Hydrotherapy 101: 4 Ways To Detox With Water | Weekly Wellness Tip 15

Faith, Character, and Love with Wendy Uken: One Woman’s Journey From Undocumented to Unstoppable - 030 | Yes To You Podcast

 

“I imagine one of the reasons people cling to their hates so stubbornly is because they sense, once hate is gone, they will be forced to deal with pain.” —James Baldwin

 

Dominique interviews Enrolled Agent, Tax Resolution Expert, and the Host of Tax Tribe the Podcast, Wendy Uken.

In this episode, you’ll hear Wendy’s boldly inspiring story of what it’s like to grow up in the United States as an undocumented person—a shocking story that is both untold and overlooked despite the millions of human beings impacted every day, right here in our own country!

Wendy shares how she developed the courage to power through the obstacles and limitations of growing up in a culture of fear, discrimination, and hatred through the power of love.

In our conversation, you’ll learn some great tips, so get your pen and paper ready! Here are a few things you can expect to hear about:

►How the stigma of being undocumented affected Wendy’s and relationships

►The power of mentorship and getting support from the right people

►Resources for developing psychological resilience to traumatic experiences

►An inspiring leap of faith that helped Wendy to find her voice in 2018

►What Wendy learned about love, acceptance, self-care, and self-expression

 

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Episode Outline

►   [1:24] Happy New Year! Changes are coming to the podcast...again!

►   [2:25] Meet Wendy Uken

►   [4:25] Wendy explains what tax resolution is and the impact she makes

►   [5:07] How Wendy got stumbled upon her amazing career

►   [7:55] Challenges Wendy faced as an undocumented person in the US

►   [9:40] A bittersweet turning point when Wendy found a mentor

►   [10:00] How the stigma of being undocumented in the US affected Wendy’s career

►   [10:55] How Wendy learned to ask for help and let people into her world

►   [11:49] Wendy’s advice to those who are discriminated against

►   [12:23] Wendy’s opinion on why many people fear relationships with undocumented people

►   [14:30] Why we hate, push others away, and suppress empathy

►   [15:30] Emotional healing and developing resilience by working through negative cognitions

►   [16:40] The danger in asking for help as an undocumented person in the US

►   [17:35] Healing from trauma and false indoctrination through self-acceptance

►   [18:27] Mindset: The importance of reframing perceptions and redefining yourself

►   [20:00] How negative distortions affect people of color - undocumented or otherwise

►   [21:25] How Tax Resolution is a form of personal empowerment for Wendy’s clients

►   [24:14] Developing courage and confidence in your ability to speak up and ask for help

►   [26:30]  Why Wendy launched Tax Tribe The Podcast and why YOU should listen

►   [31:47] How podcasting can be used as a tool for MAJOR personal growth

►   [35:25] How sci-fi can be used as a tool for personal empowerment and critical thinking

►   [40:19] The importance of delegation, time management, and rest for self-care

►   [43:20] Wendy’s #1 tip for women who are struggling to find their voice and their path

►   [46:37] Wendy’s heartfelt message to undocumented girls all over the world

►   [47:17] Finding your rainbow

►   [48:22] Where to connect with Wendy online and listen to her podcast

►   [48:56] Dominique acknowledges Wendy & closing thoughts

 

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

CONNECT WITH WENDY

Podcast: Tax Tribe The Podcast https://www.taxtribe.com/

Social Media: (Instagram | Facebook)

 

FAVORITE SCI-FI AUTHORS

►   Anything by Octavia Butler

►   Orson Scott Card’s Ender series

3 Questions: How To Cope With Unexpected Change - 029 | Yes To You Podcast

 

“Resilience is all about being able to overcome the unexpected. Sustainability is about survival. The goal of resilience is to thrive.” —Jamais Cascio

 

We all know that change is inevitable and the only constant. BUT, unexpected change and be stressful if we're not mentally and emotionally prepared.

These 3 powerful questions inspired by Dominique’s journey may help you to adjust in times of unexpected change so that you, too, can move forward peacefully with your heart's truest intention!

In this episode, Dominique invites you to reframe unexpected change as an opportunity for alignment as you carefully consider the following:

►Your Feelings

►Your Expectations

►Your Desires

 

You can use the questions stated in this episode as journal prompts, group discussion topics, or simply food for personal thought!

 

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Episode Outline

►   [1:32] What to expect in this episode

►   [2:09] Dominique’s BIG move and tough changes this summer

►   [4:15] Choosing acceptance over frustration 

►   [5:16] Empowerment Question #1: Feelings

►   [5:46] When your routine gets permanently interrupted

►   [7:00] Wearing too many hats leads to burnout, stress, and depression

►   [8:46] Busybody, numbing out and suppression of feelings through routine

►   [9:45] Empowerment Questions #2: Expectations

►   [10:25] How expectations can lead to fear, shame, and doubt

►   [12:14] The #1 thing to base ALL of your decisions on

►   [12:45] What to do when things just aren’t working out as you’d planned

►   [13:23] Turn obstacles into opportunities and problems into possibilities

►   [14:49] Empowerment Question #3: Desire

►   [16:21] Why Desire is so important to make the RIGHT decisions for your life right now

►   [17:00] Putting it all together to know whether or not you’re on the right track

►   [18:50] Being honest with yourself is the secret to your best next step

►   [19:36] Closing thoughts and acknowledgment

How To Improve Gut Health Naturally with Joyce Wheeler | Weekly Wellness Tip #23

In this mini-segment, Natural Lifestyle Expert, Joyce Wheeler, shares tips on how to heal your gut and the importance of maintaining a healthy gut microbiome for optimal health.

Based on a combination of her education and life experience, Joyce answers several questions related to establishing, maintaining, and repairing the gut, such as:

► What is the gut microbiome?

► Why does gut health matter?

► What are some practical ways to maintain a healthy gut?

► How can we tell whether or not our gut is healhty?

► How can we repair an unhealthy gut, especially after exposing our microbiome to antibiotics?

 

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About Joyce

Joyce Wheeler has been living a natural lifestyle since 2012. During 2014 she began doing freelance writing on different aspects of natural living and, in 2015, started a natural living magazine and a podcast on Wolf Spirit Radio. She is also a blogger, speaker, and the host of Natural Bliss Podcast.

In 2012 Joyce began learning about herbs on her own and formulated a salve which started her current business, Heavenly Bodies. After further education in cosmetic chemistry—she now formulates various skin care products, tinctures, and elixirs for both individuals and estheticians using plant-based, organic ingredients.

Her mission is to provide quality products made from cruelty-free, organic ingredients that are easy on the pocketbook. Joyce believes everyone should be able to afford quality, toxic-free products at reasonable prices for a better quality of life.

Learn more about Joyce’s products by visiting hborganicskincare.com and get 20% OFF your next purchase when you use coupon code YESTOYOU (it’s a one-time offer).

What is Reiki? | Weekly Wellness Tip #22

In this episode, Naturopathic Reiki Master Teacher, Dominique D. Wilson, explains Reiki for beginners. You’ll learn how energy healing works and how to use Reiki to improve your health - physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

PLUS, learn how you can receive free Reiki and crystal healing with Dominique every Sunday!

 Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Google Play | Google Podcasts | Stitcher Radio

What is Reiki?

The word Reiki (Japanese) or Sekhem (Kemetic) means "Universal or Spiritual" (Rei) "Life Force Energy" (Ki).

Reiki is a traditional Japanese method of energy healing, which induces relaxation, reduces stress, and enhances the body's natural ability to heal itself on all levels of being—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.

Reiki Therapy consists of a gentle flow of conscious life force energy being channeled through the therapist to the recipient using gentle touch or the ancient art of distance healing.

 

What are the Benefits of Reiki?

Reiki works on a causal level opening the way to wellness by removing energetic debris from the aura, which in turn impacts the body on all other levels—physical, mental, and emotional.

Of its many therapeutic benefits, the most well-known are that Reiki promotes deep relaxation, physical and emotional pain relief, emotional harmony, a healthy immune system, stress-reduction, less bodily tension, and more restful sleep. It also enhances stamina, intuition, mental clarity, meditation, spiritual awareness, intuition, and self-awareness.

One of the most powerful uses for Reiki therapy is emotional healing from trauma because it is a very self-paced, non-invasive way to work on the subtle energies that influence the way in which we respond to happenings within our environment.

Due to the detoxifying quality of Reiki and yoga (meditation and breathwork), releasing pent-up emotions that are stored as tension in various areas of the body is another unique healing benefit of a continuous Reiki therapy plan, such as my Emotional Healing Program.

 

How Reiki Works

Because Reiki is Universal Life Force Energy it is infinite, unbound by time or space, conscious, omniscient (all-knowing), omnipresent (everywhere), and omnipotent (all-powerful).

Each Reiki therapist is attuned to specific healing frequencies within the Universal Life Force, and can channel them to any willing recipient using the power of intention. Because the energy is sourced from the Universe itself, providing Reiki therapy neither not disrupts nor depletes the personal energy of the therapist. In fact, the very act of channeling Reiki is also a very healing, relaxing experience for the therapist as well.

Because the energy is conscious, Reiki will flow to where it is most needed at the time of treatment in order to assist in restoring the personal energy of the recipient to a state of wellness.

There are 3 Levels of Reiki Attunement under the Usui Reiki tradition (click here to read my post on the origins and history of Reiki):

A Reiki Level 1 Practitioner is equipped for self-treatment, as well as family, close friends, and pets.

A Reiki Level 2 Practitioner is equipped to work as a therapist and share Reiki with the public in a professional capacity.

A Reiki Master/Teacher (Reiki Level 3 Practitioner) has undergone further attunement and special training to work even deeper, at the cellular level of the body, to support individuals in their healing from the level of cause. They are also prepared to pass on the Reiki teachings and attunements to new students.

Reiki can be channeled to a recipient either in-person through gentle touch or via the distance healing method.

The only objective of a Reiki therapist during a session is to be a clear channel for Reiki to freely flow according to the recipient's highest good.

In therapy, there is no agenda to command a specific result because Reiki is conscious energy that follows the Universal Law of free will. Reiki can do no harm, and will only work for those who are receptive to it. It is not a religion, nor is it affiliated with any religion.

 

What to Expect During a Reiki Session with Dominique

I combine Naturopathic and Kemetic methods of energy healing based on my client's expressed needs and the intention she/he sets for the session. I don't separate either style of Reiki, but incorporate elements of both along with my 20+ year background in herbalism and nutrition.

Each appointment begins with a brief intake to establish a focus for the session and for you to vocalize any boundaries so that you are comfortable and at ease during the session.

If it's your first appointment, you'll also discuss your medical history based on your completed intake form which is provided by the therapist prior to your appointment.

As a client, you will remain fully-clothed at all times. I will always ask first if you are okay with light touch, if there are any sensitive areas you wish for me to avoid, etc. You will never be pressured to do anything that is uncomfortable for you (i.e. lay on a table, close your eyes, etc.). We can modify the session as needed anytime!

Next, you will be smudged and taken through a guided meditation with light breath work as you relax and prepare to receive Reiki.

Reiki begins to flow automatically once I set an intention, and is then channeled to you as you relax (fully-clothed) on a comfortable Reiki table or chair.

In-person treatment is given through soft touch "laying on hands" in a series of positions across the body. However, physical touch isn't necessary—Reiki can be channeled to you by hovering my hand over your body or remotely using the distance healing method.

After the initial guided meditation, you will receive an aura scan to detect your overall energy. I will then cleanse and rebuild your aura if needed before starting your chakra therapy. Your session will include crystal therapy, sound healing and elemental therapy in addition to other healing methods as I see fit.

Most clients report feeling deeply relaxed, and some experience slight tingling, warm or cool sensations as Reiki flows through their body. Some even fall asleep, which is okay because it's a beautiful indicator of deep relaxation. However, others feel nothing at all and that, too, is just fine. The energy is still working.

We will conclude your appointment with a brief discussion for you to share your experience, ask questions, and receive a follow-up care plan.

Your follow-up care plan may include suggestions on herbs, foods, journaling, and chakra exercises for you to continue self-care at following your appointment based on what came up in therapy.

Connect with Dominique at holisticyonicare.com

Lemonade: Using Your Gifts To Transform Pain Into Purpose with Daree Allen Nieves | Yes To You Podcast #26

The next time life gives you lemons...perhaps you should write about it!

Dominique interviews authorpreneur, goal-getter, and true inspiration to many—Daree Allen Nieves. Daree is a speaker, certified life coach, and has presented at various conferences, schools, and universities across the country as an expert on professional and personal development.

In this episode, You’ll hear of several inspiring ways to leverage the wisdom in your story and find purpose by expressing your gifts, including:

►How Daree found healing, purpose, and inspiration through the power of vulnerability and self-expression

►Simple steps to write your first memoir starting now

►Daree’s success tips for daily self-care, focus, and productivity

►The connection between your story, your gifts, and your purpose
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Episode Outline

►   [1:16] Shoutouts

►   [2:15] #MyPrideStory Challenge Launch

►   [4:19] What to expect in this episode

►   [5:18] Meet Daree

►   [7:35] Daree’s professional journey and mission

►   [10:30] Daree’s journey as a writer and what we ALL need to know about Technical Writing

►   [15:37] What it was like to publish her 1st book be vulnerable by telling her story

►   [18:00] Vulnerability is our social responsibility as guides for the next generation

►   [18:40] Why journaling pays off in more ways than one

►   [19:53] How Daree’s life changed as a result of writing and self-publishing her first book

►   [21:52] Are you standing in your own way?

►   [23:43] Writing her 3rd book from the black male perspective as a divorced single mom

►   [26:16] Daree’s message to black women

►   [27:49] How to stay focused and implement as a highly creative woman with many ideas

►   [31:00] The importance of habits and routines & some practical advice

►   [32:36] Actions steps to write your first personal memoir

►   [35:36] How to cultivate happiness through self-care and doing what you love

►   [38:43] Socializing can be a form of self-care for your mental health

►   [39:50] Daree’s book recommendations for confidence and setting healthy boundaries

►   [40:49] Daree’s #1 piece of advice to women with BIG dreams in the face of fear

►   [41:18] Why we each have unique gifts

►   [42:48] Where to connect with Daree online and listen to her podcast

►   [43:45] Dominique acknowledges Daree for 3 qualities and shares takeaways

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Resources Mentioned In This Episode

CONNECT WITH DAREE

Podcast:  iTunes or http://KickinitwithDaree.com

Voiceover website: https://DareeVoiceover.com

Promos/freebies: http://KickinitwithDaree.com/resources

Social Media (@Dareeallen): (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter)

 

BOOKS

►   Ending the Blame Game: Black Single Fathers on Relationships by Daree Allen

►   What’s Wrong With Me?: A Girl's Book of Lessons Learned, Inspiration and Advice by Daree Allen

►   Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis

►   Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis

►   Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living by Shauna Niequist

7 Ways To Empower Your Mindset | Weekly Wellness Tip #21

Your mindset determines your momentum in every area of life. In order to begin deep healing, become more self-aware, awaken to your calling, express yourself with confidence, increase your resilience, and manifest your version of a successful life—you need a solid foundation of inner trust, courage, and authenticity.

In this mini-episode, Dominique discusses 7 ways to empower your mindset based on the work of Valorie Burton in the book, “Successful Women Think Differently.”

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Valorie Burton’s 7 Key Decisions of Success

1. I do not downsize my dreams.
2. I focus on solutions, not problems.
3. I choose to be authentic.
4. I choose courage over fear.
5. I choose relationships wisely.
6. I actively seek feedback and use it to grow.
7. I know my purpose and take daily action toward my vision.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

(Book) Successful Women Think Differently by Valorie Burton

Healing The Mother Wound | Weekly Wellness Tip #20

Here in the US, Mother’s Day is promoted as a time of celebration, connection, gratitude for the woman who brought you into this world and for the woman or women who nurtured and sustained you along the way.

We are bombarded with images of smiling mothers who are warm, caring, strong, and compassionate.

But what you don’t see are the thousands of women who feel like outsiders looking into a world they’ve never experienced or perhaps no longer feel they have the ability to participate in.

Women who despite their grief over departed loved ones and loss...

Women who, despite their memories of childhood abuse, neglect, rejection, abandonment, and shame…

Are bombarded with images that say, “this is what you should be experiencing. So, show some gratitude.”

Women who are aggressively and carelessly invited along in a few weeks of a nationwide rumpus, a cookie-cutter, Stepford-like, depiction of motherhood...

A glamorization of the one experience they want more than anything else in the world, but feel permanently separated from.

So, if you’ve ever felt invisible on mother’s day due to the commercialization and sensationalism of an idea that simply ran wild—I want to acknowledge you.

You are not alone and healing is available to you when you are ready.

***Trigger Warning: This episode is NOT for everyone.***

If this message resonates with you, then I challenge you to consider taking a more active role to reframe your interpretation of Mother’s Day and what you feel it represents by shifting your focus to the practice of nurturing YOU.

The following are questions that you can reflect upon in your journal to gain a deeper understanding of yourself as you explore authentic ways to heal.

 

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Journal Prompts

What story are you choosing to live in regarding the parent-child relationship and your relationship with your mother?

Where did this story come from? Is it fact or can it change?

Are you holding onto unreasonable expectations of yourself and others in your life?

Notice what comes up for you around Mother’s Day.

Are there any specific triggers?

What about the scenario, gesture, image, etc is really bothering you? Why?

What patterns are you seeing replayed in your relationships as a woman, sister, mom, friend, relative, spouse, partner, or colleague (especially with other women)?

Are they yours or are they unconscious, impulses, and behaviors?

What is it that you’ve always wanted, longed for, that you feel you didn’t receive from your mother?

In what ways can you give those things to yourself?

What’s 1 thing you can do to start that process this week?

How do you define self-care?

How well are you meeting your basic needs (food, hydration, sleep, sex, companionship, adventure, spiritual connection, etc.)?

 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

BOOKS

Healing Your Emotional Self by Beverly Engel

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

Successful Women Think Differently by Valorie Burton

Loving What Is by Byron Katie

SISTERHOOD

Meetup.com (find and meet up with women in your location who share your interests)

Mocha Moms (cultivate friendship between women with children)

Connect with Dominique

5 Reasons Why You Should Tell Your Story - 023 | Yes To You Podcast

 

Do you have an inspiring story of overcoming adversity?

 

In this episode, we’ll uncover learn 5 reasons what you should tell your story publicly along with the benefits of doing so.

 

You’ll learn how personal storytelling can enhance your life on many levels, including:

 

►Increasing your self-awareness, confidence, character, empathy, and resilience

►Developing deeper, authentic relationships

►Healing yourself and others

►Discovering your purpose and what makes you unique

 

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Google Play | Google Podcasts | Stitcher Radio

 

Episode Outline

►   [1:01] What to expect from this episode

►   [1:47] 3 Changes to the Podcast

►   [5:14] Overview of 5 Reasons You Should Tell Your Story

►   [5:47] Reason #1: Find Your Voice

►   [6:00] Storytime: Dominique’s first time telling her story publicly

►   [9:39] How to develop courage, confidence, and character

►   [9:53] Self-awareness: Do you really know who you are?

►   [10:35] Discovering what makes you unique

►   [11:21] Reason #2: Determine Your Core Values

►   [11:48] How storytelling helps you to discover your values

►   [12:44] For all of those times they said that you’re overreacting...

►   [15:16] Reason #3: Broaden Your Perspective on Life

►   [15:31] How to develop the kind of empathy that transforms lives

►   [15:45] Trauma and the wounded healer

►   [17:25] Adversity as a powerful teacher

►   [17:47] How telling your story publicly helps you to uplevel your life

►   [18:50] Reason #4: Healing

►   [19:12] Healing yourself through vulnerability

►   [19:46] Love vs. Fear

►   [21:22] Reason #5: Discover Your Purpose

►   [21:45] Your story is NOT your own, it’s bigger than you

►   [23:44] Takeaways & Dominique’s charge to women listeners

 

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

Dr. John Demartini’s Value Determination Process

Toastmasters

5 Health Tips for Women | Weekly Wellness Tip #19

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and Women’s Wellness Week (5/12-5/18), learn 5 things every woman must do to stay healthy.

5 Health Tips for Women

1) Schedule a well-woman visit to receive a routine checkup

2) Get active for at least 30-minutes per day.

3) Eat well and drink more water.

4) Pay attention to your mental health status, stress levels, and sleep habits.

5) Avoid self-sabotaging behaviors such as eating your feelings, social media overconsumption, and focusing on negativity.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Google Play | Google Podcasts | Stitcher Radio

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

Learn more about National Women’s Health Week

Learn more about Mental Health Month

BOOK: Healing Your Emotional Self by Beverly Engel

If you are in crisis, please call 9-1-1 or one of the following:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/)

Call 1-800-273-8255, available 24 hours every day

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National Domestic Violence Hotline (https://www.thehotline.org)

Call: 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224 (24 hours; every day)

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National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline (https://online.rainn.org)

Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area (24 hours; every day)

Inner Guidance Meditation by Dominique D. Wilson | Weekly Wellness Tip #18

Inner Guidance is a deeply relaxing, 15-minute guided meditation will help you with grounding, alignment, self-trust, intuition, stress-relief, and self-awareness.

You can use this meditation as a part of your daily self-care routine or take a break and listen whenever you're feeling out of alignment.

Do you ever feel indecisive about your path because you have so many creative ideas that all seem great?

Do you overanalyze things and have a hard time recognizing the feelings and voice of your intuition?

Are you stuck in a frustrating cycle of perfectionism, procrastination, brain fog, and being easily distracted on a mental or emotional level?

If you answered YES to any of those, then Dominique's Inner Guidance Meditation is for you!

Although there are tons of tools, resources, and experts out there who can provide you with guidance along your path—no one can honestly tell you what is right for you according to your highest good because it's YOUR vision, YOUR journey...YOUR life.

Furthermore, your ability to effectively perceive and recognize intuitively what is true for you is crucial to your personal and spiritual growth.

That's why Inner Guidance was created! Enjoy this time to consciously connect with your Higher Self.

Namaste.

 

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Music Credit: "Shifting Sands" by Purple Planet Music

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

Meditation (Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders)

The Benefits of Meditation (Article)

Meditation: A Simple, Fast Way to Reduce Stress (MayoClinc Article)

Brain Activity During Meditation (Research Articles)

Find Additional Meditations by Dominique on Holistic Yoni Care TV: holisticyonicare.com/tv