Inner Peace to Go
92 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsA podcast about how to find more peace and ease in your life without meditating on a mountaintop for years. Learn from science, from sages and from self-help about how to bring more balance and joy to your everyday life through small, actionable steps. Featuring interviews with experts and other amazing people who share their paths to peace, insights from scientific studies and actionable tips you can put into practice today. Hosted by journalist Sandy Cohen (on Instagram & Twitter @YouKnowSandy) with new episodes weekly.
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Two quick & easy calming techniques
July 25, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes - 9.85 MBUsually, when we feel stressed, it's not because we're being chased by a bear or find our lives in immediate danger. Most often, we're stressed because of traffic, work stuff, relationship stuff, ordinary inconveniences and other things we face on the daily. That's when these two simple calming techniques can provide a quick dose of peace. In this episode, I share two science-backed techniques that leverage our physiology to calm the stress response within minutes. I use both of them often...
How to hear your intuition and live from your heart
July 11, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBWhat if we could live by our intuitive wisdom? Georgiana Alexander lets that inner voice guide her life and career. In this episode, she shares how to hear your intuition, live from the heart and honor your unique gifts. This episode is a re-run because it's one of the most popular to date! Find Georgie at chaoscalm.com and on Instagram @heyhellogeorgie and @thechaoscalm. Her podcast is called In the Calm. As always, I'm on Instagram @YouKnow Sandy. Thank you Michael Kobrin for the mus...
How to think more helpful thoughts
July 04, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBIt can often feel like our thoughts are thinking us and we're just the audience for this endless stream of chatter in our minds. But we have a choice in which thoughts we pay attention to and which we ignore, and psychologist Brian Krolczyk explains a simple strategy for how to identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with thoughts that support our mental and emotional well-being. Brian is a psychologist, a health & wellness coach and director of the Health & Wellness Coaching program ...
A path to well-being: Declutter for peace of mind
June 20, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBClutter isn't just an eyesore and a reason to not have guests over. It actually takes a toll on our mental health. People who spend time in cluttered spaces are more distracted and less calm. I am someone who personally struggles with clutter (of the books, clothes and cosmetics kind), so the tips presented in this episode are all ones I can use. This is the fourth installment in my Shondaland.com series, based on articles I've been writing for that website. You can read the original arti...
A path to well-being: Try a digital detox
June 13, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBSummer is peak FOMO season. School is out, bikinis are on, vacations are happening and our social media feeds are full of enviable images that make us feel like we're the only ones who aren't out being fabulous. This third installment of the Shondaland series, based on articles about well-being that I've been writing for Shondaland.com, is about how to try a summertime digital detox. These expert tips will make it easy to take baby steps away from your phone and back into your life. You ca...
A path to well being: Staying connected
June 06, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes - 9.99 MBStrong social ties are the number one predictor of happiness. Yet we are living in a time of epidemic loneliness, which was only made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this second installment of the Shondaland series, based on articles about well-being that I've been writing for Shondaland.com, we focus on the importance of fostering good relationships and staying connected. Learn about the science that shows that good relationships and good health are inextricably linked and discover wa...
A path to well-being: Embrace the basics
May 30, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBSince January, I've been writing about mental health and well-being for Shondaland.com, and I've learned so many healthy, helpful, inspiring things that I want to share them with you here! As you probably know, Shondaland.com is the lifestyle website from Shonda Rhimes, the creative visionary behind "Bridgerton," "Scandal," "How to Get Away With Murder" and other amazing shows. I've loved this site since it debuted in 2017 and I am beyond honored to be a contributor. Each of these stories...
How to cultivate your mindset to enjoy life
May 23, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBStriving toward the life we dream about is scary. What if we stumble? (We will.) What if things aren't perfect? (They won't be.) The key is to give ourselves permission to try and to cultivate confidence along the way, according to musician, producer and chaplain Nick Phelps, founder of Music & Life Mindset. Nick shares how intentionally shaping his mindset helped him forge a path from a life of limited options to one of love, creativity and entrepreneurship as a music mentor, husband ...
Overcoming trauma with a mindset shift
May 16, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBIt's hard to imagine something more traumatic than losing a child, but Mesha McKittrick transformed this shattering experience in her teens into a lifelong commitment to hone and shape her mindset to empower her growth. Mesha shares her story in this moving conversation, along with some of the strategies that have helped her seize control of her thoughts and the life narrative they create. Mesha is a mindset coach and host of the Mindset Check podcast, where she shares elements of her sto...
Finding peace in your breath and body
May 09, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBJocey Wiitanen traveled across the globe to find herself, and she's sharing her happiness and well-being secrets here! (Spoiler alert: Dancing and deep breaths are part of her approach.) An emotional-healing coach and host of the "Make Life Fun" podcast, Jocey is full of warm wisdom and practical advice for feeling more at ease in our mind and body. Get more of her contagious joy by following her on Instagram @JoceyWiitnanen! Which of Jocey's tips will you try? Please let me know at inne...
Is there a link between creativity and suffering?
May 02, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBDoes creativity require suffering? Rachel Moore, a therapist who specializes in working with creative people, has an illuminating answer to this question. She also talks about the connection between therapy and spirituality and why she compares Julia Cameron's book "The Artist's Way" to the Bible. Rachel mentions a couple of her psychology heroes in this episode: Irvin Yalom and Gabor Mate'. Learn more about Rachel's work at rachelmoorecounseling.com and connect with her on Instagram @rac...
The science of gratitude
April 25, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBFeeling grateful doesn't just boost mood and psychological well-being, it improves overall health and leads to a better quality of life, according to Robert Emmons, PhD, the leading scientific expert on gratitude and a professor of psychology at the University of California, Davis. This week, my friend Branimir Kvartuc and I discuss the science of gratitude and what thankfulness looks like in our own lives. Here are a few links to Dr. Emmons' work, if you'd like to learn more: The Psychol...
An inventory of miracles
April 18, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.21 MBAlbert Einstein once said, "There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." What happens when we live as though everything is a miracle? We feel immense wonder, delight and gratitude. We become aware of the incredible abundance around us. We remember that we can choose what we focus on and what meaning we assign to the circumstances of our lives. I'd love to hear what miracles you've noticed! Please let me know o...
Does drinking alcohol contribute to inner peace?
April 04, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIn our booze-loving culture, alcohol is part of celebrations and occasions of all kinds. Having a drink can take the edge off a stressful day, so it seems like a useful jumpstart to create inner peace. But does it really help? What if life actually feels better with less booze? My friend and colleague Christy Lemire and I are sharing our journeys with alcohol in this episode: the role it played in our lives and how things have changed in recent years. Spoiler alert: Neither of us drinks lik...
Developing grit, growth and gratitude through adventure
March 28, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBA close call in the Grand Canyon led Haley Peel to explore the role of adventure in her life and tap into a deep well of inner strength, which inspired her to help others discover how outdoor adventures can unleash their own grit and growth. In this fourth and final installment of the spring series, we discuss how adventures on the edge of our comfort zone -- particularly in nature -- open a portal to greater strength and equanimity, as well as the role gratitude and self-compassion play in...
A simple, free way to more energy and inner peace
March 21, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBOur culture values productivity over rest, so it's easy to put off sleep in favor of more work, more socializing, more Netflix, more scrolling. Yet sufficient sleep is key to our energy, mood and overall well-being. It keeps our brains sharp, our bodies strong, our skin supple and our systems running smoothly -- and it's free! In this episode, sleep evangelist and "Inner Peace to Go" host Sandy Cohen discusses why sleep is critical to inner peace and how to structure our days so we can lo...
Spring cleaning for your home, mind and body
March 14, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBClutter in your physical space can manifest as tension in the body and hangups in the mind. Kira Rodenbush, a professional organizer and licensed massage therapist, has seen how too much stuff affects not just the home, but the people who live there. In this second part of our special spring series, Kira offers some fun-making decluttering tips and powerful insights about how our stuff affects how we feel. Check out Kira's podcast, "What's Up With Your Stuff? Conversations on the Conseque...
The restorative power of nature
March 07, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBWhen Heather Webster hit a personal low, she turned to nature. Now a mindful outdoor guide, Heather helps other women -- and all of us -- tap into the restorative power of nature to find calm, connect with our intuition and live a more joyful life. In this first episode in our special spring series, Heather talks about how being outside helped her find peace inside and how anyone can draw on the magnificence of nature to enliven their spirit, feel more deeply into their intuition and exper...
10: The restorative power of nature
March 07, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBWhen Heather Webster hit a personal low, she turned to nature. Now a mindful outdoor guide, Heather helps other women -- and all of us -- tap into the restorative power of nature to find calm, connect with our intuition and live a more joyful life. In this first episode in our special spring series, Heather talks about how being outside helped her find peace inside and how anyone can draw on the magnificence of nature to enliven their spirit, feel more deeply into their intuition and exper...
Bonus! Roundup of February insights
March 01, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBA roundup of the insights from February's episodes! Learn about how stimulating the vagus nerve can bring about instant inner peace, the power of consciousness, powerful strategies for pointing our thoughts in a helpful and healthy direction and how to recognize our inner light. Plus a sneak peek at what to expect from the spring series coming up in March! Please keep in touch! I'm on Instagram @YouKnowSandy and at innerpeacetogo.com. Get your free Stress Busters ebook, packed with actio...
How to find wholeness and your inner light
February 28, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBIf you've ever taken a yoga class, you've heard the word namaste, but what does it really mean to know your inner light and honor it in others? Former intensive care nurse Rachael Blair was inspired to discover and celebrate her inner light when job burnout caused her to question her purpose and reexamine her identity. We discuss that journey in this conversation, along with the importance of self-care and play and how Rachael is teaching her young children these valuable lessons. We al...
9: How to find wholeness and your inner light
February 28, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBIf you've ever taken a yoga class, you've heard the word namaste, but what does it really mean to know your inner light and honor it in others? Former intensive care nurse Rachael Blair was inspired to discover and celebrate her inner light when job burnout caused her to question her purpose and reexamine her identity. We discuss that journey in this conversation, along with the importance of self-care and play and how Rachael is teaching her young children these valuable lessons. We al...
Harness your thinking for better health and greater peace
February 21, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBA near-death experience inspired Brian Krolczyk, PhD, to shift his professional priorities. He not only became a health & wellness coach, he teaches others to become coaches and is on a mission to help people harness one of our most important health behaviors: our thinking. Brian Krolczyk, PhD, NBC-HWC, is the director of the Health & Wellness Coaching program at University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point (which I completed in 2020). In this episode, he shares some incredibly powerful strategi...
8: Harness your thinking for better health and greater peace
February 21, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBA near-death experience inspired Brian Krolczyk, PhD, to shift his professional priorities. He not only became a health & wellness coach, he teaches others to become coaches and is on a mission to help people harness one of our most important health behaviors: our thinking. Brian Krolczyk, PhD, NBC-HWC, is the director of the Health & Wellness Coaching program at University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point (which I completed in 2020). In this episode, he shares some incredibly powerful strategi...
Understanding the power of consciousness
February 14, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBBeing diagnosed with MS changed Linda Burke's life. She left behind her corporate career and began exploring consciousness, that awareness of existence that unifies all sentient beings. Linda ultimately became a certified conscious parenting coach -- which she's since expanded to include conscious adulting and conscious coupling -- and create A Conscious Moment podcast. In this episode, we talk about the power of consciousness, how being still allows us to become aware of the reality of the...
7: Understanding the power of consciousness
February 14, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBBeing diagnosed with MS changed Linda Burke's life. She left behind her corporate career and began exploring consciousness, that awareness of existence that unifies all sentient beings. Linda ultimately became a certified conscious parenting coach -- which she's since expanded to include conscious adulting and conscious coupling -- and create A Conscious Moment podcast. In this episode, we talk about the power of consciousness, how being still allows us to become aware of the reality of the...
V-Day Bonus! Love the one you is.
February 14, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.29 MBHappy Valentine's Day! On this day of celebrating love, I want to remind us to love the MOST IMPORTANT person in our lives: US! It's so easy to be critical and downright mean to our precious selves. I know I do it. But we can choose to recognize that we are just human, fallible and flawed, and as worthy of love as any other living creature on Earth. In this little episode, I'm sharing some of the things I try to remember when my vibe is less than loving to the living being that is me. P...
6: Science break! Get to know the vagus nerve (what happens in vagus doesn't stay in vagus)
February 07, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBInner peace can sound so nebulous, which is one reason I love learning about the workings of the brain and the science of the mind. So I'll be bringing you periodic science breaks, where we dig into some of the science behind why we are how we are. To help with these science breaks, I'm joined by my friend and fellow journalist Branimir Kvartuc. He's not as much of a science nerd as I am, but he's curious and enthusiastic, so he's a wonderful sounding board for these concepts. In this epi...
Science break! Get to know the vagus nerve (what happens in vagus doesn't stay in vagus)
February 07, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBInner peace can sound so nebulous, which is one reason I love learning about the workings of the brain and the science of the mind. So I'll be bringing you periodic science breaks, where we dig into some of the science behind why we are how we are. To help with these science breaks, I'm joined by my friend and fellow journalist Branimir Kvartuc. He's not as much of a science nerd as I am, but he's curious and enthusiastic, so he's a wonderful sounding board for these concepts. In this epi...
Bonus! A month's worth of happiness hacks
January 31, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.1 MBThere were so many great takeaways from my guests in January that I wanted to collect them in one handy little bonus episode! This month, we learned about the restorative power of solo dates (episode 2) and were reminded that wearing something nice can give our mood a boost; we talked about the significance of the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves (episode 3) and the role journaling can play in self discovery and self empowerment; we discussed the importance of honoring our unique m...
5: Wisdom from a therapist & minister about cultivating inner peace
January 31, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBGet ready for a hootenanny in podcast form! This special hybrid-interview episode features therapist and minister Regina Randle, host of the Faith & Theory podcast. Regina and I are students in the same podcasting class. We'd planned on interviewing each other in separate episodes for our individual podcasts, but ended up spontaneously interviewing one another during this conversation. Regina draws on her professional expertise to talk about trauma, resiliency, identifying symptoms of depr...
Wisdom from a therapist & minister about cultivating inner peace
January 31, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBGet ready for a hootenanny in podcast form! This special hybrid-interview episode features therapist and minister Regina Randle, host of the Faith & Theory podcast. Regina and I are students in the same podcasting class. We'd planned on interviewing each other in separate episodes for our individual podcasts, but ended up spontaneously interviewing one another during this conversation. Regina draws on her professional expertise to talk about trauma, resiliency, identifying symptoms of depr...
4: Trusting your instincts and recognizing your gifts
January 24, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBGeorgiana Alexander has been on a seeker's path since her earliest days -- as a kid, her parents would punish her by making her go to Tony Robbins' seminars! Now a multi-passionate entrepreneur, wellness coach and host of the In the Calm podcast, Georgie relies on intuition and self-knowledge to chart a soulful way forward for herself and her clients. In this episode, she talks about the power of intention and how recognizing our unique makeup and the gifts in our life can lead us to disco...
Trusting your instincts and recognizing your gifts
January 24, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBGeorgiana Alexander has been on a seeker's path since her earliest days -- as a kid, her parents would punish her by making her go to Tony Robbins' seminars! Now a multi-passionate entrepreneur, wellness coach and host of the In the Calm podcast, Georgie relies on intuition and self-knowledge to chart a soulful way forward for herself and her clients. In this episode, she talks about the power of intention and how recognizing our unique makeup and the gifts in our life can lead us to disco...
How telling your own story (plus 'Star Wars' and Marvel) contribute to inner peace
January 17, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBKrystal Carruthers has come to see health and wellness as an interlocking 3D puzzle, where all the pieces are interdependent. This holistic approach has allowed her to reach new levels of physical fitness, mental health and general contentment. She also replaced her inner critic with an inner badass and is now proud to let her fangirl flag fly. We also talk about what "Star Wars" and the Marvel universe can tell us about our own futures. Krystal is the host of the "Fierce, Fun and Free" pod...
3: How telling your own story (plus 'Star Wars' and Marvel) contribute to inner peace
January 17, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBKrystal Carruthers has come to see health and wellness as an interlocking 3D puzzle, where all the pieces are interdependent. This holistic approach has allowed her to reach new levels of physical fitness, mental health and general contentment. She also replaced her inner critic with an inner badass and is now proud to let her fangirl flag fly. We also talk about what "Star Wars" and the Marvel universe can tell us about our own futures. Krystal is the host of the "Fierce, Fun and Free" pod...
Best New Year's resolution ever?
January 10, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBLooking for a New Year's resolution you'll be eager to keep? Consider regular solo dates! After reading Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way," Lena Porter started taking herself on weekly solo dates to recharge from her busy life as an entrepreneur, stylist and mom. These dates have taken her to a Russian bathhouse, tae kwon do lessons and kundalini yoga classes, among many other experiences, and inspired her to start her "Dating Lena" podcast. In this episode, she shares how these dates have...
Best New Year's resolution ever?
January 10, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBLooking for a New Year's resolution you'll be eager to keep? Consider regular solo dates! After reading Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way," Lena Porter started taking herself on weekly solo dates to recharge from her busy life as an entrepreneur, stylist and mom. These dates have taken her to a Russian bathhouse, tae kwon do lessons and kundalini yoga classes, among many other experiences, and inspired her to start her "Dating Lena" podcast. In this episode, she shares how these dates have...
2: Best New Year's resolution ever?
January 10, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBLooking for a New Year's resolution you'll be eager to keep? Consider regular solo dates! After reading Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way," Lena Porter started taking herself on weekly solo dates to recharge from her busy life as an entrepreneur, stylist and mom. These dates have taken her to a Russian bathhouse, tae kwon do lessons and kundalini yoga classes, among many other experiences, and inspired her to start her "Dating Lena" podcast. In this episode, she shares how these dates have...
1: Welcome! So what do I mean by inner peace?
January 03, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.92 MBHello, happy new year and welcome to the Very First Episode of Inner Peace to Go! I'm your host, Sandy Cohen, and I am new at this. In this intro episode, I share how my career as a Hollywood entertainment reporter led to a decade-long quest for inner peace. I also explain what I mean by "inner peace" by discussing the six dimensions of wellness I learned about while studying to become a health & wellness coach. Here's a link outlining these six dimensions from the National Wellness Insti...
Welcome! So what do I mean by inner peace?
January 03, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.92 MBHello, happy new year and welcome to the Very First Episode of Inner Peace to Go! I'm your host, Sandy Cohen, and I am new at this. In this intro episode, I share how my career as a Hollywood entertainment reporter led to a decade-long quest for inner peace. I also explain what I mean by "inner peace" by discussing the six dimensions of wellness I learned about while studying to become a health & wellness coach. Here's a link outlining these six dimensions from the National Wellness Insti...
Inner Peace to Go trailer
November 03, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 1.6 MBWelcome to Inner Peace to Go, a podcast about how to bring more peace and ease to your everyday life, starting right now. Enjoy the trailer! The first full episode drops Jan. 3, 2022. What would you like to hear on the show? Please share your thoughts at www.innerpeacetogo.com or hit up host Sandy Cohen on Instagram @YouKnowSandy. Please keep in touch! I'm on Instagram @YouKnowSandy and at innerpeacetogo.com. Get your free Stress Busters ebook, packed with actionable tips to bring on th...