Practice You with Elena Brower
Elena Brower hosts conversations with renowned thinkers and friends about navigating times of transition and change. Each episode explores what it means to be present, shift perceptions, and engage meaningfully with the world. Drawing on ancient practices and modern wisdom, the discussions invite listeners to reflect on their own responses to life's challenges. The podcast is an invitation to practice self-awareness and personal growth.
Episodes
Episode 253: Shermin Kruse
On the clear connection between stoicism and empathy; the gift of learning to bear challenges with steadiness. 0:00 – Introduction 3:03 – Discussion on Shermin's Book "Stoic Empathy" 5:33 – Stoicism and Empathy: Personal Experiences 12:48 – Living with Uncertainty and Moral Decisions 27:10 – Strategic Empathy and Emotional Regulation 43:10 – Practical Applications of Stoic Empathy 50:19 – Closing
Episode 252: Dr. Shefali
Vital parenting practices to cultivate confidence, purpose and inner power in an increasingly anxious world. 0:00 - Introduction to Dr. Shefali 3:04 - Understanding Modern Boyhood 4:57 - Parental Control and Autonomy 9:15 - Addressing Male Isolation 12:20 - Digital Strategies for Parents 14:55 - The False Hierarchy of Men 17:14 - Emotional Intensity in Girls 22:11 - Social Media and Female Identi
Episode 251: Billy Wynne
On encountering and easing the past, creating the conditions to feel and offer compassion, and equanimity as practice. (0:00) - Introduction and Guest Overview (2:20) - Table of Contents and Initial Discussion (7:17) - Belonging in Space and Emptiness of the Material World (16:05) - The Art of Lessening Thoughts and Emotions (24:57) - Parenting and Work-Life Balance (29:08) - Equanimity and Play
Episode 250: Charlotte Rotterdam & Pieter Oosthuizen
On the wisdom of open awareness and the benefit of the simplest practices in our daily life. 0:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome 1:57 - Machik Labdron and the Source Code of Life 7:47 - Mahayana and Vajrayana: Differences and Similarities 13:36 - Ground, Path, and Fruition: The Buddhist Path of Liberation 21:41 - Engaging with the Practices of Sky Mind 27:37 - The Paradox of Meditation and Ext
Episode 249: Vanessa Barboni Hallik
On ecosystem restoration; building coherent, sustainable supply chains into the garments we wear; creating resilience in our systems, our bodies, our hearts. 0:00 - Introduction to Vanessa Barboni Hallik and Another Tomorrow 2:49 - Exploring Another Tomorrow's Sustainability Practices 4:11 - Building Relationships and Technology in Fashion 13:20 - The Role of Education and Personal Journey 16:29
Episode 248: May Lindstrom
On learning how to be in your skin, one surprisingly human tale, and ways to care for our tender selves. 0:00 - Introduction and Welcome 2:51 - Educational Emails and Product Usage 6:13 - Formulations and Hero Ingredients 8:54 - Personal Journey and Skincare Philosophy 31:03 - Impact of Skincare on Self-Care 31:26 - Community and Client Experiences 42:25 - Final Thoughts and Gratitude May Lindst
Episode 247: Dr. Jessica Shepherd
Generation M brings education and clear inspiration for perimenopause into menopause and beyond. 0:00 — Introduction and Guest Introduction 1:55 — Overview of "Generation M" and Its Purpose 4:33 — Koenenki and the Importance of Being Present 8:13 — Hormone Checks and Their Importance 10:52 — Preparing for Menopause: Practical Tips 16:11 — Meditation and Mindfulness 19:22 — Hormone Replacement
Episode 246: Kristoffer 'K.C.' Carter
On the path to power through peace, our surprising energetic fingerprint, and practicing self-compassion. 0:00 — Introduction and Guest Welcome 1:39 — Discussion on "Permission to Glow" 3:50 — Exploring the Four Permissions 6:17 — The Difference Between Shining and Glowing 10:32 — The Pause Button and Personal Practices 13:23 — Meditation and Personal Transformation 19:28 — Self-Compassion and P
Episode 245: Dr. Lauren Tober
On bridging psychological insight into the yoga space, infusing everything with choice and invitation. 0:00 — Introduction and Background of Dr. Lauren Tober 2:36 — Dr. Tober's Journey and Integration of Disciplines 4:29 — Evolution of Trauma-Informed Yoga 7:24 — Rescuer Mentality and Mindful Communication 11:30 — Adapting Yoga Practices for Trauma Sensitivity 16:06 — Training and Supporting Yoga
Episode 244: Amy Kurtz
On navigating chronic illness with grace, the courage it takes to name what's invisible, and the quiet revolution of believing yourself. 0:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction 2:40 - Chronic Resilience and Medical Trauma Brain (MTB) The Importance of Recovery and Processing 9:05 - Practical Tools for Nervous System Regulation 18:11 - The Role of Convalescence and Healing Space 26:34 - Final T
Episode 243: Merissa Nathan Gerson
On the nuances of grief and loss, personal rituals, and our willingness to be transformed. 0:00 — Introduction and Guest Introduction 3:04 — Marissa's Personal Story and Grief Journey 7:38 — Building a Grief Plan 13:24 — Understanding Trauma and Its Impact 17:27 — Boundaries and Self-Care 22:52 — The Role of Prayer and Rituals 28:22 — Memorializing Losses and Rituals 32:18 — Connecting with Natu
Episode 242: Ann Tashi Slater
On tending to our interdependence, living life fully, and dying with attention and equanimity. 0:00 — Introduction 1:34 — Overview of Ann's Book "Traveling in Bardo" 3:55 — Personal Reflections on Grandmother's Funeral 7:20 — The Role of Practice in Embracing Impermanence 16:15 — Living with Attention and Interdependence 34:57 — Authenticity and True Nature 42:09 — Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Episode 241: Allison Deraney
On the identities we no longer need, the alchemy of recovery, and mourning the person we used to be. (0:00) – Introduction and Background of Allison Derani (2:13) – Allison's Journey and Grief in Recovery (5:21) – Parenting and Self-Abandonment (7:04) – The Ambiguous Grief of Self-Abandonment (7:50) – The Liminal Space of Sobriety (18:39) – The Importance of Listening to Questions (22:57) – The
Episode 240: Amber Romaniuk
On the root causes of emotional eating, tools with which to begin your healing process, and gifting yourself grace as you go. And you're not broken. (0:00) – Introduction (3:10) – Self-Sabotaging Behaviors and Societal Conditioning (9:09) – Emotional Eating and Coping Mechanisms (13:24) – Building Awareness and Coping Strategies (20:01) – Healing the Relationship with Food (28:16) – Practical Rec
Episode 239: Annette Knopp
On the undeniable gift of becoming our own ally, when personal healing becomes shared, universal healing. (0:00) – Annetta Knopf's Journey and Book Introduction (5:12) – Challenges and Insights in Writing the Book (9:50) – Personal Trauma and Healing (19:57) – The Concept of Femininity and Masculinity (29:27) – Practical Practices for Healing and Transformation (31:26) – Final Reflections and Gra
Episode 238: Kino MacGregor
On practice as a continuous evolution of form, care and depth, and sustaining the light of our teachers as an act of love. Kino MacGregor is a Miami native, happiest on the beach with a fresh coconut. She's a poet at heart, always stopping to smell the flowers. She also the founder of Omstars, the world's first yoga TV network, and her message of spiritual strength reaches practitioners the world
Episode 237: Light Watkins
On the tortoise approach, the seven-day ask, the gift and truth of less being more, and the practice of no-complaints-whatsoever. 0:00 — Introduction and Overview of Light Watkins' Book 1:56 — The Tortoise Approach and Consistency 6:43 — Personal Experiences and Application of the Tortoise Approach 10:48 — Challenges and Practical Applications 17:53 — Addiction and Meditation Challenges 28:53 — F
Episode 236: Jiryu Rustchman-Byler
On the practice of sitting, walking, becoming, and living as yourself, precisely where you are. (0:00) – Introduction and Guest Welcome (2:21) – Gru's Journey to Zen Practice (5:53) – Elena's Personal Reflections (12:18) – The Concept of "Becoming Yourself" (19:34) – The Role of Precepts and Ethical Practice (32:29) – The Importance of Confidence and Effort (37:46) – Conclusion and Gratitude Thi
Episode 235: Miguel Rios
On the Tao Te Ching as guide through recovery, allowing our process, and the generative medicine of stillness. (0:00) – Introduction (3:32) – Miguel's Journey and Inspiration (6:50) – Day 11: The Use of Emptiness (11:44) – Day 19: Empty Your Mind (15:16) – Day 25: That Which Cannot Be Named (21:00) – Day 60: Handle Life Gently (24:46) – Group Facilitation and Personal Reflections (26:55) – Final
Episode 234: Cecily Mak
On the power of letting go of numbing habit energies, aligning with our intrinsic wisdom, and living a clear life. 0:00 – Introduction and Guest Overview 1:55 – Discussion on the First Awareness: My Life is Better Clear 4:24 – Experimenting with Alcohol and Personal Growth 8:37 – The Concept of "Clear" and Personal Agency 10:33 – Connection Between Alcohol and Health Issues 19:03 – The Fourth Aw
Episode 233: 2026 Planning Session
Our annual session includes readings from Hold Nothing, emphasizing practice, respect, and structures of encouragement. Join me to sit briefly, address potent prompts intended to create intentionality and spaces of grace for you and yours as you proceed into this year. (0:00) – Annual Planning Session Introduction (1:54) – Practice and Respect in Conscious Evolution (4:45) – Zen Meditation and t
Episode 232: Jessie Harrold
For mothers, mothers-to-be and those supporting mothers: On matrescence as transformation; offering the Four Elements model as a map for the rite of passage that is motherhood. (0:00) – Introduction and Guest Welcome (1:16) – Importance of Rites of Passage (3:09) – The Four Elements of Radical Transformation (6:19) – The Earth Element: Grounding and Taking Stock (8:11) – The Water Element: Grief
Episode 231: Nevine Michaan
On participating in your life by orienting to practice; befriending time to stabilize your mind, meditating polarities to map your world. (0:00) – Introduction to Nevine Michaan and Her Journey (2:26) – The Katonah Yoga Calendar (6:36) – The Concept of Mapping in Yoga (16:48) – The Magic House and Personal Responsibility (20:55) – Balancing Self-Actualization and Interbeing (36:15) – The Role of
Episode 230: Sara Bercholz
On supportive friendship, persistence, practice, and what it means to hold nothing. (0:00) — Launch of Elena Brower's New Book "Hold Nothing" (1:44) — Evolution of the Book Project (6:47) — Personal Stories and Vulnerability (9:56) — Feedback and Reflections on the Book (15:12) — Storytelling and Relationships (20:37) — Prompts and Practical Insights (32:07) — Final Reflections and Gratitude Sar
Episode 229: Deva Premal
On respecting the evolution of this life and consistently responding to the call of the brightest light of all. (0:00) – Introduction and Welcome (3:01) – Experience of Performing Live (7:24) – Deva's Connection to Miten (11:01) – Life on the Road and Practices (14:01) – Evolution of Deva's Work (18:18) – Collaboration with India.Arie (23:55) – New Album and Favorite Tracks (27:05) – Upcoming To
Episode 228: Megan Dalla Camina
On practices of empowerment, support and the archetypes that instruct and inspire us to evolve. (0:00) — Introduction and Guest Overview (2:47) — Table of Contents and Initial Discussion (7:34) — Confidence Paradox and Internalized Patriarchy (11:08) — Archetypes and Inner Critic (21:47) — Motherhood Paradox and Reflection Questions (22:26) — Archetypes and Personal Growth (24:44) — Vision for Li
Episode 227: Susanna Barkataki
On staying true to the practices of yoga by living a life of conscious care and respect. (0:00) — Ignite Your Yoga: Introduction and Book Overview (4:26) — Cultural Appropriation and Service in Yoga (4:47) — Living the Yoga: Practical Applications (6:31) — Cultural Appropriation and Respect in Yoga Practice (15:03) — Inner Decolonization and Self-Care in Yoga (15:14) — The Four Stages of Sadhana
Episode 226: Heather A. Campbell
On realizing that 'good' is actually more than enough, and the joy of letting go of the exhausting pressure we place on ourselves. (0:00) – Heather Campbell's Journey and Achievements (2:17) – Sharon Salzberg's Praise and Heather's Book (7:22) – Ready, Set, Recover: Heather's Initiative (12:22) – Heather's Personal Journey and Overachievement (21:53) – Parenting and Balancing Life (27:54) – Nami
Episode 225: Daria Burke
On the quiet work of befriending ourselves, and the remembered language of healing. (0:00) – Introduction and Guest Overview (2:47) – Daria's Childhood and Early Life (9:01) – Impact of Grandmother's Death and Early Loss (12:14) – Discovering the Truth About Her Grandmother's Death (20:14) – Intergenerational Trauma and Addiction (26:12) – Emergence and Mentoring (34:19) – Success and Ambition (4
Episode 224: Sophie Grégoire Trudeau
On healing our emotional biography, the unwounded soul within, and the choices we keep making to evolve. (0:00) — Sophie Grégoire Trudeau's Introduction and Background (3:35) — The Importance of Holding Ourselves (7:02) — Navigating Addiction and Hyper-Vigilance (8:33) — The Science of Happiness and Integrity (10:56) — Understanding Human Behavior and Emotional Intelligence (14:38) — The Role of
Episode 223: Rosemerry Trommer
On the facets of grief, the joy in the depths, and the presence we bring. (0:00) — Introduction and Guest Introduction (3:23) — Rosemerry's Son Finn (6:05) — Grief and Connection with Finn (11:53) — Exploring Darkness and Light (18:39) — Metaphors and Connection (24:30) — Meadow and Listening (28:15) — Talking to the Dead (29:53) — Rosemerry's Work and Resources Devoted to helpi
Episode 222: Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati
On befriending the mind; when negative emotions have positive outcomes, and the practice of coming home to yourself. (0:00) — Introduction (1:34) — Discussion on Sadhvi's Book "Come Home to Yourself" (3:05) — The Importance of Spirituality (10:58) — Bringing the Mind to Your Side (24:45) — Using Anger Constructively (41:07) — Daily Practice and Service (47:41) — Evening Routine and Commu
Episode 221: Mara Branscombe
On embodying the creative, intuitive, fortifying feminine spirit at every stage of our lives. (0:00) - Introduction to Mara Branscombe and Her Work (2:01) - The Importance of Ritual in Daily Life (5:27) - Elemental Wisdom and Connecting with Nature (8:53) - Exploring the Archetypes in "Sage Huntress Lover, Queen" (14:58) - The Role of the Sage and Huntress Archetypes (20:20) - Navigating the Tra
Episode 220: Colleen and Jason Wachob
On our commitment to joy as key to longevity. On prioritizing curiosity, compassion and empathy for true well-being. (0:00) - Welcoming Colleen and Jason Wachob (4:04) - Overview of "The Joy of Well Being" (5:25) - Colleen's Story and the Importance of Breath (15:23) - Jason's Insights on Connection and Loneliness (21:15) - Real Food Chapter and Nutrition Philosophy (27:47) - Conclusion and Final
Episode 219: Nan Seymour
On our imperiled bodies of water, focusing on the majestic Great Salt Lake, and the urgency of divesting from harm. (0:00) - Introduction to Nan Seymour and Her Work (3:18) - The Great Salt Lake and Its Significance (6:06) - Human Impact and Environmental Concerns (9:07) - Efforts to Protect the Lake (13:58) - Hope and Future Actions (18:23) - Nan's Poetry and Personal Connection (26:01) - Commun
Episode 218: Christie Tate
On the finer practice of friendship, tending to ourselves in order to be present, and learning what it means to be a good friend. (0:00) - Introduction and Author Background (2:48) - Discussion on the Book's Title and Theme (5:02) - Reflections on Meredith's Role in the Book (7:56) - Navigating Joy and Sorrow in Friendships (12:45) - Exploring Spirituality and Recovery (16:13) - Healing and Over
Episode 217: Chelsey Luger
On the ways in which we can respectfully learn from Indigenous cultures about creating instances of meaning, integrity, health and happiness. The Seven Circles encompass a series of interconnected, intersecting circles to help us all live well. (0:00)- Introduction and Guest Introduction (2:54) - Overview of "The Seven Circles" (3:49) - Movement as an Antidote to Addiction (10:28) - Connection t
Episode 216: Ash Canty
On serving and shifting the narrative around death, dying and our transition to the other side. On entering into deep heart healing and becoming ourselves. (0:00) - Introduction (3:01) - Ash's Journey and Personal Background (7:04) - Ash's Work and Certification (13:13) - Ash's Approach to Death Coaching (14:57) - Stories of Helping Clients (29:25) - Ash's Retreats and Private Spiritual Coaching
Episode 215: Philipp Samor von Holtzendorff-Fehling
On remembering our original state; the use of quantum energy to boost regenerative competency and overall health. (0:00) - Introduction to Philip von Holtzendorf-Fehling (2:47) - Understanding Quantum Energy (4:21) - Practical Applications of Quantum Energy (10:55) - Impact of Quantum Energy on Water and Food (15:27) - Scientific Evidence and Research (21:04) - Personal Experiences and Practica
Episode 214: Shirin Etessam
On the six key steps to freeing ourselves from the inside out. (1:44) - Overview of "Free to Be" (4:02) - Heart Detox and Self-Care (6:21) - Body Detox and Self-Care (8:58) - The Role of Play in Neuroplasticity (13:28) - Finding Your True North (15:28) - Rewriting Your Story (20:01) - Conclusion and Closing Remarks A proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Shirin Etessam is an entrepreneur, prod
Episode 213: Mallory McDuff part 2
On our last best act, planning for the end of our lives and aligning our end-of-life choices with our values. Exploring new, sustainable practices such as green burial, aquamation, conservation cemeteries, home funerals and human composting. (0:00) - Introduction and Background of Mallory McDuff (2:05) - Defining Green Burials and Their Importance (5:47) - Exploring Cremation and Aquamation (14:
Episode 212: Mallory McDuff part 1
On the women who've designated themselves as voices for the Earth and prioritizing joy amidst the truths of our times. (0:00) - Introduction to Mallory McDuff and the Podcast (1:52) - Hannah Herman's Connection to Mallory McDuff (4:49) - The Power of Climate Storytelling (6:20) - Colette Pichon Battle's Story (12:03) - Ayanna Elizabeth Johnson's Focus on Ocean Justice (24:50) - Mari Copeny's Act
Episode 211: Alua Arthur
On living your fullest life so you can meet the end with grace. (0:00) - Introduction and Book Reading (2:08) - Alua's Journey from Law School to Death Doula (3:57) - Meeting Jessica and Reflecting on Judgments (7:04)- Alua's Background and Going with Grace (9:23) - Alua's Childhood and Adaptability (12:47) - Life in Los Angeles and Death Doula Work (14:37) - Peter's Illness and Its Impact (18:11
Episode 210: Chazz Scott
On the gift of childlike faith, guarding your mind and the crucial connection between your well-being and your success. (0:00) - Introduction (2:50) - Chaz's Journey to Writing the Book (5:40) - Guard Your Mind and Meditation (12:09) - Self-Talk and Affirmations (16:13) - Work toward ascension and childlike faith (21:58) - Success and Self-Care (26:33) - Conclusion and Call to Action Chazz Scott
Episode 209: Arli Liberman
On sonic gratitude, developing our deeper gifts, the peril of expectation, the potency of the present, and the beauty of self-acceptance. (0:00) - Musical Journey and Transformative Work (5:12) - Early Career Challenges and Breakthroughs (12:25) - Personal Transitions and Professional Growth (14:57) - The Power of Gratitude and Creative Process (15:38) - The Role of Meditation and Yoga in Creativ
Episode 208: Rocío Marte
On rest as our birthright and the vital importance of remembering to pause. (0:00) - Rest and relaxation with a focus on honoring ancestral heritage and claiming birthright to rest. (5:09) - Rest and self-care, with a focus on yoga nidra and inner peace. (13:06) - Rest and self-care with a meditation course and 21-day program. Born in the Caribbean Dominican Republic and living now in Mianjin/Br
Episode 207: Melissa Berry Appleton
On growing up at fifty, practice as a modern-day chaplain and cultivating a domestic monastery. (1:48) - Parenting Practices and Transitions (3:51) - Addiction Recovery and Personal Experience (5:33) - Talking to Children About Addiction (10:02) - Living in a Domestic Monastery (15:24) - Marriage and Personal Growth (23:50) - Chaplaincy and Palliative Care (26:13) - End-of-Life Celebrations and L
Episode 206: Octavia Raheem
On rest as the way to reclaim your brilliance, at the altar of now. (0:00) - Octavia's Background and Introduction (2:16) - Losing Parents and Spiritual Connection (2:58) - Rest as a Healing Practice (16:03) - Reading from the Book "Rest is Sacred" (16:19) - Personal Reflections on Rest (16:38) - The Power of Rest and Collective Care (27:01) - Daily and Collective Rest Practices (27:19) - Prote
Episode 205: Mirabai Starr
On the temple of your regular life, and the daily practices of attention, surrender and wonder. (0:00) - Introduction to Mirabai Starr and Her Work (2:16) - Discussion on "Ordinary Mysticism" (5:15) - Accessibility and Intended Audience of "Ordinary Mysticism" (7:18) - Personal Stories and Everyday Mysticism (11:34) - Mirabai's Identity and Role as a Young Elder (14:29) - Current Rituals and Spir
Episode 204: Nisha Moodley
On the soul of our work, the re-indigenizing of our minds and the vital force of sisterhood. (2:21) - Nisha's Background and Family Life (4:09) - Hiro Boga's Influence on Nisha's Work (7:55) - The Concept of Devotion and Partnership (10:43) - Civilization and Disconnection (15:26) - The Muse and Creative Practice (23:37) - Global Sisterhood Day and the Importance of Friendship (36:43) - C
Episode 203: Dr. Kamilah Majied
On bringing joy to justice; learning how to bear witness to our oppressive patterns and tendencies; fierce compassion as a quality of mind, heart, body and spirit. (2:41) - Engagement with Music and Nature (4:23) - Application of Enlightened Mind (9:06) - Oppression and Human Revolution (17:41) - Emergent Strategies and Joyful Just Action (28:38) - Fierce Compassion and Self-Care (37:54) - Langua
Episode 202: Elise Loehnen
On the origins of our best behavior, managing undue shame and the price women pay to be good.
Episode 201: Sophie Schauermann
On radical self-responsibility and reprocessing our childhood shame to empowerment and creativity. (2:42) – Sophie's Personal Journey and Research on Highly Sensitive Children (5:17) – Understanding Rooted Rhythm Therapy and Parent Coaching (8:19) – The Nature of "Big Feelings" and Their Impact on Children (10:08) – Practical Tips for Parents of Highly Sensitive Children (15:36) – The Role of A
Episode 200: Ryan Haddon
On resetting after betrayal and spiritual abuse, shifting self-loathing, and service as crucial to our healing. (1:00) - Reinventing oneself after doors close in life. (4:56) - Addiction, self-loathing, and recovery. (11:31) - Addiction recovery, self-discovery, and service. (17:25) - Healing from trauma and supporting others. (21:18) - Spiritual betrayal and abuse of power in a spiritual communi
Episode 199: Vanessa Machado de Oliveira, PhD
On hospicing modernity, an invitation to hold many paradoxical layers of complexity, to stretch your heart, to know vulnerability as your strength. (1:00) - Colonialism, identity, and family history. (7:10) - Modernity, its definition, and its impact on society, culture, and the environment. (16:53) - Modernity, colonialism, and their impact on humanity's mental health and well-being. (26:20) - E
Episode 198: Paula Arai
On activating compassion through our simplest offerings of forgiveness, care, gratitude and respect. (0:30) - Japanese rituals for beauty, harmony, and love. (10:00) - Cleaning and its connection to healing and mindfulness. (16:36) - Organizing and decluttering, with a focus on the importance of forgiveness and creating more space in life. (24:49) - Healing, self-care, and relationships. (31:48)
Episode 197: Alicia Mathlin
On the duality of resilience, the vitality in softening, the shifting landscape within a diagnosis and finding deep, lasting peace. (5:32) - Cancer treatment, body connection, and self-love. (11:35) - Resilience, grief, and legacy after cancer diagnosis. (18:07) - Starting a foundation and creating a membership community for personal growth. (24:59) - Spirituality, self-forgiveness, and patienc
Episode 196: Cory Allen
On steady practices of self-awareness to redefine yourself as often as you wish, and trusting yourself in any situation to make strong choices that serve.
Episode 195: Eboni Banks
On the importance of self-trust, repression v. suppression, the vitality of solitude for development of our intuition, and the prioritization of feeling over discursive thinking. (1:00) – Intuitive healing and spiritual gifts with Ebony Banks. (4:49) – Nonprofit work, plant-based eating, and community service. (11:32) – Plant-based diets, spirituality, and entrepreneurship. (15:43) – Trauma, heal
Episode 194: Cynthia Redhead
On presence, living on a prayer, devotion and what it means to pause. (1:00) – Meditation, mindfulness, and personal growth with a meditation teacher. (10:01) – Mindfulness, meditation, and prayer with a focus on personal growth and self-care. (20:34) – Simplifying life, death, and spirituality. Originally from Lima, Peru, Cynthia is a first-generation Latina immigrant to the States, currently
Episode 193: Ash Johns
On prioritizing our connections with our ancestors as a way to elevate our work and the quality of our present relations.
Episode 192: Emily Wright
On empowering women in business, prioritizing integrity and creating a global movement. As Founding Executive and Chair of the Board of doTERRA, Emily Wright has been fully immersed in the global essential oils market since the mid-90s. Empowering people on both sides of the bottle, she loves creating intentional connections and unifying teams for a common cause. She is a champion of doTERRA's bu
Episode 191: Sara Szal Gottfried, MD
On the causes of, and possible solutions for, autoimmune struggles. On resolving the trauma signature so many of us carry.
Episode 190: Mark Matousek
On resilience, via the wisdom of our ancestor Ralph Waldo Emerson. Seeing our character reflected in our opinions of the world. Shifting our lens to acknowledge our uniqueness, practicing surmounting our subjectivity in order to steep ourselves in reality as it is with empathy, equanimity and insight. (1:00) – Stoicism and Self-Reliance with Mark Tuzik. (4:56) – Emerson's philosophy and its imp
Episode 189: Seraphina Capranos
From the wild edge of intuition, women's health, inner presence and full embodiment, a peek inside the hearts of wise, engaged women. (2:48) – Women's health and intuition with a holistic approach. (8:50) – Rituals and inner terrain mastery for personal growth. (16:43) – Women's cycle, herbal medicine, and personal growth. (23:53) – Women's empowerment and healing. (32:02) – Women's leadership
Episode 188: Kemi Nekvapil
On redefining power, living and leading without apology, spacious parenting and the perceptions holding us back. (2:24) – Self-awareness, identity, and heritage. (7:32) – Identity, belonging, and cultural heritage. (11:38) – Heritage, identity, and systemic racism. (16:35) – Privilege and allyship in a 20-year marriage. (20:50) – Parenting, values, and personal growth. (27:01) – Parenting teenage
Episode 187: Koshin Paley Ellison
On the unexpected places of practice in our lives, the freedom of rigor, and the wisdom of closing the chasm between our values and our actions. (2:06)- Zen Buddhism's Eightfold Path and personal growth. (6:47) – Buddhism, compassion, and social justice. (14:43) – Buddhist ceremony and personal growth. (20:43) – Meditation, mindfulness, and personal growth. (27:06) – Zen Buddhism and practice i
Episode 186: Yael Schonbrun PhD
On shifting the way we perceive our capacities as humans and as parents, focusing on relational connection and possibility. (4:14) – Mindset shift for work-parent conflict. (13:28) – Work-parenting challenges and unhelpful labels. (18:50) – Embracing challenges and finding opportunities in life. (26:50) – Managing stress and finding resilience through self-compassion. (33:18) – Nonviolent commu
Episode 185: Mia Maestro
On the Way of Tea, the practice of service, the meaning of presence and the medicine of silence. (1:46) – Tea, presence, and mindfulness. (5:48) – Tea, meditation, and prison reform. (11:52) – Buddhist chaplaincy training and tea practices. (16:26) – Acting, producing, and healing. (22:37) – Meditation, mindfulness, and Zen Buddhism. (32:14) – Music, prison reform, and personal growth. Mia Mae
Episode 184: Osprey Orielle Lake
On the ecological, mythical and cultural understandings that shape our history of extraction and exploitation, and how one conversation can truly make a difference in our future. (1:42) – Reconnecting with nature and protecting forests. (11:41) – Feminism, patriarchy, and earth-centered traditions. (17:11) – Regenerative farming and indigenous knowledge. (22:40) – Indigenous worldviews and langua
Episode 183: Stephen Jenkinson and Kimberly A. Johnson
On death, grieving, service, and releasing our fixation on redemption.
Episode 182: Dr. Pamela Ayo Yetunde
On fostering spiritual kinship and community, a plea to stay in the fold of love and civility, and recipes to fortify the truth of our interbeing. (3:40) - Facing grief and loss as a chaplain. (10:21) -Buddhist retreats for intergenerational healing. (18:55) -Narcissism and the Buddhist Path to Authenticity. (25:11) - Intergenerational wisdom and mindfulness. (31:25) - Buddhist teachings and m
Episode 181: Dani Shapiro
On the signals transmitted across generations, the evolution of secrets, and the resonances felt through timelines and dimensions.
Episode 180: Lisa Odenweller
On the power of food as medicine to transform your body, your mind and your health. (2:49) – Food as medicine and a new product launch. (8:14) – Healthy habits and self-care. (14:35) – A nutrition company's products and future innovations. (18:49) – Healthy eating and body transformation. (24:10) – Intermittent fasting and plant-based meal plan. (30:58) – Menopause reset program and its benefits.
Episode 179: Emilio Diez Barroso
On ceasing the pursuit of our hierarchical notions of success; turning the light inward for true connection and care. Emilio Diez Barroso is a light, a teacher and a collaborator on this planet. In his bio, he says he's perfected the art of appearing very successful: managing two family offices, a venture investment firm, sitting on the board of over a dozen companies... but as he saw that none of
Episode 178: Juraj Kocar
On enhancing the coherence in your home, your body and your cells.
Episode 177: Pixie Lighthorse
On the elemental forces carrying across times, heartaches, understandings and losses. The questions and gifts in the liminal spaces, and the importance of honoring grief in all its forms.
Episode 176: Tracee Stanley
On the deeper questions and practices of unearthing the luminous self.
Episode 175: Omisade Burney-Scott
On holding space for the realities of menopause, normalizing the multiple truths of aging, prioritizing the power of shared intergenerational story to end the negative ways in which we relate to our bodies. Omisade Burney-Scott (Oh-me-SHAH-day, she/her) is a seventh generation Black Southern feminist, storyteller and social justice advocate. She is also the creator/curator of The Black Girls' Gui
Episode 173: Mario Brainovic
On the chaos and coherence of water, the dire state of our soil both in Nature and our bodies, and how coherent water improves our markers of brainwave health, biological age, microbiome, energy levels, and our connection to the circadian rhythms of life. 3:00 – What does the coherent state of water mean and look like? H2O molecules exist in a chaotic state. This chaos has an influence on our hea
Recommended
Dark Night Tales with Brian King
Fantasy Flex
زن بودن
Medicine with Meaning
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar Collection
Take Back Your Health®
CBS Radio Mystery Theater | Old Time Radio
Solved Murders - True Crime Stories
紐約鳥｜New York Aperture
The Swerve Podcast: Obscure Topics | Conspiracy Theories
The Bread and Banter Podcast
The Church of What's Happening Now: The New Testament
