Peaceful Ease

Join the second part of the interview between Ela Crain and Patrick Munoz, one of the world’s top voice and speech coaches. 

Patrick continues explaining to us why connecting our voice is so important how our voices have a major role in our career and personal relationships.

He shares some truly inspiring stories about how transforming making peace with our voice can transform unexpected parts of our lives.

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Patrick Munoz is a Voice & Speech Coach based in Los Angeles. His students include Penelope Cruz, Andie MacDowell, Eva Longoria, and New York Times’ Bestselling Author Alan C. Fox. He coaches leaders and executives for the United Nations, and has worked for some of Disney’s top television shows.

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Patrick Munoz 

Patrick Munoz on Youtube

In this episode, Ela welcomes a special guest to the show: Patrick Munoz!

Patrick is a Voice & Speech Coach based in Los Angeles. His students include Penelope Cruz, Andie MacDowell, Eva Longoria, and New York Times’ Bestselling Author Alan C. Fox. He coaches leaders and executives for the United Nations, and has worked for some of Disney’s top television shows.

Join this conversation about the importance of our voice, and learn how you can boost your confidence during presentations and public speaking opportunities, and negotiations.

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Patrick Munoz 

Patrick Munoz on Youtube

Who doesn't suffer from stress in this hectic world that we live in?

Join Ela and Mario as they share a refreshing perspective that will help you live a stress-free life. If you're wondering if that's even possible, tune into this session to find out about this magical process.

To help you put this process into practice Ela will guide you through a practice, where you look back at some unexpected events in your life, and see how they can help you prepare for the future surprises.

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The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle

In this episode we hear Ela read a poem, ‘Hokusai says’.

Listen as she and Mario discuss the meaning and beauty behind this simple but deep passage. It is a gentle reminder to accept how you feel, and to stay connected and curious.

Are you ready to let life live through you?

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Hokusai Says, by Roger Keyes

“History is always present in the moment.”

According to the book, 'The Circle of Security Intervention', we don’t need to ask people about their childhood or traumas. All we need to do is to observe their intimate relationships, because someone's relationship with their parents is often reflected in their intimate relationships.

This episode will open a deeper understanding of the relationships in your life. Don't miss it!

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The Circle of Security Intervention: Enhancing Attachment in Early Parent-Child Relationships

Wanna get to know Ela better? Then good news!

In this episode Ela shares more about her life and experiences that shaped her into the person she is today.

You'll be moved to hear how someone who suffered a major trauma even before she was born and had a tough childhood could dedicate her life to be a safe, peaceful and all-accepting harbor for others.

Ela is a shining example that we can all change our lives and the world in which we live beyond our dreams.

Do you find yourself labeling things as good or bad? If so, this episode is for you!

Listen as Ela gives us a glimpse into her discussions with meditation teacher Clive Holmes.

The topic is: how our minds and hearts perceive situations differently, and how seeing things as 'helpful' or 'harmful' - instead of 'good' or 'bad' - can help us evaluate our circumstances in a constructive way.

Are you ready to change your mindset?

What kind of lives would you live if you could start a new life every morning? Or, have you been doing that already?

Listen as Ela reads a passage from the 17th Karmapa's poem. The poem offers tools to start every day with positive habits, and with deep, non-discriminating awareness to see what you can do differently today to have an impact in your life as well as your loved ones'.

Imagine a week where you have to walk 4-10 hours a day, through pouring rain, freezing snow and blinding fog, carrying a heavy backpack, showering with ice cold water, sleeping in a room with a dozen strangers, and eating whatever you're offered regardless of your dietary preferences.

This annual event is Ela’s favorite week of the year: hiking through the Swiss/Italian Alps via Grande Traversata delle Alpi (GTA).

She calls it, going back to the basics. Carrying all your needs on your back and living very very simply. It`s mentally and physically challenging. Yet when we push ourselves to our limits, we face our strengths.

One major lesson Ela took away from this year's trip is: impermanence. Tune in to find out more!

Where do you often hold your stress? Do you feel any tension in your body right now? If so, where is it?

Tension is often a result of a specific emotion, and by becoming aware of where you keep your tension you can figure out the emotion that's creating it.

Listen to this episode, as Ela explains what kind of feelings cause tension in different parts of our body. You'll also learn how to uncover the specific causes of tension.

Like Ela says, we may not be able choose our feelings, but we can certainly choose how our body processes them.

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Niki Flacks. Acting with Passion: A Performer's Guide to Emotions on Cue