Massage Hodgepodge Massage Hodgepodge

Well, better late than never? This pod is long overdo. I had the pleasure to connect with Ann Swanson well over a year ago. We chat about self care, neti pots, breathing techniques, and most importantly, her very cool book, The Science Of Yoga. 
This pod has gone through a lot of transition, and that is a trend that will continue. This will be the last episode of the The Self Care Mission / Massage HodgepodgCast. I am turning my attention to other endeavors, including a special podcast I started with my kids call The Rathercast. Later this year, I hope to launch another project that comes at self care from a slight different angle, which I am calling Burnout Interrupted. You can find a teaser HERE.
In the episode….
Ann’s personal self care practicesNeti PotAnn’s Neti Pot VideoConsistency in self careGuiding clients on their health journey"Should" MindsetTikTok TalkYoga TherapyThe Science Of Yoga Yoga breathing techniques www.annswansonwellness.com
Ann on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/AnnSwansonWellness
Ann on TikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMR9K9n2B/
Neti Pot - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-cold/expert-answers/neti-pot/faq-20058305
Ann’s Net Pot Video - https://youtu.be/GwQquCx4YCU
The Science Of Yoga - https://amzn.to/3hx1v7v
Burnout Interrupted - https://anchor.fm/burnoutinterrupted
The Rathercast - https://therathercast.com/

Dr. Chris Cooper joins me on the podcast! Based in Portland, OR just like me, Dr. Cooper is a chiropractor who specializes in Atlas Orthogonal Upper Cervical Therapy. He illuminates that perplexing bit of jargon, and we touch on a lot of self care basics like sleep, hydration, movement, and mindfulness.
Find Dr. Cooper…
TikTok - @drchriscooper - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeuusDfm/
Instagram - @cascade.chiro -  https://www.instagram.com/cascade.chiro/
Web - www.eastportlandchiropractor.com
⬇️ And now it’s time for a break down ⬇️
Dr. Cooper’s personal approach to self careSleep / hydration / movementMindfulness practiceGetting back on track with healthy choicesViews on chiropractic careConvincing patients/clients to show up for themselvesAtlas Orthogonal Upper Cervical TherapyMigraine interventionsTikTokThis episode was recorded as The Self Care Mission, but I have since decided to roll everything back into my original moniker, Massage Hodgepodge. More on that soon…

Stephanie Winn is a Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist based in Portland, OR. Her resource, The Six Pillars of Self Care, is a practical framework that anyone can use when planning or assessing their relationship to self care. We talk about that and much more! 
Find Stephanie…
IG @realtalktherapypdx
WEB realtalktherapypdx.com
⬇️ In This Episode ⬇️ 
Thoughts on “self care”Stephanie’s current self care toolsGetting her clients to show up for self careGetting out of the “should” mindsetGestalt TherapyEisenhower Decision MatrixElastic Habits by Stephen GuiseParenthood Schitt’s CreekHow To Break Up With Your Phone by Catherine PriceThe Bullet Journal Method by Ryder CarrollThe Six Pillars of Self Care

The hard truth is that despite starting a project that is literally all about taking better care of yourself, I have not been taking better care of myself. And what's worse? I have not been showing up for this project. So I decided to take a breathe and do what I do whenever I feel overwhelm start to creep in. 
I phone a friend. 
A solid network of people you can call to air out your ideas, get some feedback, or just vent is a crucial part of self care. But...I don't have much of a network. I have a  Bernard.
This episode of The Self Care Mission captures a recent check-in between myself and Bernard, where I air out many of the things that have been swirling for me, and we agree on some simple actions to move forward.
LINKS
Forte Artist Management - Bernard's company

You Gotta Check This Out - Nick & Bernard’s other podcast

Dr. Omar Qutub is a board certified dermatologist based in Portland, OR. He treats patients at his practice Dermatology By Design, where you can also find his custom skin care line. He joined me to talk about practical, every day skin care which is something I am somewhat embarrassed to say that I know very little about. Dr. Qutub shares the basics of effective skin care, and also offers up some ideas about how to level up!
Find Dr. Qutub: 🔎
Online - dermatologybydesign.com
Instagram -  @dermatologybydesign
Here is rundown of our conversation + links:
Why skin? Why Dermatology?How do you show up for yourself? What is in your current self care tool kit?Building habits to better show up for yourselfGetting patients to take skin care seriously How often to see a DermatologistNutrition and your skinStress, anxiety, and your skinMassage therapy sidebarPractical skin careMorning / Evening RoutineMask-ne (Mask acne)ExfoliationTanning (spoiler - it’s not good!)Level Up Skin CareFacial masks, toner, and retinoidsLaser hair reduction⬇️ Products Mentioned (affiliate links)⬇️ La Roche Posay for sunscreenEucerinCeraVe moisturizersGold Bond moisturizersCetaphil CleanserDermatology By Design Line

Raina Munson is a movement and wellness coach with over 10 years of experience. She operates R|O|M Specialized Training, based in Portland, OR but she can help you wherever you are. We talk about getting started on a health journey, finding a solid “why”, building practical keystone habits, and so much more!
Find Raina…
Web: romspecializedtraining.com
Insta: @romspecializedtraining
Things we talk about…
Raina’s ToolkitShowing up again after a slumpJumpstart clients who are not showing upGetting out of the all or nothing mentalityGetting started on a health journey Finding a “why” - intrinsic motivationSetting goalsNegative body imageNutritional focus / Sustainable livingIntermittent fastingPractical habit building Keystone habits - Start small, community, what you like, get educated Approach to training - mobility, stability,  movement patterns  Breaking down how she created my program Tracking ProgressJordan Syatt