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Happy Healthy Human Radio - Find Balance With Samantha Attard PhD, RYT, Doula

Happy Healthy Human Radio - Find Balance With Samantha Attard PhD, RYT, Doula

By Samantha Attard

These broadcasts deliver big life lessons in digestible packages. You'll find yoga sequences, interviews, and lessons on gaining balance. Your host Samantha Attard is a doula, yoga instructor, nutrition PhD, and coach who specializes in eastern philosophy and Ayurveda, the ancient Indian healing system. Listen and find bliss and balance in your every day.
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Happy Healthy Human Radio - Find Balance With Samantha Attard PhD, RYT, DoulaDec 06, 2020

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Solving pitta sleep issues

Solving pitta sleep issues

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-Solving Pitta Sleep Issues: http://spirocollective.com/pitta-sleep-issues/

-Digestion Workshop: spirocollective.com/events/digestion-workshop

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Jul 09, 202109:17
How the Ayurvedic clock brings productivity and peace every day

How the Ayurvedic clock brings productivity and peace every day

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Jun 27, 202112:41
What Yoga Has Taught Me + Celebrating Self on the Summer Solstice!

What Yoga Has Taught Me + Celebrating Self on the Summer Solstice!

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Jun 20, 202107:33
The first step in regulating your menstrual cycle, balancing your hormones, and (if you want) getting pregnant

The first step in regulating your menstrual cycle, balancing your hormones, and (if you want) getting pregnant

Welcome to another episode! If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with a friend who might also enjoy! I love to hear your feedback and reflections on the episodes. Reach out on Instagram (@spirocollective) or via the Contact Me page at spirocollective.com.

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Jun 13, 202114:07
Always craving something sweet? Here's why

Always craving something sweet? Here's why

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-Success Sessions!: spirocollective.com/mini-coaching-session

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Jun 06, 202110:08
Two tools to help you get back to reality

Two tools to help you get back to reality

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-Success Sessions: spirocollective.com/mini-coaching-session

-WOOP Process: http://spirocollective.com/2021-woop/

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-On Demand Yoga:: https://www.patreon.com/spirocollective

May 30, 202107:28
Why I didn’t want to be a coach (and why I’m a good one)

Why I didn’t want to be a coach (and why I’m a good one)

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-Contact Me: spirocollective.com/contact

-Sign up for the newsletter: Spirocollective.com

-Ayurvedic Consultations: spirocollective.com/ayurvedic-consultation

-Livestream yoga: spirocollective.com/events

-On Demand Yoga:: https://www.patreon.com/spirocollective

May 23, 202107:05
When goal setting backfires

When goal setting backfires

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-On Demand Yoga:: https://www.patreon.com/spirocollective

May 16, 202110:42
Dropping ego-based stories about cause and effect

Dropping ego-based stories about cause and effect

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-On Demand Yoga:: https://www.patreon.com/spirocollective

May 02, 202109:35
Moving to an abundance mindset

Moving to an abundance mindset

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-On Demand Yoga:: https://www.patreon.com/spirocollective

Apr 25, 202105:53
How to travel lightly (through life)

How to travel lightly (through life)

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-On Demand Yoga:: https://www.patreon.com/spirocollective

Apr 18, 202107:08
Lessons from a toddler about rest

Lessons from a toddler about rest

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-Spring Refresh Workshop: spirocollective.com/events/spring-refresh-april-2021

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Apr 11, 202106:24
Spring Cleaning for your Body

Spring Cleaning for your Body

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-Spring Refresh Workshop: spirocollective.com/events/spring-refresh-april-2021

-Contact Me: spirocollective.com/contact

-Sign up for the newsletter: Spirocollective.com

-Livestream yoga: spirocollective.com/events

-On Demand Yoga:: https://www.patreon.com/spirocollective

Apr 07, 202108:24
How stress and uncertainty cause digestive issues (and how to fix them!)
Mar 28, 202112:11
Have a list of foods you "can't" digest? 3 Ayurvedic strategies to improve digestion

Have a list of foods you "can't" digest? 3 Ayurvedic strategies to improve digestion

Welcome to another episode! Today we’re talking about how you might not need to swear off apples forever. Learn how simple changes can help you digest your food better. 


If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with a friend who might also enjoy! I love to hear your feedback and reflections on the episodes. Reach out on Instagram (@spirocollective) or via the Contact Me page at spirocollective.com.

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-Ayurvedic consultation: spirocollective.com/ayurvedic-consultation

-Sign up for Livestream yoga: spirocollective.com/events

-Yoga on demand: patreon.com/spirocollective

Mar 21, 202111:07
"How is your heart?"

"How is your heart?"

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Feb 28, 202105:20
No Teacher? No Problem. Creating a self-guided yoga practice

No Teacher? No Problem. Creating a self-guided yoga practice

Welcome to another episode! If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with a friend who might also enjoy! I love to hear your feedback and reflections on the episodes. Reach out on Instagram (@spirocollective) or via the Contact Me page at spirocollective.com.

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Feb 21, 202111:29
How to Actually Improve Your Relationships

How to Actually Improve Your Relationships

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-On Demand Yoga: https://www.patreon.com/spirocollective

Feb 14, 202106:51
How to stop making the same mistakes again and again

How to stop making the same mistakes again and again

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-Join us on Patreon: patreon.com/spirocollective

Feb 07, 202105:60
Embrace Your Anger

Embrace Your Anger

Welcome to another episode!  If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with a friend who might also enjoy! I love to hear your feedback and reflections on the episodes. Reach out on Instagram (@spirocollective) or via the Contact Me page at spirocollective.com.


Support this podcast on patreon! Check out patreon.com/spirocollective

You can sign up for livestream yoga here: spirocollective.com/events

Jan 31, 202108:22
For true freedom, find the root cause
Jan 24, 202107:26
Why I use the chakras to design yoga classes

Why I use the chakras to design yoga classes

Welcome to another episode! If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with a friend who might also enjoy! I love to hear your feedback and reflections on the episodes. Reach out on Instagram (@spirocollective) or via the Contact Me page at spirocollective.com.


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-On Demand Yoga: patreon.com/spirocollective

-Chakra Balancing Meditation on Insight Timer: http://insig.ht/gm_73472

Jan 17, 202114:44
You're allowed to feel bad sometimes

You're allowed to feel bad sometimes

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Jan 10, 202108:57
Using 20-20 Vision to Welcome 2021

Using 20-20 Vision to Welcome 2021

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Dec 20, 202007:10
My Favorite Womxn's Health Products

My Favorite Womxn's Health Products

Welcome to another episode! If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with a friend who might also enjoy! I love to hear your feedback and reflections on the episodes. Reach out on Instagram (@spirocollective) or via the Contact Me page at spirocollective.com.


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-Contact Me!: spirocollective.com/contact

-Sign up for the newsletter: Spirocollective.com

-Livestream Yoga Schedule: spirocollective.com/events

-On Demand Yoga Classes: patreon.com/spirocollective

-Taking Charge of your Fertility: https://spirocollective.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a40f7128aed03c5cc3a706fc&id=7181b6fc7b&e=c814645056

-Ava Bracelet: Avawomen.com

-What Menstrual cup is right for you?: putacupinit.com


Dec 13, 202008:60
Say Goodbye to Doom Dreaming
Dec 06, 202006:35
It's time to reach out
Nov 29, 202006:52
Improve your digestion, just in time for Thanksgiving
Nov 22, 202009:20
Indecision Part 2: How to Handle the Unknowables
Nov 14, 202009:43
Caught in indecision? Your Guide to Decision-Making
Nov 08, 202011:06
Why I can't judge this moment as good or bad
Oct 31, 202006:03
Ask yourself - "is it true?" and tap in to the power of opposites
Oct 16, 202010:14
Use the opposite to balance yourself part 1
Oct 10, 202013:28
Plans Change? Here's how to get yourself out of fight, flight, or freeze
Oct 02, 202013:14
Good or Bad - Welcome it All
Sep 27, 202013:11
If no one sees it, did it really happen?
Sep 12, 202019:39
Recipes for Fall Balancing
Sep 05, 202013:09
How to keep your body and mind in the same room

How to keep your body and mind in the same room

Welcome to another episode! 


Today we’re talking about:

-my 3am realization that’s changed my mindfulness game

-Our new livestream yoga schedule!

-What the differences are between my various class offerings

-Black Breastfeeding Week and the Momnibus Bill

-A yin yoga practice to focus your attention through stillness

-A delightful playlist!


If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with a friend who might also enjoy! I love to hear your feedback and reflections on the episodes. Reach out on Instagram (@spirocollective) or via the Contact Me page at spirocollective.com.


Links from the episode:

-Contact Me!: spirocollective.com/contact

-Sign up for the newsletter: Spirocollective.com

-Sign up for Livestream yoga!: spirocollective.com/events

-Video sharing class descriptions: https://www.instagram.com/p/CEWzCPwBeST/

-Sign up for monthly private yoga sessions: patreon.com/spirocollective

-Yin Yoga Practice for Focus and Stillness: https://www.patreon.com/posts/yin-yoga-refocus-40918219

-Learn about racial disparities in maternal and infant health: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/its-black-breastfeeding-week-heres-why-the-campaign-is-so-important-214559966.html

-Sign the open letter in support of the Momnibus Maternal Health Bill: https://p2a.co/fllinz6?mc_cid=d1f643e0e6&mc_eid=f4bbc2e8a4

-Send an email to your representative in support of the Momnibus Bill: https://p2a.co/l7jmwev?mc_cid=d1f643e0e6&mc_eid=f4bbc2e8a4

-Stay in the Room Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/32ANvxSvqzJzWYVzFKOmel?si=7UjgBDj2SWW2LXgdRwmO9Q

Aug 29, 202017:08
It's good to look at the hands

It's good to look at the hands

Welcome back for another episode! For easy access to the links and references in this episode, subscribe to my newsletter at spirocollective.com. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with a friend who might also appreciate it! 


I love to hear from you - send me a message on instagram: @spirocollective, or go to the contact page on spirocollective.com! 


In this episode, we’re talking about:

-The chant I do every morning to create a calmer and more easeful day.

-The new tool that is a game-changer when your emotions feel like a mess.

-Next week’s livestream yoga schedule (plus our schedule changes coming up in September!)

-How you can dance go-go to help the post office

-A new yoga practice from the past week!


Links:

-Karagre Chant

-Join a livestream yoga class - spirocollective.com/events

-Join my patreon for access to on demand yoga classes - patreon.com/spirocollective

-What's been going on with the USPS - https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/21/politics/usps-funding-controversy-explained/index.html

- Buy some USPS swag (or a few books of stamps!) - https://store.usps.com/store/home

Call your House Representative or Senator and tell them you support H.R.8015 - Delivering for America Act, which prohibits changes to the USPS  before this upcoming election. https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8015?s=1&r=14&fbclid=IwAR2-IwGOh8PzD8Cj9iURUIS80BVfmcgMOLiLlE4AP-qEmt5pPX0-kmsbRlw

Understand your state's absentee ballot laws and register to vote!  -https://www.usa.gov/absentee-voting

If you're in DC....join a protest and go-go party in front of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's house on August 23rd.  -https://www.facebook.com/events/757486265062541/

-Blob Tree -https://www.blobtree.com/pages/frontpage

Aug 22, 202018:17
Why I stopped talking like the folks on the news
Aug 15, 202015:18
How to actually get benefits from Ayurveda

How to actually get benefits from Ayurveda

Share your feedback and reflections from this podcast - I'm on Instagram at @spirocollective, or send me an email: sam[at]spirocollective[dot]com.

In this week's podcast:

  • My history with Ayurveda and how to actually get benefits from the practice
  • A yoga practice that breaks down ardha chandrasana (half moon pose).
  • The interview with Rep John Lewis that I loved
  • Understanding the racial wealth gap in America
  • New week's livestream yoga schedule!


Links and Recommendations:


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Jul 31, 202016:30
A time to change
Jul 25, 202021:05
The Upside of Stress

The Upside of Stress

Hello friends! It's so wonderful to be back with you for another episode. I had been taking a bit of a podcasting break because 1) it's difficult to record with a full house and 2) there have been so many podcasts out there about life in quarantine, and I didn't want to make an episode JUST to make an episode.


BUT - I started writing about this idea of stress leading to evolution and I couldn't stop thinking about it. I started to see these ideas EVERYWHERE and knew I needed to share them with you all.


So check out this episode to learn about why stress is necessary for evolution and growth, how to turn distress into eustress, and why you may not feel great in the short term, but this mindset shift will change your life. 


I'd love to see you LIVE for yoga and meditation! It's by donation, no pre-registration necessary. Find the details at bit.ly/livestream-link. 


If you're interested in getting access to these yoga classes on-demand (plus some other sweet perks too!) check out patreon.com/spirocollective. It's an easy way to support my work (like this podcast!) and get some great content in return. Many thanks! 

May 13, 202023:53
My Meal Planning Guide

My Meal Planning Guide

For YEARS I thought I would never be a meal plan-type person. I love going to a farmer’s market or co-op and seeing what vegetables look good,  or coming across a recipe and making it that day. I am grateful to have a skill of looking at a fridge full (or not so full) of groceries and being able to sense what flavors and combinations might work well together.

But then I got pregnant, and it all fell apart. I had this weird issue where the idea of eating any food was disgusting until I was actually eating it, so “what do you want to eat” became a fruitless question. Add my low energy to the mix, and getting dinner together became just a little too stressful.

It was time to create a meal plan, and I knew that it had to be easy, flexible, and low-key. A fancy app was going to feel way too intimidating.

Hear about the meal plan method I follow, and download my meal plan template (and favorite recipes!) at spirocollective.com/meal-plan.

Apr 09, 202014:22
Caprice Abowitt: Prenatal Yoga and Navigating Birth in a COVID world

Caprice Abowitt: Prenatal Yoga and Navigating Birth in a COVID world

Hello all! Today's podcast is a fabulous interview with Caprice Abowitt. Caprice Abowitt is a certified yoga instructor, birth doula, childbirth educator and certified breastfeeding counselor. A classically trained dancer, Caprice fell in love with yoga after sustaining a back injury and now specializes in kids yoga, pre- and postnatal, and yoga for the pelvic floor. She is a senior teacher at the Prenatal Yoga Center, where she co-leads teacher training in New York City and along the East Coast in addition to directing Continuing Education Programs. Additionally, Caprice leads Childbirth Education for expecting parents as a founding instructor with Birth Smarter. She is based in Brooklyn, where she lives with her husband and son.

I met Caprice when she co-led my prenatal yoga teacher training that I participated in. She was so knowledgable and kind, and had a fascinating background - I knew I wanted to have her on the podcast. The content of this interview was different than expected - as we are in the middle of COVID-19, there have been a lot of things that have changed, from our personal schedules to the policies for pregnant and birthing folks around the country. We talk about what drew Caprice to prenatal yoga, how being a doula informed her own birth experience, and why doulas - both in person and virtual - are incredibly important.

You can learn more about Caprice by going to sagecaprice.com and be sure to check Birth Smarter and Prenatal Yoga Center for virtual classes with Caprice!

Apr 01, 202052:59
Meditation to Keep Emotions and Energy in Motion
Mar 25, 202011:03
60 Minute Vinyasa: Trusting Your Foundation

60 Minute Vinyasa: Trusting Your Foundation

Hello! I hope you and your family are well during these crazy times.

I've been staying sane during social distancing by doing livestream meditations and yoga sessions over on Instagram Live. You can join it at @SpiroCollective! Most of our recordings happen at 7pm EST. I'm also uploading some of the videos up to YouTube, so you can practice there as well!

But for my audio fans, I wanted to upload this 60 minute vinyasa session so you can do it anywhere, anytime. In this practice, we focus on finding our foundation, so we can step into flow.

Enjoy this practice and stay safe.

Mar 19, 202001:02:53
20 Minute Yin Yoga to Open and Clear Your Lungs
Mar 12, 202022:50
Dr. Rachel Aronson DPT, PT: Why We Need Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Dr. Rachel Aronson DPT, PT: Why We Need Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Hi all - I am so excited for today's podcast with Dr. Rachel Aronson, DPT, PT and owner of Core Elements Physical Therapy. Rachel is a pelvic floor physical therapist and works with people at all stages of life. I went to see her after having my baby to help with postpartum support and recovery, and I was so impressed by her deep knowledge and care about the subject.

I had so many questions, I needed to get her on the podcast!! I believe that pelvic floor physical therapy is a must for all women postpartum, and I wanted to spread the word on how beneficial it is.

In this episode, Rachel shares about her postpartum journey, how she healed her body, and what she now provides for women (and men!) to help them reconnect to their pelvic floors. She also shares how to know if you need to see a pelvic floor physical therapist, and how to find one.

This is an incredibly informative conversation, and I recommend it for anyone that has experienced issues with incontinence, low back pain, tailbone pain, has had a baby, or just wants to know their bodies better.

Rachel Aronson, DPT, PT, is the owner of Core Elements Physical Therapy, a clinic that specializes in Women's Health located in Arlington, VA.  She is a resident of Arlington, a Mom of 2, and a fitness enthusiast. Rachel has a Doctorate in Physical Therapy received from Duke University in 2005.  Since then, she has worked in the orthopedic environment, and during that period shifted her focus towards Women's Health Physical Therapy. After her own experiences with pregnancy and birth left her feeling depleted, her curiosity led Rachel towards this amazing sub specialty.  Inspired by her desire to deliver focused, holistic, validating, and expert care, Rachel opened her own clinic in 2015. Rachel has a compassionate, kind, and passionate personality and is committed to helping women restore themselves, whether it’s during the child bearing years, or at another time in their lives.

Learn more about Rachel at https://coreelementsphysicaltherapy.com/, and be sure to check out her pelvic floor workshops she hosts each month!

Mar 04, 202054:56
Rewriting the lyrics to "you are my sunshine"

Rewriting the lyrics to "you are my sunshine"

According to Wikipedia, "you are my sunshine" is the 3rd most sung song in America, following behind "Happy Birthday". But when I started singing this song to my 3 month old son, I realized just how much I disliked the lyrics. In fact, the lyrics are the opposite of what I have learned from yoga, Buddhism, and modern relationship research to be the foundations of happiness!

And so in today's episode, I'm breaking down the lyrics to "You are my sunshine". I share the relationship pitfalls that the song idolizes. Then, I give my re-write that better reflects what constructive relationships and attachment looks like.

I know we're getting deep on a children's tune, but the words we say impact our thinking, and I don't want to be repeating the lessons I see in that song. Check out the episode, and let me know what you think about the original song and my new lyrics. You can send me an email at sam@spirocollective.com.

Feb 26, 202021:09