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Aug 2021
1h 8m

Training Your Nervous System To Release ...

DR. MINDY PELZ
About this episode

// R E A D Y • S E T • R E S E T

This episode is all about codependency, perfectionism, and anxiety. Plus, we talk about moving ourselves out of fight or flight and the differences between venting and complaining.

Victoria Albina (she/her) is a Certified Life Coach, UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner, and Breathwork Meditation Guide with a passion for helping women realize that they are their own best healers to break free from codependency, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and reclaim their joy.

She is the host of the Feminist Wellness Podcast, holds a master's degree in public health from Boston University School of Public Health and a BA in Latin American Studies from Oberlin College. Victoria has been working in health & wellness for over 20 years and lives on occupied Lenape territory in New York's Hudson Valley.

In this podcast, we cover:

  • The power of collective thinking
  • Why social connection is the best path to happiness
  • Intelligence is in the flesh: how we can tune into the body
  • Simple ways to relieve stress and anxiety
  • How to determine the difference between venting and complaining

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// M O R E  O N  V I C T O R I A  A L B I N A

// F O L L O W

Please note the following medical disclaimer: By listening to this podcast you understand that this video is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. Always seek the guidance of your doctor with any questions you may have regarding your health or medical condition.  

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