At the age of 40, is when I noticed I was feeling tired, not just lack of sleep tired, it felt like fatigue, just plain exhaustion. As the year went on, I noticed I was missing sleep during the night, waking up between 2-3 am constantly, and this led to just not feeling me. I was moody. My stomach hurt with everything I ate and was nauseous when I woke up. My body ached, my skin was red and I was getting adult acne. My body was calling for my attention. I felt like each month - year added a new symptom. It was robbing me of life. My mind keep spinning why was this happening to me, and can I feel better again?
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Topics:
Holistic Nutrition,
Great Graduate,
self discovery,
Holistic wellness,
Holistic health,
Health and Wellness Coach,
Holistic Health and Wellness Coach
Adrienne Rue-Brock was living a life full of stress, unhealthy habits, and anxiety which resulted in her being diagnosed with several illnesses. Her body was crying for help, and she knew she needed change. Adrienne desired to seek a holistic way of healing herself and became inspired to want to help others do the same. Adrienne knew that by enrolling in the Holistic Health and Wellness Coach Diploma program with a concentration in Holistic Nutrition, that she would be able to achieve these goals. Adrienne shares, “I became physically ill and was diagnosed with anxiety, high blood pressure, and was pre-diabetic. The physical illness my doctor stated was due to my being under a lot of stress, which brought about all the other conditions. I am a believer in natural cures and started to seek out alternative medicines and therapy and that's when I found SWIHA.”
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Topics:
Holistic Nutrition,
Great Graduate,
mind body spirit,
Holistic wellness,
Holistic health,
Health and Wellness Coach,
Mindset,
Holistic Health and Wellness Coach,
Healthcare Industry,
Ministry,
Healthcare
There is beauty in being different. Embracing our individuality is a magical way for us to accept our truest selves. Moving away from a past life, Elliot is now embracing a life full of hope and healing. Elliot McMonagle is a SWIHA Graduate of the Integrative Healing Arts Practitioner with a specialty in Advanced Hypnotherapy. Utilizing these tools and modalities learned at SWIHA, Elliot is crafting a beautiful online community of healing and transformation. Follow along as Elliot shares his story and his passion for serving others.
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Topics:
Toe Reading,
holistic entrepreneur,
Great Graduate,
Reiki,
Hypnotherapy,
integrative healing arts practitioner,
IHAP,
Linda Bennett
“Before SWIHA, I was struggling to conform to societal standards. The corporate employee, ideal mother, independent woman, etc, and all these titles took me further from myself, what makes me, me. I didn’t realize it at the time, however, it became my passion to encourage and empower others to live authentically. The titles listed are important, however, they are not all.”
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Topics:
spirituality,
holistic entrepreneur,
Great Graduate,
Intuition,
intuitve guide,
integrative healing arts practitioner,
IHAP,
Grief,
Religion
Body appreciation. We could all give a little more gratitude to the vessel that carries and houses our spirit. Humans are the children of the Earth and the Universe. Our bodies are made up of the elements and space. Recycled out of the past and renewed, electrical and 60% water. We are literally one with life itself. As within so without. Our bodies allow us to connect and experience the world we live in. They function without our consciousness telling it what to do. They express our feelings and thoughts. We experience luscious pleasures, debilitating pain, and everything in between.
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Topics:
self love,
Great Graduate,
Whole Foods,
Nutrition,
integrative healing arts practitioner,
Licensed Massage Therapist,
IHAP
“Summer reminds us of longer days, cool drinks, and fresh colorful fruits and vegetables.” - Chef Janet Lee, SWIHA Success Coach
It’s almost that time of year when the need to relax and cool down is here! Utilize these refreshing and delicious recipes provided by Chef Janet Lee! Social life almost always is surrounded by food! Food brings people together. We meet with friends and family for a meal, for connection. And that desire and passion for food can turn into something more! People utilize nutrition in their careers all the time! After exploring these delectable recipes, check out some of SWIHA’s Nutrition programs. Have the courage to pursue your passions this summer.
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Topics:
Holistic Nutrition,
SWIHA,
Whole Foods,
Recipe,
Holistic wellness,
Holistic health,
SOUL Food,
Whole Foods Culinary Specialist,
Holistic Health and Wellness Coach,
Holistic Nutrition Specialist
What was your life like before SWIHA? What led you to SWIHA and to your particular program of study? Why are you passionate about this modality?
Before SWIHA I knew I wanted to share my wellness journey and help others on theirs. I was not sure how I would do it or what it looked like. Once I decided wellness was my purpose the doors just started opening for me. I am so passionate about health and wellness because I have been surrounded by sickness for so long. Not only do I want the benefits of living a healthy life, I want holistic wellness to be more accessible to my community.
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Topics:
Great Graduate,
Health and Wellness Coach,
Whole Foods Culinary Specialist,
Holistic Health and Wellness Coach,
Mindful Meditation,
Growth Mindset
“For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to help others! It has held a deep space in my life and I have taken many different life paths to find just the right one! My intention as a child was to go to school to be a Psychiatrist, yet as life would have it I became a young mom and that desire was put on the back burner. I instead became a hairstylist; this is a career that I absolutely love and continue to hold space for. Fast forward 25 years and I became pregnant with my second child and that is when my calling changed! I became sober at 40, not drinking alcohol created a new awareness and a totally new space in my life, and realized I wanted to travel a different life path and move down the path to help others in similar situations! I started attending Southwest Institute of Healing Arts’ Holistic Health and Wellness Coaching program with a focus on Culinary Arts, and graduated with an "A" average in February of 2023! I feel as tho I have circled back to my initial desire as a child and I am now able to help anyone that is desiring change and want that path partner!”
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Topics:
Holistic Nutrition,
holistic entrepreneur,
Great Graduate,
Whole Foods,
Mindfulness,
Online student,
Nutrition Specialist,
Holistic Healh and Wellness Coach,
Health and Wellness Coach,
Mindful Meditation Facilitator,
Whole Foods Culinary Specialist
It’s the year 2023, and it’s easy to say that the digital world is here to stay. So how do we cope with it? It is everywhere, always surrounding us - I mean, here you are reading this blog on a device! There are so many beautiful ways the digital age brings us connection, information, education, entertainment, and more. However, it is important to be aware of the negatives this digital age brings. With all these components in mind, we can find ourselves feeling stressed or overwhelmed from the information overload and screen time ever increasing. Let’s dive into what is digital stress and how to cope with it.
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Topics:
SWIHA,
Mindfulness,
Self-care,
social media,
Boundaries,
Mindfulness Facilitator,
Digital Stress,
Blue Light
When reflecting on the season of Spring, thoughts of a fresh start, the world waking up after a long winter, and fresh breezes with blooming flowers flash into mind. Everything feels fresh and new, and the urge to declutter your life from the past year comes to fruition. This can sometimes feel overwhelming. Where do I start? Do I even have the time? Life certainly does not stop for you to take the time to clean through everything you may want to - however - it’s freeing to think about it and to begin anew. We often hear, “A clean space is a clean mind”. Springtime is a great opportunity to declutter your physical space and your soul as well. Here are five ways to cleanse your mind, body, and soul.
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Topics:
SWIHA,
Self-care,
Forgiveness,
Holistic Education,
Self-Reflection,
Self-worth,
mind body soul,
Spring Cleaning,
Clean Diet
