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Fine Beats & CheesesIt's A Wonderful Life with Elly CohenThere's something about Mary this week on the podcast because we are talking Christmas classic "It's A Wonderful Life" with a focus on Mary Bailey, the main character's wife! Our guest is Senior Recruiter, Job Search Specialist, and our good friend, Elly Cohen. The conversation was inspired by several articles, including this one in The Bulwark. This was a really thoughtful discussion and we hope you enjoy it. CW: Talk of depression and suicide. If you need help, there are people that can listen when you call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. 2024-12-241h 05
Zen Mama & The AddictLife UpdateZen Mama Facebook Page Zen Mama Instagram Mary's Website2024-11-0827 min
Zen Mama & The AddictNuerodiversity Advocate, Change Catalyst and Social Justice Warrior, Jo ClancyOn this week's podcast we welcome Jo Clancy. Discovering her neurodiversity with a diagnosis of ADHD in her early 30's, Jo shares her experience of life before and after a diagnosis. She takes us on a journey of her life starting with her many interests; photography, post-carding, traveling, global health work in multiple countries , and so much more. Here energy seems infinite along with her determination to leave the world a better place. Below is a statement from Jo... I have had a broad background of careers and interests (ADHD for the win!), working in the Ins...2024-06-201h 14Zen Mama & The Addict"Life Attunement" with Elizabeth CarringtonThis week's guest is Elizabeth Carrington, Master Certified Coach, recovered workaholic and nature lover... I'm wildly tenacious about supporting high-achieving women who are navigating challenging transitions to step into their authentic power. For nearly 30 years, I've coached everyone from Fortune 100 CEOs to entrepreneurs, helping them clarify their desires and goals and reach outcomes with alacrity.To learn more about Elizabeth and connect :www.elizabeth-carrington.comElizabeths InstagramElizabeths FacebookTo set up a 1:1 interview to determine if working with...2024-06-0658 min
Zen Mama & The AddictSoul Care; With Sara McCreadyTodays Guest is Sara McCready, Founder of Illuminated Joy! Sara mentor’s high achieving & intuitive Women in business, to RISE UP, RECLAIM & RECONNECT, to their energy & the parts of themselves they left behind on the way to the TOP!! As a certified Reiki Master Teacher, Intuitive Mentor & Meditation Guide she teaches Women how to build their confidence, feel powerful and become unstoppable, in their mind, body & soul, through her 1:1 mentorship programs: BreakThrough & Illuminated Path. A survivor turned thriver, over 4 separate emotionally abusive relationships, experienced during a 25 year period of her life, Sara knows first hand...2024-05-171h 08Fine Beats & CheesesFinely Aged Cheese Rewind Episode :Survivor (The Show!) with Adam VitcavageTravel back to May 2023 for this lively conversation about CBS's long-running reality competition show, "Survivor" with Adam Vitcavage of the podcast and website Debutiful. This is a topic that all 3 of us can talk a lot about, as you will hear. What makes a good winner? What's a good strategy? Shouldn't you know how to swim if you are voluntarily stranded on an island? We discuss all of these important things :). Debutiful is a website and podcast where readers can discover debut authors. It has been named a Best Book Podcast by Book Riot, Town and Country...2024-05-111h 03
Zen Mama & The AddictElevating Connections & Building Community through Service with Srinivas Acharya Das (Frank Giubardo)Our Guest this week, Srinivas Frank Giubardo owns and runs two Inns in Waitsfield Vermont; The Swanson Inn and the Waitsfield Inn. He shares his wisdom , some of his many spiritual and lived experiences that have led him to living into service, building community and connection to shine the light on the path for others. Waitsfield InnSwanson InnZen Mama Facebook Page Zen Mama Instagram Mary's Website2024-05-0841 minZen Mama & The AddictFinding Clarity; With Kim DuBrulThis week's podcast features an OG guru and coach, Kimberly DuBrul. She shares her wisdom around a re-occurring topic on Zen Mama & Everyday Gurus-- Alignment and abundance! An episode of Zen Mama & Everyday Gurus you don't want to miss!Kimberly DuBrul PCC, CRP is a lifelong learner, seeker of wisdom and living an optimal life. In her work - 22 years of coaching business, life, mindset, and coaching and training coaches for the past 10+ years- she loves co-creating and helping clients to discover their own optimal business and living life fully in all areas. She is devoted to th...2024-05-021h 13
Zen Mama & The AddictDoing Serious Work Without Getting Too Serious; With Jen DeraspeJen Deraspe, MS, has been a leader in the health and wellness industry since 1989. With a background in sports medicine and health sciences, Jen is a certified facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie, Holden Qi Gong , Hatha Yoga and Laughter Yoga. A creator of intentional, safe and loving experiences, both one-on-one and in a group setting, Jen approaches guiding people as a true honor. In Jen, you will find a mirror of wisdom and humility. Jen is the founder of Maine's first green-certified retreat center, Nurture Through Nature in Denmark, Maine as well as the Women's School for Spi...2024-04-181h 03
Zen Mama & The AddictLiving an Aligned, Abundant life; With Erin SepicErin Sepic is 20 years a Chiropractor, Kinesiologist and Intuitive who practices clinical and energy medicine, and teaches courses in intuitive skills and energy hygiene.She is a lover of people, of life and all things health and healing. Erin has been accused of having a 'sailboat problem', adores all things water and has only recently learned to embrace her goofy, irreverent side.She is a creative, enthusiastic outdoor & movement nerd who is rarely seen far from her saintly golden doodle.Erin has joined us before on Zen Mama & Everday Gurus, if...2024-04-0439 min
Zen Mama & The AddictAlignment; A discussion with Michael ThompsonMichael is relentlessly curious about how we, as people, fit into this world. He has received his B.S and MEd from the University of Vermont.He is most proud, however, of the “non-traditional degrees” that he has been working on for the better part of 20 years. They include SOL (School of Life), FOFC (Father Of Four Children), FTHKE (Formally Thought He Knew Everything) MSE (Males Sharing Emotions) DTY2S (Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously),SFMP (Search For Meaning and Purpose) and many more.Michael’s passions are educating others about the neural c...2024-03-281h 24
Zen Mama & The AddictIt's About the Feelings Not the Story with Christiane HerskowitzChristiane Herskowitz grew up in Germany, where she graduated from the Physical Therapy program in Munich. 30+ years of experience , with 25 years of being a cranio sacral therapist, focusing for the last 10 years on Trauma work through Cranio sacral therapy, somato emotional work, Heart centered therapy, a therapeutic dialogue technique, somatic experiencing work. Allowing her to deeper understanding of the complexity of trauma, overwhelm and freeze responds, and nervous system dysregulation. Blending the pillars of our biology, structural patterns, emotional, spiritual modalities, listening to the intention of the patient and their inner wisdom for guidance and witnessing, empowering self healing. Christinane enjoy...2024-03-141h 00Zen Mama & The AddictComing Back to Ourselves in 2024; What's Called for Now.In this Episode Mary shares about a visit to her daughter Kate, who is currently serving time in prison facing drug related charges. We hear about her four grandchildren she and her husband have been raising for nine years, moving forward with the podcast and career shifts. How to stay resilient through this hard and beautiful life; Inviting us all in 2024 to come back to ourselves through practicing selfcare and finding ways to empty your container. While reminding us that when we carry the weight of our struggles together the weight lifts a little bit. Mary is offe...2024-02-1528 minFine Beats & CheesesBackstreet Boys with Tena Jackson QuesadaWe are tremendously giddy about this episode because it's about THE BACKSTREET BOYS, and we are joined by out hilarious and really smart longtime friend and former radio host, Tena Jackson Quesada. As usual, a lot of laughter, but also quizzes, and some singing, and a warm embrace of all things Howie, Nick, Brian, AJ and Kevin. Always Kevin. ENJOY. ALSO, check out our Patreon and get extra content AND support our show at the same time!https://www.patreon.com/FineBeatsandCheesesMore about Tena:Graduated with a Bachelor's in Spanish...2023-11-211h 02Zen Mama & The AddictemPOWRDThis weeks episode begins our emPOWRD journey!I have been listen, learning and humaning for a while now and just like you life has thrown me a few curve balls. The way I have responded has been to understand how to stay resilient, how to care for myself, so I can then show up fully for the people and situations in my life. AND I when life got really hard I decided I wanted to live the hard things fully so I can embrace and celebrate the good and beautiful things. My tag line has become, "it's...2023-02-0234 minZen Mama & The AddictWhat We're Putting Down and Picking Up in 2023: Erin Sepic & Diana LockettDr. Erin Sepic is a Canadian-born University of VT grad, who obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic degree in the beautiful Finger Lakes @ New York Chiropractic College. She has been practicing in VT since 2005, as she fell in love with it as an undergrad at UVM. She enjoys nearly all methods of being outdoors, (in all Seasons) and mainly engages with her family, tribe and dog Gryffin, on sailboats, bikes, or skis of some kind. www.DrErinSepic.comhttps://www.facebook.com/erin.sepichttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-erin-sepic-62702141/& Diana brings ov...2023-01-261h 30
Zen Mama & The AddictOvercoming Terminal Uniqueness: Kate LandryKate Landry is the Continued Care Specialist at a premier addiction treatment center nestled in the green mountains of Stowe, VT. Kate helps set individuals up on their recovery path after they discharge from treatment and guides them in finding an aftercare plan that rings true within.She is determined to help give away what was so graciously given to her years ago--recovery and happiness. In this episode, Kate shares her journey toward a new recovered life, and how she got her smile back.Zen Mama Facebook Page Zen Mama Instagram Mary's Website2023-01-191h 00Zen Mama & The AddictOrganic Intelligence Part II: Beana Bern(So good it needed a part 2!) Beana Bern is the founder of Rootstock Retreat, a transformational gathering space, wood-fired bathhouse, and imagination farm in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. She's in service to supporting people to come home to themselves and the Earth through medicine retreats, elemental healing, ritual, and community. Beana Bern is a creative, energetic, compassionate and evolving: Space Holder & Guide, Idea Generator., Visionary, Maker, Mental Projector, Kundalini Yogi, New Paradigm Business Coach, Recovering Executive, Psychonaut, Eternal Optimist, Fire Dragon, Artist, Human Crystal, Childless Mother, Storyteller, and Medicine Woman. You can find more about Beana, Roo...2023-01-1242 minZen Mama & The AddictOrganic Intelligence: Beana BernBeana Bern is the founder of Rootstock Retreat, a transformational gathering space, wood-fired bathhouse, and imagination farm in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. She's in service to supporting people to come home to themselves and the Earth through medicine retreats, elemental healing, ritual, and community. Beana Bern is a creative, energetic, compassionate and evolving: Space Holder & Guide, Idea Generator., Visionary, Maker, Mental Projector, Kundalini Yogi, New Paradigm Business Coach, Recovering Executive, Psychonaut, Eternal Optimist, Fire Dragon, Artist, Human Crystal, Childless Mother, Storyteller, and Medicine Woman. You can find more about Beana, Rootstock Retreat, and her upcoming online cou...2023-01-0547 min
Christians In ParliamentThe Sheep And The Goats (Matthew 25:31-46) - Sir Gary Streeter MPAudio of a talk given by Sir Gary Streeter MP on 'The sheep and the goats' from Matthew 25:31-46 at a Christians in Parliament Chapel Service which was held in the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft on Tuesday 29th November 2022.2022-11-2918 min
Stories That WowWhen your life is turned upside down in a momentMary is one of the most compassionate, and strongest people I have met. Today she shares her story out of the book Ignite your Wisdom about how you rebuild your life when it is all turned upside down when her daughter made a heart-stopping announcement. Listen as Mary guides us through the highs and lows of having someone you love live with addiction.You can read her story and many more in Ignite your Wisdom available on Amazon.https://www.amazon.com/Ignite-Your-Wisdom-Jb-Owen/dp/1792387636Mary has spent the last 3 decades as a he...2022-10-2440 min
Zen Mama & The AddictFoundations for Wellness: Rama Wes Wolter“Rama” Wes Wolter, LCMHC, LADC, RYT-500, is the Executive & Clinical Director of Milldale Farm Center for Wellness. He is also the Cofounder of the Vermont Be True Yoga Festival and Bhaktistock Spiritual Music Festival!Wes professionally specializes in a trauma-informed and polyvagal approach to therapy, incorporating EMDR, holistic wellness, spirituality, mindfulness and yoga. He offers services to those struggling with addictions, adults and families through individual and group therapy, consultation and coaching; He is a Mental health supervisor, wellness retreat director and program developer and trainer. He has developed the Foundations for Wellness, expl...2022-08-211h 08Zen Mama & The AddictMary's Musing: EMPOWRDEMPOWRD is Mary Streeter's upcoming Stress Management and Resilience Training Program. This program is based on Stress Management and Resiliency Training tools with integrated practices in mindfulness, meditation and yoga along with foundational health principles for wellbeing.Zen Mama Facebook Page Zen Mama Instagram Mary's Website2022-08-1138 minZen Mama & The AddictImaging the World: Jane Servinhttps://www.itwvolunteers.org/Volunteering with ITW is an opportunity to support the rural healthcare system in Uganda, expand the impact of our work, and participate in cross-cultural exchange. Imaging the World is a nonprofit organization focused on high-impact projects. Our volunteers contribute directly to our mission and vision and help sustain our ultrasound, education, and research initiatives. Imaging the World’s model is sustainable and relies on lasting relationships with communities. https://www.itwvolunteers.org/applyZen Mama Facebook Page Zen Mama Instagram Mary's Website2022-07-2139 minZen Mama & The AddictCourage, Equity, Opportunity: Jameece PinckneyJameece Pinckney is the President & CEO of HyQuest Consulting Solutions LLC, a government contractor, headquartered in Gainesville, VA. She is a visionary, public speaker, thought leader, trainer, and always ready to serve her community. In fact, Jameece is the Founder & Chairman of the OPHELIA Foundation, a grass roots non-profit established on the principle of HELPing others which focus on issues related Health, Education, Leadership, and Poverty. Jameece has her Juris Doctor (JD) and can now add international best-selling IGNITE author to her body of work. Jameece's Links:IG @jaipinck and @inspirationsbydarcelljai and @hyquestconsultFB@darcelljai 2022-07-0757 minZen Mama & The AddictWhispers of Wisdom: Dr Jo Dee BaerDr Jo Dee Baer America's Top Foundational Health Coach and Holistic Nutritionist: Focusing on Foundations of Health; Foundations of Living; and Foundations of H.O.P.E. As an Alternative Healing pioneer of 42 years creating energy, vitality, and longevity. Dr. Jo Dee has empowered clients to lose in excess of 1,000,000+ lbs of toxic fat and over 2000 clients to reclaim their health during this COVID Era. Her unique simple effective and sustainable solutions are achieved through daily systems; programmatic detoxing and cleansing, for Health isn't something you do, It's who you are along life's journey. Zen Mama Facebook Page...2022-06-151h 02Zen Mama & The AddictMaintaining Self-Compassion: Erin SepicThis week Mary Streeter and Erin Sepic discuss their stories in the International Bestselling book, Ignite Your Wisdom. They also touch on the emotional state of our country in response to recent gun-violence tragedies. When an event triggers a sense of hopelessness, how can we maintain our self-compassion and be intentional about how we show up to make changes in the world? Erin inspires us all to give ourselves compassion first so that we can show up in the most meaningful way possible. Dr. Erin Sepic's mission is to connect people with the next steps on...2022-06-0249 minZen Mama & The AddictEmbodying Extraordinary Love: MaryAnn SwanMaryAnn Swan helps women who feel out of place in their lives come home to their truest self so they can experience more love, joy, and acceptance, for themselves, the people they interact with and the journey they are on, regardless of the circumstances. A former schoolteacher with over two decades experience in healing and energy work, she is a skilled group facilitator whose greatest joy is helping women connect with their truth in the moment, share who they authentically are, and know that they aren’t alone.MaryAnn's Links:https://www.maryannswan.com/ ...2022-05-1958 minZen Mama & The AddictThe Currency of Success: JB OwenJB is the founder and CEO of Ignite Publishing, leaders in empowerment publishing, and visionaries in Igniting a billion lives with a billion words. Ignite books are bestsellers around the world with over 500 authors reaching international best-selling status.Her most rewarding work is helping women transition from doing what they must to doing what they love. She is best known for her success as an innovative entrepreneur who has built successful businesses, designed award-winning products, and created international brands. Her deepest enjoyment comes from supporting others in manifesting the lives they have always wanted and the happiness...2022-05-1257 minZen Mama & The AddictThe Art of Storytelling: Sarah CrossSarah is a coach in the Art of Storytelling. As an international bestselling author she knows what elements makes a story that captivates. Now she helps women create powerful, authentic stories that help their unique voice shine. As a world traveler, Sarah has been collecting stories from around the globe since childhood and now is on a mission to create a ripple effect where we are all master storytellers of their own lives.Zen Mama Facebook Page Zen Mama Instagram Mary's Website2022-05-0550 minZen Mama & The AddictRadical Responsibility: Diana LockettHow do you keep your heart open?In this week's episode, Diana Lockett takes us on her journey of radical responsibility and shares how she opened up her heart. She is a visionary heart leader that has the gift of awakening high-performing women to release stress and anxiety so they can live a love-filled and inspired life. Diana is a 4 x International Bestselling author, Transformational speaker, Communication consultant and Spiritual/Somatic Coach, Yoga Teacher Trainer and meditation and mindfulness coach. She is the Chief Communications Officer with Ignite Publishing.Diana's Links:@dm.lo...2022-04-281h 01
Zen Mama & The AddictOpportunities Instead of Obstacles: Kevin Ellis, BoneCoach™Kevin Ellis, better known as Bone Coach™, is a certified integrative nutrition health coach, podcaster, YouTuber, bone health advocate, and is the founder of BoneCoach.com. Through a unique 3-step process and world-class coaching programs, he has helped women with osteopenia and osteoporosis in over 1500+ cities around the world get confident in their stronger bones plan. His mission is to not just help over 1+ million people around the globe build stronger bones… It's to help our children and grandchildren prevent osteoporosis and other diseases in the future so they can lead long, active lives.Kev...2022-04-2159 minZen Mama & The AddictMary's Musings: Ignite Your WisdomWelcome to this week's musing! Mary previews the release of her upcoming book, Ignite Your Wisdom. A collection of stories that will Inspire, Encourage, Uplift and Transform you.Mary's Note: "Such an honor to be a part of this compilation book. I stand with an amazing group of Ignite authors as we tell stories of the human journey. Rich with context as we use the gift of language to land and share our stories of finding the light in the darkness and putting action to the light = HOPE #janegoodallSo much gratitude for the...2022-04-1433 minZen Mama & The AddictEating For Your Purpose: Staci RiederEat for your purpose!Staci Rieder is an integrative health coach, intuitive guide, personal chef, and postpartum doula. She has been creatively preparing delicious, organic, and allergy-free food for families for over 20 years. She has studied and practiced health and nutrition most of her adult life and has a very eclectic array of knowledge. She is certified in macrobiotic counseling and herbal studies and has studied biochemical and nutritional approaches to mental health and addiction recovery.Staci's instagram: @StaciCooksZen Mama Facebook Page Zen Mama Instagram Mary's Website2022-03-3150 min
Zen Mama & The AddictBrain Spotting: Julie St. OngeJulie St. Onge Founder of New England Coaching Services LLC & The New England Betrayal Trauma Conference. Julie heads up a team of eight coaches to facilitate disclosures, assist couples in the stabilization process, aid those struggling with addiction, and provide safety and stabilization for hurting partners. “I came to a place in life where I was not willing to accept good enough or not that bad… Don't give up on yourself and your soul's ability to heal no matter how complex the journey may be.”Julie's Links:Instagram: @newenglandcoachingservicesWebsite: https://newenglandcoachingservices.com/2022-03-1756 minChristians In ParliamentLead Us Not Into Temptation - Sir Gary Streeter MPAudio of a talk given by Sir Gary Streeter MP on 'Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil' at a Christians in Parliament Chapel Service which was held in the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft on Tuesday 15th March 2022.2022-03-1515 minZen Mama & The AddictThe Ability to Choose: Mary & MichaelWe're back with another banter episode with Mary Streeter and Michael Thompson!This conversation starts with a deep discussion on how it feels to navigate perceived roles while also finding our own desires in life. What choice do we have in the way our life unfolds? How can we stop compromising our integrity and our truth and CHOOSE to be uncomfortable instead of pleasing others?Zen Mama Facebook Page Zen Mama Instagram Mary's Website2022-03-1049 minZen Mama & The AddictAnna Leavitt: Life is EverlivingAnna Leavitt is a mother, spiritualist, healer and medical professional originally from Savannah, Georgia and now residing in Northern Vermont. She has worked in the medical field as an ultrasound technologist since 2009 and has offered spiritual intuitive counseling and energy healing since 2017. Through her experiences with spirit from a young age and training at SNU accredited institutions such as Arthur Findlay College and the Journey Within she continues to cultivate her practice for personal healing and transformation. For clients, she holds space and compassion for grief, channels messages for healing energetic and emotional blockages and helps strengthen a...2022-03-031h 00
Zen Mama & The AddictPower of the Plants: Staci RiederStaci Rieder is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health and Wellness Coach through The Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She has been on a life long journey of learning and sharing natural modalities to improve the quality of life and to live from the heart. She is passionate about food, plants, cooking, yoga, meditation, hiking, gardening and her 20 year old daughter who lives in Colorado. Staci's Instagram: @stacicooksEmail Staci for a free consultation at stacirieder@gmail.comBecoming a mother was even more of an impetus for Staci to better care for herself and her d...2022-02-2243 minChristians In ParliamentYour Kingdom Come - Sir Gary Streeter MPAudio of a talk given by Sir Gary Streeter MP on 'Your Kingdom Come' at a Christians in Parliament Chapel Service which was held in the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft on Tuesday 22nd February 2022.2022-02-2219 min
Zen Mama & The AddictLove & Astrology: Deborah DeFrancescoDeborah has lived in Somers, NY since the early 90’s, raising her family there. She is a public school teacher. Yoga and astrology are among her many passions. She earned her 200 YTT at Ohra in 2017 and is a Level 3 graduate of Debra Silverman Astrology. Check out her website at www.inwardjourneyretreats.com.Zen Mama Facebook Page Zen Mama Instagram Mary's Website2022-02-1741 minZen Mama & The AddictMary's Musings: Self-CareMary discusses her practices of self-care and how to keep our actions intentional. "You dont have to light yourself on fire to keep someone else warm".Zen Mama Facebook Page Zen Mama Instagram Mary's Website2022-02-0325 minZen Mama & The AddictUNTAMING: Morgan StreeterThis week's episode is with Morgan Streeter!Morgan discusses her journey traveling the country at a young age and the struggles of maintaining an individual identity as a mother and professional in corporate America. Her transition from a nomadic lifestyle to the world of 9-5 finance is real, raw, and relevant. Zen Mama Facebook Page Zen Mama Instagram Mary's Website2022-01-271h 08
Zen Mama & The AddictUNTAMING: Tessa HarringtonTessa Harrington shares her personal journey as a young mother, talks body acceptance and discusses her anxiety both during and after her pregnancy. She is passionate about opening the discussion surrounding the trials and tribulations of motherhood and body image in a world where media seems to make everything appear "perfect". Tessa is here to remind us that it is okay to not be okay.Zen Mama Facebook Page Zen Mama Instagram Mary's Website2022-01-201h 15
Zen Mama & The AddictUNTAMING: Heather BedellHeather Bedell is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Vermont who primarily works with youth. In this episode, she discusses her journey and how she has used her experiences and education to break barriers and fight systems of oppression. “We all experience pain and suffering and deserve to have people in our corner and have equal access to resources for healing” - Heather BedellEpisode TW: ED (anorexia), sexual assaultZen Mama Facebook Page Zen Mama Instagram Mary's Website2022-01-131h 38Zen Mama & The AddictMary's Musings: Happy Holidays"Everything will work again if you unplug for a little while - including you..."Happy Holidays! This is the last episode of the year - Mary will be spending the next couple of weeks decompressing, enjoying time with family, and continuing production of the "Driving Change" series.What have you learned this year?Zen Mama Facebook Page Zen Mama Instagram Mary's Website2021-12-1619 min
Zen Mama & The AddictUNTAMING: Renn HavillRenn Havill (@coachrennhavill) is the graduate assistant volleyball coach at Glenville State College and the editor of the Zen Mama & Everyday Gurus podcast. Renn is a Northern Virginia native that transferred to Northern Vermont University - Johnson in 2019 to continue her collegiate volleyball career and complete her bachelors degree. She graduated in December 2020 and jumped into her role as a graduate assistant during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, she discusses the realities of being a young professional in sports administration, how she sets boundaries, and her passion for activism. She believes that it i...2021-12-091h 04Zen Mama & The AddictContinuing the Conversation: Morgan & Jesse StreeterTo celebrate the podcast's one year anniversary, Morgan and Jesse Streeter join to continue the conversation that started it all.Zen Mama & The Addict* was started by mother and daughter, Mary and Kate Streeter, as an open discussion about the impact of addiction in their family. The podcast has now blossomed into ZEN MAMA & EVERYDAY GURUS, a platform to share stories of struggle, resiliency, and hope. We hold space for honest conversation of how Everyday Gurus, people just like you, are finding meaning and purpose in life. Everyday people finding what lights them u...2021-12-021h 03Zen Mama & The AddictSana At StoweThis week we have three guests! We welcome Sanchit Maruti, Bethany Mahler, and Laisha Mitchell to the show. Sana at Stowe is a premier addiction treatment center located in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Their mission is to help individuals with substance use disorders achieve recovery through compassionate, high-quality, evidence-based medical care. For more information about Sana, please check out SanaAtStowe.HealthThis episode is available on marystreeter.co and your favorite podcast platform.Zen Mama Facebook Page Zen Mama Instagram Mary's Website2021-11-2550 min
Zen Mama & The AddictLiving Radiantly & Dying Gracefully: Kelly SkinnerKelly Skinner is a 500hr E-RYT Bhakti Yoga Teacher, Mindfulness & Energy Practitioner, and End of Life Doula who resides in Northern VT. She trusts that in this lifetime, she is here to help beings awaken to live radiantly and die gracefully. To her, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing another being fall in love with her own true nature, and embody their inner radiance.The Power of Presence, a 10-week group virtual mindfulness program, is currently in session! More information about this program can be found at www.gingermermaidgoddess.comKelly's FacebookKelly's In...2021-11-181h 21
Monsters Walk With UsMMIW - The Murders of Carla Yellowbird, Olivia Lone Bear, & Savannah Greywind.Send us a textHello Friends! This week, longtime listener & first time guest Jill is here to talk about Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women. We also touch on the media coverage of the Gabby Petito case and how MMIW do not get the same coverage and attention as thin, white women. This episode is rough and has a disclaimer before talking about some really awful details. Thank you so much for tuning in over the past year. I'm really looking forward to releasing more new episodes! There will also be a separate 1-year celebration episode w...2021-11-1855 min
Monsters Walk With UsMMIW - The murders of Olivia Lone Bear & Savannah Greywind.Hello Friends! This week, longtime listener & first time guest Jill is here to talk about Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women. We also touch on the media coverage of the Gabby Petito case and how MMIW do not get the same coverage and attention as thin, white women. This episode is rough and has a disclaimer before talking about some really awful details. Thank you so much for tuning in over the past year. I'm really looking forward to releasing more new episodes! There will also be a separate 1-year celebration episode where we won't discuss any new c...2021-11-1855 min
Zen Mama & The AddictEveryday Guru: Tim RicciardelloTim Ricciardello is a clinical social worker that provides a sacred, safe space to process and heal psychological wounds.In this episode, Mary and Tim discuss balance, community, healing, and so much more. Community is an opportunity to acknowledge our shared struggles, share our story, and have others hold space. It is harder to carry around our shame than it is to step into our vulnerability--having this sense of belonging is a powerful way to heal. Find more about Tim here! https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/timothy-ricciardello-morrisville-vt/785724Zen Mama Facebook Page Ze...2021-11-111h 19Zen Mama & The AddictMary's MusingsMary shares her ideas on how we can find clarity that we are on our chosen path, even when it is hard and life feels unmanageable. How we can stay resilient when we want to hit the easy button and check out. How our resistance and negativity can be a sign to lean into practices that focus our attention on the contentment and positivity in our lives. How she has found that in all the giving there is also an incredible amount of receiving. Zen Mama Facebook Page Zen Mama Instagram Mary's Website2021-11-0431 minZen Mama & The AddictMelissa BarrowsIn this episode, Melissa Barrows and Mary Streeter discuss the realities of gaining custody of children as a result of addiction within their family. Melissa's life suddenly changed when she gained custody of her niece's children. 2021-10-2758 min
Zen Mama & The AddictEveryday Guru: Caitlin DafniCaitlin Dafni is a Life Coach and runs an online coaching practice from her home in coastal Maine. She offers individual and group coaching programs to help clients clarify their purpose and build their life around it. Caitlin has spent the last 15 years exploring and immersing herself in the healing arts - yoga, ayurveda, meditation, integrative nutrition, and holistic coaching. Since 2015 she has coached hundreds of individuals live happier, healthier lives. You can find more information about Caitlin on her website, www.caitlinbdafnicoaching.com and social media (IG @caitlinbdafnicoaching). She is currently running a 3-month 1:1 Coaching Program t...2021-10-211h 02
Zen Mama & The AddictEveryday Guru: Kimberly DubrulWelcome back to the show! In this episode, Kimberly Dubrul and Mary Streeter discuss being mothers of addicts, the impact of Al-Anon on Kimberly's healing, and prioritizing self-care.Kimberly is a wife, mother, devoted life and well-being coach of almost 20 years. She’s dedicated to helping others to see and live in their full strengths, to live their best life by their own definition. She’s a published author and coaches other coaches to live their best lives with authenticity while growing their businesses. She holds one of the highest credentials in the industry and is also a ce...2021-10-141h 02
Zen Mama & The AddictHealers: Jen DeraspeJen Deraspe is the founder of Nurture Through Nature , a holistic life coach, certified Qi Gong and yoga instructor, and certified facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie. She has studied and worked in health, wellness, and personal development since 1983. In this episode, Jen discusses the depths of her healing through athletic training/sports medicine, leading community workshops, volunteering at the Maine Correctional Facility, life coaching, and running retreats. Her passion is to guide those who are looking to heal back into their best self. Nature through Nurture Retreat Center: https://www.ntnretreats.com/Jen's Hollistic C...2021-09-091h 08
Zen Mama & The AddictHealers: Melody JoyThank you Melody for joining Zen Mama & The Addict for another episode! You can listen to this episode on Marystreeter.co/listen. "Melody Joy is a Modern Day Mystic and Pleasure Activist. Her heart centered clarity and fierce wisdom assists those ready to transform and deepen their divinity, regardless of where they are on the path. She brings natural psychic and intuitive gifts to her Coaching work in order to help empower others on their journey to a more awakened embodiment. With a personal history of trauma, addiction, depression and core wounds related to abandonment, Melody’s pat...2021-09-021h 26
Zen Mama & The AddictHealers: Christine OneillChristine O’Neill, MMSc, PA-C, PCC is a former clinician and burnout survivor who now serves others as a burnout interventionist, executive leadership coach, Certified Dare To Lead™ Professional, and yoga teacher. She is passionate about helping overwhelmed professionals learn how to make a difference while having a life using values-based prioritization and neuroscience-informed self-management techniques. She specializes in professional burnout prevention/recovery, and executive coaching for people-centered leaders.Christine worked in healthcare for 30 years, gaining deep experience in direct patient care, hospital leadership, nonprofit board leadership, and grassroots political advocacy. When not working, you’ll find...2021-08-191h 39
Zen Mama & The AddictHealers: Katrieva McNaultyKatrieva McNaulty is our next guest in our Healer Series! Katrieva has been a massage therapist for 11 years and is currently practicing in Williston, Vermont. On this episode she shares how massage grounded her and gave her the ability to feel her own body again, eventually leading her to pursue therapeutic massage herself.You can more information about Katrieva on her website, kmcnultylmt.com!Find more about Mary Streeter and the podcast at marystreeter.co !ZMATA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/zenmamaandtheaddictZMATA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenmamaandtheaddict/Mary Streeter I...2021-08-1255 min
Zen Mama & The AddictHealers: Emily GarrettWe welcome our guest, Emily Garrett. Emily is a seeker, teacher, practitioner, yoga teacher trainer, business owner, mother, wife, friend, neighbor, and community member. She is the owner of Laughing River Yoga in Burlington, VT. In studio and out, Emily advocates for healing and presence through teaching yoga classes, mentoring humans, parenting children, and engaging in open hearted, courageous conversation.Find more about Emily at laughingriveryoga.com and emilygarrettyoga.com. You can also follow her on social media @laughingriveryoga @emilygarrettyogaFind more about Mary Streeter and the podcast at marystreeter.co !ZMATA Facebook Group: h...2021-08-051h 00
Zen Mama & The AddictBoundaries: Mary & MichaelWelcome to this week's episode, where Mary Streeter and Michael Thompson discuss... Boundaries!What are masculine and feminine energies and how do they effect our relationships with others? How do we set boundaries and then keep them? Michael also is announcing that his new podcast, Medistating with Michael, is launching August 4th! Find more about his podcast on his website, medistate.us.Find more about Mary Streeter and the podcast at marystreeter.co !ZMATA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/zenmamaandtheaddictZMATA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenmamaandtheaddict/M...2021-07-2956 minZen Mama & The AddictA Light to Shine the Way Forward"When I feel a love that is unconditional, that is the love I have for you. May you find your way to the center of your soul self that came into the world as the most perfect light. You're here to shine my dear, don't be afraid of your light. The world needs it and it's ready."Mary shares a hopeful update about her daughter, Kate, and shares a message to anyone that needs encouragement towards the path of an awakened life. We invite you to listen to episode from Season 1, Episode 17 with Sonja Chevalier...2021-07-2208 minZen Mama & The AddictFor The Mamas, Love Alone Can't Save an AddictThis week Mary dives into what being a "Zen Mama" means to her. Mary also shares an update on Kate and how she navigates her emotions. Everything happens for a reason, and we must turn the things that we did not invite into our lives into an awakening of our truest most authentic versions of ourselves. Find more about Mary Streeter and the podcast at marystreeter.co !ZMATA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/zenmamaandtheaddictZMATA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenmamaandtheaddict/Mary Streeter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullivingvt/Zen...2021-07-1520 min
Zen Mama & The AddictSelf Worth: Mary & MichaelWelcome to this week's episode of Zen Mama & The Addict! Mary and Michael share some Everyday Banter about self-worth. Who are we when we are stripped down to our truest selves? What role does self-worth have in childhood development, addiction, and our current life path? Find more about Michael at www.medistate.us !-----Find more about Mary Streeter and the podcast at marystreeter.co !ZMATA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/zenmamaandtheaddictZMATA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenmamaandtheaddict/Mary Streeter I...2021-07-011h 16
Zen Mama & The AddictGrey Area Drinking: Jenn KautschThis week's episode is with Jenn Kautsch, aka Sobersis! Here is Jenn's story..."I'm Jenn (aka SoberSis). I'm a new empty nester and people ask me all the time what I'm going to do in this next season of my life. Well, you're looking at it. I feel passionate about making it safe for women to have a conversation about alcohol without judgment, labels, or rules. I'm a retired "grey area" drinker. Around the middle of my 40's, I was tired, feeling stuck on auto-pilot, and ready for a change. I didn't want to enter the big 5...2021-06-241h 05
Zen Mama & The AddictGrey Area Drinking: Jill GuthrieJill shares her journey to health that has led to her passion for running and her work as a health coach. Jill shares her curiosity around her evening wine drinking as we do a deep dive on "grey area drinking", something many of us can relate to. What is that tipping point of enjoying a glass of wine, or 2, in the evening? Jill shares her work with an organization called Sober Sis and all she has learned about physiology of alcohol and how it impacts our bodies. This Georgia lady is full of wisdom and light.Find m...2021-06-221h 13
Zen Mama & The AddictHealers: Erin SepicErin shares her personal journey of transformation and how that has impacted how she lives her life and the work she does in the world. She shares defining moments when she began to access approaches to healing that went far beyond her chiropractic training. Erin now integrates many healing modalities to help people get back in their bodies and access their own inner wisdom and tools to find their way to health, healing and joy. She shares a personal story of her recent car accident that that reminds us all to tend to the spaces in our life- both...2021-06-161h 23Zen Mama & The AddictGrief: Tammy DavisTammy is what could be described as a salt of the earth women. She is courageous and has a strength and clarity that is palpable. She shares her journey as a mother of 6, her life on the farm, her incredible loss and how she found her way forward in that moment and how she continues to find strength and resilience in this journey. She also shares her incredible sense of community- which she continues to cultivate everyday on the farm, with the doors wide open - all welcome. At a time when community and connection is in such need...2021-06-101h 04