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Mindful Mavens — 155 episodes
154 - Evolutionarily toddlers…and colonizing other rocks in space
153 - The Death of expertise, AI, hoarders, the E-car conundrum, and finding the positives
152 - Singing in choirs, sharing wisdom as only an elder can, and envisioning the possible
151 - A little Rock 'n Roll, and trying not to worry before there's something to worry about
150 - Finding our way when we're ready, reclaiming joy, being a lighthouse
149 - Kitten social dynamics, animal sanctuaries, fear of failure, and the olympics
148 - Let the Wildlife ROAM - our interview with author Hillary Rosner
147 - The cost of convenience, the science of well-being, and finding our own motivation
146 - Interweaving; the funky estate sale, crochet connections, migrations, and the mystery of mycelium
145 - Reviving the direwolf, traveling conscientiously, the artist's process, and the evolution of language
144 - Celebrating humans braving challenges and staying present in the balmy, windy, Colorado Front Range
143 - Self-Sufficiency, Circadian Rhythms, and Other Brilliant Little Things
142 - Botany, witchy works, aphantasia... oh my!
141 - A Treatise on "Wicked, For Good," Imagining a better future, and what to do when the universe complies
140 - Human connection, dinosaurs, ancient structures, across time and space
139 - Premature aging bias and suggestions to rewind the clock
138 - Little Free Libraries, nostalgia for our crafty roots, and caring for the caregiver
137 - The powerful voices that shape us (nonagenarians, Queen, Taylor, and more!)
136 - Surviving the holidays, the art of Wintering, and checking your brain at the door
135 - Reminders to live in season and start small; Interview with Wine Specialist and Urban Gardener, Tony Zezas
134 - Sexual Health Alliance Conference - past the giggles, there’s a whole lot more info now
133 - Crafting, Creating, and Mental Health; The Power of Decluttering
132 - Favorite books (and series) as a litmus test for perceptual evolution; Be like the willow when things get stormy
131 - Volunteer Travel Inspiration, Digital Nomads, Scope of Practice, and Emotional Intelligence vs. AI Logic
130 - Couples Therapy and self-compassion to level up
129 - Volunteering, finding what feeds your soul and fills your cup
128 - Wired for creative problem solving, 5 measurable types of wealth
127 - Insomnia and Self-care
126 - Fall colors, falcons, food shares, frivolity; Let's Dance!
125 - Reflecting on playtime with kittens and down the rabbit hole on crafty meditations
124 - Resistance Through Artistic Expression and Agatha Christie's Perfect Poisons
123 - Possibility Posses, Curating your Social Media, and our new Affiliate Bookshop!
122 - The value in a good cathartic cry, raucous laughter, and the impact of language
121 - Adopting the best traits from inspiring people around us; we are as pliable as clay
120 - Interview: Hiking the Colorado Trail with Ani King, 16 years old and blazing trails
119 - Some thoughts on how to show up and support loved ones who may be struggling
118 - If I was a River; Choosing Not to Suffer in the Face of Pain
117 - From Shame to Curious Compassion, a Discussion of Co-Dependency, Shame, and Addiction
116 - East Coast Recap, Aging Parents, Glorious Colorado Summer, and Dirt Therapy
115 - ENCORE: Roll Across America - scampers and other adventures (and "do you have 8 minutes?")
114 - Interview: Jocelyn Leibow talks about community agreements and hand to heart presence
113 - Colorado Trail, Leadville 100, challenging ourselves, embracing pain, growth mindset
112 - Dreaming of International Escape, Why NOT me, Multi-Potential Light, Breadcrumbs, What If... Just Let Go and Dance
111 - In Praise of Our Youth, Transitions, Rites of Passage: The Indomitable Power of the Human Spirit
110 - It’s All About Balance: Hope and Despair, Endings and Beginnings
109 - The blood glucose goddess and playing in dirt, clay, dough, libraries
108 - You are your own best advocate
107 - Appreciating the Daily Interactions; The Unique Human Threads Woven Through Our Lives
106 - Gallows humor, some advice on podcasting, volunteering!
105 - "Bloom Scrolling, Trends in Stress Management, and Panning for Fool's Gold
104 - London, Libraries, and Living Large
103 - Reflections on Jury Duty and the power we have in creating our own reality
102 - Travel Tips and Tricks for Health and Wellness and Deciding Which Shoes to Pack
101 - A Love Letter to Cancelled Plans
100 - Part 2: Matt Sullivan on Creative Approaches to Education and Reaching Our Young Adults
099 - Part 1: Interview with AIM's Director of Education and Outreach, Matt Sullivan
098 - Failed Furnace, Urban Sanctuaries, and Boundless Gratitude
097 - Indulging in creative play and thoughts on packing light
096 - Pendulum Swings and Reflections on Starting Over
095 - Maybe Don't Eat the Whole Cake, but DEFINITELY Wash Your Hands
094 - Encore: Addictions and presence: life in a dopamine saturated world
093 - The importance of friendships and connections that defy time and distance
092 - Living Alongside Wildlife: Making choices from inspiration, not fear
091 - Contemplating the past, dreaming of the future, global travel, and Star Trekking
090 - CommUNITY Connections and 25 in 25
089- Encore: Pt 2 The Importance of trust and creating safe space
088 - Encore: Pt 1 The Importance of trust and creating safe space
087 Interview with Buzzy Jackson, Author of "To Die Beautiful" (Pt 2 of 2)
086 Interview with Buzzy Jackson, Author of "To Die Beautiful" (Pt 1 of 2)
085 Musical Theater & Colonoscopies; When Expectation and Experience Differ
084 Supporting each other and respecting autonomy; Feeling our way into our future
083 Holiday Musings
082 Jean Abbott and Kate Aug on Medical Aid in Dying
081 Gratitude as a way toward wellbeing
080 Getting out of the riptide and embracing "Hell Yes!"
079 Observations on travel
078 Hope vs. Optimism and How many phone numbers can you remember?
077 Birth Story Wisdom with Dee Sheridan
076 In person vs virtual connection, competition vs play Sub-Title: Try the strawberries!
075 Civic duty and a brand new American voter
074 Drop Your Leaves; The Oil Change mindset toward body work
073 Encore: Pt2 Aging with intention & redefining beauty
072 Encore: Pt1 Aging with intention & redefining beauty
071 Soul Food Dancing, How we spend our time, and a nod to Civil Service
070 Adults at play and cultivating healthy connection
069 Shifting Family Dynamics and Redefining Relationships
068 Releasing our ideas of "the ideal" and the power of positive reframing
067 The Importance of Breath; Humble and Gracious
066 The fine line between real and ideal and how they can shape our goals and self image
065 NYC and mindfulness in everyday life and the joys and challenges of starting new habits
064 Living a life beyond complicated medical diagnoses and advocating for your health needs
063 Narcolepsy type 1 (with cataplexy) and looking forward to the next phase/chapters of this amazing life
062 Embracing the Short-cuts, Music evolution, and Dreaming
061 Community, Family, Mastery, and Utpian Thought Experiments
060 The art of showing up, receiving, and moving through friction to find joy
059 Choose Love with Heidi Piper (owner of PhoenixRisingCO.com)
058 Finding Community, the tree of friendship, and our various selves
057 Secret language of animals, embracing who you are, the science of humor, and listening to your body
056 Rewriting the Narrative with Guest Morag Greenberg
055 Acting Like you know what you're doing and spiritual curiosity
054 Roll Across America - scampers and other adventures (and "do you have 8 minutes?")
053 Super Communicator Hopefuls; Life and Death, kitten playfulness, and fantastic FOODs
052 Kyoto Toilet Cinema and whatever happened to 8-track tapes and smell-a-vision??
051 Journey to Authenticity
050 You can bloom anywhere, further explorations in self-compassion, and going a bit feral
049 Interview - Michelle LaBorde; Self Compassion
048 New family dynamics, mortality, and eternal gratitude
047 Wisdom and learning, and maybe even hope... in this strange new world
046 Making space for clarity of thought
045 NYC Debrief, Baking, and Bread-making communities
044 Abundance and the power of a straight-forward solution
043 Being the new kitten, Belgian beer and chocolate truffles
042 Adults at play, what is trauma, how it shapes us and helps us grow
041 Words, Words, Words... The Many Meanings of Mindful
040 Best kept secret in Boulder
039 Journaling Therapy and Fear of the Blank Page
038 - Guns, Pumpkins, and Buddhist retreats
037 - Being your best self, Doable Doses, Making Changes
036 Embracing the space between action and reaction
035 - How unresolved emotions and trauma can impact our physical health
034 - Childhood nostalgia and pivotal moments
033 - Taking the rest we need, labels, and why we use them
032 - Uncontrollable laughter, empath hangovers and staying positive
031 - Holiday Traditions and a meander down memory lane
030 - Pt 2 Seven Affirmation for a kind mind; a discussion
029 - Pt 1 Seven Affirmation for a kind mind; a discussion
028 - Pt 2 The Importance of trust and creating safe space
027 - Pt 1 The Importance of trust and creating safe space
026 - Gratitude, prayers for peace, and a giant global hug
025 - Hilarious shout out & Global aftershocks; making sense of a post-covid world
024 - Humor, Creativity, and Deep Rest: A full, beautiful, life
023 - Tidying up and tactile engagement, restoring order to chaos, and what we can learn from blue zones
022 - Ice plunges, best laid plans, and salt bath adventures
021 - Surgery after surgery, eating Maurice Sendak, and "Sisters of the Solstice Moon"
020 - Transitions and Mortality - From Aging Parents to Failing Health, How we Show Up
019 - Part 2 of 2: Aging with intention and redefining beauty
018 - Part 1 of 2: Aging with intention and redefining beauty
017 - Addictions and presence: life in a dopamine saturated world
016 - The storm before the calm; core values and living with intention
015 - Information overload, manifestation, and dreamy bodywork
014 - Future visioneering, Psychedelic Science 2023, and telling the story you want to hear
013 - Thermodynamics of healing, flipping the script, & the power of positive thinking
012 - Mindfulness as a way of being: A worthy aim
011 - MadeLife Interview with Megan Reznicek: Creative Director & Dream Facilitator
010 - Early female role models - Grandmavens
009 - Appreciating the good, navigating the bad, and staying centered in the present moment
008 - Neuroplasticity: the brain can grow, heal, and relearn
007 - When things fall apart (Pema Chodron): body work when times get tough
006 - Meet the mavens: adventures past & present
005 - Holding Space: for ourselves, for each other
004 - The wisdom of others, navigating pain, & reclaiming joy
003 - Crisis of abundance: devouring life in big bites
002 - Laughter yoga, power stances, language, and the importance of physical connection
001 - Handling tough situations with intention and grace; How we walk in this world
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