Check back regularly! This list is by no means all-inclusive. I will update and add information as I reflect and continue to discover on my own healing journey!
People I Admire & Follow
Martha Beck – Life Coach, Best-Selling Author, American Sociologist
Kimberly Synder – Nutritionist, NY Times Best-Selling Author
Gloria Steinem – Feminist, journalist, and social and political activist
Deepak Chopra – Alternative Medicine Advocate, Author, Speaker
Pema Chodran – Buddhist teacher, author, nun, and mother
Eckhart Tolle – Spiritual teacher, author
Oprah – American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist
Caroline Myss – Spiritual teacher, medical intuitive, and best-selling author
Ellen Degeneres – Television host, comedian, actress, writer, and television producer
Tony Robbins – Life Coach, self-help author
Brené Brown – Professor, author, CEO of The Daring Way, Tedx Talk – The Power of Vulnerability
Abraham Hicks – Esther Hicks is an American inspirational speaker and author. She has co-authored nine books with her husband Jerry Hicks and presented numerous workshops on the law of attraction. Hicks describes what she is doing as tapping into “infinite intelligence”.
Iyanla Vanzant – Inspirational speaker, lawyer, New Thought spiritual teacher, author, life coach and television personality
Cheryl Richardson – Coach and best-selling author
Danielle LaPorte – Motivational Speaker, Author, Blogger
Gabrielle Bernstein – Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, Author
Marie Forleo – Entrepreneur, Founder of B-School, Author, TV Host
Tara Stiles – Founder, Strala Yoga
Kris Carr – Wellness Activist, Author
Colette Baron Reid – Spiritual Intuitive Counselor, Psychic, Author
Tosca Reno – The Eat Clean Diet, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Nick Ortner – The Tapping Solution
Kelly Hampton – Healer, Teacher, Angel Channel, Author
Terri Cole – Psychotherapist, Strategist, Coach
Robin O’Brien – Wellness Activist, Author
Elizabeth Gilbert – American author, essayist, short story writer, biographer, novelist and memoirist
Recipes
Glowing Green Smoothie (GGS) – by Kimberly Synder – If I could only recommend one thing to help a person change their diet and their life… it would be Kimberly Synder’s Glowing Green Smoothie! It changed mine! I swear by it!
Berry Green Smoothie – When I don’t have any GGS left in the freezer or I’m feeling more like a “smoothie” to quench my appetite, I’ll make this drink. You can replace the berries and bananas with any fruit and they don’t have to be frozen. In fact, sometimes I really prefer non-frozen, especially in the winter. However, using a full or half frozen banana or even an avocado is a nice way to make the smoothie thick and creamy. I also will add a vegan protein or other supplements to enhance this smoothie. There are so many variations you can make. Experiment and you’ll find the one that will become your go-to smoothie!
Vegan Mac n’ Cheese – by “Detoxinista” – You will die it is soooo good & easy! It will become your new fav comfort food..
Cheesey Broccoli & Quinoa “Casserole” – by “Detoxinista” – This dish is so surprisingly good! Extremely healthy yet, will feel like total comfort food.
Quinoa with Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella – by “The Pioneer Woman”
Healthy Minestrone Soup – by “Tone It Up” – I love this soup! It’s a soup to add to it what you want, celery, shredded cabbage, endamame beans, etc. I definitely recommend increasing the cannellini beans. Just have on hand extra veggie stock so you are covered if you have a really big batch. Also, I like to layer in the veggies so the cooking time doesn’t turn certain veggies to mush. I make an extra big batch and freeze individual portion sizes. So, all I have to do is take one out of the freezer the day before and I’m all set for a healthy meal to reheat on the stove. “Tone It Up” has a ton of amazing recipes on their website and continue to add new ones all the time.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Backpack Kisses – by Tosca Reno originally – This particular snack, I used when I was first trying to cut back on what I ate and how much I ate. Plus, if I was stranded on a deserted island and could only take three things with me, peanut butter would be one of those things.
Warm Lemon, Ginger & Cayenne Water – by “The Food Babe” – A nice alternative to have during the day is to make a lemon, ginger, cayenne tea (honey is optional.) To make: peel and cut up the ginger into a few small slices, put the ginger into a mug, pour hot water over the ginger and let it steep, leave the ginger in the tea, squeeze in the juice of a half a lemon, put a shake of cayenne pepper into the tea (optional), and stir. You can add honey or agave if you prefer it a little sweeter. Enjoy!
Blueberry Cardamom Chia Pudding – I like to replace one cup of the Almond Milk with “So Delicious Unsweetened Cultured Coconut Milk” to make it thicker.
Baked Parmesan Edamame – by Trisha Yearwood – These are delicious!
Candied Sweet Potato Fries – by Tara Stiles – So yummy!
Inspirational Books, Videos & Authors
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself – Michael Singer
A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of “A Course In Miracles” – Marianne Williamson
Autobiography of a Yogi (Self Realization Fellowship) – Paramahansa Yogananda
You Can Heal Your Life – Louise L. Hay
Heal Your Body – Louise L. Hay
The Celestine Prophecy: An Adventure – James Redfield
Excuse Me, Your Life is Waiting: The Astonishing Power of Feelings – Lynn Grabhorm
Many Lives, Many Masters – Brian Weiss
Doreen Virtue – Any of her books
Martha Beck – Any of her books
Danielle LaPorte – Any of her books
The Tapping Solution – Nick Ortner
The Secret – DVD
What the Bleep do We Know? – DVD
MAP – Medical Assistance Program – Machaelle Small Wright – A metaphysical approach to healing.
Super Soul Sunday – Video series, OWN
The Power of Now – A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment – Eckhart Tolle
Embraced by the Light – Betty J. Eadie
Astrology for the Soul – Jan Spiller
Products I love
Kimberly Synder Beauty Detox – Probiotics – As Kimberly Synder says, “Beauty begins in the belly.”
Vitamix Blender – THE best way to make green drinks. They are expensive but so worth it. I find QVC offers the best deals on Vitamix. If you don’t have a Vitamix or Blendtec Blender or can’t afford one right now, I’ve heard The Bullet works well. If you are using a regular blender you will just have to be careful how much you put in the blender at time, be sure to liquify the ingredients and be careful not to heat them up during the blending process.
The Squatty Potty – Silly name but there is science behind it.
Food Saver – Great for not wasting food, sectioning out portions and freezing for later, vacuum sealing liquids, etc.
Jade Yoga – I love my Jade yoga mat
Primal Pit Paste – Natural Deodorant. I’ve tried a few and this stuff really works.
Dr. Tung’s Tongue Scraper – If you’ve studied Ayurvedic medicine, you’ve probably heard about tongue scrapers. Once you start to use one, you will be hooked. Benefits: removes bacteria & toxins, enhances ability to taste food, and boosts your immunity.
Indu Lotion – Great lotion and misting spray. I use it at home and when I’m teaching yoga.
Nasya Oil – With a tie to Ayurvedic Medicine, this oil has many benefits and it a welcome relief for those living in colder climates. It supports uncongested breathing.
Rider Waite Tarot Deck – I have several tarot and oracle card decks but this one is probably my favorite go-to deck.
Angel Tarot Cards – Doreen Virtue & Radleigh Valentine. I often use this deck at night. It is a deck that doesn’t focus on the shadow side too much so it is more uplifting. I have given this as gifts to those new to tarot. It can be a nice way to introduce someone to using cards.
Wisdom of the Hidden Realms Oracle Cards, Colette Baron Reid – I have several of her decks. They are beautiful.
Calm-a-Mama – Local RI Flower Essence company
Bach Flower – THE flower essence company
China Gel Topical Pain Reliever
Gaia Herbs Black Elderberry Syrup / Bluebonnet Zinc Picolinate 50mg capsules / Emergen-C Energy Supplements 1,000mg vitamin C (any flavor but this is one of my favs) – This combo has become my 1-2 punch to knock out a cold or flu-like bug. As soon as I feel something coming on I take these. One could leave out the Emergen-C and just take the Elderberry but I choose to use both and in fact, will triple up on the Emergen-C for a few days. It’s amazing how quickly this has worked to clear up any colds for me.
Primal Elements Bar Soap – Because they make me happy.
Food Products I love
Vitamin Code – RAW Wholefood Multivitamins – when eliminating processed foods and chemicals from your diet, apply that same criteria to everything you digest.
Earth Balance Coconut Peanut Butter – Thanks to Oprah’s Favorite Things in 2012 I discovered this little gem.
Mary’s Gone Crackers, Original
Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil
Bragg Nutritional Yeast Seasoning – Oh how I love this stuff. You can sprinkle it on popcorn, add it to green drinks and smoothies, shake on a salad, add to sauces, etc.
Nutrex Hawaii Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica Powder – It’s benefits are too many to list here. I add this to my green drinks.
Organic Raw Maca Powder – It’s known as an Ancient Peruvian Super Food but as with any supplements, you should ensure you are aware of it’s uses and potential side effects. I add a small amount to my green smoothies.
Organic Raw Chia Seeds – In short, Chia seeds deliver a massive amount of nutrients with very few calories. I add to my green smoothies, sprinkle on salads, make chia pudding with them, etc.
Almond Milk – You can make your own at home. I do not. This is the brand I really enjoy.
Quinoa Pasta – This brand I find particularly tasty.
Nutive Organic Shelled Hemp Seed – A highly versatile and nutrient-rich food that can be used in a variety of ways.
Alvarado Street Sprouted Bread Products
Food for Life – Ezekiel Sprouted Grain Bread Products
Sunwarrior Warrior Blend RAW Vegan Protein Powder
Carlson Fish Oil Liquid Omega-3, Orange Flavor
Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar – Use it as a shot, in water with or without lemon or make a tea with it.
Meditation Resources
The Self Realization Fellowship (Paramahansa Yogananda) – Free, guided meditations
Deepak Chopra – He has some great 21-Day Meditation Challenges you can purchase or catch via his newsletter when he offers them for free.
A Deepak Chopra 21-Day Meditation YouTube Channel
The Tapping Solution – I find EFT can be meditative in it’s own right. It can also be a great exercise to do pre-meditation.
Pema Chödrön – YouTube Channel for meditation & more.
Meditation Music – Dr. Jeffrey Thompson – He has some amazing cds.
Meditation Music – Nawang Khechog – Transcending Tibetan Healing Music
The Honest Guys Meditation Channel – Great, free guided meditations and meditation music of significant length.
The Honest Guys – Guided Meditation – The Wishing Well of Abundance
Brain Weiss Past Life Meditation
“Monday Meditations” – by various Hay House authors
Yoga Nidra Divine Sleep – Jennifer Reis
Eckhart Tolle – Return to Nature
Terri Cole – 21 Day Meditation Integration – This program is now available for purchase at $20. I did it when it was a free offering and found it to be fantastic.
Simply Being – Guided Meditation for Relaxation and Presence – Love this app from iTunes. I like to turn off the voice volume and just use the nature sounds or music. My personal preference is the Moderate Surf Nature Sound. Also, I find using headphones really helps me tune out other distractions and noises around me.
Reiki Guided Meditation Kit – by William Lee Rand – via Reiki.org (Reikiwebstore.com) – I purchased these cds years ago, when I was new to meditation & Reiki. This kit includes 6 cds covering, “Meet Your Reiki Guides”, “Past Life Regression”, “Spiritual Protection & Healing” – (one of my personal favs), “Chanting Reiki Masters”, “Reiki Meditations 1&2), and “Healing the Shadow Self.”
Peaceful Relaxation Ocean (For Sleep & Meditation) – by Anugama. … If you find the ocean as healing as I do, this will be Heaven to you. Use it when you are winding down for the night and trying to quiet your mind or in the morning when you want to start your day off right. Play it when you find your stress level too high, while in traffic, etc. “Meditation” can come in many forms. Enjoy.
The Violet Flame – This link provides extensive information on using The Violet Flame. I keep it pretty simple. The Violet Flame decree I use most is: “I AM a being of Violet Fire! I am the purity God desires!”, repeating it several times to myself or out loud. When I was initially taught this by an intuitive, she instructed me to say the phrase first with, “I AM..” and then in future versus replace, “I AM” with whatever situation, emotion, wish, etc. I wanted to raise the vibration of, i.e. “My home is a being of Violet Fire! My home is the purity God Desires!” You can also simply envision the Violet Flame coming down through and over your Crown Chakra, instilling peace and transmuting all to perfect health.
Ho’oponopono – A Hawaiian Mantra Meditation of Prayer and Forgiveness. All you need really are the words but this Youtube video provides nice music and visuals.
Third Eye Opening Binaural Beat Meditation
Singing Bowl Meditation: Crown Chakra Set
Reiki Zen Meditation Music: 3 Hours Healing Music – Positive Motivating Energy
Metaphysical Resources
Sacred Scribes Angel Numbers Blogspot – Resource for angel numbers & messages, numerology
Angel Numbers 101 app – The app version of Doreen Virtue’s book, Angel Numbers 101. Also available in iTunes.
Jonathan Cainer – Astrologer
Susan Miller’s Astrologyzone – Astrologer
The Astro Twins – Astrologers
Nadiya Shah – Astrologer
Sasha Bonasin – Medium Psychic
Diana Garland – Astrologer
Tania Gabrielle – Astro Numerologist
Kari Samuels – Numerologist
Danielle Paige – Intuitive Astrologer
Doreen Virtue Youtube Channel – Angel Channel
Kelly Hampton – Healer, Angel Channel, Author
Colette Baron Reid – The Free Daily Oracle Card Wisdom Pick
Abraham Hicks Youtube Channel Created by Vortex of Creation
Jan Spiller – Astrologer
Biddy Tarot – One of the best resources out there for tarot.
Local NE Holistic, Health, and Wellness Businesses
Laughing Elephant Yoga – East Greenwich, RI
Studio Exhale – Cranston, RI
Essence Yoga – Cranston, RI
Shri Studio – Pawtucket, RI
Yoga & Holistic Centers:
Omega Institute for Holistic Studies – Rhinebeck, NY
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health – Stockbridge, MA
All That Matters Yoga & Holistic Health Center – Wakefield, RI
Juice Bars:
Raw Bob’s Juicery – East Greenwich, RI
Acupuncture:
AiShi Acupuncture – Johnston, RI
Metaphysical Stores & Centers:
Grateful Heart – Wickford, RI
White Light Books – Cranston, RI
The Mindz Eye – Warwick, RI
Herbalists:
Kim Falcone – Herbalist, Owner of Lily’s Garden Herbals in Wakefield, RI
Intuitives, Mediums, Psychics, Energy Healers
Liz Smith – Psychic intuitive, Tarot, medium, Reiki Master. She will do readings at her place in North Kingston, RI or via the phone. Contact: 401.474.8524.
Mary Edmands – Psychic intuitive, medium. Located in RI. Sessions done via phone (401) 527.7878 or in person.
Pearle Lake – Psychic intuitive, medium, astrologer, author. Contact: 860.487.1754 Located in CT and conducts sessions via phone.
Christine McCullough – Psychic intuitive, medium, Tarot, healer, author. Works with The Women’s Well in Portsmouth, RI. She will do readings via phone.
Miss Daisy – Psychic intuitive, Tarot, medium. She does readings at The Mindz Eye in Warwick, RI (401.465.8400) and at All That Matters Holistic Center in Wakefield, RI (401.782.2126.)
Carolyn Miller – Psychic. She reads at her place in Provincetown, MA, The Third Eye, or will do phone readings.
Liz Souza – Psychic intuitive, medium, Reiki. She is located in FLA and does sessions by phone. Contact: lizsouza50@gmail.com
August Armstrong – Psychic intuitive, medium. She is located in Virginia Beach and does phone readings.
Danielle Paige – Healer, Spiritual Life Coach, and Intuitive Astrologer. She is located in Los Angeles, CA and does sessions by phone.
Carol Ann – Psychic intuitive, medium. Owner of The Angel Loft in N. Attleboro, MA.
April Sheerin – Psychic intuitive, medium, healer. Located in Derry, NH, founder of New Awakenings, she travels to metaphysical stores and centers for sessions and classes, including White Light Bookstore in Cranston, RI.
Lynn Kent – Psychic intuitive, medium. Located in Seekonk, MA.
Myra Partyka – The Reiki Master who trained me to become a Reiki Master. She is located in Wakefield, RI and works with All That Matters Holistic Center.
Linda Pullano – Healer of multiple modalities. Owner of Herbs n Angels, located in Johnston, RI.