Positively Anti-Inflammatory
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, her positive approach to living with rheumatoid arthritis, and insightful ways for you to lead a positively anti-inflammatory life. This show is for people just like you who want to keep inflammation down and your spirits up! To receive your FREE "Anti-Inflammatory Living: The Essential Guide" visit, https://guide.thewellnessheadquarters.com.
Episodes
217 episodes
Empower Yourself in 2025
211. A New Year carries with it opportunities for new thoughts and outcomes. Join me this week as I discuss self-empowerment and explore questions such as: What does it mean to be empowered? What makes you feel empowered? Why is it important to...
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Episode 211
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20:21
Your January 2025 Forecast and Affirmation
210. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of January as offered by Louise Ha's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar.
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Episode 210
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17:43
3 Things You Need to Do Before 2025
209. The New Year is fast approaching. This transitional time is perfect for nourishment, self-reflection, forgiveness, and connection. Tune in to discover 3 things you need to do before 2025.
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16:57
Caring for Chronic Pain Flare-ups Over the Holidays
208. With the stress, excitement, and temptations of the holiday season, it's important to be intentional and plan ahead so you are mindfully taking care of yourself and not exacerbating stress and aggravating flare-ups and pain. Tune in this w...
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Episode 208
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38:15
Mindful Indulgence
207. The desire to indulge this festive time of year is natural. At the same time, many of us try to use self-control to keep from “overindulging.” The issue is, when we “give in,” we often feel guilty. Let’s try something different, Mind...
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29:35
Embracing Self-Love this Holiday Season
206. The holiday season can be a time of celebration and festive gatherings, and it can also be stressful and overwhelming. With so much going on, it’s easy to overlook one crucial aspect of your health and wellbeing: self-love. It’s the last m...
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Episode 206
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26:57
Your December 2024 Forecast and Affirmation
205. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of December as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024 “I Can Do It” daily calendar.
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Episode 205
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24:13
How to Create More Harmony in Your Life
204. Our lives become harmonious when we’re able to honor and navigate life’s challenges in a constructive, grounded, and positive way. Too often, however, we feel overwhelmed, over-stressed and out of alignment, which contributes to a sense of...
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Episode 204
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25:06
Confirmation Bias
203. Did you know that your brain is always seeking evidence for its pre-existing beliefs? We start with a view of a particular issue and then search for information that upholds that view. This is called Confirmation Bias. Tune in this week as...
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Episode 203
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23:57
The 20-Minute Rule
202. Ever feel overwhelmed when attempting to start (or complete) a project because you feel you don’t have enough time? How about that to-do list that keeps getting pushed back? Help is on the way in the form of “The 20-Minute Rule.” Tune in a...
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Episode 202
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13:43
Your November 2024 Forecast and Affirmation
201. Tune in this week 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.
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Episode 201
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20:02
Aging, Loss, and Creative Self-Expression: the Importance of Meeting Yourself With Laura Staton
200. I am celebrating the 200th episode of my podcast with one of my favorite people, my friend and yoga therapist, Laura Staton. Join us this week as we discuss life, loss, aging, the importance of allowing yourself to dream, meeting yourself ...
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Episode 200
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58:40
Connect With Your Inner Child
199. When was the last time you connected with your inner child? My what? Yes, we all have one. Join me this week as I explore what our inner child is and its importance in our lives. I will share 5 ways to connect with your inner child that al...
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Episode 199
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21:40
Encore: The Truth About an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
198. This week I am giving you an encore of my most popular episode! "The Truth About an Anti-Inflammatory Diet" ~ Eating an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial and healing, but what is really involved when aiming to tame inflammation? Join me...
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Episode 198
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28:28
Your October 2024 Forecast and Affirmation
197. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of October as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024 “I Can Do It” daily calendar.
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Episode 197
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22:37
Earthing: Ground Your Body and Lower Inflammation
196. Earthing, also known as grounding, is when your body has direct contact with the earth, connecting you to the earth’s natural electric charge. Earthing research suggests that consistent earthing practices can bring a myriad of health benef...
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Episode 196
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24:47
Creativity as a Wellness Practice
195. Creativity is a key component of holistic health and essential to living a wellness lifestyle. Creative expression is just as important to your health as the conventional ways of diet, exercise, and sleep. Tune in this week as I explore cr...
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Episode 195
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22:47
Trauma, Survivor's Guilt, and Learning to Be Seen With Ilise S. Carter
194. This week I introduce you to Ilise S. Carter, author, journalist and sideshow performer, who worked in the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center. Tune in as Ilise shares her story of waking up late on 9/11, resulting in her not being in th...
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Episode 194
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1:06:22
Your September 2024 Forecast and Affirmation
193. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of September as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024 “I Can Do It” daily calendar.
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Episode 193
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21:34
Look at Your Body
192. This week I invite you to take a fresh look at your body by thinking about it in loving and compassionate ways.
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Episode 192
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11:37
Depression, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Creating Joy and Softness With Danielle Colby
191. This week I introduce you to Danielle Colby, a multifaceted television personality, burlesque entertainer, entrepreneur, and passionate collector, best known for her role on History's hit reality television series, American Pickers. Tune i...
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Episode 191
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1:16:40
What Is Heart Centered Living?
190. Join me this week as I explore living a heart-centered life. I share what it means, why it’s important, and how to live a heart-centered life that benefits your health and wellness.
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Episode 190
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25:23
Primary Foods vs. Secondary Foods
189. Join me this week as I discuss the differences between primary foods and secondary foods. One encompasses more than what is actually on your plate, the parts of your life that feed your mind, body and spirit; the other refers to the foods ...
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Episode 189
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18:51
Your August 2024 Forecast and Affirmation
188. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of August as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024 “I Can Do It” daily calendar.
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Episode 188
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21:51
Resistance Is A Part of the Process: A Conversation With Selena Lael
187. This week I am delighted to bring Selena Lael back to the podcast. Selena is a certified Life Coach, E-RYT Yoga Instructor, and meditation and mindfulness facilitator. Selena’s work is deeply rooted in love and compassion, and the principl...
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Episode 187
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53:23