Unlock the Power of Qigong and Transform Your Cancer Journey and Your Life with Steven Washington
10/18/23 • 38 min
Steven is a Movement Master, Author, and Recovery Advocate who is passionate about helping others navigate towards a happier, healthier life. His lifelong love and a key foundation to his own spiritual fitness is 'movement' and he firmly believes our relationship with our body is vital for emotional, physical, and spiritual health.
Steven’s online members' community, SWE Studio, offers 300+ mindful movement video classes and wellness resources including Pilates, Qigong, Meditation, Laughter Medicine, and more for the body, mind, and soul.
Steven had a successful career as a contemporary dancer, working at New York City Opera, Metropolitan Opera, and appearing on Broadway in Disney’s, The Lion King but often used drugs and alcohol to cope with anxiety and self-doubt. Since making the conscious decision to get sober twenty years ago, he has impacted countless lives through movement and his keen ability to connect and relate to others.
During his study of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Steven discovered a love for the ancient Chinese movement practice of Qigong and became a Certified Qigong Instructor. Added to that, Steven is a Pilates teacher and has taught individuals and groups for over 20 years.
Steven’s writings, articles, and life experiences created the inspiration for his first book, Recovering You, Soul Care and Mindful Movement for Overcoming Addiction. Published by New World Library, the book’s unique self-care focus is complemented by the use of Qigong movements.
Steven hosts a monthly Heart/Mind Moments YouTube series with videos on physical, emotional, and spiritual health, and his movement and mindfulness work has received over one million views on YouTube.
✨Highlights from the show:
00:03:47 Movement is healing and vital.
00:10:26 Qigong promotes mind-body connection.
00:12:32 Importance of feeling and moving
00:21:30 Breathing deeply helps reduce anxiety.
00:25:08 Breathing helps regulate the nervous system.
Read the transcript for this episode. 🔗 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r-NX95xWJArCAQbHPY4qMF7fZgu8eZeO/view?usp=share_link
🧘🏾♂️ Connect and learn more about Steven:
Website: stevenwashingtonexperience.com
Sign up for SWE Studio 14-day free trial & $99 1-on-1 sessions.
Instagram: instagram.com/stevenwashingtonexperience/
Facebook: facebook.com/stevenwashingtonexperience
TikTok: tiktok.com/@stevenwashington64
YouTube: youtube.com/c/StevenWashingtonExperience
🦄About Me:
In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and led me to where I am today.
As a Cancer Doula, I use my 12 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as your personal guide and patient advocate. Schedule a 30-minute Meet and Greet call to confidentially share the challenges you are facing and learn more about how I can support you. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery">https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery
Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/">https://www.ontheotherside.life/. Connect with me on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/talayadendy/)">https://www.linkedin.com/in/talayadendy/), or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter (https://bit.ly/OTOSNewsletter">https://bit.ly/OTOSNewsletter) to get valuable information and resources that can help you navigate cancer.
🙏🏼Thanks for joining us for this episode of Navigating Cancer TOGETHER!
💜If you found this podca...
Steven is a Movement Master, Author, and Recovery Advocate who is passionate about helping others navigate towards a happier, healthier life. His lifelong love and a key foundation to his own spiritual fitness is 'movement' and he firmly believes our relationship with our body is vital for emotional, physical, and spiritual health.
Steven’s online members' community, SWE Studio, offers 300+ mindful movement video classes and wellness resources including Pilates, Qigong, Meditation, Laughter Medicine, and more for the body, mind, and soul.
Steven had a successful career as a contemporary dancer, working at New York City Opera, Metropolitan Opera, and appearing on Broadway in Disney’s, The Lion King but often used drugs and alcohol to cope with anxiety and self-doubt. Since making the conscious decision to get sober twenty years ago, he has impacted countless lives through movement and his keen ability to connect and relate to others.
During his study of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Steven discovered a love for the ancient Chinese movement practice of Qigong and became a Certified Qigong Instructor. Added to that, Steven is a Pilates teacher and has taught individuals and groups for over 20 years.
Steven’s writings, articles, and life experiences created the inspiration for his first book, Recovering You, Soul Care and Mindful Movement for Overcoming Addiction. Published by New World Library, the book’s unique self-care focus is complemented by the use of Qigong movements.
Steven hosts a monthly Heart/Mind Moments YouTube series with videos on physical, emotional, and spiritual health, and his movement and mindfulness work has received over one million views on YouTube.
✨Highlights from the show:
00:03:47 Movement is healing and vital.
00:10:26 Qigong promotes mind-body connection.
00:12:32 Importance of feeling and moving
00:21:30 Breathing deeply helps reduce anxiety.
00:25:08 Breathing helps regulate the nervous system.
Read the transcript for this episode. 🔗 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r-NX95xWJArCAQbHPY4qMF7fZgu8eZeO/view?usp=share_link
🧘🏾♂️ Connect and learn more about Steven:
Website: stevenwashingtonexperience.com
Sign up for SWE Studio 14-day free trial & $99 1-on-1 sessions.
Instagram: instagram.com/stevenwashingtonexperience/
Facebook: facebook.com/stevenwashingtonexperience
TikTok: tiktok.com/@stevenwashington64
YouTube: youtube.com/c/StevenWashingtonExperience
🦄About Me:
In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and led me to where I am today.
As a Cancer Doula, I use my 12 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as your personal guide and patient advocate. Schedule a 30-minute Meet and Greet call to confidentially share the challenges you are facing and learn more about how I can support you. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery">https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery
Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/">https://www.ontheotherside.life/. Connect with me on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/talayadendy/)">https://www.linkedin.com/in/talayadendy/), or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter (https://bit.ly/OTOSNewsletter">https://bit.ly/OTOSNewsletter) to get valuable information and resources that can help you navigate cancer.
🙏🏼Thanks for joining us for this episode of Navigating Cancer TOGETHER!
💜If you found this podca...
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Childhood Cancer: A Personal Journey of Resilience and Healing with Erin Orion Abbott-Haines
Erin Orion is a childhood cancer survivor and mother to a childhood cancer survivor of a non-genetic cancer. With a Master of Divinity and trained in many other healing modalities, Erin is a guide, counselor, and coach for people looking to create alignment and build resiliency through the exploration and healing of self and soul. She teaches therapeutic art forms, energetic hygiene, and practices that support sustainable thriving in a world in crisis. She also specializes in supporting families who are neurodiverse, gender diverse, disabled, and medically complex.
During this episode of Navigating Cancer TOGETHER, Erin and I continue our conversation about childhood cancer, but unfortunately, little has changed in its treatment and funding.
✨Highlights from the show:
[00:01:54] Childhood cancer survivor and mother.
[00:04:21] Childhood cancer funding disparities.
[00:09:03] Late effects of childhood cancer.
[00:15:33] Parents' dilemma with treatment.
[00:19:11] Power dynamics in pediatric care.
[00:23:05] Power dynamics in healthcare.
[00:29:22] Navigating the medical system.
[00:31:30] Autonomy and medical treatment choices.
[00:35:11] Trauma and grief experience.
[00:38:44] Waves of grief at different stages.
[00:41:15] Writing through grief.
[00:46:00] What is a soul doula?
Resources:
Childhood Cancers, National Cancer Institute
https://www.cancer.gov/types/childhood-cancers
📰 Blog: https://www.ontheotherside.life/post/childhood-cancer-a-personal-journey-of-resilience-and-healing
Read the transcript for this episode. 🔗 https://drive.google.com/file/d/19s4rw7xqKPB_Ssx-Af9W-TAf-XIJQa4k/view?usp=drive_link
👶Connect and learn more about Erin:
Website: www.orionsway.com
Instagram: (@orions.way) https://www.instagram.com/orions.way/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orionsway555
Erin's prior guest appearance on Navigating Cancer TOGETHER. 🔗https://podcast.ausha.co/navigatingcancertogether/elevating-childhood-cancer-and-the-complexities-children-and-families-face-with-erin-orion-abbott-haines
🦄About Me:
In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and led me to where I am today.
As a Cancer Doula, I use my 12 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as your personal guide and patient advocate. Schedule a 30-minute Meet and Greet call to confidentially share the challenges you are facing and learn more about how I can support you. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery">https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery
Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/">https://www.ontheotherside.life/. Connect with me on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/talayadendy/)">https://www.linkedin.com/in/talayadendy/), or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter (https://bit.ly/OTOSNewsletter">https://bit.ly/OTOSNewsletter) to get valuable information and resources that can help you navigate cancer.
🙏🏼Thanks for joining us for this episode of Navigating Cancer TOGETHER!
💜If you found this podcast helpful, why not spread the love and share it with others? Together, we can help more people benefit from this valuable resource!
Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be relied upon as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, evaluation, ...
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How Gwendolyn Mitchell is Using Her Healing Gifts to Help Those with Cancer
Gwendolyn has been a life-long seeker of higher wisdom. As a child she was drawn to elders and was often described as being an “old soul.” She was the third of 10 siblings, which she describes as perfect training for leadership, dealing with many different personalities, and learning to deal compassionately with conflict.
Helping others has been a lifelong passion. Gwendolyn became a Reiki Master in the early 90s, in the Usui System of Natural Healing - to help eliminate human suffering. She has supported clients seeking balance and healing at every stage of life. She previously served as President of The Reiki Alliance - an international organization of Reiki masters. Gwendolyn also is an ordained Priest in the Order of Melchizedek. For the past 13 years, she has studied with Enlightened Masters in India and experienced the grace of Living Avatars in the Oneness Golden Age Movement.
Gwendolyn is the founder and CEO of Moyo Institute, Inc. a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Moyo's mission is to offer heart-centered educational experiences that foster inner peace, happiness, wellbeing, creativity, connection, and oneness.
✨Highlights from the show:
[00:02:09] Reiki and healing work.
[00:05:22] Caregiving at a young age.
[00:11:20] Love letters to our bodies.
[00:14:26] Disease as a body-mind imbalance.
[00:19:29] Complex relationship with our bodies.
[00:29:38] Writing Love Letter to Our Bodies.
[00:34:23] Spiritual practices can support healing.
[00:41:43] Tips for individuals impacted by cancer.
Read the transcript for this episode. 🔗https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sit-XXx1lhPX7sWDUGagYPE9uvFsPNB_/view?usp=sharing
Resource: The Messages from Water, https://youtu.be/P78VZzaHDVA?si=Jqeos5P4f59V8DSH
🧘🏽♀️Connect and learn more about Gwendolyn:
Website: https://www.moyoinstitute.org
Website: https://www.gwendolyn-mitchell.com
Love Letters to Our Bodies:https://www.moyoinstitute.org/love-letters-to-our-bodies
🦄About Me:
In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and led me to where I am today.
As a Cancer Doula, I use my 12 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as your personal guide and patient advocate. Schedule a 30-minute Meet and Greet call to confidentially share the challenges you are facing and learn more about how I can support you. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery">https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery
Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/">https://www.ontheotherside.life/. Connect with me on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/talayadendy/)">https://www.linkedin.com/in/talayadendy/), or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter (https://bit.ly/OTOSNewsletter">https://bit.ly/OTOSNewsletter) to get valuable information and resources that can help you navigate cancer.
🙏🏼Thanks for joining us for this episode of Navigating Cancer TOGETHER!
💜If you found this podcast helpful, why not spread the love and share it with others? Together, we can help more people benefit from this valuable resource!
Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be relied upon as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, evaluation, or care from your physician or other qualified health care provider.
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