Ep.11 Embracing Your Body: Alyce Croft on Self-Acceptance, Healing, and Feminine Empowerment

01/30/25 • 56 min

Do you feel disconnected from your body or struggle with self-acceptance?

In this powerful episode of the TRUE Wellness Podcast, Dr. Dee sits down with Alyce Croft, a boudoir photographer and NLP-certified coach who helps women heal their relationship with their bodies. Drawing from her experiences as a philosophy professor, world traveler, and a woman who overcame menstrual dysregulation, Alyce shares unique insights on self-love, body confidence, and feminine empowerment.

Together, they explore how to release trauma stored in the body, rewrite limiting beliefs about beauty, and embrace your authentic self. With practical tools and inspiring wisdom, Alyce empowers listeners to cultivate true self-acceptance and reconnect with their bodies in a meaningful way.

Check out Alyce's pages:

https://www.alycecroftboudoir.com/healing

Instagram: @alycecroftboudoir

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why Changing Your Body Isn’t Enough: Alyce explains why external changes like weight loss or physical transformation don’t automatically heal your relationship with your body and how self-acceptance is the real key to lasting confidence.
Healing Trauma Stored in the Body: Discover how emotions, stories, and even other people’s energy can live in your body, causing discomfort and disconnection. Learn how to identify and release these stored traumas to feel more at home in your own skin.
Rewriting Limiting Beliefs About Beauty: Alyce shares how societal beauty standards and personal experiences shape our view of ourselves—and how to replace negative self-talk with empowering beliefs.
Practical Tools for Self-Love: Learn powerful exercises like the Inner Smile technique, emotional catch-and-release practices, and mindfulness methods to deepen your connection with your body.
Balancing the Masculine and Feminine in Wellness: Explore the importance of integrating both masculine drive and feminine nourishment to create harmony in your health journey.

#TRUEWellnessPodcast #SelfLoveJourney #BodyPositivity #HealingTrauma #FeminineEmpowerment #ConfidenceBuilding #MindBodyConnection #WellnessPodcast #HolisticHealing #RewriteYourStory

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Do you feel disconnected from your body or struggle with self-acceptance?

Check out Alyce's pages:

https://www.alycecroftboudoir.com/healing

Instagram: @alycecroftboudoir

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why Changing Your Body Isn’t Enough: Alyce explains why external changes like weight loss or physical transformation don’t automatically heal your relationship with your body and how self-acceptance is the real key to lasting confidence.
Healing Trauma Stored in the Body: Discover how emotions, stories, and even other people’s energy can live in your body, causing discomfort and disconnection. Learn how to identify and release these stored traumas to feel more at home in your own skin.
Rewriting Limiting Beliefs About Beauty: Alyce shares how societal beauty standards and personal experiences shape our view of ourselves—and how to replace negative self-talk with empowering beliefs.
Practical Tools for Self-Love: Learn powerful exercises like the Inner Smile technique, emotional catch-and-release practices, and mindfulness methods to deepen your connection with your body.
Balancing the Masculine and Feminine in Wellness: Explore the importance of integrating both masculine drive and feminine nourishment to create harmony in your health journey.

#TRUEWellnessPodcast #SelfLoveJourney #BodyPositivity #HealingTrauma #FeminineEmpowerment #ConfidenceBuilding #MindBodyConnection #WellnessPodcast #HolisticHealing #RewriteYourStory

Download your FREE TRUE Wellness Checklist here: https://go.drdee.com/checklist

Want to watch the full interview? Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.deephd

🎙️ Your journey to true wellness starts now!

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Ep.10 The Healing Power of Nature: Maureen Calamia on Earth-Based Wisdom, Grounding, Intuition, & Balance

Have you ever wondered how reconnecting with nature could transform your life?

In this inspiring episode of the TRUE Wellness Podcast, Dr. Dee sits down with Maureen Calamia, a visionary speaker, teacher, and advocate for earth-based spirituality. Maureen is the founder of the Luminous Spaces School, offering courses in feng shui, biophilic design, and conscious nature relationships. She is also the author of Creating Luminous Spaces and the highly anticipated The Enchanted Earth podcast on Youtube released in December 2024.

Maureen shares her passion for expanding joy, consciousness, and meaning by nurturing our connection with the natural world. Through enchanted storytelling, earth-honoring ceremonies, mindfulness, and intuitive practices, she inspires listeners to deepen their relationship with nature, connect with their authentic selves, and embrace heart-based wisdom.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

What is Nature Deficit Disorder? Discover how disconnection from nature impacts your mental, emotional, and physical health. Maureen explains why rebuilding our bond with the natural world can reduce stress, ease anxiety, and bring fulfillment to our lives.
The Science of Grounding: Learn how grounding practices like standing barefoot on the earth can lower stress hormones, balance energy, and provide instant emotional and physical relief.
The Healing Power of Stories: Explore how sharing personal stories about nature can spark self-reflection, awaken hidden memories, and reconnect you with your authentic self.
Simple Ways to Reconnect with Nature: Maureen shares actionable tips, like mindful walks and forest bathing, to integrate nature into your daily routine and improve your overall well-being.
Deepening Your Connection with the Earth: Learn how mindfulness, rituals, and indigenous wisdom can help you create a reciprocal relationship with nature and find guidance in the world around you.

Visit Maureen's pages:

link for book purchase bonuses - https://www.luminous-spaces.com/the-enchanted-earth-book/
https://www.luminous-spaces.com/
https://www.instagram.com/maureencalamia/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureencalamia

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Ep.12 Breaking the Cycle: Robb Beams on Managing Stress, Smart Nutrition, and Achieving Peak Performance

Are you struggling to break free from stress, bad diets, and exercise guilt?

In this episode of the TRUE Wellness Podcast, Dr. Dee welcomes Coach Robb Beams, a globally recognized human performance expert and founder of Complete Racing Solutions. With over 30 years of experience, Robb has helped world-class athletes, weekend warriors, and individuals seeking sustainable health solutions. Together, they discuss how stress, misinformation, and quick fixes in the wellness industry hinder long-term health and performance. Robb shares actionable strategies to break these cycles and focus on sustainable practices that lead to true wellness.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The Impact of Stress on Health and Performance:

Robb explains how chronic stress—whether from relationships, work, or physical exertion—leads to weight gain, adrenal fatigue, and decreased performance. Learn why reducing stress is the cornerstone of sustainable health.

Why Sleep is Non-Negotiable for Wellness:

Discover why 8–9 hours of sleep is critical for releasing recovery hormones like HGH and testosterone, and how lack of rest creates a vicious cycle of exhaustion and weight gain.

Nutrition Myths and Truths:

Robb debunks common diet fads and shares why balancing macronutrients with whole, real foods is essential. He emphasizes the importance of personalized nutrition, blood work, and staying hydrated for optimal energy and performance.

The Problem with Social Media Wellness Trends:

Understand how misinformation on platforms like Instagram leads to dangerous practices, such as extreme caloric restrictions or eliminating essential nutrients. Robb offers tips for cutting through the noise and trusting evidence-based approaches.

Breaking the Guilt-Punishment Cycle in Exercise:

Robb highlights how viewing exercise as punishment for eating perpetuates an unhealthy mindset. Learn how to reframe fitness as an enjoyable and sustainable part of your routine.

#TRUEWellnessPodcast #StressRelief #StressManagementTips #WellnessJourney #SmartNutrition #BalancedDiet #PerformanceNutrition #PeakPerformance #RecoveryIsKey #SleepForHealth #SustainableFitness

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