The Energy Matters Podcast

Luscious Living with Leslie Cerier of the Organic Gourmet

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 08:50:00 -0300

On today's episode of Energy Matters, The Organic Gourmet's Leslie Cerier joins us to talk about luscious living with food. Leslie is a self-taught vegetarian chef, cookbook author, teacher, and public speaker. She gives us insights on intuitive cooking, how to maintain our creative flow, and really honoring what our body wants and doesn't want. This slow mindful pacing has informed her career choices, her book writing, and recipe creation. Tune in for a great show!

Healing Inherited Behavioral Patterns with Arden Sundari

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 13:16:15 -0300

Today on Energy Matters Arden Sundari, yoga therapist and yogini, returns to explore the connection between the polyvagal nervous system and our ancestral ties. She begins to unpack epigenetics (the non-coding DNA) and how we inherit 14 generations of personality and behavioral patterns. Arden begins to examine how we can transform these inherited patterns through calming our nervous system. She also connects this work to our current race relations in our country. Tune in a great show!

Grow Your Own! Talking Mushrooms with Willie Crosby

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:43:38 -0300

Today on Energy Matters, Caroline sits down with Willie Crosby, founder, grower, and educator of Fungi Ally. Willie talks about he began growing mushrooms and how his business evolved into supporting others to cultivate and forage their own. From spawn to foraging to grow kits, we cover a range of ways to do that. Willie also speaks to the rise of popularity of mushrooms in our culture, from a culinary perspective as well as our spiritual evolution. Tune in for a great show!

Understanding Ourselves Through the Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine with Sunshine Beeson

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:03:00 -0300

This week on Energy Matters, Caroline chats with return guest Sunshine Beeson! Sunshine breaks down the qualities of our Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine and the shadow sides to both. Understanding these archetypal energies allows us to heal ourselves and understand a healthy polarity in our relationships. Tune in for a great show!

Binaural Beats with Chris Sturk

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:05:00 -0300

On this week's episode of Energy Matters, Caroline sits down with Chris Sturk, who offers sound therapy for yoga and meditation. Chris talks about his lifelong love of music and how that transitioned into sound healing. He talks about how he sets intentions, when instruments "want" to play, and how binaural beats work. In addition to offering live sound journeys in gardens or at music festivals, Chris recently released an album of binaural beats called Sounds for Wellbeing. Grab your headphones and tune in for a great show!

Death Doula, Keening, and Healing Through Music with Lynn Simonds

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 09:05:00 -0300

On today's episode of Energy Matters, Caroline and summer co-host Marietta Skeen sit down to talk with death doula and hospice volunteer Lynn Simonds. Through dealing with her own mother's passing, Lynn learned how to deal with grief through music and song writing. This paved the way for her training as a death doula many years later. Lynn talks about how she understands some of the ancient practices of keening, hired mourners, and how primal sounds can assist in the grieving process. There's a lot of basic education on alternatives to traditional funerals as well. Tune in for a great show!

Finding Beauty Through Our Inner World with Nicole Goldsmith

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 09:03:00 -0300

Today on Energy Matters, Caroline talks with Nicole Goldsmith, esthetician and proprietor of Parallel Skin Spa. Nicole discusses how our internal world is the foundation of beauty. While doing waxing and facials, she folds in spiritual aspects into her work, including Reiki, crystal grids, sound healing. In turn, taking care of our external can help us feel confident and feed into that "soul glow." Nicole talks about the expansion of her spa into an event space for yoga and sound healing. Tune in for a great show!

Understanding Self Through the Five Elements with Nini Melvin

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 16:19:23 -0300

Caroline sits down with Nini Melvin and summer guest host Marietta Skeen. Nini discusses her work understanding ourselves within the 5 Elements of fire, water, wood, earth, air/metal. How we understand our unique "recipe" of these elements allows us to live fully and with more authenticity. With Nini's 40 years of shiatsu experience she shares how the meridians are in service to the heart and how this practical information not just those who want be a shiatsu practitioner. Tune in for a great show!

Seeing Your Potential with Sacred Roots Healing

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 16:17:36 -0300

On today's show, Caroline sits down with Jen Parmentier and Michelle Eastman of Sacred Roots Healing. Jen and Michelle talk about the dynamic they shared while growing and supporting each other in business and life. They also discuss the aerial yoga, seeing the potential in people, and the upcoming teacher training program. Tune in for a great show!

Physical Therapy with Adam Brady

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:15:00 -0300

Today on Energy Matters, Caroline and summer co-host Marietta Skeen sit down with Dr. Adam Brady. Adam is a classically trained physical therapist that looks at healing the body mechanically as well as emotionally. He talks about the different maps of the body, the body's response to holding pain, and how some of his teachers got him thinking differently about the evolution of our healing hands. Adam recently opened a larger practice in Easthampton, MA and discusses how he's excited to have a work family. Tune in for a great show!

Uncovering Your Psychic Gifts with Erin Tullar

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:05:32 -0300

Host Caroline Ruderman sits down with Erin Tullar of Rose Quartz Mediumship. Erin is a gifted psychic medium talks about what happens during a reading, what it's like to hold space for people at end of life versus communicating with spirit, the importance of shadow work, and her workshops and longer programs to help people uncover their gifts. Tune in for a great show!

Healing through Dance with Anna Brooke

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:06:43 -0300

On today's episode of Energy Matters, Caroline sits down with Anna Brooke to talk about her new book, "Stripped Down: How Burlesque Led Me Home." Anna talks about the stage as a place of vulnerability, giving it your all, and how this helped her overcome body shame and an eating disorder. We also discuss another form of healing dance called Wu Dao, where Anna Brooke is the only teacher of this technique in the U.S. Tune in for a great show!

Animal Communication with Zan Ottaway

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:07:46 -0300

On today's episode of Energy Matters, Caroline sits down to talk with animal communicator Zan Ottaway! Zan talks about her intuitive training and how she came to strengthen her connection with animals. Zan also talks about the way she sends and receives information from pets and spirits. Tune in for a great show!

Building a New Reality with Kim Pearson

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 14:34:38 -0300

On today's episode of Energy Matters, Caroline sits down with Kimberly Raven Pearson, medium, Reiki practitioner, and witch along the Celtic Druid path. Kim talks about how her ancestry plays a role in her spiritual tradition, how she returned to herself after a controlling relationship, and how her mediumship and intuitive development helped her build more authentic relationships and a healthy sense of self. Tune in for a great show!

Chronic Lyme Disease with Maria Malaguti

Fri, 28 May 2021 08:20:00 -0300

We sit down with Maria Malaguti, the founder of the Lyme Disease Resource Center in Northampton, MA. Maria discusses her diagnosis in the 1990s with Lyme Disease and how she became a hub for people looking for support. Maria talks about her journey with western medicine, research, and holistic care. Despite her disability, she built health into her business plan, limiting her availability and allowing for rest, while growing this much needed non-profit. Tune in for this inspiring story of finding a new version of health.

Hypnotherapy for Kids with Fred Bogin

Fri, 21 May 2021 07:29:00 -0300

Today on Energy Matters, Caroline welcomes co-host Beth Pellettieri to chat with Fred Bogin, retired pediatrician and hypnotherapist for kids. Fred talks about the myths of hypnotherapy and how children can tap into mental imagery to feel empowered, overcome challenges, and develop skills. The process is effective from needle phobia, bed wetting, and even warts! Tune in for a great interview!

Akashic Records with Candice Hozza

Fri, 14 May 2021 08:55:00 -0300

Today on Energy Matters, Caroline chats with Candice Hozza, business intuitive and spiritual strategist. Candice talks about her work with the Akashic Records and does a mini reading for a guest! Tune in for a great show!

Night Gardening and Spring Rituals with Winifred Tannetta

Sat, 08 May 2021 19:54:33 -0300

On today's episode of Energy Matters, Caroline chats with return guest Winifred Tannetta of the Witching Well. Winifred talks about the decision to transition her brick and mortar shop an online group and how intuition assisted her. The Witching Well supports individuals who want to explore a nature-based spirituality. Winifred discusses what that looks like in her life including night gardening! Tune in for a great show!

Jessica Kern on Pain Free Living

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 17:03:56 -0300

On today's show, Caroline and Beth sit down with neuromuscular massage therapist Jessica Kern to talk about healing pain quickly and effectively through trigger points and fascia. As an adolescent, Jess learned how to relieve pain for her horse, and this early experience began a lifelong quest to understand the mechanism of the body to relieve pain. Jess supports clients live pain free and teaches humans techniques to increase their physical wellbeing. Tune in for a great show!

Embodied Awareness Practices with Michelle Huber

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 10:29:06 -0300

On today's show, Caroline sits down with Michelle Huber, Feldenkrais and Circling facilitator. Michelle talks about how these different methods bring awareness to the body. Coming from a background in dance, Michelle wanted to learn how to move better and found these two modalities. Michelle walks us through a Circling exercise that listeners can practice with a partner. Tune in for a great show!

Juicing, Sprouting, and the Healing Power of Green with Amar Fuller

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 13:49:23 -0300

On today's show, Caroline sits down with Amar Fuller, owner of Graced by Green. Amar is a health educator, raw food chef, and gardener, and she talks about her transition from running a daycare center to expanding her offering with nutrition and wellness. Nestled in Leverett, Amar shares her favorite ways to cleanse, sprouting, and how the power of green offered healing in her life too. Tune in for a great show!

Catching up with Caroline and Beth!

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 13:52:07 -0300

On today's show, Caroline Ruderman and Beth Pellettieri catch up! They discuss the seasonal pause between post-winter, early-spring, what that looks like and what that feels like. Beth leads us through a technique called the Body Compass to help gain awareness of our internal navigation. Caroline discusses some important legislation in Massachusetts around holistic healing. Tune in for a great episode!

Healing as a Team with 3 Elite Mentoring

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 13:40:50 -0300

On today’s show, Caroline sits down with 3 Elite Mentoring (comprised of Darlene Van de Grift, Jodi Banks, and Richard Towey) a group of healing professionals that assist you in tackling your biggest blocks. We discuss the different roles that each person takes, the process of healing, and how this group created its collaboration. Tune in for a great show!

Administering Vaccines on Meridian Points with John Perdrizet

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 13:39:34 -0300

Today on Energy Matters, Caroline sits down with John Perdrizet of The Sanctuary Animal Clinic. We talk about all things vaccine! John helps us understand the “cross species jump” that happened and what’s been happening at his professional practice. John recently had his research published on using vaccines on the body’s immune points. This is John’s second visit on the show!

Essential Oils and How They Affect the Brain / Jodi Sternoff Cohen

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 20:45:08 -0400

Jodi Sternoff Cohen. Today on Energy Matters, Caroline chats with Jodi Sternoff Cohen, nutritionist and author of Essential Oils To Boost the Brain and Heal the Body. Jodi talks about how essential oils played a pivotal role after burnout and personal collapse. Jodi discusses how essential oils can easily cross the blood brain barrier and quickly impact the functions of the nervous system. Jodi also discusses methods to apply essential oils and easy ways to pick which ones work best for you!

Everyday Movements with Yoga / Beth Tascione

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 20:30:50 -0400

Beth Tascione, Yoga and Reiki. Today on Energy Matters, Caroline sits down with yoga instructor Beth Tascione. Beth talks about the importance of using yoga to bring mindfulness to our daily movements. She also discusses how she came to Reiki and how she weaves that practice into her restorative yoga classes. Tune in for a great show!

Let's Talk About Sex with Lo Fitzgibbons

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 20:23:14 -0400

Lo Fitzgibbons, Sex and Relationship Therapy. Caroline sits down with sex and relationship therapist Lo Fitzgibbons to talk about good therapy support for the LGBTQ+ community. LO talks about the labyrinth of self-love and what it means to be deeply connected to ourselves as the foundation for healthy relationships of all types. Tune in for a great show!

Eric Almeida Teaches Us Tapping!

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 20:06:58 -0400

Eric Almeida, EFT. Caroline and co-host Beth Pellettieri sit down with Eric Almeida, EFT specialist to talk about all thing tapping! Eric, a former therapist, shares how EFT helped him after a panic attack at work left him unable to return to his former life. Eric walks us through how tapping works, the various tapping points, and a live demo! Caroline and Beth share their experiences with Eric's work as well.

Sunshine Beeson Looks at Your Health Through the Eyes

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:18:23 -0400

Sunshine Beeson, Iridology. On today's episode of Energy Matters, Caroline sits down with Sunshine Beeson to talk about the science of iridology, a diagnostic tool to examine health through the eyes. A healer for 40 years, Sunshine discusses the range of her work from her trainings all the way to her supplemental emotional healing techniques that she developed along the way. Tune in for a great show!

Marietta Skeen On Therapy and Meditation

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:06:06 -0400

Marietta Skeen. On today's show, Caroline sits down with Reiki Master and Body Centered Psychotherapist Marietta Skeen. Marietta discusses how her studies at Naropa University shaped her professional practices, the style of meditation that she landed on, and guides us through a short meditation! Tune in for a great show!

Fritha Pengelly Talks Feldenkrais and Her Self Study of Walking

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:48:35 -0400

On today's show, Caroline and co-host Beth Pellettieri welcomes Fritha Pengelly to discuss her work with the Feldenkrais method and EFT. Fritha discusses how Feldenkrais supported her body with dance, her self study within the art of walking, and how our emotions are held in the physical form. Tune in for a great show!

Laurel Turk On How Acupuncture Helps Us Prepare for Menopause

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:58:36 -0400

On today's show, Caroline sits down with acupuncturist Laurel Turk. Laurel has been a fixture in the Pioneer Valley healing arts scene for many years, and she shares what has kept her motivated. Laurel discusses how women can take care of themselves before menopause kicks in.

Gauri Talks Mantra Meditation

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:42:32 -0400

Gauri of Gauri's Mantra Meditation. On today's show, Caroline sits down again with Gauri to deepen our knowledge of Jyotish or eastern astrology and mantra meditation. Caroline also receives a mini reading on her money forecast, so you can get a feel for the process and how to discuss your concerns with an astrologer.

Caroline and Beth Talk Rest and Renewal

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:21:09 -0400

Beth Pellettieri and Caroline Ruderman. On this episode of Energy Matters, Caroline and Beth sit down to discuss renewal and intention setting. Beth walks us through 4 simple steps and Caroline follows up with a guided meditation for added clarity. Step up your game with this one!

Talking Financial Wellness with Brian Michaud

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0400

On today's show, Caroline sits down with Brian Michaud to talk about a big topic: financial wellness. Brian talks about how to release the worry and achieve peace of mind. Education is a huge piece of the puzzle here and learning to navigate what's important to your financial future based on three simple questions. Brian also talks about how he found his second career in retirement planning and the stigma around money. Tune in for a great show!

Kelly Vogel and the Power of Voice

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 11:39:21 -0400

On today's show, Caroline and co-host Beth sit down to chat with Kelly Vogel. Kelly discusses what uncovering your voice can look and sound like. Kelly guides us through several warm up exercises to understand how sound resonates in our body and what that means to truly connect with the healing power of our voice. Tune in for a great show!

Applying Reiki To Your New House with Caroline Ruderman

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0400

On this week's episode of Energy Matters, Beth Pellettieri co-hosts and interviews Caroline Ruderman! Caroline discusses her work as a Reiki teacher and natural intuitive, how she fell into this work. Caroline talks about her new Distance Reiki program that supports us after a big move. Caroline also talks about the Spirit of the House and walks us through a simple exercise to connect with our home. Tune in for a great episode!

The Wedding Dance and The Healing Power of Dancing Together with Emily Fox

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 12:32:39 -0400

Caroline welcomes dance instructor Emily Fox! Emily specializes in social dance and "Shake Your Soul" classes. Learn all about what it means to connect with a dance partner, what the "wedding dance" represents for people, and how beginners come away feeling confident and prepared for the "all eyes on them" moment at the wedding. Tune in for a great show!

Exploring Nightmares with Dream Therapist Tzivia Gover

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 14:53:15 -0400

Caroline welcomes back Tzivia Gover, dream therapist, author, and poet to Energy Matters! On this episode, Tzivia talks about how we can deal with nightmares, understand what they're trying to tell us, and use them to confront our fears. She also discusses how natural cycles affect our dreams, how the pandemic has affected people's dreams, and how we can use our dreams to help us live a healthier life!

Mindfulness for Mental Health: Katie Dixon-Gordon Discusses Her Ongoing Study to Support Harm Reduction

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 10:40:41 -0300

On this week's episode of Energy Matters, Caroline sits down with researcher and clinical psychologist Katie Dixon-Gordon. What makes someone with Borderline Personality Disorder different than "normal" brains? Not much, really. Dealing with emotions is a skill. Katie talks about her ongoing research study to help people with their mental health using mindfulness. Using the drug-free approach called Dialetical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Katie and her team at UMass Amherst offer free therapy to individuals who qualify for this paid study on people who experience big emotions and self-harm. Learn all about this awesome work that's helped change people's lives.

Keeping Our Pets Healthy with TTouch

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 12:12:35 -0300

This week on Energy Matters, Caroline welcomes Sally Morgan, a holistic physical therapist for pets and people. Sally has been practicing the Tellington Touch or TTouch method on animals for over 30 years, and she's here to teach us a few tricks to support the animals in our lives. Sally reminds us that animals are our teachers and recognizes that animals understand more than we are often ready to acknowledge. Tune in for a great episode!

Pandemic Organizing + Pandemic Self-Care for Parents

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 11:17:11 -0300

Caroline splits the hour with two guests this week: Carleen Eve Fischer Hoffman and Beth Pellettieri! Carleen is a professional organizer and Reiki practitioner and she discusses her journey with Lyme, balancing health and work, and offers some tips for seasonal organizing. Beth, a life coach, discusses the challenges of self-care during pandemic parenting, finding ways to meet our needs within the family, and taking off the pressure with "turtle steps" and several ways to knock self-care off the "to do list."

Weight Loss for Goddesses with Katherine Harris

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 12:52:45 -0300

This week on Energy Matters, Caroline sits down with Katherine Harris to discuss her intuitive, body positive weight loss program Weight Loss for Goddesses. Katherine, a nurse, energy worker, and certified aromatherapist, talks about the 8 points that create a strong connection with a healthy mindset and what the body is asking for. Katherine also talks about her personal journey with food and weight loss and why she developed this approach to support others going through the process. Join us for a great show!

Psychic Medium Kathleen Farris Returns!

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:05:41 -0300

In this week's episode, Caroline welcomes back psychic medium Kathleen Farris to the show. Kathleen discusses turning off the negative self talk, her new podcast, and her favorite aspects of teaching psychic development. Kathleen shares some of her most frequently asked questions and why she loves being part of "family reunions" with our loved ones who crossed. Tune in for a great show!

Forest Bathing with Ami Jean Aubin

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 11:45:53 -0300

On today's show, Caroline chats with Ami Jean about the art of forest bathing. Ami Jean discusses her natural gravitation to nature during her healing journey. She also talks about stretching the senses, expanding the peripheral vision, and leading these practices for groups in the hilltowns of Western Mass. Ami Jean's background in tracking creates a safe space for people to relax and connect with the power of nature. Tune in for a great show!

Jaimee Roncone Talks About Learning to Rest and Health Diagnoses

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 11:45:00 -0300

On this week's episode, Caroline sits down with Jaimee Roncone of The Healing Tree Health and Wellness Center. Jaimee, a business owner and Health and Wellness Navigator, discusses learning to rest, her multiple breast cancer diagnoses, and how she navigates wellness in her own life -- and how she does that for others. Tune in for a great show!

Susan Maycock Talks About Spirals and Living Upwards

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 13:42:53 -0300

Caroline sits down with Susan Maycock, author, artist, shaman, and inspirational speaker to discuss her program Living Upwards and new book "After Rain." She talks about the significance of spirals throughout her life as well in the cycles of intentional living. Susan also reads an excerpt from her book and shares her process of writing. Tune in for a great show!

Artemis Luna Muise talks Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 12:41:19 -0300

Caroline sits down with Artemis Luna Muise, a biodynamic craniosacral therapist, to discuss living with an invisible disability, how a serious illness shaped their understanding of spirit, and what it means to hold space for other people to heal. Tune in for a great show!

Kerrie Bodendorf talks chronic pain and the MELT method for self-treatment

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:17:00 -0300

On today's show, Caroline sits down with Kerrie Bodendorf, MELT master instructor, to discuss connective tissue or fascia, chronic pain, and a simple technique to manage our bodies as we age. After dealing with her own pain, physical limitations, and fear, Kerrie learned how to MELT and heal herself. Kerrie leads us through a standing assessment and talks about her classes have gone virtual since the pandemic. Tune in for a great show!

Priya Zander Fox on Holistic Counseling and Energy Work

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 14:26:30 -0300

Caroline sits down with Priya Zander Fox, energy healer and holistic counselor. Priya talks about how an early death propelled her into learning about consciousness, how she explains listening with her entire body, as well as her training at the Barbara Brennan School in the 90s. Tune in for a delightful show!

Paula Barron Discusses Detox

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 19:08:57 -0300

On today's show, Caroline sits down with Paula Barron, Nurse and Bodyworker, to discuss lymphatics and how important detox is to our health. Paula discusses food and environmental allergies, coffee, and the ways our bodies communicate. She talks about how the drive to support her daughter's health became the driving force into alternative health. Tune in for a informative show!

Sue Recos Talks All Things Reflexology

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0300

On this episode of Energy Matters, Caroline chats with reflexologist Sue Recos. Sue discusses the difference between ear, feet, and hand points, the hand map, and how we can work on ourselves and our loved ones. She points to reflexology as a tool for pain relief and healthy aging. Tune in for a great show!

John Cohn on Staying Grounded with Energy Medicine

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 14:02:25 -0300

On today's show, Caroline sits down with John Coan, Energy Medicine practitioner. He discusses his transition as a psychotherapist to doing Energy Medicine. John offers tips to stay grounded, daily energy practices, and insights on the energetics of depression and jet lag. John also discusses how he navigates his healing sessions with his intuition. Tune in for a great show!

Stacy Every, Massage Therapist Specializing in Hospice and Oncology Care

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 10:40:37 -0300

On today's show, Caroline talks with massage therapist Stacy Every about hospice and oncology massage as well as massage related to COVID-19. Stacy discusses her journey into home visits, working with people who are suffering while maintaining her energetic health, and how she transitioned from teaching in a public school to massage therapy. Tune in for a thoughtful show!

Vibrational therapist Saralee Hofrichter

Sat, 06 Jun 2020 13:52:40 -0300

On today's show, Caroline sits down with Saralee Hofrichter, a skin care specialist and vibrational therapist who works with Reiki, crystals, and sound healing. Saralee discusses her early healings while offering facials to expanding her study of her three vibrational offerings. Saralee offers a short soundbath and talks about her chakra series. Tune in for a great show!

Treating COVID-19 with Tibetan Medicine: Menpa Phuntsog Wangmo

Fri, 29 May 2020 08:00:00 -0300

Menpa Phuntsog Wangmo, Shang Shung Institute School of Tibetan Medicine. On today's show, Caroline chats with the Menpa Phuntsog Wangmo, the Director of the Shang Shung Institute School of Tibetan Medicine. Menpa talks about how Tibetan medicine doctors are treating COVID-19 patients. She discusses how many people are sick are being helped through diet, herbs, mantra, and an hour-by-hour protocol helps patients throughout the stages of the virus. Tune in for an informative show!

Janet Aalfs, Founder of the Lotus Peace Arts, Northampton Poet Laureate, Movement Artist

Thu, 14 May 2020 08:00:00 -0300

On today's show, Caroline sits down with Shinshii Janet Aalfs, writer, Northampton Poet Laureate, movement artist, and founder of the Lotus Peace Arts at the Heron's Bridge. Janet discusses the origins of martial arts, reads some of her poetry, and how during her during her travels she noticed that movement and martial arts transcends language. She also shares some simple exercises to help with anxiety, and how she found this work over 40 years ago. Tune in for a great show!

Linda Tumbarello, Body-Mind Psychotherapist and author of The Women's Guide to Joyful Living

Fri, 08 May 2020 13:40:31 -0300

On today's show, Caroline sits down with Linda Tumbarello, a body-mind psychotherapist and author of The Women's Guide to Joyful Living. She discusses the anxiety around the pandemic, the surfaces grief, and ways that we can be present during these changing times. Linda talks about her early training in body centering, the Five Minute Helpers from her book, and what inspired her book! Tune in for a great show!

Jess Groneman, Homebirth Midwife and Postpartum Doula

Fri, 01 May 2020 15:06:53 -0300

On today's show, Caroline sits down with Jess Groneman, a homebirth midwife, community herbalist, and postpartum doula. Jess talks about her early training as a midwife apprentice, the first birth she witnessed, allowing freedom of expression to the birther, and the importance of the web of support during postpartum care in the fourth trimester. Tune in for a great show!

David Stuckey, Doctor of Osteopathy

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 13:08:27 -0300

On today's show, Caroline sits down with David Stuckey D.O. to discuss the foundations of osteopathy. David talks about his early training with massage therapy and craniosacral therapy, how manual skills enhance the movement and function of the body, and why he was inspired to become a doctor of osteopathy. Tune in for an informative show!

Tony(a) Lemos, Blazing Star Herbal School

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:16:09 -0300

On today's show, Caroline sits down with Tony(a) Lemos the owner of Blazing Star Herbal School to discuss how she began studying natural therapies, running an established herbal school as a budding herbalist, her favorite herbal allies and deep nourishment, what the 1-year herbal apprenticeship looks like, and some readily available lung supporting plants for respiratory health.

Sally Morgan, Physical Therapy for Pets

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:27:33 -0300

On today's episode, Caroline sits down with Sally Morgan, author and physical therapist for pets and people. Sally discusses some of her techniques including cranio-sacral therapy and Tellington TTouch, how behavior issues are actually our animals communicating, and how her frustrations training her horse brought her into this world. Stay tuned for a great show!

Carleen Eve Fischer Hoffman, The Clutter Doctor

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 15:49:16 -0300

On today’s show, Caroline sits down with Carleen Eve Fischer Hoffman of The Clutter Doctor. Carleen discusses how she got into this work and the down and dirty details of what decluttering and reorganization really looks like and how it heals. She talks about hoarding and shares some field stories. Carleen also offers some useful tips for organizing!

Winifred Tannetta, Owner of The Awen Tree

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 15:35:28 -0300

On today’s show, Caroline sits down with Winifred Costello, owner of the metaphysical magick shop the AwenTree in Easthampton, MA. Winifred talks about her early introduction to spirituality, how she blends earth-based traditions to connect with the world around her, as well as the forming of her shop and online classes. Tune in for an awesome show!

Lynn Curry, Acupuncture

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 15:25:03 -0300

On today’s show, Caroline chats with Lynn Curry, an acupuncturist of over 20 years. We discuss the evolution of acupuncture of when Lynn first began training versus what it looks like now. Lynn talks about why she loves this work so much, what kept her motivated over the course of her career, and the dynamics of “fixing” our bodies versus “healing.” Tune in for a great show!

Alison Fornes, Family Constellations

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:59:41 -0300

On today’s show, Caroline interviews a Family Constellations facilitator Alison Fornes. Alison talks about how we can process issues in our lives through the lens of the family dynamics. As a former biology teacher, she teaches workshops on how to use intellect, instinct, and intuition to access our sensory perception to recognize and heal what’s going on in our lives. Tune in for a great show!

Jennifer Gehl, Acutonics Combining Sound Healing with Planetary Influence

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:45:19 -0300

On today’s show, Caroline sits down with Jennifer Gehl of Sound Works to talk about using sound to heal planetary influences. Jennifer discusses her training as a classical musician, how astrology helped her self-discovery, the Extraordinary Vessels, Acutonics, and how her passions collided into her work today. We also talk about her latest book on the newly discovered planet Sedna and its importance to healing our planet. Stay tuned for a fabulous show!

Michelle Lyman, Serenity Yoga

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:32:57 -0300

On today’s show, Caroline sits down with Michele Lyman to talk about her yoga studio Serenity Yoga in South Hadley, MA. Michele talks about her transition from corporate accounting to yoga teacher, her early training, and teaching yoga to brand new students. They discuss the challenges and successes of running a yoga studio and what it means to run a business doing something you love.

Kate Hennessey, Massage Therapist

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:20:55 -0300

Caroline sits down with Kate Hennessey to discuss trauma-informed deep tissue massage. Kate discusses her experience as a massage therapist, how her work farming led her down a new path, and her daily practices to care for herself with this very physical work. Tune in for an informative show!

Bonnie Diamond, Acupuncture

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:07:32 -0300

Caroline chats with Bonnie Diamond, Japanese acupuncturist who specializes in pain and chronic illness. Bonnie discusses the tradition of Japanese acupuncture, how this practice is very kinesthetic, and some of her favorite points. Bonnie discusses her own journey healing chronic fatigue syndrome and how that led to her career in acupuncture. Stay tuned for an informative show!

Katherine Harris, Aromatherapist

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:20:08 -0300

Caroline sits down with Katherine Harris, a nurse, aromatherapist, and transformational healer to discuss aromatherapy and western medicine. We discuss how aromatherapy is being introduced in a fragrance-free setting to maximize the benefits while maintaining safety in the hospital. Katherine also discusses how to navigate the world of aromatherapy as a consumer, her custom aromatherapy blends (known as “monster spray”) that help kids sleep at night, and her aromatherapy classes for pregnant women. Tune in for a great show!

Reina Goldberg, Intuitive Coach + Self-Care Tuesdays

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:10:17 -0300

Caroline sits down with Reina Goldberg, an intuitive coach and teacher of Self-Care Tuesdays at Sun Studios in Florence, MA. Reina discusses how to tune in to yourself among a collective environment, how she uses her intuition to assist people to tap into theirs, her training with indigenous communities around the world, bringing these exercises into inner city classrooms, and how this class is an evolution of her larger work. Tune in for a great show!

Morgan Kent, Spirit of the Heart

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 12:57:13 -0300

Caroline sits down with Morgan Kent of Spirit of the Heart to discuss this martial arts studio. Morgan discusses what the style of Indonesian Silat looks like and how their studio focuses on self-improvement and fitness. Morgan talks about how he took lessons as a kid and how it became his whole life. Tune in for a great show!

Rachel Condon, Northampton Community Acupuncture

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:36:26 -0300

Caroline sits down with Rachel Condon of Northampton Community Acupuncture. Together, we discuss what community acupuncture is all about from a practitioner’s point of view in that busy, but affordable environment. Rachel shares how working at a book publisher led her into Japanese acupuncture, her favorite set of points the extraordinary vessels, and much more!

John and Betsy Barlow of the Heartfulness Meditation Center

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:19:36 -0300

Caroline sits down with meditation teachers John and Betsy Barlow at the Heartfulness Meditation Center in Sunderland, MA. They discuss how the meditation group grew out of their living room into the regional center of the U.S. They discuss their early introduction to meditation and yoga, how the heart acts as a portal, and how meditation and spiritual path affect their relationship. Tune in for a great show!

Katherine Golub, Professional Coach Talks About The Container of Support

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 12:57:25 -0300

On today’s show, Caroline sits down with professional coach Katherine Golub. Katherine discusses how to shift from the mentality of struggle to fun, how she offers a container of support, why she works with activist and purpose-driven folks, and how working for herself has impacted her family life.

Rishi Eric Infanti Discusses Yoga for Veterans

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 12:44:28 -0300

On today’s episode of Energy Matters, Caroline sits down with author, healer, and teacher Rishi Eric Infanti. Together, they discuss teaching yoga to veterans, his own healing path, and how using mindfulness assists his writing.

Beth Pellettieri, Life Coach

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:12:41 -0300

On today’s show, Caroline sits down with professional coach Beth Pellettieri. Beth discusses how obstacles can help us prioritize what we want, the basic steps to get there, and how her love of systems helps to keep people on track as they are pushing off into their new journey. Tune in for an informative show!

Mary Ryan and Emma Donnelly, Co-founders of Blue Dragon Apothecary

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:00:38 -0300

On today’s show, Caroline sits down with the co-founders of Blue Dragon Apothecary in Greenfield, MA. They discuss the network of healers at Blue Dragon, ecological medicine, and how Emma and Mary came into this work, met, and grew this healing arts center. Tune in for a great episode of Energy Matters!

Abby Beale, Board President of the National Center for Homeopathy

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 14:48:46 -0300

On today’s show, Caroline sits down with Abby Beale, the Board President of the National Center for Homeopathy to talk about how homeopathy works, how these energetic remedies are created, and how she got into this work. Abby talks about her training as a nationally certified classical homeopath, what her healing “toolbox” looks like, and the difference between naturopathy and homeopathy. Tune in for an interesting and informative chat!

Ruth Anne Lundenberg of Nirvana Yoga

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 14:32:21 -0300

On today’s show, Caroline sits down with Ruth Anne Lundenberg of Nirvana Yoga in Easthampton, MA. Ruth Anne talks about her vision for an eco-friendly yoga studio, her evolution of teaching yoga since the 90s, media fasting, how yoga, art, and nature influence her life. Tune in for a great show!

Menpa Phuntsog Wangmo of the Shang Shung School of Tibetan Medicine

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 14:19:29 -0300

On today’s show, Caroline sits down with Menpa Phuntsog Wangmo, doctor of Tibetan Medicine, professor, and international director of the Shang Shung School of Tibetan Medicine in Conway, MA. We discuss her dual roles as a teacher and a doctor, how her role working with patients improves her experience with teaching, and how teaching continues the Tibetan medicine lineage. Phuntsog discusses what goes into the bachelor degree at Shang Shung School as well as the approach and strengths of Tibetan Medicine with mental health and chronic illness. Tune in for a great show!

Dan Winter, Toward Harmony On Anxiety

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 13:35:24 -0300

Caroline welcomes Dan Winter of Toward Harmony Tai Chi and Qigong back to Energy Matters! We sit down and talk about anxiety from the lens of an energetic perspective, different techniques to balance that upward force, and Dan also talks about his recent Qigong intensive training and deepening his study among like-minded folks. Tune in for a great show!

Therese Jornlin, Transformational Coach Discusses "Women Awake"

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 13:16:09 -0300

Caroline sits down with Therese Jornlin, a public speaker, teacher, and transformational coach, to talk about her program “Women Awake.” Therese discusses how women can connect with our natural cycles to deepen our connection with our power, telling the story of our first menstruation as a tool for understanding our sacred biography, and reclaiming the high intelligence of the body. Tune in for a great show!

Rajeshwari of The Yoga Space Discusses Mantra Teacher Training

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:36:33 -0300

On today’s show, Caroline sits down with Rajeshwari of The Yoga Space in Keene, NH to talk about her new Mantra Teacher Training. They discuss how Raji got into yoga early on, the influences of her early spiritual teachers and how they encouraged her to share and develop mantra as a tool for spiritual practice. Raji talks about the accredited 200-hour Mantra Teacher Training, how it came to be and how this energetic practice can be used to improve our everyday lives. Tune in for a great show!

Jen Parmentier + Steve Fleury of Sacred Roots Healing

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:01:35 -0300

On today’s show, Caroline sits down with Jen Parmentier and Steve Fleury of Sacred Roots Healing in Easthampton, MA. Together, they discuss how Sacred Roots got started, how the variety of events and workshops facilitate different ways people heal, Jen’s work with trauma and recovery, and Steve’s development of intuition around the birth of their son. Stay tuned for a great show!

Chris Marano, Clearpath Herbals

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 10:36:42 -0300

On today’s show, Caroline sits down with Chris Marano, a clinical herbalist, medicine maker, and teacher behind Clearpath Herbals. Chris talks about keeping his many passions balanced, the way his 3 year herbal school is set up, getting to know plants intuitively and intellectually, and growing community gardens. Tune in for an excellent show!

Hannah Jacobson-Hardy talks about Lyme Disease, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Herbal Formulas

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 10:23:55 -0300

On today’s show, we sit down with herbalist Hannah Jacobson-Hardy to talk about Lyme Disease prevention. Hannah discusses the stages of Lyme through a lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine, simple prevention tips and her herbal prevention formula, dealing with the fear reaction, as well as Hannah’s experience sitting with a tick and listening deeply to its messages. Tune in for an informative show!

Rowan St. John, Sound Healing and Family Constellations

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:12:36 -0300

On today’s show, Caroline sits down with Rowan St. John to discuss his work with sound healing and Family Constellations. Rowan chats about using sound as meditation and purification, demonstrates how to vibrate the sound seeds in your body, the traditional Zulu practice working with family dynamics turned modern practice, and how this work impacted his immediate family. Tune in for a great show!

Arden Sundari Pierce, Sun Studios+ Yoga for the Pelvic Floor

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:05:35 -0300

On today’s show, Caroline chats with yoga therapist Arden Sundari Pierce. Arden discusses how her unique style of yoga developed alongside her work with pregnant women, how the psoas impacts low back pain, and the newer yoga therapy class series around incontinence and the pelvic floor. Tune in for an informative and interesting show!

Stephen Bryla, Owner of Go With The Float

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 16:27:31 -0300

On today’s show, Caroline sits down with Stephen Bryla, owner of Go With the Float. They discuss the basics of floating, Stephen’s powerful experiences and what led him to expand floating into Western Mass. They discuss floating as meditation and a way to explore consciousness, as well as how athletes use the tanks to recover. Tune in for a great show!

Annie Skillings, Mindful Equine Assisted Learning

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 16:11:58 -0300

Caroline sits down with Annie Skillings, who practices Mindful EAL (equine assisted learning). Annie talks about the blending of her two passions mindfulness and horses! We discuss everything from her early research with John Kabat-Zinn, horses as sentient beings, and how being nurtured by the energy of horses can be deeply healing for trauma. Tune in for a great show!

Kathleen Farris, Psychic Medium

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 15:29:55 -0300

Caroline sits down with Kathleen Farris a psychic medium. The discussion ranges from the difference to a psychic versus a medium, what it was like growing up seeing spirits, the conflict of this gift with her religious upbringing, and how talking to loved ones in spirit can help us move through those stuck points in our grieving process. We covered so much more! Tune in!

Georgiann Kristek, Yin Yoga

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 15:04:09 -0300

Caroline sits down with Georgiann Kristek, yin yoga instructor and learns about this receptive, slower form of yoga. We discuss the yin versus yang styles, how we stress our connective tissue for health, how this gentler yoga practice can offer deep insights in how we navigate our world. Stay tuned for a great show!

Dale Thomas, Healthy Body Thermography

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 14:47:04 -0300

Caroline sits down with Dale Thomas of Healthy Body Thermography. We discuss how thermography offers us a glimpse into our body’s heat map, showing us inflammation on a cellular level, and how this information can impact our health. We learn the difference between a mammogram and a thermogram and how women of all ages can use this tool for breast health and much more! Tune in for a great show!

Steve Kramer, Spirit Fire Retreat Center

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 14:22:24 -0300

On today’s show, Caroline talks with Steve Kramer of Spirit Fire Retreat Center in Leyden, MA. Steve talks about Vipassana Insight meditation, how the brain’s default mode network works, how food affects us, and we close with a short guided meditation. This is a great show, so tune in!

Ashley Mader, Sex Therapist

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 16:36:28 -0300

Caroline talks with sex therapist Ashley Mader. We discuss what healthy aging looks like, how humor influences negative stereotypes about getting older, examining our belief systems about sex and aging, what “sex positive” means for ourselves, our therapists, doctors, and other health care professionals. Tune in for a great show!

Leslie Chaison, Founder of People's Medicine Project

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 16:15:26 -0300

On today’s show, Caroline sits down with Leslie Chaison, the founder of People’s Medicine Project, a nonprofit that provides herbal medicine and alternative health care for people in recovery. As we learn more about the different aspects of this social justice project from farm to clinic, we hear about the client’s perspective as well as the practitioners. Tune in for a great show!

Glenn Smith, Vocal Voyagers + Sound Seeds

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 15:39:34 -0300

On today’s show, Caroline sits down with self-taught musician Glenn Smith to talk about his singing group the Vocal Voyagers. Glenn discusses the origins of improvisational singing, how each group creates a unique soundscape, finding one’s voice, and his own ah-ha! moment when he started this work. Listen to a demonstration of what this work sounds like, and explore how sound can heal!

Robert Abbatiello, Acupuncturist and Homeopath

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 18:47:22 -0300

On today’s show, Caroline talks with Robert Abbatiello, acupuncturist, herbalist, homeopath, nutritional consultant, and healer. Robert discusses how meditation impacted his health, how he uses muscle testing in understanding what the body needs, the spring detox, and much more! Stay tuned for this vibrant show!