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Waves of Joy
Shauna Dittl
260 episodes
1 week ago
Today I sit down with Chris Vedeler, my acupuncture professor at Sonoran University — a true wellspring of wisdom — to explore the rich philosophy and practical power behind Chinese medicine. We dive deep into the Five Elements and how they mirror our emotional, physical, and reproductive health, from conception through the postpartum journey. Together, we debunk common myths about acupuncture, unpack what’s really happening beneath the needles, and talk about how this ancient medicine suppor...
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Today I sit down with Chris Vedeler, my acupuncture professor at Sonoran University — a true wellspring of wisdom — to explore the rich philosophy and practical power behind Chinese medicine. We dive deep into the Five Elements and how they mirror our emotional, physical, and reproductive health, from conception through the postpartum journey. Together, we debunk common myths about acupuncture, unpack what’s really happening beneath the needles, and talk about how this ancient medicine suppor...
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Mental Health
Education,
Business,
Entrepreneurship,
Self-Improvement,
Health & Fitness
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Waves of Joy
From Stress to Stillness: How Acupuncture Restores Flow With Guest Chris Vedeler, L.Ac
Today I sit down with Chris Vedeler, my acupuncture professor at Sonoran University — a true wellspring of wisdom — to explore the rich philosophy and practical power behind Chinese medicine. We dive deep into the Five Elements and how they mirror our emotional, physical, and reproductive health, from conception through the postpartum journey. Together, we debunk common myths about acupuncture, unpack what’s really happening beneath the needles, and talk about how this ancient medicine suppor...
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2 weeks ago
50 minutes

Waves of Joy
Parent, Not People-Pleaser: Setting Boundaries with Childcare Help
Sometimes protecting your peace means losing what isn’t aligned. In this episode, I share a story about setting simple house rules — and what unfolded when those boundaries were met with resistance. It’s not really about a nanny. It’s about the quiet strength it takes to lead your home with clarity and confidence — even when it costs you comfort. We’ll talk about why boundaries aren’t about control, how guilt often disguises itself as kindness, and why standing firm in your values creates saf...
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1 month ago
18 minutes

Waves of Joy
Firing My Pediatrician: Red Flags In Healthcare
The energy in the room matters as much as the credentials on the wall. In this episode, we're talking about a tough but necessary truth: sometimes the person in the white coat isn’t the right one for you or your family. Whether it's a pediatrician, specialist, or any healthcare provider, there are moments when trust is broken, your concerns are dismissed, or your instincts tell you something's off. We’re unpacking the moment I knew it was time to move on, the red flags I couldn’t ignore, and ...
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1 month ago
24 minutes

Waves of Joy
How Could I Possibly Do Both?
As I step back into naturopathic school while caring for my baby, one question keeps echoing in my heart: How can I possibly do both? The sleepless nights, the endless studying, the tug between being present in class and present as a mama—it often feels overwhelming, even impossible. But I’m beginning to see that “impossible” is really just fear mixed with uncertainty. With each small step, it starts to shift into something more manageable, even meaningful. The truth is, the hardest seasons o...
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1 month ago
18 minutes

Waves of Joy
Your Future Self Can’t Wait Any Longer: My 10-Year Letter
What do you believe you can’t do now, but future-you knows you can? In this episode, I take you on a journey ten years into the future — inspired by Debbie Millman’s “10-Year Plan for a Remarkable Life.” Together, we’ll step into the life waiting for us a decade from now: where we live, the love that surrounds us, the health we embody, the work we’ve mastered, and the happiness we define for ourselves. I’ll guide you through reflective prompts and visualization, inviting you to imagine in viv...
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2 months ago
23 minutes

Waves of Joy
Mama Meltdown To Letdown
In this episode, I open up about the invisible weight of motherhood—the emptiness that comes when you pour yourself out day after day until you feel hollow inside. I share a raw and vulnerable moment of nursing struggles, when my baby girl’s cries at the breast left me heartbroken and defeated. When my 4-month-old began screaming during feedings, I felt crushed. I worried it meant something was wrong with my milk—or worse, that I was failing her. What I’ve since learned is that this is often ...
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2 months ago
21 minutes

Waves of Joy
No More Sleep Debates. No More Burnout. Just Parenting, the European Way
Parenting in America often feels like a constant cycle of sleep debates, snack battles, and burnout. But what if it didn’t have to be that way? In this episode, we dive into the European style of parenting — a refreshing philosophy that blends calm authority with respect for both children and parents. Drawing inspiration from Bringing Up Bébé and her own journey as a mother, she explores how principles like “the pause,” structured family meals, independent play, and maintaining a strong paren...
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2 months ago
29 minutes

Waves of Joy
Spend It While You Can
What if the best experiences of your life aren’t meant to wait until retirement? In this episode, I share the story of my unforgettable backpacking trip through Europe — a trip that still pays me “memory dividends” years later. We’ll talk about the Go-Go, Slow-Go, and No-Go years from Bill Perkins’ Die With Zero, and why timing is everything when it comes to creating a life filled with joy, stories, and connection. This isn’t just about travel — it’s about choosing experiences over excuses, a...
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3 months ago
22 minutes

Waves of Joy
Offline and In Tune
This week, I unplugged. After a full social media detox, my screen time dropped by 84% — but what I gained was far more meaningful than a number. I realized I wasn’t being intentional with my time, and it made me ask a hard question: Why did I feel the need to fill the quiet with other people’s lives? Even though I wasn’t mindlessly scrolling, I was still consuming — checking, watching, and staying connected in ways that slowly pulled me away from being present in my own life. Stepping ...
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3 months ago
24 minutes

Waves of Joy
Find What You Love + Do It Full Time
Everyone thought I was crazy for leaving a secure, successful career as a perinatal sonographer to go back to school and pursue my doctorate. I had built a life in a field I loved, but something deeper kept calling me. A quiet, relentless pull to help people heal from the inside out. In this episode, inspired by the book Grit by Angela Duckworth, we’re talking about interest — the essential, often underestimated spark that begins every journey of passion and perseverance. Duckworth says, “Fig...
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4 months ago
23 minutes

Waves of Joy
Year 35, A Softer Kind Of Power: It's Not About Reinventing, It's About Realigning
Birthdays have a way of stirring reflection. In this tender, honest episode, I share what I’m choosing to take with me into this next chapter—and what I’m finally ready to leave behind. It’s not about reinventing myself, but about realigning with who I truly am. I’m taking grace, gratitude, stillness, authenticity, empowerment, and a soul-aligned hustle that honors my values. I’m leaving behind fear, surface-level conversations, comparison, and the constant pull to live in the future. I’m lea...
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4 months ago
21 minutes

Waves of Joy
Action Is The Anecdote To Anxiety
The powerful truth that movement—in both body and soul—is often the medicine anxiety longs for. Whether it’s a brisk walk or a brave step toward the unknown, action gives our minds and hearts a place to land when fear takes over. Drawing from neuroscience, personal stories, and soul-deep reflection, this episode is an invitation to get unstuck—not by waiting for the anxiety to leave, but by moving through it anyway. Because sometimes the most healing thing we can do is…anything. 𝓍𝓍𝒮𝒽𝒶𝓊𝓃𝒶 𝒯𝒶𝓀𝑒...
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5 months ago
22 minutes

Waves of Joy
Change Makes Us Second Guess Everything
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the tender, often unspoken space between motherhood and becoming — that quiet nudge inside you that whispers, “There’s still more for me.” Inspired by powerful words from one of my favorite books, this conversation is for the new mama who feels the ache for change, the longing for something new, and the quiet hope that it’s not too late to follow her dreams. We talk about what it means to stop waiting for the fear to go away and instead begin moving forwa...
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5 months ago
13 minutes

Waves of Joy
Real Talk For New Moms: From Baby Blues To Botox
Welcome to another cozy chat on The Waves of Joy— where we keep it real, raw, and a little bit glam. In this episode, we're diving into the beautifully chaotic fourth trimester. We’re talking baby blues (and knowing when it’s more), the supplements that might help, and yes — even a little Botox self-care without the mom guilt. We cover the hot-button topic of co-sleeping vs. the Snoo, and how this mama is blending the two to survive sleep deprivation. Plus: feeding on demand, bottle feeding o...
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5 months ago
26 minutes

Waves of Joy
Our Birth Story: 25 Hours Of Unmedicated, Natural Labor, What God Had Planned For Baby Girls Arrival
It wasn’t the birth story we had planned. It stretched me—physically, emotionally, spiritually—in ways I could have never imagined. But through the discomfort, the surrender, and the stillness, I found something deeper: the quiet whisper that God had a bigger plan all along. This isn’t just a story about birth. It’s about faith. It’s about trusting when you can’t see the end. It’s about how the hardest moments sometimes birth the most beautiful ones. So wherever you are—maybe you're expecting...
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5 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

Waves of Joy
From NyQuil + Pop-tarts to Holistic Chiropractic Care + Raising Children Without Vaccines With Guest Dr. Mike Pierce
“The most powerful medicine is empowering people not to need it.” Today, I’m honored to be joined by a special guest and dear friend as we dive into the world of holistic chiropractic care. We’ll explore what true health really means, discuss raising children without vaccines or antibiotics, and touch on so much more. You won’t want to miss this conversation. Dr. Mike Pierce is deeply passionate about educating and empowering individuals to achieve their highest potential in health and perfor...
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6 months ago
44 minutes

Waves of Joy
Baby Moon, Braxton Hicks, Co-Sleeping + Emotional Conversations 3 Weeks Before Baby Girls Arrival
With just three weeks until our baby girl arrives, this episode captures a tender season of transition. I reflect on the sacred time spent during our baby moon, the waves of Braxton Hicks contractions, our intentions of co-sleeping and the emotional conversations that are shaping us as parents. It’s a vulnerable look into the beauty, fear, and hope that come with standing at the edge of a brand new beginning. References: Sarah Buckley 𝓍𝓍𝒮𝒽𝒶𝓊𝓃𝒶 𝒯𝒶𝓀𝑒𝒲𝒽𝒶𝓉𝒴𝑜𝓊𝒩𝑒𝑒𝒹 & ℒ𝑒𝒶𝓋𝑒𝒲𝒽𝒶𝓉𝒴𝑜𝓊𝒟𝑜𝓃'𝓉 BUY SHA...
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6 months ago
23 minutes

Waves of Joy
Are You Chasing Resume Virtues Or Eulogy Virtues?
Inspired by the wisdom of David Brooks, this episode invites you into a deeply reflective conversation about two very different sets of values: resume virtues and eulogy virtues. Join me as we dive deep into the contrast between success and significance, achievement and character, and how shifting your focus can transform not only your life — but your legacy. Whether you're feeling stuck in the hustle or seeking deeper meaning in your path, this conversation is your invitation to pause, refle...
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7 months ago
25 minutes

Waves of Joy
First Kicks + Fatherhood With My Daddy-To-Be
In this special episode, I sit down with my best friend—my fiancé and dad-to-be—as we talk all things fatherhood. From the moment we found out we were expecting to the wild mix of emotions, dreams, and late-night diaper debates, this is an intimate look at the journey we’re walking together. He opens up about how it feels to prepare for this new chapter, what kind of father he hopes to be, and the unexpected ways this experience is shaping his heart and perspective. It’s raw, real, sometimes ...
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7 months ago
29 minutes

Waves of Joy
Glucose Intolerance Test, Vaccinations + Placental Encapsulation- Hello Third Trimester
Your safety isn't in your retirement fund or your savings account, it's in your ability to listen to your heart and connect to the guidance moving you toward opportunities that will give you the real security the mind has been promising you all along. In this episode, we dive into some key topics that are on the minds of many in the later stages of pregnancy. We discuss the ins and outs of the Glucose Intolerance Test, review the role of education and choices we have about vaccinations during...
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8 months ago
25 minutes

Waves of Joy
Today I sit down with Chris Vedeler, my acupuncture professor at Sonoran University — a true wellspring of wisdom — to explore the rich philosophy and practical power behind Chinese medicine. We dive deep into the Five Elements and how they mirror our emotional, physical, and reproductive health, from conception through the postpartum journey. Together, we debunk common myths about acupuncture, unpack what’s really happening beneath the needles, and talk about how this ancient medicine suppor...