Mindful Living with Athea Davis

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 Marriage and Family Therapist, owner of Relate Therapy Houston, and co-host of the podcast The Manspace. He has been working in the mental health field for 20 years and his career has included working as a university professor, researcher, and clinician. He specializes in men's mental and relational health and couples navigating ruptures in trust. He and his wife, Lisa, are the proud parents of three amazing daughters.Podcast Sponsor This episode is brought to you by the Teacher's Resource Intensive, a program created by Gioconda Parker and Sarah Montross. The program is designed to help you return to the source of your own teaching journey. It brings like-minded individuals together as peers to give, share, and receive through yoga practice and study. For more information visits www. sarahmontrossyoga.com BIG favor - I would so appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review my show, and while you're at it click the subscribe button so you're alerted when new episodes are released. Remember, take time to pause, breath, and reflect. Until next time, keep shining out there!  ~ Athea Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

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 Marriage and Family Therapist, owner of Relate Therapy Houston, and co-host of the podcast The Manspace. He has been working in the mental health field for 20 years and his career has included working as a university professor, researcher, and clinician. He specializes in men's mental and relational health and couples navigating ruptures in trust. He and his wife, Lisa, are the proud parents of three amazing daughters.Podcast SponsorThe Yoga Triangle is a female-founded brand committed to fostering inclusive, accessible, and innovative growth by creating spaces that empower every individual. Their flagship product, the Yoga Triangle, is an innovative upgrade on traditional yoga blocks, boasting over 68 uses and counting. Designed for accessibility and adaptability, the Yoga Triangle seamlessly integrates yoga, fitness, foam rolling, and myofascial release, overcoming the limitations of outdated equipment with a forward-thinking mindset and technologist expertise.Guided by their mission to collaborate with engaged and forward-thinking partners, The Yoga Triangle offers workshops, teacher training, and comprehensive online resources that support adaptive movement practices for yogis, bodyworkers, and wellness professionals alike. Founded by Amanda Field, an AI brand developer and business analyst, we blend technological insight with a passion for mindful movement to ensure our products and trainings promote growth and wellness for all. Join them in transforming how the world moves, heals, and connects through The Yoga Triangle.Website: www.theyogatriangle.comYouTube: @YogaTriangleEmail: info@theyogatriangle.comDiscount: Athea10 (case sensitive)BIG favor - I would so appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review my show, and while you're at it click the subscribe button so you're alerted when new episodes are released. Remember, take time to pause, breath, and reflect. Until next time, keep shining out there!  ~ Athea Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

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 SponsorThe Yoga Triangle is a female-founded brand committed to fostering inclusive, accessible, and innovative growth by creating spaces that empower every individual. Their flagship product, the Yoga Triangle, is an innovative upgrade on traditional yoga blocks, boasting over 68 uses and counting. Designed for accessibility and adaptability, the Yoga Triangle seamlessly integrates yoga, fitness, foam rolling, and myofascial release, overcoming the limitations of outdated equipment with a forward-thinking mindset and technologist expertise.Guided by their mission to collaborate with engaged and forward-thinking partners, The Yoga Triangle offers workshops, teacher training, and comprehensive online resources that support adaptive movement practices for yogis, bodyworkers, and wellness professionals alike. Founded by Amanda Field, an AI brand developer and business analyst, we blend technological insight with a passion for mindful movement to ensure our products and trainings promote growth and wellness for all. Join them in transforming how the world moves, heals, and connects through The Yoga Triangle.Website: www.theyogatriangle.comYouTube: @YogaTriangleEmail: info@theyogatriangle.comDiscount: Athea10 (case sensitive)BIG favor - I would so appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review my show, and while you're at it click the subscribe button so you're alerted when new episodes are released. Remember, take time to pause, breath, and reflect. Until next time, keep shining out there!  ~ Athea Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

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 more ease, love, and grace. Each practice also includes a reflection question to help you refine each practice and gain more self-awareness. Podcast SponsorThe Yoga Triangle is a female-founded brand committed to fostering inclusive, accessible, and innovative growth by creating spaces that empower every individual. Their flagship product, the Yoga Triangle, is an innovative upgrade on traditional yoga blocks, boasting over 68 uses and counting. Designed for accessibility and adaptability, the Yoga Triangle seamlessly integrates yoga, fitness, foam rolling, and myofascial release, overcoming the limitations of outdated equipment with a forward-thinking mindset and technologist expertise.Guided by their mission to collaborate with engaged and forward-thinking partners, The Yoga Triangle offers workshops, teacher training, and comprehensive online resources that support adaptive movement practices for yogis, bodyworkers, and wellness professionals alike. Founded by Amanda Field, an AI brand developer and business analyst, we blend technological insight with a passion for mindful movement to ensure our products and trainings promote growth and wellness for all. Join them in transforming how the world moves, heals, and connects through The Yoga Triangle.Website: www.theyogatriangle.comYouTube: @YogaTriangleEmail: info@theyogatriangle.comDiscount: Athea10 (case sensitive)BIG favor - I would so appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review my show, and while you're at it click the subscribe button so you're alerted when new episodes are released. Remember, take time to pause, breath, and reflect. Until next time, keep shining out there!  ~ AtheaConnect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

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: 

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 SponsorThe Yoga Triangle is a female-founded brand committed to fostering inclusive, accessible, and innovative growth by creating spaces that empower every individual. Their flagship product, the Yoga Triangle, is an innovative upgrade on traditional yoga blocks, boasting over 68 uses and counting. Designed for accessibility and adaptability, the Yoga Triangle seamlessly integrates yoga, fitness, foam rolling, and myofascial release, overcoming the limitations of outdated equipment with a forward-thinking mindset and technologist expertise.Guided by their mission to collaborate with engaged and forward-thinking partners, The Yoga Triangle offers workshops, teacher training, and comprehensive online resources that support adaptive movement practices for yogis, bodyworkers, and wellness professionals alike. Founded by Amanda Field, an AI brand developer and business analyst, we blend technological insight with a passion for mindful movement to ensure our products and trainings promote growth and wellness for all. Join them in transforming how the world moves, heals, and connects through The Yoga Triangle.Website: www.theyogatriangle.comYouTube: @YogaTriangleEmail: info@theyogatriangle.comDiscount: Athea10 (case sensitive)BIG favor - I would so appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review my show, and while you're at it click the subscribe button so you're alerted when new episodes are released. Remember, take time to pause, breath, and reflect. Until next time, keep shining out there!  ~ Athea Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

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 development, her thoughts on what it means to practice good humanship, her new book, Little Shifts for a Big Life, and so much more to help you live vibrantly in 2025. Nancy is a teacher who creates transformational experiences.For more than fifteen years, she's been working to help real people with big lives return to themselves and one another, reignite dreams and possibilities, and give people tools to live lives that inspire them and are centered in love.Nancy has been teaching yoga daily for these fifteen-plus years, running a transformational business for twelve years, and writing her daily blog for eight years. Her intention with all of this work is that it touches your life, whether you ever meet in person or not, in a way that helps you remember how powerful, creative, and successful you can be when you choose your Self, which is choosing Love. Podcast SponsorThe Yoga Triangle is a female-founded brand committed to fostering inclusive, accessible, and innovative growth by creating spaces that empower every individual. Their flagship product, the Yoga Triangle, is an innovative upgrade on traditional yoga blocks, boasting over 68 uses and counting. Designed for accessibility and adaptability, the Yoga Triangle seamlessly integrates yoga, fitness, foam rolling, and myofascial release, overcoming the limitations of outdated equipment with a forward-thinking mindset and technologist expertise.Guided by their mission to collaborate with engaged and forward-thinking partners, The Yoga Triangle offers workshops, teacher training, and comprehensive online resources that support adaptive movement practices for yogis, bodyworkers, and wellness professionals alike. Founded by Amanda Field, an AI brand developer and business analyst, we blend technological insight with a passion for mindful movement to ensure our products and trainings promote growth and wellness for all. Join them in transforming how the world moves, heals, and connects through The Yoga Triangle.Website: www.theyogatriangle.comYouTube: @YogaTriangleEmail: info@theyogatriangle.comDiscount: Athea10 (case sensitive)BIG favor - I would so appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review my show, and while you're at it click the subscribe button so you're alerted when new episodes are released. Remember, take time to pause, breath, and reflect. Until next time, keep shining out there!  ~ Athea Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

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 calendar to engage in immersive nature experiences as a way to ground and recalibrate the nervous system. When we do this, we open up possibilities of clearer thinking, more emotionally engaged relating, great alignment with our most integrated self, and more robust creative work time. The investment in these experiences have immense dividends in all aspects of our lives. Amanda and I share about our recent immersive experience together along the Texas Gulf Coast at Crystal Beach on the Bolivar Peninsula. Amanda Field is a yoga instructor in Houston, TX. After growing frustrated by the limitations of rectangular yoga blocks, she started experimenting with alternative shapes and angles. Amanda wanted a durable, comfortable yoga block that would help yogis and athletes improve flexibility, balance, and strength. She consulted with doctors, physical therapists, and other yogis to find the perfect angles for the Yoga Triangle. Whether you're running a marathon, healing from an injury, or just determined to do a split in your practice, Yoga Triangle is your upgrade! Amanda is a 500 ERYT with over 20 years of experience. She founded Republic Aerial Yoga in Houston, Texas. She studied with many talented teachers in her career.Outside of her love of movement and functional fitness, she's a brand consultant, a business developer and currently works in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for a Manufacturing startup. She's passionate about her purpose - empowering people, teaching agency, giving back to her community, and innovation.To learn more about the immersive healing experience we are creating in 2025 click Reset and Renew Retreat HERE.Also, I mentioned a few stats about our sedentary lifestyle and a study from Northwestern University regarding the power of immersive experiences. To learn more, click HERE. To follow Amanda Field and the Yoga Triangle please visit www.theyogatriangle.com BIG favor - I would so appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review my show, and while you're at it click the subscribe button so you're alerted when new episodes are released. Remember, take time to pause, breath, and reflect. Until next time, keep shining out there!  ~ Athea Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

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 experience to help you make better decisions, and ultimately start living the life you love. Grab your favorite journal, carve out some quiet time, and enjoy reflecting on your own non-negotiables list. When you get clear on what matters to you, you get clear on each step you need to take to manifest the life you want to live. Podcast SponsorThe Yoga Triangle is a female-founded brand committed to fostering inclusive, accessible, and innovative growth by creating spaces that empower every individual. Their flagship product, the Yoga Triangle, is an innovative upgrade on traditional yoga blocks, boasting over 68 uses and counting. Designed for accessibility and adaptability, the Yoga Triangle seamlessly integrates yoga, fitness, foam rolling, and myofascial release, overcoming the limitations of outdated equipment with a forward-thinking mindset and technologist expertise.Guided by their mission to collaborate with engaged and forward-thinking partners, The Yoga Triangle offers workshops, teacher training, and comprehensive online resources that support adaptive movement practices for yogis, bodyworkers, and wellness professionals alike. Founded by Amanda Field, an AI brand developer and business analyst, we blend technological insight with a passion for mindful movement to ensure our products and trainings promote growth and wellness for all. Join them in transforming how the world moves, heals, and connects through The Yoga Triangle.Website: www.theyogatriangle.comYouTube: @YogaTriangleEmail: info@theyogatriangle.comDiscount: Athea10 (case sensitive) BIG favor - I would so appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review my show, and while you're at it click the subscribe button so you're alerted when new episodes are released. Remember, take time to pause, breath, and reflect. Until next time, keep shining out there!  ~ Athea Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

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 spark in action needs to be out in the world and you can do that with a good mental framework. Reaching your goals and becoming your best self is tough stuff sometimes and with the right mind training you can awaken new layers, get into alignment with your truest self, and make a difference. To learn more about my book, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce, check out my website HERE.To learn more about The Yoga Triangle click HERE and to follow their IG for weekly affirmation inspiration click HERE.BIG favor - I would so appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review my show, and while you're at it click the subscribe button so you're alerted when new episodes are released. Remember, take time to pause, breath, and reflect. Until next time, keep shining out there!  ~ Athea Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

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 in Speech Communication with a Public Speaking Concentration, and an Associate's in Wilderness Recreation Leadership and is a Colorado Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Beyond being an LCSW, Erik is a Livingworks Suicide Prevention Responder, Empathia Black Swan Event Responder, American Red Cross Mental Health Responder, Gottman Institute Couples Counselor, National Alliance on Mental Illness Peer Support Specialist, and National Association of Social Workers Clinical Supervisor. He particularly enjoys working with veterans and active duty personnel. Erik served as an infantryman in the Army's 82nd Airborne Division during the Gulf War Era.When he's not in the office, Erik is in the wilderness. He has hiked 17,000 miles, summitted 2,700 mountains, mountain biked across the U.S. twice, and paddled the Susquehanna and Delaware rivers from source to sea. He has worked as a backcountry ranger, trail builder, bird catcher (you read that right), and outdoor education lecturer and field instructor. He's also a photographer – all the images here are his own.Erik's passion is making the world a better place, and he feels that's best done by helping others with their mental health. I hope you find this episode valuable! You can connect with Erik on his website. BIG favor - I would so appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review my show, and while you're at it click the subscribe button so you're alerted when new episodes are released. Remember, take time to pause, breath, and reflect. Until next time, keep shining out there!  ~ Athea Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

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 status quo, she asserts that traditional schooling is becoming obsolete in the face of advancing AI. Her cutting-edge vision demands we prioritize uniquely human skills that AI can't replicate.The Human Intelligence Movement is on a mission to ensure all students have the skills to thrive and succeed in an AI world. This community's provocative ideas have electrified audiences across the globe, sparking fierce debates and inspiring educators to think differently about what it means to prepare students for our AI world.I hope you find this episode valuable! You can connect with Dr. Ament and the Human Intelligence Movement on their website. The Mindful AI Virtual Mini Summit is brought to you by the Coalition of Schools Educating Mindfully. Register for free: www.educatingmindfully.org/eventsBIG favor - I would so appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review my show, and while you're at it click the subscribe button so you're alerted when new episodes are released. Remember, take time to pause, breath, and reflect. Until next time, keep shining out there!  ~ Athea Connect with me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

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 to expand access to youth mental health support. She received her MS in Global Health and PhD in Clinical psychology from Duke University where she leveraged human-centered design to develop an app to support the implementation of a family therapy intervention in Kenya.Dr. Elsa Friis has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles on the co-development, adaptation, and implementation of culturally salient youth interventions in the US and globally. Clinically, Elsa has worked and trained in a variety of settings in NC and GA including schools, primary-care clinics, academic medical centers, and hospitals. She is trained in a variety of third-wave cognitive behavioral treatments for youth including DBT-A, ACT, and TF-CBT. She specializes in family-based approaches to treating anxiety, severe behavior concerns, and suicidal ideation.Elsa firmly believes in co-creating products in partnership with the youth and stakeholders who will utilize them. She enjoys being able to leverage her clinical, research and public health training to ensure Alongside is working in partnership with schools to provide evidence-informed support to students across the country.I hope you find this episode valuable! You can connect with Dr. Friis and Alongside on their website. BIG favor - I would so appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review my show, and while you're at it click the subscribe button so you're alerted when new episodes are released. Remember, take time to pause, breath, and reflect. Until next time, keep shining out there!  ~ Athea Connect with me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

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). For years, she has integrated these practices into her own classroom in order to support students on their personal journeys.Recently, it has become evident that supporting students needs to also include ensuring that the adults in their sphere also feel safe and emotionally competent. Thus, Upstream Collaborative was born to welcome exploration of these skills for children, families, teachers and schools.A certified teacher, Kailyn received her Master's in Education specializing in Mindfulness for Educators from Antioch University. She also has a certificate in Positive Education from Laurier University. Currently, she is back at Antioch as a doctoral student, specializing in SEL. She is also en route to becoming a certified mindfulness teacher under the mentorship of Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach in the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program.I hope you find this episode valuable! You can connect with Kailyn on her website.BIG favor - I would so appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review my show, and while you're at it click the subscribe button so you're alerted when new episodes are released. Remember, take time to pause, breath, and reflect. Until next time, keep shining out there!  ~ Athea Connect with me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

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, and Expanding Consciousness and Beyond the Trip, A Journal for Psychedelic Preparation and Integration. He holds a Master's degree from King's College London specializing in the impact of psychedelics and mental health, focusing on their potential to catalyze profound personal transformations.As the Executive Director of Sacred Path Community, he merges academic insight with his passion for the safe and sacred use of psychedelics, ensuring a supportive environment for spiritual exploration. His consulting work extends to medical practitioners in the field of psychedelic therapy. I hope you find this episode valuable! You can connect with Matt on his website and IG.BIG favor - I would so appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review my show, and while you're at it click the subscribe button so you're alerted when new episodes are released. Remember, take time to pause, breath, and reflect. Until next time, keep shining out there!  ~ Athea Connect with me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

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 the Director of Child Wellbeing and Education Research at The Consultation Center within the Division of Prevention and Community Research in the Department of Psychiatry. His research encompasses two main themes. The first theme investigates the impact of social environments on the academic, psychological, social, and behavioral well-being of children and youth. In this area, he gives special attention to social and emotional learning (SEL). The second theme explores the effectiveness of school-based programs and practices in enhancing the academic performance and health of children, with a particular focus on utilizing data to inform practices and policies. As part of this endeavor, he co-directs the Partnership for Early Education Research (PEER), a research-practice partnership (RPP) based in Connecticut (CT), which collaborates with three CT communities. Strambler's academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of California at Berkeley.I hope you find this episode valuable! You can connect with Michael on LinkedIn and his faculty page on the Yale School Of Medicine website.BIG favor - I would so appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review my show, and while you're at it click the subscribe button so you're alerted when new episodes are released. Remember, take time to pause, breath, and reflect. Until next time, keep shining out there!  ~ Athea Connect with me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

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 regulation practices on teaching, learning, and leadership in schools. More recently, he has focused on enhancing health and performance through breathing behavior analysis and heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback training.Dr. Dewar is also the founder of Matt Dewar, LLC, and the creator of the Stress Better® Framework, which he has shared with collegiate and professional athletes, Fortune 500 executives, colleges and universities, first responders, and military personnel. Dr. Dewar authored Education and Well-Being: An Ontological Inquiry and The Mindful Breathing Workbook for Teens. His work has been featured on TEDx, NPR, Thrive Global, the National Wellness Institute, and many podcasts.To take the Nijemegen Questionnaire Matt talked about click HERE. Also, to learn more about the Affective Circumplex click HERE.I hope you find this episode valuable! To connect with Matt visit his website and you can also find him on Instagram. To receive 20% off your first order of Magic Mind:https://magicmind.superfiliate.com/MINDDECLUTTER20 and use code MINDDECLUTTER20 at checkout.I'd love to connect with you on social media

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 that, has gone on to lead a successful, and fulfilling life. Before spending nine years in the foster care system, DJ suffered child abuse, domestic abuse, and emotional trauma. At one point, he wanted to end his life, but he realized that he was on this earth for a purpose. DJ fulfills that purpose by using his experiences to not only help establish relationships with the students he serves, but he helps parents better connect with their teenagers. DJ specializes in helping parents bridge the communication gap between them and their child to ensure that their child has room to be the best version of themself. I hope you find this episode valuable! To connection with DJ visit his website: https://www.djinspires.comTo receive 20% off your first order of Magic Mind go to this link:https://magicmind.superfiliate.com/MINDDECLUTTER20 and use code MINDDECLUTTER20 at checkout I'd love to connect with you on social media

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 episode.  Hope you gain tons of value!To purchase Magic Mind so you can get more natural energy and focus and receive your special discount, because remember, the world needs your spark in action, go to https://magicmind.com/MINDDECLUTTER20  and use code - MINDDECLUTTER20I'd love to connect with you on social media

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 since2016 where she teaches both undergraduate and graduate programs in the College of Education. Lori was also an Assistant Professor at Marian University in Indianapolis for eight years where she founded the Educational Neuroscience Symposium that has now reached thousands of educators and is in its 15th year. Lori's passion is engaging her students through the social and relational neurosciences as it applies to education. She does this by integrating the tier one trauma accommodating Applied Educational Neuroscience framework, and its learning principles and practices into her coursework at Butler.The Applied Educational Neuroscience Certification,created by Lori in 2016, is specifically designed to meet the needs of educators, counselors, clinicians and administrators who work beside children and adolescents who have, and are, experiencing adversity and trauma. The certification is now global and has reached hundreds of educators.Lori's articles are published in Edutopia, Brain Bulletin, and Mind Body Spiritinternational magazine. She was also published in the Brain Research Journal for her work in the fifth-grade classrooms during a course release position with Washington Township Schools. Lori continues her work co-teaching in the K-12 schools integrating her applied research into classroom procedures and transition, preparing the nervous system for learning and felt safety. Her third book, Connections over Compliance: Rewiring our Perceptions of Discipline, was released in late 2020, and Intentional Neuroplasticity: Moving Our Nervous Systems and Educational System Toward Post-Traumatic Growth, her fourth book, was released in January 2023. Her new book/manual titled Body and Brain Brilliance:  A Manual to cultivate awareness and Practices for our Nervous System will be published in 2024. I hope you find this episode valuable! I'd love to connect with you on social media

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 develop it, and a little about the science of where in the brain our attention skills live. I hope you find this episode valuable! I'd love to connect with you on social media

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 is increasing, building stronger bonds and connecting to youth can protect their mental health, and schools and parents can create protective relationships with students and help them grow into healthy adulthood.”For information on youth mental health from the CDC read HERE.I'd love to connect with you on social media

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. I'd love to connect with you on social media

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

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 https://www.givethx.org/I'd love to connect with you on social media

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 and professional development seminars. Dr. Ilana Nankin—the Founder & CEO of Breathe For Change—is an award-winning entrepreneur, teacher educator, and former public school teacher committed to using wellness as a vehicle for healing and social change. Ilana earned degrees in both psychology and education at UC Berkeley, and received her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction at University of Wisconsin. Her dissertation revealed the critical connection between educator well-being and student learning, and the positive impact that wellness and social-emotional learning can have on teachers and students' lives. Inspired by her research, Ilana founded Breathe For Change, a movement on a mission to enhance the health and well-being of educators, students, and entire communities. Breathe For Change offers the world's only 200-hour Mindfulness, SEL, and Yoga Teacher Training specifically for educators, and provides wellness and SEL professional development for schools, districts, and organizations.Connect with Breathe For Change

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 season of life you're in. I hope you gain tons of value from the episode. If so, please share with your people. Let's learn and grow together

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.Meryl's meditation classes have been featured on CNN Headline News, TODAY.com, and Good Housekeeping Magazine, and her podcast is consistently named a Top 10 meditation podcast. In 2022, The Mindful Minute podcast was in the top 5% most shared podcasts of the year.Connect with Meryl

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 Most by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen, and give ten (10) ways mindfulness practices help you implement this framework with more fidelity and greater success in all your conversations. I hope you gain tons of value from the episode. If so, please share with your people. I'd love to connect with you on social media

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 navigate the world of the many different truths we might hold individually and in relationship to others, then definitely give this episode a listen. Use today's meditation as a guide or intention for your day, week, or the season of life you're in. I hope you gain tons of value from the episode. If so, please share with your people. Let's learn, grow, and glow together

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 technology coach, an SEL certified educator through Mindful Practices, a certified SEL facilitator, and a registered yoga teacher from Breathe for Change.If you would like full access to this special event audio and video on How To Create a Virtual Calm Classroom, become a member today with the Coalition of Schools Educating Mindfully at www.educatingmindfully.org. Members get exclusive access to special events; a diverse network of experts, leaders and educators taking mindful-based social and emotional learning (SEL) practices into their schools, districts, and homes; a variety of mindful-based SEL resources; and member-only content on its member-site. Connect with COSEM

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 Directors, staff, and Board to support the movement to integrate mindfulness into our education system. In high school, Ben had the opportunity to take mindfulness classes with Mindfulness Director Doug Worthen. Since then, Ben has used his meditation practice to become a healthier, happier person and a more compassionate community member. Prior to serving in his current position at WholeSchool, Ben worked at New Profit, a venture philanthropy organization that partners with social entrepreneurs to break down barriers to opportunity in America. Ben studied at Bowdoin College, where he served as the Vice President of the Student Body and co-founder of the Mindfulness Club. Ben has attended numerous meditation retreats, including two retreats at the Drupa Drong monastery in Northern Nepal. WholeSchool's mission is to co-create an education system that advances well-being, community, and justice through the transformative power of mindfulness. We are working to establish and support the position of “Mindfulness Director” in schools. A Mindfulness Director is a school or district staff member whose role is to integrate mindfulness practices within their community. For more information about WholeSchool Mindfulness, please visit their impact page HERE.Connect with Ben Painter

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 is possible for yourself, then definitely give it a listen. I hope you gain tons of value from the episode. If so, please share with your people.Let's learn, grow, and glow together

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 heard, she is a teacher, a counselor, a speaker, and a mother. Lisa is a published author of Self-Compassion for Educators as well as the creator of the AWE Method - Awakening the Wellbeing of Educators - which merges self-care, mindfulness, and self-compassion.Lisa has a master's degree in Counseling Psychology and a bachelor's degree in Physical Education. She has taught internationally and locally. Much of her vast teaching experience was gained in the classrooms across British Columbia, Canada. Currently, she is spreading her work to all communities that will welcome her. When she can she works as a high school counselor in the Greater Victoria School District and drives her children to their many music and sports lessons. Connect with Lisa Baylis

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 feel more confident in educating them about mindful-based social-emotional learning and educating the whole child. These myths might pop up in casual conversations with friends, parents, and teachers or they may come up when you're giving a seminar, speech, or professional development series about kids and mindfulness. In any case, you'll be ready to debunk them and appropriately educate others. I hope you gain tons of value from the episode. If so, please share with your people. Let's learn, grow, and glow together

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 Kids Yoga Teacher, a Certified Meditation Instructor, a YBB (Yoga Behind Bars) certified Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor & a Reiki II Practitioner. Mimi started Mimi's Yoga Kids in 2018 after realizing the many benefits of doing yoga with her young grandson. She knew that this was something that kids and families needed. She couldn't find what she wanted so she decided to create it!Camelia is very excited to share all these wonderful practices with children and their families. She wants to share her knowledge with the world to cultivate  awareness that these wonderful practices can teach all of us, especially our children - mindfulness, inner peace, meditation, and imagination. Connect with Camelia Felton

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 decade, at international schools in Thailand and Japan. Her main passion is teaching children how to reduce anxiety and self-regulate while being in the present moment. She is the author of U-Is for Understanding - Claire's Journey toward Mindfulness, a storytelling approach based on an eight-year old's journey of learning mindfulness in school. Jana is also the special contributor of Teaching Mindfulness: A Guidebook for Teachers, Parents, Counselors and Caregivers. She is also featured in the book Educating Mindfully - Stories of School Transformation Through Mindfulness. This special episode is in collaboration with the Coalition of Schools Educating Mindfully (COSEM). To listen to the complete episode, and get access to additional resources and an amazing network of like-minded educators, please visit their website at www.educatingmindfully.org/membership Connect with Jana York

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 life. Remember to give yourself some grace as we all struggle with these. It's a practice. Adopt the mantra “progress over perfection”, and you will continue to grow with steadiness and more ease on your self-discovery journey. Small shifts create big impact. I hope you gain tons of value from the episode. If so, please share with your people. Let's learn, grow, and glow together

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, and local policies that limited his overall school experience. With that at the center of his work, he has spent the last five years gaining insight as a classroom teacher at KIPP Texas and speaking out as an organizer with One Houston in Houston, Texas. In this way, he hopes to use these stories and experiences in his work as he is starting his dual Ph.D in Education Policy + K-12 Administration at Michigan State University. With this additional context, he envisions working with students, families, and leaders as a district leader to bring about effective research-based practices inside rural schools. Connect with Dee Dubose

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 tune into this one because in these roles authentic relationships are key to the success of your family or organization. Relationship building is complex and multi-layered. The most authentic relationships begin with you, and connecting with others from a more balanced internal state. I hope you gain tons of value from the episode. If so, please share with your people. Let's learn, grow, and glow together

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 Center Superintendent, in the organization's history and is their first female superintendent. Her role includes working directly with and advocating for all 16 public school districts in Montgomery County. As the educational leader for the county, she works with various leaders across city/county government, and other public sectors. Shannon was featured as a TEDxDayton speaker, where she gave her TED Talk on “Future Self”. Shannon has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Dayton, where she taught various workshop classes and Educational Leadership courses. Shannon and I talk about: ~ her journey into education; ~ what keeps her inspired to stay in education despite the massive exodus of teachers; ~ the concept of the “future self” - what it is and why it's important in the classroom today; ~ suggested tools and strategies to help kids cultivate a strong, positive, resilient, and marketable future self; ~ how she uses the concept of the “future self” in her own life; ~ and so much more! Connect with Shannon Cox

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 get to the “Yes!” that I was striving towards. I talk about the mindfulness practice of detachment. While working on our goals, it's important to have a vision of what we are trying to obtain, but it's equally important to not be attached to any specific results. I know this is a tough one! Be with what you are doing, but stay detached from any specific outcome. This practice will serve you well when you get little or big “Nos” on your own goal journey. I'm giving you 4 (four) strategies that can help you re-frame these challenging moments in your life, and give you the fuel you need to keep going. They've helped me stay the course, and I hope they help you as well. Remember, any big, scary goal you take on is about endurance, not speed. These strategies have helped me take small steps forward, which have added up to big leaps in overall distance. Remember, the world needs your spark in action, and only you can provide that special magic someone needs. I'm voting your victory! Let's learn, grow, and glow together

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. Working with clients, she discovered that the real reason for succeeding in marketing was not being technically savvy or doing lots of market research. She developed the concept "Holistic Marketing", which not only focuses on marketing strategy, but the client as a whole human being. She helps her clients navigate through perfectionism, imposter syndrome, procrastination, niche drama and limiting beliefs to become confident on social media and attract more clients organically.  Martine and I talk about: ~ her journey into holistic marketing; ~ what holistic marketing is and why you want to know about it (because sharing your ideas makes a difference for others); ~ how to shift your inner narrative about marketing, particularly if you have a negative perspective; ~ why marketing is a must to make an impact; ~ how to transform roadblocks that may get in the way of you sharing your ideas; ~ tips to move past perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and procrastination; ~ digital media strategy tips; ~ and so much more! Connect with Martine Thomassen

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 “Enlightenment Studio” dedicated to helping people reach their highest potential through meditation, yoga, public talks and community outreach. He is a social entrepreneur, public speaker and seasoned organizational change management professional specializing in performance, culture, and service. Hector consults from his base in New York City to a variety of international clients, integrating eastern philosophy into corporate culture and modern life. He serves on the board of the Asian Classics Institute. Hector has been studying and practicing Tibetan Buddhism for 25 years and believes that meditation opens the door to every personal achievement.Hector and I talk about: ~ his journey into meditation and mindfulness; ~ how our moment-to-moment experience can fuel us with deep insight (the good, bad, and ugly); ~ how meditation can help you re-write your limiting inner narrative, widen your idea of what's possible, and live with more joy, success, and peace of mind on your own terms; ~ and so much more! Connect with Hector Marcel

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 for two years and I'm so thrilled to highlight her voice and story on the show today. Starr K. is an 8th grader currently attending KIPP Journey Collegiate. She was formally introduced to mindfulness in the 3rd grade, and ever since she has found many ways to use mindfulness in difficult situations. She spends her time doing gymnastics, or you might see her reading a book about mental health or historical fiction. Ever since Starr was in the 5th grade, she has had a passion for social studies and has been curious about what actually happened in history and not just what is seen in the textbooks. Most of all Starr has the propensity to be great and to be a star! Starr and I talk about: ~ current stressors in student life; ~ how mindfulness helps her gain clarity on her values;~ how it helps her manage her emotions; ~ what parents and teachers can do to support their teens; ~ teen mental and emotional health; ~ various other topics on student life, culture, and well-being; ~ and so much more! Let's learn, grow, and glow together

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 Journey for two years and I'm so thrilled to highlight his voice and story on the show today. Charles O. Jr. is a 7th grader currently attending KIPP Journey Collegiate. He was formally introduced to mindfulness in 5th grade, and he has practiced it in some form ever since, whether it be in the academic setting or beyond the classroom. He enjoys reading books, particularly those centered around historical fiction. He also has a passion for mathematics. Most of all though, he understands the pressure that accompanies a perpetual striving for excellence. Charles and I talk about: ~ what it's like to be a middle school student in the world today; ~ how mindfulness, yoga, and meditation are helping him navigate many aspects of life and school; ~ how he uses mindfulness to build resilience; ~ various other topics on student life, culture, and well-being; ~ and so much more! Let's learn, grow, and glow together

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 education for 11 years as a high school teacher, she learned that there was something missing not only in her own life, but the lives of her students. She started exploring with mindfulness first in her personal life, then started experimenting with it in the classroom 5 years ago and has seen a dramatic shift in herself, in her classroom environment and in her students.Christy creates and teaches online courses for educators to support them in escaping teacher burnout and how to implement a mindfulness practice into their personal lives and in their classrooms.She is passionate about teaching the whole child through implementing mindfulness and trauma informed practices. And in addition to the many hats she holds, she is passionate about conscious parenting and reparenting herself while raising her 2 young boys with her high school sweetheart.Christy and I talk about: ~ her personal journey into self-inquiry and mindfulness; ~ her motivation to share these practices with high school students; ~ the impact mindfulness has had on her classroom, students, and culture; ~ the mindfulness tools + techniques she's teaching educators to fight burnout and the impact they are having on educator attrition rates; ~ what it takes to get at resounding “YES!” when it comes to making your goals a reality;~ her personal self-care tips and routines; ~ and so much more! Connect with Christy Land

Happy Day, Friend! On this week's podcast episode, I'm talking about what you and your kids need to know about the college admissions process and how your teens can navigate college with more clarity and purpose. My special guests this week are Beth and Greg Langston, creators of the College Flight Plan, a digital program to help teens clarify their values, strengths, goals, and purpose to gain acceptance to college and graduate in four (4) years. For the last twenty years (20) years, Beth and Greg have empowered students to master their self-discovery, allowing them to successfully activate their life's purpose. Beth, who graduated from Purdue University in Education, has guided hundreds of high school students worldwide to navigate the dreaded college application process with tremendous success. Greg also graduated from Purdue's Krannert School of Business. Greg pursued an international business career which allowed him to mentor hundreds of young professionals while leading businesses over $1 billion and working in 65 countries. Beth and Greg and I talk about: ~ prepping for college with intention and purpose;  ~ the importance of self-discovery tools during this process; ~ the biggest challenges students face in the college admissions process; ~ the qualities and traits college admissions officers are looking for in their potential students; ~ the dos and don'ts of the dreaded college admissions essays; ~ how to guide unmotivated students; ~ how parents and teachers can best support their students through this process; ~ and so much more! Connect with Beth and Greg Langston

Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode, I'm giving you some tips to get a little more control over those pesky negative thoughts and emotions you might be experiencing. This episode is a follow-up to an episode I did a while back. It was one of my top 5 podcast episodes of all times. I definitely recommend you listen to that episode. You can listen to Controlling Our Thoughts and Emotions (Part 1) on Ep. 49. I hope my tips help you bring awareness to your own negative feedback loop in your mind so you can shift it and begin creating a positive feedback loop. It will help you drive out limiting beliefs and create more empowering ones so you can live your magic and your special spark out in the world. Remember, the world needs your gifts in action. If you have any questions, thoughts, or comments I would love to hear from you: connect with me on social media @atheadavis!   And, don't forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned in to all the mindful living love.Stay connected

Happy Day, Friend! On this week's podcast episode, I'm talking about discovering your inner spark.   My special guest this week is Jessica Mougis, the creator and host of The Kids Yoga Podcast, a podcast about all things kids yoga! Jessica Mougis has been working with children and families since she graduated from Connecticut College in 2007. She began by teaching creative movement, ballet and modern dance. In 2009 she took a brief hiatus and followed her dream of attending film school in Sedona, AZ. There she had the honor of winning the Pinnacle Award for Best Director. Upon moving to NYC, Jessica realized how much she missed working with children and knowing the impact yoga had on her own life, she began teaching children's yoga. As Director of Programs of Yogi Beans, she taught yoga and mindfulness to thousands of children in schools and studios around NYC. She also trained adults to teach yoga to children both nationally and internationally. She is 200-hour Vinyasa Yoga certified through Laughing Lotus Yoga Center. In 2016, Jessica founded Jem Yoga NYC, a kids yoga company that provides yoga classes to children and families in NYC schools and studios. And in 2020, Jessica began The Kids Yoga Podcast, a passion project she'd been dreaming up for years.Jessica and I talk about: ~ her journey into creating the The Yoga Podcast; ~ what it means to follow our inner voice; ~ how to connect to our creative journey; ~ how mindfulness + yoga practices have helped her reach her goals, including developing positive relationships with herself and others; ~ her go-to self-care practices right now; ~ and so much more! Connect with Jessica Mougis

Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode, I'm sharing a self-reflection practice to help you start your new year from a place of balance and alignment instead of operating on autopilot.  Christina Sell taught me this practice several years ago. I also had her on the podcast a couple of years ago to talk about yoga and what it means to live a life of wholeness and freedom. You can check out our conversation (note: we don't talk about the self-reflection practice on that episode) on Ep. 20: Wholeness and Freedom with Christina Sell. The self-reflection practice is called PIES. It's an acronym that represents the four main domains of our human development: physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual. It will help you tune into what you need in each of these domains to be in balance and in alignment with your most authentic self. You can use this practice to create your 2022 life's vision, or for different phases of your life when you feel your needs are changing. This is also a great practice for each day or as an end of the week reflection, or beginning of the week intention setting. If you have any questions, thoughts, or comments I would love to hear from you: connect with me on social media @atheadavis!   And, don't forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned in to all the mindful living love.Stay connected