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Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 128: Rewriting Your Inner Narrative with Hector MarcelHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about how you can let go of limiting beliefs, rewrite your inner narrative, and start living more joy, success and peace of mind. My special guest today is Hector Marcel, the president of Three Jewels, the New York-based global “Enlightenment Studio” dedicated to helping people reach their highest potential through meditation, yoga, public talks and community outreach. He is a social entrepreneur, public speaker and seasoned organizational change management professional specializing in performance, culture, and service. Hector consults from his base in...
2022-04-041h 13Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 99: Building Resilience In Community with Lisa CherryHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about how to recognize trauma, the best practices for trauma recovery, and how to build resilience in community.My special guest, Lisa Cherry is an author and a leading international trainer and consultant, specializing in assisting those in education, social care, and fostering to understand trauma, recovery, and resilience for vulnerable children, young people and families. Lisa has nearly 30 years of experience in this field and combines academic knowledge and research with professional skills and personal experience. Lisa and I talk about...
2021-03-271h 03Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 98: Toxic PositivityHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode I’m talking about toxic positivity. Toxic positivity is a form of communication that can invalidate the complexity of our emotional terrain. As I discuss in this episode, it’s the tendency to invalidate difficult emotions such as anger, fear, frustration, sadness, and grief. I wanted to spend some time on this topic because while I’m a big advocate of having a positive growth mindset and feel the research is clear that it’s important to our overall success, it’s not at the expense of...
2021-03-2157 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 97: Healing with Animals with Jess LeeHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about how to manage your anxiety, turn your mistakes into big learning lessons, how to set effective boundaries, and healing your mental and emotional health with animalsMy special guest, Jess Lee, is an author, blogger, storyteller, homesteader, donkey rescuer, and mental and chronic illness advocate who believes in loving our whole selves, broken pieces and all. She writes snippets of moments where truth shines through the dark. “We should always be willing to share our candle’s flame with another”, says Jess. Jess an...
2021-02-2858 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 96: Live Greatly with Kristel BauerHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about how to live a purpose-filled life by adopting a variety of health, wellness, spirituality, and mindset tools to help you fuel your mind, body, and heart to reach your dreams and goals. My special guest, Kristel Bauer, started her company + podcast, Live Greatly, to inspire others to awaken to their ultimate potential. Kristel is a wellness expert, female entrepreneur, consultant, keynote speaker, and podcast host sharing a unique and inspiring message with the world. After years of practicing traditional medicine, a loved...
2021-02-201h 00Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 95: Mindful Arts and Literacy with Andrew NanceHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about how we can help our kids navigate uncertainty, gain focus, and increase emotional stability through mindful arts & literacy. My special guest, Andrew Nance, is the founder and lead trainer for Mindful Arts San Francisco. He offers trainings and assemblies around the globe for libraries, and school districts to provide the principles of mindfulness to students and staff. He is the author of four mindfulness books, the popular Puppy Mind, Mindful Arts in the Classroom, The Lion In Me, and The Barefoot King.A...
2021-02-151h 05Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 94: Break the Cycle of Low Self-Worth with Maggie NickHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about low self-worth, how it can create an insidious parenting dynamic with our kids that causes unnecessary mental and emotional pain and suffering, and how to break the cycle so our kids grow up confident and emotionally intelligent. With her groundbreaking research, Maggie Nick has cultivated a global community of cycle breakers – parents changing the trajectory of their children’s lives. A decade of healing her own childhood trauma informed and inspired Maggie’s work counseling children and adults, leading to her groundbreaking insights on...
2021-02-0755 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 93: Teaching Mindfulness & Yoga in a Pandemic with Jodi SmithOn this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing how one mindfulness & yoga educator in schools has pivoted her teaching practices in the pandemic, and personally grown in the process. Jodi Smith, or “Ms. Yoga”, as she is lovingly called by her students, has taught yoga and mindfulness to over 800 children full-time at KIPP Connect Primary in Houston, Texas since 2017. Jodi centers her lessons on social-emotional learning, social justice, and mindfulness. Whether you teach yoga & mindfulness, or another content area in schools, parent kids and guide them through their on-line lessons at home, or still work from...
2021-01-3157 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 92: Colliding With Mindfulness with Melissa Chouinard-JahantHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing how one science educator of almost twenty years has successfully incorporated mindfulness into her classroom. My special guest, Melissa Chouinard-Jahant, has taught middle school science for almost twenty years, and uses mindfulness in her classroom to promote social and emotional well-being among her students. Melissa is also an active blogger, and moderates the #teachmindful Twitter chat on Sunday evenings at 5:30 p.m. CST. To follow Melissa, read her blogs, and join her weekly Twitter chat, click on the links below. Before...
2021-01-2458 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 91: Wilderness Therapy with Erik SchlimmerHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about how wilderness therapy can help heal anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. My special guest today, is Erik Schlimmer. Erik is an author, speaker, adventurer, and therapist. He’s hiked more than 16,000 miles, summitted more than 2,000 mountains, and camped more than 1,000 nights. Erik is a clinical social worker, licensed therapist, and author of 8 books. He specializes in helping people address post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and veteran-specific issues. If you or your loved ones suffer from these mental illnesses...
2021-01-101h 11Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 90: Winning 2021 - Intentions, Word Stones, and Fire CeremonyHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing one of my fave year-end practices – intentions, word stones, and fire ceremony. 2020 has been a heck of a year filled with so many different emotions. We’ve had to adapt in so many ways using zoom rooms, social distancing, masking, and seeing each other in real face-to-face time less and less. It’s been filled with loss, grief, pain, disappointment and so many challenges on many different levels. Luckily, all this challenge isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Challenge is good. It helps us gro...
2020-12-3040 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 89: Taking a Heart-Centered Journey with Moncef AfkirHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about how you can find the answers you are seeking by tuning into the discernment of your heart. It’s really an art, and a science (like most things in life, right?!). It’s not about choosing the mind intelligence over the heart intelligence, but using them together. My special guest today, is Moncef Afkir. Moncef’s journey is a testament to how we can tune into the discernment of our heart, and use the intelligence of our mind, working in concert in or...
2020-12-1339 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 88: Introducing Affirmations to KidsHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing all about how to introduce affirmations to your kids so they can shift their negative self-talk to a more empowering inner dialogue using affirmations. Affirmations, or the power of positive self-talk, can help your kids shift their mindset during challenging times so they can act from a place of empowered being instead of spiraling down into the dark abyss of negative self-talk, and the accompanying unpleasant emotions and inaction it can generate. I lay out seven (7) reasons why affirmations work and share s...
2020-11-2948 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 87: Entering Your Brave Zone with Heather ChauvinHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about how to let go, control less, and align more with the life you actually want to live. My special guest, Heather Chauvin, is a leadership coach who helps ambitious, overwhelmed women conquer their fears and become leaders at home and at work. She is also the host of Mom Is In Control Podcast. Heather and I talk about how to let go of unhealthy attachments and create a life from alignment instead of constant control, parenting, braze zones, and how to stay...
2020-11-151h 04Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 86: Optimizing Your HealthHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing my latest tips and tricks that I’ve been personally using to optimize my mind and body in the midst of a really, really hard season – collectively and individually.In early July, my health took a down turn with my skin breaking out in uncomfortable, and at times, debilitating, hives on my body and hands. I had to completely revise my normal eating and supplement routines from scratch. So, I’m sharing what’s been working in giving me the most vitality, clar...
2020-11-011h 08Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 85: Understanding the Real Self with Sujan ShahHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about the nature of self and our real Self, also known as our spiritual nature. My special guest, Sujan Shah, is a mindfulness practitioner and keynote speaker. Sujan grew up talking about philosophy around his family dinner table, and now talks to others about the nature of who we are, what our greater purpose is from this spiritual perspective, and why this information and knowledge is important to living a joyful, whole, and peaceful life. I love this conversation with Suj...
2020-10-181h 08Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 84: Nature and Mental Health with Jesse CodyHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about mental health. October 10th is World Mental Health Day, and throughout the month of October there are a variety of organizations raising awareness about mental health. As many of you know, mental health awareness is near and dear to my heart, and I wanted to take the opportunity to share an incredibly inspiring journey of how one man's battle with suicidal ideation turned into a life filled with meaning and purpose. My special guest, Jesse Cody, is the founder...
2020-10-121h 11Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 83: Whole Child Education with Jennifer AppelHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about whole child education and how to create a positive culture in your classroom, school, or home. My special guest, Jennifer Appel, is an educator, coach, speaker, and writer who wants to create an environment where all students are able to learn and become passionate about serving others. She’s also the author of the new children’s book, Award Winning Dog. We chat about her journey into becoming an educator, her role has Chief Heart Officer of the Team Better Team, whole...
2020-10-041h 06Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 82: A Heart-Filled MeditationHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing one of my fav meditation practices to help shift unpleasant thoughts and emotions so they don’t take control of your life, and so you can navigate challenges with more ease. I’ve used this mindfulness meditation tool a lot in this crazy year of 2020 and I’ve taught it to my students. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! You can come back to this episode any time you need that heart-filled internal shift. Before you dive in, i...
2020-09-2733 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 81: Mindfulness Around the World with Helen MaffiniHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about mindfully-centered social and emotional learning skills your kids and students need to thrive in any environment.My special guest, Helen Maffini, is the Director of MindBE Education and MindBE Business. She’s a former school principal and teacher, an NLP practitioner, a certified emotional intelligence coach and positive psychology coach. Helen is also the co-author of the book Developing Children’s Emotional Intelligence as well as several children’s books. We chat about her research findings from a 6-week mindfulness study at a s...
2020-09-191h 06Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 80: Identity Affirming Schools with Dr. Angela WardHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about how educators, parents, and leaders can create identity affirming schools and environments where all of our students and young people feel seen, heard, and valued. My special guest, Dr. Angela Ward, is a public-school administrator with 24 years of experience. She is focused on creating identity-safe schools and workplaces, and strives to nurture equity-centered schooling. We chat about identity development in young people, culturally responsive pedagogy, shifting the narrative in the dominant culture to one that is more inclusive and equity-driven, and the...
2020-09-131h 19Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 79: Taking On a Neural Lens In Education with Missy WidmannHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about the the intersection of pedagogy and neuroscience. My special guest, Missy Widmann was a frustrated educator with a critical case of compassion fatigue. She was inspired by the teachings and practices of the cognitive learning scientist, Dr. O’Mahony. Missy is a health and fitness teacher at Challenger Alternative High School in Spanaway, Washington. If you are looking for ways to be more adaptive in the classroom, then you don’t want to miss this conversation! I’m also opening u...
2020-09-071h 03Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 78: More Presence, Less StaticHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing some of my fav mind training tools. These tools are great for all ages! It’s a process of training our mind in focused attention. As Dr. Dan Seigel says, “The heart of training the mind is how we learn to focus attention.” ~ When we learn to master ourselves, we learn how to create the life we truly desire. The father of modern psychology, William James said, “The training of attention allows one to become a master of oneself.”When you learn to...
2020-08-3044 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 77: Building Resilience Through Self-Observation with Jay AbbasiHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about building resilience. My special guest, Jay Abbasi, talks about his personal journey through grief and loss when he lost his father to a heart attack in 2014. It was learning self-observation through mindfulness practices that transformed Jay’s life and helped him build resilience, better mental and physical health, and relationships. Jay discovered his purpose through his grief and loss journey, and now is dedicated to sharing these tools with businesses so they too can help those they lead to transform their rel...
2020-08-2352 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 76: Mental Health In An Uncertain World with Dr. Christopher WillardHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about mental health in uncertain times.My special guest, Dr. Christopher Willard, and I talk about his journey into becoming a clinical psychologist and mindfulness practitioner, how mindfulness has elevated his own mental health, mental health within the current pandemic and current trends with youth, how we can create environments (in school and beyond) that promote mental health, and his new book, The Breathing Book. I’m also opening up my flagship program for cohort 2 at the end of September, Mindfulness Educatio...
2020-08-1758 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 75: Reflective Journaling and Breathing Practices for YouthHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing several reflective journaling and breathing practices specifically for youth. I won’t tell if you use them, too! Seriously, they are great for all ages. Kids are plugged in to technology almost 24/7, they are more stressed than ever, and though we don’t have any hard date on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their social and emotional health, we can take a healthy surmise and see there will no doubt be some adverse SEL impacts here. It’s nothing we c...
2020-08-1041 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 74: Teaching Our Kids To Lead with Hans AppelHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about teaching our kids to lead. Yes! This episode is all about guiding our kids to take ownership of their lives and it’s based on 3 core principals. Hans Appel, educator, speaker, and writer, joins me on the podcast today to talk about his 3 core principals to build positive culture in your home or classroom, and how to empower kids to take the lead. As your kids prepare to go back to school, this episode is packed with practical tips to gi...
2020-08-021h 00Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 73: Valuing Self and Others with Micki FineHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about valuing our self, and others.It’s a deep topic, but I have a great guest on the show today to help us adventure through it. Micki Fine is on the show today. She’s a psychotherapist, mindfulness meditation teacher, TEDx presenter, and author of the new children’s book, May All People and Pigs Be Happy. We talk about Micki’s journey into mindfulness and psychotherapy, what tools youth should be learning to help their own healthy identity develo...
2020-07-261h 04Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 72: Mindful Discomfort - Conversations About Prejudice, Discrimination, and Racism with Dr. Donald GrantHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about some really hard things! I’m taking on the topic of prejudice, discrimination, and racism. Several weeks ago, I attended an amazing virtual conference on anti-racism called Be About It Live organized by @callmeshivy and @getyourteachon. There I learned about Dr. Grant’s work on Mindful Discomfort and I’m excited to share it with you today. We talk about his journey into becoming a clinical psychologist, and we unpack the details of what “mindful discomfort” means in the context of rac...
2020-07-191h 17Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 71: 5 Easy Ways To Shift Your Negative ThoughtsHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing 5 easy ways to get out of your negative brain fog and back into your joy factor! These are mindfulness practices that I personally practice and teach, and right now, during this very challenging season collectively, and individually, and I am going back to them to help me through some tough moments. I hope you find value from them! And, if you are ready for an emotional, mental, and spiritual reboot before the increasing uncertainty of the fall hits, you definitely don’t want to...
2020-07-1336 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 70: Mindfulness Practices to Help You Survive Modern Life with Devon and Craig HaseHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about relatable mindfulness practices to help us survive the chaos of modern day life. My special guests, Craig and Devon Hase, just released an amazing book, How To Not Be a Hot Mess: A Survival Guide for modern Life. Be sure to check it out! We talk about their personal journey into mindfulness and meditation; how these practices have impacted their mental, emotional, and spiritual lives; white supremacy; racial injustice; and of course, their new book, How To Not Be a Hot Mes...
2020-07-061h 13Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 69: Anxiety, Art & Joy with Tori PressHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about art, anxiety, and joy. My special guest, Tori Press, is an artist, meditator, therapy enthusiast, and, in her words a “highly anxious human being”. Her art is incredibly fun and whimsical, with soul-infused storytelling that has a mindful edge (my words… wink wink). I hope find a little extra inspiration sparkle in your day or week by tuning in, and I encourage you to take up an art craft to cultivate mindfulness and joy in your own life. Before you...
2020-06-2553 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 68: A Big Little Something Meditation for the Heart with Preston CoxHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about how we can become, and teach our youth to become, a more free, loving, and empowered human species through the meditation practice of loving-kindness. My special guest, Preston Cox, is the author of the children’s book, A Big Little Something. We dive into his spiritual journey, why love-kindness matters, and how he came to write a book for youth. I hope you find a little joy, love, and inspiration in our conversation. Before you dive in, if you have a...
2020-06-1555 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 67: Releasing White Privilege From The BodyHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, while still inthe midst the coronavirus pandemic and a national racial justice uprising in the U.S., I’m sharing a mindful framework on being anti-racist and how to release white privilege from the body. I’m also sharing work from Kenneth Jones and Tema Okun, Characteristics of White Privilege. I've included links to the workbooks, books, and resources below. Please read them, study them, and share with all in your circle of influence. Before you dive in, if you have any questions...
2020-06-0947 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 66: Breathing Equity Into Education with James ButlerHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about mindfulness and equity in education. When we think about mindfulness, we often think about images of calm and relaxation, but one of my many passions is the power of mindfulness to open up some of the darker spaces in our mind and heart, to breathe life into them, and to have healing conversations that inspire positive action around the issues of race, gender, and class. My special guest, James Butler, M.Ed., is the Social Emotional Learning Mindfulness Specialist for Austin...
2020-05-261h 06Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 65: Battling Burnout and Winning with Alexis ShepardHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about burnout! Despite loving what we do in life, burnout impacts all of us – inside and outside the home. My special guest is an educator and teacher wellness enthusiast, who also has her own personal wellness brand, The AfroEducator, Alexis Shepard. We talk about Alexis's teaching journey, what it was like for her to experience burnout in the education field, the burnout signs, and what she did to get re-inspired in the classroom so she could keep diving in to the cre...
2020-05-181h 10Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 64: Peace of Mind Is a Process with Rabbi RamiHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about something we all deeply desire, but keep spinning our wheels because we try to grasp something that can’t be grasped – peace of mind! My special guest is the award-winning author, podcaster, and spiritual teacher, Rabbi Rami.We talk about the 12 steps as a spiritual practice, the one step Rabbi Rami is practicing a lot right now, and how we cultivate and access peace of mind in chaos, and beyond. Before you dive in, if you have any questions...
2020-05-111h 04Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 63: The Power In Yoga and Mindfulness Practices: Tapas and Pain as a Purifier with Gioconda ParkerHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about yoga philosophy, spirituality, and mental and emotional wellness. My special guest, is yoga teacher and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Gioconda Parker. We talk about “tapas”, a term used in yoga philosophy that means “to burn or create”, and how we can apply that yogic concept to seek transformation in our own challenges and difficulties in life. Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis! And, don’t forget to subscribe...
2020-05-041h 18Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 62: Understanding That Emotions Are Information with Marc Brackett, Ph.D.Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about emotional intelligence. My special guest, Dr. Marc Brackett, is the author of Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive. He’s also the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. We talk about how challenges can be the fuel to discovering our purpose, and how we can navigate our emotional terrain in a healthy way so we all, particularly our youth, learn to live whole, productive, healthy lives. Befor...
2020-04-261h 11Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 61: Helping Our Kids Cultivate Peace, Love, and Empathy with Susan VerdeHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about how to help our kids cultivate peace, love, and empathy through mindful literacy. My special guest, Susan Verde, is a New York Times bestselling author of the I Am book series, including I Am Human, I Am Yoga, I am Love, and I Am One. She’s also authored numerous other children’s books that capture and celebrate the unique experience of children. If you have children or work with children in any capacity, this episode is for you! Before you...
2020-04-191h 09Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 60: How To Drive Joy In Uncertainty with Brad ChandlerHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about how to pivot your school or business, teaching, and/or parenting in times of uncertainty without losing the power of joy in the process. My special guest, Brad Chandler, is the VP of Business Strategy and Development at The Hollis Co. We also talk about strategy, development, branding, and culture. If you are searching for ways to keep your culture alive through this period of physical distancing, you don’t want to miss all the incredible insights that Brad is sh...
2020-04-131h 12Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp 59: Harnessing The Power of Disruptive ForcesHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, while in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, I’m sharing how disruptive forces can actually create the opportunity for good and healthy change in our life. I also talk about grief, loss, and the power of sharing our story to heal individually and collectively. Grab your fave cup of café mojo and join me as I share a little piece of my own pandemic story, and share some key points that, I hope, will leave you feeling more empowered to harness the power of this...
2020-04-0655 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 58: Emotional Hygiene During COVID-19 with Erin and Dave TashianHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about emotional hygiene in life, the classroom, and how we can take care of ourselves emotionally during the COVID-19 pandemic. My special guests, Erin and Dave Tashian, are educators and hosts of the podcast, The Mindful Educators Podcast. If you are struggle with identifying and managing your emotions, like many of us do, especially during this difficult time of the COVID-19 pandemic, then you will gain so much value out of this episode. Before you dive in, if you have any...
2020-03-291h 09Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 57: Future-Ready Communication with Lisa JohnsonHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about future-ready communication skills. My special guest, Lisa Johnson, is an Apple Distinguished Educator and PBS Digital Innovator. She’s also the author of two books: Creatively Productive: Essential Skills for Tackling Time Wasters, Clearing Clutter, and Succeeding in School – and Life! and Cultivating Communication in the Classroom: Future-Ready Skills for Secondary Students. Whether you are a parenting raising a teen, a teacher in secondary school, or a leader leading educators, you will derive so much value from this resource packed episode to h...
2020-03-221h 09Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 56: Relationships Require Emotional EnergyHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing how to have good, healthy relationships – both personally and professionally. And, it doesn’t require a specific routine or plan. Put simply, it’s all about taking care of yourself emotionally to create incredible relationships in your life.I offer seven (7) key takeaways for you to practice in your life. My takeaways are practical and super relatable! Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis! And, don’t for...
2020-03-1530 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 55: How To Stop Family Patterns of AbuseHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing nine (9) practical intervention strategies to help you stop the painful, recurring patterns of abuse (emotional, mental, physical, etc.) in your family. Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis! And, don’t forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned into all the mindful living love. I am deeply committed to spreading the mindful living message so others of all ages can be and feel inspired...
2020-03-081h 02Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 54: Educating Mindfully with Tracy Heilers of the Coalition of Schools Educating MindfullyHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about how to connect with teachers, parents, and leaders educating mindfully. My special guest, Tracy Heilers, of the Coalition of Schools Educating Mindfully is sharing all her insights into her organization and how they are connecting like-minded individuals across the U.S. to bring mindfulness and yoga practices to classrooms and schools. If you are curious about adding these practices into your classroom or school and don’t know where to begin, make sure to connect to this amazing organization and the incre...
2020-03-011h 06Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 53: Making Magic for Kids, Educators, and Leaders with Todd Nesloney of TEPSAHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about all the things going on in education today.My special guest, Todd Nesloney of Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association, author, podcaster, and educator, will fill your cup up with all the right insightful and inspirational magic. Whether you are a parent, educator, or leader you are sure to find many inspirational nuggets of fun wisdom in this episode so you can start making magic for those you teach, lead, and serve. Before you dive in, if you have an...
2020-02-231h 05Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 52: What To Do When You Are OverwhelmedHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about what to do when you are overwhelmed. You will love these practical tips to help you go from stressed to refreshed. Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis!And, don’t forget to subscribe to my podcast so you can stay tuned in to all the mindful living love.I would also REALLY appreciate a quick rate and review + screenshot your fave episode and share on social m...
2020-02-1826 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 51: Yoga and Mindfulness for Kids with Allison Morgan of Zensational KidsHappy Day, Friend! Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis! Kids need tools to self-regulate their thoughts and emotions so they can experience more focused attention and equanimity in their emotional state at school, home, and in the world. Learn how yoga and mindfulness can help them build this vital social and emotional skillset. On this week’s podcast episode, I had the opportunity to chat with Allison Morgan of Zensational Kids. She works with students and trains educators to use...
2020-02-091h 18Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 50: Personal LeadershipHappy Day, Friend! Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about how to create the life you’ve always wanted – personal leadership. You are the leader of your own life, so get busy creating what you truly desire and you will have all the joy your heart can handle.I'm sharing 5 of my own personal leadership tenets that have had a profound impact in my own life. I can't wait to see how...
2020-02-0342 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 49: Controlling Your Thoughts and EmotionsHappy Day, Friend! Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media on all the channels @atheadavis! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about the two things that govern our relationships and entire life – thoughts and emotions. They are the fuel that creates the lens in which we view the world, so it’s worth some investment in understanding how they work so you can get them to work in your favor, instead of against you. Oh, and after you dive int...
2020-01-2758 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 48: Teacher Self-Care with Franchesca Warren of The Educator's RoomHappy Day, Friend! Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis! On this week’s podcast episode, I had the opportunity to chat with Franchesca Warren, CEO of The Educator’s Room and The Teacher Self-Care Conference. She’s an experienced educator promoting wellness and self-care for all educators across the U.S. We chat about her fast-growing conference, The Teacher Self-Care Conference, coming to a city near you in 2020, and what you can do to stop burn out. Oh, and a...
2020-01-2338 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 47: Mindfulness In Schools with Matt Dewar, Ed.D.Happy Day, Friend! Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis! On this week’s podcast episode, I had the opportunity to chat with Matt Dewar, Ed.D. He’s an experienced educator and mindfulness leader, particularly with leading mindfulness initiatives and programs in secondary schools. We chat about all the reasons why mindfulness in schools is vital to the learning and growing process, for both educators and students. Oh, and after you dive into this episode…I would s...
2020-01-121h 22Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 46: Culture Shift with Landi Spearman of Landi & Co.Happy Day, Friend! Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: I would LOVE for you to connect with me on social media @atheadavis! On this week’s podcast episode, I had the opportunity to chat with Landi Spearman who runs Landi & Co., a sustainable coaching and change management consultancy business offering Organized Shift solutions to help businesses identify breakdowns in culture so they can grow from those breakdowns, and increase profitability, performance, and productivity. As a leader in any regard – home, school, business, community – you will gain invaluable insights...
2020-01-051h 09Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 45: Get What You Want - Meditations for ClarityHappy Day, Friend! Before you dive into this episode, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments about anything: connect with me on social media @atheadavis! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing several meditation practices to help you let go of distractions and create clarity in your life so you can get all the things you want and deserve. It’s a new year and it’s time to shine your light in the world! Oh, and after you dive into this episode…I would so appreciate a q...
2019-12-2953 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 44: Creating a Joyful LifeHappy Day, Friend! Before we dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis! On this week’s podcast episode, I spent some time reflecting on creating the first year of content for the podcast and I wanted to share what I’ve learned from a personal leadership perspective – when you really know yourself, you will take action to create what you want to see in your life and the world. I’m excited to share the eleven (11) practices I use personally and teach others to create a...
2019-12-231h 11Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 43: Communicate with Magnetic Power with Heather SagerHappy Day, Friend! If you struggle with getting your message across to your students, kids, partner, staff, those you are training… anyone really, this episode is for you! I asked Heather Sager, communication and speaking expert, to come on the show and give all of us some tips to help us more effectively deliver our message. Whether you are training a staff or an audience of 100 or 1,000+, or you are teaching a class of 25, or having an important conversation with your kids or partner, you will gain incredible value from listening to my chat...
2019-12-1547 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 42: Turning Pain Into PurposeHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about my personal journey into teaching and mentoring youth, training educators and leaders, and speaking and writing about mindfulness, yoga, and mindset practices. Turning my pain into something beautiful is the driving force of everything I do when I teach, lead, and serve others. I hope it inspires you to see your challenges as your greatest asset, and empowers you to take action to turn your pain into your purpose. Oh, and after you dive into this episode… I need a...
2019-12-0840 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 41: Brain-centric Design in the Classroom with Rich CarrHappy Day, Friend! If you’ve ever struggled with student engagement in the classroom (haven’t all educators at some point?!), then you will love this episode all about increasing student performance and engagement inside (and outside) the classroom using the framework with neuroscience underpinnings created by Brain-centric Design. The Brain-Centric Design approach helps teachers and students: ~ Acquire skills and knowledge faster; ~ Increases student retention; ~ Reduces attrition; ~ Helps manage energy and time; ~ Increases the joy factor in teaching and learning; ~ Helps you understand the science...
2019-12-011h 08Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 40: Mindful ParentingHappy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about all things Mindful Parenting. When you practice the 3 principles of mindful parenting you will have the most extraordinary relationships with your kids. Presence, awareness, and connection are key in any relationship, especially parenting relationships! In addition to giving you the 3 main principles of mindful parenting, I also give you 5 ways to practice them and put your mindful parenting into action! Tune in and learn all the ways to put your mindful parenting into action and create the relat...
2019-11-1750 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 39: Faith and Fitness with Paul Queen of Quality Wellness GlobalHappy Day, Friend! I know you’re gonna love my chat with Paul Queen of Quality Wellness Global. If you are on a spiritual growth journey and asking all the questions about healing you’re your life’s purpose, then this episode if for you! We talk about a variety of faith, fitness, health, and wellness principals on this episode so you can truly heal and thrive from the inside out. Oh, and after you dive into this episode… I need a favor - please take a quick few to rate and r...
2019-11-101h 01Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 38: Building Community Part 2 with Bishop Andrew DoyleHappy Day, Friend! I had the opportunity to chat again with Bishop Andrew Doyle. He was on Episode 21 of the podcast, Building Community with Bishop Andrew Doyle. Be sure to give that episode a listen! On today’s episode, we dive deep into all things relationships. A strong community is made up of strong relationships. But why aren’t we meeting the mark?Tune into Ep. 38 and shower yourself with Bishop Doyle’s wisdom. You are gonna love this episode + walk away with tools to actually help you start building r...
2019-11-0438 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 37: Get Out of Your Own Way with Dave Hollis of The Hollis Co.Happy Day, Friend! I know for some of you the thought of simply changing your own thoughts about how you live your life will result in transformation and living a life of purpose seems crazy. Maybe you are already kind of committed to personal growth and development, but you haven’t dived all the way in… well until you listen to this episode! I had the opportunity to chat with influencer, Dave Hollis, the CEO of The Hollis Company where he chases audacious dreams with his partner and CCO, the extraordinary NY Times Best-Se...
2019-10-271h 04Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 36: Language, Movement, and Joy with Caroline Simmons RobinsonHappy Day, Friend! Did you know that language acquisition can grow your brain... like the higher cognitive functions of your brain?As we become more globally connected, learning a second language is becoming more key in living a fulfilled, and authentically connected life with those in our communities. It’s also another way to refine our mindfulness skills and cultivate creativity in our life. So, on this week’s podcast episode, I had the opportunity to chat with language educator and woman of many passions, Caroline Simmons Robinson. We talk abo...
2019-10-201h 07Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 34: How To Create Awesome EnergyHappy Day, Friend! The No. 1 question I always get asked is, "How do I get your energy?!"Seriously. I get it all the time! So, I thought I would share with you all how I cultivate the energy that other people love. And, quite frankly, I love the energy too! It helps me live an amazing life and helps me create some extraordinary things. I want you to have not only that feeling, but the results. Impressions matter. So, you want to create positive impression with people. Why?
2019-10-0749 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 33: Letting Our Kids Fail So They Can Succeed with Jessica LaheyHappy Day, Friend! Have you ever wondered when you give your kids points, stars, money, or rewards of any kind why there isn’t a lasting correlative behavior change?We can all be caught in that cycle! Points and rewards matter, but we are making them matter too much. Our best intentions to help our kids and students succeed can actually backfire and have the opposite effect. So, what can we do to help our kids and students grow into independent, critical thinking, and hard-working young adults?I had the o...
2019-09-301h 17Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 32: Creative Living with Lisa Hamlyn Field of Lucky Star Art CampHappy Day, Friend! If you are burned out, overwhelmed, and stressed with anything… like family, work, school, or just life in general, then this episode will provide the soul elixir you need! I had the opportunity to chat with my soul sister, Lisa Field, owner of Lucky Star Show + Tell. She runs the amazing Lucky Star Art Camp for Women in Hunt, Texas. If you need a little reboot, rejuvenation, and relaxation; if you are looking for a community where you can refine your art skills; or you are just dabbling with a...
2019-09-221h 00Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 31: It's a Mental Health Epidemic - Rising Suicide RatesHappy Day, Friend! It’s suicide prevention month. Having been intimately touched by such a gut-wrenching experience at the passing of my older one’s father 5 years ago to suicide, I know deeply in my bones that these devastating tragedies can be prevented with proper support, including preventative measures that start in childhood. I talk about the current depression and suicide statistics, the possible “why” behind suicide, and what we can do to prevent so many precious lives from ending way too early. I also get a little vulnerable and raw with sharing...
2019-09-1649 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 30: Radical Self-Care with Dr. Bernada Nicole BakerHappy Day, Friend! If you’ve tried to implement a self-care routine and just can’t seem to do it or feel terrible about taking time for yourself or you wonder why you invest in all the stuff that fills up your home or closet, but not your heart or mind, then this episode is for you! I had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Bernada Nicole Baker, an influential, inspirational, and trailblazing leader of her generation. A radical self-care advocate for women, particularly women of color. We talk about all things radical self-ca...
2019-09-081h 02Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 29: Mindsight, the Wheel of Awareness, and Teens & Social Media with Dr. Dan SiegelHappy Day, Friend! If you struggle with carrying emotional baggage around and it impacts your relationships at home, school, or work, or with allowing all the minutia of life, including the endless web of stories we create that can leave us feeling drained, lacking purpose and meaning, and often times repeating negative family cycles, then this episode is for you! I had the honor of chatting with the multiple New York Time’s bestselling author and clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine, Dr. Dan Siegel about his work relating to the func...
2019-09-031h 04Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 28: Yoga In Schools with Deidra LawsonHappy Day, Friend! If you’ve ever wanted to know about yoga in schools, this episode is for you! I had the pleasure of talking to an amazing educator and leader, Deidra Lawson, who integrates yoga and mindfulness into her school, Yellowstone Academy in Houston, Texas, for students and educators. She’s an advocate for the holistic education of African-American students. Deidra and I discuss her journey into education, what holistic education is, and why it’s important. We also talk about:~ how she integrates health and wellness in...
2019-08-251h 10Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 27: Stress Less, Live MoreHappy Day, Friend! Don’t let the back-to-school buzz burn you out! In order to stress less we must learn to direct our attention to the things that matter and change our relationship to stress. This week I’m talking about how intentions help us prioritize and refine our attention. I also give you some kind and warrior-hearted inspiration to learn to say no, so you can say yes more often to the things that you really want to focus on. Enjoy my 3 tips to stress less and live more. I w...
2019-08-1329 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 26: Zenning Out with The Zen Teacher, Dan TricaricoHappy Day, Friend! As we head back into another school year and before the buzz buzz busyness of all the things, I want to make sure that not only are you planning the remainder of your year, and doing all the back to school shopping and prepping fun, but I also want you to plan your zen time. This is one of the most important things you can gift to yourself and others! That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to my guest on the show today – Dan Tricarico. Dan is colloquially known as the Z...
2019-08-041h 09Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 25: Realign To Your True Self with Dr. MeMe BrownHappy Day, Friend! I’m so thrilled for you to listen to my chat with Dr. MeMe Brown! She’s such a radically unapologetic and vibrant advocate for women, and for women of faith. We talk about Dr. MeMe’s struggle with people pleasing (where are my ladies… can y’all relate?!), which ultimately led her to realize that she went through an identity crisis where she found herself being and doing for everyone else, except for her. In this struggle, Dr. MeMe discovered that the inauthentic life she was living was suffocating the life out...
2019-07-291h 08Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 24: Self-Care StrategiesHappy Day, Friend! Today on the show I’m coming to you solo style! I know from talking to many of you that you are feeling so much stress, overwhelm, and burnout. While I do generally address these topics on the podcast, I wanted to dedicate an episode specifically on the various kinds of self-care strategies that are important to keeping you healthy in mind, body, and spirit. I also share a recent personal experience with an emotional breakdown I had after a long creative phase of a project and I talk about what I did...
2019-07-2148 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 23: Yoga Off The Mat with Beth Reese of Yogiños: Yoga for YouthHappy Day, Friend! Today on the show I’m excited to share my chat with a dear friend and colleague, Dr. Beth Reese. Beth Reese, PhD., E-RYT, RCYT, is the founder and executive director of Yogiños: Yoga for Youth; writer, producer, and host of The OHmazing Way podcast; independent museum and wellness educator, and freelance writer. Beth shares her personal journey into the varied practices of yoga and how what she was learning on the yoga mat could help her daughter with a sensory processing disorder “off the mat”. We talk about what yoga...
2019-07-151h 04Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 22: Peace, Love, and Character Development with Leneen FaithHappy Day, Friend! Today on the show I am excited to share my chat with former educator and author of the 8 book character education series, The Adventures of Peacebe and the Heartwatch. You will love Leneen’s book series and her journey into creating and writing her book series for kids, parents, and schools. We talk about the development of the Peacebe series; Leneen’s personal journey into creating the series and how struggle played a role in fueling her passion and purpose; and why you need to stock up on these books for you...
2019-07-0855 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 21: Building Community with Bishop Andrew DoyleHappy Day, Friend! Today on the show I am thrilled to share my chat with Bishop Andrew Doyle. Bishop Doyle is an expert in all the important ingredients that go into building diverse, positive, and lasting communities. Grab your notepad, especially my leaders, educators, and parents out there! There are tons of golden nuggets of wisdom in this episode to help you build the communities of your dreams - whether you are working with teams, schools, and families. We talk about the differences between culture and community, front door evangelism and how we can...
2019-06-271h 13Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 20: Wholeness and Freedom with Christina SellHappy Day, Friend! I want you to visualize me giving you a virtual high ten! This episode is a celebratory one for sure! I really wanted episode 20 to be a special treat because it’s the big #20 for Mindful Living with Athea Davis and I’m thrilled to continue to share and grow in all things mindful living with you. My guest today is Christina Sell. Christina is an expert in her craft as a yoga teacher and trainer. She’s been practicing and teaching for nearly 30 years! Christina has so much wisdom and pract...
2019-06-211h 15Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 19: What is Mindful Living?Happy Day, Friend! I'm coming to you solo style today! I want to check in with you and say "Thank you" for supporting this podcast all the way to episode 19. Before I bring you the 20th episode next week (can you believe it?!), I want to take a moment to reflect and share on the purpose of the podcast, and what to expect next. Since the first episode, you will find a mix of solo style topics hosted and taught by me and interview style episodes where I bring you a diverse group...
2019-06-1439 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 18: Immigrant to Entrepreneur with JimmyTay Trinh of Naughty Noah's Vietnamese Pho NoodlesHappy Day, Friend!This week I had the opportunity to chat with JimmyTay Trinh of Naughty Noah's Vietnamese Pho Noodles, a quick and healthy authentic Vietnamese noodle product for healthy-minded individuals on the go. We talk about Jimmy's journey from engineering to culinary, the founding of his company, Naughty Noah's, and his experience as an immigrant entrepreneur, what he's learned about personal and professional leadership, and so much more! As Jimmy reminds us, "Leadership is about how you help others so that they can grow thereby the reciprocation of that helps you grow."
2019-06-0659 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 17: Healing the Heart with Mitzi Henderson of Namitzi YogaHappy Day, Friend! I can't wait for you to listen to this episode with Mitzi Henderson. Mitzi is a global yoga teacher, meditation guru, manifestor, and owner of Namitzi Yoga, The Namitzi Yoga Institute of Health and Spirituality, the only African American owned registered yoga school in Houston, and The Mindful Lotus. We talk about her passion for healing, the death of her mom due to cancer and how that tragedy led her to her own healing on the yoga mat, the creation and development of the first woman black owned yoga school...
2019-05-301h 03Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 16: Accepting The Call with Charles Rotramel of Houston: reVisionHappy Day, Friend! I'm so pumped for you to listen to this powerful episode with Charles Rotramel, CEO of Houston: reVision, a non profit organization that builds a positive peer culture for kids on the edge throughout the Greater Houston area. Charles has over 30 years of experience with disconnected and juvenile justice-involved youth in the Houston area. We talk about his journey into this particular field, why he uses the term "disconnected youth, the school to prison pipeline, why building a positive peer culture for kids on the edge is so important, and...
2019-05-231h 26Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 15: Freedom From AttachmentHappy Day, Friends! On today's episode, I dive into a wee bit of yoga philosophy from the Yoga Sutras, looking at attachment (raga) and non-attachment (vairagya). I've been reflecting a lot about attachment lately because of the tea cup story I share in this episode (and on the episode with Gaelyn Godwin, Abbot of the Houston Zen Center). I thought you may find it valuable to understand that when we are attached to people, experiences, and objects we tend to feel a push-pull cycle of pleasure and pain, happy and unhappy. This cycle...
2019-05-1626 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 14: The Power of Breath with Catherine Allen, Forrest Yoga Mentor Teacher and TrainerHappy Day, Friend! I know you will enjoy listening to one of my fave master teachers. I had the opportunity to chat with Cat Allen, Forrest Yoga Mentor and Trainer, about her new program Poppy Perinatal Yoga. She is now offering trainings all over the world! Ek... exciting! To my fellas tuning in, don't run off yet, because even if you aren't expecting with your partner or you don't have one yet, you will glean wisdom from Cat's numerous years of experience as a yoga teacher, trainer, and dedicated practitioner.
2019-05-091h 16Mind Declutter with Athea Davis[Bonus Mama Bear's Day Episode] Loving Courageously Through Loss with Kane DavisHappy Day, Friend! I hope you enjoy this bonus mama bear's day episode with me and my older son, Kane Davis. Several years ago, Kane lost his father, and I lost my ex-husband, to suicide. It was a very painful time in our lives and it still is very painful at times. I know many moms love to make things better for their kiddos. But, there are some things that just don't get better with bandaids. Emotional and spiritual pain is something you must process, not cover up.
2019-05-0830 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 13: Effective and Empowered Communication with Kim Bearden of The Ron Clark AcademyHappy Day, Friend! I am so excited for you to listen to my warm chat and interview with Kim Bearden of the highly acclaimed Ron Clark Academy. We chat about her new book, Talk to Me: Find the Right Words to Inspire, Encourage, and Get Things Done. Kim and I dive into her 6 principals of effective communication where she begins by sharing her story about opening up publicly for the first time about struggle, pain, and adversity. Kim reminds us that in the depths of darkness, we find enlightenment and forgiveness.
2019-05-021h 10Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 12: The Path to Healing - Bold and Brave with Amanda FieldHappy Day, Friends! In the podcast this week, I talk to former educator, business owner, and product inventor, Amanda Field, about yoga, mindfulness, and meditation, and what it's like to create the life she loves as a yogi, woman entrepreneur, and creative. I enjoyed Amanda's story and perseverance through multiple roadblocks ultimately setting her on a path to live boldly, bravely, and powerfully authentic in her own skin. I hope you enjoy our conversation and feel inspired to take on your own bold and brave actions in life - at school, home, work...
2019-04-1850 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 11: The Art of Zen, Relationships, & Life with Zen Master and Abbot, Gaelyn GodwinHappy Day, Friends! If your energy levels are off the charts like mine (insert excited students and kids looking forward to summer around the corner) with the buzz buzz bloom of spring, then it's time to get your mind chillaxed and relaxed. I couldn't think of a better way to share how to help you and yours make that happen in your everyday life than to interview Gaelyn Godwin, Zen Master and Abbot at the Houston Zen Center. Join our warm conversation where we talk about all things zen, relationships, and life.
2019-04-041h 00Mind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 10: Mindfulness and AnxietyHappy Day, Friends! I'm revisiting the topic of anxiety, because when I discussed this topic before on the podcast it was really popular! You can re-listen to that episode called Mastering Anxiety, Episode 8. Today, however, I talk about using a practical framework to help you and your kids or students process and manage your anxiety using mindfulness tools. I discuss 3 steps to this framework and as a bonus on this episode I give you 4 additional tips to help students manage testing anxiety. Enjoy, share with friends and colleagues, and let me know what...
2019-03-2136 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 9: Say Yoga What?!Happy Day, Friends! On Episode 9 of Mindful Living with Athea Davis, I talk about how yoga can grow and stretch your mind (kid friendly, too!). We take a closer look at yoga beyond what you see on the yoga mat in a studio. I discuss two of the eight limbs (or stages) of yoga that have a powerful impact on altering your restless mind state and can transform your pain and struggle to a place of joy and authentically empowered living. Each day. And, in every way. I also share some practical tips to help...
2019-03-1430 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 8: Five Ways To Teach Through BehaviorHappy Day, Friends! On Episode 8 of Mindful Living with Athea Davis, I talk about modeling the behavior we want to see in others. It's a powerful tool and way of life! People learn so much from the way we behave instead of the things we actually say. This is especially true for our kids and students! Behavior is the way we express our thoughts and emotions. If you wonder why you say the same thing over and over again to your kids and nothing sticks, check if your behavior is aligning with your words. In...
2019-03-0825 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 7: How To Master AnxietyHappy Day, Friends! On Episode 7 of Mindful Living with Athea Davis I talk about how to master your anxiety with my personal mindfulness tips. I break anxiety down from a neurophysiological perspective and walk you through how to track this intense emotion that can have you go from confident to cowering in a matter of a few minutes. The world needs your joy and sparkle and, in order to do that successfully, you must learn how to create a new relationship with your anxiety and master it like a sparkle boss! XO ~ Athea ...
2019-02-2830 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 6: The Struggles of Black Students in Education Today - Interview with Marissa Ford (Part 2 of 2)Happy Day, Friends! On Episode 6 of Mindful Living with Athea Davis I release part 2 of my interview with Marissa Ford, a second grade teacher in the Houston Independent School District. We continue our discussion of the struggles black students from low socio-economic backgrounds face in education today, particularly black women students in STEM programs (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), and how mindfulness can play a role in helping students self-regulate intense emotions and change negative thought patterns so they can create a more empowering story for themselves and their families. This is part 2 of a 2-part interview. T...
2019-02-2130 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 5: The Struggles of Black Students in Education Today - Interview with Marissa Ford (Part 1 of 2)Happy Day, Friends! On Episode 5 of Mindful Living with Athea Davis I interview Marissa Ford, a second grade teacher in the Houston Independent School District. We talk about the struggles that black students from low socio-economic backgrounds face in education today, particularly black women students in STEM programs (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), and how mindfulness can play a role in changing negative thought patterns students face so they can create a more empowering story for themselves and their families. This is part 1 of a 2-part interview. Part 2 of my interview with Marissa Ford will be in n...
2019-02-1432 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 4: What Failure Taught Me About JoyHappy Day, Friends! On Episode 4 of Mindful Living with Athea Davis I talk about how failure creates the tension we need for continued personal growth and development. I give you 4 tips (that I use in my own life) to help you get through the painful personal growth process and to successfully get to the other side where you will find all the sparkly magic + a good dose of joy along the way (yes, even in the hard stuff). Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com
2019-02-0720 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 3: All The Great Masters Had This ONE Thing In CommonHappy Day, Friends! On Episode 3 of Mindful Living with Athea Davis, I'm talking about the thing that all masters have in common. In the last two episodes, we've been talking about our goals for the new year and seeking clarity on our goals. There's an important trait we must all have in order to get the clarity we are seeking and it's the ONE thing all masters have in common. Why should you care about mastery? The world needs your joy and sparkle in the world! And guess what? It's going to take a bit of walking the path...
2019-01-3122 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 2: Tips to Help You Clarify Your GoalHappy Day, Friends! On Episode 2 of Mindful Living with Athea Davis we're going to talk about how to get clarity on your goal. Last week we looked at the SMART goal framework when working on your most important goal of the year. I think one of the hardest steps in the SMART goal framework is the "S"- getting specific with our goal. In fact, many of us struggle with being clear with our goals and our message. It makes perfect sense to us, but if we share with someone else it's likely our goal may sound...
2019-01-2423 minMind Declutter with Athea DavisEp. 1: Aim High, Goal SMARTHappy Day, Friends! On today's very first episode of Mindful Living with Athea Davis we're going to talk about SMART goals! In order to get our art, our unique stamp out into the world, we must set goals. And, in order to succeed at our goals, we must have a structure. I love teaching the SMART goal framework whether you are 5 or 105. So, come on in and let's learn, grow, and succeed together. Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com
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