Let's Talk Wellness with Shal
A podcast that discusses wellness as a multidimensional concept that involves all facets of life, designed to empower you to lead a wholesome wellness journey. Hosted by Shalini Thyagaraja (Shal), a certified yoga meditation instructor, IIN health coach, Reiki Healer, wellness junkie, and a seasoned tech professional with a vision of leaving this world better than she found it!
This podcast covers topics ranging from mindful living, yoga, meditation, stress management, art as therapy, finding balance - work and wellness, nutrition and much more. Regardless of your current phase in the journey of life, you will find value in the stories and discussions with a focus on integrating diverse approaches to create a harmonious life. I weave stories of my own journey and interview global practitioners to empower each of you with holistic wellness awareness.
Don’t miss out on these insightful discussions. Follow the Let’s Talk Wellness podcast for your regular dose of inspiration and follow me on https://linktr.ee/shalinithyagaraja for more. Your journey to holistic well-being begins here!
Episodes
27 episodes
EP27: Yoga Beyond the Pose: The 8 Limbs of Yoga with Shalini Thyagaraja🧘♀️🌿✨
Most people think yoga is just about perfecting physical poses, but did you know asanas are just ONE part of yoga?Yoga, as outlined by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras, is an 8-limbed path to a meaningful and balanced life. And the secret t...
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7:22
🎧 EP26: The Truth About Fat Loss for Women After 40 with Adrian Mamikonian
🎧 EP26: The Truth About Fat Loss for Women After 40 with Adrian MamikonianAre you struggling with fat loss, energy levels, or navigating perimenopause? Do you feel like traditional weight loss advice just doesn’t work anymore? You’re no...
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Episode 26
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28:07
🎙️ EP25: Breaking Free – Food Freedom, Self-Love & Living Unapologetically with Jetty Nieuwenhuis
"Are you tired of living by society’s expectations, battling food guilt, or feeling like you’re never enough? What if true freedom comes from embracing yourself—flaws, contradictions, and all?"In this empowering episode of Let’s Talk...
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Episode 25
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29:59
🎙️ EP24: Healing from the Root Cause | Hormones, Gut Health & Weight Loss with Nicole Tanner
🎙️ EP24: Healing from the Root Cause | Hormones, Gut Health & Weight Loss with Nicole Tanner 🌿✨"Are you tired of struggling with unexplained symptoms, weight gain, or hormonal imbalances? What if the key to healing isn’t just ...
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Episode 24
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28:25
EP23: Breaking the Burnout Cycle: How Women of Color Can Thrive with Shani Gardner
🎙️ EP23: Breaking the Burnout Cycle: How Women of Color Can Thrive 🌟 "How can women of color overcome burnout, navigate racial trauma, and thrive personally and professionally? What does it take to shift from survival mode to...
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Episode 23
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28:44
🎙️ EP22: A Journey into Holistic Wellness for Mothers with Vickie Victorenko🌿
Holistic Wellness for Mothers: Mental Health, Balance & Self-Care with Vickie Victorenko 🌿✨ "How can moms overcome burnout, prioritize self-care, and navigate the challenges of motherhood? What does holistic wellness look...
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Episode 22
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25:45
EP21: Breaking Barriers in Sports: Athlete Mental Health & Inclusivity with Tara Wells
🏅 *How can athletes overcome mental health challenges and navigate systemic barriers?* Licensed sport social worker Tara Wells joins us to share her expertise in supporting athletes through a trauma-informed, mindfulness-based approach...
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Episode 21
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25:02
EP20: Understanding Trauma and the Path to Healing
In this episode, I’m excited to welcome Thomas Banta, a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, private practice owner, and trauma specialist. Thomas’s mission is to help individuals regain their quality of life after experiencing traumatic events, o...
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Episode 20
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23:23
EP19: Empowering Women to Heal, Thrive, and Lead with Erica Whalen
Episode 19: Empowering Women to Heal, Thrive, and LeadIn this episode, I’m honored to host Erica Whalen, a certified Life Purpose Coach, passionate mental health advocate, and survivor of childhood trauma. Erica is my third international gu...
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Episode 19
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26:53
EP18: Healing Beyond Cancer: A Journey to Balance, Wellness, and Purpose with Fernando Doria
Episode 18: Healing Beyond Cancer: A Journey to Balance, Wellness, and PurposeIn this episode, I had an incredible conversation with Fernanda Doria, my second international guest speaker from a place very close to my heart—Dubai, ...
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Episode 18
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27:44
EP17: How to Silence Your Inner Critic with Sadie Evans
Episode 17: How to Silence Your Inner CriticIn this episode, I’m thrilled to have an inspiring conversation with Sadie Evans, the incredible force behind @beimpactful_coaching.Sadie is an eight-time published author, transformat...
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Episode 17
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23:13
EP16: Simplifying Healthy Living as a Parent with Alyssa Ball
It was a pleasure to have Alyssa Ball @belsolewellness share her tips on how to simplify Healthy Living as a parent, especially managing 3 young kids.Alyssa Ball is the founder of bel sole wellness, an online wellness coaching ...
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Episode 16
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24:52
EP15: Learning to live a Life filled with Abundance with Karmin Simone
It was a pleasure to have Karmin Simone @karmin_simone_ share her journey as a life coach and how we can learn to live a life filled with abundance.Karmin is a compassionate woman who connects with adult women, military women veterans a...
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Episode 15
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32:55
EP14: Understanding Food Freedom with Libby Supan
It was a pleasure to have Libby Supan @foodfreedomwithlibby share her journey on eating disorders and healing through this journey.Libby Supan is a licensed marriage and family therapist, a certified intuitive eating counselor, and some...
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Episode 14
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23:02
EP13: Introduction to Hypnotherapy for Embracing Change and Uncertainty with Alicia Joy
It was a pleasure to have Alicia Joy @aliciajoy.healing share an introduction to Hypnotherapy.Alicia is a Certified Hypnotherapist & Holistic Health Coach. Through her own p...
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29:21
EP12: Self-Compassion: Elevating Body Image and Wellness Goals with Dr. Ellen Albertson
It was a pleasure to have Dr. Ellen @the_midlife_whisperer share her wealth of knowledge on self-compassion. Her PhD dissertation was based on this topic.Dr. Ellen is a PhD psychologist, registered dietitian nutritionist, National Board...
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Episode 12
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28:48
EP11: Exploring Healing Through Energy with Donna Wojcik
It was a pleasure to have Donna Wojcik share her inspiring wellness journey going from a teacher to a wellness entrepreneur.Donna Wojcik is a former school teacher, spending 20 years in education teaching in San Diego as well as in the ...
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Episode 11
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25:56
EP10: Breaking the Cycle: Prioritizing Women’s Health and Wellness with Roshani Hill
It was a pleasure having Roshani Hill share her inspiring wellness journey and how she honed her focus on women's health.Roshani is the founder of VitalWoman Wellness, with a mission to redefine the modern perception of women's identity ...
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Episode 10
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29:18
EP9: Introduction to Theta Healing and nurturing this in the Next Generation's Spiritual Growth with Emily Miotto
It was a pleasure to have Emily Miotto share her journey into wellness. Emily is a dedicated ThetaHealing practitioner, instructor, and loving mother to one enlightened child. Her mission is to demystify the process of raising New Eart...
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Episode 9
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33:44
EP8: From Combat to Calm: A Veteran's Journey to Healing with Sound and Breathwork with Hamilton Garces
It was a pleasure to have Hamilton Garces share his journey into wellness as a United States Marine veteran. Hamilton is a United States Marine Veteran, RYT 200 hours, Pranayama (Breath Control) & Meditation instructor, Healing Arts practit...
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Episode 8
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30:03
EP7: Balancing Act: Self-Care, Wellness, and Parenting with Carolyn Vaccaro
It was a pleasure to have Carolyn Vaccaro Hough share her journey into wellness and how to prioritize and balance self-care as a parent. Carolyn is an occupational therapist by profession, feel in love with cooking, manages self-care as a busy ...
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19:38
EP6: Importance of Meditation and Healing with John Lundrigan
It was a pleasure to have Jordan Lundrigan share his journey which began at the age of 19 with his calling of self-discovery and his exploration of meditation, theta healing and how he has a vision for humanities cities, importance of retreats ...
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Episode 6
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27:36
EP5: Breaking the stigma of aging through Face Yoga with Kat Palms
Super exciting to have the first guest speaker on the podcast - Kat Palms (@wellbeingwithkat on Instagram). She shares her journey into wellness, face yoga amongst many other variations of yoga and her amazing retreats! Tune into t...
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19:45
EP4: Understanding Mind-Body Connection with Shalini Thyagaraja
The mind-body connection is key because it underscores how mental and emotional states profoundly influence physical health and overall well-being. By integrating and nurturing this connection, we enhance resilience, prevent illness, and ...
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11:36
EP3: Secondary Food - What's on the plate with Shalini Thyagaraja
Ever heard the term 'Secondary Food' and how you can feed your soul through what is on your plate? To take another step further, how do you integrate primary and secondary food to think about Holistic Wellness.Tune into this episode to unde...
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