Athena Wellness Podcast - Reclaiming Our Warrior Spirit

#107  Today’s show is about living life in a way where no bucket list is needed.

Our guest today is Tedi Brunetti, a drummer, singer and songwriter who recently released an album at age 69.  Tedi generously shares her life experiences that will leave you feeling inspired to take another look at that dream you have tucked away.

We cover a range of topics including:

• How a 45 record changed the trajectory of her life;
• Being part of the NYC music scene in 1970s and 80s;
• The decision to leave music to raise a family;
• Embarking on a second career in the medical field;
• Deciding to re-enter the music scene in her 60s;
• What it was like to write, record and release a record in 2021; and
• Advice for those who feel they’re too old to pursue their dream.

We end this episode with our Dose of Inspiration segment, where Tedi shares some of the things that are lighting her up these days.

Links:
Website:  www.TediBrunetti.com

YouTube:  TediBrunettiOfficial

Podcast:  www.HubermanLab.com

Book:  The Way to Love by Anthony de Mello

Book:  Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin 

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#106  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to keep your Warrior Vibe high.

Today, I’m joined, once again, by meditation and yoga teacher, Mary Meckley, who has created a special meditation for listeners of The Athena Wellness Podcast.

Links:

Sip and Om – Mary’s website

The Daily Meditation podcast 

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#105  Today’s show is all about the importance of pausing to access our inner still point.

Our guest today is meditation and yoga teacher, Mary Meckley, who is the creator and host of the Daily Meditation podcast which has over 50 million downloads.  Mary also offers a meditation app called Sip and Om, which includes all aspects of the meditation lifestyle and supports healthy habits, including meditation, journaling, and setting intentions.

Mary lived in Japan for several years and studied ancient Japanese arts, such as flower arrangement and tea ceremony.  She likes to say that her quest for inner stillness was launched by a sipping a cup of green tea.

Here’s what we cover:

• Making the shift from corporate life to wellness entrepreneur;
• What meditation is and how to practice in the course of life;
• The benefits of settling into stillness; and
• Insight into the Daily Meditation podcast and Sip and Om app.

We end this episode with our Dose of Inspiration segment, where Mary shares some of the things that are lighting her up these days.

Links:

Sip and Om – Mary’s website

The Daily Meditation podcast

Tea Life, Tea Mind – book

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#104  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to keep your Warrior Vibe high.

In this episode, Kathy reflects on her father’s hundredth birthday celebration, sharing her observations that she believes has added to his overall longevity and ongoing vitality. 

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#103  What do you think about when you hear the word wonder?  Maybe it takes you back to when you were a kid or a moment in time that stopped you in your tracks.  Perhaps it was an experience that you couldn’t explain but left you feeling inspired.

Two books were recently released on the topic of wonder:  Tracking Wonder, Reclaiming a Life of Meaning and Possibility in a World Obsessed with Productivity by Jeffrey Davis and Wonder Seeker, 52 Ways to Wake Up Your Creativity and Find Your Joy by Andrea Scher, wonderful reminders that after months of pandemic uncertainty, wonder still exists in every moment.  That’s what we’ll explore today.

We'll cover:

• An overview of both books;
• Why wonder is an important element of wellness; and
• Practices to ignite your sense of wonder.

Having two books about wonder published at the same time at this point in our collective history is heartening.  It feels reassuring that there is a gathering of sorts, a collective of human souls that still believes that hope, possibility and wonder abound.

Links:

Book:  Wonder Seeker by Andrea Scher

Book:  Tracking Wonder by Jeffrey Davis

Article:  Can Awe Boost Health?

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#102  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to keep your Warrior Vibe high.

Today, I’m joined, once again, by Kristen Manieri, author, mindfulness teacher, life coach and host of the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast.  During this discussion, Kristen shares some practical steps listeners to start the new year mindfully.

Link:

Website:  www.KristenManieri.com
 

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#101  Our guest today is Kristen Manieri, a mindfulness teacher, life coach and host of the 60 Mindful Minutespodcast.  She’s also the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits:  Simple Changes with Lifelong Impact.  The theme of Kristen’s work is to help others live a more conscious, connected and intentional life.

We cover a range of topics including:

·      What mindfulness is and why it’s important to live mindfully;

·      The barriers to being more mindful and strategies to navigate them;

·      The importance of self-compassion when practicing mindfulness; and

·      The trend of mindfulness in the workplace.

We end this episode with our Dose of Inspiration segment, where Kristen shares some of the things that are lighting her up these days. 

Links:

Website:  www.KristenManieri.com

Stillness is the Key – book

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen…  – book

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#100  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to keep your Warrior Vibe high.

Today, we spend a few minutes looking back over the last year of episodes and get a glimpse of 2022 podcast plans.  There are also some heartfelt thank yous to our previous guests and, of course, to you – thank you for listening!

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#099  Since Kathy started this show, she’s had a dream of taking it on the road, visiting guests on their home turf and capturing the conversation on portable equipment.

This podcast is a test run of the concept and gear.  Kristie McLean, who was featured in Episode 7, turns the mic and interviews Kathy.

Here’s what we cover:

• The act of reinvention;
• The twists, turns and blessings of life journeys;
• Storytelling;
• Lessons learned from podcast guests; and
• The beauty and gifts of everyday life.

Stay tuned for more vancasts with a range of interesting guests in 2022!

Links:

Episode 7 – Kristie McLean

Kristie’s website

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#098  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to keep your Warrior Vibe high.

Today, I’m joined, once again, by writing coach and educator, Nicola Davison, who shares practical ways to organize family memories, mementos, pictures and movies into a cohesive family story.

Links:

Forever Young Autobiographies – Nicola’s website

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