The Vital Side Podcast

Themes: Motherhood, Matrescence, Identity Shift  Episode: What happens to a woman when she becomes a mother? Matrescence, or the transition to motherhood, can involve physical, psychological, and social changes. On this episode, Amy Taylor-Kabbaz, author of Mama Rising and founder of Mama Rising Coaching Certification and the Global Matrescence Foundation shares her expertise on the subject. As a former-journalist and award-winning producer for 15 years with ABC, Amy brings a unique combination of research, story-telling and lived experience to her work. Listen to this episode to learn how Amy educates and inspires other women to transform their process of matrescence and normalize what goes on in a mom’s brain, body, and mind when she becomes a mother.  Show Notes: - The pivotal moments that brought Amy to doing the work she does today - Why is being a mother not enough? - Understanding what matrescence means - Motherhood is what feminism forgot - It shouldn’t be up to the mother to do it all; shifting societal beliefs - Motherhood is a learnt skill, not an instinct Resources: - Visit Amy's Website  - Listen to Amy’s Podcast: The Happy Mama Movement - Amy’s Instagram: @amytaylorkabbaz - Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside or TikTok: @myvitalside - Visit Lindsay's Website - Click here for Lindsay’s FREE Brain Retraining Guide   

Themes: Chronic Stress, Healing, Wellness Systems Episode: Does stress TRULY impact your health? This is a topic that many people are stumped by because of the lack of knowledge around chronic stress. In today’s episode, Jeffery Moore Williams, a transformation artist immersed in unraveling the human body’s potential, shares his knowledge on traditional and modern wellness systems. Listen to this episode to learn more about his teachings in bodywork, sound, breath, values, and movement to seize control of your health journey, fostering vitality and a life lived to its fullest potential.   Show Notes: -  Pivotal moments that brought Jeffrey to his work with nervous system regulation - How chronic stress impacted Jeffrey’s health - Our “life reservoir” and how it’s affected by stress - Wellness practices Jeffrey implemented to help heal from chronic stress - The hierarchy of needs and how it affects your nervous system - Changing the mindset rather than focusing on the symptoms - First steps to get out of a chronic stress state Resources: - Jeffrey’s FREE 75 Minute Workshop to Restore Vitality - Visit Jeffrey's Website - Jeffrey’s Instagram: @lifestyles_of_light or Facebook: @Vitalist - Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside or TikTok: @myvitalside - Visit Lindsay's Website - Click here for Lindsay’s FREE Brain Retraining Guide 

Themes: Healing from Trauma, Sleep, Lucid Dreaming Episode: Have you ever wondered how much sleep impacts your life, more than just getting 8 hours of sleep a night? In this episode, Charlie Morley, a sleep expert, best selling author, and lucid dream teacher, explains how sleep is so personalized for each person which goes beyond just the general act of sleeping. Having been authorized to teach within the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, Charlie uses his experience with lucid dreaming to help those with post traumatic stress symptoms. Listen to this episode to learn more about lucid dreaming and how to move beyond basic sleep hygiene.  Show Notes: - Charlie’s story from what led him to lucid dreaming to studying Buddhism - Nightmares from traumatic experiences are not a sign of being broken, but rather a protective response of the mind - Thank goodness for pain, thank goodness for nightmares - Lucid dreaming can help relieve symptoms of PTSD - First steps and the four D’s of lucid dreaming - Recommendations for better sleep that go beyond basic sleep hygiene Resources: - Visit Charlie's Website - Charlie’s Instagram: @charlie_morley_lucid_dreaming - Read Wake Up To Sleep and Charlie's Books - Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside or TikTok: @myvitalside - Visit Lindsay's Website - Click here for Lindsay’s FREE Brain Retraining Guide 

Themes: Willpower, Creating Habits, Motivation vs. Momentum Episode: Do you often feel like you have no willpower and no motivation towards your career, health, or wellness goals? In today’s episode, Jenn Trepeck, an Optimal Health Coach, Podcaster, and Business Consultant described as a  “force of nature” in the wellness space expands. In this episode, she talks about her own journey through weight management and how we typically misunderstand our own willpower. Listen to this episode to learn the science behind willpower and how to best use it to feel empowered with renewed energy and actionable steps to live the life you truly want. Show Notes: - Jenn’s personal weight loss saga and how it led to her health coaching business - A look into her 12 week health coaching curriculum - Why relying on willpower to make healthy choices does not work - The science of willpower and how to think of it like a refillable cup - Using willpower to create habits - Using momentum instead of motivation - How to replenish your “willpower cup” Resources: - Visit Jenn's Website to get a FREE guide: It’s Not What To Eat, But How To Eat - Jenn’s Instagram: @jenntrepeck or Facebook: @jenntrepeck - Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside or TikTok: @myvitalside - Visit Lindsay's Website - Click here for Lindsay’s FREE Brain Retraining Guide   

Themes: Behaviors, Balance, Creating Space  Episode: Do you ever resonate with any of these four behaviors: Pleasing, Controlling, Isolating, or Distracting? In today’s episode, we unpack these behaviors and discuss how to heal and transcend these old outdated patterns with HeatherAsh Amara, best-selling author, speaker, guide, philanthropist, and land steward. HeatherAsh shares her insights and wisdom on how we can create more space in our lives, an important ingredient for leaders and any human being. Listen to this episode to learn how to live fully in today’s world.   Show Notes: - HeatherAsh’s sense of disconnection in college led her down a path of spirituality - Judge & Victim and how not to use the 4 Agreements against ourselves - Signs to identify if you’re armoring and how to be willing to feel discomfort - The four behaviors: Pleasing, Controlling, Isolating, Distracting - Normalizing that changing behavior takes time - Creating more space in your life using Gap Practice and Tell Practice - Maid, Mother, and Crone archetypes   Resources: - HeatherAsh’s Instagram: @heatherashamara and Substack: Out of the Fire - Buy HeatherAsh’s new book Wild, Willing, and Wise - Visit HeatherAsh’s website: heatherashamara.com - Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside or TikTok: @myvitalside - Visit Lindsay's Website - Click here for Lindsay’s FREE Brain Retraining Guide 

Themes: Healing, Functional Health, Brain Retraining Episode: Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a brain retrainer inside the Rewire Membership looks like? In this episode, Carrie Chavis takes you through her experience inside Vital-Side and how she has used Rewire protocols to make a full recovery from Epstein Barr Virus, Lyme Disease, and fatigue. Carrie, who is now a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner with her own practice, Chavis Health, guides clients through diet and lifestyle changes to help bring their bodies back into balance. Listen to this episode to hear her healing journey through brain retraining and how it can help you on your path to healing.  Show Notes: - Carrie’s history of chronic illnesses and how it lead her to Vital-Side - Carrie’s first impressions of nervous system regulation - A day in the life of a Rewire member - The changes Carrie started to notice in her chronic symptoms from practicing the tools in Rewire - The leap from brain retrainer to having her own functional health practice, Chavis Health - DRESS: Diet, Rest, Exercise, Stress Reduction, Supplements - HIDDEN: Hormone, Immune, Digestion, Detoxification, Energy Production, Nervous System Resources: - Use Code: Carrie10 for 10% off Vital-Side's Rewire or Reboot - Visit Carrie’s Website chavishealth.com - Visit Carrie's Instagram - Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside or TikTok: @myvitalside - Visit Lindsay's Website - Click here for Lindsay’s FREE Brain Retraining Guide 

Themes: Presence, Simplicity, Connection Episode: Do you often feel like you are working for the weekend or counting down the minutes until the day is done? In this episode, we have Palak Dave, also known as the Queen of IRL, an entrepreneur, speaker, and author of Beautiful Everydays: A Guidebook to Living in the Here and Now. Through her community, Embiria, Palak helps others to embrace intentional living, prioritizing real life over digital noise. Listen to this episode to learn ways you can live beautifully, in the here and now.   Show Notes: - Palak’s journey from a corporate career to founding her company, Embiria - What a curated event is like with Embiria - Digital exhaustion and how much people crave real life connection  - Adding micro-moments to enhance your every day rather than waiting for big life moments - Palak’s personal story about her Dad and how that helped her live in the here and now - The importance of saying ‘yes’ to social gatherings - Advice for introverts in regards to experiencing social gatherings - The impact of businesses implementing these IRL connections for their employees - Information about Palak’s book, Beautiful Everydays: A Guidebook to Living in the Here and Now Resources: - Visit The Embiria Website - Visit Palak's Instagram - Buy Palak’s book on Amazon or Barnes & Noble - Cait’s Instagram: @caitmurphy.co  - Visit Cait's Website - Click here for Cait's FREE Masterclass - Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside or TikTok: @myvitalside - Visit Lindsay's Website - Click here for Lindsay’s FREE Brain Retraining Guide   

Themes: Relationships, Curiosity, Connection Episode: Do you feel you are lacking intimacy or connection in your personal relationships? In today’s episode, relationship coach Karina F. Daves, leverages her experience as a former social worker and adjunct professor of women’s studies to teach women how to strategically evaluate their personal identity, values, and standards so that they can elevate their relationships and themselves. Listen to this episode to learn how you can enjoy more satisfying relationships with yourself and others. Show Notes: - Karina’s journey to becoming a relationship coach - The three W’s: Watch, Worry, and Win - Using humor to break the ice during an argument - The importance of cultivating curiosity to learn more about your partner - The importance of communication and communicating the right things in a relationship - The Spring Cleaner Relationship Series on Karina’s podcast  - The importance of not parenting your partner while parenting your kids Resources: -  Use Code RESET2025 for 50% off a month subscription of Reset from 9am CST January 1st to 11:59pm CST January 8th - Karina’s Instagram - Visit Karina's Website - Listen to Karina’s Podcast Relationships. You Understand? - Cait’s Instagram: @caitmurphy.co  - Visit Cait's Website - Click here for Cait's FREE Masterclass - Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside or TikTok: @myvitalside - Visit Lindsay's Website - Click here for Lindsay’s FREE Brain Retraining Guide     

Themes: EFT, Tapping, PTSD, Meditation Episode: Have you ever wondered about our different brain states? Why does visualization or meditation make you feel better? How can we access our feel-good neurochemicals to actually change body chemistry and heal chronic symptoms like pain? We’re going into the science behind this and more with Dr. Dawson Church. He is a best-selling science writer and the author of three award-winning books and is the founder of the Veterans Stress Solution, which has offered free PTSD treatment to over 22,000 veterans. Listen to today’s episode to learn more about EFT, or Emotionally Focused Therapy, and how to rewire your brain for happiness.   Show Notes:  - Dr. Dawson’s struggles with mental health as a teenager and how it led him to discovering energy psychology   - How stress can affect beta brain waves and cortisol and how that physically affects the body  - How tapping can drastically alter your mood and chronic symptoms  - How to heal from the effects of toxic positivity  - Ways to heal from mental health traumas caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic   - The Bliss Brain and practices to release feel-good neurochemicals  Resources: - Purchase a Vital-Side Gift Card for a minimum of $15 - Get the FREE meditation and tapping manual from Dr. Dawson Church - Visit Dr. Dawson Church’s website - Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside or TikTok: @myvitalside - Visit Lindsay's Website - Click here for Lindsay’s FREE Brain Retraining Guide  - Cait’s Instagram: @caitmurphy.co  - Visit Cait's Website - Click here for Cait's FREE Masterclass

Themes: Panic Attacks, PMDD, Burnout Episode: Have you ever experienced a panic attack or anxiety attack? In this episode, Cait shares her personal journey dealing with panic attacks and PMDD, or Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Listen to this episode to learn how she healed from these chronic conditions and ultimately started on her path to becoming a neuro-science backed coach, helping entrepreneurs, business leaders, and high performers to build resilience and unlock their creativity. Show Notes: - How Cait’s perfectionist tendencies in her career led to burnout, which led to panic attacks - PMDD and its symptoms during Cait’s different phases of her menstrual cycle - Big lifestyle changes helped to ease some of Cait’s chronic symptoms - Once Cait addressed her nervous system’s needs, her body started to heal - What are Protector Parts and how they affect our nervous system Resources: - Black Friday Vital-Side Sale continuing until 11:59pm December 5th CST for 25% off the first subscription on all Vital-Side programs & 50% off private sessions  - Cait’s Instagram: @caitmurphy.co  - Visit Cait's Website - Click here for Cait's FREE Masterclass -Rewire The Podcast Episode 104 - Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside or TikTok: @myvitalside - Visit Lindsay's Website - Click here for Lindsay’s FREE Brain Retraining Guide