In this episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast, host Stephanie Romero welcomes special guest Tim Van Ness to explore the theme of "welcoming." Tim shares his lifelong journey with mindfulness and meditation, rooted in his upbringing as the son of a Presbyterian minister and a Christian educator. He discusses how his background in music, education, and theater shaped his understanding of presence, connection, and self-awareness. The conversation highlights the power of intentional listening, storytelling, and creating spaces where people feel truly seen and valued.
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Learn More at www.awakenpittsburgh.org
Music: Weather Any Storm by Cody Francis and Forever and A Day by Kim Aspen (canva.com)
Produced by Say Some Thing Studios, a creative media division of Elevate 1 Consulting.
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Campaign Music: "Chill Mode" by Audiobinger from the free music archive. This work is openly licensed via CC BY 4.0.
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