Wellness Matters

Listen in for a conversation about everything mental illness, from tackling the stigma to the power of owning your diagnosis. Pt 2 out of 2.

Bree Barton is the author of Heart of Thorns, a fierce YA fantasy trilogy that Publishers Weekly called “an epic ode to feminism, magic, and the power of fairytales.” You can find Bree on YouTubeand Instagram, where she posts writing tips, book giveaways, and “real talk” about mental health. When she isn’t hunched over her laptop with a posture pillow taped to her back, she teaches Rock ’n’ Write, a free dance-and-writing class she created for women. Bree’s books have been published in seven countries and four languages, three of which she cannot speak.

Thanks for listening! – Hope Zionts @wellness.matters.pod

Having trouble sleeping? Let’s not kid ourselves, we are all having to train our bodies to get used to our Quarantine routine. Join Niki and Hope as they talk about sleep hygiene and Yoga Nidra (we also get into much, much, more!)

Niki’s bio:

Niki Saccareccia is a Los Angeles based yoga teacher and wellness entrepreneur. Over the last 12 years, she has helped thousands of people worldwide to reduce the effects of stress and tension in their lives. Her background as a Clinical Behavioral Therapist informs her teachings which are grounding, practical, and accessible to people of all ages and abilities.

Instagram @ lightinsideyoga , website: www.lightinsideyoga.com, FB: facebook.com/yogawithniki 
“I teach 4 classes for a virtual yoga studio called Ompractice. Students can attend each class once as my guest using code NIKI20 at checkout. Ompractice.com for all of the information about how to register and the full schedule of classes. I teach 3 classes in the evenings along with my weekly Yoga Nidra Workshop on Wednesday afternoons at 3:45p to promote high-quality sleep and relaxation through One Down Dog, a female-run L.A. based yoga studio. OneDownDog.com” 

Ever wondered how needles could help with your stress, back pain, and emotional pain all in one acupuncture visit? Tune in to learn more about this non-western medicine with the founder of Elements Acupuncture, Beverly Bragg-Ware.  

Find yourself elbow deep in your second bag of potato chips you don’t remember grabbing? Don’t worry as Elizabeth Besch is here to ease your guilt and make you feel better about your Quarantine diet. Elizabeth Besch is an expert in Culinary Nutrition and founder of Elizabeth Besch nutrition + cooking, tune in as we will be talking about nutrition and mindful eating during this crazy time. Also included (as I can never help myself) is a conversation about the food industry, body image, and the social contradictions of the two. 

Thank you for listening!