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Centered in the City is a virtual oasis to support you living a more mindful and intentional life in the hustle and bustle of your city. Certified Professional Mindfulness Coach, Wade Brill, will lead you in various practical and tangible meditations, discussions and interviews that create a space for you to pause, reflect and connect. Manage stress, anxiety and overwhelm so you can feel more calm, centered and intentional as you live your life in the city.
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Solo Episode: Building Trust
ooofff, are you ready to explore the theme of "trust" with me? I hope so! In today's juicy solo epsiode, I explore what trust is, how can we build more of it and why it matters. I share my personal insights of realizing where in my life I didn't trust and how I contunually practice leaning into it. Trust is a foundational attitude that helps us build lasting confidence. When we cultivate trust, we are building a more authentic and meaningful relationship with ourselves.
Take a listen to the whole episode and share your takeaways with me on Instagram @OneWade or you can reach out here via email.
If you are interested in exploring 1:1 coaching around this topic, schedule a Connection Call here.
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Mar 23, 2023
Episode 145: What Creativity Can Teach Us About Dropping Perfectionism and Leaning into Self-Discovery
This episode is a double-hitter, and I can't wait for you to listen. I interview two amazing artists to explore the concept and expression of creativity. Part One features a connversation with Amy Blackman, a Broadway and TV actor. Part Two features, Sabrina Gschwandtner, an internationally-known visual artist.
In both dialogues, the concept of creativity is expressed as having two layers. Creativity needs both the space for discipline and commitment while also making space for intuition, play and flow. Amy highlights how mistakes are wonderful things. We need to be present to create, and the goal isn't to recreate past expectations. Sabrina highlights how art and creativity rewires the way we experience the world -- it shows us a new way of being. Art liberates us and reminds us we have senses. We also discuss how hobbies offer a place and space to be creative. There is so much wisdom in this episode to inspire us all to tap into creativity. Take a listen and share your action step and takeaway with us on Instagram @OneWade @AmyBlackman @FilmQuilts
Did creating time and space to pause and reflect feel good? Join us at Centered in the City where you get access to a growing library of holistic mindfulness-based practices that help you pause in the busyness of life to feel your best. Learn more and sign up for your 7 day free trial at CenteredintheCity.org.
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Amy Blackman recently played the title role in The Daughter-in-Law by D.H. Lawrence with The Mint Theater Company, described as “a beautifully-nuanced performance” by The New York Times. Her TV credits include appearances on HBO’s The Deuce, NBC’s New Amsterdam, and CBS’s Madam Secretary. Stage credits include the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Angels in America, as well as leading roles at The Old Globe, Cleveland Playhouse, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Cincinnati Playhouse, Gulfshore Playhouse, and Tantrum Theater.
Sabrina Gschwandtner is a visual artist whose artwork is exhibited internationally and is held in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; LACMA; the RISD Museum; the Philbrook Museum; the Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art at Rollins College, and the Carl and Marilynn Thoma Art Foundation, among others. She received a BA with honors in art/semiotics from Brown University and an MFA from Bard College.
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Mar 16, 2023
Episode 144: Conscious Spending with Dana Miranda
In today's podcast, Dana and I discuss what it looks and feels likes to be conscious of our relationship to money and spending. Dana shares why it is important to untangle from "Budget Culture" and instead focus on making decisions from a "Conscious Spending" lens. Dana gets us to pay attention to the muliple systems (macro and micro) that influence our purchasing power (ie. what our credit score is and why it matters to understanding the capaitalistic systems we live in). Take a listen to the whole episode and share with me on Instagram @OneWade one action step you wil take this next week to bring just 5% more consciousness to your spending.
Do you want more support being present in life? If so, I got your back. When we practice mindfulness, we are strengthening our ability to bring our attention to the present moment with curiosity and kindness. This helps us see and feel the wolrd more clearly so that we are not getting hijacked by our emotions and thoughts. Join the membership community on Centered in the City where you have a growing library of holistic reosurces that help you strengthen this mindfulness muscles in daily achievable practices. Learn more and sign up at CenteredintheCity.org
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Dana Miranda is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance® (CEPF®), an author and a personal finance journalist. She’s the founder of Healthy Rich, a platform for inclusive, budget-free financial education, where she works with organizations, schools and companies dedicated to making money better for folks who are often left out of the conversation about money.
Dana has written about work and money for Forbes, Insider, Culture Study, the New York Times, CNBC, The Motley Fool, NextAdvisor, USA Today and Inc. magazine, among others.
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Mar 9, 2023
Episode 143: Creativity in the Kitchen
On today's podcast, I talk to Emma Ramat. She is a private chef in New York City, the Hamptons, Austin and many other places. We discuss how we can flex our creative muscles in the kitchen whether we are cooking for a large party or solo. Emma shares her passion for cooking and inspires us how we can gain confidence in the kitchen by starting small.
Listen to the whole episode for great tips and takeaways. Share with us one action step you are excited to take that will flex your creative expression in the kitchen this next week. Tag @OneWade and @PrivateChefEmma so we can support and cheer each other on.
Join us at Centered in the City to gain access to a growing library of mindful cooking recipes that will help you feel calm, focused and energized. Learn how to use cooking as a ritual to slowing down and connect to yourself. Sign up for your 7-day free trial here.
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Mar 2, 2023
Episode 142: Connection, Dating and Courage with Chelsea Leigh Trescott
On today's podcast, Chelsea inspires us to be courageous and brave when we reach for connection. Navigating the highs and lows of dating can create a lot of anxiety and ambiguity. The key to finding stability is to honor your own wants and your own journey. We get to untangle from needing the approval of others or playing a certain role for someone else. We get to honor ourself. We get to change our story from "not enough" when faced with a breakup or ghosted moment. Chelsea also discusses what is means to "Breakupwards" which we can do in any form of heartbreak. Take a listen to this whole powerful episode.
What's one brave action of connection you want to take this week? Share with one of your besties and report back to Chelsea and I on Instagram @OneWade and @thankyouheartbreak
Podcast Episodes mentioned:
* Listen to Episode 92 on Thank You Heartbreak "Love You, Bye with Wade Brill."
* Centered in the City "Solo Episode: Expectations are a B*tch"
Want support building a stronger relationship to yourself? Join the community at Centered in the City where we build daily rituals that connect us to self so that we can live life with intentionality. Learn more and sign up for your 7-day free trial at CenteredintheCity.org
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Breakup Coach, Advice Columnist, and Podcast Host of Thank You Heartbreak, Chelsea Leigh Trescott sees breaking points as our greatest opportunity to wise up, rise up, and become meaningful, relatable human beings who are stronger in love, life, and character. With this pursuit in mind, she's devoted to helping her clients and listeners "Breakupward" in the face of change and heartbreak of any kind.
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Feb 23, 2023
Episode 141: Incorporating Technology and Sound into our Meditation and Mindfulness Practices with Sam Snowden
Today's episode is all about permission to play in your meditation practice. Sam Snowden and I share insights into our current mindfulness practices and how we use technology to support us. Yes, we also mention the habit of "scrolling" that is not so skillful. Sam highlights how her evening practice is like "sitting down with an old friend." She shares one of her favorite practices, which she calls "honor my efforts." Take a listen to the whole episode for all the goodies and share your takeaways with us on Instagram @OneWade and @anchored_sam
Want holistic mindfulness practices and guidance at your fingertips? Check out Centered in the City. These practices are deisgned to support you feeling calm, focused and energized. You'll have access to a growing library of mindful movement, meditation, journaling, mindful cooking and mindful eating practices all designed to help you pause and connect inwards so that you can live more intentionally outwards. Learn more and sign up for your 7-day free trial here.
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For over 10 years, Samantha Snowden has taught meditation and mindfulness to kids, teens, families, and adults from all over the world. She started out coaching teens with UCLA, and has worked with youth and families in Guatemala, Portugal, Spain, the UK, Sweden, and Peru, providing community-based psychological services.
Samantha discovered meditation and mindfulness as a teenager, while searching for ways to cope with her anxiety. Trying meditation, she realized for the first time ever that she had a choice in how to respond to her thoughts. This transformed her world, and she’s been fortunate enough to relive this life-changing moment again and again through her students.
Samantha has worked with many prestigious youth- empowerment programs, including: the EduCare Foundation, Insight Seminars, the Canadian Association of International Programs (CADIP), UCLA MARC, UCLA Community-Based Learning Program and the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute, St. Luke’s Medical Center in New York City, as well as meditation centers locally and abroad. She’s designed mindfulness programs for schools in Los Angeles, as well as adult education programs abroad. She’s also led online mindfulness courses for United Healthcare.
Samantha obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UCLA and her Master’s Degrees in Clinical and Educational Psychology from Columbia University and in Emotion Science from Mid-Sweden University. She has taught courses at the graduate level at Columbia University on subjects such as the Mother-Child Matrix, Adjustment, and Mindfulness with Youth. She co-developed a mindfulness program at Columbia, and has also trained in behavioral neuroscience, guided imagery, yoga, and nutrition.
Currently, Samantha offers mindfulness coaching for youth, adults, families, and educators. She especially enjoys teaching parents and children together, as she gets to witness beautiful moments of vulnerability, insight, and a deeper connection. She considers these moments of awareness her reason for doing the work she does, and is excited to now share her skills and insight with Headspace.
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Feb 16, 2023
Episode 140: Creating Inner Balance with Ayurveda
On today's podcast, Neeru Sengar, an Ayurveda expert (and Doctor in India) explains what Ayurvedic medicine is and how it takes a different approach to health care than Western medicine. Neeru encourages us to get quite and listen to our own body's wisdom and drop the lateest fads. Each person has a unique finger print so discovering what works well for one person might not be the same for someone else. Neeru also shares how we can pay attention for signs when our body is out of balance create. Take a listen to the whole episode and share your thoughts with me on Instagram @OneWade.
Craving more inspiration and support to prioritize your holistic health? Join the Centered in the City community where you willl have access to a growing library of over 200 holistic practices at your finger tips whenever you need to pause. Learn more and claim your 7- day free trial here.
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More about Neeru Sengar:
My fascination for Ayurveda started at an early age, after my mother had an allergic reaction to a medication and fell sick for many years. Every day was a struggle, as I saw my mom suffering from a myriad of symptoms – from hormonal imbalances, skin issues, and weight gain, to mysterious fevers that no doctor could control. But as luck would have it, my mother's fate changed the day we met an Ayurvedic doctor, and so did my. After just one visit, this man – considered a saint by many due to his healing abilities – got her on a steady route to recovery. I always wanted to be a doctor and decided I want to study a different kind of medicine: Ayurvedic medicine.
By understanding my patients' body type, helping them make small lifestyle changes, and taking the time to truly listen to their needs i help them to find the true balance of their body and live healthy harmonious life. I have devoted my life to helping people heal, instead of just treating their symptoms. My objective is one: that they find true health and can stop coming back to me.
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Feb 9, 2023
Solo Episode: Grounding our Energy
On today's podcast I discuss how we can cultivate more grounding energy in our lives. Grounding helps us feel more present and connected. It is a foundational energy we need to cultivate to be able to access more creativity, love and intuition. Take a listen and share with us your favorite ways to ground on Instagram @OneWade.
Download your free "Get Centered in 30 Seconds Tool here."
Want more grounding energy in your life? Join us on Centered in the City to explore holistice grounding practices all month-long. Sign up for your 7 day free trial here.
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Feb 2, 2023
Solo Episode: Expectations are a B*tch
On today's podcast I share from the "messy middle" of managing failed expectations. Expectations hurt, especially when you are someone like myself who has really high standards of self and others (hello perfectionist). On the podcast, I share a few steps and my process of how to manage expectations and be with the emotions that come along the roller coaster ride. Take a listen and share your takeaways with me on Instagram @OneWade.
Offer yourself a mindful pause to help slow life down so that you can come back to your center. Take a pause with us at Centered in the City. Sign-up for your 7-day free trial at CenteredintheCity.org.
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Jan 26, 2023
Solo Episode: Mindfully Nourish From the Heart
This week, inside the Centered in the City membership, we are explorig how we can nourish ourselves by paying attention to what the heart wants. For me, this is one of the most powerful aspects of practicing mindful eating. Learning to nourish my heart helps me feel centered because I know I am deeply connecting and loving myself. When I "feed my heart" it supports me practicing a "wise" form of emotional eating. Take a listen to this episode and share your takeaways with me on Instagram @OneWade.
Want to join the Centered in the City communnity? Check us out for your 7 day free trial here.
I am practicing one of my Power Intentions of 2023, Deep Listening. Will you be so kind to share your thoughts/feedback about the Centered in the City podcast with me here? You can do so here in this brief survey. I want to learn how to make this podcast even more impactful and supportive for you in 2023 and beyond. Thanks so much in advanced!
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Jan 19, 2023
Solo Episode: Mindfully Managing our Self-Talk
Today's episode is a special request from a Centered in the City member. We all have self-talk. Sometimes it is really loud and bossy. Sometimes it is gentle and kind. Sometimes it is judgmental. Learning to navigate our self-talk is an essential practice for our well-being. I share a few frameworks and ways we can build awareness around our self-talk and work to sprinkling in more curiosity and kindness. Take a listen and share your takeaways with me @OneWade on Instagram.
I am practicing one of my Power Intentions of 2023, Deep Listening. Will you be so kind to share your thoughts/feedback about the Centered in the City podcast with me here? You can do so here in this brief survey. I want to learn how to make this podcast even more impactful and supportive for you in 2023 and beyond. Thanks so much in advanced!
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Jan 12, 2023
Solo Episode: Navigating the Winter Blues
Navigating the winter blues is no joke. Today on the podcast, I share a bunch of my favorite cozy winter practices to help me feel me best. These practices range from how we think about our biochemistry to nourishment to movement and beyond. Take a listen and share your favorite practices when navigating the winter blues with me on Instagram @OneWade.
I am practicing one of my Power Intentions of 2023, Deep Listening. Will you be so kind to share your thoughts/feedback about the Centered in the City podcast with me here? You can do so here in this brief survey. I want to learn how to make this podcast even more impactful and supportive for you in 2023 and beyond. Thanks so much in advanced!
Ready to set your New Year Intentions? Join us for the Intention Setting Party. Detail shere.
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Jan 5, 2023
Solo Episode: Mindfully Taking Charge of the New Year
There is a balance we try to strike at the beginning of the New Year. Part of us wants to step on the gas pedal and zoom into "get sh*t done mode." While another part of us wants to stay right where we are because change or growth can be hard/exhausting. Or is this only me?
On today's podcast episoode, I talk about 3 ways you can take loving action to mindfully take charge of your new year. A way to grow and set new year intentions and goals that come from your heart and soul. An approach of how to grow and acheive from a more sustainable place of inner alignment.
Want to learn more about The Intention Setting Party? Click here. We begin January 21st.
I am practicing one of my Power Intentions of 2023, Deep Listening. Will you be so kind to share your thoughts/feedback about the Centered in the City podcast with me here? You can do so here in this brief survey. I want to learn how to make this podcast even more impactful and supportive for you in 2023 and beyond. Thanks so much in a…
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Dec 29, 2022
Solo Episode: 3 End of the Year Rituals
I practice these 3 rituals as a way to have closure on one year and make space for the new year. Reflection is the key ingredient that gives me insight so that I can integrate my learnings and continue to grow. What are your favorite rituals to practice at the EOY? Share with me on Instagram @OneWade
* Year in Reflection Journal Prompts on Centered in the City . Use this Spotify playlist to inspire your heart opening and your mind softening.
* Partner Review Process
* Design my Power Intention for the New Year. Receive my process in your inbox on January 1st by signing up for free here.
Curious to learn more about Intention Setting Party? Check it out here.
Wish you a very healthy and happy New Year!
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Dec 22, 2022
Episode 132: Grounding Grief with Mandy Jankus
On today's episode, Mandy Jankus and I explore the mighty topic of grief. We know that this is such a present topic as we experience the holidays. We are both motherless daughters navigating the never ending journey of grief. Mandy gives us permission to accept that the grief journey is not linear or prescriptive. She shares with us how she keeps her mother alive and present by creating meaningful rituals. She also established a Little Free Library in honor of her mother to share her mother's love of books. Listen to the whole episode and share your thoughts with us on Instagram @OneWade and @kindredcoaching
As we discussed in the podcast, creating rituals helps ground us and get quiet so that we can hear and connect to ourselves. At Centered in the City, we help you design mindfulness based rituals that support you pausing to listen inwards so that you can live more intentionally outwards. Sign up for your 7-day free trial at CenteredintheCity.org.
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Dec 15, 2022
Episode 131: Balancing our Well-being with Supplements
I used to not believe in or like supplements. However, that has changed in the last few years. Recently, I started to explore how my body needs more support on a cellular level. Today, I got to talk to my friend and Co-founder/ Co-CEO of Needed, Ryan Woodbury. In this podcast episode, we talk about the benefits of supplements and how they help the various functions of our bodies work together holistically. Ryan highlights the importance of Omega 3+ support in managing inflammation and the benefits of taking prenatal vitamins. Ryan also gives us a peek into her postpartum experience as a new mom and how she practices staying centered.
At the end of this interview, I also share how I integrate vitamins into a ritual process as a practice in health and self-love. I get excited to take them and support my body. Is your body craving more holistic supplemental support? Join me on my Needed Women's Health Plan journey. Curious to try other types of support? Use code: Center for 20%.
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Dec 8, 2022
Solo Episode: My Mindful Movement Journey
In today's solo episode, I share my journey around mindful movement. I discuss the spark that got me off of the couch and into the gym when I was a teenager. I also discuss my motivation for staying consistent as an adult while dropping exercise anxiety. I ask you, the listener, some reflection questions so that you can connect to why movement is meaningful and important to you! This is an opportunity to drop the societal shoulds or autopilot habits. Take a listen and share your takeaways with me here.
Build your mindful movement ritual with us here on Centered in the City.
Give the gift of mindfulness to a loved one (including yourself) this holiday season.
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Dec 1, 2022
Solo Episode: 6 Types of Perfectionism and How to Be With Them
This episode was requested by listeners so I am excited to bring you more content on the topic of Perfectionism. I welcome you to grab your journal or take this episode on a walk with you. May this recording offer a mirror into your human experience so that you can see/feel/hear yourself more clearly.
During this podcast episode, I share inisghts from Dr. Jeff Szymanski's The Perfectionist's Handbook to highlight 6 different types of perfectionsim. I also breakdown what healthy and unhealthy perfectionism is according to his research. As well as share a few ways we can manage our perfectionism so that it doesn't manage us. Take a listen and share your thoughts with me here.
Interested in working together? I am opening a few new coaching spots this month. Schedule a Connection Call here to see if working together is a fit.
Want to gift yourself or a loved one Centered in the City this holiday season? Explore how to give the gift of mindfulness with 3-month and 12-month packages here…
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Nov 24, 2022
Gratitude Meditation
May this 15 minute guided meditation practice foster an attitude of gratitude as you celebrate Thanksgiving with your community.
Gift yourself and your loved ones Centered in the City this holiday. Learn more about holiday specials here.
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Nov 17, 2022
Episode 127: Slow Down to Savor with Alexa Silvaggio
In today's podcast episode, Alexa shares her powerful story about how she recovered from anorexia by building a more embodied and connected relationship with herself. We discuss how addictive being "busy" is and how it can be comfortable because of our conditioning and making us feel alive. Alexa also shares how we can be mindful this holiday season by curiously asking ourselves, "Is this a treat or treatment for something?" Alexa also shares her wisdom about rituals and breathwork. Take a listen to the whole episode and share your takeaways with us on Instagram @OneWade and @alexasilvaggio
Build more pauses in your life to feel calm, connected and centered. Join us at Centered in the City and learn how to integrate mindfulness-based rituals into your life from a place of ease and authenticity. Learn more and sign up for your 7-day free trial here.
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Alexa Silvaggio is a wellness entrepreneur based in Los Angeles. She is a teacher, TEDx speaker, writer, podcast host, retreat le…
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Nov 10, 2022
Episode 126: Living in our Bodies with Krista Petty
On today's podcast, I get to talk to one of my closest mentors and personal coaches, Krista Petty. Krista shares how we can live more fully in our bodies by paying attention to sensations. We discuss how culturally conditioned we are to live in our minds and that it is a practice to learn how to listen to our bodies. Krista shares how we can make decisions by listening to our bodies instead of getting trapped in analysis paralysis or the endless pro/con list. We also discuss how to navigate the holidays while listening and nourishing ourselves. Take a listen to the whole episode and share your takeaways with us on Instagram @OneWade and @KristaPettyRaimer
Having a mindfulness practice is one of the most impactful ways I have learned how to listen and live from my body. It has helped me cut out the external and internal chaotic noise so that I can listen to my inner wisdom. Join us on Centered in the City where I support you in building and sustaining a mindfulness-based ritual so that…
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Nov 3, 2022
Episode 125: Leadership is about Building Relationships with Jeremy Hunter
Today on the podcast, I get to talk to Jeremy Hunter about what it means to be a mindful leader during our modern times. Jeremy highlights how difficult it is for leaders to manage others without learning how to first manage themselves. This is an essential step because organizations experience the consciousness of the leader. Jeremy also discusses how important it is for leaders to focus on building relationships rather than the task-at-hand and how building trust is an essential ingredient, too. We finish our conversation discussing how powerful coaching is as a tool to help people learn, develop and grow. Listen to the whole episode and share your takeaways with us.
In order to have bigger impact in this world, we need to focus on monitoring our energy and creating helpful rituals. Join us on Centered in the City to learn the "Center Method" so that you can incoporate sustainable rituals in your life with ease. Sign up here for your 7-day FREE trial.
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Jeremy Hunter, PhD is a…
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Oct 27, 2022
Episode 124: Making Mental Health A Priority
Today I get to talk to one of my long-term besties, Afiya Bediako about her journey of prioritizing her mental health and well-being. In this episode we talk about how to navigate what is an "emergency" at work versus what other people label an "emergency." We explore how to navigate perfectionism and the on-going practice of making space in our busy lives to prioritize our well-being. Take a listen to the whole episode and share your takeaways on Instagram with me @OneWade.
Download your "Get Centered in 30 Seconds tool" here. This is a great practice to do when working from home. It will help you feel more present and refresh inbetween your back to back video calls.
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Afiya Bediako is a New York native who spent her career working in Finance starting in traditional financial services and most rencelty works as a Director in FinTech. She's a huge mental health advocate and when she's not working she's involved in helping her community, specifically the formerly incarcerated and…
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Oct 20, 2022
Episode 123: Sacred Self-Care Principles with Debrena Jackson Gandy
In this podcast episode, Debrena Jackson Gandy, talks to us about the importance of sacred self-care. Debrena shares that we must do the deeper inner work of exploring who we are, challenging belief systems and healing wounds to experience lasting benefits. Healing work is a process that supports us feeling free. The more we do it, the freerer we feel. Take a listen to the whole episode and share your takeaways with us on Instagram @OneWade and @The Debrena.
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DEBRENA JACKSON GANDY is a 3 rd generation entrepreneur, Master Life Coach, nationally
published best-selling author, and President of Masterminds, a 25-year old organizational and
personal development company. Her book, Sacred Pampering Principles, is recognized as one a
ground-breaking self-development book that introduced the concept of sacred self-care to women
nearly 25 years ago.
Most recently, due to the resurgence of sales during the Pandemic of her books, her national best-
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Sep 15, 2022
Episode 122: Being a Transformational Leader with Tony Schwartz
In today's podcast, Tony Schwartz shares with us how to be a transformational leader. Tony shares that in order to have big impact in this world, we need to fully accept all aspects of ourselves — "you see more, feel more and be more." This approach allows us to avoid wasting energy defending and instead have more energy to create impact. Take a listen to the whole episode to learn more about energy and mindset regulation.
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Tony Schwartz is the founder and CEO of The Energy Project, a consulting firm that helps individuals and organizations more skillfully manage their energy so they can thrive in a world of relentlessly rising demand and complexity.
Tony began his career as a journalist and he has been a reporter for the New York Times, a writer for Newsweek, and a contributing writer to New York Magazine and Esquire.
At the Energy Project, Tony has coached many CEOs and senior leaders. He has also delivered keynotes and trainings to companies around the world, including G…
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Sep 8, 2022
Episode 121: Mindful Parenting with Jackie Stewart
On today's podcast, I talk to Jackie Stewart, a meditation teacher on how she practices mindful parenting. Jackie authentically shares how her practice helps her notice when emotions arrise and also when expectations show up in the mind. Jackie discusses how her meditation practice has transformed throughout the various stages of motherhood and how flexibility is key. Take a listen to the whole podcast episode and share your takeaways with us on Instagram @OneWade and @_JackieStewart_
Want support transitioning to fall feeling your best froom the inside out? Join us for the Center Yourself this Fall Challenge. We start Sept 19th! Learn more and sign up here.
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Jackie Stewart can be found in NYC teaching meditation and mentoring teacher trainees at MNDFL, online with Alo Moves, and on your smart device through the Journey LIVE app. She is the mindfulness advisor for Rose & Rex, where she regularly contributes mindful parenting articles. With an MA from NYU’s School of Culture,…
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Sep 1, 2022
Episode 120: The Buddhist Enneagram with Susan Piver
In this podcast episode I get to talk to Susan Piver, an internationally-acclaimed meditation teacher and award-winning author on her new book, “The Buddhist Enneagram: Nine Paths to Warriorship.” Susan discusses the Enneagram in more detail. We highlight why personality assesments can be helpful and harmful. Susan also discusses how the Buddhist lens of "Warriorship" helps us have courage to turn inwards and examine who we are. Take a listen to the whole episode and share your takeaways with us on Instagram @OneWade and @Susan.piver
Are you looking to feel more centered and embodied as you transition into the Fall season? Join us for a two-week, Center Yourself This Fall Challenge filled with resources and community support so that you can feel your best without striving.
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Pre-order “The Buddhist Enneagram: Nine Paths to Warriorship” here and receive a *bonus* webinar if ordered before 9/13.
Susan Piver is a New York Times bestselling author of many books, including t…
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Aug 25, 2022
Solo Episode: 6 Mindfulness Lessons I Learned while Doing a House Project
In this solo episode, I highlight 6 lessons I learned while constrcuting an outdoor kitchen with my husband this last week. These lessons are applicable to every day life and how we approach our projects, partnerships, manage our mindsets and moods. Take a listen and share your takeaways with me on Instagram @OneWade.
Are you looking to feel more centered as you transition into the Fall season? Join us for a two-week, Center Yourself This Fall Challenge filled with resources and community support so that you can feel your best without striving.
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Aug 18, 2022
Episode 118: Follow Your Pleasure to Connect to Your Authentic Voice with Dr. Portia Jackson Preston
In this podcast conversation, Dr. Portia Jackson Preston and I discuss how we, as humans, are naturally born to love and learning to love ourselves is an essential practice to our well-being journey. Portia highlights how exploring what brings us each joy and pleasure is a powerful way for us to navigate the world and encounter our authentic voice. Noticing what gives us pleasure also highlights where there is shame and how shame is designed to "keep us in line." Pleasure helps us discover what's nourishing. We can discern what's pleasurable by quieting the world (in our own ways) and slow down to connect. When we can do that, it helps build trust and safety within ourself. Listen to the whole episode to learn more and soak in all of these deep insights.
Are you wanting support slowing down in life? Designing a mindfulness-based ritual by you and for you could be a supportive way in creating sacred space in your busy lifestyle. Check out Centered in the City to learn more…
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Aug 11, 2022
Episode 117: Paying Attention to Pace Part 2
In today's podcast episode, Kathy Oneto and I discuss how we use and think about pace when it comes to goal setting, balancing ambitions within our romantic partnerships and much more! Take a listen and join the conversation with us on Instagram @OneWade and @SustainableAmbition.
Are you curious to explore the theme of pace in your life? Start by listning to this 1-minute Mindful Moment exercise I share with my community on Centered in the City. Notice what shifts in your energy, body and mindset when yoou pay attention to pace.
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Aug 4, 2022
Episode 116: Paying Attention to Pace Part 1
During this two-part series, Kathy Oneto, from Sustainable Ambition, and I explore the power and practice of paying attention to pace. The intention of this episode is to spark more curiosity and exploration around the theme of pace and how it shows up for you in your life. Some prompts to ponder: How does noticing pace support you staying centered? Managing your energy levels? Being productive? Prioritizing your well-being?
Check out the episode and share your takeaways with us on Instagram @OneWade and @SustainableAmbition
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Jul 28, 2022
Solo Episode: What's the difference between Rituals, Routines and Habits
In this solo episode, we will explore the practical and energetic difference between rituals, routines and habits. I share my passion and intention for supporting people building rituals and the science behind why rituals support our mental health (check out this study). I also share some practical ways on how we can stay committed and consistent with our rituals by proactively working with internal and external obstacles.
Share this podcast episode with a friend and sign up together on CenteredintheCity.org to design your rituals in community. Notice how creating a consistent practice supports your mental health and well-being.
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Jul 21, 2022
Episode 114: Heart in the Workplace with Claude Silver
In today's episode, I talk to Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer of VaynerMedia about how to create a compassionate and connected company culture. Claude shares various programming that has worked to keep the global media company connected as well as discusses the importance of investing in the "we." Claude shares how in order to focus on speed as an important ROI, culture needs to be emphasized. There needs to be connection and psychological safety. We discuss the importance of words and intention mattering so that company culture can truly "walk their talk" instead of checking a box. Take a listen and share this episode with your favorite co-worker.
Are you interested in offering your team and company culture more opportunities to build meaningful connection? Explore the variety of ways Wade works with teams to strengthen individual and relational mindfulness skills in order to enhance well-being in the modern day workplace.
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Jul 14, 2022
Episode 113: The Practice of Compassion with Diana Winston
During today's podcast, Diana talks to us about what compassion is and why it's challenging to practice. We discuss the brain's negativity bias and how our brains are more conditioned to focus on what's wrong and what's not working. Diana shares that the practice of self-compassion helps us connect to our innate goodness to realize we are OK, even with our failings. Diana also discusses how we can model compassion in our families and she inspires us to bring more compassion to the world, especially now. Take a listen and share your takeaways with me on Instagram @OneWade
Are you wanting to create mindfulness based practices in your life, but get stuck being consistent? Head on over to Centered in the City and create a meditation ritual in 7 days that will support you staying committed and consistent to practices that keep you centered. Learn more and sign up for your free trial here.
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Diana Winston is the Director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research…
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Jul 7, 2022
Episode 112: How to Stay Centered on the Wedding Journey
It's Wedding Season! Today on the podcast, I talk to Lilia from the Luv Collective about all things wedding. We discuss both of our wedding experiences and how we did not feel centered and yet, how we handled the journey. Lilia and I want to normalize the emotional roller coaster that can happen when getting engaged, wedding planning, dress shopping, the actual wedding day and more importantly, planning for the actual marriage. If you are on the wedding journey, take a listen and share your thoughts with us on Instagram @OneWade @LuvCollective
Are you wanting support with your self-care practices? Sign up for 7-day free trial on Centered in the City and build a mindfulness-based ritual to support you staying calm, focused and energized.
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Lilia (she/her) is the founder of Luv Collective, a platform to find + book group wellness experiences for private events. Lilia created Luv Collective after spending a few years teaching yoga and realizing there needed to be more wellness infu…
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Jun 30, 2022
Episode 111: Sustainable and Centered Abortion Activism
Today's podcast is essential for our humanity's well-being. I interview Kia Guarino, the executive director of Pro Choice Washington, to discuss how to manage our emotions and take purposeful action to fight for reproductive freedom. Kia gives us a clear snapshot of what is happen with abortion rights from a macro and micro level across the country and more specifically in Washington state. We discuss how to manage our emotions and stay politically active from a purposeful place and ditch the reactive energy that will lead to burnout. Kia also shares many ways to get involved and create impact. Take a listen, share this episode with a friend and check out the resources below.
Let's remember that taking care of yourself is essential during these times because the world needs each one of us to be showing up. Showing up doesn't have to be exhausting, but instead it can be empowering. If you are looking for more ways you can take care, check out Centered in the City so that you can have a…
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Jun 23, 2022
Episode 110: Living in Our Bodies with Cristy De La Cruz
On today's podcast, we explore what it is like to be a human who lives in a body. Cristy shares somatic insights of why it is important for us to tune into the wisdom of our bodies and how the body teaches us lessons the mind doesn't--the gift of being "bodyful." Cristy shares her process of slowing down, journaling out the thoughts, sensing what's happening in the body and being able to connect the dots, internally. Cristy also shares how she re-centers herself when she is experiencing HALT (hungry, angry, lonely and tired). I love this acronym! Take a listen and share your takeaways with us!
Curious how to stregthen your mindfulness muslces? Learn how to create a mindfulness based ritual that supports you feeling more connected, aware and centered in your mind, body and life. Learn more and sign up for your 7-day free trial at CenteredintheeCity.org
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Cristy De La Cruz is the author of Unleash, Unlearn, and Enliven: Seven Micro-Practices to Engage Your Somatic Wisdom. She is a…
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Jun 16, 2022
Solo Episode: Working with Our Thoughts and Unhooking from Analysis Paralysis
In today's solo episode, I am excited to bust the myth that our mind has to be empty during meditation as well as dive deeper into the exploration of our thinking mind. I talk about how we can work with the various thought patterns of our mind. I also share a powerful practice that I personally use to untangle from the sticky traps of analysis paralysis. Take a listen and share your takeaways with me on Instagram @OneWade.
Are you craving to have a holistic data base of resources to support your well-being? Are you tired of You Tubing various random resources? If so, I got your back! That's one of the reasons I designed Centered in the City. I saw this need to support people having a virtual "centered space" to help them prioritize their well-being and feel connected to themself. Centered in the City is designed to support you building mindfulness rituals in your life while having a growing library of over 200 holisic resources (ie. meditations, mindful momevemnt, mindful eating pract…
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Jun 9, 2022
Episode 108: Responsive Eating™ with Dr. Ashley White
Today we are talking about one of my favorite topics, food! Dr. Ashley White shares her signature Responsive Eating™ approaches and how we can use our awareness of when we are hungry and what the mind is wanting to create a more centered relationship with food. We discuss how to manage food anxiety and where some of our wanting tendencies come from. Take a listen and share your takeaways with us on Instagram @OneWade and @DrAshleyWhite
Curious to join the Centered in the City and strengthen your mindfullness muscles by creating rituals to ground and center you? Head on over to CenteredintheCity.org and sign up for your 7-day FREE trial.
***** Dr. Ashley White is physician and industry leader in challenging the weight-as-health dogma. Her groundbreaking work with Responsive Eating™ has encouraged a critical shift in the medical field in the way people with larger bodies are perceived and treated. As a trusted clinician, educator, and parent, Dr. Ashley White’s mission is to use…
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Jun 2, 2022
Solo Episode: 3 Strategies to Beat Burnout
In today's podcast, I highlight 3 strategies to beat burnout (aka be with burnout in a more supportive way). After years of facilitating mindfulness based self-regulation and stress management workshops as well as working directly with my 1:1 clients, I am sharing common thought cycles and strategies of how we can proactively work with burnout in our lives. Listen in and share your takeaways with me on Instagram @OneWade or send me a note at Team@centeredinthecity.org
Are you looking to offer mindfulness and beat burnout wokrshops for your community? Explore my speaking and workshop offerings here or reach out for a Connection Call.
Are you personally looking to create more spaciousness in your life? Sign up for your 7- day free trial at Centered in the City to explore how infusing intentional rituals in your life create more calm and focus so that you can have more spcaiousness in your mind/body and time.
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May 26, 2022
Episode 107: Systems Thinking with Jenny Blake
On today's podcast, I get to talk to my friendtor, Jenny Blake, author/podcaster/keynote speaker about using system thinking to design solutions for stress in your business and life. Jenny highlights how when we use better systems, we can create more space in life--freeing our minds, time and teams. Jenny shares practical strategies of how to approach your calendar, set realistic boundaries with managers at work be in relationship to your email and manage the "B" word (busy). Take a listen and share your takeaways with us on Instagram @OneWade @JennyBlakeNYC or through our websites.
Want to make a well-being committment to yourself so that you can feel more present, purposeful and empowered? Sign up for the annual subscription at CenteredintheCity.org with coupon code center20 for 20% off (valid until May 31, 2022).
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Jenny Blake is an author, podcaster, and keynote speaker who loves helping people move from friction to flow through smarter systems, powered by Delightfully Tiny…
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May 19, 2022
Episode 106: Learning About our Nervous System with Bhanu Harrison
This topic is one of my most favorirte topics to explore because understanding our nervous systems and having the power to self-regulate is essential for our wellbeing and living from a balanced, centered place. On today's podcast, Bhanu Harrison, a Clinical Social Worker, Trauma Informed Mindfulness Teacher and trainer breaks it down for us. We discuss what self-regulation actually means, we explore the importance of understanding the Polyvagal Theory, neuroceptions and our Window of Tolerance. You will learn so much from this episode to support you navigating stress and working with burnout. Take a listen and share your thoughts with us!
Cuirous to build a sustaianble mindfulness practice to supporrt you having resources and capacity to navigate the ups and downs of life? Learn more and sign up for your 7-day free trial at Centered in the City. Create daily practices that get to support you feeling centered and balanced.
For Mental Health Awareness Month in May, I am offering the f…
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May 12, 2022
Episode 105: Sustainable Ambition with Kathy Oneto
On today's podcast, we talk to Kathy Oneto about how to create sustainable ambition in our lives. We explore how noticing our personal pace, practicing pauses and letting go of perfectionism are key ingredients to create sustainable ambition in our own lives. Take a listen and share your takeaways with us on Instagram @OneWade and @SustainableAmbition
Do you want support building more mindful pauses in your life? Are you wanting to create a sustainable ritual in your life? Build your own unique ritual by using the Centered Method on Centered in the City Sign up for your 7 day free trial here.
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month in May, I am offering podcast listeners an exclusive 20% an annual subsctription to Center in the City. Enter coupon code: center20 when you sign up for the year.
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Kathy Oneto is a strategy executive and life+work coach who bridges her two worlds bringing strategic thinking to life+work integration. She is the founder of Sustainable Ambition, host…
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May 5, 2022
Episode 104: Mindfulness & Med Gala with Hector Marcel
Are you a high achiever? Do you notice you get into a strirving mindset when it comes to meditation and or life? Hector talks to us about how we can untangle from an outcome oriented mindset and instead, harness that enegry to focus and notice our present moment reality. Hector also shares with us the vision and inspiration for the Med Gala, a red carpet benefit event raising funds to support meditation accessibility. Learn more about this event, donate or get tickets here (use code CTE to get $15 off the ticket price). Take a listen to this episode and share your takeaways with us on Instagram @OneWade and @wakeupist
Are you wanting to start a mindfulness-based practice, but don't know wher to begin? That's why we created Centered in th City. We want you to have holistic resources at your fingertips that support you feeling calm, focused and energized. Sign up for your 7-day free trial and build a customized sustainable mindfulness practice in 7 days by following th Centered Method…
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Apr 28, 2022
Episode 103: Getting Centered in the Force with Jeff Takeda
On this week's podcast, I talk to Jeff Takeda, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and an active law enforcement officer, about how he uses his mindfulness practice on and off the job. Jeff shares his story about how and why he started practicing meditation as well as how mindfulness helps him untangle the mind from his thoughts/emotions/actions. Jeff says it is essential for people, espeically first respondeers, to train their minds as the mind is the command center and most powerful weapon. Take a listen and share your takeaways with us on Instagram @OneWade and @Takeda_Training_Concepts
Curious to learn more about building a sustainable meditation practice? Head on over to CenteredintheCity.org and build your unique practice in 7 days by following the Centered Method.
***** Jeff Takeda is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and an active law enforcement officer with over 20 years of experience. His assignments have included patrol officer, field training officer, S…
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Apr 21, 2022
Solo Episode: Eating to Catch Up
In today's solo podcast, I share my insights (as I am still transitioning back into "modern day life") on time, pace, boredom and mindful eating practices. This is a short and sweet episode where I prompt you to get curious about these themes in your own life.
Share your thoughts and takeaways with me on Instagram @OneWade.
Are you wanting to slow down and create your own mindful eating practice? Sign up for your 7 day free trial and build your own mindful eating or daiy meditation practice at Centered in the City.
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Apr 14, 2022
Solo Episode: Month-long Silent Retreat Recap
The podcast is back in mindful action and I can't wait to connect with you all again! Thanks for being here.
On today's podcast, I am recapping my personal takeaways, noticings and experiences from a month-long silent meditation I completed in March, 2022. You read that correctly, a MONTH of silence, no technology, and meditating formally and informally forr 16 hours a day. Yup! I had lots of time to reflect, notice and pay attention.
Settle in and enjoy this episode.
Do you have questions or request for this season? Share them by sending a note to team@centeredinthecity.org .
Want to build your own mini retreat practice? Sign up at Centered in the City to claim your 7 day fee trial and build a ritual to support you creating that pause to connect to self.
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Oct 19, 2021
Solo Episode: Celebrating 100 episodes with a Behind the Scenes Sneak Peak
Woohoo!! We reached the 100th episode milestone! I am so grateful for each and everyone of you for listening, sharing, reviewing and being a guest on this podcast. You give me the fuel to keep going! Big thank you!
On today's podcast, I am giving you a variety of behind the scene insights. I share my answers to the opening prompts I ask each of my guests. I also share how and why I started this podcast and where we are going next. I also get real about the limiting beliefs and fears that came up for me when I launched the interview portion of my podcast and how I manage them. My hope is this episode will inspire you to pursue a creative endeavor and not let fears hold you back from using your voice. Take a listen and share your takeaways with me on Instagram @OneWade.
Curious how to build a mindfulness ritual to help keep you centered and grounded? Learn more and sign up at CenteredintheCity.org.
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Oct 14, 2021
Episode 99: Taking Care of Our Gut Health
On Today's episode, I get to interview Dr. Christina Tennyson about the importance of our gut health and how our gut is tied to our brain and emotions. A lot of people who experience anxiety have gastrointestinal problems. Christina shares how gut directed hypnotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy are proven to support people working with gastrointestinal problems (you can find a practitioner here). She also shares how certain foods help repopulate and diversify the microbiome in the gut and decrease inflammation in the body. Not getting enough sleep or not managing stress has a big impact on our gut health. Christina also shares some important tips on how to gain more confidence in the kitchen. Take a listen to the whole episode and share your takeaways with us on Instagram @OneWade and @lifestylegastromd
Curious how to practice mindful eating and mindful cooking? Join the Centered in the City community and build a mindfulness based ritual to support you feeling calm and centered…
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Oct 7, 2021
Episode 98: Staying Centered as a Facilitator with Leanne Hughes
During today's podcast, I speak with Leanne Hughes, international facilitator, speaker and podcaster about how she practices staying centered when facilitating. Leanne shares so many facilitation tips on how to manage nerves and manage energy levels when holding space for groups. She shares that most of the time, when we get nervous it is because we are trying to convince ourselves that we are worthy. However, all we need to do is get enough experience under our belt to work with self-doubt. Journaling and movement can also be a powerful tools to help reframe the internal dialogue. Take a listen to the whole episode and share your thoughts with us on Instagram @OneWade and @Leannehughes
Checkout my conversation with Leanne on her First Time Facilitator podcast: Episode 134: Virtual centering and well-being techniques for online meetings with Wade Brill
Are you looking for more ways to practice staying centered in this chaotic world? Head on over to Centered in the City and learn how…
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Sep 30, 2021
Episode 97: Using Athletic Training to Stay Centered with Mike Dufek
During today's podcast, we talk to Mike Dufek, D1 Baseball athlete, about how he uses his athletic training to practice being centered. Mike highlights the importance of mindset training. As a player, you are trained to fail, learn how to embrace your weaknesses and know your role. To be centered, means you get to constantly practice balance and navigate from a places of comfort and discomfort--maintaining a growth mindset is key. Listen to this episode and share your takeaways with us!
Want to learn how to strengthening your mindfulness muscles to support you staying centered? Sign up for your 7 day free trail and build a sustainable ritual to support you feeling centered amid the chaos and uncertainty of life.
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Mike Dufek is a former collegiate & professional baseball player. For the last 10 years, he's worked at Next College Student Athlete (NCSA, www.ncsasports.org) helping student-athletes in all sports pursue their dream of competing at the college level. He currently res…
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Sep 23, 2021
Episode 96: Centered Career Clarity with Lisa Lewis Miller
On today's podcast, Lisa Lewis Miller, author and founder of Career Clarity, joins us to explore how we can stay centered while making a career change. Lisa emphasizes the importance of exploring our values, who we want to be, what lifestyle we want to have before taking action. Most of us can get stressed and overwhelmed in the job searching process, but Lisa explains the key to managing overwhelm is by taking such small steps we hardly feel like we are taking action. For instance, start by telling a trusted friend you are interested in making a career move! She explains how this is a powerful practice that creates a snowball of effects. Lisa also drops wisdom for how perfectionists and people-pleasers can use mindfulness to untangle from unhelpful patterns and actually find work that fuels their soul. Take a listen and share your thoughts with us on Instagram @OneWade and @CareerClarity.
Curious to build a sustainable mindfulness practice so that you can hear yourself on a deeper le…
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Sep 16, 2021
Episode 95: Managing Chronic Pain with Vadan Ritter
Today on the podcast, we talk to Vadan Ritter who is a Lead Facilitator and Mindfulness Instructor for the Integrative Pain Management Program in San Francisco. She share's her wealth of knowledge and experience with us on how we can use mindfulness and self-compassion to help us manage chronic pain. The program that she teaches emphasizes a unique holistic approach to pain management that incorporates bio/psycho/social elements. Vadan shares how mindfulness helps us subtract the stories that the mind creates when managing chronic pain. In order to tap into our resilience, we need to accept things as they are. Take a listen and share your takeaways with us.
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Vadan is the Lead Facilitator and Mindfulness Instructor for the
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Sep 9, 2021
Episode 94: Exploring Mindfulness in the Corporate Wellness Space with Jason Luk
On today's podcast episode, we talk to Jason Luk who is a Wellness Coach and the Global Mindfulness Lead at Yahoo. On this episode, we talk about the important centering practice of being and demonstrate the power of mindfulness through experience. Jason shares with us how he started the mindfulness program at Yahoo, the needs of his community and the benefits they experience. This is a great episode for anyone looking to learn more about how to create wellbeing initiatives within the corporate space and the power and impact it brings to communities. Take a listen and share your thoughts with us on Instagram or LinkedIn.
Curious to start a meditation practice? Head on over to CenteredintheCity.org and gain a FREE 7 day trial to learn how to build a sustainable practice and have over 150+ mindfulness based resources at your fingertips.
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Jason is a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator thru UCLA and a Wellness Coach thru Catalyst Coaching Institute. Jason founded the Mindfulness prog…
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Sep 2, 2021
Episode 93: Permission to Chill
On today's podcast, we get to talk to Kristoffer Carter (“KC”) who is the founder of This Epic Life and the author of Permission to Glow: A Spiritual Guide to Epic Leadership. KC shares how spirituality is a key part of the conversation when you are a leader and or entrepreneur and why spirituality should not be stripped from the corporate world. KC shares his powerful 4 Permission ™ Framework and gives us insight on how and why we all need to start with the first Permission, which is Permission to Chill. Take a listen and share your takeaways with us on Instagram @OneWade and @Permissiontoglowbook .
Want more chill vibes in your life? Head on over to Centered in the City and sign up for our 7 day free trial. Build sustainable practices in your life that will help you feel more calm, focused and energized. You will have over 150+ meditations, mindful movements, mindful cooking and eating recipes and introspective journaling prompts all to support you feeling more centered in thi…
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Aug 26, 2021
Solo Show: Practices that Bring You Home
In this solo show, I explore this prompt of "what practices bring you back home to yourself?" As humans, this idea of home/shelter/roof over our heads is one of our basic needs according to, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. The essence of home would ideally provide a place of warmth, security, safety, a respite from the external weather, a place to be able to meet our other needs of nourishment and love. So how do we intentional create home within our selves? What are the practices that help us cultivate this grounded secure place of being and breathing? Take a listen and share your takeaways with me on Instagram @OneWade.
Join the community on Centered in the City of like-minded people creating rituals and practices that help keep them centered in a chaotic world. Sign up for your 7-day free trial here.
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Aug 19, 2021
Episode 91: Exploring How to Build Community and Connection with Kyle Wood
During this episode, we talk to Kyle Wood, a leader in the fitness industry who is the creator of popular online fitness communities, Bootcamp Ideas and BootCraft. Kyle shares how his idea of creating an online community stems from an idea of serving a specific group of people, a group of people he wants to be apart of. Kyle shares creative ideas about how people can still build community during these pandemic times and that the most important aspect of building authentic heart-based connection is being willing to be vulnerable. He dropped some serious wisdom and shared, to build true connection with others, we must also learn to connect more meaningfully to ourselves. Take a listen and share your takeaways with us.
Curious about how to build more meaningful connection to yourself? Meditation and journaling can be helpful resources to hear and know ourselves more deeply, through wise reflection. Learn how to sustainable integrate these practices into your life by joining Centered in t…
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Aug 12, 2021
Episode 90: Kindness Now with Amanda Gilbert
In today's podcast, we talk to Amanda Gilbert who is a meditation teacher, speaker and author of Kindness Now: A 28-Day Guide to Living with Authenticity, Intention and Compassion. During this conversation, we talk about the importance of bringing heart-based practices into our modern day life. We explore how people are being drawn to deepen their meditation practice, these days, because they are looking for healing and how to live a more compassionate and intentional life. Amanda shares how she has deepened her own meditation practice over the years by following a certain formula that she outlines for readers in her new book. Take a listen to this episode and share your takeaways with us on Instagram @AmandaGilbertMeditation and @OneWade
Want more mindfulness and self-care resources at your fingertips? Explore how Centered in the City's growing data base of meditations, journaling prompts, pilates flows and nourishing recipes can support you having a consistent place to feel centere…
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Aug 5, 2021
Episode 89: How to Stay Centered in the Kitchen with Danie Baker
On today's episode, we get to talk to Danie Baker who is a Top Chef Amateur Winner and creator of Hey Danie Bakes. Danie shares with us how she practiced staying centered during her cooking competition to win the hearts and tastebuds of the judges. Danie also shares where she gets her recipe inspiration from and how cooking is a creative release. She finds making something with her own hands and enjoying the fruits of her labor with loved ones, very relaxing. We also discuss how recipes and food have such power to support our emotions and evoke memories. Take a listen and share your takeaways with us on Instagram @OneWade and @HeyDanieBakes
Want more support to feel centered in your life? Sign up for Centered in the City and learn how to build a daily ritual for yourself while having over 150 + meditations, journal prompts, pilates flows and nourishing recipes all at your fingertips. Think of it as Netflix for mindfulness and self-care practices.
***** Hey! I am Danie Baker. By day…
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Jul 29, 2021
Episode 88: Staying Centered while Navigating Change with Shannah Kennedy
During this podcast episode, I get to speak with Shannah Kennedy who is a Master Life Strategist and Coach, Wellness-Specialist and Best Selling Author. Shannah emphasizes the importance of controlling the controllables when navigating uncertainty and change. We get to remember to see ourselves as our most valuable asset and invest in the business of self. Shannah shares countless mindset shifts and approaches to making daily rituals and self-care strategies stick. We also get to learn more about the Plan B method she shares in her latest book. Take a listen and share your takeaways with us on Instagram @OneWade and @ShannahKennedy
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Jul 22, 2021
Episode 87: Getting Centered with our Money
On Today's podcast, I am talking to my own money coach, Megan deBoar about our relationship to money. In this episode we explore how to increase our financial wellbeing and most importantly, how to work with and be with the fears or avoidant behaviors that might show up. Money can be such a triggering and emotional topic for a lot of people, but it doesn't have to be. We can work with our beliefs, family of origin story and somatic experiencing to re-wire our relationship to money and feel more empowered. Checkout the episode and share with us on Instagram @OneWade @TendedWealth your biggest takeaways.
Want support getting more grounded and centered in your life? Head on over to CenteredintheCity.org and sign up for your 7 day free trial. Experience how creating a consistent ritual will help you feel more calm, centered and focused.
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Megan deBoer is the founder of Tended Wealth, a business that helps individuals heal their emotional and practical relationship to money. As a cer…
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Jul 15, 2021
Episode 86: Using Human Design to Practice Self-care
On today's podcast, I am chatting with energy optimization guide and self care advocate, Elle Hamilton. Elle talks to us about what Human Design is and how your unique energy type can support you living life with more permission. Understanding your unique Human Design Chart gives you insight into how to manage your energy, communication style, set boundaries and most importantly, know yourself. When you know yourself, you can design specific rituals and routines that will fit and feel like you. Checkout the episode and share your takeaways with us on Instagram @OneWade and @ElleUndefined.
Want more support building rituals specifically designed by you and for you? Head on over to Centered in the City and claim your 7 day free trial. Learn how to build a sustainable mindfulness practices in your life to help you feel more calm, focused and energized.
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Elle Hamilton is an energy optimization guide, self care advocate, and multi-passionate entrepreneur who uses her brand, Elle Und…
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Jul 8, 2021
Episode 85: Staying Centered with Sweet Loren's
On today's episode, I am interviewing my sister, Loren Brill. Loren is the CEO & Founder of Sweet Loren’s Inc, which is the maker of the #1 natural cookie dough brand in the United States. We explore how Loren practices staying centered while running a growing business and being a new mom. Loren shares how she prioritizes her wellbeing so that she can be the healthiest and happiest version of herself. Listen in and share your takeaways with us on Instagram @LorenBrill and @OneWade.
Want practices to support you staying centered and grounded? Checkout Centered in the City and claim your 7 day FREE trial.
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Loren Brill is the CEO & Founder of Sweet Loren’s Inc., a clean food company that is redefining what it means to be delicious and convenient. Sweet Loren's is the maker of the #1 natural cookie dough brand in the United States. Sweet Loren's offers irresistible cookie dough made from simple, non-GMO, gluten free, dairy free, plant-based ingredients, and nut free ingredients…
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Jul 1, 2021
Episode 84: Sharing my Cancer Journey with Centered in the City Member and Biotech Specialist Victoria Chinnell
Today we are switching things up. I will be in the interviewee seat as Centered in the City member and ImmunoOncology specialist, Victoria Chinnell asks me questions about my cancer journey. During this episode, I share my personal story, advice I would share with someone else battling cancer and how my life shifted because of this life interruption. Take a listen and share your takeaways with us on Instagram @OneWade.
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Victoria Chinnell is a dedicated multi-talented life science professional with over 6 years in Clinical Operations and 3 years in
Drug Safety specializing in ImmunoOncology clinical trials with a rich and diverse background in biotechnology, healthcare and sales. As a Chair of the WIB Seattle Programs Board, she contributes to building connections and maintaining
an all-inclusive and diverse supporting network in STEM and beyond. She recognizes the need for social change in our country due to racism, inequality, violence and biases and strives to promote equity…
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Jun 24, 2021
Solo Show: Preparing for a Silent Meditation Retreat
In this episode, I share my pre, during and post silent meditation retreat process. I try to not be rigid with my structure, but I also know that creating a ritual and process around prepping for a retreat can be really helpful. If you listen to this episode within the first few days it is released, I will actually be in my silent retreat still. If you have questions about anything I share in this episode or questions you'd like me to answer in a post retreat episode, share with me here.
Want to build a meditation ritual for yourself? Sign up at Centered in the City and follow my tried and true ritual building process that over hundreds of people have used. Explore all the platform has to offer with your 7 day FREE trial.
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Jun 17, 2021
Episode 83: Hearing Wellness with Bill Schiffmiller
In this episode, we talk with Bill Schiffmiller, CEO of Akoio, about how hearing wellness is important for everyone— not just for people who experience hearing loss. Bill shares how learning to listen is deeper than just hearing. We discuss how sound and noise have a huge impact on our nervous system and how important it is to manage the sound and noise of our environment— even our technology notifications! There are many ways we can take control of sound in our physical environment and create more tranquility.
Continue the conversation with us on Instagram @OneWade and let us know what you are learning about your hearing wellness.
Want to checkout sound focused meditations? Head on over to CenteredintheCity.org and sign up for your 7 day FREE trial.
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BILL SCHIFFMILLER: CEO of Akoio and visionary behind the brand. Prior to founding Akoio, Bill was the Accessibility Advocate for Apple, Inc. where he was the thought leader on the establishment of Accessibility for its global…
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Jun 10, 2021
Episode 82: Using Mindfulness on a Recovery Journey
On today's podcast, we are talking with Vanessa Klugman MD, ACC, CAPP about how she used meditation and mindfulness to support her on her own journey of recovery and inspired her to become a Life and Recovery Coach so that she could help others. We discuss how important it is to be with the "suffering" of life instead of trying to numb or run away from it. We get to slow down so that we can gain more awareness around a habit, notice the physical sensations and take action aligned with their values. Share your thoughts and takeaways with us on Instagram @OneWade and @Resilience_recovery_coaching
Want to build a consistent meditation and mindfulness practice? Sign up at Centered in the City and follow the Centered in the City Ritual Building method so that you can have a sustainable practice to support you staying centered. Grab your 7 day FREE trial here.
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Vanessa Klugman MD, ACC, CAPP
I am a retired physician, and mother of three adult children. I trained as an endocrinologist…
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Jun 1, 2021
Solo Show: Healing Hurry Sickness
Have you experienced Hurry Sickness before? You know that feeling and behavior of constantly needing to rush--even when there is no need to be moving fast? Yuuppp! That is Hurry Sickness.
Today on the podcast, I am doing a solo episode where I am take you on a deep dive to explore what's behind Hurry Sickness for a lot of people, the impact of experiencing Hurry Sickness and how to heal and be with it.
Share your thoughts and what you are learning about yourself with me on Instagram @OneWade. Want more support managing your Hurry Sickness? Reach out to me here.
Want to explore how Centered in the City can support you managing Hurry Sickness? Sign up for our 7 day FREE trial here.
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May 27, 2021
Episode 81: Opportunities Amidst Change with Maura Danehey
In today's podcast, we talk to Maura Danehey who navigated a lot of change in 2020. Like many people in 2020, Maura lost her job and moved back home to live with family for the first time in nearly a decade. Amidst the chaos and change, she found her center and opportunities to connect more deeply with family, herself and use movement as an opportunity to heal and serve. Maura shares some of her personal journey healing from a brain-injury as well as how she supported her brother with Down Syndrome gain a voice and become her co-yoga instructor. Listen to the episode and join us on Instagram to continue the conversation @OneWade @mkdanehey
Want support finding your center? Sign up for Centered in the City's 7 Day free trial and learn how to build a sustainable ritual to keep you calm, focused and energized no matter what s happening in life.
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Maura is a public affairs – communications and a wellness professional, integrating the two specialties to lead work focused on accessi…
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May 20, 2021
Episode 80: Laughter Yoga with Trevor Smith
Our self-care and mindfulness toolboxes are endless! On today's podcast, we speak to Trevor Smith and learn about the powerful practice of laughter. Trevor discusses how laughter not only strengthens our immune systems, but it helps build stronger and happier communities inside and outside of the work place. Listen to the whole episode to learn a few laughter exercises you can practice at home or on your next team Zoom call. You will experience how laughter is contagious and a superpower we all have inside of us--no jokes needed!
Want to learn how to create daily calm, focus and energy? Head on over to CenteredintheCity.org and claim your 7 day Free trial. You will get access to a growing library of over 100 different meditations, pilates flows, nourishing recipes and journal prompts all at your fingertips.
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Trevor Smith B.A. M.A. M.Ed, CLL is the Chief Happiness Officer of Blue Sky Consulting; a training and development company based in Springfield, Ma. With more than 15 years…
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May 13, 2021
Episode 79: Staying Centered Amid the Infertility Journey with Cristin Nacht
In this episode, I speak with Cristin Nacht, a mother, business owner, Pilates instructor and nutritionist. Cristin shares the ups and downs of her infertility journey and the many lessons she learned about herself and life. The words surrender and trust are now part of her every day vocabulary. You don't have to be a mom or be on the journey to motherhood to learn something from this insightful episode. Take a listen and share your thoughts with us on Instagram @OneWade and @CrisNacht
Want more practices to help you feel calm, focused and energized? Explore Centered in the City with a 7 day FREE trial and notice how much more centered you will feel.
***** Cristin's most important role is as mom to two kids under three. She is also a co-founder of Havium, a Seattle based company that helps people invest in real estate with a data-driven, concierge style platform. Her history also includes 10+ years as a professional dancer and choreographer, Pilates instructor, and holistic nutrition…
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May 6, 2021
Episode 78: Staying Centered While Battling Mom Grief with Lizzie Braicks-Rinker
Mother's Day is a particularly challenging day for many people who have lost their mothers. This will be my 11th year celebrating Mother's Day without my mom physically present and it doesn't get easier. That's why I invited, Lizzie Braicks-Rinker, a holistic health and fitness coach onto this week's podcast. Lizzie and I get real and vulnerable about managing grief after losing our mothers 10 plus years ago. We explore how to manage our grief, practice self-care and celebrate our love for our moms in this new "womanhood" phase of life. Grab a box of tissues and get cozy as you listen in. Feel free to share your takeaways with us on Instagram @OneWade and @DonutsandDownDog.
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Lizzie Braicks-Rinker is a holistic health and fitness coach based in Seattle, WA. Lizzie combines her certifications in holistic health coa…
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Apr 29, 2021
Episode 77: Mental Health Mind-set and Heart-set shift with Jooli Park
Join me for a real, raw and authentic conversation about mental health. Jooli Park is a UCLA Educator, Mindfulness Teacher and Certified Fitness Coach who shares her mental health history and how she uses mindfulness and self-care to create a powerful mindset and "heart-set" shift. Gratitude and self-compassion are key. For anyone who has ever battled with mental health concerns, this episode is a must. Know that you are not alone.
Resources:
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More about Jooli:
Jooli helps people to manage stress by teaching people how to practice self-kindness through mindfulness and fitness. She is a UCLA affiliated Mindfulness Educator and has been…
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Apr 22, 2021
Solo Show: Let's Not Go Back. Let's Go Somewhere Else
This solo show is inspired by an urge I had during a recent morning meditation practice. I had this desire to write about us, as individuals and as a collective, taking time to pause and process our learnings, emotions and insights from this last pandemic year. I feel so passionate about us not "pushing through" or pretending this last year didn't happen. That's why I created this Medium Article as well as this podcast episode. I want to offer a collective pause to reflect and connect the dots in our lives so that we can live with more intention in this next phase. Listen to this episode on your favorite walk or grab your journal and get cozy.
You can read the Medium Article Here.
Grab your 7 day FREE trial of Centered in the City here.
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Apr 15, 2021
Episode 75: Healing Burnout and Adrenal Fatigue with Samantha Abrams
During this episode, we talk to Samantha Abrams, Co-Founder and President of Emmy’s Organics, Inc., about her healing journey and battle with adrenal fatigue. Samantha shares some of the nutritional lifestyle choices she made to help heal herself, but went even further to explore the mindset and limiting beliefs that were literally draining her batteries. Sustainable self-care is all about listening to your own needs and trusting your own instincts. Listen to the episode and share your takeaways with us on Instagram @OneWade and @SamanthaAbrams_
Learn more about Samantha and Emmy's Organics below.
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Samantha Abrams is the Co-Founder and President of Emmy’s Organics, Inc. which she founded in 2009 alongside her partner and husband, Ian Gaffney. Samantha received her BS in Theatre Arts Management and a minor in Dance from Ithaca College where she honed in on her passion for healthy eating and making things happen.
Emmy’s Organics came from the shared desire to take real ing…
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Apr 8, 2021
Episode 74: Self-Care is Thinking of your Future Self with Jamie Varon
In this episode, we talk to Jamie Varon about how to practice self-care in our modern day world by claiming back our time and untangling from the "shoulds" of life. Jamie highlights that practicing disciplined self-care is important because it creates structure as well as builds self-trust, which is key! We also discuss the importance of being mindful and practicing self-care as our communities start to re-open, people get vaccinated and our culture transitions to this "new normal." Listen to the full episode and share with us your take aways on Instagram @JamieVaron and @OneWade.
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Jamie Varon is a writer, designer, sitcom and romcom lover, and digital course creator living in Los Angeles. You can find her giving encouraging pep talks on Instagram, or writing real and honest letters every other Friday in her Friday Letters. If you're interested in her process of building a beautiful life for yourself, check out her digital course Live with Intention.
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Mar 4, 2021
Solo Show: Mindfully Managing Emotions
Sheesh it has been a tough year. As I reflect on the roller coaster ride that was 2020, I notice how practicing equanimity and managing my emotions was key to staying center and creating more clarity. In my solo show, I explore how we can be and notice our emotions without labeling ourselves or attaching to the emotion too tightly so that we can create more balance and spaciousness. As Thich Nhat Hanh says, " Whatever strong emotion arises, if we learn to practice mindfulness of that emotion, acknowledging the emotion and not suppressing it or acting on it, then transformation occurs and we are able to find more joy, peace and awareness."
Want to sign up for my 30/30/30 Challenge? Drop me a note here.
Want to learn how the Centered in the City mindfulness and self-care platform can support you cultivating more calm and ease? Head on over to CenteredintheCity.org and claim your 7 day free trial.
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Feb 25, 2021
Episode 72: Digital Detox with Gabriel Seidman
This episode was so fun to record. I got to interview my friend and Doctor of Public Health, Gabriel Seidman, regarding his 3-week digital detox. Gabriel shares the physical symptoms he noticed after working 24/7 on the computer when the pandemic broke out in March 2020. He shares how he designed his detox and his biggest noticings after abstaining from computers, smart phones, tablets and TVs. I loved diving deeper with Gabriel and discussing how scary it is to slow down and listen to ourselves when there aren't distractions. Check out the episode, and let us know your biggest takeaways.
Want to feel more centered? Check out Centered in the City to learn how you can build sustainable daily self-care and mindfulness practices that will help you feel your best from the inside out.
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Gabriel Seidman has a Doctorate of Public Health with a focus on health management and policy. Before the pandemic he was living in Rwanda, and since the pandemic started, he has been working on COVID…
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Feb 18, 2021
Episode 71: Take Back Your Mind with Lodro Rinzler
I am so excited to have Lodro Rinzler, Buddhist teacher and author of 7 books on the podcast to talk about his latest book, Take Back Your Mind: Buddhist Advice for Anxious Times. On this episode, Lodro discuss how we can detach from our anxious thoughts and the need to have more, do more, and be more. Instead, we can come back to a state of whole and complete as we are. Lodro shares how we can work with our anxious thoughts by asking a few curious questions. We also discuss how we can manage our anxiety around time and practice self-care. Checkout the episode and share your thoughts on Instagram @OneWade and @LodroRinzler. Checkout out Lodro's new book. All proceeds from this amazing book go to @thelovelandfoundation and @feedingamerica.
Want to learn more about Centered in the City to feel more calm and centered? Head on over and sign up for a 7 day free trial.
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Lodro Rinzler has taught Buddhism for 20 years, starting when he was just 18 years-old. He is the author of six p…
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Feb 11, 2021
Episode 70: Self-Care Is For You By You with Jhanelle Rivera
In this interview Jhanelle Rivera and I talk about how mindfulness and self-awareness are key factors in practicing self-care. Jhanelle explains we have to learn to question ourselves. These are practices and skills we aren't necessarily taught so we have to learn to flex the self-awareness muscle. Jhanelle also shares how crafting can be a great mindfulness and self-care practice, especially if we let go of the end results. Tune in to hear some of her favorite crafting projects and tips.
Share your thoughts and takeaways with us on Instagram @OneWade and @jhanellemrivera
Want to learn more about building a daily self-care ritual? Head on over to Centered in the City and gain access to over 100+ holistic resources at your fingertips.
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Jhanelle Rivera, creator of mindful experiences, is a blogger, facilitator, certified wellness coach whose mission is to affirm women the importance of prioritizing themselves.
With the combination of creativity, playfulness, and compassiona…
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Feb 4, 2021
Episode 69: Benefits of Mindfulness for Self, Business and Students
In this episode, I speak with Nirosha who is a lawyer, entrepreneur, author and mother. Nirosha shares the benefits she experiences from having a nighttime meditation practice and how she used discipline to get started, but experiencing the benefits to stay committed. Nirosha also shares how she brings mindfulness into her law firm as well as teaches students how to use these practice and techniques to manage test anxiety and stress in her upcoming book. Checkout the episode and let us know your takeaways.
Want to learn how to meditate? Checkout Centered in the City to build a sustainable ritual that will fit your lifestyle.
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Nirosha Ruwan is a lawyer, entrepreneur and mindfulness teacher. She is the founder of Coding for Treasure, a coding school for kids, and the Mindful Bug (@Mindfullbug ), a company that provides mindfulness instruction for students of all ages. She practices law at Lumos Law in Los Angeles. She is also a wife, mom of two daughters in elementary school, and…
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Jan 28, 2021
Episode 68: The Importance of Self-Care & Mindfulness Work as a Social Worker
During this podcast episode, I get a chance to talk with Rosa Jaffe-Geffner, a licensed social worker in New York City. Rose shares insights about how she learned about self-care later in life as an adult, and how 2020 was the year she finally got herself to commit to a daily mindfulness and meditation practice. Rose shares how she uses self-care to be conscious about when she is "tapping into" life instead of practicing avoidance. We also touched on how you can practice self-care when your basic needs are not being met and the consistent discipline that self-care requires in our modern day capitalist world.
Checkout the episode and feel free to share your takeaways at Team@CenteredintheCity.org . Want more support building a sustainable self-care practice? Checkout CenteredintheCity.org and claim your 7 day free trial and discover how to create a daily ritual that helps you feel "buckled" in for the bumpy roads of life.
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Rosa Jaffe-Geffner is a licensed social worker in New Yo…
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Jan 21, 2021
Episode 67: Soul Care on the Parenting Journey with Casey O’Roarty
In this candid conversation with expert parenting coach, Casey O’Roarty, we talk about the deep and lasting benefits of making self-care all about "soul care" and how this is an essential practice along the parenting journey. Soul care creates the space for us to "hear ourselves" so that we can more easily be flexible, pivot and stay connected to our centered no matter what is going on. Casey also shares some tips on how parents can practice soul care time no matter the age of their children and ditch the attachment to it looking perfect.
Checkout the episode and share your thoughts with us on Instagram @OneWade @Joyful_Courage
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More about Casey O’Roarty:
Casey O’Roarty, Med, is a facilitator of personal growth and development. He…
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Jan 14, 2021
Solo Show: Exploring the "All or Nothing" Mindset
Kicking off the year exploring the "All or Nothing" mindset that is really helpful to understand when building sustainable rituals and habits. Believe me, I know this time of year, we are all about creating helpful behaviors that last. However, we can sometimes get trapped in this thinking pattern oof "all or nothing", which can hold us back from taking action and living a life we love.
During this solo episode, I walk you through some prompts to ponder and give you a 4 step process that helps you navigate the "all or nothing" mindset so that you don't procrastinate or get stuck.
Understanding this concept is helpful in understanding what makes Centered in the City so powerful for people. Also, I share an announcement at the end about scheduling your private Intention Setting Session so that you can:
* Create your vision for 2021
* Develop your Power Intention of the Year
* Design your Mind Map
Reach out here to schedule yours and learn more. Write "Intention Setting Session"…
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Dec 31, 2020
Episode 65: Exploring the Boring and Necessary Aspects of Self-Care + Mindful Leadership with Emilie Aires
In this episode with Bossed Up Founder and CEO, Emilie Aires, we explore the monotonous and necessary aspects of self-care--challenging the status quo definition of self-care. (Hint: It is not all about face masks and bubble baths.) Emilie highlights self-care is about setting boundaries, having tough conversations, creating financial security and listening to your own internal wants and desires. The boring, but necessary activities that help remove stress. We also explore what Mindful Leadership is all about and how to make time and space for yourself for sustainable success. Checkout the Bossed Up Planners Here.
Checkout Centered in the City for more holistic self-care and mindfulness resources to support you feeling calm, centered and focused. Sign up for your 7-day FREE trial and get access to over 100+ on demand meditations, pilates flows, nourishing recipes, reflection prompts and mindfulness practices.
Emilie Aries is a speaker, podcast host, author, and the Founder & CEO of B…
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Dec 24, 2020
Episode 64: Using The Mind & Body as a Laboratory to Practice Mindfulness with Kristen May
In this episode, I interview, Kristen May, a Mindfulness & Yoga Teacher as well as an Engineer by trade. She vulnerable shares how she found mindfulness and continues to use mindfulness as a tool and practice to manage various cycles of stress, burnout and depression throughout the last decade. Kristen discusses how she uses her mind and body as a "laboratory" to constantly check-in and be curious about what's working, what she is learning and how to adjust accordingly. We also explore the different aspects of Metta Meditation and how this can be a powerful practice to work with.
Take a listen and let us know what resonates with you.
Learn more and sign up for your 7 day free trial of Centered in the City here.
Kristen May is the creator of maylovelight YouTube channel. Maylovelight channel provides a look into Kristen’s mindfulness journey and invites community and self-discovery in a united platform.Kristen attended her first yoga class while studying for her Bachelor’s degre…
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Dec 15, 2020
Episode 63: Conversation with Jenny Blake on Claiming Attention & Time with Heart
In this episode, Jenny Blake and I explore how to claim attention and time with heart. We discuss how one can use her Pivot Method for thinking about self-care pilots as well as what to do with the guilt or "all-or-nothing" thinking traps that so commonly pop-up!
Jenny dropped what she believes is the most under-utilized superpower we all have but highlighted we need to get quiet in order to hear it. Listen to the full episode to learn more, and let us know what your takeaways are!
Jenny Blake is the founder of Pivot Method, a growth strategy company that helps forward-thinking individuals and organizations map what’s next through scalable Pivot programs. Her motto: if change is the only constant, let's get better at it.
Jenny is an international keynote speaker, and the author of Pivot: The Only Move That Matters is Your Next One, which won the Axiom Best Business Books award in the careers category. After 5 years at Google in coaching, training, and career development, Jenny p…
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Dec 10, 2020
Episode 62: Battling SIBO and Using Wellness to Heal
Join me for a conversation with health coach, Kelley Sinnock where we get to listen and learn how she is using holistic self-care to help heal from digestive issues, anxiety, headaches and back pain. 2020, was the year that allowed Kelley to slow down and "let go" of all of the wellness "rules" and create space to slow down. In this episode, we talk about how to schedule self-care, stay motivated, create boundaries and how to be your own health advocate in our western health care system.
Kelley's Bio:
Kelley is a CPA by trade and a wellness enthusiast at heart. Her wellness journey began six years ago when she started experiencing digestive issues, anxiety and chronic headaches and back pain. She just didn't feel good and was desperate to do anything to feel like herself again. She saw countless doctors trying to uncover the root cause of her symptoms, but struggled to find a practitioner that took her complaints seriously. It wasn't until this year that she finally received a diagno…
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Nov 25, 2020
Seeds of Gratitude Meditation
Tis the season where we get to reflect on all we are thankful and grateful for. This year, Thanksgiving and the holidays will look different because of COVID health guidelines and restrictions, but that doesn't mean we still can't plant and connect to feelings and sensations of gratitude.
Gratitude is a powerful emotion that not only can support our mental health, but has been proven to positively affect our physical health as well!
I am grateful you are here. Enjoy this meditation practice and feel free to leave a review!
Want more holistic mindfulness and self-care resources to support you feeling calm and present? Checkout CenteredintheCity.org and sign up for your 7 day free trial.
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Sep 22, 2020
Managing Chronic Stress
A 24-minute meditation to support you exploring, managing and releasing chronic stress.
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Sep 8, 2020
Managing Acute Stress
Listen to this 10-minute guided meditation anytime you feel acute moments of stress through you off balance. Use this practice to help you slow down, relax the body/ nervous system and gain clarity of mind. Feel more centered and focused to handle whatever life just threw your way.
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Jul 31, 2020
Joy Meditation
This meditation is inspired by teachings I received from Insight Meditation teacher, Tuere Sala.
This practice is about how we can intentionally cultivate, connect to and share joy. This practice is a reminder that joy is available to us at any moment, even when there is so much grief and destruction.
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Jun 29, 2020
Grounding Meditation for Team Zoom Calls
Combat Zoom fatigue with your co-workers, by taking a 5-minute mindfulness meditation to center yourselves before the beginning of your team calls. Meditation not only supports us managing stress, anxiety and depression, but it trains our mind and attention to be present. When we are present it enhances communication and makes us happier human beings!
Try playing this recording at your next team meeting and watch the effect it has on everyone’s wellbeing and productivity.
Want to explore ways to bring mindfulness and meditation resources to your team? Reach out to me here.
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Jun 10, 2020
Authentically Taking Action For Change
This meditation podcast is designed for my white brothers and sisters. For white people wanting to take authentic action to be an anti-racist and create a more inclusive, equitable world.
You may be feeling frozen, notice fears of not wanting to say the wrong thing, fear of being a follower or even feeling so overwhelmed you don't even know where to start! Wherever you are on the spectrum, it is important to take action. The journey to becoming a true ally to the Black community is just that, a journey. There is a lot of unlearning and learning we most do. Taking authentic action is key because that is where you will see sustainable change on the path to ally-ship. And authentic action will feel empowering versus draining.
Our world needs us to show up. Our Black communities need us to be showing up. My hope is that this meditation creates a safe space for you to reflect and connect how you want to be showing up in the world.
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May 14, 2020
Practicing Acceptance in Difficult Times
Practicing acceptance is a key part of our mindfulness practice. It is a type of mindset and attitude we can bring to our present moment experience that creates more ease and lightness, especially when we are faced with difficult or unpleasant experiences.
Practicing acceptance can support us ditching the need to control the situation and outcome and instead have the willingness to be with our current thoughts/ emotions/ feelings without needing to change them or make them wrong.
This practice isn't meant to make us passive or immobile, but instead it offers more mental and emotional wellbeing so that we aren't ruminating in our thoughts or emotions, but instead we can creating more space to be present. When we are present, we can take more intentional action.
Enjoy this practice and may it offer you more ease and well-being.
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May 10, 2020
Ode to Mothers
Celebrating Mother's Day during a pandemic might look differently this year. You might not be able to hug and squeeze them, but that doesn't mean you still can't celebrate them by sending warm wishes.
Mother's Day is challenging for me since I lost my mother almost 10-years ago. But just because she is not alive, doesn't mean I can't still connect to her and honor her.
Enjoy this guided meditation as a way to celebrate and honor the maternal figures in your life.
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May 6, 2020
Mindful Walk
Are you experiencing Zoom fatigue from non-stop meetings? Are you noticing you are having headaches or feeling lethargic because you haven't left the house in a few days? If so, mother nature might just be your cure to feel more calm in your mind, centered in your body and connected to the pulse of life.
During this meditation, I guide you through a "mindful walk" as you explore the outdoors with curiosity and wonder. If you are unable to go outside, you can always listen and follow along from the comfort of your own home.
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Apr 15, 2020
Shifting Our Mindset During a Pandemic
During this pandemic and when we are under constant stress, it can be easy to let our minds get trapped in negative thinking. Trapped in negative thoughts about what's not working, this sucks, and stay focused on the problem. Getting trapped in these thinking patterns creates a doom and gloom reality, which means we are no help to ourselves or anyone else. We create more tension and stress in our minds and bodies.
I welcome you to flip the script and start to practice seeing life through a different lens. Open your mind and your heart to other possibilities and notice how changing your mindset will shift your mood and create more energy in your life. We can't control the outcome of this pandemic, but we can control our mindset and the thoughts we create.
Let me know how your practice goes by leaving a note here.
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Apr 9, 2020
Mindful Eating Inquiry Practice During Covid-19
This episode is a mindful inquiry process where you can practice active listening or grab your journal and write down your observations.
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During this time of seeking shelter, we have an opportunity to get to know ourselves on a more intimidate level. The business and hustle and bustle of life has slowed down, which creates an opportunity for us to slow down and be on our own self-retreat.
One of the ways we can check-in and connect to self is by observing our relationship to food. While we eat (multiple times of day), we can notice our thoughts/emotions/sensations so that we can heighten our level of awareness and make wise choices for our health and wellbeing.
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Mar 25, 2020
Quieting the Need to Feel Productive During a Pandemic
We are experiencing a global pandemic with COVID-19. We are experiencing uncharted terfitoritories, which means life in our typical daily flow is not "normal." You are probable working from home, practicing social distancing, and limiting your time in public spaces.
There will be a natural desire (especially if you are a driven type "A "kinda person like me :) to maintain normalcy and power through these uncertain times. But now more than ever, you get to practice compassion with yourself and realize you will probable not be your most productive self and THAT IS OK! Right now, is not the time to set the bar extremely high for your expectations. Instead, practice accepting the curtain circumstances will support you finding more ease like you are floating down a river than creating more resistance like you are swimming upstream.
During this meditation practice, I walk you through my PAL practice as a way to calm your need to feel overly productive and give yourself lots of compassion a…
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