Episode 111 | Your Rest Is Leadership: 3 Reflection Questions for Spaceholders

As spaceholders, leaders, and facilitators, we’re often excellent at caring for others—but how often do we truly hold space for ourselves? In this episode, Shawn explores why rest is a leadership practice, not a luxury, and offers three powerful reflection questions to help you examine your relationship to rest.

You’ll learn:

• Why rest sustains your clarity, presence, and capacity to lead

• How cultural and personal narratives shape our rest habits

• Three reflection prompts to deepen your understanding of what replenishes you

If you’re ready to lead from a place of wholeness instead of depletion, start here.

Resources & Links:

• Join the Sustainable Leadership Rest and Recalibration virtual course this September: https://www.shawnjmoore.com/workshops

• Download the free Sustainable Leadership Care Guide: https://shawnjmoore.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/sustainable-leadership-care-guide
  

Episode 110 | The Wisdom of the Hive with Michelle Cassandra Johnson, Author, Activist, Trainer, and Healing Arts Practitioner

Instagram: @skillinaction

Connect with Michelle’s Offerings: ⁠https://www.michellecjohnson.com

Michelle’s New Book - The Wisdom of the Hive: What Honeybees Can Teach Us about Collective Wellbeing: https://www.michellecjohnson.com/wisdom-of-the-hive#order

About the Guest

Michelle Cassandra Johnson is an author, activist, spiritual teacher, racial equity consultant and educator, and intuitive and shamanic healer. She has led transformative work dismantling racism and systems of oppression, disrupting the wellness industry to make it more inclusive and accessible, creating space for healing in myriad ways, and through her work for over two decades as a clinical social worker. Michelle’s work centers on healing from individual and collective trauma, returning to wholeness, and aligning the mind, body, spirit, and heart. 

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About: Residing at the intersection of leadership and mindfulness, Shawn creates sacred spaces for stillness and self-inquiry to help change-makers align their strengths, intention, and impact. Through his integrative approach, he holds transformative containers for self-renewal, personal discovery, and capacity-building that ease clients on their journey towards peace, clarity, and freedom.

Episode 109 | Tea as a Companion with Sooz Hammond, Educator and Founder of Being Tea

Instagram: @BeingTea

Connect with Sooz’s Offerings: https://beingtea.com/

Being Tea Membership: https://beingtea.com/membership/

Being Tea Teacher Training: https://beingtea.com/teacher-training/

About this Episode

In this episode of the Mindful Rebel® Podcast, Shawn chats with Sooz from Being Tea about the intersection of tea and mindfulness. Sooz shares her journey from journalism to the world of tea, emphasizing the importance of tea as a practice of self-care and mindfulness. They discuss how serving tea can be a form of serving oneself, the complexities of tea culture, and the balance between passion and profession. Sooz also offers insights on integrating tea into daily mindfulness practices, highlighting the beauty of companionship that tea brings to various life moments.

About the Guest

Sooz (they/she) is the founder of Being Tea – an immersive online tea education space, beloved for its interactive structure, supportive accessibility, and unique focus on mental health. An industry veteran of over 20 years, Sooz radiates enthusiasm for inclusive education, and has been honored with a World Tea Award for Best Educator. Sooz is also Autistic, non-binary, and 8-years alcohol-free – identities which are woven throughout their approach to education at Being Tea. They're also a certified trauma-informed yoga and meditation teacher, and has been teaching tea meditation for 15 years, bringing together two deeply therapeutic physical studies and philosophical traditions.

Prior to creating Being Tea, she previously served as an instructor and curriculum developer for several industry and tea company education programs for over 10 years. Being Tea's offerings include a weekly online class program, guided tea meditation, and a first-of-its-kind annual Teacher Training program for tea professionals and community facilitators.

Shawn J. Moore | The Mindful Rebel® www.shawnjmoore.comJoin my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/g-jYE5About:Residing at the intersection of leadership and mindfulness, Shawn creates sacred spaces for stillness and self-inquiry to help change-makers align their strengths, intention, and impact. Through his integrative approach, he holds transformative containers for self-renewal, personal discovery, and capacity-building that ease clients on their journey towards peace, clarity, and freedom.

In today's episode, I dive deep into the transformative practice of holding space - a fundamental skill that I've discovered bridges contemplative practices with modern leadership. As I've been developing curriculum for my Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, and meditation training programs, I've found myself exploring how this seemingly spiritual practice directly translates to effective leadership principles.

I share five crucial questions that have revolutionized how I hold space for others, questions that I believe are essential whether you're a yoga teacher, energy healer, coach, educator, or social impact leader. Together, we'll explore the delicate balance between being present without fixing, listening without agenda, and maintaining healthy boundaries while creating a container for growth.

In this episode, I offer practical insights for:

This episode is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their practice of presence and support, whether in professional leadership or personal relationships. Join me for this exploration of what it truly means to walk alongside others in their journey with wisdom and grace.

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Residing at the intersection of leadership and mindfulness, Shawn creates sacred spaces for stillness and self-inquiry to help change-makers align their strengths, intention, and impact. Through his integrative approach, he holds transformative containers for self-renewal, personal discovery, and capacity-building that ease clients on their journey towards peace, clarity, and freedom.

Episode 107 | Rest is Sacred with Octavia Raheem - Wife, Mother, Award-Winning Author, Rest Coach, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Meditation Teacher, and Speaker

Instagram: @octaviaraheem

Website: https://www.octaviaraheem.com

Purchase Your Copy of Rest is Sacred: https://a.co/d/1Wi7Kp2

Bio:

Shawn J. Moore | The Mindful Rebel® www.shawnjmoore.com

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Residing at the intersection of leadership and mindfulness, Shawn creates sacred spaces for stillness and self-inquiry to help change-makers align their strengths, intention, and impact. Through his integrative approach, he holds transformative containers for self-renewal, personal discovery, and capacity-building that ease clients on their journey towards peace, clarity, and freedom.

Episode 106 | Weaving the Science and the Spiritual with Dr. Abha Rajbhandari, Assistant Profesor and Neuroscientist

Instagram: @neurobreathe

About Abha:

Abha is an Assistant Professor in the departments of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Abha earned her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she investigated the amygdala's role in stress regulation. Prior to joining Mount Sinai, she conducted postdoctoral research at the University of California-Los Angeles, focusing on understanding certain neuropeptides' impact on stress. At the Icahn School of Medicine, her team explores how the brain, vagus nerve, and body mechanisms contribute to fear, stress, and anxiety.
Beyond her work in the lab, Abha is deeply passionate about whole-body health and spiritual exploration through Yoga. She views science and spirituality as integral parts of life, each posing unique questions approached through distinct methodologies about the objective and subjective reality. She is fascinated by the questions about human consciousness and practical applications of philosophy in daily practice. 
While her yoga journey began in Nepal, she delves into profound inquiries about human existence within the cosmic realm, blending logic, reasoning, knowledge, and mysticism from both science and yoga philosophy and practice.

Shawn J. Moore | The Mindful Rebel® www.shawnjmoore.com

"Sound is My Sanctuary" Sound Healing Workbook Is Available Now! 

I am so excited to for you to explore this workbook. 
I often get asked the question, "I am interested in sound healing, but where do I start?" or "How can I deepen my connection to sound?". This workbook is a great answer to those questions. 

This 50+ page printed workbook is a guide for those seeking to begin their own journey of self-exploration through sound. Within these pages, you will find practices and points of reflection that will help you cultivate a deeper connection with the vibrant world of sound. 

The workbook includes a companion website with video tutorials and audio practices.
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE NUMEROUS COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO HAVE ALREADY MADE THEIR PREORDER! I LOVE YA'LL! 

Purchase here: https://www.shawnjmoore.com/shop/sound-is-my-sanctuary-sound-healing-workbook

Episode 105 | Taking Your Seat with Confidence with Ethan Nichtern, Buddhist Teacher and Author

Episode 104 | Deconstructing Suffering, Anxiety, and Equanimity with Scott Tusa, Buddhist Teacher and Practitioner

Instagram: @scotttusa

Connect with Brendon’s Offerings: https://scotttusa.com

Scott Tusa is a Buddhist meditation teacher and practitioner with over two decades of experience in the exploration and embodiment of the Buddhist path. Ordained as a Buddhist monk by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama at twenty-eight, Scott spent nine years deepening his understanding of the Dharma through solitary meditation retreats and in-depth study. Since 2008, he has been sharing his knowledge and guidance, teaching meditation to individuals and groups worldwide, both in person and online.

Shawn J. Moore | The Mindful Rebel® www.shawnjmoore.com

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Residing at the intersection of leadership and mindfulness, Shawn creates sacred spaces for stillness and self-inquiry to help change-makers align their strengths, intention, and impact. Through his integrative approach, he holds transformative containers for self-renewal, personal discovery, and capacity-building that ease clients on their journey towards peace, clarity, and freedom.

Episode 103 | Working With Resonance and Flow State with Brendon Henderson, Multidisciplinary Healing Artist and Founder of PROTA

Connect with Brendon’s Offerings: https://bio.site/hennohouse

Brendon Henderson is a multidisciplinary healing artist who built his practice to challenge norms in the wellness world. His unique style of Performance-Based Wellness combines the latest in human potential neurology with culturally-informed wellness practices from all over the world.

Brendon’s research on Flow State - the peak performance state of the brain - led him to an interesting discovery: the path to peak performance and the path to optimal wellbeing are the same path.While many people view their wellness and spiritual journey to be separate from their careers, and other traditional ideas of success, Brendon’s mission is to show people how to link them together.

Brendon specializes in working with professional creatives and elite athletes. He hosts wellness circles throughout the country, has a private practice as a coach + healer and is often tapped as a speaker, workshop facilitator, wellness guide for large corporations, community organizations and sports teams.

Shawn J. Moore | The Mindful Rebel® www.shawnjmoore.com

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About:

Residing at the intersection of leadership and mindfulness, Shawn creates sacred spaces for stillness and self-inquiry to help change-makers align their strengths, intention, and impact. Through his integrative approach, he holds transformative containers for self-renewal, personal discovery, and capacity-building that ease clients on their journey towards peace, clarity, and freedom.