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A podcast for curious listeners where I offer soft takes on hard topics. I'm Evan Dumas, a former counselor, public speaker, and writer. You'll hear my calming perspectives on the uncomfortable things. Note: this podcast doesn't constitute mental health advice or a client-clinician relationship, and isn't a suitable replacement for receiving therapy.
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Living with an autoimmune disease, chronic pain, inflammation, and fatigue can be difficult and exhausting to both navigate and manage. Take heart, you have found a podcast that provides guidance, education, and connection. Every Wednesday you’ll receive a weekly dose of upbeat and authentic musings about life, wellness, and healing from your host, Alyssa Abrahamson, Functional Nutritional Therapist & Wellness Coach. Alyssa’s intention is to uplift and inspire you, as she shares her stories, ...
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196. Earthing, also known as grounding, is when your body has direct contact with the earth, connecting you to the earth’s natural electric charge. Earthing research suggests that consistent earthing practices can bring a myriad of health benefits including lower inflammation and improved overall health and wellbeing. Tune in this week to learn mor…
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195. Creativity is a key component of holistic health and essential to living a wellness lifestyle. Creative expression is just as important to your health as the conventional ways of diet, exercise, and sleep. Tune in this week as I explore creativity as a wellness practice. I explain what creativity means, its many health benefits, and how to inc…
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194. This week I introduce you to Ilise S. Carter, author, journalist and sideshow performer, who worked in the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center. Tune in as Ilise shares her story of waking up late on 9/11, resulting in her not being in the Twin Towers on that tragic day and how that changed her life and wellbeing forever. Listen in as she des…
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193. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of September as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024 “I Can Do It” daily calendar. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ My friend, Are you seeking authentic change in your life? Looking for personalized guidance and healing support with an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle? I would love to hel…
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192. This week I invite you to take a fresh look at your body by thinking about it in loving and compassionate ways. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ My friend, Are you seeking authentic change in your life? Looking for personalized guidance and healing support with an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle? I would love to help you. Please visit, www.thewellnessheadquar…
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191. This week I introduce you to Danielle Colby, a multifaceted television personality, burlesque entertainer, entrepreneur, and passionate collector, best known for her role on History's hit reality television series, American Pickers. Tune in as Danielle opens up and shares her struggles with trigeminal neuralgia, a chronic neurological pain con…
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190. Join me this week as I explore living a heart-centered life. I share what it means, why it’s important, and how to live a heart-centered life that benefits your health and wellness. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ My friend, Are you seeking authentic change in your life? Looking for personalized guidance and healing support with an anti-inflammatory diet and life…
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Taking breaks, such a favorite topic of mine, and also one of the hardest things for me to do. So it's well deserving of some soft takes. It can grant perspective, it respects your energy, and it's great practice if you're self-care challenged. Also, two bits of news! One: I'm taking a short break from future episodes, and will be back to recording…
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Getting By is downright admirable, even though it isn't sexy, it's the stuff life is made of. I think we could all be a bit softer on ourselves for getting by, and maybe even find pride in it.由Evan Dumas
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189. Join me this week as I discuss the differences between primary foods and secondary foods. One encompasses more than what is actually on your plate, the parts of your life that feed your mind, body and spirit; the other refers to the foods we actually eat. I’ll share how the synergy between them is essential to supporting your optimal health an…
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Stopping is hard, and telling ourselves it's quitting is harder. But it's a good skill to learn, and I've got some soft takes to make it easier.由Evan Dumas
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What even is satisfaction? And can you get it without buying things? Short answer is yes, but listen for the soft takes anyways.由Evan Dumas
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188. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of August as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024 “I Can Do It” daily calendar. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ My friend, Are you seeking authentic change in your life? Looking for personalized guidance and healing support with an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle? I would love to help y…
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We can't care all the time about all the things, so how can we find our care when we've run out? Let me offer some soft takes on the topic.由Evan Dumas
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No matter the age, play is important. It's taking back our values and giving ourselves challenges just for the heck of it. Maybe you're already good at having play in your life, if not, these soft takes are for you.由Evan Dumas
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187. This week I am delighted to bring Selena Lael back to the podcast. Selena is a certified Life Coach, E-RYT Yoga Instructor, and meditation and mindfulness facilitator. Selena’s work is deeply rooted in love and compassion, and the principle that self-love is a gateway to true freedom and awakening. Listen in as we discuss the idea that resista…
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I know the future can stress me out some times, so here's some soft takes on how to find hope and compassion for ourselves as the future unfolds.由Evan Dumas
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I was a little late in putting this episode out because I simply didn't have the brain for it, now that I do, I wanted to share how I tried to find compassion for myself when my head wasn't cooperating.由Evan Dumas
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186. Do you ever experience discontent with parts of yourself? Are there parts of yourself, your body or your emotions, that you ignore, neglect or are uncomfortable with? Often when we dislike something about ourselves, we tend to ignore it. On the other hand, it’s also common to fixate on what’s bothering us and let negative self-talk take over. …
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Answers might seem like the right thing to look for, but when have you found any? Maybe questions are where it's at. This episodes looks to flip our answer-seeking into something more fun and playful.由Evan Dumas
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No I can't tell you the answer to life, the universe, and everything, but I can help you feel better not knowing.由Evan Dumas
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185. As we move through the year and find ourselves in the midst of summer, it’s the perfect time to take a pause, connect with your body and set new intentions. What does summer mean to you? How is your body feeling? How do you experience summer through your body? One way to connect to your body is through memories of past summers. Join me this we…
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This episodes hopes to soften all the weird feels I get when people ask me what I do, and if you share in these feels I hope I can help.由Evan Dumas
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I'm not sure why we compare ourselves, but I know it makes me feel less connected when I do it. I offer these soft takes in hopes we can treat ourselves a little nicer and more humanely.由Evan Dumas
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184. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of July as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024 “I Can Do It” daily calendar. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ My friend, Are you seeking authentic change in your life? Looking for personalized guidance and healing support with an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle? I would love to help you…
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What a deserving topic. I call myself a failure, and I know others do too, but hopefully these soft takes will help us treat ourselves with a little more compassion.由Evan Dumas
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Money, it's so entwined with our lives, but I think it won't always be this way. Listen in for some soft takes and a call to start a dialogue on money. For a great read, check out "Debt: The First 5000 Years" by David Graeber, you can find it at your local library and local bookstore.由Evan Dumas
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183. This week I introduce you to my friend Ryan Miggie, Wholeness Coach and Akashic & Intuitive Reader, and Reiki Practitioner. Tune in as we discuss our paths of spiritual growth, and the importance of connecting with our body and intuition. Hear Ryan’s story of learning to love and accept himself and why he became a Wholeness Coach utilizing var…
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Bad news is reliable, and also stressful. I give some soft takes involving empathy, self compassion, and even a little grounding exercise.由Evan Dumas
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182. Today, June 19, 2024 would have been my dad’s 93rd birthday. He died in 2013. This year, as both Father’s Day and his birthday were approaching, I decided to dedicate a podcast about him, reflecting how his views on health impacted me. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ My friend, Are you seeking authentic change in your life? Looking for personalized guidance and h…
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Some soft takes on Laziness, how it might keep us from resting, and how it could reveal attitudes around work and effort that aren't serving us.由Evan Dumas
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Some soft takes on complaining, why it might not be as bad as it sounds, and how it might be an indicator of our attitudes towards suffering and compassion.由Evan Dumas
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181. Caring about your health, and the health of loved ones, is important, whether it’s trying to manage a chronic condition or disease, healing from an injury, attempting to decrease inflammation, or taking preventative action to insure healthy longevity. But, for some, an all-consuming focus on health may result in negative side effects, resultin…
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Some soft takes on how hard it is to celebrate ourselves, and how it can provide the necessary closure on projects before we start new ones.由Evan Dumas
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Some soft takes on boredom, the space it gives us, and how curiosity can be a road to new experiences.由Evan Dumas
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180. Our culture labels certain foods as “good” such as vegetables and fish, or “bad” such ice cream and cake. We also tend to label ourselves as “good” or “bad,” based on what we eat. While this may seem harmless, it contributes to a toxic diet culture. When we assign moral value to the foods we eat, and to ourselves, it’s detrimental to our emoti…
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I talk about how we get to define professionalism, keeping the values that serve us but adding in the values of being true to our humanity.由Evan Dumas
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I talk about how insecurity wasn't our idea, and how we can find security through curiosity.由Evan Dumas
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179. Join me today for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of June as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024 “I Can Do It” daily calendar. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ My friend, Are you seeking authentic change in your life? Looking for personalized guidance and healing support with an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle? I would love to help you. Pl…
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A short introduction where I share about me and what this podcast is about.由Evan Dumas
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Soft takes on rest, how it's not indulgent, but can help with daydreaming, self-knowledge, and feeling those set-aside feels.由Evan Dumas
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A few soft takes on work, how to find meaning, connection, and learn a bit about yourself from it.由Evan Dumas
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178. You’ve heard of an anti-inflammatory diet, but have you heard of a high vibration diet? Tune in this week as I talk about high vibrational foods. I explain what they are, 3 factors to look for when determining a food’s level of vibration, high vibration vs. low vibration foods, and why the energy of your food matters and how it impacts your he…
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177. “I AM” is one of the most powerful statements we can make. What follows “I am” defines who you believe you are. Tune in this week as I share a recent realization with “I am” statements and encourage you to recognize the way you speak about yourself shapes your perceptions, beliefs, and ultimately, your reality. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ My friend, Are you s…
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176. This week I introduce you to Ophira Eisenberg, stand-up comedian and host of the comedy podcast “Parenting Is A Joke.” Tune in as we two spirited Capricorns discuss death of a parent, childhood trauma, health crises, including breast cancer, staying relevant in your career as you age and how owning your own narrative supports healing and welln…
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175. Join me today for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of April as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024 “I Can Do It” daily calendar. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ My friend, Are you seeking authentic change in your life? Looking for personalized guidance and healing support with an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle? I would love to help you. P…
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174. Have you ever masked painful emotions by trying to just "get over it?” Ever feel guilty about feeling sad, angry, or frustrated? Do you tend to give “positive-only” perspectives, such as “Think of all you have to be thankful for!” instead of validating the person’s emotional experience? We understand the benefits of having a positive attitude,…
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173. When it comes to receiving love, joy, nourishment, and healing, we often look outside of ourselves. We channel our energy into our relationships and caring for others, often ignoring our own needs. But what if we put that same energy into loving and caring for ourselves? Tune in this week as I discuss the 5 Love Languages: Words of Affirmation…
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172. This week I am teaching you an informal mindfulness practice, “Self-Compassion Break,” that can be used anytime and may be especially helpful in times of high stress and overwhelm. It’s a healthier way to deal with painful experiences and reminds us to apply the three core components of self-compassion -- mindfulness, common humanity, and kind…
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171. Join me today for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of April as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024 “I Can Do It” daily calendar. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ My friend, Are you seeking authentic change in your life? Looking for personalized guidance and healing support with an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle? I would love to help you. P…
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