Episode 18

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25th Nov 2025

Unlocking Martial Arts: From Self-Defense to Self-Discovery

In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Hechavarria and Chris Malgeri explore how martial arts can contribute to overall wellness, emphasizing the mind body connection. They discuss practical approaches to stress management and the importance of breathing exercises for nervous system regulation. Learn how martial arts can be a path to both physical and mental well-being.

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Chapters

00:00 Exploring Martial Arts in a Virtual Setting

12:05 Mind-Body Connection in Martial Arts

14:37 Emotional Release Through Movement

17:28 Co-Regulation in Partner Training

20:04 Using Martial Arts for Relationship Building

22:39 Self-Preservation vs. Self-Perfection

25:23 Empowerment Through Weapons Training

31:34 The Balance of Fun and Self-Defense

33:18 Martial Arts and Nervous System Regulation

35:49 Breath Work and Focus in Martial Arts

40:12 Daily Practices for Health and Well-Being

49:16 Connecting with the Body for Better Health

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About the Podcast

Balanced & Blissful Energies Podcast

With Dr. Elizabeth Hechavarria | Medical Intuitive & Cosmic Guide

Welcome to the Balanced & Blissful Energies Podcast—a sanctuary where ancient wisdom meets modern medicine, and the mysteries of the cosmos meet the intelligence of the body.

Hosted by Dr. Elizabeth Hechavarria, a U.S.-trained pediatric doctor, energy practitioner, and soul guide, this podcast invites you to explore the unseen forces shaping your health, consciousness, and soul evolution.

After two decades in clinical medicine, Elizabeth stepped into a deeper truth—combining her scientific expertise with intuitive gifts and multidimensional awareness. Now she supports awakening beings in integrating the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of healing.

In this podcast, you’ll discover:
• How to regulate your nervous system and reconnect to the sacred intelligence of the body
• Energy medicine principles for physical and spiritual transformation
• Channeled insights from higher realms, including the Akashic Records, galactic beings, and guides
• Esoteric teachings on karma, soul contracts, astrology, and timelines
• Deep-dive conversations with fellow healers, mystics, and visionary teachers
• The spiritual root causes of illness and how to align with your healing path
• Breathwork, sound, light language, and vibrational tools for energetic expansion
• How to reclaim your intuitive gifts and remember your mission as a soul

Whether you’re a health professional awakening to new dimensions of care, a seeker on the path of spiritual remembrance, or a starseed here to serve the collective, you’ll find resonance and inspiration in these episodes.

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You are your own healer. Your body is sacred. Your soul chose this timeline. And your energy is your greatest teacher.

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About your host

Elizabeth Hechavarria

Dr. Elizabeth Hechavarria is a U.S.-trained pediatric gastroenterologist, energy practitioner, and intuitive guide bridging science and soul. Through her podcast, healing work, and courses, she supports spiritually awakening individuals in reconnecting to the sacred intelligence of the body, the wisdom of the cosmos, and their soul’s deeper calling.