Mindful Mavens

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  • 119 - Some thoughts on how to show up and support loved ones who may be struggling

    Book: “Soul Therapy” by Thomas Moore https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780063071445

    Highly Sensitive People - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/highly-sensitive-person

    Movie: Moana

    Book: “In Love With The World” by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche with Helen Tworkov https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780525512547

    “Caring for the Caregiver” https://www.caregiveraction.org/

    Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado.

    For more information, check them out at
    http://madelife.com
    http://facwellness.com

    Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at [email protected] or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens.

    Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM

    39 min
  • 118 - If I was a River; Choosing Not to Suffer in the Face of Pain

    Rocky Grass in Lyons, Colorado, one of the many summer festivals hosted by PLANET BLUEGRASS

    Ashley Judd’s IG post about not caring what others think

    Van Morrison’s song: Cleaning Windows

    Mike Dooley’s internal guidance system

    Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado.

    For more information, check them out at
    http://madelife.com
    http://facwellness.com

    Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at [email protected] or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens . For any purchase you make from our “Storefront” we get thrown a few shekels that help us keep this podcast going.

    Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM

    34 min
  • 117 - From Shame to Curious Compassion, a Discussion of Co-Dependency, Shame, and Addiction

    Attachment Theory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attachment_theory

    Co-Dependency defined: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/codependency

    Book: “CoDependent No More” - https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781954118218

    Alcoholocs Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/

    Book: “Women Who Love Too Much” https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780593716779

    Brene Brown https://brenebrown.com/

    Gabor Mate: https://drgabormate.com/

    Book: “In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close encounters wth Addiction” https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781556438806

    Anita Moorjani https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Moorjani

    Books: https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781401960964 and https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781401943325

    Netflix: “The Afterlife”

    Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado.

    For more information, check them out at
    http://madelife.com
    http://facwellness.com

    Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at [email protected] or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens . For any purchase you make from our “Storefront” we get thrown a few shekels that help us keep this podcast going.

    Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM

    42 min
  • 116 - East Coast Recap, Aging Parents, Glorious Colorado Summer, and Dirt Therapy

    Ten Thousand Joys and Ten Thousand Sorrows: A Couple’s Journey Through Alzheimers book by Olivia Ames Hoblitzelle https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781585428274

    Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori Gottlieb https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781328662057

    Existential Psychotherapy by Irvin D. Yalom https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780465021475

    Free Advance Care Planning Help
    The Conversation Project Coaches – specially trained volunteers will help you assess your values and wishes and prepare for a conversation with your family and your health care provider. They will also help you complete the Medical Durable Power of Attorney document. This is a free service.

    https://www.theconversationprojectinboulder.org/advance-care-planning-resources/

    Helpful Dementia Directive Resources:
        •    The Alzheimer’s Association End-of-Life Decisions Brochure (https://www.alz.org/national/documents/brochure_endoflifedecisions.pdf) "‌") contains excellent examples of questions to ask of providers when considering decisions near the end of life.
        •    The Conversation Project Starter Guide for Caregivers of People with Alzheimer’s or Other Forms of Dementia (https://theconversationproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/DementiaGuide.pdf)offersoffers "‌") step-by-step guidance on how to prepare and have conversations about end of life wishes.
        •    Advanced Dementia: A Guide for Families (https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/application/files/3315/5493/9317/DementiaGuide-final-2015.pdf) "‌") is a comprehensive guide crafted from multiple Harvard resources.
    Sample Dementia Directives:
        •    Advance Directive for Dementia (https://dementia-directive.org/) "‌") offers a Dementia Directive Form (https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a0128cf8fd4d22ca11a405d/t/60c51d29f5c2833ef87698d1/1623530793274/dementia-directive.pdf) "‌") by Dr. Gaster for documenting your wishes for mild, moderate, or advanced dementia.
        •    Compassion and Choices Dementia Values & Priorities Tool (https://www.theconversationprojectinboulder.org/advance-care-planning-in-dementia/Compassion and Choices) "‌") contains a fillable PDF (https://compassionandchoices.org/resource/dementia-values-priorities-tool-fillable-pdf/) "smartCard-inline") designed to help you communicate your wishes regarding future care if you are living with dementia.
        •    End of Life Washington Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia Mental Health Advance Directive (https://endoflifewa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Alzheimers.Dementia.Directive-July-2023.pdf) "‌") is a form suggested by Washington State. It is 12 pages and instructions are also available.
        •    The Dartmouth Dementia Directive (https://bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/sites.dartmouth.edu/dist/6/2066/files/2022/11/DDD-V39-11-25-2022-1.pdf) "‌") is a comprehensive advance care document for dementia care planning.
        •    Katy Butler’s Dementia Directive (https://bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/sites.dartmouth.edu/dist/6/2066/files/2022/11/DDD-V39-11-25-2022-1.pdf) "‌") to her medical advocate offers a personal example.

    https://www.senioranswers.org///wp-content/uploads/2020/04/MOST-Form.pdf

    https://dementia-directive.org/

    https://compassionandchoices.org/resource/eoldgt/

    Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado.

    For more information, check them out at
    http://madelife.com
    http://facwellness.com

    Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at [email protected] or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens . For any purchase you make from our “Storefront” we get thrown a few shekels that help us keep this podcast going.

    Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM

    29 min
  • 115 - ENCORE: Roll Across America - scampers and other adventures (and "do you have 8 minutes?")

    Podcast Hidden Brain with Shankar Vedantam

    Code for when you really need a friend: “Hey do you have 8 minutes?”

    Mel Robbins

    Put hands on forehead, take 8 deep breaths and ask: “Is this logical?”

    Put hands on heart, take another 8 deep breaths and ask: “How does this feel for me?”

    Put hands on belly, take another several deep breaths and ask: “foundationally what is this saying to me?”

    Mike Dooley - Avoid the Cursed “How”’s

    Scamp camper trailers, sprinter vans and getting out to see the great diversity and beauty that is America.

    SEO (episode-specific search terms (limited to 400 characters): connection communication awareness vulnerability friendship bodywork love kindness laughter hope generosity adventure bodywork wellness wisdom storytelling support community ideas women conversation inspiration elevation delight gratitude

    Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado.

    For more information, check them out at
    http://madelife.com
    http://facwellness.com

    Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at [email protected] or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens . For any purchase you make from our “Storefront” we get thrown a few shekels that help us keep this podcast going.

    Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM

    42 min
  • 114 - Interview: Jocelyn Leibow talks about community agreements and hand to heart presence

    POSSIBLE: How we survive (and thrive) in an age of conflict book by William Ury https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780063286900

    Another one to consider is: Adam Grant’s book HIDDEN POTENTIAL: The science of achieving greater things https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780593653661

    Mike Dooley’s books: NOTES FROM THE UNIVERSE https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781582707297 and another called INFINITE POSSIBILITIES: the art of living your dreams https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781439121474

    Carol Dweck’s book MINDSET https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780345472328

    THE POWER OF YET book by Michael O Benjamin https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781097922963

    WHITE FRAGILITY:why it’s so hard for white people to talk about racism,  by Robin DiAngelo https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780807047415

    THE CHOICE: Embrace the possible by Dr. Edith Eva Eger https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781501130793

    BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME by Ta-Nehisi Coates https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780812983814

    Bruce Feiler’s THE SECRETS OF HAPPY FAMILIES https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780061778742

    Debbie Miller - Teacher who taught Jocelyn the community promise model

    Teacher story about a list of positive attributes that her students carried into adulthood [https://www.pressreader.com/usa/readers-digest/20190901/282252372095503?srsltid=AfmBOoq2FgyGldJvSCPCoON1Jj8-qNMq_rpX7E992Zt4EQVWAZv47j3M]

    https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/

    RISE - resilience in schools and educators [https://ibsweb.colorado.edu/crw/what-we-do/rise/]

    Heart Math [https://www.heartmath.org/training/heartmath-experience/?utm_source=googlesearch&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=21776211028&utm_content=715624320445&utm_term=heartmath&gid=172003829487&device=c&model=&position=&placement=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21776211028&gbraid=0AAAAADqtOVmAOxWfzINIM82VtBTZzWA9J&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhafEBhCcARIsAEGZEKJbA_sTv8hujAyFqT6K6a94NVO32mFeH7ga4FobtE-g9TOr4pa9TZgaArrzEALw_wcB]

    Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado.

    For more information, check them out at
    http://madelife.com
    http://facwellness.com

    Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at [email protected] or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens . For any purchase you make from our “Storefront” we get thrown a few shekels that help us keep this podcast going.

    Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM

    49 min
  • 113 - Colorado Trail, Leadville 100, challenging ourselves, embracing pain, growth mindset

    Matcha tea benefits - check them out!

    Rebecca’s Apothecary for herbal products, plant medicines. You can learn about herbal therapies in online courses.

    Grizzly Rose - line dancing in Denver - Sundays are “family night”

    The Avalon Ballroom and https://boulderdance.org/   Boulder Dance Coalition

    Michelle LaBorde episode on compassion MM episode #049

    Catastrophizing MM episode # ?

    Buddhist concept of The Second Arrow, elucidated at one point by Mel Robbins, several articles reference this concept when searched

    Colorado Trail - 567 miles of through hiking from Littleton to Durango

    Leadville 100 (in Leadville CO at 10,154 feet elevation!

    Appalachian trail ~ 2200 miles, takes 5-7 months to complete if hiking it as a through hiker

    WILD by Cheryl Strayed - hiked the Pacific Crest Trail https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780307476074

    TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS also by Cheryl Strayed who wrote advice under the name “Dear Sugar” https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780593685211

    Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado.

    For more information, check them out at
    http://madelife.com
    http://facwellness.com

    Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at [email protected] or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens . For any purchase you make from our “Storefront” we get thrown a few shekels that help us keep this podcast going.

    Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM

    44 min
  • 112 - Dreaming of International Escape, Why NOT me, Multi-Potential Light, Breadcrumbs, What If... Just Let Go and Dance

    Cheap Scandinavian real estate:

    https://www.instagram.com/cheap.houses.scandinavia?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

    https://www.instagram.com/cheapnordichouses?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

    Oriah Mountain Dreamer

    Dan Harris - 10% Happier Podcast Mariel Seguerra: Life hacks for Happiness “Why NOT Me?”

    Ted Talk : Multi-Potential Light

    Documentary “Human”

    Podcast: “How to End Slavery”

    S: Space
    P: Passion
    A: Attract
    R: Rebellion
    K: Keep at It

    Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado.

    For more information, check them out at
    http://madelife.com
    http://facwellness.com

    Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at [email protected] or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens . For any purchase you make from our “Storefront” we get thrown a few shekels that help us keep this podcast going.

    Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM

    55 min
  • 111 - In Praise of Our Youth, Transitions, Rites of Passage: The Indomitable Power of the Human Spirit

    Lord of the Flies

    Jada Pinkett Smith’s Red Table discussions

    Moana -the movie acknowledges the importance of tattoos as a mark of change and/or transition

    Chalice and the Blade

    Mel Robbins: “What if it all works out?”

    “Imagination lays the tracks upon which the train of reality rides” - anonymous

    Mel Robbins HIGH FIVE HABIT book

    Amy Cuddy’s Ted Talk about POWER STANCES and confidence boosts

    The Colorado Trail

    Arapahoe Valley Ranch

    Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado.

    For more information, check them out at
    http://madelife.com
    http://facwellness.com

    Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at [email protected] or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice!

    Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM

    36 min
  • 110 - It’s All About Balance: Hope and Despair, Endings and Beginnings

    Krista Tippet -  On Being Podcast

    Voices 4 Freedom (http://www.voices4freedom.org )

    “Transitions” by William McBride

    “Fantastic Fungi” 2019 Documentary by Louis Schwartzburg 

    Paul Stametz Ted Talk - “6 Ways That Mushrooms with Change Your Life”

    Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado.

    For more information, check them out at
    http://madelife.com
    http://facwellness.com

    Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at [email protected] or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice!

    Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM

    32 min

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Wisdom seekers, humor mongers, perfectly imperfect celebrants of the human condition, Steph & Anja, two friends and long-time, wellness-oriented bodywork therapists, explore light and love,…