Life has a way of sending us messages—and when we ignore them, they only get louder.

In this episode, we welcome back Alex Dunn, who shares her powerful story of pushing through challenge after challenge—car accidents, health struggles, a traumatic client experience, even being nearly struck by lightning and shot at—without ever giving herself the rest she truly needed.

Alex opens up about how those wake-up calls eventually shifted her perspective, leading her to slow down, get intentional, and put her wellness first. She also offers grounded, heartfelt advice for anyone who knows it’s time to pause, breathe, and realign with what matters most.

If you’ve ever felt like life keeps trying to get your attention, this conversation is for you.

Alex's Website: https://www.alexandradunnwellness.com/

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In this episode, we’re joined by astrologer Vanessa Castro, one of the featured presenters at our upcoming Fall Retreat. Vanessa shares her unique journey with astrology, which began in early childhood when her mother had her birth chart read before she was even a year old.

She opens up about how astrology has shaped her life—from her early years to adulthood—and how a powerful, and initially unsettling, chart reading inspired her to explore astrology in a more grounded and empowering way. Rather than letting fear take over, Vanessa chose to dive deeper into the teachings, using them as a supportive tool for growth and healing.

Throughout the conversation, Vanessa helps us understand key elements of the birth chart, including the meaning behind your sun, moon, and rising signs, the deeper purpose of the north and south nodes, and the transformative energy of placements like Chiron and Saturn. Her gentle, insightful approach makes astrology feel both accessible and deeply personal.

Whether you're new to astrology or have been exploring your chart for years, this episode offers meaningful reflections on self-awareness, healing, and the beauty of aligning with your soul’s path.

Vanessa's Website:

www.creativastrology.com

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https://www.instagram.com/creativastrology/

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In this episode, we're joined by Ninu Lammens, a Registered Nurse turned Functional Health Practitioner, who shares her powerful journey from working within the medical system to helping women take their health into their own hands. After years of watching patients be given prescriptions instead of guidance, Ninu began to see a deeper truth—what we often call “healthcare” is really more of a life-saving system, not one that helps us thrive day to day.

We explore what it means to truly support the body’s natural ability to heal through intentional choices, nourishing food, and simple, sustainable habits. Ninu speaks from both personal and professional experience as she shares how she raised her kids with whole, nourishing foods, even in the face of school snacks packed with dyes and chemicals. She also talks about how she now helps other women make empowered choices at home, from finding cleaner products to shifting how they eat in a way that supports long-term health.

This conversation is full of insight, encouragement, and practical wisdom. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the world of wellness or unsure where to begin, this episode will remind you that healing doesn’t have to be complicated—your body already knows what to do when you support it in the right way.

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https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/

Ninu's Website:

https://www.womenshighvibehealth.com/

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