Living Prana Vida

By Amelia Barnes

Are you feeling like you want more meaning and purpose in your life? Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the chaos and challenges you are up against? Then this is the podcast for YOU. In each episode, Ame... more

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How many episodes does Living Prana Vida have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.

Living Prana Vida episodes:

April 10, 2019 How to Shop Sustainable and Ethical Fashion with Aditi Mayer
In this episode, Amelia interviews sustainable fashion blogger and photo journalist Aditi Mayer @aditimayer. They talk about the true cost of fashion, from the exploitation on marginalized peoples to the environmental impact of fast fashion, and also the need for more true diversity and inclusion within the fashion world. Aditi shares some great tips and advice on how to find your unique style, thrifting and how to shop sustainably on a budget. Amelia and Aditi also discuss the differences between synthetic and natural fabrics, whether semi-synthetics and recycled polyester are sustainable choices, and what certifications to look for when trying to decide if something is truly eco-friendly, healthy and ethical.
But making a difference doesn’t have to end with our consumer choices - Aditi shares about her experience living at Her Farm in Nepal, a matriarchal organic farm created as a safe space for women coming out of domestic abuse. This experience opened up her mind to the questions: What does sustainability look like beyond consumerism? How can we become “green citizens”, not just “green consumers”? And what can we learn from indigenous communities about sustainability?
This episode is an eye-opener and valuable resource for anyone interested in living more sustainably and having a conscious wardrobe!
Watch: THE TRUE COST on Netflix
Aditi’s blog: ADIMAY.com
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AMELIA'S FREE EBOOKS/RESOURCES:
MINDFUL PARENTING: 5 STRATEGIES THAT WORK
7 EASY VEGAN CHEESE RECIPES
EASY AND CHEAP PLANT MILK RECIPES
DIY BEAUTY RECIPES
IMMUNE-BOOSTING RECIPES
The music for this podcast, Better Late than Never, is written and performed by Katie Matzell.

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April 03, 2019 Minimalism and Mindful Living with The Sustainable Duo
Amelia chats with Carly Bergman and Brenden Fitzgerald, AKA @sustainable_duo about zero waste and minimalist living, the joys of eating from the earth, sustainable food growing, connecting to the earth and eco-spirituality, and conscious entrepreneurship.
We dive into:
- Carly and Brenden's contrasting roots/upbringing and how they each found veganism and sustainable/minimalist living, and each other
- How and why Brenden went from eating a heavy meat-based diet his whole life to vegan overnight (he's got great tips for those who don't like/aren't used to eating plants)
- How living authentically and in alignment with your values and your truth is one of the most valuable contributions you can make, and is what inspires real change in the world
- Why food forests are our future and how we can grow our own food anywhere, even in northern climates
- Why and how Carly and Brenden started giving up possessions and living minimally, and why it brings them so much joy, connection and serenity (Documentary recommendations: Minimalism on Netflix)
- Eco-spirituality and the benefits of camping and being in connection with the earth. Carly shares some wonderful mindfulness and ground practices you can do (Book she recommends: How the Train a Wild Elephant)
- Brenden shares about what he's doing to curb plastic waste in his company Planet Protein, and how we can still live in alignment with values of sustainability and minimalism while being entrepreneurs within a capitalist system
Want to stay in touch? Subscribe to Amelia's emails for weekly healthy and sustainable lifestyle inspiration, as well as PranaVidaStyle.com updates and exclusive offers.
AMELIA'S FREE EBOOKS/RESOURCES:
MINDFUL PARENTING: 5 STRATEGIES THAT WORK
7 EASY VEGAN CHEESE RECIPES
EASY AND CHEAP PLANT MILK RECIPES
DIY BEAUTY RECIPES
IMMUNE-BOOSTING RECIPES
The music for this podcast, Better Late than Never, is written and performed by Katie Matzell.

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1h 11min
March 28, 2019 How We Went from Terrible Threes to Tantrum-Free: 5 Parenting Strategies that Work
Amelia shares about the shifts she’s made in her parenting approach over the past couple months and how they’ve helped her daughter Lily go from terrible threes to tantrum-free and transformed her relationship with Lily. Amelia is joined by Marla @thedetoxyogi (from Episode 2) as they discuss what were the 5 biggest parenting game changers for her. Don’t have little ones? These strategies are also remarkably effective in relationships with people of ALL ages. They also dive into the controversial topic of screen time and how Amelia’s attitude and approach to regulating screen time for Lily has changed over the past year, and the surprising and almost counter-intuitive outcome of that change.
Book referenced: How to Talk to Little Kids Will Listen by Joanna Faber and Julie King
Want to stay in touch? Subscribe to Amelia's emails for weekly healthy and sustainable lifestyle inspiration, as well as PranaVidaStyle.com updates and exclusive offers.
AMELIA'S FREE EBOOKS/RESOURCES:
MINDFUL PARENTING: 5 STRATEGIES THAT WORK
7 EASY VEGAN CHEESE RECIPES
EASY AND CHEAP PLANT MILK RECIPES
DIY BEAUTY RECIPES
IMMUNE-BOOSTING RECIPES
The music for this podcast, Better Late than Never, is written and performed by Katie Matzell.

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43min
March 20, 2019 Ask Amelia Anything: Pregnancy after Loss, Justin and Going Vegan
From pregnancy after loss and dealing with challenging times, to her relationship with her husband Justin and the lifestyle changes she's made, Amelia opens up about where she's at right now and many of the struggles and epiphanies that have guided her personal and spiritual growth over the past decade. Heidi (from episode 1) joins Amelia again on this episode to ask her your most asked questions, such as:
Do you ever get SAD (seasonal affective disorder)?
How are you doing emotionally with this pregnancy?
What are some strategies you use to overcome fear and grief?
Did you ever go through therapy after loosing Landon?
How has your relationship with Justin been impacted by challenging times?
Is Justin spiritual?
Does Justin support the low waste/vegan lifestyle changes you’ve made?
Did you go vegan for health or for the animals?
How do you do it ALL?
What are your intentions going forward into this new season of life?

Want to stay in touch? Subscribe to Amelia's emails for weekly healthy and sustainable lifestyle inspiration, as well as PranaVidaStyle.com updates and exclusive offers.
AMELIA'S FREE EBOOKS/RESOURCES:
7 EASY VEGAN CHEESE RECIPES
MINDFUL PARENTING: 5 STRATEGIES THAT WORK
EASY AND CHEAP PLANT MILK RECIPES
DIY BEAUTY RECIPES
IMMUNE-BOOSTING RECIPES
The music for this podcast, Better Late than Never, is written and performed by Katie Matzell.
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1h 7min
March 13, 2019Better Late than Never with Katie Matzell
In this week's episode Amelia interviews musician Katie Matzell, the voice behind the podcast into and extro music, Better Late than Never.
Katie tells us about how she’d longed to sing and perform since she was a child but held herself out of fear and decided to take a “safe” career route instead and didn’t start pursuing music until her late 20s
How learning she was introverted and is very connected to earth energy (Kapha dosha) has helped her understand herself better and break through some of her self-limiting thoughts and ultimately step out of her own way
She shares about how she found yoga and how transformative yoga was for her. It helped her find clarity and use her voice, and to trust and believe in herself
She tells us about how the inspiration for Better Late than Never came to her, and the underlying meaning and we talk about how perfectly the song ties into the theme of this podcast
She shares the story of the serendipitous connection that led her to find Amelia on Instagram two years ago, and how, despite all the challenges and shortcomings, the internet and social media can be such a powerful and positive force in the world
Want to stay in touch? Subscribe to Amelia's emails for weekly healthy and sustainable lifestyle inspiration, as well as PranaVidaStyle.com updates and exclusive offers.
AMELIA'S FREE EBOOKS/RESOURCES:
7 EASY VEGAN CHEESE RECIPES
MINDFUL PARENTING: 5 STRATEGIES THAT WORK
EASY AND CHEAP PLANT MILK RECIPES
DIY BEAUTY RECIPES
IMMUNE-BOOSTING RECIPES
The music for this podcast, Better Late than Never, is written and performed by Katie Matzell.
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51min
March 06, 2019 Healing, Honest Motherhood and Living in Alignment with Marla Barr
In this episode, Amelia chats with Marla Barr @thedetoxyogi, mother of two, food scientist, yoga and meditation teacher, wellness retreat facilitator and host of the Your Wellness Journey podcast. From her unexpected and ultimately transformative job teaching an elephant to paint to becoming a marketing specialist on Deepak Chopra’s team, Marla’s life is an amazing example of how to live inspired, vulnerable, and aligned with your core values. Marla shares about how the losses of her grandparents and mother ignited her interest in healing and wellness, and her experience in medical school that led her to a passion for food science, herbalism, Ayurveda and a variety of healing modalities like reflexology, reiki and yoga.
Connected over a shared love of health and living sustainably, Marla and Amelia chat about raising plant-based children, the challenges of finding balance as a work-from-home mom, and navigating life when your spouse, family or community aren’t on board with changes you are making. Marla shares her insight into raising environmentally conscious children while keeping things light-hearted through a program called, Earth Rangers. Together, Amelia and Marla bond over a shared love of homemade plant milk (Marla teaches us how to make the perfect coconut oat milk!), DIY beauty products, and zero-waste lifestyle hacks! If you are searching for a way to become the change you wish to see in the world — click play.
Want to stay in touch? Subscribe to Amelia's emails for weekly healthy and sustainable lifestyle inspiration, as well as PranaVidaStyle.com updates and exclusive offers.
AMELIA'S FREE EBOOKS/RESOURCES:
7 EASY VEGAN CHEESE RECIPES
MINDFUL PARENTING: 5 STRATEGIES THAT WORK
EASY AND CHEAP PLANT MILK RECIPES
DIY BEAUTY RECIPES
IMMUNE-BOOSTING RECIPES
The music for this podcast, Better Late than Never, is written and performed by Katie Matzell.
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1h 12min
February 24, 2019 Turning Pain into Purpose with Amelia Barnes
Podcast host, Amelia Barnes, unveils the very first episode of the Living Prana Vida podcast with a beautiful conversation between herself and newest Prana Vida team member, Heidi. During the interview, Amelia dives into what sparked her mission to run a sustainable yoga apparel company, and the remarkable evolution of her brand, and life, over the past six years. She shares about the painful experience of losing her firstborn son, Landon, and how finding a deeper connection to the natural world and making a positive impact brought her hope during one of the most painful times of her life. If you are seeking inspiration to turn your grief into grace and your pain into purpose — this episode is for you.
Want to stay in touch? Subscribe to Amelia's emails for weekly healthy and sustainable lifestyle inspiration, as well as PranaVidaStyle.com updates and exclusive offers.
AMELIA'S FREE EBOOKS/RESOURCES:
7 EASY VEGAN CHEESE RECIPES
MINDFUL PARENTING: 5 STRATEGIES THAT WORK
EASY AND CHEAP PLANT MILK RECIPES
DIY BEAUTY RECIPES
IMMUNE-BOOSTING RECIPES
The music for this podcast, Better Late than Never, is written and performed by Katie Matzell.
...more
1h 4min

FAQs about Living Prana Vida:

How many episodes does Living Prana Vida have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.