Inspired Grownups with Alana Banana

I'm back with a solo episode about all the feels... how our feelings are the essential guideposts in our lives. Before I recorded this episode I thought about calling it "Feeling Fabulous this Fall" but the truth is that we don't always feel that way, right? So I share a little personal story around this.  It starts with what are we focused on? How does that make us feel? How do we want to feel and moving forward from there. If you want some insight or inspiration around this, take a listen. I also give you an update on the future of Inspired Grownups and what I'm excited to create in 2025 for kids in the podcast world. Follow the show to stay in the loop when new episodes are released!To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow.For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyThe best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

There's definitely a part of being human that requires some scheduling; work, school, appointments, etc. But, what would it look like if we surrendered the (over)scheduling this summer? What new, possibly very exciting, things could we end up making room for? Take a listen for some inspiration around this and to hear a short impromtu song! I mention my friend Taqdees Razzaq in this episode. She's definitely an inspiration. To learn more about her go to IG@taqdeesrazzaq The book I mention is Lavender by Tiffany Nicole IG@lavenderthebook The speakers I mentioned are Now Tone Therapy System Follow the show to stay in the loop when new episodes are released!To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow.For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyThe best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

This solo episode was inspired by a question asked around a campfire in the mountains with friend's last week, "if you knew the date of your death, how would you live your life differently?'.  Lots of thoughts might come up surrounding this but ultimately all we have is right NOW so how do you want to live your life today? Take a listen and see what comes up for you...Follow the show to stay in the loop when new episodes are released!To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow.For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyThe best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

If you have young children this episode is for you. Today I'm talking with my sister-in-law Alexis Gentry about helping our kids create solutions to problems and building skills instead of giving consequences and focusing only on their behavior.  We also talk about the difference between praise and encouragement. I got so much out of this conversation and I hope you do too!Alexis Gentry, LCSW, is a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer, social worker, and mom of two who is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of parents and families. She believes in creating a nurturing and empowering environment for families through supporting perinatal mental health and Positive Discipline education. Follow Alexis on IG@parenthoodpauseTo connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow.For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyThe best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

We usually think about celebrating our lives when it's our birthday or celebrating the life of someone we love who has passed on. Why not do something everyday to celebrate our life, big or small, by doing an activity or simply having a mental reframe or change of perspective on a current circumstance.This is what I'm talking about today in this solo episode. It was inspired by my best friend's birthday and a spontaneous trip as well as the anniversary of my Dad's  passing. Follow the show to stay in the loop when new episodes are released!To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow.For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyThe best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

This solo episode is inspired by two passages from the book "Heart Steps" by Julia Cameron. We live in this time - space reality but we've also heard from Einstein and other physicists that "time is an illusion".  Today I talk about how we can work with those ideas to take some pressure off of ourselves and enjoy our lives more. You can get the book Heart Steps on Amazon HERE >>Follow the show to stay in the loop when new episodes are released!To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow.For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyThe best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

We all need a break, probably more than we allow ourselves, mentally & physically. In a society that rewards "hard work" can we scale back when needed for our own health and therefore create more enjoyment in our lives? If you need a little boost of inspiration around this topic, take a listen to this short solo episode.To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow.For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyThe best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

At our core, we all want to belong and feel significant. When we have this perspective regarding our children and their same needs, it can change the way we parent and deal with challenges. Today I'm talking about all of this with my sister-in-law, Alexis Gentry. There are so many great take aways from this episode. Take a listen!Alexis Gentry, LCSW, is a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer, social worker, and mom of two who is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of parents and families. She believes in creating a nurturing and empowering environment for families through supporting perinatal mental health and Positive Discipline education. Follow Alexis on IG@parenthoodpauseTo connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow.For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyThe best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

Have you ever thought of using your imagination to create and play in your own virtual reality? Using this game to tap into the feeling of freedom and fun? In doing so, you can change how you're feeling and possibly change the course of your day. In this solo episode I hope to remind you that you have so much power in choosing the thoughts you think. Take a listen!To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow.For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

If you've got small kids at home and are looking for a little relief or fun ideas for play and connection this episode is for you! I'm talking with Beth Ann Tieche, founder of Low Lift Fun. We talk about the inspiration behind creating Low Lift Fun during covid while staying home with her 3 young children, parenting a spirited child and how sharing what you love and what comes naturally to you could potentially become a business that helps others. Beth Ann is an elementary principal turned full time content creator and stay at home mom of three (twins plus one). She shares low lift (easy) activities to empower moms of spirited kids to have more joy and less stress in their days!Through play based learning, low prep activities, and positive parenting methods, she helps moms connect with their kids, so that we can decrease power struggles, increase listening, and have more fun in motherhood!With a focus on inclusivity, rather than one size fits all parenting methods, she support  moms of spirited kids in gaining a variety of respectful parenting strategies to confidently parent in difficult moments!Go to her website www.lowliftfun.com for lots of free resources and inspiration. Follow on IG@lowliftfun To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow.For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

This solo episode is inspired by a post I read on Instagram by Alysha Waghorn   @girlandhermagicIt's also inspired by my own desire to stay present and find peace in the day to day moments. Hope it inspires you as well. Take a listen!To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow.For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

In this solo episode, I'm talking about the importance of listening to those inner nudges that whisper to us to do something that we know will bring us more joy or help us to feel better. Something that originally wasn't on our "to do" list or plans. If we follow it we most likely will be pleasantly surprised at what comes about. Take a listen! To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow.For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

Today we dive into what exactly Positive Discipline is and ways that it can help us navigate our parenting journey.  This is Part 2 with my sister-in-law, Alexis Gentry. Last week  Alexis shared her back story; why she got into social work, healing from Lymphoma at age 15,  self-care and what a "Parenthood Pause" can look like. She'll be joining me once a month to go deeper into topics around Positive Discipline and how it can help. Follow the show to stay in the loop when her episodes get released. Alexis Gentry, LCSW, is a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer, social worker, and mom of two who is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of parents and families. She believes in creating a nurturing and empowering environment for families through supporting perinatal mental health and Positive Discipline education. Follow Alexis on IG@parenthoodpauseTo connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow.For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

Today I'm talking with my sister-in-law, Alexis Gentry. She's married to my brother Sean (which I didn't mention in the episode) and I feel grateful to have her in my world. We're talking about what a "Parenthood Pause" is and we start the conversation around "Positive Discipline" which we'll get into more next week for Part 2. We also talk about why she got into social work, healing from Lymphoma at age 15,  self-care and cold plunging!  Alexis Gentry, LCSW, is a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer, social worker, and mom of two who is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of parents and families. She believes in creating a nurturing and empowering environment for families through supporting perinatal mental health and Positive Discipline education. Follow Alexis on IG@parenthoodpauseTo connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow.For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

Every day we have decisions to make. Do you make them from a place of what you "should" be doing or what you really "want" to do? How does it feel when you say "YES" to something? Today I'm sharing a simple yet profound tool I use for decision making. This month I've been breaking down the word "PLAY" and today I'm talking about the power of a full bodied "YES!" and getting honest with yourself around your choices. Take a listen!This month we've talked about:P - presenceL - loveA - awarenessY - yes!To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow.For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

This month I'm breaking down the word "PLAY" and today I'm talking about AWARENESS... around how we're feeling at any given moment, what helps us to feel better and remembering that WE ARE ENOUGH right where we are. We deserve to have fun, play and enjoy our lives. . Take a listen!Stay tuned for the letter "Y" next week.P - presenceL - loveA - awarenessY - yes!To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow.For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

We all know the power of LOVE but have you ever played a game of seeing how long you can focus on any and every little thing you love throughout the day? This has been my practice this week and I invite you to try it. This month I'm breaking down the word "PLAY" and today I'm talking about LOVE and how we can use it to help us create a great day for ourselves even if we have a lot going on. Take a listen!Stay tuned for the letter "A" next week.P - presenceL - loveA - awarenessY - yes!To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow.For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

This month I'm breaking down the word "PLAY" and today I'm talking about presence, focus and the power of our feelings in transforming our day and ultimately our lives. All we have is RIGHT NOW and we really do have more power than we think we do. Take a listen!Stay tuned for the letter "L" next week.P - presenceL - loveA - awarenessY - yes!To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow.For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

After taking a short break for the holidays it's great to be back. I'm feeling inspired to share some short solo episodes for the month of January 2024 to hopefully bring new perspective and uplift you for your day, week or month. This month I'll be breaking down the word "PLAY".P - presenceL - loveA - awarenessY - yes!Stay tuned for the letter "P" next week. Short & sweet! To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow.For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

After almost 2 years of weekly episodes I'm taking a short break until 2024. On this short solo update I talk about why I started the podcast and where it's headed next year. Hope you all have a great holiday season!To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow.For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

Today I'm talking with co-founder of August Uncommon Tea, Gina Zupsich. This conversation is more than a discussion around tea, we talk about travel, being open to the magic of life, how great things can happen after misfortune, staring a new business and allowing things to come to you. Whether you're a tea drinker or not, you'll be inspired by this conversation. Gina Zupsich leads culinary development and brand voice at August. She has always favored her senses of smell and taste. Her nomadic childhood allowed her to explore scent and flavor across the American landscape. Her first visit to France at age 16 was a culinary and cultural revelation which led her to earn an MA in French Cultural Studies from Columbia University and a PhD in French Literature from UC Berkeley. During her research in France, she alternated long hours at the library with adventures in fashion, perfume and food. In 2013 the lure of a more sensuous life led her to leave academia to co-found August Uncommon Tea, in which her fantasy of becoming a chef, perfumer, chemist, and novelist collide. She spends her free time writing poetry, comedy bits and gardening. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband/business partner, their daughter and their dog. Go to the  August Uncommon Tea Website for more info Find on IG@augustuncommonTo connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow.For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

I'm coming off of a 3 day retreat in Santa Barbara, CA and am reflecting on the power of giving yourself a little or a lot more time and space. When we allow this for ourselves we get more clarity on what it is we really want...which can be ever changing...and on how we're honestly feeling.  What do you love to do? What can you take off your plate? These are a few things I bring up in this episode. If you'd like to learn more about the "Create Your Dream Life" Retreat hosted by my friend's Taqdees Razzaq and Ashleigh Renard you can learn more and follow on IG@taqdeesrazzaq & IG@ashleighrenardTo connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is so important for all of us, especially young kids and adding music into the equation makes it more fun, engaging and memorable. I love the music that my guests today are sharing with kids, teachers, parents and caretakers. “Acoustic Kindie Rock band “Narwhals and Waterfalls” consists of Singer-Songwriters Paige Bell and Adrien Palmer. Hailing from Dallas, Texas, they have both taught music to children ages 0 to 5th grade. In 2018, they connected over their passion to write creative, original songs for kids, that would be enjoyable for both kids and grown-ups alike. N&W strives to write simple SEL that align with children's social, emotional, and cognitive development. So whether you're a professional educator, a stay-at-home parent, a family friend or any other kind of teacher, N&W's music promotes learning and movement, and will enhance your “student's” life.In this conversation we talk about how Paige & Adrien met, what got them into making Children's music, how being a parent has changed how they create and teach and how they're helping other parents and educators through their music and SEL resources. For SEL resources go to http://www.narwhalsandwaterfalls.comTo connect with Paige & Adrien follow on IG@narwhalsandwaterfallsWatch N&W on Youtube Listen on SpotifyThe Whole Brain Child Book To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

After 2.9 years of fostering our daughter, her adoption became official last week. In this episode I'm talking with my husband, Erich Schneider, about how it feels to have everything finalized, what he would tell other people who might be interested in fostering or adoption and will we do it again? If you'd like to hear our previous episodes on this topic you can take a listen to:Episode 7 - Becoming Foster ParentsEpisode 44 - Becoming Foster Parents - Part 2Episode 62 - Our Road to Adoption To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

If you know something is not working in your life and you want to make a change or gain clarity, my guest today, Allison Task, is the perfect person to talk to. She's authentic, honest, insightful and loving.  Some things we discuss in this conversation is; giving yourself permission to do what you love, what is was like being a partner to her husband going through stage 4 cancer and how her community came together for their family, what to do if you're feeling overwhelmed in your life…and we have an honest talk about alcohol as a coping mechanism.  Allison Task is a bestselling author and life coach who has helped thousands of people transform their lives by pursuing meaningful personal and career goals. Prior to coaching, Allison was an on-camera cooking host, cookbook author, and marketing executive. She has a degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Cornell University, a coaching certificate and Master's Degree from New York University, and a culinary degree from the Institute of Culinary Education. She lives with her husband and their four children in Montclair, New Jersey.To connect with Allison go to www.allisontask.com Download the "Whole Life Model"To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

There's a lot going on around us, globally, intimately...but when we can remember that all we have power over is right NOW then we can ask ourselves honestly "how do I want to feel?".In this short solo episode I dive into the clarity that comes from when we're not feeling great to ways we can open up to feeling better. Changing our environment, focusing on nature or on something right in our present moment that delights us, can build momentum for a better mood and ultimately a more joyful day. Hope this episode brings some inspiration to you!To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

This week I'm sharing a short solo episode about a topic that's been on my mind recently. One way to help us live happier, more peaceful lives is to focus on the things we love about someone instead of what bugs or annoys us. Nobody is perfect and we all have things we're working on, right?  Usually when we judge others, we're also judging ourselves. A benefit of focusing on the good in someone is that it ultimately helps us to feel better and can aid in any relationship.  Take a listen to hear more. To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

Today I'm talking with a fellow Children's music artist, Miss Julieann! I'm so inspired by the music and message she's sharing with kids and families, especially those who have gone through or are going through a hard time. In this conversation we talk about the impact of trauma on the neurological system and how music can help, some of her own challenges and how she's gotten through them and her look at healing from a holistic perspective. She was 39 weeks pregnant when we recorded this conversation and I'm excited for journey as a new Mama!Miss Julieann is a children's musician and music therapist, nature educator and wild foods forager. In 2019 she won a parent's choice award for her album "Therapeutic Songs for Kids". She has just released her new album, Resilient Child, which serves as a musical guide for helping kids build the core resilience skills they need to overcome trauma, stress, and and the everyday challenges of life. This album is based off of her work with children in New Hampshire who are recovering from trauma, abuse and neglect. She hopes to use her music to help as many families as possible break the cycle of trauma.To connect with Miss Julieann, follow on IG@missjulieannemusic Go to her website www.missjulieann.com  Watch on Youtube and listen to her new album "Resilient Child" on SpotifyTo connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to  our music on all streaming platforms.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyThe best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

Have you heard of Heart Coherence? Today I'm talking with my friend, Mesha McKittrick, about what it is and how we're able to create more bliss, peace and joy in our lives when we're tapped in to it. We've all been in a state of heart coherence at some point or another. Mesha is offering a 6 week course, Heart Sync, starting at the end of October 2023 teaching us the science behind it and how we can practice being in this place every day if we wanted to...and why would we NOT want to! I've signed up for it and if this conversation inspires you we'd love to see you there. Sign up for her FREE mini course to learn more HERE >>Mesha is a Mind & Heart Coach and creator of the podcast, Mindset Check. Through her brand My Friend Mesha, she is a Coach,  Social Influencer and a Public Speaker. She graduated from ASU with a degree in Communications and an emphasis in Family Studies. She is also a registered Heart Math Technician though the Heart Math Institute. Her passion is teaching people that they have more power than think they do. She believes that what matters in life is NOT what happens, what matters is what you THINK about what happens.Mesha has been married to her boyfriend for 24 years. She has 3 boys and an angel girl and she absolutely adores being their mom. She geeks out about the brain, quantum physics, heart intelligence and loves to learn endlessly about these topics. She is a yogi inside and out and if you put on a good beat she can't help but dance! Paddle boarding and hiking add to her happiness! She knows that when we live inspired it causes us to take actions that we otherwise would not have taken. It's important for her to help others find the power that is already inside of them.To connect with Mesha follow on IG@myfriendmesha and listen to her Mindset Check PodcastTo connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to  our music on all streaming platforms.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyThe best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

Do you ever wish that your hobby could become a business and is there something that you enjoy for the fun of it that other people seem to be interested in buying from you? If so, you'll definitely want to listen to this conversation today. I'm talking with the founder of The Thrifty Handmade, Kelly Fowble. We talk about  starting her business at 39 weeks pregnant and how it's flourished while taking care of two young kids. The Thrifty Handmade is a mom owned business located in Southern California. Kelly has created a space to shop handmade macrame, secondhand clothing, and more. You'll be able to see her love for mom things and neutral vibes when you browse the online shop!  Go to http://www.thethriftyhandmade.com  or the Etsy ShopFollow on IG@thethriftyhandmade To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to  our music on all streaming platforms.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyThe best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

Today I'm talking with an incredible woman, musician, mom and fellow kid's artist, Molly Whuppie.  We discuss how she got her name, exposing kids to all the emotions through music and stories, how she got into music, being a mom and more. Molly is a children's music performer in Hawai'i.  She has a special place in her heart for traditional folk songs and many of the songs she shares are from her own childhood growing up in Canada.  She is fascinated with folk song history and often shares unusual folk and novelty instruments in her live and online performances, such as the musical saw or the jaw harp.  She also incorporates folk toys, such as wooden spoon dolls and jig dolls, into her songs.   Sometimes she plays a paper bag to demonstrate that music is everywhere if you look for it.  Families resonate with her gentle and playful approach to community music.Over the past few years Molly has amassed over 875,000 social media followers by uploading daily videos featuring nostalgic and historical children's songs.   She has transcended the "children's music" genre into a sort of "  of memories" for all ages.  In the comments sections, people share how they play her videos to connect with memory-loss patients, as calming sleep aids, and as tools for managing anxiety attacks. In regards to being a children's music performer, she says, "Children are hardwired to respond to music. You don't need a lot of bells and whistles to earn their attention; you just need to be kind and sing good songs.   Some of these kids are going to remember these songs for the rest of their lives, so I have a responsibility to choose the songs wisely.”  She has released three singles this past year, all in preparation for her upcoming album releases planned for this fall.Connect with Molly on IG@mollywhuppiemusic ; TikTok ; Facebook ; YouTubeListen on Spotify www.MollyWhuppie.comTo connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to  our music on all streaming platforms.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyThe best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

What if the only job you had was to follow what excites you? The big and small things...everyday.  We are capable of creating beautiful lives for ourselves. That can really start with following and doing what is exciting to us whether it's for ourselves or in service of others, or both!  This last episode in the CREATE series is all about EXCITEMENT. I also share our new music single for kids that will be released on all streaming platforms  9/4/23 "Monkey in a Trash Truck"!I believe we're all creative and are here to create. We're being creative everyday in how we go about living our day to day lives.For the past month I've been breaking down the word CREATE and talking about what each letter represents to me and how we can all use it to uplift our own lives.These are the topics we've been diving into for this solo mini series:C - ClarityR - RestE - EaseA - AttitudeT - TrustE - ExcitementTo connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

The most important relationship we have is with ourselves. Getting clear on what we want and trusting our inner knowing and deepest desires.  What kind of life do we want to create and can we trust ourselves to make the best choice? We get into this today. I also bring up something I talked about last year during my INSPIRED series; the difference between FEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real) and FAITH (Fully Anticipating Incredible Things Happening). This 5th episode of the CREATE series is all about TRUST. I believe we're all creative and are here to create. We're being creative everyday in how we go about living our day to day lives.For the past month I've been breaking down the word CREATE and talking about what each letter represents to me and how we can all use it to uplift our own lives.These are the topics we've been diving into for this solo mini series:C - ClarityR - RestE - EaseA - AttitudeT - TrustE - ExcitementTo connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

We can always choose what kind of attitude we want to have no matter what is going on around us and in each moment we have a chance to start over.  Truly! With each breath can can decide how we want to feel and focus on that.  In this 4th episode of the CREATE series I'm talking about ATTITUDE.  I believe we're all creative and are here to create. We're being creative everyday in how we go about living our day to day lives.For the next month I'm breaking down the word CREATE and talk about what each letter represents to me and how we can all use it to uplift our own lives.These are the topics we'll dive into for this solo mini series:C - ClarityR - RestE - EaseA - AttitudeT - TrustE - ExcitementTo connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

For the 3rd episode in my CREATE series I talk about allowing more EASE in our lives. I find the easiest way to do that is to follow the path of least resistance. Something we can remind ourselves multiple times throughout the day. What feels the best and what feels easy? We dive into it today. I believe we're all creative and are here to create. We're being creative everyday in how we go about living our day to day lives.For the next month I'm breaking down the word CREATE and talk about what each letter represents to me and how we can all use it to uplift our own lives.These are the topics we'll dive into for this solo mini series:C - ClarityR - RestE - EaseA - AttitudeT - TrustE - ExcitementTo connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

In this 2nd episode of the CREATE series, I'm talking about REST and how we can allow ourselves to enjoy more of it! What if...in life... we can't get it wrong and we'll never get it done? We dive into this today. I believe we're all creative and are here to create. We're being creative everyday in how we go about living our day to day lives.For the next month I'll be breaking down the word CREATE and talk about what each letter represents to me and how we can all use it to uplift our own lives.These are the topics we'll dive into for this solo mini series:C - ClarityR - RestE - EaseA - AttitudeT - TrustE - ExcitementTo connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

I believe we're all creative and are here to create. We're being creative everyday in how we go about living our day to day lives. For the next 6 weeks I'll be breaking down the word CREATE and talk about what each letter represents to me and how we can all use it to uplift our own lives.Today's episode is about CLARITY. Yes, it's important to get clear on what we want in life but even more important is to get clear on how we want to FEEL. Usually we want material things in life because of the way they'll make us feel once we have them. How do you want to feel? Let's get into it!These are the topics we'll dive into for this solo mini series:C - ClarityR - RestE - Ease A - AttitudeT - TrustE - ExcitementTo connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

In this short solo episode I ask, "can we follow our fun everyday in the little moments?" and "would we allow that for ourselves?"  If you're skeptical or want some inspiration around this...listen on! I mention two previous solo episodes that go hand in hand with this one:Ep 87 - The Power of PerspectiveEp - 81 - Using Our Imagination to Create Anything We WantTo connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

If you have a toddler or preschooler this episode is for you. I brought back my friend Dinuka Ranasinghe to talk about how we can help our kids through their separation anxiety or even our own! There are so many great take aways from this conversation. Dinuka is first and foremost the mother of 2 amazing boys ages 14 and 12. They have been her true teachers on this path of Conscious Parenting.Having been admitted to the New York Bar in 2008 as an attorney she decided to follow her calling to work with children. She jumped right in and bought a Preschool, Kid Works Children's Center. In search of more wisdom, she completed and graduated from the Conscious Coaching Institute of Dr. Shefali Tsabary and received her Conscious Parenting Method Certification in 2019, prior to which she certified in the Emotion Code Energy Healing Modality by Dr. Bradley Nelson, where the core Inner Child healing occurs and Generational Patterns are released.Dinuka is also the CEO of The Parenting Evolution as a conscious living coach helping with parenting and partnering. To connect with Dinuka go to: The Parenting Evolution Website The Parenting Evolution Private Facebook GroupFollow Dinuka on InstagramTo connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music. The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

In this fourth Mama Tribe episode I was inspired to have a conversation about fostering independence in our kids since it's being released on America's Independence Day, July 4th (which also happens to be my sister's birthday!) I'm sharing this conversation with my friend's Rachael Blair and Dinuka Ranasinghe who are mama's of different aged kids & who have both been on previous episodes of the show. I initially brought to the table the topic of how to help our children become independent during different stages of their lives while moving away from dependence on us. The conversation then became about  "connection" and how it's all about us connecting with them which in turn brings about more independence and confidence in their lives. Rachael Blair is a wife, mother of 3 and a nurse. By focusing on mind-body-heart awareness, how we create with our thoughts and using emotions as a feedback mechanism, she's teaching parents and children how to connect to their inner voice.   When we align with that voice, we are able to follow our curiosity, passion, and find so much joy.  She hopes to uplift and inspire families to bring more imagination, creativity and playfulness into every home. To connect with Rachael listen to her podcast Raising Vibrant Kids HERE. Connect with her on IG @RaisingVibrantKids Dinuka Ranasinghe is first and foremost the mother of 2 amazing boys ages 14 and 12. They have been her true teachers on this path of Conscious Parenting.Having been admitted to the New York Bar in 2008 as an attorney she decided to follow her calling to work with children. She jumped right in and bought a Preschool, Kid Works Children's Center. In search of more wisdom, she completed and graduated from the Conscious Coaching Institute of Dr. Shefali Tsabary and received her Conscious Parenting Method Certification in 2019, prior to which she certified in the Emotion Code Energy Healing Modality by Dr. Bradley Nelson, where the core Inner Child healing occurs and Generational Patterns are released. To connect with Dinuka go to: The Parenting Evolution Website  The Parenting Evolution Private Facebook Group Follow Dinuka on InstagramPodcast Ep 36- How to Step Into Conscious Parenting with Dinuka on Inspired GrownupsTo connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music. The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!If you have a topic you'd like the Mama Tribe to discuss you can email me at  Alana@TheAlanaBananaShow.com 

In this solo episode I share an experience I had while camping in Big Sur, CA last week and how powerful a change in perspective can be for our overall happiness and well being. We always have a choice, in any moment, of how we look at things and therefore how we experience our reality and feel in our lives.To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

How often do you follow your intuition or intuitive nudges? I loved diving deep with Orly in our conversation around all things intuition, how to follow it and strengthen our connection to it and then merging into talking about communicating with loved one's from the other side. We met at an event here in LA and immediately connected over the loss of our father's and how we now communicate with them even though they're not in their physical bodies anymore, the inspiring messages that come through and following what brings us joy. Orly Altaras is a psychic medium currently living in los Angeles. She is the owner of Lara & Lou, an online shop providing goods and services for your spirit and home and is  a wife & mom of two adorable children. Three things that light her up are her family, everything under the spiritual realm and personal growth.Orly offers classes on how to tap into intuition, receive divine guidance and create your heart's desires. Her next course, Intuition to Fruition, opens up in September. To connect with Orly follow on IG@laraandlouFor more info on her shop and courses visit www.laraandlou.comInspired Grownups episode I referenced - Using Our Imagination to Create Anything We Want - Episode 81To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music. The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

In this short solo episode I talk about the energy that is brought upon ourselves when we orchestrate a surprise for someone.  I also reveal a big surprise I'm giving to my Mom on her birthday this year which happens to be the day this episode is released, 6/13. To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

In today's episode I'm talking with Sara Ann about what elemental design is and using the principles of Feng Shui and our intuition to guide us when it comes to our home. I was so inspired by our conversation that I started adjusting things in my own home right after our call. Sara is the founder of Jade Scott Design, an interior design studio based out of Pittsburgh, PA. She works alongside her clients intentionally to create elemental spaces that support the mind, body, & home utilizing the timeless philosophy of Feng Shui. Sara is also the host of The Living Elemental Podcast, where she educates and inspires others to curate a life of balance through the lens of their living spaces. You can find more at her website  http://www.jadescottdesign.com Follow on IG@jadescottdesign Listen to the Living Elemental PodcastTo connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music.The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyJoin me for a live virtual interactive music show on Thursday's at 10 am PST (replay available) Register HERE>>I'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

This solo episode was inspired by a talk Ram Dass gave about what it means to live on two planes of awareness. There's always going to be joy and happiness as well as suffering. Can we hold both at the same time? You can listen to the episode from Ram Dass, Here and Now HERE>> To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music. The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on SpotifyI'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.Become a part of my Patreon Membership for kids. Click HERE for details!The best way to support this show is by giving it a rating and/or review. Thank you!

My guest today, Karen Stoteraux, took a big leap of faith when she moved across country with her 3 year old after a divorce. We talked about how she found the courage to make the move and then create a community and space for new parents after her twins were born. Karen is the owner, founder, and CEO of The Family Room. Her passion for supporting women is tied to her own experience as a mother to three girls. After the birth of her twins, Karen was shocked by the lack of comprehensive support in her local community for women and families entering parenthood. She decided the best way to help families was to create a space just for parents and bring the most experienced birth, postpartum, and infant and child development professionals in the community under one roof. In 2014, Karen created what she wished existed. Today, The Family Room has two locations in the Los Angeles- area. Karen lives in Pasadena with her husband and children. To connect with Karen visit: https://www.familyroomcenter.com/ Follow on IG@thefamilyroom Listen to: We Are the Family Room PodcastBook she referenced: Broken Open by Elizabeth LesserTo connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music. I'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.Join me for live for an  interactive music show every Thursday on Zoom (replay available). Drop in info HERE >>For more perks and the best deal become a part of my Patreon Membership for kids. Click HERE for details!The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on Spotify

In today's solo episode I'm talking about the power of our imagination and how we're already using it everyday for either our benefit or detriment. I believe that no matter what, at any time of day, we can use our imagination to help us feel into anything we want! When we use it for our benefit, it becomes the most fun thing we can play around it no matter what is going on around us. Hope you enjoy and if there's someone whom you think would get something out of this episode, share it. The best way to support me and this podcast is by leaving a rating & review!To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. I'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.Become a part of my Patreon Membership for kids. Click HERE for details!For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music. The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on Spotify

Maya Rogers is an award-winning songwriter, vocalist, educator, music therapist, and, most recently, a children's book author who believes deeply in music's power to heal, uplift, and transform. The intention to create inspiring musical experiences lies at the heart of her work.  Maya's music is soulful, universal, and timeless. She released her most current solo project in 2019, The Gathering, a collection of songs centered around healing and rising above life's challenges. Her songs and voice appear on documentaries, television, feature films, and podcasts. Maya holds a dual bachelor's degree in Songwriting and Film Scoring from Berklee College of Music and a certificate in Music Therapy from Howard University. In 2017, Maya was given the honor of Formation Scholar by Beyonce Knowles Carter and Howard University for her excellence in her studies. Her path to music therapy began when she experienced a traumatic brain injury and used music to help restore her mind, body, and spirit to a state beyond her wildest expectations. Maya lives in Mansfield, Connecticut, with her husband (composer and bassist) and son. She is currently in the editing stage of her first children's book, Orion and the Remembering Tree, a narrative poem with accompanying musical underscore and songs. In addition to completing her next body of work, she serves as Development Director for Rhythm Arts Alliance, a Los Angeles-based healing arts non-profit. Connect with Maya on IG@mayarogers.music or go to her website www.mayarogersmusic.com Listen to her music on SpotifyTo connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. I'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.Become a part of my Patreon Membership for kids. Click HERE for details!For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music. The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on Spotify

As a parent, we might feel that worrying about our kids is our job but really where does that get us? This is an episode about how to create greater awareness, understanding, empowerment and even peace with why we worry so.  In this 3rd Mama Tribe episode with my friend's, Lara Plutte & Rachael Blair, we discuss different situations that can bring up real worry with our kids at different ages & stages in their lives and tools we can use to help us reframe or move through it.  With more than 25 years of meditation & yoga experience, Lara Plutte is a practicing therapist with an integrative approach to healing & wholeness. Lara combines her experiences as a therapist, teacher, writer & mom to provide unique & practical healing tools & support to her clients. She has a Masters in Social Work & the Arts, is a graduate of InsightLA's Mindfulness Facilitator Training & a wife & mom to 2 teenagers, 2 cats, 2 dogs & 1 dragon. To connect with Lara go to her webiste www.larapluttetherapy.com and follow her on IG@mindfulmamamondays Rachael Blair is host of the podcast Raising Vibrant Kids.  She is a wife, mother of 3 and a nurse. By focusing on mind-body-heart awareness, how we create with our thoughts and using emotions as a feedback mechanism, she's teaching parents and children how to connect to their inner voice.  When we align with that voice, we are able to follow our curiosity, passion, and find so much joy.  To connect with Rachael listen to her podcast Raising Vibrant Kids HERE. Connect with her on IG @RaisingVibrantKids To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. You can also email me Alana@TheAlanaBananaShow.com with suggestions for future Mama Tribe episodes. I'm now writing Custom Songs for Kids! Click HERE for details.Become a part of my Patreon Membership for kids. Click HERE for details!For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music. The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on Spotify

If you're curious about meditation or already have a practice this episode is for you. I've been meditating for over 2 decades but still love to hear about other peoples process, how it works for them and how it's changed their lives. Today I'm talking with Masako Kozawa who says "you can't do it wrong!" which I love. Masako Kozawa is a Japanese native and a longtime resident of the United States. She holds a bachelor's degree in Speech Communication and a master's degree in Applied Psychology. Since a young age, she enjoyed visual art. The form of her artistic expression developed from drawing to photography and painting over time.During her career in the legal industry, she started practicing mindfulness meditation in order to manage her stress. Having experienced a tremendous amount of benefits, she became a certified meditation teacher through CHILL Chicago, now known as CHILL Anywhere.In January 2022, she started her podcast, "Why not meditate?" with a mission to encourage anyone to try out meditation as an effective form of self-care. In May 2022, she published her first journal, "Journal - Whispers from your soul" which includes some of her photography work and inspiring messages. Having gone through many challenging and enriching life experiences in her 20s and 30s, such as living abroad, divorce, single parenting, spiritual awakening, etc., she now offers one-on-one coaching for people who wish to live a life that is more authentic and aligned to them. She currently resides in Florida, soaking up the sun that she had missed while living in Chicago for 15+ years."To connect with Masako follow on IG@masakozawa_coaching and IG@whynotmeditate.podcast Listen to her Podcast "Why Not Meditate" and go to her website https://masakozawa.com/ "Why not meditate?" FB GroupDownload "5 steps to start your meditation practice" for free today! To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. I'm now writing custom songs for kids! For more info go HERE >>For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music. The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on Spotify

Today's episode is an impromptu talk on going with the flow and not resisting what shows up in your life to change or cancel your plans. It happened to me this week and I know it's something we all can relate to. No matter what's happening can you make peace with it? Can you trust that everything will get done in it's right time? Take a listen.I'm now writing custom songs for kids! Want one for your child or a special kid in your life? Click HERE>> to learn more. To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. For The Alana Banana Show kids content subscribe to our Youtube Channel or listen to music online wherever you stream your music. The Alana Banana Show on Apple MusicThe Alana Banana Show on Spotify