MRS Musings - Finding Magic Amidst the Mundane

In this episode, we interview health professionals Jenny Tuttle, RN, MSNEd, CNRN and Ken Sax, FNP.  Jenny and Ken share about their experiences treating patients during the COVID-19 pandemic and the crucial role of creativity in patient care, self-care, and in maintaining morale within their teams of colleagues. Join us for this special inside look at our heroes in healthcare. Check out Jenny's pictures on our Facebook page (MRS Musings) or on Instagram (MRSmusings) Links to articles we mentioned on the podcast: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2018/07/25/heres-how-creativity-actually-improves-your-health/?sh=7f73b69c13a6 https://www.verywellmind.com/creative-stress-relief-activities-3144660 Music credits: Renee Redmond, composer and vocals; J.P. Redmond, piano. Recorded at Pastasushi Studios; John Patitucci, sound engineer

Welcome to our first virtual podcast – our first time interviewing a guest on Zoom! Mindy, Renee and Sachi enjoy a delightful chat with their good friend and extraordinary visual artist, Noemia Marinho Boccato, creator of The Gleaning Project. Join us to learn how Noemia is “bringing renewal to marginalized neighbors and caring for the earth through art." Website: www.gleaningproject.org Instagram: Noemia Marinho @gleaningproject      https://www.instagram.com/gleaningproject/  Music Credits: Samba do Grande Amor used by permission John Patitucci Trio Three Faces Records ©2021

In this episode, Mindy, Renee and Sachi talk about gift giving and read "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry. We hope you'll listen all the way to the end -- there's a surprise gift for our listeners!

In this episode, Mindy, Renee and Sachi talk about food (clearly one of our favorite conversation topics!), cooking, how teaching and observation shaped our ideas about cooking, and some of our favorite and not-so-favorite recipes. Our mouths were watering by the end of the podcast - let us know if yours was, too! Link to recipe for roasted chicken with grapes Link to our Facebook page for additional recipes Link to our Instagram page for additional recipes

In our maiden voyage episode, we introduce ourselves and invite our listeners into the creative process of the making of our Lullaby CD, Hush. We share our musings about being challenged outside our comfort zones, and finding personal refreshment amidst the mundane tasks of life. We also reflect on habit building from James Clear, the author of the bestselling book, Atomic Habits. Join us for an uplifting conversation with MRS! Opening music: Betony Bop by Mindy Sax    Closing music:  Vento by Sachi Patitucci     Find our music here: https://music.apple.com/us/album/hush/423452545     Link to James Clear's Atomic Habits:  https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits