The Chandra Zas Show | Handbook for Human Potential

Welcome to the first author interview for the Handbook for Human Potential! In this episode, book mama Chandra Zas is interviewed by the phenomenal coach Britta Jo in a deep and expansive conversation about what it truly means to “Come Home to Your Body Wisdom.”This isn’t just a repeat of the book’s first chapter. It’s a journey into the stories behind the wisdom, exploring how to move from a state of confusion and self-doubt to one of clarity and profound self-trust. Chandra shares her personal health journey, from a childhood filled with chronic illness to a life-changing discovery at age 15 that put her on the path of holistic healing.Join us for a conversation that covers everything from the food-mood connection and nervous system regulation to transforming your relationships through healthy boundaries and communication. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body or wished you could hear its guidance more clearly, this episode is a loving invitation to begin that journey home.In this episode, we explore:•Chandra’s personal story of healing from chronic illness•The power of the food-mood connection•How to unlearn childhood conditioning that disconnects us from our bodies•Seeing emotions as wise messengers, not problems to be solved•Healthy self-soothing techniques and navigating coping mechanisms•The difference between requests and demands in relationships•What “body knowing” is and how it can cut through confusion and self-doubt•A simple, powerful practice: “If I were my own lover, what would I do?”Get your copy of the book:Handbook for Human Potential: An Accessible Guide to Personal Growthhttps://handbookforhumanpotential.com/Sign up for our book's newsletter to be in our inner circle.Connect with Chandra Zas:Website: chandrazas.comInstagram: @chandrazasConnect with Britta Jo:Website: stayorgocoaching.com#handbookforhumanpotential #bodyawareness #emotionalintelligence #holistichealth #selfsoothing #personalgrowth #traumahealing #relationships #mindfulness #nutrition #selfcare #nervoussystemregulation #foodmood #trustyourbody Timestamps:(00:00) Welcome to the Author Interview Series(01:52) Rebuilding Trust with Your Body After Disconnection(03:13) Chandra’s Personal Health Journey & the Food-Mood Connection(06:05) The Story Behind Chapter Zero: “Come Home to Your Body Wisdom”(09:10) Normalizing Health Issues vs. Choosing a New Path(10:45) Unlearning Childhood Conditioning (e.g., “finish your plate”)(13:55) Learning to Listen to Your Body’s Signals(18:08) How This Work Helps in Raising Empowered Children(21:15) Your Emotions Are Information: Seeing Feelings as Messengers(22:13) How to Befriend Uncomfortable Emotions(29:33) Understanding Coping Mechanisms and Healthy Self-Soothing(36:07) Expectations, Boundaries, and Your Relationships(40:00) The Power of Making Requests vs. Demands(44:24) The First Step: Starting Where You Are with Radical Self-Compassion(46:07) A Powerful Practice: “If I am my own lover, what would I do?”(48:00) The Gift of “Body Knowing”: Cutting Through Self-Doubt & Confusion(53:20) Closing Thoughts & Community Q&A---Embody your values, heal generational patterns. For the kids 💚I'm Chandra Zas—Mood Before Food Coach, Functional Embodiment Guide, and book momma for Handbook for Human Potential.This channel helps parents embody their values and heal generational patterns through food psychology and nervous system regulation.📧 Work with me: chandrazas.com📖 Book: Handbook for Human Potential https://handbookforhumanpotential.com💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chandra-zas#MoodBeforeFood #HealGenerationalPatterns #EmbodyYourValues #FunctionalEmbodiment #HandbookForHumanPotential🌐 CONNECTEmail: chandra@chandrazas.com---#PersonalGrowth #HolisticWellness #PsychedelicIntegration #BodyWisdom#ConsciousChange #HumanPotential #PersonalGrowth #SomaticWisdom #BodyBrainOptimization #SelfDevelopment #Mindfulness #Transformation #Coaching #PersonalDevelopmentThis content is for educational and inspirational purposes. Individual results may vary. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical advice.Music:All music is from epidemic sound, try it for free herehttps://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/4mnfht/The content of this channel is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute other health services. You should not rely upon any information contained on this YouTube channel for your health. This YouTube channel is provided "as is," which does not represent any outcome or result from viewing this channel. Your use viewing of this YouTube channel is at your own risk. Enjoy this YouTube channel and its contents only for personal, non-commercial purposes. Neither Chandra Zas, Zen Odyssey LLC, nor anyone acting on their behalf, will be liable under any circumstances for damages of any kind.#zenodyssey #chandrazas

Even though you're eating super clean, you're still struggling with stubborn symptoms? What? Frustrating... I know. I've been there...In this video, I discuss a common issue many people face: eating super clean but still struggling with symptoms like bloating, brain fog, and eczema. We'll dive into why a clean diet alone isn't always enough and how emotional health plays a crucial role in your overall well-being.Key Topics Covered:- The importance of a happy, relaxed nervous system for nutrient absorption-How stress, depression, and anxiety affect your digestive function- Why rest and digest (heal and nourish) is essential for maintaining balance- Practical steps for managing your emotional state- How to talk back to your brain and process uncomfortable emotionsGet started on your journey to complete health!

Join us as Angela shares her journey. She is a mother of two who talks about how coaching helped her gain clarity and essential tools for personal growth. She discusses overcoming decision-making hurdles, finding presence and her embodied self in family life, and embracing an internal tool of "expanded self vs small self:. Angela’s story highlights the impact of coaching on her life. 👉 Highlights:Balancing family life and personal growthOvercoming decision-making hurdlesGaining clarity and powerful coaching tools🚀 Ready for your own transformation? Watch now and get inspired!#CoachingJourney#PersonalGrowth#LifeTransformation#SelfImprovement#Mindfulness#Clarity#LifeBalance#FamilyLife#DecisionMaking#Empowerment

Join us in this interview as Coach Chandra sits down with her former client, Devin Bostick, to discuss his journey through increasing his presence, focus, and productivity in her coaching program. Devin shares how he shifted his emotional state, his food and drinking habits, and had some great bonus side effects like gout, while managing the pressures of his startup business and is now feeling happier and healthier than ever. He Shares: How he found Coach Chandra through a mutual friend and decided to sign up for her coaching program.The impact of eliminating processed foods, alcohol, and improving his sleep on his overall health and productivity.The profound changes in his relationship with food and cravings.How integrating plant medicine, like psilocybin, helped him process emotions deeply and align his mental and physical well-being.The power of using tools like the internal human algorithm of change to gain awareness and make conscious decisions.Devin's story is a testament to the life-changing effects of Coach Chandra's holistic approach to health and wellness. Whether you're an entrepreneur feeling the strain of business pressures or someone seeking to improve your relationship with food and your body, this interview offers valuable insights and inspiration.#HealthAndWellness #TransformationalJourney #CoachChandraZas #GoutRecovery #PlantMedicine #HolisticHealth #EntrepreneurHealth #FoodAndMood #ProductivityHacks #selfimprovement

Welcome to an craving changing journey testimonial interview with Britta and Coach Chandra! 🌟In this video, Britta shares her heartfelt story of overcoming food issues that resurfaced after her divorce. Despite working with a personal trainer, Britta struggled with restrictive diets and the overwhelming task of balancing her gut health and gaining weight.Discover how Coach Chandra's refreshing approach, focusing on "body knowing" and nourishment without restrictions, changed everything for Britta. Learn how Britta transitioned from kitchen shame to kitchen confidence, uncovering deep-seated emotional roots and healing her relationship with food.Chandra's gentle guidance helped Britta develop a repertoire of delicious, nourishing recipes that bring joy and energy. Watch as Britta explains how she now makes food choices that make her body and brain feel good, energized, and clear.If you're struggling with food issues, feeling overwhelmed by restrictive diets, or want to rewire your brain cravings and crave nourishing foods, this video is for you. Book a call with Coach Chandra today and start your own journey to nourishment and transformation!Cravings Assessment: https://CoachChandra.as.me/ConsultcallPlease like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories and wellness tips!#FoodFreedom #GutHealth #MindfulEating #NourishYourBody #HealthyHabits

In today's video, Coach Chandra dives deep into the significance of how you feel at 7 PM and what it can tell you about your day's energy management. Are you ending your day feeling exhausted, reaching for comfort food, or zoning out in front of the TV? This could be a sign of underlying issues with how you manage stress and nutrition throughout the day.👉 What we cover in this episode:Understanding the impact of daily stress and poor nutrition on your evening energy.The relationship between your daily routines and your ability to enjoy the evenings with your family.Practical steps to transform your evening exhaustion into evening enjoyment.📘 Join us as we explore how to:Make better nutritional choices that energize rather than drain.Set measurable goals to improve how you feel in the evenings.Prioritize self-care to ensure you have the energy to be present and playful with your loved ones.💡 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insightful content on transforming your health and maximizing your life's potential!#EnergyManagement #WellnessJourney #HealthyLiving #SelfCare #FamilyTime #EveningRoutine

Welcome to a candid conversation about the power of emotions, vulnerability, and connection. In this intimate video, Coach Chandra delves into the often-overlooked aspects of self-growth, challenging the belief that growth is solely derived from hardship and struggle.Join Chandra as she shares personal anecdotes and insights gathered from real-life experiences, offering a fresh perspective on embracing the full spectrum of emotions. From moments of discomfort to acts of kindness, she explores how allowing ourselves to feel deeply can lead to profound transformation and genuine connections.Discover why leaning into vulnerability isn't a sign of weakness, but rather a pathway to authenticity and emotional liberation. Through relatable stories and practical wisdom, Chandra invites viewers to reconsider their relationship with emotions and embrace a more expansive approach to personal growth.Whether you're navigating the complexities of relationships, seeking inner peace, or simply curious about the power of emotional resilience, this video offers valuable insights and actionable strategies to help you on your journey.Join the conversation in the comments below and share your thoughts on the transformative power of embracing emotions. Together, let's rewrite the narrative and cultivate a more connected, emotionally vibrant life. Subscribe, like, and share to join the movement towards greater self-awareness and fulfillment.

Tired of restricting yourself to eat healthy? I can help you make food changes from desire and instead using the want within you. Stories from my group program and the different emotions that work and do not work. #FoodanגMood #HealthTransformation #Nutrition#Wellness #Selfimprovement #Mindfulness #Curiosity #EmotionalWellbeing #InnerPeace #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #PositiveEnergy #MindfulEating #HolisticHealth #Nourishment #VibrantLiving #WellnessJourney #LifestyleChanges #EmotionalEating #Selfcare

High-level decision-making that makes your life bigger requires embracing the discomfort that decisions bring up. Tune in to listen to my current discomfort around signing a contract and having coaching skills to embrace this discomfort can make life big! #Foodcoaching #Decisionmaking #Discomfortmanagement #Coachingtools #Selfimprovement #Foodandmood #Highvibrationalliving #Emotionalwellness #Mindfuleating #Healthcoaching #Selfawareness #Personalgrowth #Wellnessjourney #Positivemindset #Empowerment #Lifecoaching #Stressmanagement #Healthandwellnesstips #Mindfulnesspractices #Inspirationalcoaching

All snacking is emotional. (Unless planned and with purpose). My daughter did not used to snack. Now, she is in school... Link to the Amazon snack list I mention in the video.https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y6K64AOVYKRD?ref_=wl_share#emotionaleating #snackoptions #mindfulsnacking #nourishingchoices #schoolsnacks #healthyhabits #wellness #parenting #selfawareness

"What Do You Know About Seed Oils?" I asked my client and my mom and my brother... because if you knew how seed oils affect your health I believe you will remove them from your body.

Psychedelics are becoming more mainstream and a source of help at the root cause for depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and disconnection from Self. Ketamine, Iboga, Ibogaine, Psilocybin, and Ayahuasca are helping people process emotions (as well as become more tuned into self care and eating nourishing foods.)