Episode 41: Boundary Setting 101: Asserting Your Needs with Grace
Release Date: 02/19/2024
The Health Revolution
Generational trauma is not your fault, but it is your responsibility. But what exactly is it? How can we identify it? How do we know if we are even struggling with it? Listen in as Dr. Jon and Alyson discuss generational trauma, inherited patterns, epigenetics and more! You’ll hear: Stories about Alyson’s grandmother Alyson’s sacred healing story Practical steps to help you break free from generational trauma Want more? Visit us at Follow us on Facebook: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on YouTube: Need podcast management...
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Putting venom from a monkey frog directly onto your skin is probably something you’ve never thought about doing before. But what if we told you that it has amazing healing effects on the body? Kambo is an alternative medicine used in South America; Dr. Jon actually participated in a ceremony in Costa Rica! You’ll hear: What Dr. Jon experienced when he attended the Kambo ceremony A client tell her story about healing from Kambo Why you might want to consider trying it Want more? Visit us at Follow us on Facebook: Follow us on Instagram: Follow...
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Bloop Bloop. Bloop Bloop. That’s the sound the Paint Pots make at Yellowstone National Park. But what does that have to do with emotional pressure? Imagine that your emotions are making that sound–emotions like anxiety, irritation, or confusion. They aren’t always the easiest to realize and identify. So, you ignore them because they are just bubbling away quietly in the background, not taking center stage. You don’t have the time, energy, or desire to process the emotions; they continue to bubble and eventually they turn into something much bigger that can’t be ignored....
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Perfectionism is rooted in fear. Fear about not being good enough. Fear about what others will think. Do we believe that striving to be perfect is helping us in the long run? What if it’s hurting us instead? Join Dr. Jon and Alyson as they discuss personal examples of the struggle with perfectionism. Learn how to question your beliefs about yourself and use mindfulness to address them. You’ll hear: A family summer recap The four questions Byron Katie uses when doing “The Work” Our 6 top tips for dealing with perfectionism Want more? Visit...
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Do you find yourself wishing you could be happy all the time? Have you ever thought about WHY you would even want that? We often feel pressure to feel happy all the time and to avoid feelings such as sadness. But it’s important to allow these emotions so they can be processed and help relieve some of the pain. You’ll hear: A family update How to draw a visual to help you remember how to take the healthful route from sadness to happiness The long term consequences of numbing emotions Want more? Contact us at or book a discovery call Ready to make...
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Can you remember the first time you ever felt shame? Maybe you were only four years old like Jon. It’s a common human feeling but the problem is that it can paralyze us. It can make us think that we aren’t capable of change. In Part Two of our series about How to Feel Feelings, we talk about the three main reactions humans have to feeling shame. We also give you tips to help you overcome shame. Want more? Contact us at or book a discovery call Ready to make healthy changes to your lifestyle and diet? Visit to get started. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for...
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Are you controlling your emotions or are they controlling YOU? If we suppress our emotions for too long and don’t acknowledge their existence, they will inevitably show up in ways we probably won’t like. But how can we process these emotions? In part one of this three part series we are discussing processing anger. You’ll hear: What a beach ball and anger have in common The physical effects of anger The three R’s of processing emotions (Realize, Recognize, Release) What’s been making Alyson angry recently and how she is handling it Want more? Contact us at or...
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On average, 60% of an adult’s body is made up of water. Knowing that, we should probably pay attention to the quality of the water we drink! But what type of water is the best? Is tap water acceptable? What about reverse osmosis? Distilled? We explore the effects that water has on our health as well as the concept of energized water. You’ll hear: A family health update How talking to water can change it About the John Ellis machine About our own experience with John Ellis water Want more? Contact us at or book a discovery call Ready to make...
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Do you find it difficult to ask for help? What if that’s what we’re meant to do? Humans are social beings and we shouldn’t expect ourselves to do it all alone. Even Jesus tells us to give our burdens to Him! However, the way He helps may not always be what we expect. You’ll hear: The struggles Jon and Alyson faced with trying to “do it all” when they had just bought the dental practice The top three reasons people don’t reach out and ask for help The steps you can take to ask for help Mentioned in the episode: Want more? Contact us at or book a...
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“Chronic stress alters brain chemistry and leads to poor decision making.” Imagine being in a high-stress situation. Do you find it easy to make sound, rational decisions in this type of environment? Probably not. You are probably left wondering why your brain just can’t manage to function! Join Alyson as she tells a personal story about an airport and a lost cell phone. She reflects on the situation after the fact and makes some important realizations. You’ll hear: The reason why stress affects our ability to make decisions Positive stress vs toxic stress and what...
info_outlineAre you setting appropriate boundaries in your life? Do you have any boundaries at all? If not, this episode is especially for you!
We discuss the definition of boundaries and ultimatums. What is the difference? How can we set a healthy boundary and not an ultimatum? We talk about the ample professional and personal boundaries we have set throughout our lives to protect ourselves, our time, and our family. (Hint: Sometimes it’s perfectly acceptable and healthy to say NO!)
Don’t miss this episode where we will help you discover the areas of your life that may need hard boundaries and provide insights on how you can set them.
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