Your Wise Self with Sara
Welcome to "Your Wise Self with Sara," the podcast that invites you to embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and transformation. Join host Sara as she explores the profound wisdom that resides within each of us, waiting to be uncovered and embraced.
In this podcast, Sara unveils the multifaceted aspects of personal development, mindfulness, and self-improvement. She brings you inspiring stories, insightful interviews, and practical tips from experts and everyday individuals who have harnessed the power of their own wisdom to lead more fulfilling lives.
Whether you're seeking guidance on navigating life's challenges, cultivating mindfulness, improving your relationships, or becoming a better version of yourself, "Your Wise Self with Sara" provides the tools and inspiration you need, guiding you toward your own path to wisdom and self-awareness.
Tune in to "Your Wise Self with Sara" to embark on a journey towards a more mindful, purposeful, and enlightened life. Subscribe now and start unlocking the wisdom within you!
Episodes
38 episodes
The Missing Piece in Women's Health: Herbal Wisdom You Were Never Taught with Kim Rogers
Insomnia, teeth grinding, excess weight, brain fog, cravings...Simply not feeling yourself? Sure, hormones are playing a role in the very similar perimenopause symptoms, but what if it was also something else? Something no one ever taught you a...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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49:55
Insulin Resistance in Perimenopause with Aaron McDonough, Pharm D
If you're in midlife and feeling frustrated with unexplained weight gain, energy crashes, brain fog, or confusing lab results, you're not alone. In this episode, we're diving deep into insulin resistance in perimenopause: what it is, why it hap...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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35:03
We are What We Seek! A Masterclass Preview with Scarlett Lunning
What if everything you've been searching for externally is already available to you internally?In this episode, Sara sits down with coach, mediator, and guide Scarlett Lunning to explore what it means to live from the inside out. With o...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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36:03
Strong for Life: Muscle, Movement & Aging Well with Bree Baker, PhD
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Bree Baker, assistant professor of kinesiology and director of the Musculoskeletal Adaptations to Aging and eXercise (MAAX) Lab, to explore what the research really says about muscle, movement, and longevity...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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Your Wise Year Reflections + Masterclass Preview with Melissa Raffone
In this episode of Your Wise Self with Sara, I sit down with health coach Melissa Raffone for a grounded and insightful conversation about gut health, intuition, and what i...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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29:55
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The Hidden Struggle of Midlife Women: A Conversation with Amy Wheeler, PhD
If you’re in midlife and feel like you’re doing everything “right” — eating well, moving your body, trying to manage stress — yet still feel stuck, exhausted, or disconnected, this episode is for you.In this heartfelt and extra-special e...
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Episode 31
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47:04
Roundtable with Your Wise Year Presenters
In this special roundtable episode, host Sara is joined by an inspiring panel of presenters—Nichole Studd, Scarlett Lunning, Sarah Fleming, and Melissa Raffone of Your Wise Year (details below)—who each share their unique wisdom and personal gr...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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28:38
Parasite & Heavy Metal Detox: How to Cleanse Safely with Melissa Raffone, Esthetician & Health Coach
Two episodes ago, we began the story of Melissa’s healing journey—and the forged friendship that blossomed so quickly as I followed her guidance and stepped into my own deeper layers of healing. In this episode, she takes us even de...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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Your Home as Healing: How Your Space Calms Your Nervous System with Sarah Fleming
In today’s episode, I sit down with Sarah Fleming, therapist, life coach, and founder of Ettie Ro House, to explore the powerful connection between our spaces and our well-being.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by clutter, stuck in old p...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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25:28
How Inner Healing Creates Outer Radiance with Health Coach Melissa Raffone
In today’s episode of Your Wise Self with Sara, I’m joined by the radiant Melissa Raffone—a licensed esthetician, certified acne specialist, and integrative health coach. Together, we explore the fascinating link between gut health, hormones, a...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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34:22
Focus, Flow, and What is Next!
Welcome to a brief solo episode of "Your Wise Self with Sara," where Sara shares her personal journey with focus, flow, and what’s next on the horizon. Discover the root-cause solutions that have helped her improve energy, focus, and em...
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Season 2
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6:04
Soul Strategy: Finding Clarity Through Intuitive Guidance with Brian James
Join Sara for a soulful and thought-provoking conversation with Brian James, intuitive guide, psychic medium, and spiritual strategist, as we explore how to listen to the whispers of your inner wisdom. Brian shares his journey from the corporat...
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28:51
Supplements, Science and Self Care
Supplements 101: Science and Self-Care with Aaron McDonough, PharmDI cannot keep this to myself any longer - I have been holding onto this episode, sharing only with my clients, while also trial-running a personalized suppleme...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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48:01
The Healing Power of Acupuncture: Restoring Balance from the Inside Out
In this soul-soothing episode of Your Wise Self with Sara, I’m joined by Lindsey Goldammer, a licensed acupuncturist and founder of Acupuncture + Aesthetics, to explore how acupuncture supports whole-person healing, from nourishing the nervous ...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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22:25
Sacred Union – The Unbecoming & The Healing of Us
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Kara Dobelis and Mikaal Bates to explore the sacred union of feminine and masculine energies, the healing that happens when we drop old identities, and the magic of co-creating spaces where transformati...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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50:43
From Fear to Freedom: Unlock Your Real Wealth with Julie Murphy
What if the biggest block to your financial freedom isn’t your paycheck, but your subconscious beliefs about money? In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Julie Murphy—financial expert, author, and coach—to explore the emotional and energet...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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44:12
My Mission - A Journey Through Healing and Purpose
After a year of podcasting, I’m reintroducing myself and sharing my personal journey—the struggles, the healing, and the deep “why” behind my mission to help women break free from anxiety, release emotional and physical weight, and truly thrive...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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13:02
Trusting Your Body’s Wisdom: Balanced Living & Intuitive Eating
What if the key to better health isn’t found in the latest diet trend but in tuning in to your body’s natural wisdom? In this episode of Your Wise Self with Sara, I talk with healer and author Angela Marie of Bundy Lane to explore the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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28:21
Healing Through Therapeutic Yoga for Grief with Jenna Schissel
In today’s episode, “Healing Through Therapeutic Yoga for Grief," we explore the intersection of modern psychotherapy and ancient yoga wisdom. Joining us is Jenna Schissel, a respected psychotherapist and level one yoga therapist from Des Moine...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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25:01
Unlocking Confidence and Feminine Presence
In this episode of Your Wise Self with Sara, we explore confidence, feminine presence, and mindset with Elsewine Rietveld. A confidence trainer, speaker, and author of Get Comfortable on Camera, Elsewine once struggled with public speaking hers...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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31:56
The Journey Within: Travel as a Lesson in Surrender
In this episode, Sara reflects on travel's transformative lessons and the art of surrendering. Through stories of unexpected detours and moments of letting go, she explores how travel can teach us to release control, embrace uncertainty, and fi...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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14:47
Igniting Change: Empowering Women’s Health & Hormones
Episode 10: Igniting Change: Empowering Women’s Health & Hormones with Train with Fire - Traci HerridgeIn this episode, we dive into a dynamic conversation with Traci Herridge, founder of Train with Fire, a fitness and welln...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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27:08
Exploring the Intersection of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
In this episode of Your Wise Self with Sara, I am joined by Amber Kerby, an innovative therapist in Central Iowa who is combining Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in her practice. Ove...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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42:26
Burn Brightly, Not Out with Nichole Studd
In this episode of Your Wise Self with Sara, I'm joined by Nichole Studd, a yoga therapist and educator passionate about healing through play, science, and magick! Nichole shares her journey from science education to yoga therapy, specializing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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33:32
Restful Nights: Mastering Sleep Hygiene for Better Health
In this episode, we explore the essential role of sleep hygiene in achieving optimal health and well-being. We’ll dive into the science behind sleep, common sleep disruptors, and practical tips to improve your sleep quality. Drawing from the Am...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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8:34