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Have you ever experienced an empowering feeling when quitting a path that no longer served you?
In this episode, Elizabeth Mintun talks with therapist Anne Brady about the often-overlooked strength of knowing when to quit, how flexibility can empower us, and why self-kindness is essential in our journey toward a more balanced life. In this conversation, Anne explores the art of letting go with compassion, sharing insights on how to attune to our needs, respect our personal limits, and embrace change as a form of self-care.
Key Takeaways:
Redefining Quitting: How quitting is not about failure but about making aligned choices that serve our growth and well-being. The Power of Flexibility: Ways to approach goals with openness, embracing life’s twists and turns as opportunities to pivot and reassess.Practicing Self-Kindness: How to develop a self-compassionate mindset that supports us in navigating change with less guilt, shame, and/or self-criticism.Attuning to Inner Signals: How to recognize when it’s time to shift directions, release old commitments, or take a pause for self-care.Resources
https://www.annebradylisws.com/
https://www.thecalmingground.com/reflection-prompts-selfcare
Schedule your free consultation with Elizabeth by emailing: [email protected] (deadline to reach out to schedule is 10/30/24 at 11:59pm PT)
https://www.thecalmingground.com/free-guided-meditation
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Did you know that having a regular intentional morning self-care routine can create a lasting impact throughout your days?
In this episode, Elizabeth explores the research behind morning rituals and routines and talks about the way even just a simple, brief mindful morning routine in an otherwise busy morning can make a huge difference.
Key Takeaways:
Morning routines reduce stress and anxiety.A structured morning ritual (even a short one) can boost productivity throughout the day. Having a consistent morning practice can improve mood, life satisfaction, mental wellbeing, and physical health.Resources
https://www.skilledsleeper.com/rhythm?aff_sub=&aff_sub2=&affiliate_id=4249926&cookiepreview=false&noautoplay=false&nopopup=false
https://www.thecalmingground.com/10minute-morning-routine
Schedule your free consultation with Elizabeth by emailing: [email protected] (deadline to reach out to schedule is 10/30/24 at 11:59pm PT)
https://www.thecalmingground.com/free-guided-meditation
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Need a few moments to relax and unwind?
As part of this week’s anniversary of The Calming Ground podcast, I am offering this meditation, which comes from Cari Beyerstedt’s interview back in October of 2023 (Episode 2).
Enjoy!
Resources
https://www.caribeyerstedt.com/
Schedule your free consultation with Elizabeth by emailing: [email protected] (deadline to reach out to schedule is 10/30/24 at 11:59pm PT)
https://www.thecalmingground.com/free-guided-meditation
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It’s hard to believe that an entire year has gone by since The Calming Ground podcast was born!
What an amazing project this has become in my life. I have loved every minute of reflecting, learning, and sharing the insight and wisdom of so many people throughout this year. As part of this celebration, this episode pulled from some of my favorite interviews throughout this year on The Calming Ground podcast, weaving them together around certain central themes that emerged throughout the year.
Highlights from (in order of appearance in this compilation):
Margy Davis-Mintun ~ Episode 43Edie Guaditis ~ Episode 50 (https://ediegudaitiswellness.com/)Allison Bruce ~ Episode 25 (https://www.allisonebruce.com/)Dawn Glasco ~ Episode 27 (https://www.dawnglasco.com/)Kelli Younglove ~ Episode 29 (www.kelliyounglove.com)Cari Beyerstedt ~ Episode 2 (https://www.caribeyerstedt.com/)Caleb Tipple ~ Episode 51 (https://www.calebtipple.com/)Courtney Edwards ~ Episode 15 (www.shineandsoar.com)Aura Martinez ~ Episode 52 (www.auraemartinez.com)Anne Vainio ~ Episode 12 (https://www.avain.io/)Kelli Trinoskey ~ Episode 37 (https://kellitrinoskey.wixsite.com/website)Jodi Rose Gonzales ~ Episode 41 (JodiRoseStudio.com)Dr. Fred Moss ~ Episode 17 (https://drfred360.com/)Donna O’Shea ~ Episode 13 (@innerwild_therapy)Resources
Schedule your free consultation with Elizabeth by emailing: [email protected] (deadline to reach out to schedule is 10/30/24 at 11:59pm PT)
https://www.thecalmingground.com/free-guided-meditation
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Have you ever wondered what the mind-gut connection actually means? Your gut and brain are in regular communication through all kinds of signaling within your body - so what impacts one affects the other. Have you ever felt your stomach turn because of a distressing thought? There you go!
In this episode, Elizabeth Mintun speaks with functional gut health registered dietician Naria Le Mire about the different ways that gut health and hormone imbalance can impact us. Naria shares a wealth of information in particular about the importance of considering our gut health for clarity of mind.
Key Takeaways:
Prevention in key - our bodies are offering us all kinds of subtle clues when things are out of balance. If we listen and attune, we can respond early and take care of ourselves. Oftentimes brain fog is an indication of imbalance in the gut. Addressing gut health and hormone balance can lead to a much smoother experience of perimenopause and menopause.Resources
https://www.thecalmingground.com/free-guided-meditation
https://narialemirenutrition.com
Social Media: @narialemirenutrition
Atomic Habits by James Clear
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Have you ever noticed any correlation between how you feel and the season in nature?
In this episode, Elizabeth uses the framework and foundation of qigong to explore the wisdom of fall and the element of metal, which teaches us the power of refining and letting go. As the season of autumn invites us to slow down and reflect, Elizabeth discusses how the metal element—connected to the lungs, skin, and large intestine—helps us release both emotional clutter and clutter in our physical space. You’ll also learn practical self-care tips for supporting yourself through the wisdom of the fall season.
Whether you’re seeking more emotional clarity or looking to align your self-care with the rhythms of nature, this episode will offer you a reflection on embracing change and finding peace in letting go.
Key Takeaways:
The symbolism of fall and the metal element in qigong relate to letting go and refinement.According to traditional Chinese medicine, the lungs and large intestine play a key role in processing and releasing both physically and emotionally.Simple, effective breathwork techniques can help support your lungs and emotional well-being during the fall season.Decluttering your environment can help support the process and “okay-ness” of letting go.Resources
https://www.thecalmingground.com/opt-in
https://www.thecalmingground.com/free-guided-meditation
https://www.facebook.com/thecalmingground/
https://www.instagram.com/thecalmingground/
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Have you ever noticed how no matter what diet or fitness regimen you might try, it doesn’t necessarily lead to a sense of intrinsic value, inner balance, or sustainable contentment in your life?
In this episode, Elizabeth Mintun speaks with author and self-discovery and empowerment coach Aura Martinez about her journey from being a nutritionist to focusing on self-discovery both within herself and for others. Aura shares how she found that, in working with people (and in her own experience), once people are able to connect with and embrace themselves more deeply within, the other wellness habits like eating and fitness, simply come naturally and easily.
Key Takeaways:
If barriers are arising as you attempt to make lifestyle shifts for your wellness, it is likely that there are underlying issues that need attending to first. Often the barriers we experience to balance and wellness within ourselves are unconscious, so it can be very helpful to reach for professional support, if it’s accessible, to identify and move through those barriers. Once we are able to address and heal from the internal struggles that are keeping us stuck, we tend to make choices in life that support and nurture our wellness and wellbeing.Resources
Website: www.auraemartinez.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/AuraElenaMartinez
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/AuraEMartinezCoach
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AuraEMartinez
Private FB group Inner GlobeTrotters: www.facebook.com/groups/InnerGlobeTrotters
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Isn’t it amazing to consider that memory and impulses stored in our body lead to many decisions we make in our lives and impact our ability to be fully present?
In this episode, Elizabeth Mintun explores the therapeutic modality of Somatic Experiencing (founded by Peter Levine) with psychotherapist Caleb Tipple. Caleb discusses his own journey that led him to get trained in this particular modality, as well as the experience and knowledge he has working with clients who have experienced trauma using this modality.
Key Takeaways:
Somatic Experiencing is a natural approach to renegotiating trauma energy energy. Nervous system regulation is a balance and harmony between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. Your body is a wonderful teacher and holds incredible wisdom.Resources
https://www.thecalmingground.com/relax-and-energize-playlist
https://www.thecalmingground.com/free-guided-meditation
https://www.calebtipple.com/
Resma Menakum: https://resmaa.com
His book My Grandmother's Hands: https://resmaa.com/merch/
Peter Levine’s books:https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/se-books
https://traumahealing.org
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What if bodies hold an innate wisdom just waiting for us to tap into it? And, what if this wisdom can be particularly potent when we slow down enough to deeply access it?
In this episode, Elizabeth Mintun takes a deep dive with Edie Gudaitis, the CEO & founder of Edie Gudaitis Wellness, into her work and personal experiences with learning to slow down and deeply listen to her body. Edie is certified in yoga and breathwork, she is a best selling author, a meditation facilitator, and a wellness coach. Edie supports clients through retreats, workshops, public speaking, writing, and podcasting on “The Stress DETOX Podcast”.
Key Takeaways:
A deeper belief drives us to maintain current lifestyle patterns. Learning more about this deeper belief can help the process of shifting these patterns. It can be helpful to ask the question: “Who were you before the world told you who you should be?” Simple, accessible practices (like breathwork) can be incredibly helpful to create significant shifts in our internal narrative and lifestyle. 5 deep breaths every morning and every night can make a huge difference.Resources
https://www.thecalmingground.com/relax-and-energize-playlist
https://www.thecalmingground.com/free-guided-meditation
Connect with Edie on IG: @ediegudaitis.wellness
Connect with Edie on LI: Edie Gudaitis
Self led programs: https://ediegudaitiswellness.com/online-programs/
Mexico Retreat: https://ediegudaitiswellness.com/international-retreats/
Workplace Wellness: https://ediegudaitiswellness.com/employee-wellness/
1-on-1 Coaching - Stress and / or Grief:
https://ediegudaitiswellnessbookinglink.as.me/schedule/3fab735c/appointment/43794315/calendar/4399336?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=43794315
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What if by paying attention to what and how we eat, women could improve their experience of the peri and menopausal stages of life?
In this episode, Elizabeth Mintun talked with chef Christine Van Bloem. Christine shared her journey through professional and personal hardships that led her to shifting her nutrition to improve her wellbeing, and then inspired her to help others on their journeys. Christine particularly talked about her focus on lifestyle and nutrition to help alleviate symptoms for women in perimenopause and menopause.
Key Takeaways:
Nutrition that focuses on weight loss tends to not be as sustainable. Small shifts in eating (portion size rather than cutting out sugar, for example) tend more sustainable over time. The Mediterranean diet offers wonderful benefits and can be relatively easy to adopt.Resources:
https://www.thecalmingground.com/mindful-living-challenge
https://emptynestkitchen.com
Facebook: @emptynestkitchen
Instagram: @theemptynestkitchen
https://www.thecalmingground.com/relax-and-energize-playlist
https://www.thecalmingground.com/free-guided-meditation
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What does it mean to live in a mindfully embodied way?
In this episode, Elizabeth Mintun speaks with guest Linda Zurak, a trauma-informed Somatic Movement Educator, therapist, and embodiment coach. Linda’s primary vision in her work is to inspire others to live beyond their perceived limitations. Linda talks about both actionable steps that you can begin to practice now to increase your connection with your body, as well as her own journey that brought her to this work.
Key Takeaways:
An important key to living more mindfully is offering ourselves permission and acceptance to be as we are. There is a great emphasis in our society to focus externally; somatic work is about also connecting internally with the “inner landscape” and noticing what is happening within. This is as important as what is happening externally in embodiment work.Resources:
https://lindazurak.com/feel-free-in-relationships/
https://www.facebook.com/lzurak
https://lindazurak.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lindazurak?igsh=MWpyZjhzNGpkbnpodg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
https://www.thecalmingground.com/relax-and-energize-playlist
https://www.thecalmingground.com/free-guided-meditation
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Fear is a natural, protective response, often trying to keep us safe from perceived dangers. But what happens when our fears become blown out of proportion and start guiding our decisions in ways that don’t serve us?
In this episode, Elizabeth Mintun explores a reframe of many fears as shadow puppets - seemingly ominous and large, when so often they are projected from situations or things that are not actually as large or threatening as they seem.
Key Takeaways:
Naming the fear can help create mental distance between the situation and the fearful emotion. Noticing what is happening non-judgmentally can be very useful in practicing compassion and managing/navigating the fear. Body-based relaxation strategies can help!Resources:
https://www.thecalmingground.com/free-guided-meditation
https://www.thecalmingground.com/relax-and-energize-playlist
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Imagine a life where your potential is no longer confined by limiting beliefs.
In this episode, Elizabeth Mintun speaks with returning guest Dawn Glasco, a community engagement strategist, speaker, author, and consultant. Dawn shares her journey - the empowering path of shedding the restrictions of limiting beliefs and conditioning, trusting the process, and the key role spirituality has played in her journey.
Key Takeaways:
We all receive messages about our limitations due to our upbringing, gender, socio-economic status, roles, appearance, etc. These limiting beliefs can be very restrictive and cause us to believe that we cannot follow our dreams. Trusting and listening to our intuition can serve as a guide along our journey in life. Practicing gratitude towards yourself for all the little steps you’ve taken in your journey can help honor your presence, your process, and foster trust and appreciation in yourself.Resources:
https://www.dawnglasco.com/
https://www.thecalmingground.com/free-guided-meditation
Interested in hearing the first interview with Dawn? Check out episode 27.
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Have you ever noticed how easy it is to fall off the bandwagon of prioritizing your self-care when life gets hectic?
In this episode, Elizabeth Mintun reveals her own journey to discovering grounding and centering self-care practices that worked for her and eventually led to her creation of The Calming Ground Membership.
Key Takeaways:
Simple activities that can be incorporated into daily life can be very effective at increasing inner peace and calm. Receiving reminders and support to practice grounding strategies can be useful - especially when life is busy and it’s particularly easy to cast them aside or forget.Resources:
https://www.thecalmingground.com/free-guided-meditation
https://www.thecalmingground.com/
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Have you ever had a person you deeply care about go through a terrible loss and you didn’t quite know what to say or how to help?
In our culture here in the United States, grief is so misunderstood. People often are very well-intended, but say things to their friends, co-workers, and family members in an effort to help that ultimately leads to greater isolation for the person in grief.
In this week’s episode, Elizabeth Mintun shares the “do’s” and “don’ts” on how to best support someone experiencing intense grief. She offers details and actionable steps that will hopefully support anyone wanting to be there for someone who is currently grieving.
Key Takeaways:
Advice-giving and attempting to “cheer someone up” is typically not helpful (and even potentially damaging) to someone in the grieving process. Everyone’s experience of grief is unique; one person’s grief cannot be compared to another’s. Offering to step in either to simply compassionately listen or to offer acts of service to lighten the load for the griever tends to be the most helpful. Telling a griever to “call me if you need me” isn’t usually helpful because that puts the work on the griever to reach out at a time when they’re exhausted and in survival mode.Resources:
https://refugeingrief.com/
https://www.thecalmingground.com/free-guided-meditation
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Is one of your greatest fears not getting things “right” and/or seeming like a fool?
Retired psychotherapist Margy Davis-Mintun suggests that being a fool in life at times is not only inevitable, it’s actually a privilege because it signifies that we have opportunities to learn and grow.
In this week’s episode, Elizabeth Mintun offers a short and powerful interview with Margy revealing her wisdom and insight into the beauty of making mistakes and the power of allowing ourselves the permission and space to be vulnerably human.
Key Takeaways:
Making mistakes is part of life; we can offer ourselves grace through the reframe of seeing foolishness and mistakes as part of our lifelong growing process rather than shunning ourselves. “Shoulds” were handed to us by others at some point in our lives; we inherit them. As we grow, we can decide whether or not we ascribe to those values and rules in our life.Resources:
https://www.thecalmingground.com/free-guided-meditation
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Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of self-criticism, struggling to balance your aspirations with kindness towards yourself?
What if you could hold yourself accountable and practice self-compassion at the same time?
In this week’s episode, Elizabeth Mintun shares her ARROW framework to help others practice compassionate accountability. She offers details, actionable steps, and a real-world example of how to practice implementing this framework to support new habits, lifestyle shifts, and a happier life!
Key Takeaways:
Recognizing pitfalls and potential barriers with compassion can be key in implementing new habits and ways of being. It is possible to hold ourselves accountable successfully and build a more supportive, positive and compassionate relationship with ourselves at the same time.Resources:
https://www.thecalmingground.com/free-guided-meditation
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Have you ever felt like words were just too limiting to express what you were experiencing? What if art-based mindfulness could offer a non-judgemental and safe alternative to both release and express emotion?
For this episode, Elizabeth interviewed Jodi Rose Gonzales, ATR, NCC, ERYT, YACEP. Jodi is a nature-based artist, art therapist, author and yoga teacher who empowers creative people using art-based mindfulness, her unique fusion of art therapy, positive psychology, yoga philosophy, and trauma-informed neuroscience. Celebrated as Global Impact Artist of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals, and Top Artist by Marquis Who's Who in America, Jodi is the author of two Amazon #1 new releases, an art therapy journal prompt card deck, and a suite of online courses.
Key Takeaways:
Art-based mindfulness offers an approach that is non-judgemental and intentional and offers a way to bear witness to our own process and experience.Art-based mindfulness can be a wonderful avenue for a regular mindfulness practice.Different materials can be intentionally and mindfully chosen in order to best respond to our needs in the moment.Resources:
JodiRoseStudio.com.
Link to 30 Free and Easy Expressive Art Therapy Prompts: https://www.jodirosestudio.com/art-prompts
FB: https://www.facebook.com/jodirose.studio
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jodirose.studio/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodirosestudio/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jodirose.studio/videos
https://www.thecalmingground.com/free-guided-meditation
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Have you ever wondered how you can both feel confident and good about what you wear and make a positive step toward creating a more sustainable earth-friendly lifestyle?
In this episode, following this month’s theme of living with compassionate accountability, Elizabeth Mintun interviews Nicole Riggs Broesch, founder and designer of fern+daisy. Nicole weaves her passion for ethical fashion and community upliftment into every garment. With an eight year career in apparel design as a small town girl from rural Central Appalachia America, she has merged her love for her community, the planet, fashion, and marginalized women. fern+daisy, born in 2020, creates sustainably made pieces that empower both wearers and makers, reviving ethical practices with timeless style. As an artist, mentor, and nature enthusiast, Nicole embodies the spirit of fern+daisy—where style meets purpose.
This information-packed and inspiring interview is definitely worth a listen!
Resources:
Website: https://www.fernanddaisy.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fernanddaisy/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fernanddaisy
https://www.thecalmingground.com/free-guided-meditation
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Has anyone ever told you: "Look at all you have, you should be grateful!" when you were experiencing an uncomfortable feeling like sadness, anger, grief, or maybe trying to uphold a boundary for yourself?
Some of us may have even expressed this kind of thing to other people too, or even to ourselves!
In this episode, Elizabeth Mintun explores the “dark side” of gratitude. In particular, Elizabeth addresses how gratitude can be used as a way to invalidate or minimize people’s struggles. This “gratitude platitude” is the opposite of the medicine of gratitude, which can uplift, connect us with our abundance, and offer ease.
Key Takeaways:
Using terms like “you should be grateful!” as a way to shame someone for struggling can be damaging. Reminding people of all that’s around them to be thankful for can be helpful, but often first it is important (and typically more effective) to meet them in the struggle they’re in rather than telling them to be different than they are. Gratitude can be a powerful medicine when used to connect with abundance rather than invalidate feelings.Resources:
https://www.thecalmingground.com/free-guided-meditation
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