Honoring the Pause: A Meditation and Parting

In this final episode, I invite you to join me in a meditation on the power of pause — the quiet moments that create space for clarity, healing, and change. As I step away from the podcast to focus on other clinical work, I leave you with gratitude, encouragement, and a reminder that your breath and stillness are always within reach.     If you love Mindful Elevation, spread the love by following and sharing! #mindfulelevation      Website: www.elevate-counseling.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_counseling_services/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecounselingservices YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elevate-counseling Courses: https://courses.elevate-counseling.com/store Use code MINDFULELEVATION for 15% off courses!!

In this powerful episode, breathwork practitioner Leo Marrs joins us to explore how something as simple—and profound—as the breath can lead to deep healing, emotional regulation, and inner strength. We discuss the science and spirit of conscious breathing, how it impacts the nervous system, and why breath is the key to unlocking presence and personal power. Whether you're new to breathwork or looking to deepen your practice, this conversation offers insights, guidance, and inspiration—one breath at a time.   **Leo Marrs guides listeners through a 10 breath sequence in this episode. Please only follow along in a safe environment.**   Resources: https://www.leomarrs.com/ Instagram: @theleomarrs YouTube: @LeoMarrs TikTok: @theleomarrs Facebook: @leomarrs.personal App Ethr: https://www.ethr.one/ Ken Wilber and Integral Theory: https://integrallife.com/who-is-ken-wilber/ The Body Keeps the Score: https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score      If you love Mindful Elevation, spread the love by following and sharing! #mindfulelevation  Website: www.elevate-counseling.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_counseling_services/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecounselingservices YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elevate-counseling Courses: https://courses.elevate-counseling.com/store Use code MINDFULELEVATION for 15% off courses!!    

Back-to-school season can be exciting, but it can also bring a whirlwind of schedules, emotions, and new routines. In this episode, Allyson Balara, LMHC, shares mindful strategies to help both parents and students navigate the transition with ease. You’ll learn how to create calm, grounded mornings, set realistic expectations of the day, and add stress reducing tools to both your and your child's toolbox. Whether you’re sending your child to kindergarten or high school, these tips will help your family approach the school year with focus, balance, and a little more peace.   Resources: Name It to Tame It: https://contextualconsulting.co.uk/resources/name-it-to-tame-it-worksheet-for-working-with-childrens-emotions  Breathing Exercises for Kids: https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/belly-breathing-instructions Check In's: https://www.bgca.org/news-stories/2023/July/emotional-check-ins-for-kids/ Invisible String: Invisible String on Amazon Kissing Hand: Kissing Hand on Amazon      If you love Mindful Elevation, spread the love by following and sharing! #mindfulelevation        Website: www.elevate-counseling.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_counseling_services/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecounselingservices YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elevate-counseling Courses: https://courses.elevate-counseling.com/store Use code MINDFULELEVATION for 15% off courses!!  

In this enlightening episode, Mas Mike Zeleznick shares the transformative power of Vibravision—a rare martial arts practice that unlocks the potential of breathwork, energy awareness, and intuitive perception. We explore how training in Vibravision can connect you to your inner self, enhance your sixth sense, and awaken a deeper level of consciousness. Join us as we dive into the intersection of martial arts, energy psychology, and inner wisdom, and discover how to access the unseen through focused breath and mindful intention.   Resources: Website: https://vibravision.com/ Instagram: @VibravisionUSA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Vibravision  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mas-mike/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14733557/     If you love Mindful Elevation, spread the love by following and sharing! #mindfulelevation    Website: www.elevate-counseling.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_counseling_services/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecounselingservices YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elevate-counseling Courses: https://courses.elevate-counseling.com/store Use code MINDFULELEVATION for 15% off courses!!  

How do we move from internalized shame to a place of self-acceptance and safety? In this episode, trauma-informed therapist Ann Russo, LCSW, joins us to discuss the impact of shame on the body and mind, particularly within queer and marginalized identities. Through mindfulness practices like body scans and self-compassion, we explore ways to challenge negative beliefs and cultivate healing. Whether you’re on a personal journey of self-discovery or supporting others, this conversation offers insight, validation, and practical tools for reclaiming your sense of wholeness.   Resources:  https://www.amrtherapy.com/ https://marlenewinell.net/ CEU: https://www.annrusso.org/courses/    If you love Mindful Elevation, spread the love by following and sharing! #mindfulelevation      Website: www.elevate-counseling.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_counseling_services/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecounselingservices YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elevate-counseling Courses: https://courses.elevate-counseling.com/store Use code MINDFULELEVATION for 15% off courses!!

Becoming a mother can be beautiful—but it can also be overwhelming, isolating, and emotionally challenging. In this episode, we invite Carrie Stone, LMHC, PMH-C; and Megan O'Toole, LMHC, ATR, PMH-C to explore the critical topic of maternal mental health and why honest conversations are so important. You'll learn the difference between common “baby blues” and the more serious postpartum depression (PPD), and why so many women suffer in silence. We’ll also discuss how loved ones can offer meaningful support and how mothers can ask for help without shame. Whether you're a parent, partner, friend, or health professional, this episode will equip you with the tools to advocate, support, and speak up—because maternal mental health matters.   Resources: https://postpartum.net/ https://www.mcpapformoms.org/ Pregnancy and Postpartum  Reading and Workbooks     If you love Mindful Elevation, spread the love by following and sharing! #mindfulelevation  Website: www.elevate-counseling.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_counseling_services/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecounselingservices YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elevate-counseling Courses: https://courses.elevate-counseling.com/store Use code MINDFULELEVATION for 15% off courses!!

Chronic pain isn’t just physical—it’s shaped by our thoughts, emotions, and past experiences. In this episode, Stacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN reveals the blind spots of conventional medicine and how changing our narrative around pain can open the door to deep healing. We explore key insights from her new book "The Pain Free Formula: Solving the Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs, or Injections," and break down her three-step process for lasting relief. If you're looking for a fresh, holistic approach to pain, this episode is a must-listen.   Resources:  The Pain Free Formula: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-pain-free-formula-stacey-roberts/1147270708https://www.amazon.com/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717 https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ https://softwavetrt.com/    If you love Mindful Elevation, spread the love by following and sharing! #mindfulelevation  Website: www.elevate-counseling.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_counseling_services/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecounselingservices YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elevate-counseling Courses: https://courses.elevate-counseling.com/store Use code MINDFULELEVATION for 15% off courses!!    

Grief is a profound and personal journey, but healing is possible in ways we may not expect. In this episode, we welcome Leigh-Ann Larson, LMHC - a grief educator, intuitive, retreat facilitator, and Induced After-Death Communication (IADC) practitioner. Leigh Ann shares her insights on how these transformative approaches can help individuals process loss, reconnect with love, and find deeper healing.   Resources: Retreats: https://www.leigh-ann-larson.com/retreats  Leigh-Ann's Grief Community: https://leigh-ann-larson.myflodesk.com/griefcommunity  Leigh-Ann Larson: https://www.leigh-ann-larson.com/ David Kessler: https://grief.com/ Joe Dispenza: https://drjoedispenza.com/ Bruce Lipton: https://www.brucelipton.com/energy-psychology-changes-how-you-think/  Alan Botkin, PsD: https://www.iadctherapy.com/aboutiadc    Raymond Moody, PhD: https://www.lifeafterlife.com/    Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology: https://www.energypsych.org/        If you love Mindful Elevation, spread the love by following and sharing! #mindfulelevation      Website: www.elevate-counseling.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_counseling_services/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecounselingservices YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elevate-counseling Courses: https://courses.elevate-counseling.com/store Use code MINDFULELEVATION for 15% off courses!!  

We are so excited to welcome back Hannah Campbell, LICSW, on Mindful Elevation to talk about the intersection of mental health, trauma and yoga. Today's episode explores the transformative practice of trauma-sensitive yoga, designed to create a safe and supportive environment for individuals healing from trauma. This episode delves into the principles of trauma-informed teaching, the importance of choice and empowerment in movement, and how this approach fosters healing. Whether you're a seasoned yogi, teacher, or someone curious about mindful recovery, this conversation offers insights into the profound connection between the mind, body, and trauma.   Resources: Hannah's Self-Care Course: CLICK HERE!  (Use code MINDFULELEVATION for 15% off, or try a free trial!) The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel van der Kolk https://www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/  Yoga Renew Teacher Training https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5404814/  Essential Guide to Trauma Sensitive Yoga by Lara Land   Related Mindful Elevation Episode: Body Neutrality and Movement with Kim Hollister   If you love Mindful Elevation, spread the love by following and sharing! #mindfulelevation      Website: www.elevate-counseling.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_counseling_services/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecounselingservices  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elevate-counseling  Courses: https://courses.elevate-counseling.com/store  Use code MINDFULELEVATION for 15% off courses!!

Start your year with clarity and purpose in this calming guided meditation. Release the weight of the past year, embrace gratitude for growth, and set intentions for the year ahead. Through mindful breathing and visualization, you'll create space for renewal and step confidently into a fresh chapter. Perfect for finding balance and starting the new year with a clear mind and open heart.     If you love Mindful Elevation, spread the love by following and sharing! #mindfulelevation      Website: www.elevate-counseling.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_counseling_services/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecounselingservices YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elevate-counseling Courses: https://courses.elevate-counseling.com/store Use code MINDFULELEVATION for 15% off courses!!