Sometimes you just have to walk a new path in life, one that that the Universe presents to you. This episode is about how I have been going through personal changes in many ways and how this is shaping a different future for me personally as well as Holistic Lifestyle Guide.
What exactly is Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD? Contrary to what most people have been led to believe, Autism is not something that only young boys get. In fact, it isn’t something that you can “get”, it’s a brain neurotype that you are born with, it can happen to anyone of any gender, and you don’t grow out of it as you get older. I’m a nearly 50-year old woman, and I was recently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
In this podcast episode, I'll define what Autism Spectrum Disorder is, give the most common Autistic traits, and give you some resources and next steps you can take if you suspect that you have Autism and would like to get diagnosed. I also talk about the pros and cons of getting a diagnosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Blog post- Autism Spectrum Disorder
RAADS-R self-assessment
Unmasking Autism- book (affiliate link)
Spirituality is one third of the holistic wellness trifecta of body, mind, and soul. Those that claim to be “spiritual but not religious” account for over 20% of the population in the United States. Many people (including myself) have moved away from organized religion and have adopted a more nature-based approach to spirituality.
In this episode, I’ll be covering the basics of some of the main religions that focus on nature. These nature-based religions don’t center around one person or God in the Christian sense. I'll also share with you some ways that you can start practicing an Earth-based spirituality right away.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
The Difference Between Spirituality and Religion- blog post
Wheel of the Year Planner/Journal on Etsy
Phases of the Moon- blog post
Using a daily planner is the best way to have success in reaching your goals and/or making changes to your lifestyle. But if you make these common mistakes, you're missing out on the full benefit of using a planner!
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Buy printable planner pages in my Etsy Shop: Holistic Lifestyle 101
Blog post: The Mental Benefits of Journals and Planners
The Mediterranean diet is a little different than the others. It doesn’t just focus on a healthy weight, but also on improving one’s overall health, specifically heart health. It is considered one of the healthiest ways of eating, is easy to follow, and is pretty flexible as well.
In this episode, I go through the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet, a recommended foods list, and a sample daily meal plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Herbs & Spices podcast episode
If you want to dive deeper into learning about this diet, the two websites listed below offer a lot of information for beginners to start the Mediterranean Diet, including recipes:
If you’re looking for the easiest and best exercise for someone of any age of fitness level, walking is it! In this episode, I’ll give multiple reasons why you should walk every single day for better health and wellbeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Lightweight Non-Electric Treadmill on Amazon (affiliate link)
Printable Walking Tracker on Etsy
Just reading books isn't going to help you change your lifestyle!
If there’s anything that is overwhelming to do, it’s making a huge lifestyle change. This is why using printable workbooks, planners, journals, and checklists are crucial to help you accomplish this.
Optimal physical health, mental health, and spiritual health can be yours by using printables designed for this purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Free printables (holistic wellness assessment, checklists, and goal sheet)
Visit my Etsy shop to purchase printables (over 130 items at the time of this recording).
More free stuff on my website (eBooks, mini-course, and printables)
A spiritual daily routine helps you feel more connected to a higher power, nature, and your higher self. Many of the activities are similar to what you would do during any morning or nighttime routine, with a few small changes to help you on your spiritual journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST EPISODE:
Printable Dream Journal Pages on Etsy
Easy Alternative Ways to Meditate- blog post
Gratitude Journaling video
Printable Nighttime Journal Pages on Etsy
Printable Oracle Cards on Etsy
In this episode, I explain why sugar is so bad for you including the ways it can damage your health. Then I give 6 easy-to-apply tips to eat less sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Flav City Youtube channel
Reading Ingredient Labels blog post
RELATED ARTICLES ON HEALTHY EATING:
4 Things All Healthy Foods Have in Common
In this episode, I break down the simple 3-step process to creating new healthy habits in your life.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Podcast episode- "Why Is It So Hard to Change?"
Healthy habit ideas- Daily Routines For Healthy Living video on YouTube
Many people experience increased anxiety and depression when summer comes to an end and the cold, dark nights of fall and winter hit us.
In this episode, I’m going to cover some natural remedies for seasonal depression and anxiety, particularly Seasonal Affective Disorder.
This episode also goes deep into self-care which is at the heart of natural remedies for anxiety and depression.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Ayurveda resources (Living a natural lifestyle in alignment with nature based on the 5000-year old holistic health tradition from India)
"3 Season Diet" by Dr. John Douillard (Amazon affiliate link)
Meditation resources (Easy ways to meditate)
The basic fundamentals of living a healthy holistic lifestyle are either free or very inexpensive. No matter what your budget is, you can add these foundational elements to your life and see drastic improvements in the health of your body, mind, and soul.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Free Mini-Course on Living a Healthy Holistic Lifestyle (a deeper dive into the information I shared here)
Budget-Friendly Printable Workbooks, Planners, Journals, Checklists For Your Body, Mind, and Soul (Etsy shop link)
There are many amazing benefits to making the choice to live with inner peace, regardless of what your life looks like right now. Here are 12 of the many benefits of having inner peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Learn more about meditation: Easy Meditation Methods For Beginners blog post
How To Get a Good Nights Sleep blog post
Printable Shadow Work Journal on Etsy
Printable Inner Peace Journal on Etsy
Why is changing your life so hard? I start off Season 2 of the Holistic Lifestyle Guide podcast with this profound episode where you'll learn:
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Printable Planners, Journals, Workbooks on Etsy
Meditation article on my blog
Alpha State article on my blog
Alpha State video on YouTube
Sign up for freebies and weekly emails on my website
In this episode, I go deep in explaining the benefits of living a holistic lifestyle. I explain what the word "holistic" means, what it means to build a lifestyle (including what things constitute a lifestyle), and I talk about the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. I also go through a long list of symptoms and problems that can all be helped by a holistic lifestyle. Finally, I go through all the ways I can help you start to build a holistic lifestyle depending on your needs and budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Blog posts on my website
"Living a Holistic Lifestyle; A Beginners Guide to a Healthy Body, Mind, and Soul" Book on Amazon
Holistic Lifestyle Guide YouTube channel
Free Mini-Course sign up page
Printable Workbooks, Planners, Journals, and Checklists on Etsy
Holistic Lifestyle Basics online course on Udemy
Spirituality and nature go hand-in-hand. If you are spiritual, you most likely will be drawn to nature. If you are a nature lover, you are most likely a spiritual person. In this podcast episode, I talk about how well these two work together, and the spiritual benefits you can get from spending more time in nature.
MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:
Connection to Nature Toolkit on Etsy (Printable PDF)
With more people working from home, a common question has come up – how do you get more exercise and avoid eating too much when you are at home full-time? I myself struggle with this sometimes! But don’t worry, it is possible to improve your physical health even while working from home.
In this podcast episode, I talk about all the ways you can stay healthy while working from home.
This is the third in a 3-part series on my top 5 best health tips; this one focuses on spiritual health.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Article: "Easy Meditation Methods For Beginners"
Article: "List of Spiritual Leaders"
Article: "Self Improvement and Personal Development Experts"
This is the 2nd in a series of 3 podcast episodes where I cover my top 5 best health tips, this episode covering the subject of mental health. If I could narrow it down to any 5 mental health tips, it would be these.
MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST:
Journaling For Beginners online course on Udemy
In this podcast episode, I cover my Top 5 Best Physical Health Tips, if I had to narrow all the health advice out there down to just five things. These alone will help improve your health quite substantially. They are simple, easy to implement, and inexpensive.
