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Jessie Asya Kanzer is the award-winning author of Unlocking Your Inner Zelensky and Don't Just Sit There, Do Nothing. She was born in the Soviet Union and left at age eight. Jessie shares that ‘what is so incredible about our man Volodymyr is that his belief in himself stems not from seeing himself as special, but from seeing himself as ordinary and from knowing there is great power in this ordinariness. His belief, in other words, is in the abilities of each ordinary individual.' Jessie Kanzer is a former reporter and actress. She once found herself on the set of a Zelensky film and has followed his story ever since. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, USA Today, the Washington Post, and many other publications. She's been interviewed on podcasts and TV programs across the country. She lives with her husband, two daughters, and two cats in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.JessieKanzer.com Book: Unlocking Your Inner Zelensky by Jessie Kanzer The Movie I was in a movie with Zelensky. He was one of three main characters. The movie was either called “Love in the Big City” or “No Love in the City,” depending on the translation. I had a small part in the movie. At one time, I struggled and eventually gave up on acting, moved on with life, had kids, and started writing. I've had moments where people I worked with in movies or TV shows became successful, but nobody became a president before. Zelensky sent me the link to the movie in 2019, even though this movie was made back in 2009. It was a unique experience to see someone I knew from the entertainment world become a president. My Zelensky The book I wrote about the Tao Te Ching that I talked to you about last year had a chapter about Zelensky in it. The chapter was called My Zelensky and it was the Taoist principle I was talking about. The chapter talked about the Taoist principle of using whatever life gives, regardless of what circumstances you're given. It says do not waste anything. And so I had Zelensky as an example then, and he had been born into the Soviet Union as I had. I left, but he had an immigration of sorts of his own where that tyrannical rule fell. The country was trying to break through and be free. He was a person who actually was able to really enact change. What is Different About Zelensky? Zelensky has changed the history of his nation, his people, and millions of people. I think he changed the trajectory for Europe, maybe for the world. And so I started following him out of that intuition that something is different about this person. When he emerged on the world stages as he is now, I started to see why I was pulled towards studying him. He always said I'm just an ordinary person. He said. I'm not a politician. When he was first elected, he said, I'm just a simple person who has come to break down the system. Suggested Resources Book: Unlocking Your Inner Zelensky: Lessons We Can All Learn From An Unexpected Leader by Jessie Kanzer Book: Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching by Jessie Kanzer App: n/a Lessons To Learn The subtitle of the book is, ‘Lessons We Can All Learn From An Unexpected Leader'. One of the lessons is about his PR skills. It was his job to really get other parts of the world to understand the importance and value of Ukraine. This includes Europe, neighbors of Europe, and especially North America. Ukraine is the producer of a lot of food, and specifically a lot of bread. I learned significant PR skills from Zelensky including public relations skills and the ability to communicate. I'm still learning. Thus the reason for the title, Unlocking Your Inner Zelensky. Related Episodes Tao Te Ching Philosophy; Jessie Kanzer Become A Realized Leader With Harvard Professor, Daniel P. Brown Planetary Change Through Leadership; Dr. Nancy Gordon Are you experiencing anxiety & stress? I'm Bruce Langford, a practicing coach and hypnotist helping fast-track people just like you to shed their inner bully and move forward with confidence. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Send me an email at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘Time Is Right' in the subject line. We'll schedule a call to discuss how you can move forward to a better life.
Jessie Asya Kanzer is the Author of the book, Don't Just Sit There, Do Nothing: Healing, Chilling, & Living with the Tao Te Ching. She is a descendant of Holocaust survivors. Her family sought asylum in the U.S. and eventually they made it to Brooklyn, NY. Her passion was acting, and she was in a movie with the now Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Jessie only spoke Russian when she came to America and pursued her American dream of acting but fell short. She then discovered Tao Te Ching (“the way”). Jessie learned about the power of stillness through Tao teachings, and it magnificently changed her life. She learned about the unique journey we are on to become authentic, powerful, and unique beings in the world. Lessons from the East have awakened a higher consciousness in Jessie that she's helped to awaken in others through her book and teachings. This episode will inspire you and remind you that you are whole just the way you are. There is nothing you lack; with the perspective of “the way,” you'll realize that you have everything that you need within you. Shout out to this episode's sponsor, Sherpa Way Marketing. Check out https://sherpawaymarketing.com/ for your one-stop shop to improve your brand positioning in the marketplace. Their professionals are bi-lingual in English and Spanish – let them take the marketing guess work (e.g., SEO, ads, social media) away so you can focus on running your business. Ways to connect with me: Website: https://bornunbreakable.com/ Podcast: https://podfollow.com/bornunbreakable YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsrWV9ndR4uCBZTsMqlUSgA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BornUnbreakable/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bornunbreakable/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bornunbreakable/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dezunbreakable Email: dez@bornunbreakable.com Clubhouse: @dezmaya Ways to connect with Jessie Asya Kanzer: Website: https://jessiekanzer.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daily_tao Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JessieAsya/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessiekanzer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessiekanzer Please subscribe to the podcast and rate and review this episode!
Jessie Kanzer, author of 'Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING' and the newly released 'Unlocking Your Inner Zelensky', was born in the Soviet Union as Asya Bronfman, a descendant of Holocaust survivors. As an 8-year-old refugee in the USA who only spoke Russian, Jessie (or “Asya” then) yearned to fit in, changing her name and much about herself. Experiencing depression and an eating disorder, Jessie pursued Hollywood fame, men, and the American Dream but always fell short. We discuss her refugee experience and her latest book on Volodymyr Zelensky. Kanzer's writing has appeared in The New York Times, USA Today, and the Washington Post. LINKS Books on Amazon Unlocking Your Inner Zelensky: Lessons We Can All Learn from an Unexpected Leader Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching The Mojo Sessions website www.themojosessions.com The Mojo Sessions on Patreon www.patreon.com/TheMojoSessions Full transcripts of the show (plus time codes) are available on Patreon. The Mojo Sessions on Facebook www.facebook.com/TheMojoSessions Gary on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/gary-bertwistle Gary on Twitter www.twitter.com/GaryBertwistle The Mojo Sessions on Instagram www.instagram.com/themojosessions If you like what you hear, we'd be grateful for a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Happy listening! © 2023 Gary Bertwistle. All Rights Reserved.
Jessie Asya Kanzer, award-winning author of Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching, sits with our founder, Maria Marshall, to discuss healing from childhood traumas, the lessons she learned, and a further look into the Tao Te Ching philosophy. She'll also share a sneak peek into her new book and inspiration for:Unlocking Your Inner Zelensky: Lessons We Can All Learn from an Unexpected Leader. You don't want to miss this conversation!
You're alright. Exactly as you are. Mess and all. You're going to love Episode 35 of the 'Transformation Starts Today' podcast with Jessie Kanzer! Here's some background about Jessie: JESSIE ASYA KANZER is author of the award-winning book Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching. Jessie was born in the Soviet Union, where her family had suffered for generations. She escaped at the age of eight and eventually settled in Brooklyn. A former reporter and actress, Jessie's writing has appeared in USA Today, Washington Post, the New York Times, New York Daily News, The Wall Street Journal, The Independent, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, and many other publications. She is also a speaker and spiritual teacher and has been interviewed on podcasts and TV programs across the country. Jessie lives with her husband, two daughters, and two cats in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Her upcoming book is called "UNLOCKING YOUR INNER ZELENSKYY: Lessons We Can All Learn From an Unexpected Leader." Here are some ways to connect with Jessie: Website: https://jessiekanzer.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessiekanzer/ Get Jessie's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Just-Sit-There-NOTHING/dp/1642970352/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Dr. Jamil Sayegh – Life, Business, and Relationship Coach, Licensed Naturopathic Doctor, Energy-Healer Learn more about if or how I can help you: https://jamilsayegh.com/lets-connect/
Jessie Asya Kanzer was born in the Soviet Union. At the age of eight, she emigrated with her family to Brooklyn. She is a writer and former reporter and actress. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Ravishly, and Romper. Jessie lives with her two daughters and husband in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Her book, DON'T JUST SIT THERE, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling & Living with the Tao Te Ching, is the first work ever to apply the ancient spiritual teachings of the Tao Te Ching to the life of a modern woman. SHOW LINKS: evo HEMP products: use code WITCHY for 20% off your purchase! Take Anxious Personality Quiz: https://www.anxiousquiz.com Follow Witchy Wellness/Loren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorencellentani/ Jessie's FB: https://www.facebook.com/JessieKanzer Jessie's INSTA: https://instagram.com/jessiekanzer
For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode181 Description When we can take a step back from our culture of constant motion and self-improvement, we may start to see the power in slowing down and making room for stillness in our lives. In her new book, Don't Just Sit There, Do Nothing, author Jessie Asya Kanzer shares her experience of using the Tao Te Ching to ground her life in intuition, and insight. The result is practical actionable insights on incorporating simple wisdom into the everyday living of life. Guest Bio Jessie Asya Kanzer was born in the Soviet Union. At the age of eight, she emigrated with her family to Brooklyn. She is a writer and former reporter and actress. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Ravishly, and Romper. Jessie lives with her two daughters and husband in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She's a certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 120 authors and thought leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/. Mentioned in this Episode Guest's book: Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Just-Sit-There-NOTHING/dp/1642970352 Guest's website: https://jessiekanzer.com/ Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast Web: https://kristenmanieri.com Email: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60MindfulMinutes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenmanieri_/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kristenmanieri/
About Jessie Kanzer: Jessie Asya Kanzer is the author of Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching — a book that combines ancient philosophy to help us live in the midst of current chaos. Born as Asya Bronfman in the Soviet Union, Jessie emigrated to the U.S. at age eight after surviving a holocaust. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Ravishly, and Romper.She lives in Dobbs Ferry, New York, with her two daughters and husband. She considers herself an expert in Doing Nothing. In this episode, Adam and Jessie discuss:Expressing your emotionsDon't just sit there, do nothingReinventing your identityFly your freak flagPeace begins with you. Key Takeaways:Journaling, or doing whatever comes naturally to you in terms of expressing your emotions, is a crucial part of getting through your difficulties.Stillness, or just a moment of getting quiet while deep breathing and connecting to the present moment is the key to healing and transformation.There's nothing wrong with creating a new identity or reinventing yourself. Everyone has their own issues and labels that they wish to unlearn from the world, and if changing their identity or unlearning all they believe they know is how they deal, then let them.Allow yourself to not be ashamed of your own wicked personality and stop attempting to conceal some aspects of yourself or your past. People will undoubtedly judge you, but keep in mind that we aren't designed to fit into some preconceived idea of normalcy.If you want peace in the world, start with yourself. Be the change you want to see in the world. Change is inevitable, but taking steps in improving yourself to rise to the occasion and grow as a person will help to spread peace. "Life is always a moving journey, you're not actually done. So just have a good time along the way. Don't stress too much, just chill out more. Don't just sit there, do nothing more." - Jessie Kanzer Connect with Jessie KanzerWebsite: https://jessiekanzer.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessiekanzer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JessieAsya/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daily_taoTwitter: https://twitter.com/jessiekanzerBook: https://jessiekanzer.com/#pre-order Connect With Adam Weber:Website: https://meditationnotmedicine.com/about/Email: adam@meditationnotmedicine.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/easytomeditate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meditationnotmedicine/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPnbji9rDrCfxhY0W8sHL9ABook: Meditation Not Medicine Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco.Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
Jessie Asya Kanzer is the Author of the book, Don't Just Sit There, Do Nothing: Healing, Chilling, & Living with the Tao Te Ching. She is a descendant of Holocaust survivors. Her family sought asylum in the U.S. and eventually they made it to Brooklyn, NY. Her passion was acting, and she was in a movie with the now Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Jessie only spoke Russian when she came to America and pursued her American dream of acting but fell short. She then discovered Tao Te Ching (“the way”). Jessie learned about the power of stillness through Tao teachings, and it magnificently changed her life. She learned about the unique journey we are on to become authentic, powerful, and unique beings in the world. Lessons from the East have awakened a higher consciousness in Jessie that she's helped to awaken in others through her book and teachings. This episode will inspire you and remind you that you are whole just the way you are. There is nothing you lack; with the perspective of “the way,” you'll realize that you have everything that you need within you. Shout out to this episode's sponsor, Sherpa Way Marketing. Check out https://sherpawaymarketing.com/ for your one-stop shop to improve your brand positioning in the marketplace. Their professionals are bi-lingual in English and Spanish – let them take the marketing guess work (e.g., SEO, ads, social media) away so you can focus on running your business. Ways to connect with me: Website: https://bornunbreakable.com/ Podcast: https://podfollow.com/bornunbreakable YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsrWV9ndR4uCBZTsMqlUSgA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BornUnbreakable/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bornunbreakable/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bornunbreakable/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dezunbreakable Email: dez@bornunbreakable.com Clubhouse: @dezmaya Ways to connect with Jessie Asya Kanzer: Website: https://jessiekanzer.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daily_tao Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JessieAsya/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessiekanzer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessiekanzer Please subscribe to the podcast and rate and review this episode!
Jessie Asya Kazner has launched her newest book Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching, (Hampton Roads Publishing) and is now available on Amazon!
Often we push ourselves to do more, forgetting that the best path to wellness might be to do less. Today we are joined by Jessie Kanzer to discuss her book, Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching. You can find the full show notes for this episode at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/534.
Jessie Asya Kanzer was born in the Soviet Union. At the age of eight, she emigrated with her family to Brooklyn, New York. She is a writer, former reporter and actress. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and more. After extensive study of the Tao Te Ching, Jessie experienced a shift in mindset that allowed her to fully trust her inner voice and to create a satisfying life. She also attributes Taoist philosophy to helping her stay centered as a parent, navigate challenges, and hold space for others. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.jessiekanzer.com Blog: Jessie Kanzer Most Influential Person Wayne Dyer, took these very complex things like the Tao Te Ching and showed us how to apply them in our lives. Effect on Emotions Mindfulness taught me that there's more than one of me. There's the one that feels the emotions that react and the observer part of myself. Because I'm able to observe myself and watch myself, I've become much less reactive. That doesn't mean I judge my emotion, or I hate my emotion or anything like that. But I'm able to come back to the center much quicker because I see it. I feel it. I work through it if I need to work through it, but I don't react to it anymore. I mean, I should say most of the time. Thoughts on Breathing I love breathwork. I don't do it daily; sometimes I do breathwork instead of meditation. I am amazed at how breathing in certain ways can help you enter almost a different dimension. That is why for me, breathing really gets me out of my monkey mind. Suggested Resources Book:Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching Book: The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment App: Calm Bullying Story I think if I'd had mindfulness training when I was a child when I was bullied, it would have made a huge difference for me. I was not very welcomed when I came to America as a kid, because I came here in 1989 and that was right on the heels of the Cold War. By the way, I'm not even Russian. I'm a Jew from Latvia. The Soviet Union divided people very weirdly, like on their passports. On my passport, it just used to say, Jew. That sounds crazy to people when I say that, but that's what it said. And then my family; half of them from Latvia, half from Ukraine. But our language was Russian because often these geopolitical shifts are affected, individual people. And I was one of those people. Therefore, I came from this war-torn family that suffered a lot under Stalin under the Nazis, and finally made it to America, the land of the free, but unfortunately, mindfulness was not taught, at least not the way it is now. A lot of kids were pretty mean when they heard my Russian accent. First, the Russian language, because they had watched movies like for instance, Rocky Five, these movies where the Russians were always the evil people. So there was a lot of making fun of, and you know, I remember I'd be stopped, in the middle of the stairway, they would laugh and say, Where Are you Russian, Russian. As a result, all of these things I internalized because I was a very sensitive child. Bullying did not exist in the Soviet Union. The socialistic ideas that formed this country, a lot of them did not work clearly. But this kind of unity, versus individualism in the classroom, made everyone be really nice to each other. Related Episodes Ride The Waves of Life With Mop; Jaimal Yogis How Thoughts Become Things; Doug Vermeeren The Key To Mental Toughness With Mani Vaya Special Offer Are you experiencing anxiety & stress? Peace is within your grasp. I'm Bruce Langford, a practicing coach, and hypnotist helping fast-track people just like you to shed their inner bully and move forward with confidence. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Send me an email at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘Coaching Session' in the subject line. We'll set up a zoom call and talk about how you can move forward to a better life.
Throughout the month of March, we're celebrating the International Day of Happiness and a whole month of Happy Acts. And, as part of this year's celebration, we're looking at the theme of unity. This week, host Paula Felps is joined by Jessie Kanzer, author of Don't Just Sit There, Do Nothing: Healing, Chilling & Living with the Tao Te Ching. Jessie talks about social media and how we can use it to become less divided. In this episode, you'll learn: Why social media is so addictive. How to become more mindful about what you're posting — and what you're consuming. Tips for creating healthier relationships on social media.
Jessie Asya Kanzer is the author of a brand new book called, Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling & Living with the Tao Te Ching. She is an accomplished writer with articles featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal and many other publications. Here to talk about how ancient philosophy can help us thrive in modern chaos. In this conversation, we chat about motherhood, social media and even how Dr. Wayne Dyer influenced her writing. Thank you for listening! Get exclusive patron benefits at www.patreon.com/nadiadelacruz. Visit www.nadiadelacruz.com for more details about this podcast.
Happy Satiated Saturday! I remember a time in my life when I lived across the street from a gym. This was a time when I was diving deeper into my own personal growth and healing, working with a somatic therapist, and binging regularly to try to regulate as looking at these dark things in my life was not easy. I would eat to the point of feeling so uncomfortably full I couldn't attend to or focus on anything else. Some nights, I just did not want to sit with that fullness and so I would walk over to the gym at 9:00, 10:00, even 11:00 pm at night and walk on a treadmill or use the elliptical until I didn't feel full anymore. Sweaty, exhausted, and numb, I would walk back to my apartment, shower, and just go to sleep. I share this because, first, if this is a pattern you're in right now, please know you're not doing anything wrong. You're showing up the best you can right now with everything you're trying to navigate in your life and in your body. Second, that pattern that was playing out with my food and body wasn't really about my food or my body image. It was a time of my life I was actively taking myself outside my comfort zone. It was a time I was challenging the ways I showed up with myself and with others. It was a time when I thought the tears of grief from what I was processing would never stop. Eating and moving my body just became moments of respite from what felt, at times, too intense to navigate. If you're reading this nodding your head, I see you, I understand, I get it.In this week's episode, I talk with Jessie Asya Kanzer, author of her new book Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching, about her journey of healing from an eating disorder and how finding the Tao Te Ching and learning to be with herself changed everything for her.You can also read the transcript to this week's episode here: https://www.stephaniemara.com/blog/seeking-stillnessAs a reminder, you never have to navigate this food and body healing journey alone. If you're looking for more support, email me at support@stephaniemara.com anytime! With Compassion and Empathy, Stephanie Mara FoxKeep in touch with Jessie here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessiekanzer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JessieKanzerWebsite: https://jessiekanzer.com/Book: Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te ChingSpecial thanks to Bendsound for the intro music in this episode. www.bensound.comSupport the show (https://account.venmo.com/u/stephaniemara)
Today on Yoga Magic, Ashley sits down with author Jesse Kanzer to discuss her new book Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling and Living with the Tao Te Ching. Jessie is a descendent of Holocaust survivors and a refugee of the the Soviet Union. She came to the US as a young girl only speaking Russian. As she got older, her childhood trauma manifested into an eating disorder, depression and anxiety and it was at one of her lowest moments, while lying on her bedroom floor, that she looked over and saw a small book. That book happened to be the Tao Te Ching. With the help of the Tao Te Ching she rediscovered herself and her innate power, and she learned to chill. Her book, Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING, will help others do the same. In Jessie's book, she uses the Tao to outline 47 different shifts, mind shifts, and practices that we can utilize to come back to ourselves. It's an inspiring and practical read! In this episode we talk through:Awareness of leaky energyConnection with intuition and the higher self through stillnessHow she manifested her book deal with a butt dial! Energetic and personal boundaries to allow energy and stamina to turn inwardHow to tune out the noise! Learn more:Follow Jessie on Instagram: @jessiekanzerLearn more about Jessie: www.jessiekanzer.comGet her book: Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHINGFollow along on Instagram: @yogamagicpodcast and @ashley.sondergaardLearn more about Ashley and Yoga Magic at www.ashleysondergaard.com Sponsors:Branch Basics | This episode's partner is Branch Basics. Learn more about the all-natural cleaning products and get $10 off your first order at http://branchbasics.refr.cc/yogamagic. Get Your ‘Guide to Self-Care for Manifestation'https://tremendous-leader-9896.ck.page/0aced5b4f4 Work with Ashley:Book a 1:1 Cosmic Self-Care Session with Ashley | Learn how to use your astrological birth chart to personalize your self-care routines, rituals and practices. Book a Birth Chart Reading with Ashley | Learn about the key components of your natal chart and how you can work with the energy in your life today during this 30 minute reading.New! The Yoga Magic Podcast Blog | https://www.ashleysondergaard.com/podcastTune in for the latest episode news as well as supplemental episode content, self-care homework, favorite products and more! Upcoming Yoga Magic Events:Manifestation 101 | 3/16 7:00 PM CT | Zoom | Manifestation and self-care go hand in hand. When you put time and effort into your own needs, you communicate to the Universe that you are worthy of all the good things coming your way. In this workshop, we'll talk through the basics of manifestation, steps you can take today to move into higher self worth, and practices to get started on your manifestation journey moving forward.
Jessie Asya Kanzer is the author of Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching — a book in which she uses ancient philosophy to help us thrive amidst our modern chaos. Jessie shares her own story of healing and spiritual awakening, as well as her very human messes, to show others how to find their power no matter where they are on their journey. As a former reporter and actress who's appeared on television programs and podcasts all over the country, she brings high energy to her workshops and speaking engagements, leading participants in exercises and discussions that help them Heal, Chill, and Live better! Jessie's website: https://jessiekanzer.com Jessie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessiekanzer Elizabeth's website: https://miraculousmamas.com Miraculous Mamas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miraculousmamas Save $35 on your first order (that's only $6.66 per meal!) at https://splendidspoon.com/mamas35 Go to https://www.stitchfix.com/mamas & you'll get 25% off when you keep everything in your Kids Fix! Get a special discount of 20% off an at-home lab test at https://www.everlywell.com/mamas More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426
Jessie Asya Kanzer was born in the Soviet Union. As a descendant of Holocaust survivors living in a communal apartment with four households, one toilet, and a rickety old bathtub in the middle of the kitchen, her family sought asylum in the U.S. After awaiting their fate in Austria and Italy, they finally made it to Brooklyn in 1989. After experiencing depression, an eating disorder, and all sorts of existential problems, Jessie found the resource she needed! With the help of the Tao Te Ching she rediscovered herself and her innate power, and she learned how to deal with life with less stress! Her book, Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING, will help others do the same. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Ravishly, and Romper. Jessie lives with her two daughters and husband in Dobbs Ferry, NY!Find Jessie at-Amazon- Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Chinghttps://jessiekanzer.com/IG- jessiekanzer
Ep#095 How can a book written in 400 BC be a powerful guide for how to live today? The Tao Te Ching a classic of Chinese philosophical literature, reminds us that spending less time trying to manipulate situations, people and circumstances to get what we want and more time aligning ourselves to the natural flow of things is the way to a joyful existence. The central concept is that deep self awareness when cultivated gives us the ability to have a more genuine experience of reality which gives way to making empowering choices in our lives with ease. Today's guest is author, speaker and fellow mom on a spiritual journey Jessie Kanzer. Jessie Asya Kanzer was born in the Soviet Union. At the age of eight, she emigrated with her family to Brooklyn. Her intense personal struggles put her on a spiritual journey during which she discovered the Tao Te Ching, an ancient text that reminds us that there's great power in slowing down in our lives. It forever changed her life. We dive into her critically acclaimed book, which comes out next month: DON'T JUST SIT THERE, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling & Living with the Tao Te Ching. Jessie gives practical actionable insights on how we can use this ancient philosophy to help us thrive amidst our modern chaos. Visit her Website: https://jessiekanzer.comFree Webinar Book Launch 3/1: https://jessiekanzer.com/events/dont-just-sit-there-do-nothing-web-launch
I am ecstatic to have an amazing author with us today, Jessie Asya Kanzer. Jessie is here to share with us what it's like to live by the principles of Tao Te Ching! Jessie was born in the Soviet Union. At the age of eight, she immigrated with her family to Brooklyn. She is a writer, former reporter, and actress. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wallstreet Journal, the Independent New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Ravishly, and Romper. Her book, Don't Just Sit There, Do NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching will be available wherever books are sold on March 1st, 2022. Jessie lives with her two daughters and husband in Dobbs Ferry, New York. I'd love to hear your takeaways! DM me on Instagram @sarahalyssecoaching or leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Find out more about Jessie and preorder her book, Don't Just Sit There, Do NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching at https://jessiekanzer.com/ Grab your copy today of Sarah's Follow Your Gut Workbook at www.livewellenhanceyou.com/followyourgut Grab your FREE copy of Healthy Habits Worksheet at: https://www.livewellenhanceyou.com/ Fill out the application for Enrich Your Workplace at: https://www.livewellenhanceyou.com/workwithme Find the full show notes at: https://www.livewellenhanceyou.com/podcast/living-by-tao-te-ching
The author of "Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching" goes head to head with Spartan Race CEO and Founder Joe De Sena. Joe's answer to everything is do more, and do it sooner. Just get it done. Today he sits down with Jessie Kanzer to talk about the Tao Te Ching, her book and why she says sometimes it's best to do nothing. More about Jessie Kanzer Her website https://jessiekanzer.com/ Her book https://amzn.to/3v7PeOy Joe De Sena's Parenting book “10 Rules for Mental Toughness for Families” https://amzn.to/3JrN6oz The Tough Bible - the best information from Spartan Up all in one place Spartan.com/toughbible Be ready for ANYTHING - download the free book https://www.spartan.com/readyforanything This episode is brought to you by USANA Health Sciences. USANA creates premium nutritional products built on one simple idea: if you feed the cells in your body exactly what they need, your overall health will benefit. USANA is driven to innovate and advance the science of nutrition—putting a healthy, happy life within reach for all. https://www.usana.com/ CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com Host: Joe De Sena © 2022 Spartan
Not many have the privilege of knowing who they are from the start. For most of us, life is a journey of reflection and self-discovery. Jessie Kanzer, actress and reporter turned author, joins us today to share her journey as a Russian Immigrant feeling lost in an alien world to her discovery of the Tao Te Ching that set her on the path to becoming the person she is meant to be. Listen to her grounding message that will not only benefit each of us personally but our loved ones as well. Do not miss these highlights: 02:10 - A look into Jessie's book, Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching, and an explanation of what Tao Te Ching is about. 6:21 - How these teaching influenced her coming from an “achievement-based” culture 9:05 - Connecting and trusting your inner voice and begin listening to our intuition, especially when it comes to parenting our children 14:55 - Realizing that stepping into our awareness requires vulnerability and that authenticity does not come in a form of perfection 17:22 - Jessie summarizes the Tao Te Ching to three concepts; simplicity, patience, compassion 23:15 - A look at how losing your identity can be a gift to find yourself again. 28:07 - A discussion about labels and the hindrance they bring to self-discovery 32:12 - The importance of helping our children to fully understand what they are feeling and put a name to it. 36:05 - “When somebody else questions their identity, it almost becomes a mirror. And if you have never faced the nuances within yourself, including nuanced emotions, that is very uncomfortable.” 39:33 - How The Tao can cure you of perfectionism 41:11 - The importance of embracing stillness About the Guest: Jessie Kanzer was born in the Soviet Union. At the age of eight, she emigrated with her family to Brooklyn. She is a writer, former reporter and actress. For years, Jessie felt like a failure, unable to hustle hard enough to "make it" either as an actress or in the rat race. Her childhood as a Russian immigrant in post-Cold War America heightened her insecurity and threatened her identity, desperate as she was to fit into a culture that was alien at best and hostile at worst. This loss and eventual reclamation of her sense of self sent her on a spiritual journey during which she discovered the Tao Te Ching, which changes everything for her. The Tao taught her that there was power in stillness and that all struggles come bearing gifts if you know how to recognize them. Her message will connect with listeners desperate to find grounding as we move into a new year filled with trepidation and no guarantees of a return to normalcy. https://www.facebook.com/JessieKanzer (https://www.facebook.com/JessieKanzer) https://instagram.com/jessiekanzer (https://instagram.com/jessiekanzer) https://twitter.com/jessiekanzer (https://twitter.com/jessiekanzer) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI0_lGiZPq31VJ5w7hg7NuA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI0_lGiZPq31VJ5w7hg7NuA) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessiekanzer/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessiekanzer/)
In her book, DON'T JUST SIT THERE, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling & Living with the Tao Te Ching Jessie Kanzer shares how perfecting the art of doing nothing can offer wisdom, healing, and grounding–and possibly be the most productive thing you have done in a while. For years, Kanzer felt like a failure, unable to hustle hard enough to “make it,” either as an actress or in the rat race. Her childhood as a Russian immigrant in post-Cold War America heightened her insecurity and threatened her identity, desperate as she was to fit into a culture that was alien at best and hostile at worst. This loss and eventual reclamation of her sense of self sent her on a spiritual journey during which she discovered the Tao Te Ching, which changed everything for her. The Tao taught her that there was power in stillness, and that all struggles come bearing gifts if you know how to recognize them. Her message will connect with listeners desperate to find grounding as we move into a new year with filled with trepidation and no guarantees of a return to normalcy. She is a writer and former reporter and actress. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Ravishly, and Romper. Jessie lives with her two daughters and husband in Dobbs Ferry, NY. During my interview with Jessie, you will learn: * How to trust your intuition and inner voice whenever doubts creep in * How losing sight of your true identity can be a gift (as long as you find it again) * How the Tao can cure you of perfectionism and people-pleasing tendencies * Why it's important to continue to embrace stillness, even amidst a push to return to “normal” following the pandemic * The Tao's wisdom on parenting, especially how the act of letting go can be the ultimate form of love * How the Tao can teach you to value yourself and not give your power away in romantic relationships. In a culture that insists on constant motion and self-improvement, the Tao Te Ching's philosophy reminds us that there's power in slowing down and making room for stillness in our lives. Don't Just Sit There, Do Nothing (now available where books are sold) offers practical actionable insights on incorporating its wisdom into your everyday life. You can contact Jessie web: jessiekanzer.com fb: jessiekanzer insta: @jessiekanzer twitter: @JessieKanzer
Tao Te Ching is an ancient Chinese text that offers wisdom on how to live life with goodness and integrity. Jessie Kanzer and I discuss several verses of this text on the definition of love, the concept of being and not-being, letting go of self-expectation vulnerability and more. Jessie Kanzer is an Author, Actor and former reporter. Her work has appeared in Washington Post, NYT, Huffington Post among others. She is the author of a new book, Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling and Living with Tao Te Ching We now have a telegram community for our listeners. Join here- https://theinspiringtalk.com/telegram For brand collaborations and opportunities, send us an email at hi@wyn.studio Read full episode notes at https://theinspiringtalk.com/126 Send me a voice message: https://theinspiringtalk.com/speak Connect with Jessie Kanzer: Website https://jessiekanzer.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessiekanzer/ Follow the Inspiring Talk on Facebook http://theinspiringtalk.com/facebook Twitter http://theinspiringtalk.com/twitter Instagram http://theinspiringtalk.com/instagram Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:25 What is Tao Te Ching and why it is a powerful text? 07:49 Meaning of Stillness and Doing Nothing 12:01 Concept of being and not-being 15:08 Life is a dance of shadows 18:16 Understanding our Human-self and Higher-self 20:44 How to deal with Perfectionism? 24:20 Vulnerability and Becoming yourself 26:45 Dealing with "I am not enough" 30:55 Most beautiful definition of love 37:28 Letting go of self-expectation 39:30 Expectations in romantic relationships 43:25 Be like water! 47:30 Jessie's new book 53:00 Jessie's most important lesson 54:00 Outro
This is a MUST listen! Jessie Kanzer talks about her new book coming out March 1st, 2022 "Don't Just Sit There, Do Nothing: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching". She brings amazing insight into the foundation of health and wellbeing. And she has one of THE BEST presentations of "The Way" - The Tao Te Ching. I was so excited to read this book. I hope you find that it resonates with you as Jessie is an incredible light for many of us who need to connect with our power and innate wisdom to heal. You can find the book and lots of goodies on her website at www.jessiekanzer.com Get the book and when you're done write a review, as she has so much to share with the world!! More about Jessie Kanzer: Jessie was born in the Soviet Union as Asya Bronfman—a little Jewish girl living in a communal apartment with four families, one toilet, and a rickety old bathtub in the middle of the kitchen. Her grandparents had survived the Holocaust and her parents continued to struggle under anti-Semitic policies. They sought asylum in the U.S., waiting in Italy and in Austria, and finally made it to Brooklyn in 1989. As an 8-year-old refugee who only spoke Russian, Jessie (who was still “Asya” then) yearned to fit in. She changed her name and much about herself. Later though, she experienced depression, an eating disorder, and all sorts of existential problems. She pursued Hollywood fame, men, and the American Dream, but always fell short. Until she stopped. In figuring out how to better herself and her life, Jessie picked up a bucket-full of tools that she now shares with others—including the Tao Te Ching, which she's studied for years and which inspired her upcoming book. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Ravishly, and Romper. She lives with her husband and daughters in Dobbs Ferry, NY SHOWNOTES HERE --------------------------------------------------------------- Our Manifestation 4-Step Hypnosis Recordings is Still Available on Our Website for a Limited Time You can sign up here! ------------------------------------------------------------------ We hope you enjoy the episode and if you do, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and REVIEW So you can help us increase our reach to help more women awaken their best selves, have more energy, and live the life they dreamed of while healing and recovering from any pain and health issues! ----------------------------------------------------------------- Be on the lookout for the foundational coaching masterclasses this coming new year! And for those of you ready to heal from a chronic condition, we will have your advanced master coaching program coming soon for Menopause, PCOS, Endometriosis, Pelvic Pain, Hormone Regulation, Autoimmune Disease, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, and More! We will be launching one of these come 2022, so be on the lookout or email us at hello@healthispowher.com to get on the list! ------------------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER Anna Esparham, M.D.is a medical doctor, but she is not your doctor, and she is not offering medical advice on this podcast. If you are in need of professional advice or medical care, you must seek out the services of your own doctor or health care professional. The opinions of podcast guests are not necessarily those of Dr. Esparham, MD and Health Is PowHer, LLC and do not represent her or the company. This podcast provides information only, and does not provide any financial, legal, medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures or treats any mental or medical condition. You are responsible for your own physical, mental and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions and results. Health Is PowHer, LLC disclaims any liability for your reliance on any opinions or advice contained in this podcast.
On this week's episode of the Genetic Genius Podcast, Jessie Asya Kanzer discusses her new and profound book Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling & Living With The Tao Te Ching. Here are some of the healing topics we discussed: 1, What is the premise behind the Tao Te Ching philosophy? 2. How does this philosophy embrace stillness instead of doing? 3, When we are in this place of stillness, how can we tune in to our intuition at a deeper level? 4. How do we learn to trust this intuition in the current chaos of stress and the pandemic? 5. How does the Taoist philosophy help us to embrace and receive true healing? 6. What is your book about and what was your inspiration for writing this book? 7. How can listeners use the book to embrace to concept of “doing nothing” 8. Since this month is all about love, how does your book help readers embody the ultimate healing of self love. 9. How can letting go help in our relationships especially with our children? To learn more about Jessie and her new book please visit: https://jessiekanzer.com/ Check out her blog https://jessiekanzer.com/blog To get bonus chapters for the book visit: https://jessiekanzer.com/free-for-you Join Jessie for her webinar book launch: Shift your Life! https://fb.me/e/3jAgpMM75 To learn more about Dr. LuLu Shimek, purchase her new book, and make an appointment please visit www.doclulu.com
In this episode we speak with Jessie Asya Kanzer about embracing stillness, letting go, self-discovery and her book 'Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING : Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching. Jessie was born in the Soviet Union. At the age of eight, she emigrated with her family to Brooklyn. She is a writer, former reporter and actress. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Ravishly, and Romper. Jessie is the author of Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING : Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching. She lives with her two daughters and husband in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Learning Points: 1. Why is it important to embrace stillness in order to move forward? 2. How can the 6th century BC Tao Te Ching be relevant for us today? 3. How can losing yourself, your identity, be an invitation for change? Social Media: web: https://jessiekanzer.com/ fb: https://www.facebook.com/JessieKanzer/ insta: https://www.instagram.com/jessiekanzer/ twitter: https://twitter.com/JessieKanzer
Though the #MeToo movement is not at the forefront of our minds anymore, its reckoning continues, as we deliberate on what responsibility the enablers carry for crimes they helped perpetrate or cover up (i.e., Ghislaine Maxwell and Chris Cuomo) and whether or not a longtime offender should go free (Bill Cosby).We're in muddy waters at this point, confusing waters, even—and those are the ones that author Jessie Kanzer knows all too well. She's a rape survivor who didn't acknowledge that she was a rape survivor until many years after the fact, being that hers was a date rape, murkier than a clearcut assault but non-consensual nonetheless, with power dynamics at play that she later recognized made her a clear victim.Still, “I didn't want to be a victim,” she says, “I still don't, which is why I wrote about my shame-spiral of an experience with the hope of helping others in my forthcoming book, Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching. Since I was sexually assaulted by a supervisor at a film production company with close ties to Harvey Weinstein, I had to grapple with the fact that I was yet another fly in the never-ending Weinsteinesque net.”Jessie says she continued to put up with lascivious men as an actress, describing hilarious but damaging scenes in her book, including having to film a pilot with a bare bottom that a male producer photographed with his phone, just for fun.She has reckoned with her past, though, and now as a middle-aged mom, she has advice for other women navigating their way in a not-yet-safe world.