Chronic Illness to Chronic Wellness + the Power of Essential Oils with Alyssa Digirolamo
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If you\\u2019ve ever dealt with or known someone who has suffered from a chronic illness, struggled to find a solution to heal, or simply are looking to better understand holistic healing measures, this episode is for you. Today we are joined by New York\\u2019s Alyssa Digirolamo of Big City Bohemian in a reflection on her own journey to moving from a life of chronic illness to a life of chronic wellness. After much frustration growing up with chronic illness and the journey that followed her into adulthood, Alyssa found herself exhausted with the medical community and stigma around invisible illness. It wasn\\u2019t until discovering nontraditional practitioners and fully opening her world to the various eastern practices that the veil began to finally lift.\\xa0
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In this episode Alyssa recaps her various experiences with illness, her introduction to yoga which lead her to become a yoga teacher, and her journey to moving further away from the daily grind in order to discover her soul\\u2019s purpose in this lifetime.\\xa0 Following suit to my favorite saying \\u201clife doesn\\u2019t happen to you, it happens for you,\\u201d Alyssa now integrates her learned experiences and teachings to help others find solace in their busy lives while integrating mindfulness practices to elevate their day to day.\\xa0
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In listening to this episode, it is important to consult with your medical professional before making any drastic lifestyle or diet changes. It is also crucial to remember that we are all unique beings and we should only be incorporating practices or lifestyle changes that make sense to our own individual needs.\\xa0
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What else we talk about:\\xa0
- Growing up with a what appeared to be mystery symptoms and fatigue\\xa0
- Carrying an invisible chronic illness into college and young adulthood\\xa0
- The healing journey and discovery of non-traditional practitioners\\xa0
- The importance of understanding how unique each of us are and only incorporating practices that benefit us as individuals
- Life changing powers of yoga and yoga teacher training\\xa0
- Releasing the grasp to keep up with our hustyle heavy society\\xa0
- The power of essential oils and the healing properties of plants\\xa0
- Understanding how to properly find and purchase quality essential oils\\xa0
- Introduction to tarot card reading and the meaning behind the craft
- Incorporating aromatherapy and essential oils with movement and mindfulness\\xa0
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Find more at lyoslife.com
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Resources:\\xa0
- Connect with Alyssa on Instagram @bigcitybohemian
- Check out the Alyssa online to work with her at bigcitybohemian.com
- Listen to Alyssa\\u2019s new podcast The Bewitching Hour!
- Connect with me at lovingyourownsoul@gmail.com or on Instagram @lovingyourownsoul
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