Ep. 9 - Curating A Personal Life Of Authenticity With Life Coach And Somatic Dance Healer Carolina Panoff
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Carolina Panoff is a life coach specializing in Authenticity and the visionary founder of Be You Disco, a groundbreaking team-building company that brings wellness and authenticity to the forefront through music, movement, and mindfulness. Passionate about breaking down barriers, Carolina helps transform company cultures to thrive relationally by boosting well-being and improving the bottom line. She focuses on fostering belonging, connection, and empathy within teams, drawing inspiration from The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and Brené Brown’s work on vulnerability. At Be You Disco, Carolina...
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Ep. 8 - The Importance of Animal Therapy in Healing and Meditation with Kim Depasquale
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In this episode of Zen Gem Podcast, Carolina sits down with Kim Depasquale, a Florida native, yoga studio owner, and co-founder of Downward Goat at Groovy Goat Farm. Kim shares her journey from the corporate world to discovering her true purpose in yoga, energy healing, and working with animals. They discuss the importance of grounding, the concept of being energetically wealthy, and how yoga goes beyond movement to create deep self-awareness and healing. The conversation also explores Kundalini yoga and its ability to activate energy and transformation through breathwork and mantra. Kim...
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Ep. 7 -Leading a team with Lululemon ambassador Marisa McGrath
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Marisa is a dynamic professional who balances a successful career in finance with her passion for fitness. By day, she serves as the Director of Marketing for a leading financial firm, where she leverages her strategic expertise to drive growth and innovation. By night, Marisa transitions into a fitness enthusiast, having taught indoor cycling at CycleBar for nearly eight years. Her energy, dedication, and motivational style have made her a beloved instructor. Recently, Marisa’s commitment to both fitness and community was recognized when she became a Lululemon Ambassador, further...
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Ep. 6 - Healing through breath work and integration with Michelle Moreno
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Incorporating somatic practices beyond talk therapy became integral to her healing, affirming the truth that “the body keeps the score.”It was through this exploration that she discovered the profound somatic healing potential of breathwork. Inspired by years of personal practice, Michelle is passionate about sharing this transformative gift, empowering others to reconnect with their radical authenticity and inner strength through the breath. Michelle is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, certified in SomatiQ Breathwork and Emergence Breathwork, and a certified Reiki...
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Ep. 5 - What Optimal Health looks like as a man in todays society with Dr Ken Grey
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Dr. Ken Grey is a licensed Doctor of Oriental Medicine & Acupuncture Physician with his masters in both fields. In this episode, Dr. Grey presents his unique approach to holistic healing and vitality as a man in today's society. Dr. Grey has been on staff at Jupiter Medical Center for over 20 years has his private practice in Jupiter for over 20 years where he is a proud resident. Dr.Grey is the host of Maximum Health Radio "Quality Living" podcast on NPR and Author of Health in Balance books and cofounder of a health and wellness app Vell Healthy For Dr. Ken Grey, a Holistic...
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Ep. 4 - Understanding Pelvic Wellness with Dr Katie Usher
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Katie Usher is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in Pelvic Floor Health. University of Florida graduate in 2011 with her Bachelor's degree in Health Education & Behavior and received her DPT from the University of Miami. Her passion for women's health grew as she entered the hospital-based outpatient system and found how underserved women are in the prenatal and postpartum period. This passion drove her to create her own business to cater to these mama’s, and was only strengthened after having her own daughter in early 2019. Her mission is to help create a standard of care...
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Ep. 3 - Does anyone do New Years Resolutions anymore?
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Carolina shares her insights of New Year's resolutions on her first solo episode recording on her new podcast! Identifying the voice in our head that keeps us from progressing. This episode will give you a boost of encouragement if you are feeling unmotivated or falling off your "New Years" resolutions. Reminding our listeners that there is always an opportunity to start fresh and anew! Follow and for more insight and inspiration! Email to share how you stay committed to your "resolutions"!
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Ep. 2 - Sacredness of our yoga practice with Victoria Taylor
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In this episode, Victoria Taylor, a Florida native, seasoned yogi and sound healer, opens up about her personal yoga journey, sharing how the rich philosophy of yoga has deeply influenced her practice and teaching. We delve into the transformative power of yoga, exploring how it cultivates both physical strength and inner peace. She gives us a sneak peek into the upcoming arm balance workshop she's co-leading with me! We discuss the benefits of arm balances, both physically and mentally, and offer some tips and insights for those looking to conquer these challenging poses. Whether you're...
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Ep. 1 - Spreading our wings
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Carolina and Tova share their plans for the new year. While Rebel Zen Podcast with Tova and Carolina is retiring, Carolina has rebranded the show to ZEN GEM PODCAST, where leaders in the health and wellness field share their knowledge and inspire listeners to live an empowered and vital life. Tova shares what she looks forward to creating in this new year. You can follow her on social media @tova.yogafit
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Welcome to the Zen Gem podcast!
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Welcome to the Zen Gem podcast, where we invite health and wellness professionals to share how their personal journeys have inspired them to help others. Listen along to discover holistic practices and develop your own autonomy and the choices you make. I'm your host, Carolina, founder of CocoLina Yoga and a fitness professional since 2011. Over the years, I've met countless inspiring individuals and I'm passionate about guiding others to discover how to live a vital life. Stick around until the end of each episode for our final Zen Gem. It will leave you feeling encouraged and inspired. Be...
info_outlineKatie Usher is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in Pelvic Floor Health. University of Florida graduate in 2011 with her Bachelor's degree in Health Education & Behavior and received her DPT from the University of Miami. Her passion for women's health grew as she entered the hospital-based outpatient system and found how underserved women are in the prenatal and postpartum period. This passion drove her to create her own business to cater to these mama’s, and was only strengthened after having her own daughter in early 2019. Her mission is to help create a standard of care around women’s health and pelvic floor physical therapy, specifically in the prenatal and postpartum population.
You can find her and her team at Kaizen Pelvic Wellness in palm beach gardens https://www.mulabandhapt.com
Follow her on instagram @kaizenpelvicwellness