June 20, 2025
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 292 - Missing Links in Women’s Health with Allie Cass

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There are parts of the conversation around women’s health that often go unspoken. Experiences are dismissed, misunderstood, or never fully explored. In this episode, we dive into the gaps many women face when navigating their bodies, especially in high-pressure environments where performance is praised but wellbeing is rarely prioritized. What unfolds is an honest look at what gets left out of mainstream health narratives and why it matters.

We explore how chronic stress, burnout, and disconnection from the body can quietly take hold, even when everything looks healthy on the surface. This conversation gently invites us to reconsider what true wellness feels like.

ALLIE CASS

Allie Cass is a women’s health and transformation coach who helps high-achieving women heal their metabolism, rewire their mindset, and cultivate deep self-love from the inside out. After becoming a pro status physique competitor — living in a world hyper-focused on aesthetics and extremes — Allie found herself burnt out and disconnected from her own body. That experience became the catalyst for her to shift toward a more holistic, sustainable approach to health.

Now, she blends functional nutrition, fitness, and neuro-linguistic programming to help women break free from chronic stress, frustration, and burnout — and instead, create lasting health, energy, and confidence.

RESOURCES
https://www.alliecasshealth.com
https://www.instagram.com/alliecasshealth

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Episode 292 - Missing Links in Women’s Health with Allie Cass

June 17, 2025
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 291 - Connecting Gut Health and Mental Wellbeing with Evan Transue

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Many of us don’t learn about the connection between our gut and overall wellbeing until symptoms start to interfere with daily life. In this episode, we explore how digestive health, mental health, and even environmental exposures can overlap in unexpected ways. What begins as a conversation about mood and microbiome quickly opens up into a deeper look at how chemicals in food and common triggers like wheat may impact the body’s ability to regulate and repair.

We talk about what it means to take a more investigative approach to health like asking different questions, paying closer attention to symptoms, and staying curious about the root causes behind chronic issues. This conversation invites us to think more broadly about wellness, and how even small changes in how we eat, live, and support our bodies can create meaningful shifts over time.

EVAN TRANSUE

Evan Transue, aka Detective Ev, graduated from Functional Diagnostic Nutrition in 2017. Prior to finding FDN he, and his mom, had suffered with a variety of health challenges for over a decade. These include, but aren't limited to severe cystic acne, major depressive disorder, panic disorder, GERD, and Grave's Disease. The FDN system transformed his and his mom's lives so profoundly that all of his work is now centered around spreading its teachings.

Evan is now the host of The Health Detective Podcast, owner of Bucks County Light Therapy and Functional Medicine Center, and speaks professionally to middle and high school students about mental health challenges. He has been blessed to speak to over 50,000 students around the country and deliver over 500 professional presentations.

RESOURCES
https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FunctionalDiagnosticNutrition/
https://twitter.com/FDNtraining
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7xDnEKCe9gKeWZ2vbE3C8w
https://www.linkedin.com/company/san-diego-natural-health-&-fitness-ctr/
https://www.instagram.com/fdntraining/
https://www.fdnconnect.com/practitioner-directory/

The Health Detective Podcast
https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/health-detective-podcast/

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Episode 291 - Connecting Gut Health and Mental Wellbeing with Evan Transue

June 13, 2025
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 290 - Beyond Conventional Mental Health with Dr. Fred Moss

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What happens when someone inside the system begins to question its foundations? In this episode, we hear from a psychiatrist who spent decades working within traditional mental health care, only to discover that the answers he was seeking couldn’t be found in diagnoses or prescriptions. His story is one of reimagining what healing can look like when we move toward human-centered ways of understanding ourselves.

We explore how creativity, connection, and honest conversation can become powerful tools for growth. This episode invites us to consider what’s possible when we allow space for full self-expression and begin to trust our own experiences as valid. It’s a deeply personal journey that challenges the status quo and opens new paths for how we think about mental health care.

DR. FRED MOSS

Dr. Fred Moss’ life’s work has been dedicated to transforming mental health conversations. As a psychiatrist for nearly four decades, he has seen firsthand how the conventional approach to mental health often falls short. His journey started with a deep passion for authentic communication, which led him to challenge the traditional reliance on diagnoses and medication. Over the years, Dr. Fred has developed holistic, human-centered methodologies that prioritize self-expression, creativity, and genuine connection as the foundation of healing.

Dr. Fred is the founder of Welcome to Humanity and The True Voice Method, and he helps people find and express their authentic selves in ways that foster true healing. Through his books (Find Your True Voice and Creative 8: Healing Through Creativity & Self-Expression), courses, and podcast appearances, he guides individuals toward self-discovery and transformation. Dr. Fred believes that at the heart of all healing is human connection, and he is passionate about bringing this message to a global audience.

RESOURCES
https://drfred360.com/
https://welcometohumanity.net/
https://www.youtube.com/@drfredmoss

Creative 8: Healing Through Creativity & Self-Expression - Book
https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Healing-Through-Creativity-Self-Expression/dp/B088N7YVMG/

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Episode 290 - Beyond Conventional Mental Health with Dr. Fred Moss

June 10, 2025
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 289 - How Food Connects Us with Lynne Bowman

Food is often one of the first ways we learn to give and receive care. In this episode, we explore how meals, memories, and shared kitchens shape our relationships with ourselves and others. Through personal stories and reflections, we’re reminded that food is more than fuel. It’s connection, tradition, and often the most reliable thread we carry from one chapter of life to the next.

This conversation brings us into the heart of how we nourish ourselves on every level. We talk about the joy of simple ingredients, the stories behind family recipes, and the surprising ways that cooking can become a source of strength, humor, and healing. Whether food has been a place of celebration or challenge in our own lives, this episode offers a welcoming space to reflect on what it really means to be nourished.

LYNNE BOWMAN

Lynne Bowman, author of Amazon best-seller "Brownies for Breakfast," has been featured at women's expos throughout the country, teaming with actress Deidre Hall to write and publish "Deidre Hall's KitchenCloseup' (2010) and "Deidre Hall's How Does She Do It?' (2012).

She’s won national awards as a creative director for Silicon Valley companies, was Creative Director at E&J Gallo Winery, Advertising Manager at RedKen Laboratories, and freelanced for agencies in San Jose, Los Angeles, and New York. She has also worked as an actress, makeup artist, screenwriter, illustrator, legal journalist and television Weather Person. Lynne and her husband have a small farm on the coast of Northern California.

RESOURCES
https://lynnebowman.com
https://facebook/lynneparmiterbowman
https://www.instagram.com/lynneparmiterbowman
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynne-parmiter-bowman-9918148
https://linkbio.co/BrowniesForBreakfast

Brownies for Breakfast - Book
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094GPM3Z3

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Episode 289 - How Food Connects Us with Lynne Bowman

June 6, 2025
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 288 - Overcoming Perfectionism with Dr. Tara Cousineau

Perfectionism often develops quietly, as a way to navigate uncertainty or protect ourselves from judgment. In this episode, we explore how those patterns take shape over time and what it looks like to begin softening them. The conversation brings a thoughtful lens to the ways we learn to strive, achieve, and hold it all together, even when it costs us our peace of mind.

We take time to examine what it means to move through life behind a polished surface, even when something more honest is asking to be seen. This episode opens up space for reflection on how we’ve learned to mask our needs, manage our image, and silence our messier truths and what becomes possible when we no longer have to do that.

DR. TARA COUSINEAU

Dr. Tara Cousineau is a clinical psychologist, author, meditation teacher, and perfectionism coach with 20+ years of experience helping high achievers cultivate self-compassion and authentic leadership. She’s a staff psychologist at Harvard University’s Counseling and Mental Health Services and an expert in mindfulness and mind-body medicine. Her book, The Perfectionist’s Dilemma, guides readers in transforming perfectionism into greater ease and joy.

RESOURCES

Free "Happy Achiever" Tools
https://perfectionistsdilemma.com/

The Perfectionist’s Dilemma - Book
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1639109463?tag=randohouseinc7986-20

The Kindness Cure - Book
https://www.amazon.com/Kindness-Cure-Science-Compassion-Heart-ebook/dp/B0DLS6QB59?

https://taracousphd.substack.com/
https://www.taracousineau.com/

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Episode 288 - Overcoming Perfectionism with Dr. Tara Cousineau

June 3, 2025
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 287 - Recovering from Mental Illness with Dale Walsh

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What does it mean to live with a mind that moves differently from the world around us, and still find ways to connect, create, and be heard? In this episode, we step into an honest and layered conversation about the day-to-day reality of schizophrenia and multiple personalities. Through firsthand insight, we explore the texture of a life shaped by mental illness, where creativity, resilience, and meaning continue to take root.

This is a unique chance to hear from someone who has spent decades navigating a complex mental health journey. The episode offers moments of reflection, humor, and clarity that go beyond the clinical lens. It invites us to listen with openness and curiosity, and to expand how we understand mental health.

DALE WALSH

Dale Walsh has had a very challenging but also inspiring 50- year recovery from Serious Mental Illness that began with delusions of grandeur at an Ivy League University in the summer of 1975, which irrevocably changed his life.

A graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, Dale has transformed "his mess into his message" and has often spoken about mental health, particularly schizophrenic matters on podcasts and live.

He is a prolific Poet with an archive of 5,000 works and six novels. He has lived his entire adult life in Hackensack, NJ.

RESOURCES
https://www.dewlivelove.net
https://www.facebook.com/dale.walsh.14
https://www.instagram.com/dale.walsh.14

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Episode 287 - Recovering from Mental Illness with Dale Walsh

May 30, 2025
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 286 - The Healing Power of Psychoanalysis with Joan K. Peters

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We rarely hear what psychoanalysis feels like from the inside. What it means to return to the same room, week after week, and begin to uncover the patterns that have shaped how we move through the world. In this episode, we step into that experience with someone who committed to the process not once, but twice, and came away with a deeper understanding of herself that couldn’t have been reached any other way.

This conversation gives us a glimpse into the long view of healing. It’s about the subtle ways insight can surface when we are not chasing it, and how change often comes from staying with what we once tried to turn away from. Through personal reflection and lived experience, we’re invited to consider what it means to truly invest in knowing ourselves.

JOAN K. PETERS

Joan K. Peters was born in New York City and got her Ph.D in comparative literature from The University of Chicago. She's published a novel and two books about women and work and is a professor emeritus of literature and writing at California State University at Channel Islands. She lives in Ojai with her husband, her dogs, and her chickens. Her new book is Untangling: A Memoir of Psychoanalysis.

RESOURCES
https://www.untanglingjoan.com/

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Episode 286 - The Healing Power of Psychoanalysis with Joan K. Peters

May 27, 2025
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 285 - Cold Therapy with Kris Rice

In this episode, we explore the power of cold therapy and how just a few minutes a day can have a profound impact on mental and physical wellbeing. Our guest shares her personal journey from skepticism to transformation, discovering how cold plunging helped her manage anxiety, boost energy, and build resilience.

We also talk about why cold exposure works, the science behind its benefits, and how to incorporate it into daily life in a way that feels doable. Whether you love or hate the cold, this conversation offers a fascinating look at how stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to lasting change.

KRIS RICE

Kris Rice never set out to be the cold plunge person—she hates cold water. But after years of supporting her daughter’s mental health, she finally recognized she had been ignoring her own. She knew what she should be doing—meditation, exercise, mindfulness—but there was never enough time in the day.

Desperate for something quick but effective, she secretly bought a horse trough and set up a makeshift cold plunge in her backyard. She didn’t tell anyone—what if she hated it? Spoiler alert—two minutes a day transformed everything. Her anxiety calmed, her energy returned, and she felt better than she could ever remember.

That DIY horse trough led to a realization—nothing in the cold plunge industry was designed with the human body in mind. So she created ChillPod, a luxury cold immersion system built for high-achievers seeking a fast, effective way to reset—without adding more to their already full plates.

Now, Kris helps people transform their energy, build strength and resilience, and feel their best with simple, science-backed strategies that actually fit into real life.

RESOURCES
https://www.instagram.com/krisricewellness
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kris-rice-chillpod/
https://www.thechillpod.co/

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Episode 285 - Cold Therapy with Kris Rice

May 23, 2025
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 284 - Finding Your Purpose with Dr. Cindi Saj

In this episode, we explore what it really means to find your purpose and how it connects to overall wellbeing. Our guest shares insights from her work in mental health, wellness, and personal development, shedding light on why so many people feel stuck when trying to uncover their true path.

We also talk about the role of self-awareness, mindfulness, and resilience in creating a meaningful life. It is an insightful discussion about moving beyond uncertainty and discovering a deeper sense of fulfillment in both work and everyday life.

DR. CINDI SAJ

Dr. Cindi is deeply committed to empowering individuals on their path to wellness.  Dr. Cindi is a seasoned author, researcher, therapist, university instructor, and yoga teacher with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field.

In her engaging talks, Dr. Cindi explores essential topics in mental health and wellness that are crucial for both professional development and personal growth—for anyone involved in the helping professions or aspiring to enter this rewarding field. Participants can look forward to gaining valuable industry insights and practical strategies that can be immediately applied to enhance their practice and well-being.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Dr. Cindi, whose expertise and passion for mental health will leave you inspired and equipped for your journey in the helping profession.

Her doctoral research focused on stress, burnout, and coping strategies in the helping profession. She has published two books on cognitive behavioral therapy and positive psychology: "Finding your Purpose" and "Finding your Wellness."

Currently, her research explores yoga, hypnotherapy, EMDR and healing. She is also passionate about encouraging self-awareness, mindfulness, and somatic learning in counseling. She also has a passion to help prepare students and counsellor educators to enrich the counselling field of practice.

RESOURCES
https://www.cindisaj.com
https://www.instagram.com/cindi.saj/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindi-saj-634904340/

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Episode 284 - Finding Your Purpose with Dr. Cindi Saj

May 20, 2025
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 283 - Avoiding Intimacy with Kiki Grace and Jason Goode

This episode contains adult subject matter and some listeners may be triggered by this content. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode, we take a closer look at the ways people avoid intimacy, often without even realizing it. Our guests explain why deep connection can feel uncomfortable, how past experiences shape our relationships, and what we can do to move past the fear of being truly seen.

We also talk about the patterns that keep us at a distance from others and how to start building relationships that feel more open and fulfilling. It is an eye-opening discussion about self-awareness, connection, and the barriers that keep us from experiencing intimacy in our relationships.

KIKI GRACE AND JASON GOODE

Kiki Grace and Jason Goode believe deep, authentic relationships are the foundation of a fulfilling life—and they’re here to help you build them. As Somatic Coaches, they blend the Wheel of Consent, Somatic Experiencing, and Transformational Coaching models to guide clients toward greater self-awareness, connection, and emotional resilience.

With backgrounds in Somatic Sex Education, Addiction Recovery, Yoga, Sports Performance, and Psychedelic Facilitation, they empower individuals and couples to break free from outdated patterns and step into deeper intimacy. Their quizzes, courses, and coaching programs offer the tools to transform not just relationships, but the way you show up in your life.

RESOURCES
https://www.somarelating.ca/links
https://www.instagram.com/somarelating

Hidden Patterns Quiz
https://somarelatingquiz.scoreapp.com/

Authentic Intimacy Course
https://authenticintimacycourse.scoreapp.com/

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Sex, Bodies and Cinema Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZV2L3Qv4TQzXnYSfpFutU?si=ad35749ff21b4d4b

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Episode 283 - Avoiding Intimacy with Kiki Grace and Jason Goode

Breaking free from sadness, anxiety, and stress, reclaiming your sanity, and finding the self-esteem and energy to go after the life you desire. Real talk about mental health, holistic healing, and the tough journey of coming out the other end.