The Power of Self-Advocacy – Speaking Up for Your Health, Happiness and Growth
Release Date: 05/05/2025
The Power of Self-Advocacy – Speaking Up for Your Health, Happiness and Growth
This Holistic Life
In this empowering episode of This Holistic Life, we’re exploring what it really means to advocate for yourself - and why it’s one of the most important things you can do for your health, happiness, and personal growth. As a former operating room nurse, I’ve seen how powerful it is when someone speaks up, asks questions, and takes an active role in their care. But self-advocacy goes far beyond the care provider’s office. We talk about how to advocate for yourself in your relationships, spiritual life, mental health, and professional world too. You’ll learn practical ways to...
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What It Means to Take a Holistic Approach to Health and Living
This Holistic Life
What does it really mean to take a holistic approach to your health and life? In this episode, I’m breaking it all down—from my perspective as a holistic nurse, to practical steps you can take to care for your whole self—mind, body, and spirit. You’ll learn what holistic nursing is, how we practice, and why this approach is rooted in compassion, spirituality, self-awareness, and personalized care. We’ll also explore how you can begin living more holistically by incorporating healing modalities like prayer, meditation, aromatherapy, journaling, and more into your daily routine. This...
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Intro | Welcome to This Holistic Life
This Holistic Life
In this introductory episode of This Holistic Life, I’m introducing you to the heart and mission of the podcast. You’ll hear a bit about my journey—from my years as an operating room nurse witnessing the consequences of preventable illness, to my transition into holistic nursing and wellness consulting. I’ll share why I’m so passionate about whole person healing, what it means to take a mind-body-spirit approach to health, and how this podcast will support you with practical tools, heartfelt encouragement, and gentle reminders to relax and enjoy the journey. If you’re ready to...
info_outlineIn this empowering episode of This Holistic Life, we’re exploring what it really means to advocate for yourself - and why it’s one of the most important things you can do for your health, happiness, and personal growth.
As a former operating room nurse, I’ve seen how powerful it is when someone speaks up, asks questions, and takes an active role in their care. But self-advocacy goes far beyond the care provider’s office. We talk about how to advocate for yourself in your relationships, spiritual life, mental health, and professional world too.
You’ll learn practical ways to communicate your needs, set boundaries, build confidence, and become your own best advocate - one intentional step at a time.