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The Healing Compass
by Lori "Sway" Kroh
Host Lori "Sway" Kroh is a 15-year holistic practitioner currently studying biopsychology/neuroscience. The Healing Compass is a monthly Podcast about facilitating the harmony between science and holistic practices to navigate obstacles of mental health and well-being, facilitating change on your own terms, instigated by you. Whether you’re looking to heal, to grow, or just learn more about yourself in the pool of humanity, let this podcast simply be a guide. Take what resonates for you. Seek professional help as needed. Any therapies mentioned are not meant to substitute medical attention.
Episodes
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Exercise: "What Do Happy People Have in Common?" w/guest James Schin
What does exercise have to do with happiness? My guest James Schin shares from research and experience the steadfast correlation between exercise and every aspect of one's life. *This episode may contain sensitive content for some)* Helpful resources and scientific sources can be found at:...
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Feldenkrais Method: "Cultivating Your Attention with Movement" w/guest Elaine Clark, GCFP, LMT
You may not have heard of Feldenkrais...perhaps you might have heard of Functional Integration or Awareness Through Movement. These are practices of the Feldenkrais Method which my guest Elaine Clark is here to share with us. Learn the history and founder Moshe Feldenkrais, its purpose and…
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Myofascial release for Pain, Stress & Trauma: "Reconnecting After the Storm" w/guest Tara Tylicki CMT, HHP
How can bodywork shift our perception and experience of restriction and pain? Tara Tylicki discusses the technique of Myofascial Release is in depth, including what it is, what it does, the energetic and subconscious implications of unwinding, rebounding, session experience and expectations, and...
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Posture, Pain & Trauma: "Peeling Back the Layers of Pain" w/guest Christina Rogers
How do posture, pain and trauma relate to one another? My guest Christina Rogers delves deep into the paradigm of physical-energetic-emotional pain and how we carry ourselves says a lot about our history as well as how it relates to the pain and discomfort we experience. *This episode may contain...
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Bio-Energy Balancing: "Decoding the Energetics" w/guest Paul Wellin, M.A., CAMT, LFT
The integrative approach to healing is on the rise and Paul Wellin is one to be contributing to this upward trend. Paul has found a way to incorporate his past training and knowledge of psychotherapy and massage to help clients "find" their blockages and release them, physically and…
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Health Self-Advocacy: "How to Have Agency Over Your Well-Being" w/guest Lissette Pedraza
When you don't feel heard by your physician or therapist, when you feel like giving up on getting help, when nothing that the professionals are suggesting is working - what do you do? It's vital to take agency for your health and well-being, especially in this day and age, when the system is...
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The Gut-Brain Connection: "Trust Your Gut" w/guest Jana Cordero, RN, BSN, Nurse Coach
There's a lot of talk about the gut-brain connection, but what is it? My guest Jana Cordero and I discuss the physiological connection, what is known as the MBGA (Microbiota-Gut-Brain-Axis), the vagus nerve that is a major link between the brain and the gut, and what we can do to improve and curb...
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Addiction (Pt 2): "The Miracle of Self-Empowerment" w/guest Rob Schneider, CADC, RADT
Rob Schneider, now a Clinical Addictions Counselor, shares his incredible journey of past struggle with addiction and substance abuse, which is a disease and mask of adversities one may face mentally, physically and emotionally. This message gives hope for those feeling in the darkness of…
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Addiction (Pt 1): "The Miracle of Self-Empowerment" w/guest Rob Schneider, CADC, RADT
Rob Schneider, now a Clinical Addictions Counselor, shares his incredible journey of past struggle with addiction and substance abuse, which is a disease and mask of adversities one may face mentally, physically and emotionally. This message gives hope for those feeling in the darkness of…
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Self-Worth: "The Parenting Paradigm of Teen Mental Health " w/Karen Braveheart
How does one develop self-worth? Where does it come from? Can it be changed? Parents & caregivers of the young, listen up! Also, this episode is great for teenagers and young adults. Hell, it's great for everyone! But the message that Karen Braveheart is so unabashedly revealing here is aimed to...
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What is NEURODIVERGENT? And More Terms Explained! (Bonus Episode)
Did you know? This is an interim bonus episode in which I bring some non-expert, but studied and researched clarification to many terms used in the mental health realm. Let's break down terminology and understand differences between such things as neurological and psychiatric conditions, genetics...
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Diagnoses: "Seeing the Human Behind the Label" w/Marlena McCrea, MASLP
We are piggybacking on the last episode about medication as Marlena delves into her 20+ years of experience as a Speech & Language Pathologist, as well as her own personal tribulations with Bipolar Disorder, on how diagnoses are utilized in the medical field and what she has seen in the homes of...
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Psychiatric Medication: "To Medicate or Not to Medicate?" w/Stephanie Wallace, AMFT
Medications for various psychiatric conditions- from Anxiety and Depression to Schizophrenia, Bipolar, OCD and BPD. Are they helpful? Dangerous? Stephanie Wallace, trauma-informed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, joins me to discuss her professional insight on when medication is…
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Neural Rewiring/Reprogramming: "Rewiring your Trauma Response" w/Linda White & Andrei Knight
Oh my gosh! This episode is my jam! It was tough keeping the convo short, so in this will be so much helpful information! Pause and come back if you need to, there's a lot to digest! Regulating the nervous system is a hot topic right now amongst the mental health community. Also, trauma is not…
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(part 2) Resolutions & Goal-Setting: The Do's and Don'ts <special live-streamed episode!>
After a month-long hiatus, I rallied up some others in the community for a unique episode which was live-streamed on Facebook! (You can watch recording of the livestream at: https://fb.watch/hW_bzzUHxq/ PART 2! We (Chase Cheney, Brittany Maxey, Victoria Shaw and myself) casually discuss the…
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(Part 1) Resolutions & Goal-Setting: The Do's and Don'ts <special live-streamed episode!>
After a month-long hiatus, I rallied up some others in the community for a unique episode which was live-streamed on Facebook! (You can watch recording of the livestream at: https://fb.watch/hW_bzzUHxq/ We (Chase Cheney, Brittany Maxey, Victoria Shaw and myself) casually discuss the various…
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EMDR: "Creating Safe Connections to Our Past" w/Emily Dailey, LCSW
Emily Dailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has had profound breakthroughs with her own trauma using a somatic process called EMDR and is now providing this therapy for her clients. She discusses the basis of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) including its use, the...
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Psychadelics & Microdosing: "Opening the Doors of Our Perception" w/Phoenix MacGregor, M.S.
Phoenix dives into the amazing benefits of Cannabis and Psilocybin as well as this practice called microdosing. She lays out her reasoning through her background in psychology and her own breakthroughs with these earth medicines. Phoenix, a Soul Archeologist who specializes in trauma…
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Trauma, Addiction, and the Power of Self-Research: "Finding Strength in the Struggle" Part 2 w/Aaron Spira
In part 2, Aaron shares his trauma that stemmed from his chronic pain/illness conditions and his battle with opioid use/cannabis to escape the pain. In his scientific studies, he shares helpful tips and resources for others to research their conditions in order to improve their quality of life.…
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Chronic Pain & Chronic Illness: "Finding Strength in the Struggle" Part 1 w/Aaron Spira
In part 1 of my interview with Aaron Spira, an online health & fitness coach, he lays out his history and journey with a multitude of chronic pain and chronic illness conditions from an early age. He shares how living these conditions caused depression and trauma in his life. In part 2 we discuss...
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Mental Health Awareness: "You Are Not Alone" a compilation message for the holidays and beyond
Inspired by artist Jewel's #notalonechallenge through her Inspiring Children Foundation. This social movement is another reminder of how important mental health awareness is and that there is an abundance of helpful resources for us to tap into. This episode is a collaboration of community coming...
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Children's Mental Health: "Raising Soul Strong Children" w/Rachel Kutner
Rachel Kutner of Soul Strong Kids (NJ) is a certified life coach and children's yoga instructor. She teaches kids mindfulness techniques and SEL (Social Emotional Learning) in order to manage stress and handle their emotions in a healthy way. This episode is great for parents/guardians,...
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Trauma & MDMA: "Escaping the Trauma Prison" w/Mary Bell, LCSW
Mary Bell, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in San Diego, explains her own journey of trauma and how the discovery and experience with MDMA changed her life around, leading her to provide MDMA treatment for her therapy clients. The MAPS resource discussed in this episode is provided in my…
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Self-Care Education: "Self-Care Inside & Out" w/Sharla Fagan
What is self-love and why is it so important to feel good on the inside as well as the outside? My guest Sharla Fagan of Shear Karma, a green holistic hair salon in Oceanside CA, has some important messages regarding inner self-care and how she incorporates it into her hair services for a…
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The Archives: The Throat Chakra (2022)
This is the twentieth installment to my original podcast, titled the same. In covering the chakras one-by-one, I break down the mind-body-spirit correlations of the throat chakra and how you can encourage the flow of energy for this chakra. LinkTree resources: https://linktr.ee/healingwithsway...
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The Archives: Podcast Recommendations (2022)
This is the seventeenth installment to my original podcast, titled the same. Other podcasts I have thoroughly enjoyed regarding self development, health and mental health. LinkTree resources: https://linktr.ee/healingwithsway Intro/outro credit: Trust in What You Cannot See (They Dream By Day)
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The Archives: The Throat Chakra (2022)
This is the sixteenth installment to my original podcast, titled the same. In covering the chakras, here I lay out the mind-body-spirit correlations of the throat chakra and how you can encourage the flow of energy for this chakra. LinkTree resources: https://linktr.ee/healingwithsway Intro/outro...
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The Archives: Beta Meditation (2022)
This is the final meditation I provide in my original podcast, titled the same. Why Beta waves are healthy for a restless brain? Follow this guided meditation when you are seeking calm or to encourage a restful night's sleep. LinkTree resources: https://linktr.ee/healingwithsway Intro/outro…
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The Archives: The Left Brain-Right Brain Myths, Facts & Mysteries (2021)
This is the fifteenth installment to my original podcast, titled the same. Does the right brain control our creative, artistic side and the left side control the analytical, methodical side of us? Are there dominating sides? What's the biological understanding of this? What's true? What isn't?…
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The Archives: The Root Chakra (2021)
This is the fourteenth installment to my original podcast, titled the same. In covering the chakras one-by-one, this episode explains the mind-body-spirit correlations of the root chakra and how to promote energy flow for this chakra. LinkTree resources: https://linktr.ee/healingwithsway...
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The Archives: My Holiday Letter on Mental Health & Self-Care (2021)
This is the thirteenth installment to my original podcast, titled the same. Instead of the same ol' message or promoting the "We can do better" philosophy in regard to the political and social upheaval in our country, I chose a route that highlights the importance of every single person's...
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The Archives: Thought Meditation (2021)
This is another meditation offered in my original podcast, titled the same. Meditation isn't necessarily about quieting the mind, but allowing your thoughts to properly cycle in order to be at peace and come to a calm, relaxed state. This meditation teaches you that your thoughts are not a part…
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The Archives: The Heart Chakra (2021)
This is the twelfth installment to my original podcast, titled the same. Beginning the discussion of chakras (energy wheels/vortexes), I first visit the Heart Chakra- what it correlates with and how to encourage the energy flow for this chakra. LinkTree resources…
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The Archives: Aromatherapy (2021)
This is the eleventh installment to my original podcast, titled the same. The science behind the age-old use of aromatherapy- it's not just some smell good, magical healing, hippie trend! It involves the therapeutic properties via chemistry and the brain! I also lay out use and blending safety…
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The Archives: The Science of Meditation (2021)
This is the tenth installment to my original podcast, titled the same. Let's take a look at the science (psychology, biology, chemistry, physiology, neuroscience) behind the ancient practice of meditation and tips on how to meditate. LinkTree resources: https://linktr.ee/healingwithsway…
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The Archives: Self-Reflection (2021)
This is the ninth installment to my original podcast, titled the same. Why is self-reflection so important for our healing and growth and how do we do it? LinkTree resources: https://linktr.ee/healingwithsway Intro/outro credit: Trust in What You Cannot See (They Dream By Day)
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The Archives: Ayurveda (2021)
This is the eighth installment to my original podcast, titled the same. What is Ayurveda and why is it so beneficial for the mind-body-spirit? LinkTree resources: https://linktr.ee/healingwithsway Intro/outro credit: Trust in What You Cannot See (They Dream By Day)
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The Archives: Nadhi Sodhana- Alternate Nostril Breathing (2021)
A breath work technique I provided in my original podcast, titled the same. Nadhi (Nah-dee) Sodhana (Sodah-nah) is also known as Alternate Nostril Breathing which can help with balance between left and right brain, clarity of thought, motivation, calmness and immune system boosting. LinkTree...
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The Archives: Depression (2021)
This is the seventh installment to my original podcast, titled the same. Depression- my experience, my revelation, and how I got myself out of it. LinkTree resources: https://linktr.ee/healingwithsway Intro/outro credit: Trust in What You Cannot See (They Dream By Day) Epidemic Sound was used for...
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The Archives: Must Reads (Book/Audiobook recommendations) (2021)
This is the sixth installment to my original podcast, titled the same. Here is a list of books/audiobooks that I have found of value over the years for self-healing, self development and health & well-being. LinkTree resources: https://linktr.ee/healingwithsway Intro/outro credit: Trust in What…
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The Archives: Yoga (2021)
This is the fifth installment to my original podcast, titled the same. Let's discover the roots, philosophy, and science behind yoga. LinkTree resources: https://linktr.ee/healingwithsway Intro/outro credit: Trust in What You Cannot See (They Dream By Day) Epidemic Sound was used for all music,...
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The Archives: Heart Breath Meditation (2021)
This is the first guided meditation I provided in my original podcast, titled the same. Heart Breath Meditation is helpful for anxiety, stress, self awareness, connecting to the body, connecting to others, and compassion. LinkTree resources: https://linktr.ee/healingwithsway Intro/outro credit:...
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The Archives: Energy (2021)
This is the fourth installment of my original podcast, titled the same. This episode covers the topic of energy- on an esoteric and scientific measure- to better understand, and appreciate, its mystery, power and known purposes. LinkTree resources: https://linktr.ee/healingwithsway Intro/outro...
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The Archives: Therapeutic Touch & Massage Therapy (2021)
This is the third installment my original podcast, titled the same. In this episode, due to my background in massage therapy, I share the biological and psychological aspects of healthy, therapeutic touch, its healing properties for every system of the body, and why every human needs it to…
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The Archives: Your Body Talks (2021)
This is the 2nd installment of my original podcast, titled the same. This episode is about how our bodies communicate with us and how to tune in and nourish it. Episode date: 6/18/21 LinkTree resources: https://linktr.ee/healingwithsway Intro/outro credit: Trust in What You Cannot See (They Dream...
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The Archives: Intro to my podcast (6/18/21)
This is the introduction to my original podcast, titled the same. It gives you a brief insight into what this podcast is about. Episode date: 6/18/21 LinkTree resources: https://linktr.ee/healingwithsway Intro/outro credit: Trust in What You Cannot See (They Dream By Day)
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Host Lori "Sway" Kroh is a 15-year holistic practitioner currently studying biopsychology/neuroscience. The Healing Compass is a monthly Podcast about facilitating the harmony between science and holistic practices to navigate obstacles of mental health and well-being, facilitating change on your own terms, instigated by you. Whether you’re looking to heal, to grow, or just learn more about yourself in the pool of humanity, let this podcast simply be a guide. Take what resonates for you. Seek professional help as needed. Any therapies mentioned are not meant to substitute medical attention.
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