Taboo: All the things people don't want to talk about.

Krysten Elektra
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An exploration of topics considered taboo in modern-day life. From moving to a new city, to job burnout, prioritizing mental health, talking about salaries with coworkers, talking about failures, starting a business, eating disorders, sex, miscarriages and anything else you can think of that you're afraid to talk about.

  1. 01/05/2024

    Gratitude Meditation

    Breathe. Rest. Be still. Tune in.

    13 min
  2. Afraid of Marriage?

    10/13/2023

    Afraid of Marriage?

    This episode is a deep dive with personal shares about anxiety/fear/cold feet about marriage and long-term commitment. I explore societal beliefs, romanticization of weddings and thoroughly asking yourself what is true for you. Reach at @kryselek or email me at krystenholisticwellness@gmail.com with feedback, questions, concerns. Much love!

    36 min
  3. ADHD- Overdiagnosed? Overmedicated?

    09/26/2023

    ADHD- Overdiagnosed? Overmedicated?

    A different way to think about ADHD-- including better sleep, improving your diet, exercising, meditation, yoga, etc.

    18 min
  4. Managing Anxiety in Challenging Times

    09/15/2023

    Managing Anxiety in Challenging Times

    This episode talks about what anxiety is, why it happens, how we can improve it, herbs that help remedy anxiety and how to change our perspective of the world around us. Remember, you are never alone. Much love!

    40 min
  5. To Diagnose or Not to Diagnose with Amanda Vazquez

    12/29/2022

    To Diagnose or Not to Diagnose with Amanda Vazquez

    In this week's episode of Taboo, we discuss the trend of assigning labels to ourselves and diagnoses based off social media. We also talk about the importance of diagnosing, the pros and cons and tie it to modern day examples in western medicine and psychotherapy.  Here's a brief bio about Amanda Vazquez & her work: She's worked with hundreds of women over the years in the form of yoga classes, reiki sessions, group circles, and psychospiritual coaching sessions. ​She combines all of the knowledge and wisdom that she's gained from being fully immersed in ancient healing traditions alongside her western education to help you heal at the soul level through 1:1 sessions and group programs! Amanda holds the following certifications and experience: M.A. of Psychology in Education from the Spirit, Mind, Body institute within the Clinical Psychology program at Teachers College, Columbia University 1000+ hours of Yoga Teacher Training Reiki Master Teacher (Over 5 Years In Practice!) Student of the Inca Medicine Ñusta Paqo Pampamesayoq Path Student of the Indigenous Medicine Path You can connect with her or learn more about working with her @thepsychospiritualcoach on Instagram or www.thepsychospiritualcoach.com Thank you for tuning in! Have a wonderful day or night wherever you may be. Sending you so much love! Until next time. Krysten

    40 min
  6. Normalizing Miscarriages with Michelle Morales

    12/20/2022

    Normalizing Miscarriages with Michelle Morales

    In this episode we talk about miscarriages with Michelle Morales. Michi had a spontaneous miscarriage and was told on an ultrasound appt at 13 weeks, when the nurse and doctor realized there was no heartbeat. Michi was told she would need a procedure to remove the fetus, since it was no longer alive. Michi was shocked, devastated and confused. Tune in to hear about her story, pregnancy process and an amazing discussion on the need for normalizing talking about miscarriages.  Miscarriages typically happen during the first trimester of pregnancy. Statistics reveal 10-15 women out of 100 will experience a miscarriage in the first trimester. During the second trimester, that number drops to 1-5 out of 100 women. If you've had a miscarriage, please note this is a trigger warning. But also note, you are not alone.  If you want to connect with Michi, her instagram is @michestefania and I'm sure she'd love to hear your thoughts and connect with you as well. Have a wonderful day or night wherever you may be. Sending you so much love, Krysten

    49 min
  7. Cacao as a Plant Medicine

    11/16/2022

    Cacao as a Plant Medicine

    An introduction to the magic of cacao, discussing health benefits, history, origins and the way cacao can be used ceremonially to connect with the heart space.  Cacao is a powerful plant teacher that allows us to quiet the mind and listen and move from the heart. Exploitation of cacao is also mentioned, how to source cacao ethically and how to purchase ceremonial cacao. If you're interested in exploring cacao, message me on instagram @kryselek. Feel free to check out cacaolaboratory.com which is my teacher, Florencia's website. You can use promo code 'krystenv10' for 10% off any purchases.

    34 min
  8. Life as an Iranian Refugee with Edith

    11/06/2022

    Life as an Iranian Refugee with Edith

    In this episode, we have the pleasure of listening to life from an Iranian/Armenian perspective with our beautiful guest, Edith. Edith is an incredibly powerful soul, whose family is Armenian. She was raised in Iran and came to the US alone at the age of 22, seeking asylum. She was able to sponsor her mother and sister who now also get to enjoy the freedoms of the United States.  She shares intimate details about what life growing up in Iran as a female was like, the structure of society, the expectations of women to be submissive. She also shares insight about the historically changes in Iran, the current protests happening which are female led, her dreams and aspirations for Iran and what we can do to help the women and future of Iran.  To reach out to Edith-- with questions, loving comments or support, feel free to reach out to her on Instagram @eddavtyan Thank you all for tuning in! Have a wonderful day or night, where ever you may be. Sending you so much love. Krysten

    44 min
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An exploration of topics considered taboo in modern-day life. From moving to a new city, to job burnout, prioritizing mental health, talking about salaries with coworkers, talking about failures, starting a business, eating disorders, sex, miscarriages and anything else you can think of that you're afraid to talk about.

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