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The Connected Community: Exploring Possibility

The Connected Community: Exploring Possibility

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 The Connected Community is a place to explore possibility through mindfulness, movement, and self discovery. Our intention is to deliver inspiration, insight, and authenticity, while fostering conversations that are genuine, unfiltered, and deeply human.Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Alternative & Komplementäre Medizin Hygiene & gesundes Leben Persönliche Entwicklung Persönlicher Erfolg Seelische & Geistige Gesundheit
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  • Intuitive Eating: Learning to Listen to Your Body's Wisdom

    Intuitive Eating: Learning to Listen to Your Body's Wisdom
    Jan 29 2026
    In this episode of The Connected Community Podcast, host Nicky Yazbeck sits down with Erica Ballard, women’s wellness coach, intuitive eating guide, and self-described lover of both science and woo, for an expansive conversation about intuitive eating, body wisdom, and the path toward true self-acceptance. With a Master of Science from Tufts University School of Medicine, certifications in integrative nutrition, NLP, and Reiki, and over a decade of experience in public health and wellness, Erica brings a rare blend of evidence-based insight and intuitive knowing to the conversation. Together, Nicky and Erica explore how many women become disconnected from their bodies through diet culture, restriction, intermittent fasting, and the pursuit of “doing health right,” and how intuitive eating offers a way back home to the body. Erica shares her own journey from rigid food rules and calorie control to learning how to listen to hunger cues, fullness signals, and the body’s changing needs across hormonal cycles, stress levels, and different seasons of life. She reframes food not as something to manage or fear, but as information, nourishment, pleasure, and connection, emphasizing that women’s nutritional needs are not static and must be honored in alignment with the menstrual cycle, hormones, perimenopause, and nervous system regulation. The conversation also dives deeply into body image, self-worth, and the subconscious beliefs many women carry about their bodies, highlighting how chronic under-fueling and self-criticism keep the body in survival mode and disconnect women from their innate wisdom. Erica offers compassionate, practical guidance for beginning an intuitive eating journey, including gently re-establishing hunger cues, releasing shame around food, and shifting from restriction to nourishment in a way that supports both physical and emotional health. This episode is a powerful invitation for women to step out of diet culture and into a more sustainable, embodied, and soulful approach to wellness—one that integrates women’s health, intuitive eating, mindful nutrition, body acceptance, and self-trust. Erica Ballard has been featured in Forbes, Women’s Health, and on CBS and WTHR, and currently lives in Denver with her husband, two daughters, and two dogs. This conversation is a must-listen for women seeking a more compassionate, intuitive, and aligned relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. Takeaways Intuitive eating is about listening to your body's signals.Food should be viewed as information, not just calories.Acceptance of body image is a journey that takes time.Understanding hunger cues is crucial for healthy eating.Eating should be done in a calm environment without distractions.It's important to eat what your body craves, but also to understand why those cravings exist.Eating until satisfied is key to a healthy relationship with food.Enjoyment in eating is essential for a fulfilling life.Intermittent fasting can have benefits, but women need to approach it differently from men. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Intuitive Eating and Wellness Coaching 03:34 The Journey to Understanding Body Signals 06:06 Body Image and Societal Pressures on Women 11:34 Starting the Intuitive Eating Journey 13:17 Understanding Hunger and Satiety Cues 17:23 The Impact of Parenting on Eating Habits 19:24 Exploring 'If Love Could Speak' by Janine Roth 29:39 Transforming Diet: The Power of Whole Foods 32:18 Mindful Eating: Understanding Satisfaction 35:13 Eating in Public: The Psychology of Food Choices 39:20 The Importance of Pleasure in Eating 46:21 Intermittent Fasting: Benefits and Considerations 55:33 OUTRO Connect with me: https://nickyYyoga.com https://www.youtube.com/@TheConnectedCommunity nickynamaste@gmail.com Connect with Erica: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericaballard/ https://www.ericaballard.co/ Keywords:women's wellness, intuitive eating, body image, hunger cues, mindful eating, intermittent fasting, self-acceptance, nutrition, health coaching, women's health, intermittent fasting, health coaching
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    56 Min.
  • NLP and Somatics: Rewriting Your Reality

    NLP and Somatics: Rewriting Your Reality
    Jan 15 2026
    In this episode of The Connected Community Podcast, Nicky Yazbeck sits down with KerryAnne “Ray” Kelley for a thoughtful conversation on trauma, embodiment, and the deeper mechanics of change. Ray shares her lived and professional experience as a trauma-informed, nervous-system-informed practitioner and the creator of the Blueprint Breakthrough, which is a framework designed to reveal how early imprints, belief systems, and adaptive survival strategies shape identity, behavior, and capacity. Together, Nicky and Ray explore how the subconscious mind influences the majority of our daily choices and reactions, often long after the original experiences that shaped them. Rather than approaching healing through self-improvement or force, Ray emphasizes understanding how patterns formed in the first place and how they continue to live in the body, nervous system, and psyche. The conversation weaves through NLP, somatic coaching, visualization, and sound-based regulation, highlighting how present-time tools can be used to work with trauma without reliving it. Ray explains how dissociation, often pathologized, can actually serve as an intelligent survival response and how, when approached skillfully, it can become a doorway back to safety and self-trust. A central theme of the episode is identity: who we believe ourselves to be in relation to our trauma, and what becomes possible when healing is no longer about fixing what’s “wrong,” but about restoring clarity and choice at the root level. Ray offers practical insights into daily practices, belief systems, and somatic awareness that support lasting change, especially for high-capacity individuals who are ready to move beyond collecting frameworks and into embodied integration. This episode is an invitation to slow down, listen more closely to the body, and reconnect with the intelligence already present within the nervous system without performance, bypassing, or self-blame. Takeaways: NLP helps in understanding and communicating with the subconscious mind.The subconscious mind influences 80% of our lives.Experiences can be rewritten through NLP techniques.Childhood experiences can create lasting imprints on self-esteem.Gathering insights from past experiences can lead to personal growth.Visualization techniques empower clients to reclaim their narratives.Dissociation can be a helpful tool in trauma recovery.Healing is often layered, like an iceberg melting.Belief in the process is crucial for effective healing.Identity can be intertwined with trauma, affecting healing.Each person has a unique subconscious map influencing their healing.Somatic experiences play a key role in emotional healing.A blueprint breakthrough can clarify how trauma impacts the body.Induction techniques can help achieve relaxation and resourcefulness.Self-exploration is essential for empowerment and healing. 00:00 Introduction to NLP and Somatics 04:21 KerryAnne's Journey into Trauma Healing 07:26 Understanding the Subconscious Mind 10:09 NLP Techniques and Client Sessions 13:26 Exploring Self-Esteem Issues 16:19 Reclaiming Personal Power 19:26 Finding Lessons in Painful Experiences 22:16 Strategies for Unlocking Creativity 24:34 Transforming Perspectives on Trauma 29:33 Empowerment Through Creative Visualization 31:30 The Process of Healing Trauma 33:24 Navigating Identity and Change 35:26 Integrating Somatics with NLP 38:41 Induction Techniques for Healing 53:09 Empowerment Through Self-Exploration 57:51 OUTRO Connect with me: https://nickyYyoga.com https://www.youtube.com/@TheConnectedCommunity nickynamaste@gmail.com Connect with Kerry Anne: https://www.kakelley.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kerryloveannelight/?hl=en linkedin.com/in/misskerryannek https://www.youtube.com/@KAKelley?app=desktop https://www.facebook.com/kerry.kelley1 Keywords: NLP, somatics, trauma healing, subconscious mind, self-esteem, empowerment, visualization, personal growth, hypnosis, KerryAnne Kelley, trauma healing, emotional responses, identity change, belief systems, self-exploration, empowerment, healing techniques, personal growth, neuro linguistic programming
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    58 Min.
  • Darkness Retreats: The Journey of Solitude and Self-Discovery

    Darkness Retreats: The Journey of Solitude and Self-Discovery
    Jan 1 2026

    In this episode of The Connected Community Podcast, host Nicky Yazbeck sits down with Scott Berman, founder of SkyCave Retreats, the first darkness retreat center in the United States. Scott spent nearly a decade living in solitude across the remote wilderness of Mount Shasta, California, and Southern Baja, Mexico, fasting, meditating, and immersing himself in the stillness of nature. These years of self-guided solo retreat work, combined with time spent at Goenka Vipassana centers and with teachers across multiple traditions, eventually inspired the creation of a sanctuary for others on a sincere spiritual path.

    Scott reflects on his own evolution through more than 70 days in solo darkness retreats, and how, over the past six years, he has supported more than 600 retreatants through their journeys. He speaks to the profound impact of darkness and how it brings vulnerability, nervous system activation, unexpected discomfort, emotional rawness, and ultimately, deep transformation. Together, Nicky and Scott explore the intersection of darkness retreats, nervous system awareness, and the importance of safety, support, and authenticity when stepping into the unknown.

    This conversation is an invitation into the inner wilderness, one where silence, mystery, and darkness become catalysts for potential transformation and awakening.

    Takeaways:

    • Darkness retreats can be profoundly life-changing experiences.
    • Many people are surprised by the discomfort they feel in the darkness.
    • Spiritual practices can sometimes hinder true emotional processing.
    • The pressure of darkness can reveal hidden vulnerabilities.
    • Support during a retreat is crucial for navigating fear and anxiety.
    • Authenticity is often sacrificed for the sake of belonging.
    • Expectations can lead to disappointment in spiritual experiences.
    • Simplicity in the dark can lead to profound insights.
    • The nervous system's response is key to understanding one's experience.
    • Connection with facilitators is essential for a safe retreat.

    Connect with me:

    https://nickyYyoga.com

    https://www.youtube.com/@TheConnectedCommunity

    support@nickyYyoga.com

    Connect with Scott:

    www.skycaveretreats.com

    http://www.instagram.com/skycaveretreats

    https://www.facebook.com/DarkRoomRetreats

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLPXxOvnN3OmWWv3CRt5L2Q

    Keywords: darkness retreats, retreats, transformation, meditation, solitude, spiritual journey, vulnerability, self-discovery, mental health, emotional healing, personal growth, nervous system
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