Centered in the City
214 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsCentered in the City is a virtual oasis to support you living a more mindful and intentional life in the hustle and bustle of your city. Certified Professional Mindfulness Coach, Wade Brill, will lead you in various practical and tangible meditations, discussions and interviews that create a space for you to pause, reflect and connect. Manage stress, anxiety and overwhelm so you can feel more calm, centered and intentional as you live your life in the city.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Episode 161: Edit the Ego and Write with Intuition
July 13, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 26.7 MBToday on the podcast, I talk to Jacqueline Fisch, the founder of the Intuitive Writing School. Jacqueline shares how writing is a helpful practice to "get out all of the junk" in the mind. We can give ourselves so much freedom to express when we let ourselves write down all of the thoughts and emotions first, and then pause to edit. We don't have to edit ourselves while we are crafting our expressions. This is a helpful practice when thinking about how we write in both personal and professio...
Solo Episode: Untangle from the Efficiency Trap
July 06, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 21.6 MBThis week's podcast, I am kicking off the "Summer Slow Down" Series with a solo episode. I discuss the "efficiency trap" that Oliver Burkeman highlights in his book, Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. I share a stretchy and personal practice I am trying out this summer to help me slow down and untangle from the need to feel busy and productive. One of the reasons we like to be busy is because it feels good, to a certain extent. However, sometimes staying busy can compensate f...
Episode: 159 Understanding our Inner Software with Dr. Manijeh Motaghy
June 29, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 30.3 MBOn today's podcast, Dr. Manijeh Motaghy breaks down the impact conditioning and biases have on our brain and neural networks, which affects how we see and experience the world. Manijeh shares her "I MADE" method to help us understand this inner programming and how we can create a new "software update" to operate differently. We have the ability to "tune" and "prune" neural pathways to help us build new skills and change the brain. Manijeh also notes helpful ways people with ADHD brains can ...
Episode 158: Leaving a Corporate Job to Follow the Beauty
June 22, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 21.7 MBOn the podcast today, I talk to one of my former coaching clients, Emily Swarts, about her courageous journey from leaving her comfortable corporate job to starting her own business. Emily shares how paying attention to the expression of masculine and feminine energy helped her understand where she wanted more balance in her life. Emily had to learn how to navigate the fears, build inner trust and most importantly, give herself permission to follow her passions. Emily also inspires us to get...
Solo Episode: Staying Centered While Traveling
June 14, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBToday on the pod, I break down travel tips when it comes to: 1. Packing/prepping for a trip 2. Nourishment while on the road 3. Creating rituals and an itinerary while on the go Thanks to everyone who submitted questions on Instagram. This episode was created and inspired by you and for you. Feel free to take this episode on a walk and make note of helpful tips you want to try for your next adventure. Share with me on Instagram @OneWade, your favorite tip(s) and share with me on...
Episode 156: Free To Be with Shirin Etessam
June 08, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 28.6 MBIn today's podcast, Shirin Etessam, author of Free to Be: A Six-Week Guide to Reclaiming Your Soul joins us to discuss her new book. During our conversation, Shirin shares how our light diminishes over time (aka we lose connection to our soul) because we grasp annd cling to things based on our conditioning. This book is a way we get to reclaim our light and learn how to identify and folllow our bliss. Shirin shares a big piece of connecting to our souls is first learning how to de-clutter. A...
Episode 155: Heart Hangs and Deep Listening
June 01, 2023 15:25 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBToday on the podcast, my good friend (since my Buenos Aires days), Karina Martinez-Carter joins us. Karina shares her favorite practice that helps her slow down throughout the day and highlights why "slow" has a negative connotation. Karina and I share our curiosities around deep listening-- what it is and why we want to practice it in our lives. Deep listening offers us an opportunity to step out of autopilot and the conditioning of "doing." Karina shares how deep listening offers her a cha...
Episode 154: Health is Happiness with Tâmara Castelo
May 25, 2023 08:06 - 42 minutes - 26.5 MBWhat does health and well-being really mean? Today on the podcast I talk to Tâmara Castelo, a specialist in Chinese Traditional Medicine and the CEO of Tâmara Castelo Clinic (in Lisbon and Porto). Tâmara shares with us the importance of listening to our bodies for signs and symptoms way before they become bigger issues. We have to re-think the way our Western world defines health. Health does not mean the opposite of disease. Health is our happiness. Tâmara inspires us to pay attention to ou...
Episode 153: Compassion is a Powerful Antidote to the Loneliness Epidemic
May 18, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 30.7 MBOn today's episode, we explore the theme of compassion and how this powerful heart practice can support us building stronger relationships to self and each other. I get to interview my friend and fellow meditation teacher, Janine Johnston, about her expertise in teaching and practicing Minfulness Self-Compassion work. Janine shares with us the power of the "Self-Compassion Break" and why it is a simple and effective tool to help regulate and "soothe" our nervous systems. Together we explore ...
Episode 152: What Happens When You Go on A Silent Meditation Retreat with Your Friend
May 11, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 43.8 MBHave you ever spent a week with a friend in silence? I just did! Join me on the podcast where my friend, Alex Katz and I debrief and discuss our silent meditation retreat. You might think, "Ohh how awkward!" But in reality, it was a powerfull experience and we can't wait to share it with you. During this episode we discuss our inner dialgues while silent with each other. We share our own big insights and takeaways. We highlight the challenging and easy moments of navigating the retreat. ...
Guided Birthday Meditation
April 27, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBToday is a special day on the podcast. It is my birthday! I am currently on a silent meditation retreat, but I thought sharing this guided practice would be a fun way to celebrate through time and space. Enjoy this 13 minute guided meditation if it is your bithday or you want to pretend it is your birthday. This is also a great episode to share with your friends and loved ones on their birthday (like a little love note). If you want to listen to more of my guided meditations, head on over ...
Episode 149: Using Mindfulness to Manage Our Suffering with Aiko Smith
April 20, 2023 08:46 - 42 minutes - 28.7 MBOn today's podcast episode, meditation teacher, Aiko Smith, talks to us about how we can use our mindfulness practices to bring awareness to our suffering. Suffering is so human! We all experience various forms of suffering. Gaining awareness that there is suffering is the first step. We explore themes of trauma and anti-racism work to highlight how much suffering there is internally and externally. Aiko inspires us to focus our attention on making ourselves and other people feel loved, seen...
Solo Episode: 10 Holistic Spring Cleaning Techniques to Clear the Crap
April 13, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBToday on the podcast, we are using "spring time energy" to add some "freshness" into our internal/external spaces. I am sharing 10 different holistic spring cleaning strategies to support us "clearing the crap" to make space for what's next. Listen to the whole podcast episode and share with us on Instagram @OneWade, one spring cleaning tip you are excited to practice. Let's support each other taking action and having accountability during this seasonal shift. Did you find this episode he...
Episode 147: Facing Fears and Releasing Control
April 06, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 26.5 MBIn today's podcast episode, Dr. Caitlin Faas shares with us how she faced and navigated one of her biggest fears, losing her husband. We disucss how North American culture creates an addictive reward system for using work and busyness as an "appropriate" coping strategy to numb emotions of grief. Caitlin shares how she practices releasing control of life by recognizing how temporary everything is. She decides when she wants to "play the game of life" and when she doesn't by using somatic pra...
Solo Episode: Building Trust
March 30, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBooofff, are you ready to explore the theme of "trust" with me? I hope so! In today's juicy solo epsiode, I explore what trust is, how can we build more of it and why it matters. I share my personal insights of realizing where in my life I didn't trust and how I contunually practice leaning into it. Trust is a foundational attitude that helps us build lasting confidence. When we cultivate trust, we are building a more authentic and meaningful relationship with ourselves. Take a listen to th...
Episode 145: What Creativity Can Teach Us About Dropping Perfectionism and Leaning into Self-Discovery
March 23, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutes - 42.8 MBThis episode is a double-hitter, and I can't wait for you to listen. I interview two amazing artists to explore the concept and expression of creativity. Part One features a connversation with Amy Blackman, a Broadway and TV actor. Part Two features, Sabrina Gschwandtner, an internationally-known visual artist. In both dialogues, the concept of creativity is expressed as having two layers. Creativity needs both the space for discipline and commitment while also making space for intuition,...
Episode 144: Conscious Spending with Dana Miranda
March 16, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 30.5 MBIn today's podcast, Dana and I discuss what it looks and feels likes to be conscious of our relationship to money and spending. Dana shares why it is important to untangle from "Budget Culture" and instead focus on making decisions from a "Conscious Spending" lens. Dana gets us to pay attention to the muliple systems (macro and micro) that influence our purchasing power (ie. what our credit score is and why it matters to understanding the capaitalistic systems we live in). Take a listen to t...
Episode 143: Creativity in the Kitchen
March 09, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBOn today's podcast, I talk to Emma Ramat. She is a private chef in New York City, the Hamptons, Austin and many other places. We discuss how we can flex our creative muscles in the kitchen whether we are cooking for a large party or solo. Emma shares her passion for cooking and inspires us how we can gain confidence in the kitchen by starting small. Listen to the whole episode for great tips and takeaways. Share with us one action step you are excited to take that will flex your creative ...
Episode 142: Connection, Dating and Courage with Chelsea Leigh Trescott
March 02, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 26.6 MBOn today's podcast, Chelsea inspires us to be courageous and brave when we reach for connection. Navigating the highs and lows of dating can create a lot of anxiety and ambiguity. The key to finding stability is to honor your own wants and your own journey. We get to untangle from needing the approval of others or playing a certain role for someone else. We get to honor ourself. We get to change our story from "not enough" when faced with a breakup or ghosted moment. Chelsea also discusses w...
Episode 141: Incorporating Technology and Sound into our Meditation and Mindfulness Practices with Sam Snowden
February 23, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 24.7 MBToday's episode is all about permission to play in your meditation practice. Sam Snowden and I share insights into our current mindfulness practices and how we use technology to support us. Yes, we also mention the habit of "scrolling" that is not so skillful. Sam highlights how her evening practice is like "sitting down with an old friend." She shares one of her favorite practices, which she calls "honor my efforts." Take a listen to the whole episode for all the goodies and share your take...
Episode 140: Creating Inner Balance with Ayurveda
February 16, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 24.3 MBOn today's podcast, Neeru Sengar, an Ayurveda expert (and Doctor in India) explains what Ayurvedic medicine is and how it takes a different approach to health care than Western medicine. Neeru encourages us to get quite and listen to our own body's wisdom and drop the lateest fads. Each person has a unique finger print so discovering what works well for one person might not be the same for someone else. Neeru also shares how we can pay attention for signs when our body is out of balance crea...
Solo Episode: Grounding our Energy
February 09, 2023 09:15 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBOn today's podcast I discuss how we can cultivate more grounding energy in our lives. Grounding helps us feel more present and connected. It is a foundational energy we need to cultivate to be able to access more creativity, love and intuition. Take a listen and share with us your favorite ways to ground on Instagram @OneWade. Download your free "Get Centered in 30 Seconds Tool here." Want more grounding energy in your life? Join us on Centered in the City to explore holistice gr...
Solo Episode: Expectations are a B*tch
February 02, 2023 10:01 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBOn today's podcast I share from the "messy middle" of managing failed expectations. Expectations hurt, especially when you are someone like myself who has really high standards of self and others (hello perfectionist). On the podcast, I share a few steps and my process of how to manage expectations and be with the emotions that come along the roller coaster ride. Take a listen and share your takeaways with me on Instagram @OneWade. Offer yourself a mindful pause to help slow life down...
Solo Episode: Mindfully Nourish From the Heart
January 26, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBThis week, inside the Centered in the City membership, we are explorig how we can nourish ourselves by paying attention to what the heart wants. For me, this is one of the most powerful aspects of practicing mindful eating. Learning to nourish my heart helps me feel centered because I know I am deeply connecting and loving myself. When I "feed my heart" it supports me practicing a "wise" form of emotional eating. Take a listen to this episode and share your takeaways with me on Instagram @On...
Solo Episode: Mindfully Managing our Self-Talk
January 19, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBToday's episode is a special request from a Centered in the City member. We all have self-talk. Sometimes it is really loud and bossy. Sometimes it is gentle and kind. Sometimes it is judgmental. Learning to navigate our self-talk is an essential practice for our well-being. I share a few frameworks and ways we can build awareness around our self-talk and work to sprinkling in more curiosity and kindness. Take a listen and share your takeaways with me @OneWade on Instagram. I am pract...
Solo Episode: Navigating the Winter Blues
January 12, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBNavigating the winter blues is no joke. Today on the podcast, I share a bunch of my favorite cozy winter practices to help me feel me best. These practices range from how we think about our biochemistry to nourishment to movement and beyond. Take a listen and share your favorite practices when navigating the winter blues with me on Instagram @OneWade. I am practicing one of my Power Intentions of 2023, Deep Listening. Will you be so kind to share your thoughts/feedback about the Centered i...
Solo Episode: Mindfully Taking Charge of the New Year
January 05, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBThere is a balance we try to strike at the beginning of the New Year. Part of us wants to step on the gas pedal and zoom into "get sh*t done mode." While another part of us wants to stay right where we are because change or growth can be hard/exhausting. Or is this only me? On today's podcast episoode, I talk about 3 ways you can take loving action to mindfully take charge of your new year. A way to grow and set new year intentions and goals that come from your heart and soul. An approach ...
Solo Episode: 3 End of the Year Rituals
December 29, 2022 09:10 - 23 minutes - 22 MBI practice these 3 rituals as a way to have closure on one year and make space for the new year. Reflection is the key ingredient that gives me insight so that I can integrate my learnings and continue to grow. What are your favorite rituals to practice at the EOY? Share with me on Instagram @OneWade Year in Reflection Journal Prompts on Centered in the City . Use this Spotify playlist to inspire your heart opening and your mind softening. Partner Review Process Design my Power Inte...
Episode 132: Grounding Grief with Mandy Jankus
December 22, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 31.9 MBOn today's episode, Mandy Jankus and I explore the mighty topic of grief. We know that this is such a present topic as we experience the holidays. We are both motherless daughters navigating the never ending journey of grief. Mandy gives us permission to accept that the grief journey is not linear or prescriptive. She shares with us how she keeps her mother alive and present by creating meaningful rituals. She also established a Little Free Library in honor of her mother to share her mother...
Episode 131: Balancing our Well-being with Supplements
December 15, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 30.2 MBI used to not believe in or like supplements. However, that has changed in the last few years. Recently, I started to explore how my body needs more support on a cellular level. Today, I got to talk to my friend and Co-founder/ Co-CEO of Needed, Ryan Woodbury. In this podcast episode, we talk about the benefits of supplements and how they help the various functions of our bodies work together holistically. Ryan highlights the importance of Omega 3+ support in managing inflammation and the be...
Solo Episode: My Mindful Movement Journey
December 08, 2022 21:05 - 32 minutes - 30.8 MBIn today's solo episode, I share my journey around mindful movement. I discuss the spark that got me off of the couch and into the gym when I was a teenager. I also discuss my motivation for staying consistent as an adult while dropping exercise anxiety. I ask you, the listener, some reflection questions so that you can connect to why movement is meaningful and important to you! This is an opportunity to drop the societal shoulds or autopilot habits. Take a listen and share your takeaways w...
Solo Episode: 6 Types of Perfectionism and How to Be With Them
December 01, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBThis episode was requested by listeners so I am excited to bring you more content on the topic of Perfectionism. I welcome you to grab your journal or take this episode on a walk with you. May this recording offer a mirror into your human experience so that you can see/feel/hear yourself more clearly. During this podcast episode, I share inisghts from Dr. Jeff Szymanski's The Perfectionist's Handbook to highlight 6 different types of perfectionsim. I also breakdown what healthy and unhea...
Episode 127: Slow Down to Savor with Alexa Silvaggio
November 17, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 25.5 MBIn today's podcast episode, Alexa shares her powerful story about how she recovered from anorexia by building a more embodied and connected relationship with herself. We discuss how addictive being "busy" is and how it can be comfortable because of our conditioning and making us feel alive. Alexa also shares how we can be mindful this holiday season by curiously asking ourselves, "Is this a treat or treatment for something?" Alexa also shares her wisdom about rituals and breathwork. Take a l...
Episode 126: Living in our Bodies with Krista Petty
November 10, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 28.9 MBOn today's podcast, I get to talk to one of my closest mentors and personal coaches, Krista Petty. Krista shares how we can live more fully in our bodies by paying attention to sensations. We discuss how culturally conditioned we are to live in our minds and that it is a practice to learn how to listen to our bodies. Krista shares how we can make decisions by listening to our bodies instead of getting trapped in analysis paralysis or the endless pro/con list. We also discuss how to navigate ...
Episode 125: Leadership is about Building Relationships with Jeremy Hunter
November 03, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 33.3 MBToday on the podcast, I get to talk to Jeremy Hunter about what it means to be a mindful leader during our modern times. Jeremy highlights how difficult it is for leaders to manage others without learning how to first manage themselves. This is an essential step because organizations experience the consciousness of the leader. Jeremy also discusses how important it is for leaders to focus on building relationships rather than the task-at-hand and how building trust is an essential ingredient...
Episode 124: Making Mental Health A Priority
October 27, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 26.2 MBToday I get to talk to one of my long-term besties, Afiya Bediako about her journey of prioritizing her mental health and well-being. In this episode we talk about how to navigate what is an "emergency" at work versus what other people label an "emergency." We explore how to navigate perfectionism and the on-going practice of making space in our busy lives to prioritize our well-being. Take a listen to the whole episode and share your takeaways on Instagram with me @OneWade. Download your ...
Episode 123: Sacred Self-Care Principles with Debrena Jackson Gandy
October 20, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this podcast episode, Debrena Jackson Gandy, talks to us about the importance of sacred self-care. Debrena shares that we must do the deeper inner work of exploring who we are, challenging belief systems and healing wounds to experience lasting benefits. Healing work is a process that supports us feeling free. The more we do it, the freerer we feel. Take a listen to the whole episode and share your takeaways with us on Instagram @OneWade and @The Debrena. ***** DEBRENA JACKSON GA...
Episode 122: Being a Transformational Leader with Tony Schwartz
September 15, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 29.3 MBIn today's podcast, Tony Schwartz shares with us how to be a transformational leader. Tony shares that in order to have big impact in this world, we need to fully accept all aspects of ourselves — "you see more, feel more and be more." This approach allows us to avoid wasting energy defending and instead have more energy to create impact. Take a listen to the whole episode to learn more about energy and mindset regulation. ***** Tony Schwartz is the founder and CEO of The Energy Pr...
Episode 121: Mindful Parenting with Jackie Stewart
September 08, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 32.2 MBOn today's podcast, I talk to Jackie Stewart, a meditation teacher on how she practices mindful parenting. Jackie authentically shares how her practice helps her notice when emotions arrise and also when expectations show up in the mind. Jackie discusses how her meditation practice has transformed throughout the various stages of motherhood and how flexibility is key. Take a listen to the whole podcast episode and share your takeaways with us on Instagram @OneWade and @_JackieStewart_ ...
Episode 120: The Buddhist Enneagram with Susan Piver
September 01, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 27.5 MBIn this podcast episode I get to talk to Susan Piver, an internationally-acclaimed meditation teacher and award-winning author on her new book, “The Buddhist Enneagram: Nine Paths to Warriorship.” Susan discusses the Enneagram in more detail. We highlight why personality assesments can be helpful and harmful. Susan also discusses how the Buddhist lens of "Warriorship" helps us have courage to turn inwards and examine who we are. Take a listen to the whole episode and share your takeaways wit...
Solo Episode: 6 Mindfulness Lessons I Learned while Doing a House Project
August 25, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this solo episode, I highlight 6 lessons I learned while constrcuting an outdoor kitchen with my husband this last week. These lessons are applicable to every day life and how we approach our projects, partnerships, manage our mindsets and moods. Take a listen and share your takeaways with me on Instagram @OneWade. Are you looking to feel more centered as you transition into the Fall season? Join us for a two-week, Center Yourself This Fall Challenge filled with resources and commu...
Episode 118: Follow Your Pleasure to Connect to Your Authentic Voice with Dr. Portia Jackson Preston
August 18, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this podcast conversation, Dr. Portia Jackson Preston and I discuss how we, as humans, are naturally born to love and learning to love ourselves is an essential practice to our well-being journey. Portia highlights how exploring what brings us each joy and pleasure is a powerful way for us to navigate the world and encounter our authentic voice. Noticing what gives us pleasure also highlights where there is shame and how shame is designed to "keep us in line." Pleasure helps us discover w...
Episode 117: Paying Attention to Pace Part 2
August 11, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 38.3 MBIn today's podcast episode, Kathy Oneto and I discuss how we use and think about pace when it comes to goal setting, balancing ambitions within our romantic partnerships and much more! Take a listen and join the conversation with us on Instagram @OneWade and @SustainableAmbition. Are you curious to explore the theme of pace in your life? Start by listning to this 1-minute Mindful Moment exercise I share with my community on Centered in the City. Notice what shifts in your energy, bo...
Episode 116: Paying Attention to Pace Part 1
August 04, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 39.9 MBDuring this two-part series, Kathy Oneto, from Sustainable Ambition, and I explore the power and practice of paying attention to pace. The intention of this episode is to spark more curiosity and exploration around the theme of pace and how it shows up for you in your life. Some prompts to ponder: How does noticing pace support you staying centered? Managing your energy levels? Being productive? Prioritizing your well-being? Check out the episode and share your takeaways with us on Instag...
Solo Episode: What's the difference between Rituals, Routines and Habits
July 28, 2022 09:08 - 26 minutes - 25.8 MBIn this solo episode, we will explore the practical and energetic difference between rituals, routines and habits. I share my passion and intention for supporting people building rituals and the science behind why rituals support our mental health (check out this study). I also share some practical ways on how we can stay committed and consistent with our rituals by proactively working with internal and external obstacles. Share this podcast episode with a friend and sign up together on C...
Episode 114: Heart in the Workplace with Claude Silver
July 21, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 26 MBIn today's episode, I talk to Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer of VaynerMedia about how to create a compassionate and connected company culture. Claude shares various programming that has worked to keep the global media company connected as well as discusses the importance of investing in the "we." Claude shares how in order to focus on speed as an important ROI, culture needs to be emphasized. There needs to be connection and psychological safety. We discuss the importance of words and in...
Episode 113: The Practice of Compassion with Diana Winston
July 14, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 32.7 MBDuring today's podcast, Diana talks to us about what compassion is and why it's challenging to practice. We discuss the brain's negativity bias and how our brains are more conditioned to focus on what's wrong and what's not working. Diana shares that the practice of self-compassion helps us connect to our innate goodness to realize we are OK, even with our failings. Diana also discusses how we can model compassion in our families and she inspires us to bring more compassion to the world, esp...
Episode 112: How to Stay Centered on the Wedding Journey
July 07, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 32.3 MBIt's Wedding Season! Today on the podcast, I talk to Lilia from the Luv Collective about all things wedding. We discuss both of our wedding experiences and how we did not feel centered and yet, how we handled the journey. Lilia and I want to normalize the emotional roller coaster that can happen when getting engaged, wedding planning, dress shopping, the actual wedding day and more importantly, planning for the actual marriage. If you are on the wedding journey, take a listen and share your ...
Episode 111: Sustainable and Centered Abortion Activism
June 30, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 28.9 MBToday's podcast is essential for our humanity's well-being. I interview Kia Guarino, the executive director of Pro Choice Washington, to discuss how to manage our emotions and take purposeful action to fight for reproductive freedom. Kia gives us a clear snapshot of what is happen with abortion rights from a macro and micro level across the country and more specifically in Washington state. We discuss how to manage our emotions and stay politically active from a purposeful place and ditch th...
Episode 110: Living in Our Bodies with Cristy De La Cruz
June 23, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 28.3 MBOn today's podcast, we explore what it is like to be a human who lives in a body. Cristy shares somatic insights of why it is important for us to tune into the wisdom of our bodies and how the body teaches us lessons the mind doesn't--the gift of being "bodyful." Cristy shares her process of slowing down, journaling out the thoughts, sensing what's happening in the body and being able to connect the dots, internally. Cristy also shares how she re-centers herself when she is experiencing HALT...