Embodying Holistic Health

Winter Solstice Meaning and Rituals

Winter Solstice: Honoring the Longest Night The Winter Solstice marks the longest night of the year and an invitation to slow down, go inward, and trust the darkness. In this episode, we explore why rest isn't laziness but preparation, how community helps regulate your nervous system during challenging seasons, and five expanded rituals to help you cleanse, reflect, feel, rest, and express gratitude. Whether you're carrying stress levels that never seem to ease, pushing through exhaustion to stay consistent, or simply trying to get through your days—this episode offers permission to pause. Learn how to release what's no longer serving you without judgment, reflect on your year with compassion, and practice feeling your feelings without needing to fix them. The solstice reminds us: nothing stays dark forever. The light is already turning, even when you can't see it yet. You're exactly where you need to be. Thank you for being here. If this resonated with you, I'd love to support your journey toward feeling calm, grounded, and at ease in your body. I'm Maren, licensed massage therapist, holistic health practitioner, reiki master, integrative somatic therapist, and sound healer. I work with individuals ready to prioritize peace and consistency in their wellness, especially when stress feels overwhelming. Connect with me: Email: mandalamethodmassage@gmail.com Book a session: mandalamethodmassage.com Instagram: @marenelizabethh / @mandalamethodhealing Facebook: Facebook Linked In: Maren Hoflund If this episode helped you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe for more conversations on bodywork, energy healing, and coming home to yourself. Be gentle with yourself. You're doing better than you think. 🤍

Its Been Awhile - Welcome Back

Welcome back to Embodying Holistic Health with Maren Hoflund  In this episode, Maren explains her hiatus, the intentions of the podcast and it's future, and gives a brief update about her life and business. Join her for 2 episodes a month on Tuesdays!  Stay in touch via Instagram: Maren's Instagram - Mandala Method Healing Instagram Website, blog, live events, shop mandalamethodhealing.com  

Coping with GRAPES

There are endless coping skills and strageties, and some are definitely more healthy than others. In this episode, we discuss: what coping skills and strageties are  GRAPES Links and resources: Follow the show Instagram https://www.instagram.com/embodyingholistichealth/  Find my personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marenelizabethh/  My other project, Oath of a Pearl https://www.oathofapearl.com/  Website, herbal remedies, tea blends, and more services coming soon! Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any of my holistic living tips and future wellness offerings! And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks! 

Nutrition and Macronutrients

Nutrition is the foundation to living a quality life. The easiest way to begin living a higher quality life is to eat higher quality foods. In this episode, we discuss: what is nutrition what are carbohydrates, proteins and fats Links and resources: Follow the show Instagram https://www.instagram.com/embodyingholistichealth/  Find my personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marenelizabethh/  My other project, Oath of a Pearl https://www.oathofapearl.com/  Website, herbal remedies, tea blends, and more services coming soon! Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any of my holistic living tips and future wellness offerings! And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks! 

Benefits of a Spiritual Practice

Spiritual practices are deeply personal and have a wide variety of benefits on both an individual and collective level. In this episode, we discuss: what spirituality is  common spiritual practices the benefits of spiritual practices Links and resources: Follow the show Instagram https://www.instagram.com/embodyingholistichealth/  Find my personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marenelizabethh/  My other project, Oath of a Pearl https://www.oathofapearl.com/  Website, herbal remedies, tea blends, and more services coming soon! Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any of my holistic living tips and future wellness offerings! And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks!