In this empowering and eye-opening conversation, Heather is joined by functional wellness expert Zoa Conner, who blends her PhD-level scientific knowledge with deep holistic wisdom. Together, they explore how the body speaks through cycles, stress, sweat, and even tears—and why learning to listen without judgment is the key to vitality. From detox myths to menstrual empowerment, nervous system shifts to pelvic floor care, this episode offers practical tools and soulful insights for every woman navigating modern health with ancient wisdom.
In this nourishing episode, Heather welcomes functional wellness guide Zoa Conner to talk about self-care that actually works. Discover how your nervous system, hormones, pelvic floor, and menstrual cycle all connect—and what it really means to “listen to your body.”
🔹 [00:01:00] Zoa’s cycle story and early experiences
🔹 [00:04:00] From physics to holistic wellness: how Zoa's journey began
🔹 [00:08:00] Detox demystified: what your body really needs
🔹 [00:10:00] The truth about sweat, deodorant, and nervous system stress
🔹 [00:14:00] Crying, laughter, and yawning as nervous system resets
🔹 [00:17:00] Vibrational healing, lymph flow, and pelvic release
🔹 [00:21:00] How stress lives in your hips—and what to do about it
🔹 [00:29:00] Feminine vs. masculine energy: are you in balance?
🔹 [00:33:00] The power of rest and redefining productivity
🔹 [00:40:00] Menstrual cycles as a 5th detox channel
🔹 [00:44:00] Teaching the next generation about cyclical living
🔹 [00:50:00] Seasonal shifts, hormone health, and slowing down
🔹 [00:55:00] Zoa’s Weekly Wellness Checklist and how to access it
🔹 [00:57:00] Final words of wisdom: listen without judgment
In today's world, we are surrounded by cheap food, reasons to sit all day, toxic exposures in our food, water, and air, and stress - oh the stress! If we are going to live long, productive, healthy, beautiful lives, we need to protect and nurture our bodies and minds. We need an extensive Wellness Toolkit to help us! The biggest tool in that toolbox is our lifestyle and self-care practices. Self care is more than pedicures, a new dress, or a glass of wine. Self care is not about what works for your sister, friend, or some random person on the internet. Self care should be personalized and create positive progress towards a healthier, more vibrant you! I am lucky enough to spend my days helping women and men figure out what their best self care practices are through experimentation, testing, intuition, science, and curiosity!
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