Getting Under The Surface (GUTS)

Katharine is an author and coach who helps people who have been barely holding it together, for too long, stop running on empty and build calm confidence for real life.In this conversation, Katherine shares practical strategies for managing burnout, stress, and overwhelm through mindfulness, breath work and nervous system regulation. We also discuss how a daily practice of finding small moments of mindfulness can transform our mental health and confidence.Topics Discussed Include:How to practice small moments of mindfulnessThe importance of self-awareness and micro-moments of calmCalm confidence vs. superficial confidenceThe impact of stress and tensionNervous system regulation and burnoutLanguage and self-identification in emotional regulationPractical breath work techniques for stress reliefThe role of mindfulness and journaling in emotional healthRedefining meditation and mindfulnessAuthentic journaling and mindfulness practicesIf you’d like to learn more about Katharine, or about her coaching, courses, and books, you can visit her website. You can also take her free mindfulness quiz here.----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.

In this episode of GUTS, I talk with Steve Hoskinson, founder of Organic Intelligence. Steve is an internationally recognized teacher, author and innovator in Post-Trauma Growth (PTG).Topics Discussed Include:The Polyvagal TheoryTrauma as physiological states, not just eventsThe importance of external awareness and sensesThe role of negativity bias and how to overcome itThe integration of mind, body, and consciousness in healingMindfulness and traumaThe churn: understanding stress and traumaThe duality of experience: mind and consciousnessBuilding a foundation of well-beingLearning to walk: the journey of healingThe wounded healerThe shift from trauma focus to well-beingThe importance of external orientationHealing through connection and co-regulationThe role of nature in healingIf you’d like to learn more about Steve, or the courses he offers — including the Organic Intelligence Coach Certification, you can visit his website at: organicintelligence.org/oi-coach-certification/----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.

In Part 2 of my conversaion with Scott Savage, we shift our focus from men's challenges to men's opportunities for growth, emotional balance, boundaries and self-care. Discover practical advice on clarifying your path, embracing vulnerability, and creating a more fulfilling life.Topics Discussed:Finding balance in lifeSetting boundariesSelf careEmotional awarenessThe importance of vulnerabilityBoundaries (both external and internal)The impact of childhood experiences on adult behaviorNavigating Career and Personal FulfillmentSelf-discovery and reflectionOvercoming self-limiting beliefsEmbracing change and new opportunitiesMore About ScottFacilitated the Acumen Men’s Group for a decadeFacilitated groups for business owners and leaders for 20 yearsB.A Psychology, Southern Illinois University as well as many other credentials and certifications …You can learn more about Scott here: www.savagegroup.bizScott's Recommended BooksBalls, by Ron Johnson and Deb Brock (mentioned on the podcast)Atlas of the heart, by Brenee Brown----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.

In this two-part series, I speak with Scott Savage — a long time friend and mentor — about the challenges men face, as well as the opportunities that are available to men, that they might not necessarily be aware of.In Part 1, we focus on men's challenges, including:The impact of isolation on menThe burden of traditional masculinityCo-regulation and emotional expressionCultural expectations and the lack of role modelsSelf-discovery and personal fulfillmentNavigating relationships and acceptance of changeBoundariesThe importance, and potential challenges, of emotional vulnerabilityNavigating career and personal fulfillment, the pressure of being expected to be the breadwinner — and not getting caught in the egoic trap of thinking your job is actually who you areThe importance of emotional awarenessMore About ScottFacilitated the Acumen Men’s Group for a decadeFacilitated groups for business owners and leaders for 20 yearsB.A Psychology, Southern Illinois University as well as many other credentials and certifications …You can learn more about Scott here: www.savagegroup.bizScott's Recommended BooksBalls, by Ron Johnson and Deb Brock (mentioned on the podcast)Atlas of the heart, by Brenee Brown----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.

In this short episode of the GUTS podcast, I cover the topic of boundaries with a focus on:Setting clear boundaries with yourselfThe effects of poor boundaries, including erosion of a caregiver's mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual lifeOverwhelmHow programs like The Let Them Theory can be helpful, but easily misconstrued as a hard-core philosophyBeing the proverbial "last man standing," knowing if you don't help your loved one — nobody willThe power of acceptance in sucky situations----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.

In this episode of GUTS, I talk with Joe Sherman, MD.Joe is a board-certified pediatrician who has had a successful career, but despite his professional success he experienced episodes of profound burnout which necessitated his leaving medicine temporarily to reflect on why he became a physician in the first place. He also wrestled with his identity, striving to understand his true self AND be a doctor, instead of his identity being dominated by his professional life.Joe touches upon all of this and more in our chat, including:His experience with burnout and traumaWhat brought him to the breaking point where he realized something had to changeTips for doctors who are experiencing burnout — that non-MDs could also employ to lessen burnoutJoe's desire to lead a life that is true to himselfThe conditioned thinking that exists in the medical world that normalizes the "suck it up" philosophyNeeding help is not a sign of weaknessIf you’re interested in learning more about what Joe does, or would like to book a coaching session with him, you can visit his website at: www.joeshermanmd.com----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Nathaniel Ruck, a long-time friend, and fellow caregiver who is the owner of The Ancient Willow, which provides shamanic healing services.Major topics discussed include:The emotional toll of being a caregiverMourning and griefPositives that have occurred in the face of a loved one's illnessSelf CareIf you’re interested in learning more about what Nathaniel does, or would like to book a shamanic healing session with him, you can visit his website at www.theancientwillow.com.If you'd like to learn more about Joey Donovan Guido, and his teacher of presence life coaching, please visit www.joeydonovanguido.com.----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.

In this episode we're talking about the long road to season three of the GUTS podcast, and how struggle — as well as a major shift in focus — have played a role in a nearly two-year gap between seasons.In this brief episode, we talk about:OverwhelmExhaustionFeeling time starvedCaregivingRecovering from past traumasFixed vs. a growth (and flexible) mindset----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.

In this episode of GUTS, I’m talking with Kyle Wege, owner of Crimson Sun Studios, which is a company that specializes in photography, motion and time lapse.That said, what Kyle does for a living is only a small part of what we’ll be talking about today …Here’s a breakdown of the topics we’ll be discussing:What prompted Kyle to start his business, and how he did itHow having kids changed how he runs his businessStriking a balance between being a dad, husband & business ownerThe most challenging part of being a parent who runs a businessConsciousness and being in the present momentTools and practices to help us be in the moment, even when we’re experiencing strong emotions of thoughts The biggest challenge Kyle has faced, and how he handled itKYLE’S BIOKyle Wege is a commercial photographer, musician, husband, and father. He owns and operates Crimson Sun Studios, providing commercial photography with specialties in architecture, drone, time-lapse, and portraits. Kyle plays bass guitar and actively writes and performs music with Madison-based groups Dub Foundation and Red Rose. Outside of work and creative pursuits, Kyle enjoys time with his family camping and hiking, and works to fit in the occasional game of basketball with friends at local courts.WHERE YOU CAN FIND KYLE ONLINEIG - @kyle_wege (https://www.instagram.com/kyle_wege/)LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylewege/Website - https://www.crimsonsunstudios.com/The Good, The Bad, & The Dubby (movie) - https://www.goodbaddubby.com/Thanks for joining us today, and be well.----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.

In this episode of GUTS I’m talking with Trevor Lee, author of 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.TOPICS WE'LL DISCUSS INCLUDE:How running can pertain to businessThe importance of preparationHow to set a Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal (BHAG)How to prepare, plan and practice in sustainable ways“Nutrition in business”Delivering the goal sustainablyThe mental challenges of all BHAGsThe biggest challenge Trevor has faced, and how he handled it?ABOUT TREVORTrevor has over 35 years of commercial-led business experience at the: Senior managerCommercial directorAnd managing director levelHe now uses his presenting, speaking, revenue generation and overall commercial experience to help businesses and individuals turn presentations and pitches into revenue / client opportunities. Trevor runs presentation and sales training and coaching programmes and fills a gap when growing companies don’t have a sales or commercial director.He’s the host of the ‘Better Presentations More Sales’ podcast.He also hosts the ‘Running 44@60’ podcast, which was designed as a motivation & learning tool to help him run his first ultramarathon and 'celebrate' a landmark birthday.FIND TREVOR ONLINE:Website: www.trevorleemedia.co.ukLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-lee-media/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trevorleepodcastsFIND JOEY ONLINE:https://www.cuppaseo.com/https://gettingunderthesurface.com/----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.

Welcome to GUTS Season 2, Episode 2.In this episode I’m talking with Josh Taylor, Brand Director at SIXINCH USA, an experiential furniture brand. TOPICS WE'LL DISCUSS INCLUDE:Who sixinch isWhat it's like to work with some of the world's top designersThe sixinch creative processExperiential designHow to be come "part of the DNA" of an organizationSome of the initial and ongoing strategic marketing strategies Josh has employedOne of the biggest challenges Josh has facedJOSH'S BIOAt sixinch, Josh is the glue that keeps things connected. His main focus is strategic marketing strategies but he tends to dabble in every part of the brand. Whether it’s working with sales, designing furniture, improving operations or assisting a customer; Josh believes to truly understand a brand you have to be part of the DNA. His specialties include digital media, videography, design concepts, copywriting, brand awareness, omni-channel marketing campaigns and being awesome.Prior to joining SIXINCH, Josh spent his early career in television where he chewed gum and kicked ass, but was always out of gum.WHERE YOU CAN FIND JOSH:@jtpromotes on Instagramhttps://sixinchusa.comThanks for joining us today, and be well.----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.

Welcome to the second season of GUTS!In episode 1, we'll be tackling Being in the Moment & Diminishing Anxiety.WORKSHOP OVERVIEW:What if we approached our anxious thoughts differently? Join me for a thought-provoking conversation that focuses on improving mental health by digging into the connection between mindfulness, meditation, self-care and relationships — including the relationship we have with ourselves.You’ll leave this workshop with a better understanding of core concepts like acceptance, resistance and fear and learn best practices to help lower anxiety through awareness, consciousness and the “Yes, And” philosophy.This workshop was originally presented at DreamBank in Madison, WI. Click here to watch the video recording in its entirety.Additional Resources:Eckhart Tolle: talks about consciousness, ego, awakening, the pain body, etc. (audio books are recommended)A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose (listen to/read this one first)The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment Michael Stone: mindfulness an Buddhist practices, although you don't have to practice Buddhism to benefit from the workhttps://michaelstoneteaching.com/Zig Ziglar: talks about improving one's self image, goals, motivation, improving your mental attitude, etc. — listen on audio!Search "Zig Ziglar" on Apple Music or AmazonYour local library may also have his recordings The GUTS website: https://gettingunderthesurface.comThanks for visiting! And remember, you are not alone ...----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.

In this episode of GUTS, we'll be diving into brewing a better blog with my efficiency-boosting, stress-reducing blogging process.The process includes six steps to writing blog posts and developing relationships, and this process can also be used for the creation of podcasts and video …The six steps include: The art of writing awesome blog titlesHow to make your content rich and relevantHow to be the expert, and what to write aboutUse of an engaging image, and adding some SEO to itAnswering the age-old question: how long should my blog posts be?Creating a blog campaign that lowers your stress and makes blogging easierWe'll also talk about things like blog post frequency, and the three magic questions you'll want to answer when writing any kind of content.Links to more info on bloggingLearn more about my book, A Holistic Guide to Online MarketingBlogging-centric blog posts----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.

In this episode of the GUTS podcast, I had the honor of talking with Tom Ziglar about leadership and about his dad, Zig Ziglar.Tom is the author of multiple books. His latest is titled: 10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times, which we’ll be digging into today.Chock-full of insights, my discussion with Tom is relevant for anyone who's a business owner, leader, or on the road to becoming a leader. TOPICS DISCUSSED INCLUDE:T. Rex managers vs. Coach LeadersWhy an effective coach gets better results than an effective manager We’ll discuss two of Tom’s leadership virtues, Kindness and Selflessness: Why they are so important? And how we can cultivate and incorporate these virtues into daily life?Top mistakes leaders makeZig Ziglar’s most important lesson MORE ABOUT TOM:Tom Ziglar is the proud son of Zig Ziglar and the CEO of Ziglar, Inc. He joined the Zig Ziglar Corporation in 1987 and climbed from working in the warehouse, to sales, to management, and then on to leadership. Today, he speaks around the world; hosts The Ziglar Show, one of the top-ranked business podcasts; and carries on the Ziglar philosophy: “You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.” He and his wife, Chachis, have one daughter and reside in Plano, Texas. CONNECT WITH TOM ON SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezigziglar/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheZigZiglarLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zigl...YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ziglarlifeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZigZiglarThanks for listening to the GUTS podcast — stay well!----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.

Welcome to the GUTS podcast.Today we’ll be diving into part two of our conversation about trauma with Mark Brady, Ph.D.Mark is a transpersonal neurobiologist, neuroscience educator, and recent throat cancer survivor. He’s also the prize-winning author of a number of books, magazine articles and academic papers and has published The Flowering Brain blog regularly for 14 years.In part one of the series, we talked about trauma and disease, how to heal from trauma and how to heal emotional trauma — so be sure to check it out if you haven't given it a listen yet.Some of these trauma topics are also discussed in this episode, along with:Stress hormones and how they affect the brainIs there such a thing as the compulsion to repeat traumaHealthy ways to deal with traumaDoes the “suck it up” attitude cause trauma on top of trauma?Solutions-focused therapy vs. traditional “talk” therapiesTrauma, grief and acceptanceRELEVANT LINKSVisit The Flowering Brain @ https://thefloweringbrain.wordpress.comMark Brady, Ph.D. books: https://amzn.to/3Lbhh4xThe Anatomy of an Upset, by Mark Brady, Ph.D.Trauma & Chronic Illness, by Veronique Mead, MD, MA----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.

Welcome to Getting Under The Surface, episode 10.WHAT THIS EPISODE IS ABOUTToday we’ll be talking with a long-time colleague and brain guru, Mark Brady, Ph.D., who I met over a decade ago when I was writing a blog called Daddy Brain. Back then, I interviewed Mark about topics like children’s brain development and positive and negative forms of discipline.As you may have guessed, today’s topic is brain-centric, and it’s an important one: it’s all about trauma. Discussion includes:How to identify and deal with trauma in healthy waysTrauma and diseaseHow we can help children deal with, and overcome, traumaHow movement, mindfulness and meditation positively affect the brainMetabolizing the stress hormoneBecoming more aware of, and moving past, our childhood traumaMORE ABOUT MARK BRADY, Ph.D.Mark is a transpersonal neurobiologist, neuroscience educator, and recent throat cancer survivor. He spent 10 years at The Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford, one of the nation’s premier think tanks (according to him: “stalking behavioral scientists in their natural habitat, undercover as the maintenance man!”). He is also the prize-winning author of a number of books, magazine articles and academic papers and has published The Flowering Brain blog regularly for 14 years.RELEVANT LINKSVisit The Flowering Brain @ https://thefloweringbrain.wordpress.comMark Brady, Ph.D. books: https://amzn.to/3Lbhh4xThe Anatomy of an Upset, by Mark Brady, Ph.D.Trauma & Chronic Illness, by Veronique Mead, MD, MA----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.

In this episode of Getting Under The Surface, we'll be exploring — and defining — analog user experience by telling the story of Juan's Food Cart in New York City.Although this episode is less than 10 minutes long, it's packed with insights as to how a small food cart relates directly to your website, business and relationship development.Want to learn more useful online marketing tips?Check out my book, A Holistic Guide to Online Marketing.----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.

I often find when people I don’t know try to “connect” with me on LinkedIn, they send a sales pitch just moments after I accept them into my network.Nobody likes to be sold, not even the people doing the hardcore selling. But the quest for more business — especially if an organization is struggling through a pandemic — can leave professionals blind to the fact that they are essentially walking up to a complete stranger and proposing marriage — not even knowing their name.This is when selling becomes "smelling."And it can happen anywhere — on social media, your website, blog, or in the analog world. Avoid it, just as you would an expired container of milk.In this episode of GUTS, we’ll talk about an alternative to smelling — the art of relationship building.Links to the books mentioned in the podcast:The Little Red Book of SellingGo Givers Sell MoreA Holistic Guide to Online Marketing----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.

In this episode of GUTS we’ll be talking with Camille Gerrick — an artist, mom and business owner dealing with chronic health issues.Topics Tackled Today Include:What it’s like to be a neurodivergent artist (we’ll also define the term)Being an artist while coping with chronic illnessThe challenges and benefits of being a mom AND a business ownerHow having health issues can complicate things — and how to deal with these issues physically, mentally, emotionally and spirituallyHow the “flow state” is essential to Camille’s well-being, and a key component of managing her chronic health conditionsHelping new artists by sharing how Camille got started, herself, as an artistMore About Camille:Camille is a neurodivergent artist living in Charlottesville, VA. While her Narcolepsy and ADHD present challenges to running a business (and doing all the normal things grown-ups are supposed to do), she prefers to think of these conditions as her artistic superpowers! Narcolepsey causes her to experience colorful hallucinations during the fuzzy state of awareness between wake and sleep, and ADHD allows her to hyper-focus on the creative process and turn these waking dreams into reality.Growing up in the 80's & 90's influenced Camille's love of shapes, patterns, and color — especially rainbows.Her creative practice, specifically time spent in Flow State, is essential to her well-being, and a key component of managing her chronic health conditions. Camille is also the mom of two kiddos who keep her busy.Where You Can Find Camille:Website: www.camilovescolor.comFacebook: camillegerrickInstagram: @cami.loves.colorTikTok: @cami.loves.colorLinkedIn: camille-gerrick----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.

Welcome to Getting Under The Surface, Episode 6In this episode, we talk with Janine KwohJanine is the author of, "Welcome to the Grief Club," which she created after experiencing how hard and complicated grief can be when she lost her partner, Nap. Both Janine and Nap were both in their late twenties when he passed away.Janine is also the owner and designer of Kwohtations, a Brooklyn-based stationery company and letterpress print and design studio. Kwohtations is an ever-evolving collection of greeting cards and gifts that reflect and celebrate a diversity of identities and life experiences, always with humor and empathy. Topics tackled include ...There is no right or wrong way to grieveHow to deal with these expectations we put on ourselves to "grieve right"How to accept (and not judge) our grieving processAcceptable places to cry"Being on fire without anyone noticing"How to be supportive to a grieving personWhat role can humor play when we are grievingVisit Janine Kwoh online:Website: kwohtations.comInstagram: @kwohtations and @welcometothegriefclub----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.

Welcome to Getting Under the Surface, Episode 5In this episode we’ll explore five questions with Scotty RussellScotty is …The “side-hustler’s coach,” helping creatives turn their side hustle into a full-time dream hustle.He offer’s coaching programs, boot camps, and one-on-one coaching sessions, as well as free resources to help get you started on the road to improvementScotty is also a speaker, and the host of the Side Hustler’s Perspective podcast, which currently has 264 published episodes — which is impressiveHis passion to coach creatives stems from his being an artist and designer himself, which means he understands the challenges and struggles creative individuals face.Topics we’ll tackle today include:What it means to be the side-hustler’s coach, and how Scotty helps the creatives he works with.We’ll talk about the concept of “embracing the suck.” We’re going to discuss what it’s like to be the dad of young kids AND run your own business.And we will tackle fear, and how our guest helps his clients overcome it.Learn more & get in touch with Scotty:Instagram: @coachscottyrussellLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachscottyrussell/Podcast: https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspectiveWebsite: https://coachscottyrussell.com----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.

If we have a spouse who's sick, or a parent or child for that matter, we can often feel pressure and responsibility to focus on being a caregiver, and forgo caring for ourselves. This is what happened to me back in 2018.In this episode I talk about my wife's health issues and how I nearly fell apart until I realized my own self care was a critically important thing I needed to practice. Why? Because if I wasn't OK, how could I possibly take good care of my wife, kids, or clients?In addition to sharing some of the challenges and emotions I've faced, I also talk about the self-care strategies I've developed over the years. Feel free to try what I've done, or develop strategies of your own. Either way, my goal in sharing is to help you get to a better place than you're currently in — and to let you know that you are not alone.When we're the caregiver for a loved one, "sucking it up," and just "dealing with it," are philosophies that have no place. They don't work, and they don't address our needs, feelings and mental health — which are important, too!Some of the MANAGEABLE, SUSTAINABLE strategies I talk about are:- Meditation- Mindfulness- Acceptance- Exercise - Joining a mens' group- Seeing a qualified therapistI hope the episode helps, and I wish you and your loved one well.----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.

Amanda Weedmark is a Canadian designer, illustrator and business owner who creates and sells nature-inspired stickers, pins, patches and paper goods. WHAT THIS EPISODE IS ABOUT:In this episode of Getting Under The Surface, we ask Amanda the following five questions, which are meant to help creatives and business owners, alike, on their professional and personal paths ...Why design and illustration — what prompted you to choose this field?As a creative, what did your journey look like from HS, to college, to the professional world?How did you get into over 90 retail stores across North America?    4. So obviously, you’re an artist AND a business owner. How do these two different facets of you co-exist — and how does one affect the other? What is the biggest challenge you have faced (either professionally, personally) and how did you handle it?MORE ABOUT AMANDA:Amanda is inspired by nature and her work is heavily influenced by the simple, funky styles of the 60s & 70sHer designs can be found in over 100 brick and mortar shops across North America, and she also has an online store: aweedmark.com …Website: www.aweedmark.comInstagram: @aweedmarkdesigns----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.

Susan is the Chief Behavioral Scientist at The Team W, Inc., a business she founded nearly a decade ago. During our interview she will be sharing insight into behavioral science, user experience, ethics, and how human behavior research can dramatically improve the impact of an organization’s products or services.Susan works at the intersection of behavioral science and design — and this is an excellent opportunity for business leaders to learn how these methodologies can spark sustainable growth. She will also be sharing some challenges she’s faced over the years, and how she and her team handled them.Susan's background:Ph.D. in PsychologyAuthor of many books including, “100 Things Every Designer Needs To Know About People”Chief Behavioral Scientist and CEO at The Team W, IncCo-host of the HumanTech podcast, and writes her own blog and a column for Psychology Today onlineHer clients include Amazon, Disney, TargetLearn more about Susan:https://theteamw.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/susanweinschenk/----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.

In this episode, I share how this podcast started manifesting over four years ago, and how my wife's health issues caused me to take a deep look at how (poorly) I was practicing self care.We'll also discuss some of the topics you can expect to be tackled on the show, including resistance, acceptance, trauma, fear, awareness, and self perception. Taking it one step further, episodes will also cover how our personal experiences affect our professional life.This show is meant for anyone who is struggling or overwhelmed.You are not alone, and the goal of this podcast is to provide a safe space for diving into mindfulness, meditation, marketing and professional life (which is all part of the ball of wax of your existence), self care, and relationships — including the relationship you have with yourself.= )----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.