Practice You with Elena Brower

On our commitment to joy as key to longevity. On prioritizing curiosity, compassion and empathy for true well-being.

• (0:00) - Welcoming Colleen and Jason Wachob
• (4:04) - Overview of "The Joy of Well Being"
• (5:25) - Colleen's Story and the Importance of Breath
• (15:23) - Jason's Insights on Connection and Loneliness
• (21:15) - Real Food Chapter and Nutrition Philosophy
• (27:47) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
• (34:29) - Closing Rem...

On our imperiled bodies of water, focusing on the majestic Great Salt Lake, and the urgency of divesting from harm.

• (0:00) - Introduction to Nan Seymour and Her Work
• (3:18) - The Great Salt Lake and Its Significance
• (6:06) - Human Impact and Environmental Concerns
• (9:07) - Efforts to Protect the Lake
• (13:58) - Hope and Future Actions
• (18:23) - Nan's Poetry and Personal Connection
• (26:01) - Community Engagement and Future Plans
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On the finer practice of friendship, tending to ourselves in order to be present, and learning what it means to be a good friend. 

• (0:00) - Introduction and Author Background
• (2:48) - Discussion on the Book's Title and Theme
• (5:02) - Reflections on Meredith's Role in the Book
• (7:56) - Navigating Joy and Sorrow in Friendships
• (12:45) - Exploring Spirituality and Recovery
• (16:13) - Healing and Overcoming Envy
• (21:05) - Supportin...

On the ways in which we can respectfully learn from Indigenous cultures about creating instances of meaning, integrity, health and happiness. The Seven Circles encompass a series of interconnected, intersecting circles to help us all live well. 

• (0:00)- Introduction and Guest Introduction
• (2:54) - Overview of "The Seven Circles"
• (3:49) - Movement as an Antidote to Addiction
• (10:28) - Connection to Land and Environmentalism
• (16...

On serving and shifting the narrative around death, dying and our transition to the other side. On entering into deep heart healing and becoming ourselves.

• (0:00) - Introduction
• (3:01) - Ash's Journey and Personal Background
• (7:04) - Ash's Work and Certification
• (13:13) - Ash's Approach to Death Coaching
• (14:57) - Stories of Helping Clients
• (29:25) - Ash's Retreats and Private Spiritual Coaching
• (39:05) - The Impact of Healing...

On remembering our original state; the use of quantum energy to boost regenerative competency and overall health.  

• (0:00) - Introduction to Philip von Holtzendorf-Fehling
• (2:47) - Understanding Quantum Energy
• (4:21) - Practical Applications of Quantum Energy
• (10:55) - Impact of Quantum Energy on Water and Food
• (15:27) - Scientific Evidence and Research
• (21:04) - Personal Experiences and Practical Uses
• (23:01) - Accelerating C...

On the six key steps to freeing ourselves from the inside out.

• (1:44) - Overview of "Free to Be"
• (4:02) - Heart Detox and Self-Care
• (6:21) - Body Detox and Self-Care
• (8:58) - The Role of Play in Neuroplasticity
• (13:28) - Finding Your True North
• (15:28) - Rewriting Your Story
• (20:01) - Conclusion and Closing Remarks

A proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Shirin Etessam is an entrepreneur, producer, creator and founder....

On our last best act, planning for the end of our lives and aligning our end-of-life choices with our values. Exploring new, sustainable practices such as green burial, aquamation, conservation cemeteries, home funerals and human composting. 

• (0:00) - Introduction and Background of Mallory McDuff
• (2:05) - Defining Green Burials and Their Importance
• (5:47) - Exploring Cremation and Aquamation
• (14:06) - Choosing a Green Burial S...

On the women who've designated themselves as voices for the Earth and prioritizing joy amidst the truths of our times. 

• (0:00) - Introduction to Mallory McDuff and the Podcast
• (1:52) - Hannah Herman's Connection to Mallory McDuff
• (4:49) - The Power of Climate Storytelling
• (6:20) - Colette Pichon Battle's Story
• (12:03) - Ayanna Elizabeth Johnson's Focus on Ocean Justice
• (24:50) - Mari Copeny's Activism in Flint, Michigan
• (36:11...

On living your fullest life so you can meet the end with grace.

• (0:00) - Introduction and Book Reading
• (2:08) - Alua's Journey from Law School to Death Doula
• (3:57) - Meeting Jessica and Reflecting on Judgments
• (7:04)- Alua's Background and Going with Grace
• (9:23) - Alua's Childhood and Adaptability
• (12:47) - Life in Los Angeles and Death Doula Work
• (14:37) - Peter's Illness and Its Impact
• (18:11) - Reflecting on Peter's Death
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On the gift of childlike faith, guarding your mind and the crucial connection between your well-being and your success.

• (0:00) - Introduction
• (2:50) - Chaz's Journey to Writing the Book
• (5:40) - Guard Your Mind and Meditation
• (12:09) - Self-Talk and Affirmations
• (16:13) - Work toward ascension and childlike faith
• (21:58) - Success and Self-Care
• (26:33) - Conclusion and Call to Action

Chazz 

On sonic gratitude, developing our deeper gifts, the peril of expectation, the potency of the present, and the beauty of self-acceptance.

• (0:00) - Musical Journey and Transformative Work
• (5:12) - Early Career Challenges and Breakthroughs
• (12:25) - Personal Transitions and Professional Growth
• (14:57) - The Power of Gratitude and Creative Process
• (15:38) - The Role of Meditation and Yoga in Creative Work
• (19:35) - The Impact of ...

On rest as our birthright and the vital importance of remembering to pause.

• (0:00) - Rest and relaxation with a focus on honoring ancestral heritage and claiming birthright to rest.
• (5:09) - Rest and self-care, with a focus on yoga nidra and inner peace.
• (13:06) - Rest and self-care with a meditation course and 21-day program.

Born in the Caribbean Dominican Republic and living now in Mianjin/Brisbane, Australia, Rocío i...

On growing up at fifty, practice as a modern-day chaplain and cultivating a domestic monastery.

• (1:48) - Parenting Practices and Transitions
• (3:51) - Addiction Recovery and Personal Experience
• (5:33) - Talking to Children About Addiction
• (10:02) - Living in a Domestic Monastery
• (15:24) - Marriage and Personal Growth
• (23:50) - Chaplaincy and Palliative Care
• (26:13) - End-of-Life Celebrations and Legacy
• (29:07) - Connecting with...

On rest as the way to reclaim your brilliance, at the altar of now.  

• (0:00) - Octavia's Background and Introduction
• (2:16) - Losing Parents and Spiritual Connection
• (2:58) - Rest as a Healing Practice
• (16:03) - Reading from the Book "Rest is Sacred"
• (16:19) - Personal Reflections on Rest
• (16:38) - The Power of Rest and Collective Care
• (27:01) - Daily and Collective Rest Practices
• (27:19) - Protecting Energy through Rest
• (31:5...

On the temple of your regular life, and the daily practices of attention, surrender and wonder.

• (0:00) - Introduction to Mirabai Starr and Her Work
• (2:16) - Discussion on "Ordinary Mysticism"
• (5:15) - Accessibility and Intended Audience of "Ordinary Mysticism"
• (7:18) - Personal Stories and Everyday Mysticism
• (11:34) - Mirabai's Identity and Role as a Young Elder
• (14:29) - Current Rituals and Spiritual Practices
• (19:03) - Memor...

On the soul of our work, the re-indigenizing of our minds and the vital force of sisterhood.

• (2:21) - Nisha's Background and Family Life...

On bringing joy to justice; learning how to bear witness to our oppressive patterns and tendencies; fierce compassion as a quality of mind, heart, body and spirit.

• (2:41) - Engagement with Music and Nature
• (4:23) - Application of Enlightened Mind
• (9:06) - Oppression and Human Revolution
• (17:41) - Emergent Strategies and Joyful Just Action
• (28:38) - Fierce Compassion and Self-Care
• (37:54) - Language and Terminology
• (46:32) - Co...