Enlightenment 9.0

A contemplative practice doesn’t have to be difficult. Here’s several 5 minute meditations for you to try out for fun! You can practice these almost anywhere... even while waiting in line for your latte! In fact, 3 minutes is all it takes to reduce stress & cortisol levels, shift into a better mood, rewire your brain for peacefulness and positivity. Go ahead…Make your day!!

My friend Regina Hill has a history lesson in diet culture that might intrigue you. It demonstrates how women have been programmed by a patriarchy that wants domination over women. In my latest podcast, she and I discuss the importance of understanding where our body image originates and the importance of balancing feminine and masculine qualities, within ourselves and within our culture.

Hear how you can be liberated from the unconscious programming that seeps into your subconscious via ads and influencers. Self-directed positive neuroplasticity is your mind’s superpower to self-program in accordance with your personal goals and desires. No more being hijacked by others. Begin utilizing your own superpower TODAY!  

Meryl Picard is an inspiration to me and so many people. Hear her share about her journey of taking responsibility and control of her health, mind & body. She’s breaking traditions in her family and is a living example for reversing the disease that plagues many in our country, especially on reservations. Obesity and Type 2 diabetes are reversible - and it’s not that hard! In Meryl’s words, “Pick your hard.” Would you rather deal with the difficulty of a disease, or deal with the difficulty of taking a walk outdoors, enjoying vibrant foods and having lots of energy to do things you love? As she puts it, most mothers say, “I would die for my children!’  But she doesn’t want to die for her children; she wants to live for them! 

Farm fresh food is one foundation of good health. Good farming creates an even greater foundation … and GREAT farming is what Lauren and Andrew Glikin do at Raw Roots farm in Mariposa CA. Lauren joins me to explain how they practice a farming system that supports biodiversity. They farm without tilling and  invite many species of critters to naturally enrich the soil which enhances the quality of their crops. The value they place on  agroecology is why they grow superb produce! Communities in the foothills of the Sierra are healthier because of their hard work and year round dedication. For myriad reasons, many people in the world don’t have access to farm fresh foods: geographically, seasonally, financially, culturally, or even a basic lack of culinary desire. I understand. I have been in each of those categories at one time or another. Not to worry, there’s other ways to improve your overall health. 

I am so passionate about teaching the value of water because without it, we die! Literally! Proper hydration is key for the health of every system and organ in the body. It’s crucial for our immune system, nervous system, lymphatic system, digestive system, joints, bones and tissues, mental health, to name a few! It’s even a valuable component of our spiritual wellbeing.

I'm excited to share a valuable discussion around food with my friend and Clinical Nutritionist, Rose Fluharty.We delve into topics having to do with food, emotions, grief, trauma and healing, as it relates to food. Our relationship with food is a holistic integrative process of exploration, experimentation and healing on the deepest level. I hope you enjoy this episode.You can find Rose at https://www.rosefluhartynutrition.com/

Illnesses and imbalances, be it physical, mental, emotional and/or spiritual, can be healed using a multi-modality and multidimensional approach. Today we discuss the value and importance of looking at healing as an inside job.Dr. Connie Jeon is a wellness professional who helps in redefining the practice of medicine by bridging the gap between sick-care and health-care. Dr. Jeon & I will be exploring healing autoimmune diseases from the inside out. Dr. Jeon has lived with the autoimmune condition, Lupus. She will explain how to create an inner healthcare system for long term success. She combines psychology, nutrition, physical therapy, functional medicine, meditation and yoga to help guide people who are searching for integrated, holistic, functional medicine.

I think it’s time to revisit the Age of Enlightenment. I believe we’ve had enough pain by now and we might just be at the right place in time for some wisdom of the 1600’s to come back around. I’m pretty sure we learned enough about humanity over the past 500 years to make some lasting positive societal improvements once and for all.

I haven’t recorded a podcast episode in like a month or so. If you listened to my LAST episode, then you know what I had been going through in the recent past. Since recording ‘Sorry, not Sorry,’ I haven’t been inspired to say very much. In fact, I haven’t said much at all since then; publicly or privately. I haven’t returned phone calls or messages from caring individuals, I hadn’t posted very much on social media, although I had reached out a little bit to some of my more spiritual friends.There are times in life when it’s important to speak out or to vent, and other times when ya just gotta be quiet; be still; be introspective and meditative...there are times when it’s better to remove yourself from the chaos of the outside world and to acknowledge the chaos of your inside world.