Holistic Life Navigation

Holistic Life Navigation
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This podcast explores holistic stress and trauma recovery. I am your host, Luis Mojica. My work, Holistic Life Navigation, was modeled after my own journey in healing myself from chronic illness and PTSD. I share this podcast with many brilliant minds who, like me, healed themselves through unique, unusual, and unorthodox ways. For more information, please visit: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.comWritten, produced and recorded by Luis Mojica. Edited by Fredo Viola. Intro song: "Wood Smoke" by Fredo Viola.   

  1. 1d ago

    [Ep. 345] "We Think Gentle Parenting Is Cheesy"... How The HLN Team Parents

    Marika, Evan, Camille and Luis talk about their experiences as parents on today’s podcast. Marika came to embodiment and studied somatics after her son became an adult, while Evan trained in somatics before becoming a parent to his one year old. So the team discusses embodied parenting from a full spectrum of perspectives and experiences.  They discuss how embodiment has changed their parenting. As well as which parenting experience has triggered the biggest trauma response for each of them.  And they spread out, with humor, why they think gentle parenting is (Brie) cheesy.  A question we can ask ourselves relating to children, or our own inner child is, are we parenting from an urgent stress response of fear and overwhelm, or from a place of safety? Are we enmeshed with our child or empathetic towards our child? They discuss the value of giving ourselves permission to take space, interrupting the trauma response.  Curious to learn more? Check out our 6 Month Embodied Parenting Slow Group starting October 6th 2026. https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/parenting-group What we teach in Embodied Parenting is not enough to counter the modern nuclear family dynamic of one or two parents doing all the parenting in isolation. We all need a web of support. You can connect with other participants in the slow group and build co-regulating spaces and relationships to support yourself on your parenting journey.  You can register for the Embodied Parenting webinar here: https://hln.thinkific.com/courses/embodied-parenting-webinar You can also read more about, and register for, the 6 month program here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/parenting-group You can read more about, and register for, the workshop at Kripalu here: https://kripalu.org/experiences/food-therapy-how-eat-your-nervous-system ---- You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/ You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigation Questions? You can email us at info@holisticlifenavigation.com

    [Ep. 345] "We Think Gentle Parenting Is Cheesy"... How The HLN Team Parents

  2. Jul 21

    [Ep. 344] Come See Me In London Before I Get Sick Of Talking About Food

    Luis drops a brief announcement about his upcoming visit to the U.K.! You can read more about the upcoming events below: 8/29: Alternatives Workshop 09/06 - 09/02: Broughton Sanctuary Retreat or send us an email at info@holisticlifenavigation.com You can register for the Embodied Parenting webinar here: https://hln.thinkific.com/courses/embodied-parenting-webinar You can also read more about, and register for, the 6 month program here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/parenting-group You can read more about, and register for, the workshop at Kripalu here: https://kripalu.org/experiences/food-therapy-how-eat-your-nervous-system ---- You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/ You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigation Questions? You can email us at info@holisticlifenavigation.com

  3. Jul 15

    [Ep. 343] Why Being Seen Is So Hard (It's Supposed To Be)

    Today's podcast is an audio version of the mid-month newsletter. Not a part of the HLN newsletter? You can join here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/join-my-newsletter You can register for the Embodied Parenting webinar here: https://hln.thinkific.com/courses/embodied-parenting-webinar You can also read more about, and register for, the 6 month program here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/parenting-group You can read more about, and register for, the workshop at Kripalu here: https://kripalu.org/experiences/food-therapy-how-eat-your-nervous-system ---- You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/ You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigation Questions? You can email us at info@holisticlifenavigation.com

    [Ep. 343] Why Being Seen Is So Hard (It's Supposed To Be)

  4. Jul 12

    [Ep. 342] I'm Quitting My Live 7-Week Course...For Good

    Marika, Camille, Evan and Luis reminisce about the 7 week course, how it started, and what their individual entry points were: Marika’s was admin in the very early days, Camille’s was the famous ant crawling on Luis as he taught, and Evan, as a long time musician friend, started in podcast production. Each recounts their experience of the 7 week course.  The course was the first offering HLN ever offered, and after teaching it so many times, the time has come that it's ready to evolve into a more robust self led course. So, while the live course chapter is ending, it’s just the beginning of a more accessible program.  The podcast was recorded with a live audience of Community Members, who share their experiences of the course, and being in HLN spaces. You can register for the Embodied Parenting webinar here: https://hln.thinkific.com/courses/embodied-parenting-webinar You can also read more about, and register for, the 6 month program here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/parenting-group You can read more about, and register for, the workshop at Kripalu here: https://kripalu.org/experiences/food-therapy-how-eat-your-nervous-system ---- You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/ You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigation Questions? You can email us at info@holisticlifenavigation.com

    [Ep. 342] I'm Quitting My Live 7-Week Course...For Good

  5. Jul 5

    [Ep. 341] GLP-1s, Obesity, & Emotions

    Luis and Camille riff on GLP-1s. They are not a silver bullet, nor do they teach you how to relate to food, but they can be a great temporary auto regulator and bridge while a new food relationship is built.  In an era of overfed and undernourished people, Luis and Camille talk about how to get nutritional needs met. Resmaa Menakem speaks about culture vs strategy. Diet culture is a strategy. Our six month Embodied Nutrition Slow group, starting July 7, slowly and sustainably shifts the culture of how you relate to your body and what you consume.  https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/slow-practice-nutrition-group Contact us at info@holisticlifenavigation.com if you have any questions about the Embodied Nutrition Slow Group.  You can register for the Embodied Parenting webinar here: https://hln.thinkific.com/courses/embodied-parenting-webinar You can also read more about, and register for, the 6 month program here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/parenting-group You can read more about, and register for, the workshop at Kripalu here: https://kripalu.org/experiences/food-therapy-how-eat-your-nervous-system ---- You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/ You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigation Questions? You can email us at info@holisticlifenavigation.com

    [Ep. 341] GLP-1s, Obesity, & Emotions

  6. Jun 28

    [Ep. 340] Are You Being Traumatized By Your Food?

    Stress is a short term experience that results in elevated adrenaline that often manifests with higher blood pressure, increased heart rate, muscle tension and anxiety. Certain foods can increase our fight-or-flight stress hormones, putting our body on a hormonal rollercoaster, while other foods can increase our capacity for peace.  Luis’ book, Food Therapy, has more of the philosophy and practices around how the body is a barometer for what to eat. Look for his bestselling book in libraries, bookstores, and as an audiobook: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-book If you want more in person structure around the philosophy and how to eat relationally, join our Embodied Nutrition Slow Group starting July 7th 2026. https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/slow-practice-nutrition-group You can register for the Embodied Parenting webinar here: https://hln.thinkific.com/courses/embodied-parenting-webinar You can also read more about, and register for, the 6 month program here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/parenting-group You can read more about, and register for, the workshop at Kripalu here: https://kripalu.org/experiences/food-therapy-how-eat-your-nervous-system ---- You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/ You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigation Questions? You can email us at info@holisticlifenavigation.com

    [Ep. 340] Are You Being Traumatized By Your Food?

  7. Jun 21

    [Ep. 339] Did This Woman Find The Cure For Chronic Pain? It's Not What You Think w/ Nicole Sachs

    Luis and Nicole Sachs dig into the depths of pain. She believes pain is caused by fear, and the meaning we assign to the pain, keeping the nervous system in fight or freeze. If we think something is wrong with us, a stress response results, because we become our own threat.  Nicole lived in her own cage of pain, fear and shame until she found Dr. Sarno’s work. He believes back pain is due to bottled up rage that is not societally acceptable. His work prompted Nicole to pause when the pain arose and ask herself if she was angry, and what was angering her. But she didn’t limit herself to anger. She played with it, and explored emotions. The pain dissipated with her practice. A reoccurrence of the pain in the early years of motherhood shook her to the core and led her to work with Dr. Sarno in person. In her journey she developed Journal Speak, built on Dr. Sarno’s foundation. Her formula is Journal Speak + science + the dissolution of shame = freedom. Tune in to hear more of her process and journey, plus how to start your own Journal Speak practice. You can find Nicole and her work here: https://www.yourbreakawake.com You can register for the Embodied Parenting webinar here: https://hln.thinkific.com/courses/embodied-parenting-webinar You can also read more about, and register for, the 6 month program here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/parenting-group You can read more about, and register for, the workshop at Kripalu here: https://kripalu.org/experiences/food-therapy-how-eat-your-nervous-system ---- You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/ You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigation Questions? You can email us at info@holisticlifenavigation.com

    [Ep. 339] Did This Woman Find The Cure For Chronic Pain? It's Not What You Think w/ Nicole Sachs

  8. Jun 14

    [Ep. 338] How Nutrition Increases Your Capacity To Be Seen & Metabolize Stress

    Feeling anxious? Your body might need to down-regulate.  Feeling depressed? Your body might need to up-regulate.  This modulation of finding balance can be achieved in two ways, through a simple supportive practice Luis offers, and through food. Food affects our biology 24 hours a day. What we eat can activate us into a fight-or-flight response, effectively inducing stress. Or, we can consciously alchemize our food to support our body to be in a place of balance. No shame either way.  Eating to balance the nervous system helps the body build capacity to be seen. Luis recommends a snack practice to experiment with and see how your body responds.  Here are a few ways to learn more:  Luis's book Food Therapy, find it at your local bookstore, library, or as an audiobook: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-bookThe next six month Embodied Nutrition Slow Group, starting July 7 https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/slow-practice-nutrition-group You can register for the Embodied Parenting webinar here: https://hln.thinkific.com/courses/embodied-parenting-webinar You can also read more about, and register for, the 6 month program here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/parenting-group You can read more about, and register for, the workshop at Kripalu here: https://kripalu.org/experiences/food-therapy-how-eat-your-nervous-system ---- You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/ You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigation Questions? You can email us at info@holisticlifenavigation.com

    [Ep. 338] How Nutrition Increases Your Capacity To Be Seen & Metabolize Stress
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This podcast explores holistic stress and trauma recovery. I am your host, Luis Mojica. My work, Holistic Life Navigation, was modeled after my own journey in healing myself from chronic illness and PTSD. I share this podcast with many brilliant minds who, like me, healed themselves through unique, unusual, and unorthodox ways. For more information, please visit: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.comWritten, produced and recorded by Luis Mojica. Edited by Fredo Viola. Intro song: "Wood Smoke" by Fredo Viola.   

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  • Creator
    Holistic Life Navigation
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    389
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    Explicit
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    © 2026 Holistic Life Navigation
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