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Author and Speaker Jennifer Miracle-Best joins Dr. Emma Lockwood to talk about manifesting, and how it relates to all of us as we finally escape 2020 and begin 2021.We all vibrate at different frequencies, and having self-awareness is incredibly important as our thoughts and feelings manifest themselves.Gratitude is a conscious idea. In our COVID-19 world, it can be hard to come by, but it can be incredibly powerful.Dr. Emma and Jennifer also chat about vision boards - and why this might be a great time to put one together.Finally, Jennifer takes us through her career journey and her work with the LGBTQ+ community.Resources:Jennifer's Book: Divinely Queer: My Journey to Spirituality through Sexuality: https://www.amazon.com/Divinely-Queer-Journey-Spirituality-Sexuality/dp/0997839449Jennifer's website: https://www.jennifermiraclebest.com/The Magic (Book): https://www.thesecret.tv/products/the-magic-book/Dr. Emma Lockwood / Whole Family Wellness Website: https://www.wholefamwellness.com/Whole Family Wellness phone number: 248-631-8245

Desiree Winans rejoins Dr. Emma Lockwood in this episode to talk about adrenal fatigue.  The adrenal glands, just above the kidneys, often kick into overdrive during long periods of stress.  And 2020 has been one long period of stress for so many.Desiree shares some recommendations, including Rhodiola, CBD, Ashwagandha, licorice root, and bee pollen.  Some of these actually correspond to your blood type.Emma and Desiree also cover the importance of sleep - how much and when you get it.  Everything in the body starts with sleep. Finally, winter may not be the time to try a diet or cleanse - Desiree explains why.Resources:Email Desiree: desiree@modernhippie.orgWesbite: ModernHippie.orgWhole Family Wellness Website: https://www.wholefamwellness.com/Whole Family Wellness Phone Number: 248-631-8245

We all know how difficult 2020 has been.  And in the beginning of the pandemic, self care was a popular topic.  But as the months wore on, many of us got away from it. And the holidays are a time when self care is needed.Cally says it's important to acknowledge sadness and feelings of loss during COVID, and not just push those feelings to the side.  Therapists and mindfulness can be great tools. Are you working from home?  Create separation between home space and work space - both physical difference, and maybe even showering and/or changing clothes when transitioning from one to other.Don't be afraid of holiday weight gain.  Listen to your body at this time and don't be afraid to give it what it needs.  That includes a little bit of grace.Empaths who are taking care of people at this time may also experience weight gain as the body reacts to its environment.Cally talks about not body positivity, but body neutrality.  She explains.Resources:Cally Kantarian Website: https://callytherapy.com/Psychology Today - Find A Therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com/Whole Family Wellness Website: https://www.wholefamwellness.com/Whole Family Wellness Phone Number: 248-631-8245 

Whole Family Wellness has just begun carrying CBD products from Alive Market.  After an exhaustive search, Dr. Emma believes she's found the highest quality products for our patients.In a conversation with Nicole Ghigliotty from Alive Market, we learn about the different types of CBD products and the vastly different ways they are made.  This is what sets Alive Market apart.We cover some of the chemistry of CBD and how it helps the body, and why cleaner is better.There are many different ways to apply CBD -we look at oils, body butters, tinctures, and roll ons, as well as the different scents and flavors each comes in.Resources:Alive Market Website: https://www.alive-market.com/Alive Market on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alive.market/Whole Family Wellness Website: https://www.wholefamwellness.com/Whole Family Wellness Phone Number: 248-631-8245

Today, Dr. Emma Lockwood is joined by her sister, Lissin Lev Chaya, to talk about vibrational healing.Lissin discusses her background and passion for singing, and how it - and her voice - led her to everything she does today.  In fact, her voice is her main tool when it comes to vibrational healing.  Other tools that vibrational healers use include stones, crystals, oils, bowls, and even tuning forks.Lissin takes us inside a typical session with her, and how important the chakra system is to her work.The seven chakras are the root chakra, sacral chakra, solar plexus chakra, heart chakra, throat chakra, brow chakra, and crown chakra.  We break these down in terms of both description and colors associated with each.Finally, we spend the second half of our episode with Lissin leading us through a vibrational healing exercise that you can follow along with as you listen.Resources:The Energy Healing Site: https://www.the-energy-healing-site.com/The Healing Voice Book: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Voice-Traditional-Contemporary-Chanting/dp/0895945711Joy Gardner's Website: http://highvibrations.net/Lissin's website: http://www.lissinsong.com/Dr, Emma's Whole Family Wellness Website:  https://www.wholefamwellness.com/

Today, Dr. Emma Lockwood is joined by acupuncturist Monica Mae Leibson.Monica tells us how a childhood illness set her on the path toward herbal medicine, and how she found her passion.Next, she explains acupuncture itself - as it relates to the Chinese concepts of Chi and balance - and what the process is like.  Even people who are afraid of traditional needles quickly learn that this process is much different.  In fact, Monica tells a funny story about treating doctors and nurses, and how they reacted to acupuncture.We explore the 5 elements of Chinese medicine - wood, fire, water, earth, and metal.   So much of the body is connected, hence why chiropractic and acupuncture often complement each other quite well.Finally, Monica walks us through what your first appointment with her looks like, and what to expect.Links:Book- The Web That Has No Weaver: https://www.amazon.com/Web-That-Has-Weaver-Understanding/dp/0809228408Michigan Associates of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine Website: https://www.acupunctureinmichigan.comWhole Family Wellness Website: https://www.wholefamwellness.com/Call: 248-631-8245Email:  wholefamwellness@gmail.comWhole Family Wellness Website: https://www.wholefamwellness.com/Call: 248-631-8245Email:  wholefamwellness@gmail.com

Dr. Christina Coxon-Floyd, co-founder of Whole Family Wellness, joins Dr. Emma Lockwood in this episode to give patients an update on her personal health situation.We start with an introduction of Dr. Christina, including her background as a chiropractor, and some stories of patients that really had an impact on her.Dr. Christina then takes us through her story - from being diagnosed with a brain tumor while pregnant to undergoing anesthesia and having the tumor removed at 14 weeks. We hear about what's helped her in her recovery -from sleep and sunlight to reiki and THC/CBD, and of course, chiropractic and massage.  We also discuss dry brushing and infrared saunas.Resources:Christina's Story and GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-christina-coxonfloyd-and-familyChristina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magicmamaof2/Whole Family Wellness Website: https://www.wholefamwellness.com/Call: 248-631-8245Email:  wholefamwellness@gmail.com

Today, Dr. Emma Lockwood is joined by licensed social worker Sarah Rollins, who explains somatic experiencing as a therapy for trauma survivors.Sarah explains the process, including pendulation and titration, and the use of both internal and external resources.Resources:Embodied Wellness Therapy website: https://www.embodiedwellnesstherapy.com/Phone number: 248-607-0887Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embodiedwellnesstherapy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embodiedwellnesstherapy/Trauma Healing website: https://traumahealing.org/

Today Dr. Emma Lockwood is joined by massage therapist Grace Trumble, who works alongside her at Whole Family Wellness.Grace explains:Therapeutic massageSwedish massage Orthopedic massageAthletic massagePrenatal massageLymph massageDr. Emma and Grace also discuss lymph and fascia, and the importance of those areas of the body.They also delve into the area of prenatal massage and its benefits.Grace explains why you should not get a massage while you're sick.Resources:American Massage Therapy Association: https://www.amtamassage.org/Whole Family Wellness Website: https://www.wholefamwellness.com/Call: 248-631-8245Email:  wholefamwellness@gmail.com

Today, Dr. Emma Lockwood is joined by personal trainer Lindsay Bush about working out - and what that looks like during the pandemic.We look at the differences between male and female workouts, and how they are changing.It's easy to plan to work out when stuck at home, but creating a schedule will create accountability.  And when you're looking at online videos, be wary of the content creator.  Not all online workouts are created equal!Stress can be a significant factor in wellness, and Lindsay explains why it's one of the first things she asks clients about.We also cover the importance of listening to your body and varying your workouts.Empower Training Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpowerStrengthStudio/Empower Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowertrainingstudio/Coach Lindsay Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/_coach_lindsay/Whole Family Wellness Website: https://www.wholefamwellness.com/Call: 248-631-8245Email:  wholefamwellness@gmail.com

Today, Dr. Emma talks to certified sex therapist Sarah Watson about issues relating to sex and intimacy.We talk about the importance of communication between partners, adjusting your sex life after childbirth, pain during intercourse, and many other issues.Sarah also explains why the goal of sex should be pleasure, and orgasm should be the bonus.Resources:Esther Perel Podcasts: https://www.estherperel.com/podcastSix Minute Sex Ed Podcast: https://teaandintimacy.com/Sarah's Website: https://www.sarahwatsonlpc.com/Call: 248-509-0503Email: sarah@sarahwatsonlpc.comWhole Family Wellness Website: https://www.wholefamwellness.com/Call: 248-631-8245Email:  wholefamwellness@gmail.com 

Spring is arriving - slowly - and it really is a great time of the year to detoxify your body.  Desiree Winans is back to explain why this is, and some different ways to do it, includingDry Brushing (Link)Getting Adequate Water Every DayTime Restricted EatingDesiree also hits on the importance of mental detoxification:MeditationTurning off your WiFiEnergetic remedies, like essential oils and flower essencesResources:Email DesireeCall or Text Desiree: 310-488-5536Whole Family Wellness WebsiteCall Whole Family Wellness at 248-631-8245Email Dr. Emma Lockwood

Today, Rachel True of the Alchemy Home in Commerce, Michigan joins Dr. Emma Lockwood.  She discusses yoga, retreats, shamanic healing, and women's work.  She's particularly passionate about women's groups and honor ceremonies, as a way for women to connect beyond the surface level of lunch dates and drinks.Rachel compares where we are in 2020 to the ancestral ways of humans, and how women interacted with each other then.  And Rachel shares some rituals that she currently participates in to stay in touch with her femininity.Rachel and Emma also discuss other healthy habits, including yoga and journaling.Really, much of it comes down to being in touch with your body as a woman, and Rachel explains that, as well as some of the work she does in women's circles.Resources:Women Who Run With The WolvesThe Optimized WomanThe Red TentThe Wild Woman's WayWebsites:The Alchemy Home WebsiteWhole Family Wellness Website  

Dr. Cortney Short rejoins us for a second episode.We start with the importance of X-Rays.  This can be an important tool to chiropractors. For example, Dr. Emma had a patient in school that had previously suffered a neck fracture - and didn't even know.  This was hugely important in how the patient was treated!  And Dr. Cortney talks about the cool "party trick" X-Rays enable her to do.Dr. Emma explains motion X-Rays and how they can reveal more about a patient.  And Dr. Cortney talks about upper cervical x-rays and the importance of those, as well as looking at the atlas bone, the very top bone of your neck.We visit the idea that some people are afraid of starting with a chiropractor because they don't want to commit to visiting long-term - and why that's misguided.We close with a conversation about including kids in chiropractic exams - and why it's an important part of both Dr. Emma and Dr. Cortney's practices.Peak Health Chiropractic WebsiteOr call: 503-642-1449Dr. Emma's contact info:Whole Family Wellness WebsiteOr Call 248-631-8245

oday, Dr. Emma brings in her chiropractic classmate Dr. Cortney Short, of Peak Health Chiropractic in Aloha, Oregon.Emma and Cortney share their stories of what got them involved in chiropractic, then break down the foundation of the practice, the nervous system.The docs break down the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, highlighting the toll that stress can take.Dr. Cortney then explains the term subluxation and what that means in the chiropractic worlds. And she walks us through what she does in her practice.Peak Health Chiropractic WebsiteOr call: 503-642-1449Dr. Emma's contact info:Whole Family Wellness WebsiteOr Call 248-631-8245

Today, Dr. Emma Lockwood is joined by birth doula Janice Weaver Rex.  We cover a number of areas, including:The Importance of a Birth PlanVisualizing Your Birth PlanDefining, and redefining the word "pain"Why Janice uses the word surge instead of contraction.The differences between birthing venuesContact:Dr. Emma Lockwood - Whole Family WellnessWebsite: https://www.wholefamwellness.com/Email: wholefamwellness@gmail.comPhone: 248-631-8245FacebookInstagramJanice Weaver Rex - Peaceful BirthingWebsite: http://www.yourpeacefulbirthing.com/Email: yourpeacefulbirthing@gmail.comPhone: 248-429-9070FacebookInstagramAdditional Resources:Hypnobirthing InstituteNatural Hospital BirthFourth Trimester CompanionIna May Gaskin

Today, Dr. Emma Lockwood of Whole Family Wellness talks to Felicia Armstrong, a shamanic and holistic healer. Resources mentioned in this episode:Plant Spirit Shamanism: Traditional Techniques for Healing the SoulCunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical HerbsFelicia's Contact Info:Enchanted ApothecaryHealing By FeliciaDr. Emma's contact info:Whole Family Wellness WebsiteOr Call 248-631-8245

In our first episode, Dr. Emma Lockwood of Whole Family Wellness is joined by naturopath Desiree Winans, who shares her insights on homeopathic medicine, what treatments can be helpful related to COVID-19, and the three things she has with her at all times.Resources:Homeopathy for Covid19Homeopathic Medicine at Home by Dr. Maesimund B. Panos M.D.Email DesireeInterested in the 9 Homeopathic Remedies for Covid19 PDF ?Donate $20 today to desiree@modernhippie.org on PayPalfor a copy of this complete list of remedies for Covid19. Whole Family Wellness WebsiteEmail Dr. Emma Lockwood

Welcome to Wellness For The Whole Family, a podcast by Whole Family Wellness in Troy, Michigan. In our trailer, meet Dr. Emma Lockwood, who will tell the story of how a chance encounter at age 15 helped her find her life's work.Contact Info:Whole Family Wellness WebsiteWhole Family Wellness Phone: 248-631-8245