In this episode of The Healers Café, Manon Bolliger, FCAH, RBHT, speaks with Yvonne Caputo about the transformative impact of discussing and documenting end-of-life wishes, including the use of Advanced Directives and the Five Wishes document, to ensure a peaceful and personalized passing.
For the transcript and full story go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/yvonne-caputo
Highlights from today's episode include:
Yvonne Caputo 07:13
It was such an indication to me about how much my father trusted me to do what he asked. You know, there was this bond, there was this trust, and that was his gift to me. You know, so do I grieve my father's loss? Absolutely!
Manon Bolliger 13:25
I lost my mom a couple of years ago, and she really did exactly...she died exactly how she wanted to. And, I mean, we had it down to even the obituary. She wanted to write it so it would say exactly what she wanted it, you know.
Yvonne Caputo 20:10
This is about you. This is about how you would like things to be. And she did that, and she said she sat down with her daughter, and they went over the document. She said it was one of the closest, loving, moving times of her life with that child,
ABOUT YVONNE CAPUTO
Yvonne Caputo has been a teacher. She taught in the Erie Pennsylvania Public Schools for 18 years. She has also been the Vice President of Human Resources at a retirement community, a corporate trainer and consultant, and a psychotherapist. She has a master’s degree in education and clinical psychology.
Her book, Flying with Dad, is a story about her relationship with her father through his telling of World War II stories. Her second book, Dying with Dad shares how she and her dad had tough conversations about what he wanted in the end.
She has always been a storyteller. She has used stories to widen students’ eyes and soften clients’ pain, and her stories have earned her rave reviews as a presenter and speaker.
Yvonne lives in Pennsylvania with her best friend, who is also her husband. Together they have three children, three grandchildren, and a bernedooodle.
Core purpose/passion: I am now deliciously semi-retired. In that time, I have written two books, Flying with Dad and Dying with Dad. In the latter I talk about the conversations I had with my father about death and dying. We made those conversations legal, and I spoke for him when he could no longer speak for himself.
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ABOUT MANON BOLLIGER, FCAH, RBHT
As a de-registered (2021) board-certified naturopathic physician & in practice since 1992, I’ve seen an average of 150 patients per week and have helped people ranging from rural farmers in Nova Scotia to stressed out CEOs in Toronto to tri-athletes here in Vancouver.
My resolve to educate, empower and engage people to take charge of their own health is evident in my best-selling books: 'What Patients Don’t Say if Doctors Don’t Ask: The Mindful Patient-Doctor Relationship' and 'A Healer in Every Household: Simple Solutions for Stress'. I also teach BowenFirst™ Therapy through and hold transformational workshops to achieve these goals.
So, when I share with you that LISTENING to Your body is a game changer in the healing process, I am speaking from expertise and direct experience".
Manon’s Mission: A Healer in Every Household!
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In this episode of The Healers Café, Manon Bolliger, FCAH, RBHT, speaks with Kamini Wood about overcoming imposter syndrome, healing from trauma, and discovering the power of aligning with your authentic self through values-based actions and self-awareness techniques.
For the transcript and full story go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/kamini-wood
Highlights from today's episode include:
Kamini Wood 03:33
The way that I define the authentic self is the part of it's, first of all, it's a capital S self, and it's the self that is aligned with your core values, your core needs, and a true, compassionate understanding of those things and what your beliefs are about self.
Manon Bolliger 14:40
I think eggshell was just because I understood the trauma that another person lived. It made me feel compassionate. But therefore I thought, well, this is not the battle worth fighting. This is not the stance worth making so you're constantly negotiating your right to be you.
Kamini Wood 18:25
That recognition and aware of what are those beliefs in the background, what are the stories I've been telling myself? Is step one, and then you go into starting to identify what your actual values are and what your needs are
ABOUT KAMINI WOOD
Kamini Wood is an entrepreneur, author, podcaster, and founder of the Live Joy Your Way coaching company. In her client work, she focuses on helping high achievers overcome Imposter Syndrome, release trauma, break through limiting beliefs, and rediscover their authentic, joyous relationships with themselves.
Kamini studied mathematics and nutrition and is currently working on a Master’s Program in positive psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. She is also board-certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners.
In her bestselling book, Om: Life’s Gentle Reminders, Kamini shares a compilation of short inspirational stories designed to help us take in the moment, and live a joyous, fulfilled life.
Her background in mathematics aids Kamini in recognizing patterns quickly. Passionate about helping her clients release social anxiety, build courage and confidence, set boundaries, and overcome past trauma, Kamini’s trademarked AuthenticMe™ method is designed to help adults and teens rediscover their authentic selves and find the courage to live their full potential.
With Kamini’s guidance, her clients regularly achieve transformational results in the areas of wellness, anxiety and stress, eating disorders, money mindset, conscious uncoupling, and more.
As a woman who lived through and survived a narcissistic and abusive relationship, Kamini aids her clients in recognizing toxic traits and uses her insights and first-hand experience to help her clients heal and move forward.
The host of the podcast, RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way, Kamini regularly makes guest appearances on other popular podcasts as well. She is featured on NBC, Huffpost, Authority Magazine and VeryWell Mind.
Originally from Connecticut, Kamini lives in North Carolina with her five children and two dogs. Although she often works 60-hour weeks, Kamini’s drive also helps her spend quality time with her family, and even play pickleball.
Core purpose/passion: My mission is to empower individuals to reconnect with their authentic selves, embrace vulnerability, and cultivate inner strength to lead fulfilling lives. I guide high achievers and compassionate leaders—parents, professionals, and teens—to navigate personal challenges and make mindful choices aligned with their values. Through empathy and practical support, I help others break free from limiting patterns, set healthy boundaries, and foster genuine connections. I believe in the transformative power of self-awareness and resilience, providing tools and insights that encourage growth, well-being, and sustainable success in all areas of life.
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ABOUT MANON BOLLIGER, FCAH, RBHT
As a de-registered (2021) board-certified naturopathic physician & in practice since 1992, I’ve seen an average of 150 patients per week and have helped people ranging from rural farmers in Nova Scotia to stressed out CEOs in Toronto to tri-athletes here in Vancouver.
My resolve to educate, empower and engage people to take charge of their own health is evident in my best-selling books: 'What Patients Don’t Say if Doctors Don’t Ask: The Mindful Patient-Doctor Relationship' and 'A Healer in Every Household: Simple Solutions for Stress'. I also teach BowenFirst™ Therapy through and hold transformational workshops to achieve these goals.
So, when I share with you that LISTENING to Your body is a game changer in the healing process, I am speaking from expertise and direct experience".
Manon’s Mission: A Healer in Every Household!
For more great information to go to her weekly blog: http://bowencollege.com/blog.
For tips on health & healing go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/tips
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* De-Registered, revoked & retired naturopathic physician after 30 years of practice in healthcare. Now resourceful & resolved to share with you all the tools to take care of your health & vitality!
In this episode of The Healers Café, Manon Bolliger, FCAH, RBHT, speaks with Tzara Attwater about overcoming anxious attachment and creating emotional space for healing.
For the transcript and full story go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/tzara-attwater
Highlights from today's episode include:
Tzara Attwater 09:01
what the anxious person needs to understand, is to be comfortable enough with space. And so that distance between another person, there's this fear of rejection occurring, and so there needs to be this closure, whether it's physical, mental, emotional, there's this desire to close this space.
Tzara Attwater
We become too stuck and too focused on all the things that we haven't done, all the things that we haven't achieved, or, you know, the mistakes that we've made. You know, there's a supposition in NLP that says there are no, there are no failures, but there are only learnings, right?
Manon Bolliger 33:43
when you're in an empowered state, you are the creator of your reality, right? Which means that you have control. It doesn't mean everything works out the way you thought it should. But if you're actually participating in it with consciousness and responsibility
ABOUT TZARA ATTWATER
As a relationship development coach, I help successful men & women transform their relationship reality from broken & un-resourceful to confident, meaningful and fully engaged, both personally and professionally.
Core purpose/passion: My core purpose is to guide people toward true emotional freedom and self-empowerment. I’m passionate about helping individuals, especially those with a history of anxious attachment, transform their relationships from sources of stress and doubt to foundations of strength and joy. My mission is to show people that it’s possible to rewrite their relationship story and cultivate connections that are secure, authentic, and fulfilling, both in their personal lives and in their careers. I believe that everyone deserves to feel deeply valued and supported in their relationships, and I’m here to provide the tools and insights that make that possible.
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ABOUT MANON BOLLIGER, FCAH, RBHT
As a de-registered (2021) board-certified naturopathic physician & in practice since 1992, I’ve seen an average of 150 patients per week and have helped people ranging from rural farmers in Nova Scotia to stressed out CEOs in Toronto to tri-athletes here in Vancouver.
My resolve to educate, empower and engage people to take charge of their own health is evident in my best-selling books: 'What Patients Don’t Say if Doctors Don’t Ask: The Mindful Patient-Doctor Relationship' and 'A Healer in Every Household: Simple Solutions for Stress'. I also teach BowenFirst™ Therapy through and hold transformational workshops to achieve these goals.
So, when I share with you that LISTENING to Your body is a game changer in the healing process, I am speaking from expertise and direct experience".
Manon’s Mission: A Healer in Every Household!
For more great information to go to her weekly blog: http://bowencollege.com/blog.
For tips on health & healing go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/tips
Follow Manon on Social – Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Twitter | Linktr.ee | Rumble
ABOUT THE HEALERS CAFÉ:
Manon's show is the #1 show for medical practitioners and holistic healers to have heart to heart conversations about their day to day lives.
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* De-Registered, revoked & retired naturopathic physician after 30 years of practice in healthcare. Now resourceful & resolved to share with you all the tools to take care of your health & vitality!
In this episode of The Healers Café, Manon Bolliger, FCAH, RBHT, speaks with Janet McConnell about her inspiring journey to healthy aging, the power of exercise and resistance training, and how lifestyle changes can improve both physical and cognitive health as we age.
For the transcript and full story go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/janet-mcconnell
Highlights from today's episode include:
Janet McConnell 09:55
I would say, if you're a beginner, you want to start with body weight. And get comfortable with the movement. Make sure that you're getting some good instruction, so that you're using proper form. You're not rounding your shoulders and you're not swaying or standing with your back sway back,
Janet McConnell 09:55
It's like you get a cut. Your body right away wants to sew that little cut up, you know, you put a band aid on it. The next day, it's fine, you know it that's the body is, is programmed for that. Well, you don't just heal the muscles you worked. It affects the entire body.
Manon Bolliger 14:55
And a lot of these diseases, it's in accumulation of toxicity. So if you're moving and allowing things to to go through you you know you can eliminate them better. So it makes sense. You know, goes to the cellular level.
ABOUT JANET MCCONNELL:
Janet McConnell is a certified personal fitness trainer, competitive bodybuilder, and an advocate for healthy aging who’s redefining what it means to thrive in later life. At 68, she brings both lived experience and professional expertise to her mission: empowering individuals to build strength, resilience, and cognitive vitality through fitness and wellness. With a certification from the American College of Sports Medicine, Janet’s approach focuses on the transformative power of strength training as a key to maintaining independence and mental clarity, especially as we age.
Janet’s journey in fitness began with her own desire to challenge conventional beliefs about aging. This passion led her to competitive bodybuilding in her 60s, proving that it’s never too late to push boundaries and exceed expectations. Her book, Elements of Aging Well: My Journey So Far, shares her insights, offering readers practical guidance on maintaining both physical and mental health through the aging process.
In addition to training, Janet is a speaker who inspires audiences to see aging as a phase rich with potential. Through workshops, seminars, and social media, she advocates for a proactive approach to wellness, helping others cultivate habits that support vitality and longevity. Her work bridges the gap between conventional fitness and holistic wellness, offering a realistic, sustainable model for aging well.
Janet’s message resonates with anyone looking to take charge of their health at any age. She believes that by building strength—physically and mentally—we set the foundation for a life filled with purpose, energy, and independence.
Core purpose/passion: My core purpose is to redefine aging by empowering people to build strength, resilience, and confidence through fitness. I’m passionate about showing others—especially those in their later years—that aging can be a time of vitality, growth, and joy. Through strength training, wellness coaching, and speaking, I inspire individuals to see themselves as capable, regardless of age. My mission is to shift the narrative around aging from decline to opportunity, helping people embrace proactive wellness habits that support a life filled with independence, purpose, and physical and mental well-being.
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ABOUT MANON BOLLIGER, FCAH, RBHT
As a de-registered (2021) board-certified naturopathic physician & in practice since 1992, I’ve seen an average of 150 patients per week and have helped people ranging from rural farmers in Nova Scotia to stressed out CEOs in Toronto to tri-athletes here in Vancouver.
My resolve to educate, empower and engage people to take charge of their own health is evident in my best-selling books: 'What Patients Don’t Say if Doctors Don’t Ask: The Mindful Patient-Doctor Relationship' and 'A Healer in Every Household: Simple Solutions for Stress'. I also teach BowenFirst™ Therapy through and hold transformational workshops to achieve these goals.
So, when I share with you that LISTENING to Your body is a game changer in the healing process, I am speaking from expertise and direct experience".
Manon’s Mission: A Healer in Every Household!
For more great information to go to her weekly blog: http://bowencollege.com/blog.
For tips on health & healing go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/tips
Follow Manon on Social – Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Twitter | Linktr.ee | Rumble
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* De-Registered, revoked & retired naturopathic physician after 30 years of practice in healthcare. Now resourceful & resolved to share with you all the tools to take care of your health & vitality!
In this episode of The Healers Café, Manon Bolliger, FCAH, RBHT, speaks with Ruchi Pinniger about her transformative journey from Wall Street to helping business owners overcome financial and emotional barriers, align their personal and business goals, and redefine prosperity through well-being, spirituality, and healthy relationships.
For the transcript and full story go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/ruchi-pinniger
Highlights from today's episode include:
Ruchi Pinniger 11:42
And I think it is really important to find someone who you trust and who you feel really comfortable with, who you can express yourself to, who you feel safe, even feeling emotional or crying with, because money does bring up
Ruchi Pinniger 19:08
So I'm not just saying, say it and it's there magically. I'm saying, be clear on what you're what you want. Use the language to get you there and take the action so the actions are paying attention to your money?
Manon Bolliger 20:57
go outside or, you know, take more time in nature.
Manon Bolliger 25:00
Well, I mean, all this discussion really reminds me of that starting your own business and going through all those steps is a huge healing journey.
ABOUT RUCHI PINNIGER:
Ruchi Pinniger, International Speaker, Venture Capital Investor, Founder and CEO of Watch Her Prosper®, is dedicated to providing financial mentorship, support and services that women-led service-based businesses need to succeed. Ruchi takes a holistic approach to clients’ needs by providing financial guidance, bookkeeping, tax-time readiness and heightening her clients’ prosperity mindset. Ruchi brings nearly 20 years of experience in the Wall Street and corporate world to the Watch Her Prosper® team and was recently named one of the “Women Leading the Finance Industry.” Watch Her Prosper® has helped hundreds of business owners to identify their spiritual connection to wealth and learned beliefs about money, while viewing their prosperity in a new way. Clients can then break free from shame and guilt surrounding wealth and see huge results in their profitability and economic growth. Ruchi connects the business to the person, understanding that individuals running small businesses have personal financial goals.
As a global speaker, Ruchi has spoken at Princeton University, NYU, Luminary and some of the world’s most coveted stages about money and business-related topics such as financial leadership, tax-readiness, budgeting, spirituality and well-being surrounding personal and business finances. Ruchi is an Executive Board member for Savvy Ladies, an organization that helps women improve their financial literacy and take control of their money. She also serves on the board for the Pajama Program, a nonprofit organization helping children improve their quality of sleep so they can thrive. Ruchi is the proud recipient of the Entrepreneur Champions Award 2024, as she is passionate about helping all entrepreneurs to live their most prosperous lives. As a thought-leader and industry expert, Ruchi is regularly featured in GOBankingRates, Millie Magazine, Best Self Magazine, BBC, SiriusXM and The Daily Refresh among others. While living in NYC, Ruchi enjoys taking time away from the city at her family’s lakehouse. She values traveling with her loving husband and incredible teenage son. They are foodies and love to experience different world cultures together.
Core purpose/passion: I am passionate about helping women see their money in a new way.
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ABOUT MANON BOLLIGER, FCAH, RBHT
As a de-registered (2021) board-certified naturopathic physician & in practice since 1992, I’ve seen an average of 150 patients per week and have helped people ranging from rural farmers in Nova Scotia to stressed out CEOs in Toronto to tri-athletes here in Vancouver.
My resolve to educate, empower and engage people to take charge of their own health is evident in my best-selling books: 'What Patients Don’t Say if Doctors Don’t Ask: The Mindful Patient-Doctor Relationship' and 'A Healer in Every Household: Simple Solutions for Stress'. I also teach BowenFirst™ Therapy through and hold transformational workshops to achieve these goals.
So, when I share with you that LISTENING to Your body is a game changer in the healing process, I am speaking from expertise and direct experience".
Manon’s Mission: A Healer in Every Household!
For more great information to go to her weekly blog: http://bowencollege.com/blog.
For tips on health & healing go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/tips
ABOUT THE HEALERS CAFÉ:
Manon's show is the #1 show for medical practitioners and holistic healers to have heart to heart conversations about their day to day lives.
Subscribe and review on your favourite platform:
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* De-Registered, revoked & retired naturopathic physician after 30 years of practice in healthcare. Now resourceful & resolved to share with you all the tools to take care of your health & vitality!