A Teaspoon of Healing
by Dawn DiMare
Explore the various pathways to wholeness and transformation. Discussions about personal and collective healing, creativity, and expansion. Host Dawn DiMare talks to guests and also shares stories of her own. New season starting March 2026! Videos of the episodes are available at youtube.com/@teaspoonofhealing
Episodes
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Grounding During Stressful Times
Here are some energetic tips for grounding yourself during stressful times. This little segment originally aired on KXFM 104.7 in Laguna Beach, California (kxfmradio.org) as part of A Teaspoon of Healing Radio Show. I took this part out to be a little stand-alone podcast segment for listeners of...
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Call Back Your Energy
This originally aired on 104.7 KXFM radio station in Laguna Beach, California on 4/17/2026. These are some things that have helped me call back my energy from energy drains and energy vampires. Energy is currency in our society today. It is very important to call back your energy as much as you...
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Overcoming Writer’s Anxiety and Self-Doubt
Do you feel called to write, but find yourself held back by self-doubt or anxiety? Or are you a seasoned writer who is currently plagued by writer’s block? Well, you aren’t alone. In this episode, I share practical tips for moving through writer’s anxiety and breaking the cycle of self-doubt that...
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Telling Stories With Music: Featuring Kenny Kirkwood
How can music help us get in tune with ourselves, our stories, and our communities? What is cathartic and healing about certain sounds? What can the musical traditions of indigenous cultures teach us? My guest on this episode, Kenny Kirkwood, discusses these questions with me and more. Kenny...
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Make Fear Your Ally - With Guryan Tighe
Fear is something we avoid experiencing and talking about, but it has so much to teach us. My guest on this episode is Guryan Tighe, leadership coach, workshop facilitator, and communications strategist. She is the author of the book “Unmasking Fear.” She talks about how understanding and working...
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A Teaspoon of Healing: With Jim Gelcer
This episode features an interview with and tracks by Jim Gelcer, jazz drummer, musician, singer, composer and producer. We chat about his background and talk about how music and other art forms can be a balm for the spirit and connects with our emotions. And why music from our youth continues to...
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Pet Wellness With Toni Shelaske
In this episode, I talk to my guest, independent pet store owner and advocate Toni Shelaske about wellness for our dogs and cats. We discuss the benefits of getting a pet from a rescue organization, different types of feeding practices, pet emotional health, the importance of exercise and more....
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With David “Vito” Gregoli
Music is not only a treat for your ears, but it can also be therapy for the soul. Many of us have memories that are unlocked when we hear one of our favorite tunes. My guest on this episode is David “Vito” Gregoli, producer, composer, artist, and multi-instrumentalist. The episode features two of...
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Dual-Brain Psychology With Fredric Schiffer, MD
My guest on this episode is Fredric Schiffer, MD, psychiatrist, assistant professor at Harvard, and author. Many psychiatric issues and addictions stem from past traumas. Dr. Schiffer has researched and developed a theory of psychology called “dual-brain psychology.” This theory suggests that the...
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Banish Brain Fog With Nutrition and Lifestyle
Brain fog is something that affects a lot of us. Brain fog includes feelings of confusion, forgetfulness, loss of focus and a lack of mental clarity. While there are many potential root causes of brain fog, research shows that changes to nutrition and lifestyle may help alleviate symptoms. This...
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Staying Safe in the Hospital With Dr. Julie Siemers
Did you know that medical error is a leading cause of death in the United States? In this episode, you will learn some tips on how to protect the health and safety of yourself or your loved ones during a hospital stay. My guest is Dr. Julie Siemers, registered nurse, patient safety consultant,...
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Heal Your Relationship With Food and Your Body
Do you struggle with emotional eating or a negative body image? Are you working toward a healthy lifestyle but feel at odds with food and your body? Learn how to embrace your body and find freedom with food in this episode. Discover how to break free from emotional eating and “unlearn” negative...
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Sensitivity is a Strength
Why is sensitivity a strength? If you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP), you have an enormous amount of empathy for others, heightened perception and intuition, and feel things deeply. You’re probably a natural healer and are creative. Highly sensitive people have a lot of empathy for others…
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How to Tune Into Your Intuition
Have you ever “known” something without evidence to back it up? Have you felt “off” about a situation or person, but couldn’t pinpoint why you felt that way? That’s your intuition talking to you. What is intuition? Basically, it is the subconscious part of your brain sending you “hunches” based…
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Tips for Recovering People Pleasers
Are you a recovering people pleaser? If so, you aren’t alone! While it’s okay (and great!) to be a little bit of a people pleaser – most of us want to keep harmonious relationships with friends and family – research shows that being too much of a people pleaser can contribute to added stress. If...
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The Benefits of Gratitude
As Thanksgiving rolls around in the United States, we often think about what we are grateful for. But of course, gratitude is something we should try to practice every day. Gratitude brings us to the present moment, makes us feel better, and there is even evidence that it reduces depression and...
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Veteran’s Day and my Grandfather
In this podcast, I talk about Veterans Day and a little about my grandfather, Richard Morris, who fought in World War 2, was captured by the Nazis and escaped. He was also a very creative person, a prolific writer, and always took a stand against corruption and hypocrisy. He was also a descendant...
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Halloween Traditions
Hi! This week's episode is being re-released from 2021. It's a short little episode (audio only) about holiday traditions, and specifically about Halloween traditions. It's a departure from my normal content which will return soon. I talk about the Halloween activities I did as a child, invited...
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Healing Narcissistic Abuse with Inner Child Work
Learn why healing your inner child wounds is essential to removing harmful patterns in your life and in your relationships! My guest is Paula Smith, an intuitive healer who specializes in inner child healing. Paula shares her powerful story of how she left a narcissistic, abusive relationship of…
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Reclaiming Your Power After a Toxic Relationship: With My Guest, Alicia Rodriguez
My guest on this episode is Alicia Rodriguez, writer and storyteller. Join us as Alicia shares her compelling story about her relationship with a shaman that turned toxic, and how tuning into her intuition enabled her to reclaim her self-worth and leave the relationship. This led her to heal her...
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Enhance Your Meditation Practice With Jeff Patterson
Take your meditation practice to the next level and optimize performance in your life with some of the techniques on this episode! My guest is Jeff Patterson, martial arts and meditation teacher. He owns a martial arts academy in Portland, Oregon. Jeff is the author of “The Yielding Warrior.”…
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Healing Anxious Attachment With Jennifer Nurick
Learn about the different attachment styles in relationships, and join my guest and I for a discussion about anxious attachment in this episode. My guest is Jennifer Nurick, clinical psychotherapist, couples therapist, energy healer, and author of “Heal Your Anxious Attachment.” Some of us have a...
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Changing the World With Optimism – with Dr. Paul Zeitz
How can our own personal healing lead to collective and societal healing? How does activism and finding our purpose help with this? My guest on this episode, Dr. Paul Zeitz, and I talk about these topics and more! Dr. Zeitz is a preventative medicine physician, epidemiologist, author and...
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Healing Through Poetry With Susan J. Farese
On this episode, I chat with an eclectic and creative guest, Susan J. Farese. Susan is a public relations professional, a registered nurse, a military veteran, author, and actor. She worked as a nurse in the military, and in general nursing, and is a poet. Susan is the author of the book “Poetic...
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Healing Depression and Anxiety with Claire Uncapher
In this episode, I chat with Claire Uncapher, intuitive and transformational life coach. Claire helps people uncover the root causes of their depression and anxiety by helping clients tap into the subconscious mind. Healing the beliefs that cause depression and anxiety can help us step out of the...
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Reframe Your Mindset With Dr. Maiysha Clairborne
My guest on this episode is Dr. Maiysha Clairborne, physician, thought leader, consultant, and trauma-informed communication trainer. Dr. Maiysha is also trained in coaching, hypnosis, and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). NLP incorporates spoken and unspoken language to empower people, and...
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Calming the Mind with Michel Pascal
On this episode, I am joined by Michel Pascal, meditation teacher and singer. Michel resided at the Kopan Monastery in the Himalayas, where he studied under the late Buddhist master Chepa Dorje Rinpoche before moving to the US. He has written 20 books and, along with the Amity Foundation, created...
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A Nutrient-Dense Plate With Dr. Sarah Ballantyne
In the latest episode, I am joined by Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD founder of Nutrivore.com and New York Times best-selling author of Nutrivore: The Radical New Science for Getting the Nutrients You Need from the Food You Eat. The Nutrivore database and her educational materials help people create...
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The Power of the Subconscious Mind With Dr. Tara Perry
This episode is about power of our subconscious mind and how to tap into it to heal our past trauma, help with anxiety, shift our mindsets, and remove blockages to achieving our dreams! I chat with Dr. Tara Perry, clinical hypnotherapist and doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. She has...
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Mindful Eating
Mindful eating is something I have used with clients and patients, to help them tune into their hunger and fullness cues, heal their relationship with food, manage weight, and help with digestive upsets. So, what exactly is mindful eating? Mindful eating is not a diet! Mindful eating is about...
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Finding Strength Through Sharing Our Stories With Lynn Abaté-Johnson
Telling our stories can be one of the most empowering things we can do for ourselves! In this episode, I chat with international best-selling author, speaker, and global community builder Lynn Abaté-Johnson. Lynn is a co-author of a recently-released bestselling book called “Voices of The 21st...
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Beating Insomnia With Katelin Gates, RN
Do you suffer from insomnia? While occasional insomnia affects nearly 50% of adults, an estimated 10% of adults suffer from chronic insomnia. Chronic insomnia lasts 3 days a week or more and for at least 3 months. In this episode, I chat with Katelin Gates, a registered nurse and insomnia coach....
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Nutrition and Mental Health With Dr. David Wiss
Learn how food can affect your mood and mental health, not just physical health! My guest, David Wiss, Ph.D., is a registered dietitian, mental health researcher, and the founder of the Wise Mind Nutrition app. Dr. Wiss has studied the intersection of nutrition and mental health. In his private...
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Create a Healing Oasis in Your Home With Mahwish Syed
Learn how to create a healing sanctuary within your home! My guest, Mahwish Syed, is a fashion and interior designer, author, and cancer survivor. In this episode, she talks about how the elements in your home - including fabrics, windows, lighting, and more - help you heal. Mahwish, a breast...
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Food & Mood: Anxiety
Learn how food can affect mood and mental health, and in this case, anxiety. In the USA, 6.8 million people have generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Research shows that consuming certain nutrients and changing other food-related habits may reduce anxiety symptoms. This includes adding more fiber,...
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Cultivating a Positive Mindset With Vicky Roncero
How do we keep a positive mindset in the face of challenges or adversity, or when viewing the news and reading about distressing events? I chat with Vicky Roncero, reiki master healer, in this episode. We talk about how to cultivate and remain in a positive mindset through a nightly gratitude...
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Discover Your Purpose With Petia Kolibova
Learn how to discover your purpose in life, recognize your worth, take your power back, and live the life that works for you! My guest, Petia Kolibova, is a business coach for women. She empowers women to build businesses that help support their lives. She provides tips on how to take inventory…
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Healing From Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma With Reiki Joe
In this episode, veteran Teaspoon of Healing guest Joe aka "Reiki Joe" returns to the podcast. He discusses his healing journey from Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, a form of cancer that begins in the body's lymphatic system. He describes his journey through chemotherapy, radiation, hospital stays, and...
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Tips for Recovering People Pleasers
Are you a recovering people pleaser? If so, you aren't alone! While it's okay (and great!) to be a little bit of a people pleaser - most of us want to keep harmonious relationships with friends and family - research shows that being too much of a people pleaser can contribute to added stress. If...
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Inner Peace, Forgiveness, and Health
Learn how cultivating inner peace and practicing forgiveness can help you manage chronic stress, lower your blood pressure, and live a life with less anxiety. Inner peace can be created with mindfulness, deep breathing, a gratitude practice, or spending just 20 minutes in nature. Read more about...
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Managing Chronic Pain With Rick Olderman
Learn how to manage chronic pain without medications! My guest, orthopedic physical therapist and author Rick Olderman, talks about his "Fixing You" method. We talk about the three patterns of dysfunction that cause back pain, daily habits that contribute to pain, and how changing these habits…
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Fighting Food Insecurity in College Students With Karlen Nurijanyan of Student Lunch Box
Food insecurity, which is the lack of access to sufficient food of adequate quality to meet one's basic needs, affects millions of Americans, as well as people worldwide. This has only worsened during the pandemic. College students in particular have high rates of food insecurity. Studies show…
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Caregiving for Loved Ones With Lynn Abaté-Johnson
Becoming a caregiver for a loved one is a difficult, life-changing task. My guest on this episode, author, speaker, and community builder Lynn Abaté-Johnson, was a caregiver for her mother, who suffered from ovarian cancer, for over six years. Like most caregivers, Lynn also juggled a full-time...
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Body Acceptance & Appreciation
This is the audio version of the blog post about the same topic. A big part of healing your relationship with your body is learning to accept it. Accepting your body includes appreciating all that it does for you and being grateful for it. We often direct a lot of judgment toward our bodies.…
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Grace, gentleness and your health journey
This is the audio version of the blog post of the same title. In this podcast, I talk about showing grace to ourselves and others, and being gentle with ourselves during our health journeys. I also talk a little about how a fear of judgment leads to less utilization of health care services, the...
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Fermented Food: Benefits and Basics
This is the audio version of the blog post, "Fermented Foods: Benefits and Basics." Have you ever tried fermented foods? Do you make your own fermented food or drink, like sauerkraut or kombucha? In this post, I will introduce the benefits of fermentation. What is fermentation? Fermentation is an...
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Find Fitness Activities That You Enjoy
This is the audio version of the blog post "Finding Fitness Activities That You Enjoy." To stick with a fitness routine over the long term, it's important to find a variety of activities that you enjoy! You're more likely to stick to a fitness routine if you enjoy what you are doing. Knowing...
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Is Your Home Making You Sick? – with Jason Earle
When spring cleaning your home, it might be good to think about inspecting it for mold. In this episode, I chat with Jason Earle, the CEO of the Got Mold? company. He suffered from childhood asthma, and other health issues throughout the years. He shares his story of discovering that his…
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A Chat about Inner Peace (and a little about nutrition!) – With Udo Erasmus
This episode covers a little about healthy fats and oils, and a little bit about inner peace! I chatted with Udo Erasmus, founder of Udo's Choice supplement line, which can be found at Whole Foods, as well as Udo's Choice oil. He is the author of the best-selling book "Fats That Heal, Fats That...
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End the Year With Forgiveness
As the year comes to a close, it’s common to reflect on what went well and what could have been better. Forgiveness is a powerful way to end the year and forge a path for yourself for 2022. While it is important to forgive others, remember to forgive yourself! Listen to the audio for more. This…
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Explore the various pathways to wholeness and transformation. Discussions about personal and collective healing, creativity, and expansion. Host Dawn DiMare talks to guests and also shares stories of her own. New season starting March 2026! Videos of the episodes are available at youtube.com/@teaspoonofhealing
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