The Hippie Hour Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In episode 13 of the Hippie Hour Podcast, Hannah discusses current literature on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, or "MBSR". The 7 principles of MBSR include mind and body awareness, exploration of stress, equanimity in the face of change, non-judgmental awareness, promotion of serenity and clarity, inner tools for stress management and mindful meditation.

Resources for this episode include:

• Mindful Leader
• Wikipedia's article on MBSR
• The Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing

In this episode of the Hippie Hour Podcast, Hannah sits down with her PT friend, also named Hannah (were all Hannahs born in 1997?) to discuss the research on using clean beauty and home products. 

Clean Beauty & Home Brands and Tools:

• Primally Pure
• Mad Hippie
• Ilia Beauty
• Tarte
• Branch Basics
• The EWG Website and Healthy Living App
• The Think Dirty App (a lower score indicates a cleaner product)
• Kate Eskuri on Instagram and her blog entitled "The Foundation Blog"

Acknowledgements to:

• The Environmental Working Group (EWG.org)
• Breast Cancer Prevention Partners
• The American Cancer Society
• Branch Basics
• Penn Medicine’s Health and Wellness Article on Deodorants
• www.cancer.org
• www.safecosmetics.org
• www.VDH.virginia.gov article on Styrene Epidemiology
• Special thanks to Hannah Saalsaa SPT for contributing to today’s podcast episode!

In episode 3, Hannah talks about the Essential Oil industry, the benefits of Aromatherapy, and things to keep in mind when beginning to incorporate essential oils into your wellness routine. 

*A reminder that essential oils are not regulated by any governing body, such as the FDA, and to talk to your doctor or local aromatherapist about using them safely and effectively. It is NOT recommended to ingest essential oils, and always make sure to dilute pure oils before using them topically. Thank you.

Acknowledgments to:

• The National Center for Complementary & Integrative Health
• The (Un)Well Documentary Series on Netflix, featuring information from:
• Integrative Nurse, Amy Quarberg
  • Clinical Aromatherapist, Laura Cantele
  • Dr. E. Joy Bowles, PhD
  • Former Oil Distributor, Stacey Haluka
• Psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks and her YouTube video “Aromatherapy for Anxiety”
• The Ohio State Medical Center’s article “How and why to use essential oils”
• Arom Essential’s article “Best Essential Oil Brands for 2021”

In this episode, Hannah discusses what Mercury Retrograde is, the pros and cons, and what to expect over the next 3 weeks of 2021's last cycle of Mercury Retrograde. 

In her first episode, Hannah explains what holistic health and wellness are, and provides an overview of the Earl E. Bakken's Center for Spirituality and Healing's "Wellbeing Model". 

A 1-minute welcome to The Hippie Hour Podcast! Please note my disclaimer: Always consult with your doctor first before deciding to implement any wellness changes.

In this episode, Hannah discusses the many holistic-y treatments for being sick during the winter, such as plant-remedies and old-school traditions such as Chicken Soup. 

Acknowledgments to:

• https://www.webmd.com/women/dry-indoor-air
• https://realestate.usnews.com/real-estate/slideshows/7-ways-to-cut-the-dry-air-in-your-home-this-winter?slide=9
• https://simplyhealth.today/20-classic-home-remedies-for-the-cold/?utm_source=%2Bcold%20%2Bremedies&utm_medium=20ClassicHomeRemediesfortheCold&utm_campaign=adw_us&msclkid=c2454d6cbf8c110c7ea92ca86d80b977#google_vignette

In episode 10, Hannah discusses the origins of the sauna, Finnish sauna culture, and widely accepted health benefits of regular sauna use.

In this episode, Hannah discusses the history of the Gua Sha method and how to use Gua Sha at home. Potential benefits and risks from the literature are also mentioned. Always talk to your doctor first before implementing a new health practice.

In this episode, Hannah talks about the ways you can give gifts sustainably, ethically and in a way that doesn't negatively impact the environment.