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In this episode we sit down with Licensed Massage Therapist, Natural Therapeutic Specialist and Personal Development Facilitator, Sierra Hullinger.

What if your pain, stress, and anxiety are not just problems to manage, but signals your body has been trying to send you all along? Sierra shares the personal journey that led her into holistic healing. We explore the powerful connection between the mind and body, and how practices like myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, somatic work, and energy-based healing can help people release stored tension and reconnect with themselves.

We also discuss chronic stress, nervous system regulation, trauma, body unwinding, subconscious patterns, and the importance of becoming an active participant in your own healing. Sierra explains why the words we use about our bodies can influence how we feel, and how simple shifts in mindset, awareness, gratitude, and self-talk can support lasting change. If you’ve ever felt trapped in pain, anxiety, or chronic stress, this conversation offers an empowering reminder: you are not powerless, and healing does not have to look the same for everyone.

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Welcome back to Transformative Talks!

Do you feel the pull to get closer to the natural world? Is your everyday living stressing you to the max? Do you want to learn more about how to help support the environment in a meaningful way? Then tune in to this episode!

Climate change is no longer a distant headline. It is showing up in our weather, our nervous system, and the way we move through everyday life. In this episode, Chelsey speaks with Dina Ely, a board-certified holistic health practitioner specializing in holistic ecotherapy, about finding healing through a deeper connection with nature.Dina explains why caring for ourselves and caring for the planet are inseparable. She shares practical ways to reduce our environmental impact, support local ecosystems, and cope with burnout, eco-grief, and climate anxiety without becoming overwhelmed

• Why education is the foundation of meaningful climate action
• Simple ways to reduce your carbon footprint, including conserving water and making your website more environmentally friendly
• How native plants, water testing, reforestation, and wildlife conservation can support your local environment
• Dina’s Whispering Wilds method for observing nature, learning from it, and applying its lessons to everyday life
• Why starting with small changes can lead to more sustainable long-term action
• How to process climate anxiety, wildfire concerns, habitat loss, and eco-grief
• The importance of balancing the six holistic bodies: physical, mental, spiritual, energetic, social, and environmental
• How nature-based practices can help you feel more grounded, connected, and whole

Dina also discusses her evolving work, including accessible offerings such as The Wild Year and a digital care package from nature designed to provide monthly inspiration, guidance, and practical nature-based practices. This conversation is for anyone seeking a more meaningful relationship with nature, navigating burnout or climate anxiety, or looking for realistic ways to feel better while contributing to positive environmental change.

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Welcome Back to Transformative Talks!! This conversation is a needed one. We not only talk about the trauma informed therapies that we both provide, but we talk about the issues that come up for male therapists in a female dominated industry. It's time to challenge the norm and start asking the important questions when it comes to finding the right therapeutic match for clients.Joel candidly discusses his experiences as a male practitioner in a small town, noting the biases and assumptions clients may have about male therapists. He emphasizes the need for open conversations about these dynamics, as they can affect client perceptions and comfort levels during sessions.Leading into this discussion we talk about how stress and trauma can take a significant toll on our physical and mental well-being. As people seek alternative therapies, craniosacral therapy and the Cortina method have emerged as effective approaches to healing. Let us know in the comments how you feel about males in the massage industry.Connect with Joel - https://www.fieldsmindbody.com/Explore the Empowered Healing Community - www.tjtbodywork.com/empower

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