The Whimsy + Wellness Podcast

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The Whimsy + Wellness Podcast

Welcome to the Whimsy + Wellness Podcast - your happy place for health! Join people-lover and wellness-enthusiast Meg Ryan for weekly heart centered conversations that will leave you feeling empowered and believed in to live your happiest and healthiest life possible. Diving deep into topics on holistic health and wellness, essential oils, crystals, mental health, stress, nutrition, sleep, self-improvement, and more, the Whimsy + Wellness Podcast is sure to be your go-to podcast for all things wellness! We hope this show is a soft landing space for you to grow, learn, and even laugh right alongside us. Cheers to a little more whimsy!

  1. 11/23/2021

    SEASON 1 FINALE - THANK YOU!!

    Today is a very special episode because it’s our 45th episode and season 1 finale of the Whimsy + Wellness Podcast! Listen to this mini episode for more information about season 2, and some of our favorite moments from season 1. Thank you so very much for listening to season 1 of the Whimsy + Wellness podcast in whatever capacity you did (1 episode or all 45!) We are so grateful for you and hope that our show made your world a happier and healthier place!! If you’re interested in going back to past episodes or are curious what other’s listener’s favorites were, here are our top 10 episodes from season 1: Beyond Bubble Baths & Netflix: What is True Self Care and How to Implement it Into Your Daily Life with Holly Brandenberger of Science of Essentials  Open and Honest Conversations About Sex And Intimacy with Casey Zaruba What Our Anxiety Is Telling Us: The Gut Brain Connection & Other Functional Medicine Approaches to Healing Anxiety with Holistic Psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora You Are Easy to Love: Finding True Self-Love & Acceptance with Body Image and Self Love Activist Jenna Rammell Breaking the Stress Cycle and Using Essential Oils to Combat Stress with Holly Brandenberger Essential Oils for Anxiety: Calm Stress, Intrusive Thoughts, and Worry with the Healing Power of Essential Oils Human Design for Beginners: Manifesting Generators, Generators, Projectors, Reflectors and Manifestors...Oh My! with Erin Claire Jones 5 Easy Steps to Manifestation and Creating the Life of Your Dreams with Manifestation Advisor Jenni Adishian Why Your Lymphatic System Is Key To Good Health and Immunity with Lymphedema Therapist and Lymphatic Drainage Practitioner Lisa Levitt Gainsley Navigating Change And Transition with Resilience And Self-Compassion with Dr. Maya Shankar And...our latest episode, episode 44 is on the rise and sure to break into the top 10 chart very soon: Suzy Holman on Finding Your Zone of Genius & the Freedom You Unlock When You Allow Yourself to be...YOU! Let’s stay in touch! Follow us on Instagram: @WhimsyandWellness and @WhimsyandWellnessPodcast Subscribe on: Apple and Spotify Don’t forget to use discount code PODCAST on your next Whimsy + Wellness order for 10% off your entire purchase!! Thank you so much for tuning into this episode of the Whimsy & Wellness Podcast brought to you by Whimsy & Wellness and hosted by Meg Ryan. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review - even just a short sentence is so helpful & greatly appreciated!! Music & Editing by Taylor Ryan.

    6 min

  2. 11/16/2021

    Suzy Holman on Finding Your Zone of Genius & the Freedom You Unlock When You Allow Yourself to be...YOU!

    I’m going to guess that if you are a woman who uses instagram and you’re even the slightest bit entrepreneurial minded or interested in brand building, you most likely follow or at least have heard of Suzy Holman!   Suzy is one of my personal favorite people to follow on Instagram because of her business and marketing strategy that she shares about for free but also because her personality is truly contagious and inspirational. I’m so excited and honored to be interviewing her today and having her share her heart, wisdom, strategy and that fun personality with you!   Suzy is a multi passionate entrepreneur. She’s built multiple 6 and now 7 figure businesses, teaches and coaches other women how to grow their businesses, and most recently Suzy has been shaking up the women's wellness space with the revolutionary product, Jovi, which is a medical device that takes away menstrual cramps and other severe pain (see what I mean about multi passionate entrepreneur?!) Suzy is here today to help us uncover what’s deep inside: our truest selves and zone of genius!  Suzy has this magical power (or some might say, strength) where she is so in alignment with and confident in who she is and what she does that it makes you want nothing more than to be exactly who you were meant to be and no one else!   Today Suzy will be sharing with us and teaching us:   How our younger self can teach us a lot about our purpose and giftsThe importance of celebrating our true selves and how to find our “zone of genius”Her motto, “If you can envision it you can create it!”Freeing ourselves from pain and the thoughts that hold us backAnnnd more! Connect with Suzy: Instagram: @suzyholman Suzyschool.com Grab your Jovi menstrual cramp pain relieving patch HERE (use code WHIMSY30 for 30% off!) Episode Resources: The Secret movie Whimsical Essential Oil Roller Bottles Crystal Sets by Need and Intention Psst...get 10% off at Whimsy + Wellness with discount code: PODCAST at checkout! Let’s stay in touch! Follow us on Instagram: @WhimsyandWellness and @WhimsyandWellnessPodcast Subscribe on: Apple and Spotify Thank you so much for tuning into this episode of the Whimsy & Wellness Podcast brought to you by Whimsy & Wellness and hosted by Meg Ryan. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review - even just a short sentence is so helpful & greatly appreciated!! Music & Editing by Taylor Ryan.

    1h 2m

  3. 11/09/2021

    Human Design for Beginners: Manifesting Generators, Generators, Projectors, Reflectors and Manifestors...Oh My! with Erin Claire Jones

    Ready to learn the “must knows” about Human Design? Coach and Human Design guru, Erin Claire Jones is here to teach us the foundations of Human Design and how we can use our unique energetic makeup (or blueprint as Erin says!) to live in alignment in business, relationships, and life! On this episode Erin walks us through: What Human Design isHow we can use the knowledge of our human design type to live in alignment with our best selfHow Human Design differs from the enneagram and other personality typings/testsHow to find out your Human Design typeThe 5 Human Design Types + an overview of each (find your type HERE)Manifesting GeneratorGeneratorProjectorManifestorReflectorWhat our Human Design profile numbers are, what they mean, and a brief overview of each numberHow to support the other Human Design types in our lives And more!! If you love learning about yourself, how you best operate and how to best support your loved ones - you’re going to love this episode! Connect with Erin: Instagram: @erinclairejones erinclairejones.com Episode Resources: Find Out Your Human Design Type Grab your Human Design Blueprint (make sure to use code WHIMSY for 10% off!) Essential Oil Roller Bottles Crystal Sets Psst...get 10% off at Whimsy + Wellness with discount code: PODCAST at checkout! Let’s stay in touch! Follow us on Instagram: @WhimsyandWellness and @WhimsyandWellnessPodcast Subscribe on: Apple and Spotify Thank you so much for tuning into this episode of the Whimsy & Wellness Podcast brought to you by Whimsy & Wellness and hosted by Meg Ryan. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review - even just a short sentence is so helpful & greatly appreciated!! Music & Editing by Taylor Ryan.

    55 min

  4. 11/02/2021

    What are Chakras? A Beginner's Guide to Chakras and How They Can Help You Live an Embodied Life with Cristi Christensen

    What are chakras? How do I balance my chakras? What does balancing chakras even mean?!  As the knowledge and teachings of chakras become more and more widespread, so do the questions - which is amazing!! Learning about Chakras with the intention of becoming more deeply connected to your innermost self is incredible, and this episode of the Whimsy + Wellness Podcast is a perfect starting point on your journey to understanding the Chakra system! Today’s guest, Cristi Christensen is a former elite-level gymnast and platform diver, she was training with the US Olympic diving team when a back injury ended her career and dream of being an Olympian at just 24. On her own personal healing journey Cristi discovered the chakra system, the knowledge and practices helped her so much she couldn’t help but share with others. She is now a global wellness and embodiment coach and author of her new book: Chakra Rituals: Awakening The Wild Woman Within. Cristi is on the show today to teach us: What chakras areHow chakras can be beneficialHow to get your chakras balanced and in alignmentWhat it looks and feels like when each chakra is out of balance and more! If you have ever wondered what chakras are, how to get in deeper touch with your body and spirit, and how to embrace and step into vulnerability, this episode is for you!! GRAB YOUR CHAKRA CRYSTAL INFUSED ESSENTIAL OIL ROLLER BOTTLES HERE Oh and pssst!! Get 10% off at Whimsy + Wellness by using the code: PODCAST on your next order! Connect with Cristi: Instagram: @cristi_christensen  Cristi’s book: Chakra Rituals: Awakening The Wild Woman Within Episode Resources: Episode 31: Navigating Change and Transformation with Resilience and Self-Compassion with Dr. Maya ShankarChakra Crystal Essential Oil Roller Bottles Set of 7 Sponsors: Get up to $40 off your box of Daily Harvest when you use our code WHIMSY at checkout! Let’s stay in touch! Follow us on Instagram: @WhimsyandWellness and @WhimsyandWellnessPodcast Subscribe on: Apple and Spotify Thank you so much for tuning into this episode of the Whimsy & Wellness Podcast brought to you by Whimsy & Wellness and hosted by Meg Ryan. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review - even just a short sentence is so helpful & greatly appreciated!! Music & Editing by Taylor Ryan.

    1h 5m

  5. 10/26/2021

    What’s Your Sign? A Fun Intro to the Zodiac + Essential Oils and Crystals for Each Star Sign!

    On this episode of the Whimsy + Wellness Podcast we’re going to be talking all about the basics of the Zodiac and of course, the perfect essential oils and crystal pairing for each zodiac type! The Zodiac is a really fun way to learn more about yourself and how you’re impacted by the natural world! Your Zodiac sign or star sign simply means which stars were visible when you were born, cool right? In this episode you’ll hear: What the Zodiac is and where it came fromWhy we love the Zodiac (and how we use it)That we have more than just one sign!A brief overview of the sun, moon, and rising signsA little overview of each type with two essential oils pairings and one crystal for each type If you’ve been wanting to tip your toes into the zodiac and learn what it’s about from a beginner’s standpoint and/or you’re curious to know which essential oils and crystals are right for your sign then this is the episode for you!! GRAB YOUR ZODIAC SIGN’S ESSENTIAL OIL ROLLER BOTTLE HERE GRAB YOUR CONSTELLATION SPRAY OR PUMP BOTTLE HERE (and make sure to use the discount code PODCAST for 10% off your order!!)  Episode Resources: Our zodiac quiz for the perfect essential oil recipe for your signOur zodiac collectionFind your sun, moon, and rising sign! Sponsors: Head to https://www.athleticgreens.com/whimsy for 1-year free supply of Vitamin D + 5 travel packs with your first Athletic Greens purchase Let’s stay in touch! Subscribe on: Apple and SpotifyFollow us on Instagram: @WhimsyandWellness and @WhimsyandWellnessPodcast  Thank you so much for tuning into this episode of the Whimsy & Wellness Podcast brought to you by Whimsy & Wellness and hosted by Meg Ryan. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review - even just a short sentence is so helpful & greatly appreciated!! Music & Editing by Taylor Ryan.

    34 min

  6. 10/19/2021

    Beyond Bubble Baths & Netflix: What is True Self-Care and How to Implement it into Your Daily Life

    You might remember a few months ago when registered nurse and Certified Aromatherapist, Holly Brandenberger (or @scienceofessentials as many of you may know her as over on Instagram), was on the show talking with us all about stress: the stress cycle, what stress actually is, how essential oils can help reduce stress and so much more. To this day it’s still one of our top most downloaded episodes, you can listen to it HERE! Now, 5 months later, Holly is back for a second interview with us;  this time unpacking and redefining the popular and oftentimes cringeworthy buzzword, “self-care”. In 2020 “self-care” rose to become a 450 billion dollar industry and with the popularity and heavy bubble bath, chocolate, and netflix binging marketing that has come along with it, the true definition of self-care has become muddy and a bit lost. Holly is here to get us back on track with true self care so we can take care of ourselves far beyond spa days and Netflix. In this episode, Holly... Unpacks the buzzword of “self-care” and all the common misconceptionsDefines what self-care really is (and what it’s not)Explains the absolute necessity of self-care and how it’s not a reward or something you need to earnShares 5 areas we can all (simply!) implement self care into every aspect of our livesPhysicalSocialMentalSpiritualEmotionalAnd more! If you’ve ever cringed and rolled your eyes at “self-care” or wondered what self care actually is, this episode is for you! Connect with Holly Brandenberger Instagram: @scienceofessentials  Episode Resources Ep 39: Unlocking the Healing Power of the Breath: Heal Trauma, Overcome Anxiety, and Uncover Your True Self Using Breathwork with Samantha Skelly  Want to pair some Whimsy with your self-care practices? Here are some ideas: Self-Care KitBeyond Lavender DIY Recipe BookChakra Crystal Roller Bottle Set Oh and pssst!! Get 10% off at Whimsy + Wellness by using the code: PODCAST on your next order! Sponsors: Get up to $40 off your box of Daily Harvest when you use our code WHIMSY at checkout! Let’s stay in touch! Subscribe on: Apple and SpotifyFollow us on Instagram: @WhimsyandWellness and @WhimsyandWellnessPodcast  Thank you so much for tuning into this episode of the Whimsy & Wellness Podcast brought to you by Whimsy & Wellness and hosted by Meg Ryan. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review - even just a short sentence is so helpful & greatly appreciated!! Music & Editing by Taylor Ryan.

    1h 21m

  7. 10/12/2021

    Unlocking the Healing Power of the Breath: Heal Trauma, Overcome Anxiety, and Uncover Your True Self Using Breathwork with Samantha Skelly

    Our breath is one of our most powerful tools for healing, awareness, and even life expectancy.    We take about 25,000 breaths per day yet many of us have no idea the power our breath can hold when we focus on it and allow it to help us feel and heal trauma, anxiety, illness, and more.   Today I’m sitting down with breathwork facilitator and CEO of Pause Breathwork, Samantha Skelly to share with us the incredible healing power of something we all have free access to; our breath.   Years ago Samantha Skelly found herself at a very dark and painful place in her life, she was struggling with depression, chronic anxiety, an eating disorder, and completely out of touch with her body. She sought out a world-renowned healer in Bali (yes, the exact one in Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert) and he told her that her “brain was broken” and she needed to meditate.    When she arrived late to the meditation class, all that was left was a breathwork class. She left that class a completely different person and knew the world needed to know about and experience breathwork.   Samantha has since founded Pause Breathwork, the world’s leading breathwork facilitator and is on a mission to reduce human suffering by increasing human consciousness through the power of breathwork.   If you struggle with mental health, a physical health problem, or even just have a hard time meditating, I cannot encourage you enough to give this episode a listen. (It might just be one of my favorite episodes we’ve ever done!) In this episode we discuss: • 05:23 Sam’s story of struggling with an eating disorder, exercise addiction, and depression • 07:13 How the book, Eat, Pray, Love influenced Sam’s journey to healing and discovering breathwork • 08:24 Sam’s first breathwork class experience and how it changed her life forever • 10:52 What breathwork is and how it’s different from simply breathing • 11:20 The difference between breathwork and meditation • 15:40 The science behind breathwork; how and why it works • 19:00 Allowing breathwork to help access and trust your intuition • 21:49 The fascinating truth about the mind-body connection • 25:42 How emotions and traumatic experiences get trapped within the physical body • 30:19 Allowing breathwork to free the trauma stuck in our bodies • 37:18 The impact breathwork has on our physical health and life expectancy • 39:56 How to get started with breathwork and how to implement it into our daily lives • 45:18 A guided breathwork exercise from Sam!! Connect with Samantha Skelly Instagram: @samanthaskelly Podcast: The Sam Skelly Show Episode Resources: Try breathwork at pausebreathwork.com Become a trained breathwork facilitator Sound Meditation for Manifestation from Wayne Dyer Loving What Is Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art Ep.2 Netflix special: Goop Lab - Cold Comfort Want some Whimsy to bring along on your journey to breathe, feel, and heal? Here’s what we recommend: Our beautiful essential oil roller bottlesCrystals for CalmingChakra Crystal Roller SetSticker Pack for Self Love and Encouragement Oh and pssst!! Get 10% off at Whimsy + Wellness by using the code: PODCAST on your next order! Sponsors: Get up to $40 off your box of Daily Harvest when you use our code WHIMSY at checkout!Grab our favorite Basis hydration sticks for 20% off + free shipping at drinkbasis.com with code WHIMSY at checkout! Let’s stay in touch! Subscribe on: Apple and SpotifyFollow us on Instagram: @WhimsyandWellness and @WhimsyandWellnessPodcast  Thank you so much for tuning into this episode of the Whimsy & Wellness Podcast brought to you by Whimsy & Wellness and hosted by Meg Ryan. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review - even just a short sentence is so helpful & greatly appreciated!! Music & Editing by Taylor Ryan.

    59 min

  8. 10/05/2021

    5 Best Crystals for Manifesting: Welcoming Abundance, Wealth, Love, Creativity, & Motivation

    Manifestation is an incredible tool for creating the life of your dreams and when you throw crystals into your manifestation practice? You’re sure to have some high vibration and good things coming your way!  Today our founder, Haylee Crowley, will be sharing the 5 best crystals for manifesting abundance, wealth, love, creativity, motivation and the life of your dreams. We’ll be sharing all about how Citrine, Pyrite, Clear Quartz, Rose Quartz, and Carnelian are the perfect crystals for manifesting, how and why you’ll want to use each one and more! A few weeks ago on episode 33 (5 Easy Steps to Manifesting and Creating the Life of Your Dreams), we had manifestation advisor, Jenni Adishian, on the podcast, walking us through all things manifestation. We had such great feedback on her episode that episode 34 was on Using Essential Oils to Abundance, Prosperity, and the Life of Your Dreams. We knew we had to wrap up our manifestation themed episodes with an episode on CRYSTALS for you to use in your manifestation practice and that’s exactly what this episode is! Grab a notepad and pen and get ready to be inspired to uplevel your manifestation practice with the healing power of crystals as you listen to this episode of the Whimsy + Wellness Podcast. And if you enjoy this episode and hearing about these crystals...SHOP OUR MANIFESTATION CRYSTAL SET ➡️ https://whimsyandwellness.com/products/manifestation-crystal-set?ref=podcast  In this episode you’ll learn: • 2:20 The importance of using crystals in a way that feels right for you • 2:49 Why Citrine is an amazing crystal for manifesting • 6:13 How to use Pyrite to manifest wealth and financial abundance • 9:25 How to amplify your intentions with clear quartz • 10:48 Rose Quartz is your go-to crystal for manifesting love and strong relationships with yourself and others • 12:11 How you can use Carnelian to manifest creativity and motivation • 13:36 All about our manifestation crystal set Episode resources: Ep.33 - 5 Easy Steps to Manifesting and Creating the Life of Your Dreams with Manifestation Advisor Jenni AdishianEp.34 - Using Essential Oils to Abundance, Prosperity, and the Life of Your Dreams Ep. 30 - How to Get Started with Crystals and 5 Crystals for BeginnersManifestation Crystal Set of 9 Crystals Want to pair some more Whimsy with your manifestation practice? Here’s what we recommend: Clear Quartz ClusterMy Beautiful Life 10ml roller bottle setGemstone Diffusing BraceletsOur Sticker Pack for Self Love and EncouragementManifestation Crystal Set Also feel free to check out our many crystal sets for different needs and intentions: Crystals for BeginnersCrystals for Stress & AnxietyCrystals for CalmingCrystals for Confidence & CourageCrystals for Creativity & MotivationCrystals for Love & RelationshipsCrystals for KidsCrystals for TravelCrystals for Your HomeMore Crystals for Your Home Oh and pssst!! Get 10% off at Whimsy + Wellness by using the code: PODCAST on your next order! Sponsors: Head to www.athleticgreens.com/whimsy for a 1-year free supply of Vitamin D + 5 travel packs with your first purchase of our one-stop-shop vitamin and superfood blend, Athletic Greens! Let’s stay in touch! Subscribe on: Apple and SpotifyFollow us on Instagram: @WhimsyandWellness and @WhimsyandWellnessPodcast  Thank you so much for tuning into this episode of the Whimsy & Wellness Podcast brought to you by Whimsy & Wellness and hosted by Meg Ryan. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review - even just a short sentence is so helpful & greatly appreciated!! Music & Editing by Taylor Ryan.

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Welcome to the Whimsy + Wellness Podcast - your happy place for health! Join people-lover and wellness-enthusiast Meg Ryan for weekly heart centered conversations that will leave you feeling empowered and believed in to live your happiest and healthiest life possible. Diving deep into topics on holistic health and wellness, essential oils, crystals, mental health, stress, nutrition, sleep, self-improvement, and more, the Whimsy + Wellness Podcast is sure to be your go-to podcast for all things wellness! We hope this show is a soft landing space for you to grow, learn, and even laugh right alongside us. Cheers to a little more whimsy!

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