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The Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaFive Coping Tips to Thrive Through MenopauseMenopause can be a confusing and challenging time for many women. You may feel overwhelmed by the physical and emotional changes that come with this phase of life, leaving you feeling lost and unsure of how to cope. That's why we've put together this episode to help you thrive through menopause. We understand the difficulties you may be facing, and we want to support you every step of the way. In this episode, we'll share five practical tips that you can start implementing today to help you better manage your symptoms and feel more in control. You don't have to...2023-09-2205 min
Women of Color An Intimate ConversationOvercoming Challenges with Dr. Angela Gonzalez, MD, M.Sc., Ph.D. - 2021 #TBTOvercoming Challenges with Dr. Angela Gonzalez, MD, M.Sc., Ph.D.- 2021 #TBT - Episode 109 Often as Black women, and WOC, we have proven ourselves and it’s still not enough. We have a choice to give in or persist. Listen to this week’s episode as Dr. Angela Gala Gonzalez, MD, M.Sc., Ph.D., shares a very pivotal moment in her life when she was faced with this decision and how she handled it. Overcoming Challenges Listen on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Sp...2023-05-1850 min
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The Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaQuick Needs' Check-inThis tool is a brief version of the Personal Needs Meditation tool, which is an experiential exercise designed to help people explore and clarify what they need in the context of a stressful life event. The Personal Needs ‘Check-In’ tool can be used in everyday life, given people often fail to take the time to sufficiently notice and attend to their underlying needs as they move through their busy days. The practice consists of three steps to help people (1) acknowledge what they are thinking and feeling, (2) identify what they need in a situation, and (3) come up with an action to m...2022-10-3104 minThe Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaA Fierce Self-Compassion BreakWhen you think about self-compassion, you might be familiar with its tender, gentle side. However, there are two sides to every coin, and self-compassion can also be fierce and protective. While tender self-compassion can help alleviate personal suffering, sometimes you also need to take action, set boundaries, or say no in order to protect yourself from harm. Fierce self-compassion can help motivate you to take action and do what you need to do to protect yourself.
The components of fierce self-compassion are mindfulness, common humanity, and self-kindness.
Mindfulness allows you to see the truth of...2022-10-1807 min
The Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaDropping Anchor MeditationImagine you are in a boat and out to sea when wild stormy weather arises. The first thing you would likely do is drop your anchor so that you and your boat remain steady and the storm does not sweep you away. This exercise, called Dropping Anchor, is a way for you to hold steady during an emotional storm. An emotional storm is when you are in the throes of one or more strong, challenging emotions, such as anger, panic, or sadness. To drop an anchor in this sense, you can use things that you can see, hear, touch...2022-09-2606 min
The Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaEmotional awarenessA new season of mindfulness exercises and practices.
Noticing and understanding emotions in oneself is considered one of the four key ingredients of emotional intelligence2022-09-1106 min
The Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaGracia Revelada: Encontrar la Fortaleza de Dios en Cualquier Crisis Día 7 • 7 de 7Agradezco sinceramente que se haya tomado el tiempo para hacer este desafío con nosotros. Realmente espero que haya sido útil para usted e inspirado un su FE... Me llena de alegría saber eso.
¡Mantente sintonizado para más!
Con Amor,
Dra. Angela Gala2022-09-1013 min
The Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaGrace Revealed: Finding God's Strength In Any Crisis-Day 7 • 7 of 7I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to do this challenge with us. I truly hope it was helpful for you and inspired some level of trust...It fills me with joy knowing that.
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With Love,
Dr. Angela Gala
2022-09-1011 min
The Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaGrace Revealed: Finding God's Strength In Any Crisis-Day 6 • 6 of 7Grieving from Loss: Pray for and Trust in God’s Grace.
Grief is the natural emotional response to losing someone (or something) we love. Often, when you grieve, there will be intense sadness and sometimes feelings of shock, numbness, or even anger. Grief affects everyone differently. It can be exhausting, emotionally draining, and intrusive, making it hard to do simple things or even leave the house.
We all grieve a loss at some point in our lives, but when we are going through a loss and all these emotions, it’s important to remember that God i...2022-09-0915 min
The Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaGrace Revealed: Finding God's Strength In Any Crisis-Day 5 • 5 of 7Hi! It is so remarkable how time flies. Today is episode 5 of the seven-day challenge at the Spark Pack Podcast with Dr. Angela Gala.
And today's topic is one very sensitive but so necessary! The Sexual-Abuse Epidemic: Pray for and Trust in God’s Grace
You Are Not Alone
If you have been sexually abused, you need to know that you are not alone. Many people have gone through what you’re going through, and help is available.
Turn to God
First and foremost, turn to God. He is the...2022-09-0805 min
The Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaGracia Revelada: Encontrar la Fortaleza de Dios en Cualquier Crisis Día 4 • 4 de 7Sentirse insatisfecho en su carrera: un tiempo para orar y confiar en la gracia de Dios
Si te sientes insatisfecho o insatisfecha en tu carrera, no estás solo, no estás sola. ¡Dios está contigo!
Unos pocos versículos a los que Skip recurre cuando necesita sentir la presencia de Dios son Romanos 12:1-2. Por lo tanto, hermanos, tomando en cuenta la misericordia de Dios, les ruego que cada uno de ustedes, en adoración espiritual,[a] ofrezca su cuerpo como sacrificio vivo, santo y agradable a Dios. 2 No se amolden al mund...2022-09-0707 min
The Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaGrace Revealed: Finding God's Strength In Any Crisis-Day 4 • 4 of 7Feeling Unfulfilled in Your Career: a time to Pray for and Trust in God’s Grace
If you feel dissatisfied or dissatisfied in your career, you are not alone, you are not alone. God is with you!
A few verses that Skip turns to when he needs to feel God’s presence are Romans 12:1-2. 2022-09-0706 min
The Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaGracia Revelada: Encontrar la Fortaleza de Dios en Cualquier Crisis Día 3 • 3 de 7In today's challenge, we pay homage to our veterans, who have been through the horrors of the war. We also remember the civilians, who have been through different types of traumatic events. may they all find healing and comfort in the grace of God. Amen.
"He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart." -Psalm 91:4
Te invito a que ores en voz alta el Salmo 91, al Bob llama la oración del soldado.
Salmo 91
Morando bajo la som...2022-09-0605 min
The Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaGrace Revealed: Finding God's Strength In Any Crisis-Day 3 • 3 of 7In today's challenge, we pay homage to our veterans, who have been through the horrors of the war. We also remember the civilians, who have been through different types of traumatic events. may they all find healing and comfort in the grace of God. Amen.
"He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart." -Psalm 91:4
Pray with the PSALMS 91 (The soldier's prayer)
1He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High
Shall ab...2022-09-0604 min
The Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaGracia Revelada: Encontrar la Fortaleza de Dios en Cualquier Crisis Día 2 • 2 de 7En este encuentro de hoy estaremos compartiendo el testimonio de alguien que sufrió por las cadenas de atadura a las drogas. Si tu estas pasando, o si conoces a alguien que está atado por la adicción, entonces comparte con el o ella, quizá podamos llevarle un rayito de esperanza.
A la persona que nos compartió el testimonio de hoy, le fue de muchísima inspiración leer los siguientes versículos bíblicos:
Isaías 54:17 Ninguna arma forjada contra ti prosperará, y condenarás toda lengua que se levante contra ti en juicio. Esta es la herencia d...2022-09-0507 min
The Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaGrace Revealed: Finding God's Strength In Any Crisis-Day 2 • 2 of 7Today we will be sharing the testimony of someone who suffered from addiction to drugs. If you are going through, or if you know someone who is bound by addiction, then share with he or her, maybe we can bring a ray of hope.
The person who shared today's testimony with us was very inspired to read the following Bible verses:
Isaiah 54:17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of Jehovah, and [a]their...2022-09-0506 min
The Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaGracia Revelada: Encontrar la Fortaleza de Dios en Cualquier Crisis Día 1 • 1 de 7¿Está usted enfrentando un momento desafiante en tu vida? Tal vez esté luchando con una enfermedad o pasando por un divorcio o separación. Tal vez esté lidiando con la pérdida de un trabajo o con la pérdida de un ser querido. Cualquiera que sea su crisis particular, puede ser difícil encontrar esperanza y fortaleza en medio de todo.
Pero hay buenas noticias. A pesar de los desafíos que podamos enfrentar, podemos encontrar fortaleza y esperanza en Dios. Cuando nos volvemos a Él, Él nos dará la gracia que necesitamos para superar cualquier crisis que e...2022-09-0403 min
The Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaGrace Revealed: Finding God's Strength In Any Crisis-Day 1 • 1 of 7Are you facing a challenging time in your life? Maybe you're struggling with an illness, or going through a difficult divorce. Perhaps you're dealing with the loss of a job, or coping with the death of a loved one. Whatever your particular crisis may be, it can be hard to find hope and strength in the midst of it all.
But there is good news. In spite of the challenges we may face, we can find strength and hope in God. When we turn to Him, He will give us the grace we need to get through...2022-09-0404 min
Music & MindsetMusic & Mindset S2 Ep. 8: "It's the Thought That Counts"The way we talk to ourselves is the soundtrack of our lives— but how do we change that self-talk when the negativity is no longer serving us? Hear Gala discuss her mindset shift around public speaking, and learn about the power of visualization with Danielle.—Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):"Precious Metals" for solo percussion by Gala Flagello"Wandering Thoughts" for vibraphone and kick drum by Danielle Gonzalez—While we are champions of carefully crafted wellness practices and meaningful mental health conversations in the performing arts, we are not...2022-05-0612 min
Music & MindsetMusic & Mindset S2 Ep. 7: "Talent Doesn't Exist"Talent or practice? Instant or over time? Nature or nurture? In today's episode, Danielle and Gala dispel the myth of talent and take a closer look at the factors that might make a high-performing person so "naturally talented."—Music featured in today’s episode:"Fake Smile" for alto saxophone by Gala Flagello"Breathing Light" for flute, clarinet, violin, and cello by Gala Flagello"Citrine" for clarinet and ukulele by Gala Flagello—While we are champions of carefully crafted wellness practices and meaningful mental health conversations in the performing arts, we are no...2022-04-2209 min
Music & MindsetMusic & Mindset S2 Ep. 6: Hitting the Reset ButtonWhen we think about hitting the reset button, we envision a grand re-start, a serious do-over, a brand new chapter. But finding balance again can—and should—be much smaller and simpler than that! Hear Gala discuss the concept of One Tiny Change and Danielle talk about her recent favorite combination of resetting elements.—Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):"Breathing Light" for flute, clarinet, violin, and cello by Gala Flagello"Dreams and Realities" for vibraphone and kick drum by Danielle Gonzalez—While we are champions of carefully crafted we...2022-04-0808 min
Music & MindsetMusic & Mindset S2 Ep. 5: You Are Just a Complicated PlantHow do you push toward your dreams while also continuing to fulfill your most basic needs? Turns out we're all just complicated plants! Hear from Danielle about the artist ecosystem, while Gala discusses her experiences as a sad plant who has recently lost a friend.This episode is dedicated to Marina Krol.—Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):"Wandering Thoughts" for vibraphone and kick drum by Danielle Gonzalez"Prophecy" for solo horn by Gala Flagello, premiered by Marina Krol—While we are champions of carefully crafted wellne...2022-03-1808 min
Music & MindsetMusic & Mindset S2 Ep. 4: Me, Myself, and I: The Ego and Self-ImprovementOur ego is always along for the ride while we pursue our dreams...whether we realize it or not. How do we recognize its cynical voice, acknowledge our worth, and celebrate our skills and strengths? Find out on today's episode of Music & Mindset!—Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):"High Hopes" for fixed media by Gala Flagello"Linda's Reveal" from the opera Reap What You Soul by Gala Flagello—While we are champions of carefully crafted wellness practices and meaningful mental health conversations in the performing arts, we are...2022-03-0409 min
Music & MindsetMusic & Mindset S2 Ep. 3: Disconnecting and ReconnectingDoing emails till midnight? Not taking a lunch break? Feel like you never have a "real weekend"? Then this episode is for you! Danielle and Gala discuss our bodies' "disconnect alerts" and how to give ourselves permission to find joy and delight.—Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):"Dabble" for saxophone quartet by Gala Flagello"Leila's Song" for fixed media by Gala Flagello"Sandpiper" for fixed media by Gala Flagello—While we are champions of carefully crafted wellness practices and meaningful mental health conversations in the performing arts...2022-02-1808 min
The Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaThe Observer MeditationThe goal of this meditation is to allow you to a self that is beyond the constructed self or the ego. This observing self allows you to view yourself and your experiences from a distance and at the same time connect to something that is deeper than the experiences themselves. By connecting to this observing self on a regular basis, you may learn to gain some distance to domains in life with which you have become over-identified (e.g. certain roles).2022-02-0517 min
Music & MindsetMusic & Mindset S2 Ep. 2: Go with the FlowIf you've ever felt the signs of burnout, stress, and anxiety but just kept chugging along anyway, this episode is for YOU! Practice going with the flow by letting go with some simple but effective techniques from Danielle and an anecdote from Gala.—Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):"Citrine" for clarinet and ukulele by Gala Flagello"Wandering Thoughts" for vibraphone and kick drum by Danielle Gonzalez—While we are champions of carefully crafted wellness practices and meaningful mental health conversations in the performing arts, we are not health profes...2022-02-0410 min
Music & MindsetMusic & Mindset S2 Ep. 1: Busting Creative BlockersStuck, lost, uncertain— these are just some of the scary feelings that surface when we run into a creative block. How can we bust these blockers and find an artistic process that makes us feel playful, peaceful, and proud? What's at the root of these blockers, and how can we sustainably take care of ourselves and our creative practice? Let's discuss!—Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):"All Lines From Lead To" for two flutes by Gala Flagello"Precious Metals" for solo percussion by Gala Flagello"Long Days" for vi...2022-01-2108 minThe Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaUrge Surfing (Meditation)We all experience urges every day, though some can manage them better than others. People have difficulty managing common urges (or cravings) include food, smoking, alcohol, and gambling. Urges can be thought of as an impulse to engage in an old habit, and they are usually experienced as physical sensations in the body. Like a wave, an urge rises in intensity, has a peak, and eventually crashes. Urges, like waves, are constantly evolving and impermanent.2021-12-1807 min
The Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaEncuentra la Linea Plateada (Español)Cuando las cosas van mal en la vida, podemos fácilmente quedarnos atrapados pensando en lo decepcionados y arrepentidos que nos sentimos, criticando y culpándonos a nosotros mismos o a los demás por el percance y centrándonos por completo en lo que hemos perdido y lo que nos ha costado la situación. En este ejercicio, vamos a practicar lo contrario, porque mirar el lado positivo de una situación que de otro modo sería desalentadora genera optimismo y resiliencia.2021-12-0907 minThe Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaMoving Toward Self-Forgiveness (meditation)We all make mistakes, yet many have great difficulty coming to terms with our mistakes. A healthy response to a transgression is self-forgiveness. The following meditation practice is designed to help you move toward self-forgiveness.2021-12-0913 minThe Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaAuthenticity - The Metaphor of DavidAuthenticity means to know yourself and to act accordingly. Scientists have argued that authenticity is not just a component or prerequisite to well-being but rather the very core of well-being.
During an individual’s life, many factors can hurt authenticity. Examples include exposure to control strategies, such as salient rewards and punishments (e.g., punishment for voicing one’s opinion), the internalization of unhelpful beliefs (e.g., crying is a sign of weakness), and an environment where expression is expressed management is the norm and others. Over time, an individual’s authenticity can become increasingly obscured, leading to a s...2021-11-2312 minThe Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaLet's build emotional awareness!Noticing and understanding emotions in oneself is considered one of the four key ingredients of emotional intelligence. According to scientists, mindfulness can help one develop emotional intelligence by increasing people’s understanding of their own emotions. Since the practice of mindfulness involves noticing one’s current thoughts and feelings without judgment or interference, one learns to observe different emotional states. In line with this notion, Feldman, Hayes, Kumar, Greeson, and others (2007) found that mindfulness is positively correlated with increased clarity of feelings, increased attention to emotions, and lower distraction. Just as intellectual intelligence is manifested through reading and learning, we c...2021-11-1908 minThe Spark Pack with Dr. Angela Gala5-4-3-2-1 Stress GroundingDr. Angela Gala is committed to supporting the community of midlife women facing this stage of life challenges. With stress and burnout rates on the rise [2], it is more important than ever to develop strategies that enhance resilience and manage stress. While significant life events can increase stress levels, everyday stress may also have a cumulative effect, with minor stressors building on top of one another.
Created by Elaine Houston, the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise is a simple yet powerful sensory awareness exercise. Drawing upon the five senses, this method helps calm and orient one’s...2021-11-1612 minThe Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaBoosting our intimacy during menopause.Sexual health is essential for a women's overall sense of self and wellbeing, but it's important to note that there is no standard to meet for sexual activity and desire. Let's explore the relationship between menopause and sexual desire. Here are some tips!2021-11-1113 minThe Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaLoving-Kindness MeditationLoving-kindness refers to tender and benevolent affection. It is the wish that all beings (including you) may be happy, and those good things may come their way. Loving-kindness meditation teaches us to be better friends with ourselves. It is a way to increase compassion. Loving-kindness meditation is a form of single-focus meditation. Just as the breath is used as a focal point in the sitting mediation, compassionate phrases in loving-kindness meditation are the focus of our attention.2021-11-0509 minThe Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaFrom Inner Critic to Inner Coach MeditationWe all have an inner critic. It is that voice inside our head that berates us and beats us down when we make a mistake or fail in some way (e.g., “You are a failure,” “You can’t do anything right,” “You are a loser”). This inner critic is thought to be there to help us, though more often than not, these words do more harm than good, leading us to self-doubt and, in some cases, self-hatred.
Thankfully, we also have an inner coach within us. This is the voice inside our head that encourages us and offers us...2021-10-2907 minThe Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaI am curious! Here are some Q&AGetting ready for what comes next is an excellent decision, and it does not matter at what age you begin. Here are some contributions to this area! 2021-10-2408 minThe Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaAnyways, what is a menopause?Every woman has a story about her experience with menopause. Whether or not it is hot flashes, weight gain, moodiness, or simply the life stage of being 50+, if you are a woman over 40, chances are you have experienced some form of this phenomenon in your lifetime. In today's episode, we will take an in-depth look at what happens when women go through menopause and how to cope with the changes that occur during this time.
2021-10-2110 minThe Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaThe Self-Acceptance MeditationCreated by Hugo Alberts (Ph.D.).
This meditation is about self-acceptance. Self-acceptance means accepting ourselves for who we are at this very moment. It means relating to ourselves the same way we would relate to someone for whom we love and care deeply. When we accept ourselves, we permit ourselves to be human, fail, make mistakes, and learn and grow. We accept our weaknesses instead of feeling somehow less because of them. Likewise, we accept our strengths but do not feel superior because of them. Self-acceptance means that you allow yourself to be as you are.2021-10-1921 min
Women Helping Women EntrepreneursA Little History About How The Reproductive Shift In Women's Life Was Termed MenopauseThis episode of A Little History About How The Reproductive Shift In Women's Life Was Termed Menopause is brought to you by Dr Angela Gala Gonzalez of Dr. Gala Health Coaching LLC.2021-10-1811 minThe Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaThe Wheel of AwarenessCreated by Hugo Alberts (Ph.D.) and Lucinda Poole (PsyD).
In this mindful awareness practice, you will visualize a wheel; and this wheel has a central hub, an outer rim, and four quadrants in between. In this metaphor of how the mind is structured, the hub represents our experience of awareness. The quadrants represent anything we can be aware of, including sensory awareness (i.e., what we see, hear, smell, taste, and touch), bodily awareness (i.e., what we can sense physically), mental activities (such as emotions, thoughts, memories, and urges), and our sense of connection to...2021-10-1811 minThe Spark Pack with Dr. Angela GalaLet's pause and talk menopauseMenopause is a medical term that was used to describe the time when a woman stops menstruating. The word's etymology can be traced back to Ancient Greece, meaning "to stop bleeding." In the 1800s, doctors started using the term as an analogy for what happens in women's bodies during menopause 2021-10-1611 min
Music & MindsetMusic & Mindset Ep. 11: Nature and Engaging the SensesWhether you're the plant parent of fifty succulents or struggling to step outside for just 5 minutes a day, this episode is for you! Gala discusses the importance of nature physically, mentally, and creatively, and Danielle gives her top tips on how to fully engage the senses during your next outdoor experience. Thanks so much for listening to this first season of Music & Mindset— we’ll be taking a little break this summer to plan the next stage of the podcast! Keep an eye on Gala and Danielle’s websites and social media for updates about our next episode release.—2021-05-3008 minMusic & MindsetMusic & Mindset Ep. 10: Creating "Bad" Art"Mistakes are necessary, stumbles are normal," Julia Cameron tells us in The Artist's Way. Whether you are a performing artist or someone who enjoys the idea of creative play, this episode is for anyone willing to try new things outside of their speciality in a non-judgmental way! Check out Danielle's top 4 tips for getting starting, and hear how Gala gets un-stuck when composing starts to seem like doomsday.—Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):"Wandering Thoughts" for vibraphone and kick drum by Danielle Gonzalez"Leila's Song" for fixed media by Gala...2021-05-1710 minMusic & MindsetMusic & Mindset Ep. 9: Tapping Into Your Childlike CreativityAre you feeling stuck in your creative pursuits? Want to try a new hobby or way of working but there's that tiny voice in your brain saying, "You just aren't creative"? We're here to prove that voice WRONG! In this episode of Music & Mindset, Danielle and Gala discuss mindset habits, activities, and personal experiences that'll help take you from Anxious Almost-Artist to Excited Experimenter!—Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):"Leila's Song" for fixed media by Gala Flagello"Sandpiper" for fixed media by Gala Flagello—While we are champions of car...2021-05-0314 minMusic & MindsetMusic & Mindset Ep. 8: Combating Feelings of IsolationIt's not just you— EVERYONE has dealt with feelings of loneliness as a result of this last year! But loneliness can strike during any world situation and can happen to anyone at any time. So what can you do? On today's episode, Gala and Danielle explore strategies to combat feelings of isolation.—Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):"Aleathea" for fixed media by Gala Flagello"Long Days" for vibraphone and kick drum by Danielle Gonzalez—While we are champions of carefull...2021-04-1910 minMusic & MindsetMusic & Mindset Ep. 7: Building Your Sacred SpaceWhat is a sacred space, and how can it help your creativity and mindfulness? Today we're sharing ways to build—and update!—your sacred space, no matter how big or small it may be. Danielle discusses the different forms this space can take, and Gala tells the story of her recent space overhaul.—Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):"Wandering Thoughts" for vibraphone and kick drum by Danielle Gonzalez"Citrine" for clarinet and ukulele by Gala Flagello—While we are champions of carefully crafted wellness practices and meaningful...2021-04-0508 minMusic & MindsetMusic & Mindset Ep. 6: Modulating Energy Up & DownDo you constantly feel like a live wire? Or maybe you're lethargic and trying to gain some momentum? In today's episode, we talk all about ENERGY! Listen to the first segment with Gala if you're an oft-anxious person looking for new techniques to calm down. Listen to the second segment with Danielle (starting at 4:24) if you want to try an exercise to perk up your tired body and mind.—Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):"Fragile Goods" for solo percussion by Gala Flagello"Citrine" for clarinet and ukul...2021-03-2110 minMusic & MindsetMusic & Mindset Ep. 5: Distress ToleranceStage fright! Sudden panic! The sky is falling! What can we do to stay present when our body's response is (perhaps incorrectly) fight-or-flight? On today's episode, Danielle and Gala explore the concept of distress tolerance—with a helpful, memorable acronym to boot!—Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):"Dreams and Realities" for vibraphone and kick drum by Danielle Gonzalez"Comments by Computers" for high voice and piano by Gala Flagello"Fragile Goods" for solo percussion by Gala Flagello, written for and performed by Danielle Gonzalez"...2021-03-0710 minMusic & MindsetMusic & Mindset Ep. 4: Journaling to Declutter Your MindWhether you've never journaled in your life (but you want to try) or you already write a daily gratitude list, this episode is for you! Danielle and Gala share their top 3 tips for a journaling practice that will untangle your thoughts, help you feel present, and put that constant brain chatter to better use. Blank notebook or Bullet Journal? Morning pages or nighttime brain-dump? Time to create a journaling practice that will actually stick.—Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):"Dreams and Realities" for vibraphone and kick drum by Dani...2021-02-2110 minMusic & MindsetMusic & Mindset Ep. 3: Guided Restorative Yoga & MeditationWhat is the mind/body connection? Why do we need it, and how do we achieve it? On today's episode, Gala and Danielle help connect your thoughts and your physical body through easy beginner yoga and meditation (and, of course, a few profound quotes from The Artist's Way!). The video version of today's episode can be found at bit.ly/mm3yoga—Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):"Persist" for chamber orchestra and two sopranos by Gala Flagello"Long Days" for vibraphone and kick drum by Danielle Gonz...2021-02-0717 min
Women of Color An Intimate ConversationPersisting through Adversity with Dr. Angela Gala Gonzalez, MD, M.Sc., Ph.D.Often as Black women, and WOC, we have proven ourselves and it’s still not enough. We have a choice to give in or persist. Listen to this week’s episode as Dr. Angela Gala Gonzalez, MD, M.Sc., Ph.D., shares a very pivotal moment in her life when she was faced with this decision and how she handled it. Connect: Coaching: https://www.healthcoachmatch.com/coaches/united-states/texas/houston/a-gala-gonzalez_coach-67609/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gala0128/?locale=en_US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angela.galagonzalez I...2021-01-2950 minMusic & MindsetMusic & Mindset Ep. 2: Feeling Safe and Comfortable in Your BodyAmidst the barrage of notifications, to do list tasks, and calendar reminders, how can we feel calm, safe, and settled in our body? How can we tell our body that it doesn't need to be in "fight or flight" mode? Today we're sharing two simple but impactful exercises—deep breathing and a body scan—that will help you reconnect your mind and body, slow those racing thoughts, and promote a feeling of physical comfort and safety.—Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):"Breathing Music" for fixed media by Gala Flagello...2021-01-2411 minMusic & MindsetMusic & Mindset Ep. 1: Finding Balance in the Day-to-DayAll work and no play leaving you burnt out? Today we're sharing three key ways to find balance in everyday life! Danielle discusses addressing your needs and navigating work vs. play time, and Gala dives into what it means to make time for yourself.—Music featured in today's episode: "All Lines From Lead To" for two flutes by Gala Flagello"Dreams and Realities" for vibraphone and kick drum by Danielle Gonzalez—While we are champions of carefully crafted wellness practices and meaningful mental health conversations in the perfo...2021-01-1007 min