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  • Wellness for Gut Health, Sleep and Stress Dr. Shivani Gupta, Ayurvedic Expert

    In this episode, we dive into how to use your inner wisdom and ancient Ayurvedic wisdom in our modern world. Dr. Shivani Gupta is a wealth of knowledge for gut health, stress management, sleep, and hormones to name a few. She offers guidance on how we can use our own intuition along with natural remedies to lead us to a vibrant life. We cover, sleep, gut health, and self-care tips as well as learning about your Dosha. This is an episode filled with so much knowledge you will not want to miss!

    Dr. Shivani is an Ayurvedic practitioner and expert in fusing Eastern and Western practices that help our bodies achieve equilibrium. She completed her Master’s in Ayurvedic Sciences and her PhD on Tumeric. Inflammation is a root cause for many health issues in our live and we have the power to overcome it. Her passion is teaching at-home remedies to reduce inflammation naturally will help you enjoy more energy, less brain fog, less pain, and ultimately achieve vibrant health! Dr. Shivani Gupta practiced Ayurvedic medicine for over 20 years and her approach is to show you the tools in your toolkit, so you can reach for them every time you need them. She is also the founder of Fusionary Formulas, an Ayurvedic company that helps people with inflammation and pain.

    She offers so many free resources:

    If you would like a discount on her products, please use the code LAVENDERMIND and receive a 15% discount for your first purchase!

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    Thanks for listening! I appreciate all the love and support from y’all!!!! Katie

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  • Sobriety, Plant-Based Eating and Finding Freedom from Perfectionism with “Clean Food Dirty Girl,” Molly Patrick

    In this episode, I sit down with Molly Patrick, the inspiring mind behind Clean Food, Dirty Girl, to talk all things health, sobriety, and plant based living-without pressure of perfection. We dive into:

    -How sobriety was a decision Molly made and stuck to even when it was really hard

    -Breaking free from the trap of perfectionism in health, wellness, and daily habits

    -Some ways to lean into eating more plants with each meal

    -Benefits of leaning into a plant-based way of eating that works for you-judgement free zone

    Take a listen to this one! Molly’s insight on life are beautiful and allow us to just be human and raw and love ourselves with all of our “stuff.” She shares mindset, nutrition and real life inspiration!

    To find out all the cool things Clean Food, Dirty Girl has to offer check it out here:

    https://cleanfooddirtygirl.com/free-trial?utm_campaign=informational&utm_source=helpscout&utm_medium=logo

    If this added value and you think a friend or loved one would enjoy it, please share the love!

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  • Hormones, Menopause and Marriage: The Truth about Cycles with Alyx Coble-Frakes

    In this conversation, I sit down with Alyx Coble-Frakes, a hormonal expert who helps women reclaim their energy, balance, and confidence by working with their cycles instead of against them.

    We dive into:

    How to use your cycle as an ally for energy, clarity, and focus

    How to listen to your body during different times of your cycle.

    The rising rates of divorce during menopause and what couples can do to navigate this season with strength and awareness

    Tools for aligning with your body and creating a healthier, more empowered life

    If you’ve ever felt like your hormones were running the show, this episode will give you hope-and practical strategies to bring your body back into balance.

    Find all the resources needed from tracking and productivity tools to personal care, support and community:

    http://theagendaperiod.com

    Thanks for stopping by! Share the love with a friend if this added value to your amazing life!!!!! -Katie B

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  • From Wolverine to Well-being, Reclaiming your Dreams, Time and Life with Steven Puri

    What happens when you walk away from the bright lights of Hollywood to help others reclaim their lives and dreams? In this inspiring conversation, Steven Puri-whose career has spanned working on major films like Wolverine-shares his journey of transformation from the entertainment industry to empowering people to live with greater purpose, flow and balance.

    Together, we explore how to:

    Reclaim time and energy in a world full of distractions.

    Take action when feeling overwhelmed

    Find flow, creativity and meaning beyond external success

    Take simple, powerful steps toward the dreams you thought you had to give up

    If you have ever felt like life pulled you away from what really matters, this episode will remind you that it’s never too late to reclaim your story, your time and your dreams.

    If this episode brought some value to your life, please share with a friend!!!

    You can reach out to Steven at the link below:

    [email protected]

    Check out the Sukha, first week is free!!!

    thesukha.co

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  • Why do we “Flip out” Dysregulation Explained

    When you are out of sync-understanding dysregulation and how to recenter. Ever feel like you are flipping out over somthing small, or you just can’t seem to calm down no matter what you try? That’s not weakness or lack of willpower-it’s called dysregualation.

    In this episode, I talk about:

    My favorite seen from Elf- totally not really realated to mindfulness, well actually I do tie it in.

    What dysregulation really is in simple everyday language.

    How it shows up in your mind and your body when you’r stressed or overwhelmed.

    Practical bite sized tools to use when you are about to lose your (fill in the blank)

    Please share with a friend if you find this helpful! Subscribe, like, share, review, do all the things so awesome people like you can find me. I hope you have a wonderful day! Take Care, Katie:)))

    Let’s connect! Take my fun Flower Archetype quiz and let me know!

    https://linktr.ee/katieballanco

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  • Glowing Skin from Inside Out: Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu on Stress, Immunity and Skincare

    In this episode of the Lavender Mind Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu, internationally recognized scientist, immunologist, and founder of Aveseena Skincare. With decades of research on the immune system, stress, and skin health, Dr. Ebru brings a unique perspective on how our emotions and biology show up on our skin.

    We explore:

    How stress and overwhelm impact the skin and accelerate aging.

    Everyday practices to nourish both skin and spirit.

    How to look for clean ingredients in your products.

    This is more than skincare-it’s whole-body wellness, rooted in science and self-care.

    Connect with Dr. Ebru:

    https://www.aveseena.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopUoM4TsfQMHoBL7g8lRyxNmRPsUkrk9WK_l3esSM03Kblwqvvk

    https://www.instagram.com/aveseena/?hl=en

    Thanks for listening! If this added value to you, please subscribe or share with a friend. Have a wonderful day! Katie B.

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  • Interview, Andrea Cole, staying Mindful while owning a Nationally known Brand, dbandrea

    In this episode I am joined with Andrea Cole, the visionary founder of dbrandrea, a flower preservation company that transforms cherished bouquets into timeless works of art.

    Andrea shares her journey of turning flower pressing from a hobby into a thriving national brand. We talk about how she uses mindfulness to manage her very busy life and business. She gives tips for overwhelm, anxiety and scaling a creative business. If meditation was ever somthing you have considered, listen in because she gives insight as to how it has changed not only her life, but everyone around her.

    This conversation is packed with wisdom for creatives, moms and really anyone ready to align passion with purpose while staying grounded and calm.

    What you’ll learn in this episode!!

    What inspired Andrea to start this very successful business

    The mindful shifts that helped her grow with grace

    The emotional connection within her brand

    Practical tips from someone that is living their creative calling

    About Andrea Cole

    Andrea Cole is the founder and CEO of dbandrea, a flower preservation company that transforms wedding bouquets into stunning keepsakes. She started in 2016 and has grown into a nationally recognized brand while serving as Director of Marketing and Communications for WIPA Dallas- Fort Worth. Her company has also partnered with Miss America for 2 years now.

    You will not want to miss this episode! It was a pleasure learning about Andrea and her life and business!

    https://www.dbandrea.com/pages/meet-our-team?srsltid=AfmBOoqtSwI9fAtHXunlnqJCXfCs0vgrtbXB803ZF2-zGVb5ZmXNJM6R

    Instagram: @dbandreallc

    Facebook:dbandreallc

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    Connect with Katie

    Lavender Mind

    linktr.ee/katieballanco

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  • Interview: Pia Mailhot-Leichter, Author of Welcome to the Creative Club, Make Life your Biggest Art Project

    You will not want to miss this episode!!!! Pia offers so many pearls!! As the voice behind Welcome to the Creative Club, Make Life your Biggest Art Project, she invites us all to reclaim our creative power and step into the fullest versions of who we were created to be. She lit a little fire under me and I think you will feel the same! Her background is anything but ordinary! She is like the most intricate quilt with threads of international travel, background as a creative directer for large brands, her parents non traditional upbringing, learning resiliance from a young age and living large and unapologetically! She will inspire you to step into who you were created to be and spark an extra pep in your step. Enjoy!

    Here are all the ways to find Pia and find her amazing book!

    https://kollektiv.studio/book

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  • Stuck on the side of the Road, Peace in Forced Pause (meditation at the end for your pause)

    Life can definately have some unexpected twists. Those twists or blowouts can be a time to notice our thoughts and feelings inside our bodies. We can notice them with gentle awareness. It takes practice though. In this episode, I use my multiple events of being stuck on the side of the road to share how we can watch our thoughts and not let them carry us away. I hope this helps. I help overwhelmed humans especially moms shift from overwhelmed feelings to more alighned living. I use tools of breathwork, somatics, mindfulness and mindset to do this. I have a program that does just this. It makes life a little more manageable, it is a blueprint to find calm in our chaotic lives. If this seems interesting, please reach out. I love feedback and I love meeting you all. Your support and kind words are always appreciated! Ways to stay in touch:

    Lavender Mind

    linktr.ee/katieballancolinktr.ee/katieballanco

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  • Outer Circumstances Don’t Bring True Peace

    We all have an inner stillness. It is available, no matter what life throws you. Today is about some ways to access that inner peace, stillness that is always available.

    If you would like more meditations or rituals to bring about more calm in this hectic world, join the waitlist for my community. You can simply dm me or send an email is [email protected]

    lavendermind.com

    Let’s connect!

    https://linktr.ee/katieballanco

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