You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay

Becca Jay
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This podcast highlights the imperfect greatness of humans who are a big deal. Episodes will include conversations with people who are doing important work in the world, choosing courage over comfort, and embracing their power. Becca has spent much of her life doing some form of movement and getting curious about how people show up. Over the years she has learned that seeing people and listening to their stories is such an empowering form of connecting. Mom, partner, advocate, personal trainer and athlete, Becca Jay, talks all things human with people who are leaning into life and who keep showing up.

  1. 117: Catherine Hunziker - working with PLANT ENERGY; WHO is the plant; Yerba Santa; the intersection of herbalism and advocacy

    Jun 8

    117: Catherine Hunziker - working with PLANT ENERGY; WHO is the plant; Yerba Santa; the intersection of herbalism and advocacy

    Catherine Hunziker is a naturalist, cultural advocate, master herbalist, formulator and president at WishGarden Herbs. We chat about: *being a "radical" herbalist *working with plant energy *plant medicine and what it has to offer *plants transform sunlight into matter *plants have different personalities *working with WHOLE plants *tuning in to what YOUR body needs and paying attention to how YOUR body responds to the tinctures  *physiology, symptoms, body systems, know the plant and their constituents, paying attention to all of it - what works and what doesn't  *kick ass allergy tincture *studying with herbal renaissance pioneer Michael Moore and taking classes with Feather Jones *Emma Goldman clinic *being a formulator and what that means  *environmental crusader and avid supporter of the women’s rights movement and the midwifery resurgence, which involved reclaiming women’s health and wellness *Witch hazel *Yerba Santa  *studying cross-cultural Indigenous traditions around the human-nature relationship  *giving the land an offering; giving plants an offering, gratitude, acknowledgment, INTENTION!!!!!! *WishGarden is a nationally distributed, family-run business, prioritizizing sourcing organic, sustainable herbs from fair trade, family-owned farms, and qualified suppliers in beautiful Boulder, Colorado *Yerba Manza *all of the formulas come from particular situations *get yourself some GENIUS JUICE!!!!! *Catherine is the chief of expertise, guiding innovation and educating staff and industry professionals on all things Herbalism Formulating Liquid Herbal Tinctures Since 1979 | WishGarden Herbs https://www.wishgardenherbs.com/ https://www.wishgardenherbs.com/pages/our-founder Reach out to Catherine via text or go visit!! Support the show You are a big deal. Your story matters. Keep showing up. Support the podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2051242/supporters/new Subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2051242/support For more info check out almanutrido.com and follow Becca Jay on  IG @beccajay.almanutrido & @youareabigdealpodcast

    1h 4m
  2. 116: Eva Kiebler - Be your AUTHENTIC SELF; you are NOT too much; TAKE UP SPACE!

    May 18

    116: Eva Kiebler - Be your AUTHENTIC SELF; you are NOT too much; TAKE UP SPACE!

    Eva Kiebler is here! Eva is a star. I've know her since she was born and have had the privilege to grow into the self-aware, embodied, loving and strong woman that she is. We chat about:  *being an entrepreneur *being curious about event management and law *double major at CU Boulder *her identity is no based on what she does but who she IS! *determined, intelligent, fierce, strong, gritty, and powerful *having amazing parents who have cheered her on the whole way *Shannon/mom showed her how to be a strong woman and how to take up space *dad/Zach taught her how to be authentically herself *what it means to her to take up space and shifting away from feeling "too much" *giving a TEDTalk- watch people, walk! *a compassionate, loving and charismatic leader *dreams of travel *justice-minded *community and deep conversations *tips for graduating seniors headed to college Find Eva on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-kiebler-/ or on IG@evakiebler Support the show You are a big deal. Your story matters. Keep showing up. Support the podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2051242/supporters/new Subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2051242/support For more info check out almanutrido.com and follow Becca Jay on  IG @beccajay.almanutrido & @youareabigdealpodcast

    46 min
  3. 115: CREATE!!! - What could go RIGHT?!?!

    May 11

    115: CREATE!!! - What could go RIGHT?!?!

    How did this come about?!: *A journey of co-creating and collaborating for The Body's Language: wisdom from the soul Oracle & Guidebook *instead of thinking about all that could go wrong, we ask "what could go right?" *First, check out episode 105 *This SELF-PUBLISHED Oracle and Guidebook is available NOW! *podcast on Reiki radio with Yolanda *conversations with Brenna, my sister-in-law and the artist who created the images for this deck *the co-creation journey *taking the leap and saying YES *rejections from all the publishing companies *Amita McClain and her MASSIVE role in the existence of this deck and guidebook *collaboration, teamwork and being empowered *why the deck looks the way it does; intention *the intention behind the guidebook *self-publishing...quite a doozy! AND so happy I went that direction *GO FOR IT!!!! *we need everyone to lean into their OWN creativity!!! PLEASE, people!! Purchase The Body's Language: wisdom from the soul via my website: almanutrido.com Support the show You are a big deal. Your story matters. Keep showing up. Support the podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2051242/supporters/new Subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2051242/support For more info check out almanutrido.com and follow Becca Jay on  IG @beccajay.almanutrido & @youareabigdealpodcast

    28 min
  4. 114: TJ Bottom REUNION episode - Cobalt blue; the necessity of CREATIVITY; living life with VITALITY

    May 4

    114: TJ Bottom REUNION episode - Cobalt blue; the necessity of CREATIVITY; living life with VITALITY

    TJ RETURNS!!! Check out Episode #66 for our first conversation WAY back in 2024. We chat about: *hot wheels *feeling blue *TJ's haiku poem for me *fear and feeling paralyzed connected with expectations *the importance of creativity *navigating life with positivity and vitality *going THROUGH and how to keep showing up for ourselves and others even when it's REALLY really hard *writing; TJ's book *our soul's evolution; it sometimes is fractured and it sometimes is dim which leaves room for expansion *Luke Jay is so solid and consistent *TJ shares words of wisdom via his excellent writing. THE WORLD NEEDS THIS!!! Connect with TJ via email: tjbottom@gmail.com Support the show You are a big deal. Your story matters. Keep showing up. Support the podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2051242/supporters/new Subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2051242/support For more info check out almanutrido.com and follow Becca Jay on  IG @beccajay.almanutrido & @youareabigdealpodcast

    1h 59m
  5. 113: An EMPOWERING way of looking at “PERIODS,” “PERIMENOPAUSE,” and “MENOPAUSE” - let’s ALL talk about it

    Apr 29

    113: An EMPOWERING way of looking at “PERIODS,” “PERIMENOPAUSE,” and “MENOPAUSE” - let’s ALL talk about it

    This is a listen for EVERYONE, not just those who experience these transitions. The more educated all of us can be, the more supported and empowered we all become.  I have the words period, perimenopause and menopause in quotes for a reason. These transitions were not always labeled this way. Do you ever wonder WHY they were created or WHO created these labels? What if we look at these life transitions differently? Instead of seeing them as something we fear or dread or as a hardship, what if we take the approach of our indigenous elders and ancient wisdom and see them as times of shifting wisdom and times of empowerment and strength?  So instead of calling these transitions and experiences periods, perimenopause, and menopause, we go back to our elders who saw them as CYCLES and rhythms of bleeding or not bleeding, liminal spaces that allow for rest and high and low energy, paying attention to the cycles of the moon, the cycles of our bodies, the rhythms of nature.  indigenous and ancient wisdom keepers who saw these times as shifts into wisdom, new seasons, new rhythms. Shifts in our energy. Shifts in our power. Not something to fear or survive. Instead of shaming and suppressing what if we, collectively, CELEBRATED these transitions and honored the wisdom that comes within each?!  I want to notice how my body, mind and spirit shift when I bleed and how I experience each phase differently. I want to embrace this time of fluctuation in my cycle where everything looks and feels different and instead of dismissing or silencing or being angry at what is happening, I embrace curiosity and wonder WITH my body, mind, spirit about how things are shifting. And ASK myself: what do I need? What would be supportive? What is being communicated with me right now?  I’m not saying these times don’t come with challenges and pain and frustration. People’s experiences range from mild to debilitating and they can just plain suck. I’ve experienced some symptoms in every transition so far that have been rough and yet, my body and mind are always giving me information to look at in order to address whatever is showing up. And this will look different for every body. It’s not always easy but it’s also not something I want to run from or dismiss or hate. We ALL need to be educated and empowered by what half the population experiences.  Reclaim!! Have agency!! Reframe!! Empower yourself and others!! Use your cycle to your advantage. No more hiding. No more disrespecting our bodies. Work WITH your cycle not in resistance to it. Show your pride and ownership No more giving away your power and feeling shame about what you are experiencing. Name your experiences without shame. We bleed, we stop bleeding. And there are myriad experiences in between.  This is my invitation to all of you: make a tiny little shift toward embracing these major life transitions. Honor yourself. Honor your sacred wisdom. Be gentle and gracious with yourself. Support the show You are a big deal. Your story matters. Keep showing up. Support the podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2051242/supporters/new Subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2051242/support For more info check out almanutrido.com and follow Becca Jay on  IG @beccajay.almanutrido & @youareabigdealpodcast

    22 min
  6. 112: Dr. Erin Stokes - Herbal remedies; WishGarden Herbs; INTERACTING WITH plants; WE LOVE PLANTS!!!

    Apr 20

    112: Dr. Erin Stokes - Herbal remedies; WishGarden Herbs; INTERACTING WITH plants; WE LOVE PLANTS!!!

    Dr. Erin Stokes is a naturopathic doctor and medical director at WishGarden Herbs which is woman-owned, family-run and Colorado-based! They work toward transforming lives through the healing power of plants. We chat about: *interacting with plants in a curious, respectful and reciprocal way *the importance of kids and young people engaging with plants on their own *a few plants you can add to your kitchen or backyard garden *tinctures to support your heart health and heart opening *tinctures to support your outlook and well-being *SLEEP IS NECESSARY!!! Aim for sleeping well - there is a tincture to support sleep *Perimenopause and menopause and what we can do to be empowered; advocate for and educate yourself as much as you can because there is no "one size fits all" *talk to other women and people who are going through what you are going through - spread the knowledge and the experiences!! *TEAMWORK - plants are collaborators and work well together in teams...OF COURSE THEY DO!!!!! Shout out the plants. Round of applause. Standing ovation.  For more info, workshops, blogs about each plant, and to purchase tinctures: https://www.wishgardenherbs.com/ Reach out to Erin here: IG @erinstokesnd WishGarden Herbs:  "We believe in the profound power of the medicinal healing properties found in plants and herbs to maintain healthy lives. Our mission is to help empower people to own their health by formulating fast-acting legendary herbal tinctures for everyday life. Our herbal remedies are crafted for those real-life moments when you need a simple swift kick of nature to rebalance and revitalize." Shout out to Catherine Hunziker who emerged as a passionate environmental crusader and fervent advocate for women's rights.  "With an unwavering focus on sustainability, ethical sourcing, and scientific research, we bridge the gap between tradition and innovation. We are honored to carry on our mission of empowering people to own their health by crafting radical herbal remedies for everyday life." Support the show You are a big deal. Your story matters. Keep showing up. Support the podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2051242/supporters/new Subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2051242/support For more info check out almanutrido.com and follow Becca Jay on  IG @beccajay.almanutrido & @youareabigdealpodcast

    46 min
  7. 111: A Guided Meditation - what is a question about which you would like more guidance?

    Apr 6

    111: A Guided Meditation - what is a question about which you would like more guidance?

    For this meditation, find a comfortable and safe space seated, lying down or however feels the best for your body. Before beginning, start with a question about which you would like more guidance, preferably open-ended (why, how, what). If you have access to a journal, you can write down what comes through for you at the end of the meditation. This can be done anytime to connect with your intuition, your highest consciousness, the Divine, your team of light. May your soul be nourished. Support the show You are a big deal. Your story matters. Keep showing up. Support the podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2051242/supporters/new Subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2051242/support For more info check out almanutrido.com and follow Becca Jay on  IG @beccajay.almanutrido & @youareabigdealpodcast

    14 min
  8. 110: TAKE UP SPACE - Care Bears, Starfish, Oak Trees

    Mar 27

    110: TAKE UP SPACE - Care Bears, Starfish, Oak Trees

    Hi team, My invitation to you is to practice taking up space. What does expansion feel and look like in your body and soul? What does constriction feel and look like? Which do you prefer and why? Notice without judgment. Always with love and compassion. Keep showing up. Cheering for you. PLEASE take up space and shine your light. We need it! almanutrido.com Support the show You are a big deal. Your story matters. Keep showing up. Support the podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2051242/supporters/new Subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2051242/support For more info check out almanutrido.com and follow Becca Jay on  IG @beccajay.almanutrido & @youareabigdealpodcast

    16 min
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This podcast highlights the imperfect greatness of humans who are a big deal. Episodes will include conversations with people who are doing important work in the world, choosing courage over comfort, and embracing their power. Becca has spent much of her life doing some form of movement and getting curious about how people show up. Over the years she has learned that seeing people and listening to their stories is such an empowering form of connecting. Mom, partner, advocate, personal trainer and athlete, Becca Jay, talks all things human with people who are leaning into life and who keep showing up.

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