Experience the serene guidance of Patti Brown, LMFT, founder of Wellness Within, as she leads you through gentle guided imagery. Through her soothing narration and gentle prompts, discover hidden wisdom and embrace the radiance of your inner light. Wellness Within is the realization of a dream for Patti. After 20 years in private practice as a psychotherapist, she decided to honor the tugging at her heart and open a grassroots organization to serve a community dealing with cancer and its aftermath.  It is her life’s work to teach, support, and mobilize the body and mind for healing.  ..read more

In this podcast episode marked by courage and vulnerability, Dr. Samantha Siegel, a two-time cancer survivor, shares profound insights shaped by her extraordinary perspectives on survivorship.  Dr. Siegel underscores the significance of creating meaning in life after a cancer diagnosis, managing energy, navigating work and disclosures, recognizing your limits and exploring expectations of self. Her narrative emphasizes the resilience of cancer survivors, promoting a holistic approach to survivorship care. Additionally, she delves into her near-death experience, discussing how it heightene ..read more

Tune into this episode with Nicholas Holmes, a dedicated Breathwork instructor,  as he offers us a bite-sized understanding of pranayama - a vital, yet frequently underappreciated element of yoga, often eclipsed by the more familiar asanas or physical postures. Nicholas's insights illuminate the transformative potential of breathwork, presenting it as a key to unlocking deeper aspects of the yoga experience. This episode is a treasure for anyone keen to explore beyond the surface of yoga and discover the impactful role of our breath. Nicholas Holmes has been in the Health & Wellness ..read more

In this poignant episode, Wellness Within's founder, Patti Brown, MS, LMFT explores the profound nature of grief as a sacred practice, emphasizing its multifaceted layers and the importance of companionship throughout the journey. Drawing from personal experiences, Patti shares insights on navigating grief, finding solace in memories, and embracing the healing power of nature. Join her on this compassionate exploration by tuning in here or watch on our YouTube channel. Wellness Within is the realization of a dream for Patti. After 20 years in private practice as a psychotherapist, she decided ..read more

In this episode join Wellness Within Founder Patti Brown, LMFT  as she reflects on the caregiving journey and emphasizes the significance of self-care tools. Discover practical tips to enhance your well-being as a care partner and navigate the challenges with resilience. Patti actively incorporates her training in mind-body medicine to support a community of people struggling with a cancer diagnosis. The Center’s belief is based on honoring the integration of medical treatments with mind-body practices that enhance one’s quality of life with dignity and hope.  As the founder of Well ..read more

In this episode of the Wellness Within podcast, join Nicholas Holmes, for a deeply calming and transformative meditation experience. In "Tuning into Silence," Nicholas expertly guides you through a meditation designed to help you connect with your inner self and the profound stillness within. Nicholas Holmes has been in the Health & Wellness space for over 10 years in a variety of roles including fitness manager, personal trainer, nutrition coach, metabolic specialist, and holistic lifestyle coach. He has developed an array of knowledge and certifications including NASM CPT, Precision Nut ..read more

In this candid and important episode, we delve into the often sensitive and overlooked topic of intimacy and sexuality during and after cancer. We're excited to be joined by Dr. Samantha Siegel, an inspiring internist from Kaiser Permanente, who brings both her professional expertise and her personal triumph over relapsed/refractory Hodgkin’s Lymphoma into this conversation. Before we dive in, we want to provide a forewarning that this episode will address explicit sexual topics. We believe it's essential to engage openly and honestly with these matters, as they play a significant role in the ..read more

Join Wellness Within Founder, Patti Brown, LMFT in this meditation for partnering with your immune system. Wellness Within is the realization of a dream for Patti. After 20 years in private practice as a psychotherapist, she decided to honor the tugging at her heart and open a grassroots organization to serve a community dealing with cancer and its aftermath.  It is her life’s work to teach, support, and mobilize the body and mind for healing.  Learn more on our website at: www.wellnesswithin.org. Patti actively incorporates her training in mind-body medicine to support a community ..read more

Do you find yourself looking for methods to improve treatment outcomes, manage side effects of cancer and treatments, reduce chances of recurrence, or prevent long-term or late effects of cancer and treatments?  Hear from Laura Pole, RN, MSN, OCNS from CancerChoices as she speaks about using the integrative whole person approach to cancer care which includes conventional, complimentary, and self-care practices.  Laura provides many knowledgeable and inspiring take-aways in this episode, while embracing the importance of shifting from the state of overwhelm to discovering your interna ..read more

In this episode Wellness Within Founder Patti Brown, MS LMFT is joined by honored guest, Akil Palanisamy, MD.  Dr. Akil is a Harvard-trained physician, author, and holistic medicine expert in integrative and functional medicine. He joins us to share about the connection between cancer & autoimmune disease, and the integrative approach to heal and strengthen our immune systems by addressing the 5 root causes of disease.  Akil Palanisamy, MD  practices integrative medicine, blending his conventional medical expertise with holistic approaches including functional medicine and ..read more