Oxytocin is sometimes called the “hugging drug,” or the love hormone, because it is released by the brain during physical contact with others. Women have higher levels of this hormone than men. Oxytocin boosts our immune systems, makes us better problem solvers, and just makes us feel good. Unlike dopamine, which is largely responsible for instant gratification, oxytocin gives us lasting feelings of calm and safety. There are many ways you can boost your oxytocin levels. Today we talk about some of those ways. Bonnie Groessl is a best-selling author, holistic entrepreneur and success coach. As ..read more

Dopamine is another primary feel-good chemical in your brain. It causes that little happy feeling you get when someone likes your post on social media or acknowledges you with a smile. When dopamine is released in large amounts, it creates feelings of pleasure and reward. Dopamine is part of the reward center of your brain. Today we talk about some natural ways you can increase your dopamine levels in daily life. Bonnie Groessl is a best-selling author, holistic entrepreneur and success coach. As a holistic nurse practitioner, Bonnie provides coaching, teaching and premium products to imp ..read more

Perhaps you feel practicing mindfulness meditation doesn’t fit in your life right now. Maybe you feel you just don’t have the time to fit another thing into your day. No worries, today we are going to talk about incorporating mindfulness meditation into the activities of your daily life. I will share a simple technique from the HeartMath Institute called heart-focused breathing. We will even talk about how you can use mindful meditation to help you with weight loss by learning a mindful eating exercise.   Bonnie Groessl is a best-selling author, holistic entrepreneur and success coach. As ..read more

Meditation is easier than you might think. Many people think the only way to meditate is to sit cross-legged, and be still for a long time with an empty mind. Although you can meditate that way, there are many ways to live in the present moment and practice meditation in your daily life. Meditation actually involves directed concentration, focusing your attention on something so intently that the mind chatter falls away so you can feel calm and peaceful. Today we talk about the benefits of incorporating mindfulness meditation into your life. Your Host: Bonnie Groessl Holistic entrepreneur, Bon ..read more

Welcome back to The Holistic Entrepreneur Podcast. We have been on hiatus for the past few months, but now we are back with a deeper focus on well-being. The Holistic Entrepreneur is dedicated to helping you achieve the health, happiness and abundance you deserve in both your personal and work lives. The world has changed. As we enter this new normal, the world needs healing, hope, and good energy. Practicing good self-care is essential to our well-being. Use this as a boost of positive energy to help you manage stress and make the most of your life, allowing you to thrive in this new normal a ..read more

How many times have you read a boring obituary that leaves you disappointed in its failure to truly describe who the person was? Everyone has a story to tell that goes beyond the basic biographical and career information you see in most obituaries. Your loved one had a personality, a life spirit that touched the hearts of those around them. This is your chance to celebrate their life as they deserve. Honoring Lives through Stories and Videos Mike Dauplaise has been a professional writer since 1979. He has a wide-ranging background that includes newspapers, magazines, books, websites, corporate ..read more

Things are different now. We are entering a new normal. You will need to make some adjustments to your practice in order to thrive in this new environment and continue to serve your patients and clients. There is a tremendous opportunity for those who are willing to make these changes because not everyone will adapt. There will be an even larger need for what you do! Today, we talk about how to adjust effectively in our series on ways to thrive in the new normal and grow your practice.  Host Bonnie Groessl, MSN, is a best-selling author, international podcast host, and business consultant ..read more

Are you ready to hear some good news? This month’s angel reading assures us that things are changing and there is light at the end of the tunnel. We are reminded to listen to our intuition and notice the signs. Help is all around us. We don’t have to do it all alone. Asking for help is a sign of strength. The angels remind us that help is on the way as obstacles and barriers are being lifted. The messages this week come from Angel Answers, Butterfly Oracle Cards for Life Changes, and Angels of Abundance.  Before each reading, I set the intention to deliver the most valid and useful inform ..read more

Have you ever started feeling something in the pit of your stomach when you knew something was wrong, but couldn't put your finger on it? We all have that that gut feeling and can access our inner wisdom. If you ask a question and are still enough to listen, the answer will come. Today we talk about how to hone your intuition and trust your inner guidance. Nurse practitioner Bonnie Groessl is a best-selling author, holistic entrepreneur and success coach. As a holistic nurse practitioner, Bonnie provides coaching, teaching and premium products to improve well-being and help you ..read more

Compassion is an innate human quality. It is a natural and automatic response that has played a role in our survival. We are all born with the tendency to be generous and kind to others. Being compassionate makes us happy, as it stimulates the pleasure centers in our brains. Compassion also may protect against stress because it creates a pleasurable sensation. Today, we talk about how to use compassion in your daily life to enhance your well-being. Nurse practitioner Bonnie Groessl is a best-selling author, holistic entrepreneur and success coach. As a holistic nurse practitioner, Bonnie ..read more