Stillness Matters

“I'm with my husband now 15 years. But for the first five or six years, it was really rough until I got a handle on my jealousy. So I wanted to be able to give back to other people.” - Shannen Bryant

Ever wondered how some people seem to transform their emotional turmoil into inner peace and self-confidence? Dive into our latest episode where we unravel the journey from insecurity to empowerment with Shanenn Bryant, CEO of Top Self...

“My favorite part of this is helping you figure out what it even is that you're making and then helping you advocate for it” Gwendolyn Kuhlmann

If you're looking to break through creative roadblocks and bring your ideas to life, this is an episode you won't want to miss! In this episode, The Idea Doula- Bringing your ideas to life, Sara talks with Gwendolyn Kuhlmann, known as the Idea Doula, about how stillness, co...

“Stillness is scary. Stillness is challenging, but stillness has the greatest rewards towards our health improvement that we would never see unless we chose to practice this over and over and over again” -Ramond Phipps.

In this episode of the Stillness Matters Podcast, Sara engages in a profound discussion with Ramond Phipps, a breathwork facilitator with extensive experience in mental health, addictions counseling, and crisis...

"If you just stuff things down and numb yourself out, you're numbing yourself to joy as well as sadness.” - Annie McDonald

In this episode of the Stillness Matters podcast,  Sara Penney welcomes Annie McDonell, a grief movement guide, who shares her journey and insights on how grief affects one’s sense of stillness. Annie offers valuable advice and tools to process grief and find inner peace.

Key Learnings:

1. Un...

"Authenticity has become a performance.” - Jennifer Dohr

Today, Sara Penney is joined by Jennifer Dohr, an authenticity guide and founder of Authentic Voice. Jennifer discusses her transition from educator to authenticity guide, highlighting the crucial role of reconnecting with one's inner knowing through writing.

Key Learnings:

Writing as a Tool for Self-Discovery:

• Reconnecting with Inner Knowing: Jennife...

“If you are not fed love on a silver spoon, then you will learn to lick it off of knives..”

In this episode of the Stillness Matters podcast, Sara converses with Rachel Brown, a multifaceted professional - a marriage and family therapist, registered nurse, midwife, and mother of three. Rachel brings her extensive expertise and personal experiences to the table, providing invaluable insights into understanding and healing mothe...

"This is one of the greatest gifts you could give yourself - to take care of yourself.” - Jill Wright

In this week's episode, we are joined by a remarkable guest, Jill Wright – author, speaker, and host of the Grow Like a Mother podcast. Jill shares invaluable insights on combating burnout among super moms, stemming from her own personal journey with anxiety and overwhelm. Dive into a discussion rich with strategies, ...

For every tear that I've cried, for every piece of rage that I've felt, for every moment that I was frozen in fear, for where I am today it's all worth it, I'd do it again in a heartbeat - Dr. Selvi Rengasami

In this episode of the Stillness Matters podcast, Dr. Selvi Rengasami recounts her transformative journey of healing from Crohn's disease through holistic approaches, highlighting her shift away from t...

In this transformative episode of the Stillness Matters podcast, we welcome Tekoa Surles, a renowned transformational relationship coach and owner of Bold Coaching. Tekoa shares her profound journey and valuable insights on fostering better relationships with oneself and others.

What You Will Learn:

- Importance of Emotional Maturity: Tekoa emphasizes the role of emotional maturity, self-love, and self-worth in her coaching pr...

“If one human does it, any human is capable of it.”

In this episode, we are joined by Amy Taylor, host of the "Advancing with Amy, the Mental Health Warrior" podcast. We delve into Amy's personal and poignant journey through the landscapes of mental health challenges, including bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, and her advocacy efforts following her daughter’s autism diagnosis. Amy shares the transformative power ...

Join JP Marsh, a devoted single girl-dad, shares his personal journey from conflict to collaboration in the world of co-parenting. Through his experiences and insights, JP highlights the significance of always prioritizing the well-being of children above personal grievances in separated relationships. This conversation offers a deep dive into the transformation that enables peaceful co-parenting dynamics and how this directly bene...

In this episode, we welcome Elizabeth Kipp, a figure of tremendous wisdom in the realms of healing and ancestral clearing. Elizabeth shares an enlightening discussion on how understanding our past, through the lens of ancestral clearing and the science of epigenetics, can significantly influence our journey towards healing and transformation. This episode serves as a bridge between the spiritual and scientific, offering listeners a...

“People think fear means run away and go hide; fear means this is new I don’t have a program for it, pay attention” - Kathy Baldwin

In today’s episode, we venture into an enlightening conversation with Kathy Baldwin, the innovator behind the Destiny Driver Coaching model, founder of Rise UP Coaching, and the author of 'Unlearn the Crap'. With over forty years experience, Kathy stands at the forefront of stress mastery ...

"Stillness is the space between peace and action." - Anna Lang

In this episode, Sara is joined by coach Anna Lang where together, they offer a detailed exploration of how to understand and regulate our emotions, the transformative power of mindfulness, and practical strategies for nurturing a healthier relationship with ourselves.

What You Will Learn:

- The misconceptions around working with our inner critic, and the...

Today I welcome Adinaj Johnson, a retired psychology professor, author, and podcast host, known for her insightful work in 'Butterfly Blue: The Pain of Infertility and The Power of Forgiveness' and her podcast 'Black Butterfly/Black Pearls'. Through our conversation, Adina shares her journey of forgiveness, after her father essentially abandoned her, and how that forgiveness let her move forward in the life she dese...

Today we welcome Shelja Garg, CPA turned life coach and mental health advocate, whose story is a testament to the power of self-love, resilience, and authenticity. Diagnosed with an autoimmune kidney disease in 2014, Shelja's life took an unexpected turn that led her down a path of deep personal healing and discovery.

What You Will Learn:

- Shelja’s journey from CPA to life coach, and how her diagnosis was a catalyst ...

On this episode of Stillness Matters, our audience is treated to a thought-provoking discussion as we kick off the season with Christy Holt, affectionately known as the Happiness Hussy. Christy brings her rich perspective to our show, not only as the host of the Happiness Hussy podcast, but also as an author and a beacon of self-empowerment with her book and journal, Unstuck (for women) and Unstuck companion workbook

What You ...

In this enlightening episode, we dive into the pivotal role of emotional awareness in personal growth and making substantial changes in life. I emphasize the transformative power of acknowledging and understanding our emotions as the cornerstone to developing mental mastery.

Listeners are encouraged to stay true to their New Year's resolutions, not just through sheer willpower, but by exploring the deeper emotional motivat...

 "You can't really enjoy your life or enjoy anything in your life if you don't love yourself."

In this episode Kristina Mand-Lakhiani, co-founder of Mindvalley and the first guest on the podcast, discusses the importance of self-love and its connection to happiness, challenges the hustle mentality in society, and shares insights from her upcoming book, "Becoming Flawsome," which focuses on embracing...