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Seva: Science + Soul

Seva: Science + Soul

著者： Angel V. Shannon MS AGPCNP-BC
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Brain health. Longevity. The inner life. Seva: Science + Soul is where clinical authority meets genuine warmth — and where the science of living well meets the soul behind it all. What if the science of living longer and the art of living well were never actually separate? That question is at the heart of everything Angel Shannon does — and it is the soul of this podcast. Seva: Science + Soul is hosted by Angel V. Shannon, MS, AGPCNP-BC — Board Certified Nurse Practitioner, lifestyle medicine clinician, speaker, author, and Blue Zone retreat host with over 30 years of clinical experience including Johns Hopkins Hospital and the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore. Each episode sits at the intersection of the clinical and the deeply human. Some episodes go deep into the neuroscience — the gut-brain axis, glymphatic insufficiency, HPA axis dysregulation, the biology of burnout, the lab tests most doctors never order. Others go somewhere quieter — into the inner life, the practice of radical self-compassion, the rituals that restore us, the wisdom of the world's longest-lived communities, the small and sacred choices that add up to a life that is longer, sharper, and more deeply lived. This is not a podcast about hacks or quick fixes. It is a podcast for people who are ready to take their health seriously — not as a project to complete but as a practice to inhabit. For people who know that their labs can be normal and they can still not feel like themselves. For people who have been told they are fine when they know something is off. For people who are done settling for symptom management and are ready for root cause medicine, longevity science, and the kind of self-compassion that actually changes your biology. What you'll find here: Brain health and cognitive longevity — what the research actually says and what to do about it The gut-brain connection — how your microbiome shapes your mood, your memory, and your mornings Lifestyle medicine — food, movement, sleep, stress, connection, and purpose as clinical tools Blue Zone wisdom — what the world's longest-lived people know that the rest of us have forgotten The inner life — mindset, self-compassion, ritual, and the soulwork that underpins every other pillar Conversations with fascinating people doing extraordinary work at the intersection of science and soul This podcast is the audio companion to Seva Living Newsletter — Angel's free biweekly newsletter where longevity meets lifestyle and science meets soul. Subscribe free at joinsevaliving.com. New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Build a Better Brain. Design the Life You Deserve.2021-2026, Seva Health and Seva Health Media 代替医療・補完医療 心理学 心理学・心の健康 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • Not All Who Wander Are Lost

    Not All Who Wander Are Lost
    2026/08/20

    Not All Who Wander Are Lost: Travel as Medicine for Mind, Body & Spirit

    In this episode of Seva: Science + Soul, Angel V. Shannon sits down with Janna Zinzi, founder of Wander Womxn Travels, to explore travel as more than leisure — as a legitimate practice for nervous system regulation, cognitive renewal, and soul repair. They talk about what happens in the brain and body when we step outside our routines, why rest and novelty are undervalued as medicine, and how community-centered travel can be a doorway to healing, connection, and self-discovery — especially for women who've spent a lifetime caring for everyone but themselves. Whether you're dreaming of your next trip or wondering if you even deserve to take one, this conversation is an invitation to wander — intentionally, joyfully, and without apology.

    Key Topics

    • The role of travel in mental and spiritual wellness
    • Connecting with the inner child and past self
    • Cultural sustainability and community-based tourism
    • Travel as a tool for overcoming societal unrest
    • The importance of intentional and mindful travel
    • Building safe and inclusive travel spaces
    • The influence of media and social algorithms on perception
    • Travel tips for navigating geopolitical risks
    • The significance of nature and grounding in travel
    • Future self visualization and goal setting through travel

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest

    00:19 Angel Shannon introduces Jana Zinzi and her work

    01:47 Janna Zinzi's background in cultural storytelling and travel

    03:30 Reflecting on childhood and early influences

    04:17 The importance of nurturing the creative self

    08:07 Self-forgiveness and honest self-assessment

    10:38 Connecting with the inner child at the start of the year

    12:20 Imagining childhood adventures and curiosity

    13:14 Exploring the ethos of Wander Woman Travels

    14:34 Reclaiming curiosity and risk-taking as adults

    16:10 Travel as a tool for cultural and spiritual development

    17:42 Travel fostering a sense of belonging and safety

    20:24 Intentional travel and community connection

    22:14 Understanding the mindset of the ideal traveler

    25:04 The importance of cultural and community-based tourism

    27:21 Travel as a form of self-love and risk-taking

    29:04 Navigating societal unrest and travel safety

    32:25 Media influence and social algorithms in travel perception

    36:27 The lessons from nature and grounding in travel

    44:50 Thriving versus surviving through travel and nature

    45:14 Costa Rica as a spiritual and natural retreat

    53:08 Disconnecting from social media and technology

    59:13 Future self visualization and travel goals

    01:00:40 Preparing for future self and intentional living

    01:01:24 How to connect with Janna Zinzi and her work

    Connect with Janna: Wander Womxn Travels

    Follow Janna on IG: Wander Womxn Travels on IG

    Brain health. Longevity. The inner life. Seva: Science + Soul is where clinical authority meets genuine warmth — and where the science of living well meets the soul behind it all.

    This podcast is the audio companion to Seva Living Newsletter — Angel's free biweekly newsletter where longevity meets lifestyle and science meets soul. Subscribe free at joinsevaliving.com.

    New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Build a Better Brain. Design the Life You Deserve.
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  • Welcome to Seva: Science + Soul!

    Welcome to Seva: Science + Soul!
    2026/08/17

    Welcome to Seva: Science + Soul.

    I am Angel Shannon — Board Certified Nurse Practitioner, lifestyle medicine clinician, speaker, author, and Blue Zone retreat host with over thirty years of clinical experience including Johns Hopkins Hospital and the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore.

    This is the podcast I have always wanted to make. And it begins with one question:

    What does it mean to live well — not just longer, but more fully, more consciously, more alive?

    Every episode of Seva: Science + Soul goes deeper than your annual physical ever could. Into the neuroscience of the aging brain. Into the gut-brain connection and what your microbiome is doing to your mood, your memory, and your mornings. Into the lifestyle medicine framework that the world's longest-lived communities have been practicing for centuries — the Blue Zone secrets of Ikaria, Okinawa, Sardinia, Nicoya, and Loma Linda.

    And into something most health podcasts never touch — the inner life. The contemplative practices. The radical self-compassion that the neuroscience is increasingly vindicating. The rituals that restore the nervous system. The soulwork that underpins every other pillar of longevity.

    Because the science and the soul were never meant to be separate.

    Here is what you will find in this podcast:

    Brain health and cognitive longevity — what the research actually says about protecting and building the aging brain, starting now, regardless of your age or your labs

    The gut-brain axis — how your microbiome shapes your mood, your memory, and your capacity for joy

    Lifestyle medicine as clinical practice — food, movement, sleep, stress, connection, and purpose as the most powerful interventions available to us

    Blue Zone and Mayan wisdom — what the world's longest-lived people know about ikigai, plan de vida, community, rest, and the unhurried meal that the Western medical model has largely forgotten

    The inner life — mindset, self-compassion, ritual, and the contemplative practices that change the brain as measurably as any pharmaceutical

    Real conversations with extraordinary people doing this work from the inside out — clinicians, researchers, healers, artists, and wisdom keepers who are living at the intersection of science and soul

    Seva: Science + Soul is the audio companion to Seva Living — my free biweekly newsletter on brain health, longevity, and the science of the good life. Subscribe free at joinsevaliving.com.

    New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss one.

    This is the conversation I have always wanted to have.

    I am so glad you are here to have it with me.

    Build a Better Brain. Design the Life You Deserve. 🌿

    Angel V. Shannon, MS, AGPCNP-BC
    Board Certified Nurse Practitioner · Lifestyle Medicine Clinician
    Founder, Seva Health Group · The Seva Institute

    📧 Newsletter: joinsevaliving.com
    🌐 Website: sevahealthgroup.com
    📱 Instagram · Threads · LinkedIn: @angelvshannon
    🎥 YouTube: @sevahealthgroup

    Brain health. Longevity. The inner life. Seva: Science + Soul is where clinical authority meets genuine warmth — and where the science of living well meets the soul behind it all.

    This podcast is the audio companion to Seva Living Newsletter — Angel's free biweekly newsletter where longevity meets lifestyle and science meets soul. Subscribe free at joinsevaliving.com.

    New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Build a Better Brain. Design the Life You Deserve.
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  • Trauma to Triumph: Harnessing Nature's Power for Healing & Renewal (Extended Episode)

    Trauma to Triumph: Harnessing Nature's Power for Healing & Renewal (Extended Episode)
    2025/03/25
    About Norris:Norris “The Fashionfly Hiker” Atkins is an encourager, educator, and nature enthusiast. As the founder and CEO of Norris Explores Outdoors (NEO), an Austin-based company, he provides a safe platform for Black individuals to reclaim their ancestral connection with nature. This connection not only enhances their physical health and mental health well-being but also fosters a sense of belonging and empowerment. His passion for the outdoors was nurtured during his time as a member of the Boy Scouts. Since 2015, he has dedicated himself to increasing outdoor visibility within Black communities. In 2024, he launched #Norris Explores Outdoors, a digital movement that collaborates with influencers to create a diverse and inclusive outdoors for Black individuals. He is actively involved in Outdoor Afro Austin, a nonprofit organization that reconnects Black communities with nature. Norris has been featured in the IG Live Chat Black in National Parks Project and mentioned in the Texas Highways magazine. He has been recognized through the Outdoor Afro Joyful Photo Award. Additionally, he has received The SCBWI Austin Annual Carmen Oliver On-the-Verge Conference Scholarship for his pre-published picture book, “My Hike With Daddy: A Story Of Black Joy In Nature.” He is a Tour Guide Volunteer and advocate of the We Need Diverse Books movement through storytime at Austin Central Library. He leads guided interpretive hikes at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, visits Texas state and national parks, embarks on road trips to visit civil rights sites, and engages in bat watching, and he believes that nature is an integral part of his ancestral identity. Norris lives in the Pease Park area deep in the heart of downtown Austin. Catch up with Norris on Instagram and Threads at: @norrisexploresoutdoors Key Takeaways:Mindfulness and compassion are essential for living better.Norris Atkins promotes outdoor visibility for Black communities.Boy Scouts played a pivotal role in Norris's love for nature.Fishing is both a recreational activity and a life skill.Nature provides a safe space for mental health management.Building community through outdoor activities is vital.Embracing discomfort leads to personal growth.Nature teaches patience and curiosity.Outdoor activities can foster a sense of belonging.We are all interconnected in our experiences. Being outdoors is part of our DNA.We must reclaim our right to outdoor spaces.Nature provides a healing experience.Forest bathing helps wash away negativity.Creating safe spaces allows for emotional release.Journaling can memorialize transformative experiences.Empowerment comes from connecting with nature.Experiencing the night sky can be humbling.It's important to encourage each other in our journeys.Real men cry and it's okay to express emotions.Creating a culture of belongingness is essential for mental health.Silence can be a powerful tool for healing and reflection.Mindfulness practices can help build resilience in challenging times.Nature provides a unique space for connection and community.Introverts can find strength in their desire for solitude.Building a resilient brain is crucial for overall well-being.Engaging in outdoor activities can enhance personal growth.Practicing silence can be started in small increments.Community support is vital for survival and wellness.Norris offers outdoor adventures and collaborations for those interested. Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Mindfulness and Nature02:48 Norris Atkins: A Journey into the Outdoors06:03 The Impact of Boy Scouts on Personal Growth08:59 Fishing: A Family Tradition and Life Skill11:59 Mental Health and Nature Connection15:05 Building Community Through Outdoor Activities17:58 Embracing Discomfort for Personal Growth20:53 Nature as a Teacher of Life Skills25:12 Reclaiming Our Outdoor Heritage29:21 The Connection to Ancestry and Nature31:42 Experiencing the Night Sky34:50 The Healing Power of Forest Bathing39:51 Creating Safe Spaces for Emotional Release42:12 Empowerment Through Nature and WritingExtended Conversation:Creating a Culture of BelongingnessThe Power of Silence and StillnessBuilding Resilience Through MindfulnessCommunity and Connection in NatureFinding Norris: Outdoor Adventures and Collaborations Connect with me:Join over 5,000 happier people on my mailing list! https://www.healthyhousecallswithangel.comWhat area of your life needs the most care and attention right now? Work with me 1:1! Get the support you need and the science you've been searching for in my private community! https://www.thesevacircle.comCheck out my practice Seva Health: https://sevahealthgroup.com/Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelvshannon/Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelvshannon Brain health. Longevity. The inner life. Seva: Science + Soul is where clinical authority meets genuine warmth — and where the science of living well meets the soul ...
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