Zen Mama & Everyday Gurus

Join us this week for the "B' in the ABC's of mindfulness--Balance and Breathe.  In this episode we will discuss how mindfulness can bring our attention more present through deepening the breath. Through this ability, we can see and feel what brings us joy and what drains us...so we can choose.

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Find more about Mary Streeter and the podcast at marystreeter.co !
ZMATA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/zenmamaandtheaddict
ZMATA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenmamaandtheaddict/
Mary Streeter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullivingvt/

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Laurie Jean Bradway is our guest this week. Like many of us she has been on a journey and her story is powerful. Through her healing and personal growth she has definitely taken her lemons and turned them into lemonade. She is a certified Domestic Violence Community Advocate in the state of Vermont, she volunteers for the Steps VT Hotline and she will be offering  free Trauma Sensitive Yoga classes- as she completes her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification in April! You could also check her Facebook page “The Art of Recovery” with options public and private Trauma Coaching and Trauma Sensitive Yoga classes.

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Find more about Mary Streeter and the podcast at marystreeter.co !
ZMATA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/zenmamaandtheaddict
ZMATA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenmamaandtheaddict/
Mary Streeter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullivingvt/

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Mary's Website

In this episode Mary shares a part of her mindfulness practice and why she thinks it could be helpful to anyone--not just those who are dealing with addiction but also for dealing with anything in life.

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Find more about Mary Streeter and the podcast at marystreeter.co !
ZMATA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/zenmamaandtheaddict
ZMATA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenmamaandtheaddict/
Mary Streeter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullivingvt/

Zen Mama Facebook Page
Zen Mama Instagram
Mary's Website

Mary shares her recent days of struggle walking beside those with addiction and how she plans to move forward, again. 

In 2021, we will be addressing more challenging issues--the shit we don't want to talk about. This podcast is not just for those who struggle with addiction or walk alongside those with addiction, it is for anyone who would like to be a part of a community of sharing. Together we can step out of our shame and allow ourselves to get real and be vulnerable with all the emotions of the struggle, no matter the journey,

ZMATA encourages you to share your story. What is your struggle? What brought you to a turning point? What did you learn? And what are you doing in the world now?
If you have a story you would like to share, please email us at [email protected]

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Find more about Mary Streeter and the podcast at marystreeter.co !
ZMATA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/zenmamaandtheaddict
ZMATA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenmamaandtheaddict/
Mary Streeter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullivingvt/

Zen Mama Facebook Page
Zen Mama Instagram
Mary's Website

This weeks guest on ZMATA is Krista Marzewski. What a treat!

Krista shares her story of recovery that has led her to become a Y12SR teacher , yoga class combined with a 12-step topic discussion meeting. She is also a recovery coach, development coordinator, and recovery peer support specialist at Turning Point of Burlington in Vermont. Krista is a wise soul and you will appreciate her thoughts on recovery and the journey forward. She is honest, candid and casts a wide net for understanding addiction and the supportive connection that can blossom out of that. She is a light of hope and is committed to shining that out into the world. Listen in to this great conversation and learn all the serves (many free) that are available.

Krista's Website: https://yogawithkrista.org/
Krista's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogawithkrista_vt/
Krista's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1261021928

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Find more about Mary Streeter and the podcast at marystreeter.co !
ZMATA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/zenmamaandtheaddict
ZMATA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenmamaandtheaddict/
Mary Streeter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullivingvt/

Zen Mama Facebook Page
Zen Mama Instagram
Mary's Website

In this episode Kate & Mary each talk about setting intentions for the New Year and offer inspiration and some practical advice on accessing your own inner wisdom.

Kate discusses her intention to dive into different communities and resources in the new year to overcome the "place she gets stuck in" within her recovery. . Mary discusses what she is focusing on the new year--Stay tuned on Mary's pages for courses and resources relating to New Year's reset on minfullivingvermont.com! 

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Find more about Mary Streeter and the podcast at marystreeter.co !
ZMATA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/zenmamaandtheaddict
ZMATA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenmamaandtheaddict/
Mary Streeter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullivingvt/

Zen Mama Facebook Page
Zen Mama Instagram
Mary's Website

"As the holidays come close it can be a magical time, the sparkle of the lights, smell of cookies and pine. Then, there is the dark side of loneliness--shame, hurt, the years we have lost to addiction... This time of year is one of the hardest for addicts. When speaking to addicts they have traumatic events that happened this time of  year. Know that you are not alone and hold hope that the New Year is a chance to start again" - Kate Streeter

In this episode, Kate & Mary discuss what holidays are like for them through the lens of addiction. They share messages of hope  for those who are struggling this holiday season and encourage all listeners to join the Zen Mama & The Addict private Facebook page.

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Find more about Mary Streeter and the podcast at marystreeter.co !
ZMATA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/zenmamaandtheaddict
ZMATA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenmamaandtheaddict/
Mary Streeter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullivingvt/

Zen Mama Facebook Page
Zen Mama Instagram
Mary's Website

In this episode, Mary and Kate host an interview with Deborah DeFrancesco. Deb discusses surviving the tragic loss of her son, Ben, and how she found the tools to walk beside her grief and overcome it. 

Deb began her inward journey through self reflection, attending retreats, following her heart, and journaling. She also discusses her experience of working through grief in meditation and yoga. Her LLC, Inward Journey retreats, is designed for people who are searching for ways to find the path to their best selves. 

For more information about Deborah and her retreats, find her at:
https://inwardjourneyretreats.com/

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Find more about Mary Streeter and the podcast at marystreeter.co !
ZMATA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/zenmamaandtheaddict
ZMATA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenmamaandtheaddict/
Mary Streeter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullivingvt/

Zen Mama Facebook Page
Zen Mama Instagram
Mary's Website

Mary and Kate discuss their challenges around trust after what feels like years of  lying but the addict thinks is protecting the family. 

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Find more about Mary Streeter and the podcast at marystreeter.co !
ZMATA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/zenmamaandtheaddict
ZMATA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenmamaandtheaddict/
Mary Streeter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullivingvt/

Zen Mama Facebook Page
Zen Mama Instagram
Mary's Website

In this episode Mary and Kate host their first guest interview Melody Joy. Melody has been in recovery for over 15 years, she is a spiritual activator, intuitive astrologer and shaman. She has worked for many years in both the metaphysical and medical fields. She has a history of trauma, addition, deep wounds of separation and abandonment. Melody shares her story of recovery  and how she stays resilient and shares her healing gifts with the world. 

Find more about Melody Joy at melodymysticjoy.com.

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Find more about Mary Streeter and the podcast at marystreeter.co !
ZMATA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/zenmamaandtheaddict
ZMATA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenmamaandtheaddict/
Mary Streeter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullivingvt/

Zen Mama Facebook Page
Zen Mama Instagram
Mary's Website