The Energy Shift Ilana Kosakiewicz

Life is unreliable and no matter how planned and organised we are, challenges, obstacles and the unknown will happen.
In this episode, Ilana shares a powerful technique to reconnect to your vital energy and core when life throws you a curveball. This simple tool is perfect for re-centring and grounding yourself during challenging times. 
Ilana discusses her recent struggles with childcare support and sleep deprivation, and how she has been using this technique to navigate through these difficulties. She guides listeners through a step-by-step exercise to connect back to their source of inner power and regain a sense of control, and positivity.
In this podcast we explore:
Personal Update: Ilana shares her recent challenges with inconsistent childcare support, and navigating sleep deprivation due to her daughter’s teething. 40th Birthday Reflections: Ilana reflects on her recent 40th birthday trip and the adjustments needed when traveling with a toddler. Vital Energy Technique: Introduction to a grounding and recentering tool that helps connect to your core and vital energy. Empathic Experiences: Ilana shares an empathic experience involving a friend’s cat and the importance of regrounding after such events. Guided Exercise: Learn the step-by-step standing exercise to connect to your vital energy. It includes grounding, breathing, and visualising techniques. Empowerment: Emphasis on taking back control of your thoughts, feelings, and reactions to life’s challenges. Client Updates: Ilana provides updates on her client session availability and expresses gratitude for her patience during this time. Let's stay connected. Head to Instagram: @ilanak.kinesiology
Show Links: ilanak.com.au/podcasts/194

Do you understand what your Thyroid does and its key role in your health?
In this podcast episode, we dive deep into the world of thyroid health with a focus on holistic healing approaches. 
Join us as we explore the thyroid's function in the body, common causes of imbalances, and why it's often misdiagnosed in western medicine. Our guest, Bronte May is an experienced thyroid naturopath, sharing her personal journey and insights, shedding light on why mindset and whole-self healing are crucial in the healing process. 
Discover simple tools and strategies to assist anyone affected by thyroid dysfunction, along with the spiritual and metaphorical aspects of the thyroid gland. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge and empower yourself on your own health and thyroid healing journey.
Here are some episode highlights:
Bronte shares her health and career journey to date. Learn the thyroid’s function in the body and how it works. Understand why the thyroid gland is so important for your health and why it is often misdiagnosed in western medicine. Learn why thyroid dysfunction often affects women more than men. We discuss how certain types of diets, personalities, lifestyle choices can affect the thyroid. Understand some of the spiritual and metaphorical aspects of the thyroid gland. Learn simple tools and strategies to assist anyone affected by thyroid dysfunction / imbalance. Find out where you can follow Bronte May and her work. Let's stay connected. Head to Instagram: @ilanak.kinesiology
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Show Links: ilanak.com.au/podcasts/193

This week's podcast is a little different, Ilana is interviewed about her journey with chronic fatigue, autoimmune issues, and Lyme’s disease. This year also marks a decade since stepping away from the corporate world.
It's a personal and inspirational episode as Ilana celebrates a remarkable journey of resilience and transformation as she approaches her 40th Birthday.
Ilana reflects on her life from childhood passions, the challenges of adulthood and the lessons learned along the way, this episode is a testament to the power of perseverance, self-discovery and doing “THE” work.
Episode Highlights:
Brief discussion about younger Ilana and childhood. Teenage Years: These years were marked by developing interests and navigating health issues. Twenties: Young adulthood was a mix of career growth, study and relationships. Thirties - Chronic Fatigue and Transition: Chronic fatigue and autoimmune issues began to impact daily life, leading to a significant decision to leave corporate life. Life Lessons: Key lessons include listening to the body, energy management, setting boundaries, releasing people-pleasing tendencies, self-love, trust in the universe, and understanding life's cyclical nature. Messages: Advice to younger self and words of wisdom for her daughter. urning 40 and the Next Decade discussions Accomplishments: Highlighting personal achievements and growth. Tune in for a heartfelt and inspiring episode that explores the resilience and wisdom gained from life's challenges.
Let's stay connected. Head to Instagram: @ilanak.kinesiology
Ask Ilana: new addition to the podcast! Submit your question using this form and i’ll pick one a month to answer on the show.
Show Links: ilanak.com.au/podcasts/192

Feeling like your life foundations have some cracks or holes right now?
In this episode of The Energy Shift podcast, Ilana delves into the key transformative power of internal support, stability, security and self care during the month of May.
Highlights:
Understand the Energy forecast theme’s for May 2024 Ilana's personal experiences with mental exhaustion during Mercury Retrograde and the Scorpio Full Moon. The episode delves into the significance of the Base Chakra (Root Chakra) in relation to safety, security, and survival. Practical advice and tools for grounding and stability through self-care and spiritual practices. Learn about some rituals and theme’s for the new and full moon She reflects on her upcoming 40th birthday and the past 10 years since overcoming chronic fatigue. Tune in for a deep dive into self-reflection, gratitude, and resilience, and discover how to recalibrate your foundations and grounding for a deeper connection to inner wisdom and divine power.
Let's stay connected. Head to Instagram: @ilanak.kinesiology
Ask Ilana: new addition to the podcast! Submit your question using this form and i’ll pick one a month to answer on the show.
Show Links: ilanak.com.au/podcasts/191

Do you know where your Thymus gland is located?
This podcast episode explores the healing potential of the thymus gland. Learn about its location and function in the body, its role in the immune and nervous systems, and the ancient technique of thymus tapping.
You will learn how this simple yet powerful practice can reset lifeforce energy, reduce stress, strengthen the immune system and more. Ilana shares insights into incorporating thymus tapping into your daily routine and its benefits for physical, mental and emotional well-being.
In this episode you will learn:
What is the thymus gland and its location on the body. Discussion on the role of the thymus gland in the immune and nervous systems. Explanation of thymus tapping as an ancient technique for resetting lifeforce energy. Benefits of thymus tapping, including stress reduction and immune system support Description of how to perform thymus tapping and its suitability for everyday use. Application of thymus tapping for mental and emotional regulation. Invitation to upcoming events. And more. Let's stay connected. Head to Instagram: @ilanak.kinesiology
Ask Ilana: new addition to the podcast! Submit your question using this form and i’ll pick one a month to answer on the show.
Show Links: ilanak.com.au/podcasts/190

Do you often feel overwhelmed by emotions? Do your thoughts spiral, leaving you feeling stuck or trapped by the present or your past? "Pen to Paper" dives into the transformative world of therapeutic writing—a powerful form of journaling that helps you process emotions, overcome mental blocks and more. Join us as we explore how this simple tool can lead to profound healing and clarity in your life.
In this podcast we discuss:
Exploring Release Writing: learn the concept and benefits of release writing, emphasizing its power to help shed emotional burdens. Learn how therapeutic journaling can manage overwhelming emotions and persistent negative thoughts, fostering a deeper self-understanding. Discover how release writing goes beyond traditional diary or journalling. Get insight into the approach developed by Dr. James Pennebaker and Ilana’s protocol for both personal use and clinical settings. Ilana shares compelling stories from her own life, illustrating how release writing played a pivotal role in her recovery from chronic fatigue and personal challenges. Gain practical guidance for  initiating your release writing journey, with strategies for addressing both past issues and current emotional hurdles. Tune in to harness the power of putting pen to paper. Whether you're battling internal barriers or seeking emotional release, this episode offers the tools you need for mental and psychological resilience.
Let's stay connected. Head to Instagram: @ilanak.kinesiology
Ask Ilana: new addition to the podcast! Submit your question using this form and i’ll pick one a month to answer on the show.
Show Links: ilanak.com.au/podcasts/189