A podcast for curious listeners where I offer soft takes on hard topics. I'm Evan Dumas, a former counselor, public speaker, and writer. You'll hear my calming perspectives on the uncomfortable things. Note: this podcast doesn't constitute mental health advice or a client-clinician relationship, and isn't a suitable replacement for receiving therapy.
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Living with an autoimmune disease, chronic pain, inflammation, and fatigue can be difficult and exhausting to both navigate and manage. Take heart, you have found a podcast that provides guidance, education, and connection. Every Wednesday you’ll receive a weekly dose of upbeat and authentic musings about life, wellness, and healing from your host, Alyssa Abrahamson, Functional Nutritional Therapist & Wellness Coach. Alyssa’s intention is to uplift and inspire you, as she shares her stories, ...
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I'm not sure why we compare ourselves, but I know it makes me feel less connected when I do it. I offer these soft takes in hopes we can treat ourselves a little nicer and more humanely.Bởi Evan Dumas
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Your July 2024 Forecast and Affirmation
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184. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of July as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024 “I Can Do It” daily calendar. *** Ready for personalized guidance and healing support with an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle? I can help you. Please visit, www.thewellnessheadquarters.com or email me directly at info@t…
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What a deserving topic. I call myself a failure, and I know others do too, but hopefully these soft takes will help us treat ourselves with a little more compassion.Bởi Evan Dumas
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Money, it's so entwined with our lives, but I think it won't always be this way. Listen in for some soft takes and a call to start a dialogue on money. For a great read, check out "Debt: The First 5000 Years" by David Graeber, you can find it at your local library and local bookstore.Bởi Evan Dumas
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What Are the Akashic Records? Uncovering Your Life’s Purpose With Ryan Migge
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183. This week I introduce you to my friend Ryan Miggie, Wholeness Coach and Akashic & Intuitive Reader, and Reiki Practitioner. Tune in as we discuss our paths of spiritual growth, and the importance of connecting with our body and intuition. Hear Ryan’s story of learning to love and accept himself and why he became a Wholeness Coach utilizing var…
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Bad news is reliable, and also stressful. I give some soft takes involving empathy, self compassion, and even a little grounding exercise.Bởi Evan Dumas
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Remembering My Dad: The Good and the Complexities
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182. Today, June 19, 2024 would have been my dad’s 93rd birthday. He died in 2013. This year, as both Father’s Day and his birthday were approaching, I decided to dedicate a podcast about him, reflecting how his views on health impacted me. *** Ready for personalized guidance and healing support with an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle? I can h…
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Some soft takes on Laziness, how it might keep us from resting, and how it could reveal attitudes around work and effort that aren't serving us.Bởi Evan Dumas
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Some soft takes on complaining, why it might not be as bad as it sounds, and how it might be an indicator of our attitudes towards suffering and compassion.Bởi Evan Dumas
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What Is Healthism and Why Is It Problematic?
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181. Caring about your health, and the health of loved ones, is important, whether it’s trying to manage a chronic condition or disease, healing from an injury, attempting to decrease inflammation, or taking preventative action to insure healthy longevity. But, for some, an all-consuming focus on health may result in negative side effects, resultin…
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Some soft takes on how hard it is to celebrate ourselves, and how it can provide the necessary closure on projects before we start new ones.Bởi Evan Dumas
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Some soft takes on boredom, the space it gives us, and how curiosity can be a road to new experiences.Bởi Evan Dumas
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The Dangers of Labeling Food as “Good” and “Bad"
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180. Our culture labels certain foods as “good” such as vegetables and fish, or “bad” such ice cream and cake. We also tend to label ourselves as “good” or “bad,” based on what we eat. While this may seem harmless, it contributes to a toxic diet culture. When we assign moral value to the foods we eat, and to ourselves, it’s detrimental to our emoti…
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I talk about how insecurity wasn't our idea, and how we can find security through curiosity.Bởi Evan Dumas
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Episode 4: Soft Takes On Professionalism
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I talk about how we get to define professionalism, keeping the values that serve us but adding in the values of being true to our humanity.Bởi Evan Dumas
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Your June 2024 Forecast and Affirmation
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179. Join me today for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of June as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024 “I Can Do It” daily calendar. *** Ready for personalized guidance and healing support with an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle? I can help you. Please visit, www.thewellnessheadquarters.com or email me directly at info@thewe…
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A short introduction where I share about me and what this podcast is about.Bởi Evan Dumas
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Soft takes on rest, how it's not indulgent, but can help with daydreaming, self-knowledge, and feeling those set-aside feels.Bởi Evan Dumas
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A few soft takes on work, how to find meaning, connection, and learn a bit about yourself from it.Bởi Evan Dumas
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What Is a High Vibration Diet? Why The Energy of Food Matters
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178. You’ve heard of an anti-inflammatory diet, but have you heard of a high vibration diet? Tune in this week as I talk about high vibrational foods. I explain what they are, 3 factors to look for when determining a food’s level of vibration, high vibration vs. low vibration foods, and why the energy of your food matters and how it impacts your he…
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177. “I AM” is one of the most powerful statements we can make. What follows “I am” defines who you believe you are. Tune in this week as I share a recent realization with “I am” statements and encourage you to recognize the way you speak about yourself shapes your perceptions, beliefs, and ultimately, your reality. *** Ready for personalized guida…
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Health Crises, Childhood Trauma, and Stand-Up Comedy With Ophira Eisenberg
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176. This week I introduce you to Ophira Eisenberg, stand-up comedian and host of the comedy podcast “Parenting Is A Joke.” Tune in as we two spirited Capricorns discuss death of a parent, childhood trauma, health crises, including breast cancer, staying relevant in your career as you age and how owning your own narrative supports healing and welln…
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Your May 2024 Forecast and Affirmation
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175. Join me today for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of April as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024 “I Can Do It” daily calendar. *** Ready for personalized guidance and healing support with an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle? I can help you. Please visit, www.thewellnessheadquarters.com or email me directly at info@thew…
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What Is Toxic Positivity? Why It’s Harmful and How to Deal With It
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174. Have you ever masked painful emotions by trying to just "get over it?” Ever feel guilty about feeling sad, angry, or frustrated? Do you tend to give “positive-only” perspectives, such as “Think of all you have to be thankful for!” instead of validating the person’s emotional experience? We understand the benefits of having a positive attitude,…
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Applying the 5 Love Languages to Self-Love
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173. When it comes to receiving love, joy, nourishment, and healing, we often look outside of ourselves. We channel our energy into our relationships and caring for others, often ignoring our own needs. But what if we put that same energy into loving and caring for ourselves? Tune in this week as I discuss the 5 Love Languages: Words of Affirmation…
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Self-Compassion Break (A Mindfulness Practice)
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172. This week I am teaching you an informal mindfulness practice, “Self-Compassion Break,” that can be used anytime and may be especially helpful in times of high stress and overwhelm. It’s a healthier way to deal with painful experiences and reminds us to apply the three core components of self-compassion -- mindfulness, common humanity, and kind…
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Your April 2024 Forecast and Affirmation
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171. Join me today for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of April as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024 “I Can Do It” daily calendar. *** Ready for personalized guidance and healing support with an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle? I can help you. Please visit, www.thewellnessheadquarters.com or email me directly at info@thew…
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Improving Your Wellbeing through Self-Connection
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170. Healing happens through connection, connection to others, to nature, and to ourselves. But many of us often find ourselves feeling disconnected. Join me this week as I explore the importance of self-connection, what it is, and causes of disconnection. I’ll discuss what it feels like when you do connect with yourself and how it improves your he…
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Understanding Carbohydrates in Nutrition
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169. People are confused about carbohydrates and, like many things in the world of nutrition, there’s been a lot of controversy and misconceptions around “carbs.” Join me this week as I explain what exactly carbohydrates are, the 3 types, what they do in the body, and which you should incorporate into your daily diet for optimal health. *** Ready…
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3 M’s in Wellness: Movement, Mindset, Morning Routine
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168. Join me this week as I explore 3 M’s in wellness: Movement, Mindset and Morning routine. Tune in as I share the benefits of exercise and moving your body, 5 tips for becoming more mindful of and managing your mindset, and the importance of morning routine, reminding you that how you start your day is often how you live your life. *** Ready for…
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Bitter Foods for Better Digestion and Gut Health
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167. What foods are best for digestion and gut health? Well, lots of them! But bitter foods have their own set of unique health benefits for digestion, gut health, and anti-inflammatory properties. Tune in this week as I share all about bitter foods: what they are, why we need to eat more of them, including specific health benefits, and finally, ho…
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Your March 2024 Forecast and Affirmation
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166. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of March as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024 “I Can Do It” daily calendar. *** Ready for personalized guidance and healing support with an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle? I can help you. Please visit, www.thewellnessheadquarters.com or email me directly at info@…
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What is Epigenetics and How Does It Affect Your Health?
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165. You know how people say, “it’s in my DNA” or “it’s in my genes” when they’re referring to their health? Well, what if I told you that your health is not solely determined by your family health history. While your genes do play a role in your health, your behaviors, lifestyle and environment can cause changes that affect the way your genes work…
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Grief, Self-Compassion and the Truth About a Cancer Diagnosis With Martha Ellen Mabry (Part 2)
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164. Join me this week as I welcome back Martha Ellen Mabry who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma at age 31. Tune in as Martha Ellen opens up about how going through cancer and chemo has changed her relationship with herself and her body. Hear her story of grief and self-acceptance, and how she’s learning to be more gentle with herself through …
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Trusting Yourself, Self-Advocacy and the Truth About a Cancer Diagnosis With Martha Ellen Mabry (Part 1)
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163. In this week’s episode, I introduce you to the courageous and vibrant Martha Ellen Mabry who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma at age 31. Listen to Martha Ellen’s story of the health scares and struggles she endured leading up to the diagnosis of cancer. Hear how she trusted herself, advocated for herself, and continued fighting for hersel…
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Your February 2024 Forecast and Affirmation
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162. Join me today for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of February as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024 “I Can Do It” daily calendar. *** Ready for personalized guidance and healing support with an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle? I can help you. Please visit, www.thewellnessheadquarters.com or email me directly at info@t…
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Step Into Alignment in 2024 (With Yourself and Your Health)
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161. If you’re feeling “off,” struggling with yourself, your body, or fighting against a life circumstance and trying to stay in tight control, chances are you’re living out of alignment. Join me this week as I discuss what it means to be in alignment (with yourself and your health), what happens when you’re out of alignment, and the importance and…
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160. Keeping with the theme of creating more love in 2024, join me this week as I guide you through a simple practice of loving and listening to yourself. Listen to Sarah Blondin's Meditation *** Ready for personalized guidance and healing support with an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle? I can help you. Please visit, www.thewellnessheadquarter…
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159. We all need more love. Why? Love has a significant impact on your wellbeing, your health, and your happiness. Love increases feelings of self-worth and produces positive feelings, which helps ease anxiety and negates loneliness and depression. Love is a catalyst for change, development and growth. More love in your life enhances your sleep, lo…
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Your January Forecast and Affirmation
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158. Join me today for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of November as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024 “I Can Do It” daily calendar. *** Ready for personalized guidance and healing support with an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle? I can help you. Please visit, www.thewellnessheadquarters.com or email me directly at info@t…
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157. The New Year is fast approaching. This transitional time is perfect for cultivating mindfulness, connection, and practicing self-reflection. Tune in this week to discover 3 things you need to do before 2024. *** Ready for personalized guidance and healing support with an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle? I can help you. Please visit, www.t…
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7 Types of Rest You Need and How to Practice Them
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156. Experiencing burnout? Feeling drained and depleted? Do you wake up exhausted but are getting enough sleep? You may need more than just more sleep, you may need rest. Tune in this week as I explain what rest is, its health benefits, the 7 types of rest and how to practice them. You’ll leave the episode with more of an understanding of how to be…
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My Grandfather’s Approach to Health with Hinda Abrahamson
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155. My mom is back! This week my mom, Hinda Abrahamson, and I discuss her father, Bert Kahn, aka Poopah, “a welterweight wrestling champion” whose life-long vocation and avocation was devoted to maintaining a healthy body and a healthy mind. He owned one of the first health clubs in the country in Dallas, TX in the 1930’s that included boxing and …
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154. This time of year with the holiday season can bring up a range of emotions from stress, loneliness, and overwhelm to joy, gratitude and connection. So how can you make this time of year enjoyable for you? It begins with making a decision about what matters to you most. What is it you would like to experience and feel this month? This holiday s…
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Finding Healing Through Nature With Carolyn Marotta
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153. This week I introduce you to my friend Carolyn Marotta, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and self-taught herbalist and forager of wild edibles. Hear Carolyn’s journey to starting a family run farm in Pennsylvania with the mission to create opportunities for people to cultivate embodied relationships with the Earth through education …
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How Gratitude Lowers Inflammation and Improves Your Health
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152. Did you know that a gratitude practice can lower inflammation and improve your health? Tune in this week as I define gratitude, share the different ways we feel and express gratitude, explain how gratitude can reduce inflammation and stimulate anti-inflammatory responses in the body, and offer 3 ways to cultivate gratitude to improve your heal…
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151. Does talking about poop make you cringe? Or do you use the smiling poop emoji on a daily basis? Whatever your thoughts about poop are, one thing is for sure – your poop is an indicator of gut health. And gut health is linked to inflammation. Tune in as I share signs of both healthy and unhealthy poop, foods that support healthy bowel movements…
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Finding Peace and Mindfulness (A Breathing Exercise)
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150. Join me this week as I guide you through a mindful breathing exercise that will help ground you and bring you into the present moment. When we slow down, tune in and intentionally breath, we are able to access our own healing powers of connection, love, and peace. Please listen to this episode when you are able to sit or lay down in a quiet, c…
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Your November Forecast and Affirmation
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149. Join me today for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of November as offered by Louise Hay’s 2023 “I Can Do It” daily calendar. *** Ready for personalized guidance and healing support with an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle? I can help you. Please visit, www.thewellnessheadquarters.com or email me directly at info@t…
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Discover Your Glimmers: Finding the Opposite of a Trigger
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148. You are familiar with triggers. You even probably know what your triggers are. But what about your glimmers? Tune in this week as I define glimmers and explain how they support your mental health by activating the part of your nervous system that cues feelings of safety and connection. I also share how to identify glimmers in your daily life. …
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