The Holistic Sister Circle

30/06/2025

The Final 20%: What It Really Takes to Fully Heal with Leslie Braverman

Sis, this one is for the woman who’s done everything right—except listen to her body.

The one who’s followed the rules, shown up for everyone else, and still finds herself hurting in silence.

In this episode, we sit down with Leslie Braverman—a holistic back pain specialist, energy practitioner, and retreat leader with over 20 years of experience in the wellness space. After a serious back injury derailed her physically, emotionally, and relationally, Leslie went on a healing journey that would ultimately become her life’s work. She fused science-backed somatic practices with the ancient wisdom of yoga, breathwork, and energy self-mastery—healing her own body and guiding others to do the same.

What she discovered is that back pain isn’t just physical—it’s energetic, emotional, and deeply connected to how we live, breathe, and move through life.

✨ In this episode, we explore:
✅ The real reason your healing might be stuck at 80%
✅ How unresolved pain affects your relationships, parenting, and self-worth
✅ The missing link between posture, breath, and emotional energy
✅ Why your healing begins the moment you take your energy back
✅ Simple posture shifts that can change your life—no equipment needed
✅ How to find peace in uncertainty and embody that final 20% of healing

Whether you’re navigating physical pain, emotional burnout, or simply ready to stop outsourcing your healing—this conversation is a grounded, soul-stirring reminder that you are the solution.

💻 Ready to go deeper?

Download Leslie’s free eBook: “Self-Practices to Resolve Back Pain” when you subscribe at centeredbyleslie.com

Explore upcoming workshops, 1:1 intensives, and her Fall 2025 Santa Fe Retreat.

Book a no-cost strategy call directly through her site.

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26/09/2024

The final episodes of HSC will drop next week! After that, we’ll be hitting pause on the show until January 2025

03/09/2024

Summary:

Magda, a passionate advocate for women's health and functional medicine, shares her journey of overcoming health challenges and empowering women to unlock their wellness potential. She emphasizes the importance of personalized solutions and listening to our bodies. The conversation covers topics such as gluten sensitivity, meal planning, and the impact of Western medicine on women's health. Magda encourages women to take control of their health and offers practical tips for adopting a gluten-free diet and diversifying our food choices.

Takeaways: 📝

✅ Personalized solutions are key to unlocking wellness potential.
✅ Gluten sensitivity can cause various symptoms and can be identified through an elimination diet.
✅ Diversifying our food choices is important for optimal health.
✅ Western medicine may not always prioritize our best interests.
✅ Listening to our bodies and being empowered in our health journey is crucial.

20/07/2024

Why Plant Medicine Is A Tool for Self-Empowerment w/ certified Psychedelic Integration Specialist + Psychosynthesis Coach Clara Parati

Summary:
Clara Parati, a certified Psychedelic Integration Specialist and Coach, discusses the importance of connection in the process of integration and healing. She shares her experience in Peru, working with plant medicine and the Shipibo Shamans. Clara emphasizes the need for preparation, intention, and a calm nervous system when considering psychedelic experiences. She also highlights the role of gratitude and self-care in the integration process. Clara provides practical steps for those who are not ready for psychedelic medicine, including making friends with the lower unconscious and practicing somatics. For those interested in exploring plant medicine, she advises approaching it as a tool for self-empowerment and conscious exploration. Clara can be found on her website calltosource.com and on Instagram as . She will also be launching a podcast on psychedelic integration called the Psychedelic Integration Compass.

Takeaways:
✅ Integration is about connection - to self, others, and interconnection with the world.
✅ Psychedelic integration is the process of taking insights and experiences from psychedelic journeys and applying them to create lasting change in everyday life.
✅ Before considering psychedelic medicine, it is important to assess contraindications and ensure a calm nervous system and safe environment.
✅ Practical steps for those not ready for psychedelics include making friends with the lower unconscious and practicing somatics.
✅ Approach plant medicine as a tool for self-empowerment and conscious exploration, understanding that it amplifies the work you put into it.

13/07/2024

Food Is Interconnected With Our Emotions + Can Impact Our Overall Well-being w/ Secure Attachment Therapist Geri Li

Summary:
Jeri, the founder of Secure Soul Mythology, shares her journey from studying fashion design to becoming a therapist. She discusses the connection between fashion and therapy, emphasizing the importance of feeling comfortable in our expression and identity. Jeri also talks about her own healing journey, including somatic work and spiritual hypnosis. She highlights the significance of slowing down, connecting with the body, and integrating fragmented parts of the soul. Jeri offers a one-to-one program called SecureSoul, which helps clients upgrade their attachment style and create safety within themselves.

Takeaways: 📝
✅ Feeling comfortable in our expression and identity is important for our overall well-being.
✅ Slowing down and connecting with our bodies allows us to understand our emotions and sensations.
✅ Integrating fragmented parts of the soul is crucial for healing and finding fulfillment.
✅ Food is interconnected with our emotions and can impact our overall well-being.
Creating safety within ourselves and upgrading our attachment style is essential for personal growth.

13/07/2024

The Art of Individualized Coaching: Breaking Free from Pigeonholing w/ Clinician Turned Life Coach Karolina LaBrecque

Summary:

Karolina, a clinician turned life coach, discusses the challenges of pigeonholing in coaching, the importance of individualized coaching, and the ethical considerations in the coaching industry. She also addresses the FTC's action to stop deceptive business coaching schemes and provides practical advice for coaches.

Takeaways: 📝

✅ The importance of individualized coaching based on the unique needs of each client
✅ Ethical considerations in the coaching industry and the impact of deceptive business coaching schemes
✅ Practical advice for coaches, emphasizing the need for realistic expectations and a full-time commitment to coaching
✅ The FTC's action to stop deceptive business coaching schemes and the implications for the coaching industry

13/07/2024

Finding JOY through Movement w/ Wellness Practitioner Tia DeVincenzo

Summary:
Tia bridges the science and spiritual world when guiding women in deepening their intuition by creating an understanding of the emotional and physical responses. She helps her clients establish a beautiful relationship with food and movement. Tia shares her personal journey with food and movement, including her struggles with eating disorders and how she found healing. She emphasizes the importance of finding movement that feels good for each individual and not comparing oneself to others on social media. Tia also discusses her upcoming program and retreats.

Takeaways: 📝
✅Deepening intuition involves understanding emotional and physical responses.
✅Finding movement that feels good for you is more important than following a specific exercise routine.
✅Comparing oneself to others on social media can be detrimental to body image.
✅Talking about struggles and seeking help is an important step in healing.
✅Creating a community and supporting each other in the journey towards health and wellness is crucial.
Retreats can provide a transformative experience for self-discovery and embracing the body through food and movement.

04/07/2024

Overcoming Marketing Blocks and Building Confidence as an Entrepreneur w/ Chakra Alignment Coach Supriya Prasad

Summary:
Supriya Prasad is an intuitive chakra alignment coach who helps people align themselves to their highest reality using their chakras. She works with individuals and entrepreneurs to heal them spiritually and practically. Chakras are energy centers in the body that can be used to diagnose mental and physical issues. Supriya offers complimentary discovery calls to assess clients' needs and provide an overview of their chakra blocks. She recommends consistent self-regulation, setting boundaries, and grounding exercises to manifest desired outcomes. For entrepreneurs, she focuses on identifying marketing blocks and building confidence. For individuals looking to transition into entrepreneurship, she addresses root chakra blocks and self-relationship issues.

Takeaways: 📝

✅ Chakras are energy centers in the body that can be used to diagnose mental and physical issues.

✅ Consistent self-regulation, setting boundaries, and grounding exercises are important for manifesting desired outcomes.

✅ For entrepreneurs, identifying marketing blocks and building confidence are key.

✅ For individuals looking to transition into entrepreneurship, addressing root chakra blocks and self-relationship issues is crucial.

30/06/2024

The #1 Factor Impacting Human Health And Longevity Is The Quality Of Our Relationships w/ Emotional Health Expert Krystallee Lalsin

Summary:
Krystallee Lalsin discusses the qualities of a successful relationship and how past experiences can influence our current relationships. She emphasizes the importance of giving space and grace to one another, accepting each other without judgment, and being curious about each other's pasts. Krystallee also addresses the challenges of breaking free from familiar tendencies and attracting unhealthy relationships. She provides insights on how to navigate stagnant relationships and the importance of self-exploration and communication. Krystallee also discusses the impact of single-parent households on individuals' self-worth and relationships. She shares practical steps for effective communication and resolving conflicts in relationships.

Takeaways:

Successful relationships require giving space and grace to one another, accepting each other without judgment, and being curious about each other's pasts.
Breaking free from familiar tendencies and attracting unhealthy relationships requires self-exploration and healing past emotional attachments.
Stagnant relationships can be navigated by taking accountability, exploring personal growth, and having open and solution-oriented communication.
Individuals from single-parent households may struggle with self-worth and have challenges in their relationships, but self-awareness and healing can lead to healthier connections.
Effective communication involves clear and inviting language, active listening, and finding solutions together.

23/06/2024