Podcasts about primordial sound meditation

Fostering a supportive community in college is key! As a Chopra Center trained Primordial Sound Meditation instructor and student of Eastern Philosophy, Joy Green triumphed over her own adversities which is why she's so passionate about sharing the profound benefits of meditation, to help others overcome accumulated stress, break free from limiting beliefs & conquer negative belief systems in the mind. Joy specializes in empowering those who have faced low self-esteem, self-destructive behavior, trauma, and dis-ease; helping you break free and embrace a life of fulfillment and joy. The focus at The Joy I've Found is to advocate for and provide tools to improve the mental health, self-esteem and well-being of our most vulnerable populations: low-income families, women and children, seniors, and those with disabilities. Joy brings a unique blend of wisdom, resilience, and a proven track record of guiding individuals and organizations toward their highest potential. In episode 479 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out more about the difficult childhood that Joy had to endure, how she learned about meditation, yogic science, and Ayurveda, how her eBook, "Journey to Joyfulness" will help our listeners, what is the foundation for her book series called "Stuck Is Not Your Story", her advice when you're struggling with productivity and meeting deadlines, how you can reinvent yourself, how you can foster a supporting community in college, what is Get Unstuck 1.0 and 2.0, and how our listeners can reach their highest potential. Enjoy!

Phyllis Leavitt is a psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience. She specializes in dysfunctional and abusive family dynamics. In her new book, America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis, she addresses the nation's mental health crisis, proposing psychological insights can heal our deep seeded psychological wounds. Today, she joins Paula on The Thought Snob Podcast. This recording took place just days after former president Donald Trump's attempted assassination. In it, they discuss what lead to this point and how we as a country can heal the wounds which lead us to our current state of divisiveness and emotional un-intelligence, both within the realm of politics and as individual family units.  Enjoy! To find out more about, or to contact Phyllis Leavitt, visit her website at: https://phyllisleavitt.com/   About Paula Swope             Before Paula became an author, she raised $60M for impoverished populations by securing grant funds. When Paula was fenced in and punching a time clock, she said, “If I can make a living helping people, I'll have it made.” That's precisely what she did as a grant writer and what she's doing today as an author. Her life purpose is to help people transform their lives as she has, which inspired her to write Thought S.N.O.B.: The Modern Spiritual Playbook for a Better Life. Paula's relatable style has earned her a massive 260,000 social media followers across all platforms, with more than 6,500,000 video views.    At 25, broke and miserable, she enrolled in college as a non-traditional student. Six years later, she obtained a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in public administration. In May 2021, after working in fundraising for over a decade, Paula resigned to focus on her lifelong dream of being an author.  Paula has studied spirituality for almost 20 years. Her studies include workshops with self-help giants like Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay, Deepak Chopra, and Abraham Hicks. Studying under the best, Paula figures she has accumulated 150,000 hours of experience in this field, making her an expert. She is trained in Transcendental Meditation, Primordial Sound Meditation, and Tapping. To expand her toolbox of offerings, she studies under Deepak Chopra himself. She has earned certifications in Meditation and Ayurveda Health and is working on the most prestigious credentialing offered by the Chopra Center, the Total Well-Being Coaching certification.    Even though manifestation is something we do naturally, Paula believes some people must be taught. Her dedication to teaching vulnerable populations how to manifest the lives they deserve is her gift to the world. Coined by her followers as the “most relatable self-help influencer out there,” Paula's social media analytics show that she helps approximately 30,000 people daily through her social media posts and online workshops. Her posts and live events are attended by tens of thousands of viewers, drawn to her relatable style and easy-to-follow strategies. In Thought S.N.O.B., she picks up where her social media has left off, giving readers the tools to move from havoc to happiness.    When she's not providing advice or running workshops on social media, Paula enjoys listening to music, and her taste is as diverse as her lifestyle. Don't be surprised to see her in the PIT for Machine Gun Kelly one weekend and then at Elvis Presley's Graceland the next. Paula thinks she's been to Graceland twelve times but admits she stopped counting long ago. She is a world traveler with an eye and an appetite for luxury, but Paula craves silence and solitude more than anything else. Even though she seizes every opportunity to experience new things and adventures, her favorite place is home with her husband and two dogs.    Website: paulaswope.com TikTok: tiktok.com/@pbswope111 Instagram: instagram.com/thepaulaswope/ Facebook: facebook.com/PBSwope

The Magic of Ancient Wisdom and Quantum Physics with Lori Pieper This episode is brought to you by Lori Pieper of Journey to Inner Joy where she guides women to live their life with clarity, passion, and joy! LEARN more at JourneyToInnerJoy.com. Also, Lori's part of a wonderful Energy Medicine Solution Retreat that will be taking place at the Kripalu Center October 1-4. Save $300 When You Register by August 8th* by using EARLYBIRD at checkout. Find out more at EnergyMedicineSolution.com Lori Pieper's mission is to help women overcome stress and live their best lives. Imagine waking up every morning with a smile and a spring in your step – that's what Lori aims to achieve for her clients. Through her unique coaching and groundbreaking workshops, she combines the ancient wisdom of sages with the wonders of modern quantum physics. Lori is Chopra certified in Total Well-being Coaching, Primordial Sound Meditation, and Perfect Health. As a Reiki Master, ThetaHealer, and UWT Universal White Time Healer, she guides her clients to find their optimal path and achieve their best outcomes. If stress is holding you back, Lori's approach might be the game-changer you need! https://energymedicinesolution.com/ Get early bird pricing on the Energy Medicine Solution Retreat, October 1-4, 2024 at the Kripalu Center. Save 300.00 USD when you register by August 8th by using EARLYBIRD at checkout. Connect with Lori Website: https://www.journeytoinnerjoy.com/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loripieper/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lori.pieper.16   FB Business Page:  https://www.facebook.com/JourneyToInnerJoy   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loripieper23/   Email: Lori@JourneyToInnerJoy.com     Support the show. Buy me a coffee. Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic |  

Be Honest Date: 07.26.24 Ep. 35 Topic: WOMEN as NARCISSISTS: PROs and CONs Guest: O'Dell Johnson Dr. Johnson is a Transpersonal Psychologist and Public Health researcher at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. His research interest focus on the development of novel interventions that promote self-actualization processes in under-resourced and marginalized communities using culturally congruent innovative cutting edge research. He is associate professor of Skepticism and Critical Thinking at University of Washington | Tacoma, and Mind Body Medicine at Saybrook University. Additionally, Dr. Johnson holds three certifications from Chopra University in the The 7 Spiritual Laws of Yoga, Primordial Sound Meditation, and Ayurveda, which certifies him as a Vedic Master. He spends his spare time developing and facilitating cross cultural mindfulness based practices to address human suffrage.

Nashville recording artist, singer, songwriter, and Transylvania University alum Sarah Beth Terry is the epitome of a woman raised in rural country who rejected societal norms and expectations. Sarah Beth admits she's relentless in her work. Her life motto is, “If I'm going to do it, I'm going to do it right.” As a staff writer for Three Hounds Music, she wrote 645 songs in 2018, exceeding her annual quota by 633 songs. “If I'm going to catch lightning,” she says, “I need to put about 70 lightning rods on the roof.”   Terry has caught lightning a couple of times in her career with two well-placed cuts. One song, “We Are All God's Children,” is on the Gaither Vocal Band's album and quickly rose up the gospel charts. The second, a song that Sarah Beth co-wrote with songwriter and artist Anthony Smith, “I Hate the Taste of Whiskey,” was released by country artist Craig Morgan.   Source: Three Hounds Music. (2022). “Sarah Beth Terry.” Three Hounds Music.com. Web.   To learn more about Sarah Beth Terry, visit her website https://www.sarahbethterry.com/   About Paula Swope                   Before Paula became an author, she raised $60M for impoverished populations by securing grant funds. When Paula was fenced in and punching a time clock, she said, “If I can make a living helping people, I'll have it made.” That's precisely what she did as a grant writer and what she's doing today as an author. Her life purpose is to help people transform their lives as she has, which inspired her to write Thought S.N.O.B.: The Modern Spiritual Playbook for a Better Life. Paula's relatable style has earned her a massive 260,000 social media followers across all platforms, with more than 6,500,000 video views.    At 25, broke and miserable, she enrolled in college as a non-traditional student. Six years later, she obtained a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in public administration. In May 2021, after working in fundraising for over a decade, Paula resigned to focus on her lifelong dream of being an author.  Paula has studied spirituality for almost 20 years. Her studies include workshops with self-help giants like Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay, Deepak Chopra, and Abraham Hicks. Studying under the best, Paula figures she has accumulated 150,000 hours of experience in this field, making her an expert. She is trained in Transcendental Meditation, Primordial Sound Meditation, and Tapping. To expand her toolbox of offerings, she studies under Deepak Chopra himself. She has earned certifications in Meditation and Ayurveda Health and is working on the most prestigious credentialing offered by the Chopra Center, the Total Well-Being Coaching certification.    Even though manifestation is something we do naturally, Paula believes some people must be taught. Her dedication to teaching vulnerable populations how to manifest the lives they deserve is her gift to the world. Coined by her followers as the “most relatable self-help influencer out there,” Paula's social media analytics show that she helps approximately 30,000 people daily through her social media posts and online workshops. Her posts and live events are attended by tens of thousands of viewers, drawn to her relatable style and easy-to-follow strategies. In Thought S.N.O.B., she picks up where her social media has left off, giving readers the tools to move from havoc to happiness.    When she's not providing advice or running workshops on social media, Paula enjoys listening to music, and her taste is as diverse as her lifestyle. Don't be surprised to see her in the PIT for Machine Gun Kelly one weekend and then at Elvis Presley's Graceland the next. Paula thinks she's been to Graceland twelve times but admits she stopped counting long ago. She is a world traveler with an eye and an appetite for luxury, but Paula craves silence and solitude more than anything else. Even though she seizes every opportunity to experience new things and adventures, her favorite place is home with her husband and two dogs.    Website: paulaswope.com TikTok: tiktok.com/@pbswope111 Instagram: instagram.com/thepaulaswope/ Facebook: facebook.com/PBSwope

Jamie Dickerhoof is a holistic and bioenergetic healing practitioner and founder of Human Soundcheck, her holistic health practice. She is a certified Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique (B.E.S.T.) practitioner, Energy Codes Life Coach, Pranic Healer, Master Herbalist, and Nutritional Health Counselor.  Jamie also holds a BA of Arts in Music. She is dedicated to health and promoting healing from within. To learn more about Jamie D., visit her website: https://humansoundcheck.com/   About Paula Swope                   Before Paula became an author, she raised $60M for impoverished populations by securing grant funds. When Paula was fenced in and punching a time clock, she said, “If I can make a living helping people, I'll have it made.” That's precisely what she did as a grant writer and what she's doing today as an author. Her life purpose is to help people transform their lives as she has, which inspired her to write Thought S.N.O.B.: The Modern Spiritual Playbook for a Better Life. Paula's relatable style has earned her a massive 260,000 social media followers across all platforms, with more than 6,500,000 video views.    At 25, broke and miserable, she enrolled in college as a non-traditional student. Six years later, she obtained a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in public administration. In May 2021, after working in fundraising for over a decade, Paula resigned to focus on her lifelong dream of being an author.  Paula has studied spirituality for almost 20 years. Her studies include workshops with self-help giants like Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay, Deepak Chopra, and Abraham Hicks. Studying under the best, Paula figures she has accumulated 150,000 hours of experience in this field, making her an expert. She is trained in Transcendental Meditation, Primordial Sound Meditation, and Tapping. To expand her toolbox of offerings, she studies under Deepak Chopra himself. She has earned certifications in Meditation and Ayurveda Health and is working on the most prestigious credentialing offered by the Chopra Center, the Total Well-Being Coaching certification.    Even though manifestation is something we do naturally, Paula believes some people must be taught. Her dedication to teaching vulnerable populations how to manifest the lives they deserve is her gift to the world. Coined by her followers as the “most relatable self-help influencer out there,” Paula's social media analytics show that she helps approximately 30,000 people daily through her social media posts and online workshops. Her posts and live events are attended by tens of thousands of viewers, drawn to her relatable style and easy-to-follow strategies. In Thought S.N.O.B., she picks up where her social media has left off, giving readers the tools to move from havoc to happiness.    When she's not providing advice or running workshops on social media, Paula enjoys listening to music, and her taste is as diverse as her lifestyle. Don't be surprised to see her in the PIT for Machine Gun Kelly one weekend and then at Elvis Presley's Graceland the next. Paula thinks she's been to Graceland twelve times but admits she stopped counting long ago. She is a world traveler with an eye and an appetite for luxury, but Paula craves silence and solitude more than anything else. Even though she seizes every opportunity to experience new things and adventures, her favorite place is home with her husband and two dogs.    Website: paulaswope.com TikTok: tiktok.com/@pbswope111 Instagram: instagram.com/thepaulaswope/ Facebook: facebook.com/PBSwope

Known to many as the “Fierce Empathy Coach,” David Waldy is not only wildly successful in business, having worked with power players like Tony Robbins, Russell Brunson, and many more, but he also has a personal story that needs to be heard. After nearly taking his own life and experiencing a divine wake-up call, David left his corporate career to reinvent himself, and he's sharing his story about how he successfully cultivated a life filled with greater peace, purpose, passion, and profit – all without sacrificing his family, health, or well-being. David has worked with entrepreneurs and leaders from over 40 different countries to help people reclaim their power just as he has.   To learn more about David, visit his website https://www.davidwaldy.com/home   About Paula Swope                   Before Paula became an author, she raised $60M for impoverished populations by securing grant funds. When Paula was fenced in and punching a time clock, she said, “If I can make a living helping people, I'll have it made.” That's precisely what she did as a grant writer and what she's doing today as an author. Her life purpose is to help people transform their lives as she has, which inspired her to write Thought S.N.O.B.: The Modern Spiritual Playbook for a Better Life. Paula's relatable style has earned her a massive 260,000 social media followers across all platforms, with more than 6,500,000 video views.    At 25, broke and miserable, she enrolled in college as a non-traditional student. Six years later, she obtained a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in public administration. In May 2021, after working in fundraising for over a decade, Paula resigned to focus on her lifelong dream of being an author.  Paula has studied spirituality for almost 20 years. Her studies include workshops with self-help giants like Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay, Deepak Chopra, and Abraham Hicks. Studying under the best, Paula figures she has accumulated 150,000 hours of experience in this field, making her an expert. She is trained in Transcendental Meditation, Primordial Sound Meditation, and Tapping. To expand her toolbox of offerings, she studies under Deepak Chopra himself. She has earned certifications in Meditation and Ayurveda Health and is working on the most prestigious credentialing offered by the Chopra Center, the Total Well-Being Coaching certification.    Even though manifestation is something we do naturally, Paula believes some people must be taught. Her dedication to teaching vulnerable populations how to manifest the lives they deserve is her gift to the world. Coined by her followers as the “most relatable self-help influencer out there,” Paula's social media analytics show that she helps approximately 30,000 people daily through her social media posts and online workshops. Her posts and live events are attended by tens of thousands of viewers, drawn to her relatable style and easy-to-follow strategies. In Thought S.N.O.B., she picks up where her social media has left off, giving readers the tools to move from havoc to happiness.    When she's not providing advice or running workshops on social media, Paula enjoys listening to music, and her taste is as diverse as her lifestyle. Don't be surprised to see her in the PIT for Machine Gun Kelly one weekend and then at Elvis Presley's Graceland the next. Paula thinks she's been to Graceland twelve times but admits she stopped counting long ago. She is a world traveler with an eye and an appetite for luxury, but Paula craves silence and solitude more than anything else. Even though she seizes every opportunity to experience new things and adventures, her favorite place is home with her husband and two dogs.    Website: paulaswope.com TikTok: tiktok.com/@pbswope111 Instagram: instagram.com/thepaulaswope/ Facebook: facebook.com/PBSwope

Rebecca Lyons is a seasoned Akashic Records and Tarot reader, teacher, and meditation guide. With a dedicated focus on empowering women, Rebecca guides individuals on a transformative journey of self-discovery. Through intuitive insights and mindfulness practices, Rebecca helps others embrace their authentic selves, fostering self-compassion and encouraging an unapologetic approach to life. Listen in as Rebecca shares wisdom on stepping into one's truest self and cultivating a life of authenticity and fulfillment.   To learn more about Rebecca Lyons, visit https://www.instagram.com/rebecca.annmarie.lyons/   About Paula Swope                   Before Paula became an author, she raised $60M for impoverished populations by securing grant funds. When Paula was fenced in and punching a time clock, she said, “If I can make a living helping people, I'll have it made.” That's precisely what she did as a grant writer and what she's doing today as an author. Her life purpose is to help people transform their lives as she has, which inspired her to write Thought S.N.O.B.: The Modern Spiritual Playbook for a Better Life. Paula's relatable style has earned her a massive 260,000 social media followers across all platforms, with more than 6,500,000 video views.    At 25, broke and miserable, she enrolled in college as a non-traditional student. Six years later, she obtained a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in public administration. In May 2021, after working in fundraising for over a decade, Paula resigned to focus on her lifelong dream of being an author.  Paula has studied spirituality for almost 20 years. Her studies include workshops with self-help giants like Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay, Deepak Chopra, and Abraham Hicks. Studying under the best, Paula figures she has accumulated 150,000 hours of experience in this field, making her an expert. She is trained in Transcendental Meditation, Primordial Sound Meditation, and Tapping. To expand her toolbox of offerings, she studies under Deepak Chopra himself. She has earned certifications in Meditation and Ayurveda Health and is working on the most prestigious credentialing offered by the Chopra Center, the Total Well-Being Coaching certification.    Even though manifestation is something we do naturally, Paula believes some people must be taught. Her dedication to teaching vulnerable populations how to manifest the lives they deserve is her gift to the world. Coined by her followers as the “most relatable self-help influencer out there,” Paula's social media analytics show that she helps approximately 30,000 people daily through her social media posts and online workshops. Her posts and live events are attended by tens of thousands of viewers, drawn to her relatable style and easy-to-follow strategies. In Thought S.N.O.B., she picks up where her social media has left off, giving readers the tools to move from havoc to happiness.    When she's not providing advice or running workshops on social media, Paula enjoys listening to music, and her taste is as diverse as her lifestyle. Don't be surprised to see her in the PIT for Machine Gun Kelly one weekend and then at Elvis Presley's Graceland the next. Paula thinks she's been to Graceland twelve times but admits she stopped counting long ago. She is a world traveler with an eye and an appetite for luxury, but Paula craves silence and solitude more than anything else. Even though she seizes every opportunity to experience new things and adventures, her favorite place is home with her husband and two dogs.    Website: paulaswope.com TikTok: tiktok.com/@pbswope111 Instagram: instagram.com/thepaulaswope/ Facebook: facebook.com/PBSwope

Rebecca Lyons is a seasoned Akashic Records and Tarot reader, teacher, and meditation guide. With a dedicated focus on empowering women, Rebecca guides individuals on a transformative journey of self-discovery. Through intuitive insights and mindfulness practices, Rebecca helps others embrace their authentic selves, fostering self-compassion and encouraging an unapologetic approach to life. Listen in as Rebecca shares wisdom on stepping into one's truest self and cultivating a life of authenticity and fulfillment.   To learn more about Rebecca Lyons, visit https://www.instagram.com/rebecca.annmarie.lyons/   About Paula Swope                   Before Paula became an author, she raised $60M for impoverished populations by securing grant funds. When Paula was fenced in and punching a time clock, she said, “If I can make a living helping people, I'll have it made.” That's precisely what she did as a grant writer and what she's doing today as an author. Her life purpose is to help people transform their lives as she has, which inspired her to write Thought S.N.O.B.: The Modern Spiritual Playbook for a Better Life. Paula's relatable style has earned her a massive 260,000 social media followers across all platforms, with more than 6,500,000 video views.    At 25, broke and miserable, she enrolled in college as a non-traditional student. Six years later, she obtained a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in public administration. In May 2021, after working in fundraising for over a decade, Paula resigned to focus on her lifelong dream of being an author.  Paula has studied spirituality for almost 20 years. Her studies include workshops with self-help giants like Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay, Deepak Chopra, and Abraham Hicks. Studying under the best, Paula figures she has accumulated 150,000 hours of experience in this field, making her an expert. She is trained in Transcendental Meditation, Primordial Sound Meditation, and Tapping. To expand her toolbox of offerings, she studies under Deepak Chopra himself. She has earned certifications in Meditation and Ayurveda Health and is working on the most prestigious credentialing offered by the Chopra Center, the Total Well-Being Coaching certification.    Even though manifestation is something we do naturally, Paula believes some people must be taught. Her dedication to teaching vulnerable populations how to manifest the lives they deserve is her gift to the world. Coined by her followers as the “most relatable self-help influencer out there,” Paula's social media analytics show that she helps approximately 30,000 people daily through her social media posts and online workshops. Her posts and live events are attended by tens of thousands of viewers, drawn to her relatable style and easy-to-follow strategies. In Thought S.N.O.B., she picks up where her social media has left off, giving readers the tools to move from havoc to happiness.    When she's not providing advice or running workshops on social media, Paula enjoys listening to music, and her taste is as diverse as her lifestyle. Don't be surprised to see her in the PIT for Machine Gun Kelly one weekend and then at Elvis Presley's Graceland the next. Paula thinks she's been to Graceland twelve times but admits she stopped counting long ago. She is a world traveler with an eye and an appetite for luxury, but Paula craves silence and solitude more than anything else. Even though she seizes every opportunity to experience new things and adventures, her favorite place is home with her husband and two dogs.    Website: paulaswope.com TikTok: tiktok.com/@pbswope111 Instagram: instagram.com/thepaulaswope/ Facebook: facebook.com/PBSwope

Danielle Radin is an Emmy Award winner, reporter, author, certified domestic violence counselor, and narcissistic abuse recovery coach. Danielle is an expert in Narcissistic Personality Disorder, and she dishes out the hard, cold truth about narcissism.   To learn more about Danielle Radin, visit her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5i5UgZS1dBxvhd3Yw7Posw   About Paula Swope                   Before Paula became an author, she raised $60M for impoverished populations by securing grant funds. When Paula was fenced in and punching a time clock, she said, “If I can make a living helping people, I'll have it made.” That's precisely what she did as a grant writer and what she's doing today as an author. Her life purpose is to help people transform their lives as she has, which inspired her to write Thought S.N.O.B.: The Modern Spiritual Playbook for a Better Life. Paula's relatable style has earned her a massive 260,000 social media followers across all platforms, with more than 6,500,000 video views.    At 25, broke and miserable, she enrolled in college as a non-traditional student. Six years later, she obtained a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in public administration. In May 2021, after working in fundraising for over a decade, Paula resigned to focus on her lifelong dream of being an author.  Paula has studied spirituality for almost 20 years. Her studies include workshops with self-help giants like Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay, Deepak Chopra, and Abraham Hicks. Studying under the best, Paula figures she has accumulated 150,000 hours of experience in this field, making her an expert. She is trained in Transcendental Meditation, Primordial Sound Meditation, and Tapping. To expand her toolbox of offerings, she studies under Deepak Chopra himself. She has earned certifications in Meditation and Ayurveda Health and is working on the most prestigious credentialing offered by the Chopra Center, the Total Well-Being Coaching certification.    Even though manifestation is something we do naturally, Paula believes some people must be taught. Her dedication to teaching vulnerable populations how to manifest the lives they deserve is her gift to the world. Coined by her followers as the “most relatable self-help influencer out there,” Paula's social media analytics show that she helps approximately 30,000 people daily through her social media posts and online workshops. Her posts and live events are attended by tens of thousands of viewers, drawn to her relatable style and easy-to-follow strategies. In Thought S.N.O.B., she picks up where her social media has left off, giving readers the tools to move from havoc to happiness.    When she's not providing advice or running workshops on social media, Paula enjoys listening to music, and her taste is as diverse as her lifestyle. Don't be surprised to see her in the PIT for Machine Gun Kelly one weekend and then at Elvis Presley's Graceland the next. Paula thinks she's been to Graceland twelve times but admits she stopped counting long ago. She is a world traveler with an eye and an appetite for luxury, but Paula craves silence and solitude more than anything else. Even though she seizes every opportunity to experience new things and adventures, her favorite place is home with her husband and two dogs.    Website: paulaswope.com TikTok: tiktok.com/@pbswope111 Instagram: instagram.com/thepaulaswope/ Facebook: facebook.com/PBSwope

About Joe Moody He is known to his 3M followers as “Joe Drummer Boy,” Joe primarily considers himself a fellow soul sharing what's helped him in a loving manner. Joe was invited to appear on the “Thought Snob Podcast” because of his expertise in Qigong, psychology, and self-care. To learn more about Joe Moody, visit Club Qigong at https://joemoody.com/   About Paula Swope  Before Paula became an author, she raised $60M for impoverished populations by securing grant funds. When Paula was fenced in and punching a time clock, she said, “If I can make a living helping people, I'll have it made.” That's precisely what she did as a grant writer and what she's doing today as an author. Her life purpose is to help people transform their lives as she has, which inspired her to write Thought S.N.O.B.: The Modern Spiritual Playbook for a Better Life. Paula's relatable style has earned her a massive 260,000 social media followers across all platforms, with more than 6,500,000 video views.    At 25, broke and miserable, she enrolled in college as a non-traditional student. Six years later, she obtained a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in public administration. In May 2021, after working in fundraising for over a decade, Paula resigned to focus on her lifelong dream of being an author.  Paula has studied spirituality for almost 20 years. Her studies include workshops with self-help giants like Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay, Deepak Chopra, and Abraham Hicks. Studying under the best, Paula figures she has accumulated 150,000 hours of experience in this field, making her an expert. She is trained in Transcendental Meditation, Primordial Sound Meditation, and Tapping. To expand her toolbox of offerings, she studies under Deepak Chopra himself. She has earned certifications in Meditation and Ayurveda Health and is working on the most prestigious credentialing offered by the Chopra Center, the Total Well-Being Coaching certification.    Even though manifestation is something we do naturally, Paula believes some people must be taught. Her dedication to teaching vulnerable populations how to manifest the lives they deserve is her gift to the world. Coined by her followers as the “most relatable self-help influencer out there,” Paula's social media analytics show that she helps approximately 30,000 people daily through her social media posts and online workshops. Her posts and live events are attended by tens of thousands of viewers, drawn to her relatable style and easy-to-follow strategies. In Thought S.N.O.B., she picks up where her social media has left off, giving readers the tools to move from havoc to happiness.    When she's not providing advice or running workshops on social media, Paula enjoys listening to music, and her taste is as diverse as her lifestyle. Don't be surprised to see her in the PIT for Machine Gun Kelly one weekend and then at Elvis Presley's Graceland the next. Paula thinks she's been to Graceland twelve times but admits she stopped counting long ago. She is a world traveler with an eye and an appetite for luxury, but Paula craves silence and solitude more than anything else. Even though she seizes every opportunity to experience new things and adventures, her favorite place is home with her husband and two dogs.    Website: paulaswope.com TikTok: tiktok.com/@pbswope111 Instagram: instagram.com/thepaulaswope/ Facebook: facebook.com/PBSwope

Monica Hardin is a creative strategist and brand development expert with more than three decades of experience in presenting through various communication mediums. Her vast experiences, keen eye, and attention to detail are the hallmarks of her brand. She works with passion to listen, bring clarity, and walk with clients on their journey to elevate their organization, event, or brand.   Monica represented Kentucky in the Miss America pageant and won an Emmy during her career as a television news anchor for 15 years for Louisville's CBS affiliate.   She's based out of Louisville, Kentucky.   To learn more about Monica Hardin, visit https://www.monicahardin.com/about.   About Paula Swope                   Before Paula became an author, she raised $60M for impoverished populations by securing grant funds. When Paula was fenced in and punching a time clock, she said, “If I can make a living helping people, I'll have it made.” That's precisely what she did as a grant writer and what she's doing today as an author. Her life purpose is to help people transform their lives as she has, which inspired her to write Thought S.N.O.B.: The Modern Spiritual Playbook for a Better Life. Paula's relatable style has earned her a massive 260,000 social media followers across all platforms, with more than 6,500,000 video views.    At 25, broke and miserable, she enrolled in college as a non-traditional student. Six years later, she obtained a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in public administration. In May 2021, after working in fundraising for over a decade, Paula resigned to focus on her lifelong dream of being an author.  Paula has studied spirituality for almost 20 years. Her studies include workshops with self-help giants like Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay, Deepak Chopra, and Abraham Hicks. Studying under the best, Paula figures she has accumulated 150,000 hours of experience in this field, making her an expert. She is trained in Transcendental Meditation, Primordial Sound Meditation, and Tapping. To expand her toolbox of offerings, she studies under Deepak Chopra himself. She has earned certifications in Meditation and Ayurveda Health and is working on the most prestigious credentialing offered by the Chopra Center, the Total Well-Being Coaching certification.    Even though manifestation is something we do naturally, Paula believes some people must be taught. Her dedication to teaching vulnerable populations how to manifest the lives they deserve is her gift to the world. Coined by her followers as the “most relatable self-help influencer out there,” Paula's social media analytics show that she helps approximately 30,000 people daily through her social media posts and online workshops. Her posts and live events are attended by tens of thousands of viewers, drawn to her relatable style and easy-to-follow strategies. In Thought S.N.O.B., she picks up where her social media has left off, giving readers the tools to move from havoc to happiness.    When she's not providing advice or running workshops on social media, Paula enjoys listening to music, and her taste is as diverse as her lifestyle. Don't be surprised to see her in the PIT for Machine Gun Kelly one weekend and then at Elvis Presley's Graceland the next. Paula thinks she's been to Graceland twelve times but admits she stopped counting long ago. She is a world traveler with an eye and an appetite for luxury, but Paula craves silence and solitude more than anything else. Even though she seizes every opportunity to experience new things and adventures, her favorite place is home with her husband and two dogs.    Website: paulaswope.com TikTok: tiktok.com/@pbswope111 Instagram: instagram.com/thepaulaswope/ Facebook: facebook.com/PBSwope

The Thought Snob Podcast with Paula Swope launches on June 4th! Heres a sample of what is to come. Enjoy! About Paula Swope                   Before Paula became an author, she raised $60M for impoverished populations by securing grant funds. When Paula was fenced in and punching a time clock, she said, “If I can make a living helping people, I'll have it made.” That's precisely what she did as a grant writer and what she's doing today as an author. Her life purpose is to help people transform their lives as she has, which inspired her to write Thought S.N.O.B.: The Modern Spiritual Playbook for a Better Life. Paula's relatable style has earned her a massive 260,000 social media followers across all platforms, with more than 6,500,000 video views.    At 25, broke and miserable, she enrolled in college as a non-traditional student. Six years later, she obtained a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in public administration. In May 2021, after working in fundraising for over a decade, Paula resigned to focus on her lifelong dream of being an author.  Paula has studied spirituality for almost 20 years. Her studies include workshops with self-help giants like Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay, Deepak Chopra, and Abraham Hicks. Studying under the best, Paula figures she has accumulated 150,000 hours of experience in this field, making her an expert. She is trained in Transcendental Meditation, Primordial Sound Meditation, and Tapping. To expand her toolbox of offerings, she studies under Deepak Chopra himself. She has earned certifications in Meditation and Ayurveda Health and is working on the most prestigious credentialing offered by the Chopra Center, the Total Well-Being Coaching certification.    Even though manifestation is something we do naturally, Paula believes some people must be taught. Her dedication to teaching vulnerable populations how to manifest the lives they deserve is her gift to the world. Coined by her followers as the “most relatable self-help influencer out there,” Paula's social media analytics show that she helps approximately 30,000 people daily through her social media posts and online workshops. Her posts and live events are attended by tens of thousands of viewers, drawn to her relatable style and easy-to-follow strategies. In Thought S.N.O.B., she picks up where her social media has left off, giving readers the tools to move from havoc to happiness.    When she's not providing advice or running workshops on social media, Paula enjoys listening to music, and her taste is as diverse as her lifestyle. Don't be surprised to see her in the PIT for Machine Gun Kelly one weekend and then at Elvis Presley's Graceland the next. Paula thinks she's been to Graceland twelve times but admits she stopped counting long ago. She is a world traveler with an eye and an appetite for luxury, but Paula craves silence and solitude more than anything else. Even though she seizes every opportunity to experience new things and adventures, her favorite place is home with her husband and two dogs.    Website: paulaswope.com TikTok: tiktok.com/@pbswope111 Instagram: instagram.com/thepaulaswope/ Facebook: facebook.com/PBSwope

Maria Baltazzi is a Happiness Explorer. And an extraordinarily fascinating one at that. Her experiences as an Emmy-winning producer of hit TV shows, a wellbeing teacher, world traveler, and luxury travel designer specializing in transformative adventures, has given her a unique lens into conscious living. Maria was one of the original supervising producers of the mega TV hit, Survivor. She's a member of both the Producers and Directors Guilds of America, a Fellow National Member of The Explorers Club, and an Advisor for the Transformational Travel Council.  Maria holds an MFA in film from Art Center College of Design and a PhD in Conscious-Centered Living from the University of Sedona. Additional studies include training in Mindfulness Meditation, Primordial Sound Meditation, Happiness Studies, Positive Neuroplasticity, Spiritual Psychology, Positive Psychology, the Science of Happiness, and an Inner MBA from Mindful NYU.Maria recently published the book, Take a Shot at Happiness, in which she shares her insights on being happy learned during her time in the entertainment industry, observing people and events, traveling, and studying wellbeing. It's a practical guide for walking a creative path to happiness through taking photographs with your phone camera, journaling about things that matter, and being part of a supportive community. I've read Take a Shot at Happiness, and can tell you it's filled with inspirational and motivational advice on how to make your life better, more fulfilling, and happier. I highly recommend it to you.In her own happiness journey, Maria finds joy in giving back. She's walked over 7500 miles to raise funds for charity, including running marathons on all seven continents. Maria's adventurous life has also involved climbing the 15,000-foot trail to Machu Picchu, leading African safaris, summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro twice, and trekking to Everest Base Camp. Maria is a genuine inspiration for those seeking to live their best lives.  http://takeashotathappiness.appwww.mariabaltazzi.com/

As expressed by Debbie: I am a Registered Nurse with a Master's degree in Nursing. I have spent my life in service to others through my nursing practice. When I discovered yoga and meditation my world was forever changed and enhanced. I began reading books by Wayne Dyer, Carolyn Myss, Marianne Williamson, Gary Zukav, Eckart Tolle, Joseph Campbell, Louise Hay, a meridian of others, and different world spiritual philosophies. My world shifted when I read my first book by Dr. Deepak Chopra, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success. I found a bond with him partially related to his background as a medical doctor and how he has found a way to integrate modern medicine with ancient holistic medicine. I became a student of Dr. Chopra's because I wanted to heal and balance my body, mind, and spirit. I am a Vedic Educator through the Chopra Center. I educate others by teaching Perfect Health an Ayurveda Lifestyle Program, Primordial Sound Meditation, and The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga based on the book which began my journey into healing. I am a spiritual life coach that can assist you to remove blocks that may be hindering your life's purpose. My focus is to bring this same healing to others that are ready to begin their journey into wholeness – body, mind, and spirit.   Links from the Episode: https://livingwellnesslifestyle.com   Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter   Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses   THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?

NFT collector investor, Curator, and Founder/CEO of Paz Holding, Inc. dba RightPlan.com. Web2 Career. A lifelong artist, educator, and Primordial Sound Meditation coach for Chopra Global, Naama O. Pozniak brings Web3 panels to many industries around the globe. A unique style and balance of proven leadership, mindfulness techniques, and corporate wisdom to communities across industries. With the mind of a rock star, the heart of a healer, and the generosity of an avid volunteer, Naama's programs inspire and educate from her 30+ years as entrepreneur, part of RugRadio OG Dao Council. With her artistic approach to wellness, a mind of a rock star, an artist's heart, and an avid volunteer's generosity, Naama's programs inspire and educate brands on onboarding Web2 to Web3 as a professional speaker and author. Her creative experience allowed her to collaborate on three books in 2021: 'Life & Death Decisions In The C-Suite,' 'Business Boosts Volume 3' and 'Voices of the 21st. In addition, she is getting ready to publish her solo book in December: 'Super Ohmni':An RX for Hybrid Meta Leadership in the New Now. Her primary mission is to inspire as many women as possible to participate, collect and envision the balance of wealth we like to witness on the blockchain.   Connect more: https://twitter.com/aplusinsurances   Social media links: https://twitter.com/katiechonacas https://twitter.com/culturekidsxyz https://www.instagram.com/chonacas https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiechonacas Voiceover Reel: https://www.chonacas.com/voiceover/ https://www.chonacas.com/nft-cv/    Disclaimer: None of the information in the podcast should be considered as a financial advice. Always do your own research.   Please consider SUPPORTING my SHOW, SUBSCRIBE to the NEWSLETTER, ENTER in the GIVEAWAYS https://www.chonacas.com/contact/

Lennis Perez is the founder and chief wellness engineer at Just Lennis, LLC, a wellness consulting company focusing on helping organizations and individuals implement stress management strategies to prevent burnout, improve efficiency, productivity, and overall well-being. She is a certified meditation teacher and coach and has a Masters in Chemical Engineering with over 16 years of experience in the chemical industry.What do we talk about in this episode?Lennis is passionate about wellness and helping other women in STEM to stop putting themselves and their wellness last or as an afterthought to ensure they are being their best selves in all aspects of life. She shares how she works with individuals and corporations and we walk through some challenges I'm having and how she would potentially work with me to help me achieve my wellness goals.The importance of wellbeing throughout our lives and how to incorporate wellbeing into our lives NOW...don't wait until the next thing to start...What we eat affects our gut and how that affects many, many aspects of our wellbeing. It impacts mood, hormones, cravings. How sleep is affected by what you eat. And the importance of sleep and rest.Making changes that impact your well-being by creating new patterns in your brain.Only make one small change at a time. Pick the low hanging fruit - how can I get the biggest benefit with the smallest effort. Taking on too much change is not sustainable.Change can be hard because we are letting go of a piece of ourselves we've had for 20, 30, 40+ years.The importance of meditation (mindfulness, breath work, whatever you want to call it).The four stages of meditation. Thoughts, repetition of the mantra, falling asleep, and stillness.Music used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioResourcesLennis Perez is an international speaker and coach. Through her workshops, events, and individual mentoring, she teaches professionals in STEM how to manage stress in practical and sustainable ways to ultimately become the conscious leaders and role models of well-being in their workplace and beyond. With her engineering background, meditation and nutrition certifications, she brings a unique but relatable approach to holistic wellness in STEM. She calls it Engineering Wellness from Within(TM). You can book a complimentary 30-minute chat with Lennis here: https://calendly.com/lennisperez/call(https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennis-perez/)Primordial Sound Meditation, or PSM, is a healing practice that allows us to experience inner calm and deep relaxation. For thousands of years, people have used meditation to move beyond the mind's busy activity and emotional turbulence into profound peace and expanded awareness. (https://chopra.com/articles/what-is-primordial-sound-meditation)Ohm - the SI unit of electrical resistance, expressing the resistance in a circuit transmitting a current of one ampere when subjected to a potential difference of one volt. (wikipedia)Deepak Chopra - an Indian-American author and alternative medicine advocate. Chopra studied medicine in India before emigrating in 1970 to the United States, where he completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in endocrinology. As a licensed physician, in 1980 he became chief of staff at the New England Memorial Hospital (NEMH). In 1985, he met Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and became involved in the Transcendental Meditation (TM) movement. Shortly thereafter, Chopra resigned his position at NEMH to establish the Maharishi Ayurveda Health Center. In 1993, Chop

Welcome to Episode #72 of the Wild Yoga Tribe Podcast! My conversation with Vanessa Pattison, a yoga teacher from Nicaragua was so inspiring as we took a deep dive into yoga as community, and about how you can weave it into your life. I hope that this conversation made you curious about how you can touch stillness, the space in-between thoughts — and what is available when you're able to touch those places… If you're looking to tune into a podcast episode that is all about yoga in Nicaragua then this is the conversation for you. Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/wildyogatribe Tell me more about Vanessa Pattison Vanessa Pattison is a yoga teacher and yoga studio owner in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. She has over 2000+ hours of Vinyasa, Hatha, and Yin training. I built and run Zen Yoga Nicaragua, the only yoga studio in this cool Central American beach town. She is also trained with the Chopra Center in Primordial Sound Meditation. She also runs retreats for her other business, the Nicaragua Yoga Institute. Her classes are infused with love, creativity, and inspiration. She thinks of her classes as a journey of unraveling the layers of stress that we accumulate and revealing our authentic, radiant selves. One breath at a time. For the skimmers - What's in the yoga in Nicaragua episode Yoga and imposter syndrome How to choose which yoga trainings are right for you Yoga is community: a moment to breathe and be together Honoring the light and the dark side in each of us Being trained with the Chopra center in meditation Children as the bridge into Nicaragua; teaching how to be culturally mindful What to expect in the Yoga In Nicaragua episode of the Wild Yoga Tribe Podcast While yoga in Nicaragua has gotten more and more popular over the years, when Vanessa opened her yoga studio in 2007, she was the only yoga studio around for miles and miles. While there was a mother and daughter yoga teacher duo, whom she practiced yoga with and learned from, they were nomadic. And Vanessa was there to stay. Vanessa is proud to serve Nicaragua, not just as a yoga teacher and studio owner, but also as a member of the community who actively gives back and takes what the yoga studio earns and does her best to give it back to the community. Some of my favorite moments in the conversation were when Vanessa spoke about imposter syndrome and yoga, and about how we all have to honor the light and dark side that are inside of each of us. Yoga is a journey of becoming who we are, and we are not all just light, bright, fun, and easy all the time. We must embrace and accept all aspects of ourselves. Connect with Vanessa Pattison www.zenyoganicaragua.com www.nicaraguayogainstitute.com https://www.instagram.com/vanessapattison https://www.facebook.com/zenyoganicaragua https://twitter.com/ZenYogaNcaragua https://www.instagram.com/nicaragua_yoga_institute https://www.facebook.com/nicaraguayogainstitute Want more? Head on over to my website https://wildyogatribe.com/thepodcast/ Everything you need is just one click away! Check out all the resources here: https://linktr.ee/wildyogatribe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wildyogatribe/message

Shelby Renee Giles is a storyteller, well-being champion, strategist, and founder on a big mission — to shift culture around spiritual well-being. While spending nearly two decades advising clients on how to leverage the power of stories, media, and other communications modalities to create sustainable social impact, her passion and curiosity simultaneously grew for exploring what it truly means to be well. Her curiosity led to life-shifting trainings and experiences, ultimately catalyzing her next big career and life calling as founder of WorthyWell, where she works to normalize spiritual experiences in the physical realm, primarily through storytelling. In the process, she invites all who are ready to become more conscious participants in their spiritual journeys. In this episode, Shelby any I discuss fear as an invitation to keep going and to keep dancing as the fear itself becomes a signal for expansion. We discuss her psychic visions which reveal a powerful future of service beginning with abundant synchronicities along her journey to Los Angeles, where we have both recently moved and connected, and culminating in the process of storytelling. We discuss the foundation of Shelby's storytelling manifesting in her current offerings and continuing to expand into media and television. Shelby also describes the powerful combination of breathwork, meditation, and energy healing that she uses in her work with clients, as well as personally in opening up her channel to intuitive visions.Check out WorthyWell's first storytelling offering, the My Spiritual Friends podcast, on all podcast platforms. You may connect with Shelby on IG @shelbyreneegiles or @worthywell.co, as well as through the podcast website, worthywell.co.Please enjoy this episode with Shelby and may it serve as a medicine, a gift, and an invitation to dance with and awaken through fear.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/be-the-vessel-podcast/donations

EPISODE 4: FINDING YOUR ZEN Wow! This inspiring interview with Stephanie Osborne took finding zen to another level! Stephanie describes tips on being more mindful, finding your anchor throughout life's chaos, embracing your forties, and the power behind truly being one with yourself.Stephanie Osborne is the CEO of Meditate New Orleans and the producer of ‘Reclaiming the Goddess Within' and ‘Wellness Within at Gallier Hall'. Stephanie has studied meditation for 30 years and has taught guided meditation in and around the United States on a Corporate Level for eight years. After studying a combination of meditation traditions and techniques, including Mindfulness, Zen Buddhist Meditation, Tibetan Buddhist Meditation, Primordial Sound Meditation, Soka Gakai Meditation, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Osborne has created a beautifully blended meditation experience that includes all of her favorite aspects of meditation, and its traditions.  In this episode, we cover:Finding career inspiration by internalizing the big question…What would you do for free?The decade of our sexual peakGrounding yourself in a world of chaosWe'd love to continue this conversation with you over on social media! Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook:IG: @talkfortytomepodcast FB: facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcastWebsite: talkfortytomepodcast.comLinks Mentioned:What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma by Stephanie Foo

This week, Sah welcomes Amanda Gilbert. Amanda is a meditation teacher, lecturer of mindfulness at the University of Southern California, and the author of Kindness Now: A 28-Day Guide to Living with Authenticity, Intention and Compassion. Before dedicating herself to teaching full-time, Amanda was Center Director for The Aging Metabolism and Emotions Center at the University of California San Francisco, conducting clinical research and publishing investigations on the biological and psychological effects of mindfulness and meditation. Her formal meditation training has been with UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center, in Primordial Sound Meditation with Deepak Chopra and within the Insight Meditation tradition at InsightLA. Amanda's teachings span from coast to coast in the US as well as online. She has led meditation for top companies and startups like NBC, Paramount Pictures, The W Hotels, Merrill Lynch, Macy's and YouTube.https://www.kindnessnowbook.com/IG: @amandagilbertmeditationwww.amandagilbertmeditation.com In this episode, Sah and Amanda discuss...Being okay not being okayAmanda's book, Kindness NowBreaking down the 4 heart qualities of mindfulness meditationWhat is compassion?Joy as an intentional practiceMeeting ourselves and others with kindnessOur attachment to righteousnessand more....✨✨✨The SAH Method Movement Healer Teacher Training is now open!Join our first cohort with a $500 discountClass starts July 9, 2022www.sahmethod.com ✨✨✨Join Sah for a transformative, immersive Sah Method Spiritual Dance retreat in 2022!Spiritual Dance: An Immersive 8-Day Sah Method Retreat in Mykonos, Greece, October 8-15: https://bit.ly/38Git1J ✨✨✨Get more Sah in your life:

In a world that feels too chaotic to be believed, we need to take a deep breath and find peace and healing. This encore episode with Devi Brown is the perfect remedy for the things happening in the world around us right now. Devi is the Chief Impact Officer at Chopra Global, and is certified in Primordial Sound Meditation, Spiritual Psychology and Energy Healing. After over a decade of working in hip hop entertainment as a radio and TV host, she answered her calling to become an advocate for women of color in the wellness space. Devi's company KARMA BLISS is devoted to spiritual connection meant to aid in the healing of generational trauma. Through her best-selling book Crystal Bliss and her podcast Dropping Gems, Devi's work is rooted in sharing tangible healing modalities for women of color that help support their full lives.This is a healing and beautiful conversation where Luvvie and Devi are talking all about how Devi transitioned from a huge career in hip-hop radio and broadcasting to doing the work she does today, why healing your inner child is vital (and how to go about doing it) and how we can find our way to our own spiritual practices.****CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTDevi's WebsiteFollow Devi on Instagram - @devibrownListen to Dropping Gems with Devi BrownOrder Devi's book, Crystal BlissCONNECT WITH USFollow Luvvie on Instagram - @LuvvieGo to TEXTLUVVIE.com on your phone, and text PODCAST to join our Text Squad. Let Luvvie know who you'd like her to be in conversation with, or what topics you want her to do a deep dive on in a solo episode.ORDER LUVVIE'S BOOKS Pre-order RISING TROUBLEMAKER: A Fear-Fighter Manual for TeensOrder PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER: The Fear-Fighter Manual (NYTimes bestseller) at ProfessionalTroublemakerBook.com

AMANDA GILBERT is a professor of mindfulness at the University of Southern California, a meditation teacher, speaker, author. She has been a meditator for over 17 years and now leads meditation for top companies like NBC, Paramount Pictures, The W Hotels, Merrill Lynch, Macy's and YouTube. Before dedicating herself to teaching full-time, Amanda was Center Director at theUniversity of California San Francisco, where she conducted scientific research and publishing investigations on the biological and psychological effects of mindfulness and meditation. She is now an emerging expert in the field of teaching meditation, mindfulness, and the contemplative sciences. Her formal meditation training has been with UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center, in Primordial Sound Meditation with Deepak Chopra, and the Insight Meditation tradition.   Learn more: https://www.kindnessnowbook.com/   

Today's Guest: MaryLou Hunter MaryLou Hunter has her doctorate in Holistic Life Coaching, she has a Masters in Metapysics and holds two bachelors Degrees one in Psychology and the other in Spirituality. She also has a Holistic Health Degree among several certifications in nutrition, life coaching, aromatherapy, hypnotherapy and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). She is a Shamanic Reiki Master Teacher and a shamanic counselor as well as a Primordial Sound Meditation instructor certified by Deepak Chopra. MaryLou is an ordained minister and a published author of the book, Soulful Freedom. She has created programs to help inspire you to live your life at your highest vibration. Her goals are to educate the importance of life balance through intra-personal spiritual/self-development. The mission she holds dear is to bring back the simplicity of health through natural means of nutrition and personal and spiritual growth. Her abilities to work with energy has given her so much clarity when it comes to abundance. So many people are walking in a world of trance. They have lost their purpose and passion. People have unknowingly drowned in their sea of anger, sadness, fear, hurt and guilt. It is her passion and purpose to bring back light in those who are ready for shift. When one shifts their perception, their life shifts and it's effortless for them to reach the desires of their heart. Energy is always moving and has vibration. When you understand how to master the energy in your life, you make a clear path of abundance, whatever that means to you. Learning to move the energy around you both internal and external can help clear stagnation in your life. Her goal is to teach you to change your energy so that transformation happens in all aspects of your life and her passion is helping people get back to the first step to healing, which is “to love yourself unconditionally.” Once you understand that, you will begin to live. On this episode: Stacey is joined by Wellness coach & Sell Without Selling Podcast fan favorite MaryLou Hunter for a conversation on early beginnings in sales, the path to wellness, and how everything comes down to energy. Key Takeaways -Your energy will impact your success. -We attract our opposites. -Know about the energies inside of you. Tweetable Quotes: "Our feelings, thoughts, and attitudes have a direct correlation on our performance." -MaryLou Hunter "Through training I've received, I'm not able to reject negative energy before it has the ability to affect my performance." -Stacey O'Byrne "Everything I do is based on a ritual. This allows shift of energy where necessary to achieve goals." -MaryLou Hunter "We hear people say often they have bad days. The truth is there are bad moments, you then decide if it will be a bad day." -Stacey O'Byrne MaryLou Hunter: https://www.instagram.com/marylouhunterphd (https://www.instagram.com/marylouhunterphd) https://www.facebook.com/marylouhunterphd (https://www.facebook.com/marylouhunterphd) Resources: Instagram: @pivotpointadvantage Schedule a 15 minute call with Stacey:http://pivotpointadvantage.com/talktostacey ( http://pivotpointadvantage.com/talktostacey) If you're ready to take yourself and your business to the next level and are interested in a coaching program that will get you there check out:http://pivotpointadvantage.com/iwantsuccess ( http://pivotpointadvantage.com/iwantsuccess)  Join an interactive environment to help you build the success you've always wanted with other like-minded, success-driven entrepreneurs, business owners, and sales professionals:https://facebook.com/groups/sellwithoutselling ( https://facebook.com/groups/sellwithoutselling) 

Today's guest: Dr. MaryLou Hunter While she has completed her doctorate in Holistic Life Coaching she also holds a Holistic Health Degree among several certifications in nutrition, life coaching, aromatherapy, hypnotherapy and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). She is a Shamanic Reiki Master Teacher and a shamanic counselor as well as a Primordial Sound Meditation instructor certified by Deepak Chopra. At CSULB she studied psychology and spiritual psychology at a local theological institute. Today she is an ordained minister and a published author of the book, Soulful Freedom. She has created programs to help inspire you to live your life at your highest vibration. Her goals are to educate the importance of life balance through intra-personal spiritual/self-development. The mission she holds dear is to bring back the simplicity of health through natural means of nutrition and personal and spiritual growth. In her life the passion she follows is helping people get back to the first step to healing, which is “to love yourself unconditionally.” Once you understand that, you will begin to live. On this episode: Stacey is joined by Dr. MaryLou Hunter for a deep dive into stress in entrepreneurship, diet, and the dangers of burnout. Key Takeaways: -Remind yourself constantly why you work so hard. -Take time to fuel your body properly. -Burnout is a choice. Tweetable Quotes: "Successful entrepreneurs seem to have an even more difficult time slowing down and integrating the rest of their lives outside of business." -Dr. MaryLou Hunter "The ones we love the most will suffer the most if we let ourselves fall victim to burnout." -Stacey O'Byrne "When you're not ready to face something or you're not ready to feel certain feelings, you're going to project that emotion into other areas of your life." -Dr. MaryLou Hunter "How sleep deprivation affected me was an eye-opening moment in regard to what I was doing to my health while on my journey to success." -Stacey O'Byrne Dr. MaryLou Hunter: https://www.facebook.com/marylouhunterphd email: marylou@pivotpointadvantage.com Resources: Instagram: @pivotpointadvantage Schedule a 15 minute call with Stacey:http://pivotpointadvantage.com/talktostacey ( http://pivotpointadvantage.com/talktostacey) If you're ready to take yourself and your business to the next level and are interested in a coaching program that will get you there check out:http://pivotpointadvantage.com/iwantsuccess ( http://pivotpointadvantage.com/iwantsuccess)  Join an interactive environment to help you build the success you've always wanted with other like-minded, success-driven entrepreneurs, business owners, and sales professionals:https://facebook.com/groups/sellwithoutselling ( https://facebook.com/groups/sellwithoutselling)

Signs, signs, everywhere there's signs! Are you seeing them? Slayer not only gives us a lovely rendition of the Telsa remake from her 80's self, but demonstrates how the signs of the Universe are everywhere when you look, and ask. We get a deeper understanding of the physical practice of yoga, the Asana and even pick up a couple of breathing techniques as we start to develop our practice of Pranayama, and finally how to draw inside of ourselves like a turtle into it's shell as we prepare to head into the final limbs of yoga...and into that sweet magic space that is within us all. The sweet remembrance of who we truly are. Join Slayer and other badass Witches & Bitches in the  FREE Heartsing Podcast Facebook Community Discuss the episodes, learn grow and share with other like minded women and join in the fun on Slayer LIVES!CoachingCoach with Slayer (one space just opened)!Click above to see if it's the right fit for you!"I would love to be your Guide by your side." - SlayerMeditationSlayer (Addie B) has started teaching Primordial Sound Meditation! FREE Intro courses now ongoing. Men and women alike! Jump on the mediation email list at Namaslayer.com to get on the list for one of the FREE intro talks to learn more!Mentioned in this episode:To Reference more on Patanjali and the Yoga Sutras:The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (Sacred Teachings)Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga (by Rolf Gates)Blog post reference for Pratyahara exercise. Support the show

▶️ Looking for Guided Mantra Meditation or ah meditation? ▶️ Hello, Jason Cain here and welcome to the Ancient wisdom modern mind podcast and today I would like to share with you the concept of Mantra Meditation. ▶️ Mantra chanting, whether it’s from a simple individual prayer, to a whole gathering of people chanting in unison, is believed to bring about a transformation that leads the chanter closer to the spiritual and many believe that chanting, whether it be a Judeo-Christian prayer, or a Hindu or Buddhist mantra, helps the chanter become more aware of the spiritual, lifting them to a higher spiritual awareness. ▶️ You can read the audio in blog format @ https://gumroad.com/jasoncain/p/primordial-sounds-meditation ▶️ Download the full Primordial Sounds Meditation (Ah Vibrational Mantra) @ https://gum.co/psmAudio ========================================================= ▶️ For more great content or Support me by following me @ https://gumroad.com/jasoncain #guidedmantrameditation #primordialsoundmeditation #JasonCain #AhMeditation #mantraformeditation #soundmeditation #medtitation #quariusera #crownchakra #432hz #mantra

Tami Roos is an author, meditation facilitator, intuitive counsellor and popular keynote speaker. Tami delivers relaxation and mindset programs for elite performers and lives between Australia and Hawaii and is a true representation of what she teaches. Tami Roos began her meditation journey in 1999 when she enrolled in a Primordial Sound Meditation workshop. She has led programs for the Melbourne Demons and Sydney Swans AFL teams to improve mental states of players and boost team performance. She has also worked with 7 times world surfing champion Layne Beachley, performing artists, leading entrepreneurs and CEO's. Tami co-authored 'Sport is Life, Life is Sport' with her husband, AFL champion Paul Roos. And her latest book is ‘Presence to Power: I AM the Gift' is a blueprint for anyone looking to find ways to relax, reconnect and empower their lives. You can find Tami at her Website or LinkedIn Go to NAB Business Fit for more Follow Andrew May Follow StriveStronger If you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

www.michellesakhai.com Born in 1983, in Long Island, New York, Michelle Sakhai's extensive world travels began at an early age and her mixed heritage have shaped her as an artist. With both Persian and Japanese roots, her art derives influences from both cultures. She grew up traveling to Japan to visit her family every summer for twenty years. In Japan, Sakhai was inspired by the culture and scenery of her grandparents’ hometown, Kashiwazaki, a tiny village by the sea, surrounded by vast mountains. This special place left an indelible impression that still feeds her imagination. Sakhai’s creative perception and talent was also nurtured by her Persian culture. The exposure to both traditions in her young life has impacted her artistic vision. In 2004, Sakhai received a Bachelor of Arts degree with high honors, majoring in Art History and minoring in Fine Arts from Hofstra University where she currently serves on the advisory board for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She went on to receive her Masters in Fine Arts in 2010 from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA. Before obtaining her Masters, she studied in Venice, Italy, and in Barcelona, Spain, at d'Arts Plastique I Disseny (LLOTJA) with the School of Visual Arts. Sakhai also studied at the Marchutz Academy of Fine Art in Aix en Provence. In 2006, she received a grant to attend the Vermont Studio Center as a resident artist in Johnson, VT. Shortly after receiving her Masters in San Francisco, she taught Fine Art at the University of California, Berkeley. Michelle Sakhai is represented by galleries Internationally and in the U.S. including; Slate Art Contemporary in Oakland, CA, Madelyn Jordon Fine Art in Scarsdale, NY, Corazon Contemporary Gallery in Santa Fe, NM, MiXX Projects in Telluride, CO and Giovanni Rossi Fine Art in Miami, Florida. She continues to exhibit worldwide with a solo show at Palette Gallery in Tokyo, Japan and B12 Gallery in Ibiza, Spain. Her work has been featured at Art Market Hamptons and Context Art Miami and NY by Madelyn Jordon Fine Art. Sakhai actively exhibits on both coasts, in San Francisco and New York City. She was selected to be the artist in residence at The Fairmont San Francisco in January, 2017. Her work has been displayed in New York City at The Art Show through the ADAA at the Park Avenue Armory, LIC Arts Open, and the Lehman Art Gallery in NYC, and at Stanford Art Spaces, MarinMOCA and SOMArts in the San Francisco, Bay Area. In pursuit of her spiritual path, Michelle Sakhai is a Primordial Sound Meditation instructor through the Chopra Center, as well as a certified Reiki Master. She believes and trusts in the energy of the creative spirit as a healing force on the earth. Sakhai conveys this valuable message of healing through her art and all her speaking engagements. She teaches Transformative Art at the Harlem Hospital through the Art Works Foundation in New York City where she currently resides while continuing to travel the world.

On this episode of Rants & Randomness, Luvvie is talking to wellness expert, author, podcaster (and according to Luvvie) magical unicorn Devi Brown. Devi is the Chief Impact Officer at Chopra Global, and is certified in Primordial Sound Meditation, Spiritual Psychology and Energy Healing. She regularly teaches in LA, as well as leads retreats and events internationally. After over a decade of working in hip hop entertainment as a radio and TV host, she answered her calling to become an advocate for women of color in the wellness space. Devi’s company KARMA BLISS is devoted to spiritual connection meant to aid in the healing of generational trauma. Through her best-selling book Crystal Bliss and her podcast Dropping Gems, Devi’s work is rooted in sharing tangible healing modalities with millennial and generation Z women of color in support of whole-life enhancement.This is a healing and beautiful conversation where Luvvie and Devi are talking all about how Devi transitioned from a huge career in hip-hop radio and broadcasting to doing the work she does today, why healing your inner child is vital (and how to go about doing it) and how we can find our way to our own spiritual practices.Follow @Luvvie everywhere – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Check out her New York Times best-selling book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual!Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #RantsandRandomness. Also, follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter! Email LuvvieRants@gmail.com with feedback or questions!

Summary In today’s episode, with the help of Sarah McLean, the owner of the McLean Meditation Institute, my personal teacher, and a woman with an unusual and exciting background, we will demystify meditation.  There are so many brands and types of meditation out there; it can be downright confusing. The important thing is to understand a bit, not make it too hard, and, most importantly, do not delay your practice! Without practice, you are missing all the amazing benefits of meditation.  Sarah’s joining us from Santa Barbara, California, and will tell you her journey to demystify meditation.  She will tell you tales of her time in the Army, in an ashram in India, and travels on a nine-month mountain bike trek through faraway lands. She will touch on many experiences from Transcendental Meditation, working with Deepak Chopra to ah-ha moments on a rooftop in Georgetown, DC. She did all the work, and we all benefit from her discoveries. On last week’s show, we talked about three things to make your meditation a slam dunk: desire, focus, and a nonjudgmental attitude (which I learned long ago from Sarah herself.) This episode is perfect timing because Sarah will take those three things and go deeper as she unravels the mysteries of meditation. My suggestion is to listen intently but listen gently, like the awareness of breath in meditation. You know you are breathing but get lost in the beauty of its simplicity. Do not control or change; just follow and enjoy. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Podcast  Hey there, Alexa Z here! I am so excited and a little nervous because I have Sarah McLean, my meditation teacher, on the line. She is kind enough to take time out of her busy schedule to help me, help you demystify meditation, specifically the different types/brands of meditation.   I found Sarah after many years of meditating. I started meditating when I was 17 years old because I had terrible panic attacks. Meditation was a pill for me. I wish I could go back and start again; I would because now I know all the opportunities meditation has provided me, and I would have had a more consistent practice from the start.  Alexa: I want to welcome Sarah! Again, I am a little nervous and excited. This will be a fun back and forth conversation. I am also a bit jealous because I know you are in Santa Barbara, California, and the weather is a lot nicer than the rain, drizzle, and cold here in Annapolis, Maryland.   Sarah: Well, it is a bit like heaven on earth, sorry to make you jealous. Maybe we can practice Mudita, which is sympathetic joy, I hope you can feel happy for me, that I get to live in Santa Barbara after trying to convince my husband to move here for 17 years. It's great to be here, and Maryland is not too shabby.  Alexa: No, it isn't, and knowing that I can visit and take more classes at your new meditation center with you in Santa Barbara, makes me super happy. So let's, get right into it. Let's demystify meditation. The reason why this came to mind is that my students, clients, and even strangers come to me and say they have been studying meditation but have not started their practice. Typically, they say they are waiting for a particular time in there life to begin meditating or that they need to continue to learn about meditation before starting a practice. Sarah, what do you think about all of this. Why is it so confusing? Sarah: There are so many different types, categories of meditation  Uses Formal and informal Religious, historical origin Different names in other languages Brand new/Brand names I'll share a little bit about my story and how I got into meditation. More importantly, how I realized I did not know anything about meditation.   Alexa: Oh, that's perfect! Sarah: When I was younger, I was in the military. I wanted to be a spy, but that didn't work out. I wanted to understand the mysteries of life. I did not become a spy; instead, I became a behavioral specialist; that's when I started to learn the mysteries of the mind. I worked with Soldiers who suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD). Back then, we used medication versus meditation. Luckily for me, I was introduced to a body awareness practice. I was sitting outside of a psychiatric hospital, where, unfortunately, that's where many Soldiers who were really suffering would end up. Our whole platoon was sitting out on the lawn when one of the male nurses introduced me to a body scan. He had us all laydown, and he guided us from our head to our toes, allowing us to relax. It was only about 10 minutes. In the end, I realized that I worked with very stressed Soldiers, and I didn't even realize the amount of stress I was carrying. That moment planted a seed in me. After I got out of the Army, I looked into contemplative practices. I spent a lot of time exploring world traditions, looking for the secrets of life. I was on my mountain bike for about nine months and bicycled half-way around the world. I kept looking for the answers. I found it when I was sitting in my room in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. I was on the top of a three-story of a brownstone, learning to meditate using a silent mantra practice, through Transcendental Meditation (TM). Again, there was a contrast on how I felt before I learned, and after I silently repeated a mantra that I had no idea what it meant. It was another "ah-ha" moment. A few months after that, I moved to a TM community. I answered the phones and discussed mind, body, health. I was working with Deepak Chopra, who, at the time, no one was familiar with. People were looking for alternative practices and alternative healing. Many people would seek our help because of health reasons such as chemotherapy didn't work, diagnosed with Parkinson's, or depressed. I would ask all who called, "do you meditate?" They would answer with, yes, while I am watching TV, driving to work, or in the shower. I would have to convince them all to learn to meditate because meditation was required to be in the TM community. In 1990, meditation was not a "buzz word." No one talked about mindfulness. People would come to the community, and I would teach them about meditation. Unfortunately, at the time, I thought there was only one way to meditate. Though I had that great experience with the body scan, I was still "drinking the kool-aid" on the brand name of TM. So even when someone told me they were Upasana, insight, or mindfulness, or a different type of meditation, I wouldn't give it much credit.   Alexa: I have known you for a long time, and I have heard all your stories, but it is so fun to listen to it in order; it's starting to make so much sense to me. I have a lot of military people in this town, and a lot of military people listen to my podcast. I want everyone to take note that Sarah started her journey with meditation in the Army. How long ago was that? Sarah: It was 1980/1981. It was only done by a rouge male nurse, who felt the need to take us aside and try the body awareness practice. Meditation was not mandated to be a part of our training.   Alexa: It still isn't mandated, but it is interesting that you initially thought you would become a spy, you ended up learning about body scans. A lot of meditators feel that we can't be a meditator unless I do what Sarah does, go all those places, learn all those things. You taught me through your experiences that I can learn, and I don't have to live in an ashram for years. I am really grateful for that! Sarah: You are welcome! Alexa: Thank you for doing all the learning for all of us.  Sarah: I wasn't the mainstream kind of gal, I didn't want just to get married and have kids, get a job, and retire. My motivation in life was, can I find out the mysteries of this existence? What is it that animates all of creation? I know I am a little weird, but that was what was right for me.   I have to fast-forward after working and being in the TM organization for years. I won't go into the whole story, as you can google it. Deepak Chopra and I got kicked out of TM. Getting kicked out of an organization tells me one thing, that is that it is exclusive, not inclusive. How can you get kicked out of a meditation organization?! Well, some ways are to change your guru, changing your job, or changes that some tell you not to, but you do it anyway. I am in good company, so is Deepak Chopra. There is also Ravi Shankar, who does the Art of Living program. Many have been "kicked out" of TM. That was a warning for me, how can TM be a great organization? TM practice is a great practice. After I left the TM organization, I went to California with Deepak in 1992/1993. We opened up a health center. He came up with his practice, which was also a silent practice that is not TM. Deepak's practice is called Primordial Sound Meditation. I started to learn that there are a variety of practices available and they all work. You can stare at the sky, a fire, etc. to use as your object of meditation.  There are so many types of meditation.  Zen Buddist Tradition paying attention to your breath counting your breath asking yourself questions that stopped the mind walking meditation imagination meditation Scientists are researching meditation. I have been a research subject in a few studies. Scientists have a hard time differentiating the different types of meditation. Here are a few ways that I categorize mediation: Focus awareness/concentration meditation Open awareness meditation- Advanced practices Guided meditation Imagery meditation When I was in India, I learned more about meditation.   Guru Eat, pray, love Chanting Devotion After India, I moved into a Zen Buddist Monastery. I wanted to give up the whole notion of devotion and move into emptiness.   I want to share the basics of meditation. You went into meditation because you wanted to get rid of your anxiety. I went into meditation because I had a very stressful childhood, and I also suffered from panic attacks. I wanted to feel that life mattered, I mattered, and a deep sense of love.   There are three basic ingredients to any type of meditation.  [Sarah discusses in detail the below] Your intention Attention What you are paying attention to: something you hear sound-based meditation something you see visual-based meditation something you sense feeling/emotion moving stillness Alexa: My listeners might still be a little unsure of where to start. When you talked about focused awareness and open awareness; I compare it to a camera, am I zooming in or am taking a wide-angled, panorama picture. I want to go back to the three things that you taught me, going back to desire, non-judgemental attitude, and focus. Sarah, I started feeling over-whelmed when I didn't have a focus. When I read your book, Soul-centered: Transform your life in 8 weeks with meditation, before knowing you, you helped me simplify meditation. Thank God, science now says we have a body, a mind, and an energy system, and neuroplasticity does exist. Sarah, I am sure you will agree with me, when science proved that neuroplasticity exists, that's when meditation became popular. Sarah, what are your thoughts? Sarah: Meditation is not difficult, but you do have to set yourself up to succeed. When I was writing that book, I tried to deconstruct meditation. First off, you have to recognize that many people will say that you have to clear your mind to meditate. The minute I close my eyes, my default neuro network comes in, I start a monologue with myself, and I can't clear my mind. Instead of clearing your mind, you should interrupt the constant activity of the mind by paying attention to a particular object. Yoga is about the union of subject, object.  Subject: You, your consciousness Object: could be: Breath Body movement Behavior Saint Quality of a Saint When I was writing that book, it was a ten-week program. Then this study came out about neuroplasticity, neuro meaning nervous system and the brain, and plasticity meaning plastic or flexibility. In 2012, neuroplasticity studies were showing that with meditation, the thickening of the cortex can happen. Meaning you develop new neuro-pathways, new connections that help you to navigate the world more skillfully. Meditation also changes other parts of your brain. Your amygdala, the reactivity center of the brain, lessens its dominance, so you become much more responsive as the executive function of the neocortex start to become more dominant. This all results in the amygdala, "fight or flight" response becomes less apparent. You gain space between stimulus and response. This shows up in meditation as a state, and overtime shows up as traits in the brain.   Meditation is a practice. Find the one you like. I used to be very militant due to my time in the military, and I used to think there is only one way to meditate. So, find a practice you like and get in a routine. The best thing to do is to start meditating as soon as you get up in the morning.   There are many studies on the different practices of meditation and their benefits.  mindfulness practice - keeps you more engaged Loving-kindness, gratitude practices - cultivate emotions transcending mental activity - direct experience of YOU Alexa: If I decided that all this information makes sense and I want to start meditation when I get up tomorrow morning, what should I do? Sarah:  Gather yourself, welcoming everything, and resisting nothing.  Start with 1-2 minutes of mindfulness. Sit down Close your eyes Set yourself up  Turn your phone off Turn music off  Sit up Close your eye or gaze towards your hands/floor Pay attention/observe environment and body Be in the being and not in the doing Then, Body Scan Choose a focus Start with breath awareness Relaxation Response Refocus It's the nature of your mind to think. Your job is to bring your mind back to your focus.  [Meditation Practice] It does not matter how many times you have to refocus, be kind to yourself, and let go of expectations.   Lastly, be sure to determine how long you are going to meditate.  Alexa: I would like to wrap up by saying, yes, there are many types of meditation, but don't worry about it and don't feel like you have to learn them all. What Sarah and I say, "just get up and start meditating." The best thing about research is that you are your own best individual subject. Pick a practice, stick with it, and enjoy it. I used the definition of meditation that comes straight from Sarah, "meditation is a practice, it's old, it's new, it's modern, it's ancient, it's all of those things, but it is a training." Links: Sarah McLean Bio Sarah McLean Books Alexa Z Meditates      

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On today's amazing episode, I'm speaking with the lovely and talented, Megan Monahan, author of … Don't Hate, Meditate!: 5 Easy Practices to Get You Through the Hard Sh*t (and into the Good) Megan has been practicing and teaching Vedic Meditation since 2009, and studying under Deepak Chopra, became a certified instructor in Primordial Sound Meditation. She began her study and work in meditation with Deepak Chopra and continues to partner and share the stage with him as a host and teacher at his events several times a year. In addition to reaching thousands through her classes, she also serves as one of only a handful of Lululemon ambassadors that specializes exclusively in meditation. Megan's meditation recordings have been shared internationally through multiple media platforms like Wanderlust TV and with apps like Unplug Meditation. She is the founding meditation instructor for the groundbreaking, millennial-driven Mend app and helps produce The Shine LA. She writes for and is featured in LA Yoga Magazine and has been featured online in print and video for Origins, Beaming, Sticky Be Socks, Equinox, Be The Career Change, and Spiritual Gangster, among others. So, if you are ready to hear more about Don't Hate, Meditate!, stay tuned for this episode of the Daily Authors Podcast with Megan Monahan … ... and make sure to pickup Don't Hate, Meditate on Amazon! By the way, if you’ve got a story to tell, want to help others, and are ready to write your book, go to Write a Book University to get a free 4 lesson video course to help you on your book writing journey …

  I’m so excited to have my friend, teacher and mentor, Jana Wilson on the show today. Jana first introduced me to shadow work and inner child connection many years ago. She is an Old Soul and a master healer who has learned from all of the great teachers: Deepak Chopra, Debbie Ford, Esther hicks, Mary Ann Williamson, Dr. David Simon, Dr Brian Weiss – I’m sure you’ve heard of these guys. She has her Certification in Primordial Sound Meditation, the Law of Attraction, she is a Heartmath certified coach and trained in regression therapy.  Jana is an incredible coach and healer who helps people see their light within in order to know and value themselves. Today, Jana shares her tumultuous childhood of her abusive parents - at the young age of 8 her mom held a gun to her head, and how she rose above the turmoil transforming to serve and heal others by healing and loving herself.  She shares her powerful story of how she healed her childhood wounds by healing her core beliefs and manifested her dream life. And boy, does she have a beautiful life and family now. Through healing her inner child, Jana proves that it’s never too late to have a happy childhood. Jana shares how you too can heal your core beliefs that are holding you back and return to your innate goodness within. I loved talking with Jana and I hope she comes back on the show. I hope you enjoy our conversation too! Learn more about Jana Wilson at: https://www.emotionalhealingretreat.com Go to the SHOW NOTES and visit me on instagram - I love hearing from you!

This episode of the Purpose Chasers Podcast is the definition of co-exist. Mark and his guest George Peterson discuss all things spiritual. Georges story of purpose chasing is miraculous and not to be missed! Struggle with religion? Love religion? Either way, you go this episode is for you. George teaches an ancient Vedic meditation technique known as Primordial Sound Meditation, as well as Vinyasa Yoga and Ayurveda. He is also passionate about his work in addiction recovery and is the co-founder of Nourish: a company that hosts 3-hour Pop-ups and provides a space for people to feed their minds, bodies, and souls. Before George began meditating, he was regularly making unhealthy decisions for his well-being.  After being introduced to the transformative practices of yoga and meditation, George went on to graduate from Down Under Yoga's 300hr YTT and to study meditation with the likes of Deepak Chopra and Emily Fletcher.  Today, following years of daily meditation and Vedic studies, he has guided thousands of people to begin and grow their yoga and meditation practices.   Through his deep dedication to recovery and well-being, George aims to touch the lives of many by providing them with a simple roadmap to help awaken, heal, and transform their lives. Check out his work at: https://www.georgespeterson.com  

Mike Veny, founder of TransformingStigma.Com, is a sought after mental health stigma expert, keynote speaker, and professional drummer. He delivers entertaining, engaging, and educational experiences to conferences and events throughout the world. After suffering from a devastating mental health breakdown in August of 2011, Mike made the decision to use his speaking and drumming skills to serve others. As a person who painfully struggles with mental health challenges every day, he is committed to transforming the stigma surrounding mental health. Today he shares his insights, stories, and advice about overcoming challenges and using meditation to reduce stress and attain true happiness. Learn more about Mike Veny at www.transformingstigma.com Click here to visit the show notes page!   Like this episode? Please leave an honest rating on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. P.S: Just takes a minute! :)   SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES  Click here to leave us a rating & review on iTunes Follow us on social media:  | Facebook | Twitter | Join our Facebook Tribe

Aine Mac Dermott had been on a spiritual journey for a long time.  She had a sense that she wanted to meditate, but she hadn't worked out the details.  She would try sometimes, going into her bedroom after work and tuning in, but she never found anything she would stick with.   She went to a week long class at the Chopra Center, and learned Primordial Sound Meditation.  She was given a mantra to repeat to herself, and practiced during the week of the retreat.  In just that week, she could tell that she resonated with this meditation.   When she got home, she continued to meditate every day.  She felt the shifts in her experience.  Other people noticed changes in her, and she was able to connect in a deeper, more energetic way with her interior design clients.   Listen to Aine's story of how she learned Primordial Sound Meditation, what that experience was like for her and the shifts she's experienced from her practice.   In this interview, Aine shares: the important shift in her understanding about how to work with a mantra meditation the feedback she got from other people about how she changed after she started meditating how her work in the world is supported by her meditation practice what happens when she tries to force something to happen now her best advice to start a practice like hers the visual component she added to her practice to help her focus what it feels like to carry her practice in her body throughout her day Resources to Connect with Aine: website Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Pinterest Other Resources Shared in this Interview:   Seduction of Spirit retreat Primordial Sound Meditation Jean Houston - entelechy Deepak Chopra - SynchroDestiny Simple Daily Practice Community on Facebook

Daniel Siegel is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and the founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center. He is also the executive director of the Mindsight Institute, which offers online learning and in-person lectures that focus on how the development of mindsight in individuals, families, and communities can be enhanced by examining the interface of human relationships and basic biological processes.We are excited to have Dr. Dan Siegel as one of our featured speakers at this year’s Weekend Within. The Chopra Center’s Weekend Within is an unforgettable summer getaway where you will learn to meditate with Deepak Chopra, receive your personal Primordial Sound Meditation mantra, establish a fulfilling meditation practice, and leave with tools to create balance at home and work all year long. To learn more, click here. 

Mantras"Practiced for thousands of years, meditation is the tool for rediscovering the body's own inner intelligence. Primordial Sound Meditation uses individually selected sounds of nature called mantras, to disconnect us from the activity of life. These primordial sounds are based on the vibration the universe was creating at the moment of your birth. Practicing Primordial Sound Meditation on a daily basis will help you: 1. manage stress & reduce anxiety, 2. improve your relationships, 3. create inner peace, 4. enhance your sleep pattens, 5. lower your blood pressure, 6. connect more deeply to spirit... join us as we talk with Bryan Brooks, certified meditation instructor from The Chopra Center for Wellbeing