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  Josephine Atluri is an author, certified life coach and an expert in meditation and mindfulness. A graduate of the University of Chicago, Josephine followed her passion for total wellness and has helped thousands of people overcome adversity to find joy. She supports and empowers organizations and individuals through her wellness retreats, classes and written work. Plus, her experience creating her modern day family of seven children via In Vitro fertilization, international adoption and surrogacy inspires her work as a highly sought-after fertility, pregnancy, and parenting mindfulness coach. Josephine hosts a popular podcast, “Responding to Life: Talking Health, Fertility, & Parenthood,” where she interviews guests on their inspiring responses to life's challenges. Her parenting mindfulness expertise and fertility advocacy work has been featured in the Huffington Post, Motherly, MindBodyGreen, The Bump, Prevention, Well+Good, and Woman's Day. Josephine is the author of the books, “Mindfulness Journal for Parents” and “5 Minute Mindfulness for Pregnancy.” She also sits on the board of the nonprofit, Shero's Rise, an organization dedicated to uplifting girls in underserved communities.   Website & Social media links (Facebook, instagram, twitter) Website: www.jatluri.com Instagram: @josephineratluri @respondingtolifepodcast Url: https://www.instagram.com/josephineratluri/ YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3kIxDHQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephine-atluri-0aaa32129   Information on Josephine's retreat can be found here: https://www.jatluri.com/retreat-1 use coupon code LOTUS to get a discount!   SummaryJosephine shares her background in fertility mindfulness and meditation and how she got into the work. She discusses her own infertility journey, including failed IVF cycles, the loss of twins, and the decision to pursue international adoption and surrogacy. Josephine explains the concept of mindfulness as awareness coupled with curiosity and compassion. She emphasizes the importance of being present and using breathing techniques as a tool for reducing stress and finding calm. Josephine also talks about her books on mindfulness during pregnancy and parenthood and her retreats for women.     Takeaways Fertility mindfulness and meditation can provide coping strategies and overall wellness care for individuals trying to build their families. Mindfulness is a lifestyle that involves being aware of oneself and the world, and it can lead to reduced stress, better sleep, improved immunity, and better relationships. Breathing techniques are a powerful tool for moving from a state of stress to a state of calm, and they can be practiced anywhere and anytime. Mindfulness can help individuals navigate the challenges and anxieties of pregnancy and parenthood, and it can be incorporated into daily life through various modalities. Being present and practicing mindfulness can lead to mental clarity, emotional freedom, and a deeper connection with oneself and the present moment.   For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com   Click here to find out how to get the first chapter of "The Way of Fertility" for free.   The Wholesome FertilityFacebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/   Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility   Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thewholesomelotus/     Transcript:   Michelle (00:00) Welcome to the podcast, Josephine.   Jo (00:02) Thanks for having me. I'm super excited to be speaking with you today.   Michelle (00:06) Me too, so I'd love for you to start out with giving us your background and how you got into the work that you're doing.   Jo (00:13) Yeah, so I am specializing in fertility mindfulness and meditation, and I was working in healthcare upon returning back to work many years ago. And I brought my consulting background with my healthcare background and went into meditation, but I was using it for more corporate wellness. And then I realized that,   when I was going through my own infertility journey that I could have really used these tools. And that's when I decided to pivot and really focus on providing mindfulness and overall wellness care for people who are trying to build their modern day families. I remember very well just feeling really stressed out and not having coping strategies. And so that's my...   biggest aim with the fertility mindfulness work that I do.   Michelle (01:15) And then if you don't mind actually sharing your own journey   Jo (01:19) Yeah, no, absolutely. It's actually started, it's like the 20th anniversary of when we first did our IVF cycle, feels like forever ago, which it is. And we knew we had to go straight into that because of healthcare issues, I mean health issues. And we went into it pretty naively because we were in our 20s and I thought that because...   of our age that it would happen pretty quickly. And it didn't. We went through a few infertility clinics and it didn't work out. Many failed cycles. We did end up getting pregnant with twins only to lose them at 17 weeks. And that's when we decided to pivot into international adoption. We always had that in our back pocket as another path to parenthood for us.   Michelle (02:10) Sorry.   Jo (02:18) given our history and so we pivoted there and then we were able to adopt our first son who's now 17. We adopted him from Kazakhstan and that was quite an experience. Then once he was home we decided to give IVF one more try. We switched to a third clinic and we became pregnant again. They threw the kitchen sink at me as the medical term is sometimes used.   and I was able to deliver the twin successfully. And through that cycle, we actually were able to freeze a number of embryos and they weren't doing any of the many tests that they are doing these days back then. And so we kept them on ice because of the sort of the traumatic experience from the loss and then having to be on bed rest and all of this. I didn't.   think that I could carry again. And so we decided to just sort of keep the embryos on ice until we could figure out what to do. And it wasn't until many years later that we decided to pursue the option of surrogacy. It wasn't an option for us to begin with because of the prohibitive costs. And so we worked with an amazing surrogate and she delivered our second set of twins.   Michelle (03:34) Mm -hmm.   Jo (03:47) boys, our first ones are boy -girl, and then we had a couple more embryos left and many years later we decided to give them one last chance or go through this process one more time and worked with a different surrogate who was also as equally as amazing and then we had our girl twins, so we have one of each kind.   Michelle (04:13) Oh, wow.   Jo (04:13) And that's how we created what I call our modern day family of seven kids through adoption, surrogacy, and IVF. Mom's story.   Michelle (04:21) Wow, that's such a story. And that's why I wanted to go over it because what's interesting is that it has so many different ways to parenthood in one. You know, there's so many different ways to do it. And a lot of times people are afraid of choosing certain ways. But then ultimately, I always find out when talking to people that they don't regard a thing, everything happened for a reason and that connected with them to their child and however way that came about.   Jo (04:30) Yes.   Michelle (04:49) So I love hearing stories like that just because I mean, it's amazing, like just human life and the way your path leads you that you don't initially expect it to lead you and then you   up having blessings coming in the way that they want to come.   Jo (05:07) Exactly. Yes, it's definitely not what we expected, but I totally believe in how things are supposed to just happen that way. It's not to say that it was not a very tough journey and a lot of lessons learned. And I do make a lot of comparisons in articles and things like that about the difference between IBF and adoption and surrogacy. There certainly is a lot of overlap.   in many levels to it, but yeah, definitely was a learning experience. And in all of those different paths to parenthood, definitely could have used fertility mindfulness in all of it.   Michelle (05:48) Yes. Yeah. So, I'm totally with you because I think what happens is a lot of times when people are going through this or couples are going through this, they're just, they're figuring it out. They're trying to map out and like figure out how to navigate it. So I think that just by itself could be so overwhelming. And then they're looking at the diet, they're looking at the supplements, they're looking at like what kind of other treatments they can do or fertility clinics. And so all the sort of check boxes, but...   So often the one thing that is so pivotal and that is often missed is the mindset, like in how people feel and cope with it, because ultimately it's not even about, I mean, a lot of times people will look at the mindset in order to have that as an avenue to help boost fertility. However, all of that aside, it's just so important to take care of yourself at a time that.   of so much confusion and so many different thoughts, opinions, and it could be so overwhelming. And that's the time that mindfulness I know as a meditator myself, like just the impact of what it can do to your mind and how it shifted and changed me. And I know that when I speak to other people who meditate, that it can really, it just changes your life in so many ways. It consolidates you. It makes the, it's almost like the static.   die down so that you're much more sharp and you're in tune with yourself and your own inner intelligence and it connects you. So I really think that there's so much power in that. And then also, I think often people think of mindfulness as just meditation. However, I'm sure as you know, like,   is amazing, but it also teaches you to be mindful in your life actively, like in real time. So I'd love for you to.   talk about mindfulness, what it is and how you can really implement it in your life and why a person hearing this should really consider doing that.   Jo (07:53) Yeah, no, I mean, I agree totally with everything that you were mentioning. And the way I like to describe mindfulness in just a very simple way is to bring it down to awareness. So it is awareness coupled with a gentle curiosity and compassion to oneself in the process. And so awareness can be anything from being in tune with what's happening to you.   mentally, emotionally, physically, the world around you, as well as your interactions with other people. So like you said, you know, it can trickle out into all parts of your life. And in fact, when I describe mindfulness, I call it a lifestyle, not just a one -off thing that you try to squeeze into your day via a meditation for like five minutes or something.   If you're able to tune into this awareness of yourself and the world around you, then it can really impact all the different buckets of your life and lead to things like reduced stress and better sleep, improved immunity, and better relationships with your partner, your kids, your coworkers, different things like that, because you're really tuning in.   to how you're feeling and when you're able to do that, you're able to respond to life versus being reactionary, which so many of us do. And so that, when you think about all of those benefits, it can really impact your fertility as well, your whole fertility journey as well, as well as way beyond once you...   are able to move past that and go into different facets of your life. And so one of the biggest tools that I like to bring mention to people is breathing techniques. And like you mentioned, a lot of times a misconception is that meditation is equivalent to mindfulness and that's it. But there are so many different modalities of mindfulness that can cater to many different types of needs and abilities.   and you're not just tied to meditation. I know a lot of people as they're starting out get really discouraged because they think, well, I can't sit for more than two minutes without having thoughts in my mind. And that's another whole misconception is because you're not supposed to really complete your mind, rid your mind of thoughts. It's really just the interaction of those thoughts. But going back to this idea of different modalities of mindfulness, you can do...   Michelle (10:28) Yeah.   Jo (10:42) different things like journaling, affirmations, you can do walking meditations, eyes open meditations, and the one that I brought up were breathing techniques. And the reason that I love, I bring this up when it comes to fertility meditations is because you can bring it with you on the go. So, you know, whenever you're at the nurse's clinic, getting your blood drawn, or if you're getting a scan, or if you're waiting for your doctor to speak about your next round, different things like that.   your breath is always with you and that's why it's a super powerful tool. And it's also powerful because it can move you from a state of stress, a state of fight or flight, into your parasympathetic nervous system, which is your rest and digest and brings you back to this baseline of calm. And all you really have to do is just start to notice your breath and...   make it more intentional by slowing it down. You can count, you can do, you can manipulate your breath in so many different ways. But if you're able to just slow it down and make it more intentional, then you're bringing yourself back into this state of calm. And it's super helpful when you're getting really worked up in any of these infertility appointments that can cause your stress, your cortisol levels to just skyrocket, right? So that's why that's my number one go to.   in general, but especially for people who are in the midst of their fertility journey because it's something you can pull out whenever you need.   Michelle (12:14) Yeah, and I love that you mentioned that because a lot of my patients will say sometimes they'll go to the doctor's office and they really do have like a legitimate anxiety and they feel it in their body. And it brings them to a state of such anxiety that they go blank. They forget what they wanted to ask, which I always say, just write down the questions beforehand if you can, but they'll go blank on, and sometimes even if...   they're not fully on board with what the doctor says. They'll just, they, you know, they won't be able to respond with clarity. When you do get into the breath, it really helps that mental clarity, which I feel like, especially when you're on the fertility journey, you need it more than ever.   Jo (12:57) Yes, no, absolutely. That's a great point about, um, about having clarity and asking questions because I can raise my hand to having that experience. I'll have all of these questions, all of these thoughts running through my head and then I'll meet with the doctor or the nurse and they'll say something. And then all of a sudden my mind's in a tangent and I'm not present. And I think about all of the things that maybe that I claim that I did wrong because a lot of us.   you know, blame ourselves during this journey at one point or another, or I start to project into the future thinking about like, okay, now here's my calendar, right? We're all tied to this calendar. I'm going to have to do this, this X, Y, Z. And you're just, you're not even there. And you walk out of that appointment, not having answered your questions and not having clarity about your next steps because you just weren't present. And that's the other thing about mindfulness is that when you're aware, when you're in tune with,   yourself and your surroundings, that brings you into the present moment. Because you're not thinking about how you were feeling before. You're thinking, okay, I'm tuning in right now. How's my body feeling? How am I feeling emotionally? What kind of mental space am I in? How am I interacting with this person? And that's all in the present moment. And when you take that pause to be able to just take stock of yourself and your situation,   you really can have that moment of clarity. But if you're going backwards, you're going forward, you don't have that clarity. You're just everywhere else but the present moment. And so that's another huge benefit of practicing mindfulness, is that you're able to really tune in and be present. And just a side note to this is that you can practice it in meditations, you can practice it in journaling.   And the more that you're able to practice even just tiny little moments throughout the day and over time, it's just more about consistency. The better able you're, you can pull towards that like present moment awareness during moments like this with the doctor or the nurse because you've practiced it and you've created that neural pathway in your brain to be able to, to pull into the present moment, right? Because your brain's a muscle and your, your,   just like you're exercising it. You're exercising it to be in the moment. So that's the beauty of consistency. It's more about trying to work that muscle every day, work that ability to be present and mindful and aware versus having to like work it out for an hour. If you could do it for a couple minutes a day, it's totally to your benefit in all aspects of your life.   Michelle (15:46) And also I'll mention this is being present allows you for mental breaks from everything too, because when you're thinking about the future, you're thinking about the past, you're not being present. And when your mind is constantly on something that is worrisome to you, then again, you're not being in the present moment. When you can train yourself to be in that present moment, you actually allow yourself to come up for air and you're able to just lose yourself in the moment when you're.   having a moment of going out or doing something that you could take a break from everything mentally, that's gonna give you more energy when you come back to all of the different challenges that you're facing. And I think that that is so important. It's kind of like filling your tank. it is this level of emotional freedom that does happen.   simultaneously when you are present. And I think about a lot of what the ancients always used to refer to as liberation of the self. And liberation of the self is really just like, we are so caught up in identifications, thoughts. This is just the human condition. So this isn't something to be like, we all have this, you know, it's just part of our human condition is that we can get very caught up in our mind movies.   And our projections, our fears, most of the fears that we have actually don't really come into fruition. And we have a negative bias, which is really there to protect us from like anything dangerous. And so our mind does tend to go there. And this helps. And they've talked about it throughout history, you know, through centuries, all these ancient teachings about liberation of the self.   And liberation of the self simply means is just being able to like fully immersed, be immersed in the present moment, which is the only real moment. It's the only moment that has life force because everything else is an illusion. It's not truly happening in the now and isn't fully alive in this present moment. and I also look at awareness and I think to myself, awareness by itself, this is, uh, I think science needs to catch up to it. And I think that in some ways it,   It does. If you think about Qigong or even yoga where you were like really present with your body, there's life force that is inherent in awareness itself. So when you start to focus on areas of your body that feel stuck, you can actually open it. I felt it literally opening in my body as I brought awareness. So it almost like areas that feel stuck are kind of like devoid of consciousness.   in our body and ourselves and awareness opens that up because it just awakens you to this aliveness that can only happen in the now. That's the biggest condition about it.   Jo (18:39) Yeah, no, absolutely. Great points.   Michelle (18:42) definitely fascinating. So talk about like, if somebody is really not familiar with this and really new, and is also like how I used to be, I used to work in the city in New York City, and it was very much in the corporate world. And this is like before I got into meditation. And   you almost get so stuck in like the project, the demand, whatever you need to do. you know, I don't really believe in a type A personality. I know that people talk about that a lot. I think that you can wear it, but you could choose to wear whatever you want. You could choose to like, go into the frequency of type B or whatever it is that you want to be. And we get to decide it's the identifications, but.   I was at the time identified with a very type A personality. And now I would say, I wouldn't even say B, like I'm more free because of the mindfulness. So for somebody who is not familiar with how to get themselves into that parasympathetic, and they're so used to being in the frequency of do, do, do, and like, let's get things done. Let's run after it, you know, that kind of thing. What's an easy way to...   get back in tune with yourself and ease yourself into the present moment.   Jo (20:02) Yeah, no, that is a great question. I think that is a function of society, whether you identify with a type A or not. It's just that we're driven to produce and to be busy, and that's a marker of success, especially in the United States. So to try to pivot into this other type of living, this other type of thinking and doing,   It has to just be a little bit, it won't be as intuitive, right? So you kind of just have to set yourself up and your environment for success. So it's not really a matter of habits. A lot of research has shown it's more how you set up your environment that will be a indicator of success for yourself. So what I mean by that is, let's say you decide to want to try the meditation.   So then you would figure out when in your day is really realistic. And this is kind of the process that I go through with clients. So we do like this mindfulness audit, I call it. And so you'd simply say, okay, well, I'm a morning person or I'm a night person. And I'm not going to try and get you to do something in the morning when you're really not typically productive then. It just doesn't make sense. It's rather than trying to fight what your existing systems are, we're trying to work with it.   So if you're a night person, then we would figure out, all right, well then how about we tie it to something, this act of mindfulness that you'll start to practice with something you already consistently do so that way you're stacking it onto a habit that has proven to be very successful for you that you just already do. So for example, that would be, I always bring up the example of brushing your teeth. So if you're already doing that at night,   than now just pairing it with the mindfulness activity. So you can choose journaling, doing a gratitude list or practice, doing a mindful stretch like yoga for a few minutes, you can meditate. I mean, as I mentioned, so many different modalities. You just pick one and try it out for maybe try it out for a week and see how it works for you and then try a different one. But the consistency here is that you're doing it always.   before or after you brush your teeth for X amount of minutes. And it's more about the practice of doing it. And so being aware in the moment and trying to be very gentle and compassionate to yourself about the experience. So not walking in with these expectations of you need to accomplish X, Y, Z in order for it to be a success. Because if you do that, then you kind of set yourself up for failure because you may or may not meet.   those goals and then you get down on yourself and it becomes this negative cycle. Just sort of walking in without any expectations aside from the fact that you're going to be able to, that you will set aside the time, the X minutes to do it and then it's done and that's it. So whatever happens during that, during those minutes is just left for you to really experience in the present moment.   That's a huge piece of mindfulness is just having that gentle compassion and that curiosity of like, well, what are the possibilities? Like what can actually happen? I don't know. And we'll see, right? Every day is different. We wake up different every day. I mean, every moment or hour, we have a new experience for ourselves and a new sort of frame of mind that we're operating from. So that's how I, in a nutshell, kind of work with someone or suggest in my articles and books.   how they can get started if this isn't something they've ever dabbled in before and it can feel really overwhelming to start a new habit like this, especially if it doesn't feel, if it feels like the opposite of how you normally operate in life. And then I just like to infuse little mantras for myself or just little reminders. And so for this, especially for a type A personality, I would say, I am focused on...   being versus doing. And so I don't need to accomplish like a ton of things during this moment. I just need to be here. And so I like little reminders like that, but you know, whatever works for you, especially as you're going through this, you might be aware of things that can give you success. So I would always try and infuse that as well into this new practice.   Michelle (24:40) And I love that you said in this moment, because I think that when you give yourself permission, even if it feels very strange for you to be in a different state of mind, if you just tell yourself for this moment, I'm going to give myself permission be present just for this moment, then it doesn't feel as overwhelming. And it doesn't feel like you have to change everything in your life.   It's just for this moment to give yourself that mental break. And then your mind eases into that state. And then possibly that state of more ease can start to come into different parts of your life. But I think that is such a good point. You know, just giving yourself that permission and those affirmations or those words can make such a difference. And it sounds so simplistic. And I find that the simplistic things are the most powerful.   and the most overlooked for their power.   Jo (25:35) Yeah, but also can be the hardest because I think we overcomplicate things and something simple doesn't feel right. It feels I'm missing something here. I'm not doing this properly. And that's where the idea of just being and walking in without so many expectations.   Michelle (25:47) Right.   unfamiliar.   Jo (25:59) and just being curious and compassionate with yourself is that's why those are really big pieces of the definition of mindfulness.   Michelle (26:08) sure. And then another thing that I do actually want to talk about is the deterrence that come up in the mind while you're sitting in mindfulness. And so that's kind of the difficult aspect of being still is that you're going to become aware of what's happening in the background of your mind that you typically are not aware of because you're so distracted by the external noise. So that when that does come   lot of Buddhists,   teachers, they teach that we have these deterrents, we have these, what do they call disturbances that come up in the mind. One of those disturbances, well, one big part is our thoughts and the thoughts that come up. And those thoughts can be meditation is not for me. I personally see that to be a disturbance and it'll stop a lot of people from moving forward.   Jo (27:02) that's true. That goes back to that myth of the fact that we're not supposed to have thoughts or disturbances, especially when we're meditating, that our mind should be clear. And that's just not the case because we have between 60 ,000, 80 ,000 thoughts a day. The way I like to kind of describe it to my clients and my books is that it's more about your interaction with your thoughts.   because then if you think about it, you'll take that process back out with you into life. So for example, you're sitting for, let's say you're sitting for two minutes in meditation, a thought pops up. Now it's up to you to figure out, well, how am I going to move on from this? How am I going to respond to this? And there are many tricks, I mean, tricks. There are many techniques.   like labeling, like, oh, that was a sensation, or oh, that was a criticism, or that was a to -do list. You label it. For some people, labeling makes them feel better, and they're able to move on. Some people are more visual. They have a thought. They need to imagine putting it in a cloud, pushing it away, or putting it on a leaf, on a body of water, pushing it away. Some people just need verbal sort of cues. And so instead of,   that visual, they can just tell themselves almost like a mantra. I acknowledge that thought. I will get back to it after this and then return back to their breath. Right? So there are many different ways you kind of need to figure out and try as well, which one works for you. But the idea here is you're having an interaction with a disturbance. And that is what happens to us every minute of our life outside of this.   Michelle (28:32) Mm -hmm.   Yeah.   Jo (28:51) Mindfulness practice right so you're at work You're busy doing what you need to do and a text pops up. There's that disturbance so now now that you've practiced this in your mindfulness habit of How do I deal with something that pops up like a thought or disturbance? Now you're able to practice it in quote -unquote real life because you've done it in your mindfulness practice and so now you kind of can your mind can go back to that moment of   Well, I was somewhat calm. I was getting into a calmer state and I recognized it and I said, okay, I'll get back to you later. I'm still doing something and you get back to what you're doing. You take a deep breath. You say that to yourself and you go back to whatever it is you were doing with work. And so that's how mindfulness can really benefit us when we're practicing it into applying it into outside of that moment of practice.   into the rest of our lives. And that's why I call mindfulness a lifestyle, because if you're able to practice it there, you're able to do it with all the millions of distractions that we get throughout the day. And so that's why I think it's just so beneficial to have those interactions with the thoughts and I welcome them versus getting worried about having them and telling myself that I'm not good at meditation because in the back of my mind, I'm reminding myself.   I'm practicing this for life and this will serve me outside of this moment.   Michelle (30:24) I love the techniques that you mentioned because one thing that I noticed is they're all very neutral. So it's just kind of like, oh, that's interesting. A thought, well, I'm planning my day. You know, something that kind of comes and you're labeling it like this is planning. This is that labeling in this   is just more like, oh, that's that. And let me go back to the breath. So when you're looking at it neutrally, you're not getting sucked in emotionally. It's not.   something that really takes too much of your energy is just observing and seeing. And also when you're neutral, not too attached to that thought. So I love that.   Jo (31:03) Yeah, that goes back to that whole facet of mindfulness, of compassion, right? But also curiosity, because you're curious as to, oh, well, why did this pop up in my mind? Okay, clearly my mind wants me to remember this, but I'll be kind to myself. This is not a huge deal. I'll just get back to you. I'll get back to you later.   Michelle (31:26) Yeah, totally. And so you mentioned your book. So talk to us about your books and how it can help, because it sounds like you have a lot of this information in your books.   Jo (31:38) Yeah, so I have two mindfulness books. One is for when you're already pregnant and infusing mindfulness into your pregnancy. And so it has examples of different mindfulness modalities that you can do throughout the pregnancy. So whether that's yoga, journaling, gratitude practice, meditation, all those different things that you can try. So that way it really sets you up.   for your pregnancy and your delivery, but then because you've practiced it during your pregnancy, you can take it with you into your parenthood. And that's actually the second book is a mindfulness journal for parents. I find I first wrote the parenting book and then, and then I realized, you know what? It's hard to incorporate new things when you're in the midst of trying to be a new parent or trying to pick up a new skill when you're already.   well into parenthood, it would be so much better if we can introduce this in pregnancy because then you've really worked on these different modalities and you've gotten them under your belt, gotten a taste of them and you can bring it with you hopefully once that fourth trimester sort of is past you and then you're able to use those tools you learned in pregnancy. But yeah, so I try to use those because as in many different parts of our life,   we can benefit from tuning in and being aware as we discussed.   Michelle (33:10) I will say, in working with a lot of fertility, when people do get pregnant, I feel like that book would really be beneficial because a lot of times people have pregnancy after loss or even pregnancy after the fertility journey could be a really anxious time. So one of the things I really work with a lot of my patients on is mindfulness, especially during that time during the pregnancy, because every test, every scan,   Jo (33:26) Yeah.   Michelle (33:36) could bring up so much anxiety and just go into the doctor's office. So I think that especially during that time, it could really be so beneficial to learn that.   Jo (33:46) Yeah, now that's totally a great point. I did put a page or two referring to that, the trauma that you experience from, if you're coming from a background of infertility, because you're right, every little thing can be a trigger. And now that you're pregnant, it just feels super stressful. I mean, that's how I felt after having experienced that loss and it just wasn't a pleasant.   pregnancy for me, which is why I just was honest with myself and said I can't do any more pregnancies. It just took its mental toll on me, but absolutely, you're definitely more triggered by a lot of things that other people may not even think of as something that could trigger you.   Michelle (34:26) Yeah.   Yeah, for sure. No doubt. So for people listening to this that would like to learn more about you, listen to your podcasts or find your books, how can they reach you?   Jo (34:47) Yeah, thank you for that. So my website is J -A -T -L -U -R -I .com and on there you'll find a link to my podcast which is called Responding to Life, Talking Health, Fertility, and Parenthood where I'm gonna have Michelle speaking on as well as links to my books, both books which actually you can purchase on Amazon or Barnes and Noble, wherever. And I also do...   retreats just for women in general. It doesn't matter if you're in the infertility process or not. My next one is November 8th through 11th in Palm Springs. And yeah, it's so great. And I did one last year in the same area. And it was really just like this magical and therapeutic moment. It's called rest and renewal because we all need it. And lastly, you can find me on Instagram.   Michelle (35:27) That sounds amazing. I love Palm Springs.   Yes.   Jo (35:44) at Josephine R. Atlery and I share a bunch of mindfulness tips for everyone going through infertility, pregnancy, into parenthood.   Michelle (35:55) That's amazing. And actually quickly talk about the they include?   Jo (36:00) Oh yeah, yeah, yeah. So it's four days, three nights, and I teach a lot of mindfulness workshops, but then I also bring in other practitioners to do a sound bath. We've done aura readings. I take people to the hot springs. I do a breathwork class, because I also teach breathwork. We do like these wish beads, intention setting. This year we're doing those vision boards. And we're...   Last year we did a cacao ceremony. So I throw in a lot of stuff. It is, I want women to feel nurtured because we're just always doing so much for other people that we never take time to just care for ourselves. So I wanted to give women this experience where someone is just caring for them in this really comprehensive way. So it's super.   Michelle (36:31) I love that. That sounds so fun.   And talk about having a reason to be centered and present. Because I think that when you're away from your normal, definitely like seeing the normal things that it will trigger not being present or your mind will go off into, oh, I have to do this, that, and the other. When you're in environment, you're so accustomed to thinking like that, that when you're in a retreat and getting somewhere where you are in a group,   you feel bad looking at your phone. You don't want to. It's part of like, you want to be part of this group and the energy that comes together too. I really believe strongly in that. I go a lot to Joe Dispenza events because you cannot beat the energy of community. There's something in the energy of everybody coming together with that same mindset and with the hopes of growth that is powerful. I think that we work together almost like a neurologically. It's like neuro...   were like neurons that fire together like Joe Dispenza says, but it's true. You start to really uplift each other as a whole collective.   Jo (37:58) Yeah, so I mean, I think it's that energy that you bring into it and everyone's like minded. So they're bringing that same energy with them of wanting to, um, to level up and, and experience that rest and renewal. So, uh, for your listeners, uh, if they, um, they can get $150 off with the code, uh, Lotus, they just, um, go to my website and they can see the link and all the information for the next retreat.   Michelle (38:26) That's awesome. I'll put it in the episode notes. All right. Awesome. Well, thank you so much, Josephine. I, we've been following each other on Instagram for ages and I was like, Ooh, I like her. She has like good energy. And I, I just like followed you in general.   Jo (38:29) Yeah, perfect.   Michelle (38:42) and then I'm like a big, huge family too. And I knew you went through the fertility journey too.   So I was always interested in talking to you. So it's really nice to have you on the podcast finally.   been a pleasure. Thank you so much for coming on.   Jo (38:55) Yeah, no, thanks so much for reaching out, Michelle. This is such a great conversation and such a great resource, your podcast for the community, truly. So I'm excited to have you on my own show so you can share your wisdom there as well.   Michelle (39:10) Thank  

Have you cleaned “house” recently to remove the “squatters” that are contributing to your Stories? We all have stories about ourselves, others, and situations. What we do not realize is how stories become trapped within the body. As each time we think or talk abut them our body responds ~ the echoes of past trauma. I am intrigued with all aspects of Wellness and do my best to bring forward other experts. I connected with Andrew (Drew) Assini on LinkedIn and discovered the courageous work he offers through CAM services, Complementary Alternative Medicine. What was meant to be a quick discovery zoom call turned out to be an AMAZING interview. As Drew shares an important aspect of wellness, the stories we tell about ourselves that can be tied to trauma and specifically with addiction. Check out Drew's INSPIRATIONAL insights as he shares about his experience with addiction and how he shifted out of the “story” by becoming more present with the body and alleviate the disconnect he was living ~ working from the inside out! Tune in and watch Drew on YouTube Ready to put your Attention on your Intention to recognize the mental scripts, and apply journaling? HERE is the link to my Mindfulness Journal on Amazon to help write out what is filling your mind ~ No need to tell yourself anymore "stories," give yourself permission to join me for my Reset and Restore Your Mind & Body in Bali Nov 2024! It's as easy as clicking HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are your shoulders saying to you? Your Body is constantly communicating with you. Lean in and listen to what it has to say, it can change the dynamics of your relationships! The relationship starts within ourselves, and becoming self-aware of the thoughts and sensations you are experiencing is where Transformational Relationships begins ~ working from the inside out! Brett Hill, the Mindful Coach, is here to share how somatics play a part in creating transformational relationships with ourselves and others and how to apply his techniques in professional and private settings. Watch on my YouTube channel Subscribe to this channel for more wellness in your life. Leave a comment and let Brett know what you enjoyed about our conversation! If you like to journal, or want to be more intentional about your wellness, take a peek at my Mindfulness Journal on Amazon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for some MOTIVATION to get into alignment and get things in order with your habits and routines? Well you landed in the right place. Join Nikki as she shares insights and learning into what it took for her to finally get consistent with a morning routine that she is LOVING. Nikki will also share why it is she believes so many of us are receiving the calling to really get it together when it comes to being consistent with the things that make us feel our best...a theory that connects us back to the rise in consciousness that is occurring! THE TIME IS NOW people!! If you are receiving the intuitive hit to get your energy right...lean in and listen! Your highest timeline awaits! ⁠Sign Up fo the OOOMIES Community Membership ⁠ Work with Nikki Follow Nikki on IG Follow Nikki on TikTok Follow OOOM on IG Follow OOOM on TikTok All links to any mentioned products can be found below: Habit Tracker App https://apps.apple.com/us/app/habit-tracker/id1438388363 Notes on Mindfulness Journal: https://www.intelligentchange.com/products/notes-to-mindfulness Face Yoga / Gua Sha App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/faceyogi-face-yoga-exercise/id1551099110 Ora Cacao - Get 10% off your order with code: NICOLE30980  https://ceremonial-cacao.com/?tw_source=google&tw_adid=558405394764&tw_campaign=15152815586&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiArfauBhApEiwAeoB7qNriPSQiHrCZoT0-JraYNVMnOt-va7KM-cNuJOXye97Ph_AJifk66RoCqocQAvD_BwE Truvani Plant Based Protein Powder https://www.truvani.com/ Spirulina https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009VT9HU/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_BY5PGZHA7J7YABNJFM1F?linkCode=ml1&tag=oathtogrowth2-20 Ankle Strap for Gym Cable Exercise https://www.amazon.com/Comfortable-Adjustable-Neoprene-Kickback-Exercises/dp/B0888Q42Y4/ref=sr_1_5?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xsYrMEJaWxxpLAk2EdBiTvJ0n7UvQJ7T2jvCI8S8va64GtmrZ83uv0uaQp6XW4Zw17Sn6OnmGlODcnwQoQoX-FaCoRVhUSsB7FV7ZXJDiKSaUvUg0ujxLJEgzUgwpAuiS25bhPDfNxxtuOAAHCtTLZDjvoXIwyd_Khglt5UCs7OlJ5qUk-VoMfW3MofP_r0ncwKj6vSVxXFaLBmqcBjLwyFpRykc1LPDbhDfRIZgVE5ARNIgl8oQSofqP2egyD53hLDAmeKfjMbytFk8CCJ-QWAmyk0XlnxOr1Oihko2W3U.QBdNuLLUxzsTjOYWYC8Q2ptjbXggFUkYEGFb_-DBP90&dib_tag=se&keywords=gym+ankle+strap+for+cable+machine+pair&qid=1709083676&sr=8-5 Ankle Weights https://shopbala.com/products/bala-bangles?variant=39659049156743

My Values Journal is bringing back their inspiring ‘My Values Journal' mindfulness journal for kids in 2024. Help your kids discover their most positive selves through journaling. Go to https://myvaluesjournal.com to find out more. My Values Journal City: london Address: London Website https://myvaluesjournal.com/ Phone +44 7757 108741 Email greetings@myvaluesjournal.com

If you're tired of your child looking at a screen all day, consider getting them the My Values Journal for a change of pace! Go to https://myvaluesjournal.com to find out more. My Values Journal City: london Address: London Website https://myvaluesjournal.com/ Phone +44 7757 108741 Email greetings@myvaluesjournal.com

In this episode, our co-hosts Victoria Field, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, and Dr. Angela Poff discuss two recent scientific papers on the potential metabolic connections to psychiatric disorders and mindfulness-based interventions.The first paper is a systematic review on the efficacy of low-carb and ketogenic diets for treating mood and anxiety disorders. They discuss the importance in defining what constitutes a low-carb or ketogenic diet in research studies. Our hosts also discuss the limited data available, with only 12 studies meeting the criteria for inclusion. However, the review indicates some positive preliminary findings for the use of these diets for conditions like bipolar disorder, depression and schizophrenia.The second paper is a meta-analysis examining mindfulness-based interventions for psychiatric disorders. It found mindfulness approaches were superior to non-evidence based treatments and comparable to standard therapies for conditions like anxiety and depression. Our hosts discuss the need for more research, but note the promising potential for simple lifestyle approaches like mindfulness, breathwork and nutrition to positively impact mental health.Overall, the episode highlights emerging science linking metabolic function to brain health and psychiatric wellbeing. Our hosts emphasize the need to continue conducting rigorous clinical trials in this nascent field of metabolic psychiatry and share their perspectives on implementing lifestyle interventions for optimal mental health.In every episode of The Metabolic Link, we'll uncover the very latest research on metabolic health and therapy. If you like this episode, please share it, subscribe, follow, and leave us a comment or review on whichever platform you use to tune in!You can find us on all your major podcast players here and full episodes are also up on our Metabolic Health Summit YouTube channel, Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Buzzsprout.Thanks for listening! Follow us on social media @metabolichealthsummit for the latest science on metabolic health and therapy. Please keep in mind: The Metabolic Link does not provide medical or health advice, but rather general information that does not serve as a substitute for a licensed healthcare professional. Never delay in seeking medical advice from an appropriately licensed medical provider for any health condition that you may have.

If you want your child to grow up to be a good human being with strong morals and ethics, you should consider getting them the My Values Journal! Go to https://myvaluesjournal.com to find out more. My Values Journal London, london, Middlesex TW14, United Kingdom Website https://myvaluesjournal.com/ Phone +44-7757-108741 Email greetings@myvaluesjournal.com

Tess and Alisha announce their very first product! A meditation guide and mindfulness journal from Chapter Two Meditation. They chat through the intention for the journal, who they had in mind when they created it, how to best use the journal, what outcomes you can expect from using the practices and more! Alisha and Tess also share their own personal journey with journaling and how it has impacted their life. Chapter Two Meditation Journal: https://www.chaptertwomeditation.com/journal

Mindfulness Journal Download the Selfpause Mindfulness App Keeping a mindfulness journal can be an extremely helpful tool for self reflection. It can help you understand yourself better, be more present in your life, and increase your productivity. However, you must remember that this practice is very personal. The most important thing is to write in a way that is reflective, honest, and mindful.

Our couple today is Todd and Danielle Brossart. Todd and Danielle live in Denver, Colorado, and as you'll see, they're both incredibly astute learners. Todd is a producer personality and a licensed clinical social worker at his company, “Mental Events” and the creator of the Mindfulness Journal, which I use every morning and we'll definitely plug later in the show so you can purchase a copy. Danielle is a performer and works as a Sales Enablement Technology and Operations Training Specialist with Twilio and an Adjunct Professor of Communications. They're both joining me, today on the podcast and thank you for helping me welcome Todd and Danielle Brossart.

Enjoy this special presentation from the first ever Whinypaluza Ultimate Marriage & Parenting Summit! Josephine Atluri is an expert in meditation and mindfulness, helping thousands of people overcome adversity to find joy. A graduate of the University of Chicago, Atluri coupled her consulting background with her passion for total wellness to become certified as a meditation coach and teach corporate mindfulness. Plus, her experience creating her modern-day family of seven children via in vitro fertilization (IVF), international adoption and surrogacy inspires her work as a highly sought-after fertility and parenting mindfulness coach. Atluri hosts a popular podcast, “Responding to Life: Talking Health, Fertility, & Parenthood,” where she interviews guests on their inspiring responses to life's challenges. Her parenting mindfulness expertise and fertility advocacy work has been featured in the L.A. Times, Motherly, MindBodyGreen, The Bump, Prevention, Well+Good, and Woman's Day. She is the author of Mindfulness Journal for Parents, and the forthcoming 5-Minute Mindfulness for Pregnancy: Simple Practices to Feel Calm, Present, and Connected to Your Baby (Spring 2022). Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Josephine Atluri about how mindfulness can enhance the way you interact with others and enrich your life. Here is what to expect on this week's show: Mindfulness is a foundation upon which you build moments of awareness into your day Mindfulness is about being aware and curious about what is happening and why Awareness will allow you to hone in on your attention to direct it to where it needs to be Awareness of your attention will allow you to improve your interactions and activities and how you react to them Mindfulness will allow you to understand how you respond to things as they happen Being more mindful allows you to be more empathetic when interacting with others How the Mindfulness Journal for Parents can enrich your life Creating awareness of the inner critic, so you can silence it Daily affirmations will help you with daily action items to improve your thinking Modeling mindfulness will help your children to be mindful and aware of how they feel Mindfulness can allow you to communicate from a place of clarity and calm Consciously connecting with your spouse and children Cultivating gratitude, joy, and peace Real-time practice breathing exercises to calm yourself in any situation   Links Mentioned: The Mindfulness Journal for Parents https://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-Journal-Parents-Practices-Connected/dp/164876469X Connect with Josephine: Website https://www.jatluri.com/ Instagram @josephineratluri Responding to Life Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/responding-to-life-talking-health-fertility-and/id1497664316 Follow Rebecca Greene Blog  https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1  https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel like you are stuck in your life? Does everyday just feel like you are on the hamster wheel of life? If so, Debra and Kim talk about little tiny steps that you can take to step outside your comfort zone and have a more expansive perspective. Debra talks about how to hire a coach or a mentor who can hold space for you to be your true self and to help guide you in a direction of doing something new. To hear about some easy and quick steps that you can take right away listen in. Also, Debra recommends the book “Cues Small Signals Incredible Impact” by Vanessa Van Edwards as a good read. “New Level! New Devil!” ~ unknown About Debra: Debra is a Resiliency and Reinvention Mentor helping women to honor & reframe their experiences and use them as a foundation to build a life that lights them up. She was at the pinnacle of a successful and rewarding corporate career when a series of family crises occurred. The urgency of the moment propelled her away from her profession. She spent the next decade caring for everyone else in her life and experienced a devastating loss of identity and confidence. Several years later, the toll of putting herself last caught up with her. She found herself disconnected in her relationships, unproductive, & unfulfilled. Embarrassed by how far she'd fallen from her former vibrant and engaged self, she hid from the world. Engulfed in a feeling of numbness, she knew if she didn't figure this out now, it could get worse. She was determined to find her way out. Using powerful mindset practices and self-care techniques, she was able to reinvent herself. Now, Debra helps women over 40 embrace their truth, live lives full of meaningful relationships and renewed clarity. She's been featured in publications such as Thrive Global and The Mindfulness Journal. Debra's a leading speaker at board meetings and retreats, as well as women's & business organizations. She is the creator and host of Own Your Story Video Interview Series as well as a frequent guest on podcasts addressing women & resiliency. Connect with Debra: debraleemay.com IG: @debraleemay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debra.may.980/ or Debra Lee May Clubhouse: @debraleemay debmay98@gmail.com Connect with Kim Gross: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kimgross24 Masks Off Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masksoffcommunity/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kim.gross.104 Facebook Masks Off Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/masksoffcommunity Masks Off email: podcastmasksoff@gmail.com YouTube:YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCaWJfO7ZFd4aYBX3e-clj9Q Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Et9BMqdFriIQ9bUxcfQeg Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/masks-off/id1513846583 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/masksoff

The Relationship Diversity Podcast celebrates and explores all aspects of relationship structure diversity from soloamory to monogamy to polyamory and everything in between because every relationship is as unique as you are. Episode #025Conversations with Debra Lee May about Resiliency and Reinvention through Long-Term Relationships Today's episode is part of our Conversations series. I am just one voice in this relationship diversity movement. And it's incredibly important to bring more unique perspectives and experiences into the conversation. Today, we'll be talking with Debra Lee May about her 32-year marriage- the ups and downs, joys and challenges. We talk about the importance of continually reinventing your relationship with yourself and your partner during the hard times to move through them with intention and clarity. A little about her: Debra is a Resiliency and Reinvention Mentor helping women to honor & reframe their challenging experiences and use them as a foundation to build a life that lights them up.  She was at the pinnacle of a successful and rewarding corporate career when a series of family crises occurred. She spent the next decade caring for everyone else in her life and experienced a devastating loss of identity and confidence. Using powerful mindset practices and self-care techniques, she was not only able to reinvent herself but now helps women embrace their truth, live lives full of meaningful relationships and renewed clarity. Debra's been featured in publications such as Authority Magazine, The Mindfulness Journal, and UpJourney. She is a speaker and host of the “Own Your Story” Video Interview Series as well as a frequent guest on podcasts addressing women & resiliency. Connect with her at her website or on FacebookSign up for Debra's newsletter here! Join the movement to be a part of this new paradigm of conscious, intentional and diverse relationships.  ✴️ ✴️ ✴️ ✴️ ✴️ ✴️ Get Your Free Relationship Diversity Guide Connect with me:InstagramTikTokWebsite Get my book, “Why Do They Always Break Up with Me? The Ultimate Guide to Overcome Heartbreak for Good” Podcast Music by Zachariah Hickman Book Ad Music by Madirfan Support the show Please note: I am not a doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, counselor, or social worker. I am not attempting to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any physical, mental, or emotional issue, disease, or condition. The information provided in or through my podcast is not intended to be a substitute for the professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider. Always seek the advice of your own Medical Provider and/or Mental Health Provider regarding any questions or concerns you have about your specific circumstance.

Gina talks with Emily about her new book, "The Simplified Mom." Discover Minimalism for Moms and Simplify Parenting #1 New Release in Parenting & Family Reference, Teenagers, and Time Management In A Simpler Motherhood, Emily's on a mission to remove stress from the lives of moms and busy families seeking less stuff and more joy in their daily life. Filled with tips for moms for easy yet powerful lifestyle changes. Emily's approach makes minimalism for moms stress-free and achievable, and helps to simplify parenting. Learn to declutter your mind and home on this fun journey to living and parenting with more purpose and joy, and less stress! Intentional living made simple and stress-free. A Simpler Motherhood reveals tangible ways for mothers everywhere to simplify parenting. Slow down the pace in your home, your schedule, and your heart and head. Discover simple tips for moms, actionable suggestions, and tailored solutions to declutter each aspect of motherhood. Accessible minimalism for moms. When people think of motherhood, they think of a perfectly tidy home, a curated wardrobe, and gourmet meals cooked from scratch, but that isn't realistic. A Simpler Motherhood makes minimalism for moms attainable, affordable, and stress-free for even the busiest or messiest of moms. Inside: Discover how to simplify parenting in a more stress-free way, without guilt or “systems” Create a stronger marriage through communication, intentional planning, and a commitment to less Re-establish a connection with your faith and learn to relinquish control over everything If you liked Declutter Like a Mother, The Family Firm, Mindfulness Journal for Parents, or Simplicity Parenting, then you'll love A Simpler Motherhood. #moms #simplelife #declutter #mother #motherhood #mindfulness  @The Liberated Healer  https://www.instagram.com/the.simplified.mom/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me as I guide you through a 4 minute breathing exercise to lower your stress and increase your self-esteem. This exercise is taken from the book The Mindfulness Journal by Corrine Sweet.Support the show

Certified meditation coach, author and podcast host Josephine Atluri joins us to talk about the benefits of mindfulness as many families are feeling the chaos of the back to school season. Josephine shares easy, practical ways to build mindfulness into our everyday lives, practice conscious connection with our kids and cultivate more peace in our homes. Josephine hosts the podcast,“Responding to Life: Talking Health, Fertility, & Parenthood” and is author of the books Mindfulness Journal for Parents: Prompts and Practices to Stay Calm, Present and Connected and 5 Minute Mindfulness for Pregnancy.

Certified meditation coach, author and podcast host Josephine Atluri joins us to talk about the benefits of mindfulness as many families are feeling the chaos of the back to school season. Josephine shares easy, practical ways to build mindfulness into our everyday lives, practice conscious connection with our kids and cultivate more peace in our homes. Josephine hosts the podcast,“Responding to Life: Talking Health, Fertility, & Parenthood” and is author of the books Mindfulness Journal for Parents: Prompts and Practices to Stay Calm, Present and Connected and 5 Minute Mindfulness for Pregnancy.

In this week's episode of the Pretty Little Tribe Podcast, we are joined by Josephine Atluri.   Josephine Atluri is an expert in meditation and mindfulness, helping thousands of people overcome adversity to find joy. A graduate of the University of Chicago, Josephine coupled her consulting background with her passion for total wellness to become certified as a meditation coach and teach corporate mindfulness.    Plus, her experience creating her modern-day family of seven children via In Vitro fertilization, international adoption and surrogacy inspires her work as a highly sought-after fertility and parenting mindfulness coach.   Josephine hosts a popular podcast, “Responding to Life: Talking Health, Fertility, & Parenthood,” where she interviews guests on their inspiring responses to life's challenges. Her parenting mindfulness expertise and fertility advocacy work has been featured in the Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, Motherly, Prevention, The Bump, Well+Good, and Woman's Day.    Josephine is the author of the book, “Mindfulness Journal for Parents.” Her new book, “5 Minute Mindfulness for Pregnancy” releases   If you enjoyed this episode of the Pretty Little Tribe Podcast, make sure you rate us five stars wherever you're listening, and we'll see you next week!    Find Josephine Atluri: Instagram: @josephineratluri Website: https://www.jatluri.com/  https://www.jatluri.com/podcast     Follow us on Instagram! @prettylittletribe Music:  Miss Summer by Roa Music | https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

As parents or soon-to-be parents, we often forget about ourselves and focus more on taking care of our babies. Although, it's been proven time and time that we need to take care of ourselves and heal for us to take care of others properly.    This episode is about mindfulness with Josephine Atluri, a mindfulness and meditation coach and a mother of seven exceptional children. She will share her journey as a mother and how that helped her realize how mindfulness can play a huge role in parenthood and family building.   Listen to this episode and learn how mindfulness will change you and your baby's life. Resources mentioned:   https://www.trulybeauty.com/ https://www.sutterhome.com/tag/lemonade/ Connect with Josephine: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josephineratluri/?hl=en  Website: https://www.jatluri.com  Podcast: https://www.jatluri.com/podcast  Mindfulness Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/164876469X?maas=maas_adg_05A0DB8B1B2F4D94970708B88573937E_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas   

Summer can be so chaotic with all the kids home and people coming and going with friends and camps. But as parents, we still have our responsibilities too. That's why we are so excited to share this episode with Josephine Atluri with you. Josephine is a mindfulness coach, author, and podcaster who has 3 great tips on how to stay grounded and practice mindfulness during the summer chaotic months. Our favorite quote from Josephine: "Mindfulness is just an awareness of yourself. How you're feeling physically, mentally, emotionally. An awareness of your environment and an awareness of your interactions with others." You can find Josephine Atluri on her website, her instagram, or on her podcast. Also, make sure to check out her Mindfulness Journal for Parents. If you would like to purchase our giant summer calendar print, you can on our website. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/parentingirlpodcast We'd love to hear your comments on this episode! And if you liked the episode, leave us a review! Here's a simple explanation of how to leave a review on itunes: http://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad

Improve your mental health and well-being through guided journaling It's impossible to avoid stress entirely in the hustle and bustle of modern life--but practicing mindfulness can help you maintain a positive mindset and respond to daily challenges in healthy ways. Elizabeth Cronin's Mindfulness Journal for Mental Health Prompts and Practices to Improve Your Well-Being (Rockridge Press, 2022) is filled with prompts and practices that support your mental health, encouraging you to deepen your self-awareness and develop healthier thinking patterns so you can truly thrive. What sets this mental health journal apart: 3 pillars of mental health--Nurture your mental health holistically with exercises for emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Different ways to practice--Explore journal prompts, meditations, positive affirmations, and more, that help you cultivate mindfulness. Room to reflect--Find plenty of space to record your thoughts and feelings, so you can reflect deeply on your journey to better mental health. Infuse mindfulness into each day and transform your mental health with this empowering journal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

Improve your mental health and well-being through guided journaling It's impossible to avoid stress entirely in the hustle and bustle of modern life--but practicing mindfulness can help you maintain a positive mindset and respond to daily challenges in healthy ways. Elizabeth Cronin's Mindfulness Journal for Mental Health Prompts and Practices to Improve Your Well-Being (Rockridge Press, 2022) is filled with prompts and practices that support your mental health, encouraging you to deepen your self-awareness and develop healthier thinking patterns so you can truly thrive. What sets this mental health journal apart: 3 pillars of mental health--Nurture your mental health holistically with exercises for emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Different ways to practice--Explore journal prompts, meditations, positive affirmations, and more, that help you cultivate mindfulness. Room to reflect--Find plenty of space to record your thoughts and feelings, so you can reflect deeply on your journey to better mental health. Infuse mindfulness into each day and transform your mental health with this empowering journal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/spiritual-practice-and-mindfulness

Improve your mental health and well-being through guided journaling It's impossible to avoid stress entirely in the hustle and bustle of modern life--but practicing mindfulness can help you maintain a positive mindset and respond to daily challenges in healthy ways. Elizabeth Cronin's Mindfulness Journal for Mental Health Prompts and Practices to Improve Your Well-Being (Rockridge Press, 2022) is filled with prompts and practices that support your mental health, encouraging you to deepen your self-awareness and develop healthier thinking patterns so you can truly thrive. What sets this mental health journal apart: 3 pillars of mental health--Nurture your mental health holistically with exercises for emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Different ways to practice--Explore journal prompts, meditations, positive affirmations, and more, that help you cultivate mindfulness. Room to reflect--Find plenty of space to record your thoughts and feelings, so you can reflect deeply on your journey to better mental health. Infuse mindfulness into each day and transform your mental health with this empowering journal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Being a mother is the most wonderful and powerful role a woman can have. It's a momentous, life-changing role. And while it is the best thing that has ever happened to us, it is also demanding and can be overwhelming at times. Our to-do lists seem neverending, and we are (usually) the primary caretaker of our children. With so many responsibilities, it's only natural that we feel "touched out," exhausted, and out of control at times. This is when mindfulness can help. And being more mindful in motherhood has incredible benefits for the mother and her family. I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Josephine Atluri, a mindfulness coach and ​​author of the new book, "Mindfulness Journal for Parents." I have read it and have used it as a journal and have loved it. I even gifted it to a friend after she had her baby. Josephine is an expert in meditation and mindfulness. She has helped thousands of people overcome adversity to find joy. Her personal experience creating her modern-day family of seven children via In Vitro fertilization, international adoption, and surrogacy inspires her work as a highly sought-after fertility and parenting mindfulness coach. With seven children, she knows the pressures of motherhood. She also knows that life can get chaotic. It's unavoidable, especially with children. But with mindfulness, you can practice simple ways to stay calm and work through moments of stress. Josephine encourages parents to build mindfulness into their habits and routines with their kids. And on this episode, she shares some of her incredible tips and exercises for parents to stay present. * This episode is brought to you by our friends at Binto! First time customers can receive 20% off their first month of a Binto subscription or any of their products by using our code babychick20. (Excludes gift cards.) Stay healthy, mamas!

Josephine Atluri, meditation and mindfulness expert (and newly mom of SEVEN!), is back to chat on the podcast today. She is currently in the process of launching a NEW book: Mindfulness Journal for Parents: Prompts and Practices to Stay Calm, Present and Connected. This book provides parenting tips, techniques and resources to help parents use mindfulness to be more present (to their kids and themselves) and maintain their cool when chaos happens. Show Notes... IG Link: https://www.instagram.com/josephineratluri/ Amazon book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-Journal-Parents-Practices-Connected/dp/164876469X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=mindfulness+journal+for+parents&qid=1635962744&qsid=132-2305085-2627608&sr=8-1&sres=164876469X%2C1973531690%2C1615193561%2C1952842050%2CB09K1WVDZ6%2C1684033888%2C0593196643%2CB09KN2PP78%2C1638071330%2C1648768377%2C1951287134%2C1914986008%2C1648766544%2C0578781379%2CB09KN9YTGP%2CB09KN9YFNY&srpt=ABIS_BOOK This Show is Sponsored by... As a parent, have you ever found yourself asking questions such as: What are age-appropriate activities for my infant, toddler or preschooler? How can I build resilience in my child? What are my child's developmental milestones? How will my child's brain develop?If so, ParentEducate.com has you covered and will help you parent like a pro. ParentEducate.com's ever-growing course catalog includes 80+ engaging, online courses that cover a variety of topics, including behavior, development, nutrition, play safety and more. ParentEducate.com is offering 20% off a one-month subscription for listeners of the show at the website and enter coupon code EEP at checkout. And... If you're a mom who's experiencing impatience, anger, anxiety, or hardly a day goes by without you yelling at your kids, then you need to get this app. The MamaZen APP will teach you how to reframe your negative emotions and actually have a positive mindset, so you can deal with your kids' difficult behavior with more love and patience.I really want you to try the MamaZen App and see for yourself, how much better you can feel as a mom! Go to your app store and download MamaZen today. Right now, you canuse PROMO CODE: EEP and that code will unlock your 30 DAY FREE TRIAL so you can try MamaZen for yourself, and see how much better and happier you can feel as a mom.

Part 2 of the Culture of Healing conversation with Bethlehem Bekele, Founder of Kinetbet which is a platform dedicated to shifting culture for the better through the lens of healing. --- In this episode we talk about: - The importance of healing for black and brown communities - How we can start creating a culture of healing - Practical ways that we start healing as a community - The importance of community vs individual healing --- Get in touch with Bethlehem and follow her work: Instagram - @Kinetbet Clubhouse - @bethlehembekele Website - Kinetbet.com Gratitude and Mindfulness Journal in Amharic - Journal --- Help us grow this podcast by word of mouth so please send this episode to your sister, friend, aunt, brother, your partner…..Let's grown in wellness as a community. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW AND RATE THE PODCAST. Follow us on IG and send questions via DM. INSTAGRAM @eriwellbeing NEWSLETTER Sign up here --- The Eriwellbeing podcast is a mental health and wellbeing podcast, healing black and brown communities through open and honest conversations about our mental health. Hosted by Ruthie Zerai and Mikal Woldu. Produced by Ruthie Zerai, Mikal Woldu and @purecreationmedia edited by Emmy K --- Disclaimer: While we hope you love listening to and learning from the podcast, please note this is not a substitute for seeking professional help from licensed mental health professionals. Ruthie and Miki are not Mental health professionals, we are holding this space as community builders. We encourage you to seek professional help in your local area for any mental health concerns that you may be experiencing.

Part 1 of the Culture of Healing conversation with Bethlehem Bekele, Founder of Kinetbet which is a platform dedicated to shifting culture for the better through the lens of healing. --- In this episode we talk about: - The importance of healing for black and brown communities - How we can start creating a culture of healing - Practical ways that we start healing as a community - The importance of community vs individual healing --- Get in touch with Bethlehem and follow her work: Instagram - @Kinetbet Clubhouse - @bethlehembekele Website - Kinetbet.com Gratitude and Mindfulness Journal in Amharic - Journal --- Help us grow this podcast by word of mouth so please send this episode to your sister, friend, aunt, brother, your partner…..Let's grown in wellness as a community. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW AND RATE THE PODCAST. Follow us on IG and send questions via DM. INSTAGRAM @eriwellbeing NEWSLETTER Sign up here --- The Eriwellbeing podcast is a mental health and wellbeing podcast, healing black and brown communities through open and honest conversations about our mental health. Hosted by Ruthie Zerai and Mikal Woldu. Produced by Ruthie Zerai, Mikal Woldu and @purecreationmedia edited by Emmy K --- Disclaimer: While we hope you love listening to and learning from the podcast, please note this is not a substitute for seeking professional help from licensed mental health professionals. Ruthie and Miki are not Mental health professionals, we are holding this space as community builders. We encourage you to seek professional help in your local area for any mental health concerns that you may be experiencing.

As an adult we wear a number of hats throughout our day-to-day lives, Josephine Atluri, creator of the Mindfulness Journal for Parents, helps parents and individuals alike through meditation and mindfulness. She explains what being mindful means to promote a better relationship with yourself, kids, and everyone around you. About the Guest: Josephine Atluri is an expert in meditation and mindfulness, helping thousands of people overcome adversity to find joy. A graduate of the University of Chicago, Josephine spent many years consulting for Fortune 500 companies and private clients. Following her passion for total wellness, she became certified as a meditation teacher through Unplug Meditation. Josephine uses her business background to teach corporate mindfulness sessions. Plus, her experience creating her modern day family of seven children via In Vitro fertilization, international adoption and surrogacy inspires her work as a highly sought-after fertility and parenting mindfulness coach.Josephine hosts a popular podcast, “Responding to Life: Talking Health, Fertility, & Parenthood,” where she interviews guests on their inspiring responses to life's challenges. Her parenting mindfulness expertise and fertility advocacy work has been featured in the L.A. Times, Motherly, MindBodyGreen, The Bump, Prevention, Well+Good, and Woman's Day. Josephine lives with her husband, five children and cockapoo in what she lovingly calls her “Casa de Calm Con Chaos” in Los Angeles, CA. Her Mindfulness Journal for Parents is available on Amazon. www.jatluri.com www.instagram.com/josephineratluri www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringyourfertility www.facebook.com/groups/1030161264060881 www.youtube.com/c/JosephineAtluriMeditation https://open.spotify.com/show/299gkyryiVTkUc2JdiEdKj?si=46me744pQPqs-yj1k7Wp0Q&dl_branch=1 About the Host: Following the crumbs in the chaos is a full time job. As a busy mom of three, a wife to a traveling hubby, and keeping it weird in Austin, Texas, it's safe to say that my life is never boring. In addition to running my coaching business as C'N'C's CEO, I'm a certified coach for a premier virtual fitness and nutrition program helping others feel better while sustaining a healthy lifestyle. My mom and dad are thrilled that I'm putting my Exercise Science degree to good use. Along with my experience training pro athletes, S.W.A.T. members, and a high school football team, I gained 10+ years experience as the Director of Marketing building multiple court reporting companies. Lastly, I am a published writer, Content Coordinator, and Account Executive for a publication by Best Version Media. They even gave me a monthly “How to” column where I teach others how to be more self-sufficient with common household tasks. Every woman should know how their home functions and what to do if something malfunctions, man or no man. With my husband on the road, searching “How To” on the internet has transformed me into a “Mommy MacGyver”. “I don't know how you have the time.” “You're like a Supermom!” These are common things that people say, but the truth is that life hasn't always been easy or pretty. Even with the bumps, I always try to find the humor in everything because laughter is good for the soul and you should never take life too seriously….where's the fun in that? www.chaosncookies.com https://www.instagram.com/heathersteinker https://www.facebook.com/heathersteinker https://linktr.ee/hsteinker https://chaosncookies.com/shop Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on...

Josephine Atluri is a mindfulness and meditation coach, an author, a podcast host and a mother of seven!  As an expert in mindfulness and meditation, Josephine has helped thousands of people overcome adversity and find joy.  Josephine couples her business background with her meditation training to teach corporate mindfulness sessions.  Additionally, Josephine's experience creating her modern-day family of seven children via In Vitro fertilization, international adoption and surrogacy inspires her work as a highly sought-after fertility and parenting mindfulness coach.  Josephine's new book, “Mindfulness Journal for Parents,” and its' online companion course aim to help parents and caregivers transform and enrich their parent-child relationship.  Josephine hosts a popular podcast, “Responding to Life: Talking Health, Fertility, & Parenthood,” and interviews guests on their inspiring responses to life's challenges. Josephine's infertility and parenting mindfulness expertise has been featured in multiple publications including MindBodyGreen, The Bump, and Woman's Day. In this episode, Josephine and Nikki discuss the many benefits of bringing mediation and mindfulness into your every day life and more specifically the many benefits of adding these practices into ones' parenting.  Josephine courageously discusses her complex journey to motherhood and how she and her husband utilized multiple methods to create their beautiful family.  Nikki and Josephine discuss Josephine's amazing new book and in particular how it can be a really useful tool to any busy parent.  Josephine speaks to Nikki about how her book can be used at random and can be used in any order - which Nikki puts to the test!  Josephine offers some really great practical advice on parenting in a mindful way and how breathing techniques and pausing can be used in the midst of havoc.  Josephine's message is one of positivity and light.  In her words, “despite living in a world of chaos, presence and peace is within our reach”. More topics covered in this episode: What mindfulness is and the different ways to integrate it into your daily life How to begin a mediation practice The fear surrounding mediation and why some of us are resident to it Fertility challenges IVF Adoption Surrogacy Techniques to stay calm amidst life's challenging moments Mindfulness strategies to incorporate into daily parenting Connect with Josephine: Web: www.jatluri.com Instagram: @josephineratluri @respondingtolifepodcast YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3kIxDHQ Responding to Life Podcast on Apple: https://apple.co/2W6YlQ1 Responding to Life Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3wX3MOe Mindfulness Journal for Parents Book & Online Course: www.mindfulparentclass.com Discount For Parenting Podcasts: PODCAST25 Enter the code for 25% off the online mindfulness for parents coure with or without the book at www.mindfulparentclass.com Discount for Fertility Podcasts: PODCAST25 Enter the code for 35% off the online fertility mindfulness course. https://josephine-atluri-meditation.mykajabi.com/pl/2147485847 Connect with Nikki: Web: www.nikkispo.com Instagram: @nikkisappspo / @theknowwithnikkispo For more information on sponsorships and collaborations, please email brands@nikkispo.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nikki-spo/support

Before I had a child of my own, these were the concerns I was aware of: lack of sleep, weight gain, lack of hygiene, and any other things you can no longer do once the baby arrives. What I was not prepared for was the complete and total lack of time to do anything other than care for the child. And while that is always my number one priority, it still feels like a big loss. It is the lack of free time that has stood in the way of staying calm, present, and connected to myself – which is where Josephine Atluri comes in. She's the author of the https://www.jatluri.com/mindfulness-parents-book (Mindfulness Journal for Parents), to help caregivers transform and enrich their parent-child relationship and, as a natural consequence, their relationship with themselves. She has helped thousands of people overcome their adversity to find joy. Resources: Learn more at https://www.jatluri.com/ (jatluri.com) Follow Josephine: https://www.instagram.com/josephineratluri (@josephineratluri) Read https://www.jatluri.com/mindfulness-parents-book (Mindfulness Journal for Parents) Listen to https://www.jatluri.com/podcast (Responding to Life) Visit http://mindfulparentclass.com (mindfulparentclass.com) and use code “PODCAST25” for 25% off her course Follow + DM us: https://www.instagram.com/offtherecordwithyou/ (@offtherecordwithyou) + http://instagram.com/skinowl (@skinowl) Tag Us: #offtherecordpod  Shop SkinOwl: https://www.skinowl.com/ (skinowl.com) Want to try SkinOwl skincare? Use code “OFFTHERECORD15” on https://www.skinowl.com/ (SkinOwl.com) for your first order.  Best sellers: Maqui Berry Beauty Whip, Eye Concentrate, and our first ever product to alleviate breakouts and dark marks: Geranium Drops.

In this episode sponsored by The Essential Calendar, a must-have tool for busy families, Josephine Atluri shares insights from her recent book Mindfulness Journal for Parents: Prompts and Practices to Stay Calm, Present and Connected.  Guided by her years of working with clients to cultivate a mindfulness practice, Josephine sets out simple steps to bring the power of mindfulness into family life.   Her book doesn't just explain how mindfulness can deepen your understanding of yourself and your child – it makes mindfulness accessible to everyone through short journal prompts and exercises that readers can do at their own pace and convenience.  With her down-to-earth, practical style, Josephine guides us through activities and insights to create a sense of steadying awareness.  Listeners can get a discount on the online companion course of 25% using the code PODCAST25.  The link to purchase the course is www.mindfulparentclass.comThe client mentioned in this episode is mentioned with permission.  5th grader Millie Barwick shared the analogy of the Mindfulness Bubble.  You can find Millie on her Youtube Channel.Josephine Atluri is an expert in meditation and mindfulness who has helped thousands of people overcome adversity to find joy. A University of Chicago graduate, Josephine spent many years consulting for Fortune 500 companies and private clients. Pursuing her passion for total wellness, she became certified as a meditation teacher through Unplug Meditation. Josephine combines her business background with her meditation training to teach corporate mindfulness sessions. Her experience creating her modern-day family of five children via in vitro fertilization, international adoption, and surrogacy inspires her work as a highly-sought-after fertility and parenting mindfulness coach.Lindsay Miller, host of the Stress Nanny Podcast coaches women and children on how to use mindfulness to live with more creativity, connection, confidence and calm.  Having navigated infertility, anxiety, loss, and autoimmune issues, Lindsay, a certified mindfulness instructor, health coach and child development expert, uses decades of life experience to help families re-framing everyday challenges as opportunities for growth.  With her podcast, courses and coaching, Lindsay unlocks the potential in any situation and inspires clients to live life on purpose.  You can learn more about Lindsay's courses on her website.  

Summary: In today's episodes of The Tragedy Academy, Jay welcomes Freda Jing, or as she has coined herself, a Hexagon threat. Freda courageously takes us on her journey of overcoming seven years of clinical depression and how she could heal from that through discovering self-acceptance.Key Points:

Episode SummaryStaying calm in a storm is more of a skill than a personality trait, and that's great news!As a dad with a 3-year old daughter (and one on the way) I know how messy parenting can be, and that's why I love knowing that I have the power to improve and respond more proactively to messy situations.In this week's episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I speak with Josephine Atluri, author of the Mindfulness Journal for Parents, about how we can stay calm and connected with our children. Episode Show Notesjeffsanders.com/404 Learn More About The 5 AM MiracleThe 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates!Join The 5 AM Club! The 5 AM Miracle BookAudiobook, Paperback, and Kindle Connect on Social MediaFacebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn • YouTube About Jeff SandersRead Jeff's Bio © Jeff Sanders Productions, LLCSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you ever feel like you have lost your voice and you just don't feel like you are yourself? Do you ever feel like you have lost yourself and that you are not living the life that you want and desire? How often we get caught up in our roles, our patterns and living our day to day without really being authentic to who we are. Debra shares her journey and how she reclaimed her true self and how she helps women to do the same through her coaching business. To hear more about how Debra helps others to reinvent, reclaim and reimagine their lives take a listen. Three key takeaways: ~What factors play into losing our authentic voice? ~ 25 minutes ~What is one way to start reclaiming our authentic voice? ~ 28 minutes ~What are the three R's and how do they relate to living the life we desire? ~ 38 minutes “Be bold enough to use your voice, Brave enough to listen to your heart and strong enough to live the life you imagine!” ~ Anonymous To claim Debra's Free Gift of a Free Discovery Call email her at debra@debraleemay.com More information about Debra: Debra is a Resiliency and Reinvention Mentor helping women to honor & reframe their experiences and use them as a foundation to build a life that lights them up. She was at the pinnacle of a successful and rewarding corporate career when a series of family crises occurred. The urgency of the moment propelled her away from her profession. She spent the next decade caring for everyone else in her life and experienced a devastating loss of identity and confidence. Several years later, the toll of putting herself last caught up with her. She found herself disconnected in her relationships, unproductive, & unfulfilled. Embarrassed by how far she'd fallen from her former vibrant and engaged self, she hid from the world. Engulfed in a feeling of numbness, she knew if she didn't figure this out now, it could get worse. She was determined to find her way out. Using powerful mindset practices and self-care techniques, she was able to reinvent herself. Now, Debra helps women over 40 embrace their truth, live lives full of meaningful relationships and renewed clarity. She's been featured in publications such as Thrive Global and The Mindfulness Journal. Debra's a leading speaker at board meetings and retreats, as well as women's & business organizations. She is the creator and host of Own Your Story Video Interview Series as well as a frequent guest on podcasts addressing women & resiliency. Connect With Debra: debraleemay.com IG: @debraleemay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debra.may.980 Clubhouse: @debraleemay debra@debraleemay.com Go to our Teachable Online School and check out our courses including our signature FREE Balancing Your Backpack Course https://masksoff.teachable.com/courses To Contact Us: Instagram: @masksoffcommunity FB Masks Off Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/masksoffcommunity Masks Off Email: podcastmasksoff@gmail.com Masks Off YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCaWJfO7ZFd4aYBX3e-clj9Q Tia Fagan Website: tiafagan.com Facebook: @tiafagancoach Instagram: @tiafagancoach Email: tiafagancoach@gmail.com Kim Gross Website: unlock-yourmind.com Facebook: @unlockyourmindhypnotherapy Email: kimgross@unlock-yourmind.com Episode 91

Loss is never easy on the heart. Suicide is a hard topic to discuss. We often hear the stories of those who overcame the depression but Lauren shares her story of struggle, alcohol addiction and depression that lead to her partners suicide. This is a harder topic so please take this as a trigger warning. We will talk about life before, the day he took his life and what healing has looked like. Book recommendation The Mindfulness Journal https://amzn.to/2MpzTVi To watch the full episode on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHennessyHousewithNicoleHennessy You can see more from Lauren on her TikTok page https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenashleystudios?lang=en --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehennessyshouse/support

Wellbeing is for everyone. You don't have to wait until things are better before you can live the quality life you want to enjoy. Tanya J. Peterson has created the brand Wellbeing & Words to empower people to make their own wellbeing. She tells stories, through novels, of regular people struggling with mental health challenges. She also writes self-help books to guide people through the process of reclaiming wellbeing. I write the HealthyPlace anxiety-schmanxiety column, newsletter, and many other articles on their website. Everything Tanya does relates to empowering people to enhance their mental health and wellbeing and enjoy their lives. Valeria Teles interviews Tanya J. Peterson about her book 101 Ways To Stop Anxiety: Practical Exercises to Find Peace and Free Yourself from Fears, Phobias, Panic Attacks, and Freak-Outs. Anxiety is a snare, a suffocating and confining trap. Anxiety, worry, and fear usurp your thoughts and emotions and dictate your actions. When this happens, people often feel as though their lives are severely limited. Whether you are feeling severely limited or some what limited due to anxiety, this episode might help you move right through your anxiety, past it, and onward to the life you desire. Forward movement is at the heart of Tanya J Peterson's work. Drawing from her previous experience as a teacher and board-certified counselor as well as from personal experience, Tanya J. Peterson, MS, NCC writes books and articles to help people empower themselves to both reduce obstacles like anxiety and move forward despite them to create a quality life. Her books include 101 Ways to Stop Anxiety: Practical Ways to Find Peace; The Mindfulness Workbook for Anxiety: The 8-Week Solution to Help You Manage Anxiety, Worry & Stress; The 5-Minute Anxiety Journal: A Creative Way to Stop Freaking Out; The Mindfulness Journal for Anxiety, and Break Free: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in 3 Steps. She written several mental health-themed novels as well. Tanya also writes extensively for the mental health website HealthyPlace.com, including the weekly Anxiety-Schmanxiety blog, has posts on The Mighty, and is a regular contributor to the website ChoosingTherapy.   To learn more about Tanya J. Peterson, please visit her website http://www.tanyajpeterson.com/   For Intro-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/aquestforwellbeingpodcast Podcast Page: https://fitforjoy.org/podcast   ** Bio intro and outro one by Heidi Lynn Peters. 

In this week's episode, I'm sharing what HUSTLE SANELY 5 is! Hustle Sanely 5 is a list of 5 intentional things for the Hustle Sanely Squad to do every day to hold us accountable to working toward our goals without sacrificing our mental health and relationships. AKA HUSTLING SANELY! Doing the Hustle Sanely 5 every day as a community is going to make sure that we are present in our relationships, taking care of ourselves, and moving the needle toward our goals. So today, I want to break down each of the 5 things and give my reasoning behind why they made the cut for Hustle Sanely 5. Make sure you listen until the end because I've got a little something, something for you! RESOURCES: Hustle Sanely 5 Resources: https://www.jessicamassey.com/hustlesanely5 Hustle Sanely Journal: http://bit.ly/hustlesanelyjournal Shop: https://www.jessicamassey.com/shop Mindfulness Journal: https://etsy.me/2qJzPVK Hustle Sanely Instagram: @hustlesanely Jess' Personal Instagram: @jessmmassey Hustle Sanely Squad Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/366291933984550/ Get email updates: https://www.jessicamassey.com/getonthelist Hustle Sanely Program Waitlist: jessicamassey.com/hustlesanelywaitlist

In this week's episode, I'm sharing how you can create a morning routine that you'll actually stick to! Implementing a morning routine of some sort has helped me really buckle down on making mindset shifts which helps me be a more positive human and I don't know about you, but when I'm in a good headspace, I tend to get a lot more done and not just done but done well. I think everyone needs some sort of morning routine, because how we start our day truly sets the tone for how the rest of our day is going to go. Having a morning routine gets you in the right frame of mind and allows you to go into the day with a positive attitude. Even if you only spend an intentional 15 minutes on a morning routine - it will make a difference! In this episode, I share with you in detail what my morning routine looks like and then give you a few steps to follow to create your own! RESOURCES: Shop: https://www.jessicamassey.com/shop Mindfulness Journal: https://etsy.me/2qJzPVK Hustle Sanely Instagram: @hustlesanely Jess' Personal Instagram: @jessmmassey Hustle Sanely Squad Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/366291933984550/ Get email updates: https://www.jessicamassey.com/getonthelist Hustle Sanely Program Waitlist: jessicamassey.com/hustlesanelywaitlist

We're chatting about how keeping a gratitude journal will change your life. SOUNDS DRAMATIC, I KNOW. But it's true. If you don't currently have some kind of gratitude practice, tune in to this episode to learn why you need to start. Mindfulness Journal: https://etsy.me/2qJzPVK Use the code PODCAST10 (all caps, no spaces) at check out and get 10% off! Shop: https://www.jessicamassey.com/shop Website: https://www.jessicamassey.com/ Jess Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessmmassey/ Hustle Sanely IG: https://www.instagram.com/hustlesanely/ Hustle Sanely FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/366291933984550/ Try Week 1 of the Hustle Sanely Program for Free: https://www.jessicamassey.com/freeweek