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The Sacred Medicine Podcast

Welcome to The Sacred Medicine Podcast where we explore how to overcome chronic illnesses using functional medicine. Your host, Margaret Romero NP-C, is a Columbia-trained functional medicine nurse practitioner who overcame lupus nephritis using functional medicine and hasn't had a flare in over a decade. She shares tips and advice that won't be found in a conventional medicine setting. Her passion is to guide women in overcoming lupus and empowering women to lead their healthiest lives. She also loves sharing about sacred rituals and spirituality to help de-stress and encourages women to tap into their intuition.
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Dec 30, 2016

Here is this week's Wisdom for the Weekend episode:  Why Most People Quit. There is a misconception, in today's culture,  that says you can't produce or create anything unless you are great at it. This idea is completely false and sadly, can be one of the reasons why most people quit. Listen in to learn more!

Show notes: http://www.margaretromero.com/wfw1

Dec 28, 2016

Hello sisters, and welcome to another episode of The Sacred Medicine podcast. Honoring your femininity and sacred space is what this podcast is all about. Sora Surya No is a sacred space holder, badass sorceress, transformative business coach, intuitive mentor, international retreat leader, inspirational speaker, fire igniter, heart whisperer, and world traveler. Sora is my guest, this week. And, this amazing priestess lives and breathes sacredness like no other. I loved learning about her practices and how she is leading women to embody their own sacredness in life and business.

Here are some of the topics we covered:

  • Behind the scenes to her beautiful daily sacred practices
  • The 4 crystals she recommends for daily use
  • How she uses sacred circle to guide and support your business
  • Learn how her priestess path evolved
  • Her transformation while in Peru
  • Discover how women can step fully into their sacred path even when family or a partner may not support it.

Show notes: http://www.margaretromero.com/episode11

Dec 21, 2016

This week’s episode is a continuation of my conversation with Dr. Ralph Esposito. If you missed Part 1, you can find it here. Definitely give Part 1 a listen before jumping into Part 2!  Dr. Ralph Esposito is a naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, and functional medicine practitioner specializing in men’s health. This week, we continue our conversation about male libido, infertility and more!

Here are some of the topics covered in Part 1 and Part 2 of my interview with Dr. Esposito:

  • Causes of male infertility  
  • Herbs and vitamins to reverse male infertility
  • How clothing and what you wear can affect your sperm count
  • How to increase libido in men
  • Are computers to blame for decreased sperm count?
  • How a bad relationship can affect infertility
  • How to increase sperm motility and sperm count
  • Two forms of male contraception!

Show notes: http://www.margaretromero.com/episode10

Dec 14, 2016

In this week’s episode I speak with my first male interviewee, so excited to have some testosterone on the Sacred Medicine Podcast! Dr. Ralph Esposito is a naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, and functional medicine practitioner specializing in men’s health. He joined me to chat about several big topics that affect men and their libido.  In fact, we discussed male infertility.  Did you know that 50% of infertility that couples face, is a male issue? Also, be sure to come back next week to hear Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Esposito. Now, on to this episode’s topics!

Here are just some of the topics we covered:

  • Causes of male infertility  
  • Herbs and vitamins to reverse male infertility
  • How clothing and what you wear can affect your sperm count
  • How to increase libido in men
  • Are computers to blame for decreased sperm count?
  • How a bad relationship can affect infertility
  • How to increase sperm motility and sperm count
  • Two forms of male contraception!

Show notes: http://www.margaretromero.com/episode9

Dec 7, 2016

Are you yearning to know how to be a rockstar in your business, but wishing you could still embody your feminine self at the same time? Well, it’s possible and you don’t have to wait any longer to find out how. My guest this week, Allison Braun, will show you! Allison is a business and success mentor who helps soul-driven women get what they want by being who they are, and doing what they love.  She is able to teach women how to embrace their sensual energy, embody it and carry it into their business. I just love it!

Here are some of the topics we cover:

  • Why releasing shame and guilt is crucial for feminine embodiment
  • How pleasure is the key to a successful business
  • Learn techniques for getting out of resistance
  • Glimpse into Allison’s sensual rituals (so divine!)
  • How Allison embodies her sensual side
  • And, so much more!

Show notes: http://www.margaretromero.com/episode8

 

Nov 30, 2016

In this week’s podcast episode, I speak with Veronica Grant, a dating mindset coach. She is also the host Date Yourself Radio. Veronica helps women enjoy the process of dating, but what she really loves to do is teach women how to treat themselves better. Many questions I had, as a single woman, were answered in this episode too. This was such an amazing conversation!


In this episode, we jam on:

  • The one thing that will attract the right partner
  • Red flags in the dating world
  • What to do if he (or she) texts endlessly without an invitation for an actual date
  • How to avoid one date wonders
  • Why you are not successful in love but a badass in business
  • How to attract your next partner
  • How to end a dead-end relationship
  • Learn how to turn breakups into breakthroughs

Show Notes: http://www.margaretromero.com/episode7

Nov 23, 2016

Do you wish you could move through your fear and pain as a way to live a more inspired and wholehearted life? My guest, Suzanne Hanna, founder of the The Wilderness Walk,  is a healer, visionary, writer, and inspirational speaker. She has helped women release their fears and become fully alive. Suzanne is also a truth teller. She doesn’t sugar coat anything. Brilliant. I adore her and you will love this interview! So many nuggets, enjoy!

In this episode we jam on: 

  • Discovering women’s biggest blocks to greatness
  • The reasons behind unhealthy patterns
  • Consequences to living an untruthful life
  • How to reverse feeling unworthy and how we avoid facing our truths
  • Tools to live your fullest life
  • Why feeling the pain is the path to your greatness
  • Why we stay in relationships longer than we need to
  • Discovering why we run from our power
  • How to schedule downtime for reflection
  • Why we fill our emptiness with sex, drugs, and food

Show notes: http://www.margaretromero.com/episode6

Nov 16, 2016

This week my guest is Amber Chalus, founder and creator of The Liberated Woman. She is a Free-Spirited Explorer, Coach, Yoga Teacher and Podcast Host. I loved my interview with Amber and was excited by how many practices we have in common! Including her daily rituals. saging (find out what that is in this episode), stepping into your beautiful feminine space and so much more!

In this episode we jam on:

  • Learn her daily rituals and how she creates a sacred space wherever she goes
  • Why she routinely uses sage (I was shocked!)
  • Prayer that she uses for protection
  • We jam on spirit animals and their meaning
  • How to connect with your inner knowing
  • Her sensual practices
  • How to step into feminine energy
  • Why it’s so important to receive as women

Show notes: http://www.margaretromero.com/episode5

Nov 9, 2016

This week, Sacred Sexuality Coach, Amber Leitz, joins me. Amber helps women remember that they are deeply erotic by nature, and helps them reclaim the power and pleasure of their sexuality. Not only does Amber exude erotic confidence, she can easily tap into that power during her daily rituals. I loved getting to know her process of manifesting and her love of the jade egg!

This interview is not to be missed, if you desire more erotic time in your life and how to make space for it. Delicious interview! Enjoy!

In this episode we jam about:

  • The jade egg, learn how and when to use it
  • Womb love yoni exercise
  • Self-intimacy practices
  • Cultivating and infusing sacred space daily
  • Learn about manifesting through orgasm
  • The energy of allowing and receiving
  • Her amazing moon rituals (gorgeous!) and love spells

Show notes: http://margaretromero.com/episode4

Oct 28, 2016

Cassandra Bodzak is a kindred sister of mine! I first learned of her while listening to Elizabeth Dialto’s podcast; and wow, I was blown away. So many of our practices and beliefs are in alignment with each other! Cassandra is a global meditation-wellness guide, spiritual mentor, author and speaker. She is also a certified Kundalini yoga instructor and the host of Eat with Intention TV.

In this interview, we jam about:

  • What she did to call in her new love partner, you don’t want to miss this!
  • Doing what really lights you up is so important and why
  • Talk about her new upcoming cookbook which combines mantras, meditation and recipes
  • Sneak peak into her morning rituals
  • What channel writing is all about

Show notes: http://www.margaretromero.com/episode3/

Oct 27, 2016

Sheri Winston is a celebrated sexuality teacher, award-winning author and medical professional. She is someone I have known for many years, from taking one of her workshops to just recently running into her at the SHE Expo.

In this episode, we jam about:

  • All the reasons why you may have low libido
  • How to enhance or begin learning how your body orgasms
  • Anatomy of arousal
  • Where and how to begin to awaken your sexual body
  • Getting to the trance state in arousal
  • Her favorite sex toys and the ultimate of all sex toys!
  • How to handle shame around your sexuality or sensuality

Show notes: http://www.margaretromero.com/episode2/

Oct 27, 2016

Dr. Lauren Noel is a badass naturopathic physician and the founder of Shine Natural Medicine. We have similar medical practices as we both practice functional medicine. This episode focuses on low libido, which is a very common complaint among women. Dr. Noel and I work with successful women; who are running their own businesses, are incredibly driven and are also physically depleted. One of the side effects of a hard-working and tired woman is a lack of libido.

In this episode, we jam about:

  • Dr. Noel’s morning and sensual rituals and routines that help her stress levels.
  • I walk you through my morning ritual, as well.
  • We discuss treating low libido naturally, lifestyle shifts, and which foods can help boost libido!
  • Dr. Noel discusses the healing benefits of sleep and orgasm
  • And, transitioning gracefully from masculine energy into feminine energy before a date or at the end of your day.

What a juicy and fun interview!

Show notes: http://www.margaretromero.com/episode1/

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