The Lettuce Loves You

What do goldendoodles, wine, and kinetic sand have in common? They're all involved in play! Join play therapist Jamie Watson as we explore the nature of play and how it can help people of all ages process big emotions. We talk about our goldendoodles (hers is a bonefide therapy dog), the play and beauty of wine, and the amazingly understated herb, Rosemary.

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Kelly Costigan, a recipe consultant and certified holistic health coach, shares her journey from feeling limited by dietary restrictions to helping restaurants become more accessible for everyone. We explore the elimination diet, how to adapt recipes, and how to navigate belonging when you have to avoid certain foods. Kelly's herb of choice is one of my favorite controversial herbs--cilantro!

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Have you ever said to yourself, "I wish I had better boundaries,"? In this episode, I explore what boundaries really are and how to balance your own boundary needs with the needs of others. I believe boundaries are not rigid but dynamic, influenced by cultural and personal factors. I explore allergies, social issues, embodied awareness, practices like tonglen, psychedelics and lucid dreaming all in the context of boundaries. Also, ...

Dr. Deborah Zucker, a naturopathic physician and author of "The Vitality Map," discusses the importance of self-care, the concept of the Vitality Map, and its nine keys: aligning with your "Yes," experimenting with playful curiosity, facing and embracing shadows, and more. Dr. Zucker emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to discipline, the significance of community support, and the role of nature in healing. She introduces th...

Jolie Ann Flora, a queer, disabled gardener, believes that anyone can garden no matter their background or physical ability. There's no such thing as a "born" green thumb, she says; you can learn to garden and connect with nature whatever your starting place, and Jolie's book can help you. She shares how her own adaptation to chronic illness--by applying her background as a horticultural therapist to her own life--actually brought ...

Can you use your mind to get the same benefits as from a massage? Erik and Faye Krippner, massage therapists in Portland, Oregon, developed Nature Body Connection, which combines storytelling, guided imagery from nature, and self-massage to help you find embodied relaxation at a deep level without ever having to leave your house. With their backgrounds in forestry and technical writing, they bring a unique perspective to personal t...

Does your home give you a sense of belonging and nourishment? Feng Shui expert Moni Castaneda shares her unique insight as a trained architect and Feng Shui consultant. Moni grew up in two very different homes in Ecuador and then raised a family in the U.S., giving her a broad sense of what it means to belong and be nourished. She also shares her love of the dandelion (one of my favorite plants!) and why it gives belonging and nour...