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Fix Your Neck, Fix Your Nervous System (And Your Health)
Saturday, May 23, 2026 • Duration 01:07:11
In this episode, I sit down with chiropractor, structural integration specialist, and movement coach Dr. Lawrence van Lingen for a fascinating deep dive into how the neck and nervous system shape nearly every aspect of your health. We cover the hidden toll that screen time is taking on your cervical spine and nervous system, how to self-organize the neck to improve posture from the inside out, and why the vagus nerve plays such a central role in autoimmunity and overall wellbeing. Lawrence also breaks down the surprising connection between eye movements and your autonomic nervous system, and explains how the dura mater, the connective tissue surrounding your spinal cord, influences both spinal health and the quality of your sleep. This one will genuinely change the way you head and your eyes.https://www.themindfulmovement.comThanks so much for all of your support!With gratitude,Les and SaraSome of our Favorites (affiliates)https://www.themindfulmovement.com/resources---------------------------------------------1:1 SessionsPERSONALIZED HYPNOTHERAPY, TRANSFORMATIONAL COACHING, OR MOVEMENT COACHING https://www.themindfulmovement.com/hypnotherapy-and-transformational-coaching---------------------------------------------🙏 The Mindful Movement is happy to provide these meditations, podcasts, and videos free of charge. We don't ask for anything in return but if you wish to make a donation, please know that whatever you offer will be received with much gratitude. http://themindfulmovement.com/donations/#themindfulmovement
Scoliosis: Navigating the Twists and Turns of a Curved Spine
Saturday, May 16, 2026 • Duration 01:00:12
In this episode, I sit down with Christine Jaureguiberry, founder of Move With Scoliosis and a Senior Yoga Teacher who has dedicated her career to helping people manage scoliosis through movement. Diagnosed with scoliosis herself at age five, Christine brings both personal experience and deep expertise to this conversation.
We cover what scoliosis actually is, the different types, and why muscles and movement play such a critical role in managing it. Christine walks us through therapeutic approaches including Schroth, yoga, and Pilates, and we dig into how posture, breathing, and everyday lifestyle choices can make a real difference. Whether you've been recently diagnosed or have been living with scoliosis for years, this episode is packed with practical insight.
Perimenopause, Thyroid Dysfunction, and Mitochondria | What Most Doctors Miss
Saturday, March 14, 2026 • Duration 01:12:09
In this episode of the Mindful Movement Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Lisa Koche to explore her journey from being diagnosed with leukemia at age 15 to becoming a physician focused on integrative medicine and prevention. We talk about the importance of understanding the root causes behind health issues, how nutrition and lifestyle can influence recovery and long-term health, and why mitochondrial function and metabolic health play such a central role in overall well-being. Dr. Koche also shares perspectives on thyroid health, perimenopause, the connection between emotional and physical health, and why learning to listen to your body’s signals can be an important part of the healing process.
In this episode, Les Raymond speaks with Filipa Bellette, Co-Founder of Chris & Filly Functional Medicine, award-winning functional medicine practitioner, and transformational coach. Filipa shares her expertise on ending body burnout, exploring the deep-rooted causes of stress and chronic fatigue. Drawing from her journey and over a decade of professional experience, she offers practical strategies for holistic healing. From understanding the science of body burnout to actionable steps for recovery, this episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone seeking better health and well-being.
Key Takeaways
What is Body Burnout? Filipa explains the concept of body burnout as more than workplace exhaustion, highlighting its deep impact on body systems, emotional health, and cellular function.
The Invisible Load on Women: Women often face a unique "invisible load," stemming from societal pressures and multitasking, which contributes significantly to chronic stress and burnout.
Uncovering Root Causes: Addressing burnout requires more than lifestyle changes; uncovering and resolving deep-seated unconscious beliefs and emotional patterns is key.
The Science of Stress: Chronic stress leads to physical symptoms, including hormonal imbalances, gut issues, and inflammation, signaling deeper systemic problems.
Functional Medicine in Action: Functional lab tests can reveal underlying issues like adrenal fatigue, detoxification problems, and nutrient deficiencies, forming the foundation for targeted healing.
The Power of Mindset Reprogramming: Filipa shares how reprogramming core beliefs, such as transitioning from feeling weak to empowered, led to profound shifts in her physical and emotional health.
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Sara and Les | Exciting News From The Mindful Movement
Monday, December 9, 2024 • Duration 20:55
We are so happy to announce Sara's book is now available!
In this episode,Les Raymond speaks with Ariel Garten, neuroscientist, psychotherapist, and co-founder of Muse, a revolutionary brain-sensing headband. Ariel explores the intersections of neuroscience, meditation, and technology, offering valuable insights into how tools like Muse can enhance mindfulness practices, improve sleep quality, and foster emotional resilience. From the science of brain waves to real-world research applications, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for anyone seeking a deeper connection to their mind and body.
The Science of Brain Waves: Ariel breaks down delta, theta, alpha, beta, and gamma waves, explaining their roles in sleep, focus, and relaxation, and how they shape our mental states.
Neurofeedback and Meditation: Learn how Muse uses real-time feedback to enhance meditation by identifying brain wave patterns and promoting calm and focus.
Sleep Optimization with Muse S: Discover how the Muse S headband tracks sleep stages and uses biofeedback to help users fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
Meditation for Stress Relief: Ariel highlights how meditation fosters self-awareness, reduces anxiety, and builds resilience, making it an essential tool for modern life.
Clinical Applications of Muse: Explore how Muse is being used in studies on cancer recovery, long COVID, fibromyalgia, and cognitive health, offering hope for new therapeutic approaches.
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Deep Sleep Meditation | Calm Your Mind and Heal While you Sleep
Sunday, December 1, 2024 • Duration 01:04:13
When you can relax your body, when you can find ease in your body, it sends a signal to your nervous system that you are safe and your mind can also relax to allow healing. Welcome to this sleep meditation to help you calm your mind and heal your body while you sleep. Tonight, I will guide you into relaxation so you are ready to enjoy deep, healing sleep for the night.
Written and Read by Sara Raymond
Music Credit: Adrift (Delta Waves) by Christopher Lloyd Clarke from www.enlightenedaudio.com
In this insightful episode, Les Raymond sits down with Elliot Overton, a nutritionist and expert in thiamine (vitamin B1) therapy. Elliot discusses the overlooked importance of thiamine and its essential role in energy production, mitochondrial function, and overall health. He explains how modern diets, often high in processed foods and low in micronutrients, can lead to significant deficiencies, contributing to various health issues. From the connection between thiamine and carbohydrate metabolism to its impact on conditions like fatigue, neuropathy, and gastrointestinal issues, Elliot offers a compelling look at how optimizing thiamine levels can support well-being.
Key Takeaways:
The Critical Role of Thiamine (Vitamin B1) in Energy and Mitochondrial Health:
Discover why thiamine is essential for cellular energy production and mitochondrial function, with deficiencies often leading to chronic conditions like fatigue, neuropathy, and cognitive decline.
Processed Foods and Nutrient Deficiency: Hidden Health Risks:
Learn how diets high in processed foods can lead to micronutrient deficiencies, particularly in thiamine, which impacts the body’s ability to convert food into energy and maintain metabolic health.
High-Dose Thiamine Therapy for Chronic Health Conditions:
Elliot shares insights into high-dose thiamine therapy, discussing its potential for treating conditions like neuropathy, chronic fatigue, and even neurodegenerative diseases, by improving energy metabolism.
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Breaking Free from Addiction and Trauma through Hypnosis with Les Raymond
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 • Duration 56:04
In this unique episode, Les Raymond, typically your host, steps into the spotlight as a guest on Podcast Gurus with Guillaume Jouvencel. Les shares the inspiring backstory of The Mindful Movement podcast and YouTube channel, offering insights into its creation and growth.
During this heartfelt conversation, Les discusses his personal journey, the vision behind The Mindful Movement, and his collaboration with Guillaume and Hussam from GHA Marketing, the team responsible for the podcast's seamless production.
Tune in to discover more about the origins of The Mindful Movement, the values driving its success, and the experiences that shaped Les’s path.
Key Takeaways:
The Birth of The Mindful Movement: The YouTube channel began as a simple tool to share Sarah Raymond's hypnosis meditations and grew into a global platform with over 860,000 subscribers.
The Role of Hypnosis in Personal Transformation: Les explains how hypnosis helped him overcome a 23-year dependency on alcohol by addressing deep-seated beliefs about self-worth and confidence.
Meditation and Journaling for Emotional Clarity: Les highlights how meditation creates space for thoughts to surface and journaling helps offload mental burdens, fostering deeper self-awareness.
Healing Trauma with Mindfulness and Hypnosis: Les shares how mindfulness practices and hypnosis can reframe past traumas, allowing individuals to nurture their younger selves and release lingering pain.
The Science Behind Hypnosis: Hypnosis works by relaxing the conscious mind, enabling access to deeper levels of consciousness where meaningful change can occur. It’s a practice rooted in intention and willingness.
Integrating Movement and Meditation: Les advises incorporating physical movement before meditation to create mental and physical space, enhancing focus and relaxation.
Psychedelics and Alternative Tools for Healing: Les discusses his experiences with microdosing psychedelics and their potential for personal growth, while emphasizing the importance of individual readiness and safe environments.
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Nutrition and Lifestyle Adjustments: Simple but impactful changes, such as improving hydration, optimizing nutrition, and reducing processed foods, can support the body's healing process.
The Role of Somatic Healing: Filipa emphasizes the importance of addressing blocked energy and trauma stored in the body through techniques like somatic release and mindfulness practices.
Balancing Physical and Emotional Healing: While supplements and functional medicine address physical symptoms, long-term recovery requires tackling emotional and mental patterns simultaneously.
Small Steps Lead to Big Results: Healing is a journey; starting with small, manageable steps tailored to individual capacity can gradually lead to transformative results.
🙏 The Mindful Movement is happy to provide these meditations, podcasts, and videos free of charge. We don't ask for anything in return but if you wish to make a donation, please know that whatever you offer will be received with much gratitude. http://themindfulmovement.com/donations/
🙏 The Mindful Movement is happy to provide these meditations, podcasts, and videos free of charge. We don't ask for anything in return but if you wish to make a donation, please know that whatever you offer will be received with much gratitude. http://themindfulmovement.com/donations/
Compassion Practices for Emotional Health: Ariel discusses the importance of heartfelt meditations, like compassion-focused practices, to cultivate empathy and enhance mental well-being.
Improving Mental Health through Interoception: Muse helps users build interoception, the ability to sense internal states, which is linked to reduced stress and improved emotional regulation.
Biofeedback for Heart Rate Variability (HRV): Muse tracks HRV, providing insights into the body’s relaxation response and supporting practices that strengthen the vagus nerve.
Practical Meditation Techniques: Ariel shares tips on integrating mindfulness into daily routines, emphasizing that even short sessions can have profound benefits.
A Tool for Research and Personal Growth: With over 200 published studies, Muse has become a gold standard for meditation research, enabling scientists and users to better understand the brain-body connection.
🙏 The Mindful Movement is happy to provide these meditations, podcasts, and videos free of charge. We don't ask for anything in return but if you wish to make a donation, please know that whatever you offer will be received with much gratitude. http://themindfulmovement.com/donations/
Thiamine’s Role in Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolism:
Understand how thiamine aids in metabolizing carbohydrates and fats, supporting metabolic flexibility and energy balance. Deficiency in thiamine disrupts these processes, often leading to symptoms like fatigue and muscle weakness.
Symptoms and Signs of Thiamine Deficiency:
Identify common symptoms of low thiamine levels, from low energy and poor gut health to neurological symptoms and brain fog, and learn how these might signal a need for better nutrient intake.
Supporting Cognitive and Nervous System Health with Thiamine:
Explore how thiamine plays a role in mental clarity, cognitive function, and nervous system health, potentially alleviating symptoms of anxiety, ADHD, and nerve-related conditions.
Practical Tips for Improving Thiamine Intake Through Diet and Supplementation:
Gain practical advice on foods rich in thiamine, like lean meats, whole grains, and vegetables, as well as guidance on thiamine supplements and combining it with magnesium and other B vitamins for optimal benefits.
Elliot Overton’s Research and Resources for Thiamine Education:
Delve into Elliot’s research, his YouTube channel, and his Facebook group, where he shares insights on thiamine therapy, discusses success stories, and supports those seeking to optimize their health through nutrition.
Podcasting as a Learning Tool: Les reflects on how podcasts have served as a source of education, connection, and personal growth, inspiring him to start his own show.
The Universal Goal of Health and Longevity: In both his gym work and personal growth practices, Les emphasizes the importance of cultivating strength, resilience, and movement competency to live a fulfilling life.
Practical Advice for Self-Improvement: Les encourages experimenting with tools like hypnosis, meditation, and breathwork to uncover deeper truths, reframe limiting beliefs, and foster personal transformation.
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