Heart and Soul Elevation
Heart & Soul Elevation is where faith meets physiology, scripture meets science, and worn-down women finally breathe again. Hosted by Melissa Holman and Stephanie Pazniokas, this show creates a sacred, straight-talking space for Christian women who are tired of the compartmentalized life and ready to reconnect their spirit, mind, body, and identity in Christ.
Here, we peel back the noise of modern culture - chronic overwhelm, “healthwashing,” broken systems, and the pressure to do it all - and return to what God designed from the beginning: wholeness, wisdom, and peace that starts from the inside out.
Every other Wednesday, you’ll get truth-soaked teaching, real conversations, biblical insight, metabolic and nervous system education, and practical tools that help you live with clarity, strength, and conviction. Think: less striving… more Spirit-led living.
If you’re ready to stop white-knuckling your way through life…
If you’re done settling for exhaustion as your “normal”…
If you know God has MORE for you, but you need guidance, wisdom, and support to step into it…
You belong here.
Let’s make this chapter your best one yet.
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Heart and Soul Elevation
Aromatic Chat with Michael Ford
In today's episode of Aromatic Chat, I have the pleasure of speaking with Michael Ford of Avalon Holistic Wellness, based in Covington, Louisiana. Michael is a massage therapist, cosmetologist, aromatherapist, and herbalist. He holds certifications in many, many modalities, and primarily helps people deal with stress management and stress-related issues.
Self-described as a "weird child", Michael says that his interest in herbalism and aromatherapy started when he was very young - maybe five years old - watching his mother garden. His interest increased as a curious teen when he started learning about plants as medicine and the science behind it all. He went on to study at the American College of Healthcare Sciences and eventually established his own practice.
This episode includes some special moments where we get to geek out over shared interests that have nothing to do with aromatherapy, the story behind his business name, and his top tips for self-care.
Links:
https://www.lemonbalmcoaching.com
https://www.avalon4wellness.com
https://www.facebook.com/avalonholisticwellness
https://www.achs.edu
We’re so glad you’re here.
In this quick pause, Melissa shares why Heart & Soul Elevation exists, how Stephanie's and Melissa's coaching work together beautifully, and what you can expect along the way.
From time to time, we’ll pop in to invite you into things we’re creating - always as an invitation, never a sales pitch.
Thanks for listening. You belong here.
Connect with Melissa: Lemon Balm Coaching or Women Connected FB Community
Connect with Stephanie: SJP Health and Wellness or Be the BOSS, Be Well FB Community
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