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| EP300: Be A Lifelong Learner: 60 Mindful Minutes Finale | 03 May 2024 | 00:12:32 | |
This is my last episode of the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast. I’m tremendously proud of what I’ve created and so honored that you’ve listened, some of you since the very beginning. Learning has been our shared journey. Whether through books, conversations, or unique experiences, we've grown together. And while this chapter may be closing, the process of learning never truly ends. So in this episode, let’s dive deep into how we can keep the spirit of curiosity alive as lifelong learners. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode300/ Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me. Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP299: Time to Say Goodbye with Becky Blade | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:31:56 | |
Becky Blades, author of Start More Than You Can Finish: A Creative Permission Slip to Unleash Your Best Ideas, joins Kristen to discuss her decision to end the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast after 300 episodes.
Guest Bio Becky Blades is the author of Start More Than You Can Finish: A Creative Permission Slip to Unleash Your Best Ideas. She built and sold the award-winning communications firm, Blades and Associates, which served diverse organizations in industries from health care to aviation, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Before that, Becky launched creative marketing departments in other growing companies. She enjoys a portfolio creative career of writing and making art. She writes on topics from innovation and creativity to personal growth, and creates visual art by herself and in collaboration with others. See her art here, and see her writing here. Becky has worked in live theater, and has created special events and creative gatherings, including a sold-out comedy show. Learn more at beckyblades.com.
For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode299/
Contact Kristen: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com
Mentioned in this Episode Previous episode with Becky Blades: Guest’s book: Guest’s website:
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.
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| EP290: Your Own Hero’s Journey with Ben Katt | 21 Feb 2024 | 00:48:02 | |
Imagine you’ve come to a point in your life that feels like a fork in the road; one direction things stay the same, and in the other, you change things dramatically. For Ben Katt, this “second half” of life can feel like the archetypal hero’s journey, one of leaving what’s comfortable, falling down on the journey toward something new, and then rising. In this episode, Ben shares insights from his book, The Way Home: Discovering the Hero's Journey to Wholeness at Midlife, and how he answered his own call to adventure.
Guest Bio Ben Katt is a meditation teacher, spiritual coach, and writer. As a perpetual student of wisdom traditions, Ben is an expert at adapting ancient personal development practices for modern contexts in order to help people wake up to their fullest lives. He is a certified advanced meditation teacher, holds a Master of Divinity degree, and was an ordained minister for over a decade. Previously, he led The On Being Project’s work in supporting religious and spiritual leaders. He lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with his family. Learn more at https://www.benjaminkatt.com/.
For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode277
Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com
Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: The Way Home: Discovering the Hero's Journey to Wholeness at Midlife https://www.amazon.com/Way-Home-Discovering-Journey-Wholeness/dp/1250910447
Guest’s website: https://www.benjaminkatt.com/
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.
Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP200: Investing in Platonic Love with Marisa G. Franco | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:53:22 | |
How do we make and keep friends in an era of distraction, burnout, and chaos, especially in a society that often prizes romantic love at the expense of other relationships? This is the question Dr. Marisa G. Franco explores in her new book, Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep—Friends. Using insights from attachment theory and the latest scientific research on friendship, Marisa shows us that making new friends, and deepening longstanding relationships, is not only possible but essential. This week you’ll learn specific, research-based ways to improve the quantity and quality of your platonic connections.
Guest Bio Dr. Marisa G. Franco holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Maryland and works as a professor there currently. She writes for Psychology Today and she has been a featured psychologist in The New York Times, NPR, and Good Morning America. Dr. Franco delivers talks about connection and belonging all over the country to private companies, universities, and non-profit organizations.
For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode200
Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com
Mentioned in this Episode Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep—Friends
Guest’s website: https://drmarisagfranco.com/ and Instagram @drmarisagfranco https://www.instagram.com/DrMarisaGFranco/
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.
Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP199: What Would You Like to Be Acknowledged For? | 15 Sep 2022 | 00:05:26 | |
Most people—even our own family and closest friends—have no idea what we have on our plate, how hard we’re trying, or what we’re accomplishing and creating. What if we got used to asking each other this question: What would you like to be acknowledged for? I’ll tell you from my own experience, an entirely different sort of exchange ensues. Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.
Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP198: Mental Agility Matters with Elaine Fox | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:54:33 | |
Your ability to flex your thoughts, feelings, and actions can transform your life, bolster your resilience, and foster your zest for living. Elaine Fox, PhD, psychologist and researcher, studies the science of neurological flexibility. In her new book, Switch Craft: The Hidden Power of Mental Agility, Elaine explores how we can expand and improve our mental agility, and why it is so critical to become as mentally agile as we can.
Guest Bio Elaine Fox, PhD is a psychologist and author and became Head of the School of Psychology at the University of Adelaide, Australia in 2022. Originally from Dublin, her academic career has been primarily in the UK, most recently as Professor of Psychology and Affective Neuroscience at the University of Oxford. She is a leading scholar on the science of resilience and wellbeing and her work was awarded with a prestigious European Research Council Advanced Investigator fellowship from 2013-2019 to set up a large study in Oxford investigating why some people are emotionally vulnerable (to anxiety, depression, & addictions) while others are resilient. She is an engaging writer and speaker with a passion for the science behind how our mind works. Her first book RAINY BRAIN SUNNY BRAIN describes the fascinating science and stories behind why some of us are optimistic and resilient while others take a more pessimistic slant on things. Translated into more than 20 languages, it is a bestseller in several countries.
For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode198
Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com
Mentioned in this Episode Switch Craft: The Hidden Power of Mental Agility https://www.amazon.com/Switch-Craft-Hidden-Mental-Agility/dp/006303008X
Guest’s website: https://www.instagram.com/profelainefox/
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.
Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP197: Move Your Body, Change Your Mind with Erica Hornthal | 08 Sep 2022 | 00:47:23 | |
“If you want to show up in this life, you’ve got to begin by showing up in your body,” writes Erica Hornthal in her new book Body Aware. Erica believes it’s time to redefine what movement is and how it plays a role in our lives. As a licensed clinical professional counselor and board-certified dance/movement therapist, she helps people harness the power of movement and see that the way they might currently live in their body is not the only way. Awareness is the key to change and movement is the catalyst for awareness.
Guest Bio Erica Hornthal is a licensed clinical professional counselor, board-certified dance/movement therapist, and the CEO and founder of Chicago Dance Therapy. Since graduating with her MA in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling from Columbia College Chicago, Erica has worked with thousands of patients aged 3-107. Known as “The Therapist Who Moves You,” Hornthal is changing the way people see movement with regard to mental health.
For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode196
Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com
Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: Body Aware: Rediscover Your Mind-Body Connection, Stop Feeling Stuck, and Improve Your Mental Health with Simple Movement Practices. https://www.amazon.com/Body-Aware-Rediscover-Mind-Body-Connection/dp/1623176891
Guest’s website: https://www.ericahornthal.com/
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.
Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP196: How to Strengthen Your Gratitude Muscle | 07 Sep 2022 | 00:07:19 | |
Gratitude, as I’ve come to see it, is a skill that requires nurturing. The more you’re present to what you’re thankful for, the happier you’ll become. This week I offer two practices for strengthening your gratitude muscle.
Learn more about Kristen Manieri and coaching:
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.
COACHING I have two coaching spots opening up this fall. If you’ve ever considered coaching, or if you’re feelings stuck or you’re about to make a big transition, reach out to me and we can talk about how I can help you navigate what’s ahead with more confidence and clarity. You can reach me at Kristen@kristenmanieri.com.
Full Transcript There’s a framed quote in my house that says, “The best things in life aren’t things.” It reminds me to notice what really matters in my life—love, relationships, and laughter, for example. When I bring my sense of awareness to these values, I’m filled with a sense of abundance.
While having nice things and not wanting for anything may seem like a valid aspiration, the truth is that true contentment comes from finding happiness in this moment and being grateful for what it offers. Gratitude, as I’ve come to see it, is a skill that requires nurturing. The more you’re present to what you’re thankful for, the happier you’ll become.
It’s been said that the key to happiness is not about getting what you want but wanting what you already have. Researchers at the University of California, Davis, the University of Miami, and the University of Pennsylvania have all explored the link between happiness and gratitude and found that the more intentional people are about counting our blessings, the more blessed we feel.
The trouble is, the brain isn’t wired to see the positive in the same way that it’s wired to fixate on the negative. The brain has a negativity bias, born from a necessity to stay alert to potential threats. It scans the world for what’s wrong because doing so helps us stay safe and avoid suffering, both physically and emotionally.
But when you’re intentional about seeing what’s going right, and you cultivate the habits of being present to what’s good, you begin to bolster your positivity bias. In other words, the more you look for what’s positive in your life, the more you see it.
Increasing your awareness of what you’re grateful for is a formula for a rich life. Gratitude helps you deeply savor your moments on good days, but it also gives you something to hold on to on bad days. In times of struggle, or when you’re faced with unexpected adversity, solace comes from the ability to see what is going right, even when there are things that going wrong. This boosts your resilience and help you weather tough moments with more grace.
If you’d like to start cultivate gratitude, I’ve got two practices to share with you:
One of the best things you can do before you fall asleep at night is increase your sense of calm and ease. Ruminating on troubles and allowing the mind to fixate on worries will only make it more difficult to fall and stay asleep. But when you cultivate a gratitude practice at bedtime, you point the mind toward positive thoughts, calm the nervous system, and gently guide yourself to rest.
Once you’ve climbed into bed and are ready for sleep, take the last few minutes before closing your eyes to think of three to five things you are grateful for. Reflect on your day and the interactions you had. Think of your meals, the weather, your home, and your surroundings.
Listing things you’re grateful for gives the mind a positive project to engage in, especially if you deliberately amplify your positive emotions along the way. Rather than relating to the list as something to get done, engage in the process as something to be slowly savored.
Close your eyes, feel your feelings, use your senses. The more vibrant you can make your gratitude practice, the more deeply it will sink in. Let the feelings of gratitude enhance your sense of calm and peace as you drift off to sleep. The reward for this habit is falling asleep with a sense of peace and calm.
Sometimes it can be hard to think of things to be grateful for. The reason is not a lack of gratefulness, but rather that the creativity to generate ideas isn’t readily accessible. Making a gratitude list can be like brainstorming, and depending on how much you already have on your mind, it can feel challenging.
When I feel creatively stuck or in a bad mood and I want a practice to help me shift, I use the ABC gratitude practice. I learned this practice from Gratefulness.org (https://gratefulness.org/), an organization that supports grateful living by offering lovely practices anyone can use.
The ABC practice is simple: use the alphabet to help you think of things to be thankful for. Going through each letter, begin to create a list of what you appreciate in the current moment. For example, today I am grateful my (A) aunt is feeling better after her surgery, for (B) bananas being such a great snack, and for the (C) crepe myrtle trees that are beautifully blooming in my neighborhood. As you can imagine, it becomes kind of a game you can play with yourself and others.
This ABC gratitude practice is a perfect companion when you’re stuck in line or waiting for an appointment. You might also practice it on your gratitude walk or as a nighttime ritual with your partner or kids. Stack this practice with your device-free dinner routine or as part of your evening commute. By yourself or with others, you’ll find it’s a fun way to shift into a more thankful state of mind. This habit rewards you with a feeling of fun and levity, especially when you do it with others.
As I said before, if you want to feel like your life is rich, you’re going to want to cultivate gratitude. But remember, it’s a muscle we develop. The more you practice—and by that I mean deliberately integrating gratitude practices and rituals—the stronger your gratitude muscle will become. And that’s your weekly nugget for this week.
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| EP195: How to Fall Madly in Love with Your Life | 01 Sep 2022 | 00:07:04 | |
Are you madly in love with your life? Do you want to be? Being madly in love with your life will mean something different to everyone, of course, but I’ve discovered that there are a few common threads and universal through lines that can help us think about it for ourselves. And I wanted to share them with you this week.
Learn more about Kristen Manieri and coaching:
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.
Full Transcript I was recently sitting across the table from a new friend when she asked me what exactly I do as a coach. “I help people fall madly in love with their lives,” I said. I had never described my work this way, and I was surprised when she welled-up. She was not, I came to discover, madly in love with her life, but she wanted to be.
Falling madly in love with our lives requires first and foremost proclaiming that our lives are of great consequence. This applies to everyone, not just “important people” doing important things. We all start with the same anthem: we matter. This precedes anything we accomplish or produce with our lives. It merely just sits as a basic truth of our existence. We were born therefore we matter. And as someone who matters we each deserve a life we can fall madly in life with.
Being madly in love with your life will mean something different to everyone, of course, as individuals’ life experiences are unique to them. But I’ve discovered that there are a few common threads, some universal through lines, that can help us think about it for ourselves.
And I wanted to share them with you today.
People who are madly in love with their lives…
Life is like a bonsai tree, a precious living work of art that can be shaped and cultivated with precision. People who are madly in love with their lives have carefully shaped and cultivated their decisions and behaviors so that they align precisely with what matters to them. They are intentional and deliberate.
Life doesn’t always go as planned, people disappoint us, sometimes it rains when we really wanted it to be sunny. People who are madly in love with their lives know the difference between making things happen in the world and believing that the world should be exactly as they want it. They’re extraordinarily realistic about what they can control (which is very little) and the things they can’t control (which is mostly everything).
People who are madly in love with their lives deliberately work against their negativity bias. They do it by focusing on what’s good on purpose. They consciously cultivate positive memories, and form healthy, helpful perspectives on negative ones.
Developing the capacity to fully inhabit the present moment—to notice life exquisitely unfolding in real time—allows us to appreciate and relish every ordinary experience life grants us. People who are madly in love with their lives turn off autopilot and instead develop their ability to be here now.
People who are madly in love with their lives know what they say “yes” to and what they say “no” to. They are rarely overwhelmed or overcommitted because they have devoted the necessary time to discover and articulate their values and priorities, and have aligned their inner and outer resources effectively and realistically.
We are not islands. We are gardens. People who are madly in love with their lives show up for others and deliberately invest in the relationships that form the tapestry of their lives. They are interconnected. They know that it’s through our community, not our accomplishments, that we gain our sense of belonging and meaning.
People who are madly in love with their lives deliberately create opportunities to evolve beyond their current capabilities. Without growth, we become stagnant. Without challenge, we become bored and listless. When we’re not stretched, we shrink. They live by a philosophy of “not yet” instead of “I can’t.”
People who are madly in love with their lives have no qualms integrating juicy joys into their day. Maybe that’s a few morning stretches, a perfect cup of tea, a sumptuous bath, or a quiet walk in the woods. Regardless of the activity, there is a sense of feeling rightly entitled to having a life that feels good.
Whatever their vocation, people who are madly in love with their lives can connect the dots between the work that they do each day and the way it contributes to the world around them. They know that money is just one way to measure success. In fact, they’ve learned that success is more accurately measured by the positive difference they make and the way their work makes them and others feel.
People who are madly in love with their lives have tidied up. On the outside, they’ve done the work to resolve soured relationships and clean up past mistakes. They’re not perfect—sometimes they say the wrong thing or let someone down—but they’re quick to make amends and begin again. On the inside, they’ve done the work to forgive themselves and others, choosing to grow from past mistakes and to unburden themselves from resentments.
We get just one life. My new friend recognized this as we talked about falling in love with our lives. And she was enthralled by the idea that she could steer her life toward that aim. She resolved to do so, and I am happy to say that she’s well on her way.
You get just one shot in this body, with these people around you, in these circumstances. And if you’re not careful, this one life might end up pretty ordinary and inconsequential. The choice is yours. Are you ready to fall madly in love with your life?
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| EP194: How to be a Wild and Free Family with Ainsley Arment | 31 Aug 2022 | 00:50:48 | |
Ainsley Arment wants families to be wild and free. While that's going to look different for each of us, being wild and free means that we’re each creating the life we want with intention. As the author of The Wild and Free Family: Forging Your Own Path to a Life Full of Wonder, Adventure, and Connection and the founder and leader of the Wild + Free organization, Ainsley thinks a lot about what it means to build a meaningful and fulfilling life together with our kids. In her book and in this week’s discussion, she explores topics of family culture, pursuing a shared vision together, and making space for childhood wonder to flourish.
Guest Bio Ainsley Arment is the founder and leader of Wild + Free and co-host of the weekly Wild + Free Podcast. As she leads this movement of raising her kids and homeschooling in a new way, she thinks deeply about making the most out of life and ensuring that her children have a fertile seedbed for their own uniqueness and creativity. She and her husband Ben are raising their five kids, Wyatt, Dylan, Cody, Annie, and Millie, in Virginia Beach.
For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode195
Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com
Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: The Wild and Free Family: Forging Your Own Path to a Life Full of Wonder, Adventure, and Connection: https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Free-Family-Adventure-Connection/dp/0062998234
Guest’s website: https://www.bewildandfree.org
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.
Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP193: Work Anywhere, Live Anywhere with Melody Warnick | 23 Aug 2022 | 00:56:52 | |
Remote work exploded over the past two years, and as a result, millions of people now find themselves in the position to ask this life-changing question: If I can work anywhere, where shall I live? This is the inquiry that author Melody Warnick explores in her new book, If You Could Live Anywhere. Along the way she considers the importance of place, cost of living and community but also our leanings towards a nomadic life or living internationally. Warnick helps the “Anywhereist” discover the right place to do their best work but also live their best life.
Guest Bio Melody Warnick is the author of If You Could Live Anywhere and This Is Where You Belong: Finding Home Wherever You Are. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Reader's Digest, Fast Company, The Guardian, Slate, Quartz, CityLab, Woman's Day, Good Housekeeping, Redbook, O: The Oprah Magazine, Medium, Livability, and many others.
For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode193
Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.
Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: If You Could Live Anywhere: https://www.amazon.com/Could-Live-Anywhere-Work-Anywhere/dp/1728246903
This Is Where You Belong: Finding Home Wherever You Are: https://www.amazon.com/This-Where-You-Belong-Wherever/dp/014312966X
Guest’s website: http://melodywarnick.com/
Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP192: Career Self-Care with Minda Zetlin | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:41:53 | |
We spend a tremendous amount of our lives working. Work can give meaning, purpose and direction to your lives, and it can be the place where we shine, grow and make a difference. It can also be a source of great stress and strain, especially when our work and home life blurs or becomes out of balance. In her new book, Career Self-Care: Find Your Happiness, Success, and Fulfillment at Work, writer Minda Zetlin has explores dozens of concrete ways to improve work life in any kind of job or entrepreneurial setting. The key is taking steps to integrate self-care into work, including our mindset, our goals, the way we rest and the way we engage.
Guest Bio Minda Zetlin writes the highly popular “Laid-Back Leader” column at Inc.com and is a regular contributor to Insider.com and CNBC.com. She is author or coauthor of several books, most recently The Geek Gap, and a former president of the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA).
For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode192/
Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s a certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors and thought leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: Career Self-Care: Find Your Happiness, Success, and Fulfillment at Work: https://www.amazon.com/Career-Self-Care-Increase-Happiness-Fulfillment/dp/1608687325
Guest’s website: https://mindazetlin.wordpress.com/
Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP191: The Power of a Weekly Screen-Free Day (REPLAY) with Tiffany Shlain | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:46:44 | |
There’s something powerful that happens when we give up screens one day a week. In her book, 24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day a Week, author and filmmaker Tiffany Shlain shares how her family have gained more time, productivity, connection, and presence by adopting the ancient ritual of Shabbat. Based on her own experience of taking a tech-free day, she humbly offers a blueprint for how we can become less available to the world and more connected to ourselves and the people we love.
Guest Bio Tiffany Shlain is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, founder of the Webby Awards, author of national bestselling book 24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day a Week, winner of the Marshall McLuhan Outstanding Book Award. She hosts a monthly #ZoomChallahBake and writes a newsletter called Breakfast @ Tiffany’s. For information on her book, baking, films, and her newsletter, visit tiffanyshlain.com and follow Tiffany on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s website: http://www.tiffanyshlain.com/
24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day a Week: https://www.amazon.com/24-Power-Unplugging-One-Week/dp/1982116862
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| EP289: Have a Leap Year with Gay Hendricks | 15 Feb 2024 | 00:48:09 | |
Gay Hendricks returns for his third visit to 60 Mindful Minutes, this time to share key insights from his new book, Your Big Leap Year: A Year to Manifest Your Next-Level Life. What if 2024 is the year we all eliminate our “Upper Limit Problem” and finally learn to live in our “Genius Zone”? We tackle this question and many more.
Guest Bio GAY HENDRICKS, PhD, has served for more than forty years as one of the major contributors to the fields of relationship transformation and body-mind therapies. He is a New York Times bestselling author and his books include Conscious Loving and The Big Leap.
For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode289
Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com
Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: Your Big Leap Year: A Year to Manifest Your Next-Level Life...Starting Today! https://www.amazon.com/Your-Big-Leap-Year-Next-Level/dp/1250292794
Guest’s website: https://hendricks.com/
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.
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| EP190: Wander with Intention (REPLAY) with Erika Owen | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:51:23 | |
Have you ever been walking home from work and unexpectedly took a different path just to curiously explore your neighborhood? Or have you been on a vacation and walked around a new city with no destination in mind? Then chances are, you’re a flaneur and you didn’t even know it! This week I welcome Erika Owen, the author of The Art of Flaneuring: How to Wander with Intention and Discover a Better Life. For episode homepage, resources, free download and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/2020/08/04/how-to-wander-with-intention-with-erika-owen/
Guest Bio Erika Owen is a Brooklyn-based travel writer, author, and self-proclaimed Iceland Enthusiast. She is the author of "The Art of Flaneuring: How to Wander With Intention and Discover a Better Life," "Lawbreaking Ladies: 50 Tales of Daring, Defiant, and Dangerous Women from History," and was a contributor to "Fodor's Essential Iceland" guidebook. Her work has previously been published in Travel + Leisure, Departures, and Vogue. You can also find her work online at GQ, Martha Stewart Living, Bon Appétit, Epicurious, and more. When she isn't writing or planning her next trip, you can find her wandering Brooklyn and soaking up the scenes.
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Guest’s website: http://www.erikaraeowen.com/
The Art of Flaneuring: How to Wander with Intention and Discover a Better Life: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Flaneuring-Wander-Intention-Discover/dp/1982133511/
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| EP189: Be a Wonder Seeker (REPLAY) with Andrea Scher | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:57:59 | |
(Summer Replay) If you want to feel more joy and aliveness in your life, cultivate wonder. Our ability to place our attention on all the beauty and magic around us is directly connected to how joyful, grateful and happy we feel. According to writer and artist Andrea Scher, author of Wonder Seeker: 52 Ways to Wake Up Your Creativity and Find Your Joy, all we need to find wonder and awe is an open heart and a clear intention. When we do, it has the power to renew our spirits and reclaim our inner happiness. https://kristenmanieri.com/episode156/ Description
Guest Bio Andrea Scher is an author, artist, photographer, and life coach. She’s had an award-winning blog called Superhero Journal since 2003 and has hosted the Creative Superheroes Podcast for two years. She’s a Facebook Live host for 1440 Multiversity. Andrea has co-authored a book called Expressive Photography: The Shutter Sister’s Guide to Shooting from the Heart, as well as authoring her own book, Wonder Seeker: 52 Ways to Wake Up Your Creativity and Find Your Joy, published in 2021. Her works centers around helping others create a life full of ease, joy, and deep connection.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits: Simples Changes with Lifelong Impact (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 140 authors and thought-leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode
Guest’s book: Wonder Seeker: 52 Ways to Wake Up Your Creativity and Find Your Joy https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Seeker-Ways-Wake-Creativity/dp/006307382X
Author’s website: https://www.andreascher.com/
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| EP188: Living an Integrated Life with Sharon Schneider | 20 Jul 2022 | 00:57:17 | |
Each day we make dozens of choices, including how to spend our time, money and energy. In the new book, Handbook for an Integrated Life: A Practical Guide to Aligning Your Everyday Choices with Your Internal Compass, author and philanthropy expert Sharon Schneider explores the ways we can integrate our values and desires to do good in the world with the things we are already doing. From buying habits and ways we celebrate, to how we travel and where we live, all aspects of our lives can come into alignment with our values when we take the time to identify them and bring them into focus. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode188
Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com
Guest Bio Sharon Schneider is an entrepreneur, philanthropy expert, impact investor, and strategist who advises socially conscious founders and family offices. She has overseen more than $1.5 billion in philanthropic capital deployed through grants, impact investments, advocacy efforts and business operations from some of the world’s most prominent families, including members of the Giving Pledge, the Forbes 400 wealthiest individuals, top-10 US private foundations, and others. Learn more about her consulting practice here. Additionally, Sharon was the co-founder and CEO of Moxie Jean, an online marketplace for high-quality, gently used clothes. Moxie Jean was a 2012 portfolio company of renowned tech accelerator Excelerate Labs (now TechStars Chicago). Moxie Jean was acquired by Schoola in 2015.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s a certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 120 authors and thought leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: Handbook for an Integrated Life: A Practical Guide to Aligning Your Everyday Choices with Your Internal Compass https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Integrated-Life-Practical-Aligning/dp/1626349355
Guest’s website: https://www.theintegratedlife.com/
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| EP187: Going Alcohol-Free with Veronica Valli | 13 Jul 2022 | 00:50:44 | |
There’s value in asking the question: is my relationship with alcohol working for me and my life? There’s a myth that we need alcohol to relax and have fun. But run a cost/benefit analysis, and really look at what alcohol may be costing you (and the amount of space it may take up in your head), and it’s possible to discover that maybe alcohol really doesn’t work for you at all. In her book, Soberful: Uncover a Sustainable, Fulfilling Life Free of Alcohol, author and sobriety coach Veronica Valli explores how we can rethink and reframe our relationship with alcohol, and develop the skills for a rich alcohol-free life. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit https://kristenmanieri.com/episode187/
Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com Guest Bio Veronica Valli is the author of Soberful: Uncover a Sustainable, Fulfilling Life Free of Alcohol (Sounds True 2022.). She is a former psychotherapist who now works as a sobriety coach. With almost twenty years of experience, she has helped thousands of people live happy, healthy lives and reach their full potential by being alcohol free. She’s been the keynote speaker at annual conferences such as Women for Sobriety and Soberistas, and she is the cohost of the popular Soberful podcast. Learn more at soberful.com.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s a certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 120 authors and thought leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: American Detox: The Myth of Wellness and How We Can Truly Heal https://www.amazon.com/Soberful-Uncover-Sustainable-Fulfilling-Alcohol/dp/1683648293/
Guest’s website: soberful.com
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| EP186: What is Wellness with Kerri Kelly | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:52:09 | |
From juice bars and meditation retreats to crystals and mindfulness apps, wellness has pervaded almost every aspect of our lives. In our uncertain and chaotic world, it’s easy to imagine how hard we’re all trying to feel well. In fact, there’s a trillion-dollar wellness industry that is capitalizing on, perhaps even exploiting, our deep yearning to feel whole, steady and well. But it begs the question: what do we really need to feel well? And who has access to these things and who does not? These are just a few of the questions author and activist Kerri Kelly unpacks in this week’s interview and in her provocative book, American Detox: The Myth of Wellness and How We Can Truly Heal. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode186
Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com Guest Bio Kerri Kelly is an activist, wellness disruptor and the founder of CTZNWELL, a movement that is democratizing well-being for all. She spent seven years as Executive Director of the non-profit Off the Mat, Into the World and is currently on faculty. She’s been teaching yoga for more than 20 years and is known for making waves in the wellness industry by challenging norms, disrupting systems and mobilizing people to act. A community organizer and wellness activist, Kerri is recognized across communities for her inspired work to bridge transformational practice with social justice. She’s been instrumental in translating the practices of well-being into social and political action, working in collaboration with community organizers, spiritual leaders and policy makers to transform our systems from the inside out. Her leadership has inspired a movement that is actively organizing around issues of racial and economic justice, healthcare as a human right, civic engagement and more. Kerri is a powerful facilitator, TED speaker, and host of the prominent podcast CTZN. You can learn more about her work at https://kerrikelly.co and https://ctznwell.org.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s a certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 120 authors and thought leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: American Detox: The Myth of Wellness and How We Can Truly Heal https://www.amazon.com/American-Detox-Myth-Wellness-Truly/dp/1623177243
Guest’s website: https://kerrikelly.co and https://ctznwell.org
Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP185: Change Your Lunch Break, Change Your Life with Cheryl Johnson | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:52:46 | |
In the book, Box Lunch Lifestyle: Using Your Lunch Break to Win Back the Life You Deserve, author Cheryl Johnson uses the common, everyday experience of a lunch break as a kind of metaphor for how we live our lives. Are our breaks rushed with almost no time to nourish ourselves, or do we build boundaries so that we make time for what matters for us? Are we constantly flying by the seat of our pants or do we strategically place moments of calm and clarity in our day so we can pause and return to ourselves? As you’ll hear, box lunch lifestyle is a small change that can have a huge ripple effect. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode185
Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com
Guest Bio Cheryl was a research director for nearly twenty years until boxing training gave her the courage to leave corporate life for something that felt more like her true self. Box Lunch Lifestyle is how she now helps people realize that richer, more satisfying lives aren’t as distant as they seem. Secretly, Cheryl loves grocery stores: small family-owned ones, national chains, co-ops, and the corner convenience store. Seeing everyday life through the lens of what food is available, and what people actually buy, fascinates her—and reinforces her disdain for weight loss programs and companies that thrive by selling non-nutritious food. When she’s not boxing, reading, or pushing a cart, Cheryl and her husband enjoy documentary films and Indian food. They live near St. Paul, MN, in a town that Cheryl describes as a cross between Lake Wobegon and Twin Peaks. Learn more at cherylkjohnson.com.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s a certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 120 authors and thought leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: Box Lunch Lifestyle: Using Your Lunch Break to Win Back the Life You Deserve: https://www.boxlunchlifestyle.com/the-book
Guest’s website: http://cherylkjohnson.com
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| EP184: Why We Get Resilience Wrong with Steve Magness | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:50:31 | |
There are times when life requires us to have grit and to tough things out. But the hammer isn’t the only tool in our toolbox. Steve Magness, author of the book, Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness, offers a new model for how we can respond to our struggles, stressors and discomforts. A performance scientist who coaches Olympic athletes, he challenges us to trade in our broken model of resilience, based on powering through at all cost, for one grounded in the latest science and psychology, and focused on accessing our awareness and discernment. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode184
Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com Guest Bio Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance, well-being, and sustainable success. His most recent work is Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He is coauthor of the best selling Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. In his coaching practice, Steve works with executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes on their performance and mental skills. He's served as consultant on mental skills development for professional sports teams, including some of the top teams in professional sports. His writing has appeared in Outside, Runner's World, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, Men's Health, and a variety of other outlets. In addition, Steve's expertise on elite sport and performance has been featured in The New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Guardian, Business Insider, and ESPN The Magazine. Steve received his undergraduate degree from the University of Houston and a graduate degree from George Mason University. He currently lives in Houston, Tx with his wife Hillary. Once upon a time, he ran a mile in 4:01 in high school, at the time the 6th fastest high school mile in US history.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s a certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 120 authors and thought leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Things-Resilience-Surprising-Toughness/dp/006309861X
Guest’s website: http://www.stevemagness.com/
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| EP183: How to Microdose Bravery with Kristen Lee | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:59:12 | |
Resilience isn’t something we’re innately born with; it’s something we develop over time. In her new book, Worth the Risk: How to Microdose Bravery to Grow Resilience, Connect More, and Offer Yourself to the World, author and behavioral science researcher Kristen Lee shares how bravery is a process that we can undergo with intention. By engaging in strategic risk-taking and using small, intentional acts of courage, we can build resilience, confidence, and connection. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode183 Guest Bio Kristen Lee, EdD, LICSW, is an award-winning behavioral science and leadership professor, clinician, researcher, activist, comedian, author of Reset and Mentalligence, and host of Crackin’ Up: Where Therapy Meets Comedy. She has over two decades of clinical experience in mental health and thirteen years of teaching and leadership roles in higher education, focusing on underserved populations. She leads the Behavior Science program at Northeastern University.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s a certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 120 authors and thought leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: Worth the Risk: How to Microdose Bravery to Grow Resilience, Connect More, and Offer Yourself to the World https://www.amazon.com/Worth-Risk-Microdose-Resilience-Yourself/dp/1683648501
Guest’s website: https://kristenlee.com/ Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP182: Habitual Self-Awareness with Michele Nevarez | 07 Jun 2022 | 00:57:46 | |
Our ability to be conscious of and to direct our own thoughts and emotions forms the bedrock of our emotional intelligence and self-awareness. As we raise our awareness of our inner workings, we may discover that our mind is made up of mental habits that cause us to interpret the world around us and act accordingly. In her book, Beyond Emotional Intelligence: A Guide to Accessing Your Full Potential, author Michele Nevarez explores the influence these mental habits have over our lives and the ways we can work with them to give us more agency. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode182 Guest Bio Michele Nevarez has been studying Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and practicing the wisdom at the core of its contemplative meditation practices for 29 years. She received her B.A. in Religion from Bryn Mawr College and Master of Science degree in Positive Organizational Development and Change from the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University. As CEO and Chief Education Officer for Beyond EI’s Coaching and Training programs, Michele’s vision is to democratize Emotional Intelligence as a means of igniting personal and global agency. Michele brings 25+ years of executive leadership experience working for industry leaders in healthcare, investment management, management consulting, and manufacturing.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s a certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 120 authors and thought leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: Beyond Emotional Intelligence: A Guide to Accessing Your Full Potential https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Intelligent-Habits-Accessing-Potential-dp-111980020X/dp/111980020X/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=
Guest’s website: https://beyondei.inc/ Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP181: The Power in Slowing Down with Jessie Asya Kanzer | 31 May 2022 | 00:53:52 | |
When we can take a step back from our culture of constant motion and self-improvement, we may start to see the power in slowing down and making room for stillness in our lives. In her new book, Don’t Just Sit There, Do Nothing, author Jessie Asya Kanzer shares her experience of using the Tao Te Ching to ground her life in intuition, and insight. The result is practical actionable insights on incorporating simple wisdom into the everyday living of life. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode181 Guest Bio Jessie Asya Kanzer was born in the Soviet Union. At the age of eight, she emigrated with her family to Brooklyn. She is a writer and former reporter and actress. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Ravishly, and Romper. Jessie lives with her two daughters and husband in Dobbs Ferry, NY.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s a certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 120 authors and thought leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Just-Sit-There-NOTHING/dp/1642970352
Guest’s website: https://jessiekanzer.com/ Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP288: How to Open to Life with Nate Klemp | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:50:00 | |
Uncover the transformative power of expanding our minds amidst endless life's stressors and distractions. Nate Klemp, author of Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World, joins us to discuss his experiences discovering how embracing life's fullness leads to sanity, happiness, and a larger, more connected existence. When we learn to open ourselves to life, we embark on a journey to rediscovering wonder and creativity in everyday life.
Guest Bio Nate Klemp, PhD, is a philosopher, writer, and mindfulness entrepreneur. He is the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller Start Here and the New York Times critics’ pick The 80/80 Marriage. His work has been featured in the LA Times, Psychology Today, the Times of London, and more, and his appearances include Good Morning America and Talks at Google. He’s a cofounder of LifeXT and founding partner at Mindful. For more, visit nateklemp.com or @Nate_Klemp on Instagram.
For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode288
Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World https://www.amazon.com/Open-Living-Expansive-Distracted-World/dp/1649631480
Guest’s website: https://www.nateklemp.com/
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.
Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP180: Energetic Balance with David Gandelman | 24 May 2022 | 00:54:47 | |
David Gandelman has helped thousands of students look within to find their own answers to life’s big questions: Who am I? What am I here to do? How can I find happiness? In his new book, The Seven Energies of the Soul, he explores the concept that there are seven potent energies that exist within each individual soul. When any one or more of these energies is out of balance, our lives can become chaotic and unfulfilled. To David, each of us has the power to evaluate our energetic strengths and weaknesses, and work toward spiritual and energetic balance. We start by attuning inwards. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode180 Guest Bio David Gandelman is an author and spiritual teacher. He is the founder of the Meditation School app, a popular teacher on the Insight Timer app, and host of the Meditation School, Energy Matters, and Grounded Sleep podcasts. He also guest teaches at Cornell University. David's style connects energetic experience, ancient wisdom traditions, and humor, to create a safe atmosphere for people interested in learning to meditate, and develop into their potential.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s a certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 120 authors and thought leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: The 7 Energies of the Soul: Awaken Your Inner Creator, Healer, Warrior, Lover, Artist, Explorer, and Master https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Energies-Soul-David-Gandelman/dp/1950253198
David’s quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/61d4fdcbdae3990018a2fb76
Beginners The Joy And Transformative Power Of Lifelong Learning By Tom Vanderbilt: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/551938/beginners-by-tom-vanderbilt/
Guest’s website: https://www.meditationschool.us/ Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP179: Repot Your Life with Frances Edmonds | 17 May 2022 | 00:51:05 | |
Have you ever felt stuck, lost, uninspired, or simply bored? When we’ve left a houseplant too long in a pot that’s too small, the plant will eventually stop growing and die. We humans are not much different. In her new book, Repotting Your Life: Sense When You’re Stuck. Explore What’s Possible. Claim Room to Grow, author Frances Edmonds explores how we can look at our lives and see when we’ve become pot bound, or said another way, in need of growth and change. We’re designed to grow and flourish. Sometimes the answer is to repot. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode179 Guest Bio Frances Edmonds has worked all over the world as an international conference interpreter, writer, broadcaster, keynote speaker, building contractor, and business development networker. Frances holds a master’s degree in modern languages from Cambridge University and a fellowship from Stanford’s Distinguished Careers Institute. A founding member, fellow, and award-winning speaker of the UK’s prestigious Professional Speaking Association, Frances has worked extensively for national and independent TV and radio in the UK and Australia and has written for a wide range of publications on politics, sports, cross-cultural communication, longevity, and personal development. She speaks four languages and is fond of inventing additional words of her own. She divides her time between London and the South of France.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s a certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 120 authors and thought leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: Repotting Your Life: Sense When You’re Stuck. Explore What’s Possible. Claim Room to Grow: https://www.amazon.com/Repotting-Your-Life-Explore-Possible/dp/1615198717
Guest’s website: https://www.francesedmonds.co.uk/ Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP178: Be Your Own Oracle with Amber Rae | 10 May 2022 | 00:55:24 | |
For those of us who are seekers, sometimes our next move isn’t always clear. As we try to predict and plan, we can often look outside for clarity. But for Amber Rae, author of The Answers Are Within You: 108 Keys to Unlock Your Mind, Body & Soul, we are our own oracle. By simply posing deep questions, and making the space to look inside for the answers, we can gain the clarity and courage to trust ourselves and chart our way forward. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode178 Guest Bio Amber Rae is an author, artist and global voice for emotional wellness and self-discovery. She turns highly relatable insights on the human experience into viral art, sold-out venues, and best-selling books. She’s the author of Choose Wonder Over Worry: Move Beyond Fear and Doubt to Unlock Your Full Potential and The Answers Are Within You: 108 Keys to Unlock Your Mind, Body & Soul. Her work has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, NYMag, TODAY, SELF, Fortune, Forbes and Entrepreneur. Amber has collaborated with brands such as Kate Spade, Apple, ABC, and One Medical, and she reaches over 9 million people per month online with her words and art.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s a certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 120 authors and thought leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: The Answers Are Within You: 108 Keys to Unlock Your Mind, Body & Soul https://www.amazon.com/Answers-Are-Within-You-Unlock/dp/1250809355
Guest’s website: https://www.amberrae.com/ Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP177: Changing Your Age Beliefs with Becca Levy | 03 May 2022 | 00:49:15 | |
When it comes to aging well, we often think about increasing our health and doing what we can to lower our risk of disease. But author and researcher Becca Levy sees another aspect of aging we ought to consider: our beliefs. In her new book, Breaking the Age Code: How Your Age Beliefs Determine How Long and Well You Live, Becca outlines a science-backed argument for how aging isn't just a physiological experience, it's a social and physiological one, too. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode177 Guest Bio Becca Levy, PhD, is an award-winning Yale Professor of Psychology and Public Health. She received her doctorate in psychology from Harvard University and held a National Institute on Aging postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School. She has given invited testimony before the United States Senate on the effects of ageism, contributed to briefs submitted to the United States Supreme Court in age-discrimination cases, and participated in United Nations discussions of reducing ageism. Her scientific discoveries serve as the evidence base for a new World Health Organization Campaign to Combat Ageism. She is credited with creating a field of study that focuses on how positive age beliefs can improve, and negative age beliefs can harm, the health and longevity of older individuals. She is the author of Breaking the Age Code: How Your Age Beliefs Determine How Long and Well You Live (William Morrow; on sale April 12). For more information, please visit becca-levy.com.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s a certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 120 authors and thought leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: Breaking the Age Code How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long & Well You Live https://becca-levy.com/the-book/
Guest’s website: https://becca-levy.com/ Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP176: Good Enough with KC Davis | 26 Apr 2022 | 01:01:45 | |
If you are struggling to stay on top of your life—your to-do list, home, hygiene, meals, etc.—consider that it’s not because you’re lazy, even if this is what you’ve been told. Author KC Davis wants you to know this: messiness is not a moral failing. In her new book, How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing, KC takes on our ‘push harder, be better’ culture and all the shame that goes along with seemingly not being able to measure up. Instead, she invites us to take a kinder, more compassionate approach to ourselves during those moments when life overwhelms us. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode176/ Guest Bio KC Davis is a licensed professional therapist, author, and speaker. She is the creator of the mental health platform Struggle Care, where she shares a revolutionary approach to self and home care for those dealing with mental health, physical illness, and hard seasons of life. KC began her mental health journey at sixteen, when she entered treatment for drug addiction and mental health issues. After getting sober, she became a speaker and advocate for mental health and recovery. She lives in Houston with her husband and two daughters.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s a certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 120 authors and thought leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode
Guest’s book: How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing https://www.amazon.com/How-Keep-House-While-Drowning/dp/1668002841
Guest’s website: https://www.strugglecare.com/ Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP175: Reclaiming Wellness with Jovanka Ciares | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:49:31 | |
Jovanka Ciares, author of Reclaiming Wellness: Ancient Wisdom For Your Healthy, Happy, And Beautiful Life, sees wellness as a birthright we reclaim, versus something we pursue or struggle for. There are so many tools we can integrate as we travel along our own wellness path, including ancient tools like plant medicine, hypnosis, meditation and tai-chi. The key is opening up our awareness and increasing our curiosity.
Guest Bio Jovanka Ciares is the author of Reclaiming Wellness and several other titles. A certified wellness expert, integrative herbalist, nutrition educator, and coach, she offers lectures and workshops in Spanish and English. Ciares studied nutrition with bestselling author T. Colin Campbell, PhD, at his Center for Nutrition Studies (in partnership with Cornell University) and herbalism / plant medicine with Tieraona Low Dog, MD. A native of Puerto Rico, she lives in Los Angeles. Visit her online at www.jovankaciares.com.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s a certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 120 authors and thought leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode
Guest’s book: Reclaiming Wellness: Ancient Wisdom For Your Healthy, Happy, And Beautiful Life https://www.amazon.com/Reclaiming-Wellness-Ancient-Healthy-Beautiful/dp/1608687848
Guest’s website: www.jovankaciares.com Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP174: Gratefulness as a Way of Life with Kristi Nelson | 29 Mar 2022 | 00:55:56 | |
We tend to think of gratitude as something we practice once in a while. But Kristi Nelson, author of Wake Up Grateful and executive director of A Network for Grateful Living, sees it differently. To her, gratitude is about living a grateful way of life and cultivating a perspective of gratefulness that influences our entire approach to how we show up in life. With a ‘take nothing for granted’ commitment to living, Kristi invites us to explore what it means to treasure, savor, appreciate, cherish and celebrate our lives. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode135/ Guest Bio Kristi Nelson is author of Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted and the Executive Director of A Network for Grateful Living. She has spent her adult life immersed in the rewarding work of non-profit leadership, fundraising, and organizational development. In a wide variety of roles, she has helped to lead, fund, and strengthen organizations committed to progressive social and spiritual change. Kristi received her BA from UMass/Amherst, a graduate certificate in Business and Sociology from Boston College, and her Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) with a concentration in Leadership Studies, from Harvard University.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s a certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 120 authors and thought leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode
Guest’s book: Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted: https://bookshop.org/books/wake-up-grateful-the-transformative-practice-of-taking-nothing-for-granted/9781635862447
Guest’s website: https://gratefulness.org/kristi-nelson/ The Guesthouse by Rumi: https://gratefulness.org/resource/guest-house-rumi/ Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP173: How to Save Your Relationship with Matthew Fray | 22 Mar 2022 | 00:57:30 | |
Not all relationships end because of one traumatic event, such as one person cheating. For author Matthew Fray, divorce is more like death by a thousand cuts. In his new book, This Is How Your Marriage Ends: A Hopeful Approach to Saving Relationships, Matthew looks at his personal experience in his divorce, as well as the experience he’s gleaned as a relationship coach, to identify and address relationship-killing behavior and patterns that lead to divorce. Matthew exposes the root cause of so many relationships gone wrong, as well as the necessary skills we need to cultivate if we want to avoid alienating our partners and creating mistrust. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode173/ Guest Bio Matthew Fray is a relationship coach and writer who leans on the lessons of his failed marriage and divorce to help others avoid making the same mistakes. His writing has been featured in the New York Times, the London Sunday Times, the Huffington Post, Babble, and many other outlets. His blog Must Be This Tall To Ride has a dedicated following and has reached millions of readers.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits: Simples Changes with Lifelong Impact (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 140 authors and thought-leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode
Guest’s book: This Is How Your Marriage Ends: A Hopeful Approach to Saving Relationships
Guest’s website: https://mustbethistalltoride.com/
An Open Letter to Shitty Husbands: https://mustbethistalltoride.com/an-open-letter-to-shitty-husbands/
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| EP172 True Humility with Gavin Seah | 15 Mar 2022 | 00:43:18 | |
Self-development has many benefits but it’s interesting to notice that it’s focused on the self. That’s an insight author Gavin Seah explores in his book, True Humility: Finding Peace and Balance in Today’s Modern Society. Could it be that our growth is stunted when it’s not shared with others? Are we missing out on true happiness by keeping our growth to ourselves and not using it to impact others? These are some of the questions Gavin tackles as he encourages readers to see how we can take what we’re learning to not only better ourselves, but to better mankind. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode172/ Guest Bio Gavin Seah was born in Singapore and raised in Melbourne, Australia. Prior to his recent endeavour in writing, he worked in corporate banks and the Big Four accounting firms in Singapore. Growing up, Gavin went through much trials and tribulations. As he scoured the world searching for true peace and balance, he came to realize the beauty of True Humility. With a keen passion to impart the practice of True Humility to others, Gavin hopes to challenge and change the lives of many. In 2019, Gavin founded his socio-educational enterprise, Soil Of Humility (soilofhumility.com) with a vision to be a transformational, game-changing company to bring more value-based contents, products and services in our modern society.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits: Simples Changes with Lifelong Impact (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 140 authors and thought-leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode
Guest’s book: True Humility: Finding Peace and Balance in Today’s Modern Society https://www.amazon.com/True-Humility-Finding-Balance-Society/dp/981141484X/
Guest’s website: Connect with Gavin on Instagram (@thetruegavin), and Soil Of Humility on Facebook (@SoilOfHumility).
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| EP171: How to Make More Time for Yourself | 08 Mar 2022 | 00:39:29 | |
When we look at the landscape of our lives and notice that most of our time is given to others, it can provoke feelings of unfairness, resentment or grief. In the midst of all of your commitments, obligations and relationships, there’s a “you” in there that would like his or her fair share of the pie. Being intentional about creating more time for ourselves is less about having a “me first” mentality and more about having a “me too” approach. When we start to see just how deserving we each are, and how much it matters that our needs are met too, we start to find ways to create space for ourselves in the midst of all of our doing and giving. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode171/ Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits: Simples Changes with Lifelong Impact (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 170 authors and thought-leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
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| EP287: Six Ingredients for Love with Sara Nasserzadeh | 06 Feb 2024 | 00:52:44 | |
Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh shares insights from her book, Love by Design, offering a new Emergent Love Model for modern relationships. This revolutionary approach, born from extensive research and global couple insights, identifies six relational ingredients for successful partnerships: attraction, respect, trust, compassion, shared vision, and loving behaviors. The result is a transformative blueprint for cultivating lasting love, surpassing outdated ideals of romantic relationships.
Guest Bio Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh is a world renowned author, speaker and consultant with a PhD in Social Psychology. In the past two decades, she has worked across 40 countries and is recognized as one of the most influential thought leaders in the fields of Relationships, Sexuality, and Intercultural fluency. Her new book Love by Design: 6 ingredients to build a lifetime of love, is going to be launched on February 5th. With a fresh perspective on human connectivity and how we perceive love, Dr. Nasserzadeh’s uses proven research to convey how six ingredients are needed for a thriving relationship—from the bedroom to the boardroom that would give love a chance to emerge. These six ingredients: attraction, respect, trust, a shared vision, compassion, and loving behaviors can be explored with any audience to attain a unified language, common values, shared aspirations and a path forward to solve our disillusionment with love. Dr. Nasserzadeh’s work has been featured on NPR, the BBC, ABC, CNN, and in USA Today.
For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode287
Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: Love by Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love https://www.amazon.com/Love-Design-Ingredients-Build-Lifetime/dp/1538742918
Guest’s website: https://www.sara-nasserzadeh.com/
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.
Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP170: Creating Clarity with Rebecca Ribbing | 01 Mar 2022 | 00:41:01 | |
As the saying goes, we need to look before we leap. But when we feel the nudge (or the shove) of change, how do we see clearly what’s ahead and how to navigate it? For Becca Ribbing, it’s all about go inward for the answers for moving forward. Becca is the author of The Clarity Journal, which is filled with over 100 thought-provoking writing prompts and quotes designed to create the clarity and momentum we all crave. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode170/ Guest Bio Becca Ribbing is the author of The Clarity Journal and has been a coach for over a decade. She's on a mission to help people break out of the cycles of uncertainty and struggle that hold them back. She helps women going back and forth with the big, seemingly endless question of what to do next—so they can stop going around in circles and finally figure out what they truly want and create the clarity and momentum they crave.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits: Simples Changes with Lifelong Impact (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 140 authors and thought-leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode
Guest’s book: The Clarity Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Clarity-Journal-Becca-Ribbing/dp/1733131604/
Guest’s website: https://beccaribbing.com/
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| EP169: Mindfully Using Social Media with Brian A. Primack | 23 Feb 2022 | 00:51:31 | |
Social media is an incredible tool… if we use it the right way. In his book, You Are What You Click, internationally acclaimed behavioral scientist and social media expert Brian Primack writes that we do not need to swear off social media, delete all our online accounts, or give up our phones to live healthier, happier lives. Instead, he empowers us to take back control with a simple approach: being more selective, positive, and creative with our lives online. The key is creating intentional and healthy social media habits, and personalizing our tech diet so we can enjoy a fruitful, balanced relationship with social media. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode169/ Guest Bio Dr. Brian Primack is an award-winning expert who developed a multimillion-dollar research program focused on how media and technology influence health. He holds a BA from Yale, a master's in education from Harvard, an MD from Emory, and a PhD in behavioral science from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Primack is now dean of the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas, where he also serves as a professor of public health and medicine. His work has been highlighted by the New York Times, Rolling Stone, the Atlantic, Today, CBS News, the Washington Post, the BBC, NPR's All Things Considered and Here and Now, the Huffington Post, and many more.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits: Simples Changes with Lifelong Impact (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 140 authors and thought-leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode
Guest’s book: You Are What You Click: How Being Selective, Positive, and Creative Can Transform Your Social Media Experience https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-What-Click-Experience/dp/1797203649
The Social Dilemma: https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/ Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP168: The Neuroscience of Grief with Mary-Frances O'Connor | 15 Feb 2022 | 00:49:46 | |
Beyond the emotional experience of loss, researchers are now discovering what happens in our brain when we grieve. In her new book, The Grieving Brain, neuroscientist and psychologist Mary-Frances O’Connor, PhD, shares a fascinating scientific perspective on the universal experience of grief, providing a new paradigm for understanding love, loss, and learning. O’Connor has devoted decades to researching the effects of grief on the brain, and makes the cutting-edge neuroscience accessible so that we can better understand what happens when we grieve and how to navigate loss with more ease and grace. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode168/ Guest Bio Mary-Frances O'Connor is an associate professor of psychology at the University of Arizona, where she directs the Grief, Loss, and Social Stress (GLASS) Lab in investigating the effects of grief on the brain and the body. O’Connor earned a doctorate from the University of Arizona in 2004 and completed a fellowship at UCLA. Following a faculty appointment at UCLA Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology, she returned to the University of Arizona in 2012. Her work has been published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, Biological Psychiatry, and Psychological Science, and featured in Newsweek, New York Times, and Washington Post.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits: Simples Changes with Lifelong Impact (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 140 authors and thought-leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode
Guest’s book: The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss: https://www.amazon.com/Grieving-Brain-Surprising-Science-Learn/dp/0062946234
Guest’s website: https://www.maryfrancesoconnor.com/
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| EP167: Struggle Less & Flourish More with Nataly Kogan | 09 Feb 2022 | 00:56:56 | |
Here's a thought to consider: Challenges in life are constant, but struggle is optional. In her new book, The Awesome Human Project: Break Free from Daily Burnout, Struggle Less, and Thrive More in Work and Life, entrepreneur, speaker, and author Nataly Kogan explores the idea that while life certainly has its ups and downs, we can learn to move through it with more ease when we use the right tools. These include strengthening our emotional fitness skills and creating a more supportive relationship with ourselves in order to reduce self-doubt start to live, work, and lead with more energy, joy, and meaning, even during difficult times. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode167/
Guest Bio Nataly Kogan is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author on a mission to help millions of people cultivate their happier skills by making simple, scientifically backed practices part of their daily life. Nataly immigrated to the US as a refugee from the former Soviet Union when she was 13 years old. Starting her life in the projects and on welfare, she went on to reach the highest levels of corporate success at companies like McKinsey & Company and Microsoft. When she still found herself unfulfilled, Nataly set out to discover what really leads to a fulfilling, happier life. Her explorations led her to create Happier, a company whose award-winning mobile application, online courses, and "Happier at Work" training programs have helped more than a million people improve their emotional health. Nataly is a sought-after keynote speaker and has appeared in hundreds of media outlets, including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, TEDx Boston, SXSW, The Harvard Women's Leadership Conference, and The Dr. Oz Show. She is a self-taught abstract artist and a devoted yogi.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits: Simples Changes with Lifelong Impact (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 140 authors and thought-leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode
Guest’s book: The Awesome Human Project: Break Free from Daily Burnout, Struggle Less, and Thrive More in Work and Life
Guest’s website: https://natalykogan.com/
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| EP166: The Healing Power of Storytelling with Annie Brewster | 01 Feb 2022 | 00:48:18 | |
When Harvard-trained physician Dr. Annie Brewster was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2001, she realized firsthand that the medical system was failing her in one critical way: she didn’t feel seen or heard. Her doctors weren’t listening. This experience launched her onto a path to discover how exploring and sharing her healing journey, and becoming the author of her own story, taught her to integrate her traumatic health event into her new and evolving identity. Annie now uses applied storytelling techniques to help others strengthen connections and cultivate resilience to move forward amid uncertainty and fear. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode166/
Guest Bio Annie Brewster, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, a practicing physician at Massachusetts General Hospital, a writer, and a storyteller. She is also a patient, diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2001. She started recording patient narratives in 2010 and, integrating her personal experiences with the research supporting the health benefits of narrative, founded Health Story Collaborative (HSC) in 2013. Brewster lives in Cambridge with her husband, four children, and two dogs. She prefers to be awake rather than asleep, and loves to hike, run in the woods, ski, and play ice hockey. You can learn more about Brewster and HSC at www.healthstorycollaborative.org and @HealthStoryCo. Her new book, co-authored with journalist Rachel Zimmerman, is The Healing Power of Storytelling: Using Personal Narrative to Navigate Illness, Trauma, and Loss.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits: Simples Changes with Lifelong Impact (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 140 authors and thought-leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode
Guest’s book: The Healing Power of Storytelling: Using Personal Narrative to Navigate Illness, Trauma, and Loss https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Power-Storytelling-Personal-Narrative/dp/1623176697
Guest’s website: www.healthstorycollaborative.org
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| EP165: Sketch Your Way Through Big Emotions with Sheila Darcey | 25 Jan 2022 | 00:54:17 | |
During a difficult time in her life, author Sheila Darcey found that the act of sketching and freestyle drawing—of giving a physical form to her thoughts, emotions and ideas—was an impactful way to process what she was feeling. Expression through the pen, she came to discover, can heal. In this episode, Sheila shares her journey and the process she calls SketchPoetic, a daily sketching practice with the power to become a powerful catalyst for transformation. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode165/
Guest Bio Sheila Darcey has 20+ years of experience as a facilitator and consultant in the technology and digital agency space. Her work with Fortune 500 companies informs her understanding of what drives transformative growth in individuals and teams. She earned a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree from the University of Memphis and certification in Social Emotional Arts (SEA) from UCLA. The SEA certificate empowers educators, community arts professionals, mental health practitioners, and anyone interested in maximizing social-emotional benefits of arts experiences, and minimizing self-judgment and anxiety that can impede learning and growth. Learn more at https://www.sheiladarcey.com/.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits: Simples Changes with Lifelong Impact (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 140 authors and thought-leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode
Guest’s book: Sketch by Sketch: A Creative Path to Emotional Healing and Transformation https://www.amazon.com/Sketch-Creative-Emotional-Transformation-SketchPoetic/dp/1250773873
Guest’s website: https://www.sheiladarcey.com/
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Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George Leonard https://www.amazon.com/Mastery-Keys-Success-Long-Term-Fulfillment/dp/0452267560
Emotion Platform: https://emotionplatform.com/ Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP164: Intentional Friendships with Erin Falconer | 18 Jan 2022 | 00:59:37 | |
Friends are not just nice to have; they make us mentally and physiologically healthy, and they add contentment, meaning and joy to our lives. But not all friendships are created equally. In her new book, How to Break Up with Your Friends: Finding Meaning, Connection, and Boundaries in Modern Friendships, author Erin Falconer invites us to take stock of the friendships in our lives, not only to see which friendships may not be serving us but to also see ways to deeply commit to those that do. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode164/ Guest Bio Erin Falconer is the editor in chief and co-owner of Pick the Brain, — one of the most popular and trusted self-improvement communities on the web — and co-host of the Pick the Brain Podcast. Pick the Brain has been named in over 100 “Best of the Web” lists, and Refinery29 named Erin one of the Top 10 Women Changing the Digital Landscape for Good. Erin is also the co-founder of LEAFtv, a video lifestyle brand for millennials, and is the author of How to Break Up with Your Friends: Finding Meaning, Connection, and Boundaries in Modern Friendships and How to Get Sh*t Done, a productivity book for women. She has had a varied career that includes screenwriter stand-up comedian, political consultant, and is now proudly, heavily invested in the online blogging world.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits: Simples Changes with Lifelong Impact (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 140 authors and thought-leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode
Guest’s books: How to Break Up with Your Friends Finding Meaning, Connection, and Boundaries in Modern Friendships: https://www.amazon.com/How-Break-Your-Friends-Friendships/dp/1683648137
Guest’s website: https://erinfalconer.com/
Mentioned in this episode:
The All or Nothing Marriage by Eli J Finkel: https://www.amazon.com/All-Nothing-Marriage-Best-Marriages/dp/1101984341
Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel: https://www.amazon.com/Mating-Captivity-Unlocking-Erotic-Intelligence/dp/0060753641
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| EP163: Solving the Upper Limit Problem with Gay Hendricks | 12 Jan 2022 | 00:53:25 | |
Have you ever noticed that life can be going well—we’re feeling happy and successful—and then it slowly starts to slide? Could it be that we self-sabotage our progress whenever we start to expand beyond the level of contentment and achievement we’re used to having in the past? Gay Hendricks, author of several books, including The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level, explores the concept of having an “Upper Limit Problem” and how we can identify and transcend it to move beyond our limiting beliefs and set points. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode163/
Guest Bio Gay Hendricks, Ph.D., has been a leader in the fields of relationship transformation and body-mind therapies for more than 45 years. After earning his Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Stanford, Gay served as professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of Colorado for 21 years. He has written more than 40 books, including bestsellers such as Five Wishes, The Big Leap and Conscious Loving (co-authored with his co-author and mate for more than 40 years, Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks), both used as a primary text in universities around the world. In 2003, Gay co-founded The Spiritual Cinema Circle, which distributes inspirational movies and conscious entertainment to subscribers in 70+ countries. Gay has offered seminars worldwide and appeared on more than 500 radio and television shows, including OPRAH, CNN, CNBC, 48 HOURS and others. In addition to his work with The Hendricks Institute, Gay is currently continuing his new mystery series that began with The First Rule Of Ten.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits: Simples Changes with Lifelong Impact (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 140 authors and thought-leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode
Guest’s books: The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361
Guest’s website: https://hendricks.com/
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| EP162: How to Have Your Best Year Ever with John Strelecky | 04 Jan 2022 | 00:53:43 | |
We’ve got a brand-new year ahead of us. Forget New Year’s resolutions. Instead, consider what the year ahead would look if it was filled with everything that makes you happy, or as John Strelecky calls it, adding the most minutes of your life into your happy bank. The author of several books, including The Cafe on the Edge of the World, John shares his thoughts on how we can look ahead to 2022 with hope and optimism, but also with a solid strategy for creating more joy and fulfillment. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode162/ Guest Bio John Strelecky is the #1 bestselling inspirational author of many books including; The Cafe on the Edge of the World, The Big Five for Life, The Big Five for Life - Continued, Life Safari, and Ahas!- Moments of Inspired Thought. His works have been translated into forty-three languages and sold more than 6 million copies worldwide. Through his writings and appearances on television and radio, John's messages have inspired millions of people to live life on their terms. He has been honored alongside Oprah Winfrey, Tony Robbins, and Deepak Chopra as one of the one hundred most inspirational thought leaders in the field of leadership and personal development. When he isn’t writing or speaking, John spends extensive time backpacking around the world. He has taken extended trips to Africa, the Amazon Basin, Yucatan Peninsula, South America, SE Asia, Europe and China. To learn more about John, visit johnstrelecky.com.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits: Simples Changes with Lifelong Impact (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 140 authors and thought-leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode
Guest’s books: https://www.amazon.com/John-Strelecky/e/B001IOBII0
Author’s website: https://www.johnstrelecky.com/
Greenlight by Matthew McConaughey: https://www.amazon.com/Greenlights-Matthew-McConaughey/dp/0593139135 Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP161: The Story of You with Ian Morgan Cron | 28 Dec 2021 | 00:47:29 | |
According to author Ian Morgan Cron, we each create a strategy in order to navigate our early years of life. However, at some point this strategy (or story) stops being helpful in our lives. Using the Enneagram, an ancient personality typing system with an uncanny accuracy in describing how human beings are wired, Ian encourages us to rethink and rewrite our negative, outdated stories to ultimately become our true selves. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode161 Guest Bio Ian Morgan Cron is a master teacher of the Enneagram, the bestselling author of The Story of You: An Enneagram Journey to Becoming Your True Self and The Road Back to You, an Episcopal priest, and a trained psychotherapist. Cron hosts the popular podcast Typology and is a highly sought-after speaker for several conferences. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, Anne.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits: Simples Changes with Lifelong Impact (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 140 authors and thought-leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode
Guest’s book: The Story of You: An Enneagram Journey to Becoming Your True Self https://www.amazon.com/Story-You-Enneagram-Journey-Becoming/dp/006282581x
Author’s website: https://ianmorgancron.com/ Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP286: How to Create Your Life Brief with Bonnie Wan | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:47:44 | |
Bonnie Wan, brand strategist and author of The Life Brief: A Playbook for No-Regrets Living, joins us to discuss how we can create a playbook for navigating life’s decisions, crossroads, and curve-balls. Modeled after the creative brief, a tool used by the most innovative companies in the world to unlock clarity and unleash action, The Life Brief carves a path for living with intention and imagination.
Guest Bio As head of brand strategy for the storied ad agency Goodby and Silverstein, Bonnie Wan has helped the world’s most iconic brands align with their essential virtues using a tool called a creative brief. So when she found herself on the precipice of her own deep dissatisfaction and doubt, Wan turned that same tool inward. What emerged was this profound practice, one that she and thousands of others have turned to over and over. This is a strategic practice for connecting deeply to the things that create meaning, spark joy, and make life worth living. Don’t let another moment pass you by: Discover The Life Brief and find your path today.
For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode286
Mentioned in this Episode The Life Brief: A Playbook for No-Regrets Living https://www.amazon.com/Life-Brief-Playbook-No-Regrets-Living/dp/1982195509
Guest’s website: https://thelifebrief.com/
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.
Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP160: Learning from Difficult People with Mark Westmoquette | 14 Dec 2021 | 00:46:44 | |
We all will experience challenging people in our lives. Author Mark Westmoquette calls them troublesome Buddhas because we can see them as teachers or opportunities to grow. Using the teachings of mindfulness and Zen, we can begin to see ways to break free from knee-jerk response patterns and see if these people may prove to be useful teachers in life.
For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode160/
Guest Bio Mark Westmoquette has a PhD in astrophysics, and is an ordained Zen monk and a yoga and mindfulness teacher. In 2019, he gave up his life of teaching courses and workshops in yoga, mindfulness and Zen to move with his wife to the island of St Helena in the South Atlantic for a two-year adventure that involved writing this book.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits: Simples Changes with Lifelong Impact (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 140 authors and thought-leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode
Guest’s book: Zen and the Art of Dealing with Difficult People: How to Learn from your Troublesome Buddhas https://www.amazon.com/Zen-Art-Dealing-Difficult-People/dp/178678548
Author’s website: https://markwestmoquette.co.uk/ Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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| EP159: Escaping the Hustle with Matthew Turner | 07 Dec 2021 | 00:39:53 | |
Hustle culture, this idea that we ought to make working, striving and achieving the centerpiece of our lives, might have deep roots these days but so too does the anti-hustle movement, which serves to value balance and rest as part of accomplishment. Author Matthew Turner sees the hustle has being deeply ingrained in modern society, exasperated like never before by technology and social media. But there is something beyond the toxic hustle mindset. The secret is intention.
For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode159/
Guest Bio Matthew Turner is a British author who lives in a small town in Yorkshire, England. Having previously published three novels and a non-fiction business book, he wrote Beyond The Pale on the back of interviewing hundreds of successful entrepreneurs, authors, investors, and thought-leaders. Gaining a unique insight into areas such as mindset, flow, and personal development, and a developing a reputation for crafting compelling stories out of other peoples’ lives, Matthew builds relatable fables for those looking to live a meaningful and purpose-driven life. As well as writing for himself, Matthew ghostwrites both articles and books for other successful entrepreneurs and thought-leaders, in-between spending time with his two children.
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits: Simples Changes with Lifelong Impact (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 140 authors and thought-leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
Mentioned in this Episode
Guest’s book: Beyond the Pale: A Fable about Escaping the Hustle and Finding Yourself https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Pale-Escaping-Finding-Yourself/dp/1631953842
Author’s website: https://beyondbook.co/
Thrive 2022: https://kristenmanieri.com/thrive2022/
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| EP158: How to Create a Thrive Tribe | 30 Nov 2021 | 00:23:33 | |
Live deliberately. Actively engage in your personal evolution. Bring attention and intention to growing and becoming the best version of yourself. Be on your journey like it matters. This is what thriving looks like. We need thrive tribes so that we’re not growing in silos; we’re growing together. And that togetherness makes us feel nourished, challenged and, honestly, more alive. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/thrive2022/
Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits: Simples Changes with Lifelong Impact (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She’s certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 140 authors and thought-leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.
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Thrive 2022 (registration and details) https://kristenmanieri.com/thrive2022/ Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast
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