http://www.psycheandsoma.com health for body & soul Sat, 18 May 2013 01:15:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Learn how to harness the power of natural medicine so you can create a healthy body, a balanced mind, and a fulfilling, creative life. Melanie teaches you how to use herbal medicine and holistic wellness practices so that you can thrive in all areas of your life. Melanie St. Ours no Melanie St. Ours melanie@psycheandsoma.com melanie@psycheandsoma.com (Melanie St. Ours) 2013 Melanie St. Ours Holistic Healing for Creatives wellness, herbal remedies, alternative medicine, health, stress relief, stress, healing, ayurveda, chinese medicine, herbs http://www.psycheandsoma.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/melaniest-515.jpg http://www.psycheandsoma.com Washington, DC Weekly http://www.psycheandsoma.com/natural-stress-relief-progressive-relaxation-exercise/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=natural-stress-relief-progressive-relaxation-exercise http://www.psycheandsoma.com/natural-stress-relief-progressive-relaxation-exercise/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 21:31:07 +0000 Melanie http://www.psycheandsoma.com/?p=614 http://www.psycheandsoma.com/natural-stress-relief-progressive-relaxation-exercise/feed/ 0 Today's episode will teach you how to access your "inner pharmacy" to help you relieve stress & anxiety and relieve tension. I'll be teaching about the "Three M's" that can help you unwind your stress and boost your mood, Today's episode will teach you how to access your "inner pharmacy" to help you relieve stress & anxiety and relieve tension. I'll be teaching about the "Three M's" that can help you unwind your stress and boost your mood, then I'll walk you through a progressive muscle relaxation exercise that you can use anytime.   Melanie no 32:26 http://www.psycheandsoma.com/creative-practices-for-wellness/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=creative-practices-for-wellness http://www.psycheandsoma.com/creative-practices-for-wellness/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 18:13:27 +0000 Melanie http://www.psycheandsoma.com/?p=604 http://www.psycheandsoma.com/creative-practices-for-wellness/feed/ 0 As usual, I'm very excited about today's episode! Today, I'm outlining the reasons that creative practices are important for your total wellness and I'm giving you three juicy options to choose from that you can start implementing in your life right n... As usual, I'm very excited about today's episode! Today, I'm outlining the reasons that creative practices are important for your total wellness and I'm giving you three juicy options to choose from that you can start implementing in your life right now. The creative practices I cover include: Morning pages: a powerful technique from Julia Cameron Authentic movement: a way to express the wisdom of your body Singing & chanting: a simple way to transform your mood and feel your own power Enjoy! Melanie no 29:50 http://www.psycheandsoma.com/seven-myths-about-herbs-part-two/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=seven-myths-about-herbs-part-two http://www.psycheandsoma.com/seven-myths-about-herbs-part-two/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 06:14:52 +0000 Melanie http://www.psycheandsoma.com/?p=599 http://www.psycheandsoma.com/seven-myths-about-herbs-part-two/feed/ 0 This is going to be a very short post. Right now, I'm cuddled up in a cabin in the middle of the redwood forest while some of my dearest friends and colleagues are celebrating our final day of clinic. I'm so happy to take a break to connect with you, This is going to be a very short post. Right now, I'm cuddled up in a cabin in the middle of the redwood forest while some of my dearest friends and colleagues are celebrating our final day of clinic. I'm so happy to take a break to connect with you, but I also want to get to the party! Today's episode will teach you the last myths about herbs, then you'll listen in to the question and answer period of my teaching. You'll learn about the Traditional Chinese Medicine understanding of weight issues, how to use flower essences for emotional relief, and a few more tidbits that you don't want to miss. (Like how to get in on the free class I'm teaching in two weeks...) With love from California, Melanie   Melanie no 36:22 http://www.psycheandsoma.com/seven-myths-about-herbs-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=seven-myths-about-herbs-part-1 http://www.psycheandsoma.com/seven-myths-about-herbs-part-1/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:06:02 +0000 Melanie http://www.psycheandsoma.com/?p=593 http://www.psycheandsoma.com/seven-myths-about-herbs-part-1/feed/ 0 7 Myths about Herbs: Part 1 In today's episode, I'm digging up a gem from the archives and bringing you a recording of a teleclass that I did last year for health care providers who wanted to learn more about herbal medicine. In part one of this series, you'll learn the first 5 myths about herbs that prevent them from working well for most people. You'll learn some crucial basics to set you up for success when you look for herbal remedies for yourself and your family members. I'm going to keep this post short since I've got to pack (and clean!) before heading out of town, but I'll be back with you soon with part two of this series. Melanie no 22:17 http://www.psycheandsoma.com/living-your-truth-an-interview-with-miles-coleman/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=living-your-truth-an-interview-with-miles-coleman http://www.psycheandsoma.com/living-your-truth-an-interview-with-miles-coleman/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:55:21 +0000 Melanie http://www.psycheandsoma.com/?p=589 http://www.psycheandsoma.com/living-your-truth-an-interview-with-miles-coleman/feed/ 0 Living Your Truth: Interview with Miles Coleman Today's interview with Miles Coleman gets to the heart of what true holistic medicine is all about. This interview is longer than our usual episodes, so fix yourself a cup of tea and get cozy! Miles and I discuss: How to live your truth---even when it's not easy. What it really means to be a warrior----and how the real "enemy" isn't who you think it is. Approaching health from the perspective of caring for mind, body and spirit And how to make sure that you stay awake for the lessons life is always teaching you. As always, send any feedback or ideas for future episodes to info@psycheandsoma.com. I'd love to hear from you! Melanie no 55:57 http://www.psycheandsoma.com/healing-with-food/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=healing-with-food http://www.psycheandsoma.com/healing-with-food/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:10:15 +0000 Melanie http://www.psycheandsoma.com/?p=584 http://www.psycheandsoma.com/healing-with-food/feed/ 0 Healing with Food Food has incredible healing power---but just like other forms of medicine, different foods are right for different people. Listen in to learn how the flavor of food can cue you in to its healing properties so that you can start to think about food in a whole new way. (This goes *way* beyond calories, carbs, and fat grams....) Melanie no 36:41 http://www.psycheandsoma.com/ayurvedic-types-whats-your-dosha/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ayurvedic-types-whats-your-dosha http://www.psycheandsoma.com/ayurvedic-types-whats-your-dosha/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:00:45 +0000 Melanie http://www.psycheandsoma.com/?p=577 http://www.psycheandsoma.com/ayurvedic-types-whats-your-dosha/feed/ 0   - So, did you figure out which of the Five Element types is most like you? If so---great! If not, have no fear---today we're going to explore the Ayurvedic constitutional system, which is a little bit simpler than the Traditional Chinese Medicine sy... Listen to today's episode to learn which of the Ayurvedic types is most like you---and how to optimize your self-care so that you can thrive (no matter which type you are!) Melanie no 28:30 http://www.psycheandsoma.com/are-you-fire-wood-or-metal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-you-fire-wood-or-metal http://www.psycheandsoma.com/are-you-fire-wood-or-metal/#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:09:39 +0000 Melanie http://www.psycheandsoma.com/?p=570 http://www.psycheandsoma.com/are-you-fire-wood-or-metal/feed/ 0 Who Do You Think You Are? Secrets of Constitutaional Medicine In today's episode, you'll take the first steps to learning how to customize any healing regimen to your unique needs. I'll be teaching about constitutional medicine---what it is, why it matters, and how to get started. We'll discuss the Five Element typing system of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and you can start to figure out which of the five types is most like you. Melanie no 32:15 http://www.psycheandsoma.com/tracking-your-symptoms-using-your-intuition-episode-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tracking-your-symptoms-using-your-intuition-episode-3 http://www.psycheandsoma.com/tracking-your-symptoms-using-your-intuition-episode-3/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:49:17 +0000 Melanie http://www.psycheandsoma.com/?p=564 http://www.psycheandsoma.com/tracking-your-symptoms-using-your-intuition-episode-3/feed/ 0   - Thank you so much for all of your support for this new podcast! I've long wanted to find a way to bring great training to you and offer it for free---and this is absolutely the best medium to do that. We're almost ready to launch on iTunes---which...   Thank you so much for all of your support for this new podcast! I've long wanted to find a way to bring great training to you and offer it for free---and this is absolutely the best medium to do that. We're almost ready to launch on iTunes---which will make it even easier for you to stay connected.   Today's episode is the beginning of a series about the methods I use when working with clients. I go through a very clear process with each person I work with, and you can learn how to apply these same steps in your own life. Today we're starting with the crucial step of witnessing. You'll learn how to track your symptoms objectively in order to witness your own progress and be an empowered patient, and also how to start using your intuition to get access to even more information from your body & psyche.   Up next: In the next episode, I'll teach you how to use Traditional Chinese Medicine or Ayurveda to understand yourself more deeply---and to choose the foods, herbs, and therapies that are best for your unique constitution. Melanie no 27:45 http://www.psycheandsoma.com/episode-2-the-gift-the-wound/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-2-the-gift-the-wound http://www.psycheandsoma.com/episode-2-the-gift-the-wound/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:35:14 +0000 Melanie http://www.psycheandsoma.com/?p=555 http://www.psycheandsoma.com/episode-2-the-gift-the-wound/feed/ 0   - In today's episode, I'm sharing an image that's helped me get through some of the toughest experiences in my life. Listen to the podcast to hear my take on how our greatest gifts and deepest wounds are connected.   In today's episode, I'm sharing an image that's helped me get through some of the toughest experiences in my life. Listen to the podcast to hear my take on how our greatest gifts and deepest wounds are connected. We'll also be going through a short meditation together. After listening, you might like to do some journaling and reflection on the questions I've listed below. (The Creative Wellness Podcast theme song is “Swan Song” by Paper Navy, used here under a Creative Commons “share & share alike license.)   Questions for Journaling & Reflection Get cozy with a cup of tea and your journal after the episode. Write down any ideas that stuck with you, or any stories from your own life that you'd like to reflect on. If you need some help getting started, try answering some of these questions. 1. Where are the tender spots in your life? Are there issues, topics, or memories that always create discomfort when you think about them?   2. What are the qualities of a sacred wound? What did you notice in your body during the first part of the meditation as we were imagining the Wound?   3. Have you met any people who were so consumed by their wounds that they were unable to use their natural talents or share their gifts? Or, have you met any people who were so focused on giving & achieving that they never did the healing & inner work that they needed? After you think of an example or two, write a little bit about what lessons YOU can learn from their examples. (This isn't about judging others---chances are that you'll notice these patterns in others because they are also present inside of you.)   4. Have you ever felt unable to give your gift, share your talent, or shine your brightest? How did it feel? What did you do to move beyond the blockage?   5. Describe the flower you imagined in your meditation. What did it look like? How did you feel as you were going through this part of the meditation? Does the flower you imagined give you any clues about your greatest gifts and how to care for them?   As always, I'd love to hear your feedback and reflections in the comments if there is anything from today's episode that you'd like to talk about!   Melanie no 26:43