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Wellness in Asheville is your weekly source for the latest wellness news, trends + events in Asheville. Join us for conversations with a diverse group of local wellness biz owners + practitioners across food, health, movement, wellbeing + spirituality. New episodes each Wednesday. (First episodes drop on August 4th, 2025) Subscribe to Wellness in Asheville! You'll be supporting the amazing local businesses that make Asheville a trendsetting wellness destination. Wellness in Asheville is brought to you by Be Well Asheville. Learn more: www.bewellasheville.com | @bewellasheville
Episodes
Introduction to Dr. Liz Slonena and Mindful Hypnosis
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with Dr. Liz Slonena — clinical psychologist, award-winning hypnotherapist, and co-creator of Mindful Hypnosis. Her science-backed method blends mindfulness and clinical hypnosis to help people access deep healing through their own mind. Her guided meditations have reached millio...
Season 2, Episode 26: Classical Chinese Medicine | Longevity with Josephine Spilka
Introduction to Josephine Spilka and Classical Chinese Medicine
In this episode of the Be Well Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with Josephine Spilka — a classical Chinese medicine practitioner with more than 30 years of experience in Asheville, NC. Josephine shares how she works at the deepest level of the body — jin...
Introduction to Dr. Cynthia Libert and Cognitive Decline Prevention in Asheville
In this episode, host Travis Richardson sits down with Dr. Cynthia Libert, a board-certified family physician, functional medicine practitioner, and cognitive decline prevention specialist in Asheville, NC. Together, they explore how to protect your brain, prevent Alzheimer's disease, and age powerfully from the inside out.
Dr. Liber...
Guest Name - Anna Twinney
Summary:
Explore the profound connection between humans and horses through body language, telepathy, and energetic resonance. Anna Twinney shares insights on horse whispering, trauma healing, and the transformative power of animal communication.
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Horse whispering, animal communication, body language, telepathy, trauma healing, energetic resonance, spiritual connect...
Season 1, Episode 23: From Burnout to Balance with Kyra Cavanaugh
Introduction to Kyra Cavanaugh and Energy Management
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson is joined by Kyra Cavanaugh, an energy coach, Qigong teacher, and well-being consultant. We delve into the pervasive issue of burnout in our post-pandemic world and explore how to manage our energy to live a more aligned and ...
Introduction to Rachele Scevola and Breathwork as Medicine
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson welcomes Rachele Scevola, known as The Breath Nurse, a registered nurse turned breathwork facilitator.
Rachele shares her journey from critical care nursing to discovering breathwork at a yoga festival, where it transformed her life—providing clarity and courage to leave a high-...
Introduction to Natty Trebotich and Food For Adventures
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson connects with Lee "Natty" Trebotich, adventure chef, biologist, and founder of Food For Adventures. Natty and his wife Meghan bring people together through wild foraging, outdoor cooking over fire, and immersive experiences that reconnect us with nature and each other.
Fro...
Introduction to DahVid Weiss and Vibrational Healing for Pets
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with DahVid Weiss, Doctor of Oriental Medicine and founder of A.S.H.A. Asheville Sound Healing for Animals. With over 33 years in holistic environments, DahVid shares his transformative journey into Chinese Medicine, Vibrational Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine, and his p...
Thriving After Cancer: Reclaiming Your Body & Life with RN Health Coach Brynn Barale
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with Brynn Barale, a registered nurse, holistic health coach, and 18-year breast cancer thriver who empowers survivors to trust their bodies and live a “kick-ass life after cancer” through Wildflower Health Coaching.
Together they explore what ...
Season 1, Episode 18: Building Community in Asheville with Daniel Ratner
- Introduction to Daniel Ratner, Co-Founder of Drip Sauna
- Insight on Ashevilles' first wood-fired sauna and cold plunge experience
- The epidemic of loneliness and how community spaces like Drip Sauna foster belonging (60% of Americans feel lonely)
- Travis shares a vulnerable story about grief, healing, and the power of sweat during tough ...
Season 1, Episode 17: Mindful Midlife—Women's Hormones, Community, and Conscious Living with Jaclyn RebekahRoberts
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson welcomes Jaclyn Rebecca Roberts—founder of Natural Rhythm Yoga and the SoulFit Academy, board-certified health coach, yoga teacher, and medical Reiki master based in West Asheville. Jaclyn guides women to reconnect wit...
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with Dawn Sagonias, a sound healing practitioner, biologist, and former massage therapist with 25+ years of experience. We explore the fascinating intersection of science, spirituality, and sound—and how vibrations can literally "massage your brain" for healing.
Dawn shares her unique journey from studying music and biolo...
Season 1, Episode 15: Healing Trauma & Relationships with Leslie Brooks
Introduction to Leslie Brooks and Trauma-Informed Healing
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with Leslie Brooks, a trauma-informed life coach and the creator of the Peaceful Goddess Project and the Women Who Whine Facebook community (with over 2,100 members). We explore the profound journey f...
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with Jodie Appel, owner of the Asheville Salt Cave, to explore the transformative power of stillness and ritual in wellness.
Jodie shares the inspiring story of how her father’s life-changing experience in a salt spa led to the creation of the Asheville Salt Cave, and how her background in massage therapy and veterin...
Season 1, Episode 13: Unlocking Vibrational Astrology for Real-Life Clarity & Growth with Michael Spremulli
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, I sit down with Michael Spremulli—consulting astrologer, educator, and specialist in Vibrational Astrology (VA). Michael breaks down how VA moves beyond horoscope hype with modern, evidence-based analysis to reveal how energy patterns shape your decision...
Regenerative Healing & Non-Surgical Orthopedics with Dr. James Pinkston
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. James Pinkston, founder of Asheville Non-Surgical Orthopedics & Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Pinkston is a board-certified osteopathic physician specializing in neuromusculoskeletal medicine. He’s known for helping patients overcome pain and regain mobility using advanc...
The Power of Human Design for Life & Business with Rayana Starre
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, I’m joined by Rayana Starre, certified Human Design analyst and business consultant. We explore the science-spirituality intersection of Human Design: how it works, what it means to live in alignment with your design, and how it changes everything from relationships to business to career.
We dig i...
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, I'm joined by Cathy Cleary, a longtime Asheville changemaker in the food justice world. Through her work with Bountiful Cities, she's helped build community gardens, educational kitchens, and networks that nourish people and restore land.
We explore how food access, equity, and healing all intersect, and how growing your own food can be one of the most r...
Season 1, Episode 9: Storytelling as Wellness with Matt Peiken of The Overlook
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, I’m joined by Matt Peiken, award-winning journalist and host of The Overlook, Asheville’s premier podcast on arts, culture, and community.
Matt shares his journey from public radio at Blue Ridge Public Radio to launching The Overlook, and how storytelling itself can be a wellness practic...
In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, we explore the world of neurofeedback and brain training with Megan Hearne, a Neurofeedback Provider and Health Coach with over six years of experience helping people regulate stress, improve focus, and restore balance. Megan holds a Master’s degree and advanced training from the Institute for Applied Neuroscience, NewMind Academy, and the Institute for Integrati...
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