MindFULL conversations

The book title is a mantra that today's Guest, Christy Beltz, has used for many years.  While she isn't sure where it originally came from - it stuck!  When she journals in the morning, many times she ends her pages with Oh God of Second Chances, Here I Am Again.

Christy is the president of Empowerment Coaching and Consulting, a leadership development practice helping individuals and organizations focus on maximizing employee engagement to improve overall company performance. Christy guides her clients toward a conscious transformation using a mixture of human behavior motivation techniques, including the Leadership Circle, the Root Cause ™ system, HeartMath, Clarity International: SHIFT Training and Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead methodology.

Christy’s lifelong dedication supporting women’s leadership has led to her role as Co-Curator with TEDxCherryCreekWomen. In this position, she works with TEDx speakers to guide presenters to stand in their own power and share an idea worth spreading with the world. Christy’s life’s work has been focused on lifting women up so they can step fully into their authentic selves. 

Our mindful conversation was Mind FILLING! Wowsa. I read the book and highlighted and post-it-noted more pages than I could have a conversation about! Check out the link below to buy Christy's book Oh God of Second Chances, Here I Am Again. And check out her website for more on her work and leadership course curriculum - http://christybelz.com

3 Takeaways from today's conversation:

1. We are ALL Whole, Perfect and Complete at the core of who we are.

2. MSU - Making Stuff Up - We all do it! Christy gives us a tip for knowing when it is happening. There are Facts and there are Emotions about the Facts. Learning to identify them can help you. 

3. HeartMath is one of Chrity's favorite techniques. Listen in as she guides me through a Heart Lock-In. It's vulnerable and helpful! Eek! 

Robin has been a guest on several podcasts including Creative Lifescaping and Everyday Innovator. Check out my conversations via my LinkTree  https://linktr.ee/robinglickstein

Please follow my blog, The MindFULL Creative. It's the inspiration for this podcast and has tons of ideas and links to fill your mind with fresh perspectives! https://themindfullcreative.com

Be in touch with me! You can DM me on Instagram at MindFULL conversations and let me know what you think!  Also, let me know if you'd like to be a guest (or have a suggestion for a guest) and fill our minds https://www.instagram.com/mindfullconversations/

And, if I have mentioned a book above, I might have moved the link up there - in case you need it again, click below to easily support local bookstores, shop my page and fill your mind. https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfullconversations

Today's mindful conversation is with Ostap Manulyak (OS-TAP ManOOYA).

Almost exactly a year ago, I had a spontaneous conversation with my friend John Yackus, who phoned  it in from the border of Poland, where he and other retired United pilot friends had joined the World Kitchen to distribute food to folks fleeing Ukraine. Sad to say, that today, the war is raging on. John and his friends went back to Ukraine last month and John met Ostap and called me and said, "I have a guy for you to talk with". 

Ostap Manulyak is an assistant professor in the Composition Department of the Lviv Music Academy and a co-founder of Art Association NURT, director of the Festival of electroacoustic music VOX ELECTRONICA and Experimental Educational Studio of Electroacoustic Music (EESEM) of Lviv Music Academy. During the 2018-19 academic year, he was a visiting researcher at the Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustic (CCRMA) of Stanford University (California) as Fulbright Fellow. He has recently received several awards. In 2020, he received the Mykola Leontovych Award for choral composition and in 2021, the Stanislav Liudkevych Award for works composed since 2018.

In our MindFULL conversation, Ostap refered to many interesting web sites:

Website links for Unarmed Civilians killed that are Culturally related https://apnews.com/hub/war-crimes-watch-ukraine

A few stories which he translated to English  https://drive.google.com/file/d/16ZVv0y1Ogywl_YJkg8hDX0aBvjeaXZaV/view?usp=share_link

Carols of Bells link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shchedryk_(song)

NYC – Ukrainian Festival https://www.ucmfnyc.com/

And a  few stories about artists who joined Ukrainian Armed Forces https://ui.org.ua/en/culture-fights-back-2/

Give a listen to our conversation! I think you will agree with him that keeping art initiatives alive is very important to showing that Ukraine stands tall and has not lost!

 

Robin has been a guest on several podcasts including Creative Lifescaping and Everyday Innovator. Check out my conversations via my LinkTree  https://linktr.ee/robinglickstein

Please follow my blog, The MindFULL Creative. It's the inspiration for this podcast and has tons of ideas and links to fill your mind with fresh perspectives! https://themindfullcreative.com

Be in touch with me! You can DM me on Instagram at MindFULL conversations and let me know what you think!  Also, let me know if you'd like to be a guest (or have a suggestion for a guest) and fill our minds https://www.instagram.com/mindfullconversations/

And, if I have mentioned a book above, I might have moved the link up there - in case you need it again, click below to easily support local bookstores, shop my page and fill your mind. https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfullconversations

Holy Moly, Friends! This episode took a direction that we did not expect. Usually, I give some background and then a few takeaways. Well, this time I have 1 Takeaway for you:

1. LISTEN! Especially to the first part. Here, Carol and I jump right into a Grounding Meditation. I love this meditation and use it often. I hope you will, too.

Quickly, who the heck is Carol Ross? Carol  is a Coach I have worked with, on and off, for over 17 years. I met her through my husband and the Northwestern alumni network. 

Carol started out using only her head. Through the years, she dropped into her heart. Carol holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, both from Northwestern University. She has received training from Coaches Training Institute, Lucid Living, Center for Right Relationship, and Newfield Networks. She is a perfect blend of both.

In this episode Carol mentions StoryCorps as a place to find ways to help you begin to think about telling your story: https://storycorps.org/

You can also find Carol and her work here:
easegracebelonging.com (Coming Home program)
standoutandbelong.com
emotionallyfitleaders.com

Robin has been a guest on several podcasts including Creative Lifescaping and Everyday Innovator. Check out my conversations via my LinkTree  https://linktr.ee/robinglickstein

Please follow my blog, The MindFULL Creative. It's the inspiration for this podcast and has tons of ideas and links to fill your mind with fresh perspectives! https://themindfullcreative.com

Be in touch with me! You can DM me on Instagram at MindFULL conversations and let me know what you think!  Also, let me know if you'd like to be a guest (or have a suggestion for a guest) and fill our minds https://www.instagram.com/mindfullconversations/

And, if I have mentioned a book above, I might have moved the link up there - in case you need it again, click below to easily support local bookstores, shop my page and fill your mind. https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfullconversations

In this episode, my friend Howard Waldstreicher, tells us how he re-invented himself at 59. Howard started out as a former software engineer, then became  a top-tier fitness trainer and post Covid, found his way back again to becoming one of the oldest data engineers at Facebook. 

Howard shares his stories and mindful insights. He proves that Life Experience cannot be taught, but new skills can.

 3 Takeaways from Howard:

 1.    Listen to your Mother – Howard’s Mother always said, “Never give up. It only takes one!” He sent out hundreds of resumes and almost gave up…

2.    You can reinvent yourself by re-inventing your skills from something you might have done in the past. He was a programmer in his early days. He took classes and sharpened his modern day skills.

3.    Return to work programs can help you find your way to something new. Howard found his way to Facebook through the career rentry program called iRelaunch. Check them out here:  https://www.irelaunch.com/

 You can find Howard's new book here: https://a.co/d/7iX5xoy

Robin has been a guest on several podcasts including Creative Lifescaping and Everyday Innovator. Check out my conversations via my LinkTree  https://linktr.ee/robinglickstein

Please follow my blog, The MindFULL Creative. It's the inspiration for this podcast and has tons of ideas and links to fill your mind with fresh perspectives! https://themindfullcreative.com

Be in touch with me! You can DM me on Instagram at MindFULL conversations and let me know what you think!  Also, let me know if you'd like to be a guest (or have a suggestion for a guest) and fill our minds https://www.instagram.com/mindfullconversations/

And, if I have mentioned a book above, I might have moved the link up there - in case you need it again, click below to easily support local bookstores, shop my page and fill your mind. https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfullconversations

Last week's MindFULL conversation (and mindful conversation!) got me thinking about all that goes into pivoting in our careers. There is much written, but few lay out the steps like Susie did for me, in a side email. I turned it into a MindFULL Musing. Give a listen! And if you want a hard copy of the steps, simply DM me on IG or send me an email at [email protected]! Cheers to taking a step!

Listen to MindFULL conversations MindFULL Meals - Easy Dinners with Susie Miles here.

Robin has been a guest on several podcasts including Creative Lifescaping and Everyday Innovator. Check out my conversations via my LinkTree  https://linktr.ee/robinglickstein

Please follow my blog, The MindFULL Creative. It's the inspiration for this podcast and has tons of ideas and links to fill your mind with fresh perspectives! https://themindfullcreative.com

Be in touch with me! You can DM me on Instagram at MindFULL conversations and let me know what you think!  Also, let me know if you'd like to be a guest (or have a suggestion for a guest) and fill our minds https://www.instagram.com/mindfullconversations/

And, if I have mentioned a book above, I might have moved the link up there - in case you need it again, click below to easily support local bookstores, shop my page and fill your mind. https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfullconversations

Robin has been a guest on several podcasts including Creative Lifescaping and Everyday Innovator. Check out my conversations via my LinkTree  https://linktr.ee/robinglickstein

Please follow my blog, The MindFULL Creative. It's the inspiration for this podcast and has tons of ideas and links to fill your mind with fresh perspectives! https://themindfullcreative.com

Be in touch with me! You can DM me on Instagram at MindFULL conversations and let me know what you think!  Also, let me know if you'd like to be a guest (or have a suggestion for a guest) and fill our minds https://www.instagram.com/mindfullconversations/

And, if I have mentioned a book above, I might have moved the link up there - in case you need it again, click below to easily support local bookstores, shop my page and fill your mind. https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfullconversations

It's February, and I have decided to lighten up given the heaviness of January's long days. Today kicks off a month of mindful conversations about healthy eating and easy meals! My guest today is Culinary Nutrionist, Michelle Fox. She is a former dancer who has danced her way to a healthier relationship with food. Michelle is a Master at helping folks make new and healthy choices.

She has so much to say! 3 things to think about:

1. Sugar is as addictive as cocaine. She can help you kick your sugar habit once and for all.
2. Meal Plan! It is the pillar of saving time and money.
3. You are WORTHY of taking time to meal plan, meditate and change your mindset around food. It sounds like alot, but it's all connected and one thing will lead to another. Promise.

And as a Dancer, Michelle always puts on Tropical House on Pandora when she is cooking. I, personally listen to the soundtrack from The Bear, a Hulu show about a Chef in Chicago.

You can get a recipe for a sugar-free snack at https://www.michellefox.com/blog/sugar-free-snacks
You can grab another idea here for a Smoothie that will fill your body and soothe your mind https://www.michellefox.com/blog/kissed-by-an-angel-smoothie
And, best of all...learn how to store your fruits and veggies so they last longer and you can make the most of what you buy https://www.michellefox.com/freshveggies

And...not only is she doing all this, she ALSO has a new podcast! Healthy Sexy Nutrition with Michelle Fox. Check it out.   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-sexy-nutrition/id1642090954

Wanna learn more and connect with Michelle for more ideas on meal planning, energy fueling and mindful eating? You can find her at https://www.michellefox.com/

Bon Appetite!

Robin has been a guest on several podcasts including Creative Lifescaping and Everyday Innovator. Check out my conversations via my LinkTree  https://linktr.ee/robinglickstein

Please follow my blog, The MindFULL Creative. It's the inspiration for this podcast and has tons of ideas and links to fill your mind with fresh perspectives! https://themindfullcreative.com

Be in touch with me! You can DM me on Instagram at MindFULL conversations and let me know what you think!  Also, let me know if you'd like to be a guest (or have a suggestion for a guest) and fill our minds https://www.instagram.com/mindfullconversations/

And, if I have mentioned a book above, I might have moved the link up there - in case you need it again, click below to easily support local bookstores, shop my page and fill your mind. https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfullconversations

How often do you get to hear what a lawyer has to say about a movie involving our legal system and one of the most high profile films of the 2022 Holiday Season? In the beginning of December, I went to see the movie She Said about the Harvey Weinstein case, with Leora Joseph. I met Leora at a wedding and one mindful conversation led to another...

Lucky us - Leora was  Deputy Chief of the Family Violence and Sexual Assault Bureau in the Boston (Suffolk County) District Attorney's Office.  Over 25 years of practicing law has brought Leora's empathy and intelligence to difficult conversations with thousands of victims. She has supervised specialized units involving the most vulnerable victims - human trafficking, domestic violence, sexual abuse, elder abuse - and oversaw all the District Attorney’s special projects and community involvement in areas of intimate crimes.

Since moving to Colorado, she has been the Managing Chief Deputy District Attorney, Colorado Chief Of Staff in the Office of the Attorney General for Colorado, Managing Chief Deputy District Attorney, General Counsel and now is the Director Of Behavioral Health . Phew! That is quite the experience to use to fill our minds with insight about the movie and about the "collateral consequences" facing this generation. 

3 Takeaways (actually there are many, but I try and give you at least 3) from our conversation - the gist of which is that we have to be open to difficult conversations and understand that opposite ideas can co-exist:

1. Accountabilty and Victims Rights. We must learn not to judge. You can't know what you would do in someone's shoes. They do what is best for them and you have to respect that.

2. Speaking of respect - we must learn to respect The Constitution/Rule of Law and The Public Interest.

3. Learn to understand the nuance of Free Press and what it means for what we are told, how we are told and when we are told something that matters to our every day ways of living. 

Robin has been a guest on several podcasts including Creative Lifescaping and Everyday Innovator. Check out my conversations via my LinkTree  https://linktr.ee/robinglickstein

Please follow my blog, The MindFULL Creative. It's the inspiration for this podcast and has tons of ideas and links to fill your mind with fresh perspectives! https://themindfullcreative.com

Be in touch with me! You can DM me on Instagram at MindFULL conversations and let me know what you think!  Also, let me know if you'd like to be a guest (or have a suggestion for a guest) and fill our minds https://www.instagram.com/mindfullconversations/

And, if I have mentioned a book above, I might have moved the link up there - in case you need it again, click below to easily support local bookstores, shop my page and fill your mind. https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfullconversations

Some of us have heard the phrase Dry January. In this epsiode, I'm supporting my friend, Kay Allison's mission to help professional women get free of alcohol to lose their anxiety, imposter syndrome, and stress. Being AF (alcohol-free) is the ultimate hack for life, career, and relationship success and Kay's new book, Juicy AF* (*Alcohol Free), is your how-to guide.

Kay's insights, stories, and practical tools are helping women step out of their fear, anxiety, and shame and into their Juicy AF life to reach their full potential.

I read the book and have heard Kay speak a few times. Here are a few of my takeaways:
1. Kay lays out several spiritual principals. Following 1 a week can help you change your life perspective.
2. Instead of a drink at night, I grab my favorite glass (for me, it is a habit of holding it at 5pm) and make a mock-tail. There are so many out there!  Kay also gives you other tips to fill the "drinking space".
3. Write down your story of origin and flip it over. You'll see things you never saw before.
4. The meditation on page 108. Buy the book and do it. You can get your copy here: https://juicyaf.life/book

Robin has been a guest on several podcasts including Creative Lifescaping and Everyday Innovator. Check out my conversations via my LinkTree  https://linktr.ee/robinglickstein

Please follow my blog, The MindFULL Creative. It's the inspiration for this podcast and has tons of ideas and links to fill your mind with fresh perspectives! https://themindfullcreative.com

Be in touch with me! You can DM me on Instagram at MindFULL conversations and let me know what you think!  Also, let me know if you'd like to be a guest (or have a suggestion for a guest) and fill our minds https://www.instagram.com/mindfullconversations/

And, if I have mentioned a book above, I might have moved the link up there - in case you need it again, click below to easily support local bookstores, shop my page and fill your mind. https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfullconversations

This short MindFULL Musing comes from my heart as I head out for a holiday break. I wanted to take this MindFULL Moment to express my gratitude to each and every one of you for listening to MindFULL conversations. I could not have done this without you. You have given me good cheer and space to try and learn and fail and try again. My heart is so FULL. Thank you! I wish you all a few weeks of moments that lighten your hearts and fill your minds with words, music, books, stories and memories. We'll be back in January to share what filled our minds and look forward to continuing our MindFULL conversations.  See you back here in January. xo

Robin has been a guest on several podcasts including Creative Lifescaping and Everyday Innovator. Check out my conversations via my LinkTree  https://linktr.ee/robinglickstein

Please follow my blog, The MindFULL Creative. It's the inspiration for this podcast and has tons of ideas and links to fill your mind with fresh perspectives! https://themindfullcreative.com

Be in touch with me! You can DM me on Instagram at MindFULL conversations and let me know what you think!  Also, let me know if you'd like to be a guest (or have a suggestion for a guest) and fill our minds https://www.instagram.com/mindfullconversations/

And, if I have mentioned a book above, I might have moved the link up there - in case you need it again, click below to easily support local bookstores, shop my page and fill your mind. https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfullconversations