Join us in this exciting episode of the Thriving Holistic Practitioner podcast as we dive deep into the journey of Hilary Russo, founder of HIListically Speaking and the Hug It Out Method. Hilary shares her inspiring path from being a journalist to becoming a holistic health coach, her emotional challenges, and how she integrates her personal experiences to help others heal. Learn about the importance of authenticity in branding, the power of community in the healing process, and how unique methods like havening can transform lives. Perfect for holistic practitioners, entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about personal growth and emotional wellbeing.

Meet our guest: Hilary Russo, is The HIListically Speaking® Health Coach. She has been nationally recognized as a leader and public figure for her work in holistic health, emotional well-being, and health/wellness journalism.

Hilary is one of the first 150 certified Havening Techniques practitioners in the US of less than 1000 globally. She studied directly with the co-developing doctors of Havening, who call her a “pioneer practitioner” due to her public presence and advocacy, as well as her private practice supporting an array of clients from families, C-Suites Execs, and Grammy Award-Winning Metropolitan Opera singers to first responders, military personnel, and media professionals. She's also certified in Hypnotherapy and is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and served as an online educator for IIN's health coaching program.

A veteran journalist, with over 30 years in the media, Hilary has made it her mission to share inspiring ways to be kind to the mind. Her signature HUG it Out® method focuses on finding humor, understanding, and gratitude in self-healing.

Hilary is a keynote, international speaker and continues her work on-camera hosting & contributing to programs from CVSHealth and Aetna to QVC, and numerous national media affiliates. Her globally top-rated HIListically Speaking Podcast covers empowering conversations of trauma to triumph through health, healing, and humor.

00:00 Introduction and Early Inspirations

00:32 Guest Introduction: Hilary Russo

01:29 Journey from Journalism to Holistic Health

02:35 The Impact of 9/11 and Personal Loss

03:13 Discovering Holistic Health and Becoming a Health Coach

05:32 The Role of Community in Healing

07:59 Launching the HIListically Speaking Podcast

15:09 Building a Holistic Brand

24:07 The Psychology of Branding

24:45 Living Your Brand Authentically

25:51 Articulating Your Message

27:43 Balancing Service and Business

30:54 The Importance of Continuous Learning

32:10 Effective Networking Strategies

37:07 The Power of Specificity in Communication

39:27 Introduction to Havening

42:27 Conclusion and Contact Information

CONNECT WITH HILARY

https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso

https://www.facebook.com/HIListicallySpeaking

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso

https://www.tiktok.com/@hilisticallyspeaking

https://twitter.com/HilaryRusso

https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast

CONNECT WITH LINDSAY

Https://lindsaysutherland.com

https://www.instagram.com/lindsay_sutherland24

Summary:

The podcast episode focuses on an interview with Hilary Russo, founder of HIListically Speaking and the Hug It Out Method. Throughout the conversation, Hilary and the host, Lindsay Sutherland, explore Hilary's journey into holistic medicine and her development of the Hug It Out Method.

Key points discussed include:

- Hilary’s background, starting from her childhood interest in helping people, her career as a journalist, and the shift to holistic health after her father's passing and the events of 9/11.

- Her transition to working in holistic health, including becoming a health...