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Welcome to WellSpirit, the podcast where we explore the intersection of self-care, community support, and personal growth. Today, we have the pleasure of diving into the world of wellness with the insightful Katie Bean, a passionate advocate for traditional yoga techniques, meditation, and the power of writing as a healing modality. Through her group sessions, she has seen remarkable transformations in individuals’ careers, mental health, and personal development. Katie’s emphasis on self-care extending into community care is a refreshing take on wellness. From the impact of recommended books to the power of sustained practice, this episode offers valuable insights into how these practices can lead to real, lasting change. So, grab your yoga mat, sit back, and join us as we delve into the world of wellness with Katie Bean.

Learn more about Katie here: https://sites.google.com/site/katiebeanconsulting/about-katie-bean

Primary Topic: Katie Bean’s Wellness Journey

• Childhood speech impediment and fear of public speaking
  • Coping mechanism of turning to writing
• Introduction to yoga and its impact on physical and mental health
  • Healing from migraines, stomach ulcers, and stress hives
• Integration of writing and yoga practices for accelerated healing
  Primary Topic: Techniques for Coping with High Stress
• Traditional yoga practices
  • Deep breathing, mindfulness, meditation, specific body movements
• Journaling and writing prompts for processing emotions
  • Releasing emotions onto paper for objective reflection and processing
• Community support through learning circles and book clubs with self-study twist
  • Using books for personal exploration and sharing
    Primary Topic: Writing as a Healing Modality
• Pushback faced due to lack of scientific evidence
  • Personal and shared experiences as powerful evidence
• Practice of sustained, consistent writing for mental health
  • Similar to techniques for overall mental health
• Free write stream of consciousness writing as a way to get unstuck
  • Format doesn’t matter, even sentence fragments or bullet points can be effective
    Primary Topic: Self-Care and Community Care
• Importance of supporting others for one’s own wellness
  • Supporting others as beneficial for personal wellness
• Practice of what is preached, including yoga, journaling, Oracle cards, therapy, and community support
  • Releasing thoughts and emotions through various methods
    Primary Topic: Katie Bean’s Lifestyle and Preferences
• Morning routine of long walks with her dog
• Wellness journey as a movie titled “Fragile Thoughts”
• Song “Sweet Little Birds” by Bob Marley as an instant mood-booster
• Ideal wellness retreat location at Costa Rica’s Tavakone resort
• Availability on Instagram, YouTube, and her website for clients and community outreach

Author: Brandon G Handley