Podcast appearances and mentions of melanie choukas bradley

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with author and naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley all about forest bathing. The plant profile is on Caladiums and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on the Easiest Mushrooms to Grow by Christy Page of GreenPrints.If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 137: Into the Heart of the Gardenhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-137-into-heart.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 38: Art in the Garden https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/11/gardendc-podcast-episode-38-art-in.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 92: Universal Gardening https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-92-universal.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 224:The Reformation of a Bad Naturalisthttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-224.htmlBTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/supportVisit https://shop.kathyjentz.com/ to browse our new online store!Show Notes will be posted after 4-15-2025.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzShow Notes: Skylar DrewMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 4-12-2025.

In this episode of The Backyard Naturalists, Debbie and Laurie welcome Melanie Choukas-Bradley, a certified nature and forest therapy guide, author, and naturalist, to explore the art and science of forest bathing. Originating in Japan as "shinrin-yoku," forest bathing is the practice of immersing oneself in nature to reap significant physical and mental health benefits.   Melanie explains how this practice, introduced in the 1980s, has been proven to lower blood pressure, boost immunity, improve sleep, and reduce stress. She shares how Washington, D.C.—with its abundant parks and tree canopy—offers an ideal setting for connecting with nature and highlights initiatives to expand green spaces in underserved areas.   Listeners will learn what a forest bathing walk entails, from disconnecting from devices to engaging all five senses with the natural world. Melanie emphasizes that forest bathing is accessible to everyone, whether solo or in groups, and can even be practiced in local parks or backyards.   The episode wraps up with book recommendations for nature enthusiasts and practical advice on incorporating forest bathing techniques into daily life. Join us as we explore how regular contact with nature can transform well-being and deepen our connection with the world around us.   If you have ideas for topics that you'd like us to pursue, send us a message either on our Facebook page or our website. We would really like to hear from you.   Connect with the Backyard Naturalists on the Web, Facebook and Instagram.   Please visit and support our presenting sponsor, Backyard Birds at http://www.thebirdfoodstore.com/. A mecca for bird lovers and bird watchers, Backyard Birds is an independent family-owned business located in Matthews, NC (next to Dairy Queen), just southeast of Charlotte.   Thanks for listening to The Backyard Naturalists.  We hope you have a day filled with the wonders of nature. Get outside and take a walk on the wild side! Please don't forget to leave a 5-star review for The Backyard Naturalists podcast.   Production services for The Backyard Naturalists podcast are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com.

The more you embrace your inner greatness, the more you can be of service to others.Today's featured author is certified confidence coach, speaker, workshop facilitator, and Reiki Master, Kate Heartsong. Kate and I had a chat about her book, “Humanity's Cry for Change: Actions You Can Take to Create a New Earth”, contributing to the betterment of humanity, and more!! Key Things You'll Learn:What led her to become an authorHow to raise your consciousnessWhat lesson she learned from her coaching clients that made her a better coachWhy self-care is important and how it contributes to the betterment of humanity Kate's Site: https://www.joyfulradiance.com/Kate's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0034UP9S6/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=f7c3f50b-2916-4859-8fd6-babb564072a5&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr The opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-outLicense code: AR6DFPGVXQ9Q1SSY Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon You May Also Like… Ep. 561 – “Why Retire When I Can Inspire” with Donna Maltz (@Soil2Soulutions): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-561-why-retire-when-i-can-inspire-with-donna-maltz-soil2soulutions/ #Host2Host Ep. – “Living Like the Future Matters” with Donna Maltz (@Soil2Soulutions): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/host2host-ep-living-like-the-future-matters-with-donna-maltz-soil2soulutions/ Ep. 661 – “Inner Medicine” with Kerri Hummingbird (@KerriHummingbrd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-661-inner-medicine-with-kerri-hummingbird-kerrihummingbrd/ 242 – “The Celestine Prophecy” by James Redfield (@James_Redfield): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/242-the-celestine-prophecy-by-james-redfield-james_redfield/ 35 - "Women Who Ignite" with Donna N. Brown (@DonnaBrownDesigns): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/35-women-who-ignite-with-donna-n-brown-donnabrowndesigns/ Ep. 437 – “INpowered Mind, INpowered Health.” with Dr. Jayne Marquis (@jayne_marquis): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-437-inpowered-mind-inpowered-health-with-dr-jayne-marquis-jayne_marquis/ Ep. 537 – “If Trees Could Talk” with Holly Worton (@hollyworton): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-537-if-trees-could-talk-with-holly-worton-hollyworton/ 105.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Joy of Forest Bathing" with Melanie Choukas-Bradley: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley/ Ep. 554 – “The Loving Power of Your Soul” with Dr. Phillip Mountrose (@HolisticDrPhil): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-554-the-loving-power-of-your-soul-with-dr-phillip-mountrose-holisticdrphil/ Ep. 328 – “The Greatest Secret” with Hale Dwoskin (@sedonamethod): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-328-the-greatest-secret-with-hale-dwoskin-sedonamethod/ #Bonus Host2Host Ep.– “Unleashing the Power of Respect” with Dr. Joseph Shrand (@Drjoeshrand): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-host2host-ep-unleashing-the-power-of-respect-with-dr-joseph-shrand-drjoeshrand/ Ep. 341.5 – “Playful Cheeks” with Dr. Alison J. Kay (@ajkbliss): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3415-playful-cheeks-with-dr-alison-j-kay-ajkbliss/ 266 – “Holistic Health and Healing” with Brigitte Mars (@brigittemars): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/266-holistic-health-and-healing-with-brigitte-mars-brigittemars/ Ep. 300 - “God Is In The Little Things” with Rev. Ariel Patricia (@RevPatriciaSSM): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-300-god-is-in-the-little-things-with-rev-ariel-patricia-revpatriciassm-c2h/

“Embrace the way your body communicates.” - Gina LobitoToday's featured bonus author is Transformational Coach, Energy Intuitive, and radio show host, Gina Lobito. Gina and I had a chat about her story from the book, “The Four-Fold Formula For All Things Wellness: True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, her love for energy work, and more #loveandlight fabulosity! Key Things You'll Learn:How she found spirituality after working in the law enforcement field for 14.5 yearsWhat inspired her story choice for the bookWhy you must step into your personal power Gina's Site: https://soulinspiredreflections.com/The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Fold-Formula-All-Things-Wellness/dp/1955668299 The opening track is titled “OriginOasis” by MadXRuler (formerly known as Ruler Inc.). To cop this full track and support the artist, use the following link. https://madxruler.bandcamp.com/track/originoasis You May Also Like… Ep. 308 – “Every Day Is A New Day” with Kim O'Neill (@KimsONaMission): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep308-every-day-is-a-new-day-with-kim-oneill-kimsonamission/ Ep. 554 – “The Loving Power of Your Soul” with Dr. Phillip Mountrose (@HolisticDrPhil): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-554-the-loving-power-of-your-soul-with-dr-phillip-mountrose-holisticdrphil/ Ep. 537 – “If Trees Could Talk” with Holly Worton (@hollyworton): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-537-if-trees-could-talk-with-holly-worton-hollyworton 169 - "The Second Wave" with Kerri Hummingbird (@KerriHummingbrd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/169-the-second-wave-with-kerri-hummingbird-kerrihummingbrd/ #Host2Host Ep. – “Living Like the Future Matters” with Donna Maltz (@Soil2Soulutions): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/host2host-ep-living-like-the-future-matters-with-donna-maltz-soil2soulutions/ 105.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Joy of Forest Bathing" with Melanie Choukas-Bradley: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley/ Ep. 551 – “Rewilding” with Dr. Kristy Vanacore: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-551-rewilding-with-dr-kristy-vanacore/ #M2M Bonus Ep. – “From the Edge of Death to the Gift of Life” with Laura Gray: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-ep-from-the-edge-of-death-to-the-gift-of-life-with-laura-gray/ #M2M Bonus – “From Disco Queen to Divine Angel” with Sister Dr. Jenna (@americameditate): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-from-disco-queen-to-divine-angel-with-sister-dr-jenna-americameditate/ Ep. 557 – “A Pathway to Insight” with Ann Hince: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-557-a-pathway-to-insight-with-ann-hince/ Ep. 563 – “Easing through Life-Storms & Into Transcendence” with TeZa Lord (@teZaLord): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-563-easing-through-life-storms-into-transcendence-with-teza-lord-tezalord/ Ep. 514 – “Re-Awaken You” with Jenny Mannion (@jennymannion): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-514-re-awaken-you-with-jenny-mannion-jennymannion/ #GNPYear2 Episode 2 - "Lead An Uncompromised Life" with Lori Spagna (@LoriSpagna): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear2-episode-2-lead-an-uncompromised-life-with-lori-spagna-lorispagna/ #M2M Bonus Ep. – “Tragedy to Triumph” with Karuna (@LOKundalini): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-ep-tragedy-to-triumph-with-karuna-lokundalini/ 263 – “The Power of a Peaceful Woman” with Jennifer Forster: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/263-the-power-of-a-peaceful-woman-with-jennifer-forster/ #M2M Bonus – “A Significant Fork” with Mehdi Bouneb (@Mehdi_lba): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-a-significant-fork-with-mehdi-bouneb-mehdi_lba/Ep. 495 – “Divine Mother Healing” with Connie Huebner (@AskDivineMother): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-495-divine-mother-healing-with-connie-huebner-askdivinemother/

“Knowledge fertilizes the mind to think and create.” – Donna MaltzToday's bonus featured bookcaster is Soil to Soul Entrepreneur, speaker, wellness & business Coach, and Lover of Life, Dona Maltz aka Mama Donna. Donna comes back for round two to chat with yours truly about the soil-to-soul principles, why we need to focus on living more in harmony with nature, and more!! Key Things You'll Learn:How she combined her love of nature with entrepreneurshipWhat major setback helped her to gain more successWhy having mentors is a necessity Donna's Site: https://www.donnamaltz.com/Donna's Books: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B083LLGZ1G?_encoding=UTF8&node=2656022011&offset=0&pageSize=12&searchAlias=stripbooks&sort=author-sidecar-rank&page=1&langFilter=default#formatSelectorHeaderDonna's Show, “A Dose of Positivity”: https://youtu.be/1L1IW1Rmy80 The opening track of this episode is titled “Light Wind” by MadXRuler. Click the following link to hear the full track and financially support the artist. https://madxruler.bandcamp.com/track/light-wind You May Also Like… Ep. 561 – “Why Retire When I Can Inspire” with Donna Maltz (@Soil2Soulutions): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-561-why-retire-when-i-can-inspire-with-donna-maltz-soil2soulutions/ Ep. 398 – “Awaken Your Greatest Potential” with Lori Ann Spagna (@LoriSpagna): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-398-awaken-your-greatest-potential/ #GNPYear2 Episode 2 - "Lead An Uncompromised Life" with Lori Spagna (@LoriSpagna): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear2-episode-2-lead-an-uncompromised-life-with-lori-spagna-lorispagna/ Ep. 437 – “INpowered Mind, INpowered Health.” with Dr. Jayne Marquis (@jayne_marquis): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-437-inpowered-mind-inpowered-health-with-dr-jayne-marquis-jayne_marquis/ Ep. 537 – “If Trees Could Talk” with Holly Worton (@hollyworton): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-537-if-trees-could-talk-with-holly-worton-hollyworton/ 105.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Joy of Forest Bathing" with Melanie Choukas-Bradley: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley/ Ep. 554 – “The Loving Power of Your Soul” with Dr. Phillip Mountrose (@HolisticDrPhil): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-554-the-loving-power-of-your-soul-with-dr-phillip-mountrose-holisticdrphil/ Ep. 328 – “The Greatest Secret” with Hale Dwoskin (@sedonamethod): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-328-the-greatest-secret-with-hale-dwoskin-sedonamethod/ Ep. 341.5 – “Playful Cheeks” with Dr. Alison J. Kay (@ajkbliss): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3415-playful-cheeks-with-dr-alison-j-kay-ajkbliss/ 266 – “Holistic Health and Healing” with Brigitte Mars (@brigittemars): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/266-holistic-health-and-healing-with-brigitte-mars-brigittemars/ Ep. 300 - “God Is In The Little Things” with Rev. Ariel Patricia (@RevPatriciaSSM): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-300-god-is-in-the-little-things-with-rev-ariel-patricia-revpatriciassm-c2h/ 271 – “Thirst of the Heart” with Udo Erasmus (@UdosOfficial): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/271-thirst-of-the-heart-with-udo-erasmus-udosofficial/ #GNPYear2 Episode 2 - "Lead An Uncompromised Life" with Lori Spagna (@LoriSpagna): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear2-episode-2-lead-an-uncompromised-life-with-lori-spagna-lorispagna/ Ep. 551 – “Rewilding” with Dr. Kristy Vanacore: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-551-rewilding-with-dr-kristy-vanacore/ Ep. 370 – “Leadership That Rocks” with Jim Knight (@KnightSpeaker): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-370-leadership-that-rocks-with-jim-knight-knightspeaker/

“My daily rituals awaken me to what's possible.” – Donna MaltzToday's featured bookcaster is Soil to Soul Entrepreneur, speaker, wellness & business Coach, and Lover of Life, Dona Maltz aka Mama Donna. Donna and I have a fun chat about her book, “Living Like The Future Matters: The Evolution of A Soil to Soul Entrepreneur”, the gift of laughter, why we need to focus on living more in harmony with nature, and more!! Key Things You'll Learn:What helps her to have longevityHow to view your wrinklesWhy we need to live in more harmony with nature Donna's Site: https://www.donnamaltz.com/Donna's Books: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B083LLGZ1G?_encoding=UTF8&node=2656022011&offset=0&pageSize=12&searchAlias=stripbooks&sort=author-sidecar-rank&page=1&langFilter=default#formatSelectorHeaderDonna's Show, “A Dose of Positivity”: https://youtu.be/1L1IW1Rmy80 The opening track is titled “Chill in Brazil” by MadXRuler (formally known as Ruler Inc.). To hear the full track and support the artist, click the following link. https://madxruler.bandcamp.com/track/chill-in-brazil You May Also Like… Ep. 437 – “INpowered Mind, INpowered Health.” with Dr. Jayne Marquis (@jayne_marquis): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-437-inpowered-mind-inpowered-health-with-dr-jayne-marquis-jayne_marquis/ Ep. 537 – “If Trees Could Talk” with Holly Worton (@hollyworton): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-537-if-trees-could-talk-with-holly-worton-hollyworton/ 105.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Joy of Forest Bathing" with Melanie Choukas-Bradley: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley/ 159 - "The Ageless Brain" with Rico Caveglia (@Ageless100): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/159-the-ageless-brain-with-rico-caveglia-ageless100/ Ep. 554 – “The Loving Power of Your Soul” with Dr. Phillip Mountrose (@HolisticDrPhil): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-554-the-loving-power-of-your-soul-with-dr-phillip-mountrose-holisticdrphil/ Ep. 328 – “The Greatest Secret” with Hale Dwoskin (@sedonamethod): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-328-the-greatest-secret-with-hale-dwoskin-sedonamethod/ #Bonus Host2Host Ep.– “Unleashing the Power of Respect” with Dr. Joseph Shrand (@Drjoeshrand): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-host2host-ep-unleashing-the-power-of-respect-with-dr-joseph-shrand-drjoeshrand/ Ep. 296.5 (Charm City Bonus Episode) – “The Art of Human Care” with Dr. Hassan Tetteh (@doctortetteh): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-2965-charm-city-bonus-the-art-of-human-care-with-dr-hassan-tetteh-doctortetteh/ Ep. 341.5 – “Playful Cheeks” with Dr. Alison J. Kay (@ajkbliss): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3415-playful-cheeks-with-dr-alison-j-kay-ajkbliss/ 266 – “Holistic Health and Healing” with Brigitte Mars (@brigittemars): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/266-holistic-health-and-healing-with-brigitte-mars-brigittemars/ Ep. 300 - “God Is In The Little Things” with Rev. Ariel Patricia (@RevPatriciaSSM): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-300-god-is-in-the-little-things-with-rev-ariel-patricia-revpatriciassm-c2h/ 271 – “Thirst of the Heart” with Udo Erasmus (@UdosOfficial): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/271-thirst-of-the-heart-with-udo-erasmus-udosofficial/ #GNPYear2 Episode 2 - "Lead An Uncompromised Life" with Lori Spagna (@LoriSpagna): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear2-episode-2-lead-an-uncompromised-life-with-lori-spagna-lorispagna/ Ep. 551 – “Rewilding” with Dr. Kristy Vanacore: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-551-rewilding-with-dr-kristy-vanacore/ Ep. 370 – “Leadership That Rocks” with Jim Knight (@KnightSpeaker): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-370-leadership-that-rocks-with-jim-knight-knightspeaker/

“If you're trying to half-do two things, you're not going to do either thing really well.” – Holly WortonToday's featured international bestselling bookcaster is tree whisperer, and publishing strategist, Holly Worton. Holly and I have a fun chat about her book, “If Trees Could Talk: Life Lessons from the Wisdom of the Woods”, the gift of being in nature, and more!!! Key Things You'll Learn:What inspired her to become a world-traveling entrepreneurHow an interest in the Akashic records led Holly to become a tree communicatorHolly's definition of a workcation and some tips to get the most out of oneHer future plans for her upcoming books Holly's Site: https://www.hollyworton.com/Holly's Books: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B015EIJLHA?_encoding=UTF8&node=2656022011&offset=0&pageSize=12&searchAlias=stripbooks&sort=author-sidecar-rank&page=1&langFilter=default#formatSelectorHeaderHolly's Podcast, “Into the Woods”: https://www.hollyworton.com/448-dominique-brightmon-5-keys-for-elite-performance-in-adventure-and-life/ The opening track is called "Aqua & Trees Type R" by Rukunetsu AKA Project R. To listen to and download the entire track, click the following link. https://soundcloud.com/rukunetsu/aqua-and-trees-type-r-tobal You May Also Like… 105.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Joy of Forest Bathing" with Melanie Choukas-Bradley: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley/ 260 – “Metamorphosis” with L. Farrah Furtado (@LisaAnneFurtado): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/260-metamorphosis-with-l-farrah-furtado-lisaannefurtado/ Ep. 454 – “Twenty-One Olive Trees” with Laura Formentini (@FormentiniLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-454-twenty-one-olive-trees-with-laura-formentini-formentinilove/ Ep. 294 – “Horse Wisdom” with Jess Campmans (@jesscampmans): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-294-horse-wisdom-with-jess-campmans-jesscampmans-c2h/ 285 – “Find Your Friggin' Joy” with Belinda Farrell (@Hunababy): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/285-find-your-friggin-joy-with-belinda-farrell-hunababy/ Ep. 371 – “The Power of Pivoting” with Monica Ortega (@monicagoesshow): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-371-the-power-of-pivoting-with-monica-ortega-monicagoesshow/ Ep. 300 - “God Is In The Little Things” with Rev. Ariel Patricia (@RevPatriciaSSM) #C2H: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-300-god-is-in-the-little-things-with-rev-ariel-patricia-revpatriciassm-c2h/ 54 - "Living & Traveling Abroad" with Nicole T. Brewer (@iluv2globetrot): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/54-living-traveling-abroad-with-nicole-t-brewer-iluv2globetrot/ Ep. 424 – “Thoughtfully Fit” with Darcy Luoma (@DarcyLuoma): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-424-thoughtfully-fit-with-darcy-luoma-darcyluoma/ Ep. 372 – “The Grit Factor” with Shannon Huffman Polson (@ABorderLife): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-372-the-grit-factor-with-shannon-huffman-polson-aborderlife/ Ep. 395 – “Messages of Love & Peace” with Carolina Duarte: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-395-messages-of-love/ 169 - "The Second Wave" with Kerri Hummingbird (@KerriHummingbrd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/169-the-second-wave-with-kerri-hummingbird-kerrihummingbrd/ #GNPYear2 Episode 2 - "Lead An Uncompromised Life" with Lori Spagna (@LoriSpagna): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear2-episode-2-lead-an-uncompromised-life-with-lori-spagna-lorispagna/ 266 – “Holistic Health and Healing” with Brigitte Mars (@brigittemars): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/284-choose-you-with-meagan-fettes-meaganfettes/ #Holiday Bonus Ep. – “Encapsulated Emotions” with Rha Arayal: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holiday-bonus-ep-encapsulated-emotions-with-rha-arayal/

“Getting rid of stuff can help you grow.” – Chris Lovett Today's featured author is minimalist, simplicity coach, speaker, and music geek, Chris Lovett. Chris and I talk about his book, “Discovery of LESS: How I Found Everything I Wanted Underneath Everything I Owned”,  the benefits of whole life decluttering and more!!   Key Thing's You'll Learn: Why clutter is more than physical. Why he calls himself a “slow traveler.” The benefits of slow travel. What is “heart currency” and how it can help others.   Chris' Site: https://www.lessisprogress.com/ Chris' Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1838437509/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_XXQW9CSBB1N12CCV2CQY   The opening track is titled, Enlightened Thought by Asis Galvin. Support his craft and listen to the full track by clicking the following link, https://asisgalvin.bandcamp.com/track/enlightened-thought   You May Also Like…   196 – “In Search of More with Less” with Dennis Pitocco (@bizmasterglobal) #chaostoclarity: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/196-in-search-of-more-with-less-with-dennis-pitocco-bizmasterglobal-chaostoclarity/   206 – “Making Space, Clutter Free” with Tracy McCubbin (@tracy_mccubbin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/206-making-space-clutter-free-with-tracy-mccubbin-tracy_mccubbin/   185 - "Ultralearning" with Scott H. Young (@ScottHYoung): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/185-ultralearning-with-scott-h-young-scotthyoung/   105.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Joy of Forest Bathing" with Melanie Choukas-Bradley: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley/   86 - "Stepping Into the Spotlight" with Tsufit (@Tsufit): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/86-stepping-into-the-spotlight-with-tsufit-tsufit/   Ep. 303 – “10,000 Miles with my Dead Father's Ashes” with Devin Galaudet (@DevinGalaudet): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-303-10000-miles-with-my-dead-fathers-ashes-with-devin-galaudet-devingalaudet/   14 - "Reach Your Mountaintop" Jeff Davis (@JeffDavis027): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/14-reach-your-mountaintop-jeff-davis-jeffdavis027/   222 – “The Journey to Cloud Nine” with Jordan Gross: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/222-the-journey-to-cloud-nine-with-jordan-gross/   Ep. 339 – “Destination North Pole: 5,000 km by Bicycle” with Gary Wietgrefe: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-339-destination-north-pole-5000-km-by-bicycle-with-gary-wietgrefe/   Ep. 314.5 (Holiday Bonus) – “Turning Point” with Kristy Smith (@kristynotkirsty): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3145-holiday-bonus-turning-point-with-kristy-smith-kristynotkirsty/   Ep. 401 – “Spellbound Under the Spanish Moss” with Connor Judson Garrett (@GarretJudson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-401-spellbound-under-the-spanish/   240 – “Living An International Life” with E.J. Moran: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/240-living-an-international-life-with-ej-moran/   54 - "Living & Traveling Abroad" with Nicole T. Brewer (@iluv2globetrot): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/54-living-traveling-abroad-with-nicole-t-brewer-iluv2globetrot/   216 – “The Write Way” with Amy Collins (@askamycollins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/216-the-write-way-with-amy-collins-askamycollins/   Ep. 363 – “The Nowhere Pack” with VK Tritschler (@vktritschler): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-363-the-nowhere-pack-with-vk-tritschler-vktritschler/

“Getting rid of stuff can help you grow.” – Chris Lovett Today's featured author is minimalist, simplicity coach, speaker, and music geek, Chris Lovett. Chris and I talk about his book, “Discovery of LESS: How I Found Everything I Wanted Underneath Everything I Owned”,  the benefits of whole life decluttering and more!!   Key Thing's You'll Learn: Why clutter is more than physical. Why he calls himself a “slow traveler.” The benefits of slow travel. What is “heart currency” and how it can help others.   Chris' Site: https://www.lessisprogress.com/ Chris' Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1838437509/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_XXQW9CSBB1N12CCV2CQY   The opening track is titled, Enlightened Thought by Asis Galvin. Support his craft and listen to the full track by clicking the following link, https://asisgalvin.bandcamp.com/track/enlightened-thought   You May Also Like…   196 – “In Search of More with Less” with Dennis Pitocco (@bizmasterglobal) #chaostoclarity: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/196-in-search-of-more-with-less-with-dennis-pitocco-bizmasterglobal-chaostoclarity/   206 – “Making Space, Clutter Free” with Tracy McCubbin (@tracy_mccubbin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/206-making-space-clutter-free-with-tracy-mccubbin-tracy_mccubbin/   185 - "Ultralearning" with Scott H. Young (@ScottHYoung): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/185-ultralearning-with-scott-h-young-scotthyoung/   105.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Joy of Forest Bathing" with Melanie Choukas-Bradley: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley/   86 - "Stepping Into the Spotlight" with Tsufit (@Tsufit): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/86-stepping-into-the-spotlight-with-tsufit-tsufit/   Ep. 303 – “10,000 Miles with my Dead Father's Ashes” with Devin Galaudet (@DevinGalaudet): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-303-10000-miles-with-my-dead-fathers-ashes-with-devin-galaudet-devingalaudet/   14 - "Reach Your Mountaintop" Jeff Davis (@JeffDavis027): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/14-reach-your-mountaintop-jeff-davis-jeffdavis027/   222 – “The Journey to Cloud Nine” with Jordan Gross: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/222-the-journey-to-cloud-nine-with-jordan-gross/   Ep. 339 – “Destination North Pole: 5,000 km by Bicycle” with Gary Wietgrefe: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-339-destination-north-pole-5000-km-by-bicycle-with-gary-wietgrefe/   Ep. 314.5 (Holiday Bonus) – “Turning Point” with Kristy Smith (@kristynotkirsty): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3145-holiday-bonus-turning-point-with-kristy-smith-kristynotkirsty/   Ep. 401 – “Spellbound Under the Spanish Moss” with Connor Judson Garrett (@GarretJudson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-401-spellbound-under-the-spanish/   240 – “Living An International Life” with E.J. Moran: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/240-living-an-international-life-with-ej-moran/   54 - "Living & Traveling Abroad" with Nicole T. Brewer (@iluv2globetrot): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/54-living-traveling-abroad-with-nicole-t-brewer-iluv2globetrot/   216 – “The Write Way” with Amy Collins (@askamycollins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/216-the-write-way-with-amy-collins-askamycollins/   Ep. 363 – “The Nowhere Pack” with VK Tritschler (@vktritschler): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-363-the-nowhere-pack-with-vk-tritschler-vktritschler/

Take care of your body and it will take care of you. Today's featured bestselling author is Personal Trainer, Motivational Speaker, Marathoner, and Fitness & Nutrition Coach, Carmelle Jean-Francois. Carmelle and I talk about wellness, how she got into fitness, and starting a business during a pandemic.   Key Thing's You'll Learn: What made Carmelle decide to become a certified personal trainer? Carmelle's business cFIT' and the meaning behind it. Why counting calories is important. The importance of taking action on embracing your dreams.     Carmelle's Site: https://cfitcoaching.com/ Carmelle's Book: https://cfitcoaching.com/boss-up-book/   The opening track is titled "Wind Echo" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/track/wind-echo   You May Also Like…   Ep. 350 – “Stay on Track Tips” with Dr. Ro (@everythingro): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-350-stay-on-track-tips-with-dr-ro-everythingro/   266 – “Holistic Health and Healing” with Brigitte Mars (@brigittemars): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/266-holistic-health-and-healing-with-brigitte-mars-brigittemars/   Ep. 339.5 – “From Limited to Limitless” with Adri Kyser (@AdriKyserYoga): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3395-from-limited-to-limitless-with-adri-kyser-adrikyseryoga/   73 - "Sacred Rest" with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith (@DrDaltonSmith): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/73-sacred-rest-with-dr-saundra-dalton-smith-drdaltonsmith/   122 - "Jumpstart Your Life" with Diane Randall (@DianeRandallCon): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/122-jumpstart-your-life-with-diane-randall-dianerandallcon/   52 - "You Go Girl" with Chandra B. Payne (@ChandraBPayne): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/52-you-go-girl-with-chandra-b-payne-chandrabpayne/   178 - "Mindful Meals" with Kimberly Spencer (@RealKimSpencer): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/178-mindful-meals-with-kimberly-spencer-realkimspencer/   260 – “Metamorphosis” with L. Farrah Furtado (@LisaAnneFurtado): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/260-metamorphosis-with-l-farrah-furtado-lisaannefurtado/   249 – “Never Binge Again” with Dr. Glenn Livingston (@NeverBingeAgain): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/249-never-binge-again-with-dr-glenn-livingston-neverbingeagain/   Ep. 380 – “The Simplicity of Self-Healing” with Lisa Warner: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-380-the-simplicity-of-self-healing-with-lisa-warner/   Ep. 329 – “You Were Not Born to Suffer” with Blake Bauer (@BlakeBauer): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-329-you-were-not-born-to-suffer-with-blake-bauer-blakebauer/   Ep. 385 – “From Wheels to Heals” with Barby Ingle (@BarbyIngle): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-385-from-wheels/   188 – “Change Your Life, Lose Weight” with Rachel Lajoie: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/188-change-your-life-lose-weight-with-rachel-lajoie/   Ep. 324 – “Get Off the Cycle” with Rodney Burris (@RodneyCBurris): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-324-get-off-the-cycle-with-rodney-burris-rodneycburris/   Ep. 377 – “Journey Fitness” with Travis and Cyndy Barnes: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-377-journey-fitness-with-travis-and-cyndy-barnes/   114 – “The Art of Fitness & Life” with Julian Hayes II (@thejulianhayes): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/114-the-art-of-fitness-life-with-julian-hayes-ii-thejulianhayes/   215 – “Supernatural Favor” with Sonja Prince-Ward: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/215-supernatural-favor-with-sonja-prince-ward/   53 - "Take Back Your Life" with Dr. Lisa Herbert (@thebalancedr): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/53-take-back-your-life-with-dr-lisa-herbert-thebalancedr/   156 - "Tired & Hungry No More" with Phyllis Ginsberg (@GinsbergPhyllis): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/156-tired-hungry-no-more-with-phyllis-ginsberg-ginsbergphyllis/   231 – “Stroke Forward” with Marcia Moran (@Stroke_Forward): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/231-stroke-forward-with-marcia-moran-stroke_forward/   105.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Joy of Forest Bathing" with Melanie Choukas-Bradley: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley/   202 - "Your Divine Human Blueprint" with Julie Renee Doering (@RevJulieRenee): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/202-your-divine-human-blueprint-with-julie-renee-doering-revjulierenee/

Take care of your body and it will take care of you. Today's featured bestselling author is Personal Trainer, Motivational Speaker, Marathoner, and Fitness & Nutrition Coach, Carmelle Jean-Francois. Carmelle and I talk about wellness, how she got into fitness, and starting a business during a pandemic.   Key Thing's You'll Learn: What made Carmelle decide to become a certified personal trainer? Carmelle's business cFIT' and the meaning behind it. Why counting calories is important. The importance of taking action on embracing your dreams.     Carmelle's Site: https://cfitcoaching.com/ Carmelle's Book: https://cfitcoaching.com/boss-up-book/   The opening track is titled "Wind Echo" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/track/wind-echo   You May Also Like…   Ep. 350 – “Stay on Track Tips” with Dr. Ro (@everythingro): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-350-stay-on-track-tips-with-dr-ro-everythingro/   266 – “Holistic Health and Healing” with Brigitte Mars (@brigittemars): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/266-holistic-health-and-healing-with-brigitte-mars-brigittemars/   Ep. 339.5 – “From Limited to Limitless” with Adri Kyser (@AdriKyserYoga): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3395-from-limited-to-limitless-with-adri-kyser-adrikyseryoga/   73 - "Sacred Rest" with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith (@DrDaltonSmith): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/73-sacred-rest-with-dr-saundra-dalton-smith-drdaltonsmith/   122 - "Jumpstart Your Life" with Diane Randall (@DianeRandallCon): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/122-jumpstart-your-life-with-diane-randall-dianerandallcon/   52 - "You Go Girl" with Chandra B. Payne (@ChandraBPayne): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/52-you-go-girl-with-chandra-b-payne-chandrabpayne/   178 - "Mindful Meals" with Kimberly Spencer (@RealKimSpencer): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/178-mindful-meals-with-kimberly-spencer-realkimspencer/   260 – “Metamorphosis” with L. Farrah Furtado (@LisaAnneFurtado): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/260-metamorphosis-with-l-farrah-furtado-lisaannefurtado/   249 – “Never Binge Again” with Dr. Glenn Livingston (@NeverBingeAgain): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/249-never-binge-again-with-dr-glenn-livingston-neverbingeagain/   Ep. 380 – “The Simplicity of Self-Healing” with Lisa Warner: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-380-the-simplicity-of-self-healing-with-lisa-warner/   Ep. 329 – “You Were Not Born to Suffer” with Blake Bauer (@BlakeBauer): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-329-you-were-not-born-to-suffer-with-blake-bauer-blakebauer/   Ep. 385 – “From Wheels to Heals” with Barby Ingle (@BarbyIngle): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-385-from-wheels/   188 – “Change Your Life, Lose Weight” with Rachel Lajoie: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/188-change-your-life-lose-weight-with-rachel-lajoie/   Ep. 324 – “Get Off the Cycle” with Rodney Burris (@RodneyCBurris): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-324-get-off-the-cycle-with-rodney-burris-rodneycburris/   Ep. 377 – “Journey Fitness” with Travis and Cyndy Barnes: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-377-journey-fitness-with-travis-and-cyndy-barnes/   114 – “The Art of Fitness & Life” with Julian Hayes II (@thejulianhayes): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/114-the-art-of-fitness-life-with-julian-hayes-ii-thejulianhayes/   215 – “Supernatural Favor” with Sonja Prince-Ward: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/215-supernatural-favor-with-sonja-prince-ward/   53 - "Take Back Your Life" with Dr. Lisa Herbert (@thebalancedr): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/53-take-back-your-life-with-dr-lisa-herbert-thebalancedr/   156 - "Tired & Hungry No More" with Phyllis Ginsberg (@GinsbergPhyllis): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/156-tired-hungry-no-more-with-phyllis-ginsberg-ginsbergphyllis/   231 – “Stroke Forward” with Marcia Moran (@Stroke_Forward): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/231-stroke-forward-with-marcia-moran-stroke_forward/   105.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Joy of Forest Bathing" with Melanie Choukas-Bradley: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley/   202 - "Your Divine Human Blueprint" with Julie Renee Doering (@RevJulieRenee): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/202-your-divine-human-blueprint-with-julie-renee-doering-revjulierenee/

Washington-DC-based author and certified Forest Bathing therapist Melanie Choukas-Bradley takes host Amber Khan on a guided tour at the Woodend Sanctuary at the Audubon Naturalist Society headquarters.

Melanie Choukas-Bradley is a Washington, DC author and naturalist who leads field trips, tree tours and forest bathing walks for the Audubon Naturalist Society, the United States Botanic Garden, Smithsonian Associates, the Rock Creek Conservancy, the Nature Conservancy, Politics & Prose, the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies and other organizations. Melanie’s newest book is Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island. She is also author of  Resilience—Connecting With Nature in a Time of Crisis.  Melanie is a long-time contributor to The Washington Post and other publications, and she has appeared as an author and guest expert on NPR’s All Things Considered, Morning Edition, The Diane Rehm Show, WAMU’s The Kojo Nnamdi Show and Senator Bill Bradley’s American Voices, Sirius XM Radio. In 2014, Melanie was awarded one of four inaugural “Canopy Awards” by Casey Trees, for her efforts to educate people about the trees of Washington, DC. Melanie is a Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide. She is on the Advisory Board of Capital Nature and the Advisory Committee of the Montgomery Countryside Alliance. To learn more about Melanie visit https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/ or connect with him on LinkedIn HERE.  GET THE ONLINE COURSE TODAY (Promo code ROMINA) VISIT WWW.CONNECTWITHROMINA.COM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SHOW AND ROMINA  

MOT - Dennis Ballard, Melanie Choukas Bradley, Shannon Simpson (Jan 13 2021)

“It's important that we can come together through stories to receive support, inspiration, and have a laugh or two.” – Rev. Ariel Patricia   Today's featured bestselling author is book publisher, former Sergeant in the US Marines, educator, mother, ordained interfaith minister, and visionary businesswoman, Ariel Patricia. Ariel and I talk about her writing journey, why she started her company Sacred Stories Media and more!!!   Key Things You'll Learn: How her dislike for writing changed over the years so much that she now publishes books. How she became an interfaith minister. How Ariel & her co-author Kat Kanavos decided on the title “Crappy to Happy” What challenges Ariel had to overcome early as a faith-based entrepreneur. Her future plans for Sacred Stories Media What Ariel does to re-center herself when things seemingly get chaotic.   Ariel's Site: https://sacredstoriesmedia.com/patricia/ Ariel's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Rev.-Ariel-Patricia/e/B00NE48812?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000 Sacred Stories Publishing: https://sacredstoriespublishing.com/     The opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. to listen to the full track and download it, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/…/north-wind-a…   Related Episodes:   200 - "Listen to Your Dreams" with Kat Kanavos (@KathleenKanavos) #chaostoclarity: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/200-listen-to-your-dreams-with-kat-kavanos-kathleenkanavos-chaostoclarity/   105.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Joy of Forest Bathing" with Melanie Choukas-Bradley: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley/   109 - "30 Days to Me" with Lynn Reilly: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/109-30-days-to-me-with-lynn-reilly/   #GNPYear2 Episode 2 - "Lead An Uncompromised Life" with Lori Spagna (@LoriSpagna): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear2-episode-2-lead-an-uncompromised-life-with-lori-spagna-lorispagna/   290 – “The Forgiveness Solution” with Rev. Misty Tyme (@Rev_Misty_Tyme) #C2H: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/290-the-forgiveness-solution-with-rev-misty-tyme-rev_misty_tyme-c2h/   194 – “A Badass Butterfly Conversion” with Rev. Dr. Jane Galloway #chaostoclarity: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/194-a-badass-butterfly-conversion-with-rev-dr-jane-galloway-chaostoclarity/   202 - "Your Divine Human Blueprint" with Julie Renee Doering (@RevJulieRenee): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/202-your-divine-human-blueprint-with-julie-renee-doering-revjulierenee/   225 – “Empowered to Win” with Rev. Allison G. Daniels (@AllisonDaniels9): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/225-empowered-to-win-with-rev-allison-g-daniels-allisondaniels9/   Ep. 298 – “Navigating The Clickety-Clack” with Keith Leon S. (@KeithLeon): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-298-navigating-the-clickety-clack-with-keith-leon-s-keithleon/

“It’s important that we can come together through stories to receive support, inspiration, and have a laugh or two.” – Rev. Ariel Patricia   Today’s featured bestselling author is book publisher, former Sergeant in the US Marines, educator, mother, ordained interfaith minister, and visionary businesswoman, Ariel Patricia. Ariel and I talk about her writing journey, why she started her company Sacred Stories Media and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How her dislike for writing changed over the years so much that she now publishes books. How she became an interfaith minister. How Ariel & her co-author Kat Kanavos decided on the title “Crappy to Happy” What challenges Ariel had to overcome early as a faith-based entrepreneur. Her future plans for Sacred Stories Media What Ariel does to re-center herself when things seemingly get chaotic.   Ariel’s Site: https://sacredstoriesmedia.com/patricia/ Ariel’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Rev.-Ariel-Patricia/e/B00NE48812?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000 Sacred Stories Publishing: https://sacredstoriespublishing.com/     The opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. to listen to the full track and download it, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/…/north-wind-a…   Related Episodes:   200 - "Listen to Your Dreams" with Kat Kanavos (@KathleenKanavos) #chaostoclarity: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/200-listen-to-your-dreams-with-kat-kavanos-kathleenkanavos-chaostoclarity/   105.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Joy of Forest Bathing" with Melanie Choukas-Bradley: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley/   109 - "30 Days to Me" with Lynn Reilly: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/109-30-days-to-me-with-lynn-reilly/   #GNPYear2 Episode 2 - "Lead An Uncompromised Life" with Lori Spagna (@LoriSpagna): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear2-episode-2-lead-an-uncompromised-life-with-lori-spagna-lorispagna/   290 – “The Forgiveness Solution” with Rev. Misty Tyme (@Rev_Misty_Tyme) #C2H: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/290-the-forgiveness-solution-with-rev-misty-tyme-rev_misty_tyme-c2h/   194 – “A Badass Butterfly Conversion” with Rev. Dr. Jane Galloway #chaostoclarity: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/194-a-badass-butterfly-conversion-with-rev-dr-jane-galloway-chaostoclarity/   202 - "Your Divine Human Blueprint" with Julie Renee Doering (@RevJulieRenee): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/202-your-divine-human-blueprint-with-julie-renee-doering-revjulierenee/   225 – “Empowered to Win” with Rev. Allison G. Daniels (@AllisonDaniels9): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/225-empowered-to-win-with-rev-allison-g-daniels-allisondaniels9/   Ep. 298 – “Navigating The Clickety-Clack” with Keith Leon S. (@KeithLeon): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-298-navigating-the-clickety-clack-with-keith-leon-s-keithleon/

"A shift in perspective can make all the difference." – Myke Gregoree   Today's featured author is spoken word artist MG The Poet. MG and I talk about creativity, poetry, and staying focused.   Key Things You'll Learn: What Myke did differently with the publishing of his 3rd book. Where Myke's inspiration comes from for his poetry. The major skill Myke has improved upon for book #3 What Myke does to keep himself focused on creation instead of stagnation.     Myke's Site: https://linktr.ee/mgthepoet Myke's Newest Book: https://www.amazon.com/ICGODNU-Always-true-matter-perceive/dp/1679873172/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=ICGODNU&qid=1602121741&s=books&sr=1-1   The opening track is titled, "Cascade" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D. Check out the full track and download it here. https://marcusd.net/track/cascade     Related Episodes: 90 - "Words From a Creative Mind" with Myke Gregoree: https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/90-words-from-a-creative-mind-with-myke-gregoree   105.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Joy of Forest Bathing" with Melanie Choukas-Bradley: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley   117 - "Leaving an Inspirational Legacy" with Darren Mitchell: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/117-leaving-an-inspirational-legacy-with-darren-mitchell   128 - “The Adventures of Teacherman” with Brian D. Neal (@BrockSteel1): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/128-the-adventures-of-teacherman-with-brian-d-neal-brocksteel1   135 - "Millennial Black Male Mentorship" with Darrick T. Miller: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/135-millennial-black-male-mentorship-with-darrick-t-miller   141 - "Thou Shall Be Successful" with William Winfield (@Willisblessed38): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/141-thou-shall-be-successful-with-william-winfield-willisblessed38   152 - "Chocolate Brothers for Christ" with Chaz Jackson: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/152-chocolate-brothers-for-christ-with-chaz-jackson   176 - "Life Has a Way" with Dwayne Jenkins (@LeDwayneJenkins): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/176-life-has-a-way-with-dwayne-jenkins-ledwaynejenkins   184 - "ManTality" with DeWayne Foote (@zodonboys): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/184-mantality-with-dewayne-foote-zodonboys   209 – “It's Not a Man's World” with L.T. Bourne (@IAmLTBourne): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/209-its-not-a-mans-world-with-lt-bourne-iamltbourne

Our Big Time Talker podcast guest is Melanie Choukas-Bradley is a Washington, DC author and naturalist who leads field trips, tree tours and forest bathing walks for the Audobon Naturalist Society, U.S. Botanic Garden, the Smithsonian, Rock Creek Conservancy, the Nature Conservancy, Politics and Prose, the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies and other organizations.    Melanie’s newest book is Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island, illustrated by Tina Thieme Brown, with a foreword by Dr. Thomas Lovejoy (September 2020). She is also the author of  Resilience—Connecting With Nature in a Time of Crisis, with a foreword by Wendy Paulson (May 2020), and The Joy of Forest Bathing—Reconnect With Wild Places & Rejuvenate Your Life, illustrated by Lieke van der Vorst, with Spanish and Finnish translations (2018). Melanie is the author of A Year in Rock Creek Park: The Wild, Wooded Heart of Washington, DC, with photographs by Susan Austin Roth (2014). The book was awarded a 2015 Independent Publishers’ IPPY silver medal for mid-Atlantic nonfiction. Our show is a service of Speakermatch.com; be sure to subscribe at iTunes, Stitcher and wherever you get your podcasts.  You can also always ask Alexa to "Play The Big Time Talker with Burke Allen Podcast".  Visit Melanie online at http://melaniechoukas-bradley.com

Welcome back to our summer mini-series on nature! In this episode we continue a conversation with Lance Heard that we started last summer. Lance shares some ideas for staying connected to nature in our increasingly online work lives, guides us through how to forest bathe--and why--, and walks us through some of his favorite resources for discovering more about the natural world around us. So put on your forest bathing shoes, and let's get started!   Resources mentioned in this episode & more:   Your Guide to Forest Bathing  by M. Amos Clifford   The Joy of Forest Bathing  by Melanie Choukas Bradley   Law's Guide to Nature Journaling  by John Muir Laws   The Naturalist's Notebook  by Nathaniel Wheelwright   The Secret Life of Trees  by Peter Wohlleben   The Nature Fix  by Florence Williams   Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs    "These Nine Wildlife Web Cams Offer Access to your Favorite Animals" Lonely Planet   Run Time: 32 min, 0 sec   To find the full transcript for this episode, click HERE

In this episode, Melanie Choukas-Bradley talks about her newest book, Resilience: Connecting with Nature in a Time of Crisis.Melanie explores the 'Silver Lining' of the time we are living in: many people are finding that the slower, quieter pace is opening new possibilities for contact with nature. She shares how to really notice and become intimate with the life all around us and how to lift our spirits when we need to find solace. Being outdoors also brings a new level to restorative mindfulness practices like Yoga, Tai Chi and meditation. Her book is an inspiring guide to forest bathing at home and it also offers many practical ideas and tips about connecting with nature in other ways, such as gardening, becoming a backyard naturalist  and foraging for wild food!Melanie Choukas-Bradley is an award-winning nature book author, naturalist, and certified forest therapy guide. Melanie leads forest bathing walks for many organizations in Washington, DC, including Smithsonian Associates, the US Botanic Garden, the Audubon Naturalist Society, the Rock Creek Conservancy, the National Bonsai Foundation and Politics and Prose bookstore. She also gives forest bathing presentations and leads walks in Aspen, Colorado, for the Aspen Institute (2018) and the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (2019) and has led forest bathing walks for the YMCA in Austin, Texas and spoken about forest bathing at Austin's Central Library. Melanie has authored six books, including The Joy of Forest Bathing. Her walks and interviews have been featured on NPR and NPR affiliates in DC and Aspen, the Travel Channel website, and in many print and online publications. Melanie grew up in Vermont, wandering the hills and fields from a young age and stealing icy sap from the maple buckets lining her dirt road.Link to all of Melanie Choukas-Bradley's BooksSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/oneinnature)

“Recognize that you're more than just physical flesh.” - Rev Stephanie Red Feather, PhD Today's featured award-winning and #1 bestselling author is US Air Force Veteran, ordained shamanic minister, and divine feminine change agent Rev. Dr. Stephanie Red Feather. Stephanie and I talk about what an empath is, how one with a sensitive soul can thrive in a world of chaos, and more!!!   Key Things You'll Learn:   What an empath is. The qualities of an empath. What the empathic big bang is. The signs of you being an empath. Why you are more than just a body. What some of the guidelines are for certain books and why you should still go for great content instead of page count.     Rev. Dr. Stephanie's Site: https://www.bluestartemple.org/   Rev. Dr. Stephanie's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Evolutionary-Empath-Practical-Heart-Centered-Consciousness/dp/1591433509/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=evolutionary+empath&qid=1555000214&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull   Rev. Dr. Steph's “Clearing Nervous system & Emotions” Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8b0d24JGp0   The opening track is titled “The Will to Fight” by Asis Galvin. To listen to this track in its entirety and purchase it, click the following link. https://asisgalvin.bandcamp.com/track/the-will-to-fight-ffxiii-remix   Related Episodes: 77 - "Empathic Sensitivity" with Dr. Janice Carlin: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/77-empathic-sensitivity-with-dr-janice-carlin   105.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Joy of Forest Bathing" with Melanie Choukas-Bradley: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley   154 - "My F*ng Long Journey To Loving Myself" with Marla Goldberg (@Marlaghealer): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/154-my-fng-long-journey-to-loving-myself-with-marla-goldberg-marlaghealer   199 - "Don't Force" with Rev. Stephanie Red Feather, Ph.D. #chaostoclarity: https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/199-dont-force-with-rev-stephanie-red-feather-phd-chaostoclarity   2-Year Anniversary Episode #2 - "Lead An Uncompromised Life" with Lori Spagna (@LoriSpagna): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/2-year-anniversary-episode-2-lead-an-uncompromised-life-with-lori-spagna-lorispagna   202 - "Your Divine Human Blueprint" with Julie Renee Doering (@RevJulieRenee): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/202-your-divine-human-blueprint-with-julie-renee-doering-revjulierenee   205 - "Earth Speaks Up" with Mary McNerney: https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/205-earth-speaks-up-with-mary-mcnerney   220 – “Medical Intuition” with Wendie Colter (@PracticalPathUS): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/220-medical-intuition-with-wendie-colter-practicalpathus   233 – “Chakras & Your Third Eye” with Dr. Susan Shumsky (@AwakenToGod): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/233-chakras-your-third-eye-with-dr-susan-shumsky-awakentogod

“Recognize that you’re more than just physical flesh.” - Rev Stephanie Red Feather, PhD Today's featured award-winning and #1 bestselling author is US Air Force Veteran, ordained shamanic minister, and divine feminine change agent Rev. Dr. Stephanie Red Feather. Stephanie and I talk about what an empath is, how one with a sensitive soul can thrive in a world of chaos, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn:   What an empath is. The qualities of an empath. What the empathic big bang is. The signs of you being an empath. Why you are more than just a body. What some of the guidelines are for certain books and why you should still go for great content instead of page count.     Rev. Dr. Stephanie's Site: https://www.bluestartemple.org/   Rev. Dr. Stephanie's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Evolutionary-Empath-Practical-Heart-Centered-Consciousness/dp/1591433509/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=evolutionary+empath&qid=1555000214&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull   Rev. Dr. Steph’s “Clearing Nervous system & Emotions” Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8b0d24JGp0   The opening track is titled “The Will to Fight” by Asis Galvin. To listen to this track in its entirety and purchase it, click the following link. https://asisgalvin.bandcamp.com/track/the-will-to-fight-ffxiii-remix   Related Episodes: 77 - "Empathic Sensitivity" with Dr. Janice Carlin: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/77-empathic-sensitivity-with-dr-janice-carlin   105.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Joy of Forest Bathing" with Melanie Choukas-Bradley: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley   154 - "My F*ng Long Journey To Loving Myself" with Marla Goldberg (@Marlaghealer): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/154-my-fng-long-journey-to-loving-myself-with-marla-goldberg-marlaghealer   199 - "Don't Force" with Rev. Stephanie Red Feather, Ph.D. #chaostoclarity: https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/199-dont-force-with-rev-stephanie-red-feather-phd-chaostoclarity   2-Year Anniversary Episode #2 - "Lead An Uncompromised Life" with Lori Spagna (@LoriSpagna): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/2-year-anniversary-episode-2-lead-an-uncompromised-life-with-lori-spagna-lorispagna   202 - "Your Divine Human Blueprint" with Julie Renee Doering (@RevJulieRenee): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/202-your-divine-human-blueprint-with-julie-renee-doering-revjulierenee   205 - "Earth Speaks Up" with Mary McNerney: https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/205-earth-speaks-up-with-mary-mcnerney   220 – “Medical Intuition” with Wendie Colter (@PracticalPathUS): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/220-medical-intuition-with-wendie-colter-practicalpathus   233 – “Chakras & Your Third Eye” with Dr. Susan Shumsky (@AwakenToGod): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/233-chakras-your-third-eye-with-dr-susan-shumsky-awakentogod

Treat the earth as a long lost friend.   Today's featured bestselling author is wife, lawyer and active member of Lifenet Geomancy, Mary McNerney. Mary and I talk about her new book, the importance of taking care of the earth and more!   Key Takeaways:   The earth is more of a multidimensional planet than we realize.   Always be open to change.   We all have the ability to be in tune with the earth.   Our role as humans on earth is to be caretakers.     Mary's Site: https://www.marymcnerney.com/   Mary's Book: https://sacredstoriespublishing.com/#!/earthspeaksup     The opening track is titled "Good Morning World" by MagicMusic Productions. Listen and download the full track by clicking on the following link. https://magicmusicx.bandcamp.com/track/good-morning-world   Related Episode:   105.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Joy of Forest Bathing" with Melanie Choukas-Bradley: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley

Treat the earth as a long lost friend.   Today's featured bestselling author is wife, lawyer and active member of Lifenet Geomancy, Mary McNerney. Mary and I talk about her new book, the importance of taking care of the earth and more!   Key Takeaways:   The earth is more of a multidimensional planet than we realize.   Always be open to change.   We all have the ability to be in tune with the earth.   Our role as humans on earth is to be caretakers.     Mary's Site: https://www.marymcnerney.com/   Mary's Book: https://sacredstoriespublishing.com/#!/earthspeaksup     The opening track is titled "Good Morning World" by MagicMusic Productions. Listen and download the full track by clicking on the following link. https://magicmusicx.bandcamp.com/track/good-morning-world   Related Episode:   105.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Joy of Forest Bathing" with Melanie Choukas-Bradley: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley

“Find your authentic self and be that.” - Rev. Stephanie Red Feather, PhD.   Today's featured bestselling author is US Air Force Veteran, ordained shamanic minister, and divine feminine change agent Rev. Dr. Stephanie Red Feather. Stephanie and me talk about her empath journey and overcoming the habit of people-pleasing.    Key Takeaways: “It's a journey and it's not a lightswitch.” Empaths are sensitive people that can pick up on everyone else's energy. Chronic people-pleasers will have to do some inner work first to change their ways. Life is not linear. It's more like a spiral.   Rev. Stephanie's Site: https://www.bluestartemple.org/ Rev. Stephanie's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Evolutionary-Empath-Practical-Heart-Centered-Consciousness/dp/1591433509/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=evolutionary+empath&qid=1555000214&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull     Order a copy of the above book, “Chaos to Clarity” Here: https://sacredstoriespublishing.com/#!/chaos-to-clarity   The opening track is titled "The Sounds of Heaven" by Asis Galvin. Support the artist by clicking the following link and buying the full track. https://asisgalvin.bandcamp.com/track/the-sounds-of-heaven      Related Episodes: 77 - "Empathic Sensitivity" with Dr. Janice Carlin: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/77-empathic-sensitivity-with-dr-janice-carlin   105.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Joy of Forest Bathing" with Melanie Choukas-Bradley: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley   168 - "Spiral" with Amy Simpkins (@amylsimpkins): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/168-spiral-with-amy-simpkins-amylsimpkins   169 - "The Second Wave" with Kerri Hummingbird (@KerriHummingbrd): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/169-the-second-wave-with-kerri-hummingbird-kerrihummingbrd  

“Find your authentic self and be that.” - Rev. Stephanie Red Feather, PhD.   Today's featured bestselling author is US Air Force Veteran, ordained shamanic minister, and divine feminine change agent Rev. Dr. Stephanie Red Feather. Stephanie and me talk about her empath journey and overcoming the habit of people-pleasing.    Key Takeaways: “It’s a journey and it’s not a lightswitch.” Empaths are sensitive people that can pick up on everyone else’s energy. Chronic people-pleasers will have to do some inner work first to change their ways. Life is not linear. It’s more like a spiral.   Rev. Stephanie's Site: https://www.bluestartemple.org/ Rev. Stephanie's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Evolutionary-Empath-Practical-Heart-Centered-Consciousness/dp/1591433509/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=evolutionary+empath&qid=1555000214&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull     Order a copy of the above book, “Chaos to Clarity” Here: https://sacredstoriespublishing.com/#!/chaos-to-clarity   The opening track is titled "The Sounds of Heaven" by Asis Galvin. Support the artist by clicking the following link and buying the full track. https://asisgalvin.bandcamp.com/track/the-sounds-of-heaven      Related Episodes: 77 - "Empathic Sensitivity" with Dr. Janice Carlin: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/77-empathic-sensitivity-with-dr-janice-carlin   105.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Joy of Forest Bathing" with Melanie Choukas-Bradley: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley   168 - "Spiral" with Amy Simpkins (@amylsimpkins): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/168-spiral-with-amy-simpkins-amylsimpkins   169 - "The Second Wave" with Kerri Hummingbird (@KerriHummingbrd): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/169-the-second-wave-with-kerri-hummingbird-kerrihummingbrd  

“Being connected to everything has disconnected us from ourselves.” – Dennis Pitocco   Today's featured bestselling author is global solopreneur, constructive disruptor, and CEO of GOODWORKS 360°, Dennis J. Pitocco. Dennis and I talk about his pilgrimage down the Camino de Santiago and the power of having a “Disconnect Bucket List”.   Key Takeaways: A strong “why” that's not about you can push you further forward. A long, peaceful walk will clear your thinking. Disconnect from people who only leech from you You don't have to walk 200 miles to learn how to be in the present moment.   Dennis' Site: https://www.bizcatalyst360.com/author/dennisjpitocco/     Pre-Order a copy of the above book, “Chaos to Clarity” Here: https://sacredstoriespublishing.com/#!/chaos-to-clarity   The opening track is titled "Pharmaceutic" by Marcus D. Be sure to visit his site (https://marcusd.net/track/pharmaceutic) and support his craft.   Related Episodes: 95 - "L.I.F.E." with Jim Phillips (@inspired10): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/95-life-with-jim-phillips-inspired10   104 - "Heart Reconnection" with Lee McCormick (@spiritrecovery): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/104-heart-reconnection-with-lee-mccormick-spiritrecovery   105.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Joy of Forest Bathing" with Melanie Choukas-Bradley: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley

“Being connected to everything has disconnected us from ourselves.” – Dennis Pitocco   Today’s featured bestselling author is global solopreneur, constructive disruptor, and CEO of GOODWORKS 360°, Dennis J. Pitocco. Dennis and I talk about his pilgrimage down the Camino de Santiago and the power of having a “Disconnect Bucket List”.   Key Takeaways: A strong “why” that’s not about you can push you further forward. A long, peaceful walk will clear your thinking. Disconnect from people who only leech from you You don’t have to walk 200 miles to learn how to be in the present moment.   Dennis’ Site: https://www.bizcatalyst360.com/author/dennisjpitocco/     Pre-Order a copy of the above book, “Chaos to Clarity” Here: https://sacredstoriespublishing.com/#!/chaos-to-clarity   The opening track is titled "Pharmaceutic" by Marcus D. Be sure to visit his site (https://marcusd.net/track/pharmaceutic) and support his craft.   Related Episodes: 95 - "L.I.F.E." with Jim Phillips (@inspired10): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/95-life-with-jim-phillips-inspired10   104 - "Heart Reconnection" with Lee McCormick (@spiritrecovery): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/104-heart-reconnection-with-lee-mccormick-spiritrecovery   105.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Joy of Forest Bathing" with Melanie Choukas-Bradley: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley

“Some of our greatest wisdom is found through play and in creative expression.” - Gabriela Masala   Today's featured author is recording artist, consultant, and facilitator, Gabriela Masala. The graceful Gabriela and I talk about her newest book, living a life of joy and tons more!   Key Takeaways: Live the life that you would love to live. What lights you up? Have a daily practice (like meditation) that helps you find your joy. All of us are artists. Life artists. We are given a brush and we decide what colors to add. Have a daily gratitude practice. What lights me up? What am I becoming? The best form of meditation is the one you'll do. There are many forms of meditation like dancing, singing and walking.   Gabriela's Site: https://gabrielamasala.com/ Gabriela's Books: https://gabrielamasala.com/products-for-an-extraordinary-life/?doing_wp_cron=1558646743.4371778964996337890625   The opening track is titled "Parepare" by Marcus D. Be sure to visit his site (https://marcusd.net/track/parepare) and support his craft.     Related Episodes: 1-Year Anniversary Episode #3 - "The Truth is Within" with Dee Delaney (@deedelaney01) = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/website/1-year-anniversary-episode-3-the-truth-is-within-with-dee-delaney-deedelaney01   105 - "A Short Path to Change" with Jenny Mannion (@jennymannion) = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/website/105-a-short-path-to-change-with-jenny-mannion-jennymannion   105.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Joy of Forest Bathing" with Melanie Choukas-Bradley = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/website/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley  

“Some of our greatest wisdom is found through play and in creative expression.” - Gabriela Masala   Today's featured author is recording artist, consultant, and facilitator, Gabriela Masala. The graceful Gabriela and I talk about her newest book, living a life of joy and tons more!   Key Takeaways: Live the life that you would love to live. What lights you up? Have a daily practice (like meditation) that helps you find your joy. All of us are artists. Life artists. We are given a brush and we decide what colors to add. Have a daily gratitude practice. What lights me up? What am I becoming? The best form of meditation is the one you’ll do. There are many forms of meditation like dancing, singing and walking.   Gabriela's Site: https://gabrielamasala.com/ Gabriela's Books: https://gabrielamasala.com/products-for-an-extraordinary-life/?doing_wp_cron=1558646743.4371778964996337890625   The opening track is titled "Parepare" by Marcus D. Be sure to visit his site (https://marcusd.net/track/parepare) and support his craft.     Related Episodes: 1-Year Anniversary Episode #3 - "The Truth is Within" with Dee Delaney (@deedelaney01) = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/website/1-year-anniversary-episode-3-the-truth-is-within-with-dee-delaney-deedelaney01   105 - "A Short Path to Change" with Jenny Mannion (@jennymannion) = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/website/105-a-short-path-to-change-with-jenny-mannion-jennymannion   105.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Joy of Forest Bathing" with Melanie Choukas-Bradley = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/website/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley  

Melanie Choukas-Bradley is the author of the The Joy of Forest Bathing: Reconnect With Wild Places & Rejuvenate Your Life and four natural history books, including the highly acclaimed City of Trees: The Complete Field Guide to the Trees of Washington, DC. Melanie leads tree tours, field trips and forest bathing walks for Smithsonian Associates, the Audubon Naturalist Society, the Nature Conservancy, and a number of other organizations. She lectures widely and has been a guest on NPR’s the Diane Rehm Show, Morning Edition, All Things Considered and WAMU’s the Kojo Nnamdi Show. In 2014, she was awarded one of four inaugural Canopy Awards by Casey Trees for her efforts to educate people about the trees of the nation’s capital. Melanie’s free-lance articles have been published in The Washington Post and many other publications. Melanie is a nature and forest therapy guide with certification from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs. Visit www.melaniechoukas-bradley.com. Get the new Your Inner World – Guided Meditations by Sister Jenna. Like America Meditating. Visit our website at www.AmericaMeditating.org. 

Nature helps you have a quicker recovery time.   Today's featured award-winning local author from the DMV area is naturalist and long-time Washington Post contributor, Melanie Choukas-Bradley. Melanie and I talk about what forest bathing is, the benefits of increased exposure to nature and more!   The opening track is titled, "Uyama X Chrono (Walk in the Sunset + Secret of the Forest)" by madxruler (formally known as Ruler Inc.) To cop this track and the entire album, click the following link: https://rulerinc.bandcamp.com/track/uyama-x-chrono-walk-in-the-sunset-secret-of-the-forest 

Nature helps you have a quicker recovery time.   Today's featured award-winning local author from the DMV area is naturalist and long-time Washington Post contributor, Melanie Choukas-Bradley. Melanie and I talk about what forest bathing is, the benefits of increased exposure to nature and more!   The opening track is titled, "Uyama X Chrono (Walk in the Sunset + Secret of the Forest)" by madxruler (formally known as Ruler Inc.) To cop this track and the entire album, click the following link: https://rulerinc.bandcamp.com/track/uyama-x-chrono-walk-in-the-sunset-secret-of-the-forest 

Develop an intimate connection with your surroundings following the concept of award-winning author, Melanie Choukas-Bradley and her book, "The Joy of Forest Bathing." This is part 4 of a 7-part Forest Bathing meditation series, episodes 1634-1640. Give our new sip and om app a test drive for 2 weeks free. Receive access to 1,600+ fully guided meditations customized around a weekly theme. Select from over 200 series to fit your mood with a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each theme. Brand new themes are introduced each week with brand new meditations offered daily. Connect with other meditators on the private Facebook group for app subscribers. 2 weeks for access to the iOS version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone 2 weeks free access to the Android version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sipandom.sipandom All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. Resources: Music by Christopher Lloyd Clarke and Greg Keller.

Inhale deeply the scents of the forest following award-winning author, Melanie Choukas-Bradley and her book, "The Joy of Forest Bathing." This is part 3 of a 7-part Forest Bathing meditation series, episodes 1634-1640. Give our new sip and om app a test drive for 2 weeks free. Receive access to 1,600+ fully guided meditations customized around a weekly theme. Select from over 200 series to fit your mood with a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each theme. Brand new themes are introduced each week with brand new meditations offered daily. Connect with other meditators on the private Facebook group for app subscribers. 2 weeks for access to the iOS version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone 2 weeks free access to the Android version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sipandom.sipandom All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. Resources: Music by Christopher Lloyd Clarke and Greg Keller.

Go with the flow of life following award-winning author, Melanie Choukas-Bradley and her book,"The Joy of Forest Bathing." This is part 2 of a 7-part Forest Bathing meditation series, episodes 1634-1640. Give our new sip and om app a test drive for 2 weeks free. Receive access to 1,600+ fully guided meditations customized around a weekly theme. Select from over 200 series to fit your mood with a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each theme. Brand new themes are introduced each week with brand new meditations offered daily. Connect with other meditators on the private Facebook group for app subscribers. 2 weeks for access to the iOS version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone 2 weeks free access to the Android version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sipandom.sipandom All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. Resources: Music by Christopher Lloyd Clarke and Greg Keller.

Discover the art of forest bathing with an interview with award-winning author, Melanie Choukas-Bradley and her book,"The Joy of Forest Bathing." This is part 1 of a 7-part Forest Bathing meditation series, episodes 1634-1640. Give our new sip and om app a test drive for 2 weeks free. Receive access to 1,600+ fully guided meditations customized around a weekly theme. Select from over 200 series to fit your mood with a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each theme. Brand new themes are introduced each week with brand new meditations offered daily. Connect with other meditators on the private Facebook group for app subscribers. 2 weeks for access to the iOS version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone 2 weeks free access to the Android version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sipandom.sipandom All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. Resources: Music by Christopher Lloyd Clarke and Greg Keller.

Step into nature, breathe deeply and improve your wellness.Shinrin yoku is a practice that started in Japan in the 1980s, encouraging people to go into nature and breath in deeply. It’s also called forest bathing. You can forest bathe in whatever “wild home” is available to you—a backyard, park or garden will do. Rules of Engagement for Forest Bathing Put your phone in airplane mode to prepare for forest bathing. Disengaging from electronics provides the best mindset. Get comfortable and relax. Tune into your senses and your surroundings. Transition back into daily life. Favorite poems and quotes about nature make a nice wrap-up. Tea and a snack punctuate the forest bathing. While two to four hours are preferred for forest bathing, not every schedule can accommodate. Take advantage of 10- to 15-minute trips if your schedule is tight. Listen as Melanie Choukas-Bradley joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to share the joys of forest bathing. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Step into nature, breathe deeply and improve your wellness.Shinrin yoku is a practice that started in Japan in the 1980s, encouraging people to go into nature and breath in deeply. It’s also called forest bathing. You can forest bathe in whatever “wild home” is available to you—a backyard, park or garden will do. Rules of Engagement for Forest Bathing Put your phone in airplane mode to prepare for forest bathing. Disengaging from electronics provides the best mindset. Get comfortable and relax. Tune into your senses and your surroundings. Transition back into daily life. Favorite poems and quotes about nature make a nice wrap-up. Tea and a snack punctuate the forest bathing. While two to four hours are preferred for forest bathing, not every schedule can accommodate. Take advantage of 10- to 15-minute trips if your schedule is tight. Listen as Melanie Choukas-Bradley joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to share the joys of forest bathing. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins