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  • 27: Transforming Pain into Purpose: Healing, Ayahuasca & Oasis Retreats with Francesca Chimulera

    27: Transforming Pain into Purpose: Healing, Ayahuasca & Oasis Retreats with Francesca Chimulera
    Sep 19 2025
    In this powerful episode of The Planted Yogi, Dr. Ciara Martin sits down with Francesca Chimulera, founder of The Oasis Retreats, to explore what it means to turn personal pain into collective healing. Francesca opens up about the tragic loss that shaped her path, the bold decision to leave college, and her journey through ayahuasca ceremonies, nature immersion, and stroke recovery.

    What begins as a story of loss unfolds into a narrative of deep resilience, soulful transformation, and the power of healing in community. Francesca’s journey will inspire anyone navigating change, grief, or the call to create something meaningful from their own lived experience.

    In this episode, we explore:
    • Turning heartbreak into healing
    • The healing power of nature, solitude, and ceremony
    • Francesca’s journey with ayahuasca and plant medicine
    • Recovering from a stroke and finding purpose again
    • The birth and evolution of Oasis Retreats
    • Why community care is essential for transformation
    • Asking for help, owning your story & reclaiming your voice
    Follow Francesca on Instagram @francesca.chiamulera

    Timestamps
    [00:00] Welcome to The Planted Yogi
    [01:05] Meet Francesca Chimulera: From pain to purpose
    [04:08] Leaving college and choosing a different path
    [12:07] Losing her partner: the heartbreak that shifted everything
    [15:30] Big Island healing: nature, solitude, and the soul
    [19:00] The seed of Oasis Retreats
    [19:42] Ayahuasca: ceremonies and inner transformation
    [27:02] Facing the unexpected: stroke and surrender
    [35:12] Recovery, resilience, and relearning life
    [42:57] Current healing practices and what’s next
    [48:51] The evolution of Oasis Retreats
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    59 Min.
  • 28: The Breath Beneath the Song: Healing, Voice & Creative Balance with Rosalind Hayes

    28: The Breath Beneath the Song: Healing, Voice & Creative Balance with Rosalind Hayes
    Sep 12 2025
    In this heart-centered episode of The Planted Yogi, Dr. Ciara Martin is joined by voice and breath coach Rosalind Hayes for a rich conversation on the power of sound, self-expression, and honoring the full spectrum of womanhood.

    Rosalind shares her journey from performer to music therapist and entrepreneur, weaving through the joys and challenges of motherhood, especially while raising a neurodiverse child. Together, they explore how breathwork and voice serve as profound healing tools, unlocking emotion, easing anxiety, and reconnecting us to our truest selves.

    Whether you're navigating creative burnout, parenting challenges, or looking to reclaim your voice, this episode offers a deeply human invitation to pause, breathe, and begin again.

    In this episode, we explore:
    • The emotional and therapeutic power of singing
    • Breathwork as a tool for nervous system regulation and expression
    • Neurodiversity, parenting, and building systems that support balance
    • Starting and growing a business while mothering
    • How voice and creativity foster self-awareness and personal growth
    • The importance of self-care, delegation, and asking for support

    Timestamps
    [00:00] Welcome to The Planted Yogi
    [01:04] Exploring breath work, sound, and the voice-body connection
    [05:21] Rosalind’s path from performance to music therapy
    [12:50] Building a business while balancing motherhood
    [17:36] Navigating neurodiversity in parenting
    [22:09] The community & mission of Downingtown Music Academy
    [24:20] Voice, emotion & the release of held energy
    [32:48] Authenticity, breath, and reclaiming your voice
    [39:40] Teaching moments, healing through music
    [41:31] Final thoughts on balance, creativity & self-care
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    46 Min.
  • 29: Healing in the Wild: Cancer, Somatic Processing & Mindful Reconnection with Korinne Akridge

    29: Healing in the Wild: Cancer, Somatic Processing & Mindful Reconnection with Korinne Akridge
    Sep 5 2025
    In this heartfelt episode of The Planted Yogi, Dr. Ciara Martin is joined byKorinne Akridge, founder of Take Your Mind Outdoors, to explore what it truly means to heal after surviving cancer.

    Korinne shares her deeply personal journey through diagnosis, depression, and the disorientation that followed remission. Through somatic processing, nature immersion, and the teachings of Byron Katie, she found her way back into the body, and into a deeper relationship with life.

    Together, they explore the messy, non-linear path of healing, the importance of feeling your emotions, and why it’s okay to simply survive before you can thrive. This episode is an invitation to soften, reflect, and reconnect with nature, your body, and your truth.

    In this episode, we explore:
    • The impact of cancer on identity, emotion & embodiment
    • Somatic healing as a way to process stored trauma
    • How the Work of Byron Katie helps unravel limiting beliefs
    • Why nature can be a co-regulator for the nervous system
    • The real meaning of survival and redefining “thriving”
    • Launching Take Your Mind Outdoors and healing in community
    To learn more, visit www.takeyourmindoutdoors.com/

    Timestamps
    [00:00] Welcome to The Planted Yogi
    [01:05] Meet Korinne Akridge: A journey of healing through nature
    [05:23] How cancer disrupted identity and daily life
    [09:47] Learning to question thoughts with Byron Katie
    [13:47] The emotional toll of cancer treatment
    [21:59] Redefining what it means to survive vs. thrive
    [26:15] Somatic practices to move energy through the body
    [31:30] Creating Take Your Mind Outdoors as a healing venture
    [45:29] Integrating mind, body & nature into everyday healing
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    42 Min.
  • 26: From Surviving to Thriving: Trauma, Recovery & Empowerment with Tasha Darwent

    26: From Surviving to Thriving: Trauma, Recovery & Empowerment with Tasha Darwent
    Aug 29 2025
    In this deeply moving episode of The Planted Yogi, Dr. Ciara Martin sits down with therapeutic mentor and healing advocate Tasha Darwent to explore the winding, courageous path from trauma to empowerment. Through her own lived experience with eating disorders, chronic illness, and family dysfunction, Tasha shares how healing is not linear, but always possible.

    Together, they discuss the powerful role of therapeutic mentorship, the connection between mental and physical health, and how self-compassion and community support serve as cornerstones on the recovery journey. Tasha's story is one of resilience, truth, and reclaiming your voice, reminding us that healing begins when we return to our true selves.

    In this episode, we explore:
    • The non-linear nature of recovery and personal transformation
    • How systemic patterns can shape eating disorders
    • The role of community and support in long-term healing
    • The intersection of chronic illness and emotional trauma
    • What therapeutic mentoring really looks like
    • Reclaiming your voice as a woman and standing in your power

    This conversation is a testament to the strength it takes to turn pain into purpose and why you never have to walk the healing path alone.

    Timestamps
    [00:00] Opening the circle: Welcome to The Planted Yogi
    [01:04] Meet Tasha Darwent: A story of resilience and reclamation
    [03:19] Unpacking childhood trauma and generational patterns
    [10:58] The winding road of recovery and healing from eating disorders
    [19:42] A new chapter at AIM House: mentorship, structure, and growth
    [24:26] The link between chronic illness and emotional trauma
    [33:39] Building Resilient Grace: Tasha’s integrative approach to healing
    [39:40] Reclaiming your voice, your truth, and your personal power
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    44 Min.
  • 25: Art in the Wild: Nature, Creativity & Community with Bryanna Guy

    25: Art in the Wild: Nature, Creativity & Community with Bryanna Guy
    Aug 22 2025
    In this soul-filled episode of The Planted Yogi, Dr. Ciara Martin is joined by Bryanna Guy - a creative connector, community builder, and founder of Art in the Wild. Together, they explore how nature, art, and intentional space can unlock joy, healing, and imagination.

    From building a traveling art bus to guiding outdoor workshops and retreats, Bryanna shares how creativity and sabbatical time became a catalyst for rediscovering what it means to feel truly alive. This conversation is a colorful invitation to reconnect with your inner artist, lean into play, and remember that your creativity is your medicine.

    In this episode, we explore:

    • The journey from burnout to bold creative expression
    • How Bree built an art bus and brought art to the outdoors
    • The healing power of nature-based art workshops
    • Sabbaticals and seasonal living as tools for transformation
    • Why community and creativity are vital for well-being
    • Retreats, reflection & the balance of giving and receiving

    Whether you're feeling disconnected from your creativity or craving community, this episode will reawaken your sense of play and purpose.

    Timestamps
    [01:04] Meet Bryanna Guy: creative connector & artist
    [03:11] How the Art Bus came to life
    [10:49] Sabbaticals: space for self-discovery
    [20:53] Art in the Wild: merging nature and creative practice
    [28:54] Why outdoor art experiences shift everything
    [32:07] Balancing personal creativity with holding space for others
    [39:43] Retreats as containers for healing and connection
    [43:51] What’s next for Bryanna and the Art in the Wild journey
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    51 Min.
  • 24: Ancient Medicine for Modern Times: The Healing Power of Ayurveda with Natalie Elghossain

    24: Ancient Medicine for Modern Times: The Healing Power of Ayurveda with Natalie Elghossain
    Aug 8 2025
    In this nourishing episode of The Planted Yogi, host Dr. Ciara Martin sits down with Natalie Elghossain, Ayurvedic Health Practitioner and Founder of Ayurveda Wellness, to explore the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and how it offers a powerful framework for modern women and men to heal, realign, and thrive.

    Natalie shares her personal journey from health challenges and burnout in the corporate world to a complete transformation through Ayurveda—a 5,000-year-old system of holistic medicine that sees the mind, body, and spirit as deeply interconnected. Together, they unpack the Doshas (elements within the body), the root causes of any wellness challenge, and how ancient daily rituals can help guide you to health and harmony in a fast-paced world.

    This episode is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and explore what balance really means—for your body, your nervous system, and your soul.

    In this episode, we explore:

    • The three Doshas (elements in the body) & how to identify your natural constitution & imbalances
    • The root cause of burnout, anxiety, and digestive issues
    • How creating more balance through food, breath, and daily rhythms support healing
    • Why Yoga and Ayurveda are sister sciences for full-spectrum wellness
    • Real-life stories of transformation using Ayurvedic protocols
    • First steps for reconnecting with your body’s wisdom for healing through Ayurveda
    Timestamps:
    [00:00] Welcome to The Planted Yogi Podcast
    [01:04] Meet Natalie Elghossain: Her journey into Ayurveda
    [04:54] What is Ayurveda? Ancient medicine for modern healing
    [11:35] Understanding the Doshas (elements) - Vata, Pitta, Kapha – and how they impact your everyday life
    [18:16] Case studies: How balancing Doshas (elements) transforms lives
    [22:26] Simple daily habits to return to balance
    [29:42] The connection between Yoga, Ayurveda & holistic health
    [34:15] Natalie’s personal story: from burnout to balance
    [40:30] How Ayurveda also helped Natalie attract the love of her life
    [42:11] Beginner-friendly steps to start an Ayurvedic lifestyle
    [47:43] Retreats, coaching & ways to work with Natalie
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    53 Min.
  • 23: Reconnecting with Your Body: Movement, Menopause & Personalized Wellness with Dr. Emma Stevenson

    23: Reconnecting with Your Body: Movement, Menopause & Personalized Wellness with Dr. Emma Stevenson
    Aug 1 2025
    In this episode of The Planted Yogi, Dr. Ciara Martin sits down with physical therapist and movement educator Dr. Emma Stevenson, founder of Atomic PT. Together, they explore how physical therapy is evolving—from a reactive model focused on injury, to a proactive and deeply personalized approach to long-term wellness.

    Emma shares her journey from competitive gymnast to integrative PT, and how she helps women navigate key life transitions—like menopause—through movement, education, and sustainable habit-building. The conversation dives into community care, innovative techniques like cupping and dry needling, and the emotional side of physical health.

    Whether you're facing burnout, feeling disconnected from your body, or curious about aging well, this episode offers empowering tools to come back home to yourself.

    In this episode, we explore:
    • The evolution of PT: beyond injury, into longevity
    • Menopause, strength, and staying active through life’s changes
    • Why community-based care creates lasting wellness
    • How to reconnect with your “why” and make movement meaningful
    • Innovative techniques: dry needling, cupping, strength coaching
    • How to build sustainable habits that align with real life
    Timestamps
    [00:00] Welcome to The Planted Yogi with Dr. Ciara Martin
    [01:04] Meet Dr. Emma Stevenson: From gymnast to PT
    [03:26] How physical therapy is changing for the better
    [08:34] Longevity & moving well through all life stages
    [11:22] Addressing menopause with a PT lens
    [14:22] Making movement accessible through community care
    [18:02] Tools of the trade: cupping, needling & strength work
    [26:10] Balancing wellness, business & personal health
    [28:26] Motivation, embodiment & reconnecting to your body
    [32:30] Small steps that build long-term habits
    [37:09] Staying open to growth: the evolution of a healer
    [42:19] Aha moments: supporting women through life transitions
    [47:15] Final reflections & getting involved with community care
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    50 Min.
  • 22: Inside-Out Leadership: Burnout, Alignment & the Journey Back to Self with Jenn Adamson

    22: Inside-Out Leadership: Burnout, Alignment & the Journey Back to Self with Jenn Adamson
    Jul 25 2025
    In this empowering episode, Dr. Ciara Martin sits down with executive coach Jenn Adamson to explore what it really takes to reclaim your life from burnout and realign with your core truth. Jenn shares her transformation from a high-achieving corporate leader to a heart-centered coach guiding women toward authenticity, fulfillment, and self-trust.

    From a six-month journey through India to the realization that success without alignment leads to burnout, Jen reflects on the pivotal moments that helped her—and now help her clients—step into a life led from the inside out.

    Whether you're navigating leadership, healing from burnout, or simply seeking deeper clarity, this conversation is a gentle, powerful reminder that your presence is your greatest power.

    In this episode, we explore:
    • What burnout actually looks like—and how to catch it early
    • The concept of “inside-out” leadership and how to lead from alignment
    • Lessons from India: healing, trust, and surrender
    • Why you don’t have to leave your job to feel fulfilled
    • Using core values to guide decisions and create boundaries
    • The power of self-awareness in breaking survival mode patterns
    Timestamps
    [00:00] Welcome to the Planted Yogi Podcast
    [01:04] Meet Jenn Adamson: From nurse to corporate leader to coach
    [03:28] Self-discovery, authenticity & finding what truly matters
    [14:06] Traveling through India & stepping into presence
    [21:38] Burnout, fear of change & the cost of staying the same
    [30:42] Inside-out leadership: leading with alignment
    [35:32] Spotting the signs of misalignment and disconnection
    [42:23] Trust, core values & creating a fulfilling life
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    49 Min.