Podcasts about mindful monday

In this week's Mindful Mondays, Ashley Bentley begins December with one of the most transformative practices in meditation - Loving-Kindness, or Metta - a heart-centred practice that played a pivotal role in her own healing during one of the most difficult winters of her life.In this deeply reflective episode, Ashley shares how she first encountered loving-kindness meditation during a period marked by isolation, burnout, chronic illness, and profound emotional fatigue. She explores why this ancient practice is uniquely powerful for the neurodivergent nervous system - how cultivating genuine feelings of warmth, compassion, and connection can shift us from protection into regulation, soften old emotional narratives, and create real physiological change.Listeners will learn about the heart-based science behind metta, how this practice supports emotional resilience and nervous system safety, and why it so often brings unexpected breakthroughs and healing tears.This episode also includes a short, grounding Loving-Kindness meditation, guided with trauma-sensitive care and designed to meet each listener exactly where they are.If December feels heavy, lonely, or overwhelming, this practice offers a gentle place to rest.And later this month, Ashley will revisit metta in a very special Self-Love episode—closing the year with compassion, softness, and deep inner nourishment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saharah Ali is a yoga teacher, sound healer, astrologer, numerologist meditation instructor and sound bath specialist. On this podcast she shares our weekly guided meditation and affirmation for Mindful Mondays. Saharah also breaks down sun in Sagittarius. Later in the hour Dominique takes on national and international headlines and pays tribute to Jamil Al-Amin AKA H. Rap Brown.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://saharahali.com/

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, I jam with Laura Cross, Air Force veteran, travel agent, and founder of White Sands Self-Care. Laura shares how a life-altering tragedy sparked her journey into entrepreneurship and holistic healing. From military discipline to intuitive wellness, Laura has built a purpose-driven business that helps others reclaim their health and their joy. We dig into mindset, energy, and how slowing down can actually move you forward. Who is Laura Cross? Laura Cross is the owner and founder of White Sands Self-Care LLC and White Sands Premier Travel. A passionate holistic wellness advocate and Air Force veteran, Laura empowers people to uncover root causes of discomfort through detox, mindfulness, and non-judgmental community. She also hosts "Mindful Mondays with Laura Cross" on E360TV and YouTube, where she champions self-care, healing, and authentic connection. Certified in AO Voice Scan analysis and dedicated to helping others live with more joy, Laura walks the walk of holistic health and soulful entrepreneurship. Connect with Laura: Website: https://www.whitesandsselfcare.com Website 2: http://whitesands67.com Travel: http://travmanity.com/whitesands Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauracrosswhitesands Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whitesandsselfcare Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauracrosswhitesands/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauracrosswhitesands/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MindfulMondayswithLauraCross YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteSandsSelfCare Streaming: https://e360tv.com/networks/play_series/Mindful-Mondays-with-Laura-Cross Host Contact Details: Website: https://workathomerockstar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkAtHomeRockStarPodcast Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/workathomestar Email: tim@workathomerockstar.com In this Episode: 00:01 — Introduction and Laura's story of success 03:07 — Tragedy, transformation, and choosing purpose 06:00 — Military vs. mindful travel 07:39 — The balance between passion and presence 08:58 — Listening to your body as the best MRI 13:24 — Why self-care isn't selfish (and how Laura schedules it) 18:41 — The productivity power of taking breaks 21:47 — Designing your jam room with joy in mind 24:31 — AI tools Laura uses to simplify content and save time 27:08 — How to stay authentic (with or without tech)

Your brain is constantly switching between two modes of knowing: the left hemisphere's precision and prediction, and the right hemisphere's intuition and imagination. Between them lies the tender space where narrative forms — and where regulation becomes possible.In this episode, we explore how these two worlds create your ongoing “story of self,” and how that story becomes the map your nervous system uses to determine safety, danger, overwhelm, or possibility. You'll discover why old narratives feel so sticky, why neurodivergent minds process story so intensely, and how awareness creates the tiny space where freedom begins.Through vivid metaphors, grounded neuroscience, and a powerful guided practice, you'll learn to step into the witness — the part of you that can see the story without becoming it. And from that place, you can shift the state, shift the narrative, and shift your next move in the world.This is narrative neurobiology in action — and it changes everything.❤️ Support the ShowIf this episode resonated with you:✅ Follow or Subscribe to The Neurodivergent Experience⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

November Neuroscience for the Neurodivergent Nervous SystemIn this deeply grounding episode, we explore the gentle, transformative world of somatic regulation - the bottom-up path that helps a neurodivergent nervous system feel safe, calm, and connected again.You'll learn why the body is often the first place we must return to when the mind becomes overwhelmed, and how sensation, rhythm, movement, touch, breath, and stimming can become powerful allies for healing. Together, we'll explore how widening your gaze, adjusting your posture, shaking out accumulated stress like animals do in the wild, and allowing intuitive movement can shift you from dysregulation into presence.With insights from neuroscience, mindfulness, Ram Dass, and trauma-informed wisdom, we'll reframe somatic practices not as “techniques,” but as ancient forms of remembering - ways the body whispers, “This is the way home.”This episode includes a deeply soothing Yoga Nidra journey, guiding you into the restorative space between wakefulness and sleep, where your nervous system can truly unwind, repair, and return to itself.By the end, you'll not only understand your body more -you'll trust it more.You'll hear it more.You'll come home to it more.❤️ Support the ShowIf this episode resonated with you:✅ Follow or Subscribe to The Neurodivergent Experience⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Part 2 of our November Neuroscience for the Neurodivergent Nervous System seriesYour breath is more than air - it's a bridge between worlds.In this week's Mindful Mondays, Ashley Bentley explores the mystical and scientific magic of the breath — how this constant companion connects body and mind, order and chaos, logic and emotion.Through science, story, and spirit, we uncover why the breath is the only part of the autonomic nervous system we can consciously guide — making it both a biological tool for regulation and a spiritual doorway to presence.Ashley shares her own journey through burnout and healing, reflections from Alan Watts on the bridge between the voluntary and involuntary, and insights into how breathing can help regulate the neurodivergent nervous system, ease hypersensitivity, and even calm addiction patterns.This episode also includes a deeply immersive guided breath practice with multiple techniques, woven with vivid visualizations to help you awaken, ground, and return to yourself.“Every breath a teacher. Every exhale a prayer. Every inhale — a return.”❤️ Support the ShowIf this episode resonated with you:✅ Follow or Subscribe to The Neurodivergent Experience⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Khansa Jones-Muhammad, better known as Friday Jones, is a reparations advocate and educator. KJ is the Vice President of the Los Angeles Reparations Advisory Commission, appointed by former Mayor Eric Garcetti, President and Co-Facilitator of the National Assembly of American Slavery Descendants, founding steering member of a Coalition for a Just and Equitable California, and founding member of NAASD Los Angeles. On this podcast she spells out why she is voting "no" on California Proposition 50.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/iamfridayjones/

Learning the language of safety, connection, and calm for the neurodivergent brain and body.This week, we begin a brand new series - November Neuroscience for The Neurodivergent Nervous System.Our journey starts with the foundation of it all: your nervous system — the hidden ladder within that shapes how you experience the world.We'll explore how your body's three main states — rest, activation, and shutdown — form a living map of safety and survival.For neurodivergent minds and bodies, this ladder is often more sensitive, more reactive, and more beautifully complex. You'll learn how your sensory world, your emotions, and your energy are all guided by this internal rhythm — and how understanding it is the key to self-regulation and healing.Through neuroscience, lived experience, and a deeply moving guided meditation, you'll learn how to climb the ladder with awareness, presence, and compassion — returning again and again to your calm, connected state.❤️ Support the ShowIf this episode resonated with you:✅ Follow or Subscribe to The Neurodivergent Experience⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

On this edition of Mindful Monday, meditation instructor, astrologer, yoga teacher and sound bath specialist Saharah Ali leads us in a guided meditation and affirmation. She also breaks down the Sun in Scorpio. Later in the hour we open the phone lines and take on the disappearance of America first in the Trump agenda.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Learning to bend, flow, and rise again.In this final episode of the Nature as Teacher month, Ashley Bentley explores how the changing elements - wind, water, and stars - mirror the flexibility and strength within us. From the fierce gales of the Isle of Man to the calm rhythm of the tides, she reveals how adaptation, contrast, and curiosity build resilience in the neurodivergent mind and body.Ashley shares personal stories of sensory overwhelm, growth, and self-compassion, alongside reflections from a listener on the metaphors of nature. You'll learn how small shifts in perspective and gentle exposure to discomfort can nurture your nervous system's ability to bend without breaking.This week's Microdosing Meaning invites you to rediscover playfulness - singing to cows, stargazing, tracing patterns in leaves - tiny acts that release oxytocin, calm the vagus nerve, and reconnect you with awe. The episode closes with The Winds, the Tides & the Stars - a deeply descriptive, hypnotic guided meditation blending breath, imagery, and stillness to anchor presence and peace.❤️ Support the ShowIf this episode resonated with you:✅ Follow or Subscribe to The Neurodivergent Experience⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

This week on Mindful Mondays, we explore what it means to truly allow — to let life, emotions, and even other people simply be as they are.Spiritual teacher, Ram Dass, once observed that when we look at trees, we accept them - crooked, bent, imperfect, yet utterly beautiful. But when we look at people and ourselves, we judge. In this episode, Ashley explores how we can return to that same compassionate seeing toward others and toward ourselves. Blending mindfulness, neuroscience, and psychology, we explore how allowing what is can reduce anxiety, soften resistance, and bring peace to the neurodivergent mind and body.Ashley also shares a modern Buddhist parable and Jon Kabat-Zinn's timeless reminder:“Give yourself permission to allow this moment to be exactly as it is,and allow yourself to be exactly as you are.”The episode closes with a deeply hypnotic guided meditation - a forest journey into self-acceptance and inner stillness.❤️ Support the ShowIf this episode resonated with you:✅ Follow or Subscribe to The Neurodivergent Experience⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

In this episode of Mindful Mondays, Ashley explores the art of release for the neurodivergent mind through the wisdom of nature's changing seasons. Just as autumn trees shed their leaves, we too are invited to let go of relationships, routines, or identities that no longer serve us — not as a loss, but as a transformation.Through personal reflections, Buddhist teachings on impermanence (anicca), and gentle neuroscience, this episode reminds us that every ending carries the seed of renewal. Ashley also shares how “noticing what you're noticing” can reveal your mindset and bring you back to presence in even the messiest moments.The practice concludes with a deeply hypnotic guided meditation, The Forest of Release, where listeners are invited to walk through an autumn woodland, surrender old burdens, and reconnect with the grace of change.

Saharah Ali is a meditation instructor, sound bath specialist, astrologer and yoga teacher. On this Mindful Monday episode, we look at the Super Full Harvest Moon in Aries unleashing as time of truth and the opportunity to release emotional oppression and commit to inner peace. Later in the hour we open the phone lines and Dominique weighs in on fiery national and internation headlines.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://saharahali.com/

In this episode of Mindful Mondays, Ashley explores how nature helps us move through overwhelm and restore balance. From the science of the “happiness chemicals”—dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins—to the practices of grounding and awe, discover how the natural world regulates our nervous system and reconnects us with presence and purpose. This week's guided meditation, Walking Off the Storm, takes you on a deeply descriptive, awe-filled journey through nature to release stress and return to calm.Ashley Bentley is an integrative coach, breathwork facilitator, and clinical hypnotherapist. She is also the in-house therapist for The Neurodivergent Experience podcast and a teacher on Insight Timer, where she shares meditations, courses, and live events to support presence, resilience, and connection. ✨ Connect with Ashley:

On this podcast Dominique speaks on her trip to the storied Integratron created by Aeronautical Scientist and extraterrestrial contactee George Van Tassel. Miles and Dominique do a bootleg "Mindful Monday" and share their mindfulness modalities since Saharah Ali is on vacation. The phone lines are open so a few random topics are in the pod as well.https://www.instagram.com/mileslowmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Routines can be a lifeline for neurodivergent brains — creating safety, reducing decision fatigue, and bringing balance to daily life. But when structure becomes too rigid, it can tip into pressure and burnout. In this episode of Mindful Mondays with Ashley Bentley, we explore how to build supportive routines that steady you without imprisoning you, weaving in rhythm and play so life feels both grounded and alive. You'll also be guided through a soothing meditation that helps you reimagine your routines as flexible, life-giving scaffolding — steady enough to hold you, soft enough to bend.✨ Connect with Ashley:

How often do you catch yourself thinking I should… or I have to…? In this episode of Mindful Mondays with Ashley Bentley, we explore how the language of pressure and judgment fuels shame, burnout, and disconnection — especially for neurodivergent minds. Ashley shares powerful reframes to shift should into could and have to into get to, restoring choice, gratitude, and presence. You'll also be guided through a calming yoga nidra-inspired meditation to release expectations and reconnect with freedom and agency.✨ Connect with Ashley:

It's a Mindful Monday and Meditation Instructor and Sound Bath Specialist Saharah Ali leads us on a guided meditation, affirmation and shares the astrological and energetic moment. Next up KBLA Chief Revenue Officer Gary Bembridge unveils the brand new KBLA 1580 Health and Wellness hub and shares how it could benefit you.https://saharahali.com/ https://kbla1580.com/kbla-black-health-wellness/

What if time isn't your enemy, but a rhythm you can learn to flow with? In this episode of Mindful Mondays with Ashley Bentley, we delve into time blindness, rushing, and the “hurry-up driver” that can trigger panic in neurodivergent brains. Ashley reframes time as a dance partner, not a deadline, and shares practices for syncing with your body's natural rhythms. Plus, enjoy a guided meditation to release urgency and discover presence inside each moment.✨ Connect with Ashley:

Rain gear is one of the most crucial and expensive investments for hunters, and finding reliable testing methods can be a challenge. After 2 years of field testing, I'm excited to share my comprehensive review of the Stone Glacier M5 Rain Jacket. This video dives deep into how it performs in real-world conditions, covering water resistance, breathability, durability, and more. I wanted this review to be as accurate and reliable as possible, and I'm pleased to finally share the results.  

Sound bath specialist and mediation instructor Saharah Ali wants you to release your past and embrace your purpose as she unpacks the Blood Moon in Pisces. She leads us on a guided meditation for Mindful Monday. Later in the we take on trending stories. Why is the President yelling at Yamiche Alcindor? How is it possible that seven Ferguson activists have been killed since Michael Brown's murder? Why is the U.S. sending war planes to...the U.S. (Puerto Rico)? What is happening with vaccines in Florida? These questions and more asked and answered when Dominique does an analytic autopsy on the headlines.

Start your week with clarity and calm. In this pilot of Mindful Mondays with Ashley Bentley, discover how presence and acceptance can transform overwhelm, ease the neurodivergent mind, and help you let go of the “second arrow” of suffering. Plus, enjoy a guided meditation to ground, reset, and carry you into the week with purpose.✨ Connect with Ashley:

Late season whitetail hunting in sub-zero temperatures can be tough, especially when it comes to keeping your feet warm. After testing multiple solutions, I found these heated insoles to be the best option for staying comfortable during long hunts. In this video, I break down the benefits of these insoles, how they compare to other market options, and why they're my go-to for late-season hunting.   0:00 – Intro 1:39 – Other Options Available 4:24 – Testing Protocol 5:57 – Bow Giveaway 6:21 – Benefits Of Heated Insoles 8:33 – How The System Works 11:51 – Pros & Cons https://www.motionheat.ca/     Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/   Forged In The Backcountry https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/   Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop   Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact   IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/   Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast   Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools  

Looking for the best compact spotting scope? This comprehensive comparison of the Swarovski, Kowa, and Vortex compact spotters will help you make the smartest purchase decision. Over the last month, I've rigorously tested all three models to assess their performance, build quality, and value for money. From price and brand reputation to weight, glass quality, and weather resistance, I provide detailed, unbiased insights and my personal opinion to help you choose the right scope for your hunting needs and budget.

We start the hour with a call for courage, purpose and emotional management. Meditation instructor, astrologer and yoga teacher Saharah Ali starts our week off with Mindful Mondays. For the second half of the hour Dominique looks at ICE raids and detention of citizens and legal residents and James returns to the mic to clap back on Dominique's characterization of his remarks about ICE raids and his response as a Black man.https://www.instagram.com/JamesFarrLive/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

When is Hip Hop's Birthday? During this hour Dominique dishes hip hop history and culture. Dominique answers the question, is graffiti art or a nuisance and more on its role in Hip Hop culture and self-expression. As well as Mindful Monday's w/ Saharah Ali. https://www.instagram.com/mileslowmusic/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

When is Hip Hop's Birthday? During this hour Dominique dishes hip hop history and culture. Dominique answers the question, is graffiti art or a nuisance and more on its role in Hip Hop culture and self-expression. As well as Mindful Monday's with Saharah Ali.https://www.instagram.com/mileslowmusic/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Meditation Instructor/Life Coach/Astrologer/Yoga Teacher Saharah Ali gets us read with Mindful Monday. Then we open up the phone lines to look at what's happening in Texas, how to handle gerrymandering, the political plight of Black women and the latest in Gaza.https://saharahali.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On today's podcast, Dominique discusses the Epstein files, Trump cheating in golf, and the dangers of erythritol. She also covers the tragic passing of 3-year-old Ke'Torrius Starkes in Birmingham, Alabama, after he was left in a car by a DHR contract worker. This podcast also includes Mindful Mondays with Saharah Ali, and her take on how we can lead with wisdom and not emotion during this Leo season. She encourages us to ask ourselves, “Where is your heart?”https://saharahali.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

What The Kiss Cam Scandal Says About America, Cheating Ceo, side pieces, Ai Obama, and Trump bragging about suing the Wall Street Journal. This podcast also includes Mindful Mondays with Saharah Ali.https://saharahali.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On today's episode, Melissa brings you a Mindful Monday with a guided meditation to help guide you through a body scan as you notice the sensations in your body, both as individual parts, and as a whole. Enjoy!A big THANK YOU to our new sponsor, ⁠West Plains Roasters⁠! If you have not stopped by to see them, pop in 7 days a week and get yourself some toast, coffee, or even cake on Fridays!Music credit: Leigh Robinson from Pixabay**As an Amazon affiliate, I do receive a small commission when you purchase any of the products I have linked in this post**Where to find Mending Families:Instagram - @mendingfamilieswaTikTok - @mendingfamilieswaFacebook - @mendingfamilieswaYouTube - @mendingfamilies1594https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com

Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended.On today's episode, Melissa brings you a Mindful Monday with a guided meditation to help you let go of the stress in your body. Give yourself just five minutes and breathe your way through this stress relief meditation, which will be sure to help you start your day off right! Enjoy!A big THANK YOU to our new sponsor, ⁠West Plains Roasters⁠! If you have not stopped by to see them, pop in 7 days a week and get yourself some toast, coffee, or even cake on Fridays!Music credit: Leigh Robinson from Pixabay**As an Amazon affiliate, I do receive a small commission when you purchase any of the products I have linked in this post**Where to find Mending Families:Instagram - @mendingfamilieswaTikTok - @mendingfamilieswaFacebook - @mendingfamilieswaYouTube - @mendingfamilies1594https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com

Ever thought about what it truly means to care for yourself? In this episode, I had an enlightening conversation with Laura Cross, an Air Force veteran who transformed her life through holistic self-care after a tragic loss. Laura shared her journey of overcoming personal hardships and emphasized the importance of listening to our bodies and minds. She introduced intriguing modalities like voice scanning, which uses the vibrations of one's voice to detect physical and emotional imbalances. Remember, self-care isn't just bubble baths and vacations; it's a holistic approach to well-being. We also delved into the powerful role community plays in our lives. It's important to have judgment-free spaces where you can express yourself openly. She believes that by connecting with others who share similar journeys, we find strength and support that can significantly impact our mental and emotional health. Let's remember: building a community isn't just about socializing; it's about creating a support system. Laura Cross is an Air Force Veteran and the dynamic owner of White Sands Premier Travel. With unwavering dedication to promoting self-care and personal growth, she founded White Sands Self-Care and serves as the dedicated host of the popular TV show "Mindful Mondays with Laura Cross." Laura's dedication lies in creating vibrant self-care communities that offer invaluable education, resources, connections, and opportunities for collaboration. At the helm of the White Sands Self-care Community group on Facebook, she empowers individuals to lead their best lives. Laura's journey from a veteran and blue-collar worker to a successful entrepreneur equips her with a unique understanding of the challenges faced by solopreneurs. Her role as a self-care leader for this community allows her to empathize with their struggles, particularly in the realm of self-care. Laura Cross is on a mission to inspire and support others in achieving holistic well-being, ensuring they thrive in both their personal and professional lives. Connect with Laura!Website - https://www.whitesandsselfcare.com Travmanity , Facebook, Facebook Group, Instagram , LinkedIn, YouTube-Mindful Mondays , YouTube

On today's episode, Melissa brings you a Mindful Monday all about connection with nature through breathwork, mindfulness, and being outside. With Earth day just around the corner on April 22 (I was wrong in the episode…whoops!), now is the perfect time to reconnect with nature. Take a quick 5 minute break, step outside or open a window, and breath in this relaxing nature connection meditation. A big THANK YOU to our new sponsor, ⁠West Plains Roasters⁠! If you have not stopped by to see them, pop in 7 days a week and get yourself some toast, coffee, or even cake on Fridays!Music credit: Leigh Robinson from Pixabay**As an Amazon affiliate, I do receive a small commission when you purchase any of the products I have linked in this post**Where to find Mending Families:Instagram - @mendingfamilieswaTikTok - @mendingfamilieswaFacebook - @mendingfamilieswaYouTube - @mendingfamilies1594https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com

Empowering Self Care: A Journey with Laura CrossAre you prioritizing your self-care while juggling professional ambitions? Get inspired by Laura Cross, an Air Force veteran turned entrepreneur, as she shares her transformative journey. Laura, owner of White Sands Premier Travel and host of Mindful Mondays, reveals how she blended her love for travel and self-care to create a vibrant, holistic community. Discover her powerful insights on overcoming personal and professional challenges, building authentic brands, and fostering judgment-free communities. Laura's story is a true testament to the strength and resilience needed to succeed. Tune in to learn practical self-care strategies and branding tips that align with your core values.Join us and be ready to unlock your best self.Time markers: 02:11 Laura's Journey to Entrepreneurship03:03 The Essence of White Sands04:07 Discovering Self-Care and Personal Growth07:03 The Symbolism Behind the Brand10:55 Building a Holistic Community14:54 Challenges and Opportunities in Wellness Branding22:22 Finding Mentors and Authenticity23:13 Embracing Change and Self-Discovery26:52 The Importance of Self-Care29:44 Practical Steps for Aspiring Entrepreneurs32:43 Rapid Fire Session: Insights and Reflections37:05 The Judgment-Free CommunityGet in touch with Laura Cross:https://www.whitesandsselfcare.comhttp://whitesands67.comhttp://travmanity.com/whitesands  https://www.facebook.com/lauracrosswhitesandshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/whitesandsselfcarehttps://www.instagram.com/lauracrosswhitesands/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauracrosswhitesands/https://www.youtube.com/@MindfulMondayswithLauraCrosshttps://www.youtube.com/@WhiteSandsSelfCarehttps://watch.e360tv.com/content/sc_29490_17309 Get in touch with Brigitte Bojkowszky: Website BridgetBrands: https://www.bridgetbrands.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bojkowszkyb/ Amazon books Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgetBrands Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brigitte.bojkowszky Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgetbrands X: https://twitter.com/BridgetBrands YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bridgetbrands Book a call: https://calendly.com/bridgetbrands/20-min-discoverycall

On today's episode, Melissa brings you a Mindful Monday all about grounding ourselves for just a few moments. In the spirit of grounding ourselves, today's guided meditation is called “Grounding Breath”. Find a comfy, quiet place and 7 minutes while Melissa guides you through a grounding breath exercise. A big THANK YOU to our new sponsor, ⁠West Plains Roasters⁠! If you have not stopped by to see them, pop in 7 days a week and get yourself some toast, coffee, or even cake on Fridays!Music credit: Leigh Robinson from PixabayFor FULL SHOW NOTES go to www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcastWhere to find Mending Families:Instagram - @mendingfamilieswaTikTok - @mendingfamilieswaFacebook - @mendingfamilieswaYouTube - @mendingfamilies1594https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com

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On today's episode, Melissa brings you a new monthly series, Mindful Mondays. Because it is the month of love, today's guided mindful meditation is called “Loving Kindness”. Find a comfy, quiet place and 10 minutes while Melissa guides you through a loving kindness exercise. Where to find Mending Families: Instagram - @mendingfamilieswa TikTok - @mendingfamilieswa Facebook - @mendingfamilieswa YouTube - @mendingfamilies1594 https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com

Go to www.LearningLeader.com for full show notes of The Learning Leader Show Sign up for "Mindful Monday" (it's free) - https://ryanhawk.kit.com/profile My guest for episode #618 is Chase Jarvis. Chase is a photographer, director, artist, and entrepreneur. He was the CEO of an online education platform called Creative Live from 2014 to 2022. He's earned countless awards for his photography and creative work including a Pulitzer Prize for a New York Times story he contributed to called “Snow Fall.” He's also the author of multiple books including Creative Calling and Never Play It Safe. Notes: Opening Joke: "What has 52 teeth and holds back a monster?" We are all wildly creative. It is trained out of us as we grow older. Creativity is foundational to all human beings. It's on us to tap into our creativity and get it out of us to help solve problems, to create optionality, and to be innovative. Regardless of your job, becoming more creative will make you better at it. Play infinite games with transformational people. It seems like when we give to others, genuinely try to help them, and have a service orientation, good things happen to all. There are transactional people and transformational leaders. Let's strive to be transformative and play the long game with high-character people.  Transactional leaders are infuriating. Transformational leaders are inspiring. “A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because its trust is not on the branch, but on its own wings.” Believe in yourself and your ability to bounce back if the thing doesn't go your way. Set up a series of experiments. Not all of them will work. You'll be better for having tried, and tried again, and then again. We learn from both our successes and our failures. Initially, Chase planned to attend medical school after graduating from undergrad. A few weeks before his graduation, his grandfather died and left all his photography equipment to his grandson. “Security is mostly superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” - Helen Keller "Safety is an illusion. It does not exist in nature, so why then do we seek it? "Playing it safe is about fear. And fear is only optimized for survival--not creativity, happiness, joy, connection, harmony, fulfillment, or any of the gifts you have to give or receive in this life." Intuition is everything. What if we started paying attention to that? "I don't know why they call us founders. I didn't find anything. I built that shit. We are builders." There are 7 basic levers for life: Attention Time – NYU Professor James Carse. Finite and infinite games. Treat life like an infinite game. What's the difference between systems and schedules? (why are systems better?) Intuition – The benefits of compounding trust. Chase's wife Kate. First met on a beach just after high school. Sparks were present, but no fire. “She had a special quality I couldn't quite place.” Went to college 1,500 miles apart. All along it was your intuition that kept you on notice.  How do you know when it's your intuition speaking? Why is playing it safe the riskiest thing we can do Constraints - What can we learn about constraints from Stefan Sagmeister? Play -  What can we learn about play from Novak Djokovic? Failure - Melissa Arnot Reid – Replaces the word “fail” with the word “live” – Instead of saying “I'm afraid to fail. She says I'm afraid to live.” Practice - Purposeful practice. Anders Ericsson Keynote speaking - Don't be a robot. Have fun. Let it rip. Results are better in a better state of mind. Do tiny experiments when the stakes are low.

Grandpa Bill's Grunts & Groans @billholt8792 Reciprocity- The 3 C's Grandpa Bill's Grunts & Groans @billholt8792,Hey everyone, and welcome back to my channel! As we embark on this exciting new year, I'm thrilled to share my upcoming plans for the BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour ,and this You Tube Channel @billholt8792 .This month, I'll be featuring some amazing guests, including "Byron Athene a renowned psychotherapist and psychoanalyst joining us from The United Kingdom for his soon to be 18th overall appearance, and 2nd this calendar year of 2025,  From China We wellcome #Tim Doyle ,Spiritual Teacher, for his 2nd appearance of 2025" #Isabella Thor,NTP Womens Nutritionist, expert.#Tam Veilleux, Astrologer Entrepreneur, Artist, #Seth Leaf Pruzansky, Author Guided Meditation, and more .We'll be exploring a wide range of topics, from Food for The Mind , Body, and SoulI'll also be sharing my own personal tips and insights on how to cultivate a healthy lifestyle.In this video, I encourage you to create your own 'Vision Board' for the first week of January. Write down three things you want to accomplish to kickstart your health and wellness journey. Let's make 2025 our healthiest year yet!"Grandpa Bill Asks:"What are your top three health and wellness goals for 2025? Share your vision for the year in the comments below!"#HolisticHealing,#HealthyLiving, #2025Goals, #VisionBoard, #WellnessWednesday, #MindfulMonday, #Tim Doyle,#Isabella Thor,NTP,#Tam Veilleux,#Seth Leaf Pruzansky,  The BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour Virtual Mall Welcome to the BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour Virtual Mall! Join Grandpa Bill, your friendly guide to holistic health and well-being, as he curates a collection of trusted resources for your journey towards a healthier, happier you. Here, you'll find links to some of Grandpa Bill's favorite vendors and guests who have shared their expertise on the BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour podcast and YouTube channel. Grandpa Bill: Website: https://www.7kmetals.com/grandpabill    https://www.7kmetals.com/grandpabill/share/p386d YouTube: Bill Holt@billholt8792 Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/bill.sales.524 Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/bradybrodyboy12/ Voicemail Message Board: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bhsales About the BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour: Retired holistic health enthusiast, Grandpa Bill, shares his wisdom and experiences in the realms of health, wealth, and well-being. Join him on his journey of holistic health and personal growth. With over 45 years of experience in the industry, Grandpa Bill has a wealth of knowledge to share on topics ranging from nutrition and supplements, to meditation and spirituality. In his retirement, he's dedicated to sharing his insights and helping others achieve their full potential.    Join Us Every Tuesday at 6 PM EST!    Featured Vendors: Patriot Supply Link: https://mypatriotsupply.com/?rfsn=5615494.137cb6 Health Ranger Link: https://www.healthrangerstore.com/?rfsn=301296.96452b2&utm_source=HR_Affiliate&utm_campaign=14708&utm_affiliate=301296    Healer.com: https://www.HealerCBD.com/?ref=11    Sharon Little - New Vibe Holistic Healing: https://newvibeholistichealing.myshopify.com/ Tam Veilleux - #HealingSpa, #HolisticHealing, #Wellness, #SelfCare, #BrunswickMaine: Information-https://healingspamaine.com Tim Doyle - Path to Oneness: https://thepathtooneness.com/ Byron Athene: https://byronathene.com/ Isabella Thor, NLP: https://isabellathor.com/ Seth Leaf Pruzansky - Freedom Snap: https://freedomsnap.org/Seth/  https://www.imawakenowwhat.com/ Holistic Actions: https://www.holisticactions.com Dr. Anthony Metivier - Magnetic Memory Method: https://www.magneticmemorymethod.com/ Raquel Spring: https://www.raquelspring.com/ Dr. Christiane Northrup: https://truenorthdr.substack.com

Full show notes at www.LearningLeader.com Mindful Monday is the best way to start your week. Sign up for free here: https://ryanhawk.kit.com/profile Bob Stoops was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 2021. He was the head football coach at the University of Oklahoma from 1999 to 2016. He led the Sooners to a 191-48 record over his career. His 2000/2001 team won the national championship. He earned the National Coach of the Year award the same season. Since 2020, Stoops has been a head coach in the XFL, winning an XFL Championship in 2023 with the Arlington Renegades. He played college football at the University of Iowa, earning team MVP his senior year as a defensive back. Notes: Coaches Bob has worked for: Hayden Fry at Iowa, Bill Snyder at Kansas State, and Steve Spurrier at Florida. He's worked for some amazing coaches. Relationships are everything. You must connect with people. You must be authentic. Learn from other coaches, but you have to be yourself Sherri Coale: “One of my favorite things about him is he's the busiest man on the planet but never appeared that way. That's a skill and an art. That fascinates me.” What makes a great head coach? They relate to people. They care about them. They can motivate and influence by clearly sharing the vision of the program and inspiring others to get on board. They are decisive people. Most importantly, they know how to connect with people. All leadership is a people business. If you can't connect with others, you'll probably struggle. Creating a “coaches forest” (beyond a tree) - Mike Stoops, Mark Mangino, Mike Leach, Bo Pelini, Kevin Sumlin, Kevin Wilson, Lincoln Riley, and more. How has Bob prepared so many guys to be successful head coaches? Hiring – “I always tried to hire people smarter than me.” A lot of people say this, but not all do this. Coach Stoops looked for people who had a track record of performance… And then he used his gut instincts after he spent time with him. He paid attention to how they treated his secretary, how they treated the waiter at lunch… Some call those the little things, but they were very important to Coach Stoops The overarching theme of the entire conversation was the simplicity of how Coach Stoops built his program. He didn't try to overcomplicate anything. He knew he wanted coaches who were accomplished, high-character people. And he wanted tough players who loved football. Their offenses may have looked exotic but they didn't have a ton of plays installed. They focused on what they did and then practiced it relentlessly so that they would execute better than their opponents. I think there's something beautiful in the simplicity with how he's built his program and the results speak for themselves. Great players want to be coached - Jeremiah Smith, Adrian Peterson. What he looked for in players: They have to LOVE football. Need to be tough and physical. Someone like Dan Cody. From Oklahoma, was skinny, and nobody on the staff wanted to give him a scholarship, but Coach Stoops did, and he turned out to be a great player. Liked to keep local guys home. Off-season workouts create the culture of the team. "We won because we outworked everyone." The attitude of the national championship team - "They were tired of being kicked around." And "I shared with them the history of Oklahoma and let them know the way it should be. When we started, they were a losing team." Josh Heupel - The most valuable recruit ever for Coach Stoops. Mike Leach was a 1 of 1. An original. He seemed relaxed and casual, but he was also very demanding that they do it right. He was also focused on just a few plays instead of trying to do everything. FOCUS. Do what we do Wife Carol - Impressive leader at Mary Kay. Won a pink Cadillac 16 years in a row. National Sales Director. Life/Career Advice - Go hard, be tough, be true to yourself, enjoy the struggle, and look forward to the fight. Nothing great happens without going through struggles first.

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In this transformative episode of the Mind Body Detox Podcast, Kara Lovehart, Mind-Body Psychic Medium, and Executive Intuitive Coach, teams up with “Preacher of Presence” Matt Suter to explore Eckhart Tolle's profound book, A New Earth. Together, they dive into Tolle's insights on ego, consciousness, and awakening, examining how these teachings resonate with today's global challenges and offer a roadmap to a more connected, mindful life.Episode Highlights:The Power of the Present Moment – How living fully in the now can free us from past and future anxieties.Understanding Ego and Consciousness – Recognizing and transcending the ego's grip on our identity.Awakening of a New Consciousness – Exploring humanity's collective shift toward empathy, compassion, and presence.Letting Go of Attachment – Practical tips for practicing non-attachment in a validation-seeking world.Earth as a Living Entity – Viewing Earth as a conscious being and our role in environmental stewardship.Balancing Inner and Outer Reality – How aligning inner peace and awareness transforms our outer experience.Listener Q&A: Kara and Matt also answer popular listener questions, including:What does “awakening” look like in everyday life?How can humor be a tool for presence?Has the pandemic heightened distractions or awakened us to the present moment?How can we use pain and suffering as a path to growth?What could a fully awakened world look like in 50 years?Featuring popular quotes from A New Earth and science-backed insights on mindfulness, this episode is ideal for anyone seeking deeper presence, inner peace, and personal growth. Tune in to begin your journey of awakening with Kara and Matt as your guides!Join Our Online Community Here for the Spiritual Steep Book Club, to Ask Matt questions, and watch his "Mindful Mondays with Matt" video recordings

On today's show: Coach Bill's soccer team is now 2-0! Did you catch this detail in J-Lo's divorce filing to Ben? Alyssa Aligns Your Week! Good Vibes at 6:55! There's a trend circulating on social media and Bill needs Alyssa to explain it Hash It Out: Would you allow a 16-year-old to get a tattoo? Alyssa's College of Knowledge! An update on Alyssa's wedding gown and if we're going to be able to see it Are you annoyed by your middle name? 

We are bringing back this episode again because so many kids are going back to school in the coming days. How are you feeling about going back to school? Are you excited? Nervous? We will look at two books about how other people think about returning to school. The first book is First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg. In this story, Sarah is worried about her first day of school and does not want to get up or do anything to get ready. She is new to her school, doesn't know anyone, and doesn't feel like starting over. Finally, she gets to school and realizes that all her worries are for nothing. The second book is Mae's First Day of School by Kate Berube. May also worries: What if the other kids don't like her? Her mom tells her about all the great things she will find there. Mae arrives at school and then hides in a tree. She has some visitors in the tree, and they talk about everything they are worried about. Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark❤️

In this encore of  Mindful Monday, we look at imagination. It's summer vacation, are you bored? We all feel this way sometimes. We look at two books about imagination and kids who have great adventures. The first is On A Magical Do-Nothing Day by Beatrice Alemagna (https://amzn.to/3AUJub6) and Imagine That by Jonathan D. Voss (https://amzn.to/3xu1wPv). Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark❤️

In this week's Mindful Monday video & podcast, Waylon shares a simple Buddhist practice that you can do anywhere, anytime. " One of the most wonderful Buddhist instructions for how to become present and available, open, joyful, and genuine, in your life is as simple as this: any time of the day, particularly if you're having a hard time, if you're feeling speedy, if you're feeling exhausted, look out your window. Go outside if you can. Then..." ~ Waylon Lewis  Subscribe to get our full conversations weekly.

In this week's Mindful Monday video & podcast, Waylon talks about one thing we can do—every day—to transform our lives for the better.  "The notion of duty, which we talk a lot about in the military realm or public service, or say in my Buddhist upbringing...it's a very un-American word from the point of view of 'we Americans cherish our freedom or independence.' The way we generally think of it in America or write about it is: my freedom is separate from yours. So it's a sort of independent freedom, not interdependent, not co-dependent, not cooperative. It's all about 'me' and 'my freedom.' That's an interesting notion when you think about the notion of duty. It would seem to be a contradiction. So, what is our duty as human beings? I introduced this as the one daily reminder that if you do it every day, it'll transform your entire life.  I don't think that's an exaggeration. In the Buddhist teachings, they talk about vision or view, or Christians may think of it as mission. What is our mission in life?" ~ Waylon Lewis Learn more about Elephant Academy's Meditation course: https://bit.ly/meditation_for_crazy_busy_people  Subscribe to get our full conversations weekly: https://elephantjournal.com/videos

In this week's Mindful Monday video & podcast, Waylon talks politics. "Stop covering politics," some of our dear readers cry every time we post something relephant. Look: politics are life. Equal rights, empathy, fair economy, healthcare. We can't ignore what's happening, and you shouldn't either. ~ Waylon Subscribe to get our full conversations weekly.

Order our new book, The Score That Matters. https://amzn.to/3OsEEdV Text Hawk to 66866 to become part of "Mindful Monday." Join 10's of thousands of your fellow learning leaders and receive a carefully curated email from me each Monday morning to help you start your week off right... Full show notes at www.LearningLeader.com X/IG: @RyanHawk12   https://twitter.com/RyanHawk12 Ariel wants to be the "Howard Cosell of MMA". “I got the interview skills from my mom, who my friends would always call for advice, and the work ethic from my dad, who never gave an excuse or took a sick day." "So one of the things that early on, before I became a dad was I want to be omnipresent. I believe in this quote from Woody Allen "80% of success is just showing up." I want to be at every single event. I want to be the guy that people when they think of big fights, they think of me. Howard Cosell, of MMA, all that stuff and more." Ariel's Parents: "My mom still watches my show every week, and it's a long show about a topic she doesn't know a hell of a lot about. But she does it because she loves and supports me." "She's the mom that a lot of my brother's girlfriends and stuff would stay in touch with, even after they broke up. Because she just had that connection with people. She asks questions, she listens, she has a good mind and eye for things." "My dad is a workaholic, and he'd be the first to tell you that. He's the kind of guy who, every day, I'd see him Monday through Friday, wake up, go to work at around seven, come home at around seven. He would have this massive box of papers, he would sit at the dinner table, and he would work on all the papers. He would take his shower at like 9:30, go to bed, and start over again, and he couldn't have been happier." Syracuse: In 9th grade, he was reading Sports Illustrated and learned that the U.S.'s top sportscasting degree is earned at Syracuse. Bob Costas went there. Marv Albert went there. So he went to Syracuse. Being homesick and full of anxiety in college: "I wouldn't want to go to the dining hall to eat, so I just stocked up on Blue Diamond almonds. Which I have a hard time eating till this day because it reminds me of those days. Chef Boyardee, Alphagetti, that's what I was eating. I was watching sports in my room, by myself, I had a single room, and I was just crippled with this anxiety. And every time I would leave home to come back to school, like Thanksgiving break was over, and whatnot, Christmas break, I was sad. I was down." When he knew he wanted to cover MMA – back home in the fall of 2006 when he found himself in Champs Sports Bar, on Saint Laurent Boulevard, where the TVs were tuned to a UFC pay-per-view special. When the Quebec-born fighter Georges St-Pierre beat up Matt Hughes and scored a TKO to win the welterweight championship, “the place explodes like the Canadiens just won the Stanley Cup. And I'm like: ‘I want to be a part of this sport.'” Being the Heel – He learned from Howard Cosell, who was known as a heel, the pro wrestling term for the bad guy who people tune in to see fall.  “Heelwani” What does it take to be a great interviewer? Be prepared. Ask thoughtful questions. Don't script the conversation. LISTEN. Ask better follow ups. Make it feel more like a conversation. Feuds with Dana White: "I'm the type of person who doesn't back down, in large part because of my parents and my family, and they never back down, so how could I? And why should I? Especially if I'm not doing anything wrong. So I would say I never sought it, I always try to diffuse it, privately. I don't try to get into Twitter wars and things like that, with other people. Where it seems like they spend their life over there trying to go back and forth. That being said, to your point, which is a great point, having an understanding of pro wrestling, and storylines, and feuds. And I come out of my ESPN chapter as Helwani, and punching back, and it's "High road Helwani, no more" and all that. Yes, sure, there's a little bit of pro wrestling in there, and I love pro wrestling. And I believe that there are a lot of elements in pro wrestling in a lot of different walks of life, including politics and whatnot. Good guy/bad guy, heel/face, all that stuff." How conduct a great interview? "You have to listen, you have to be ready to open your mind, open your heart, and not feel, again, like you're just coming out guns blazing, and hitting someone with haymakers. Listen to them, be soft, be gentle, be welcoming. But, again, Howard Stern, no one did it better, he breaks you down to the point where you think that you're just two guys sitting around, or a girl and a guy sitting around, and there are not even cameras or microphones. They forget that they're on a show, if you're empathetic, if you're warm, if you're welcoming, that's the best result." Make the ASK - Ariel knocked on the door of a senior executive at ESPN. The guy didn't even know who he was. And he asked to be a sideline reporter at basketball games. The senior exec said nobody had ever done that in 20 years. If you want something, ASK for it. Steve Jobs said the difference between the people who dream about stuff and the people who make it happen is the willingness to ask. You gotta ask. "I walked into his office, and there's a lesson, I think, here, for a lot of people. And I was like, "Hey, I have no credibility in the world of basketball, very few people know who I am. I don't have many sources. But if you ever need someone, in the 11th hour someone gets sick, someone gets hurt, I'll be your guy. I'll be your sideline reporter. I know to do that. And he said, "I'll be honest; I've never heard of you. I've never seen MMA. I've never seen your work. But I've been here 20 plus years, and no one has ever done what you just did, so I'll keep you in mind." Which was an amazing thing to hear, and mind-blowing that no one does that. All the offices are right there, just knock on the door."