Episodes
14
Dec. 1, 2023
S3:E14 Jade Miles on Futuresteading
At a time when our daily lives often feel disconnected from the natural world, our guest today offers a path to reengagement. Joining us is Jade Miles, author, regenerative heritage fruit farmer and CEO of Sustainable Table, a funding organization for...
Guest: jade miles
13
Oct. 31, 2023
S3:E13 Stress and The Language of Breath with Jesse Coomer
Stress, dysregulation and anxiety plague modern life with origins that lie deep in human psychology and physiology. In this episode, Human Performance Specialist Jesse Coomer, helps us understand the unconscious processes and survival mechanisms that...
Guest: Jesse Coomer
12
Sept. 19, 2023
S3E12: Transcending Toxic Productivity with Steven Puri
In a time when pressures to do more, faster and better inundate us, it’s refreshing to find tools to help us address the demands of modern life without compromising our well-being. Our guest today, Steven Puri, Founder of The Sukha app, is deeply...
Guest: Steven Puri
11
Sept. 5, 2023
S3:E11 Into The Luminous with Diana Winston
While meditation and mindfulness promise peace, the reality of these practices can involve more struggle than serenity. From meditation cushions in India and Burma to her role as Director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA’s Mindful Awareness...
Guest: Diana Winston
10
Aug. 3, 2023
S3E10: Arianna Bradford On ADHD
Arianna Bradford is an ADHD Coach and author of the book Shame on You: Big Truths from A Bad Mom. Whether or not you have ADHD, Arianna’s perspectives on being a mulitpassionate person are an inspiring invitation to live into your uniqueness and...
Guest: Arianna Bradford
9
June 26, 2023
S3E9 The Power of Ritual with Casper ter Kuile
For all of us navigating the stresses of modern life, my guest, Casper ter Kuile shares a path to wellbeing and connectedness through the familiar terrain of our everyday activities. Casper is the author of The Power of Ritual, co-founder of The...
Guest: Casper ter Kuile
8
May 12, 2023
S3E8: Jay Vidyarthi on Tech and Becoming Better People
Is technology the enemy or a mirror reflecting the best and worst aspects of its creators and users? In this episode, we explore this question as well as the role of attention and mindfulness in navigating our modern digital landscape. I’m joined by...
Guest: jay vidyarthi
7
April 28, 2023
S3E7: Deb Dana on Befriending Your Nervous System with Polyvagal Theory
As humans, our needs for connectedness and safety run deep. Painful experiences and trauma shape our nervous systems in ways that make it difficult to truly meet those needs. My guest on the podcast helps us navigate the complex terrain of the nervous...
Guest: Deb Dana
6
April 14, 2023
S3E6: Allison Pelot on Finally Thriving
It’s easy to compartmentalize aspects of ourselves. To separate out mind from body from spirit and attempt to address challenges we face from our parts instead of our wholeness. My guest, Allison Pelot helps us explore a more integral approach to...
Guest: Allison Pelot
5
March 31, 2023
S3E5: Steven Puri on Productivity and Staying Human in a Tech-Oriented World
From the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in our lives to challenges cultivating focus in a landscape of distractions, my guest Steven Puri and I explore how to stay human in an increasingly technology-oriented world. He’s the co-founder of...
Guest: Steven Puri
4
March 23, 2023
S3E4: Devorah Brous - From Burnout to Regeneration
We’re all faced with pressures to over-extend ourselves. Whether it’s career, family commitments or too much screen time, there are no shortage of ways that we can burn ourselves out. But how do we restore and regenerate? My guest today is Devorah Brous, she is an Urban Homesteader & Herbalist and Executive Director of Temple Emanu El in Burbank, CA. In our conversation, Dev shares her Nature-based model of the regenerative change cycle and how we can apply it to restoring and sustaining balance in our lives.
Guest: Devorah Brous
3
March 16, 2023
S3E3: Megan Hayes on Writing as a Wellbeing Practice
Megan Hayes is an author, researcher, mentor, and teacher of joyful writing habits. Her PhD explored the links between writing, psychology and happiness and her latest book is titled The Joy of Writing Things Down. In this episode Megan shares ways to...
Guest: Dr. Megan Hayes
2
Feb. 14, 2023
S3E2: Ian Banyard on Natural Mindfulness
Natural Mindfulness: The restorative power of cultivating nature awareness. Ian Banyard is a well-being author, nature connection guide and guide trainer as well as creator of the online platform and community Nature Connection World. He describes the...
Guest: Ian Banyard
1
Feb. 8, 2023
S3E1: New Direction for the Podcast
Tracy returns after a long break with a new name and vision for the podcast. In this first episode of the new season, she outlines her nature-based approach to cultivating clarity and alignment in all areas of your life.