Happy Healthy Human Radio - Find Balance With Samantha Attard Phd, Ryt, Doula

Today I'm sharing one of the staple recipes in our house - a vegan smoked gouda recipe. The recipe is adapted from Julie Piatt (@SriMati)'s great book "This Cheese is Nuts". I can't recommend this book enough for any vegans or non-dairy eaters. It's full of delicious, fun recipes that will mean you'll never miss cheese (and that you have something delicious to bring to a party). We make this recipe just about weekly, and we can't get enough. Try it out! If you like this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes or share it with a friend. I also love to hear your feedback and questions! You can send me a message over on Instagram at @behappyhealthyhuman.

Have you ever heard that quote that "you're the average of the five people you spend your time with?" I truly believe in this adage, but in our current age of media and social media, I think we have to alter the message to be aware of our media consumption as well. Our bodies can't tell the difference between imagination and reality, so if we invite stressful or troublesome images to our head through our media consumption, it will affect our body just as negatively as having that person in our life! In this episode: -Why media is such a huge part of our lives -How reckless media consumption affected my wellbeing. -What you can do to reframe your relationship with media. If you like this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes or share it with a friend. I also love to hear your feedback and questions! You can send me a message over on Instagram at @behappyhealthyhuman.

This past weekend, I spoke on a panel at Spark Yoga (www.SparkYoga.com) about finding balance. One woman asked a question regarding diet, and I wanted to answer it here, because it's a question that comes up often. She asked what to do when she knew there were all of these changes that she could make, but was overwhelmed at choosing how to begin. She had the sense that something needed to change, but didn't know what to do. Without knowing her exact situation, preferences, health history, and goals, I couldn't give her an exact prescription. But I could tell her what I do know to be true: the diet change has to start small and it has to feel doable. In this episode: -How to start making dietary changes -The importance of having a plan -How motivation requires some knowledge of the outcome If you like this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes or share it with a friend. I also love to hear your feedback and questions! You can send me

Happy Monday, everyone! The topic of super powers came up for me A LOT in this past week. In working with my coaching clients, multiple times we realized their super power that was hidden in a place they didn't expect. And this is true for a lot of us - it's hard to truly discern our strengths from our weaknesses so that we can see where we should put our energy and time. In today's episode: -Where your super power is hidden -How to reframe your weaknesses to find your inner strengths -Why finding your super power is so important If you like this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes or share it with a friend. I also love to hear your feedback and questions! You can send me a message over on Instagram at @behappyhealthyhuman .com. BeHappyHealthyHuman.com.

Hello friends! Today's yoga sequence is a FAVORITE and is a play off of Monday's post about recognizing your infinite potential. There are some fun and funky transitions, great strengtheners for the lower body, and a super sweet savasana. I know you'll love it! This is an intermediate level class, so feel free to modify as you need to reduce the intensity or ramp it up! As always - if you like this sequence, drop me a message over on Instagram at @behappyhealthyhuman or share this with a friend. Thanks for being a part of the community!

This chia seed pudding recipe is a fabulous quick and hearty breakfast. It's perfect for anyone that's experiencing constipation or digestive difficulties.

We get caught up with the baby's eating schedule after birth, but what about yours? Today we'll discuss what to eat after delivery and in the postpartum period so that you'll have energy and good digestion.

What's your Ayurvedic dosha? Most people have two predominant doshas, and it can be hard to figure out which one to balance and how to go about doing it. In today's episode, I discuss 4 different strategies for balancing two doshas at once. Don't know your dosha? Take the quiz at behappyhealthyhuman.com/discover-your-dosha-quiz

How much potential do you have? The yogis would say infinite. Let's explore what infinite potential means, plus learn a meditation exercise to help you embody it on a daily basis.

This simple yin yoga sequence will help you find the balance between your inner and outer world. Explore the strength of your body and the softness of your spirit. No yin yoga experience necessary, just bring an open mind and an even breath. Enjoy!

This delicious and refreshing beverage will keep you well-hydrated all summer long! Make this simple mint lemonade to cool the fire-y pitta so you feel your best!

All labors are unique - you don't know if you'll go into labor at home, at work, if it will proceed quickly or slowly, or if your bag of waters will break or not. Taking time to visualize all of the ways that your labor might begin will help you emotionally prepare for your labor and delivery.

The first time I learned the true purpose of savasana and applied it to my practice, I learned an incredible amount about myself and my relationship to the world. In today's episode, learn about letting go of labels and getting in touch with reality through savasana pose. UPCOMING EVENT! June 9th at Take Care Shop in Georgetown. Learn how to have a happy and healthy menstrual cycle. happyperiod-takecare.eventbrite.com

As I finish up my yin yoga training with Gretchen Schutte (http://tulapranayoga.com/), here are some lessons I learned about finding the yin in our very yang world. PLUS - join me at Take Care Shop in Georgetown on June 9th for my workshop on having a happy and healthy menstrual cycle. Tickets available at happyperiod-takecare.eventbrite.com.

Today's podcast is a fabulous 30 minute yoga sequence. We'll play with lots of open shoulder and chest poses so that you can be receptive to the beauty and inspiration the world has to offer you. When we receive, we can give, and this yoga sequence is perfect for feeling that energy movement. Block or blanket suggested, not mandatory!

Today on the podcast we're answering a listener question about if your dosha can change PLUS there's a recipe for pitta balancing blueberry bliss balls. There are tons of insights in this episode about achieving balance and I hope you'll enjoy! If you have a question you'd like to see answered on the show, leave me a message on Instagram, I'm at @behappyhealthyhuman. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samantha-attard/message

Today's episode is all about how to create. Creativity requires more than sitting down and *doing* the work. The first step is to get inspired, so that we have some work to give. This episode is perfect for anyone that feels lackluster in their energy at work or at home, and needs to find some new ways to engage with their work and life. Enjoy!

For all my pregnant folks in the house- make sure you ask your doctor about your Bishops score if/when they're considering inducing labor. This measure tells you how close your body is to spontaneous labor and how likely a successful induction will be! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samantha-attard/message

An exploration of how to find balance in times of transition. We'll discuss setting boundaries, checking in with your energy, and honoring your "yes" by saying "no" more. Enjoy!

We hold so much tension in our shoulders - from carrying heavy bags to hunching over our desks and phones. All of this tension cuts off the energy to our shoulders and heart. Try this 15 minute yoga sequence to help you relax your shoulders. Great news - you can do this sequence even if you've never done yoga before, and you don't even need a yoga mat! You can do this sequence anytime, anywhere, but I think it's especially great for a mid-day stretch at the office. Enjoy this episode of Happy Healthy Human Radio!