“I was led to SWIHA by my intuition and my growing need to help others live a healthier and happier life. I knew that our health and wellness needed to be more important than any of the other things we put first in our busy lives. To be honest, I did not have a clue where this would take me or what a “Health and Wellness Coach” was. Yet, I still followed my intuition and drive to be able to grow my own knowledge of holistic wellness and ultimately help others to start putting their health and wellness first!”
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Topics:
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
holistic entrepreneur,
Great Graduate,
SWIHA,
yoga,
Reiki,
Holistic wellness,
Holistic health,
Arizona,
coaching,
Tempe,
Health and Wellness,
Holistic Health and Wellness Coach,
Imposter Syndrome
Forgiveness
For centuries this word has been touted as a nonnegotiable for the betterment of society and the individual. The problem is, although most of us know that forgiveness is a necessity if we want to live a life free from anger and resentment, many of us struggle with understanding exactly what forgiveness means or how to achieve it. After all, forgiveness is merely a blanket term… Used to describe what people should do when faced with the pain of hurt or betrayal. Unfortunately, religious texts and enlightened spiritual leaders frequently fail to describe precisely what forgiveness is, why we should do it, or how it can be attained. With the aim of bridging these gaps, I’ll attempt to answer these questions throughout the course of this blog. Before we get to those answers, let’s first talk a little bit about what forgiveness is not and what it does not do.
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Topics:
self love,
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
Great Graduate,
SWIHA,
Self-care,
Forgiveness,
Meditation,
Holistic wellness,
Holistic health,
Arizona,
Tempe,
Grace,
Holistic Health and Wellness Coach,
SWIHA Student Blog Series,
Student Blog Submission,
Higher Self
Happy National Peanut Cluster Day!! Here’s to another calendar holiday you didn’t know you needed in your life. What’s not to love? Peanuts? Chocolate!? Give it to me! Peanut Clusters are the perfect combination of salty and sweet. The first retail peanut clusters were introduced in 1912 and were called the ‘Goo Goo Cluster’. Peanut Clusters were so popular with soldiers that they were even shipped weekly during World War II to those fighting the front lines. So, on this glorious holiday that mixes everyone's two favorite things: peanuts and chocolate - we must celebrate with a delicious recipe!
Peanut Clusters are relatively super easy to make! This can be a delectable dessert that's ready in minutes. You basically melt the chocolate, add the peanuts, stir them together, and then let them harden! Here is an exact recipe below:
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Topics:
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
Holistic Nutrition,
SWIHA,
Recipe,
Holistic wellness,
Holistic health,
Arizona,
Tempe,
Holistic Nutrition Wellness Practitioner,
National Nutrition Month,
National Peanut Cluster Day
Aromatics, resins, incense, and smudging are all great techniques for clearing and protecting an area, asking for guidance and setting intentions. Whether you are a professional or just curious about Aromatherapy for personal use, Aromatherapy is accessible to all. Amy Horn, LMT and one of SWIHA’s Aromatherapy Instructors states, “An energy clearing and protection spray is just one of the ways in which I incorporate healing botanicals into my daily life. Our bodies are so easily synchronized to the healing properties of thousands and thousands of different plant chemicals and energies. As a practitioner, try some aromatherapy in your sessions and document the results. Most often, I see that my clients’ sessions were amplified, with a deeper and more meaningful experience.”
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Topics:
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
aromatherapy,
SWIHA,
Essential Oils,
Meditation,
Holistic wellness,
Holistic health,
Arizona,
Tempe,
smudging,
Aromatherapist,
Energy Clearing,
Energy Protection,
Aromatics,
Resins,
Incense
Anxiety is a primal human experience to anticipate and prepare for threats, which can serve as a good thing. However, too much anxiety can quickly turn into mental health issues and can disrupt your daily life, relationships, work, and more. Anxiety can feel different for everyone, luckily, there are some very effective and scientifically proven ways to help us become more grounded, balanced, and in tune with our bodies. Here are 5 Grounding Techniques you can utilize to self-regulate when life is feeling out of place:
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Topics:
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
Massage Therapy,
SWIHA,
Mindfulness,
massage,
Holistic wellness,
exercise,
Holistic health,
Breathing Techniques,
Arizona,
LMT,
Mindfulness Exerise,
Grounding Techniques,
Earthing,
Stretching,
Massage Therapy Program,
Grounding
Brenda Fisher is an inspiring blogger, and SWIHA great graduate, who is passionate about educating others on utilizing nutrition and wellness in a holistic way. Brenda’s passion has developed over the last 15 years and gained momentum two years ago when she enrolled in SWIHA’s Holistic Health and Wellness Coach Diploma Program. Brenda is ecstatic about moving forward in her career, and being a first-time entrepreneur. For the purpose of this blog, Brenda felt moved to intertwine her education and current personal experience, of a marital separation, to help others. Brenda’s desire is to encourage self-care, help others feel comfortable to reach out for support and embrace the process. Brenda states, “I want them to be empowered and have support during what can be a crucial healing time and an opportunity for self-growth and self-love.”
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Topics:
self love,
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
sleep,
Holistic Nutrition,
SWIHA,
Nutrition,
Holistic health,
health coach,
Wellness Coach,
Holistic Modalities,
Holistic Health and Wellness,
NBHWC,
Pause,
Prayer,
Separation,
Patience,
Support System,
Trust,
Prepare,
Process,
Holistic Behaviors
By considering all of the parts that make up each individual and by acknowledging that no two people or bodies are the same, I know it takes more than a healthy grocery list to eat healthier. It takes customized care and education to succeed in implementing changes and routines that stick, for a vibrant, nutritious diet and lifestyle. What is your mind, body, and spirit craving? I’m Sam, and I’m a Holistic Health & Wellness practitioner, offering nutrition coaching out of Burlington, VT. I offer in-person or online coaching. I have a passion for self-care and eating for the whole self. I love to focus on eating happy, colorful foods for happy heads and hearts.
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Topics:
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
Life Coaching,
Holistic Nutrition,
Great Graduate,
SWIHA,
Whole Foods,
Holistic wellness,
Holistic health,
SOUL Food,
SAD diet,
health coach,
Nutrition Coach,
Holistic Nutrition Coach,
Wellness Coach,
Wellness Practitioner,
communication,
Holistic Healh and Wellness Coach,
NBHWC
Come walk with us
Let me tell you a little bit about myself - my name is Aidale, my friends know me as Lee. I am married to my amazing husband called Bear and we both harvest and make some medicines and forage edible wild foods for our family and friends here in the Northwest of CT. After witnessing the healing properties we were gifted from our land, we have created BearLee Essentials to share the magic Mother Earth has gifted us right from our backyard. We feel self-care, wellness, and connecting back to our wilderness souls and Mother Earth is so important especially after experiencing the many changes we have gone through during the Covid-19 pandemic. I feel we found ourselves wondering how we can be more proactive in our self-healing and health for ourselves and our family.
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Topics:
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
wellness,
SWIHA,
Whole Foods,
Intuition,
Urban Farming,
Holistic health,
Arizona,
Healthy Eating,
Holistic Remedies,
Organic Food,
Mother Earth,
Herbs,
Plants,
Ancestors
Have you been itching for a career change? Do you enjoy helping others live their best, healthiest lives? Empowering, encouraging, and providing support for people to make lasting life changes? If you said yes to most or all of these questions, becoming a Holistic Health and Wellness Coach may be the right career change for you! Health coaches aid their clients by becoming their “accountability partner”, enabling them to live their best life!
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Topics:
Holistic Nutrition,
Self-care,
entrepreneur,
Holistic health,
health coach,
coaching,
Facebook Live,
Wellness Coach,
Setting Goals,
Positive Psychology,
Webinars,
Holistic Healh and Wellness Coach,
Health and Wellness Coach,
Holistic Health and Wellness,
Healthy Habits,
NBHWC,
National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches,
ZOOM
“The final stage of healing is using what happens to you to help other people. That is healing in itself.” - Gloria Steinem
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Topics:
holistic practitioner,
Life Coaching,
Body,
SWIHA,
Polarity Therapy,
yoga nidra,
Spirit,
Mind,
Holistic wellness,
Holistic health,
passion,
Transformational Pychology,
Somatic Psychology,
Holistic Modalities,
Purpose,
Mind-Body Psychology,
Integrative Cranial Sacral Unwinding,
Shamanic Reiki,
Coaching the Hero Within,
The Hero's Journey
