A Space for Sōl

Celebrations are in order! We recorded our 50th episode and we are pretty damn proud of it. Today we talk about going for it! Starting with a spark of an idea and running with it. We are SO glad we started when we did and are excited to take you through the inner workings of launching our brand and podcast. It wasn’t an easy ride, there were ups and downs, laughing and crying but we had so much fun along the way. If there is one thing you take away from this episode, we hope you get the confidence to go for it yourself. If you have an idea that you have been sitting on for a while, start today -- we promise you won't regret it. Thank you for being with us and we look forward to another 50 Episodes together. 

The show must go on... but not necessarily in the same way!

Meet Danielle. She is this weeks podcast guest and also Heather's magical Intuitive Business and Spiritual Mentor. For the last 10 years she has been helping people make radical life changes, but knew this was her calling since before she was old enough to legally order a glass of Pinot Grigio. 

We chatted with Danielle about what it's like for business owners during this time, what is the most important work we can be doing right now and how can we really make things flow in our lives? 

ABOUT DR. DANIELLE DOWLING

I’ve been helping people make radical life changes since before I was old enough to legally order a glass of Pinot Grigio.

I have always been fascinated by human potential and spirituality. I was 9 years old when my father began to introduce me to Zig Ziglar, Norman Vincent Peale, Tony Robbins and the work of Esther and Jerry Hicks…

It is my life’s work to help people make dramatic, transformative shifts into their inner greatness.

I later earned both my master’s and my doctorate in psychology, (Psy.D). I realized my own dream as a life coach in Los Angeles, pursuing soul-alignment through mentoring and speaking throughout the wellness community.

For the past 10 years, I’ve spent six hours a day listening to people like you share your fears and your frustrations…and re-introducing them to the dreams that had been forgotten or put on the shelf.

(That’s over 15,000 hours of coaching that has allowed me to develop high levels of compassion, and the necessary skill-set to help my clients get exactly what they want in life!)

I have the raw talent, intuition, and experience to help you release all limitation and have the greatest experience of yourself possible.

I’ve done it successfully – not only in my own life, but for a long list of clients – from celebrities, to entrepreneurs, to ambitious professionals, to stay-at-home-moms.

Speaking of moms…

I am one.

I know what it’s like to always be taking care of everyone else, and to feel like you’ll never have the time or luxury of actually enjoying a cup of coffee, let alone pursuing your own dreams…(am I right?)

Surprise! In the midst of WFH/momming so hard aka our every day bc "social distancing" is apparently what we should have been calling it from the start, we taped a VERY SPECIAL episode for you!

We’re thrilled to have Tejal Patel, a divorce attorney turned mindfulness + mediation coach for families and author of "Meditation for Kids" on today’s podcast. Tune in as she shares how she was called to this new career path, what it’s like working with children and teaching them to meditate, what it can do for kids and how this wellness ritual can strengthen the bond between parents and their babes. Don’t know how to meditate? No problem! We dive into that too!

Stay well mamas. We’re thinking of you during this time of uncertainty - but yet remember these moments together can be a blessing. We’re being forced to slow down. To prioritize. Let’s hone in on what this time is trying to teach us. #kidscanmeditate #meditation #mindfulness #bewell

Meet Tejal Patel

Tejal V Patel is a former divorce attorney turned mindfulness, meditation and Ayurveda advocate for moms and kids. She’s the host of the Time-In Talks Pod-cast , speaker and author of Meditation for Kids: 40 Activities To Manage Emotions, Ease Anxiety and Stay Focused.

Named a “Well-being Warrior” in The Huffington Post, Tejal’s soulful wisdom reaches moms globally through her signature online mindfulness and meditation courses, inspiring Time-In Talks podcast with her 5-year-old son Ayaan, booming Instagram mama community, motivating mindful parenting videos and power live events.

In the last decade, through her Yoga Birdies and Mindful Beginnings programs she has educated hundreds of teachers, parents and children (including her own) how to playfully infuse mindfulness, meditation and yoga into classrooms and homes.

Her fun, practical and simple way of infusing mindfulness and meditation into the lives of modern families in a way that is understandable to kids truly sets her apart from the traditional self-help crowd and makes her a go-to expert for modern moms seeking to raise calm, confident, and compassionate children and become the most present, patient and peaceful parent they can be

Tejal has appeared in The Huffington Post, Finer Minds by MindValley, Mind Body Green, Positively Positive, Shining Mentor Magazine, among other places. Tejal lives in South Jersey with her hubby, two young sons, and parakeet Skye.

If you ever wanted to tune in, now is the time people. We had the absolute pleasure of interviewing (read giving us a counseling session) Hayley Goldberg who shared some incredible parenting insight with us as we navigate toddlerhood. There was crying, breakthroughs and lots of laughs. Tune in and please share your thoughts on Instagram! We’d love to hear from you. This is a very special episode and so thankful we get to share it today! 

MEET PARENTING COACH HAYLEY GOLDBERG LMFT,  FOUNDER OF HEART OF CONNECTING 

I specialize in helping parents of toddlers and preschoolers enjoy a loving, happier, calmer, more confident parenting experience with their little ones. My approach is based on respect and compassion for parents. There is no judgement with me because parenting isn’t easy. We are all trying to find our way and none of us are perfect. My work is tailored to helping parents get to the root of their parenting frustrations and challenges and teaching them positive, collaborative strategies that build warm, trusting relationships between parents and children. I also work with couples to help them understand and respect their parenting differences and give them tools to develop a partnership in their parenting. When parents collaborate on their parenting and cooperate with each other they raise kids who feel both understood and connected, and family life is more peaceful, relaxed, and loving, and parenting is more FUN! I have been a parent for 23 years and I have guided parents for over 14 years as a therapist, parent educator, and parenting coach. I have been working hands on in early childhood (toddlers and preschoolers) for the past 8 years working with parents, kids, preschool teachers, directors, and home daycare providers. I am blessed with an amazing husband and we are the proud parents of three wonderful and incredible kids. No job has been harder or more rewarding than being a mom and I whole heartedly understand the struggles, fears and challenges that come with being a loving and caring parent. When I am not with my family or supporting parents, you can find me enjoying coffee with friends, reading articles or a parenting book that has caught my attention, or walking my four German Shepherds – hours and hours of walking!

Back off mom guilt! Wouldn't it be amazing if it was that easy to make the ever looming mom guilt go away and go away for good? 

On today's episode we get into how we've fallen victim to mom shaming ourselves and what we are doing to break the vicious cycle. It isn't easy, we will be the first to admit, but we are here to help each other let the positivity flow and encourage each other when we are in the inevitable downward spiral. 

Mama's we see you...you're doing a great job!

The girl boss mentality has taken off over the years and as these girls transitioned into becoming mothers, that hustle mentality hasn’t left much space to step back. Instead it’s transitioned to pushing women to mother and work harder. We’re going to dive into what’s been working and what we’re looking to shift with our work hard, play hard mentality.

Tune in as we share our soul around the challenges of being a momprenuer and how social media has played a part in this.

Also, want to hang IRL? We have our first event for 2020 at Sweaty Betty where we will be hosting an evening workout on Lido Deck with SiSSFiT, then head to a private shopping event where our guests will enjoy light bites, beverages, stretching, new moon readings and astrology manis while spending their $25 gift card from Sweaty Betty plus a curated gift bag by yours truly.

It's Wednesday and our first full episode of the new decade is here. We we're over the moon, literally, to bring on wellness extraordinaire @Jenn_sinclair_! We talked all things Astrology and Reiki and the amazing healing that happens when you bring them both together. 

Jenn gets on the mic to break down her practices and how she can positively impact your well being. Heather has been going to Jenn for a few months now so we get a first hand look at how Astro Reiki is working for her. Brooke is super new to all of this so Jenn gives her a new moon reading and the rest is history! 

Time to tune in to the episode and into yourself as we embark on a journey into the stars. Hang on tight, it's a fun one! Spoiler alert...you too will receive insight into the next New Moon coming Friday, January 24th. If you love what you hear and want to meet Jenn in person, snag your ticket for Glisten + Glow our next Feed Your Sōl event (2/19) where she will give each attendee a complimentary New Moon Reading, get your ticket here: https://universe.com/feedyoursol3.