Wisdom of the Body

Explore mind-body-spirit health, body intelligence and Ayurveda with host Heather Grzych, as she connects with today’s creative leaders and experts, who speak from their personal experience to help you listen to your body, trust your gut and live in deeper harmony with nature. Heather is the author of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, and is a fasting and healthcare industry expert, who delivers some inspirational episodes on Ayurveda and yoga topics to help you improve your self care and have vibrant health.

171. Heather Grzych on Cannabis, Weed, Fertility and Longevity 07/04/2025

170. Jill Pepper on Eastern vs. Modern Medicine 06/24/2025

170. Jill Pepper on Eastern vs. Modern Medicine Wellness expert and author Heather Grzych interviews Jill Pepper, CEO of Ozer Health, for a thought-provoking conversation about how the U.S. health insurance system really works—from the inside out. Together, they explore why so many Americans feel frustrated or failed by Western medicine, the critical gaps in the system, and why Eastern and natural medicines like Ayurveda often sit on the outskirts of mainstream care. They dive into what makes someone trust a healthcare provider, why trying holistic modalities can feel strange at first, and how to increase access to and adoption of natural healing approaches. It’s a powerful dialogue between two women who have navigated both conventional and alternative medicine industries—and are passionate about transforming how we care for our bodies and minds. Jill Pepper, CEO at Ozer Health, with over 18 years in healthcare and employer wellness solutions, has extensive experience in western group insurance for large employer groups, wellness program sales, retention, and strategic distribution. Previously serving in leadership roles, she managed key relationships with employer groups, focusing on traditional western insurance, wellness programs' strategy and engagement and customer relationship management. For the past 15 months, Jill has directed her expertise toward launching The Ozer Health app, a digital platform aimed at delivering an accessible, holistic health solution that marries western and eastern practices. Her background also includes consulting services and advisory roles, such as her contributions to Impact100 Nashville board, where she continues to engage with healthcare innovation and community health initiatives. Heather Grzych, ADLC is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. She currently serves as the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and is part of the faculty at Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda. Heather’s first book, , has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, , holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 3% of podcasts globally. Connect with Heather: Learn more at  Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: /episode/index/show/wisdomofthebody/id/37129400

169. Heather Grzych on Removing the Negativity Bias 06/05/2025

168. James Maskell on Reversing Cognitive Decline 05/24/2025

168. James Maskell on Reversing Cognitive Decline Wellness expert and author Heather Grzych speaks with health innovator James Maskell about one of today’s most pressing health concerns: cognitive decline. James shares his personal story of helping his father recover from severe memory loss due to mold exposure and explains why the current medical model is failing to address conditions like Alzheimer’s effectively. The conversation explores the early warning signs of cognitive issues, the importance of community-based care, and how lifestyle factors like sleep, nutrition, and social connection play a critical role in brain health. James also discusses his work at the intersection of functional medicine, technology, and community, including new tools like AI-powered decision support and virtual care groups aimed at reversing cognitive decline and transforming how we deliver healthcare. James Maskell is on a mission to flatten the curve of healthcare costs and has spent the past decade innovating at the cross section of functional medicine and community. To that end, he first created the Functional Forum, the world’s largest integrative medicine conference with record-setting participation online and growing physician communities around the world. His first organization, podcast and best selling book of the same name, Evolution of Medicine, prepares health professionals for this new era of personalized, participatory medicine. Since then he has created a number of organizations to scale access to health focused care. His projects include Knew Health (affordable alternative to health insurance acq. 2019) HealCommunity (virtual groups as a service acq 2023, and TruNeura (AI powered decision support for reversing cognitive decline). He also consults startups, healthcare systems and sovereign nations in their efforts to adapt to Non Communicable Disease. He is an in demand speaker, thought leader and impresario, being featured by the World Health Organization, TEDMED, HuffPostLive and TEDx, as well as lecturing to healthcare audiences internationally. He lives in Northern California with his wife and two daughters. Heather Grzych, ADLC is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. She currently serves as the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and is part of the faculty at Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda. Heather’s first book, , has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, , holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 3% of podcasts globally. Connect with Heather: Learn more at  Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: /episode/index/show/wisdomofthebody/id/36700145

167. Heather Grzych on Removing the Root Cause 05/08/2025

166. Dr. Kela Smith on Optimal Fertility Hormones 04/25/2025

166. Dr. Kela Smith on Optimal Fertility Hormones Wellness expert and author Heather Grzych interviews Dr. Kela Smith, a holistic-integrative fertility and hormone expert, to explore how to decode and optimize hormones for enhanced fertility and treating infertility. As the founder of The Hormone Puzzle Society and a double board-certified Doctor of Natural and Humanitarian Medicine, Dr. Kela shares insights from over 25 years of experience helping women and couples reclaim reproductive vitality. Heather and Dr. Kela discuss the root causes of hormonal imbalance, the key differences between functional and conventional lab testing, and the roles of estrogen, progesterone, and AMH in conception. They also explore biohacking hormone health, as well as the impact of lifestyle factors like sleep, stress, and diet on fertility. This conversation is filled with empowering wisdom for anyone looking to better understand their body and support their reproductive health naturally. Heather Grzych, ADLC is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. She currently serves as the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and is part of the faculty at Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda. Heather’s first book, , has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, , holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 3% of podcasts globally. Dr. Kela Smith is a Holistic-Integrative Fertility and Hormone Doctor. She holds a Ph.D. in Natural and Holistic Medicine as well as Double Board Certification as a Doctor of Natural Medicine (DNM) and Doctor of Humanitarian Medicine (DHM). Dr. Kela is also a Board-Certified Functional Nutritionist (BCFN) and a 5x Board-Certified Health Coach (BCHC). She founded The Hormone Puzzle Society and the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute. Dr. Kela has over 25 years of experience in integrative health and has published multiple books on fertility, hormones, and pregnancy as well as seven distinct online courses. She is also the host of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, Solving Infertility Summit, Healthy Happy Pregnancy Summit, and Fertility Coaching Mastery Summit. Connect with Heather: Learn more at  Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: Connect with Heather for an Ayurvedic cleanse! /episode/index/show/wisdomofthebody/id/36302410

165. Reema Datta on Transforming Mentally, Physically and Spiritually 04/11/2025

165. Reema Datta on Transforming Mentally, Physically and Spiritually Wellness expert and author Heather Grzych speaks with Reema Datta — yogini, singer, and author of The Yogi’s Way: Transform Your Mind, Health, and Reality. Reema shares how her early exposure to yoga and Ayurveda from her Indian family shaped her path, from working at the United Nations to becoming a globally respected teacher of ancient yogic wisdom. Heather and Reema explore the powerful influence of the mind on our health and reality, diving into yogic concepts like the kleshas (mental afflictions), the pain of regret, and how sensitivity can be transformed into a superpower. They discuss the role of the heart in cultivating peace and equanimity, and how practices like non-grasping and service lead to greater freedom and fulfillment. Reema also opens up about her personal journey, including the challenges of life, and why yoga is not just for the good times — but a vital preparation for the tough ones. Heather Grzych, AD is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. She currently serves as the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and is part of the faculty at Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda. Heather’s first book, , has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, , holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 3% of podcasts globally. Reema Datta is the author of The Yogi’s Way: Transform Your Mind, Health, and Reality. Datta first learned yoga and Ayurveda from her mother and grandmothers as well as her grandfather, who wrote several books on Vedic philosophy. After receiving her master’s from the London School of Economics, Datta worked for the United Nations before leaving to study ancient yogic wisdom and practice. Since 2002, she has taught yoga and Ayurveda workshops, retreats, and trainings in twenty countries across ﬁve continents. Her students include Sting, Paul Simon, Edie Brickell, Zainab Salbi, Sujatha Baliga, and thousands of other practitioners globally. Visit her online at Connect with Heather: Learn more at  Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: /episode/index/show/wisdomofthebody/id/36091960

164. Heather Grzych on Respecting the Seasons 03/28/2025

163. Nina Schuyler on Words that Talk to the Body 03/17/2025

163. Nina Schuyler on Words that Talk to the Body Wellness expert and author Heather Grzych interviews Nina Schuyler, acclaimed author of the short story collection In This Ravishing World. Nina discusses her exploration of nature's voice in her latest work, delving into the idea of moving beyond a human-centric world to one where humans coexist with other-than-human beings. Nina reflects on the challenges and beauty of giving nature a more nuanced, deep-time voice, inspired by everything from the songs of humpback whales to the language of bats. She also shares insights into her creative process, the importance of fiction in moving people, and how stories can foster deeper connection and sustainability in the face of the climate crisis. With her impressive literary background, including novels like The Translator and Afterword, Nina offers a thought-provoking perspective on the power of words and storytelling in shaping our cultural and environmental future. Heather Grzych, AD is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. She currently serves as the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and is part of the faculty at Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda. Heather’s first book, , has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, , holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 3% of podcasts globally. Nina Schyuler is the author of 6 books – novels and books about craft. Nina Schuyler’s short story collection, In This Ravishing World, won the W.S. Porter Prize and the Prism Prize for Climate Literature and was published in July 2024. Her novel, Afterword, won the 2024 PenCraft Book of the Year in Fiction, the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award for Science Fiction and Literary, and the PenCraft Spring Seasonal Book Award for Literary and Science Fiction. Her novel, The Translator, was shortlisted for the William Saroyan International Prize for Writing and won the Next Generation Indie Book Award for General Fiction. Her novel, The Painting, was shortlisted for the Northern California Book Award. Her books, How to Write Stunning Sentences and Stunning Sentences: A Creative Writing Journal are bestsellers. Her short stories have been published by Zyzzyva, Chicago Quarterly Review, Fugue, Nashville Review, and elsewhere, and have been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net. She teaches creative writing for Stanford Continuing Studies, The Writing Salon, and Book Passage. Connect with Heather: Learn more at  Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: /episode/index/show/wisdomofthebody/id/35718305

162. Peter Walters on Being the Yogi 02/28/2025

162. Peter Walters on Being the Yogi Wellness expert and author Heather Grzych interviews renowned yoga teacher Peter Walters for an insightful and candid conversation. They dive into the importance of social connection in yoga, with Peter emphasizing the value of encouraging conversation in classes to foster a sense of community. They reflect on the vibrant yoga scene in San Francisco during the 2010s and the profound impact of Peter’s mentor, Rusty Wells, whose devotional and sweaty yoga classes left a lasting impression on his own teaching style. The discussion also explores the balance between memorizing scripts and teaching authentically, with Peter offering guidance on finding one's true voice as a teacher. They touch on the sometimes unexpected dynamics in yoga classes, like the social element of people looking for romantic connections, and delve into the essence of Bhakti yoga — the yoga of love and devotion. Through this lens, Peter reflects on how yoga can help us transcend differences and connect with something greater than ourselves. The episode also explores the benefits of meditation, Peter’s daily rituals, and his humorous take on “biohacking” and eating what you love. They discuss the shift to virtual yoga classes during the pandemic and the unique dynamics of teaching on Zoom versus in person. Peter shares his favorite books, including *Bringing Yoga to Life* by Donna Farhi and *The Surrender Experiment* by Michael Singer, and they explore the deeper aspects of yoga beyond the asana, touching on the true meaning of yoga. Listeners can expect a conversation that blends personal anecdotes, yoga philosophy, and a sense of humor, offering fresh insights into the practice and teaching of yoga. Heather Grzych, AD is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. She currently serves as the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and is part of the faculty at Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda. Heather’s first book, , has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, , holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 3% of podcasts globally. Peter Walters is a Bay Area yoga teacher and devoted student of Life. He teaches an experiential, sweaty, music-infused, and celebratory Bhakti Flow Yoga practice. With over a decade of teaching public classes in person and online, leading workshops, retreats, and global festivals, Peter is on a mission to help people become students of their own lives—to practice acceptance and kindness, to open their hearts, and strengthen their voices (and bodies!) so they may truly Begin Again for all beings. In his former life, Peter was an EMT, tall ship sailor, fisherman, line cook, and social entrepreneur. When he's not teaching yoga, you can find him motorcycling on windy roads, reading in the sun, and going on hikes with his trusty companion, Sir Huckleberry Finn. Join him online, or at a retreat somewhere around the world! www.peteryoga.com Connect with Heather: Learn more at  Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: /episode/index/show/wisdomofthebody/id/35487755

161. Heather Grzych on Emotional Impact on the Body 02/14/2025

160. Becca Powers on Returning to Your Radiance 01/31/2025

159. Heather Grzych on If Ashwagandha Were a Person You Knew 01/17/2025

158. Happy Ali on Cultivating Intuition 01/03/2025

158. Happy Ali on Cultivating Intuition Wellness expert and author Heather Grzych interviews Happy Ali, author of The Intuition Bible, about the art of connecting with your intuition. Ali shares practical tools for tuning into your body's subtle signals, helping listeners recognize when they are receiving intuitive guidance rather than being influenced by fear, ego, or conditioning. They dive into the importance of cultivating a deep sense of trust in your own inner wisdom, as well as the transformative power of dreams in this process. Ali explains how dreams can serve as a direct channel to the unconscious mind, offering clarity, insight, and guidance. The conversation highlights the value of quieting the mind, developing self-awareness, and learning to honor your intuition as a powerful tool for personal growth and decision-making. Heather Grzych, AD is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. She currently serves as the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and is part of the faculty at Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda. Heather’s first book, , has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, , holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. Visit her online at  Happy Ali is the author of The Intuition Bible: How and Why to Tap Into Your Inner Wisdom. With a BA degree in psychology from UCLA, he is a prophetic dreamer, certified master NLP practitioner, certified master clinical hypnotherapist, and host of the Happy Insights podcast. Happy’s spiritual journey began in 1995 when he dedicated his life to the exploration of metaphysical disciplines after a near-death experience inspired a dramatic awakening. Now, Happy teaches and shares the Subconscious Manifestation Methodology he created globally. He lives in Los Angeles and you will find him online at http://www.HappyInsights.net. Connect with Heather: Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. /episode/index/show/wisdomofthebody/id/34704835

157. Heather Grzych on Rejuvenating Winter Activities 12/13/2024

156. Rachel Kaplan on Starting to Feel 12/01/2024

156. Rachel Kaplan on Starting to Feel Wellness expert Heather Grzych interviews Rachel Kaplan, a licensed psychotherapist, TEDx speaker, and author of Feel, Heal & Let That Sh*t Go, about emotional resilience, personal growth, and the complexities of healing. Kaplan delves into her unique approach to processing emotions, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and embracing all feelings rather than avoiding them. She explains the concept of "emotional potty training" and why many people are stuck on an emotional rollercoaster, trying to avoid pain instead of allowing emotions to flow. Kaplan also discusses the significance of understanding core wounds, how maladaptive strategies form around them, and why emotional resilience is ultimately more valuable than the pursuit of happiness. They touch on the vulnerability of finding the right therapist, navigating trauma, and how emotional imbalances can affect our lives. The conversation highlights the importance of sitting with discomfort, integrating emotions, and giving ourselves space to heal. Heather Grzych, AD is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. She currently serves as the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and is part of the faculty at Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda. Heather’s first book, , has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, , holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. Visit her online at  Rachel Kaplan, MFT is a licensed psychotherapist, TEDx speaker, and respected educator, whose first book, Feel, Heal & Let That Sh*t Go: Your Guide to Emotional Resilience and Lasting Self-Love (New World Library), presents a “radically new, extraordinarily effective tool kit for recognizing, embracing, and processing all the feelings that life has to offer” (Eva Hagberg). Creator and host of the acclaimed podcast Healing Feeling Sh*t Show, Kaplan is active on a variety of social media channels. She has studied yoga, meditation, and hands-on healing practices in India and Nepal, earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies, and trained in cutting-edge trauma modalities such as EMDR. She runs a thriving therapy practice based out of the San Francisco Bay Area and currently divides her time between Oakland and Joshua Tree, California. Connect with Heather: Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. /episode/index/show/wisdomofthebody/id/34213935

155. Heather Grzych on Bitchy Female Leadership 11/15/2024

154. Katya Cengel on Treating Psychosomatic Issues 11/01/2024

154. Katya Cengel on Treating Psychosomatic Issues Wellness expert Heather Grzych interviews acclaimed author Katya Cengel about her own experience of being treated in a psychosomatic ward as a 10-year old child with a serious eating disorder. Katya shares her deeply touching personal story, which she wrote about in her memoir, Straightjackets and Lunch Money, along with what she learned from clinical experts about the unique ways that psychosomatic disorders are treated. Heather and Katya cover what makes psychosomatic disorders unique to treat and the challenges of treating mind and body together in the current healthcare environment. They also discuss how we are shaped by our environment, and why writing is so helpful for personal development. Heather Grzych, AD is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. She currently serves as the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and is part of the faculty at Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda. Heather’s first book, , has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, , holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. Visit her online at  Katya Cengel is the author of four non-fiction books including most recently the Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) winner Straitjackets and Lunch Money. The San Francisco Chronicle called Straitjackets “incredibly affecting” and Kirkus Reviews called it “harrowing but engrossing”. Cengel’s earlier titles cover everything from minor league baseball in Bluegrass Baseball to falling in love at Chernobyl in From Chernobyl with Love. She has received an Eric Hoffer Academic Press award, two Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY), and a Foreword INDIES. As a journalist Cengel has written for New York Times Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine and Atavist Magazine among others. Her writing has taken her to Utah to search for Bigfoot (she didn’t find him) and to Mongolia to write about female street artists. Connect with Heather: Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. /episode/index/show/wisdomofthebody/id/33746172

153. Heather Grzych on Using Herbs Wisely 10/19/2024

152. Sarah Teeple on Healing the Root Cause 10/04/2024

152. Sarah Teeple on Healing the Root Cause Wellness expert and author Heather Grzych interviews Master Certified Nutrition Coach and Ayurvedic Health Counselor Sarah Teeple about setting healthy habits with food and supplements. They cover common misconceptions about nutrition, and how to transcend toxic diet culture with Ayurveda and functional medicine. They also discuss why so many doctors can’t help people with metabolic or other chronic conditions get to the root cause because healing is very spiritual, and why it’s not the doctor’s fault. Sarah Teeple is a Women's Integrative Health Practitioner who blends the modern science of Functional Medicine with the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. She helps women with hormonal and digestive issues, and anxiety, live their best lives by uncovering root causes of their health issues. She then guides them down a natural path of healing using personalized nutrition, herbs, and lifestyle. Heather Grzych, AD is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. She is a board-certified Ayurvedic practitioner at the Ayurvedic Doctor level, serving on the faculty at Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda and on the Board of Directors for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. Heather’s first book, , has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, , holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. In addition to creating, supporting her clients, and leading an organization, she’s often helping out at her son’s baseball practices. Visit her online at  Connect with Heather: Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: Connect with Heather to balance your health for your fertility: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. /episode/index/show/wisdomofthebody/id/33334502

151. Heather Grzych on the Journey of Self Discovery 08/30/2024

150. Mary Volmer on Artists, Athletes and Spirituality 08/16/2024

150. Mary Volmer on Artists, Athletes and Spirituality Wellness expert Heather Grzych interviews fellow author and Mission Fellow of Athletics Mary Volmer about the role of spirituality and religion in sports and the role of sports and religion in spirituality. They discuss what artists and athletes have in common with each other, and even have a quick chat about Joe Mazzulla, the head coach of the 2024 championship Boston Celtics team, and how other coaches use faith to drive missions forward. They also address what success looks like in sports, and if the concept of the dumb jock is really fair one. Mary Volmer is the author of two novels ( and ) and is the Mission Fellow for Athletics at Saint Mary’s College of California. In this interfaith, lay chaplaincy position, she counsels and attends to the spiritual well-being of NCAA D-I athletes and coaches. She specializes in meditation, deep listening, and centering prayer techniques and teaches athletes and coaches to manage and alleviate anxiety, rediscover joy, and develop their gifts in a balanced and healthy way. In private practice, Mary works with artists, especially writers. She utilizes “talk story” to help artists discover the voice and the underlying emotional (and dramatic) structure of their work. As a former D-I women’s basketball player and a working novelist, Mary shares unique insights into the emotional and spiritual challenges experienced by athletes and artists. She understands the rigors and joys of discipline, the quiet rush of the flow state, the pain of failure, and the courage it takes to try and to try again. It is her mission to help artists and athletes of all spiritual and religious traditions to grow gracefully into their many gifts and to share those gifts with the world. Heather Grzych, AD is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. She is a board-certified Ayurvedic practitioner at the Ayurvedic Doctor level, serving on the faculty at Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda and on the Board of Directors for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. Heather’s first book, , has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, , holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. In addition to creating, supporting her clients, and leading an organization, she’s often helping out at her son’s baseball practices. Visit her online at  Connect with Heather: Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: Connect with Heather to balance your health for your fertility: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. /episode/index/show/wisdomofthebody/id/32613672

149. Heather Grzych on Job Toxicity 08/03/2024

148. Yael Goldstein-Love on Believing the Possibilities 07/19/2024

148. Yael Goldstein-Love on Believing the Possibilities Wellness expert Heather Grzych interviews fellow author Yael Goldstein-Love about maternal mental health and sometimes confusing nature of reality during the altered state of new motherhood and the postpartum period. They discuss some of the trippy things that can happen and how individuals make sense of it through writing, therapy and other alternative support. They also address how attachment styles are far more complex than people think, and how people are affected by loss. Yael Goldstein-Love is the author of the novels Overture: The Passion of Tasha Darsky, and most, recently, The Possibilities, which The New York Times called "a beautiful, exciting book", PEOPLE magazine called, "A powerful page-turner with deep wisdom" and Good Morning America said, "Taps into those primal feelings every nurturer feels - and fears." She is also a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology and sees psychotherapy patients in private practice in Oakland, focusing on maternal mental health and the transition to parenthood. She lives with her son in Berkeley. Heather Grzych, AD is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. She is a board-certified Ayurvedic practitioner at the Ayurvedic Doctor level, serving on the faculty at Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda and on the Board of Directors for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. Heather’s first book, , has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, , holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. In addition to creating, supporting her clients, and leading an organization, she’s often helping out at her son’s baseball practices. Visit her online at  Connect with Heather: Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: Connect with Heather to balance your health for your fertility: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. /episode/index/show/wisdomofthebody/id/32215262

147. Heather Grzych on Complementary Fertility Options 07/04/2024

146. Chloe Panta on Manifesting What You Really Want 06/21/2024

146. Chloe Panta on Manifesting What You Really Want Wellness expert Heather Grzych interviews mindset expert and fellow author Chloe Panta about manifestation, the topic of Chloe’s inspiring 2024 book . They discuss how to make your life better. They address why we sometimes feel like we can’t get what we want, and the challenges of trying to improve your life when others around you are struggling. They also discuss how we know when we’re close to manifesting versus when it’s still far away. Chloe Panta is the author of and a highly sought-after mindset expert and transformational coach who helps people achieve their ultimate life goals. She uses an evidence-based, proven system with scientific data to support its effectiveness to help her clients overcome obstacles that are keeping them stuck in life. Chloe has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, and Medium. She lives in Los Angeles and you will find her online at . Heather Grzych, AD is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. She is a board-certified Ayurvedic practitioner at the Ayurvedic Doctor level, serving on the faculty at Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda and on the Board of Directors for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. Heather’s first book, , has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, , holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. In addition to creating, supporting her clients, and leading an organization, she’s often helping out at her son’s baseball practices. Visit her online at  Connect with Heather: Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: Connect with Heather to balance your health for your fertility: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. /episode/index/show/wisdomofthebody/id/31832822

145. Heather Grzych on Healthy Sex as You’re Aging 06/07/2024

144. Sasha Vasilyuk on Family Secrets 05/24/2024

144. Sasha Vasilyuk on Family Secrets Wellness expert Heather Grzych interviews journalist and fellow author Sasha Vasilyuk about several difficult themes from her debut novel, Your Presence is Mandatory, which is set between World War II and the current Russia-Ukraine conflict and is loosely based on the life of Sasha’s Jewish-Ukranian grandfather, who was a POW and ostarbeiter in Germany during World War II. They discuss the silence, fear and shame that can come from having family secrets, and why we decide to hide things from our family or community. They also discuss how groups manipulate others through fear, propaganda and othering, and how we can still love individuals when we don’t agree with what their government has done. Sasha Vasilyuk is a journalist and author of a debut novel, that spans between World War II and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Her nonfiction has been published in the New York Times, CNN, Harper’s Bazaar, Time, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Telegraph, KQED, and elsewhere. Sasha grew up between Ukraine and Russia before immigrating to the U.S. at the age of 13. Heather Grzych, AD is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. She is a board-certified Ayurvedic practitioner at the Ayurvedic Doctor level, serving on the faculty at Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda and on the Board of Directors for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. Heather’s first book, , has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, , holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. In addition to creating, supporting her clients, and leading an organization, she’s often helping out at her son’s baseball practices. Visit her online at  Connect with Heather: Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: Connect with Heather to balance your health for your fertility: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. /episode/index/show/wisdomofthebody/id/31459247

143. Heather Grzych on How to Prevent Aging 05/09/2024

142. Meredith Heller on Healing through Writing 04/26/2024

142. Meredith Heller on Healing through Writing Wellness expert Heather Grzych interviews poet-author Meredith Heller about all the ways in which writing is therapeutic, and what the real job of the artist is. They discuss who gets called to write, why so many healers are also writers, and how to find your unique voice. They also chat about common misconceptions about writing and how to work with feedback and the inner critic. And Heather has a heck of a time trying to think of a metaphor for her heart when Meredith puts her on the spot. Meredith Heller is the author of Writing by Heart, Write a Poem, Save Your Life, and several poetry collections. A poet, singer-songwriter, avid nature lover, and educator with degrees in writing and education, she leads writing workshops online and in-person at schools, juvenile detention centers, women’s prisons, and wellness retreats. Visit her online at . Heather Grzych, AD is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. She is a board-certified Ayurvedic practitioner at the Ayurvedic Doctor level, serving on the faculty at Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda and on the Board of Directors for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. Heather’s first book, , has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, , holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. In addition to creating, supporting her clients, and leading an organization, she’s often helping out at her son’s baseball practices. Visit her online at  Connect with Heather: Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: Connect with Heather to balance your health for your fertility: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. /episode/index/show/wisdomofthebody/id/31007833

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