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  • Volume Eleven: Dr. Sabrina N'Diaye

    My co-conspirator is Dr. Sabrina N'Diaye

    Dr Sabrina is a Therapist ~ Storyteller ~ Peacebuilder
    She began her career as a Social Worker in the New York City foster care system, where she served as a therapist in a residential treatment/educational facility. 
    Sabrina received her PhD in Mind-Body Medicine from Saybrook University, where she studied the use of complementary and alternative interventions for physical, emotional, and spiritual growth.  Since completing her doctorate, she has developed curriculum and served as adjunct faculty for the Maryland University of Integrative Health and Saybrook University.
    She is an integrative psychotherapist and founder of the Heart Nest Center for Peace and Healing in Baltimore, Maryland. There, she lovingly serves women, couples, other healers, and small groups. Her approach to healing is a blend of wisdom, science, and ancient spiritual practices.
    She is a senior faculty member of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, where she teaches the art of self-care to healthcare professionals around the globe.
    She mentors mental health professionals across the country, serving them in their desire to make a living while serving humanity.
     As Center faculty, she has responded to community trauma in Las Vegas, Houston, the Pine Ridge Reservation, New York City, and Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.
    She is currently completing her first book, The Laugh of Love, based on her maternal grandmother’s ability to transcend multiple traumas and chronic illness.
    Dr. Sabrina is a devoted wife, mother, daughter, and life-long learner, who remains humbled by the healing power of compassion, love, and forgiveness.
    Sabrina has committed her life to continuing the sacred Sufi teachings of peace, love, justice, mercy, and freedom.

    We talk about:
    being burnt sienna,
    lifting the veil,
    restoring dignity,
    shame

    You can find Dr. Sabrina at
    Facebook: Live Forgiveness Daily, Dr. Sabrina N'Diaye
    Instagram: @DrSabrinaNDiaye
    Internet:  www.drsabrinandiaye.com, www.cmbm.org

    46 min
  • Volume Ten: Heather Plett

    My co-conspirator is Heather Plett.
    Heather is an international speaker, facilitator, and writer who teaches and practices the art of holding space. 

    She's the author of The Art of Holding Space: A Practice of Love, Liberation, and Leadership

    We talk:
    liberation,
    a caged life,
    beautiful trauma,
    liminal space,
    brave space
    and
    conflict transformation.

    You can find Heather at
    HeatherPlett.com
    centreforholdingspace.com

    43 min
  • Volume Nine A: This Is The Way Things Are Right Now

    What you have just opened up is an "A" volume. It's an extension of the previous conversation where I take a deep dive into one or more of the Keys dropped.

    In this case, a complement to Volume Nine with co-conspirator Jay Smack.

    In this episode:
    THIS,
    acceptance,
    allowing,
    and
    Tara Brach.

    Enjoy!

    17 min
  • Volume Nine: Jay Smack

    This week my co-conspirator is Jay Smack.

    He is a voice actor, post-production mixer, podcaster, producer, videographer,
    listener/storyteller.

    In this episode we go DEEP:
    revelation or inspiration,
    passion,
    path,
    practice,
    innerwork,
    "p" jokes
    and
    commentary on Dune by Frank Herbert.


    Enjoy. 

    You can find Jay on LinkedIN  @JaySmack
     His podcast is goodeyepodcast
    jaysmackvo.com voice over
    jaysmack.com
    redampaudio.com

    47 min
  • Volume Eight A: Space To Be Human

    What you have just opened up is an "A" volume.
    It's an extension of the previous conversation where I take a deeper dive into one or more of the Keys dropped.
    In this case, a complement to Volume Eight with co-conspirator Alana Sheeren

    In this episode:
    space,
    place,
    physical, intellectual, soul show up,
    Parker Palmer,
    Dr. Marc Brackett 
    and
    (ugh)
    feelings.  

    16 min
  • Volume Eight: Alana Sheeren

    This week my co-conspirator is Alana Sheeren.

    A true renaissance woman.
    Whether from the TEDx stage, as host of the Create Your Magical Life podcast or in her work with clients, she combines her training as a therapist and her intuitive abilities to help people change their lives.
    Currently, she is directing and producing her first documentary film, Listen Closely, which examines the way deep listening affects the quality of your life. 
    The film features thought leaders such as Ram Dass, Dr. Daniel J. Siegel, and Gay & Kathlyn Hendricks.

    We touch on:
    the daily-ness of grief,
    space to be human,
    perfectionism,
    the limits of the law of attraction,
    asking for what we need,
    and
    having a place to set things down.

    Enjoy


    Learn more at
    ListenCloselyFilm.com
    AlanaSheeren.com or 
    Facebook (personal & film) 
    Instagram:  @alanasheeren

    1 hr
  • Volume Seven A: You Don't Have To Be Good At Everything.

    What you have just opened up is an "A" volume. It's an extension of the previous conversation where I take a deep dive into one or more of the Keys dropped. 

    In this case, a complement to Volume Seven with Sarah Elkins. 

    This episode touches on
    plumbing,
    sump pumps,
    electrical,
    the lie of the self-made person
    and
    seeing others' magic. 

    Enjoy.  

    10 min
  • Volume Seven: Sarah Elkins

    This week my co-conspirator is Sarah Elkins 

    Sarah delights in guiding individuals and teams to improve communication, using storytelling as the foundation of her work. 
    She is a Gallup certified Strengths coach and uses that tool to coach her clients to improve their communication in all relationships, and to find more satisfaction at work and at home.

    We talk about 

    • finding people who "see your magic"
    • doing things for spite
    • finding the right "key" as a vocalist 
    • and how you don't have to be good at everything


    Her book and audiobook, Your Stories Don't Define You, How You Tell Them Will
    is available on bookshop.org (supporting independent booksellers), and on Amazon. 

    You can also find her here:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahlynnelkins/ (@sarahlynnelkins)

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesmileisfree/

    Website: http://elkinsconsulting.com

    33 min
  • Volume Six A: You Don't Have to be Original

    What you have just opened up is an "A" volume. It's an extension of the previous conversation where I take a deep dive into one or more of the Keys dropped.

    In this case, a complement to Volume Six with Ashley Diaz-Meijas.

    This episode touches on
    originality,
    art,
    fashion,
    lemmings,
    DNA,
    Austin Kleon,
    and
    stealing. 

    Enjoy. 

    9 min
  • Volume Six: Ashley Diaz Mejias

    Ashley is an author, pastor, mother, wife, and so much more. 
    Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Ashley began challenging systemic bias while working as the educational director for a small nonprofit after college graduation. 

    She co-pastors Voices of Jubilee, a worshiping community in the Bon Air juvenile detention center in Richmond, VA.  This community includes 24 incarcerated youth, correctional officers, returning citizens, former corrections officers, and those longing for the liberating Word of the Gospel. 

    She also works on the team growing the Richmond Community Bail Fund, which received over $1M in donations in a 6 week period in mid-2020. 

    Ashley shares her grief and hope for the "beautiful. rowdy. prisoners."
     She talks about not being original or being a superstar.

    https://www.voicesofjubilee.org

    https://rvabailfund.org 

    46 min

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