Shows
Curious Mind GrapesSensitive Souls in an Overstimulating WorldSend us a textIn this episode, Mary and Christine explore the challenges of being a highly sensitive person (HSP) in today's demanding work environments. Mary shares her struggle with returning to a five-day office schedule in an open workspace with 770 people, where constant Zoom meetings, fluorescent lighting, strong fragrances, and overwhelming noise levels make it nearly impossible to focus on complex analytical work. What started as complaints about her commute evolved into a deeper realization about sensory processing sensitivity and how environmental stimuli can profoundly impact productivity and well-being.The conversation reveals how highly...
2025-07-2623 min
CEO Podcasts: CEO Chat Podcast + I AM CEO Podcast Powered by Blue16 Media & CBNation.coIAM2381 - Yoga Teacher and Certified Life Coach Supports Mind, Body and Spirit WellnessMary Kearns holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology and has expertise in various healing practices, including yoga, Reiki, life coaching, and herbalism.
She founded Yourstellarself, a wellness business that combines Mind, Body, and Spirit wellness.
In 2017, Mary returned to her roots, combining her knowledge of mind-body-spirit healing into Yourstellarself through workshops, yoga, and energy healing.
Mary uses the "life wheel" concept to help clients assess their balance across multiple areas, including physical health, relationships, and mental well-being.
Mary mentions that she managed a bath and body product business with long working hours but always made time for sleep, family, and self-car...
2025-02-1816 min
Curious Mind GrapesMantras & Mudras: Finding Calm Amidst the ChaosSend us a textIn this episode, join us as we delve into the ancient practice of mantras and mudras for meditation and wellness. We discuss the scientific evidence related to the benefits of these techniques, including how mantras can help calm the mind and break negative thought patterns, and how hand mudras can activate different energy centers in the body and affect our overall wellbeing.We share our personal experiences with mantras and mudras, noting the immediate calming effects, and explore the connections between mantras, mudras, and other mind-body practices like breathwork, tapping, and...
2024-11-0534 min
Curious Mind GrapesSelkies & Seaweed: Exploring the Authentic Landscape of IrelandSend us a textJoin us as Mary returns from her adventure with Wilde Routes Ireland, sharing her intimate experiences in the land of folklore and tradition. Mary's tales weave through the enchanting fabric of Irish folklore and traditional crafts. This episode is a heartfelt celebration of Ireland's landscapes, history, and the inviting warmth of its people.References:Wild Routes Ireland https://www.wildroutesireland.com/Sleive Aughty Centre https://slieveaughtycentre.com/The Secret of Roan Innish https://tv.apple.com/us...
2024-10-2032 min
Curious Mind GrapesGrounding Spiritual Values in the EverydaySend us a textHave you ever experienced a serendipitous moment so profound that it felt like the universe was speaking directly to you? Join Curious Mind Grapes as we bridge the gap between the mystical and the practical. We discuss how aligning our intentions with the greater good can enrich our professional and personal lives. Join us for a thoughtful reflection on integrating spiritual values and insights into everyday actions, and learn how to live a life imbued with love and purpose.Ana Jones https://anajonesonline.com/How Do...
2024-09-0718 min
Curious Mind GrapesSacred Spaces: Sacred Geometry and the Spirit of PlaceSend us a textWhat if ancient civilizations had secrets we are only just beginning to understand? Join us as we contemplate the intricate geometric design of Washington, DC, and speculate about the historical and mystical significance of architectural designs and ley lines.Ever wondered if cities had their own personalities? Inspired by N.K. Jemisin's "The City We Became," we imagine cities coming to life through avatars, and contrast the vibrant energy of newer American cities with the timeless character of ancient European ones. We also touch on the sacred geometry of places like...
2024-08-1933 min
Curious Mind GrapesAncient Sites and Insights: A Spiritual Awakening in ScotlandSend us a textImagine standing among ancient stone circles, feeling an energy so palpable it reminds you of a Reiki treatment. Join us as Christine recounts her profound experiences visiting the sacred sites on and around the Isle of Mull, including the mesmerizing Loch Buie standing stones. You'll learn about the beauty and mystery these places hold and how they left a lasting physical and emotional impact on Christine. We'll touch on themes of identity and the transformative power of travel, supported by concepts like encoded memory and past lives, with nods to the U...
2024-07-2228 min
Curious Mind GrapesInner MBA: A Deep Dive Education in Compassion and Mindfulness in the WorkplaceSend us a textJoin us as Mary shares her transformative experience with the Inner MBA, a nine-month certificate program co-created by SoundsTrue, LinkedIn, and Wisdom 2.0. Guided by esteemed business leaders, professors, and meditation practitioners, she learned how to integrate a wide range of mindfulness practices into everyday life, both personal and professional, in order to cultivate authentic communication, creativity, and openness to new ideas.We also talk about the importance of compassion, especially in today’s workplace, and how small intentional acts can create positive impact not just within our immediate circles, but can ri...
2024-06-0334 min
Curious Mind GrapesPraising Pranayama: On the Amazing Benefits of BreathworkSend us a textJoin us as we talk about the many wonderful applications of breathwork, or pranayama, in our daily lives! In this episode, we share personal stories, along with insights from experts, about how this simple but powerful practice can create a sense of grounding, sharpen our focus, and enhance our physical well-being. We also delve into some of its more esoteric applications, such as inducing altered states of consciousness, including the psychotherapeutic potential of holotropic breathwork, and the energizing effects of Kundalini yoga. Whether you're seeking calm before the storm of a hectic schedule...
2024-05-2326 min
Curious Mind GrapesThe Burning Ceremony: Ancestral Healing Through Time and SpaceSend us a textWhile visiting with her daughters in Washington State, Mary participated in an indigenous burning ceremony that offered a profound connection with loved ones who have left the physical world. Our latest episode invites you into this sacred space, where we share how performing healing rituals and sharing stories about our loved ones can bring comfort and closure, allowing us to honor their memory in a deeply personal way. We also recount a serendipitous message from a medium, which provided an unexpected sense of peace about a grandchild who passed before birth....
2024-04-1827 min
Curious Mind GrapesAcross Energy Healing Modalities: An Interview with Vanessa FerragutSend us a textWhat do Reiki, sound baths, animal communication, and QHHT all have in common? In this episode we chat with our guest, Vanessa Ferragut, an experienced Reiki Master Teacher, about the art and science of Reiki, Animal Communication, Sound Baths, and Quantum Hypnosis Healing Technique. Join us for a conversation about the possibilities that unfold when we tap into the energy that connects us all.Show ResourcesVanessa’s website http://reikinessdc.com/Vanessa’s upcoming Group Sound Bath events: April 17, 2024 and May 8, 2024 at Sacred Circle, Alex...
2024-03-2229 min
Curious Mind GrapesFinding Your Inner Sage: Listening to That Still, Small Voice WithinSend us a textHow do self-compassion, empathy toward others, and taking time to pause before responding to others all contribute to our mental and physical health? In this episode we talk about mindful communication, the power of silence, and how we need to get over our learned discomfort with sitting in it. Show ResourcesInnerMBA https://innermba.soundstrue.com/Wisdom 2.0 https://www.wisdom2summit.com/David Brooks, “How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen” https://books...
2024-03-0219 min
Hot Pipes Half-Hour Broadcast m4aHot Pipes Half Serenade 2024-01 – The Songwriters: Rodgers & Hammerstein IIBroadcast on Serenade Radio on 4th January, 2024
Name
Artist
Album
Year
Comments
Guadalcanal March
Ena Baga
Sounds Of the Music of Richard Rodgers [Philips LP SON 044]
1977
5-17 Compton, Odeon Theatre, Leicester Square, London
People Will Say We're in Love
Gordon Kibbee
Oklahoma and South Pacific [Urania Tape]
5-21 Wurlitzer, Richard Vaughn Studio, Hollywood; ex-Paradise Theatre, Chicago
The Carousel Waltz
Simon Gledhill
Carousel [Musical Contrasts MCI-210]
1997
5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Music Salon, Barrington Hills, IL
It Might As Well Be Spring
Tony Fenelon
Theatre Organ Magic [Stanza CD]
1967
4-19 Wurlitzer, Hoyt's Regent Theatre, Melbourne; ex-Ambassador Theatre, Perth (as 3-15)
This Nearly Was...
2024-01-0530 min
Curious Mind GrapesWeaving the Unified Field: An Interview with Mare Cromwell (Part 2)Send us a textIn this episode, we continue our interview with Mare Cromwell. In Part 2, Mare shares about her non-profit organization, The Great Mother Love Way, and shares how she helps others connect with Mother Gaia. We learn what she does to support the global grid and hear stories about her work with others around the world. She also shares how to stay grounded while doing this spiritual work, how connecting with Mother Gaia and nature helps us on our all of our healing journeys, and how each of us can play a role in...
2023-10-1928 min
Curious Mind GrapesWeaving the Unified Field: An Interview with Mare Cromwell (Part 1)Send us a textMeet Mare Cromwell, the co-creator of the 1000 Goddesses Gathering Global Grid, who turned her lymphoma diagnosis into an opportunity to connect with Mother Gaia and receive divine guidance from nature. Her spiritual journey led her to co-create a grid of ceremonies radiating healing energies across the globe, starting at the Washington Mall in 2016. Learn about Mare's spiritual journey and her profound commitment to birthing a new earth.https://www.greatmotherlove.earth/https://www.1000goddesses.net/https://www.heartmath.org/Cover image ©1000Goddesses.net
2023-10-1522 min
Curious Mind GrapesListen to Your Gut and Mind Your VibrationSend us a textHave you ever wondered about that small, internal voice that guides you, and the significant impact it can have on your life through small day-to-day choices? Join us as we delve into intuition, discussing the various forms in which it can present itself, from subtle messages to full-body experiences. Through personal stories about the power of intuition in our own lives, we talk about ways you can nurture your intuition and stay connected with it to guide you in your decisions, even in the most chaotic of times.Show Resources...
2023-09-2833 min
Curious Mind GrapesYou Don’t Just Get Over It: On Processing GriefSend us a textWhat do the New England witch trials, stressed out cheerleaders, virtual reality snowpeople, and metaphorical zits have in common?In this episode, we explore how societal expectations and personal trauma may contribute to physical ailments, and delve into our personal journeys with grief. We talk about how bodywork like yoga, massage, and energy healing have helped us to release "stuck" emotions. In addition, we discuss how techniques like virtual reality, meditation, and Reiki offer evidence-based pain management. We also emphasize the importance of productive grieving. Tune in, stay curious, and let's...
2023-08-1436 min
Curious Mind GrapesWhat Are You Watching These Days? The Heartwarming Art of Storytelling in Modern ShowsSend us a textJoin us as we escape into the world of our favorite feel-good streaming shows. In this episode, we explore shows that make us laugh, think, cry, smile… and just plain FEEL GOOD about the world and humankind. We discuss how television has evolved to represent diverse perspectives and create better examples of how we should treat each other by showing collaborative story lines and characters who support each other. Modern programming offers positive, satisfying, joyful, and heartwarming viewing experiences. PS- Other shows we failed to mention:Never Have I Ev...
2023-06-0723 min
Curious Mind GrapesCreativity, Imagination, and Manifestation! Explore how what we imagine becomes realSend us a textIf we are put on this earth with the purpose of creating, then, what does creativity look like in everyday life? From building a garden, to teaching, to healing grief, to exploring outer space, to making art using AI, Mary and Christine explore the ways in which what we imagine can become real. “Let your imagination have full sway. Build it up until it is filled daily and hourly with the pictures that the lessons of the past and the trials of today suggest to your consciousness. Then analyze these imaginary th...
2023-05-2120 min
Curious Mind GrapesVoice Activated Shower Recorders: Exploring the Concept of CreativitySend us a textAre there any new ideas left to discover in the world? In this episode we explore the myth of ‘the creative type’ as we ponder questions about creativity like, “What is it?”, “How does society shape how we think about it?” and and “”What about voice-activated shower recorders?”Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Joy Paul Guilford – One of the founders of the Psychology of Creativity, Genvive, Sergey Markov June 2017New X-Ray Images Reveal Just How Carefully Picasso Wor...
2023-04-3027 min
Curious Mind GrapesWhat Color Is Your North Star? Or, What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?Send us a textWhat do you want to be when you grow up? The good news is that there isn’t necessarily just one right answer. In this episode, we talk about jobs vs careers vs vocations, identifying your special gifts, and listening for the voice of vocation by asking yourself “What makes you happy? Really, really happy?” Stuff we referenced in this episode:Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation, Parker PalmerElizabeth Gilbert on Distinguishing Between Hobbies, Jobs, Careers & VocationWhat Color Is Your Parachute? : Your Gu...
2023-03-3124 min
Curious Mind GrapesPut Yourself Out ThereSend us a textWill you be my friend? And, are business cards still a thing? In this episode, we talk about the art and science of making friends as an adult. Drawing from research and personal experience, we explore what works, and what doesn’t work when trying to expand your IRL social network. How to Make, and Keep, Friends in Adulthood, The New York Times, October 2022How Do We-Make-and-Keep, Good Friends? We Can Do Hard Thi...
2023-03-0432 minCurious Mind GrapesMind the GapSend us a textWhat do Greta Thunberg, Marie Kondo, and Madonna’s eyebrows have in common? Join us as we take a look at generations: their values and aesthetics, their historical influences, and what they each bring to the table.Dakota Access Pipeline Protest March for Our LivesJunior Newtown Action AllianceSandy Hook PromiseMadonna’s 2023 world tour promo videoDeclutter queen Marie Kondo’s life is...
2023-02-0934 min
Curious Mind GrapesQuit Knocking Yourself OutSend us a textHow are woodpeckers, soccer players, dogs, concussions, acupuncture, pain, and selecting just the right garbage bag at the grocery store all connected? It might seem random, but as the conversation unfolds, we explore how these things are all related...and how they all have to do with giving yourself a break. AccupunctureAcupuncture – NIH infoHolistic vets / acupuncture for dogsConcussionsStudy about women's sports and concussionsUniversity of Delaware Messenger, Inventing Tomorrow - Head First...
2023-01-2638 min
Tranquility du JourRaise Your VibrationsIn this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with guest Mary Kearns. We discuss her book Lessons from a Reluctant Healer plus how to connect with spirit, discover your gifts, raise your vibrations, and more. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #577: Raise Your Vibrations Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events Spring Virtual Retreat: April 9, 2-4 pm ET TDJ Style Spring Pop-Up: May 1, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm ET...
2022-03-2136 min
Sage Warrior Gentleman V2 - Timeless Wisdom, Modern VoicesSWG Episode 43 - Sage Warrior Woman Interview with Intuitive Coach and Author Dr. Mary KearnsSend us a textMary Hoyt Kearns, founder and president of Your Stellar Self, LLC, is an intuitive coach, author, Reiki Master Teacher, and retreat leader with a passion for working with people of all ages to support their mind, body and spirit wellness. Mary has a PhD in Developmental Psychology from Fordham University, and has studied a variety of healing modalities with world-renowned experts. Her new book, "Lessons from a Reluctant Healer: On Learning to Listen to that Still Small Voice Within to Better Bring Your Gifts to the World" is available on Amazon....
2021-06-2642 min