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  • 11: Herbalism, Beekeeping & Earth-Centered Healing with Courtney Cosgriff

    11: Herbalism, Beekeeping & Earth-Centered Healing with Courtney Cosgriff
    2025/05/09
    Have you ever felt drawn to plant medicine, natural remedies, or the mystery of honeybees? In this episode, Dr. Ciara Martin sits down with Courtney Cosgriff, a clinical herbalist, beekeeper, and founder of Honey Bee Herbals, to explore the deep connection between herbalism, beekeeping, and holistic healing.

    Courtney’s journey into herbalism began after surviving two near-death experiences, one of which involved a wasp sting to the eye. Through a series of synchronicities, she was led to beekeeping, bee shamanism, and the study of plant medicine, ultimately discovering the profound ways that nature supports healing.

    In this episode, we discuss:
    • How beekeeping led Courtney to herbalism and natural medicine
    • The ancient practice of apitherapy (healing with honey, venom & propolis)
    • Herbs for stress, anxiety, and hormone balance
    • Why emotional healing is key to physical well-being
    • Simple ways to reconnect with nature—even in a city
    • How herbalism can help working moms & busy professionals find balance
    If you’ve ever been curious about herbal medicine, beekeeping, or restoring your connection to the earth, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired and empowered.

    Episode Highlights
    • [01:45] Introducing Courtney Cosgriff & Honey Bee Herbals
    • [05:30] How beekeeping led Courtney to herbalism
    • [09:15] What is apitherapy? Healing with bee medicine
    • [14:00] Herbalism vs. Western medicine—what’s the difference?
    • [18:40] Herbal support for stress, anxiety, and women’s health
    • [24:55] The connection between emotional & physical health
    • [32:10] How to reconnect with nature (even if you live in a city)
    • [38:45] Beekeeping 101 & natural beekeeping practices
    • [45:30] Courtney’s work with clients & how to integrate herbal medicine into daily life
    • [50:00] Final thoughts & where to find Courtney
    Connect with Courtney Cosgriff
    • Website: HoneyBeeHerbals.com
    • Instagram: @honeybeeherbals
    • Book a consultation for herbal support, beekeeping mentorship, or a plant walk on her website
    Join The Planted Yogi Community
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    • Visit: ThePlantedYogi.com
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    43 分
  • 10: Healing Back Pain & The Magic of Cupping with Debbie Asmus

    10: Healing Back Pain & The Magic of Cupping with Debbie Asmus
    2025/05/02
    Back pain, tight hips, and chronic tension—sound familiar? In this episode, Dr. Ciara Martin sits down with Debra Asness, massage therapist, yoga instructor, and the founder of Body Meets Balance, to talk about how movement, bodywork, and mindset can transform pain into ease.

    With over 30 years in the wellness industry, Debra has seen firsthand how yoga, massage, and cupping can help women—especially in midlife—feel strong, mobile, and pain-free. We dive into:

    • How yoga can both heal and prevent back pain
    • Why core stability & hip mobility are essential for a pain-free life
    • The most common causes of low back pain (and how to fix them!)
    • What cupping therapy really does, how it works, and why athletes swear by it
    • The unique combination of yin yoga + cupping for deep tension release
    If you’ve ever dealt with back pain or stiffness—or you’re curious about how cupping can enhance your yoga practice—this episode is packed with insights and practical tools.

    Connect with Debbie Asmus
    • Visit her website: BodyMeetsBalance.com
    • Follow Debra on Instagram: @bodymeetsbalance
    • Interested in Yin + Cupping? Reach out to Debra for private sessions or upcoming workshops
    Join the Planted Yogi Community:
    • Follow me on Instagram: @theplantedyogi
    • Visit ThePlantedYogi.com for more resources
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    52 分
  • 9: Finding Meaning Beyond Religion – Spirituality, Resilience & Real Life with Reverend David Schwartz

    9: Finding Meaning Beyond Religion – Spirituality, Resilience & Real Life with Reverend David Schwartz
    2025/04/25
    What does spirituality look like when traditional religion doesn’t quite fit? Today on The Planted Yogi, Dr. Ciara Martin sits down with Reverend David Schwartz, lead minister at the Unitarian Universalist congregation in Boulder, to talk about faith, imperfection, and finding meaning in today’s chaotic world.

    David shares his personal journey from the corporate world to spiritual leadership, why spirituality and resilience go hand in hand, and how embracing imperfection might be the most sacred practice of all.

    In this conversation, we explore:

    • Why you don’t need to “have it all figured out” to live a meaningful life
    • How spirituality can be personal, fluid, and not tied to one belief system
    • The role of ritual, community, and self-compassion in healing burnout
    • How practices like gratitude, deep listening, and intention setting can build resilience
    Whether you're questioning your beliefs, feeling disconnected, or just looking for inspiration, this episode is for you.

    Episode Highlights:
    • [03:30] - What does Unitarian Universalism believe? A church without a creed
    • [08:15] - How David transitioned from corporate executive to minister
    • [14:00] - The challenge of bringing your whole self into different spaces
    • [19:30] - How rituals and community shape resilience
    • [25:00] - Why spirituality is about practice, not perfection
    • [31:15] - Parenting, imperfection, and the power of showing up
    • [37:00] - Small, sustained changes that can bring more meaning into daily life
    • [44:45] - How to start a spiritual practice that works for you
    • [51:00] - The balance of intellect, embodiment, and emotional integration
    • [58:00] - Why feeling your feelings is actually less scary than avoiding them
    Connect with Ciara & The Planted Yogi:
    Special Offer for Listeners:
    • Explore Unitarian Universalism – Find a welcoming, non-dogmatic spiritual community near you
    • Connect with Reverend David Schwartz
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    • Website: The Planted Yogi
    • Instagram: @the.planted.yogi
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    1 時間 11 分
  • 8: Optimizing Women’s Health with Dr. Skye – Pelvic Floor, Postpartum Recovery & Chiropractic Care

    8: Optimizing Women’s Health with Dr. Skye – Pelvic Floor, Postpartum Recovery & Chiropractic Care
    2025/04/18
    How can chiropractic care and movement therapy support women’s health, from pregnancy to postpartum recovery? Today on The Planted Yogi, Dr. Ciara Martin sits down with Dr. Skye, a sports chiropractor and founder of Summit Sports Chiropractic & Rehab in Boulder, Colorado.

    Dr. Skye specializes in helping people move better, feel stronger, and recover faster, whether they’re athletes, weekend warriors, or moms navigating pregnancy and postpartum changes. In this episode, we explore pelvic health, movement dysfunctions, and how holistic therapies like chiropractic adjustments, dry needling, and cupping can enhance mobility, reduce pain, and restore balance.

    If you’re struggling with chronic tension, back pain, or postpartum recovery—or if you’re just an anatomy nerd—this episode is packed with insights to help you feel better in your body.

    Episode Highlights:
    • [02:15] - The #1 movement dysfunction affecting modern moms
    • [07:30] - Why sitting too much is a major issue & how to fix it
    • [12:45] - The anatomy of the pelvic floor & psoas muscle—and why they matter
    • [18:00] - Chiropractic care vs. physical therapy—what’s the difference?
    • [25:20] - What is dry needling, and how does it relieve chronic pain?
    • [33:00] - How cupping therapy can enhance circulation & recovery
    • [40:45] - The best stretches for hip flexors, lower back pain & pelvic stability
    • [50:30] - The biggest myths about chiropractic care & movement therapy
    • [58:00] - Why healing pain requires consistency, not quick fixes
    Connect with Dr. Ciara & Dr. Skye:
    Special Offer for Listeners:
    Dr. Skye – Sports Chiropractic & Women’s Health Rehab
    • Website: Summit Sports Chiropractic & Rehab
    Exclusive Listener Perk:
    • Free mobility assessment for first-time clients
    • Custom postpartum recovery & movement coaching
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    • Website: The Planted Yogi
    • Instagram: @the.planted.yogi
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    57 分
  • 7: The Healing Power of Color & Sound – A New Approach to Yoga with Devaya Yoga

    7: The Healing Power of Color & Sound – A New Approach to Yoga with Devaya Yoga
    2025/04/11
    What if yoga could be more than movement and breath? What if it could activate your body's healing energy through color and sound? Today on The Planted Yogi, Dr. Ciara Martin sits down with Devaya Berry Sue Levin, founder of Devaya Yoga: The Yoga of Color & Sound—a method designed to make yoga more intuitive, vibrant, and deeply healing.

    In this episode, we explore:
    • How color and sound frequencies can deepen your yoga practice
    • The science behind chakras and how they impact your energy, emotions, and health
    • Why women, caretakers, and moms need these healing tools now more than ever
    • Divya’s powerful personal journey—how yoga found her, led her to Costa Rica, and transformed her life
    Plus, she shares simple, practical ways to bring color and sound into your daily routine—whether you're a busy mom, a stressed-out professional, or just seeking more balance.

    Episode Highlights:
    • [03:00] - How Devya’s first meditation experience unlocked a healing vision
    • [09:15] - The hidden power of Kundalini Yoga & sound healing
    • [14:00] - What are chakras, and why do they matter for your body & emotions?
    • [20:30] - The science behind breathwork—why most people breathe incorrectly
    • [28:00] - How color visualization can instantly shift your mood & energy
    • [35:45] - Practical breathwork & sound exercises you can do in 30 seconds
    • [42:10] - How yoga nidra (yogic sleep) can be more restorative than a nap
    • [50:00] - The power of sound for emotional release (especially for moms!)
    • [58:30] - How to bring yoga off the mat & into daily life
    Connect with Ciara & Divya:
    Devaya Yoga – The Yoga of Color & Sound
    • Website: https://devayayoga.com/
    Follow The Planted Yogi for more holistic wellness insights!
    • Website: The Planted Yogi
    • Instagram: @the.planted.yogi
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    56 分
  • 6: Transpersonal Therapy, Neurosculpting & the Science of Spiritual Healing with Anthony Sosa

    6: Transpersonal Therapy, Neurosculpting & the Science of Spiritual Healing with Anthony Sosa
    2025/04/04
    How do we bridge science and spirituality to truly heal? Today on The Planted Yogi, Dr. Ciara Martin sits down with Anthony Sosa, a transpersonal therapist, neuroscientist, and modern guide for integrating spirituality into mental health and healing.

    With a background in astrophysics, psychology, and mindfulness-based transpersonal counseling, Anthony offers a unique perspective on therapy that blends neuroscience with ancient wisdom traditions. We explore transpersonal therapy, breathwork, movement, archetypes, and neurosculpting—a brain-training meditation modality designed to rewire limiting beliefs, heal trauma, and optimize resilience.

    Whether you're seeking tools to reduce anxiety, reconnect with yourself, or cultivate a deeper sense of purpose, this episode offers profound insights into healing the mind, body, and soul.

    Episode Highlights:
    • [02:30] - What is transpersonal therapy, and how does it differ from traditional therapy?
    • [07:00] - How spirituality and neuroscience intersect in mental health
    • [12:00] - Anthony’s personal journey: from astrophysics to transpersonal healing
    • [18:00] - Why intellectual understanding alone isn’t enough for healing
    • [25:00] - The science of breathwork & mindfulness for trauma recovery
    • [33:00] - What is neurosculpting, and how does it help rewire the brain?
    • [40:00] - How to self-direct neuroplasticity for personal transformation
    • [48:00] - Why healing is the precursor to creative purpose & fulfillment
    • [55:00] - Practical tools for balancing stress, uncertainty, and emotional overwhelm
    Connect with Ciara & Anthony:
    Anthony Sosa - Transpersonal Therapy & Neurosculpting
    • Website: Neurosculpting Institute
    • 📧 Contact Anthony for private sessions & consultations:
      • therapy@neurosculptinginstitute.com
    Exclusive Listener Perk:
    • Free 5-10 minute breath meditations for nervous system regulation
    • Personalized coaching in transpersonal therapy, mindfulness & neurosculpting
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    • Website: The Planted Yogi
    • Instagram: @the.planted.yogi
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    1 時間 14 分
  • 5: Embodying Healing with Somatic Therapy & Dance with Lauren Pass Erickson

    5: Embodying Healing with Somatic Therapy & Dance with Lauren Pass Erickson
    2025/03/28
    What does it truly mean to feel at home in your body? In this episode of The Planted Yogi, Dr. Ciara Martin welcomes Lauren Pass Erickson, a somatic therapist, dance movement therapist, and LGBTQ+ advocate, to discuss how body awareness, movement, and creativity can support mental health and healing.

    Lauren explains how trauma is stored in the body, why movement is key to processing emotions, and how we can reclaim our authentic selves through embodiment practices. We also dive into social conditioning, gender identity, and the mind-body connection—plus, Lauren shares a guided movement meditation exclusively for our listeners!

    If you’ve ever felt stuck in stress cycles or disconnected from your body, this episode will show you how to release, restore, and reconnect through somatic work and dance.

    Episode Highlights:
    • [04:00] - What is somatic therapy, and how does it differ from traditional talk therapy?
    • [12:00] - How trauma gets stored in the body & how to release it
    • [20:00] - The science of stress, movement & healing
    • [30:00] - Dance & nonlinear movement as a tool for nervous system regulation
    • [40:00] - Overcoming fear & vulnerability around movement
    • [50:00] - Why children are better at embodiment than adults (and how to reclaim it)
    • [60:00] - Lauren’s guided movement meditation to help you reset and reconnect
    Connect with Ciara & Lauren:
    Lauren Pass Erickson - Somatic Therapy & Dance Healing
    • Website: Natural Embodiment
    • Email: lauren@naturalembodiment.org
    Free Gift for Listeners:
    • 3 free drop-in Dance Meditation Sessions (Mondays at 6:30 PM MT, virtual & open to all!)
    • 15% off your first three individual therapy sessions (for Colorado residents)
    Follow Dr. Ciara Martin for more wellness insights!
    • Website: The Planted Yogi
    • Instagram: @the.planted.yogi
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    48 分
  • 4: Biohacking Strength & Longevity with Blood Flow Restriction Training with Satsunder Khalsa

    4: Biohacking Strength & Longevity with Blood Flow Restriction Training with Satsunder Khalsa
    2025/03/21
    Could you work out for just 10 minutes a day and see the same results as hours in the gym? Today on The Planted Yogi, Dr. Ciara Martin sits down with Satsunder Khalsa, an expert in biohacking, longevity, and wellness optimization, to explore the science behind Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training—specifically, how B3 bands can enhance muscle growth, endurance, and recovery while cutting workout time in half.

    Satsunder explains how BFR training increases nitric oxide and human growth hormone, boosting strength without heavy lifting. We break down the science, benefits, and misconceptions about lactic acid, muscle hypertrophy, and how these bands are used by Olympic athletes, rehab specialists, and everyday fitness enthusiasts to train smarter, not harder.

    Whether you're a high-performance athlete, busy parent, or someone looking to improve longevity and vitality, this episode is packed with cutting-edge insights on fitness, recovery, and longevity.

    Episode Highlights:
    • [03:00] - What is Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training?
    • [07:00] - The science of lactic acid, nitric oxide & HGH
    • [15:00] - How BFR can cut workout time in half while maximizing gains
    • [22:00] - Rehab & injury recovery: How BFR helps prevent muscle atrophy
    • [30:00] - Why Olympic athletes & pro sports teams are using B3 bands
    • [38:00] - How BFR training supports longevity & anti-aging
    • [45:00] - Ciara’s first experience using the bands & her initial impressions
    • [50:00] - How to integrate BFR into yoga, hiking & daily life
    Connect with Ciara & Satsunder:
    Satsunder Khalsa - B3 Blood Flow Restriction Training
    • Website: B3 Sciences
    • Contact Satsunder for personalized coaching & band recommendations
    Follow Dr. Ciara Martin for more science-backed wellness tips!
    • Website: The Planted Yogi
    • Instagram: @the.planted.yogi
    Subscribe to The Planted Yogi for more episodes on fitness, biohacking & holistic wellness!
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    45 分