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The Held Space

Hosted by Lokahi CEO Anna Rudel · health · EN

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About this Podcast:

Join Anna in this exclusive podcast, where she brings together inspiring women—experts in their fields who are also navigating similar journeys. Together, they engage in heartfelt conversations on healing, hormones, and life transitions, sharing wisdom, expert advice, and empowering tools rooted in holistic care. Each episode creates a space for you to feel seen, heard, and supported as you navigate your own path to healing and balance. Step into The Held Space—where every woman’s story matters.

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What is The Held Space about?

Join Anna in this exclusive podcast, where she brings together inspiring women, experts in their fields who are also navigating similar journeys. Together, they engage in heartfelt conversations on healing, hormones, and life transitions, sharing wisdom, expert advice, and empowering tools rooted in holistic care.

Who hosts The Held Space?

The Held Space is hosted by Lokahi CEO Anna Rudel. The show has published 19 episodes to date.

What has The Held Space covered recently?

Recent episodes include "19: "Why Am I So Tired?" Missing Clues in Midlife, Sleep, and Women’s Health with Dr. Jenny Potter" (21 October 2026, 21 minutes), "18: Breathing, Posture, and Pain: The Connection You Didn't Know" (22 July 2026, 20 minutes), and "17: Reclaiming Touch, Susannah Lee, L. Ac on Burnout, Postpartum Anxiety, and the Healing Power of Fertility Massage" (3 July 2026, 24 minutes).

How often does The Held Space publish?

The Held Space publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 19 minutes across 19 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Held Space?

Booking probability for The Held Space is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Held Space requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Held Space's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Held Space?

The strongest fits for The Held Space are Health & Wellness Services. The Held Space has a health audience.

About the host

Lokahi CEO Anna Rudel hosts The Held Space, a health podcast with 19 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    19: "Why Am I So Tired?" Missing Clues in Midlife, Sleep, and Women’s Health with Dr. Jenny Potter

    Oct 21, 202621 min

    Episode Summary In this episode of The Held Space , Anna welcomes Dr. Jennifer Potter, a naturopathic doctor at Naturopathic Family Health, to discuss the often-overlooked health challenges women face during midlife...

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    18: Breathing, Posture, and Pain: The Connection You Didn't Know

    Jul 22, 202620 min

    Episode Summary In this episode, Anna catches up with Dr. Heather Shaw , a chiropractor with over 30 years of practice experience and the founder of Nova Chiropractic in Santa Clara, California. Having known each other...

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    17: Reclaiming Touch — Susannah Lee, L. Ac on Burnout, Postpartum Anxiety, and the Healing Power of Fertility Massage

    Jul 3, 202624 min

    In this episode, we welcome back a well-loved and familiar face at Lokahi, Susannah Lee, L. Ac . Susannah shares her deeply personal and winding professional journey from massage therapist to fertility acupuncturist...

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    16: The Deep Exhale — What Mothers Actually Need Postpartum

    May 27, 202623 minS0

    <h3>Episode Summary:</h3><h3><br></h3><p>In this episode, Anna sits down with Melissa Mancini, CNM, RN, IBCLC, a Certified Nurse Midwife and Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, to talk about her practice, More Than...

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    15: Screen Time Did a Number on Your Neck — Here's the Fix You Didn't Know You Needed

    Apr 15, 202616 minS0

    <p>Welcome to The Held Space! In today's episode, your host Anna Rudel introduces the newest addition to the Lokahi team: Karina Garcia, CMT. Karina joins the team at Lokahi Wellness Space in San Jose, bringing a...

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    14: Is Your Pelvic Floor Trying to Tell You Something? What Every Woman Should Know

    Mar 18, 202621 minS0

    <p>Join us in the "Held Space" with our guest, Dr. Janet Yiu, a pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of Optimize Pelvic Health. In this episode, we explore the complexities of the pelvic floor—a part of the body...

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    13: An Ayurvedic Guide to Postpartum Replenishment with Ayurvedic Doula, Elizabeth Marie Swamy

    Mar 4, 202620 minS0

    <p>In this episode of the The Held Space We welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Swami, an Ayurvedic doctor and postpartum doula. Dr. Swami shares her journey into Ayurveda, the fundamental principles of this ancient Indian science...

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    12: How the Webster Technique Supports Pregnancy and Birth with Dr. Meghan Dowling

    Feb 11, 202618 minS0

    <p>In this episode of The Health Space, host Anna Rudel sits down with Dr. Meghan Dowling from Austin Family Chiropractic to explore the transformative role of chiropractic care during pregnancy. Dr. Dowling shares her...

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    11. Is Your Gut Talking to You? Signs, Sensitivities & Solutions with Dr. Sherry Sue

    Dec 17, 202516 minS0

    <p>In this episode of The Held Space, Anna is joined by the brilliant Dr. Sherry Sue, a naturopathic physician and certified Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Gastroenterology (FABNAG). Dr. Sue shares her...

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    10: Your Post-Baby Body: What You Need to Know with Pelvic Floor PT Tanya Goodrich

    Dec 10, 202524 minS0

    <p>In this episode of The Held Space, Anna sits down with Tanya Goodrich, PT, a pelvic physical therapist with 15 years of specialized experience, to dive deep into the often-overlooked world of postpartum recovery...

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    09: Understanding Stress and Supporting Your Adrenals with Naturopathic Dr. Sadi Jimenez

    Nov 26, 202515 minS0

    <p>In this episode of The Held Space, Anna sits down with Dr. Sadi Jimenez, ND, from Naturopathic Family Health, to dive deep into stress and its impact on adrenal health. Dr. Sadi shares her expertise on understanding...

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    08. Healing PCOS from the Inside Out: Why Your Body Needs Warm Meals, Deep Sleep, and Gentle Movement

    Oct 30, 202519 minS0

    <h3>Episode Summary:</h3><p>Have you ever felt that managing your health, especially with a condition like PCOS, is an uphill battle? In this episode, Anna is joined by Lokahi's fertility expert, Cara Ortiz, to explore...

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    07. The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Fertility and Overall Health

    Oct 8, 202515 minS0

    <p>Episode Summary:</p><p>Have you ever wondered about the invisible world within you that shapes your health, mood, and even your thoughts? In this profoundly insightful episode, Anna is joined by Acupuncturist Dr...

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    06. Could Needles, Herbs & Stem Cells Be the New Skincare Routine?

    Sep 24, 202520 minS0

    <p>In this episode, we welcome back our multi-talented acupuncturist, Dr. Smriti Shamapant, to dive into the world of holistic beauty and skin rejuvenation. Dr. Smriti shares her expertise on using acupuncture...

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    05. From Screen Stress to Sports Injuries: How Acupuncture Supports Kids’ Health

    Sep 17, 202518 minS0

    <p>In this episode, Anna sits down with Dr. Smriti Shamapant to explore the transformative benefits of pediatric acupuncture. From addressing chronic pain, stress, and sleep issues to supporting children with sports...

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    04. Is Menopause an Illness? Debunking Myths and Embracing Change

    Sep 10, 202515 minS0

    <p>In the final episode of our 4-part menopause series, host Anna Rudel and certified menopause specialist Catherine Davidson offer a new, compassionate perspective, reframing menopause not as something to be endured...

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    03. Menopause and the Nervous System: Finding Balance in Transition

    Sep 3, 202520 minS0

    <p>In this episode, we explore how menopause impacts the nervous system and why it’s at the root of symptoms like hot flashes, anxiety, and insomnia. Building on Episode 1’s TCM perspective, we’ll discuss the connection...

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    Understanding Emotions in Menopause: Insights from Eastern Asian Medicine

    Sep 2, 202518 minS0

    <p>This episode explores the profound connection between hormonal shifts during menopause and your emotional well-being. We move beyond simply listing symptoms and frame this life stage as a significant opportunity for...

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    Menopause Through the Lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine

    Sep 2, 202517 minS0

    <p>Welcome to our first episode in our 4-part menopause series. Join Anna, founder of Lokahi Acupuncture, as she welcomes Certified menopause specialist and acupuncturist, Cathryn Davidson to explore menopause through...

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