Join us on "Landing Imperfect" as we welcome Melissa Armstrong, a board-certified registered nurse and holistic health and wellness coach. With over a decade in traditional medicine, Melissa has shifted toward a personalized, holistic approach to healthcare. In this episode, we explore her transition from a high-stress nursing career to holistic healing methods that go beyond symptom-based treatments.

Key topics include:
- Addressing bloating, gut disturbances, sleep problems, and mood disorders.
- Utilizing advanced functional lab testing for personalized coaching.
- Trauma-informed care and the significance of reconnecting the mind and body.
- The power of meditation and body scanning for emotional regulation.
- Melissa's personal journey of resilience and transformation driven by her own traumas and the compassion she witnessed in healthcare.
- Recommended resources, such as "The Body Keeps the Score" by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk.
- Client screening processes and referrals to ensure the best fit for services.

00:00 Parental divorce, tragedy, and unhealed wounds impact childhood.
05:14 Nurses showed extreme compassion towards grieving family.
09:47 Worked in various pediatric medical roles, seeking fulfillment.
13:41 Free 21-day meditation challenge with daily emails.
16:37 Reestablishing mind-body connection through breathing and tapping.
21:19 Nursing care: limited time, but real connections.
22:18 Understanding the whole person and personalized medicine.
28:17 Helping people heal takes time and dedication.
32:39 Generational trauma, abuse, and epigenetics impacts me.
34:47 Expressing gratitude for community, seeking engagement.

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Website: https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/

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Resources:
Landing Imperfect Website
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Book Recommendations from the episode:

Your Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
https://a.co/d/5NwO9MW

Break the Cycle by Dr. Mariel Buqué
https://a.co/d/a94YcrS

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck
https://a.co/d/cH5KmPb

Hey everyone, welcome back to Landing Imperfect! In today's episode, "Momming with ADHD," I'm diving deep into the multifaceted challenges of balancing perfectionism, ADHD, and motherhood. I'll be sharing my personal journey, from being undiagnosed in my twenties to learning how to manage my ADHD effectively while raising my children.

I'll offer practical tips on breaking free from avoidance, setting realistic goals, practicing mindfulness, and building a supportive community. Whether it's creating daily routines, using planners, or simply learning to say no, I've got strategies to help you thrive. Tune in for an honest, heartfelt conversation aimed at helping moms manage ADHD and reduce burnout. Let's get started!

00:00 Moms with ADHD mask symptoms through avoidance.
04:17 Practice tips
07:57 Connect on Instagram, visit website for resources.

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Resources:
Landing Imperfect Website
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In today's episode, we're going to be talking about the important and sensitive topic of negative body image.

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in treating eating disorders, I've seen firsthand how negative body image can impact people of all ages, genders and sizes. We'll explore some of the roots of negative body image, including unrealistic media portrayals, social comparison, societal pressures, and personal experiences like bullying or trauma.

I'll also share some of my own story and how a traumatic dog bite I experienced as a child left physical and emotional scars that impacted my own body image for years.

Most importantly, we'll discuss coping strategies and a healthier approach I call "body neutrality" - accepting your body without judgment and focusing on what it can do, not just how it looks.

If you or someone you know is struggling with body image or an eating disorder, know that you're not alone and that healing is possible. I hope this episode helps provide some guidance and resources for your journey.

So let's dive into this important discussion on negative body image, its causes, and how we can cultivate a healthier relationship with our bodies and ourselves.

00:00 Social media presents a curated view. Be mindful.

03:13 Challenge societal beauty standards, build genuine connections.

08:21 School bullying led to lasting facial scar.

Follow Jen:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jen.lander/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.butram/

Resources:
Landing Imperfect Website
https://landingimperfect.godaddysites.com/