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Exploring different healers, healing modalities, tools, practices to help us heal and live an empowered, joyful, connected lifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/a.healing.guide.pod/please get in touch if you want to connect 

  1. 10/28/2025

    #11 On Being Cringe - and The Four Agreements That Set Me Free

    A few weeks ago, while walking the Camino de Santiago, I found myself cringing- at the hikers, the greetings, my hiking poles. But as I reflected, I realised it wasn’t about anyone else; it was about me. This episode dives into the feeling of cringe: why it holds such power over us, how it quietly shapes our self-expression, and how we can move through it with curiosity and compassion. Drawing on The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz (the best book I have ever read!), I explore how self-judgment keeps us small, and how leaning into cringe might actually be the most liberating thing we can do. An exploration into why “being cool” often means being disconnected and how embracing our own awkwardness can bring us closer to who we really are. You can find Leora at:  IG:@a.healing.guide.pod ; @leorabf Resources: Don Miguel Ruiz: The Four AgreementsTimestamps: 00:41 Reflecting on the Camino de Santiago 02:23 Understanding Cringe 04:58 The Four Agreements: A Path to Self-Liberation 09:46 Embracing Cringe and Personal Growth 11:58  Final Thoughts and Inspirations

    12 min

  2. 10/05/2025

    #10 The Camino de Santiago: Walking as a Path to Healing and Transformation

    In this episode of 'a healing guide', I dive into the power of walking as a practice for healing, clarity, and transformation. Having just completing 16 days on the Portuguese route of Camino de Santiago, I share my insights from the pilgrimage and why walking has been one of the most impactful tools on my healing journey. I share my thoughts on: Walking as more than exercise but meditation, prayer, and therapy in motionThe healing power of the Camino de Santiago and its rich history as a pilgrimageHow carrying a backpack reveals the “baggage” we hold in life and how to let it goThe stages of transformation that unfold during consecutive days of walkingThe role of nature, community, and rhythm in creating breakthroughsWhether you’re curious about the Camino, drawn to pilgrimage, or simply looking for ways to improve your mental health, this episode is an invitation to step into the the incredible capacity for peace and wellbeing from the simple act of walking. You can find Leora at:  IG:@a.healing.guide.pod Resources: Thich Naht Hanh Poem on Mindful Walking Camino resourceshttps://caminoways.com/camino-de-santiagohttps://stingynomads.com/Facebook groups are amazing- look for the groups for the route you chooseTime stamps 00:56 The Healing Power of Walking 02:34 Historical and Cultural Significance of The Camino 04:09 Personal Journey on The Camino 10:58 Why I think The Camino Leads to Healing & Transformation 18:32 Final Reflections and Encouragement 19:28 Closing Poem by Tich Nat Hanh

    21 min

  3. 09/10/2025

    #9 I'm Going on a Pilgrimage: Camino de Santiago, Kumano Kudo & Lessons from The Alchemist

    You can find Leora at:  IG:@a.healing.guide.pod I am about to embark on a range of journeys and adventures- types of 'pilgrimages' and will be sharing my experiences, learnings and challenges in real time.  In episode, I explore the idea of pilgrimage and I share why I’m beginning a series of pilgrimages across the world — from the Camino de Santiago in Spain and Portugal, to the Kumano Kodo in Japan, to sacred mountains in India, and my ancestral villages in Lithuania. I reflect on The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, a profound and metaphorical story of a young man who goes on a quest to find treasure- to discover the treasure was within all along. Interestingly Paulo Coelho wrote this book based on his own experiences walking the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage across Spain A quote to carry with you: "When the road ends and the goal is gained, the pilgrim finds that he has traveled only from himself to himself. But the God that led him unto it was all the while in him, around him, with him, beside him" – Sri Sathya Sai Baba 00:00 Recording in Beautiful Places 00:26 What is a Pilgrimage? 01:02 Upcoming Adventures and Pilgrimages 03:05 The Story of The Alchemist 05:31 Lessons from The Alchemist 06:38 Personal Reflections on Pilgrimage 08:03 Life as a Pilgrimage 09:11 Personal Legends and Dreams 10:33 Invitation to Join the Journey

    12 min

  4. 08/27/2025

    #8 Letting Go of Control: Finding Freedom, Flow, and Trust in Uncertainty

    Inspired by a Tibetan Buddhist quote and a river in Portugal, this episode explores how surrendering to life’s flow can bring more peace, trust, and joy, even when the path ahead feels uncertain. You can find Leora at:  IG:@a.healing.guide.pod "The bad news is, you’re falling without anything to hold onto. The good news is, there’s no ground to fall on." - Chögyam Trungpa  The above quote has been guiding me lately and I share a story from my time living in Portugal, floating down tidal rivers and learning what it really means to surrender. Just like the river carries us effortlessly when we stop resisting, life has its own intelligence that guides us, if only we can let go of control. Together, we explore: Why letting go can feel so terrifying and so freeingHow to build trust in the unknown when you can’t control outcomesThe wisdom of flow, whether in career, love, or creativitySeeing rejection as redirection, not failureWhat rivers (and life) can teach us about surrender, resilience, and trustThis episode is a gentle reminder (for me as much as you) that we don’t have to figure it all out , we only need to take the next step, let go a little more, and trust that life is carrying us exactly where we need to go. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Exploring the Concept of Letting Go  02:53 Portugal and its Rivers 03:51 The River as a Metaphor for Life 06:12 Trusting the Flow of Life 10:07 Applying Trust in Different Areas of Life 11:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    14 min
  5. #7. Healing through Dance: Getting Lost and Finding Yourself with Galit Criden

    08/15/2025

    #7. Healing through Dance: Getting Lost and Finding Yourself with Galit Criden

    In this episode of 'A Healing Guide,' I sit down with the wonderful Galit Criden, a choreographer, somatic practitioner, community builder to explore the bodies most ancient medicine: movement. We dive into Galit’s journey with dance and her transformative RESET classes, where movement becomes a way to process emotions, release old stories, and rediscover joy. Galit shares how dance can be a daily practice of meeting yourself exactly as you are- whether you’re moving through grief, rage, joy, or feeling disconnected or lost. We talk about what we’ve collectively forgotten about movement, how to reconnect with our bodies, and why creativity, community, and play are essential for healing and motherhood. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What we’ve forgotten about the natural language of movementHow Galit’s RESET classes use dance to process life in real-timeWhy letting go doesn’t mean losing yourselfThe role of touch in reconnecting with yourself and othersHow to foster creativity in yourself and in childrenWhy community and shared movement can amplify healingWhether you’re a dancer or someone who swears they “can’t dance,” this episode invites you to reclaim your body, liberate your emotions, and remember the joy and freedom that comes from moving without self-judgment. You can find Galit at: IG: @Galit.Criden Her RESET classes: IG:@reset_dance You can find Leora at:  IG:@a.healing.guide.pod Recommended resources: RESET Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3C06fTE4o3Xvw8p8zzZbHm?si=lhmmKK2FRkOJ07McQrXrCw&nd=1&dlsi=7386a1472a2147b1Connection between dancing and healing https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/transformative-rx-burnout-grief-and-illness-dance-2024a1000hqj?form=fpfMatriachal principles: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2xdVFqIsD6/Books involving Matriarchal PrinciplesThe Thirteen Clan Mothers: Jamie SamsBraiding Sweetgrass: Robin Wall KimmererServiceberries: Robin Wall Kimmerer Timestamps: 00:17 Defining Somatic Movement 01:12 Meet Galit Criden 02:34 What we Have Forgotten about Dance and Movement 03:54 The Healing Power of Dance 06:54 Inside a Reset Class 15:00 How To Letting Go Without Losing Yourself 20:30 Daily Practices for Presence  25:08 Nurturing Creativity and Boldness 27:34 Integrating Creativity into Motherhood 33:39 The Power of Stillness and Closing Thoughts

    40 min
  6. #6 A Conversation on Therapy and Dreams: What If Difficult Moments Weren't Meant To Be Solved with Tarryn Ellison

    08/01/2025

    #6 A Conversation on Therapy and Dreams: What If Difficult Moments Weren't Meant To Be Solved with Tarryn Ellison

    What if our most difficult moments weren’t meant to be solved? But stayed with, listened to and honoured as important wisdom for the trajectory of our lives. In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend and clinical psychologist Tarryn Ellison for a thoughtful exploration into how we meet discomfort and confusion in our lives and how a different lens and the support of another, can change everything. Tarryn shares her unique approach to depth therapy, dreamwork, and healing, inviting us to reimagine what it means to move through life’s harder chapters. From her own journey into becoming a therapist to the sacred role of dreams in guiding us back to our inner landscape, this conversation is a reframing in how we can hold ourselves and each other. Topics covered: The difference between traditional and depth therapyHow to know you’ve found the right therapistThe importance of having someone by your side in your healing journeySupporting others without trying to rescue themThe power of dreamwork as a bridge to your inner landscapePractical tools for working with your dreamsThis episode is for anyone navigating the unknown, standing beside a loved one in pain, or looking for a gentler way to meet hard places within. You can find Tarryn at: W: https://www.tarrynellison.com/ You can find Leora at:  IG:@a_healing_guide_pod Recommended resources: Tokopa Turner- Belonging remembering ourselves homeDream Wise: Unlocking the meaning of your dreams - Lisa Marchiano and Deborah StewartLet your body interpret your dreams- Eugene T GendlinDreams, a portal to the source- Edward WhitmondTimestamps 00:00 Introduction  01:37 Taryn's Approach to Therapy 04:45 Depth Therapy vs. Conventional Psychology 07:40 Finding the Right Therapist 10:49 The Role of Disturbance in Therapy 14:14 The Importance of Connection in Healing 18:48 How to help those navigating difficult times 21:54 Introduction to Dream Work 23:30 Understanding the Symbolism of Dreams 25:50 Practical Dream Work Techniques 30:12 Personal and Archetypal Symbols 37:35 Reconnecting with Your Inner World 38:27 Getting Started with Dream Work 41:32 Final Thoughts and Resources

    44 min
  7. #5: Eugenia Yallamas on returning to wholeness and our bodies innate ability to heal itself: Chinese Medicine, Plant Medicine, and the path of healing

    07/03/2025

    #5: Eugenia Yallamas on returning to wholeness and our bodies innate ability to heal itself: Chinese Medicine, Plant Medicine, and the path of healing

    In this episode of 'a Healing Guide' , I speak with Eugenia Yallamas, an incredible energy medicine practitioner, acupuncturist, holistic wellness coach and healer. Eugenia explains the ancient wisdom behind Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, reconnecting us to the natural rhythms within and around us and harmonising our system to its original state of wellbeing and balance.  We also discuss plant medicine and the importance of preparation and integration in the healing process. We discuss how to shift out of limiting stories and beliefs that can be created in the aftermath of trauma, loss, separation.  Eugenia shares her journey to becoming a healer and her spiritual awakening. This episode is followed by a guided meditation led by Eugenia, so please tune in to the next episode if you would like to go within. You can find Eugenia Yallamas at: W:https://www.earthmedicina.com/ IG:earthmedicina_gina You can find Leora at:  IG: A healing guide pod Resources recommended: The Body Keeps The Score- Bessel Van De KolkBraiding Sweetgrass - Robin Wall KimmererAn Essay on Serviceberries - Robyn Wall Kimmerer (I cannot recommend this enough!!!!!!) The 13 Clan Mothers - Jamie SameThe Gene Keys- Richard RuddThe Art of Contemplation- Richard Rudd (amazing course)The Resilience ProjectWhisperings of the Dragon- Lujan Matus Topics: 00:00 Introduction to Eugenia 02:07 Understanding Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine 11:00 The Rhythms of our Inner and Outer Worlds 14:33 The Importance of Preparation & Integration in Plant Medicine 22:55 Shifting out of Victim Mode 27:38 Reflections and Relationships 31:26 Eugenia's Personal Journey and Spiritual Awakening 39:21: Context into Next Episodes Mediation 40:00 Recommended Resources and Wrap-up

    43 min

  8. 07/03/2025

    Guided meditation: Connecting to your Essence with Eugenia Yallamas

    Please tune in for a nourishing guided meditation to go inwards and connect with your essence. Find a comfy seat, settle in and enjoy! You can find Eugenia Yallamas at: W:https://www.earthmedicina.com/ IG:Earthmedicina_gina You can find Leora at:  IG: A healing guide pod

    14 min
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