You know how you have been doing something you love for a long time and then realize that it's time for a change? That's what is happening to me!

That's why I am taking a break from The Power of Community & Collaboration Podcast to figure out what the next chapter is going to look like for me in regard to my podcast, my community work, and how I spend my time on a daily basis.

Change is coming, and I am ready for it! See you in July when we will both get to see what it looks like:) 

In this episode I speak with Pete Muller who is  a creative artist, an accomplished musician, a successful business man, AND the creator of the crossword puzzles for the Washington Post.

Yes it does sound like Pete gets to enjoy a great life and have a lot of fun, but he also works hard and deals with his own fair share of Brain BS. In fact, we talk about imposter syndrome, the pitfalls of external validation, the importance of self-love, how the ego can impact our trajectory in life, and lots of other good stuff.

Pete is always learning new skills and evolving as a human and especially loves to mentor others and support them on their own journey. If you want to be inspired to take action and bring more joy into your life, listening to this episode, because it may be just what you need to take that first step on a new path!

Click on the link below to gain access to Pete's website where you can purchase his music or sign up for his Deep Thoughts monthly newsletter.
https://www.petemuller.com/

Click on this link to follow Pete on social media.
https://www.instagram.com/petemullermusic/?hl=en

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We only get one shot at this life in this body, so you might as well make the most of it. Pete is certainly doing that and he may just inspire you to do the same!

 
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In this episode, I speak with Master Certified Coach and published author 
Karen C. L. Anderson. Karen primarily focuses her work on the complexities and challenges of the mother/daughter relationship.

Listen, I think we an all agree that not all of us have a great relationship with our moms or with our adult daughters. What you might not realize though, is that it goes way further back and way deeper than you might realize.

Listen to this conversation and learn how shame, conditioning and generational trauma can make a difficult mother/daughter relationship so hard to handle. You will also discover after listening to this episode that a strained relationship is not abnormal, you are not the only one struggling with this, and  there are resources available to you to help you realize you have way more power than you think.

Click on the links to learn more about Karen and how you might work with her!
www.kclanderson.com
https://kclanderson.substack.com/

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Pandora
https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-brain-bs-podcast-learning-to-live-consciously/PC:60845

If you are thinking this might not pertain to you because your mother is no longer living, think again!

Relationships continue long after our loved ones leave us, and we can learn to reframe them in a way that empowers us moving forward.

 If you want to get in touch with me about this topic or connect to get creative about a collaboration, click on the link below.

https://www.thebrainbs.com/

In this episode I talk about some of the questions coming up for me lately due to prolonged activity restrictions from a torn meniscus in my R knee.  Nothing like boredom and the lack of endorphins to get you contemplating and reflecting on what matters most in life.

One of the primary questions popping up for me is do I have to have a business or be a professional to collaborate? I used to think collaborations were for professionals and that I had to have a business to be a part of them. I discuss in this episode how that's just a bunch of Brain BS and not true at all!

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 https://open.spotify.com/show/4RWxW7Ni1EHTAywriOwY9z?si=d9c181834529414d

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I Heart Radio
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-brain-bs-podcast-learn-76710324/

Pandora
https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-brain-bs-podcast-learning-to-live-consciously/PC:60845
 
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https://www.thebrainbs.com/

In this episode I speak with my friend Karena Akhavein who is a podcaster, published author, and successful writing coach. We discuss her creative approach of using an alter ego in her writing career and what motivated her to do that. We chat about some of the Brain BS that comes up with choosing a career that relies on external validation and the vulnerability that comes with potential rejection. We also talk about the risk of burnout and that money is not the only measure of success.

This is a great conversation because Karena is so fun and open about all the challenges she has faced during her career.  Take time to listen to to the episode so you can be inspired to take the next step on your own path to fulfillment and living an authentic life like she did and continues to do.

Here are the links to learn more about Karena so you can buy her books and maybe even work with her!:

http://creativeandwritingcoach.com

https://kikiastor.com/

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I Heart Radio
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Pandora
https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-brain-bs-podcast-learning-to-live-consciously/PC:60845

It's not easy to be authentic and to have the courage to live your purpose. 

That's why when you meet somebody like Karena Akhavein who is doing that and she is willing to share her experience so you can benefit from it, you should take advantage of it!

 If you want to get in touch with me or connect to get creative about a collaboration, click on the link below.

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In this episode I share a personal story about my own healthcare journey to demonstrate how approaching it with leadership energy is so important. I begin by sharing a negative experience I had with my primary doctor around cholesterol medicine that led me to lose faith in him and trigger me into worrying about strokes, heart attacks and cancer. It also led me to lose trust in the healthcare system in general.

Then I share how my lack of faith in my primary doc led me down the wrong path for recovery because I was avoiding getting him involved in my care. It is still causing me frustration to this very day! Learn from me and don't make the same mistakes I have made in the last six months.

I also talk about how it is so important to make sure you take care of your emotional and mental health to make good decisions about your physical health. It's all so tied together and I explain all of it in this episode. I also share something that is super important to know if you live in the SB area and need an Xray or MRI.

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I Heart Radio
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Pandora
https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-brain-bs-podcast-learning-to-live-consciously/PC:60845

It is so important to be in leadership energy about your healthcare. Your doctor is the expert on healthcare in general, but you are the expert on you! 

You need to do your due diligence, research all of your options, and listen to your inner authority to help you make all of your healthcare decisions.

If you want to get in touch with me or connect to get creative about a collaboration, click on the link below.

https://www.thebrainbs.com/

In this episode I speak with breath work coach, Reiki practitioner, and energy healer Brandy Keenan. Brandy is super passionate and exuberant in how she approaches her work which is infectious and inspiring.

Listen and learn all the different ways you can modify breath work to accommodate your own individual needs and how beneficial it can be to your emotional, mental and physical health.

I also want to add that the world kind of feels like a shit-show right now, but Brandy and I are doing pretty well because we have a spiritual approach to politics.

We are navigating this challenging time differently than most people right now. It might benefit you to learn how to do that too.

And to be clear, that does not mean we don't care, we are not informed, or we are not proactively trying to improve the situation. It means we feel better on a daily basis because we are processing our emotions and not letting them weigh us down.

I am sharing a a few links here where you can learn more about Brandy and check out  a couple videos of her doing breath work with her clients to see if she is a good match for you.

Short version of breath work video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7yfs19uvxQ

Long version of breath work video
https://brandykeenan.podia.com/liberate-yourself-full-body-breathwork

https://www.facebook.com/brandy.keenan

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Pandora
https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-brain-bs-podcast-learning-to-live-consciously/PC:60845

 Who knows? Breath work just might be the tool you are looking for that can help you to regulate your nervous system during these crazy times. You won't know unless you try it!

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This week on the podcast I speak with independent artist Mitra Cline who is also the founder of Foreverbird Studio in Santa Barbara. I know the title of the episode is a mouthful, but I really want to highlight this concept of reciprocal relationships between artists and  community members.

I wanted to record this conversation with Mitra to support her and her  upcoming show in Lompoc, because she also values collaboration and community like I do. Mitra was my mentor last year for a community event, so I wanted to return the favor and do what I could to promote her event and introduce her to whoever does not already know her in the community.

In this episde, Mitra shares what brought her to the work she does and explains how losing her home in a fire at the age of 8yo contributed to her evolution as a human and her progression as an artist. We talk about all the Brain BS that comes with putting ourselves out there for external validation and how learning to manage our minds is of utmost importance. This is a great opportunity to enjoy an independent artist's point of view (which is what I almost called the episode!)

Event Link:
https://lompocart.org/events/cuckoos-mixed-reality-nest-a-features-art-show-by-mitra-cline

My artist website is: MitraCline.com

The design website is: Foreverbird.com

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Amazon Music
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I Heart Radio
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Pandora
https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-brain-bs-podcast-learning-to-live-consciously/PC:60845

I am recently becoming more aware of the struggles faced by  artists in our community and really believe a reciprocal relationship with the community is a great win-win for everybody! So if you have been thinking about getting a cool piece of art, consider shopping local first. The artists here will really appreciate it.
 
If you want to get in touch with me or connect to get creative about a collaboration, click on the link below.

https://www.thebrainbs.com/

In this episode I speak with community builder Avi Becker. Avi is a realtor with the Santa Barbara Group and they started the Support Santa Barbara Biz Online Facebook Group when Covid kept people from getting together. We talk about how the group is still going strong and what a great resource it is for the community. 

We also discuss the importance of listening to our intuition even when it is proposing ideas that scare the crap out of us. Because if there is one thing you can be certain of, it is that your brain is going to shut down anything the feels remotely uncertain and unfamiliar.

Here is the link to the Santa Barbara Group if you are interested in finding a realtor
https://www.thesantabarbaragroup.com/

Here is the link to the Support Santa Barbara Biz Online Facebook Group if you want access to the best recs in town.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/210598486817022

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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-community-collaboration-in-sb-podcast/id1548758744

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 https://open.spotify.com/show/4RWxW7Ni1EHTAywriOwY9z?si=d9c181834529414d

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Amazon Music
 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/09208f98-6c21-4fea-abbf-14a495cabd09/the-brain-bs-podcast-learning-to-live-consciously

I Heart Radio
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-brain-bs-podcast-learn-76710324/

Pandora
https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-brain-bs-podcast-learning-to-live-consciously/PC:60845

We spend so much time trying to stay in our comfort zone that it becomes uncomfortable!  

Listen to this episode and get inspired by Avi to follow that nudge or that idea that keeps coming up for you. You won't be sorry!

If you are thinking about doing it and desire it, that means it is accessible to you.
 
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In this episode I speak with Sam Mefford who volunteered to participate in my first interview ever with a Trump supporter (I'm not one:) Sam was raised in California, but now lives in Utah and I actually think that comes across in the thoughtful and holistic way he contemplates everything.  I wanted to do an episode with him to demonstrate that some of the people who voted for President Trump are actually good people who want what is best for our country, contrary to what many Democrats believe.

In our conversation we use a facebook thread, where he shared his points of view  about many topics, as the foundation of our interview. We discussed the divisiveness in our country, whether or not respecting our president is mandatory, the dismantling of so many programs, gay rights, transgender, the importance of not letting politics ruin personal relationships, and the need to regulate our nervous systems so we can be more thoughtful and responsive instead of triggered and reactive. 

I'm really proud of myself for doing this interview. I have come a long way in learning how to  regulate my nervous system around politics and being able to have conversations with people who may not share the same beliefs as my own. If you are struggling with being triggered by politics and feeling pretty crappy about the people who voted for Trump, I think this episode may bring you comfort and reassurance if you are open to it. If you are a Trump supporter and believe you are a good person, I encourage you to listen to this episode so you can have empathy and understanding about the legitimate fears many Democrats have about what is happening in Washington.  
 

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Pandora
https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-brain-bs-podcast-learning-to-live-consciously/PC:60845

Listen, I know it's hard when our party doesn't win and there is a whole different agenda being supported than the one we thought was best for our country.

We can keep fighting for our beliefs and be proactive about being seen and heard, but don't burn bridges and  throw away what were once loving relationships over it.

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https://www.thebrainbs.com/