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Integrative Health Therapy with Desiree Sparrow: Mindfulness and Self-Care
In this episode of the 'Grace, Grief and Grit' podcast, hosts Dee Daniels and Ann Davis welcome special guest Desiree Sparrow, an integrative health therapist, yoga instructor, and minister - who also works at a Children's Hospital in Philadelphia.
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Desiree shares her journey into integrative health, driven by her personal history with anxiety and trauma. The conversation delves into the importance of mindfulness, meditation, and yoga as tools for managing stress, medical conditions, and rare diseases. Desiree discusses practical techniques such as sensory anchoring and the RAIN method to help caregivers and patients regulate their nervous systems. She also emphasizes the significance of self-care and self-love, breaking down the misconceptions about yoga and mindfulness practices.
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This episode provides valuable insights and practical advice for anyone seeking to incorporate these practices into their daily lives to improve mental and physical well-being.
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