You know you need to relax and rest, but how? This episode is a guided yoga nidra meditation that focuses on relaxing, repairing, and rejuvenating your spirit. Come away with a sense of ease and energy.

Have blankets and pillows nearby to set up your space.

For the meditation, go 12 minutes in on the episode. To listen to a refresher on setting up your space, start at nine minutes.

The moment Nadine decided on some major life changes and the crucial questions she asked that led to the most clarifying answers

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Referenced in this episode are https://www.shaunaniequist.com/books (Shauna Niequist) and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-can-do-hard-things-with-glennon-doyle/id1564530722 (Glennon Doyle)

Nadine talks about the travel experiences that have changed her life, and the 10 ways that travel can benefit you (no airplane ticket or passport needed). Nadine also discusses the travel scholarship that she is establishing to honor her late father.

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How can music and dancing enhance your life and your relationships? Nadine shares some of her process. Send Nadine a voice memo in her Instagram DMs @NadineKenneyJohnstone

Nadine talks with memoirist https://www.pegconway.com/ (Peg Conway) about her new book, https://www.pegconway.com/the-art-of-reassembly/ (The Art of Reassembly: A Memoir of Early Motherloss and Aftergrief).

Also, listen to Peg read from her book on https://michelleredo.com/podcast (Daring to Tell), the podcast of true stories read by the writers who lived them, from Nadine's very own audio producer, Michelle Redo.

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Nadine reads an essay about the metaphorical coyotes in our lives. She also shares a practice and meditation for calming anxiety.

Learn more about https://hillarylmcbride.com/the-wisdom-of-your-body/ (Hillary McBride's book The Wisdom of Your Body)

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How are a book and marathon similar? Nadine ticks off the commonalities and notes how the tools and techniques can be applied to so much in our lives.

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Nadine talks with Spiritual Mentor and Wholeheath Wellness coach https://annpetrusbaker.com/ (Ann Petrus Baker) about the wisdom that resides in each of our own hearts. They discuss how to come back to center during stressful times and trust your inner knowing.

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Like many women, Nadine grew up in the diet culture of low-fat yogurt and low-cal meals. Until she met Jamie. In this episode, talks about how she fell in love with her chef hubby and how he taught her to enjoy and savor food. Jamie shares his food philosophies and tempts listeners with a taste of what might be coming at their upcoming retreats!

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Nadine talks about the unexpected obstacles in her relocation attempt

How she copes when she’s heartbroken

The books that got her through

A meditation for healing

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Connect with books and podcasts mentioned in this episode:

https://jenhatmaker.com/podcast/series/series-36/ (Jen Hatmaker) For the Love of Flipping the Script

https://www.leeanatankersley.com/books/ (Leeana Tankersley) Hope Anyway

https://www.radiantrest.com/ (Tracee Stanley) Radiant Rest