The Holistic Counseling Podcast Chris McDonald, LCMHCS

How can you begin to heal yourself physically, emotionally, and mentally? What are some practical strategies to guide you on your holistic journey to well-being?
MEET Ashley James
Her podcast is called Learn True Health with Ashley James where she interviews holistic health experts and doctors of Naturopathic medicine 3 days a week. Through the interviews, her expert guests teach listeners how to gain health naturally through holistic medicine, diet, supplemental nutrition, and lifestyle changes. Ashley ensures listeners learn Natural Medicine Life Hacks for gaining energy, better sleep, a boosted immune system, and an overall feeling of awesomeness! 
Over the last 10 years, Ashley and her husband have built several interesting businesses including reaching the top rank of a holistic network marketing company, living off of a thrifty eBay business, and building and selling bat houses from their garage to aid in bat conservation.
Ashley struggled with health issues her whole adult life, including infertility. When she was 19 she was told, by an MD and an endocrinologist, that she couldn't have kids. When Ashley was 22 she lost her Mom to cancer.  This loss was so great it caused Ashley to reassess her life. She became determined to learn how to help others lead healthier happier lives.
First, Ashley became a massage therapist and Reiki Master. Then she became a master practitioner and trainer in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Time Line Therapy, Hypnosis, and coaching.
Through her 20s, she struggled with hormone issues, diabetes, weight gain, regular infections and chronic fatigue. MDs offered only drugs to manage symptoms with no solution to help her body heal. In 2011, Ashley turned to naturopathic holistic medicine for answers. Through holistic medicine, Ashley cured her diabetes, resolved her hormone issues, got her energy back, and stopped the chronic infections. What's most impressive is after 6 years of trying to get pregnant without natural medicine, Ashley and her husband were able to naturally have a baby thanks to naturopathic medicine and nutrition!
When Ashley isn't interviewing doctors and holistic health experts for her podcast or coaching her wonderful clients to achieve their life and health goals, she is spending time with her husband and son, enjoying the Pacific Northwest, exploring the Greater Seattle Area, and cultivating her skills in the kitchen by cooking whole food, organic meals for her family.
Ashley is passionate about her podcast and building its listenership because she is on a mission to change lives by bringing holistic health information to those who, like her, are seeking better health naturally!
Please help Ashley in her mission by sharing her podcast with your friends and family! Together we can all Learn True Health!
Find out more at Learn True Health, and connect with Ashley on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
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Learn True Health PODCAST
IN THIS PODCAST:
What is intuitive eating? 12:06What is the connection between eating and mental health? 16:08Mindful approaches to dealing with clients who have eating

How does holistic therapy address the multifaceted aspects of chronic illness, including physical, emotional, and spiritual, to promote healing and well-being? How can practitioners begin to look at their patients with a more holistic view to treat chronic illness?
MEET Christina Kantzavelos
Christina P. Kantzavelos is a licensed holistic psychotherapist (LCSW) writer, artist, and citizen of the world, with a home-base in Joshua Tree, CA. She received her Bachelor’s and Master's of Social Welfare (MSW) from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and her Master of Library and Information Sciences from San Jose California State University (SJSU).   She’s a first-generation college student, and third culture kid (TCK) holding dual citizenship in Greece/ the EU. She has visited over 35 countries and documented most of them on social media. However, it was in completing the Camino de Santiago (500-mile pilgrimage across Spain) at the end of 2015, that she realized her strong affinity with writing. She decided to start BuenQamino, an Award-Winning, gluten-free, and health-conscious lifestyle, and travel publication.   In her 100% remote clinical practice (@BeginWithinToday), she treats and is an advocate for those with chronic illness and C-PTSD, utilizing various modalities such as EMDR, CA, neural retraining, EFT, and others. She recently published 'Begin Within - A Daily Healing Journal' (www.beginwithintoday.com) for those living with chronic illness or other health-related challenges.
Find out more at Begin Within Today, and connect with Christina on Instagram
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IN THIS PODCAST:
What is chronic illness informed? 5:19What does it mean to be “holistic” when dealing with chronic illness? 9:17
What Is Chronic Illness Informed?Understanding the complexities of living with a chronic conditionAdopting a chronic illness-informed approach in your practiceWhat is Spoon Theory?
What Does It Mean To Be “Holistic” When Dealing With Chronic Illness?Understanding the interconnectedness when it comes to a person's physical, mental, emotional, social, and, spiritual well-beingWhat are the challenges when working with clients with chronic illness?What is Neural Retraining?Overcoming patient resistance when dealing with chronic pain or illnessThe benefits of journalingCollaborating with other healthcare providers
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What is hemp wellness and how can it help you achieve mental, emotional, and physical balance? How can you incorporate hemp-derived products into your self-care routine?
MEET Sarah Payne
Sarah Payne spends her days in the classroom as a fourth-grade teacher, and her evenings juggling the extracurriculars of her two young children, quality family time, and spreading the word about hemp wellness.  During COVID, as she navigated having two under 5 at home while also teaching virtually, she found CBD to help with her anxiety and focus and hasn't turned back.  Her goal is to help others feel their best through Green Compass hemp wellness products and use her educational background to teach about how CBD works.
Find out more at Green Compass Global, and connect with Sarah on Instagram 
IN THIS PODCAST:
What are some of the misconceptions about CBD? 7:02What are the benefits of CBD? 13:32A look at the growing research into CBD 19:42
What Are Some Of The Misconceptions About CBD?Marijuana vs. CBDThe importance of knowing what is in your hemp-based productsAre there side effects from using CBD?How to determine dosagesWhat is micro-dosing?
What Are The Benefits Of CBD?The importance of being consistent when using CBD?What are the effects of CBD on inflammation?Can CBD help you with sleep?
A Look At The Growing Research Into CBDWhat to look for when purchasing hemp-based productsWhat are the safety concerns when purchasing CBD productsWhat does it mean for hemp to be organic?What is a water-based CBD product?What is the future of hemp-wellness?
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How can prioritizing holistic healing and connection create an environment where you and your clients feel empowered and connected? How can integrating many holistic modalities foster a sense of community?
MEET Jaclyn Fortier
Jaclyn Fortier is the Clinical Director and Founder of Carolina Counseling Wellness Associates. She designed two commercial property investments into wellness centers for associates to practice specialty mental health care with a collaborative-independent approach. Jaclyn has an extensive clinical background in domestic violence and trauma recovery and now serves as the clinical director at CCWA's two centers. Jaclyn is also a writer, speaker, and advocate for women's safety and abuse prevention. 
Find out more at Carolina Counseling Associates, and connect with Jaclyn at Jaclyn Fortier 
IN THIS PODCAST:
What does it mean to be holistic 4:25How to find balance when running a group practice 14:05How to market your practice with multiple modalities 17:37
What Does It Mean To Be HolisticBeginning to look at the person as a “whole person”What are some holistic modalities and how can they help you heal?Group vs. solo practiceBuilding a community of holistic practitioners
How To Find Balance When Running A Group PracticeThe importance of health and wellnessFinding the right practitioners for your practiceHow to find time for rest
How To Market Your Practice With Multiple ModalitiesThe importance of SEO and locationWhy you should hire out when growing your businessHow to constantly evolve your practiceOvercoming challenges in your practice or business
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How can incorporating lesser-known self-care practices, such as forest bathing or sound baths, contribute to elevating overall well-being compared to more conventional methods? How can we begin to change our mindset of what self-care is and begin to incorporate more of it into our daily routines?
IN THIS PODCAST:
In today’s episode, we will look at some lesser-known self-care practices. We will dive deeper into 7 different self-care strategies, what they are, and how we can begin to use them in our everyday lives.
Colour For Mental Health
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What are the ethical considerations when integrating AI into holistic private practice? How can AI help you in your practice while still prioritizing your client's well-being?
MEET Kym Tolson
Kym Tolson is a digital nomad and seasoned therapist who combines her zest for travel with her quest to enhance the therapy landscape through her communities like "Bill Like A Boss" and "The Traveling Therapist" Facebook community. These platforms offer invaluable resources for insurance-based therapists and those balancing work with wanderlust. Kym's pioneering work also includes the "Clinical AI Club," where she merges AI with therapeutic practices, shaping a future where technology and mental health care evolve hand in hand.
Find out more at Clinical AI Club and connect with Kym on Facebook
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IN THIS PODCAST:
What is Artificial Intelligence? 5:03What are some of the dangers of using AI? 14:21
What Is Artificial Intelligence?What is ChatGPT?How to integrate AI into your administrative tasksCreating treatment plans for your clientsAI for marketing
What Are Some Of The Dangers Of Using AI?The importance of informed consentWhat is HIPAA compliance?Fairness and equity when using AI in practiceWhat is “Open Source,” when it comes to your data privacy?How to use AI effectively
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