Identity & Self-Acceptance

Paula Pavlova

Paula Pavlova

Healing is an Inside Job

May 26, 2020 Episode # 117 01:29:10

We’re so excited to have Wellness Entrepreneur and Founder of Gaia Collective and Moonbox, Paula Pavlova, on DENtalks Podcast! Paula was on a mission to figure out what was going on with her body, after countless failed doctor visits and failed attempts to figure out “the problem,” she ended up self diagnosing with Endometriosis. She shares about her experiences with both Eastern and Western doctors and techniques, the traps she felt she put herself into spiritually, and the importance of fully feeling and processing painful experiences.

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Nurse Akhal

Nurse Akhal

COVID-19 Series: Part 7

May 18, 2020 Episode # 116 00:58:35

For our last episode of our COVID-19: Perspective Series, Nurse Akal joins us. Akal is a seasoned yoga practitioner, kundalini instructor and mother of two. As we speak, Akal is working as a nurse on the front lines helping Covid-19 patients during their time of need, and like many healthcare professionals, this pandemic has given her a renewed sense of purpose. This shift from doubt to certainty has confirmed that she is exactly where she is supposed to be: in the role of what she now calls “service leadership.” Join us to hear more of this modern-day hero’s story.

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LaRayia Gaston

LaRayia Gaston

COVID-19 Series: Part 6

May 11, 2020 Episode # 115 01:12:51

We feel so fortunate to have Founder of Lunch On Me, LaRayia Gaston, back on DENtalks Podcast for our COVID-19 Perspective Series. LaRayia sees a bigger issue at play here – how as humans this kind of separation is not what we’re accustomed to, how taxing this isolation is on people’s mental health, how many non-profits aren’t working right now, and the overall sadness she feels and sees throughout Skid Row. But LaRayia also has a way of bringing positivity to these hard times. She stresses the importance of letting go of some of the heaviness and how we need laughter and joy more than ever right now. She is a true ray of light!

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Laura Day

Laura Day

COVID-19 Series: Part 4

April 27, 2020 Episode # 113 1:11:39

Best-selling author and psychic Laura Day talks about how to use your intuition and discipline during this tough time. Laura tells us why this is actually the best time to be breaking old unconscious habits and make determined change. We talk about how setting intentions and preparing for the future from the Now will help you find purpose and your real goals will become apparent. If you’re looking for ways to grow and adapt throughout this crisis, Laura will help you find the tools to do so.

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Chandresh Bhardwaj

Chandresh Bhardwaj

COVID-19 Series: Part 3

April 21, 2020 Episode # 112 1:13:44

Because we are living in a time where there is a collective energy of anxiety, anger and pain, Chandresh talks to us about how it’s now more important than ever to give a conscious outlet to our feelings and expression. We talk about how having reverence for both the dark and light energy can help you reframe this experience to cultivate gratitude and trust. Chandresh explains how creating this trust will help you to understand your existence beyond the body, and beyond the emotions and thoughts that are running in you so you can realize your own strength.

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Rabbi David Wolpe

Rabbi Wolpe

COVID-19 Series: Part 1

April 6, 2020 Episode # 110 0:52:10

As a leader in the community, Rabbi Wolpe shares with us the ways that he has been continuing to spread joy during this time. He talks about the importance of learning how to smile at ourselves when we’re alone, keeping traditions alive, being flexible with change, and finding the resources within OURSELVES to make us happy, calm, and content. Rabbi Wolpe also shares the 3 lessons he believes we are supposed to be learning from this pandemic. There are so many positive takeaways from this episode that we can all turn towards during this time!

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Mike Bender

Mike Bender

Embracing Uncertainty

March 30, 2020 Episode # 109 1:13:35

When Mike Bender first started “Awkward Family Photos” in 2009 he was still working as a writer in Hollywood, but the immediate response to the website inspired him to go with the momentum. Mike talks about the transition to an unexpected career change and how it altered his perspective to embrace ‘nothingness’ and rewire our brains with our thoughts so they stop triggering the neural pathways that cause us harm.

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Deborah Hanekamp, Meghan Wallace James, and Colleen McCann

Deborah, Meghan & Colleen

Spritual Guide for Surviving Quarantine

March 24, 2020 Episode # 108 1:48:57

This week we are bringing you our go to Spiritual Guide for Surviving Quarantine with three of our favorite ladies – Mama Medicine aka Deborah Hanekamp, Feng Shui expert Meghan Wallace James, and Crystal Queen Colleen McCann. This episode is FILLED with practical tips and tricks that we can use right now to help us spiritually survive this COVID-19 quarantine.

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Megan Monahan

Megan Monahan

We All Need Some Meditation Right Now

March 17, 2020 Episode # 107 1:31:34

After several years in a high-pressure position in the music industry, Megan Monahan went in search of a life with more balance – heading south to the coastal retreat of San Diego. Away from the urban sprawl, Megan was able to destress and immerse herself in her own healing at the Chopra Center of Wellbeing. Megan is the author of Don’t Hate, Meditate and we are so lucky to have her with us at The DEN for a light hearted conversation about meditation, forgiveness, and finding inner calm.

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Sophia Gushee

Sophia Gushee

Practical Non Toxic Living

February 24, 2020 Episode # 104 1:13:16

Sophia Gushee, a toxic exposures expert also known as a “clean living guru,” first cultivated an interest in researching toxic exposures simply as a mom trying to find safe products for her children. What we love most about Sophia is that she advocates for practical nontoxic living, recognizing that everyone is going to be different in what they’re willing to give up, and balance is key, as it is impossible to live completely non toxic. Are you looking for guidance as to what you can do to reduce toxins in your everyday life? This episode is for you!

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