In today's episode we interview the Director of the Boston Ayurveda School, Kim Valeri Povey. She is a yoga therapist, Ayurvedic practitioner and activist for holistic health. She discussed with us how your specific mind quality can show if you have a tendency towards clarity (sense of calm), over activity (anxiety) or heaviness (depression). She describes her work practicing a healing therapy called Sattva Vajaya and how she first learned to start a dialogue within her own body after a near death experience. Please find Kim and the services she provides here: https://www.bostonayurvedaschool.com/ayurveda-faculty/kim-valeri-povey The Salsa Sol Food Podcast is hosted by Angela Spignese and edited by Mark Damon. Intro Music by Beautiful Headquarters
In today's podcast we interviewed the deeply knowledgeable Dr. Anjali Singh. Dr. Anjali walks us through what Ayurveda is and how it is deeply connected to her upbringing and family. She discussed how she ended up studying Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery at Banaras Hindu University and eventually got a Ph.D in Herbal Pharmacology. She talks about herbs versus herbal formulations and shares important information about synthetic probiotic use. Lastly, she shares Ayurvedic tips to stay healthy as we transition into the Spring season.
You can find Dr. Anjali Singh here:
https://www.bostonayurvedaschool.com/ayurveda-faculty/dr-anjali-singh
The Salsa Sol Food Podcast is hosted by Angela Spignese and edited by Mark Damon. Intro Music by Beautiful Headquarters
In today's episode we interview one of my good friends Mariana Garcia. She is a talented & innovative fashion designer who talks us through how she discovered her creative side after growing up a shy child . She also shares with us how creativity and having confidence are deeply connected. Her experience with going to therapy has also changed her perspective of herself and her overall outlook on wellness. It was cool to learn more about the fashion industry and thinking more consciously about fast fashion and what we store in our closets as well. Find Mariana here at the company she currently works for: @praise.official www.praiseendurance.com The Salsa Sol Food Podcast is hosted by Angela Spignese and edited by Mark Damon. Intro Music by Beautiful Headquarters
In today's episode we interview the fabulous Lucinda Accime. She is one of the most selfless people I know having dedicated her life to helping those in her community. Lucy is the Manager of Employment Services at Jewish Vocational Service in Boston assisting immigrants of various backgrounds obtain employment. She also is a milieu counselor at Teen Learning Choices in Malden. During our chat we discuss the importance of self-care for those who work in human services and how her faith has played a key factor in keeping her grounded. She also shares with us her passion for photography and how she keeps cozy during these winter months.
Cool things mentioned:
Chocolate Bombs @glittermaryx
Photography Company @Missgeephotography
The Salsa Sol Food Podcast is hosted by Angela Spignese and edited by Mark Damon.
Intro Music by Beautiful Headquarters
In this episode I interview Christine Job. She is a business strategist, wellness enthusiast and podcast producer/creator living in Barcelona. Her podcast Flourish in the Foreign elevates and amplifies the voices of Black women living and thriving abroad. Christine emphasizes how travel and the lifestyle you choose are directly connected to your everyday wellness. It also is a part of her mission to create space to help women to build their visions/businesses. In this episode she also shares a little bit about her vegan lifestyle, her travels and her life in Barcelona. Check out Christine here: Website: www.christinejob.com Podcast: www.flourishintheforeign.com The Salsa Sol Food podcast is hosted by Angela Spignese and is produced by Mark Damon. Intro and Transition Music by Beautiful Headquarters
In this episode we interview Abby Tai who is the creator and founder of Eczema Conquerors and The Eczema Podcast helping people all over the world heal this chronic skin condition. She is a holistic nutritionist and shares her story of how food and lifestyle choices played a factor in keeping her eczema at bay. She also gives us insight into her life as a mother and entrepreneur, running an online business. We hope this episode will be helpful to any of you out there dealing with any itchy, painful chronic skin condition. Remember that you are not alone! Instagram: @eczemaconquerors The Salsa Sol Food podcast is hosted by Angela Spignese and is produced by Mark Damon. Intro and Transition Music by Beautiful Headquarters
Welcome back! In this episode Mark and I chat about creativity and how it can serve as a powerful tool during these dark times. We also discuss how it can be hard to access when we are all staying safe at home. We check-in about life updates and let you know what we are focusing on with our personal health goals. Looking forward to sharing a new season with you packed with fabulous guests, laughter and new ways of thinking about our health and healing. Do you want to share your Fall 2020 Health Goals with us? We would love to be accountability buddies and check-in with you from time to time. Send us a message @salsasolfood or email us at salsasolfood@gmail.com. Intro music by Beautiful Headquarters
Thank you to everyone who has listened to Season 1 of the Salsa Sol Food podcast. Mark and I launched this project right before COVID-19 hit and we are grateful that you still tuned in even though our sound and set up changed. There is a shift happening in the world due to the murder of George Floyd and the necessary global protests supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. We want this time to reflect, recharge, relearn in order to renter this podcast space with inspiring, educational and motivational content. See you soon! Have questions or comments? Email me at salsasolfood@gmail.com. Instagram: @salsasolfood YouTube: Angela Spignese Angela Spignese Health/Movement Coach Produced by Mark Damon
In this episode I discuss the mind body language connection. Ever thought about how your language contributes to your overall understanding of your health? I recently read Don't Sleep There are Snakes by Daniel Everett where he studied the language and culture of the Piraha tribe in the Amazonian jungle. His findings started to make me reflect on our use of language and how it impacts our views on health and may reflect what matters most to us. It also led me to think about my time in Moldova teaching health and how some of my topics were hard to break down due to our different perspectives on mental health.
Have you ever had the feeling that certain physical symptoms will lead to death and you can't stop thinking about them? In this episode I interview my good friend Denise Fonseca who is an avid mental health/public health activist. She shares with us her journey with health anxiety, it's connection to grief/trauma and her coping mechanisms and resources. She also breaks down the signs of health anxiety for those of you who have never heard of it before. I want to emphasize that none of us are professionals and that ultimately you should seek a mental health professional for continued support and an official diagnosis. Online Therapy Resource: 7 Cups--https://www.7cups.com/ Please check out Denise and her fabulous Instagram stories at: @denise_denise7 Produced by the amazing Mark Damon: @dahkmamon Please check me out on these other platforms for more info on similar topics: Instagram: @salsasolfood YouTube: Angela Spignese
Do you ever feel overwhelmed with the amount of diets you hear about and don't know where to start? In this episode I break down what an elimination diet is and how this might help you pin point the foods that aren't currently serving you. I briefly discuss why gluten, dairy and sugar are ingredients that tend to cause sensitivities in most people. I know that change is scary so I also give you samples of recipe ideas towards the end that you could try out too. Always feel free to message me with any questions, comments or ideas at salsasolfood@gmail.com. Please check me out on these other platforms for more info on similar topics: Instagram: @Salsasolfood YouTube: Angela Spignese