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The Wellbeing Workshop

Lea Durante, NP & Adriana Baer, MFA

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Ideas, inspiration, and guidance to take courageous action toward a life well-lived. The Wellbeing Workshop is a comfortable place to have a smart conversation. Lea Durante, Nurse Practitioner & Integrative Health Coach and Adriana Baer, Public Speaking & Leadership Coach combine their expertise in art and science to help you deepen awareness of your body, mind, and spirit and cultivate a mindset that empowers your personal and professional growth.
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Q&A Time! How does dopamine affect our habits? Lea gives us an updated definition of dopamine and how it impacts our brains, moods, motivations and our habits. We began this conversation in our two part series about how the algorithm of social media affects our brain chemistry. Catch -up or re-listen to those full episodes here: Is Social Media Bad…
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Feeling drained by the never ending “to-do” list and all the giving you do? Of course you are. We are ALL feeling depleted after these last few wild years. Burnout remains a constant conversation topic, so we’re sharing how to shift and expand so you can show up to this life from a place of fullness, aliveness, and vibrant energy. Join to hear: why…
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Sometimes I yell at my kid. *gasp!* How about you? 7 minutes on what's happening when the rage monster comes to visit... and what to do about it. GET YOUR FREE RESOURCES Book a complimentary 30-minute holistic health assessment with Lea to receive clarity and personalized guidance for your journey to integrated wellbeing. Download Adriana's FREE pu…
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We’ve neglected the topic of "spirit." We’re afraid to offend, to disagree or be at odds with others so we just don’t talk about it…. But it’s the piece that makes us feel alive and connected. And the piece that has the power to transport and transform, to change every cell in our body and make our work pop. Join us for a conversation to explore th…
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Fears. We all got’em. This week we go into that dark, scary, uncomfortable place and figure out how to navigate with curiosity and courage to survive with a bit more ease. Listen in for: –nervous system mapping IRL –how to pull on threads to untangle your fears –why stepping into the unknown is the key for real connection Thanks always for being he…
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Does anything say "fear and loathing" more than internet dating? You tell us! Enjoy this bonus content from a conversation that came out of next week's episode (Face Your Fears). GET YOUR FREE RESOURCES Book a complimentary 30-minute holistic health assessment with Lea to receive clarity and personalized guidance for your journey to integrated well…
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Adriana shares a vulnerable story of an intense panic attack and the embodied fear, freak out, and shut down that accompanied it. Lea coaches her to understand: –the physiologic process of fear –her unique nervous system –how map ventral, sympathetic & dorsal states to empower more agency This week we’re doing things a little bit differently. Enjoy…
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Enjoy this behind the scenes check-in as Lea & Adriana answer the question working parents are asking worldwide... "How we all doing with this summer thing, friends?" GET YOUR FREE RESOURCES Book a complimentary 30-minute holistic health assessment with Lea to receive clarity and personalized guidance for your journey to integrated wellbeing. Downl…
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Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation about social media and AI. We explore the personal and emotional side of these social platforms, and grapple with big questions, the unknowns, and the rapid pace at which technology with human-like intelligence is headed into our world. Let’s be intentional, aware, and talk about all these changes together. We’…
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You are likely reading this on your phone... Have you ever stopped to ask: how much do I really want to scroll? how am I engaging with the computers and phones of modern life? Join us as we create space to ask questions about mental health, productivity, the effects on the younger generation, and how being constantly connected actually impedes our …
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Have you ever stood in the shower and listened to the constant commentary going on in your mind? Becoming aware of and learning to cultivate your inner voice to guide and support you rather than ridicule, criticize, and tear you down is essential to live and work well... yet we never talk about it. Transforming this inner dialogue and narrative is …
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So often our world perpetuates a notion that courage is the big moments of running into a burning building or fighting off the bad guys … but what if it’s not all about bravado? What if courage is actually moment to moment decisions throughout the day to step into the unknown and toward your deepest desire? We discuss the essential starting place t…
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What's the key ingredient (that SO many of us skip) when setting out to create change in our lives or get new results? Whether it’s a personal goal, health goal or professional goal, taking time to articulate your vision and identify what’s really important to you is the essential first step. We discuss how to ignite the power of your imagination a…
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Change is hard enough when you're trying to shift something you don't like….but what’s it like to love something, to really have your heart in it, and leave it anyway. We talk about what it's like to achieve excellence AND be quitter. We explore how to discover when a professional space is restricting your growth. And how to get clear on what is re…
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We dive into the art and science of taking up space, filling the room with our energy, and speaking with confidence. Whether it’s an actual stage, the boardroom, or the bedroom for a 1 on 1 conversation with a partner, speaking authentically brings up jitters and nerves for us all. Lea shares the evolutionary basis of our nervous system’s automatic…
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We tackle a myth that derails and discourages so many of our clients. In our fast-paced, instant gratification society, this myth is as pervasive in the entrepreneurial world as it is in the health and wellness space. Being sold the idea that there is “overnight success” or a “magic pill” to instantaneously arrive creates so much frustration in the…
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We welcome Dr. Jack Lam, Anesthesiologist and Pain Medicine Physician to discuss the hope he sees in the future of medicine. We continue our conversation about the US healthcare system, its challenges and the complications of excessive opioid use as well as new solutions on the horizon. Dr. Jack’s shares about his clinical practice, how his patient…
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Let's explore sleep (rebroadcast!). The ways we sabotage it, and the ongoing battle & stories, thoughts, and beliefs about deserving rest and grabbing back “me-time” at the expense of sleep each night. We dive into the science and physiology of what is happening in our brains & bodies when we sleep and why it is so vital to health. And how shifting…
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We welcome Judy Heft Financial Concierge for a practical conversation about money and normalizing financial literacy. We chat financial life planning across the decades of life and what to pay attention to in the 20s-30s, midlife and beyond. Judy invites us to consider running our homes and family finances like a small business and how to make thos…
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We continue our conversation about financial wellness by interviewing Georgia Lee Hussey, who is CEO and founder of Modernist Financial, a B Corp Wealth Management Firm, to the podcast. Adriana began this series talking about how abundance and authenticity are intricately linked. In our last episode, Lea shared how understanding the role of money i…
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Our brains are always changing and creating new neural pathways. We get curious about the exploding science of how to shape our subconscious. Lea explains how finances and money interact and influence our physical and mental health. Lea shares how cultural messages, historical narratives, and stories ingrained in our subconscious mind dictate our s…
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We get curious about authenticity and how confidently using your voice allows for greater connection, clearer communication, and bigger impact. With her 20+ years as a director in theater arts, Adriana shares her findings that great art and influence comes by stepping into abundance, dispelling the myth that one must be a “starving artist” to be su…
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We welcome Laurie Callen, Medical Educator at New York Institute of Technology, College of Osteopathic Medicine and published author. She helps us synthesize some of the conversations we’ve had on recent episodes about the U.S. Healthcare System. Our conversation focuses on what we can do. Laurie helps adult learners and medical professionals utili…
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We journey through the challenges of the U.S. healthcare system by hearing the personal experience of Kirstin Bolt, an autoimmune warrior determined to discover healing, wholeness, and root cause understanding. Kirstin shares what it’s like to have the diagnoses and prescriptions piled on without an explanation….until she said, "No more, this is no…
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We explore energetic health, intuition, and tapping into one’s heart center with Reiki Master Teacher Ellen Toscano. Ellen shares the unfolding of her journey to Reiki and models the path of continuous personal and spiritual growth. Tune in for an enlightening conversation about reconnecting with self, deep listening, and trusting your inner knowin…
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Certified Life & Fertility Coach Abbe Feder shares her personal experience with infertility and her professional insights as she now coaches and holds the hands & hearts of others going through an infertility journey. 1 in 8 couples struggle to conceive and 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. This is A LOT of women. We create space to decrease t…
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We are joined by Anna Petras, Nurse Practitioner & Holistic Health Consultant as we explore the Endocrine System, Women’s Hormones, and Perimenopause. Grab your notebooks. Anna provides a fantastic overview of what hormones are, how imbalance manifests as brain fog, fatigue & menstrual irregularities, and the rarely discussed phenomenon of the Cort…
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Lea pulls back the veil on the U.S. Healthcare System. She shares some shocking revelations from 10 years in the trenches and behind closed exam rooms as a family medicine nurse practitioner. We take on the pharmaceutical industry, electronic health records, the insurance industry, and question the lack of adoption of current scientific evidence wi…
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Happy New Year! Here’s a quick overview of what’s coming up for the next few months: interviews & series galore! Please reach out with show ideas for us - we love hearing from you. xo, Adriana & Lea GET YOUR FREE RESOURCES Book a complimentary 30-minute holistic health assessment with Lea to receive clarity and personalized guidance for your journe…
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Noticed the sales pitch from every gym, supplement company and legging brand promising a “NEW YOU” in 2023? This marketing & messaging has been driving Adriana & Lea crazy for years and so today on the podcast we tear down this idea that you are so utterly wrong you MUST buy some new product or service & throw out that “old 2022 version” of yoursel…
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It's Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere– meaning this day has the shortest amount of daylight and the longest night for the entire year. To explore themes of darkness & light, the rhythms of nature, spiritual discernment & inner wisdom we are honored to welcome Annalee Joanne. Annalee is a certified Intuitive Healer, Metaphysican, Mystic Fe…
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Jesus & Buddha walk into a bar... We share personal stories of our religious and spiritual beliefs, we learn new things about each other, and find there are parts of ourselves and our experiences that aren’t typically discussed unless explicitly asked. We confirm the questioning & curiosity that guide this podcast. Wondering about the universe and …
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Ringleader of Good Enough Moms, Sara Moon, helps us kick off the holiday season by helping all of us take permission to delegate, chill, and “break up with perfectionism.” Sara lives in Denver, CO with her two teenage daughters, husband, dad, and 3 dogs. Her passion is coaching moms to demand help & delegate. We explore the pressures of parenting, …
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As we head into the last month of the year and all the busy-ness that is December, we create space to pause, reflect, and explore how do we look back and assess our progress over the last year? We wrestle with defining markers of success; those that are internally created from our values vs traditional external markers like money & material accompl…
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We explore the evidence for diverse health benefits of a gratitude practice and how noticing glimmers in our bodies can shift our nervous system states. #yayscience We share personal moments & stories that profoundly shaped us. We get curious about how to notice, witness, and appreciate in a more expanded and embodied way. As we head into the holid…
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We explore some recent life experiences to see how decades of cultivating resources for our mental health plays out IRL. A crowded airport, a questionable mammogram result and a condescending doctor…. all give opportunity to practice the resources, tools and strategies we have acquired to address the very real, very common mental health challenges,…
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A wide-reaching and very personal conversation about mental health. We touch on topics including anxiety, depression, self-harm, substance use and more, we recognize these are darker topics and can be hard at times. As you listen, honor yourself and if it feels too uncomfortable, turn it off–take care of yourself, first and always. This is a hard o…
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Boundaries: what they are, how they help, and concrete and imaginative ways to be clear and kind to ourselves & others. We question the to-do lists and expectations of the holiday seasons and get curious about how to plan, get support, and simply do less to have a cultivated experience in line with your own personal values and vision for the season…
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This week’s episode was recorded live, together, and on location from Los Cabos, Mexico. We were whisked away on an all-expenses paid travel experience, and it inspired us to continue the conversation from last week’s episode ("Well-Spent") reflecting on how we spend our money. We explore what it's like to not have time or money impact our decision…
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We explore financial wellness through the belief that shopping, gift-giving, and spending is an opportunity to express our values, voice, power, and abundant joy. We look at B-corps, non-profits, experiential gifts, memberships, local artisans, network marketers, and more for opportunities to feel really good about money well-spent. We have TONS of…
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Who are your hosts when they’re not on the mic? Lea & Adriana tend to come from two different sides of the same question: how do we integrate as a whole, embodied, authentic self to achieve our goals? We both offer coaching and support to guide individuals towards feeling better and showing up in the world as a whole person. Adriana specializes in …
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We explore sleep, the ways we sabotage it, and the ongoing battle we have to dispel the inner stories, thoughts, and beliefs about “deserving rest” or “producing enough to earn rest.” If you became aware of challenging stories and frustrating habits around sleep that won’t budge, be sure to check out Lea’s link below to learn more about her holisti…
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We explore physical health, the wisdom of our bodies, and the wild wild wonders of the Autonomic Nervous System and Endocannabinoid System. We hope you gained insight into - and perhaps a bit of awe about - your own human body. If you want to know more about plant-based resources for health and wellness and how CBD works, we have a whole online res…
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We continue the conversation about burnout. We hope our exploration of what burnout feels like and what we’ve been trying (including zooming out, checking in with the season, finding fun, and being honest with ourselves) created an a-ha or perspective shifting moment of your own inner knowing. And most importantly, that you know you are not alone i…
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We share some of the key moments in building our respective, successful careers and the subsequent crash & burn cycle and exhaustion of that trajectory. We hope that this conversation allows you to feel seen if you find yourself similarly depleted & drained. Perhaps it offers some awareness of patterns or a recognition of beliefs about work, worth,…
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Thank you so much for joining us for this inaugural episode of The Wellbeing Workshop. We are thrilled to be creating space for holistic wellness: physical, mental, emotional, financial, energetic, spiritual, and more. Join us each week as we get curious and dive into conversations that for too long have been stigmatized, ignored, or relegated to p…
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