Life On Earth Podcast

Rebecca Rebouche is an American painter, writer, filmmaker, and entrepreneur known for her decade-long collaboration with international retailer Anthropologie and her large-scale paintings of allegorical family trees. John James Audubon meets Frida Kahlo in a Chagall dreamscape, her work is here to tell the story of us that we didn’t know needed telling. Her surreal naturalistic paintings paired with her intuitive journaling have drawn not only collectors but enthusiasts to her work, resulting in a model of artful living celebrated in The New York Times, Garden & Gun, Anthology Magazine, Madame Air France Magazine and The Great Discontent.     Rebecca Rebouche is a New Orleans-based artist. She describes herself as “in service to tenderness, to people’s base humanity, and their highest rapture. "I clear my energy to create, to receive, to be in the exchange.” Whether she was drawing the backs of people’s heads in church or doodling in school, Rebecca’s talent was encouraged. She went on to study Fin

    Don't Miss Out On This Opportunity  Treat Yourself    Wellness Day Retreat   Retreats are a great way to clear your mind and create space for more of what you do want in life.     Join Me For A Healing Day Honoring Nature & Community    Book a Online Distance Healing Session with Nathalie    Dear Shanti Yoga Community,   I will be hosting my first in person Day Retreat of 2021.    Join me for a much needed Wellness Day Retreat ~ Self Care Practice in Covington, LA.   This is exciting and an exclusive offer.    Mark your calendars and register.    Space is ultra  limited for this event.    We are keeping it very small.   This is a semi private event.   This event will be happening at the  Covington Healing House, where I see clients for  Reiki Energy Healing.   Every retreat participant will receive a print copy of my new mini book The LIGHT CODE which includes 15 elements and 5 frequencies to THRIVE in this life!   Date : Saturday, May 8th   Retreat Schedule ~ All Times Are in CST   Check In : 11AM 

Martha Soffer is an Ayurvedic guru and Founder of Surya Spa. She utilizes a system of practical and easy self-care, helping everyone attain balance and wellness through healing retreats, restorative beauty, wellness, and food products, as well as educational guidance and support. For years, Martha worked in computer science. After a rough break up, Martha had the opportunity to study transcendental meditation, and fell in love with the benefits. It was a life changing event 31 years ago that set her on the path she is on now - a path of healing and helping others. At Surya Spa, Martha practices Ayurvedic Panchakarma, a way of purging toxins from the body. Using what nature provides, Martha creates herbal treatments that are tailored to what each person needs. It’s commonly a 7-day process because there are 7 tissues that are worked on during the experience. Panchakarma focuses on doshas, influenced by our environments, nutrition, and even location. Martha explains the 3 doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) and

Dayle Breault is Founder of the Goddess of Skin skincare line. All of her products are free of damaging chemicals and designed with wellness and healing body, mind and spirit in mind. Bio ---> Dayle Breault is an internationally recognized Holistic Esthetician for the last 33 years. She has trained around the world with the industry's top educators. Because of her relationship with her celebrity clientele, Dayle has worked in the desert of Siwa, Egypt, the Fashion Capital of Paris, and every metropolitan city of the US. Having this exposure to every type of climate, she is well versed in all forms of skincare. ]Her work has been featured in such top beauty magazines as Vogue, In Style, Allure, Glamour, Shape, Nylon, LA Confidential and many more. She has been recognized by Goop as one of the Top Facialists for the last 5 years. In 2004, Dayle began formulating what is now one of the most coveted skin care brands on the market. Her passion in skin care is vast. And creating a more holistic approach has enabl

Veronica Ciandre is creator of high vibration jeweller line iSOLA. Designed to help your body re-harmonize with its natural frequencies, iSOLA aims to help you bring wellness with you wherever you go. Veronica joins Nathalie today to discuss her experiences with frequencies, how they affect her and how you can protect yourself if you share her sensitivity. Back in 2010, the building that Veronica lived in had 25 cell towers installed on the roof, 10 of which were right above her apartment. Within a short amount of time, Veronica started experiencing a myriad of physical symptoms. She had symptoms of insomnia, dizziness and headaches. The symptoms continued and within 6 months developed into symptoms of chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s, arthritis, tremors, and more. After going on a camping trip to re-wild herself, she experienced an alleviation of symptoms, only to find them return when she came home. After extensive research and investigation by Dr. Magda Havass, Veronica came to the realizatio

The Valentine's Special Episode.  Brooke Baudot (IG @soulfullgrows) from Soul Full Grows, Holly Hobbs (IG @hollyhobbs) from Morning Glory Yoga and I (IG @nathaliecroix), discuss the true meaning of love and the pressures of Valentines Day. This Valentine's Day we invite you to do something special for Yourself. Treat yourself to whatever your heart desires.  Why do we celebrate holidays? Find out the many ways you can honor yourself regardless if you are single or in a relationship. These ladies have great suggestions. We encourage you to cultivate internal happiness, independent of life circumstances.  Love begins with you! Happy Love Day!  Nathalie, Brooke and Holly. Follow us on Clubhouse @nathaliecroix @hollyhobbs @yogibrooke Get 10% off site wide on Soul Full Grows Use the code LOVE (limited time offer-valentines special). Want to dive deeper into our teachings? Join our members program and access our digital library with multiple masterclasses from topics such as yoga philosophy, energy

In today’s conversation, John Strickler, Nathalie’s partner, here to dive into non-violence and exploring the meaning of ahimsa. For John, ahimsa means non-violence against yourself, others, animals, and the Earth. The Earth is our home and should be respected and treated with reverence, not polluted and destroyed. If you see something out of place, something wrong, it is your responsibility to speak up and take action. Learning self-love is a process, and there will be times where you honor yourself and times when you don’t. It is important to remember that we are all works in progress. Everyone has a dharma or purpose, and some have many. John believes we are born with our purpose but that it takes time and work to discover it. Nathalie brings the conversation full circle back to self-love and the differences between how feminine and masculine perspective changes the experience of self-love. To end the episode, John offers advice for grounding yourself and giving yourself grace, and the two discuss the

Josh Biro is the Founder of The Yogapreneur Collective and Head Coach at Nomad Business Coaching, a consulting company that helps yoga studio owners systematize their businesses for more profit and peace of mind. He joins Nathalie today to discuss time management, nomadic lifestyles, and viewing health as a totality. Josh begins today’s discussion by explaining The Yogapreneur Collective and how he helps others in the yoga industry by creating community. He discovered yoga later in life even though he comes from a yoga family. He went from becoming a teacher, to helping others with their studios, to opening his own studio with his wife. They ultimately sold the business and have spent the last 6 years travelling the world with their 3 children. If you are feeling discouraged as a small business owner by the events of the past year, Josh offers some advice. Clarify your vision and step into your fear. If you are trying something new, you are bound to be nervous. Learn to schedule your life (even your tim

Today we are discussing the yoga sutra of Pratipaksha Bhavana, the concept of opposites. It states “when disturbed by negative thoughts, opposite ones should be thought of.” Nathalie discusses how to practice Pratipaksha Bhavana, the power of contemplation, and coming back to yourself. Pratipaksha Bhavana can be used when you are in a state of emotional turbulence to help you release painful and destructive emotions. If you can practice this, it can help you reach a higher place spiritually. It is easier said than done to set aside those feelings. Over time, we become psychologically and neurologically habituated to the experience. Removing yourself from the situation can help you with that release and offer perspective. The practice of Pratipaksha Bhavana is about contemplation of the opposite. Ask yourself if you are addicted to the sensations negative emotions produce. If so, ask yourself if you really need to be connected to extremes all the time. Feel your breath and focus on your body. Consistent pra

In today’s special episode, Nathalie joins Valeria Teles on the Fit for Joy podcast. Together they discuss Nathalie’s journey, how manifesting change begins, and the importance of taking responsibility for the planet we call home. Nathalie sees herself as a citizen of the world. Always moving and travelling when she was younger meant that her world has always been diverse. For others, that isn’t always the case. To overcome judgemental behaviours, look to the conditioning and perimeters set upon you. Dismantle them and learn to live in acceptance and others. Discussing her book, Living Life with Light, Nathalie tells us how it is an expression of her journey and learnings in the many aspects of healing. When looking to change and heal, she reminds us that everyone has a different story and seeks validation. Ask your questions to the universe and know that you will receive the answers you need for your growth. For Nathalie, love cannot begin without a deep love of your self first. Look inward and forgive yo

Pedro Valente has been honouring the jujutsu tradition his entire life. Along with his brothers, Pedro runs The Valente Brothers Jiu-Jitsu Self Defense School in Florida. He joins Nathalie today to discuss the philosophy of jujutsu, tradition, and finding and accepting the flow of life. Pedro and his brothers began learning the art when they were young from their father, and by world renowned Jiu-Jitsu grandmasters Hélio Gracie, who founded the self-defence martial art system of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. At age 18, Pedro moved from Brazil to the US to attend the University of Miami School of Business Administration. Growing up, Pedro always knew that jujutsu would be a part of his life. The philosophy of jujutsu is as important as the practice, if not more, to Pedro. It can be applied to daily life and helps to build self confidence and self esteem. By building confidence in your physical abilities, you are building your self esteem and changing your perspective of yourself. You are seeing yourself with true worth.

Cory Sterling is a lawyer, owner of Conscious Counsel law firm, author and yoga teacher. He joins Nathalie today from his new home in Brazil to discuss making law fun, helping people with yoga businesses avoid legal complications and the importance in building transparent relationships. With his book, ‘The Yoga Law Book: Legal Essentials for Yoga Professionals,’ Cory wanted to help people in the yoga space have a greater awareness of the legalities of business. One of the main concepts he discusses in the book is the practice of shoshin, or having a beginner’s mind. At any moment you can stop and re-evaluate life and see things anew. You can choose to see things fresh, change perspectives and be present at any time. This leads Cory to discuss relationships. In life and business, relationships are everything. By having strong, transparent relationships you are creating and opening lines of communication and building trust. This allows both sides to have aligned expectations. Practicing what he has named hea

Daria is a long-time friend of Nathalie as well as a yoga and meditation teacher who recently traveled to India for a 10-day Vipassana - meditation retreat. In today’s episode, she will share her monumental experiences with us. After the conversation, Daria treats us to a special 30-minute Vipassana meditation session. Daria explains why she felt called to travel to India, specifically to the Dalai Lama’s hometown, to expand on her yoga and spiritual teachings. We hear about how temporarily giving up all of her belongings at the temple helped her to truly reconnect with herself. Given Daria’s Russian background, she tells us how she began to get into yoga in Russia as a teenager and what sparked her future calling. Nathalie dives into common questions asked by newbie meditators, so Daria gives us her answers and advice. The 30-minute meditation will include three main steps: breathing exercises, primary meditation, and a metta (wishes for welfare and happiness) practice. Find a quiet, relaxing space wher

Chioma Njoku is a successful financial coach and yoga teacher based out of Chicago, Illinois who is all about mindset, spirituality, and of course, money. She currently works with individuals and is looking to expand into working with groups in the future. Chioma tells us her background and how she went from the world of corporate accounting into fully embracing the power and spirituality of being a yoga teacher. Limited beliefs are a huge factor for many people when it comes to finances. Chioma discusses how she broke through her own limited beliefs and now manifests money on a daily basis. Furthermore, Chioma helps others to achieve the same by challenging their own beliefs and discovering their “money story.” Surrounding yourself with people who share the same financial views and goals as you can help reinforce your positive money vibes. Seasons have a purpose and signify regrowth. Nathalie asks how someone that is struggling to find their value can get clear on their purpose, and Chioma shares her tips

Black Lives Matter.   We welcome back to the show David Bianchi, actor, poet, film maker, amazing human, among other talents.   David is our host for episode 79 of LIFE ON EARTH PODCAST. He shares his perspective on our current Global situation and the movement. David says that we are in the midst of a Global Up-Rising Equality and gives us powerful suggestions on how we can be part of the solution, contribute to the movement and a new Earth where we live in Equanimity with all beings.    We are honored to have David back on the podcast and that he has chosen to share with us his brilliant new short film "I Can't Breathe".    We invite to watch the entire film with powerful images on his YouTube Channel HERE   Check out episode 40 of LIFE ON EARTH PODCAST, where David talks about leadership, being in your purpose and how to bring your life to the next level.   Follow David on Instagram @DavidBianchi_Official    Subscribe to David's work on his YourTube Channel - Youtube.com/DavidBianchi    #BlackLivesMatter

Adam James is an artist, poet, singer, healer and yogi based in Austin, Texas. He joins Nathalie today to talk about his creative journey, what yoga means to him and the impacts of COVID-19. Adam shares his new song ‘Awaken’ with us. Adam has written ‘Awaken’ to honor the divine Mother Earth and our connection to her.  Yoga is a way to increase comfort and grounding in his own body and to deepen his connection with nature. With yoga we can unify and integrate all planes of our existence for greater harmony. With the world on lockdown due to COVID-19, Adam is taking advantage of the time to learn and grow. Now is the time to move yourself to the next level of whatever journey you are on. Adam then shares a poem with us titled ‘Obvious’ that expresses the experience of something transcendental and the need to ground yourself in nature instead of worshiping technology. With a pandemic covering the globe it is more important now than ever to take care of your body and mind. Navigating the landscape of informa

Enjoy this energetic clearing and activation as we step into a new world. Take a deep breath - connect with your heart space - and listen to this clearing.  Sending you so much love and positive vibrations!  Work with me with one of my many offerings available online. Including Virtual Yoga Teacher Trainings via Shanti Yoga Training School, Shanti Yoga Cafe offerings including Yoga on Zoom every Friday + coaching and distance healing sessions which you can find at nathaliecroix.com  + online courses via LIFE ON EARTH School at  lifeonearthpodcast.com It's an honor and a privilege to be here with you. IG @NathalieCroix @ShantiYogaTrainingSchool Be well !  Stay in peace and love

Have you ever wondered if you are an emotional eater? Many of us run to food as a crutch. In this episode we will explore the many levels on which emotional eating can show up in your life.  Jessica Procini is a nutritionist and a life coach. She joins Nathalie today to talk about the struggles of emotional eating, identifying its roots, and immune-boosting tips to follow during COVID-19. Jessica had always struggled in her relationship with food without knowing the reason why. For 20 years she emotionally ate, even while going through nutritionist school, until she identified herself as an emotional eater. Jessica discusses how, after 10 years of research, she has overcome her issues with food and formed a proven method for others to deal with emotional eating. Many people, like Jessica, have issues surrounding food and often don’t know why. We’ve all tried diet and exercise plans that don’t stick or just plain don’t work. Jessica discusses the 4 roots of emotional eating, and how identifying what and why

Denise Milfort is a model, actress, and wellness expert. She joins us for a third time in this episode where she and Nathalie discuss strengthening your immune system, dealing with COVID-19, and making healthy choices.  Denise almost never gets sick, which she credits to her strong immune system from a proper diet and self-care. She finds that cloves and blackseed oil are very helpful for your upper respiratory system. It is important that you believe these things will help you because even if it is the placebo effect, it is a very strong effect.  We are all dealing with the effects of social isolation due to COVID-19. Denise shares her feelings on being isolated and how she overcame her negative thoughts. You have to accept the situation for what it is and focus on harvesting the good, as there is always good in any situation. During this time, you can work on improving yourself and your relationships. If you have a partner, find a new connection with them. If you are single, it is a good time to go within

Joan Hyman, world class yoga retreat leader, yoga teacher, and teacher trainer joins us today. Joan has been practicing yoga for over 25 years, starting as a group teacher and moving on to teacher training. She and Nathalie discuss her jump into traveling the world, how she keeps herself inspired, as well as Joan’s perspective on current events.  Joan started teaching yoga in LA but now teaches all over the world. She discusses how her first trip to India planted the travel seed within her and introduced her to a very international network. Joan explains how she feels like her soul expands when she is in an unknown place and the many benefits of travel. Burnout on the road is a very real thing. Many people want to “bring their house with them to India,'' Joan explains, but there is a humbleness in India not felt in Western culture she believes everyone can learn from. Nathalie and Joan discuss the importance of adapting to a local culture and how Joan is able to keep herself inspired when travel becomes dif