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The Great Connect

by Carrie Allen

The Great Connect explores the way we work and live - what works and what doesn't, to truly engage in the human experience. All the while we're preparing for the great paradigm shift to reimagine what could be. This is the Great Connect.

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Episodes

  1. Do Weighted Blankets Work? Sleep, Anxiety & Nervous System Benefits—with Elizabeth Grojean of Baloo Living

    What is a weighted blanket—and can it actually improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and help you stay asleep through the night? In this episode of The Great Connect, Carrie sits down with Elizabeth Grojean, founder of Baloo Living, to break down the science of sleep, the real reason so many people wake...

  2. Financial Wellbeing 101: How Holistic Health Practitioners Can Build a Profitable Business Without Burning Out with Rebecca Kushner

    Nobody tells you that building a healing practice also means building a business. In this episode of The Great Connect, Carrie talks with Rebecca Kushner—CPA, certified health coach, and what many of her clients lovingly call their “business therapist”—about financial wellbeing for holistic…

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  3. Herbalism 101: Plant Medicine, Local Herbs & Everyday Natural Wellness with Erin Antosh

    In this episode of The Great Connect, we sit down with herbalist Erin Antosh Rudzinski for a grounded, beginner-friendly conversation about herbalism, western plant medicine, and the healing potential of the plants growing all around us. If herbalism has ever sounded interesting but also a little...

  4. Perimenopause 101: Symptoms, Hormones, Menopause, and What Every Woman Needs to Know—with Nikki and Susannah of Menopausitive Workshop

    Perimenopause 101: think menopause is just hot flashes and mood swings? Not even close. In this episode of The Great Connect, Carrie sits down with Nikki and Susannah, co-founders of Menopausitive, for an empowering, beginner-friendly conversation about perimenopause, menopause, post-menopause,...

  5. Pelvic Floor Health 101: Leaking, Pain, Prolapse & How to Fix the Root, Not Just the Symptoms

    Most people don’t think about their pelvic floor—until something starts to feel off. Leaking. Pain. Pressure. Prolapse. But these symptoms don’t appear overnight. Pelvic floor dysfunction is often something that’s been building quietly over time. In this episode, pelvic floor physical therapist...

  6. Light 101: The Missing Piece in Sleep, Mood, Hormones, Energy & Overall Health (with Roudy Nassif)

    What if your fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, and lack of motivation weren’t personal failures—but a light environment problem? That’s exactly what Roudy Nassif, founder of VivaRays, discovered after years of struggling with his own health—and seven years of deep research into why nothing else was...

  7. A Failing Healthcare System for Patients and Practitioners—And the Health That’s Still Yours (with w/ Dr. Tom Ingegno)

    What does holistic health actually look like when you strip away the gadgets, protocols, and biohacking buzzwords? In this episode of The Great Connect, Carrie sits down with Dr. Tom Ingegno—Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and East Asian medicine practitioner with more than 25 years of...

  8. Food Frequency 101: High-Frequency Foods, Conscious Eating & Holistic Nourishment w/ Karin Edgett

    Food Frequency 101 explores the idea that food may be more than just fuel—it may also carry energy, frequency, and information that influences how we feel. In this episode of The Human Array podcast, Carrie sits down with Karin Edgett—visionary artist, photographer, and holistic food educator—for…

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  9. Women’s Health 101: What We Were Never Taught About Our Cycles, Birth Control, Perimenopause, and Beyond

    Real talk: women’s health research has historically been underfunded and underrepresented. In this episode, the THA team sits down to talk about the things most of us had to figure out on our own—hormonal cycles, birth control, perimenopause, and why your intuition about your body actually…

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  10. Intermittent Fasting 101: What It Is, What It Isn’t & Where to Start (For Beginners) With Jim Jackson

    Let's be honest—if you've Googled intermittent fasting lately, you've probably ended up in a rabbit hole of conflicting advice, extreme protocols, and someone telling you that hunger is just a mindset. This episode is not that. Carrie sits down with holistic health practitioner Jim Jackson to cut...

  11. Patient Advocacy 101: Navigating Treatment, Building Your Team & Finding Your Voice w/Deb Krier

    Navigating cancer treatment can feel overwhelming—like you've been dropped into a complex system where you're expected to make critical decisions without a roadmap. Deb Krier has faced cancer—more than once, including breast cancer (that became stage four), as well as thyroid cancer. She went…

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  12. Holistic Pet Care 101 w/ Jeff the Vet: Fresh Food, Natural Health, and Better Wellness

    Your pet's health works just like yours—holistic, interconnected, and way more than just treating symptoms when they pop up. In this episode, holistic veterinarian Dr. Jeffrey Feinman shares how to move beyond kibble and quick fixes to actually improve your pet's quality of life. We cover the...

  13. Sleep 101: The Science Behind Falling Asleep, Staying Asleep, and Waking Up Rested w/ Dr. Andrea Matsumura

    How to Improve Sleep Quality | Sleep Doctor Explains Why You're Always Tired Getting 8 hours of sleep but still waking up exhausted? You're not alone. Sleep doctor Dr. Andrea Matsumura explains why sleep quality matters more than sleep quantity—and how to actually fix your sleep problems, as...

  14. Acupuncture 101: Your Questions Answered (Yes, Even the Weird Ones) With Autumn Bear

    We've all Googled "does acupuncture actually work" at 2am—let's talk about it. In this episode, Carrie sits down with acupuncturist and herbalist Autumn Bear to demystify one of the oldest healing practices on the planet. Spoiler: those tiny needles aren't magic, but what they can do is pretty...

  15. Essential Oils 101: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why Quality Matters w/ Katie Hussong & Megan Schneider

    Essential oils: do they actually work—or is it all hype? In this episode of The Great Connect, host Carrie Allen sits down with Katie Hussong and Megan Schneider to break down what essential oils really are, how they work in the body, and how to use them safely and effectively as part of a…

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  16. 2026 Wellness Trends with Dr. Catherine Clinton: Quantum Biology & Natural Light

    What if your health isn't just about what you eat—but also about light, sound, and electromagnetic fields? In this episode, Dr. Catherine Clinton breaks down quantum biology: the emerging science of how waves of information impact your cells and create measurable biological action. We're talking...

  17. Our Wake-Up Calls & Your Fresh Start (Living Holistic-ish)

    Four women. Four wake-up calls. One honest conversation about living “holistic-ish.” This week on The Human Array Podcast, host Carrie Allen sits down with Amanda, Erin, Kristina, and Jeannette to get real about their holistic health journeys—the scary diagnoses, the family health crises, the 2am...

  18. End Holiday Overwhelm: Boundaries, Self‑Care, & Realistic Expectations with Therapist Chloë Bean

    A real‑talk therapist’s guide to holiday stress, gathering fatigue, festive comparison syndrome, and creating a season that actually feels good for your nervous system.​ In this episode, Carrie sits down with therapist and wellness educator Chloë Bean to unpack holiday stress, gathering fatigue,...

  19. Letting Go of Holiday Food Guilt: Mind‑Body‑Spirit Eating with Dietitian Lee Cotton

    In this episode, we sit down with registered dietitian and holistic health champion Lee Cotton to talk about how to release holiday food guilt, quiet diet‑culture ‘food noise,’ and honor mind–body–spirit at the holiday table. You’ll hear practical ways to listen to your hunger cues, navigate…

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  20. The Ultimate Gift Guide–That Won't Break You or Your Budget (Living Holistic-ish)

    We’ve opened all the tabs, tried all the things, and lived to tell the tale. In this episode of Living Holistic-ish, we’re sharing our favorite holistic health products that actually work—from red light masks that make your skin glow (and your hormones happy) to mushroom supplements that help you...

  21. Living Holistic-ish: What Is Holistic Health? (Our Stories)

    What does “holistic health” actually mean—and what does it look like in real life—beyond the hashtags, buzzwords, and highlight reels? We’re exploring just that—through our own (very personal) stories, struggles, and growth. In this episode, Carrie Allen, founder of The Human Array, sits down…

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  22. Practitioner Spotlight: Lillian Murray on Intuitive Parenting—Trusting Your Gut (and Your Kids)

    Real talk: parenting is hard—and most of us are just trying not to mess up our kids too badly. In this conversation, Carrie sits down with life and health coach Lillian Murray, who's been there—from survival mode with a newborn to watching her own son parent in ways that made her rethink...

  23. Practitioner Spotlight: Rachel Lee on Breathwork and Cold Therapy for High Achievers

    Cold plunges and breathwork are getting plenty of attention these days—but stepping into the water, and your breath, is where the real transformation begins. In this episode of The Great Connect, host Carrie Allen sits down with Rachel Lee, founder of Ice Bath Boston and Breath, to explore the...

  24. Practitioner Spotlight: Jen Skillicorn on Why Community is the Missing Piece in Women's Wellness

    When life throws you a curveball, how do you navigate the uncertainty with grace and intention? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jen Skillicorn, a seasoned public health professional turned integrative health practitioner, who shares her powerful journey of transformation and community...

  25. Practitioner Spotlight: Amy Pons on Unleashing Your Unique Brilliance

    Join host Carrie Allen as she sits down with longtime friend and The Human Array practitioner Amy Pons for an inspiring conversation about reconnection, intuition, and unlocking your inner brilliance. In this heartfelt episode, Amy shares her transformative journey from corporate life to founding...

  26. Catalyst Spotlight: Robin Thomas on Why Chasing Happiness Keeps You Stuck

    Join host Carrie Allen as she sits down with The Human Array Catalyst Robin Thomas—Spiritual GPS and Happiness Coach—and dives deep into the practical tools and wisdom that could revolutionize your approach to personal growth and authentic living. Whether you're feeling lost, stuck in patterns…

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  27. Catalyst Spotlight: Ben Emery on the Art of Unscripted Transformation — Coaching, Systemic Constellations, and the Healing Power of Us

    Join host Carrie Allen in conversation with Ben Emery, creator of the Concentrics Coaching Method, for a deep exploration into the power of real-time transformation, relational intelligence, and collective healing. From his early creative experiments as a kid choreographing home videos to…

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  28. Catalyst Spotlight: Claudia Moriel on Unlocking the Vagus Nerve with Frequency Medicine

    Join Carrie Allen in this fascinating conversation with Claudia Moriel — bioresonance massage therapist, Frequency-Specific Microcurrent (FSM) practitioner, and The Human Array Catalyst — who’s transforming the healing landscape with her unique approach to holistic wellness. Claudia shares her...

  29. Catalyst Spotlight: Nic Choren Pavick + Ruth Bezzina on The Power of Three in Holistic Health

    What happens when modern wellness meets ancient wisdom? In this episode of The Great Connect, host Carrie Allen sits down with two visionary healers, Nic Choren Pavick and Ruth Bezzina, who are reshaping the landscape of holistic health through the power of community, myth, and multidimensional...

  30. Catalyst Spotlight: Shuang-Min Chang on How to Love Yourself Unconditionally

    In this soulful and insightful conversation, intuitive coach and The Human Array Catalyst Shuang-Min Chang joins host Carrie Allen to explore the transformative power of self-love as a form of self-expression. Drawing from her personal journey and years of intuitive coaching, Shuang-Min shares…

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  31. Social Connection: How Community Fuels Personal Growth

    In this transformative episode, Carrie Allen explores an often-overlooked (but absolutely essential) pillar of wellbeing: social connection. Using her powerful water wheel metaphor, Carrie makes the case that personal growth isn’t just an individual pursuit. It’s a collective one. You can…

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  32. Meditation Breaks: Simple pauses. Profound shifts.

    Sometimes the most profound thing you can do is pause. These are unedited recordings from our community meditation sessions—raw moments of stillness captured as they naturally unfold. No scripts, no structure, just the authentic experience of consciousness settling into itself. Consider these…

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  33. Rising Heroes: Millennials Reshaping the Workplace

    In this honest and heartfelt episode of The Great Connect, longtime friends and former colleagues Carrie Allen and Amy Pons reunite to unpack the millennial experience in the workplace. From being the subject of HR meetings about “how to manage millennials” to being underestimated while...

  34. From Meltdowns to Breakthroughs: A Millennial Mom's Approach to Emotional Wellness

    What happens when a three-year-old's meltdown becomes a profound lesson in emotional wellness? In this deeply personal episode, Carrie Allen, founder of the Human Array, takes us through her transformative journey of learning to truly feel and express emotions – something many in her millennial...

  35. Digital Hypnosis: Mental Health and the Slippery Slope of AI

    You’re being rewired – and you may not even realize it. AI’s affirming, addictive outputs have lulled us (often unknowingly) into a quiet trance. While we scroll and search and copy and paste, something essential is slipping away: our intuition, our clarity, our inner compass. This episode is…

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  36. Meditation Breaks: Simple pauses. Profound shifts.

    Sometimes the most profound thing you can do is pause. These are unedited recordings from our community meditation sessions—raw moments of stillness captured as they naturally unfold. No scripts, no structure, just the authentic experience of consciousness settling into itself. Consider these…

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  37. Millennials Unfiltered: Bridging Technology, Wisdom, and Authentic Living

    Join Carrie, founder of The Human Array and host of The Great Connect podcast, as she welcomes special guest Amanda Johnson from Heartspark for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the millennial experience. In this episode, we explore what makes millennials uniquely positioned as the bridge...

  38. Neural Pathways to Mental Health: Transforming Your Inner Dialogue

    Ever caught yourself being your own worst enemy? In this eye-opening episode, Carrie Allen dives deep into the world of mental wellbeing and reveals how that pesky internal dialogue shapes EVERYTHING in your life—including (surprise!) your physical health! With refreshing honesty and her…

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  39. Tuning In, Not Trending: Cultivating Authentic Physical Wellbeing

    Forget the wellbeing trends—this episode is about tuning into your unique physical needs, especially if you're naturally more drawn to mental pursuits. Discover how small, intentional physical practices, such as connecting with nature, engaging your mind, and honoring your unique patterns can...

  40. Pluto in Scorpio: The Millennial Generation's Transformative Power

    In this cosmic conversation, Chelsea Jewel and Carrie Allen break open the astrological vault to reveal why millennials aren't just experiencing a midlife crisis—they're having a midlife AWAKENING. Dive into the powerful influence of Pluto in Scorpio and discover how this generation is...

  41. Redefining Connection: The Great Connect Returns

    Join Carrie Allen, founder of the Human Array, as she explores the connections that truly matter in our lives. After a refreshing hiatus, The Great Connect returns with a renewed purpose: helping you discover what authentic wellbeing means for YOU. This isn't your typical self-improvement podcast...

  42. Why Millennials Are Here to Save the World

    🎙️ Why Millennials Are Here to Save the World | The Great Connect Podcast In this thought-provoking episode, Carrie Allen explores why Millennials are uniquely positioned to create meaningful change in our world. Drawing from generational theory and personal experience, she discusses how...

  43. The Full Stack of Wellbeing: Beyond Physical Health

    In this enlightening episode of The Great Connect Podcast, host Carrie Allen explores the evolving nature of wellbeing and how it extends far beyond just physical health. Drawing from her personal journey from corporate success to discovering true fulfillment, Carrie shares deep insights into the...

  44. Coaching: An Investment in Your Future with Robb Gilbear

    Coaching is not just for athletes or CEOs anymore. It's for everyone who wants to achieve their goals and live their best life, as coaching is one of the most powerful tools for personal and professional development. A good coach will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses, develop a…

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  45. Can Curiosity and Boundaries Heal Broken Connections? with Kat Polsinelli

    Can Curiosity and Boundaries Heal Broken Connections? Feeling disconnected from loved ones? Struggling with drama and emotional triggers? This episode is for you! Join us as we delve into a powerful conversation about cultivating deep connection through curiosity, empathy, and personal…

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  46. Building Confidence, Finding Your Voice, and Stepping Into the Real You with Sabrina Victoria

    Sabrina Victoria is an entrepreneur at heart, focusing on building confidence, finding your voice, and stepping into the real you. She works closely with solopreneurs who are striving to hit six-figure years in order to help them build out the structure that they need to streamline their time and...

  47. Musings | Why am I so afraid to be myself?

    A simple question...with a not-so-simple answer. Join me as I muse over this question and what it brings up for me. I hope that it is supportive in opening questions for yourself as well.

  48. Breaking the Mold: Challenging Societal Rules and Finding Sovereignty

    In this episode, we're diving into a different area of connection. One that is within ourselves as well as a key to finding connection with others. Join Amy and Carrie as they explore the realms of spirituality, self-awareness, and the journey of ascension. Special guest, Isabelle Zimmerman…

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  49. Musings | Expressing Creatively: Beyond the To-Do List

    In today's episode, Carrie Allen delves deep into the essence of creativity and the daily challenges we face with our ever-growing to-do lists. Ever found yourself overwhelmed with tasks first thing in the morning? Carrie shares her personal experience of waking up to a daunting list and the…

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  50. The Power of Letting Go: Embracing the Slingshot Journey to Self-Realization

    This conversation is a deep and reflective discussion about personal growth, relationships, and the journey of self-discovery. Through our own personal experiences with a process we call "slingshots," we share how we have embraced this process even when it is challenging. "Slingshots" is...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Great Connect explores the way we work and live - what works and what doesn't, to truly engage in the human experience. All the while we're preparing for the great paradigm shift to reimagine what could be. This is the Great Connect.

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Carrie Allen

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