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Explore the healing arts of Western Mass! The Northampton-area is home to some of the most diverse populations of energy workers, herbalists, body workers, cosmic warriors, yogis, and meditaters. Caroline Ruderman, a Reiki professional, sits down every week with a new guest! Original broadcasts aired on Valley Free Radio 103.3FM Northampton. For more about Caroline, visit https://ReikiNorthampton.com
Episodes

Mar 10, 2021
Mar 10, 2021
48 min
On today's show, Caroline and co-host Beth Pellettieri welcomes Fritha Pengelly to discuss her work with the Feldenkrais method and EFT. Fritha discusses how Feldenkrais supported her body with dance, her self study within the art of walking, and how our emotions are held in the physical form. Tune in for a great show!

Mar 10, 2021
Mar 10, 2021
51 min
On today's show, Caroline sits down with acupuncturist Laurel Turk. Laurel has been a fixture in the Pioneer Valley healing arts scene for many years, and she shares what has kept her motivated. Laurel discusses how women can take care of themselves before menopause kicks in.

Mar 10, 2021
Mar 10, 2021
50 min
Gauri of Gauri's Mantra Meditation. On today's show, Caroline sits down again with Gauri to deepen our knowledge of Jyotish or eastern astrology and mantra meditation. Caroline also receives a mini reading on her money forecast, so you can get a feel for the process and how to discuss your concerns with an astrologer.

Mar 10, 2021
Mar 10, 2021
49 min
Beth Pellettieri and Caroline Ruderman. On this episode of Energy Matters, Caroline and Beth sit down to discuss renewal and intention setting. Beth walks us through 4 simple steps and Caroline follows up with a guided meditation for added clarity. Step up your game with this one!

Dec 25, 2020
Dec 25, 2020
50 min
On today's show, Caroline sits down with Brian Michaud to talk about a big topic: financial wellness. Brian talks about how to release the worry and achieve peace of mind. Education is a huge piece of the puzzle here and learning to navigate what's important to your financial future based on three simple questions. Brian also talks about how he found his second career in retirement planning and the stigma around money. Tune in for a great show!

Dec 22, 2020
Dec 22, 2020
45 min
On today's show, Caroline and co-host Beth sit down to chat with Kelly Vogel. Kelly discusses what uncovering your voice can look and sound like. Kelly guides us through several warm up exercises to understand how sound resonates in our body and what that means to truly connect with the healing power of our voice. Tune in for a great show!

Nov 20, 2020
Nov 20, 2020
46 min
On this week's episode of Energy Matters, Beth Pellettieri co-hosts and interviews Caroline Ruderman! Caroline discusses her work as a Reiki teacher and natural intuitive, how she fell into this work. Caroline talks about her new Distance Reiki program that supports us after a big move. Caroline also talks about the Spirit of the House and walks us through a simple exercise to connect with our home. Tune in for a great episode!

Nov 17, 2020
Nov 17, 2020
45 min
Caroline welcomes dance instructor Emily Fox! Emily specializes in social dance and "Shake Your Soul" classes. Learn all about what it means to connect with a dance partner, what the "wedding dance" represents for people, and how beginners come away feeling confident and prepared for the "all eyes on them" moment at the wedding. Tune in for a great show!

Nov 6, 2020
Nov 6, 2020
48 min
Caroline welcomes back Tzivia Gover, dream therapist, author, and poet to Energy Matters! On this episode, Tzivia talks about how we can deal with nightmares, understand what they're trying to tell us, and use them to confront our fears. She also discusses how natural cycles affect our dreams, how the pandemic has affected people's dreams, and how we can use our dreams to help us live a healthier life!

Oct 30, 2020
Oct 30, 2020
49 min
On this week's episode of Energy Matters, Caroline sits down with researcher and clinical psychologist Katie Dixon-Gordon. What makes someone with Borderline Personality Disorder different than "normal" brains? Not much, really. Dealing with emotions is a skill. Katie talks about her ongoing research study to help people with their mental health using mindfulness. Using the drug-free approach called Dialetical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Katie and her team at UMass Amherst offer free therapy to individuals who qualify for this paid study on people who experience big emotions and self-harm. Learn all about this awesome work that's helped change people's lives.
