Mindfulness Monday

In this episode of Mindfulness Monday, Ora Nadrich has an intriguing conversation with Seth J. Gillihan, PhD! The two discuss overcoming anxiety, and stress using mindfulness and finding a connection to the sacredness within everyday life.

Seth J. Gillihan, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and host of the weekly Think Act Be podcast. He is co-author with Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh of A Mindful Year: 365 Ways to Find Connection and the Sacred in Everyday Life, and author of The CBT Deck for Anxiety, Rumination, & Worry, Retrain Your Brain, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Made Simple. Dr. Gillihan teaches online courses in mindfulness-centered cognitive behavioral therapy, and provides resources for managing stress, anxiety, and other conditions on the Think Act Be website.

Learn more: http://sethgillihan.com/

Today's episode of Mindfulness Monday features a conversation between Ora Nadrich and Dr. Joe Luciani. The two discuss mental health, mindfulness and the sacred art of "unlearning."

About Dr. Joe Luciani:

Dr. Joe Luciani has been a practicing clinical psychologist for more than 40 years. He’s the internationally bestselling author of the Self-Coaching series of books, now published in 10 languages. His latest book is, Unlearning Anxiety & Depression: The 4-Step Self-Coaching Program to Reclaim Your Life (Goodman Beck, April 28, 2020). He appears frequently on national TV, radio and online, and has been featured in numerous national media sites. 

Learn more at self-coaching.net

In this episode of Mindfulness Monday, Ora Nadrich has a discussion with Darren Gold. The two discuss the art, science and wisdom of leading an extraordinary life - and how to make YOUR life extraordinary.

About Darren Gold:

Darren Gold is a managing partner at The Trium Group, where he advises and coaches CEOs and leadership teams at many of the world’s most innovative companies, including Roche, Dropbox, Lululemon, Sephora, Cisco, eBay, Activision, and Warner Bros. He is the author of the new book Master Your Code: The Art, Wisdom, and Science of Leading an Extraordinary Life. 

Learn more at www.darrenjgold.com

In this new episode of Mindfulness Monday, Ora Nadrich shares a conversation with Katherine Woodward Thomas.

Katherine Woodward Thomas, M.A., MFT is the author of the New York Times Bestseller Conscious Uncoupling: 5 Steps to Living Happily Even After, which was nominated for a Books for a Better Life Award, and the national bestseller, Calling in “The One:” 7 Weeks to Attract the Love of Your Life. She is also a licensed marriage and family therapist and teacher to thousands from all corners of the world in her virtual and in-person learning communities.

Learn more: https://katherinewoodwardthomas.com/

In this episode of Mindfulness Monday, Ora Nadrich shares a discussion with Jennifer Kahnweiler on the virtues of being an introvert, and how you can channel that super-power into a leadership role.

About Jennifer B. Kahnweiler:

Jennifer B. Kahnweiler PhD, Certified Speaking Professional, is an author and one of the top global leadership speakers on introverts. She is hailed as a “champion for introverts.” Her bestselling books, The Introverted Leader: 2nd Edition, Quiet Influence, and The Genius of Opposites have been translated into 17 languages. Jennifer helps organizations harness the power of introverts. She has been a learning and development professional and leadership speaker at leading organizations like Merck, NASA, Bosch, The American Chemical Society, Freddie Mac, the US Centers for Disease Control, the American Management Association, and TEDX Centennial Park Women.

In this latest episode of Mindfulness Monday, Ora Nadrich interviews Jill Sorenson.

Jill Sorensen is a model, interior designer, producer, writer, women’s activist & single mom who truly changes people’s lives. Jill worked for several years as a top model with Elite Models, The Ford Modeling Agency & made numerous appearances on national TV shows & independent films.  Other than her incredible son Luke, her greatest achievement was co-founding, “Knock Out Abuse,” a non-profit organization that for more than two and a half decades, has raised awareness & funds for victims of domestic violence. Jill & her dear friend/fellow Co-Founder Cheryl Masri teamed up in 1993 to create a Washington, DC based charity, “Knock Out Abuse” in an effort to help battered women rebuild their lives. Cheryl Masri currently runs the day to day operations of Knock Out Abuse in DC  In DC, “Knock Out Abuse” raised over $12 million dollars to provide transitional support to more than 35,000 women and children. Proceeds go directly to organizations offering counseling, long and short-term housing, legal assistance, financial education, job training & the necessary resources to realize a new beginning for these extremely deserving families.  Jill is involved in organizing fundraisers & the spectacular Knock Out Abuse Gala, which has become a “must attend” event in Washington, DC.

For all top business and political leaders, philanthropists and celebrities, it is the must attend event of the year. It is an evening of incredible entertainment, inspiration and most importantly, fundraising for a very special cause. Two years in a row it was voted the Number 1 event in DC , beating the White House Correspondence Dinner. The Knock Out Abuse Gala has been attended by countless stars: Hillary Clinton, Wolf Blitzer, Lenny Kravitz, Kathleen Turner, Senator Kristen Gillibrand among many others.  Knock Out Abuse is a powerful platform for women to help each other. It focuses on offering transitional support to those whose lives have been impacted by poverty, abuse and a lack of safe shelter. It’s about helping women find their voice again. Jill believes in true equality between men and women and really strives to make a difference in the quality of women’s lives. Her non-profit does just that, by empowering women to stand up for themselves and be heard. In 2006, Jill was the recipient of The Salvation Army Compassionate Citizen Award.  In 2018, Jill founded Knock Out Abuse West in Los Angeles, California. Jill works with Knock Out Abuse West‘s director Barbara Chinlund (also an ex-model.) Susan Pfeiffer holds the position of Treasurer. With annual fundraisers, a speaker series and other fund raising initiatives KOAW raises funds that go to direct service providers, that offer counseling, long & short term housing, legal assistance & absolutely necessary resources to help victims of domestic violence.

If that’s not enough, Jill wrote, produced and starred in a movie called “Marmalade.” A comedy, about a fashion model being put out to pasture that drew attention to ageism in the fashion industry. Jill won “Best Actress” at The California Film Festival.   Knock Out Abuse West branched out with a salon series called, Lived & Learned. Evenings where trailblazers and women we all admire share their challenges, triumphs, and wisdom. After they do a Q&A with the audience.  Jill also has a hugely successful design company and home decor brand, Jill Sorensen Inc, (www.jillsorensenlifestyle.com) designing residences all over the world, with her colorful, bold take on interiors. Her designs have been featured in House Beautiful, HGTV, Coastal Living, Luxe Magazine, The Washington Post, LA Times, The Washingtonian, Trad Home, DC Magazine among many others. Jill is has appeared been featured as a top designer on The Nate Berkus Show.

In this new episode of Mindfulness Monday, Ora Nadrich has a conversation with Dr. Alejandro Junger. The two discuss healthy habits, finding clarity, and living a clean lifestyle.

About Dr. Alejandro Junger:

Founder of the Clean Program and bestselling author of Clean (among other essential health manuals), LA-based cardiologist Alejandro Junger, MD, graduated from medical school in Uruguay, where he was born. He completed his postgraduate training in internal medicine at NYU Downtown Hospital and a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at Lenox Hill Hospital before studying Eastern medicine in India. An adrenal fatigue expert, Dr. Junger developed the goop vitamin and supplement protocol Why Am I So Effing Tired?, designed to help rebalance an overtaxed system. His new book, Clean7, is out in December.

Learn more: https://goop.com/goop-authors/dr-alejandro-junger/

Today's episode of Mindfulness Monday features Ora Nadrich interviewing Dennis Merritt Jones, author of The Art of Being: 101 Ways to Practice Purpose in Your Life, and The Art of Uncertainty: How to Live in the Mystery of Life and Love It. 

About Dennis Merritt Jones: 

Throughout his lifetime, Dennis Merritt Jones has been on a quest to inspire and lift people to a higher expression of life. His personal vision is to guide people to their purpose, knowing that when one fully awakens to who they are and why they are on the planet, they begin to naturally share their gift with humankind and, in the process, create an enriching life for themselves and the world around them.

Dennis’ most recent book, The Art of Abundance ~ Ten Rules for a Prosperous Life was released in July 2018 by Tarcher/Perigee/Penguin/Random House. In addition, a Discussion Guide for the book is available as a free download at www.DennisMerrittJones.com. In 2017 Spiritual Living Press published Dennis’ book Encouraging Words ~ Articles & Essays That Prove Who You Are Matters.

His prior releases under the Tarcher/Penguin imprint are: Your (Re)Defining Moments ~ Becoming Who You Were Born To Be; The Art of Uncertainty ~ How to Live in the Mystery of Life and Love It; and, The Art of Being~ 101 Ways to Practice Purpose in Your Life. Both The Art of Uncertainty and The Art of Being have been recipients of Nautilus Awards which highlight books that offer new ideas and options for a better world for everyone. In addition, both writings have received Books for a Better Life Award from the Multiple Sclerosis Society. The Art of Uncertainty was also the 1st runner-up in the 2012 Books for Conscious Living. Study Guides are available for both books as a free download at www.DennisMerrittJones.com.

In addition to his books, Dennis is a columnist for the Huffington Post and Science of Mind magazine. Dennis believes we each have the capacity and, ultimately, the responsibility to contribute something positive to this world, leaving it a better place than it was when we arrived. His teachings promote a contemporary, life affirming, spiritually logical and positive outlook on life, which are reflected in his writings.

Dennis is a universal speaker who is equally comfortable speaking to an audience seeking spiritual inspiration or to those seeking a purely secular motivational message. He uses his understanding of universal principles to draw upon wisdom from both eastern and western philosophies. He believes that there is a deeper consciousness of unity, cooperation and reverence rising in humankind where the value of all life, regardless of ethnicity, geography, culture or sexual orientation, is considered sacred. He believes this consciousness of unity, cooperation and reverence for life and the planet will be one of the most significant influences upon society as we approach the challenges of 21st century living.

For more information, please contact [email protected].

This episode originally was broadcast LIVE on June 15, 2020 at Facebook.com/authororanadrich

In this episode of Mindfulness Monday, Ora Nadrich interviews Camille Maurine. Ora and Camille discuss meditation, the divine feminine, loving awareness and how to tap into enlightened awareness even in trying times.

ABOUT CAMILLE MAURINE is the author of the groundbreaking book, Meditation Secrets for Women: Discovering Your Passion, Pleasure, and Inner Peace, as well as Meditation 24/7: Practices to Enlighten Every Moment of the Day, both written with her husband, Dr. Lorin Roche. She gives global teleseminars and teacher trainings, with a specialty in women's spiritual empowerment and embodiment, and travels worldwide to give performances, workshops, and retreats.

In this episode of Mindfulness Monday, Ora Nadrich interviews Lorin Roche. This discussion revolves around a multitude of subject matter relating to mindfulness, radiance, presence and spirituality.

About Lorin Roche, PhD:

"Now 66, Lorin has been meditating since age 18, when he signed up to be part of a research project on the physiology of meditation. He was a control subject, and received no instructions whatsoever – they paid him to just sit in a totally dark, soundproofed room in the lab for two hours a day for several weeks, and measure his brain waves. With no instructions, and never having heard of meditation, Lorin just attended to the total silence and darkness, and spontaneously entered entered a state of intense alertness.

With his wife, Camille Maurine, Lorin is the author of Meditation Secrets for Women and Meditation 24/7: Practices to Enlighten Every Moment of the Day. He is also the author of Meditation Made Easy, Breath Taking, and Whole Body Meditations, and The Radiance Sutras..."

Learn more: https://lorinroche.com/about-lorin