142 David Morin & Sam Small: A Clinical Approach to Massage Therapy
In this episode of Alternative Health Tools, Kim Shea spoke with David Morin and Sam Small. David Morin has worked as a licensed massage therapist for over 40 years and has helped provide care to Olympic athletes at two Olympic games. Sam Small is a...
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142 David Morin & Sam Small: A Clinical Approach to Massage Therapy
Aug. 3, 2021
In this episode of Alternative Health Tools, Kim Shea spoke with David Morin and Sam Small. David Morin has worked as a licensed massage therapist for over 40 years and has helped provide care to Olympic athletes at two Olympic games. Sam Small is a...
141 Taking a Short Break
July 27, 2021
Welcome to the Alternative Health Tools podcast. This is John Biethan, Producer and Co-host. Briefly, we wanted to let you know we’re on a one-week break. Some of our team are out enjoying the summer before it goes away, and I respect that....
140 Relieving Anxiety with Calm Strips’ Founder, Michael Malkin
July 20, 2021
In this episode, Kim Shea spoke with Michael Malkin. He is the owner of Calm Strips, a product that helps relieve anxiety, reduce stress, and improve focus through sensory stimulation. They discussed what led him to develop Calm Strips, the various...
139 How To Travel When You’re Gluten-Free With Lynn Smargis
July 13, 2021
Kim Shea had the opportunity of speaking with Lynn Smargis, host of the Travel Gluten Free Podcast and author of the book, The Guide to Traveling Gluten Free. They discussed the difference between gluten intolerance and celiac disease, tips for...
138 Living An Accomplished Life With Karese Laguerre
July 6, 2021
On this episode, Kim Shea was joined by Karese Laguerre, myofunctional therapist and author of Accomplished: How to Sleep Better, Eliminate Burnout, and Execute Goals. They talk about what myofunctional therapy is and how it can be used to improve...
137 When Food Is Your Drug: A Discussion About Emotional Eating & ED Recovery With Kristin Jones
June 29, 2021
In our interview with author, life coach, and emotional eating specialist, Kristin Jones, we talk about her past struggle with emotional eating. We also discuss eating disorder triggers, factors that inform your relationship with food, and the...
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I embarked upon my personal health and wellness journey five years ago. Picture it: an ambitious woman working at a fast-paced tech company, pulling 80-hour work weeks to climb that corporate ladder. I was making a six-figure salary, running a small team, and winning industry awards. On paper, my career looked impressive. Behind-the-scenes, however, was another story.
I was stressed out and burnt out. I barely had time to see my husband, let alone my family and friends. I was working such long shifts that I didn’t prioritize my health. Besides, who feels like hitting the gym after a 12-hour day? What I soon realized, however, is that, if you don’t listen to your body, your body forces you to listen. My immune system began to suffer. I was frequently sick. My stress levels skyrocketed. I had migraines. I started feeling anxious, depressed, and my work performance suffered.
Fast-forward to today. I’ve left the corporate world to start my own business, on my own schedule. I’ve implemented a daily self-care routine that balances my work life with taking care of my mental, emotional, and physical health. I spend time with friends. I go on weekly dates with my husband. I take yoga classes, practice meditation, and hit the gym. I’m looking, feeling, and working better than I have in years. I’ve seen so much personal success with my health and wellness routine that I wanted to share it with others. By creating this website, I hope that sharing my story will help you, too.
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We all have a story to tell. My desire is to use my strengths in writing and editing to ensure that everyone’s “next chapter” is better than the one before.
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