The Madelyn Moon Show (Previously Mind Body Musings)

Episode 62: Layla Martin is a next-generation sexuality and female orgasm expert. Her work has been featured in the Huffington Post, Refinery 29 and Women's Health Magazine. She uses simple, yet powerful tools to explode your levels of pleasure and self-love in the bedroom. You can get her book, "Wild Woman in the Bedroom: Break through of insecurities and have all the pleasure you deserve" as a gift on her website, www.LaylaMartin.com "There's a difference between sex that just has an orgasm at the end of it, and sex where you feel vulnerable and seen and there's a soul-to-soul connection. That's what everybody is craving deep down inside, even men even though we can get this idea they don't crave that, they are really fed by that too. And one of the ways to get to that level of depth is to be truly intimate during sex which means to feel what you're feeling and express what's really going on inside and that, whether you have an orgasm or not, you feel met on a level that matters." -Layla Martin Here's what we talk about today: My Huffington Post Article (read HERE) How Layla originally became so passionate and fascinated with holistic sexuality The most ridiculous thing she did in Asia when first studying pleasure and sex How to release shame in your female parts (and where it usually shows up!) A basic "breathing" exercise Layla recommends Rebuilding libido The difference in judgement towards both genders in our culture The Jade egg The difference between the egg and kegels The Dark Side of Vibrators (video) The art of pre-gaming before sex Sex on the Brain Aphrodisiacs that will naturally rock your love life (video) Connect with Layla: Website Facebook YouTube Become a patron of the show by contributing as little as $1 per podcast and get a mention on my show HERE! [Tweet "Are you tired of carrying around sexual shame, judgment or barriers? This is for you."]Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 61: Brian Musial is a professional that came upon his career in acupuncture accidentally quite literally. His first exposure to Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine was when he sought treatment for lingering back pain experienced after a sports injury. When the results amazed him, he became so intrigued that he investigated this alternative. After finishing his bachelors in nutrition, masters in herbal medicine, and acupuncture license, he started his private practice in the Chicago suburbs.He approaches health challenges methodically with the most relevant information that integrative medicine has to offer. He has worked with patients all over the U.S. with conditions ranging from infertility, autoimmunity, and overall wellness. Here's what we talk about in this podcast episode: How Brian became interested in alternative medicine and entrepreneurship Dealing with depression The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer (I read this after he told me about it and it's now my absolute favourite book, period. Ever. YAS.) The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson The 1% change that turned Brian's life around Common misconceptions with nutrition Getting addicted to social media (literally) Explaining the good and bad of cortisol The 7 Principles that Beat Any Diet, Cleanse, or Pill (get it HERE) How the World Sees You by Sally Hogshead Here's where you can connect with Brian: Website Facebook Twitter YouTube Podcast (Listen to my interview on his podcast HERE!) Become a patron of the show by contributing as little as $1 per podcast and get a mention on my show HERE! [Tweet "Do you think a 1% difference in how you do things can make a difference? #podcast"]Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 60: Camille DePutter has always been a storyteller. Whether it was writing the editors of Archie Comics to correct their grammar, or developing key messages to convince her parents to let her have more candy, at a very young age she learned the importance of telling a story, and telling it well. She is part poet and part pragmatist. She’s worked as a communications expert in marketing, advertising, public relations, and in-house, and through the years she has helped business leaders gain followings and build customer bonds with authentic, articulate, artful communication. She has also learned first-hand the power of telling one’s own story: of sharing our most significant, transformative moments, or capturing the memories and experiences of our loved ones. These are the stories that make us who we are – but sometimes we need help telling them. When she says she writes with heart, she means that literally. She was born with a heart condition. For about thirty years she tried to hide the story of her own heart. Today it is her signature story: a defining experience that she uses to show herself to the world, and help others do the same. Watch the video of this story HERE. Here's what we talk about in today's episode: Camille's heart condition causing shame growing up How Camille created a passion out of storytelling and why she helps others do the same How readiness is an important factor for exploring your past and future story The different forms of storytelling Moving on from identifying with labels that have been holding you down, but also being able to open the doors to other opportunities you never thought were in the cards for you The power of helping others now even if you're still struggling (especially if you're still struggling) How the world needs more people that aren't afraid to be honest Noticing the language that goes on in your head towards other people not meeting expectations An amazing resource Camille wants you to take advantage of! Here's where you can connect with Camille: Website Facebook Twitter Become a patron of the show by contributing as little as $1 per podcast and get a mention on my show HERE! [Tweet "Do you find yourself holding back from the life you want because of the life you had?"]Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 59: For more than 15 years, fertility expert, Marc Sklar, has been helping couples struggling to conceive and have healthy babies. In addition to his Masters of Science, Marc trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute. He is the creator of MarcSklar.com and ReproductiveWellness.com, and he’s the co-author of Secret to Conception. Marc lives in San Diego, with his wife and two sons. If you’re ready to start a family, Marc can help! I had Marc on the show today because I still have tons of questions about how to get your period back, for those of us that have struggled with over exercising and excessive dieting. This recording is a little choppy because we had a rough internet connection, but hopefully you enjoy it nonetheless! Here's what we discuss: How Marc became "The Fertility Expert" In depth explanation of amenorrhea and how it begins Just because yoga sounds more relaxing, doesn't make it so Finding the right balance for movement and exercise to get (and keep) your period Marc's favourite recommendation for contraception The danger of having an IUD (yikes!) The nutrient that is almost always needed to get your period back Here's where you can connect with Marc: Website YouTube Instagram Schedule a consult! Get his book [Tweet "Have you lost your period from excessive dieting and over exercising? This is going to help you."]Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 58: There's a lot of confusion about orthorexia, yet it's an eating disorder that's rapidly on the rise. It scares me how little most people understand about this disorder, so I've created this podcast to bring enlightenment to the topic. My goal is to make this episode a resource for coaches, clients, parents, friends, family members and people simply interested in learning more about orthorexia. I hope that if you think you might be suffering from orthorexia, this show will bring some relief and comfort, knowing full well that you are not alone, but will also encourage you to seek help from a medical provider, doctor, coach or therapist. If you're a parent, I hope that this podcast will help you understand what your child may be going through so that you can speak to them in a way that helps their recovery process. Without further ado, here are 6 things I want you to know about orthorexia (plus a super cool quiz to know if you are experiencing disordered eating patterns). What I discuss in today's show: My MindBodyGreen article I Struggled With Orthorexia Every Day for 7 Years. Here's What it's Like. How you can support the podcast by donating $1/episode (click here to see rewards) My Orthorexia Quiz (yes to one or more of these does not mean you officially have orthorexia) Can you eat food without weighing or measuring it first? Do you log all of your food into a calorie counting app because you HAVE to if you want to eat something? Do you get anxiety when somebody else cooks your food? Do you read nutrition articles obsessively? Do you have other obsessive behaviors around your body, such as exercise or ritualistic beauty routines? Do you have guidelines for what’s considered a “real” workout or a “healthy” meal plan? Do you have a meal plan? Do you feel shame and guilt when you get off said meal plan? Do you think about food and possibly exercise all day long? Do you have to earn your food? Are you afraid of relationships because they may distract you from your food? Do you have a good day if you ate good, and a bad day if you ate bad? Do you have a list of good and bad foods? Do you try to make up for unexpected calories by spending more time at the gym? Do you think carbs are better than fat, or vise versa? Do you crave to see food as food instead of a dictator of your mood? 6 things I want you to know about orthorexia...(directly from the article I wrote HERE) It’s about a desire to feel safe It’s not a choice It’s not always visible (you may be admiring somebody’s disorder and further influencing it) Commentary often does more harm than good It doesn’t just go away It often breeds other obsessions Get more insight by clicking here: maddymoon.com/bf [Tweet "Suffer from disordered eating? Here are 6 things you should know about orthorexia #ednos #eatingdisorder"]Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 57: A sought after teacher of teachers, with a master’s in counseling, Sarahjoy Marsh has been training yoga teachers, yoga outreach volunteers, and mental health providers—including clinical psychologists and socials workers—in yoga therapy tools for 26 years. Her teachings are informed by personal life events, including serious injury from a car accident, resulting in a hip replacement at 42 and early life struggles with disordered eating behaviors. In her book, Hunger, Hope & Healing, she fuses yoga with psychology, neuroscience, breathing interventions, and mindfulness techniques, to bring readers with disordered eating and body image issues a practical and accessible guide to recovery. Some insight into the show: Using art and yoga therapy for healing The Four Essential Life Skills "The Body Dashboard" Connect with Sarahjoy: Website Buy the book Facebook Twitter Support the podcast and donate $1 per episode here: patreon.com/mindbodymusings I will give you a special thanks in my next episode!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 56: Today's show is all about a seriously impactful tool I use (and still use) for recovery. A BLOG (or podcast, YouTube channel, etc). Have you been considering starting your own blog, but have a ton of "what if's" or "I just can't because" excuses in your head? If you have nagging desire in your mind to start a recovery blog, but just haven't yet for whatever reason, this podcast episode is for you. I am going to give you six reasons why you should consider starting a blog if you're working through body dysmorphia, disordered eating, orthorexia, weight loss obsession, or exercise addiction. Here's what I cover in this episode: Some insight into my vacation this past week How to approach food on vacation Six reasons why starting a blog is helpful for recovery The beauty of creating art daily My free ebook which you can download HERE [Tweet "Considering starting your own blog as you recover from disordered eating? Here's why you should."]Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 55: Noelle Tarr has a message that revolves around enjoying your life, the food you eat and the movement you do. She is the author of the blog Coconuts & Kettlebells. She has a passion for eating and moving like a human, supporting her local farms, any product that she can make from coconut oil, and her considerably large, but very necessary collection of workout shoes. She has bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Marketing, and she's a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP™), certified by the Nutritional Therapy Association. She's the writer behind all the posts you’ll find on her site coconutsandkettlebells.com, and she also writes for other publications, including Wellness Magazine. Here's what we talk about in this show: Why I Don't Want Six Pack Abs by Noelle << read dis Noelle's history with IBS, fitness and dieting Using fitness and restriction to manipulate your "score card" in life Why Noelle took laxatives for a time and why she stopped Definition and side effects of IBS How you can create sensitivities to certain foods by not eating them at all and by eating too much of them Creating food freedom when you have dietary allergies The importance of getting allergy tested to know if you really have an intolerance or if you're actually just feeding your need to control and restrict Where you can connect with Noelle: Website Podcast Facebook Twitter [Tweet "Do you have dietary allergies, but still want to experience food FREEDOM? Listen here."]Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 54: In the midst of planning a wedding, Kjerstin Gruys discovered she was falling prey into bridal societal pressures and decided to go against the grain by not looking at her body in a mirror for a full year. She compiles her experiences in her book Mirror, Mirror Off The Wall. Outside of her incredible book, Kjerstin's research broadly explores the relationship between physical appearance and social inequality, with specialized expertise in labor market inequality, sociology of culture/cultural sociology, and how body size, in particular, intersects with other markers of difference. Prior to earning her PhD, Kjerstin worked as a merchandiser in the corporate offices of two multi-national fashion firms. She is currently developing a book manuscript, tentatively titled:True to Size?: A Social History of Clothing Size Standards in the U.S. Fashion Industry. I read Kjerstin's book earlier this year after glancing at it on my "to read" list for at least a year or two. I finally bought myself a copy, and after reading the book in two days, I wanted to knock myself over the head for not reading it sooner. This is a MUST READ book, just like this is a MUST LISTEN interview. Here's what we talked about today: How and why Kjerstin came up with her "year without mirrors" project Issues with certain bridal traditions still carried on today Her first week without mirrors and reflective surfaces Training yourself to feel more beautiful vs. putting less emphasis on the importance of feeling beautiful (externally and aesthetically) Kjerstin's biggest challenge during her year without mirrors Her relationship with the scale Social media, filters, photoshop, and being a part of the solution Kjerstin's feelings of desire, romance and pleasure during the experiment Healthier uses of the mirror for our body image Connect with Kjerstin: Website Buy Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall Facebook Twitter [Tweet "Ever wondered what it would be like to go an entire year without mirrors? Find out here!"]Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 53: Do you feel like you are alone in your struggles with food and your body? In this episode, I talk about 10 dieting side effects for the common clean-eater, meal plan maniac, controlling calorie counter, binge eating babe, orthorexic obsessor and/or weight watching worrier. I think this is an episode you'll want to listen to with a journal nearby...get ready for some "ah ha" moments! What I discuss in this episode: How to Stop Obsessing Over Food, Dieting and Exercise Webinar (click HERE to claim your seat) What my mom said to me when I said I had a love/hate relationship with dieting Why we create stories with food and therefore, fears The ultimate purpose of living and why it's so crucial to engage in it daily An important action step you can take today with your partner or family How to get rid of bloat and gas by giving up dieting Why your period stopped Mental fog and blockage What stress actually feels like The number one side effect of dieting (a word you should remember today and always) THIS impactful podcast Tell me what you thought about this episode on one of my channels: Facebook Twitter Instagram Snapchat: mindbodymusings [Tweet "Do you struggle with any of these 10 dieting side effects? Learn how to #letitgo! "]  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands