Episodes

In this episode Holly and clinical herbalist Leah Larabell of High Garden Tea talk about the power of herbalism, where we can find unconditional love and belonging, and how to start developing a relationship with plants. Giveaway [00:01] Grounding practice [01:30] Introducing Leah Larabell and herbalism [02:37] How we can find belonging in nature [20:33] Parallels between psychology and herbalism [28:30] Finding healing in your backyard [33:23] How to take action [45:45] Leah Larabell is a train...

If you want to alleviate anxiety, control your response to anger, and/or need some help falling asleep at night this mindful moment is for you! This mindful moment shares 4-7-8 breath and is a great way to start and end your day. Download this episode so you can practice anytime you need a bit of relief. 02:25 Meditation begins Support the show Follow @howthewiseonegrows and @hollyzajur on Instagram for more and check out more offerings online . Join the ~*Dream Team*~ and get a shout-out on our...

In this episode Holly and Andrea Davidson of BWell Natural Health discuss an alternative approach to wellness and wellbeing. This conversation includes the importance of utilizing both Eastern and Western medicine, how emotions impact physical health, and where to start with holistic health to support overall wellbeing. Grounding practice [00:20] Introducing Andrea [01:50] Utilizing both Eastern and Western medicine [12:27] How emotions impact physical health [26:20] How to start honoring your b...

Dogs teach us the key to life-- compassion. No matter how bad you think you've messed up, dogs shower you with puppy love. Practice this meditation with your pup by your side and download it for the next time your inner-critic starts to scream. 04:34 Meditation begins Support the show Follow @howthewiseonegrows and @hollyzajur on Instagram for more and check out more offerings online . Join the ~*Dream Team*~ and get a shout-out on our next episode as you help make dreams come true! Episode spon...

No matter how much you love your dog, training can be ruff! In this episode, you will learn ways mindfulness and compassion can support dog training and help you can take a holistic approach to life for all beings in your home. Grounding practice [00:26] Introducing Hannah [01:50] A holistic approach to wellness and living for your pets [03:07] Training your mind and training your dog [25:00] The power of compassion [35:44] Redirecting energy [48:50] 33:19 Petting Consent Test Subscribe, rate, r...

Self-doubt is a huge hurdle that most people face. It is important to acknowledge those thoughts AND not let them limit you. This mindful moment guides you through a practice that works with moments of doubt so you can step into your most authentic self. 02:38 Meditation begins Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode! Follow Holly on Instagram More with Holly Episode sponsored by Connect Wellness . Connect Wellness empowers people with tools to connect with themselves, others, and the pr...

Have you ever let doubt get in the way of pursuing your passion? In this episode, you learn how Jada and David transitioned from business owners to artists, how to tap into your creativity, the power of goal setting, and how to move through self-doubt. Grounding practice [01:00] Introducing Jada and David [02:10] The 100 Set Project [17:11] Moving through doubt [25:01] Maintaining motivation [33:03] How to tap into your creative heart [44:24] Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode! Foll...

Take a mental vacation with "wave breath". This breath is a powerful way to alleviate anxiety and calm the waters of your mind. Meditation begins 01:06 Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode! Follow Holly on Instagram More with Holly Episode sponsored by Connect Wellness. Connect Wellness empowers people with tools to connect with themselves, others, and the present moment. Be the first to know what's next! Support the show Follow @howthewiseonegrows and @hollyzajur on Instagram for mor...

Are you feeling exhausted and/or can't sleep? This is the practice for you. This mindful moment is a yoga nidra-based guided deep relaxation that will help you fall asleep or give you the restful boost you need. 15 minutes of this practice equates to a 90-minute REM cycle-- download and listen to give yourself the rest your body needs. Meditation begins 02:09 Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode! Follow Holly on Instagram More with Holly Episode sponsored by Connect Wellness. Connect ...

For the next two weeks, Holly will be practicing her intention of rest while on vacation, and providing moments for a mental vacation for you, too! Instead of our regular episode schedule, our next two episodes will be Mindful Moments dedicated to helping you rest. We will resume our regular schedule and an episode with special guests on September 21 . Support the show Follow @howthewiseonegrows and @hollyzajur on Instagram for more and check out more offerings online . Join the ~*Dream Team*~ a...

What might happen if you view your thoughts as colors and your life as a blank canvas? This Mindful Moment, based on Episode 14: Honoring all the Parts of You with Kelsey Fatsi, shares a creative meditation that explores working with your thoughts and all the parts of you in an artful way. • Meditation begins [01:14] Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode! Support the show Follow @howthewiseonegrows and @hollyzajur on Instagram for more and check out more offerings online . Join the ~*D...

Have you ever felt like you don’t quite fit into any one “box”? This conversation with Kelsey Fatsi explores all the things– from self-care to art therapy– as we discuss how we can honor all the parts of ourselves as multifaceted people. Grounding practice [00:48] Introducing Kelsey [03:27] Honoring all the parts of you and self-care [07:42] What is art therapy? [29:29] Honoring and navigating transitions [42:42] How art and intuition can guide us and our kids [53:22] Subscribe, rate, review, an...

Sometimes you just need a pep talk from your BFF! This Mindful Moment, based on Episode 12: The Power of Female Friendship with Emma Hern, shares brief meditation and practice to help you tap into all the BFF strength and goodness you need to make it through. Meditation begins [01:10] Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode! Be the first to know what's next Follow Holly on Instagram More with Holly Episode sponsored by Connect Wellness. Connect Wellness empowers people with tools to conn...

One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself is to surround yourself with people who truly see you and lift you up. In this episode, Holly and Emma share how their friendship (and female friendship) has helped them navigate burnout, the music industry, and honoring all the parts of “you” as women-owned businesses and in life. Grounding practice [01:56] Introducing Emma [02:30] The History of Holly and Emma [05:58] The Power of Female Community in Work and in Life [14:47] Meeting your breaking...

Do you avoid solitude and time alone? Or do you LOVE your alone time? This Mindful Moment, based on Episode 10: What Feels Pure and True with Lacy Hartselle, shares a guided meditation for solitude and becoming friends with you. Meditation begins [02:30] Closing words [11:35] Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode! Be the first to know what's next Follow Holly on Instagram More with Holly Episode sponsored by Connect Wellness. Connect Wellness empowers people with tools to connect with ...

This joyful conversation with Lacy Hartselle, actor and passionate mental health advocate, talks about the power of solitude, finding what feels pure and true, and explores how we talk about mental health experiences. Grounding practice [01:13] Introducing Lacy [02:30] The power of solitude [07:03] Feeding Your Demons [18:31] What is pure? What is true? [23:43] The magic of your mind [47:10] How we talk about mental health experiences [57:40] Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode! Foll...

Do you ever have a hard time making decisions? AND trusting your intuition in the decision-making process? This episode, based on Episode 8: Intuition and Trust with Tara Eschenroeder, shares a practice to help you tap into your body's intuition in the decision-making process. Support the show Follow @howthewiseonegrows and @hollyzajur on Instagram for more and check out more offerings online . Join the ~*Dream Team*~ and get a shout-out on our next episode as you help make dreams come true! Ep...

Tara Eschenroeder, an author, life coach, and teacher, shares her journey of learning to listen to intuition and developing self-trust. Grounding practice [0:20] Introduction of Tara [2:38] Navigating our windy roads: listening + trust [5:31] Intuition or anxiety [40:20] Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode! Follow Holly on Instagram More with Holly Follow Tara on Instagram Visit Tara’s Website A Vessel of Blessing book by Arlene Bjork Episode sponsored by Connect Wellness. Connect We...

Take time to tend to what exactly you are feeling as we fight for bodily autonomy and reproductive justice and learn how to harness Divine Rage. This episode includes: guided breathwork for working with anger powerful words from civil rights leader Valarie Kaur a mindfulness practice for divine rage based Follow and connect with Holly for more wellness practices and poems: Follow Holly on Instagram Newsletter sign-up Practice Yoga with Holly Live on Sundays Practice with Holly on Youtube Don’t f...

Did you know there are FOUR phases of a menstrual cycle?! Cait Bonet, a Holistic Health Coach specializing in women's nutrition & hormones, explains how cycle syncing and listening to our bodies can balance hormones, stabilize mood, and create a connected and balanced life. What is cycle syncing? [14:37] Four phases of the menstrual cycle [17:28] What adjustments can we make to support ourselves during the phases of our cycle? [23:20] Birth control questions [32:25] Post-birth control syndrome [...

Have you ever been curious about microdosing and earth medicine? Liz Bowden, earth medicine advocate and educator, yoga instructor, breathwork facilitator, and microdosing mentor helps answer all our microdosing questions and shares how earth medicine can help us reconnect with nature, and our true nature. What does it mean to reconnect to Nature [8:00] What are earth medicines? [19:03] What is microdosing? [22:44] What is integration and why does it matter? [48:39] How to advocate for earth med...

There is a lot of heaviness in the world right now. Take some time to feel it, breathe through it, and let it spark change. This mini mindful episode includes: a brief mindfulness practice to sit with and breathe through heaviness a variation of a loving-kindness (metta) meditation practice Follow and connect with Holly for more wellness practices and poems: Follow Holly on Instagram Newsletter sign-up Practice Yoga with Holly Live on Sundays Practice with Holly on Youtube Don’t forget to subsc...

This episode explores divine feminine energy - something all humans hold – and how to harness Her in our lives. Lynsie Mckeown, a spiritual women empowerment coach, shares insights on nueroencoding, the divine feminine, and ways to tap into this sacred energy. From Lines in the Bathroom to Spiritual Empowerment Coach: Lynsie's Personal Journey [6:53] What is the divine feminine? [20:10] How to honor divine feminine in relationships [27:41] Ways to tap into the divine feminine within [39:44] Clo...

Explore the dynamic facets of identity and its evolution in this engaging podcast episode featuring Holly and special guest Isabela Rosales. Delve into thought-provoking discussions on: Embracing the transformative power of art Navigating the complexities of multicultural and sexual identity Unpacking the concept of transcendence in personal growth Discovering strategies for achieving balance in life, adventure, relationships, and work as we progress Discover a captivating blend of academia, adv...