

The Future of Wellness
Field Dynamics
Welcome to The Future of Wellness - a podcast exploring energy healing, consciousness, trauma recovery, and somatic transformation with world-class experts. Hosted by Christabel Armsden and Keith Parker, founders of Field Dynamics, this series bridges science and spirit through meaningful conversations at the edge of subtle energetics, neuroscience, embodiment, and human potential. From Ayurveda to energy medicine, meditation to somatic therapies, we uncover timeless tools and emerging insights to support healing, presence, and inner growth.Whether you're a practitioner, seeker, or simply curious about how wellness is evolving, The Future of Wellness invites you into a deeper dialogue - one that reconnects you to the field of who you truly are.
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Aug 22, 2024 • 18min
SPOTLIGHT | Feeling Overwhelmed or Disconnected? The Essentials of Grounding Yourself for Balance and Wellbeing
How can connecting your physical body and energy field to the earth transform your wellbeing? We uncover the science behind earthing, and reveal its compelling health benefits such as reducing inflammation, improving sleep and boosting your immune response. Explore how grounding yourself can affect the energy anatomy such as the acupuncture meridians and chakra alignment. We discuss how grounding relates to the vertical flow of energy through the central channel (yogic sushumna nadi) and its relationship to kundalini syndrome. Learn how grounding can help release and discharge excess energy, enhance your extrasensory perception (ESP), and establish clearer energetic boundaries. We also share practical grounding techniques that can anchor your energy effectively and improve your bioelectricity. Whether you're feeling disconnected or aiming to strengthen your resilience, this episode offers valuable tips for nurturing a well-grounded system to feel more present and calm.Check out these resources for extra support - Guided Meditation Practice for Stability and StrengthGetting Grounded: Why it's Important and Quick TipsEnjoyed the episode? Rate & review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify or YouTube Explore your roots. Heal your lineage. Join our upcoming Mother Wound workshop on 23 August and begin transforming generational patterns from the inside out.Book your place nowNot sure where to start? Take the quiz: What’s Your Mother Wound Pattern? Train in Energy Healing Step into mastery. Learn how to facilitate deep, layered healing with precision and presence. Our next EHT-100 Training begins Sept 6, 2025. LIVE & online — Discover the training 💌 info@fielddynamicshealing.com | Website We’d love to hear your thoughts — reply or reach out anytime. Thanks for tuning in and connecting to the field.

Aug 1, 2024 • 53min
The New Frontier of Healing: Human Biofields, Energy Healing & Integrative Health with Dr. Shamini Jain
What is the biofield, and how is it transforming our understanding of healing?In this special 50th episode, we’re joined by clinical psychologist and renowned researcher Dr. Shamini Jain, author of Healing Ourselves and founder of the Consciousness and Healing Initiative (CHI). This is a powerful conversation on the science of energy healing, vibrational medicine, and the future of integrative health.Dr. Jain explores how biofield science bridges ancient wisdom and cutting-edge research — from qi and prana to psychoneuroimmunology and distant healing. She shares her personal journey with Reiki, the mind-body connection, and how collective coherence is key to reshaping global wellness.In this episode:What is the biofield — and why it mattersThe overlap of science, spirituality & subtle energyBreakthroughs in distance healing and vibrational medicineCHI’s mission to accelerate research in consciousness and healingWhy grassroots healing movements matter now more than everDr. Shamini Jain is a globally recognized speaker and teacher at institutions like Esalen and Omega. Her research has been featured in TIME, CNN, and multiple TEDx Talks.Learn more about her work:shaminijain.comConsciousness and Healing Initiative (CHI)theenergythatheals.comEnjoyed the episode? Rate & review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify or YouTube Explore your roots. Heal your lineage. Join our upcoming Mother Wound workshop on 23 August and begin transforming generational patterns from the inside out.Book your place nowNot sure where to start? Take the quiz: What’s Your Mother Wound Pattern? Train in Energy Healing Step into mastery. Learn how to facilitate deep, layered healing with precision and presence. Our next EHT-100 Training begins Sept 6, 2025. LIVE & online — Discover the training 💌 info@fielddynamicshealing.com | Website We’d love to hear your thoughts — reply or reach out anytime. Thanks for tuning in and connecting to the field.

Jul 18, 2024 • 53min
Widening Your Window of Tolerance to Stress & Trauma for Mindbody Health with Dr Elizabeth Stanley
Discover how to expand your capacity for resilience and emotional regulation with Dr. Elizabeth Stanley, PhD — author of Widen the Window and creator of Mindfulness-based Mind Fitness Training (MMFT®).In this compelling episode, we explore how childhood trauma, a near-death experience, and her own PTSD diagnosis led Liz to develop a groundbreaking framework for training the mind and nervous system to thrive under pressure.We dive into the science behind the "window of tolerance" and how our early life experiences shape our ability to respond to stress. Liz explains the difference between the survival brain and the thinking brain, and offers practical, field-tested techniques to regulate the nervous system — from high-stakes military contexts to everyday overwhelm.She also shares cutting-edge insights on the intergenerational impact of trauma, the role of epigenetics, and how awareness itself becomes a powerful tool for healing.In this episode, we cover:What is the window of tolerance — and why it mattersMMFT®: A mindfulness-based method for training resilienceHow trauma is stored in the body (and how to release it)Survival brain vs. thinking brain explainedEpigenetics and inherited stress patternsLessons from Liz’s near-death experience on awareness and identityThe importance of embodiment in healingResources & LinksDr. Liz Stanley’s website: elizabeth-stanley.comEnjoyed the episode? Rate & review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify or YouTube Explore your roots. Heal your lineage. Join our upcoming Mother Wound workshop on 23 August and begin transforming generational patterns from the inside out.Book your place nowNot sure where to start? Take the quiz: What’s Your Mother Wound Pattern? Train in Energy Healing Step into mastery. Learn how to facilitate deep, layered healing with precision and presence. Our next EHT-100 Training begins Sept 6, 2025. LIVE & online — Discover the training 💌 info@fielddynamicshealing.com | Website We’d love to hear your thoughts — reply or reach out anytime. Thanks for tuning in and connecting to the field.

Jul 4, 2024 • 58min
Exploring Daoist Medicine & Alchemy with Leta Herman
Can ancient Daoist alchemy transform your health and unlock your potential? In this episode, Leta Herman — alchemical healer, Chinese Medicine teacher, author, and co-host of the Inspired Action Podcast — shares insights from over two decades of study in Daoism, Alchemical Healing, and Classical Chinese Medicine.We explore the distinctions between TCM, Classical, and Five Element approaches, the role of elemental constitution in healing, and innovative methods like the non-needling needle and Ghost Points for mental health. Leta also reflects on her own journey from skepticism to deep healing, and the nine stages of alchemy for personal transformation.In this conversation:The differences between TCM, Classical, and Five Element Chinese MedicineHow Daoist alchemy can shift your health and life pathInnovative techniques: non-needling needle & Ghost Points in acupunctureViewing illness as a choice between potential or pathologyCreating safe, non-judgmental spaces for healingletaherman.comalchemyhealingcenter.comEnjoyed the episode? Rate & review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify or YouTube Explore your roots. Heal your lineage. Join our upcoming Mother Wound workshop on 23 August and begin transforming generational patterns from the inside out.Book your place nowNot sure where to start? Take the quiz: What’s Your Mother Wound Pattern? Train in Energy Healing Step into mastery. Learn how to facilitate deep, layered healing with precision and presence. Our next EHT-100 Training begins Sept 6, 2025. LIVE & online — Discover the training 💌 info@fielddynamicshealing.com | Website We’d love to hear your thoughts — reply or reach out anytime. Thanks for tuning in and connecting to the field.

Jun 20, 2024 • 52min
Self Discovery Through Astral Projection & Out of Body Experiences with Allyn Evans
Out-of-Body Experiences & the Science of Consciousness with Allyn EvansAllyn Evans, CEO of the Monroe Institute, joins us to explore the frontiers of human consciousness, out-of-body experiences (OBEs), and the transformative potential of astral projection.In this episode, we discuss:The Monroe Institute’s mission and legacyThe science behind OBEs and altered statesThe Gateway Experience and its impact on self-discoveryHealing relationships through dreamwork and expanded awarenessHow Monroe sound technology supports intuition and energy healingWe also trace Allyn’s personal journey—from a desire to deepen her intuition to global work in consciousness development—and hear stories from the thousands impacted by the Monroe Institute’s programs.Whether you're curious about OBEs, expanding your intuitive abilities, or exploring consciousness more deeply, this episode opens the door to what’s possible.Allyn is a certified Reiki Master Teacher and co-teaches Energy Medicine with Brian Dailey, MD, helping to bring integrative healing to a global audience.https://www.monroeinstitute.org/Enjoyed the episode? Rate & review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify or YouTube Explore your roots. Heal your lineage. Join our upcoming Mother Wound workshop on 23 August and begin transforming generational patterns from the inside out.Book your place nowNot sure where to start? Take the quiz: What’s Your Mother Wound Pattern? Train in Energy Healing Step into mastery. Learn how to facilitate deep, layered healing with precision and presence. Our next EHT-100 Training begins Sept 6, 2025. LIVE & online — Discover the training 💌 info@fielddynamicshealing.com | Website We’d love to hear your thoughts — reply or reach out anytime. Thanks for tuning in and connecting to the field.

Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 3min
Being Present: How Mindfulness & Meditation Can Change Your Life with Davidji
How Mindfulness & Meditation Can Transform Your Life with DavidjiWhat if stillness could be your greatest strength?In this powerful episode, we sit down with Davidji, internationally recognized meditation teacher, author, and creator of the 21-day meditation process. Known as the “Velvet Voice of Stillness,” Davidji has taught millions of people around the world to release stress, plant powerful intentions, and step into their most present, purposeful lives.We explore his incredible personal journey—from a high-stakes corporate career in mergers and acquisitions to becoming the lead educator and first Dean of Chopra Center University under the mentorship of Drs. Deepak Chopra and David Simon. Following the events of 9/11, Davidji experienced a profound inner shift that awakened a lifelong path of self-discovery, healing, and service.Together, we discuss:The impact of consistent meditation on the brain and bodyHow mindfulness supports healing from stress, anxiety, and burnoutVipassana, Zen, and other meditation traditions explainedThe science behind telomeres, aging, and cellular healthHow forgiveness and gratitude elevate your consciousnessReclaiming your inner fire through beginner’s mindDavidji bridges ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience to show how meditation is far more than a practice—it’s a portal to a more vibrant, connected life. Whether you’re new to meditation or returning to your practice, this episode is filled with insight, encouragement, and practical tools to begin again.davidji.comEnjoyed the episode? Rate & review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify or YouTube Explore your roots. Heal your lineage. Join our upcoming Mother Wound workshop on 23 August and begin transforming generational patterns from the inside out.Book your place nowNot sure where to start? Take the quiz: What’s Your Mother Wound Pattern? Train in Energy Healing Step into mastery. Learn how to facilitate deep, layered healing with precision and presence. Our next EHT-100 Training begins Sept 6, 2025. LIVE & online — Discover the training 💌 info@fielddynamicshealing.com | Website We’d love to hear your thoughts — reply or reach out anytime. Thanks for tuning in and connecting to the field.

May 23, 2024 • 56min
Embracing Vedic Wisdom for Spiritual Growth with Acharya Shunya
Can Vedic Wisdom Awaken Your Sovereign Self? | Acharya Shunya on Power & the Divine FeminineUnlock the ancient keys to sovereignty, clarity, and spiritual growth with one of today’s most respected Vedic teachers.In this episode, Acharya Shunya shares profound insights from her lineage, exploring how the timeless Vedic teachings of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Advaita Vedanta support the journey toward self-realization.We explore:How Vedic wisdom reveals your true Self beyond conditioningThe concept of samskaras and how they obscure perceptionWhat it means to live sattvically in a chaotic worldHer personal stories of healing through AyurvedaThe spiritual power of Lakshmi, Durga, and SaraswatiWhy suffering can be a doorway to transformationThe role of a teacher on the awakening pathAcharya Shunya is the first female head of her 2,000-year-old Vedic lineage and the author of Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom, Sovereign Self, and Roar Like a Goddess.🔗 Learn more about Acharya Shunya:acharyashunya.comawakenedself.com/holistic-health-programsvedikaglobal.org/vedic-lineageEnjoyed the episode? Rate & review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify or YouTube Explore your roots. Heal your lineage. Join our upcoming Mother Wound workshop on 23 August and begin transforming generational patterns from the inside out.Book your place nowNot sure where to start? Take the quiz: What’s Your Mother Wound Pattern? Train in Energy Healing Step into mastery. Learn how to facilitate deep, layered healing with precision and presence. Our next EHT-100 Training begins Sept 6, 2025. LIVE & online — Discover the training 💌 info@fielddynamicshealing.com | Website We’d love to hear your thoughts — reply or reach out anytime. Thanks for tuning in and connecting to the field.

May 9, 2024 • 52min
A Taoist Master Explains Energetic Cultivation & Bioelectric Science with Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming on Qigong, Energy Cultivation & the Bioelectric Body: Taoist Wisdom Meets Modern ScienceCan cultivating Qi transform your mind, body, and consciousness?In this illuminating conversation, we’re joined by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming - a world-renowned martial artist, scholar, and teacher of Qigong, Taijiquan (Tai Chi), and Taoist philosophy. With over 35 books published and a PhD in mechanical engineering, Dr. Yang brings rare clarity to the intersection of ancient Chinese energetics and Western science.We explore the anatomy of energy from multiple perspectives: the meridians and dantians of Qigong, the chakras of Indian yoga, and the body's bioelectric field as understood through physics. Dr. Yang explains how energy flows through our system like electricity through a circuit, and how long-term Qi cultivation can lead to greater health, stillness, clarity, and even enlightenment.He shares why women often have strong innate Qi and natural healing sensitivity, how Indian yogic teachings influenced Chinese Qigong, and what it really means to practice Wu Wei - effortless action from an awakened state.In this episode, we explore:What Qi is - from both Taoist and scientific viewsThe relationship between energy flow and emotional healthThe parallels between the nervous system and the central Qi systemHow internal energy work awakens perception and vitalityTaoist principles like Wu Wei and energetic stillnessEnlightenment as an energetic process of increasing and balancing flowThis is a conversation for seekers, martial artists, and healers ready to understand the invisible architecture of the body and the untapped potential of human consciousness.About Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming: Dr. Yang is the founder of the Yang’s Martial Arts Association (YMAA), with over 30 schools worldwide. He trained intensively in White Crane Kung Fu, Long Fist, and Yang-style Taijiquan, and has taught globally for decades. He now continues to teach and write from his base in Northern California.🔗 Learn more: yangjwingming.com and ymaa.comEnjoyed the episode? Rate & review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify or YouTube Explore your roots. Heal your lineage. Join our upcoming Mother Wound workshop on 23 August and begin transforming generational patterns from the inside out.Book your place nowNot sure where to start? Take the quiz: What’s Your Mother Wound Pattern? Train in Energy Healing Step into mastery. Learn how to facilitate deep, layered healing with precision and presence. Our next EHT-100 Training begins Sept 6, 2025. LIVE & online — Discover the training 💌 info@fielddynamicshealing.com | Website We’d love to hear your thoughts — reply or reach out anytime. Thanks for tuning in and connecting to the field.

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Apr 25, 2024 • 60min
Taking Responsibility & Finding Freedom: The Embodied Life with Russell Delman
Russell Delman, co-developer of The Embodied Life, integrates Zen meditation, Gestalt therapy, yoga, and the Feldenkrais Method in his transformative teachings. He explores how taking personal responsibility for emotional states leads to healing and interconnection. Delman discusses the significance of embodiment in our journey toward wholeness and the evolution of spiritual practices. He shares his personal journey of self-discovery, emphasizing the power of presence and compassionate communication for authentic interactions.

Apr 11, 2024 • 50min
Conscious Corporate Culture: How Organizations Can be a Force for Good with Catherine Bell
Ever felt like your workplace could use a breath of fresh air? Imagine a world where businesses thrive on passion, purpose, and play. Catherine Bell is a successful entrepreneur, business leader and best-selling author. She founded The Awakened Company - based on her book of the same name - which focuses on helping organizations create healthy corporate cultures through awakening the self, relationships and team dynamics. Join us to hear Catherine share how many people feel underwhelmed in workplace environments and her blueprint for injecting life and soul into the corporate landscape. Our enlightening chat peels back the layers of traditional business practices, revealing how a mindful approach can combat pervasive issues like employee loneliness and a lack of engaging vision. We discuss the three pillars of awakened company practices, tips for cultivating healthy relationships in the workplace, and the critical role of intention, vision and values. Catherine shares her view that the glue for good culture is healthy one-one relationships, and how organizations are the key to addressing the challenges we face as a society. She extends an invitation to each of us, urging us to play our part in steering companies toward being not just successful, but a force for positive change.Catherine's book, The Awakened Company was awarded the Nautilus Book Award in Business and Leadership and listed in “8 of The Best Leadership Books of 2015”. Catherine has been published in Fortune, Harvard Business Review, Profit, Conscious Company Magazine, Women of Influence, and has written for the UN. She has worked around the globe with everyone from Fortune 500 companies to serial entrepreneurs. As CEO of the Awakened Company, Catherine now consults all over the world teaching people and organizations the Awakened Company process.awakenedcompany.comEnjoyed the episode? Rate & review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify or YouTube Explore your roots. Heal your lineage. Join our upcoming Mother Wound workshop on 23 August and begin transforming generational patterns from the inside out.Book your place nowNot sure where to start? Take the quiz: What’s Your Mother Wound Pattern? Train in Energy Healing Step into mastery. Learn how to facilitate deep, layered healing with precision and presence. Our next EHT-100 Training begins Sept 6, 2025. LIVE & online — Discover the training 💌 info@fielddynamicshealing.com | Website We’d love to hear your thoughts — reply or reach out anytime. Thanks for tuning in and connecting to the field.


