NOURISH

On today’s episode we covered:

• MJ’s journey from osteopathy graduate school to launching the Being Method

• The importance of “leaning into” vs “away from” our feelings

• Tools for navigating anxiety, depression, and all the difficult emotions

• The power of breathwork: why not all breathwork is considered equal and what The Being Method teaches differently

• Sympathetic, Parasympathetic, and Apnea breathwork techniques

• MJ’s spiritual practice and The power of surrender

• MJ’s new book! “How to Cry”

About MJ:

MJ Renshaw is an energy healer, medium, breathwork facilitator, and the founder of The Being Method. Formerly an Osteopath, she left her career to pursue her passion for blending science and spirituality into a transformative course. She believes everyone is meant to live authentically and is dedicated to inspiring others to follow their dreams.

Through The Being Method, MJ built a thriving business, created passive income to support motherhood and travel, met the love of her life, ended generational trauma, and embraced true abundance. Year after year, students of the course experience profound transformations, proving that anything is possible.

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Today I'm speaking with Dr. Anna Sitkoff, a naturopathic doctor and founder of Lucidum Medicinals. We dive into her journey balancing motherhood, founding a supplement company, and running a private practice. Dr. Anna shares her research on medicinal mushrooms and offers insights into their myriad health benefits, including immune support, hormone regulation, and more. Discover practical tips on integrating mushrooms into your daily routine and learn what to look for in high-quality supplements. Whether you're curious about mushrooms for their healing properties or just beginning your wellness journey, this episode is packed with valuable information!

About Dr. Anna:

Anna Sitkoff is a licensed naturopathic doctor and medicinal mushroom expert with over a decade of experience, blending clinical practice with laboratory research and hands-on experience. As Co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Lucidum Medicinals, she formulates evidence-based mushroom supplements designed to support immune, lung, and nervous system health, using only bioavailable fruiting body extracts for maximum efficacy. Anna’s extensive clinical experience, combined with her commitment to educating practitioners and patients on the therapeutic benefits of mushrooms, has earned her recognition as a leading expert in the field. She is the author of the Medicinal Mushrooms chapter in The Textbook of Natural Medicine and has published research in the Journal of Immunology. She frequently speaks on topics related to functional medicine, women’s health, and evidence-based herbalism. Anna's experience as a new mother has deepened her commitment to addressing fertility and postpartum challenges, while her dedication to research and patient care drives her mission to empower others with effective, evidence-based natural therapies.

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On Today’s episode we cover:

• Understanding anxiety and our anxious thoughts

• Why understanding the “root” of your anxiety isn’t really that important

• What are values and how they are crucial for creating change in our life

• The power of “acceptance” and how it is different than apathy

• Why “thinking positive” may be doing more harm than you think

• Panic attacks + cognitive fusion 101

  
  

About Dr. Chad:

Chad LeJeune, PhD is a clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of San Francisco. He is a founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, and has been a practitioner of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy since its inception 30+ years ago.

In addition to his self-help titles, Dr. LeJeune has published a novel and a collection of short stories. He has studied architectural history at Oxford University, and as a member of The Society of Architectural Historians, leads architecture tours across San Francisco.

To Connect with Dr. Chad:

We’re diving deep into The Way of Yinwith the amazing Kris González.

What we cover:

• The Way of Yin as a lifestyle
• The power of cycles in 5 element east asian medicine
• Elemental cycles in our lives, nature, and our menstrual cycles as women
• Menopause as a “second spring”
• Why our Jing Essence is key to our longevity according to East Asian Medicine
• The 3 golden moments to replenish our “jing” essence
• Menstruation, postpartum, menopause: what they all have in common
• The power of impermanence and honoring transitions; philosophically and practically

About Kris:

Kris is a mother, partner, Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and practitioner of the Nourishing Life Tradition (養生 yǎng shēng). She bridges the wellness gap in reproductive health by drawing on timeless wisdom. Kris helps you to feel more connected with your body, cycles, and rhythms.
Whether you’re experiencing your first period, optimizing menstrual health and fertility, navigating postpartum, transitioning through perimenopause, or embracing menopause, Kris guides you with ease and grace, always leaning on nature’s wisdom.

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