Well Connected Twin Cities Podcast
Find integrative health in the Twin Cities with confidence. Interviews with quality providers who care for your body, mind, and spirit. Explore the science, hear stories, and connect before committing to care. Empowering you to make informed health choices for empowered and culturally competent care, because your well-being is our priority.
Episodes
149 episodes
Ep 148 The Spiritual & Psychological Benefits of Sauna & Thermic Bathing with John Pederson
Conversation with John Pederson about the physical, spiritual, and psychological benefits of sauna and thermic bathing. Topics of Discussion:-Emerging research and popularity in sauna-Cultural significance and key principles for...
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Season 6
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Episode 148
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41:45
Ep 147 Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Cassie Wilder
Conversation with Dr. Cassie Wilder regarding hormone replacement therapy for women going through menopause and its emerging research. Topics of Discussion:-An explanation of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and when to start to re...
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Season 6
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Episode 147
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36:32
Ep 146 Lymphatic Drainage Massage for Detox with Macy Grishaw
Conversation with Macy Grishaw about the benefits of achieving natural detox through Brazilian lymphatic drainage massages. Topic of Discussion:-Conditions and systems within the body that are supported by proper lymphatic drainage<...
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Season 6
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Episode 146
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35:31
Ep 145 Performance Tests for Human Health & Longevity with Evan Strewler
Conversation with Evan Strewler about the use of human performance testing to improve health and longevity. Topics of Discussion:-The mission behind Human Performance Health, and athletic performance center-Top three perfor...
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Season 6
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Episode 145
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29:30
Ep 144 Personal Training For Your Soul with Betsy Weiner
Conversation with Betsy Weiner who shares how her training in Yoga and Ayurveda supports her work with clients as they lean into creativity, joy, radical silliness, childlike curiosity and wonder.Topics of Discussion:-Practicing sub...
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Season 6
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Episode 144
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39:09
Ep 143 The Pillars and Potential of Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Mark Stephany
Conversation with Dr. Mark Stephany discussing why one should care about their health and take ownership of it through the power of lifestyle as medicine.Topics of Discussion:-Overlap between the traditional medical space and lifest...
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Season 6
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Episode 143
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36:19
Ep 142 Holistic Business Coaching for Highly Sensitive People with Mira Binzen
Conversation with Mira Binzen about the integration of yoga therapy and business coaching to shift the mindset of highly sensitive people.Topics of Discussion:-Leadership style of highly sensitive people-Benefits of integ...
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Season 6
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Episode 142
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24:02
Ep 141 Somatic Experiencing with Breathwork & Movement with Kim Lovejoy
Conversation with Kim Lovejoy about the integration of somatic experiencing and breathwork.Topics of Discussion:-Transition from talk therapy to breathwork.-The body's need to mobilize energy in order to regulate the nervous sys...
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Season 6
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Episode 141
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28:35
Ep 140 A Radical Health Clinic Model for Whole Person Care with Dr. Susan Quigley
Discussion with Dr. Susan Quigley regarding her practice, SuNu Wellness Center, whose health clinic model encourages authentic referrals and collaborative whole person care.Topics of Discussion:-The mission behind SuNu Wellness Cent...
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Season 6
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Episode 140
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25:49
Ep 139 The Practical Application and Magic of Shamanism with Dr. Karen Lawson
Conversation with Dr. Karen Lawson about the relevance of Shamanism and Shamanic journeys in modern day. Topics of Discussion:-Shamanism and its practical application in today's world-Practicing Shamanism without crossing the li...
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Season 6
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Episode 139
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40:42
Ep 138 Brainspotting and Open Floor to Heal Mind, Body, and Soul with Cori Hildebrandt
Interview with Cori Hildebrandt about the uses of Brainspotting and mindful movement to allow individuals to face challenges and feel more present. Topics of Discussion:-Science behind Brainspotting and its uses as an alternative to...
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Season 6
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Episode 138
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33:19
Ep 137 Ayurvedic Products to Restore Balance with Vanashree Belgamwar
Interview with Vanashree Belgamwar about her dream to globalize Ayurveda and utilizing her Ayurvedic product line to restore balance in the body. Topics of Discussion:-Science behind Ayurveda and its use of the five elements to crea...
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Season 6
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Episode 137
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35:30
Ep 136 Healing Chronic Illness with Writing Groups with Kristen Hutchison
Kristen Hutchison is a writer, patient advocate, and a passionate supporter of healthcare reform. She's received her bachelor's of science in biology and psychology from Santa Clara University, and recently completed a year-long medical writing...
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Season 6
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Episode 136
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32:45
Ep 135 Vision Boarding Effectively with Cynthia Shockley
Cynthia Shockley, M.A., NBC-HWC, graduated from University of Minnesota’s Integrative Health & Wellbeing Coaching Master of Arts program in 2020. Prior to her graduate studies, she obtained her Psychobiology B.S. from UCLA, her yoga teachin...
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Season 5
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Episode 135
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33:42
Ep 134 2023 Reflections & 2024 Intentions with Alex Stalberger
Chat with Alex Stalberger about all things Well Connected Twin Cities including lessons learned and future goals!Topics of Discussion:-Well Connected Twin Cities' mission and everyone's role within it.-Personal and professional ...
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Season 5
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Episode 134
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36:07
Ep 133 Float Therapy for Physical & Mental Health with Ari Clark
Conversation with Ari Clark from Northeast Wellness about float therapy and the health benefits of experiencing sensory deprivation.Topics of Discussion:-The variety of float pod designs and additional sensory experiences-Scienc...
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Season 5
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Episode 133
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39:26
Ep 132 The Science + Spirituality of Conscious Cannabis Use with Katie Gross
Conversation with Katie Gross who works as a cannabis nurse to create a connection between spiritual and physical health through conscious cannabis use. Topics of Discussion:-Science behind cannabis use and how it can be used in hea...
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Season 5
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Episode 132
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32:16
Ep 131 Neurostructural Correction: Where Hope and Healing Happens with Dr. Chad Kobs
Interview with Dr. Chad Kobs about discovering and treating patients’ primary symptoms using neurostructural correction chiropractic to optimize the body’s operating system.Topics of Discussion:-Personal responsibility to crea...
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Season 5
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Episode 131
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39:33
Ep 130 Sound Healing to Deeply Connect with Caty Brown
Interview with Caty Brown about the science and intuition behind sound healing and her belief that all people are healers.Topics of Discussion:-Sound healing as an intuitive practice for the practitioner-The science behind using...
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Season 5
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Episode 130
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40:48
Ep 129 The Webster Technique for Prenatal Chiropractic Care with Hannah Steinmetz
Conversation with Hannah Steinmetz about the diverse use of chiropractic care to relieve pain and her experiences treating prenatal symptoms using the Webster Technique.Topics of Discussion:-Chiropractic as a bridge between traditio...
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Season 5
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Episode 129
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28:19
Ep 128 Biodynamic Craniosacral, Evolutionary Astrology, and Health Coaching to Consciously Engage with the World with Emma Vasseur
Conversation with Emma Vasseur about using somatic awareness practices and astrology in personal healing to create a lasting transformation.Topics of Discussion:-Healing modalities, such as craniosacral and evolutionary astrology, w...
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Season 5
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Episode 128
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38:25
Ep 127 Integrative Health Coaching: Transforming Individuals and Systems with Karen Lawson
Interview with Dr. Karen Lawson about the importance of integrative health and wellness coaching for individuals, educational programming, and the conventional healthcare system.Topics of Discussion:-Interface between health coachin...
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Season 5
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Episode 127
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42:35
Ep 126 Jin Shin Jyutsu Energy Therapy to Adapt to the New World with Claire Marie Kohout
Conversation with Claire Marie Kohout on how she uses energy healing modalities, such as Jin Shin Jyutsu and Healing Touch, to support her clients in achieving life transformation.Topics of Discussion: -The essence of energy work an...
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Season 5
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Episode 126
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55:58
Ep 125 The Science of Overcoming Fears with Hypnosis with Kat Shinoda
Interview with Kat Shinoda regarding the empowerment and healing that can be released through the integration of hypnosis and health coaching.Topics of Discussion:-Science behind hypnosis and how it can be used to treat phobias....
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Season 5
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Episode 125
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33:12
Ep 124 Trauma-Informed Yoga & Storytelling to Build Community with Lydia Bush
Conversation with Lydia Bush about how she creates inclusive and vulnerable spaces to highlight yoga as a tool for self-knowing and healing.Topics of Discussion:-Storytelling, vulnerability, and healing in yoga-Community buildin...
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Season 5
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Episode 124
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32:44
