TERRA collective presents

The Core of it

A series (podcast + video) focused on getting to the core of different holistic modalities and the stories behind them. Authentic stories. Real & honest experiences.

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May 7th 2026 | 00:21:00

Special Mini Ep: 21-Min Calming Morning Ritual - Meditative, De-Puffing Facial Massage & Lymphatic Drainage

Cecília Foga

In this mini episode of The Core of It cut from EP05, trauma informed holistic health coach and sound practitioner Cecília Foga guides you through a meditative facial massage and lymphatic drainage sequence you can do every morning (or evening, or whenever) - all you need is presence, your hands, and a little bit of facial oil or moisturizer. Move through lymphatic activation, jaw and shoulder release, and a full facial sculpting sequence designed to de-puff, restore circulation, and bring you back into your body before the day begins.

April 22nd 2026 | 01:31:42

EP05: Sound, Skin & the Nervous System: A Holistic Approach to Glowing from the Inside Out with Holistic Health Coach & Sound Practitioner Cecilia Foga

Cecília Foga

Holistic health coach and sound practitioner Cecília Foga built her practice around one idea: outer radiance comes from inner alignment. In this episode, she shares her path from corporate burnout and an eating disorder to a sound healing awakening in Rishikesh, and a practice connecting nutrition, nervous system regulation, and trauma work into one coherent approach. We move through a live guided session together and have an honest conversation about what modern wellness culture gets wrong about the glow-up.

March 31st 2026 | 49:25

EP04: Chronic Illness, Intuition & the Mind-Body Connection: Living with MS Beyond Conventional Medicine with Experience Designer Lisa Thaens

Lisa Thaens

Experience designer Lisa Thaens has lived with a multiple sclerosis diagnosis for eight years, but you wouldn't know it. In this special edition of The Core of It, filmed on the Pacific coast of Colombia, Lisa opens up about how she navigated a life-changing diagnosis, chose to step away from conventional medication, and built a deeply personal approach to managing her health through meditation, self-awareness, and listening closely to her body's signals. A rare and honest conversation about chronic illness, inner resistance, and what it means to trust your own intuition.

March 19th 2026 | 01:41:16

EP03: Wellness Myths, Misleading Food Labels, Food Systems & Soil Health, Gut Health, & Building Sustainable Habits with Holistic Health Coach Carly Feldman

Carly Feldman

Holistic health coach Carly Feldman came to this work after navigating her own chronic health challenges, including recurring infections and gut issues that conventional approaches struggled to resolve. In this episode of The Core of It, we explore the myths shaping modern wellness culture and why many people still feel unwell even when they believe they’re doing everything “right.” The conversation also includes a live coaching session, offering a glimpse into how Carly works with clients to examine daily routines and build more sustainable habits for their health.

01:12:00

EP02: Arturo Rodarte | Somatic Bodywork, Emotional Release Massage

Arturo Rodarte

Arturo is a trained medical doctor who simultaneously spent six years studying somatic bodywork while completing medical school. In this episode of The Core of It, we explore the tension between allopathic medicine and the lived human experience. Arturo shares why conventional medicine often overlooks emotional, relational, and embodied dimensions of health and what becomes possible when we begin to integrate them. You'll witness a short summary of a 45 minute somatic bodywork session, getting a small glimpse into the type of release that happens in a session like this.

February 18th 2026 | 2:00:00

EP01 Rewriting the Script: Hypnotherapy & Subconscious Reprogramming

Marcela Miceli

In this episode of The Core of It, Taylor sits down with hypnotherapist and energy healer Marcela Miceli to explore the power of subconscious reprogramming. We talk about Marcela's own healing journey, what hypnotherapy actually is, and how the stories we carry shape our reality. Midway through, Marcela guides me through a live hypnosis and energy session, followed by a reflection on what surfaced. We close by zooming out to discuss healing at a systemic level and what it means to consciously rewrite your inner script.