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Mind Declutter with Athea Davis
by Athea Davis
This podcast explores meditation, mindfulness, well-being, philosophy, psychology, history, science, culture, emotional intelligence, and much more in an effort to declutter the inner and outer static so we can challenge our thinking, broaden our perspective, and deepen our experience as a human.
Episodes
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Ep. 174: When The Energy Shifts
Happy Day, Friend! This is the last episode of Mind Declutter. I hope you enjoy the short reflections. Thank you so much for tuning in and listening over the years. I appreciate you. Remember, take time to pause, breath, and reflect. Until next chapter, keep shining out there! ~ Athea Connect…
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Ep. 173: One Less Thing
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m talking about my minimalist journey. It’s short and sweet with 2 strategies you can start using today to minimize the stuff in your environment (and mind) and live life with a little more ease and freedom. Podcast Sponsor The Yoga Triangle is a...
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Ep. 172: Bridging the Gap: Emotions, Embodiment, and Expression with Dr. Matt Brown [Part 3 of 3]
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m talking about bridging the gap in female and male relational and communication dynamics by covering topics of emotions, embodiment, and expression with my special guest, Dr. Matt Brown. This is part 3 of a 3-part series. Dr. Matt Brown is a Licensed...
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Ep. 171: Bridging the Gap: Emotions, Embodiment, and Expression with Dr. Matt Brown [Part 2 of 3]
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m talking about bridging the gap in female and male relational and communication dynamics by covering topics of emotions, embodiment, and expression with my special guest, Dr. Matt Brown. This is part 2 of a 3-part series. Dr. Matt Brown is a Licensed...
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Ep. 170: Bridging the Gap - Emotions, Embodiment, and Expression with Dr. Matt Brown [Part 1 of 3]
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m talking about bridging the gap in female and male relational and communication dynamics by covering topics of emotions, embodiment, and expression with my special guest, Dr. Matt Brown. This is part 1 of a 3-part series. Dr. Matt Brown is a Licensed...
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Ep. 169: Power in the Pause
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m sharing about the power in the pause and what it’s teaching me in this season of my life. I hope this mindful insight resonates with you! Podcast Sponsor The Yoga Triangle is a female-founded brand committed to fostering inclusive, accessible, and...
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Ep. 168: Perspective Shift: Making Space For How Others See the World
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m talking about perspective shifts and making space for how others see the world. I’m sharing 5 practices to help you gain awareness and bridge gaps in understanding so you can navigate the little things and big things in all your relationships with…
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Ep. 167: Why It's Powerful to Be Confidently Aligned
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m talking about confident alignment and why you need it (particularly women) in order to live a life you love. Some things I'm talking about: 💫 What it means 💫 Why we struggle, particularly women 💫 Why it changes everything 💫 How to step into...
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Ep. 166: Solitude and Sacred Spaces
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m talking about solitude and sacred spaces. If you don’t have a sacred space in your living area, then this episode is for you. Podcast Sponsor The Yoga Triangle is a female-founded brand committed to fostering inclusive, accessible, and innovative...
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Ep. 165: Living a Big Life with Nancy Perry
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m talking about how to live a big life with my special guest, Nancy Perry. If you’re ready to take some big steps into your best life in 2025, then this episode is for you! We talk about Nancy’s background in teaching yoga and personal leadership and...
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Ep. 164: Reset & Renew - The Power of Immersive Experiences with Amanda Field
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m talking about the power of immersive experiences with my special guest, Amanda Field, CEO, Founder, and Inventor of the Yoga Triangle. While every day self-care is key to optimal health and well-being, it’s vitally important we carve out time in our...
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Ep. 163: Get Better Results: The Non-Negotiables List
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m sharing a reflection practice to help you get better results in your life. Cue the power of the non-negotiables list. The non-negotiables list is an anchor and adjust heuristic. It’s an approach to problem-solving using prior knowledge and personal...
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Ep. 162: Mantras, One-Liners, and Things To Say To Win The Day
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m sharing a few of my favorite mantras, one-liners, and things to say to win the day. The words we say to ourselves matter. Our thoughts influence our behavior, behaviors influence our actions, and actions define our life. Let’s make it matter. Your...
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Ep. 161: Trauma, Mental Health, and Healing with Erik Schlimmer
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m chatting with Erik Schlimmer about trauma, mental health, and healing. Erik is an award-winning provider who's held nearly 3,000 sessions with 120 individual clients. He possesses a Master's in Social Work with a Clinical Concentration, a Bachelor's…
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Ep. 160: Human Intelligence in an AI Powered World with Dr. Michelle Ament
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m chatting with Dr. Michelle Ament of the Human Intelligence Movement about the intersection of human intelligence, AI, and education. Dr. Michelle Ament is igniting a revolution in education with the Human Intelligence Movement. Boldly challenging the...
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Ep. 159: AI and Mental Health with Dr. Elsa Friis
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m chatting with Dr. Elsa Friis of Alongside about AI, mental health, and AI-empowered apps for young people. Dr. Elsa Friis, Ph.D., Msc-GH, is a licensed psychologist, researcher, and behavioral health advocate who specializes in utilizing technology…
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Ep. 158: Mindfulness-Based Social Emotional Learning in International Schools with Kailyn Fullerton
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m chatting with Kailyn Fullerton about mindfulness-based social emotional learning in international schools. Kailyn is a passionate and engaged educator who firmly believes in the transformative power of mindfulness and social-emotional learning (SEL)....
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Ep. 157: Psychedelics, Mental Health, and Emotional Healing with Matt Zemon
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m chatting with Matt Zemon about psychedelics, mental health, and emotional healing. Matt Zemon is the author of two best-selling books: Psychedelics for Everyone: A Beginner’s Guide to These Powerful Medicines for Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, PTSD,...
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Ep. 156: Institutional Neutrality and Free Speech; DEI, Equity, and Equality; and SEL and Bad Therapy with Michael Strambler, PhD
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m chatting with Dr. Michael Strambler about institutional neutrality and free speech; DEI, equity, and equality; and social emotional learning (SEL) and bad therapy. Michael Strambler, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Yale School of Medicine and…
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Ep. 155: Stress Better, Baseline Breathing, and Biofeedback with Dr. Matt Dewar
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m chatting with Dr. Matt Dewar about his Stress Better framework, baseline breathing, and biofeedback. Matthew Dewar, Ed.D., is a professional educator, speaker, and author. For fifteen years, he has researched the impact of mindfulness and emotion...
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Ep. 154: Relationships, Young People, and Mindset with DJ Johnson
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m chatting with DeAntwann “DJ” Johnson about relationships, young people, and mindset. DeAntwann “DJ” Johnson is a husband, father, author, mentor, coach, counselor, and sports statistician. He grew up in the Indiana foster care system and yet despite...
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Ep. 153: Cell Phone Bans, Paying Attention, and Different Meditation Techniques
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m talking about cell phone bans in schools, new social media guidelines for young people, paying attention, and different meditation techniques. This episode is a conversation starter and I hope to dive into these topics more deeply in a separate...
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Ep. 152: The Nervous System, Behavior, and Education with Dr. Lori Desautels
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m chatting with Dr. Lori Desautels about the nervous system, behavior, and education. Dr. Lori Desautels, has been an Assistant Professor at Butler University since 2016 where she teaches both undergraduate and graduate programs in the College of...
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Ep. 151: How To Be Present
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m sharing some evidence-based strategies to help you get your number one asset back - your presence. I share the 3 kinds of attention that Dr. Matt Dewar writes about in his book, The Mindful Breathing Workbook for Teens, what presence is, how we can...
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Ep. 150: Adolescent Mental Health and Well-being
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m sharing the key points and highlights from the recent CDC report, Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools: An Action Guide for School and District Leaders. You can read the report HERE. Per the CDC, “adolescents reporting poor mental health...
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Ep. 149: Sorting It All: the Inner and Outer Clutter
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m sharing a few strategies to help you sort out the inner and outer clutter that can cloud your thinking and actions. These evidence-based strategies will help you gain more clarity on any issue, and get you back to feeling more balanced internally.…
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Ep. 148: Begin Again: Letting Go & Starting Over
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m talking about my personal reflections of 2023, what’s to come in 2024, and what steps I took to begin again, let go, and start over. I'd love to connect with you on social media 👉 @atheadavis. And, BIG favor - I would so appreciate it if you could...
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Ep. 147: Gratitude: A Well-Being Practice
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I'm talking about ways to increase your everyday wellbeing with gratitude. I hope you gain tons of value from the episode. If so, please share with your people. I mentioned GiveThx in this episode. You can learn more about them at…
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Ep. 146: Breathe For Change with Ilana Nankin
Happy Day, Friend! My special guest today is Ilana Nankin. We are talking about Ilana’s journey into founding the organization Breathe For Change and all the things Breathe For Change is offering educators and school districts through its yoga, mindfulness, and social-emotional learning trainings...
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Ep. 145: Meditation Moment from TGBA (Be You)
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m sharing a meditation moment from TGBA, my book, Today’s Gonna Be Awesomesauce: Daily Meditations for Youth, Parents, and Families. Today’s meditation is from June 26, Be You. Use today’s meditation as a guide or intention for your day, week, or the...
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Ep. 144: How to Deepen Your Meditation Practice with Meryl Arnett
Happy Day, Friend! My special guest today is Meryl Arnett. We are talking about ways you can deepen your meditation practice. Meryl is a mama, international meditation teacher, and trainer, and her passion is introducing mindfulness in ways that are both accessible and enjoyable to all of us....
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Ep. 143: Perspective-Taking and Difficult Conversations
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m talking about perspective-taking and difficult conversations, and how mindfulness practices can create and empower greater perspective shifts. I share the “3 Conversations Framework” from the book, Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters...
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Ep. 142: Meditation Moment from TGBA (Two Truths in One Moment)
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m sharing a meditation moment from TGBA, my book, Today’s Gonna Be Awesomesauce: Daily Meditations for Youth, Parents, and Families. Today’s meditation is from June 15, Holding Two Truths in One Moment. If you are looking for a meditation to help you...
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Ep. 141: How to Create a Virtual Calm Classroom with Anne Kasa [COSEM]
Happy Day, Friend! This podcast episode is in collaboration with the Coalition of Schools Educating Mindfully (COSEM). COSEM conducts monthly member-only events and this member event is about how to create virtual calm classrooms. My special guest today is Anne Kasa. Anne is an instructional...
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Ep. 140: Whole School Mindfulness with Ben Painter
Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about integrating mindfulness into schools. My special guest today is Ben Painter. Ben Painter is a Partner and Co-Founder at WholeSchool Mindfulness, focusing on strategic growth. Ben works with WholeSchools’s supporters, Mindfulness...
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Ep. 139: Life Lessons From My Ultra Run Journey
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m sharing life lessons from my recent ultra run journey. You can apply these principles to any goal or endeavor. They are principles you can use in any aspect of your life. If you are looking for guidance and inspiration to grow beyond what you think…
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Ep. 138: Self-Compassion for Educators with Lisa Baylis
Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about self-compassion for educators. My special guest today is Lisa Baylis. Lisa Baylis has been sharing well-being strategies for the last 20 years. A natural born connector with an innate ability to make people feel valued and…
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Ep. 137: 4 Myths About Teaching Kids Mindfulness
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode, I’m sharing four (4) myths about teaching kids mindfulness. There have been quite a few of them over the decade I’ve been doing this work, but I boiled it down to the top four. In knowing these myths, you can anticipate other people sharing them, and…
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Ep; 136: Building Community Across Generations with Camelia Felton
Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about building community across generations. My special guest today is Camelia Felton aka Mimi Kids Yoga. Camelia (aka Mimi) is a Black Yoga Teacher Alliance + a Yoga Alliance 200RYT Yoga Teacher, a KAY (Kidding Around Yoga) Certified...
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Ep. 135: Turning Overwhelm Into Opportunity with Jana York [COSEM]
Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about how to turn overwhelm into opportunity. My special guest today is Jana York. Jana is a Certified Mindfulness and Meditation teacher and has been a mindfulness practitioner and children’s mindfulness educator for more than a...
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Ep. 134: 10 Ways You're Destroying Your Calm
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode, I’m talking about how you may be getting in your own way of experiencing peace even through the chaos of everyday life and what you can do today to shift it. I’m sharing ten (10) of some of the most common ways you are disrupting the calm factor in your...
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Ep. 133: Education, Policy, and Purpose with Dee Dubose
Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode I’m talking about education, policy, and purpose. My special guest today is Dee Dubose. Dee is an educator, organizer, and advocate for effective K-12 schools. Born in rural Alabama, Dee’s educational journey was impacted by both federal, state…
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Ep. 132: Relationships and The V Word
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode, I’m talking about how to build healthy, positive, and long-lasting relationships that bring joy and fulfillment to your life, and the lives of those you're relating with. Whether you’re a teacher, leader, parent, or business owner, you’re gonna want to...
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Ep. 131: The Future Self: Preparing Kids For An Unknown Future with Shannon Cox
Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about how to prepare our kids for an unknown future by helping them focus on and develop skills for their “future self”. My special guest today is Shannon Cox. Shannon currently serves as the 12th Montgomery County Educational Service...
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Ep. 130: 4 Ways To Keep Going In The Face of No
Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode, I’m sharing some of my go-to strategies that I’ve personally used when I received a big “No!” while on the path to achieving my big, scary goals. These strategies have helped me keep going in the face of hearing that soul crushing “No!” and to finally…
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Ep. 129: How to Successfully Share Your Ideas with Martine Thomassen
Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about how to successfully share your ideas. My special guest today is Martine Thomassen. Martine Thomassen is a marketing and mindset coach. She has a masters degree in digital marketing and a decade of experience in the industry....
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Ep. 128: Rewriting Your Inner Narrative with Hector Marcel
Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about how you can let go of limiting beliefs, rewrite your inner narrative, and start living more joy, success and peace of mind. My special guest today is Hector Marcel, the president of Three Jewels, the New York-based global...
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Ep. 127: [Student Voices Series] Student Life, Culture, and Well-Being with Starr K. (Part 2)
Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about student life, culture, and well-being in my student voices series, Part 2. My special guest today is 8th grade middle school student, Starr K. I had the honor of teaching Starr in our yoga + mindfulness classes at KIPP Journey…
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Ep. 126: [Student Voices Series] Student Life, Culture, and Well-Being with Charles O. (Part 1)
Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about student life, culture, and well-being in my student voices series, Part 1. My special guest today is 7th grade middle school student, Charles O. I had the honor of teaching Charles in our yoga + mindfulness classes at KIPP…
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Ep. 125: The Journey to Getting a YES! with Christy Land
Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about how to get what you want out of your life and your goals, get past the inevitable “Nos”, and finally get to the resounding “YES!” My special guest today is mindfulness educator and life coach, Christy Land. While she has been in...
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This podcast explores meditation, mindfulness, well-being, philosophy, psychology, history, science, culture, emotional intelligence, and much more in an effort to declutter the inner and outer static so we can challenge our thinking, broaden our perspective, and deepen our experience as a human.
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