Chakras & Chardonnay

In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, host Maria Mayes welcomes Julie Cardoza, LMFT, RYT, ISTT, a trauma-informed therapist, yoga teacher, EMDR Approved Consultant, and founder of HeartScapes. Julie shares insights from her three-decade journey in mental health and her deep connection to nature-based healing through altar and mandala creation.

Together, Maria and Julie explore the transformative power of mindful foraging, gra...

In this solo episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, host Maria Mayes opens up about her recent pause from the podcast and business and the journey that led her back with renewed energy. She shares her personal experience of recognizing the early signs of burnout and how years of dedicated mindfulness practice allowed her to take action before reaching full depletion. Through intentional rest and self-nurturing, and nature she returns...

In this episode, Maria Mayes sits down with Birgitta Visser, a Soul empowerment Coach, Divine Channel, and Light Language Healer. Birgitta shares her incredible journey from overcoming personal trauma to discovering her mission of helping others reconnect with their true selves. As a conduit for ascended masters and light beings, Birgitta offers profound insights into embracing self-healing, shifting away from fear, and stepping in...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In this powerful episode, Maria Mayes sits down with artist Michelle Feldman to explore her transformative journey of self-discovery and healing through art, yoga, and the breath. Michelle opens up about the challenges she faced in her personal life, from an exhausting marriage and difficult divorce to raising twins and battling feelings of unworthiness. She candidly shares how, in the ...

In this solo episode, host Maria Mayes continues her exploration of how the chakras align with our wine experiences. She follows up on previous episodes to complete the chakra and wine pairings series. If you haven’t listened to episodes 1, 11, and 17, it’s highly recommended you do so to get the full picture of her chakra exploration journey.

Maria takes us on a dive into the throat, third eye, and crown chakras exploring their att...

In this episode of Chakras and Chardonnay, Maria Mayes welcomes Alena Turley, a passionate advocate for holistic living and founder of the Soul Mama Hub. Alena has been empowering mothers since 2009, offering a nurturing and supportive platform that helps women on their journey to self-discovery, self-care, and mindful living. Through her blog, workshops, and online community, Alena shares insights on how mothers can embrace their ...

EP 45 Empowering Wellness through Breathwork, Balance, and Holistic Healing

In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay,  Maria Mayes welcomes Brittany Cano, founder of Holistic Nurse Coaches, a nurse-led holistic wellness company.  Brittany is dedicated to guiding others in prioritizing their wellbeing, enabling them to fulfill their life's purpose with peace and passion. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is certi...

In this episode, Maria chats with Cathy Lloyd, founder of Whimsy at Work, LLC. With over 30 years of experience in higher education, including key roles at UCSF, Harvard, UC Berkeley, and UW-Madison, Cathy shares her journey from being an internal consultant to a Chief Data Officer and beyond. Cathy opens up about her unexpected career promotions, self-doubt as a perfectionist, and how humor helped her overcome personal challenges....

In this episode of Chakras and Chardonnay, host Maria Mayes welcomes Anna Resende, the founder of Mamma Terra Coaching, to discuss her mission to reconnect people with nature. Anna is a Chemical Engineer by trade with 25 years of experience in the manufacturing industry focusing on continuous improvement. After working in five different plants between Brazil and the United States she finally found the branch of continuous improveme...

In Episode 42 of Chakras & Chardonnay, host Maria Mayes chats with Stephanie Hayes, founder of Vallation Health. Stefanie Hayes is an ICU experienced registered nurse with 15 years of experience in healthcare. She founded Vallation Health Concierge Nursing in response to the need for a long-term partner in health to mend fragmented systems facilitating safer and more effective healthcare. With a vision for a large-scale shift i...

Ep. 41: Sacred Wine: Following Your Intuition with Winemaker Nancy Ulloa

To launch Season 3 of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria chats with Nancy Ulloa, a pioneering female winemaker from Paso Robles and the owner of Ulloa Cellars. Nancy shares her inspiring journey into winemaking, from immigrating to the U.S. as a child to moving to Paso Robles without any formal experience to manifest her dream of making her own wine. She inspires ...

In Episode 40, the Season 2 Finale of "Chakras and Chardonnay," host Maria Mayes welcomes Elizabeth Marshall, founder of Reiki Uprising. Straddling the worlds of classical music and energy healing, Elizabeth Marshall has cultivated a career path that has spanned nearly three decades and the entirety of the globe.  

As a cellist, Elizabeth has worked with headliners such as Lady Gaga, The Eagles, Andrea Bocelli, Weird Al Ya...

When was the last time you thought about your hand health?   Likely not recently. Yet how often do you rely on your hands for your work or play?  

In Episode 39 of the Chakras & Chardonnay podcast, Maria Mayes welcomes Dr. Terry Zachary to discuss the importance of hand health and the often overlooked role of grip muscles in overall well-being. Dr. Zachary shares his journey from pro golfer and sports chiropractor to g...

In Episode 38 of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria Mayes welcomes guest  Reina Bach, an Executive and Lifestyle coach with a passion for wine. Reina shares insights into her background, blending executive coaching with her experience as a certified French Chef and Wine Sommelier. With over 30 years of experience both as a leader and as a leadership development consultant, executive coach and facilitator. Reina's journey from Wal...

In Episode 37 Maria is joined by Sally Sigouin, owner of Kaena Wine Company where they discuss Sally's journey into winemaking with her husband and the unique story behind Kaena Wine. Sally shares that Kaena, meaning "proud" in Hawaiian, was a name given to her husband by his great-grandmother, representing something one is “really proud of”. They began their winemaking journey after working in fine-dining restaurant...

In Episode 36 of "Chakras and Chardonnay," host Maria Mayes welcomes Erin Kempe, owner of two wine labels and tasting rooms in California. Erin shares her journey from working in high-end restaurants to venturing into the wine industry, culminating in the establishment of her own labels and tasting rooms in Los Olivos and downtown Santa Barbara. She discusses the unique dynamic of running a business alongside her husband ...

In Episode 35 of Chakras and Chardonnay, host Maria Mayes sits down with Becky Bailey, founder of Wild West Wellness and Thermography, dedicated to empowering individuals to take control of their health through proactive measures. Becky shares her journey into founding her unique business, inspired by personal experiences and a desire to find holistic health solutions after her 1st husband's battle with cancer. Thermography, a...

Today, Maria is joined by Yogi Aaron, and they delve into the world of yoga, anatomy, and the misconception surrounding stretching. Yogi Aaron is the creator of the revolutionary approach to yoga, Applied Yoga Anatomy and Muscle Activation, Ayama as well as the Online Platform, the Yogi Club host of the Yoga Podcast, Stop Stretching, author of Autobiography of a Naked Yogi and the recently published, Stop Stretching, a New Yogic Ap...

In Episode 33 Maria is joined by Rachel Levin, author of "The Donut Diaries" and a personal trainer and health coach with over 20 years of experience. Rachel shares her background and the transformative journey she underwent while writing her book.

Rachel reflects on her initial approach to the fitness industry, where the focus was on achieving a smaller body size. However, as she grew older, she became tired of the consta...