The Wisdom & Wellness Podcast with Dr. Rachel Hill Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:00:04 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2598554 en-us © 2026 The Wisdom & Wellness Podcast with Dr. Rachel Hill yes 0a8269de-2b58-5dd9-85c5-3c1e5568fc1f Dr. Rachel Hill episodic false Have you lost yourself in your scrubs? 

If you're like so many nurses healthcare professionals, and wellness providers- the career you once loved has left you feeling burned out, disconnected, and trapped.
You’ve been told that exhaustion is just “part of the job,” but a voice inside you is asking, “Is this all there is?”

You are not alone, and this is NOT normal.

Welcome to The Wisdom & Wellness Podcast, your invitation to come home to yourself.

Join your host, Dr. Rachel Hill—a doctorally-prepared, board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, clinical herbalist, and faith-centered guide—for conversations that bridge the gap between evidence-based medicine and the timeless wisdom of holistic healing. Each episode is a space to explore another way forward: a path to reclaiming your identity, regulating your nervous system, and reconnecting with your source.

This podcast is for the healers, the helpers, and the empaths who have poured everything into others and are ready to finally pour back into themselves.

If you’re ready to move from just surviving to truly thriving in mind, body, and spirit, your journey of metamorphosis starts here.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) mental health, healthcare providers, healthcare professionals, nurses, nursing, holistic, alternative wellness, reiki, meditation Dr. Rachel Hill https://storage.buzzsprout.com/f3g7g5lug3uzx1feeol37hjg1spy?.jpg The Wisdom & Wellness Podcast with Dr. Rachel Hill https://www.buzzsprout.com/2598554 Caring for the Caregivers: How to Reclaim Your Peace and Thrive with Jammie Johnson Caring for the Caregivers: How to Reclaim Your Peace and Thrive with Jammie Johnson If you’re a caregiver, you know firsthand the exhaustion, the emotional weight, and the loneliness that can come with tending to others’ needs while your own often go unmet. 

It’s easy to forget who you are outside of the caregiving role — to feel isolated from your own life and dreams. 

In this deeply heartfelt episode of The Wisdom & Wellness Podcast, Dr. Rachel Hill sits down with Jammie Johnson, founder of The Caregiver’s Friend and a caregiver who has navigated the tender seasons of caring for her parents and aunt. 

Jammie's story is one of faith, resilience, and transformation, offering a lifeline to caregivers who need practical tools alongside spiritual nourishment. Together, they explore how to come home to yourself, even amid caregiving’s demands.

Jamie shares her proven "Reclaim Your Peace" framework — four essential steps to finding balance and support — and reminds caregivers to honor their own self-care and unique gifts. This episode is an invitation to caregivers everywhere: you are seen, you are supported, and you have the power to reclaim joy and wholeness in your life.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • How faith and scripture can provide steady strength for caregivers
  • The importance of flexibility and using available resources without guilt
  • Why building a supportive tribe is key to sustaining yourself
  • How to nurture your passions and incorporate creativity into caregiving
  • Encouragement to give yourself grace and make every day count

Connect with Jamie further at https://thecaregiversfriendkc.com/

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]]> If you’re a caregiver, you know firsthand the exhaustion, the emotional weight, and the loneliness that can come with tending to others’ needs while your own often go unmet. 

It’s easy to forget who you are outside of the caregiving role — to feel isolated from your own life and dreams. 

In this deeply heartfelt episode of The Wisdom & Wellness Podcast, Dr. Rachel Hill sits down with Jammie Johnson, founder of The Caregiver’s Friend and a caregiver who has navigated the tender seasons of caring for her parents and aunt. 

Jammie's story is one of faith, resilience, and transformation, offering a lifeline to caregivers who need practical tools alongside spiritual nourishment. Together, they explore how to come home to yourself, even amid caregiving’s demands.

Jamie shares her proven "Reclaim Your Peace" framework — four essential steps to finding balance and support — and reminds caregivers to honor their own self-care and unique gifts. This episode is an invitation to caregivers everywhere: you are seen, you are supported, and you have the power to reclaim joy and wholeness in your life.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • How faith and scripture can provide steady strength for caregivers
  • The importance of flexibility and using available resources without guilt
  • Why building a supportive tribe is key to sustaining yourself
  • How to nurture your passions and incorporate creativity into caregiving
  • Encouragement to give yourself grace and make every day count

Connect with Jamie further at https://thecaregiversfriendkc.com/

Connect with Dr. Rachel:

]]> Dr. Rachel Hill Buzzsprout-19023561 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:00:00 -0500 2482 6 full false Heart-Brain Coherence & Energy Interplay: A Holistic Self-Care Approach with Alice Brink Heart-Brain Coherence & Energy Interplay: A Holistic Self-Care Approach with Alice Brink Burnout, exhaustion, and feeling unseen are common experiences many nurses and caregivers carry quietly. You may feel like you are running on empty, disconnected from your true self and the joy that once filled your work and life. 

In this heartfelt episode of The Wisdom & Wellness Podcast, Dr. Rachel Hill welcomes her longtime friend and sister-in-spirit, Alice Brink. 

Alice brings a powerful blend of energy healing, mindset coaching, and spiritual insight informed by decades of lived experience and professional practice. T

ogether, they dive into the transformative practice of energy activation as the ultimate self-care practice, sharing stories of healing from chronic illness, trauma, and life’s challenges.

The conversation offers a clinically grounded yet spiritually fluent approach to wellness, inviting listeners to come home to themselves through practical tools like heart-brain coherence and intentional energy interplay. 

Alice’s inspiring journey from a challenging lupus diagnosis to becoming a Reiki master and founder of the Energy Interplay Method is a testament to resilience, hope, and the power of tuning into your energy body.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • The science and spirit behind heart-brain coherence and why the heart is the “new brain”
  • How to become the conscious driver of your own energy for greater calm, clarity, and connection
  • Practical ways to apply energy interplay for healing physical, emotional, and relational wounds
  • The power of setting attention and intention to influence your energetic field and manifest wellness
  • How embracing your radiant light body can shift not only your life but the collective field

Connect with Alice further here: https://www.energyinterplay.com/

Connect with Dr. Rachel:

]]> Burnout, exhaustion, and feeling unseen are common experiences many nurses and caregivers carry quietly. You may feel like you are running on empty, disconnected from your true self and the joy that once filled your work and life. 

In this heartfelt episode of The Wisdom & Wellness Podcast, Dr. Rachel Hill welcomes her longtime friend and sister-in-spirit, Alice Brink. 

Alice brings a powerful blend of energy healing, mindset coaching, and spiritual insight informed by decades of lived experience and professional practice. T

ogether, they dive into the transformative practice of energy activation as the ultimate self-care practice, sharing stories of healing from chronic illness, trauma, and life’s challenges.

The conversation offers a clinically grounded yet spiritually fluent approach to wellness, inviting listeners to come home to themselves through practical tools like heart-brain coherence and intentional energy interplay. 

Alice’s inspiring journey from a challenging lupus diagnosis to becoming a Reiki master and founder of the Energy Interplay Method is a testament to resilience, hope, and the power of tuning into your energy body.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • The science and spirit behind heart-brain coherence and why the heart is the “new brain”
  • How to become the conscious driver of your own energy for greater calm, clarity, and connection
  • Practical ways to apply energy interplay for healing physical, emotional, and relational wounds
  • The power of setting attention and intention to influence your energetic field and manifest wellness
  • How embracing your radiant light body can shift not only your life but the collective field

Connect with Alice further here: https://www.energyinterplay.com/

Connect with Dr. Rachel:

]]> Dr. Rachel Hill Buzzsprout-19032896 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0500 3863 8 full false Integrating Energy Healing, Aromatherapy & Yoga with Lynn Soulier Integrating Energy Healing, Aromatherapy & Yoga with Lynn Soulier  If you’re a nurse or healthcare professional, chances are you’ve felt the weight of burnout, exhaustion, and disconnection from your true self. The demands of caring for others often leave little time or space to nurture your own mind, body, and spirit. It’s easy to forget who you are outside of your scrubs. 

But there is another way—a path that honors your wholeness and invites you to reconnect with your inner light and self-healing wisdom.

On this episode of The Wisdom & Wellness Podcast, Dr. Rachel Hill welcomes Lynn Soulier, a holistic practitioner whose work is rooted in energy healing, aromatherapy, yoga, and herbal medicine. 

Lynn’s journey began with a deeply personal experience, growing up with a mother navigating bipolar disorder within the traditional medical system. This sparked her lifelong quest for healing modalities that integrate spiritual guidance with holistic practice. Together, Rachel and Lynn explore how to tune out the noise of modern life, embrace nature’s medicine, and cultivate a profound connection to your soul’s purpose.

Their conversation offers powerful insights and gentle encouragement to trust your own inner guidance system. Whether you’re seeking balance, clarity, or a deeper sense of meaning, this episode invites you to explore healing as a dynamic, integrative process that nurtures your entire being. You’ll hear about the merging of science and spirituality, the value of energy healing practices, and the transformative possibilities available when you step fully into your own light.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • How personal and spiritual experiences can ignite a holistic healing path
  • Simple yet profound ways to quiet the mind and connect with your inner wisdom
  • The complementary nature of energy healing, yoga, aromatherapy, and herbal medicine
  • Insights on navigating health and wellness during challenging times like COVID
  • The empowering potential of trusting your own self-healing capacities and divine guidance

Connect with Lynn at https://www.gardensandcorestar.com/

Connect with Dr. Rachel:

]]>  If you’re a nurse or healthcare professional, chances are you’ve felt the weight of burnout, exhaustion, and disconnection from your true self. The demands of caring for others often leave little time or space to nurture your own mind, body, and spirit. It’s easy to forget who you are outside of your scrubs. 

But there is another way—a path that honors your wholeness and invites you to reconnect with your inner light and self-healing wisdom.

On this episode of The Wisdom & Wellness Podcast, Dr. Rachel Hill welcomes Lynn Soulier, a holistic practitioner whose work is rooted in energy healing, aromatherapy, yoga, and herbal medicine. 

Lynn’s journey began with a deeply personal experience, growing up with a mother navigating bipolar disorder within the traditional medical system. This sparked her lifelong quest for healing modalities that integrate spiritual guidance with holistic practice. Together, Rachel and Lynn explore how to tune out the noise of modern life, embrace nature’s medicine, and cultivate a profound connection to your soul’s purpose.

Their conversation offers powerful insights and gentle encouragement to trust your own inner guidance system. Whether you’re seeking balance, clarity, or a deeper sense of meaning, this episode invites you to explore healing as a dynamic, integrative process that nurtures your entire being. You’ll hear about the merging of science and spirituality, the value of energy healing practices, and the transformative possibilities available when you step fully into your own light.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • How personal and spiritual experiences can ignite a holistic healing path
  • Simple yet profound ways to quiet the mind and connect with your inner wisdom
  • The complementary nature of energy healing, yoga, aromatherapy, and herbal medicine
  • Insights on navigating health and wellness during challenging times like COVID
  • The empowering potential of trusting your own self-healing capacities and divine guidance

Connect with Lynn at https://www.gardensandcorestar.com/

Connect with Dr. Rachel:

]]> Dr. Rachel Hill Buzzsprout-19023204 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0500 3029 4 full false Healing Your Human Operating System: Quantum Healing for Nurses with Agne Paceviciute Healing Your Human Operating System: Quantum Healing for Nurses with Agne Paceviciute For so many nurses, the career that was once a calling has become a source of profound burnout and disconnection.

You feel trapped, exhausted, and wonder if you’ve lost yourself completely along the way. If you’re tired of hearing that this is “just how it is,” then you are in the right place. This is your invitation to come home to yourself.

In this episode of The Wisdom & Wellness Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Hill sits down with Agne, an advanced quantum healing practitioner who beautifully bridges the gap between biomedical science and spirituality.

Guided by their shared passion for holistic wellness, Dr. Rachel and Agne explore the concept of the "human operating system." They discuss how our subconscious programming, often rooted in childhood or past trauma, dictates our current reality—and more importantly, how we can update that programming to heal our minds and bodies.

This is a story about refusing to choose between science and spirit, and instead, creating a path that honors the whole person. It’s a powerful reminder that you, too, have the power to rewrite your story and master your own energy.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • How to understand your "human operating system" and why updating your subconscious programming is the key to lasting change.
  • The profound connection between your emotions, limiting beliefs, and physical health, and how to begin listening to your body’s wisdom.
  • Why highly sensitive people and empaths aren't broken, but rather possess a superpower that can be mastered through energy calibration.
  • The "Drip Method"—a practical, step-by-step process to identify, investigate, and release the limiting beliefs holding you back.
  • A guided, 5-minute quantum healing activation to connect your inner healer with your self-nurture.

Connect with Agne:

Connect with Dr. Rachel:

]]> For so many nurses, the career that was once a calling has become a source of profound burnout and disconnection.

You feel trapped, exhausted, and wonder if you’ve lost yourself completely along the way. If you’re tired of hearing that this is “just how it is,” then you are in the right place. This is your invitation to come home to yourself.

In this episode of The Wisdom & Wellness Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Hill sits down with Agne, an advanced quantum healing practitioner who beautifully bridges the gap between biomedical science and spirituality.

Guided by their shared passion for holistic wellness, Dr. Rachel and Agne explore the concept of the "human operating system." They discuss how our subconscious programming, often rooted in childhood or past trauma, dictates our current reality—and more importantly, how we can update that programming to heal our minds and bodies.

This is a story about refusing to choose between science and spirit, and instead, creating a path that honors the whole person. It’s a powerful reminder that you, too, have the power to rewrite your story and master your own energy.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • How to understand your "human operating system" and why updating your subconscious programming is the key to lasting change.
  • The profound connection between your emotions, limiting beliefs, and physical health, and how to begin listening to your body’s wisdom.
  • Why highly sensitive people and empaths aren't broken, but rather possess a superpower that can be mastered through energy calibration.
  • The "Drip Method"—a practical, step-by-step process to identify, investigate, and release the limiting beliefs holding you back.
  • A guided, 5-minute quantum healing activation to connect your inner healer with your self-nurture.

Connect with Agne:

Connect with Dr. Rachel:

]]> Dr. Rachel Hill Buzzsprout-18989165 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0500 3317 2 full false Unlocking Calm: The Somatic Breath & Touch Technique with Tammy Bratton Unlocking Calm: The Somatic Breath & Touch Technique with Tammy Bratton Burnout in nursing and caregiving is more than mental exhaustion—it’s a deep disconnection from your own body and soul. When exhaustion runs so deep you can’t even breathe freely, the usual advice to “just rest” or “talk it out” often falls short. You are not alone. 

In this episode of The Wisdom & Wellness Podcast, Dr. Rachel Hill welcomes Tammy Bratton, a former licensed therapist who courageously stepped beyond traditional talk therapy into the world of somatic healing and breathwork. 

Tammy shares her transformative journey, culminating in the creation of the Calm Technique—a hands-on method using breath and light touch to help release stored stress and trauma from the nervous system. 

Tammy’s message is clear and empowering: healing is already inside you. Your body is constantly communicating its needs, and learning to listen and respond is key to reclaiming your vitality. Whether you feel overwhelmed by years of carrying emotional and physical burdens, or you’re simply stuck in autopilot, this episode offers practical wisdom and gentle tools. 

Tammy also extends this healing beyond humans, applying the Calm Technique to support traumatized animals, reminding us that safety and healing are universal languages. 

In this episode, you’ll discover:

Why traditional talk therapy isn’t always enough to release trauma and stress

  • The science and soul behind the Calm Technique and how it works
  • How to start reconnecting with your body in manageable 1% shifts
  • The importance of breath and gentle touch in nervous system regulation
  • How healing extends beyond humans to animals through somatic communication

Connect with Tammy on LinkedIn
Email: ViveHealingCenter@gmail.com

Connect with Dr. Rachel:

]]> Burnout in nursing and caregiving is more than mental exhaustion—it’s a deep disconnection from your own body and soul. When exhaustion runs so deep you can’t even breathe freely, the usual advice to “just rest” or “talk it out” often falls short. You are not alone. 

In this episode of The Wisdom & Wellness Podcast, Dr. Rachel Hill welcomes Tammy Bratton, a former licensed therapist who courageously stepped beyond traditional talk therapy into the world of somatic healing and breathwork. 

Tammy shares her transformative journey, culminating in the creation of the Calm Technique—a hands-on method using breath and light touch to help release stored stress and trauma from the nervous system. 

Tammy’s message is clear and empowering: healing is already inside you. Your body is constantly communicating its needs, and learning to listen and respond is key to reclaiming your vitality. Whether you feel overwhelmed by years of carrying emotional and physical burdens, or you’re simply stuck in autopilot, this episode offers practical wisdom and gentle tools. 

Tammy also extends this healing beyond humans, applying the Calm Technique to support traumatized animals, reminding us that safety and healing are universal languages. 

In this episode, you’ll discover:

Why traditional talk therapy isn’t always enough to release trauma and stress

  • The science and soul behind the Calm Technique and how it works
  • How to start reconnecting with your body in manageable 1% shifts
  • The importance of breath and gentle touch in nervous system regulation
  • How healing extends beyond humans to animals through somatic communication

Connect with Tammy on LinkedIn
Email: ViveHealingCenter@gmail.com

Connect with Dr. Rachel:

]]> Dr. Rachel Hill Buzzsprout-19023372 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:00:00 -0500 2884 7 full true Episode 1 - Beyond the Bedside: Integrating Faith, Herbs & Medicine for Nursing & Holistic Wellness Episode 1 - Beyond the Bedside: Integrating Faith, Herbs & Medicine for Nursing & Holistic Wellness For so many nurses, the career that was once a calling has become a source of profound burnout and disconnection. 

You feel trapped, exhausted, and wonder if you’ve lost yourself completely along the way. If you’re tired of hearing that this is “just how it is,” then you are in the right place. This is your invitation to come home to yourself.

In this first episode of The Wisdom & Wellness Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Hill shares her personal journey of becoming a healer who bridges worlds. 

Guided by questions from her colleague, Dr. Lee C. Cordell, Dr. Rachel explores her roots in herbalism, her deep faith, and her extensive experience as a doctorally-prepared nurse practitioner. 

This is a story about refusing to choose between science and spirit, and instead, creating a path that honors the whole person. It’s a powerful reminder that you, too, have the power to rewrite your story.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • How to find the courage to integrate all parts of yourself—the clinician, the spiritual seeker, the healer—without needing permission from the system.
  • The profound connection between your emotions and your physical health, and how to begin listening to your body’s wisdom.
  • Why the most powerful healing modalities are often the ones that are free and accessible to everyone.
  • The true meaning of compassion fatigue and why the first step to healing others is having compassion for yourself.


Connect with Dr. Rachel:

]]> For so many nurses, the career that was once a calling has become a source of profound burnout and disconnection. 

You feel trapped, exhausted, and wonder if you’ve lost yourself completely along the way. If you’re tired of hearing that this is “just how it is,” then you are in the right place. This is your invitation to come home to yourself.

In this first episode of The Wisdom & Wellness Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Hill shares her personal journey of becoming a healer who bridges worlds. 

Guided by questions from her colleague, Dr. Lee C. Cordell, Dr. Rachel explores her roots in herbalism, her deep faith, and her extensive experience as a doctorally-prepared nurse practitioner. 

This is a story about refusing to choose between science and spirit, and instead, creating a path that honors the whole person. It’s a powerful reminder that you, too, have the power to rewrite your story.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • How to find the courage to integrate all parts of yourself—the clinician, the spiritual seeker, the healer—without needing permission from the system.
  • The profound connection between your emotions and your physical health, and how to begin listening to your body’s wisdom.
  • Why the most powerful healing modalities are often the ones that are free and accessible to everyone.
  • The true meaning of compassion fatigue and why the first step to healing others is having compassion for yourself.


Connect with Dr. Rachel:

]]> Dr. Rachel Hill Buzzsprout-18766512 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:00:00 -0500 4249 1 full false Using Healing Touch, Reiki & Montessori Wisdom to Rebalance with Lizzie Kotyanker Using Healing Touch, Reiki & Montessori Wisdom to Rebalance with Lizzie Kotyanker Burnout and exhaustion are all too familiar for many nurses and healthcare providers. 

In this episode of The Wisdom & Wellness Podcast, Dr. Rachel Hill welcomes her dear friend Lizzie Kotyanker, a registered nurse and holistic healer who blends clinical nursing with Montessori education and energy healing. Lizzie’s approach is practical, intuitive, and deeply empowering. Through modalities like Healing Touch, Reiki, and craniosacral therapy, she supports nervous system regulation and invites people to come home to themselves in a natural and even magical way.

Together, Rachel and Lizzie share wisdom on how to cultivate presence, honor your body’s intelligence, and invite rest amid the chaos of healthcare work. This conversation offers hope and tangible tools for nurses to break free from burnout patterns and step into a fuller, more balanced life.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • The power of breathwork for shifting from stress to a parasympathetic state
  • How Montessori principles empower self-directed healing and mindful learning
  • The benefits of combining Healing Touch, Reiki, and craniosacral therapy for holistic wellness
  • Why rest is essential (not selfish) for sustaining your capacity to care for others
  • How intuition evolves alongside technique in energy healing practice

Connect with Lizzie today at www.reikiwithlizzie.com 

Lizzie's LinkedIn

Connect with Dr. Rachel:

]]> Burnout and exhaustion are all too familiar for many nurses and healthcare providers. 

In this episode of The Wisdom & Wellness Podcast, Dr. Rachel Hill welcomes her dear friend Lizzie Kotyanker, a registered nurse and holistic healer who blends clinical nursing with Montessori education and energy healing. Lizzie’s approach is practical, intuitive, and deeply empowering. Through modalities like Healing Touch, Reiki, and craniosacral therapy, she supports nervous system regulation and invites people to come home to themselves in a natural and even magical way.

Together, Rachel and Lizzie share wisdom on how to cultivate presence, honor your body’s intelligence, and invite rest amid the chaos of healthcare work. This conversation offers hope and tangible tools for nurses to break free from burnout patterns and step into a fuller, more balanced life.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • The power of breathwork for shifting from stress to a parasympathetic state
  • How Montessori principles empower self-directed healing and mindful learning
  • The benefits of combining Healing Touch, Reiki, and craniosacral therapy for holistic wellness
  • Why rest is essential (not selfish) for sustaining your capacity to care for others
  • How intuition evolves alongside technique in energy healing practice

Connect with Lizzie today at www.reikiwithlizzie.com 

Lizzie's LinkedIn

Connect with Dr. Rachel:

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