We often expect ourselves to be everything, everywhere, all at once for everyone, yet such high expectations can lead to being mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually out of balance. In the constant race to achieve more and be more, stress, anxiety, depression, and a host of physical issues often set in. From headaches and stomach issues to sleepless nights and chronic exhaustion, the price we pay for a lack of healthy balance is exceedingly high. Our relationships with others suffer when we do not tend to the self with loving care. Can meditation, gratitude, and tuning into the self create the healing our bodies, minds, and spirits so desperately need? Join Dr. Carla Manly and wellness expert John Jaarsveld to discover the art of creating internal and external balance through mindful self-attunement and self-care. Embracing a body-mind-spirit approach to overall health, John illuminates small, actionable steps we can all take to become more in sync with what works best for us. As a wellness advocate and acupuncturist based in the Netherlands, John brings decades of experience, wisdom, and joy to this extraordinary episode. As John wisely notes, "We make a lot of small choices that lead us in the wrong direction. We can train ourselves to listen to the inner compass by starting with the small things." These are essential reads on acupuncture and health:Kiiko Matsumoto’s Clinical Strategies books and additional publicationsDance to the Tune of Life: Biological RelativityThe Spark in the Machine: How the Science of Acupuncture Explains the Mysteries of Western Medicine Books by Dr. Carla Manly:Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love FearlesslyJoy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend Aging Joyfully: A Woman's Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for Her 50s and BeyondThe Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached Relationships Connect with Dr. Carla Manly:Website: https://www.drcarlamanly.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlamanlyTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/drcarlamanlyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcarlamanlyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-marie-manly-8682362bYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carlamariemanly8543TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_carla_manly Connect with John Jaarsveld:Website: http://itchi-go.nlInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/acupuncture_john_jaarsveldFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.jaarsveldLinkedIn: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/john-jaarsveld-acupunctureLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://drcarlamanly.com