: www.tszchiu.com Check out Andy’s book on Amazon: Dynamic Balance ☯️ To connect with Kasia (learn more about Holistic Coaching + Chinese Medicine) : @Mira_Wellness_co (​​​​Instagram) www.mirawellness.co Submit topic/theme/speaker requests

Amy is writer, artist, embodiment guide and student of the Great Mystery. After years of teaching and practicing yoga, she discovered the path that struck the deepest chord of Truth yet – The Deep Feminine. Her life is devoted to the ancient remembering and reclamation of Her through embodiment, ritual and deeper connection with each other and Mother Earth. She offers 1:1 work, group containers, in-person retreats, and currently lives in the woods of beautiful Colorado with her beloved, Alex. 💫 We cover : Understanding the deep feminine What is embodiment work + how can it help you tap into your truest self The power of self-love How to reclaim your power as a woman Navigating shame + self-rejection  Tapping into your crone self and embracing aging + other physical changes How “dismantling” the patriarchy can start with us women - and how we treat each other Mothering your inner child - and future child Trusting your intuition 💫 Mentioned in this episode: Courtney McNabb (Amy’s coach) Marianne Williamson “When we heal ourselves we heal the world” 💫 To connect with Amy Berryhill: https://www.instagram.com/amy__berryhill/ (IG) https://linktr.ee/amy__berryhill (linktree) Order Amy’s poetry book, Sunlight ☯️ To connect with Kasia (learn more about Holistic Coaching + Chinese Medicine) : @Mira_Wellness_co (​​​​Instagram) www.mirawellness.co Submit topic/theme/speaker requests

Amrit Singh, Registered Acupuncturist and 'Healthcare Professional of the Year' Notable Award winner, has been working with women and their health for over a decade. Through her experience as an Acupuncturist focusing on Cosmetic Acupuncture, fertility, and digestive issues Amrit began to see the impacts of how lifestyle, societal expectations, relationships and workplace environments were taking a toll on women's health, self-esteem, stress, and mental health.  Amrit began her acupuncture journey by completing a Diploma of Acupuncture at the Institute of Traditional Medicine in Toronto, after which she extended her studies in Beijing, Tokyo, San Francisco, New York and London, UK. She has taught numerous workshops for aspiring acupuncturists on Cosmetic Acupuncture and completed the Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture System, AcuReGen Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture & Medical Microneedling Program, Microdermabrasion & Skin Care certificate and interned with a Facial Acupuncturist in Tokyo, Japan. She also apprenticed with the internationally recognized Acupuncturist & Educator of the famous Kiiko Matsumoto style, Takamasa Tsurusaki R.Ac; and through this apprenticeship she honed her abilities in a style of Acupuncture known for its precise diagnosis, gentle needling techniques and its blending of western medical principles with eastern ideologies for quick and effective results. Amrit is a fully insured, Registered Acupuncturist with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO) and is certified in Clean Needle Technique.  💫 We cover : Explaining basic concepts of Chinese Medicine: Qi, how acupuncture works, & patterns vs. diagnoses How Chinese Medicine & Western medicine can integrate Amrit’s path to Chinese Medicine (teaser: she had a successful career in the entertainment industry prior to her incredible career as an acupuncturist!) What is cosmetic acupuncture & benefits How acupuncture + botox can work together The Chinese Medicine POV on skin health overall Why your smoothies & salads aren’t doing you any favors How, regardless of what is “taught as healthy”, we should all be tuning into our own internal clocks & physiological needs - even if they counter the “healthy” narrative What you can do to prep your body for fertility at any stage What your period symptoms say about your overall health Tops for current acupuncture students! 💫 Mentioned in this episode: Waitlist for Amrit's always sold out Gua Sha Masterclass! Amrit's interview with Organic Olivia 💫 To connect with Amrit Singh, R.Ac: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/6babebeauty/ Tik Tok: babefaceskincare https://www.6babebeauty.com/ ☯️ To connect with Kasia (learn more about Holistic Coaching + Chinese Medicine) : @Mira_Wellness_co (​​​​Instagram) www.mirawellness.co Submit topic/theme/speaker requests

Gabriela is a former multidisciplinary designer & marketing strategist turned certified Life Coach and Creative Business Mentor. She specializes in NLP, Energy Work, Hypnotherapy, Spirituality, and Conscious Entrepreneurship. 💫 We cover : Navigating major life pivots and transitions with authenticity & grace Integrating our “work” selves with the rest of our lives Transitioning from a successful, thriving corporate life to entrepreneurship Redefining success from “what we output” to innate worth Handling life detours like layoffs and more Thriving in career as a creative person, redefining the “starving artist” archetype How to pick yourself up from a career rock bottom Defining ourselves beyond our “title” Introduction to NLP, hypnotherapy, and energy work for career & life success Cultivating trust & honing our intuition Navigating the end of a 4-year partnership - “perfect on paper” but leaning into a gut instinct The power of journaling (with tools!) to uncover root fears & blocks in our lives 💫 Mentioned in this episode: NLP 💫 To connect with Gabriela from Gaye del Sol Studios: @Gaye_Del_Sol (Instagram) www.gayedelsolstudios.com ☯️ To connect with Kasia (learn more about Holistic Coaching + Chinese Medicine) : @Mira_Wellness_co (​​​​Instagram) www.mirawellness.co Submit topic/theme/speaker requests

Trigger warning: this episode touches on topics such as suicide.  Genevieve is a healer, Reflector, and a metaphorical “breaker of chains”. This modern meets mystic ancestral healer and psychic medium is on a mission to help give the voiceless a voice; helping others find their suppressed inner truth, heal their lineage, and get in touch with their innate history. As a seer, she’s always walked between two worlds: that of the past and the present - guided by the medicine of her own lineage. That gift has enabled her to clearly see, within every individual, the “misaligned puzzle pieces” in their lives, which, once healed, can help them align towards their true purpose, path, and most healed versions of themselves.  💫 We cover : What is ancestral healing How to decipher what is our individual trauma vs. what is ancestral trauma Healing + navigating ancestral traumas Reconnecting with our ancestors in an accessible way Genevieve’s journey discovering ancestral healing 💫 Mentioned in this episode: Epigenetics - is the study of how your behaviors and environment can cause changes that affect the way your genes work. It Didn’t Start with You - book by Mark Wolynn Elder Malidoma (who Genevieve worked with) Erica Thibodeaux, MS, LPC Ancient Soul, Modern Mind Podcast Lori (Kasia's therapist!)  💫 To connect with Genevieve: https://www.folkloreenergy.com/ -> Genevieve is now booking individual sessions! @Folklore_energy (Instagram) ☯️ To connect with Kasia (learn more about Holistic Coaching + Chinese Medicine) : @Mira_Wellness_co (​​​​Instagram) www.mirawellness.co Submit topic/theme/speaker requests

Trigger warning: this episode covers topics such as sexual abuse, alcoholism, and trauma.  Mindfulness teacher, somatic trauma therapist, and artist Nichole Proffitt melds together her unique experiences and over 20 years personal practice, research, and professional experience to support her clients on their own journeys of cultivating self-awareness, stress and pain management, and loving-kindness. Nichole’s counseling style is rooted in the belief that mindfulness helps us grow a more skillful relationship to the present moment, thereby allowing us to show up fully for the joys and sorrows of our lives, equally. As a survivor of significant intergenerational and physical traumas herself, Nichole knows first hand the debilitating effects of great grief and suffering. Her professional work is deeply influenced by her personal journey; a fluid interweaving that she speaks of with great gentleness and strength. It is that open heartedness that has enabled her to cultivate not just acceptance but also, welcome the ebbs and flows of life. From studying abroad in Asia and at various Buddhist centers around the world, to spending several months on silent meditation retreats, to pursuing research and teaching the implications of mindfulness in a medical setting at UCSF in San Francisco - Nichole’s curiosity has enabled her to pursue mindfulness in both a somatic and intellectual way. Today, she brings that knowledge and perspective to her clients; facilitating groups and working 1-1 with clients worldwide... In her own words, her ultimate mission is “To be at ease in my life. To support others in being at ease in their lives. To create and facilitate spaces and experiences in which people feel safe, seen and valued. To support and facilitate connection. To create and celebrate beauty. To be an advocate for being fully present and showing up for life.”  Education and training: Somatic Experiencing and Trauma Therapy, Trauma Healing Institute Certified Mindfulness Teacher-Professional (CMT-P), International Mindfulness Teachers Association Certified Mindfulness Facilitator (CMF), Certification in Mindfulness FacilitationMindful Awareness Research Center, Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behavior, UCLA BA, Interdisciplinary Psychology, Fairhaven College, Western Washington University 💫 We cover : The impact of intergenerational trauma and addiction on family units  Integrating trauma + pain: how to honor it, but also navigate victimhood; regaining agency Defining & cultivating acceptance + how to lean into our life experience, even if it is challenging or difficult Cultivating an open heart + facing grief and pain The power of mindfulness; as a daily practice & as a philosophy to living with open heartedness The difference between acceptance and resignation. The power of gathering in community; how that can heal trauma 💫 Mentioned in this episode: Thich Nhat Hanh “The Healing time” by Pesha Gertler Ann Voskamp “Shame dies” quote Adrienne Rich quote 💫 To connect with Nichole : www.nicholeproffitt.com @nicholeproffitpresence (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/NicholeProffittPresence ☯️ To connect with Kasia (learn more about Holistic Coaching + Chinese Medicine) : @Mira_Wellness_co (​​​​Instagram) www.mirawellness.co

Acupuncturist, herbalist, skincare guru, entrepreneur, and healer - Layne Bronson does it all. After a devastating hip injury that required surgery, Layne discovered acupuncture and it completely transformed her life and career. She pivoted from Anthropological research to the study of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine; changing her lifestyle, diet, and psychology along the way. She’s healed her own chronic digestive disorders and passionately supports others to do the same. Today, she’s a business owner and founder of Onyxacu, a Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic with a forte for healing those who struggle with “untreatable” chronic diseases. Finally, as a passionate advocate of true “inner and outer beauty and health”, Layne expanded her expertise to skincare. As a Facial Rejuvenation expert, She merges together acupuncture with microneedling; offering natural alternatives for aging, skincare woes, and musculoskeletal conditions. A true balanced beauty and expander for those seeking to be Healthcare Advocates in their own lives and find true health and balance. 💫 We cover : Layne’s journey to discover TCM Layne’s experience with digestive issues as a child due to unrelenting stress + difficult emotions Explanation of: Qi, how emotions cause disease Acupuncture: how much time is required for healing How the “needles” work Influences of diet on hormone health, our menstrual cycle + tangible recommendations for all women looking to optimize their fertility + stay healthy! #UnpopularOpinion, but MOST of us females are likely under-eating! What is facial Guasha + cosmetic acupuncture, tips on how to “age gracefully” with Chinese Medicine practices Tools you can bring into your home practice for radiant skin rooted in Chinese Medicine How to integrate our Yin + Yang, how Layne does it! 💫 Mentioned in this episode: 6BabeBeauty IG for guasha tips Amaluna Wellness in Boulder Onyxacu Wellness in Wheat Ridge MyfitnessPal App 💫 To connect with Layne (telehealth, in person appointments, and more!): Onyxacu Wellness in Wheat Ridge @Onyxacu (Instagram) ☯️ To connect with Kasia (learn more about Holistic Coaching + Chinese Medicine) : @Mira_Wellness_co (​​​​Instagram) www.mirawellness.co Submit topic/theme/speaker requests

Liobhan, pronounced “Lee-vin”, is a Human Design reader, Projector*, and Host of Align and Create, a podcast dedicated to translating the concepts of human design into digestible information to help enable all humans to align with their authentic selves and discover their true potential. Liobhan discovered Human Design after spending over 10 years in the textile industry where she reached her breaking point. Despite success climbing the ladder as a textile designer, globe trotting across London and NYC - Liobhan knew instinctively something was “off” - she felt like she was swimming upstream. She suffered from chronic, debilitating psoriasis and craved a life of alignment and ease. It was only after discovering Human Design in 2017 that Liobhan felt the puzzle pieces click together - she had finally discovered her own roadmap to authentic alignment. Since taking that leap of faith to align with her design Liobhan has experienced first hand what energetic flow can look like; manifesting her life partner, launching a thriving business, and stepping into her own creative expression of self. Human design completely transformed her life and inspired her dedication to enable such ease and authenticity for others. Liobhan, in Irish, means “beauty among women” and like her name suggests Liobhan is on a mission to help others lead beautiful lives, from the inside out. Tune into this episode to learn about Human Design and scratch the surface of what your own roadmap towards authenticity might look like.  *Projector - is a human design “type”, tune into this podcast to learn more about the different types as defined by the system of human design.  💫 We cover : What is Human Design Overview of each design + energy type & what they mean How Human Design applies to: career, health, living situations, relationships What J.R.R. Tolkien, Barack Obama, Oprah, Rihanna, The Balanced Blonde (Jordan Younger) might have in common with you! What are Human Design Authorities and Strategies Where to start with Human design if you’re new We dive deep into “Projector” energy types (since Liobhan and I are both Projectors!) -> so all Projector’s out there, this might be helpful :) What does it look like to be out of alignment and what to do to fix that 💫 Mentioned in this episode: Get your own FREE Human Design Chart <- this will make for a more personal episode! Liobhan’s PDF providing a overview of your design 💫 To connect with Liobhan : @align_and_create (IG) https://www.alignandcreate.co/ ☯️ To connect with Kasia (learn more about Holistic Coaching + Chinese Medicine) : @Mira_Wellness_co (​​​​Instagram) www.mirawellness.co Submit topic/theme/speaker requests

Serial entrepreneur, Navy SEAL Veteran, father, husband, meditator, and now, Doctoral student studying Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture - Brian is a multidimensional human and the ultimate anomaly. After growing up on a small, organic, regenerative farm - Brian jumped full force into the complete opposite enrolling in the military as a Navy SEAL at the age of 18. After passing the ultra competitive SEAL qualifications (6% of applicants are accepted, annually) and the notoriously challenging training program (a process dubbed “Hell Week” where only 1 in 4 candidates pass), Brian was deployed;  serving in Iraq, receiving multiple awards for his exceptional service, and reporting to Jocko Willink over the course of his tenure on the prestigious Team 3. His experience, to say the least, was metamorphic; enduring multiple life-or-death scenarios over his 80+ combat missions. Now, as a veteran, he knows first hand the challenges of PTSD and the struggle of adjusting to civilian life - chronicling  his transition “out of the military as deeply transformative as joining”. It was this experience that inspired his deep meditative and spiritual journey and influenced his own path as a meditator, teacher, and Reiki master who now serves as a volunteer with veterans struggling with trauma. In addition to his journey on the spiritual plane, Brian is a serial entrepreneur and lifelong student.He’s the co-founder of two successful startups and today, a student combining his undergraduate degree of Psychology with his Doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Brian is truly a living, breathing testament to the DAOist philosophy of Yin-and-Yang in balance, integrating the most intense, traumatic, and deadly experiences with the most gentle, beautiful, and connected perspectives. His mission is to translate his own discovery of true mind-body-and-spirit health for others who are struggling so that he can help them on their own path.  💫 We cover : Brian’s path to becoming a NAVY SEAL Going from the military to a Doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine What happens when you disconnect the mind + body (upsides + downsides) Trauma + navigating PTSD Undoing the “hardening” that comes with becoming a NAVY SEAL Why comparing our suffering to others’ causes more pain Tools for healing: psychedelics, meditation, acupuncture, and more Identity: recreating yourself after a high profile job 💫 Mentioned in this episode: Szent water Heart Math or Heart Coherence Meditation Transcendental Meditation Diana Lang meditations Jocko Willink’s podcast Jocko Willink American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine 💫 To connect with Brian Call  : As mentioned, Brian doesn’t have a website or social presence. BUT, if you’d like to have him follow up with YOU, please submit your email here.  ☯️ To connect with Kasia (learn more about Holistic Coaching + Chinese Medicine) : @Mira_Wellness_co (​​​​Instagram) www.mirawellness.co Submit topic/theme/speaker requests