Habitual Rituals Wellness Podcast
A biweekly exploration of wellness and healing practices that are both ancient and new, evidence based and novel concepts, to create an amalgamation of daily practices, or habitual rituals, to raise our vibration, create our health, and enhance our enjoyment of life. Ideas and concepts from distinct health promoting practices include allopathic medicine, functional medicine, biohacking, Ayurveda, ancient wisdom, and more. Join Cate Frazier, a physician assistant with special interest in preventative medicine, psychology, and behavior change, on a life enhancing journey of wellness.
Episodes
I am FAR more than honored to introduce a personal mentor of mine, Ashley Melillo!
Ashley Melillo is a psychologist, certified Rapid Transformational Therapist practitioner (RTTP), hypnotist (C.Hyp.), and founder of Mama Amour which specializes in maternal nervous system healing from the postpartum period through perimenopause. Ashley holds an Ed.S. in psychology and is also a plant-based author of the cookbook Blissful Basil, a fo...
The beautiful life story of an incredibly high-powered woman. This is an honest, inspiring, and heartfelt episode with a true wonder woman, Micha Ziegler!!! Micha is a force of nature and bravely follows her heart.
Micha began her career in medicine after completing her masters degree in physician assistant studies. As life unfolded, she was unafraid to step into her next adventure into motherhood and simultaneously entrepreneurship...
It has been an incredible honor to have a conversation with and learn from the brilliant Dr. Amanda Steencken!!! Dr. Amanda Steencken is a neuroscientist and true critical thinker. She’s an innovator. Her teaching style is clear and deep. She applies concepts of quantum physics, biology, neuroanatomy, physiology, and therapeutics, to daily life to conceptualize and understand the fundamental internal and external environment ...
Join us for an intriguing, thought provoking and mind blowing episode as neuroscientist Dr. Amanda Steencken PhD combines concepts of quantum physics with biology, mitochondria, fascia, structured water, the nervous system, and primitive reflex integration using rhythmic movement- specifically BRMT (Blomberg Rhythmic Movement Training), to explain and elucidate theories on healing that make complete sense.
You can connect and ...
This is an episode that was long time coming! In this episode we talk about the purpose of establishing Habitual Rituals Wellness, an overview of the new medical speciality- Lifestyle Medicine, and a brief discussion of gut microbiome.
Enjoy!
Reference for 1 serving of processed meat increasing your risk of type 2 diabetes by 37%
Schwingshackl L, Hoffmann G, Lampousi AM, et al. Food groups and risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a syste...
Kate Wagner and Riley Wagner are nervous system experts in the hot new occupational therapy tool- Primitive Reflex Integration. They use the Blomberg Rhythmic Movement Technique (BRMT) to calm the nervous system and allow for integration of retained reflexes.
Retained reflexes effect growth and development of the nervous system and contribute to motor, sensory, visual, behavioral delays and dysregulation.
When reflexes are integrat...
Introducing special guest Vicky Jap Dharam Rose! Vicky is a multitalented musical artist who has traversed genres from Punk Rock and Ska to New Age Mantra. She is a Kundalini Yoga teacher, life philosopher, mother, creative, guide, and lifelong learner. Vicky is a personal mentor of mine, my second cousin, and the creative genus behind the name "Habitual Rituals Wellness."
Enjoy this episode of the life tale of a brave, resilient, c...
Continuing our conversation from Part 1-Interview with Kate Wagner. We discuss Integrating Primitive Reflexes Blomberg Rhythmic Movement Technique (BRMT), Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF), Inflammation, Energy Medicine, Muscle Testing & More!
Kate Wagner specializes in integrating primitive reflexes using the Blomberg Rhythmic Movement Technique (BRMT) to promote brain maturation and cognitive development.
Integrating primitive ref...
Introducing very special guest, Kate Wagner!
Kate Wagner specializes in integrating primitive reflexes using the Blomberg Rhythmic Movement Technique (BRMT) to promote brain maturation and cognitive development.
Integrating primitive reflexes is a new and rapidly growing technique used predominantly in occupational and physical therapy settings to help There are a few different techniques for integrating primitive reflexes and BRMT ...
Introducing to you, one of my very favorite people, Elisa Romeo board certified Marriage and Family Therapist, author, intuitive, and soul guide.
Elisa is my personal therapist whom I have heavily relied upon to navigate this life. She introduced me to my soul which completely changed my outlook and my decision making. She led me to authenticity within myself, through following my soul, supported me, and gave me a safe space to rec...
Introducing to you, one of my very favorite people, Elisa Romeo board certified Marriage and Family Therapist, author, intuitive, and soul guide.
Elisa is my personal therapist whom I have heavily relied upon to navigate this life. She introduced me to my soul which completely changed my outlook and my decision making. She led me to authenticity within myself, through following my soul, supported me, and gave me a safe space to rec...
In this deeply honest and open interview with life transformation leader and guide, Iris Angelani, Iris shares the soul opening practice of the sacred cacao ceremony used by ancient Mayan and Aztec people. She shares life wisdom and the art of caring for our mind, body and soul in our every day life in this viscerally human and spiritual episode. Iris brings the power of intention, presence, and an appreciation for life and it's ab...
**Video version with subtitles available at habitualritualswellness.com and on Spotify**
Dr. Manikyeswara Rao Konda “Dr. Manik" is a highly accomplished and sought after Ayurvedic physician, yoga expert (Chief Minister) and best selling author of 20 books on the topic of Ayurveda and yoga.
In this episode we explore the true meaning and intention of yoga practice, Ayurveda, and how both yoga and and Ayurveda are used harm...
Join us as Margaret Hunt-Wilson shares her journey from Western medicine where she practiced as a registered nurse, a nurse midwife, and nurse educator to becoming a certified sound bowl therapist. She received her training and certification in the Peter Hess Method of Sound Bowl Massage through Balance on Buffalo in Manitowoc, WI.
Her journey goes back in time from modern Western medicine to ancient healing techniques - or was it ...
Special guest interview with Jessica Liederbach- musician, performer, board certified music therapist, mother extraordinaire, wife, equestrian, WOMAN among SO many other things!
Join us as we talk about Jessica’s journey to become a music therapist, clinical metrics of music therapy, benefits, importance, and how you can use music each day to enhance your wellbeing
Reflections of 2025- learning curves, major milestones, greatest joys, events that rocked my world, and things that I’m looking forward to in 2026. Happy new year everyone!
Weight. A topic of discussion I am now able to share. From a historical struggle in the college era, to body confidence and weight management on autopilot. The physical and psychological framework I use to manage my weight.
Weight loss tips:
- Drink 16oz of water before every meal
- Drink at least 64 oz of water per day
- Only drink water or coffee/tea- zero calorie beverage
- Use a small plate for eating rather than a large dinner pl...
An introduction to our foundation of health.
- Where did our foundational ideas about health come from?
- Do we want to pass our current habits, choices and ideas down to the next generation?
Or,
- Do we want to intentionally look at how we are living and choose to redirect some areas?
List of positive health habits:
- Drink filtered and remineralized water (add less than a pinch of sea salt to your glass of water throughout the ...
Examining our hardwired tendencies to mimic others, freeing ourselves through awareness, and choosing a life we love.
References:
The Chameleon Effect:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10402679/
https://thedecisionlab.com/reference-guide/psychology/chameleon-effect
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs:
https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html
The Harvard Study of Adult Development:
https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org/
Dr. David McClelland:
http...
A note on community and how I became my own best friend
The Harvard Study of Adult Development
https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org/
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