Authentically Shawna
Join Dr. Shawna Berk, DPT as she shares the lessons she has learned from being a practitioner and a patient in the holistic health world. Through sharing her personal experiences gleaned from experiencing a traumatic brain and spinal injury on the precipice of starting graduate school, you'll hear what to do and what to skip to optimize your health, wellness, and vitality.
Episodes
Matt Peterson, yoga teacher, pilates instructor, personal trainer, kung fu practitioner, and artist joins Dr. Shawna on today's episode to talk about how practicing physical modalities (yoga, kung fu, & strength training) has changed him as an artist & person.
Matt shares how he first started practicing kung fu, what his daily practice currently looks like, and the perspectives he has gained in art and life from ...
Tanya Claire, Image Consultant and Wardrobe Stylist joins Dr. Shawna on today's episode to talk about branding your image & figuring out your personal style.
Tanya shares her thoughts on designing a wardrobe for your lifestyle, when to rebrand your style, how to use accessories to tell a story, and when to follow (or not follow!) a fashion trend.
Interested in working with Tanya, you can connect with her Instagram,...
Dr. Jenn Au PT, DPT, CHt somatic mindfulness coach, Doctor of Physical Therapy, holistic bodyworker, retreat guide, and the host of the "Coming Home Podcast" joins Dr. Shawna on this week's episode of the podcast to talk about coming home to yourself through reconnecting with who you are.
Dr. Jenn shares how she uses somatic hypnotherapy, meditation, & mindfulness to help her clients with anxiety, trauma, and chron...
Laurie Love, Intimacy Coach & Certified Erotic Blueprint Coach joins Dr. Shawna on today's episode to talk about intimacy & pleasure through the lens of the 5 Erotic Blueprints Types™.
In Part II of this series, Laurie breaks down the 5 Erotic Blueprints: Energetic, Sensual, Sexual, Kinky, and Shapeshifter through discussing their superpowers & shadows.
She also discusses how important "no" is, so y...
Dr. Harpreet Malla, Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Sex Therapist, joins Dr. Shawna on today's episode to talk about intimacy & pleasure in all aspects of life.
In Part I of this series, Dr. Malla discusses how our family dynamics have shaped our ideas about romantic partnership, how to bring up & talk about the intimacy you desire with a partner (hint: these conversations happen outside the bedroom), and how being flexible in ...
Dr. Alex Talaber, OD, FOVDR, FAAO is board certified Neuro Optometrist and fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development and the American Academy of Optometry and joins Dr. Shawna on this week's episode of the podcast to talk about neuro optometry.
Dr. Talaber shares the differences between optometry & neuro optometry, signs that working with a neuro optometrist could be beneficial for you (the quiz linked...
Brianna Rose, Somatic Business Coach & Founder of the Light Leader® Movement, joins Dr. Shawna on today's episode to discuss ideas/definitions in the energetic space that are commonly misunderstood.
Brianna defines manifestation, somatic movement, kundalini, dharma, and intuition, and so much more. If you have ever wondered what these words mean, this is the episode for you!
Lindsey Krogh, Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Registered Play Therapist Supervisor joins Dr. Shawna on today’s episode to talk about play therapy. Lindsey is passionate about empowering children and families to help them find joy and connection through play. She has over 25 years of clinical experience in children’s mental health services, holds certifications in mental health services for children ages 0-5 and youth, is EMDR t...
Dr. AJ White-Graff, PT (Physical Therapist), DPT (Doctor of Physcial Therapy), OCS (Orthopedic Clinical Specialist), COMT (Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist), CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist), 500hr E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher) joins Dr. Shawna on today’s episode to talk about preventing exercise- induced injury from the perspective of two physical therapist who see many patients with preve...
Ashley Shapiro, RN (Registered Nurse), IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) joins Dr. Shawna on today’s episode to talk about the basics of breastfeeding.
Ashley shares when to seek help from a lactation consultant (it’s probably earlier in your pregnancy journey than you think!), what breastfeeding feels like (it should not hurt!), and her recommended lactation tools.
Helene Sula, author, blogger, and long distance walker, joins Dr.Shawna on today's episode. Helene shares her experiences of preparing and completing the Cotswold Way walk in England, a 130 mile-trail that she hiked solo in 10 days during October '24. She talks about how preparing for this walk not only changed her physically, but also challenged the way she viewed her time. As a content creator and owner of her own busines...
Michael Sula, M.S. in Exercise Physiology, joins Dr. Shawna on today's episode in a two-part series on long walks.
In PART I Michael discusses the 4 month training program he created for his wife, Helene Sula (who will be interviewed in PART II), to walk the approximately 100 mile Cotswold Way trail in 10 days in Fall '24. They have generously shared the training program which can be found for free here and additionally ...
Dr. Holly Horikawa PT, DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy), CLT (Certified Lymphedema Therapist) joins Dr. Shawna on this episode to talk about pelvic wellness from a lifespan perspective. Dr. Holly is a pelvic floor physical therapist with 20 years experience treating male and female pelvic disorders.
This conversation touches on topics that most people find too taboo to discuss- bowel & bladder function, female hormonal changes...
Matt & Gigi Kelley join Dr. Shawna on this week's podcast to talk all things travel. They discuss the order in which they plan a trip, cycling vacations in Europe, and packing tips.
Below are some of Matt & Gigi's favorite things they use when traveling (not sponsored):
Happy Traveling!
Charmaine Horn, a Qigong teacher and Stress Relief Expert, joins Dr. Shawna on today's podcast to talk about the practice of Qigong for stress relief. Charmaine shares how practicing Qigong has changed her relationship with stress, strength training, and how she relates to others.
If you are interested in learning more about Qigong, Charmaine recommends reading these two books:
Dr. Taylor Sillekens PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS joins the podcast today to discuss current physical therapy approaches and ideas.
Dr. Taylor and Dr. Shawna were in the same cohort at Cal State Long Beach's Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program. Since graduating with his DPT (Doctorate in Physical Therapy) in 2021, Dr. Taylor has added more knowledge and letters to the end of his name - OCS (Orthopedic Clinical Specialist) and CSCS (Certif...
Join Dr. Shawna and her mom on the final Christmas Market episode as they explore Frankfurt.
If you have enjoyed this mini-series about German Christmas Markets, please check out @heleneinbetween on Instagram where she has guides to Christmas Markets all over Europe.
Join Dr. Shawna and her mom as they travel to their final stops on the cruise, Mainz & Wiesbaden.
Highlights include:
-walking tour of Mainz
-seeing Santa Clause!
-walking tour of Wiesbaden
Want to know more about Christmas Markets, check out our host's Instagram page, @heleneinbetween!
Join Dr. Shawna and her mom as they visit Strasbourg, "The Christmas Capital of the World," and the Black Forest on St. Nicolas Day (December 6).
Highlights include:
-walking tour through Strasbourg, France
-touring the Black Forest Open Air Museum Vogtsbauernhof
-seeing the Christmas Market & advent calendar in Gengenbach, Germany
Want to know more about this cruise, check out our host's Instagram, @heleneinbetween.
Join Dr. Shawna and her mom as they have their own Hallmark movie moment watching the snow fall as they rode the funicular to the top of Heidelberg.
Highlights of the day:
- walking the 1 mile Hauptstraße (main street)
- touring Heidelberg Castle
-riding the Heidelberger Bergbahnen (funicular)
Want to know more about Christmas Markets and the cruise, check out our host's Instagram, @heleneinbetween!
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