Your Wise Self with Sara

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Welcome to "Your Wise Self with Sara," the podcast that invites you to embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and transformation. Join host Sara as she explores the profound wisdom that resides within each of us, waiting to be uncovered and embraced.In this podcast, Sara unveils the multifaceted aspects of personal development, mindfulness, and self-improvement. She brings you inspiring stories, insightful interviews, and practical tips from experts and everyday individuals who have harnessed the power of their own wisdom to lead more fulfilling lives.Whether you're seeking guidance on navigating life's challenges, cultivating mindfulness, improving your relationships, or becoming a better version of yourself, "Your Wise Self with Sara" provides the tools and inspiration you need, guiding you toward your own path to wisdom and self-awareness.Tune in to "Your Wise Self with Sara" to embark on a journey towards a more mindful, purposeful, and enlightened life. Subscribe now and start unlocking the wisdom within you!

  1. 4h ago

    Exploring Life through Energy Flow with Dr. Nichole Studd

    Send us Fan Mail What if energy isn't just a woo-woo concept, but something you can actually understand, feel, and work with? In this episode of Your Wise Self with Sara, we sit down with Dr. Nichole Studd — certified yoga therapist, educator, doctor of natural and functional medicine, and founder of the Science and Spirit Playground at Yoga Studd Studio — to explore energy as vibration with information. Nichole bridges neuroscience, medicine, mindfulness, and movement to help us understand how energy shapes our daily lives. We dive into: How to recognize when your energy is stuck, heavy, or offPractical tools to shift your energy — from breathing practices to movement and grounding techniquesWorking with both "heavy/foggy" energy and "wired/scattered" energy (hello, vata!)The role of labels like ADHD and human design in understanding your energy patternsHow to hold two truths at once and embrace a patchwork of beliefsThe koshas — the layers of our energy — and how exploring them can be empoweringAn impromptu oracle card reading with some beautifully timed messagesPlus, Nichole shares details about her upcoming masterclass on October 7th at 7 PM Central, part of the Your Wise Year series. If this conversation gives you language for something you've been feeling but couldn't name, the masterclass is where you'll learn to work with it more directly. Find Nichole at yogastuddstudio.com and @nicholestudd on Instagram and Facebook.  Registration for the Your Wise Year masterclass series is at yourwiseselfwithsara.com. If you got something out of today, please follow the show, rate it five stars, and share this episode with at least one person who might need to hear it. That's how this podcast finds the people who need it most. Thank you! Support the show

    Exploring Life through Energy Flow with Dr. Nichole Studd

  2. Aug 28

    Beyond Self-Care: Seasonal Living for a Regulated Nervous System with Fletcher Johnson

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sara welcomes Fletcher Johnson, a certified yoga therapist, Reiki master, and founder of Elevate Your Health, to discuss how seasonal living and Ayurvedic wisdom can support nervous system regulation, especially for women in midlife. Fletcher shares her journey from waiting tables to yoga therapy, how she noticed nervous system dysregulation as an "epidemic" in her classes and private practice, and how Ayurveda's elemental framework helps us understand why we feel different in different seasons. She introduces the Apana Mudra, a discreet hand gesture meaning "heart listening" that calms the nervous system in moments of anxiety, and explains why something as simple as eating meals at the same time every day can be a game-changer for regulation. We also discuss resilience, a powerful client story of a young athlete overcoming debilitating anxiety through breath work, and why the biggest misconception about self-care might be that more is better - when sometimes, less is the answer. Key Takeaways: Nervous system dysregulation often goes unnoticed until we hit a breaking pointAyurveda helps us understand seasonal patterns in our energy, emotions, and bodyMidlife is an ideal time to pause and reassess what's no longer workingApana Mudra is a free, accessible tool for grounding that you can do anywhereEating meals at consistent times stabilizes blood sugar and supports regulationResilience is about working with your body, not pushing harderSelf-care isn't about adding more - sometimes it's about subtractingConnect with Fletcher: Website: elevate444.com Facebook: Elevate Your Health Instagram: @elevate.444 Connect with Sara Like, share, leave a review where you listen to this podcast.  Support the show

    Beyond Self-Care: Seasonal Living for a Regulated Nervous System with Fletcher Johnson

  3. Aug 12

    The Clarity Reset Fall Cohort with Melissa Raffone

    Send us Fan Mail Sara sits down with esthetician and health coach Melissa Raffone to share about the fall cohort of the Clarity Reset - a guided group detox program they launched last spring. They discuss why they chose Roger's Hood Apothecary and their tincture-based approach, break down the realities of parasites, heavy metals, and candida, and share how the spring cohort transformed participants' digestion, sleep, energy, and mood. The conversation covers the full program structure: three weeks of education on nutrition, lymphatic health, and stress management, followed by weeks of guided detox with community support.  The fall cohort begins September 23rd, with a live Q&A on August 19th at 6 PM Central / 7 PM Eastern. Whether you're new to detox or looking for a supported, gentle approach, this episode walks you through everything you need to know. Register for the Q&A *To register for the Q&A click on the calendar -> Aug 19 -> only time available Register for the Clarity Reset Support the show

    The Clarity Reset Fall Cohort with Melissa Raffone

  4. Aug 11

    True Sidereal Human Design & Masterclass Preview with Analena Fuchs

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Your Wise Self with Sara, I sit down with Analena Fuchs, an intuitive human design and Gene Keys guide who helps conscious leaders stop people-pleasing and step into their authentic power. Analena shares her journey from corporate life and coaching into becoming a human design teacher, and opens up about a recent authentic pivot in her own work. We explore what human design really is, how it works differently from a "recipe" for decision-making, and why the mind isn't meant to make our big life choices - our bodies are. We also go deep into true sidereal astrology: what it is, how it differs from the tropical astrology most people know, and how the precession of the equinoxes has quietly shifted where the planets actually sit in the sky (and in your chart) over the last 2,000 years. Analena explains how this discovery changed her own human design reading and why she now offers true sidereal human design charts to her clients. We close with a conversation about the Money-Purpose Paradox, the power of gratitude, and Analena's upcoming Your Wise Year masterclass on September 2nd at 7:00 PM Central ($27 for live + recorded access). Your Wise Year  Connect with Analena  Support the show

    True Sidereal Human Design & Masterclass Preview with Analena Fuchs

  5. Jul 22

    Healing Your Hormones: A Your Wise Year Masterclass with Traci Herridge

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Your Wise Self with Sara, Sara welcomes Traci Herridge, a women's personal trainer, hormone and run coach, and founder of Train with Fire, for a practical, no-fluff conversation about healing your hormones naturally. Traci shares her personal perimenopause story and breaks down how blood sugar, cortisol, sleep, and stress are all deeply connected to hormonal imbalance. You'll walk away with simple, actionable steps you can start today - from a morning walk to eating protein first, to why strength training is the one non-negotiable for women over 35. Whether you're 35 and noticing early symptoms or well into perimenopause, this episode will help you understand what's happening in your body and what you can do about it. Plus, learn about Traci's upcoming masterclass on August 5th inside Your Wise Year. Resources: Traci's free Hormone Balance Checklist + coaching Your Wise Year Masterclass – Healing Your Hormones (Aug. 5th, 7 PM Central) Purchase to attend (or receive replay) of this masterclass Books: Roar by Dr. Stacy Sims |  Perimenopause Revolution by Dr. Mariza Snyder |  The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver Balanced series on Amazon Prime 💌 Leave a written review for a chance to win a $100 Lululemon gift card! 📩 Connect with Sara: sara@thrivewithcoachsara.com Support the show

    Healing Your Hormones: A Your Wise Year Masterclass with Traci Herridge

  6. Jul 7

    What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You: Solo Episode with Sara

    Send us Fan Mail Three Actionable Items You Can Do Today!  We're halfway through 2026 - and in this episode, Sara covers three things that could transform the second half of your year. Part 1 – Supplements: Sara busts three common myths around supplement use and invites you to her FREE Supplements 101 webinar on July 15th at 12 PM Central, where she'll help you figure out what's actually worth your money and what your body may genuinely need. Part 2 – Hair Sensitivity Testing: Sara introduces a new à la carte offering - an 80-page hair test report that uncovers food sensitivities, environmental triggers, nutritional gaps, and hormone deficiencies. Available now for only $47, with an optional coaching review session for $97 (introductory pricing). Links in show notes. Part 3 – Lululemon Giveaway: Sara is giving away a $100 Lululemon gift card (possibly two!). Enter by leaving a podcast review, sharing a coaching testimonial, or referring a friend to her newsletter. Deadline: July 31st. Sara has 1:1 Coaching Sessions available. Simply email her for more information  📧 sara@thrivewithcoachsara.com  📅 Register for Supplements 101 🧪 Order your Hair Test LinkTree: To find all the podcast options or leave a review here on YouTube! 📧 sara@thrivewithcoachsara.com Support the show

    What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You: Solo Episode with Sara

  7. Jun 29

    The 6 Principles for Aging with Energy, Vitality & Grace with Dr Yi Song

    Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to truly heal — not just manage symptoms?  In this episode, Sara sits down with Dr. Yi Song, a physician with 17 generations of Chinese medicine in her family who went on to study pathology at Brown University before returning to her roots. Dr. Song shares the six principles from her book Regeneration Effect: Sacred Wisdom for Staying Young - from recognizing your body's unique constitution to treating it like a garden, not a machine. She also opens up about her own health journey, the oral-systemic connection most doctors overlook, and the cutting-edge stem cell therapies she offers at the Zenerchi Retreat in Medellín, Colombia. If your doctor keeps telling you everything looks "normal" but something still feels off, this episode is for you. Resources mentioned: Free e-book: gift.regenerationeffect.com Shop pamphlets & abridged book: shop.regenerationeffect.com Pre-order the full book: book.regenerationeffect.com Niacinamide toothpaste https://a.co/d/0dywkipd   Retreat Center: https://zenerchiretreat.com/  Loved this episode? Be sure to follow the podcast and share it with someone who needs to hear it! Head over to www.yourwiseselfwithsara.com to download your FREE E-Guide and take the next step on your journey. Support the show

    The 6 Principles for Aging with Energy, Vitality & Grace with Dr Yi Song

  8. Jun 15

    Your Wise Year Masterclass Preview: Reclaiming Vital Nutrients with Aaron McDonough

    Send us Fan Mail Could the medications meant to help you actually be working against you? In this episode, Sara Klute Behn sits down with Aaron McDonough, PharmD, functional pharmacist and owner of Towncrest Pharmacy in Iowa City, Iowa, to explore the little-known world of drug-induced nutrient depletion. Aaron breaks down how everyday medications - from cholesterol-lowering statins to common acid reducers - can silently drain the nutrients your body depends on for energy, mood, pain management, and more. He also explains why most supplement brands fall short, how to navigate the prescribing cascade, and what root-cause pharmacy actually looks like in practice. He has a helpful way of explaining a complex process in terms that are easy to understand. Aaron is a featured expert in Your Wise Year, Sara's year-long wellness program, and will be hosting a masterclass on July 1st at 7:00 PM Central. It is not too late to join in and receive all the previous recordings. In this episode: 0:20 Introduction 1:42 Meet Aaron McDonough 7:39 Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion 8:02 Statins & CoQ10 11:59 Acid-Reducing Medications & Gut Health 21:31 The Prescribing Cascade 25:28 Supplements: Quality & Sourcing 31:49 Thyroid Health & Nutrient Testing 39:30 Your Wise Year Masterclass 41:43 Lightning Round 46:18 Closing & How to Reach Aaron Resources mentioned: Towncrest Pharmacy The Wahls Protocol by Terry Wahls Your Wise Year Loved this episode? Be sure to follow the podcast and share it with someone who needs to hear it! Head over to www.yourwiseselfwithsara.com to download your FREE E-Guide and take the next step on your journey. Support the show

    Your Wise Year Masterclass Preview: Reclaiming Vital Nutrients with Aaron McDonough
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Welcome to "Your Wise Self with Sara," the podcast that invites you to embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and transformation. Join host Sara as she explores the profound wisdom that resides within each of us, waiting to be uncovered and embraced.In this podcast, Sara unveils the multifaceted aspects of personal development, mindfulness, and self-improvement. She brings you inspiring stories, insightful interviews, and practical tips from experts and everyday individuals who have harnessed the power of their own wisdom to lead more fulfilling lives.Whether you're seeking guidance on navigating life's challenges, cultivating mindfulness, improving your relationships, or becoming a better version of yourself, "Your Wise Self with Sara" provides the tools and inspiration you need, guiding you toward your own path to wisdom and self-awareness.Tune in to "Your Wise Self with Sara" to embark on a journey towards a more mindful, purposeful, and enlightened life. Subscribe now and start unlocking the wisdom within you!

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  • Creator
    Sara
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
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    Explicit
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    © 2026 Your Wise Self with Sara
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