Zen Noodle Pie | Candid Conversations On Comfort & More

The past couple of weeks have provided so many opportunities for me to be disappointed in myself but NONE of them insurmountable. Sometimes we have to parent ourselves. I gave myself several talkings to and reminded myself again and again how very lucky I am. Thankful for so many things this holiday season. Thankful for you. Take good care of yourself! xo, KMD

Author, painter and independent film producer, Manny Torres stopped by for a visit! I enjoyed getting to know his creative process as well as his “journey” (dammit sometimes it just fits) as a creator. We talk about things he observed and absorbed growing up that find their way onto the pages of his publications like 2020’s “Dead Dogs” and the two most recently published, “Father Was a Rat King” and “Perras Malas”, both out in 2022. I want to thank Manny for sharing his anxiety experience. He really opened another facet of the conversation exposing the raw truth of how anxiety can manifest and we both share ways we’ve found to get it out of our systems. I hope you enjoy and thanks again for listening!

Getting back in the Groove with some lovely Autumn weather and a super fab visit with Nerdkween, (artist moniker worn by Atlanta’s Monica Arrington). We bond over the hope that we can continue to transform in our golden years and the recent revelation that music is energy, the creation (and experience) of which, connects living creatures of all levels. We talk gate-keeping, compounding and swirling ever-evolving fractals. Enjoy our candid conversation and stay tuned for more Zen Noodle Pie!

It’s been quite a month of highs and lows. I had to take a moment in this intro to honor beloved, Dr. Dilip Kumar Bhowmik, who left this earthly realm this month. A great loss for so many and a brilliant light of influence that will be carried on by all who knew him.

A couple of weeks before that I had the pleasure of catching up with Knoxville pal, Johnny Sughrue. I’m so happy that he is now based in Atlanta and I get to see his handsome face at many a show. He’s always a good one to share a laugh, a beer, and memories with. Johnny shares how his band, The Judybats, name came about, what he does to stay balanced and in shape, and something I didn’t know about his dance skills. I’m always delighted to learn something new about an old friend. Enjoy this episode and thanks for sticking with Zen Noodle Pie. Stay well!

Hello folks. I needed to check the acoustics in various areas of our home today and took the opportunity to record an episode about what’s been on my mind. I hope my ramblings help someone out there; even if just to forget your troubles for a bit. Thanks for listening! xo, kmd

This week marks the 6th year of Zen Noodle Pie! How appropriate that the lovely Carrie Hodge of Atlanta’s own Love Letter help me christen the freshly painted Straw Polly Studios by being my first in-person interview since early 2020 for ZNP’s 66th episode. I’m beyond thrilled to bring you this candid conversation on comfort and more with one of my fave vocalists and people. Carrie shares how self-care during pandemic gave her (and a lot of us) an excuse to over-indulge and when she realized it- she began to indulge in a more healthy fashion through a long (sometimes 2hours) bedtime ritual involving such things as stretching and skincare. Spending less time on social media is another form of care that we Both have been practicing and we’re trying to brainstorm something we can all migrate to- away from FB and instagram- where we can stay on top of art music and food happenings and leave Zuckerberg FOREVER! Until then, guess you’ll be seeing this on IG. Enjoy!

Time to pick up the receiver and eavesdrop on another candid convo! Connecting from Woodstock, NY, Tevis Rose Trower, author of, “The Game-Changer’s Guide to Radical Change”, joins Zen Noodle Pie for a thought-provoking, warm and insightful visit. KMD and Tevis rediscover a shared fascination with various aspects of life and the human condition. (KMD says “Wow” about a million times.) From Trower’s experience creating a labyrinth on her property, to her new-found love of performing Live music, to a recent home-invasion that proves the even the most practiced of mindful and motivational souls are not immune to trauma and anxiety, it’s an episode well worth the listen! Please enjoy and pardon the imperfect audio. Literally talking on our phones!

Nearly 2 years to the date from the last officially posted ZNP episode, Nashville based make-up artist and dear friend, Kimberly Murrey, returns via remote connection to kick of a new year! We talk about everything from composting, to mall walking, to our shared enjoyment of Beatles doc, “Get Back”. Enjoy this eavesdropping experience -it’s like listening to a phone call between friends. And keep an eye out for more Zen Noodle Pie in 2022. xo, kmd

Your ZNP hostess checks in between guests to share an experience with anxiety and generally shoot the breeze

Happy New Year! It’s another New Year’s Day with Nashville Make-up artist, Kim Murrey, and all is not quiet! Sharing a history of growing up in Nashville, KMD and Murrey trip down memory lane while Murrey shares tips on doing a “dry January” (or February), realizing that the thing you do for free might just be your calling, and the search for zen on the outskirts of town! Enjoy stay tuned for more ZNP in 2020!