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The STL Bucket List ShowBuilding Momentum on Wash Ave - Alex on Revitalizing Downtown St. LouisOn this episode of the STL Bucket List Show, we sit down with Alex — a St. Louis real estate developer and investor — to talk about the transformation of Wash Ave and what it takes to build a thriving urban neighborhood.Alex shares his journey from engineering into real estate and how nearly two decades of investing in St. Louis led him to focus on the opportunity along Wash Ave. The conversation explores the history of the district — from its roots as a booming garment hub to its evolution into a modern mixed-use neighborhood — and what makes it one of t...
2026-03-2527 min
VCap Real Estate PodcastMMM Episode: Building Wealth By Choosing The Right Exit On Every Deal with Alex CamaerieReal wealth in real estate comes from options, not perfection. We sit down with investor and operator Alex Camaerie to map his path from selling homes in college to building Easy Cash Deal, an acquisitions-first company with 11 employees, multiple exit strategies, and a new lending arm designed for speed. Alex breaks down how he moved from doing every task himself to leading through outcomes, coaching team leads, and creating a process where deals don’t stall when the market shifts or a seller goes sideways.We dig into the mechanics of multi-exit decision-making: when to wholesale, wholetail, fl...
2026-03-0335 min
Prime LensesEpisode 99 - Alex HarrisonAlex Harrison Magrath and I had a brief introduction at an event we both attended at the end of last year. Thank you to Mari and the Leica family for that. Alex has come to photography by way of other visual art forms and as you’ll hear is interesting not only because of his gorgeous work, but also because he doesn’t feel like he needs to commit himself solely to this form medium. He’s open and honest about his confidence in his work in a way that I think we an all relate to. I really enjoye...
2026-02-011h 05
The Screen Rot Podcast with Jacob and Jake111. Alex Jones - is this conspiracy theorist the maddest man on the internet?? (Video)JOIN THE SCREEN ROT PATREON NOW.
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2025-11-061h 07
The STL Bucket List ShowDr. Alex Garza – Shaping Healthcare in St. Louis & BeyondOn this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Dr. Alex Garza, Chief Community Health Officer at SSM Health, to talk about the intersection of healthcare, community impact, and leadership in St. Louis.Dr. Garza shares powerful insights from his career as an emergency physician, former head of the St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force, and Army veteran. We dive into his mission at SSM Health to create healthier communities through innovation, compassion, and access to care, especially for underserved populations.From the importance of...
2025-08-0636 min
Prime LensesEpisode 48 - Alex TaylorThis week my guest is Alex Taylor of Pennine Heritage, a group who are caring for and celebrating the work of Alice Longstaff. Alice was a photographer who lived in the north of England and made photographs throughout her life. They’ve just released their first book titled End of the Roll. More about this show:A camera is just a tool but spend enough time with photographers and you’ll see them go misty eyed when they talk about their first camera or a small fast prime that they had in their youth. Prime Lens...
2025-02-091h 24
The International ClassroomEmpowering Inclusion: Dr. Catherine O'Farrell on Technology & Education for People of DeterminationIn this episode of The International Classroom, host Alex Gray chats with Dr. Catherine O'Farrell at the Zayed Higher Organization in Abu Dhabi to delve into the impact of inclusive education in the UAE. Discover how SMART Technologies are reshaping classrooms, supporting people of determination (POD), and breaking down barriers to accessible learning. Dr. O'Farrell shares her expertise in using assistive tools, fostering independence, and promoting a culture of inclusion across educational settings.
Episode Highlights:
Inclusive education strategies in the UAE
The role of SMART Technologies in supporting POD
Dr. O'Farrell’s personal journey in special ne...
2024-10-2533 min
The Recruitment Leadership PodcastBattling The Bot in Recruitment: How to Boost Revenue and Productivity with Alex Farrell, founder of AutometryWelcome to the newest episode of the Recruitment Leadership Podcast, hosted by Alison Humphries.
Did you know that productivity in the recruitment industry has stayed the same for 20 + years? Even with all the advancements in automation and AI, we’re still not seeing much progress. But why? And how can this change?
In today’s episode of the Recruitment Leadership Podcast, we’re joined by Alex Farrell, founder of Autometry. Alex brings her expertise to tackle longstanding issues in the industry.
What you’ll learn:
Recruiter productivity has stagnated for 25 yea...
2024-09-1926 min
Alex Mur MoAlex Mur Mo - On The RoadЖизнь можно представить как музыкальное путешествие - путешествие длиною в жизнь. У кого-то это путешествие короче, у кого-то длиннее. Кому-то удается путешествовать с комфортом, а кто-то испытывает на протяжении всего пути трудности неудобства. Одни в итоге попадают туда, куда стремились, а других жизнь забрасывает туда, куда даже представить себе не могли. Кто-то предан одному делу, а кто-то постоянно находит что-то новое.
Одно остается неизменным. Каждый мечтает, чтобы его музыкальное путешествие было самым красочным и увлекательным, романтичным и незабываемым, комфортным, с массой положительных эмоций. Но не каждому удается попасть в такое музыкальное путешествие!
Таким образом, можно сделать вывод: «путь длиною в жизнь» – это тот путь, который рано или поздно заканчивается, путь который является жизненным путём человека, который беспрерывно двигается вперёд, вперёд и с музыкой!).
1. Joezi, Zehava Ben - Amina
2. David Guetta, Anne Marie & Coi Leray - - Baby Don't Hurt Me
3. Yves V x Ilkay Sencan - Not So Bad (Extended Mix) (feat. Emie)(2020)
4. Droplex, Sterbinszky - All That She Wants
5. Kör (ofc) - A Space Odyssey (Original Mix)
6. DJ DimixeR, Serge Legran, MURANA - Tom's Diner
7. Kölsch - I Talk To Water (With Perry Farrell) (Camelphat Remix)
8. Madison Mars feat. Little League - New Vibe Who Dis (feat. Little League)
9. Fred again, The Blessed Madonna - Marea (we’ve lost dancing)
10. IY, Morttagua - Sunma Umidim
11. MaZe 28 - Indigo (Dub Mix)
12. Lufthaus & Robbie Williams - Immortal (feat. Sophie Ellis-Bextor)
13. Monocule, LAMAS (BR), Nicky Romero - Your Eyes
14. Kharmelo - Hymn (Original Mix)
15. Kungs - Clap Your Hands
16. Mr. Sid & Choujaa feat. LYZZ - Physical (Extended Mix)
17. Dazz & Jessica Chertock feat. Ellie Sax - Scatman (Love Me Loud) (CALVO Remix)
18. Max Freegrant & Slow Fish - Black Box
19. Alle Farben & Maurice Lessing & RELOVA - Enjoy The Silence (Extended Mix)
20. Jerome Isma-Ae & Sandeep Pai - Nightfall
21. Fabiasco, Perfect Pitch - Heaven
22. MorganJ & Tom Budin - Chica Culo Mami (Extended Mix)
23. Sophie And The Giants - Shut Up And Dance
24. Steve Smooth - I'm Not Sorry
25. Dada feat. Sandy Rivera, Trix...
2024-07-291h 00
The STL Bucket List ShowAlex Donley - Hot Salami since 1918If you are from St. Louis, there’s a strong chance you’ve been to the famous Gioia’s Deli. Originally founded on The Hill back in 1918, Gioia’s has stood the test of time as a legit community staple. In 1980, the Gioia’s family sold the business to the Donley’s. In 2016, Alex Donley took over the brand from his mother with his wife and quickly began to grow the business to multiple locations. Gioia’s now has 4 St. Louis area locations and plans to continue the growth within St. Louis. Known for their famous Hot Salami, there’s...
2024-02-0758 min
The Growth Bites PodcastAlex Farrell: Workflows, Automation & AIIn this episode, we hear from the founder and CEO of the workflow automation platform, Autometry, Alex Farrell. From selling coat hangers to scaling and selling a business, we find out exactly what it took for her to become the successful entrepreneur that she is today. Alex also shares why she believes that AI and automation should supercharge recruiters, instead of circumnavigate them.
2024-01-2118 min
The HyperthesisThe Matter of Inflationary Cosmology with Alex KayssiJoin the Hyperthesis team as we welcome our special guest Alex Kayssi who will explore the beginnings of the universe as he talks about his research. Alex's research focuses on cosmology, and is studying how matter is distributed throughout the universe. Before delving deep into life, the universe, and everything, we discuss some technical details about reference frames and orders of magnitude. We wrap up the episode by exploring the oldest objects that we know about in the universe, causing us to rethink the actual age of the universe itself.
2023-12-011h 05
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Professor Matt Dickinson, Commissioner of Housing & Community Development Alex FarrellFormer Governor Jim Douglas guest hosts, and in the first hour is joined by Professor Matt Dickinson of Middlebury College. Then, he's joined in-studio by Commissioner of Housing & Community Development Alex Farrell.
2023-11-2842 min
Dance CItyAlex Blond - Eleсtro House mix(2010)Всем привет! Слушайте мой новый микс из клубных хитов 2009-2011 гг. Приятного прослушивания))
1VA - zoe badwi - release me (tv rozoe badwi - release me (tv ro
2timofey & bartosz brenes - heaven (pavle remix)heaven (pavle remix)
3Samuele Sartini - One Day (Club Mix)One Day (Club Mix)
4Pizzaman - Sex on the Streets (Dr Kucho R.Sex on the Streets (Dr Kucho
5Nari & Milani feat. Carl Fanin - Smells Like Teen Spirit (Origi.mSpirit (Orig
6Ultra Nate - Free (Pat Farrell Remix)
Free (Pat Farrell Remix)
7Wolfgang Gartner - Wolfgang's 5th Symphony (Origi.
Wolfgang's 5th Symphony (Orig
8Phil Fuldner - miami pop 2010 (gregor wagner.miami pop 2010 (gregor wagner
9Tom Boxer - Morena (feat. Antonia) (Victor.Morena (feat. Antonia) (Victo
10VA...
2023-10-271h 00
Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseBlood Lines by Alex Demille, Nelson DeMillePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/663085 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Blood Lines Series: #2 of Scott Brodie Series Author: Alex Demille, Nelson DeMille Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 19 hours 26 minutes Release date: October 10, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 15 Ratings of Narrator: 2.67 of Total 3 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: In this “highly entertaining” New York Times bestseller from Nelson DeMille and Alex DeMille, Army CID Special Agents Brodie and Taylor “are the modern warriors the world needs” (BookReporter) and they’re on the hunt for the cold-blooded murderer of one of their fellow agents. Army Criminal Investigation Agents Scott Brodi...
2023-10-1003 min
THIS THAT & THE OTHER RADIO SHOW WITH TROY PATRICK FARRELLTTTO 09272023 INTERVIEW WITH DONNIE VIE (ENUFF ZNUFF) AND ALEX KANE (DONNIE VIE BAND, LIFE SEX & DEATH)DONNIE VIE (FOUNDING MEMBER OF ENUFF ZNUFF) AND ALEX KANE (LIFE SEX AND DEATH) BOTH JOIN ME AGAIN ON THE SHOW, BUT FOR THE FIRST TIME TOGETHER AS THEY TALK GETTING BACK TOGETHER AFTER DECADES, AND DONNIE VIE RETURNING TO THE WEST COAST FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER A DECADE.THE SHOWS ARE THIS WEEKEND09/28/2023 COUNT'S VAMP'D LAS VEGAS, NV09/29/2023 THE WHISKY A GOGO WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA10/01/2023 THE 44 GLENDALE, AZWE ALSO GIVE AWAY (STILL UP FOR GRABS AS OF THIS POSTING) (2) FREE MEET AND GREET PASSES FOR COUNT'S...
2023-09-2821 min
Strive For 25Finding Your Freedom Through Entrepreneurship with Alex Jacobs“Financial stress is the worst kind of stress I can have” - Alex Jacobs Episode Summary:After graduating college and working in corporate as a software engineer for a few years, he was ready to find something else. Alex moved into the world of entrepreneurship where he could do the work he loves, eliminate financial stress, AND enjoy his freedom. Tune in to hear some of the great products Alex is working on! About Alex Jacobs:Alex is a full stack software engineer who's career mission...
2023-05-191h 04
Strive For 25A Passion for Men's Fashion with Alex and Christian the Co-Owners of Opulence STL“With relationships the money will come." - Christian"High-risk, high reward. There's not going to be a golden route for you to take, you're going to have to overcome some stuff." - Alex Episode Summary:Alex and Christian may be young but they have minds for business, strong will, determination, and a great partnership that has helped their business thrive from the beginning. Tune in and hear how they started a buy/sell/trade business with a 100% profit margin at only 19! About Opulence STL:Ch...
2023-04-121h 06
Should I Delete That?Mental health, body image and lots of lols with Austyn FarrellThis week, the girls have possibly their funnest interview yet! They sit down with content creator, choreographer and dancer Austyn Farrell. During the first lockdowns, Austen starred in some incredible viral videos that showed him entertaining his neighbours and anyone who happened to walk past. His videos even caught the attention of Kim Kardashian, who shared his impersonation of her on her own socials! Austyn has been a beacon of joy and light on the internet, despite sometimes struggling through some pretty dark times himself. Austyn shares his story, including his battles with mental health, but still manages to...
2023-04-031h 10
Grow With Rach and NealEpisode #34 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome - Impromptu w/Alex Farrell @AMF_photographyEpisode #34 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome - Impromptu w/Alex Farrell @AMF_photographyImposter Syndrome could be holding you back from stepping out into social media. What is it exactly? Its when you question if you are good enough to be sharing your knowledge or content on social media. You think other people are better than you so are or more experienced and you question whether you are just a imposter or phony who will soon be discovered by all. We totally get that feeling and so does our Sur...
2023-03-3146 min
Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseSix Days, Six Hours, Six Minutes: A Brutal British Crime Thriller by Alex SmithPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/663221 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Six Days, Six Hours, Six Minutes: A Brutal British Crime Thriller Author: Alex Smith Narrator: Kris Dyer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 16 hours 55 minutes Release date: March 23, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: 'In six days, six hours, and six minutes, I will come back and kill you. Tell anyone, and your wife and child will die. Call the police, and your wife and child will die. Try to run, or hide, or trick me in any way, and your...
2023-03-2303 min
Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseThe Harder They Fall: The Softley Softley Thrillers Book 1 by Alex SmithPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/663166 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Harder They Fall: The Softley Softley Thrillers Book 1 Series: #1 of Softley Softley Thrillers Author: Alex Smith Narrator: Colin Mace Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 30 minutes Release date: February 23, 2023 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: WOULD YOU START A WAR TO AVENGE YOUR BROTHER'S MURDER? Ian Softley is a killer. He's the man governments call when they want somebody dead. His is a life of intimidation and brutality, of beatings and executions—including, ultimately, his own. Jack Softley's life is a world away from his brother's. A high school English tea...
2023-02-2303 min
The STL Bucket List ShowAlex Rich - It's All About Community (Bucket List Anthem Episode)Introducing our new theme song - 'Bucket List Anthem' Alex Rich In this episode Alex Rich shares how he is man of different trades. He follows the path that presents him the greatest opportunity for personal growth. You may have heard his voice on Y98’s The Wake up with Brett and Julie, or singing live music a STL pregame event. Alex shares how the path chosen isn’t always the path taken. He radiates positive energy and a love for the Saint Louis community. By using his rising social platform as a chance to connec...
2022-11-231h 03
Lean Into YouUpdate on Lean Into YouHey everyone, we are going to break for season 3 to give ourselves some time to rest, develop new content, and book new speakers in preparation for season 4 of the show. Thank you to everyone who has followed us since the beginning and to new listeners of the show. We truly couldn't do it without you. As always, follow us on Instagram @leanintoyoupod for episode highlights and self-care tips you can implement in your everyday life. That is all for now but stay tuned for the start of season 4!This project is funded by a grant...
2022-09-2101 min
Lean Into YouFree Play and Developing a Philosophy of Openness (Part Two)Cas Holman is a toy designer and play advocate who has spent her entire career creating products that encourage openness and free play. She has worked with Rockwell Group, has been a professor at the Rhode Island School of Design, and was recently featured on Netflix's Abstract: The Art of Design.In part two of our conversation, we talk about how we can begin to break open the boxes we often put ourselves in, and how that might be beneficial to us as adults. To find out more about Cas' work, you can visit her w...
2022-09-0739 min
Lean Into YouFree Play and Developing a Philosophy of Openness (Part One)Cas Holman is a toy designer and play advocate who has spent her entire career creating products that encourage openness and free play. She has worked with Rockwell Group, has been a professor at the Rhode Island School of Design, and was recently featured on Netflix's Abstract: The Art of Design. In our two-part conversation with Cas, we explore what we mean when we say "free play", some of the reasons why humans tend to create categories for what play is and what it should look like, and how we, as adults, can develop a philosophy of...
2022-08-2433 min
Lean Into YouHonoring Diversity by Starting a Daily Wellness JourneyDiversity is a fact of life. As educators we will have new students coming in each year from different socio-economic statuses, abilities, religious backgrounds, gender identities and much more. So, how do we become empowered to honor those different lived experiences of the children in our care, without being intimidated by that diversity?Dr. Denise Reid is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education at Biola University in La Mirada, California. She conducts research on the lived experiences of individuals with disabilities as they rise through their educational careers. Dr. Reid has authored several articles including, "...
2022-08-1037 min
Lean Into YouConnecting with the Big Picture through AdvocacyAs we've said many times on our podcast, stress often arises in our lives when we get so busy it becomes impossible to look up from what is right in front of us in order to try to have an idea of the bigger picture. We feel powerless to change the course we are set on.Dr. Carol Brunson Day has been working in child care advocacy for over 50 years from the individual center level to the national policy level. She has worked as the CEO of the Council for Professional Recognition, has been the CEO of...
2022-07-2742 min
Lean Into YouGuided Practices: Breathing Deep is Calming DownBreathing deep. It sounds simple but we forget to do it all the time. It is so nice, then, to set aside some time to refocus back in on our breath. This guided meditation helps with just that. We found this meditation at lovetoknowhealth.com in an article titled, "9 Guided Meditation Scripts: Short + Long". This is a great article to check out if you want to do more guided meditation work but don't necessarily know where to get started. This meditation specifically was written by Shoshana Hebshi Holt. This project is funded through a...
2022-07-1305 min
Coaching OutdoorsCoaching Outdoors Episode 33 - John Farrell“One of the questions is ‘and is there anything else?’, that’s a clean language question”New Zealander, John Farrell, joins us for this podcast episode which focuses on Clean Language and Equine Coaching – two very interesting topics.John got into coaching 20 years ago thanks to his wife and a rather unexpected fire walk, and hasn’t looked back since, developing his practice into outdoor coaching and then adding horses for a unique take on outdoor coaching.Through the use of the Clean Language and Emergent Knowledge techniques, John helps his clients to develop metaph...
2022-07-1352 min
Lean Into YouOvercoming a Legacy of Racism Within Child CareHow has the history of racism within child care led to the current landscape that we see today? And how can we learn from the past to help change our future?We talk about this and much more in today’s episode with Dr. Iheoma Iruka. Iheoma is a professor teaching at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. She's also the Founding Director of the Equity Research Action Coalition. Dr. Iheoma walks us through the ways in which historical racism has shaped the world of child car...
2022-06-2946 min
Lean Into YouBecoming an Early Childhood AdvocateWhat is the value of connecting our daily, lived experiences with the bigger picture of what is happening in early childhood policy and advocacy?We talk about this and much more in today’s episode with Shannon Rudisill. Shannon is the Executive Director of the Early Childhood Funders Collaborative, an organization that activates private philanthropists to fund advocacy efforts in early childhood.Prior to joining ECFC, Shannon served on the Obama Administration’s senior leadership team for early childhood programs and was the Director of the Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Child Care (OCC...
2022-06-1536 min
Sorted: Not A Harry Potter Podcast"That's not how eating works!" - Jujutsu Kaisen: SortedAlex binged an entire show purely to sort it, so now: this! JD listens while Alex explains magical jujutsu, Marco Diaz being horny for Jennifer Lawrence, and why the magical living curse whose fingers the protagonist keeps eating isn't actually that important to the plot.Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/SortedPod and tell us if you agree or disagree with our choices!You can also find us individually on Twitter and elsewhere:JD - http://twitter.com/CodenameJDAlex - http://twitter.com/PtchewAnd check...
2022-06-011h 21
Lean Into YouThe Art of Family EngagementAs an educator, what is our responsibility when navigating how and when to include parents in our curriculum?It's easy to assume that since we are the authority figures, it is our role to impart knowledge and wisdom onto families. In our conversation with Ana De Hoyos O'Connor, we talk about how educators need to dance with parents so they can honor the lived experiences of the families who provide the context for the children we care for.We also talk about how educators can incorporate fun questions into the curriculum to help center that...
2022-06-0136 min
Secret LeadersHow I failed: Alex Farrell on winding down her startup after taking on a new industryAlex Farrell is a successful entrepreneur, NED and investor but amongst the successes, there have also been some losses. Alex founded Gift Wink in 2015, a platform where users could get timely and excellent gift ideas. So when your Mum’s birthday was coming up, you’d actually get her something awesome which arrived on time.That was the idea anyway, but four years later, after pushing against headwinds, Alex was forced to let the staff go and close the business.Find out what happened…...We'd love your feedback:
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2022-05-2613 min
Lean Into YouWhat's Coming Up on Lean Into YouWe don't have an episode recorded for today but we want to let you know what we have in store for the next month or two. We are excited to talk with Dr. Carol Brunson Day, Shannon Rudisill, and many other forward thinking individuals who are doing important work to take child care to the next level. Stay tuned. We promise you won't want to miss it. This project is funded through a grant with the Tennessee Department of Human Services and Signal Centers, Inc.
2022-05-0402 min
Lean Into YouGuided Practices: Remind Yourself That You Are EnoughWe all have moments where we struggle to love ourselves or give ourselves any credit. This short meditation is centered around five affirmations you can repeat to help get in touch with yourself again.This meditation was written by Jenée Johnson and was originally published on www.mindful.org. We highly recommend mindful.org as a resource for continuing the conversation about mindfulness, meditation, and overall wellness.
2022-04-2007 min
Lean Into YouDemystifying the Licensing Process in Child CareLicensing...If you have worked in child care long, chances are at some point you've associated licensing with more paper work, more rules, more regulations and you've wondered what the additional benefit is. Or maybe you have started the process to be licensed and become intimidated by how involved the process is. Cynthia Roberts is the Program Manager of the Pre-Licensure Unit with the Tennessee Department of Human Services. In our conversation we talk about why the licensing process is the way that it is, how providers can get started on the journey to becoming l...
2022-04-0637 min
Lean Into YouEntering the Workforce from a Place of EmpowermentWhat kinds of things should an educator look for in an employer? What types of questions should you ask in an interview? How do you have a conversation with your supervisor when your growth is leading you away from your child care facility?We discuss all of these things and more in our conversation with Candace Hansen, Small Business Coordinator for the Child Care Resource & Referral Network. We'll also cover why it is vital for educators to have their own set of standards when entering the workforce. Above all, we'll discuss how educators can navigate their professional...
2022-03-2336 min
Lean Into YouBecoming an Intuitive Decision Maker (Part Two)What does it mean to be an intuitive decision maker? Is your intuition something you can exercise? In part two of our conversation with Holly Elissa Bruno we talk about strategies that can help you strengthen your intuition, so that you can make decisions you're proud of and that align with your values.Holly Elissa Bruno is a "recovering attorney" who has authored several NAEYC bestsellers like, "Happiness is Running through the Streets to Find You: Translating Trauma's Harsh Legacy into Healing," and "Leading on Purpose: Emotionally Intelligent Early Childhood Administration."For more...
2022-03-0934 min
Lean Into YouBecoming a Confident Decision Maker (Part One)Do you struggle with making decisions? Listen, we get it. It can be stressful. You want to make the right choice. You are worried about what you may miss out on but choosing one thing over another. You may disrupt your sense of belonging within your community.In this conversation, we talk with Holly Elissa Bruno about the psychology of making decisions, what we are actually afraid of when we make a choice, and how we can confront it to become the most confident decision maker possible. Holly Elissa Bruno is a "recovering attorney" who...
2022-02-2337 min
Lean Into YouFostering Creativity and Setting Perfectionism AsideDo you see yourself as a creative person? You might after listening to this conversation with Fran Sorin. In this conversation, we talk with Fran about what creativity actually means, how we are all exercising our creativity on a daily basis, and how cycles of shame and being a perfectionist are the biggest enemies to creativity. For more info on Fran's work you can visit www.fransorin.com.This project is funded through a grant with the Tennessee Department of Human Services and Signal Centers, Inc.
2022-02-0939 min
Lean Into YouHow to Recognize Compassion FatigueWhat does it mean to work in a compassion profession, and how can you be aware when you might be experiencing compassion fatigue? We get to the bottom of all these questions in our first chat of season 3! Our guest is Becky Haas, who is an author, trainer, and public speaker. Becky leads trainings on trauma informed care, ACE's, and resiliency with groups that range from Early Childhood Educators to police officers and medical professionals. In this conversation we also talk a little bit about the Provider Resilience App, a great tool for educators to...
2022-01-2637 min
Food Motion NetworkOlympian Level Pizza - ALEX ALEKSIC - Co-founder of JapesIn this episode, Peter sits down with Alex Aleksic, co-founder of deep dish pizza concept, Japes. A former Olympian, Alex takes an analytical approach, using data, market insights and consumer feedback, to developing and growing this business. Japes is still a young business but has now established itself as a serious player in the pizza market and we are sure will go on to be a very successful concept.
2021-12-121h 08
The Waiver FireBonus! NHL Season Kickoff with Alex FarrellNick hosts long-time fantasy loser Alex Farrell to get hype for the 2021 NHL Season.
2021-10-0156 min
Lean Into YouOur Favorite Moments From Year OneWe've been hosting conversations about self-care for just over a year now, which kind of blows our minds. Thank you to everyone who continues to entrust us with leading these conversations every week. We are going to do season break to prepare for season 3, but before we go, we have curated some of our favorite moments from the first and second season. Enjoy this bonus episode and we can't wait for you to join us again for season 3!
2021-09-0828 min
Lean Into YouGetting to the Bottom of Your PassionsIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Rick Lozano, a keynote speaker, musician, and author. In this conversation, we will talk about how educators can begin to understand their passions better. We will cover: 1) What passion means and how we can revamp our understanding of passion 2) Borrowing from other interests in order to adopt a lens for viewing our work 3) How emotional intelligence plays a role in understanding our passions 4) The importance of facilitating a work environment that nurtures its employees' passionsIf you would like to engage more with Rick's wor...
2021-07-2843 min
Big Technology PodcastThe Definitive WeWork Story — With Eliot Brown And Maureen FarrellEliot Brown And Maureen Farrell are the authors of The Cult of We: WeWork and the Great Start-Up Delusion. The new book digs into the rise and fall of Adam Neumann's WeWork. And though it's the story of one company, it's really a lens through which you can see all the markets' irrationality. The authors join for a macro discussion of the factors that led WeWork — a real estate company — to become the world's most valuable "tech" startup. And why it couldn't keep the show rolling.Check out the book: https://amzn.to/3Btv6XS L...
2021-07-211h 13
Lean Into YouGuided Practices: Resting with Anxious EmotionsWe all have moments of anxiety. That anxiety affects us all in different ways. This guided meditation will help you slow down and learn how to rest in the midst of your anxious emotions, so you can understand them, and eventually move past them.This meditation was written by Bob Stahl and was originally published on www.mindful.org. We highly recommend mindful.org as a resource for continuing the conversation about mindfulness, meditation, and overall wellness.
2021-07-2110 min
Lean Into YouSeeking the Light and Life in OthersIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Barbara Brown Taylor, a New York Time's bestselling author and retired Episcopal priest and professor. In this conversation, we will talk about what our rituals and traditions can teach us about self-care. We will cover: 1) Barbara Brown Taylor's own seeking journey through her faith tradition 2) How her faith tradition taught her how to ask better questions rather than providing specific answers 3) The importance of rituals and traditions in the search for becoming more fully human 4) How she became inspired by religious traditions outside her own and by thos...
2021-07-1454 min
Lean Into YouLevel Up Your Professional Development with TNPALIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Lisa Walsh, the Registry and Training Manager for TECTA. In this conversation, we will talk about how educators can really take ownership of their professional development with the Tennessee Professional Archive of Learning. We will cover: 1) What TNPAL is and how it works 2) Why TNPAL is an invaluable tool in a child care setting 3) How TNPAL makes fulfilling licensing requirements easier for directors 4) How TNPAL empowers educators to view their work with young children as a careerIf you would like to find out more...
2021-06-3033 min
Lean Into YouBreaking out of the Box with the EnneagramIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Brian Taylor, the Vice-President of the Enneagram Institute. In this conversation, we will talk our how we can use the Enneagram as an evaluation tool to help us break out of self-limiting beliefs. We will cover: 1) What the Enneagram is and how it is structured 2) How we can use the Enneagram as a self-evaluation tool 3) How the Enneagram encourages growth 4) Why it is important for educators to understand the EnneagramIf you would like to engage more with Brian's work or to start the Ennea...
2021-06-1642 minCoaching OutdoorsCoaching Outdoors Episode 12 - James Farrell“What if my job was to planet please, rather than people please?” - James FarrellA thought provoking and challenging question from James Farrell, of the Natural Coaching Company, who joins us for the latest episode of the Coaching Outdoors Podcast.Drawing on his wealth of experience as an environmentalist and conservationist, James shares wonderful insights into the relationships people have with natural spaces, the benefits of outdoor coaching and it’s link to ecology and the planet.James also discusses the move from ego-centric to eco-centric thinking, sharing his belief that recovery from t...
2021-06-1439 min
Lean Into YouCultivating Presence through Mindful EatingIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Dr. Christopher Willard, a psychologist and education consultant who specializes in mindfulness. In this conversation, we will talk our relationship with food and how we can begin to eat more mindfully. We will cover: 1) What does mindful eating mean? 2) What are some benefits of eating mindfully and how do we do it? 3) How we can strike a balance between self-care and self-indulgence 4) Some mindful eating prompts educators can ask their kids If you would like to engage more with Chris' work you can visit www...
2021-06-0239 min
Lean Into YouGuided Practices: Cultivating GratitudeIt’s easy to think about things we can be grateful for, family and friends, our basic needs being met. But how hard is it for us to be grateful for growth opportunities that come from challenging times, an annoying person, a moment of disrespect. We wrote this guided meditation as a way of helping us hold both in our hands and viewing both as being worthy of gratefulness. This meditation does require you to write down some lists so it is best to have a journal or notebook for this exercise. If you’d rather make a mental list...
2021-05-1910 min
Lean Into YouActivating Fathers During the Early Childhood YearsIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Eugene Schneeberg, the Director of Outreach for Fatherhood.gov. In this conversation, we will talk about how educators can start to activate fathers during the early childhood years. We will cover: 1) How to identify whether we carry biases about fathers into our work with families 2) Strategies for activating fathers in our child care environment 3) The outcomes for families when fathers are present 4) What educators can do when they encounter a family with an absent father 5) The self-care benefits of leading this work with families
2021-05-1238 min
Lean Into YouConnecting with Families by Offering Concrete SupportIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Maureen Hollocker, the director of Great Start Collaborative, an early childhood collaborative which trains educators on utilizing the protective factors in their work with families. In this conversation, we will talk about the importance of connecting with families by offering them concrete supports in their times of need. We will cover: 1) What it means to be a concrete support 2) The importance of self-reflection in being that support to a family 3) What it means to know your community 4) The self-care benefits for educators in leading this work with...
2021-05-0538 min
Lean Into YouCreating a Culture of Belonging through Anti-Bias Training (Part Two)In today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Rebecca Slaby, the Executive Director of Amazeworks. In this two part conversation we will talk about how directors can create a culture of belonging through anti-bias training. In part two, we will cover: 1) Some practical strategies for creating an anti-bias culture in your center 2) How leading this work can operate as a self-care method 3) How the desire to preserve relationships doesn't excuse accountability 4) The consequences of leading this work and how they balance with the benefitsIf you would like to engage more with Rebec...
2021-04-2134 min
Lean Into YouCreating a Culture of Belonging through Anti-Bias Training (Part One)In today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Rebecca Slaby, the Executive Director of Amazeworks. In this two part conversation we will talk about how directors can create a culture of belonging through anti-bias training. In part one, we will cover: 1) What biases are and some of the misconceptions surrounding having a bias 2) The difference between creating a safe space and creating a brave space 3) What it means to call someone in versus calling someone out 4) How the core of this conversation stems from understanding intent versus impactIf you would like to e...
2021-04-1431 min
UpTick - Caribbean Innovators LiveAlex Siu Chong - CEO of Excellent StoresOn the one hand I bet many Caribbean entrepreneurs out there wish that they had an opportunity to inherit a great brand and business that a family member had built up, where they wouldn’t have the stress of figuring out every single thing from scratch. And that’s the opportunity that today’s guest had. But you know when you really think about it, it’s also incredibly hard to take on something that someone else has built and come into it, stamp your own ideas on to it and also take it further into new waters. ...
2021-04-1247 min
Lean Into YouDeveloping Strong Racial Identities in ChildrenIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Dr. Toni Sturdivant, a researcher and consultant working in forming positive racial identities. In our chat, we will talk about how to lead this work with the children in our care. We will cover: 1) The Clark's "Doll Test" and where there is room for improvement 2) When children start to notice difference and show preference 3) The steps for formulating our own racial identity 4) Strategies for building strong racial identities in childrenIf you would like to engage more with Toni's work, you can visit her websi...
2021-04-0739 min
Lean Into YouFocusing on What's Important with ChildcareTennesseeIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Gina Tek, the Senior Director of ChildcareTennessee. In our chat, we will talk about how ChildcareTennessee operates as a resource hub for directors and educators across the state. We will cover: 1) What ChildcareTennessee is 2) The kinds of resources you can find on the website 3) How to apply for enhancement and emergency grants through ChildcareTennessee 4) How ChildcareTennessee is promoting equity across the state 5) How you can register to start receiving services from ChildcareTennesseeTo begin the registration process, visit www.childcaretennessee.com.This pod...
2021-03-3134 min
Lean Into YouInside, Outside, and Beyond: Promoting a Nature PedagogyIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Dr. Claire Warden, an internationally-renowned advocate for nature-based practices in early childhood education. In our chat, we will talk about promoting a nature pedagogy and what that means for ourselves and our kids. We will cover: 1) What it means to have a nature pedagogy 2) How we can use the four elements to promote a equitable nature-learning environment 3) How to bypass the obstacles that come with documenting nature-based learning 4) Inside, outside, and beyond as three literal and metaphoric spaces we occupy 5) How promoting nature-based learning can slow...
2021-03-2445 min
Lean Into YouI Have, I Am, I Can: Cultivating Resiliency in Educators (Part Two)In today's episode of Lean Into You, we continue our conversation with Pat Stanislaski, the Director of Partnering for Prevention, LLC. In part two of our chat, we will talk about how educators can cultivate resiliency within themselves. We will cover: 1) The five protective factors 2) The importance of reframing obstacles in front of us 3) Using humor as a strategy for cultivating resiliency 4) Asset building through I have, I am, I can affirmations 5) The five domains of post-traumatic growthThis podcast is funded through a grant with the Tennessee Department of Human Services and Sign...
2021-03-1738 min
Lean Into YouWho is Standing Behind You: Cultivating Resiliency in Children (Part One)In today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Pat Stanislaski, the Director of Partnering for Prevention, LLC., an organization which focuses on child abuse prevention training and education. In part one of our chat, we will talk about how educators can develop and cultivate resiliency within the kids in their care. We will cover: 1) How have the protective factors changed Pat's definition of resiliency 2) The research on the resiliency gene and the importance of environmental factors 3) Strategies to cultivate resiliency within kids 4) How educators can be a resource for parents in helping cultivate resil...
2021-03-1031 min
Lean Into YouDo I Need a Mentor?In today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Marj Flemming, the founder of Launchpoint Leadership, a consultancy that develops individuals into strong leaders. In our chat, we will talk about how you can know when you may need a mentor. We will cover: 1) What the qualities of a good leader are 2) The dynamics of a mentor/mentee relationship 3) How to diagnose whether you need a mentor or not 4) How to find a mentor and what the benefits are for educators 5) How educators can become mentors in the everyday through "mentoring moments"If you wo...
2021-03-0337 min
Lean Into YouA Quick Update on Lean Into YouWe are taking February off!After producing an episode per week for the last five months, we are going to take a break over the next month to give our audience a chance to catch up with our content, brainstorm new ideas for 2021, and focus on our Instagram account. Thank you for making Season 1 of Lean Into You more successful than we could have ever imagined and we'll see you on March 3rd for the start of Season 2!
2021-01-2702 min
Lean Into YouUnderstanding Pain and Stoking CuriosityIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Dr. Matt McClanahan, the Medical Director for the Center for Insight Medicine. In our chat, we will talk about understanding pain and stoking our curiosity. We will cover: 1) What pain is and how it operates as a messenger in our bodies 2) The misconceptions surrounding pain 3) The connection between mind, body, and spirit 4) How we can begin to reframe pain to help us understand ourselves better 5) How approaching pain with curiosity can nudge the needle back towards safetyIf you would like to engage more wit...
2021-01-2039 min
Lean Into YouGuided Practices: Setting Your Intentions for the Coming YearIt is easy to get lost in New Years resolutions and feel frustrated when we don’t follow through with them. But by setting our intentions, being solution-oriented, finding mentors or friends to hold us accountable, and having a proper understanding of failure in relation to all of these things, we are better equipped to ease into the life we set out to lead. Just a note, this meditation does call for making a few lists so it is recommended you have a notebook or something to write on for this practice. Enjoy this meditation and we hope it br...
2021-01-1808 min
Lean Into YouThe RULER Approach to Social/Emotional LearningIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Dr. Craig Bailey, the Director of RULER for early childhood at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. In our chat, we will talk about the RULER approach to social/emotional learning. We will cover: 1) Having a growth mindset when it comes to social/emotional development 2) RULER's systematic approach 3) What the RULER acryonym means 4) How to keep your emotional journey from being a barrier to future growth 5) Practices we can use to model social/emotional intelligence to our kidsIf you would like to engage mor...
2021-01-1333 min
Discover the Best Audio Stories in Romance, LGBTQ+Always Alex by Robin AlexanderPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/455803 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Always Alex Author: Robin Alexander Narrator: Lori Prince Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 18 minutes Release date: January 12, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 4.67 of Total 3 Genres: LGBTQ+ Publisher's Summary: Robin Alexander cooks up another tale using her favorite recipe—love, family, and a healthy dose of humor. Dana Castilaw grew up tossing coins in a well, hoping her wishes would come true, but the candy fountain, puppy, and love never seemed to manifest. At eighteen, she left her hometown of Barbier Point, Louisiana, longing to be...
2021-01-1330 min
Lean Into YouMindful Play and Restoring ChildlikenessIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Crystal Jensen, the owner and founder of Mindful Expressions, a mindfulness and nature-based child care center in British Colombia, Canada. In our chat, we will talk about mindful play and how we can begin to restore childlikeness. We will cover: 1) The importance of play for self-realization 2) How we can begin to reclaim childlikeness for ourselves as educators 3) How to regulate while you educate 4) Some mindful play activities you can incorporate in classroom today.If you would like to engage more with some of the topics i...
2021-01-0635 min
Lean Into YouCompensating Educators through Child Care WAGE$® TennesseeIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Michelle Kelly, the Director of Child Care WAGE$® Tennessee. In our chat, we will talk about how WAGE$ compensates educators for their commitment to the classroom. We will cover: 1) How WAGE$ got started and how it addresses turnover 2) How WAGE$ works and what are the requirements 3) How you can start receiving financial compensation through WAGE$If you would like to engage more with some of the topics in today's conversation, visit www.tnwages.org.This podcast is funded through a grant with the Ten...
2020-12-3025 min
Lean Into YouGuided Practices: Reflecting on 2020Today, we’re bringing you another guided meditation to help us reflect on the previous year. This year is safe to say one that is unlike any many of us have ever experienced before. It’s easy and natural to want to wish it away and move forward but that would be dishonoring to the things we’ve learned precisely because of how this year went. So, Alex Farrell wrote this meditation to help us put 2020 in its proper context, to not rest too much in the good or the bad, but to see both as necessary for getting you to...
2020-12-2809 min
Lean Into YouThe Gift of Grief (Part Two)In today's episode of Lean Into You, we continue our conversation with Dr. Ajita Robinson, a licensed counselor and grief and trauma expert. In part two of our chat, we will talk about how adults and children are fundamentally different as grievers. We will cover: 1) Why children are often disenfranchised as grievers 2) How children express their grief 3) Why educators have an advantage in understanding how children grieve 4) Being a resource to parents so they can better understand the actions of their childrenIf you would like to engage more with some of the topics in...
2020-12-2331 min
Lean Into YouThe Gift of Grief (Part One)In today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Dr. Ajita Robinson, a licensed counselor and grief and trauma expert. In part one of our chat, we will talk about how to understand our own grief journeys. We will cover: 1) Some of the misconceptions surrounding how grief presents in adults 2) The difference between physical and symbolic loss 3) How we can begin to assess our own grief journeys 4) How grief can present us with a gift we couldn't have received any other wayIf you would like to engage more with some of the topics...
2020-12-1638 minSorted: Not A Harry Potter Podcast"Words don't matter" - Community: Sorted'Twas the 9th before Christmas, and on the podcast, Alex and JD are sorting Community at last! I can't count the reasons you should listen to this episode! Err... but they're not fading away! With one of Alex's favourite shows, we get into some pretty in-depth character analysis this week! Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/SortedPod and tell us if you agree or disagree with our choices! You can also find us individually on Twitter and elsewhere: JD - http://twitter.com/CodenameJD...
2020-12-091h 03
Lean Into YouTraining and Development through CCR&RIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Heather Hicks, the Chief Officer of Statewide Initiatives for Signal Centers and the Director for the Tennessee Child Care Resource & Referral Network. In our chat, we will talk about a few of the ways CCR&R supports educators. We will cover: 1) The scope of CCR&R's services 2) How CCR&R's Small Business Academy supports Owners/Operators 3) How educators can get CPR certified for free 4) How you can sign up for a training through CCR&RIf you would like to engage more with some of t...
2020-12-0923 min
Lean Into YouReversing our Limiting BeliefsIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Monica Stone, the southeast coordinator for the Tennessee Child Care Resource & Referral Network. In our chat, we will talk about how we can begin to reverse our limiting beliefs. We will cover: 1) What limiting beliefs are and how they form 2) Why reversing limiting beliefs starts with how we speak about our work 3) Why finding a mentor can help remind us of our value 4) The importance of replacing our "but" statements with "and" statementsIf you are interested in receiving trainings on self-care, or are interes...
2020-12-0231 min
Lean Into YouBonus: Happy Thanksgiving From Lean Into YouWe want to thank everyone who has tuned into our podcast over the last few months! We've received overwhelming positive support and we are so grateful that you've entrusted us with these, often sensitive, conversations. We hope that everyone tuning in will have a restful and rejuvenating holiday.If you would like to be more connected with us and our podcast, please follow us on our new Instagram! We'll be sharing bite-sized takeaways and teasers to help encourage you in your self-care journey.
2020-11-2502 min
Lean Into YouBecoming Co-Regulators of our EmotionsIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Rebecca Parlakian, the Senior Director of Programs for ZERO TO THREE. In our chat, we will talk about what it means to be a co-regulator of our emotions with the children in our care. We will cover: 1) Noticing stress accumulation is the first step towards regulating our emotions 2) Adjusting our expectations to the ages and stages of the children in our care 3) How we can begin to regulate the toughest parts of the day 4) The importance of relaxing into being a "good enough" teacherIf yo...
2020-11-1826 min
Lean Into YouGuided Practices: Connecting with the "Other"Today we are bringing you another guided meditation to help you connect with the other. This meditation was written by Alex Farrell as a way to help us resist the urge to dehumanize those that are different from us, or those that we feel have wronged us in some way. Through visualizing the things that influence our emotions, the messages we receive, and the words we speak, it becomes easier to find common ground, to see ourselves as human beings just trying to navigate the worlds that influence, mold, and shape us everyday.
2020-11-1607 min
Lean Into YouTraining in Social/Emotional Development with AIMHiTNIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Kristin Dunn, the Director of Professional Development with AIMHiTN. In our chat, we will talk about a few of the ways AIMHi supports educators. We will cover: 1) What AIMHi is and how it fulfills a need within Early Childhood Education 2) How ACE's have elevated our knowledge of infant mental health 3) The infant mental health endorsement credential 4) How you can take the next step with AIMHi If you would like to engage more with some of the topics in today's conversation, visit www.aimhitn.org.
2020-11-1125 min
Lean Into YouThe Power of a Compassionate "No"In today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Jae Ellard, Founder and Director of Simple Intentions, a company which trains executives how to cultivate balance, stress management tactics, and conscious communication in the workplace. In our chat, we will talk about the power of a compassionate "no". We will cover: 1) How learning to say no starts with reassessing our values 2) What "hedging" means 3) How we can begin to practice saying no 4) How saying no can actually encourage community rather than hinder itIf you would like to engage more with some of the top...
2020-11-0433 min
Her Own BossOn-demand work experience and life as a CEO with Alex FarrellToday we hear from Alex Farrell, serial entrepreneur and current CEO of Workfinder. Workfinder is a work experience platform that matches young people up with exciting projects in start-ups and scale-ups.
We talk about the importance of work experience in defining your career path and how Alex has defined her career path from law graduate, to founder to CEO.
Instagram: @HerOwnBossPodcast
LinkedIn: Her Own Boss Podcast
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2020-10-3031 min
Lean Into YouStress Management in Inclusive ClassroomsIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Sarah Moore, the Inclusion Coordinator for the Tennessee Child Care Resource and Referral Network. In our chat, we will cover: 1) How inclusion in the classroom starts with a shift in mindset 2) How implementing people-first language can kickstart that changein thinking 3) How equipping classrooms with inclusive resources can make educators more confident and less stressed.If you would like to engage more with some of the topics in today's conversation, visit tnccrr.org and access the training calendar from our home page.
2020-10-2834 min
Lean Into YouPaths for Career Development with TECTAIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Lin Venable, the Statewide Program Director of TECTA. In our chat, we will talk about a few of the ways TECTA supports educators. We will cover: 1) What TECTA is and how it fulfills a need within Early Childhood Education 2) TECTA's career development pathways 3) How you can start a development plan by contacting your local TECTA coordinatorIf you would like to engage more with some of the topics in today's conversation, visit http://www.tecta.info.This podcast is funded through a grant wit...
2020-10-2127 min
Lean Into YouGuided Practices: A Daily Mindful Walking PracticeWith all of this talk about meditation and mindfulness, we've decided to start providing actual guided meditations that you can listen to on your way to work, while you’re on break, or whenever you have a spare 5 or 10 minutes to relax and bring your attention to the present moment. Today's meditation is a guided walking practice focused on bringing your attention to the five senses. The author of this meditation is Dr. Mark Bertin and was originally published on www.mindful.org. We would like to thank mindful.org for giving us permission to recite this med...
2020-10-1906 min
Lean Into YouHuman Wholeness and How Nature Can Heal UsIn today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Dr. Judy Skeen, the Professor of Religion, Biblical Studies, and Spiritual Formation at Belmont University, In our chat, we will talk about human wholeness and how we can better integrate our lives with nature. We will cover: 1) How nature can start to heal us 2) How nature encourages us to live authentically 3) What human wholeness is and how we can become wholly human 4) How nature gives us permission to let go of controlIf you would like to engage more with some of the topics in...
2020-10-1432 min
Lean Into YouThings that Make Life Worth Living During Difficult Times (Part Two)In today's episode of Lean Into You, we finish our conversation with award-winning author, theologian, and professor, Dr. Jacqueline Bussie. In part two of our conversation, we will cover: 1) Why you should claim joy as your birthright 2) The importance of learning how to compost your pain 3) Listening when life tells us we're exactly where we are supposed to beIf you would like to find out more about Jacqueline's work, visit her website at www.jacquelinebussie.com. This podcast is funded through a grant with the Tennessee Department of Human Services and Signal C...
2020-10-0726 min
Lean Into YouThings that Make Life Worth Living During Difficult Times (Part One)In today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with award-winning author, theologian, and professor, Dr. Jacqueline Bussie. In our chat, we will talk about the things that make life worth living during difficult times. In part one of this two part conversation, we will cover: 1) Setting goals that give you goosebumps 2) The importance of being someone's Christmas morning 3) What it means to open nature's mail 4) How the children in our classroom can help us bear witness to wonderIf you would like to find out more about Jacqueline's work, visit her website at...
2020-09-3027 min