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Holistic Life Navigation

This podcast explores holistic stress and trauma recovery. I am your host, Luis Mojica. My work, Holistic Life Navigation, was modeled after my own journey in healing myself from chronic illness and PTSD. I share this podcast with many brilliant minds who, like me, healed themselves through unique, unusual, and unorthodox ways. 

For more information, please visit: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com

Written, produced and recorded by Luis Mojica. Edited by Fredo Viola. Intro/outro song: "Witch Love" by Luis Mojica.


  

Health & Fitness Nutrition Health Alternative Health Mental Health Self-Help
Update frequency
every 4 days
Average duration
47 minutes
Episodes
342
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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[Bonus Episode] How Stress & Trauma Connect With Binge Eating

[Bonus Episode] How Stress & Trauma Connect With Binge Eating

Why do I binge eat? In today’s episode, Luis explores the connection between stress, trauma, and binge eating to help us understand why this behavior presents itself.

Sharing his personal story about …

00:22:06  |   Thu 17 Oct 2024
[Ep. 218] The Biology Of Your Emotions & How Food Helps w/ Karen Hurd

[Ep. 218] The Biology Of Your Emotions & How Food Helps w/ Karen Hurd

In today’s episode, Karen Hurd explains the physics of neurotransmitters and chemical releases, and how the foods we eat alter the chemicals in our brains. From breaking down what happens when our bo…

00:46:13  |   Sun 13 Oct 2024
[Bonus Episode] Is Porn Use A Form Of Sexual Trauma?

[Bonus Episode] Is Porn Use A Form Of Sexual Trauma?

In today’s episode, Luis talks about the somatic exploration of how porn affects our bodies physically and mentally. 

Luis breaks down how the somatic experience and the physiology behind porn use are…

00:15:55  |   Thu 10 Oct 2024
[Ep. 217] That's SO Virgo: How We Limit Ourselves With Our Zodiac Identities w/ Britten LaRue

[Ep. 217] That's SO Virgo: How We Limit Ourselves With Our Zodiac Identities w/ Britten LaRue

In today’s video, astrologer and author Britten LaRue is back on the podcast to talk about authenticity, transformation, and not over-identifying with your sign. 

Discussing emergence astrology,  she …

00:48:38  |   Sun 06 Oct 2024
[Bonus Episode] Why Your Solar Plexus Is Tight & How To Release It

[Bonus Episode] Why Your Solar Plexus Is Tight & How To Release It

In today’s episode, Luis answers a listener’s question- “Why do we sometimes feel tightness in our solar plexus?” Luis breaks down the mechanics of this natural response and what we can do about it.

U…

00:12:50  |   Thu 03 Oct 2024
[Ep. 216] Navigating The Taboo Topic Of Suicide w/ Luis & Camille

[Ep. 216] Navigating The Taboo Topic Of Suicide w/ Luis & Camille

In today’s video, Luis and Camille speak about suicidal ideation, and how to talk about this charged topic with love and support. 

Sharing their experiences from both sides of the fence, they talk abo…

00:41:23  |   Sun 29 Sep 2024
[Bonus Episode] Q&A: My Food Budget & Coming Out Of Veganism

[Bonus Episode] Q&A: My Food Budget & Coming Out Of Veganism

On today's episode, Luis responds to some questions he received on YouTube videos that required more nuanced answers.

Are there other topics you'd like to hear Luis speak to, or specific questions you…

00:17:46  |   Thu 26 Sep 2024
[Ep. 215] We'll Be Okay Regardless Of Who Is President w/ the HLN Team

[Ep. 215] We'll Be Okay Regardless Of Who Is President w/ the HLN Team

On today's episode, the HLN team talks about how they find regulation during presidential election seasons.

They discuss:

· their unique histories with politics and elections
· expected & actual threat 

01:04:37  |   Sun 22 Sep 2024
[Bonus Episode] This Simple Snack Can Help You With Sugar Addiction

[Bonus Episode] This Simple Snack Can Help You With Sugar Addiction

On today's video, Luis shares about a snack that can help satisfy the emotional and pleasure needs that may come up when you're craving sweets like candies or pastries.

He discusses how to combine the…

00:13:13  |   Thu 19 Sep 2024
[Ep. 214] Community Somatics Replay August 2024

[Ep. 214] Community Somatics Replay August 2024

This is a replay of the most recent Community Somatics event. Luis takes us through a variety of topics and practices as he invites us to drop in, play with the philosophy and techniques of somatic w…

01:03:10  |   Sun 15 Sep 2024
[Bonus Episode] This Meal Can Lower Your Stress For The Entire Day

[Bonus Episode] This Meal Can Lower Your Stress For The Entire Day

On today's video, Luis shares about a specific breakfast that can help prevent anxiety, lower stress levels, and contribute to a better night's sleep.

He discusses intermittent fasting, skipping break…

00:14:01  |   Thu 12 Sep 2024
[Ep. 213] A Homeless Transwoman Teaches Me How She Transcends Victim Consciousness

[Ep. 213] A Homeless Transwoman Teaches Me How She Transcends Victim Consciousness

On today's episode, Luis starts with a story of a recent trip: one that leads to an interview he recorded while sitting on a stoop in NYC. Kelly Ann, whose spiritual name is Learning, is a homeless t…

01:17:15  |   Sun 08 Sep 2024
[Ep. 212] Could Curiosity Be The Most Important Ingredient For The American Dream? w/ Mónica Guzmán

[Ep. 212] Could Curiosity Be The Most Important Ingredient For The American Dream? w/ Mónica Guzmán

On today's episode, Luis speaks with Mónica Guzmán about political divisiveness, identity, and somatics.

They discuss:
· building capacity for difference by spending time with and practicing being with…

00:45:12  |   Sun 01 Sep 2024
[Ep. 211] From Pizza to Tennis: Recovering From Binging By Finding Joy Outside Of Food w/ Michelle Petties

[Ep. 211] From Pizza to Tennis: Recovering From Binging By Finding Joy Outside Of Food w/ Michelle Petties

On today's episode Luis is joined by Michelle Petties: author, writer, speaker, and processed food addict in recovery.

They discuss:

  • fluidity of identity
  • overcouplings and food
  • shifting from "emotional e…
00:52:13  |   Sun 25 Aug 2024
[Ep. 210] Beyond The Feed: Marketing OFF Social Media w/ Holly Howard

[Ep. 210] Beyond The Feed: Marketing OFF Social Media w/ Holly Howard

On today's episode Luis speaks with Holly Howard, business coach and entrepreneur, about how she made the decision to leave social media, and how she teaches others to do the same.

They discuss:

  • how pe…
01:00:30  |   Sun 18 Aug 2024
[Ep. 209] I Voted For A Republican - As A Liberal

[Ep. 209] I Voted For A Republican - As A Liberal

On today's episode, Luis talks about a life-changing moment when everything he believed in and identified with started to fall apart and transform.

He discusses fluidity, "truth" as a somatic experien…

00:22:50  |   Sun 11 Aug 2024
[Ep. 208] Psychedelics, Deprivation, & Looking Like Jesus w/ Otto Maier

[Ep. 208] Psychedelics, Deprivation, & Looking Like Jesus w/ Otto Maier

On today's episode Luis welcomes Otto Maier, certified Psychedelic Integration Guide, Jungian coach, and ceremony facilitator. 

They explore: 

  • releasing attachment to identity
  • others' projections of ide…
01:01:42  |   Sun 04 Aug 2024
[Ep. 207] The Connection Between Blood Sugar & Addiction Recovery

[Ep. 207] The Connection Between Blood Sugar & Addiction Recovery

Today's episode is a recorded portion of the most recent Addiction Circle.

Luis discusses the relationship between blood sugar balance, and addiction recovery and capacity for stress. He shares his pe…

00:36:20  |   Sun 28 Jul 2024
[Ep. 206] The Israel-Palestine Conflict: Why We're Not Taking Sides

[Ep. 206] The Israel-Palestine Conflict: Why We're Not Taking Sides

Today's episode is a HLN team episode (minus Marika, because she was sick).

Luis, Camille, and Evan discuss their reflections on the conflict, grounded in the somatic experience of what it brings up i…

01:03:46  |   Sun 21 Jul 2024
[Ep. 205] Death, Drug Abuse, & The Divine w/ Jaguar Mary X

[Ep. 205] Death, Drug Abuse, & The Divine w/ Jaguar Mary X

Today's episode is a replay of a radio interview with Luis and Jaguar Mary X. 

They had Luis on their program, Midday Medicine Journey. It's a live, public radio out of Kingston, NY. You can find the …

00:54:03  |   Sun 14 Jul 2024
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