Vibrant Living Conversations

#53 Lauren Cuvala, Finding Joy with Lauren | Ayurveda, Nature + Joy!

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0700

For this interview, I am talking with Lauren Cuvala, certified Ayurvedic Health Advisor, and a certified Energy Medicine Yoga® Teacher. She has a passion for connecting people to nature and does so through teaching workshops, yoga and guided hiking. Our conversation touches on Ayurveda as an ancient lifestyle that opposes many of the high-protein, cold food and drink trends, and go-go-go tendencies of our Western society. We talk about how each of us has a combination of air, water, space, fire, and earth in our constitutions and what that means for keeping us each uniquely in balance via our own lifestyle choices. And we also talk about Lauren’s journey from corporate America to the path that she is on now that honors her passions with a slower pace, nature-based way of life. Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include:

Karen Sprute-Francovich, Garden Street Yoga
Sarah and Jake Digre, Hayden Yoga and Massage
Sarah Lynch, North Idaho Pride Alliance

Find Lauren:

Website: www.findingjoywithlauren.com

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Sending all the love, light + vibrancy!

Gemma
LIFE COACH.

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#52 Michelle Piller, Mystic Maps | Astrology for New Earth

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0700

For this interview, I am talking with Michelle Piller of Mystic Maps, Astrology for a New Earth. I was introduced to Michelle by a mutual friend, Stacia of episode #46. I’ve never really dove into understanding astrology beyond reading my monthly Virgo horoscope with a grain of salt, yet something drew me to work with Michelle. I was in awe of the astrological coaching sessions that we had from the way she seemed to have a grasp of who I really am, how I function in the world, + how the recent + future astrological happenings would affect me.

In this conversation, you’ll get to hear Michelle’s story from working in theatre to stepping into her love + calling for astrology. And she explains astrology on the level of quantum physics + literally living in frequencies beyond the ones of the daily world, living in a way that honors + aligns with YOUR celestial fingerprint from what was happening in the Universe when + where you were born. Yes, I know, it really is mind-blowing, yet Michelle so beautifully describes the journey to having our own agency to live fully as ourselves + without limitations - as she puts it - to embody the highest vision for ourselves + build a new Earth.

Her Vibrant Living inspiration includes Oracle Girl, oraclegirl.org.

Find Michelle at Mystic Maps:

Website: mysticmaps.ca

I am also incredibly excited to be taking one-on-one coaching clients. If you are craving to break through into a new way of thinking, feeling + living in the world + are interested in taking that journey with me, please visit my website, gemmapuddy.com, or DM me through any one of my channels.

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#51 Tara, TaraPinLynne: Intuitive Energetics | Reiki - Self Healing with Life Force Energy

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0800

For this interview, I am talking with Tara Pratt of TaraPinLynne Intuitive Energetics. She believes in working with her clients as a conduit of pure love + light to support them on their own healing journey. Our conversation flows from Tara’s own story of, “bringing herself back to herself” in self-love + -trust, to how living from her own intuition has healed relationships + brought vast opportunities to her life. We also dive more into what Reiki is + what to expect during a session, including some of Tara’s very own aura sprays! Find Tara at TaraPinLynne Intuitive Energetics at tarapinlynne.com

Her Vibrant Living inspirations include:

Mercedes Leahy at She is Vested, sheisvested.com
Hannah Talbot, Anam Cara Healing Center, anamcarahealing.center
Kitara Johnson-Jones, Community Education and Empowerment Center, kitarajohnson.com
Evie Fatz, Copow (colorful + powerful) Food, copow.com

Find me, + the episode, either audio or video, through my website gemmapuddy.com. I would greatly appreciate it, if you would share + like the episodes so that more people can be inspired. And remember you can always watch these conversations on my YouTube Channel.

Are you craving to break through into a new way of thinking, feeling + living in the world? To move into the more aligned + vibrant version of you?! I’d LOVE to take that journey with you! Visit my website, gemmapuddy.com, or DM me through any one of my channels.

Sending all the love, light and vibrancy!

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#50 Jaki Waldvogel, Human Design | Living By Your Authentic Design

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0700

My third + final conversation of the 50th interview celebration is with Jaki Waldvogel, Human Design Guide. I interviewed her for episode 21 in 2021 where we talk more broadly about Human Design. Since then, Jaki has been living more + more through her own design to align with her innate ways. We dive into how she has found a partner who makes her feel loved + seen like never before; how she cherishes parenting, her now teenagers, with the language + understanding of their design; + how she brings somatic, energy, + design practices into her daily life to stay aligned while continuing to learn more about honoring herself in this world, mind-body-soul!

Find Jaki:

IG: guidingyouhometoyou
Website: Human Design

Find me, + the episode, either audio or video, through my website www.gemmapuddy.com. I would greatly appreciate it, if you would share + like the episodes so that more people can be inspired. And remember you can always watch these conversations on my YouTube Channel.

Sending all the love, light + vibrancy!

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#50 Jeff Burton, 88 Creative Agency | Seeing, Hearing, Admiring Your True Self

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0700

My second conversation of the 50th interview celebration is with Jeff Burton podcaster, business owner, sports-lover, dad, + creative. Jeff + I met over ten years ago + immediately became friends over our love + curiosity for life + people. Our conversation takes various turns as we explore Jeff’s journey to embracing who he truly is -- from Ted Lasso to Uber driving, + from allowing yourself to NOT be Mr. Positivity to rewriting stories from childhood to become proud + joyful to be YOU.

Find Jeff:

IG: byjeffburton
Website: 88 Creative Agency

Sending all the love, light and vibrancy!

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#50 Hannah Talbot, Anam Cara Healing Center | Self-Discovery IS The Journey

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0700

For this interview, I am talking with Hannah Talbot, Healer, Teacher, + Founder of Anam Cara Healing Center in Spokane. I am in an 8-month Somatic Energy Practitioner Course from Hannah right now, which has again cracked my world open from the extensive + varied teachings through each of the chakras, + in the real, connected way in which Hannah teaches from her own lived experiences + daily dance. In this conversation, we break down concepts, such as what it really means to be in your body + live from intuition, + Hannah discusses her own journey of peeling back life layers from corporate, hustle life to where she is now -- healing, teaching, holding powerful space, + shining light across this region!! 💛

Find Hannah at Anam Cara Healing Center:

Website: anamcarahealing.center

Sending all the love, light and vibrancy!

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#49 Kelly Fabiano, Life + Death with Kelly | Freedom to Live Full thru Friendship with Death

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0700

For this interview, I am talking with Kelly Fabiano, Founder + Owner of Life and Death with Kelly. She + I met during life coach training, + now Kelly has this beautiful twist on how she lives life + coaches from being a death doula as well. Yes, I cherish all of my conversations; this one really touched me in an earthshaking kind of way, though, as we talk about making peace with death as the permission to live fully alive…goodness!! We also dive into the complexities + struggles of living for yourself during midlife in this noisy world; no it’s not easy, but we both believe it’s worth the focus + energy. 💛

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include the kind light-of-a-human librarian who has supported her in setting up her workshops, her clients who help her see new perspectives, + her kids who have helped her see joy in everything!

Find Kelly:

Website: LifeandDeathwithKelly.com

Sending all the love, light and vibrancy!

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#48 Carlynn Christine Wellness | Mineral Mindset Nutrition

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0700

For this interview, I am talking with Carlynn, hormone health consultant, nutritional coach, + owner of Carlynn Christine Wellness. Carlynn flipped the concept of nutrition on its head for me with the mineral mindset approach. We talk about nourishing the female body through cellular health + consuming real foods over supplements to reestablish balance for hormones, sleep, energy, weight, skin, + ultimately for long-term health through the many cycles of a woman’s life.

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include:

Dr Bonita Hazel, Soul Movement CdA
Karmen Gregg, Selkirk Women's Health
Local farmers and homesteaders across this region

Find Carlynn:

Website: carlynnchristinewellness.com
IG: @carlynnchristinewellness

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#47 Torey Routson, Release Float Spa | Ocean-like floating for your soul

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Release Float Spa is the only float spa in north Idaho! This conversation with the lovely owner, Torey Routson, leads us on a journey to understand what a float spa is, the amazing benefits of being in the 2,000 lbs plus of epsom salts for an hour or more, + to hear real stories of how floating is changing lives.

Torey is real, vulnerable + magical. Like us all, she has her own story of overcoming, + comes to this conversation with a fun + authentic vibe. Can't wait for you to listen + let us know how you like floating! xo

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

Stories You Are Telling Yourself

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 21:00:00 -0800

I started outlining this message thinking that I was going to deep dive into my lessons learned in 2023, but over the last few weeks as I've been processing what those were, I am catching myself in fascination of the many ways that I could spin my own story about how last year went: Was I the overzealous entrepreneur who burned out mid-year? NO. Was I the martyred mother who no longer had time for herself? NO. Was I the victim of critical feedback that knocked me off course? NO. ...yes, I tried all of these stories on for size at various points last year, but as you can tell, none of them have a great vibe or associated feelings that I want to choose. And guess what? I choose great vibes for my life!! I choose to feel empowered, purposeful, connected, + yet, free!

I've landed on the story that last year was an epic transition year more fully into my dream life!!

So for now, I just invite you to reflect back on the last year -- how are you writing the 2023 chapter of your book? Is it a tale that you want to use to define the past 12 months of your life? Does it honor who you are + what waves you were riding? And maybe it does. Whether low or high vibe, as long as it feels true + kind to you as the magical human you are on your life dance! From here, take those reflections + ponder...bet yet, vision, breathe love into the stories you are excited to write in 2024: What is weighing on your body? What is tickling at your heart? What is itching at your psyche?

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#46 Stacia Zadra, Compass Rose | Individuality, Sovereignty, + Union

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0800

For this interview, I am talking with Stacia, Founder + Director of Compass Rose in Spokane Valley. I was drawn to Compass Rose via Google (but truly synchronicity) to take advanced Reiki, + yet since meeting Stacia my world, Universe, has been cracked open to various forms of energy healing including Magnified + Angelic Reiki, archetypal cards to understand my sacred contract, + so much more. Ultimately, Stacia has supported my path into spiritual grounding, as ironic as that may sound. In this conversation, we dabble in Stacia’s journey to where she is as a mentor, teacher, + energetic healer, + per her passion, we discuss the journey of being human…or a soul having a human experience -- individuality, sovereignty, + union -- being your own best teacher, guide, + healer.

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include her decades of clients!

Find Stacia at Compass Rose:

Website: changeyourcompass.com

Sending all the love, light and vibrancy!

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#45 Christine, Mind Body Movement CdA | Qigong + Tai Chi for Mind-Body Clarity

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0800

For this interview, I am talking with Christine of Mind Body Movement about her long journey of growth with Qigong + Tai Chi. From first attending a class when she was in early motherhood, to teaching the class, to exploring various forms of the practices, + then coming full circle back to them several years later after a lot of life lived, + yet this time with her own intuitive, glowy design in the way she teaches + connects the movements. Our conversation takes the same flow as we talk about the mind-body connection through breath + movement, as well as the flow into finding + honoring your true self.

If this piques your interest, remember you can attend one of her free classes at the CdA library on Tuesdays at 10 a.m! Enjoy!

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include decades of people in the area + a chosen few from more recently:

Doris Morrison Learning Center, spokanecounty.org/5360/Doris-Morrison-Learning-Center-DMLC
Doma Coffee, domacoffee.com
Dr Bonita Hazel, Soul Movement, soulmovementhealth.com
Rachel Winterset, Heart Magic Studio, heartmagicstudio.com

Find Christine at Mind Body Movement:

Website: mindbodymovementcda.com
Instagram: @Mind.Body.Movement_CdA

Sending all the love, light and vibrancy!

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#44 Marylou Moglia, Face Yoga Unveiled | Exercising Your Face as a Beautiful Flower

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0700

For this interview, I am talking with Marylou Moglia of Face Yoga Unveiled. She is a radiant energy, who taught small children in her former career, + who now brings this somewhat untapped practice to our region. Marylou + I discuss the ins + outs of face yoga - the history, benefits, practice - how she got into teaching it + how she loves it as a tool for empowering women to connect with their own beauty from the inside-out.

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include the community of holistically minded women who she has connected with here in North Idaho.

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#43 Jenny Wigglesworth, EnneaSisters | PART 2 Enneagram: A tool for getting to know yourself

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0700

In this second part of the Enneagram personality test episode, we dive into personalities four through nine. These high-level descriptions of each personality type will hopefully give you a starting block to understand yourself + your loved ones more deeply.

The nine personalities are as follows:
1) Reformer
2) Helper
3) Achiever
4) Individualist
5) Thinker
6) Loyalist
7) Adventurer
8) Challenger
9) Peacemaker

Find Jenny + learn more at enneasisters.com.

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#43 Jenny Wigglesworth, EnneaSisters | Enneagram: A tool for getting to know yourself

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0700

In this episode, life + Enneagram coach, Jenny, talks shares insights to the Enneagram personality test as a tool to understand yourself + your loved ones more deeply. She dives into a high-level description of each of the nine personalities + along the way explains how she has used the information to build stronger relationships with her loved ones, as well as how she coaches clients to with the tools + wisdom.

Find Jenny + learn more at enneasisters.com.

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

Your Life Movie: Let's Watch!

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0700

I was thinking about the first step of coaching, which I like to consider judgement-free observation. I like to have clients take some time to observe how they are living now:
* How are you spending your time?
* Who are you spending it with?
* How are you nourishing your body, mind, soul, + spirit?
* How are you feeling throughout the day?
* How are you energetically showing up?

It’s very easy to say that you are fine, that life is fine, all is good. But until you step back to observe + acknowledging how you are living + currently feeling, the busy autopilot living that ends with you crashing into bed or zoning out the day, keeps you in that safe yet status-quo blur.

A fun, funny way to observe your life is to produce it into a movie or play or whatever appeals to you, that you can watch from the balcony or front row seats with popcorn or chocolate covered raisins…+ a journal.

1. First of all, + my favorite, pick your character’s actress or actor. Who would emulate you?! (Don’t overthink this, who immediately comes to mind? Trust that gut instinct, + we can analyze it more later. I m suspecting that this person has the pizzazz, style, + radiance in the world that your soul is magnetized by.)
* For me, it was Kate Winslet. Yes, she is British + brunette, + she also has this classy, subtly sassy edge that seems to glow more + more as she ages - heck yes, please!

2. Now, choose a day in the past week that you’d like to watch, outline it in your journal:
* Woke just before the alarm, went for a run.
* Had time for a relaxing shower.
* Dressed in my fave summer dress, prepped my green juice, listened to inspiring podcast on way to work.
* Focused on the top priorities + took time to start with a meditation + break for a mini yoga session, Etc.

3. Now go through that outline as if you were watching a movie. Of course, I’m so predictable, my movie basis is The Holiday, let s say from the Los Angeles house, hehe. (Let yourself dream, have fun, imagine life from a magical setting). Yes, we are still watching your life, but it s also an opportunity to massage those sacral + third-eye chakra that crave to honor your deep desires, + dreams for your life.

4. So…watching my life unravel on this day, in observation + now reflection, too.
* How does she navigate the day?
* What awesome or not-so awesome things does she have going on, with who she is, how her life is, etc?
* Does she live radiantly, stopping to smell the roses? Or in an Eeyore energy?
* Does she live in her own power or the shadow of other peoples?
* Where is her focus?
* Cherish the things that matter to her? Does she even know what matters to her?
* How does she treat herself? Her body? Is there a friendship there?
* How does she treat and respond to the key people in her life? Her family, coworkers, friends, loved ones?
* What causes her stress, joy, frustration, excitement, peace?
* What rocks her focus?
* Is she the leading lady of her own life?
* What should haves, would haves, wishes, or ahas are arising?
* What feelings + thoughts come up for you as you watch the movie?

The point of this is to learn to be in observation mode of your own life. From this mode you can then reflect, identify where you need to do the inner work to redesign your life in a way that feels aligned to you. Xo

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

Non-Negotiables. Stop at the Red Lights!!

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0700

In this dance of life, by midlife, you know what works + doesn’t work for you on some level, even without doing the deep dives. Truly, think about this. Can you think of one habit or thought pattern or type of relationship or food or exercise that doesn’t fit with you or the life you desire to be living?

Right? These are your immediate non-negotiables.

And reversely, can you think of one habit or thought pattern or type of relationship or food or exercise that has to be in your life for you to feel whole, vibrant + at peace?

I know, I know. This second, positive approach is quite often more difficult. So we’ll stick to being negative today, lol, + start by identifying + owning what isn’t working, before we work together to design what does align with the True you.

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

Be the Author. Write Your Chapters. Design Your Life.

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Life Chapters...What are they? Yes, the chapters of your life that your kids, grandkids, + future authors will piece together in the biography of YOU!

These chapters are your life journey - your evolution from root to crown, aligning inside-out, getting to know yourself, leaving your YOUness in the world for the better.

Looking back, each chapter is an opportunity to understand the stories that you are telling yourself, the habits that you took on to survive, + how you were shaped into the person you are.

Looking to now + the future, your chapters are opportunities to grow, redirect, align to live from the inside-out, rather than the outside-in. To dance in your True power as you intentionally write the rest of your story.

What lessons did you learn from each chapter, for good or bad?
How did it shape your view of yourself? Of the world?
How did it shape your path forward?
Is there any healing that needs to be done?
Loose ends that you are still living out or holding onto?

And of course, I love to do all of this reflecting through the framework of the chakras. Because as a life coach, I see them as a tool to design a holistic life — physically, emotionally, energetically, + spiritually.

Are you ready to step into your power to write + dance through your next chapters as the True You?

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#42 J Edler | Not All Essential Oils Are Created Equal

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0700

My conversation with wellness coach + doTERRA essential oil expert, J-Marie Edler, is a refreshing reminder of the power in plants, specifically essential oils, in designing a healing life for your mind, body, soul, home, children, + pets. J reminds us that all essential oils are not created equal. Like in all cases nowadays, understanding what you are looking for in a quality product + trusting the company behind the product, is key to truly healing. She shares wisdom + insights into incorporating oils from around the globe into your daily life for healing, energy, clarity, + overall wellness. Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include many health practitioners across the area’s chambers of commerce.

Find J Edler:

Phone: 208-818-7734
Email: jedler777@gmail.com
Facebook: PureOilOrder Wellness Solutions

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

The Gateways to Living Fully Alive - Touch. Sight. Smell. Taste. Sound.

Tue, 23 May 2023 12:00:00 -0700

The senses -- touch, sight, smell, taste, + sound -- are the gateway to feeling into your physical + emotional bodies. And feeling into those bodies takes commitment, learning + time. This Western world doesn't teach us to feel into our bodies or feel anything other than fine, good, productive, happy, sad, or anxious; yet feeling abundantly, understanding how you are feeling, how you want to feel, + how to allow feelings to flow through you is the key to living fully alive!

So! At this gateway, let's start paying attention to what lights you up via each of your senses: touch, sight, smell, taste, + sound -- embracing the tingles of each sensation + small pleasure in life! In this episode, I simply guide you in tuning into each sense to enhance your ability to find pleasure + gratitude in life. Once you become more aware of your physical senses, your awareness of your greater physical + emotional bodies will follow:

1.) Touch. Silky pajamas, fresh grass, cool breezes, delicate petals, nurturing hugs -- what lights you up?

2.) Sight. What sights make your eyes sparkle? A colorful sunrise, bouquet of flowers, or farm-fresh meal? Children or puppies whimsically playing? Stunning architecture?

3.) Smell. Newly cut grass, granny's perfume, freshly ground coffee, "burned" sunscreen (oooo, I love this - beach time!), campfires -- scents can especially have a magical ability to whisk us into a memory or moment of pleasure; what scents bring joy to your body, mind, + soul?

4.) Taste. Homegrown blackberries, sloppy brie with red wine, fries dipped in a milkshake, spicy Indian curry, parsley-overloaded tabbouleh? Tastes can teleport us around the world + through time; what flavors liven your soul?

5.) Sound. Chirps of blissful morning birds; giggles of free-spirited children; epicness of thunder cracks; roar of concert crowds; crash of ocean waves -- what sounds bring you back to the beauty of being alive?

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

"Crazy Busy"...How Are Your Defining Your Life?

Mon, 15 May 2023 07:00:00 -0700

What words, thoughts, + feelings do you allow to fill your conscious + come out of your mouth about your life?

When someone asks you how your day is, or how you are doing…what does your mind pull you into?

The negative? We are definitely in a pandemic of hurry + anxiety…why?

Have we stopped doing things that light us up?

Or are we trying to do so many things that even the ones that light us up feel heavy? We have to be doing some things that are meaningful to us, right? I certainly hope so!

And the tasks that truly feel burdensome must have some value for us to actually still be doing them, right? Like keeping us safe or stable in some way.

And what are we racing for? What will success look like? When can we stop racing + slow down to smell the roses? What would slowing down look like? How would that feel, + would your racing habits be able to cherish the peace?

For now, how would the energy simply shift in your life if you started using terms like full + rich, meaningful, cozy, fully alive, or vibrant, to define your life? Can you feel the tension lift, feel your jaw loosen, feel your heart beam, + feel the gratitude for your life rise? Would you feel less compelled to keep barreling forward through even the fun aspects of your life?

Don’t those terms give you some of your power + intention back? They give you the ownership that life may be “full, rich, + fast” as I like to say, but yes, I am designing my life with meaningful elements. Rather than feeling like I am at the whim of outside powers.

This change in terminology may come with much needed reflection of what you are filling your time with + why it is important to you. Once you know that, it’s easier to put a loving label on it.

If your life is full of busyness that doesn’t mean anything to you, then that is a conversation for another day. However, at some point + in some way, those activities did serve you. So be gentle with yourself. No harsh judgement or regret. I truly believe that life is handing us lessons to learn in every moment + until you learn the lesson, you can’t move forward. So if you are having a major aha, it’s a time for celebration! You have grasped the lesson + are ready to move forward! Let’s re-design your life with things worthy of being described as full, rich, vibrant, peaceful — whatever your words are.

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

8 Ways to Navigate Change

Fri, 05 May 2023 13:00:00 -0700

Change is life. Life is change. Seriously, no one minute is the same as the last! We create the illusion of sameness through routines, schedules, habits, stereotypes, traditions, to keep ourselves comfortable. Our brain loves to organize + predict how things will play out, but the point of life is to grow, learn, evolve, experience, + adventure in + out of our life chapters + on our journey to align with our truest selves!

In this episode I share several ways to reflect on how to navigate change in a way that aligns with what matters to you, how you want to feel, + how you want to dance through + into your next chapter of life. Embracing change allows the things that don’t work to flow through quickly + to open you up to the more expansive options that align with you:

Stay focused!! What three things matter most to you at this time? And how do you want to feel? Realize that some things may need to leave the list for now.
See the opportunities to grow + learn. What class is in session for you right now? What role do you need to play? (Rather than, "how quickly can I go back to my old comfort zone?")
How do you want to reflect back on this time? Write yourself a letter from the future you about how you navigated these changes gracefully + with open arms to move forward into the wiser version of yourself.
What are your non-negotiables for staying grounded in the person you want to be? How can you incorporate them into the new life? Root to crown: physically, emotionally, intellectually, spiritually.
What do you need to release or change the story about to be able to fly? (What blocks may hold you back? How will you find stability + safety in this new situation compared to how you did before?)
Exercises: 1) Sit in the grass, visualize yourself rooted to the core of Earth, yet flexible + flowy with this season of change; 2) Dance the flow of all your feelings about this change out of your body; 3) Draw a sketch of all your ahas from above in a way that you can easily reflect/remind yourself of the plan.

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

Celebrate!

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0700

Life can feel heavy, mundane, like a grind, sometimes, right? And personal development can feel like the last thing that you want to do, when you've gotten through everything else on your to-do list. Yet, I truly believe that taking time to celebrate, live from abundance, + choose to see the positive as often as possible, will change your life. Per the law of attraction, you will start magnetizing the positivity that you are choosing to live by for your physical, emotional, intellectual, + spiritual health!

I challenge you to live life as a celebration -- a celebration of your YOUness, of this human adventure, of Mother Earth, of the wonders of living!

The shift into this way of living includes several activities:

Embrace yourself as the unique person, who you are, + get to know her + fall in love with being her. This includes in every aspect from your needs, to your desires + passions, + then celebrate her with rituals like face masks, stretching, nourishing food + drink,
Cherish the small things in life - flowers, trees, new teeth, colorful vegetables, fluffy bunnies, amazing perfume, jangley jewelry, etc.
Choose to celebrate! Each day can pass by as mundane or status quo, if you don't choose to find reasons to celebrate + create magic. From actual holidays to the random holidays, such as Donut Day, Take Your Dog to Work Day, + from small wins at work to another chapter of your book read -- each occurrence can be a chance for a dance party, a smile or hug to yourself, a sticker, a piece of chocolate, a run, another spray of hydrosol -- you get to decide, but let's keep the rewards balanced healthily, hehe.

Be the light. Live the light. Cherish the light as the path to true joy. xo

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#41 Shayleen Paul, Soul Serenity | Reflexology: A massage for your internal organs

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0700

My conversation with holistic reflexologist, Shayleen Paul of Soul Serenity, is a beautiful mix of learning + inspiration. Shayleen touches on how the ancient practice of reflexology supports overall healing of the body -- literally a massage for the internal system to release toxins -- while providing a wealth of insight on essential oils, tuning forks, + various other ways to incorporate high vibrations into your daily life. Like so many alternative modalities to Western medicine, reflexology gets to the root of the problem, whether it be a physical, emotional, or spiritual dis-ease, to heal you from the inside-out to live your best, most aligned + vibrant life.

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include these local health practitioners:

Heidi Markland of Ancient Spring Acupuncture
Dr. Bowman, Bowman Chiropractic
Cyndi Rai, Happiness Hives

Find Shayleen:

Phone (call or text): 208-818-7734

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

Heart-Centered, Not Chasing Unicorns

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0700

The heart space of your body is so much greater + more powerful than a single organ in your chest. Yes, the sheer act of beating + keeping you alive is epic, hehe, but beyond that, your peaceful, joyful heart emanates light to the world + magnetizes it back to you (law of attraction); she bridges your life in this physical world with the extensive world of purpose + growth above; + ultimately, she allows you to feel, give + receive infinite love + that love can bring harmony to every cell of your body.

In this episode, I talk about heart-centered living compared to head-centered living -- what it looks + feels like to tap into your nurturing, soulful heart for guidance...not to chase unicorns, but to live from your own power on this journey of life.

Is your heart space radiating your inner joy + passion for life; shining a mediocre beam of hope as you seek for more; or sending a glare that’s been dulled by the energy of other’s opinions, expectations, + needs?

I’d love to know what came up for you! And as always, if you are craving support + a listening heart as you design your vibrant life, I'm here. Email, call or DM me to set up a complimentary consultation.

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

Curiosity

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Curiosity is a superpower on the journey to living a life that is fully aligned to the True YOU!

We come into this life + develop our initial perspective of ourselves + what life “should” be like, through our families + culture. As we journey along on our life path, curiosity supports us in the exploration + discovery of who we truly are, what matters to us, what lights us up, + what excites us to dance through this life fully alive!

Xo

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

Living in the Flow of Your Natural Cycles

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Mother Nature leads the way in cyclical living - flowing with the energies of the seasons, moon cycles, + ebbs + flows — to align with what your body needs in the moment, NOT to live in a constant state of pushing + production expectations that leave you feeling burnt out + failing.

In this episode I talk about what cyclical living is, why it matters, + how you can step into this self-honoring + intentional way of living to dance through this life as the woman you want to be.

This isn’t about living in pure joy all the time; it’s about honoring + understanding your own needs so that you can design your life, through the highs + lows, summers + winters, in a way that supports you in staying grounded, positive, + aligned with the True you.

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#40 Kayleigh Brickey, Adapt Elixirs | Adaptogenic Deliciousness Over Coffee + Cocktails

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0700

For this interview, I am talking with Kayleigh Brickey, creator of Adapt Elixirs. Our conversation revolves around her passion to provide creative, healthy, delicious alternatives to coffee + cocktails. She shares her knowledge of adaptogens, as well as her personal journey of healing inflammation + perfectionism to become a more calm, aligned version of herself. Kayleigh has such a grounded perspective on listening to your body to design a life that works for you; it’s not about all or nothing thinking -- it’s about creating healthy, vibrant rituals + treats to keep you excited about honoring your unique needs. And, in the words of Kayleigh, it’s not ever about “I’ve failed” but it’s about bouncing into “what’s next?”

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include:

Dani Lundquist, Lucid Roots, www.lucidroots.com
Griffin Turnbull, Staged by Griff

Find Adapt Elixirs:

Website: www.adaptelixirs.com
Instagram: @adaptelixirs

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

Re-designing Your Life Closet

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Gouchos! Those are my middle school pants that I threw away recently after letting take up space it my closet for years + years + years, hehe! What are you holding onto in life that needs to be released in order for you to live fully aligned to who you are now + how you wish to dance through this chapter of life?

In this episode I compare closet cleaning with life coaching. Let's move past the resistance of staying comfortable in autopilot living; pull everything out of your life closet + lay it out for you to reflect on, then re-design the closet to create space, time + energy for the areas, relationships, thoughts + feelings that allow you to live your true-to-you life now.

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

Dancing with Time

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0800

Time is an essential part of designing the life you want, yet by midlife, time seems like a magical fairy dancing before us, enchanting + full of hope, yet unable to be caught or fully maximized.

In this episode, I talk about designing a healthy relationship with time. Yes, creating boundaries, two-way respect, + positive intentions with her so that we can enjoy her more + spend each moment cherishing her presence now. This includes identifying the current situation, reflecting on what matters to you + the woman who you want to be, redesigning your thoughts/feelings, + then going out into the world with time on your side to dance the life you want to live.

How are you spending your time?
Does that align with things that are important to you? And how you want to feel?
How can you redesign your habits even a little to align more?

And I end with a final key question -- are you living life or is life living you?

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

You Are NOT Your Thoughts

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0800

You are NOT your thoughts, + they are NOT you.

Thoughts are simply stories that you tell yourself based on your lived experiences, from what your parents, culture, social media, etc. taught you + how your perspective on yourself + life was shaped. In this episode, I talk about how you can redesign those thoughts to intentionally design your life -- feeling + creating results that are aligned with who you truly are + how you want to dance through your life, root-to-crown.

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

Welcome! A Little About Me Through the Chakras

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0800

Hello All! Let me introduce myself through the framework of the chakras. You'll get to know a little about me + a little about the chakras, as we take this next step together in stepping into our true power to live our best lives.

I've intentionally been on this personal growth journey for many years now + am excited to bring you insights in everything from gut health, mindset design, chakra alignment, + in general --insights in understanding who you are + what matters to you to live a true-to-you life, root-to-crown.

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

Tools, Tips + Tricks - Coming Soon!

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0800

Hello All! Welcome to this new chapter of the podcast! I’m excited to bring you tools, tips, + tricks to ditch your autopilot living, while still having inspiring, insightful conversations with amazingly vibrant people from across this region!

I've intentionally been on this personal growth journey for many years now + am excited to bring you insights in everything from gut health, mindset design, chakra alignment, + in general --insights in understanding who you are + what matters to you to live a true-to-you life, root-to-crown.

Be sure to sign up for my newsletter at www.gemmapuddy.com, + follow me on IG @vibrantlivingwithgemma for my programs + more tips on living fully from your own power! ✨

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#39 Sue Griffith, Bungalow Candle Studio | A Candle That’s Worth A Thousand Words

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0800

For interview #39, I am talking with Sue Griffith of Bungalow Candle Studio out of Spokane. Sue is a beautiful soul, who is using her creativity + curiosity for people to make high-quality products -- everything from classic candles to wooden bowl candles, + from reed diffusers to wax melts, bath salts, decorative wooden beads + more -- with stories + sensory experiences that take you to walks on the beach, hikes through the Cascade Mountains, + strolls through local Spokane neighborhoods.

Our conversation revolves around her journey of following her heart on this creative path, to learning about toxin-free candle making, + connecting with the extensive small business world in this region. It’ll open your eyes to what matters in shopping for a candle, from depth of smell, to clean wax, to true love + creativity in your candlemaker.

Sue’s local Vibrant Living inspirations include a variety of caring, supportive creatives, who she has met on her journey of being an entrepreneur:

Find Bungalow Candle Studio:

If you like this podcast, I want to invite you to coach with me. Let’s ditch the autopilot living to slow down, tune in, reset + redesign your life to glow from the inside out based on the beautiful being who you are, what matters to you, + how you want to dance through this life. I help you understand your self-sabotaging ways, programmed thinking, + tendencies to outsource your power, + reshape them to align with the True you for this chapter of your life. To join me in a complimentary coaching session, go to www.Gemmapuddy.com

Sending all the love, light and vibrancy!

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#38 Sandra Line, Bare Root Skin Essentials | Getting Back to Your Wild Woman

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0800

For this interview, I am talking with Sandra Line of Bare Root Skin Essentials and Esthetics. Our conversation shows Sandra’s extensive knowledge about the healing powers of herbs for holistic health. And she shares wisdom on how her facials, energy work + beautiful skin + health products can support women in everything from anti-aging to stress relief to seasonal health + balance.

Find Bare Root Skins Essentials:

Website: www.barerootskinessentials.com
Instagram: @BareRootSkinEssentials

Sending all the love, light and vibrancy!

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#37 Sarah Gettis, Simple Health Coaching | Food Can Be Fun + Your Friend!

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0800

For this interview, I am talking with Sarah Gettis, nutrition and health coach. We discuss food as a key yet single component to the holistic coaching that she does to support her clients in creating empowering long-term nutrition habits to conquer their health goals.

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include:

Find Sarah:

Email: sward0220@gmail.com
Instagram: @sarabere1984

Sending all the love, light and vibrancy! xo

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#36 Sarah Peters, Tended Roots Wellness | Craniosacral Therapy

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0700

For this interview, I am talking with Sarah Peters of Tended Roots Wellness, who provides craniosacral therapy, + who has recently moved from city life to homestead life here in north Idaho to follow her passions and calling.

We discuss craniosacral as a healing + balancing practice for everyone, including babies in utero. Sarah sheds light on how the healing works, the symptoms that it can treat, + what to expect in a session. Whether you are looking to simply support your body’s natural rhythms, or treat anything from migraines to depression, + autoimmune diseases to PTSD, craniosacral is a deeply relaxing experience that simply involves you lying on a massage bed fully dressed as Sarah works with the fluid along your spinal cord + brain (cerebrospinal fluid) to reharmonize you from the core of your struggles.

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include a group of organizations related to her passion for homesteading, + living sustainably connected to her family’s food source:

Kootenai County Farmers’ Market
Farm & Table Schoolhouse, Post Falls
Bah Bah Blacktail Farm, Careywood, Idaho

Find Sarah at Tended Roots Wellness:

Website: tendedrootswellness.com
Instagram: @TendedRootsWellness

Sending all the love, light and vibrancy!

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#35 Cora Lee, Unison Guide | Less from Habit, More from Intention

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0700

For interview #35, I am talking with Cora Lee, Life Coach, who’ll inspire you to live less from habit + guide you to live more from intentionality. I love talking about life coaching, + am thrilled that we get to discuss everything from stress management, feeling into your body, Qi Gong, sound therapy, the wheel of life + much more!

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include:

Dr. Amy Spoelstra, Spoelstra Family Chiropractic, comprehensive patient care for children and adults with behavioral, learning, socialization and developmental challenges
David Salmons, Influence Coaching Program
JoBeth Eckerman, Shaman, Soul Coach, Educator, Spokane
Dr. Laura Steininger, Inland Pelvic Floor & Physical Therapy

Find Cora Lee:

Website: www.unisonguide.com/
Instagram: @UnisonGuide_CoraLee

Find me, + the episode, either audio or video, through my website www.gemmapuddy.com. If you are interested in taking a self-discovery journey with me as your coach, please visit my website, or DM me through any one of my channels. I can’t wait to hear from you!

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#34 Colene Hotmer, Running Shoes 4 Kids | #GoGood: Empowering Kids through Running

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0700

For this interview, I am talking with Colene Hotmer, the founder of Running Shoes 4 Kids, a non-profit that has been empowering children to find their confidence, value, + heart through running for 10 years. Our conversation revolves around her mission, passion, + belief that running is a key avenue to learning some of the lessons that are essential to living a happy, healthy, meaningful life. She also shares details of the fun run event day, including live music, a car show + over 30 vendors.

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include her supportive community, volunteers, mom + so many positive people in her life, as well as a few others:

Brenda, Two Wheeler Dealer

Find Running Shoes 4 Kids:

Website: RunningShoes4Kids
IG + FB: @runningshoes4kids

Sending all the love, light and vibrancy!

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#33 Monica + Jennifer, The Wellness Bar + North Idaho Wellness Mag | A Magazine, Acai Bowl + Two Badass Women

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0700

For this interview, I am talking with Monica Lang Engebretsen + Jennifer Miller, the powerhouse female team behind The Wellness Bar AND North Idaho Wellness Magazine. I’m thrilled to have had this conversation to understand their passion + vision for wellness in North Idaho AND how they stay balanced in their own lives. They share their journey, struggles, joys + commitment to sharing wellness with the local community, as well as some of their keys to success -- believing in themselves + their mission, + surrounding themselves with amazing people to support + inspire their own growth + journeys.

Their local Vibrant Living inspirations include their supportive community, customers + other local small business owners, as well as a few others:

Kootenai, @kootenai_health + Northwest Specialty nurses
Cycle Bar, @cyclebarcda

Find The Wellness Bar + North Idaho Wellness Magazine:

Website: The Wellness Bar + North Idaho Wellness
Instagram: @208juice + @northidahowellnessmagazine

Sending all the love, light and vibrancy!

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#32 Jessica Freeborn, Freeborn Family Farms | Wisdom from Our Local Medicine Woman

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0700

For interview #32, I am talking with Jessica Freeborn of Freeborn Family Farms, a family owned + operated herbal remedies company. Their mission is to harness the healing properties found only in nature within each of their products + deliver them from their family’s heart + hands to yours.

Our conversation revolves around the amazing powers of our local herbs, + what it means to nurture the wild lands that they grow on, to tap into their properties for overall wellness, + to include them in your family’s daily lives. Yarrow, St. John’s Wort, elderberries, red clover, + stinging nettle are just a few of the local herbs that can bring oh-so many healing benefits to our medicine cabinets + tea selections.

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include her mom + all the local homesteaders + herbalists, as well as a local icon:

Pilgrim’s Market

Find Freeborn Family Farms:

Website: www.freebornfamilyfarms.com
Instagram + Facebook: @FreebornFamilyFarms

Sending all the love, light and vibrancy!

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#30 Todd Ulizio, Two Bear Farm | Organic vs. Industrialized Living

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0700

For interview #31, I am talking with Todd of Two Bear Farm out of Whitefish, Montana. We talk about what it means to be certified organic, who you can really trust to provide your organic food, the importance of soil health, + the eye-opening fact that Americans now spend much less on their food than ever before, yet 60% of American adults have a chronic illness (as opposed to 5% when we had higher quality food circa pre 1950s)!!! This conversation will make you think about what industrialization has done to the quality of our lives. Todd + his wife Rebecca are truly designing their lives to fully align with their values and to be the change they wish to see in the world!

His local Vibrant Living inspirations include their supportive community and customers, as well as a few others:

Land to Hand Montana, building a strong community food system that fosters socially just ways of accessing food.
North Valley Food Bank, progressive + creative in giving people nutrition (not just calories)

Find Two Bear Farm:

Website: twobearfarm.com
Instagram: @TwoBearFarm
In-person: The Farmers’ Stand Market, Whitefish Downtown Farmers Market, and Kallispell Farmers Market

Sending all the love, light and vibrancy!

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#30 Michelle, High Point Crystal Boutique | The Healing Powers of Crystals

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0800

For interview #30, I am talking with Michelle, owner of High Point Crystals, an online crystal boutique based out of north Idaho. She shares her love + knowledge of crystals as we discuss the history of their use + how to use them in your daily life for healing, protection, connection, love, feng shui, chakra alignment + much more.

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include:

Rebecca Kolb, Bath by Bexs, in Spokane Valley
Kylie Goodin, Sterlings Creation
Derek Lock, Black Bear Herbary, Sandpoint

Find High Point Crystal Boutique:

Website: www.highpointcrystals.com/
Instagram: @HighPointCrystals

Sending all the love, light and vibrancy!

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#29 Jasmine DeMarcos | What is a Life Coach?!

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0800

For interview #29, I am talking with Jasmine DeMarcos, Life Coach, helping elder millennials + zennials to rediscover who they are, + pursue the beautiful life they deserve. Jasmine was also my coaching buddy through the Beautiful You Coaching Academy training. We unpack what life coaching is (+ what it isn’t), how it works, how it’s changed our lives, + how it can support people in everything from getting clear on what is important, to understanding what is blocking them, + creating a path forward in a way that aligns with the True them. Spoiler: Life coaching believes that you are the expert of your own life, + you innately hold the wisdom to your own beautiful life. A coach supports you in learning how to tap into + gain clarity on this wisdom.

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include:

Find Jasmine DeMarcos:

Website: www.jasminedemarcos.com/
Instagram: @jazdemarcos

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#28 Jenny Wigglesworth, Liveable Me | Humanity is Losing to Fashion

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0800

For interview #28, I am talking with Jenny Wigglesworth, founder of Liveable Me, an online sustainable + fair trade education resource. She enlightens us about the ethics, or lack thereof, in mainstream fashion, + discusses the negative, inhumane effects fast fashion has on the planet + the clothing producers. On the high side, we talk about reinvigorating your creativity + honoring your body type as you support more ethical ways to express yourself through clothing.

A few resources include the documentary, The True Cost, + the app, Good On You (to support you in finding ethical retailers).

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include:

Brooke Miller, Beau Monde Consignment Stores (five of them!)
Misty Lake, Herb ‘N Oil Organic Hemp CBD

Find LiveableME:

Website:www.liveableme.com/
Instagram: @LiveableMe

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#27 Heidi Markland, Ancient Spring Acupuncture | Ancient Wisdom for Holistic Health, Truly!

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0800

For interview #27, I am talking with Heidi Markland, Traditional Chinese Medicine + acupuncture professional, + owner of Ancient Spring Acupuncture in Coeur d’Alene. We discuss the basics of TCM, acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, herbs, + lifestyle changes to support health + wellness. The keys to Heidi’s practices are that they are natural + promote living in alignment with nature + your unique body’s needs for long-term, sustained wellness!

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include:

Dwight Dansereau, Life Center Therapies for Well Being
Christine Lovejoy, Morning Light Yoga
Lindsey Sichelstiel, White Cypress Natural Health

Find Heidi:

Website:www.ancientspringacu.com/
Instagram: @AncientSpringAcu
Email: heidi@ancientspringacu.com

Find me:

Website: www.GemmaPuddy.com
Instagram: @VibrantLiving_Conversations or @VibrantLivingwithGemma
YouTube: @TheGemGo

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#26 Bob Edmondson, City Beach Organics | Taste the Rainbow -- it's Delicious!

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0800

For interview #26, I am talking with Bob of City Beach Organics. We talk about everything from his family’s story to creating the vibrant restaurant to their colorful, delicious menu + the vast love that goes into everything that they do!

His local Vibrant Living inspirations include his team, family + community!

Find City Beach Organics on First Street in Sandpoint or online:

Website: www.CityBeachOrganics.com
Instagram + Facebook: @CityBeachOrganics

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#25 Brady Campbell, BC Photography | Behind the Lens of Authenticity

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0800

For this interview, I am talking with Brady, owner of Brady Campbell Photography. I was hooked by his tag line, “a passion for people.” Now, after getting to experience his magical photography talents for myself, I am thrilled to get to chat with him about his passion + quest for real in everything from relationships to parenting to purpose.

Find Brady:

Instagram: @theBradyCampbell
Facebook
Website: www.BradyCampbellPhotography.com

Find me:

Website: www.GemmaPuddy.com
Instagram: @VibrantLiving_Conversations or @VibrantLivingwithGemma
YouTube: @TheGemGo

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#24 Laura Calvert-Peitz, Jupiter Jane Traveling Cafe | Food from Determination + with Soul

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0800

For interview #24, I had the joy of talking with Laura Calvert-Peitz, of Jupiter Jane Traveling Cafe! I love that you tuned in to hear the stories behind this beautiful, passionate + contagious soul. Without ever meeting her before this chat, her food has radiated to me her vibrancy, + this conversation echoed that sentiment from her humble, creative, + driven demeanor. I can only hope that you are sparked by her approach to life.

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include:

Evans Brothers Coffee, www.EvansBrothersCoffee.com
Bruno of Klondyke Cafe & Tavern
Her children, girlfriends, + community!

Find Jupiter Jane Traveling Cafe:

Find me:

Website: www.GemmaPuddy.com
Instagram: @VibrantLiving_Conversations or @VibrantLivingwithGemma
YouTube: @TheGemGo

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#23 Ashley Romanowski, By the Pound CdA | Reducing Waste, One Shampoo Bottle at a Time

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0700

For interview #23, I am talking with Ashley of By the Pound. She is passionate about becoming a staple in the community as your go-to zero waste advocate + store. Her refillery + market offers everything from shampoo to laundry detergent to various soaps, which you pump into your own container. We talk about excessive packaging, building community, + reducing toxins in your household for yourself, pets + kids!

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include:

Pollen + Petal, Holly Brunner, www.pollenandpetal.com
Mountain Madness Soap, Jennifer + Andy Morsell, www.mountainmadnesssoap.com

Find Ashley:

Find me:

Website: www.GemmaPuddy.com
Instagram: @VibrantLiving_Conversations or @VibrantLivingwithGemma
YouTube: @TheGemGo

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#22 Amy Gate, Align Yoga | The Beauty of Slowing Down

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0700

For interview #22, I am talking with Amy of Align Yoga. She is one of those people who radiates inner peace; we talk about everything from her extensive yoga history + training, to meditation + sound healing -- we cover so many variations of slowing down + connecting to our inner selves. I’m excited to share this episode!

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include:

Lavender Sun, www.lavendersuncda.com
Garden Street Yoga, www.gardenstreetyoga.net
Blush Medical Aesthetics, crystal facials

Find Amy:

Instagram: @_align_yoga
Facebook: @alignyogastudio11
Website: www.TheSevenSistersRetreats.com

Find me:

Website: www.GemmaPuddy.com
Instagram: @VibrantLiving_Conversations or @VibrantLivingwithGemma
YouTube: @TheGemGo

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#21 Jaki Waldvogel | How to Find Your Way Home to YOU

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0700

For interview #21, I am talking with Jaki Waldvogel, Human Design Guide + Owner of Guiding You Home To You. We discuss the basics of Human Design as a way to help us gain clarity on who we are + to own who we are by fully stepping into our powers + awakening our unique gifts. Jaki + I both share stories of how Human Design has helped us specifically in gaining inner guidance to live each moment by. However, this topic is complex + unique to each of us. The resources Jaki recommended to learn more from include:

Works of Ra Uru Hu, Human Design founder + messenger, www.jovianarchive.com
Gene Keys by Richard Rudd
Human Design: The Science of Differentiation by Linda Bunnell

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include:

Julianne Edwards, local yoga instructor
Freedom Finders Yoga, Brandi Fisher

Find Jaki:

Website: www.GuidingYouHometoYou.com
Instagram: @GuidingYouHomeToYou
Email: jakihdguide@gmail.com

Find me:

Website: www.GemmaPuddy.com
Instagram: @VibrantLiving_Conversations or @VibrantLivingwithGemma
YouTube: @TheGemGo

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#20 Donna Mills, Human Well Integrative Healing | How Do We Human Well?

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0700

For this interview, I am talking with Donna Mills of Human Well Integrative Healing. We discuss Donna’s work to help people connect to who they are at their core, or “who they were before they were flesh” + to live daily from that inner guidance, + we talk about everything from connecting with nature, to breathing deeply + using massage to move energy through a person’s body. Ultimately, I hope you can feel the energy of hope + excitement that emanates from this conversation.

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include:

Dr. Bonita Hazel, @SoulMovementChiro
Aurora Hill, Gathering Thyme Ministries

Find Human Well:

Phone: (208) 310-2224
Web: https://howtohumanwell.sutra.co/
Email: howtohumanwell@outlook.com
Instagram: @Human.Well
Facebook:@HumanWellIntegrativeHealing

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#19 Tom Morgan, Lake City Bicycle Collective | Community Building Through Bikes

Mon, 17 May 2021 10:00:00 -0700

For interview #19, I am talking with Tom Morgan the founder of Lake City Bicycle Collective in Coeur d’Alene. He believes that EVERYONE should have access to a bicycle, + we talk about Tom’s journey + passions for saving bikes, helping people, and building community, as well as about the Collective’s array of offerings from affordable bikes to safety/maintenance education. The theme evolves to be about the importance of the small acts of kindness that subtly knit a community together from behind the scenes.

Tom has many local Vibrant Living inspirations; a few of them include:

Coeur d’Alene Mayor Steve Widmyer
Jamie Lynn Morgan, his wife + LCBC Board President (as well as the other Board members)

Find Lake City Bicycle Collective:

Find me:

Website: www.GemmaPuddy.com
Instagram: @VibrantLiving_Conversations or @VibrantLivingwithGemma
YouTube: @TheGemGo

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#18 Matt + Krystle Toman, Mak Bread | The Heart of Sourdough

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0700

For this episode, I am talking with Matt and Krystle Toman of MaK Bread. I vividly remember first discovering their bread at the Kootenai Farmers Market in 2018 and immediately fell in love with the variety of sourdough loaves, perfect crust and kind people. Watching their brand expand out into the community has been exciting to watch, and getting to talk with them today gives the story and passion behind this lovely couple.

We discuss everything from their connection in South Korea, to their day-to-day life in the bakery, and from their vision for MaK Bread to the joys of being new parents.

Their local Vibrant Living inspirations include:

Doma Coffee, www.domacoffee.com
Bean and Pie, www.beanandpie.com
Mountain Madness, www.mountainmadnesssoap.com
Lone Mountain Farms, www.lonemountainfarms.com
Viljo and Autumn Basso, Bluebird (www.midtownbluebird.com) and Syringa (www.syringasushi.com)
Lucid Roots, www.lucidroots.com

Find MaK Bread:

Kootenai County Farmers’ Market (www.kootenaifarmersmarkets.org), Sat 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Wed 4 - 7 p.m.
Instagram: @MaK_Bread
Facebook: @MAKBREADCDA

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#17 Jeni Hegsted, Emerge CDA | Where Creativity Meets Community

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0700

For interview #17, I am talking with Jeni Hegsted the founder and Executive Director of Emerge CDA. Emerge is a collective art experience engaging all members of the community from children to shy creatives to art professionals in classes and events to express their inner stories. We discuss everything from Jeni’s story of creating Emerge, to how each of us has to uncover our own means to self expression, to how Emerge is about to re-open from their 2020 fire and COVID (May 14, 2021!)

My question for each of us is -- how are you letting your inner self shine to your family, friends and the world?

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include:

Rose Backs, Elite Auction, Inc.
Rhonda Williamson, Midwife, Kootenai Health
Ali Shute, Coeur d’Alene Arts & Culture Alliance

Find Emerge CDA -- A Collective Art Experience:

Website: www.EmergeCDA.com
Instagram: @EmergeCDA
Facebook: @EmergeCDA

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#16 Dr. Bonita Hazel, Soul Movement | A Chiropractic Fusion of Flow

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0700

For interview #16, I am talking with Dr. Bonita Hazel. She has a background in chiropractic care, psychology + healing arts to now be offering her clients a magical combination of these in order to help heal on a level much deeper than the physical structures of muscle + bone.

In her own words, she has, “developed her own fusion of gentle healing techniques to help clear out old energetic patterns and align you with your highest potential and truest expression of self.”

We talk about both the typical “popping” chiropractic + her gentle fusion technique. The overall theme of the conversation is flow - flow in how we live, look after ourselves, + let emotions through our bodies (rather than stagnate + cause physical pain/issues).

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include:

Nicole Rainey, Owner, The Path Hot Yoga
Jaki Waldfogel, Human Design Guide
Donna Mills, HumanWell Integrative Healing
Brandi Fisher, Freedom Finders Yoga

Find Soul Movement:

Website: www.SoulMovementHealth.com
Instagram: @SoulMovementChiro

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#15 Christal Gillo, Hunting Bee Apiary | A Beeeeeeeautiful Life

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0800

For interview #15, I am talking with Christal Gillo of Hunting Bee Apiary. She is such a wealth of passionate knowledge about beekeeping and honeybees, and is continuing to learn more and more and more. I loved that this interview drew my consciousness to a whole subworld of life beyond the daily stresses of human existence. We talk about everything from the lifespan of bees and how to keep them in the PNW, to honey bee products and how they can enhance our human lives.

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include:

Front Porch Farm, https://frontporch.farm/
Chewelah Farmers Market, www.chewelahfarmersmarket.com/

Find Hunting Bee Apiary:

Website: www.huntingbeeapiary.com or www.huntingb.com
Instagram, Facebook and YouTube: @HuntingBeeApiary

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#14 Ali Orjala, Love Lives Here CdA | Overturning a Hateful Story

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0800

For interview #14, I am talking with Ali Orjala, co-founder and volunteer for Love Lives Here CdA! In town, you’ll notice their stickers at many businesses to promote love, respect, unity and equity as well as to empower individuals and businesses to actively and proudly share that all are welcome in our community.

We discuss the campaign’s history, connection to the Human Rights Education Institute, activities and overall mission in the community to share positivity with the world.

Ali’s local Vibrant Living inspirations include:

JessicaMahuron, Civic Engagement Alliance
Jeanette Laster, Human Rights Education Institute
Jenny Hegsted, Emerge

Find Love Lives Here CDA:

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#13 Dr. Pamela Langenderfer | Ladies! Let's Balance Those Hormones!

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0800

For interview #13, I am talking with Dr. Pamela Langenderfer co-owner with her husband, Dr. Jerry Bailey, of Lakeside Holistic Health in CdA and Liberty Lake. Dr. Pam’s philosophy is deeply rooted in Naturopathic medicine, Chinese medicine and Functional medicine. Her mantra is “Food is your foundation.” She specializes in balancing hormones, and integrates current research along with ancient wisdom and the best of Western and Eastern medicine to bring her patients a personalized approach that identifies the core of your problem.

Dr. Pam and I talk about balancing hormones, drip/IV supplements, eating to heal your body, and just keeping it real while raising children and surviving our world!

Find Dr. Pamela Langenderfer and Lakeside Holistic Health:

Website: www.DrLangenderfer.com or www.LakesideHolistic.com
Instagram:@DrPamLangenderfer or @LakesideHolisticHealth
Facebook:@DrLangenderfer or @LakesideHolistic

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#12 Anna Wyatt | No Highs, Just Healing

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0800

For interview #12, I am talking with Anna Wyatt of Yogastey CBD out of Spokane, Washington. After meeting Anna at an outdoor market, + with CBD being such a trendy topic + addition to health products, I was fascinated to learn more! We talk about her journey to being an advocate for alternative medicines + owning Yogastey CBD. She also helps us understand the applications + benefits of CBD for all family members -- from your kids to your pets.

Don’t miss out on her New Years Sale! Get 20% off all orders $50 or over with the code "NEWYEAR2021"

Additionally, the name “Yogastey” stems from the Hindu greeting “Namaste -- I bow to the light in you.” The healing energy in the products creates the energy in you. Yogastey is a brand that enables their customers to live their best life. How cool is that?!

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include:

Gale Henrichs, Sativa Sisters, https://www.sativasisters.com/
Kristen Fuller, K Salon Organic Beauty, https://ksalonorganic.com/
Amsterdam Coffee Club, https://acclounge.com/

Find Yogastey CBD:

Website: www.YogasteyCBD.com
Instagram: @Yogastey_
Facebook: @YogasteyCBD

Find me:

Website: www.GemmaPuddy.com
Instagram: @VibrantLiving_Conversations or @VibrantLivingwithGemma
YouTube: @TheGemGo

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#11 Katie Millhorn | Can I Really Give My Baby Raw Milk?

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0800

For interview #11, I am talking with Katie Millhorn of the fourth generation Millhorn Farmstead in Worley, Idaho. Her personal farming journey has allowed her to heal from an autoimmune disease, lupus, + bring her family back to understanding the love + labor that goes into raising + managing a farm with sustainable agriculture, plus taking ownership of their own health. They milk jersey cows, raise pastured heritage pigs + poultry, scottish highlanders for beef + a few sheep for fiber. Our conversation dives into her journey back to health + the nutritional bonuses of raw versus pasteurized milk. For those cookbook lovers out there, she also mentioned her favorite authors -- Danielle Walker (Against All Grain) and Jill Winger (The Prairie Homestead).

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include:

Dr. Wendy Cunningham, Hayden Health & Wellness, www.haydenhealth.com
Joe Hamilton, Pilgrim’s Market, www.pilgrimsmarket.com

Find Millhorn Farmstead:

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#10 Podcast Reflections 1-9 | Let's Make this Knowledge Count!

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0800

For episode 10, I want to reflect on what we’ve heard in the first nine episodes. Over the years, I’ve found that I am really good at consuming other people’s thoughts, ideas + information through podcasts, books, the web, YET unless I consciously reflect + re-process the information + interpret it for my own vision + current life chapter, the information often floats back out of my head, lost into the Universe.

Plus, I believe that life is an ongoing journey of evolving + growing, so I see this Vibrant Living Conversations Podcast being an opportunity for myself + you to learn, to process what we’ve heard in my conversations, + re-design our own thoughts, feelings + actions, as appropriate, to align or re-align with our values + current goals to live a true-to-you, VIBRANT, kind-of life.

I highlight each prior episode, pose a reflection question, + end with an assignment to identify your own Life Chapters as a kick off to truly owning your identity. Be sure to check out the presentation, summary sheet + Life Chapters Worksheet on my website www.GemmaPuddy.com. Happy listening!

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#9 Emily Krosnicki | Personal Style + Closet Organization

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0800

For interview #9, I am talking with Emily Krosnicki, personal stylist, shopper and organizer. I think of her like our local, style-savvy Marie Kondo. Emily makes simple, personalized changes that end up impacting so many areas of her clients lives--from career to relationships -- as people blossom with their new found confidence.

I truly believe that finding your style and what makes you feel beautiful in your own skin (just as you are right now), is key to radiating vibrant energy to the world, which ultimately makes you a holistically healthier person. PLUS, the energy wasted on living in a messy environment or digging through a packed closet every day, in a sense, is toxic!

We talk about everything from Emily’s styling and organizing processes, to pursuing her passions, and even her own journey to health through the O Blood Type Diet.

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include:

@VibrantLivingwithGemma
Dr. Hunter Peterson, N.M.D, Coeur d’Alene Healing Arts, www.cdahealingarts.com/
Karen Sprute-Frankovich, Garden Street School of Yoga, www.gardenstreetyoga.net/

Find Emily, Styled By Emily:

Instagram: @EmRKros
Facebook: Emily Rauenhorst Krosnicki, or @Emily.Rauenhorst

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#8 Jennifer Hackenbruch | Shamanic Healing

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0800

For interview #8, I am talking with Jennifer Hackenbruch. My goal was to understand Shamanic healing more deeply, yet we also cover an array of other topics, from finding your higher power to dancing around the tree of life to the triangle of disempowerment. From here, I hope your curiosity is piqued for your own self-discovery journey.

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations, include Berta C. Kühnel, LAc. Dipl. OM, CLP - www.BalancedHorizons.com

Find Jennifer Hackenbruch:

Website: www.SimplicityinSpirit.com
Facebook: @Jennifer.Hackenbruch.7
Email: jenniferhackenbruch@gmail.com

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#7 Jason Lauritzen | Finding Balance on a Bike

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0800

For interview #7, I am talking with Jason Lauritzen of Strada Soul out of Post Falls, Idaho. Jason is a genuine, creative, fun guy who has found his purpose through designing + making bike + personal accessories out of repurposed bicycle inner tubes + other materials. He is an avid cyclist + believer in finding balance through creativity, cycling + giving back.

Our conversation covers how he found his way to selling his products across the globe, saving materials from the landfill, finding daily balance + optimism through a passion for bikes.

His local Vibrant Living inspirations, include:

Bookishly Happy - @BookishlyHappyCdA
Lake City Bicycle Collective - @LakeCityBicycleCollective
Wood Wizard - @TravisZumwalt
O Romeo Pasta Company - @ORomeoPastaCo

Find Jason:

Website: www.StradaSoul.com
Instagram: @StradaSoul

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#6 Katie + Eric Pemberton | The Fish Folks

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0700

For interview #6, I am talking with Katie + Eric Pemberton, also known as the Fish Folks. As a locally owned + operated mobile seafood business, they pride themselves in providing outstanding customer service, knowledge + an array of superior seafood. They set sail each week + drop anchor in Coeur d’Alene + Moscow to provide their customers a truly outdoor seafood experience.

With there being an overwhelming variety of seafood available--canned, fresh, frozen, deveined, wild, farmed, smoked, etc.-- understanding the quality can be exhausting. I am finding that the best solution for all my food is to find a trusted source. Katie + Eric discuss the questions to ask your fishmonger, as well as shine light on their own processes to run a sustainable, quality business with integrity + joy.

Their local Vibrant Living inspirations include their customers, local artists such as Dale Young, + their family!

Find The Fish Folks:

Website: www.theFishFolks.com
Instagram: @TheFishFolks
Facebook: @TheFishFolks

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#5 Derek Lock | Black Bear Herbary

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0700

For interview #5, I am talking with Derek Lock, the Creator of Black Bear Herbary, just north of Sandpoint. Derek’s goal is to bring holistic health to your home through teas, tinctures, + supplements made with organically grown or ethically wildcrafted herbs. Additionally, each of his formulas are balanced energetically, in alignment with the appropriate astrological sign to bring ultimate benefit to you.

Our conversation bounces from herbal astrology, to Derek’s herbal preparation processes, to sound therapy + his vision for a future education herbary + center for re-balancing.

Find Black Bear Herbary: For a short time he is even offering listeners 20% off all products with the code VIBE: www.BlackBearHerbary.com
Thank you, DEREK!

Website: www.BlackBearHebary.com
Instagram: @BlackBearHerbary
Facebook: @BlackBearHerbary
In Sandpoint at City Beach Organics + Murphy’s (Ice Cream Shop/Rentals)
Seasonally at the Sandpoint Farmers’ Market

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#4 Brandi Mayes | Living Earth Naturals

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0700

For interview #4, I am talking with the Creator of Living Earth Naturals, Brandi Mayes. LEN’s mantra is One Planet, One You, One Love.

She creates personal care products using only certified organic, sustainable and natural ingredients, delivered in environmentally sound packaging. These products range from baby/mama salve to dry shampoo to tooth powder, that empower us to make a positive choice for our planet by choosing the best for ourselves. Additionally, a percentage of their sales goes to support the efforts of people taking action for our planet.

Brandi and I discuss her journey from childhood, being raised in an entrepreneurial home, learning about herbs, creating a company and following her deep love for the planet to guide her life and business endeavors.

Her local Vibrant Living inspirations include:

Killarney Farm, local organic produce
Doma Coffee, www.domacoffee.com
StradaSoul, www.etsy.com/shop/Stradasoul
Rugged Roots Farm

Find Living Earth Naturals:

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#3 Kendra Booths | Small, Family Flower Farming

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -0700

For interview #3, I am talking with Kendra Booths, she owns, with her husband + three children, a small, family farm in Post Falls, Idaho. They specialize in old-fashioned + heirloom blooms zinnia, dahlia, larkspur, sunflowers, poppies, pansies, snapdragons + much more.

They believe that the best quality blooms come from healthy soil, so don’t use pesticides or fungicides on their land as they follow organic growing practices. They take pride in their approach to ethical farming to provide a habitat for beneficial insects, a playground for their children + a backdrop of beauty in their lives.

Our conversation covers many topics from following your intuition through life, day-to-day activities as a flower farmer, + the value in buying locally grown flowers.

Find Winifred Flower Farm:

Kootenai County Farmers Markets:
- Saturday Market, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. through October
- Wednesday Market, 4 - 6:30 p.m. through September
Website: www.WinifredFlowerFarm.com
Insta + Facebook: @WinifredFlowerFarm

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#2 Chelsey Borgstrom | Creative Meal Planning + Living

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0700

For episode #2, I am talking with Chelsey Borgstrom, who is the founder + genius behind Simply C. She will help simplify your life, maximize your budget, + minimize food waste through innovative, creative food ideas, menu planning, + alternative methods to reducing your carbon footprint.

Our conversation covers many topics from becoming an entrepreneur, creative meal planning, + connection through food, to minimizing waste in everything from food to fabric, including Chelsey’s, gorgeous Beeswax Wraps + spent grain baked goods.

Find Chelsey:

Website: www.SimplyC.online
Insta: @Simply.C.Me
In Person at the Athol Farmers Market, Fridays, 2-6 p.m. through September 2020

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.

#1 Brittney Prendergast | Gut Health

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -0700

This episode is with Brittney Prendergast, who is the founder of Holistic Wellness Coaching Academy. She trains and certifies coaches + wellness professionals in Holistic Gut Health and Mindset Strategy, + is the author of two books - Buddha Belly: A Mind-Body-Soul Approach to Health Starting with Your Gut, and My Epic Year: Rising from the Ashes. It was through attending a presentation on the mind-gut connection in 2017, that I started on this path to holistic health + lifestyle coaching.

Our conversation highlights the importance of nurturing our gut microbiome for holistic health -- balanced hormones, healthy minds + brains, radiant skin, fertility, immunity + overall wellness. We also discuss the process of self-empowerment to listen + trust our bodies + become our best selves.

Find Britt:

Website: www.HWCACoach.com or www.GutHealthSchool.com
Insta: @BuddhaBellyCoach
Facebook: @BrittneyLeanneOliver or @HolisticWellnessCoachingAcademy

I am vibrant. I am worthy. I am free. I am me.