Health-FULL Forrest and Monica

In this Health-FULL episode, Forrest and Monica discuss vulnerable situations that have happened in their personal experiences through their clinical practices. They speak about taboo subjects such as therapists passing gas in the treatment room, comparing themselves to other practitioners, dealing with uncomfortable patient-practitioner dynamics, and much more. We hope you enjoy this fun filled and tender episode!

In this episode, Monica and Forrest discuss their own personal stories related to grief, bereavement, sadness - and navigating life amidst these difficult feelings. They discuss their own journeys in showing up for clinic while mourning loss, and strategies they've learned to support others through the grief process. Transference and countertransference are explained and how they pertain to social interactions while grieving, specifically in a clinic environment. The stages of ...

Childbearing. childbirth, labor, and delivery, are all pivotal stages in a female's life experience. Whether you are expecting a child yourself, or, helping a loved one through the process of birthing - this episode is for you!We are thrilled to host special guest Patti Blomme on this show: a maternal nurse, perinatal educator, private care doula, & postnatal private care consumer advocator. Podcast notes:- Intros- Discussion of quote: "The position of a woman in any...

In this Health-FULL podcast, we discuss biomechanical chronic pain holding patterns in the body. This is part 2 in the series of Biomechanics, so if you haven't checked out part 1 - we highly recommend it. In this episode, we dive into common compensatory patterns that lead to chronic neck and back pain. We hope you enjoy the episode!For more info about Monica, you can find her at:www.acunelson.comInstagram: @acu.osteo.nelsonFor more info about Forrest, you can find him at:ww...

In this Health-FULL episode, Forrest and Monica discuss aspects of alignment/body mechanics, and how it leads to chronic pain. Gait is also a prominent topic as it greatly pertains to overall body structure and alignment. Forrest chimes in with some great insight about orthotics, since he has added orthotic design to his list of talents clinically. Thanks for tuning into this episode, and look for Part 2 of this series - which will be released in the next week!For more informatio...

In this Health-FULL episode, we discuss the differences between Sympathy, Empathy & Compassion. What is a healthy state to deliver care in? Is it good for mental health to be in a constant state of empathy? Being in a position of balanced mental health and wellness is extremely important to avoid the jaws of stress and anxiety. Taking on emotional patterns of others by unknowingly being too empathetic, can be damaging in the long-term. We discuss real life scenarios ...