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In Every Thought94. Jesus Wept, and so Can I with NoreenWhat if grief isn’t something to get over, but something sacred to move through? Through personal insight, sacred pauses, and two moving poems by Donna Ashworth, Noreen explores how grief isn’t something to fix but something holy to feel. This episode is a gentle reminder that sorrow and love are intertwined, and that divine compassion doesn’t rush pain — it sits with us in it.
2025-11-1609 minIn Every Thought85. A Body Wisdom Meditation with NoreenJoin Noreen for a calming body wisdom meditation to quiet your mind and awaken intuitive self-trust
2025-05-0515 minIn Every Thought72. Let Your Colors Shine with NoreenNoreen reads one of her favorite poems and chats about it.
2025-02-0308 minIn Every Thought65. Noreen's Sunday RamblingsNoreen reflects on a few aha's she found when preparing her Sunday School lesson this week.
2024-12-1613 minIn Every Thought59. A Meditation with NoreenExplore the power of love through meditation—love we receive from others, love we hold for ourselves, and love we feel from God. Noreen guides you inward, helping you deepen your connection to each form of love and cultivate a greater sense of peace and fulfillment.
2024-11-0323 min
Living on the Smile Side of LifeWhat Gets You Out of Bed in the Morning? Episode 2In this chapter, Noreen Braman introduces the three parts of finding your purpose, creating Purpose, Mission, and Vision Statements. And don't forget to bring your Watchword from Episode 1. Noreen also shares her origin story.
2024-10-1116 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeWhat Gets You Out of Bed in the Morning? Episode 2In this chapter, Noreen Braman introduces the three parts of finding your purpose, creating Purpose, Mission, and Vision Statements. And don't forget to bring your Watchword from Episode 1. Noreen also shares her origin story.
2024-10-1116 min
Dein Höhenweg - Erfolgsfaktor Mentale Stärke im ReitsportDie Wirksamkeit von Coachings | Mit Janine ZehIn dieser Episode bekommst du einen Einblick wie ein Coaching bei Noreen aussehen kann und wie sich so ein Coaching nicht nur auf dein Reiten, sondern auch auf dein allgemeines Wohlbefinden auswirkt. Wir haben Janine Zeh als Gast gewinnen können denn Janine hat durch diverse Stürze von Jungpferden das Vertrauen in das Einreiten von Pferden verloren und ist bei der kleinsten Unstimmigkeit direkt abgesprungen. Durch ein Coaching bei Noreen welches eine Kombination aus verschiedenen Techniken und Methoden beinhaltet hat(Details gibt es wenn du reinhörst) gelang es den beiden, Janines Ängste zu überwinden und Ihr Selbstvertrauen beim Reite...
2024-08-1829 minDein Höhenweg - Erfolgsfaktor Mentale Stärke im ReitsportDie Wirksamkeit von Coachings | Mit Janine ZehIn dieser Episode bekommst du einen Einblick wie ein Coaching bei Noreen aussehen kann und wie sich so ein Coaching nicht nur auf dein Reiten, sondern auch auf dein allgemeines Wohlbefinden auswirkt. Wir haben Janine Zeh als Gast gewinnen können denn Janine hat durch diverse Stürze von Jungpferden das Vertrauen in das Einreiten von Pferden verloren und ist bei der kleinsten Unstimmigkeit direkt abgesprungen. Durch ein Coaching bei Noreen welches eine Kombination aus verschiedenen Techniken und Methoden beinhaltet hat(Details gibt es wenn du reinhörst) gelang es den beiden, Janines Ängste zu überwinden und Ihr Selbstvertrauen beim Reite...
2024-08-1829 minIn Every Thought48. "Hearing" the Voice of the Lord with NoreenListen as Noreen shares the insights she has learned about being able to hear the Lord in her life.
2024-04-1421 min
Living on the Smile Side of LifeHow to Live on the Smile Side of Life with Joy, Laughter, Happiness, & ResilienceNoreen Braman is a certified Laughter Wellness Instructor who studied the Psychology of Laughter at Rutgers University. She added the Science of Happiness through The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and belongs to the Association for Applied & Therapeutic Humor (AATH). She presents laughter for the health of it through her Smile Side of Life interactive presentations and workshops. She continues to add to her knowledge base through continuing education and professional development. In addition, Noreen is an instructor at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Rutgers University. She shares well-being with organizations nationwide as well as internationally.
2024-03-3001 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeHow to Live on the Smile Side of Life with Joy, Laughter, Happiness, & ResilienceNoreen Braman is a certified Laughter Wellness Instructor who studied the Psychology of Laughter at Rutgers University. She added the Science of Happiness through The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and belongs to the Association for Applied & Therapeutic Humor (AATH). She presents laughter for the health of it through her Smile Side of Life interactive presentations and workshops. She continues to add to her knowledge base through continuing education and professional development. In addition, Noreen is an instructor at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Rutgers University. She shares well-being with organizations nationwide as well as internationally.
2024-03-3001 min
Living on the Smile Side of LifeThe Real 50 over 50 - Meet Noreen BramanThis interview was co-hosted with Iris Goldfeder, CEO of Gas Stove Creative. It was such fun.
Noreen Braman is the founder of The Smile Side of Life Laughter & Happiness Club, and is all about the healing power of laughter. She's literally a hoot!
After a few rounds of reinvention, including a contentious divorce, corporate downsizing due to an economic recession of historic proportions, and facing her own midlife issues, she took her skills as a strategic communications professional, humorist, and performer in a new direction.
Laughter is a powerful tool for...
2023-10-3030 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeThe Real 50 over 50 - Meet Noreen BramanThis interview was co-hosted with Iris Goldfeder, CEO of Gas Stove Creative. It was such fun.
Noreen Braman is the founder of The Smile Side of Life Laughter & Happiness Club, and is all about the healing power of laughter. She's literally a hoot!
After a few rounds of reinvention, including a contentious divorce, corporate downsizing due to an economic recession of historic proportions, and facing her own midlife issues, she took her skills as a strategic communications professional, humorist, and performer in a new direction.
Laughter is a powerful tool for...
2023-10-3030 min
Dein Höhenweg - Erfolgsfaktor Mentale Stärke im ReitsportWorum geht es hier und wer ist Noreen?Hallo und herzlich willkommen zu meinem Podcast "Erfolgsfaktor Mentale Stärke im Reitsport". Ich bin Noreen von "Dein Höhenweg" und möchte dir einen Einblick in das Thema Mental Coaching und Mentaltraining im Reitsport geben. Ich möchte dich ermutigen, dich inspirieren und dir zeigen, dass du mit deinen Themen nicht alleine bist.Ich habe eine Ausbildung zur Pferdewirtin abgeschlossen und mich intensiv mit Coaching, Ausbildungen und Seminaren beschäftigt. Dadurch habe ich mich zur Mentaltrainerin weiterentwickelt. In meiner Arbeit kombiniere ich klassisches Mentaltraining mit Wing Wave und Hypnose.Es werden spannende Gäste eingeladen, die ih...
2023-06-2706 minDein Höhenweg - Erfolgsfaktor Mentale Stärke im ReitsportWorum geht es hier und wer ist Noreen?Hallo und herzlich willkommen zu meinem Podcast "Erfolgsfaktor Mentale Stärke im Reitsport". Ich bin Noreen von "Dein Höhenweg" und möchte dir einen Einblick in das Thema Mental Coaching und Mentaltraining im Reitsport geben. Ich möchte dich ermutigen, dich inspirieren und dir zeigen, dass du mit deinen Themen nicht alleine bist.Ich habe eine Ausbildung zur Pferdewirtin abgeschlossen und mich intensiv mit Coaching, Ausbildungen und Seminaren beschäftigt. Dadurch habe ich mich zur Mentaltrainerin weiterentwickelt. In meiner Arbeit kombiniere ich klassisches Mentaltraining mit Wing Wave und Hypnose.Es werden spannende Gäste eingeladen, die ih...
2023-06-2706 minIn Every Thought15. The Model in Action: Part 1Holly, Noreen and Michele each share a personal model and how to work through it. There is so much power when you put the model into action! We can't wait to share it with you. Holly's model is Part 1, and Noreen and Michele share theirs in Part 2.
2023-04-2336 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeTreading Water: The Pandmic Edition by Noreen Braman 1. Introduction1. Introduction
Treading Water is a slightly damp collection of Noreen Braman's previously published humor essays and columns. You'll be grateful that your life isn't full of watery adventures, misbehaving dogs, care plans gone awry, and varmint that don't give up.
"You can't save someone from drowning if you're barely trading water yourself." - Eddie Vetter
2022-09-2905 minLiving on the Smile Side of LifeTreading Water: The Pandmic Edition by Noreen Braman 1. Introduction1. Introduction
Treading Water is a slightly damp collection of Noreen Braman's previously published humor essays and columns. You'll be grateful that your life isn't full of watery adventures, misbehaving dogs, care plans gone awry, and varmint that don't give up.
"You can't save someone from drowning if you're barely trading water yourself." - Eddie Vetter
2022-09-2905 min
The Healthy Peaceful PodcastEp. 44 | Laurina Carroll -- New Book, Maharishi Ayurveda - Busy People can have Perfect HealthJoin me as I interview Laurina Carroll. Currently based in the Chicago area, Laurina has been a teacher of Transcendental Medication since 1997. She had the good fortune or working as an Ayurvedic Wellness Consultant in one of the Maharishi Ayurvedic Clinic in Germany, known as one of the most reputable in Europe. Inspired by this experience, she moved back to the U.S. and studied Ayurveda more formally, earning a B.A. in Ayurveda from Maharishi University (MIU) and a Master's degree in Vedic Science, also from MIU. In this interview, we chat about her new book titl...
2022-08-311h 04The Healthy Peaceful PodcastEp. 45 | Cooking up more Mexican Recipes with Ayurvedic Recipe Developer, John BroomeJoin me in this third interview (see Ep . 38 & 41 for other interviews) with John Broome. John is an Ayurvedic recipe and food product developer and recently released his first cookbook, Better Health through Taste: Easy Transformation with Ayurveda. I chat with John live from Mexico where he shares his continuing discoveries and challenges -- as he applies Ayurvedic principles to Mexican cuisine. If you love Mexican food and want to enjoy perfect health, this episode is for you. In Ayurveda, perfect health means everything is flowing the way nature intended -- including your mind. Balance and bliss, that's Ayurveda! F...
2022-08-3150 minThe Healthy Peaceful PodcastEp. 39 | Noreen Dillman: The Times they are a-Changin' - My Adventures toward WholenessI have the pleasure of being interviewed by Guy Harvey, producer/creator of the podcast, Soul Family Chat. Here, I share my journey from a legal career and founder of my own law firm to becoming a natural foods chef, traveling the U.S., and returning to wholeness with Ayurveda. I've heard it said that our evolution is in the journey and no doubt, it's been an interesting ride! Thank you Guy for helping to elevate Ayurveda's profile worldwide.Link to Soul Family Chat with Guy Harvey: Soul Family Chat on Apple PodcastsSoul Fam...
2022-08-041h 19The Healthy Peaceful PodcastEp 29 | Noreen Dillman - Solocast. Prelude: Aligning with Fire - the Power of AgnihotraWelcome to my first solocast - it’s a prelude to an upcoming interview with Gau Bodepudi, the creator of AWAKENINNERFIRE.COM – essentially cultivating community around the practice of agnihotra in his hometown, Austin, Texas. Agnihotra is an ancient Vedic technology, its purpose to heal individual and planet, the environment near and far, by attuning to nature’s rhythms. Examples of personal healing include: reducing stress levels, releasing negative habit patterns and addictions. Examples of planetary healing include: enhancing food production, replenishing soil nutrients, reducing atmospheric pollution including nuclear radiation. The word “agni” means fire; “hotra” means healing. While Gau’s day job is that...
2022-03-1510 min
The Not So Scientific MethodDid Noreen bless the rains down in Africa?Shockingly Noreen made it back from Africa in one piece. She braved the baboons, ate an ostrich, and survived almost getting robbed for her luggage. So this week we're going over all the insider info so you can plan your next trip to the Serengeti. Join us as we bless the rains down in Africa on this week's episode.
2022-03-011h 06
Food Sitch Podcast - The Wellness Podcast for Food Allergies & Autoimmune DiseasesGet Ready for Season 3!Here’s a quick preview for Season 3 of the Food Sitch podcast! To see more about the information relevant to this podcast episode and to learn more about the podcast or Noreen, the podcast host, visit: foodsitch.com/podcast. Instagram: @foodsitch Facebook: facebook.com/foodsitch
2021-10-0501 minThe Not So Scientific MethodWhat's the deal with the Olympics?We're back, all you inquiring minds, and we are so, so sorry to leave you on read for so long. To make up for it and (honestly) because we can't really pass up a chance to discuss it, we decided to go for the gold and talk about the Olympics. So stretch out those hamstrings, everyone, and get ready for some education on the Olympics' history, some hefty stats, and, of course, Noreen and Jamie's mildly strong opinions on the 2020 Tokyo Games.“The Olympic Games” - History.com article“Visual Analysis of Olympi...
2021-08-031h 10
Food Sitch Podcast - The Wellness Podcast for Food Allergies & Autoimmune DiseasesWhat is RTT and How Can It Help Your Health & Wellness?In this episode, we discuss Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) with Nicky Price, an RTT Therapist and Coach who is based outside of London. You can learn what RTT is, how it works and why it can help you in your everyday life, specifically your health and wellness. To see more about the information relevant to this podcast episode and to learn more about the podcast or Noreen, the podcast host, visit: foodsitch.com/podcast. Nicky’s Instagram: @nicky_price Nicky’s Website: MeButFree.com Find Your Passion & Purpose Course – https://M...
2021-07-2239 min
Food Sitch Podcast - The Wellness Podcast for Food Allergies & Autoimmune Diseases3 Ways to Be More Independent + Improve Your Health and WellnessIn this episode, learn about three ways to take back your destiny when it comes to your health and wellness. Plus, learn why having more independence matters for a better quality life. To see more about the information relevant to this podcast episode and to learn more about the podcast or Noreen, the podcast host, visit: foodsitch.com/podcast. Instagram: @foodsitch Facebook: facebook.com/foodsitch
2021-07-1411 min
Food Sitch Podcast - The Wellness Podcast for Food Allergies & Autoimmune DiseasesStay Hydrated, Friends!June 23rd is National Hydration Day in the United States. Learn why hydration matters, how to stay hydrated and get some hydration motivation. To see more about the information relevant to this podcast episode and to learn more about the podcast or Noreen, the podcast host, visit: foodsitch.com/podcast. Instagram: @foodsitch Facebook: facebook.com/foodsitch
2021-06-2308 minThe Not So Scientific MethodShould student athletes get paid?We know what you're thinking... those greedy colleges are at it again, taking all of our money -- and now they're even profiting off of us! But this week Noreen and Jamie are here to prove that isn't really the case. Although college athletes can make their universities a lot of money and definitely gain them notoriety, it's a complicated topic to consider if student athletes should be paid. What are the unintended consequences? Where is the money coming from? And why is the NCAA so adamant about keeping students from earning money even though they are the stars...
2021-06-221h 04
Food Sitch Podcast - The Wellness Podcast for Food Allergies & Autoimmune DiseasesYou’re the Expert!In this episode, I discuss why YOU – yes, you – are the expert of your body. Not your doctors, not your nutritionist or health coach – you are the expert. Learn 3 ways to find the expert within you. To see more about the information relevant to this podcast episode and to learn more about the podcast or Noreen, the podcast host, visit: foodsitch.com/podcast. Instagram: @foodsitch Facebook: facebook.com/foodsitch
2021-06-1606 minThe Not So Scientific Method4 Day Work Week with MattWe know you were all hoping for a peek behind the curtain, so this week we're talking to a very special guest -- Noreen's fiancé, Matt! He's the luckiest of all (not only because he gets to marry Noreen) but because he gets Friday off every week. We'll go over all the pros and cons of 4 day work weeks, working third shift, and what having a 3 day weekend means for vacation time.
2021-06-0833 min
Food Sitch Podcast - The Wellness Podcast for Food Allergies & Autoimmune DiseasesSocializing SafelySummer is (unofficially) here! In this episode, we discuss how to socialize safely while still having a good time. I also provide some tips on weight management to help you feel good and have fun! To see more about the information relevant to this podcast episode and to learn more about the podcast or Noreen, the podcast host, visit: foodsitch.com/podcast. Instagram: @foodsitch Facebook: facebook.com/foodsitch
2021-06-0215 minThe Not So Scientific MethodShould we switch to 4 day work weeks?Noreen has kind of an issue, guys -- her fiance has a 4-day work week and she doesn't. But, alas, stemming from this bitterness comes a whole new episode of "The Not-So-Scientific Method" in which she and Jamie take a closer look at a work week that's only four days long, and what kind of plus and minuses comes with it. The pluses? Extra day off for a weekend trip. Minuses? Well...they'll get back to you.Articles Referenced:TheConversation.com - "Economics of a four-day working week: research shows it can save businesses money"
2021-06-011h 03
Food Sitch Podcast - The Wellness Podcast for Food Allergies & Autoimmune Diseases5 Things To Know About Celiac DiseaseIn this episode, we discuss celiac disease. May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month. Learn the five things about celiac disease and gluten-free living to help you, your friends and loved ones live safely and fantastically. Celiac Resources: Celiac Disease Foundation – celiac.org National Celiac Association (USA) – nationalceliac.org Beyond Celiac – beyondceliac.org To see more about the information relevant to this podcast episode and to learn more about the podcast or Noreen, the podcast host, visit: foodsitch.com/podcast. Instagram: @foodsitch Facebook: facebook.com/foodsitc
2021-05-2611 minThe Not So Scientific MethodTheme Park Engineering with Amanda and DanielleKeeping with the theme of theme parks (see what we did there), Noreen and Jamie talk to their friends, Danielle and Amanda, who have a ton of experience in the themed entertainment industry. Hear what they have to say about how they got into this kind of work -- and what exactly goes into making a theme park -- right here. Themed Entertainment Association: https://www.teaconnect.org/index.cfmIAAPA Conference: https://www.iaapa.org/expos/iaapa-expoAmanda's Twitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/starbornamanda
2021-05-2530 min
Food Sitch Podcast - The Wellness Podcast for Food Allergies & Autoimmune DiseasesThe Healing Power of MusicIn this episode, I talk with Kyle Dine, Founder and CEO of Equal Eats about how his music helps people with food allergies and celiac disease and about his company that provides professional dietary communication cards that are translated into 50 languages. You’ll hear some great tunes and listen to important topics, like masculinity and health and how to deal with peer pressure. Website: Equaleats.com Instagram: equal_eats To see more about the information relevant to this podcast episode and to learn more about the podcast or Noreen, the podcast host...
2021-05-1939 minThe Not So Scientific MethodWhat it's like to work for Disney with Skipper BriannaJamie and Noreen are following-up their Disney data episode with this guest episode featuring their friend, Bri. Now, yes, Bri is a Disney fan, but her qualifications go beyond that; she actually used to work at Disney World on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride and as a skipper on the (world famous) Jungle Cruise. Listen to what kind of insights she has—and what she can tell the girls about Disney—right here.
2021-05-1853 min
Food Sitch Podcast - The Wellness Podcast for Food Allergies & Autoimmune DiseasesLiving Your Best Life w/ a Food AllergyIn this episode, I talk about living your best life with a food allergy with Denise Bunning, the Founder and Co-CEO of MOCHA (Mothers Of Children Having Allergies). Yes, you can live a great life with food allergies! Learn how in this episode. MOCHA Website: mochallergies.org To see more about the information relevant to this podcast episode and to learn more about the podcast or Noreen, the podcast host, visit: foodsitch.com/podcast. Instagram: @foodsitch Facebook: facebook.com/foodsitch
2021-05-1135 minThe Not So Scientific MethodWhy does everyone love Disney World?Disney is one of the most magical places on this planet and don't even try to tell Jamie and Noreen that people past the age of 10 shouldn't still love it (it's kind of Jamie's hill to die on). It's their love of that media conglomerate and a Magic Kingdom that gets the ladies talking this week, although hot take: maybe the magic behind Disney's success is just flawless customer service and a heightened attention to detail? Full deets on that, right here. Articles Referenced:AmandaLui.com - "Imagineering Information"MagicGuides.com...
2021-05-1156 min
Food Sitch Podcast - The Wellness Podcast for Food Allergies & Autoimmune DiseasesJumpstarting Food Allergy Awareness Week!In this episode, we’re getting a jump start on Food Allergy Awareness Week with Denise Bunning, the Founder and Co-CEO of MOCHA (Mothers Of Children Having Allergies). I ask Denise about parenting teenagers with food allergies and how she adapted as a parent to the food allergy lifestyle. MOCHA Website: mochallergies.org To see more about the information relevant to this podcast episode and to learn more about the podcast or Noreen, the podcast host, visit: foodsitch.com/podcast. Instagram: @foodsitch Facebook: facebook.com/foodsitch
2021-05-0535 minThe Healthy Peaceful PodcastEp. 25 | Dr. Robert Graham, MD: Food and Society - How Doctors can be ChangemakersJoin me as I interview Dr. Robert Graham from NYC. Dr. Rob is the founder of FRESH MED [https://www.freshmednyc.com/], an integrative health and wellness center. The FRESH model of healthcare combines the best of conventional medicine with complimentary therapies. Dr. Rob envisions a new paradign for healthcare, one that adheres to the principles of F.R.E.S.H: food, relaxation, exercise, sleep, happiness. Throughout his 15-year medical career, he has advocated for "food as medicine." We've all heard about the dearth of nutrition education in medical schools, but Dr. Rob took it one step f...
2021-04-2352 minThe Not So Scientific MethodWhy does everyone love Apple products?Noreen is of the opinion that Apple products are just a tad bit overrated: Everything they make is basically the same exact thing, only way more expensive. But this wasn't always so--Apple became explosively popular in the U.S. for a reason, right? This is exactly what the girls set out to understand--why people started to stan Apple in the first place, and what's so appealing about the brand--from what they sell to their store--in general.Articles Referenced:BusinessInsider.com - "Apple's iPhone revenue is bigger than any other tech company's total revenue"
2021-04-201h 01The Healthy Peaceful Podcast#24 | Durga Leela: Ayurveda & the Mind - A New Evolutionary Pathway for AddictionJoin me as I interview Durga Leela, creator of Yoga of Recovery , a platform where she introduces the ancient healing traditions of yoga and Ayurveda to bring you along a truly practical healing pathway. In her program, "Between the Mat and the Meeting: Ayurvedic Healing for all Addictive Tendencies", Durga reframes our understanding of the problem of addiction as well as the solution from an Ayurvedic perspective. "The goal of recovery is not a narrowly constrained model of symptom reduction, but a quality of life process of ongoing growth." "People have a lot of low-level addictive behaviors that...
2021-04-1658 minThe Not So Scientific MethodUsing DNA to Solve Crimes Interview with Jared BradleyThis episode finds Jamie and Noreen chatting it up with Jared Bradley, the host of the "All Things Crime" podcast and all-around DNA collection expert. The three explore how that deoxyribonucleic acid can be used in solving crimes, how new advancements are allowing crimes to be solved with smaller amounts of material, and what that may imply for commercial genealogical DNA. Interested? Then hit that play button, baby. M-Vac DNA Collection SystemM-Vac News ClipsAll Things Crime Youtube ChannelAll Things C...
2021-04-1353 minThe Healthy Peaceful Podcast#23 Kerry Loeb: Reverberate Vital Energy and a Positive Mindset with Daily Self-MassageJoin me as I interview Kerry Loeb, the founder of Kerry Loeb Health Trainings (kerryloeb.com). Kerry teaches a 9-session program (no worries, it's virtual) designed to help you release blocked energy and revitalize your body and mind. He does all this by teaching you how to practice the art of self-massage (called Do-In, a form of Japanese energy massage). If your "Qi" (the vital life force) is flowing, everything in your life flows. If energy is not flowing freely in your body, the early symptoms of imbalance (fatigue, general feeling of malaise) start to manifest. If these early signs...
2021-04-091h 17The Healthy Peaceful Podcast#22 Dr. Nancy Lonsdorf: The End of Women's Cognitive Decline; Integrating ReCODE & AyurvedaJoin me as I interview Dr. Nancy Lonsdorf as she describes how she came to write her recent book titled "The Healthy Brain Solution for Women over Forty." Dr. Lonsdorf has integrated Ayurveda and functional medicine into her medical practice for 30+ years. Cited by the Chicago Tribune as one of the top Ayurvedic physicians in the country, Dr. Lonsdorf integrates Ayurvedic principles first introduced by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (founder of TM) almost 30 years ago. In this interview, Dr. Lonsdorf describes her multi-faceted approach to treating patients with cognitive issues ranging from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease. Trained in Dr...
2021-03-191h 22The Not So Scientific MethodPaparazzi / Celebrity Photographer Interview with Kelly JordanWe know y'all haven't gotten enough Britney in your life... So this week we go even further into the Britney of it all and talk to a great guest, Kelly Jordan, who happens to be a retired celebrity photographer (and Noreen's cousin). She'll provide a different perspective on the interactions between photographers and celebs with a few good stories thrown in for good measure.
2021-03-1636 min
Food Sitch Podcast - The Wellness Podcast for Food Allergies & Autoimmune DiseasesBreastfeeding & Food Allergies!If you are thinking of becoming a mother or are currently pregnant or breastfeeding, this episode is for you. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Trill Paullin, a microbiologist and mother of two who founded Free to Freed, Inc, about the breastfeeding experience. Free to Freed creates science-based content for allergen-free breastfeeding and is developing products to empower parents through infant allergies. Free to Feed is also creating an at-home test strip that will allow mothers to detect and analyze their breast milk for allergens. This episode covers the physical, mental and emotional aspects of both mothers and th...
2021-03-1058 minThe Healthy Peaceful Podcast#21 Divya Alter (Chef, Teacher, Author): Creating Deeply Nourishing Ayurvedic CuisineJoin me as I interview Divya Alter, chef and co-founder of Divya's Kitchen NYC, the only Ayurvedic restaurant in NYC. Divya is also the author of the Ayurvedic cookbook The New Ayurvedic Kitchen, What to Eat for How You Feel and the founder of the Ayurvedic culinary school Bhagavat Life, also in NYC. Divya's Ayurvedic journey started decades ago when in her teenage rebellion, she decided to become a yogi. Her yogic journey continued as she lived and studied in India for five years. Her interest in cooking and food as medicine deepened as she contended with her own heal...
2021-03-051h 09
Food Sitch Podcast - The Wellness Podcast for Food Allergies & Autoimmune DiseasesAsk Me Anything - Part 1In this episode, podcast guests Marc Casiano, Laura Milkowski and Lian Price ask me questions about my health journey, food allergy experiences and transition into plant-based eating. To see more about the information relevant to this podcast episode and to learn more about the podcast or Noreen, the podcast host, visit: foodsitch.com/podcast. Instagram: @foodsitch Facebook: facebook.com/foodsitch
2021-03-0317 minThe Not So Scientific MethodDoes money buy happiness interview with Larry SprungIn this episode, we expand upon our previous theory regarding money's relationship to happiness (and Noreen's dwindling dream of getting a chauffeur) with special guest, Larry Sprung. He is the Founder and Wealth Advisor at Mitlin Financial so, yeah, he knows what's up. Listen in to hear what Larry has to say, and learn about the real relationship between cash and joy. Mitlin Financial Website: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/Mitlin Money Podcast Website: https://mitlinmoneymindset.com/Our Website: https://nssmpod.wixsite.com/notsoscimethod
2021-03-0237 min
Food Sitch Podcast - The Wellness Podcast for Food Allergies & Autoimmune DiseasesJourneys in Food & Life!In this episode, podcast host Noreen (me!) talks about the seven places that have transformed her life and her experiences to food and nutrition. Learn more about food through my journeys in Wisconsin, New Jersey, France, Maryland, Florence in Italy, New York City and California. To see more about the information relevant to this podcast episode and to learn more about the podcast or Noreen, the podcast host, visit: foodsitch.com/podcast. Instagram: @foodsitch Facebook: facebook.com/foodsitch
2021-02-2431 minThe Not So Scientific MethodDoes money buy happiness?Listen, if you're a miserable person you're going to be miserable no matter what. But, from a living standpoint, having money does help along the way. In order to dive deep into this oft-discussed, very existential question, Noreen and Jamie look at stats regarding money's relation to happiness and overall life satisfaction, plus how that might change based on where you live in the U.S. So does mo' money, indeed, cause mo' problems? Find out right here.Articles referenced:CNBC.com article - “Here’s how much money you need to be happy, according to a...
2021-02-231h 00
Food Sitch Podcast - The Wellness Podcast for Food Allergies & Autoimmune DiseasesHashimoto’s Disease + How Real Estate Affects Your Wellness!In this episode, I speak with real estate agent, Laura Denise Milkowski. We discuss why how real estate affects your overall wellness, why real estate matters, what to know about the real estate market if you’re looking to buy or sell. We also discuss Laura’s experiences with an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto’s and how she overcame obstacles with it. Instagram: theldmteam Google her: Laura Denise Milkowski To see more about the information relevant to this podcast episode and to learn more about the podcast or Noreen, the podcast host, visit...
2021-02-1741 minThe Not So Scientific MethodIntuition vs Mental Illness Interview with Victoria ShawIn this week’s episode, Noreen and Jamie talk to psychic Victoria Shaw, and it’s like she has ESPN or something. Kidding. But for real, she has pretty otherworldly abilities and has a psychology degree to boot. Victoria helps the girls expands on their discussion regarding having psychic abilities, and what delineates between having them and having a potential mental illness. And wait—we’re sensing something. Are you going to press “play” in half a second? Yeah, baby!Victoria's Website: https://victoriashawintuitive.com/Intuitive Connection Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/IntuitiveconnectioncommunityOur Webs...
2021-02-1659 min
Food Sitch Podcast - The Wellness Podcast for Food Allergies & Autoimmune DiseasesLet’s Talk about Love!In this episode, I speak with Stacy Orosco, Love Coach for the Attract Extraordinary Love program run by Christine Campbell Pate. We discuss best practices for the early stages of dating with an autoimmune disease or food allergy in addition to how we can have better relationships with our partners who might not have food allergies or autoimmune diseases. We also talk about how married couples can keep the spark going when they have a child who is affected by an autoimmune disease or food allergy. Plus, learn about the Strict 7, a great way to find your perfect match if...
2021-02-1054 minThe Healthy Peaceful Podcast#20 Poornamurti: Viewing Music Therapy through an Ayurvedic LensWelcome to this presentation by Poornamurti (Greg Stein) as he reveals the connection between Ayurveda and music therapy. Poorna is a music therapist and teacher of Vedic astrology (Jyotish). A passionate proponent of holistic health since his teens, he utilizes the power of music along with the depth of understanding that Vedic astrology offers to help individuals experience greater well-being in their lives. The ancient wisdom and science of Ayurveda leads us to discover what is conducive to our happiness and unhappiness. We come to view music therapy (or any therapy for that matter) through an Ayurvedic lens...
2021-02-0949 min
Food Sitch Podcast - The Wellness Podcast for Food Allergies & Autoimmune DiseasesHealthy Food Combined with Food AuthenticityIn this episode, I talk with Monita Sun, the Founder and CEO of Happy Tummy Asia, about starting her business to make safe Asian food for people with autoimmune diseases and food allergies. We also talk about how her company is tackling ingredient transparency and how she and her husband overcome challenges with her husband’s autoimmune disease and peanut allergy. Website: HappyTummy.Asia Instagram: @happytummyasia To see more about the information relevant to this podcast episode and to learn more about the podcast or Noreen, the podcast host, visit: foodsitch.com/po...
2021-02-0453 minThe Healthy Peaceful Podcast#19 Kamalesh Ginger Hooven: Exploring the Complementarities of Yoga & AyurvedaJoin me as I interview Kamalesh Ginger Hooven regarding the relationship between Ayurveda and yoga. A Tennessee native, she currently lives in Guatemala (in the city of Antigua), where she has resided for decades. She is the proprietor of the successful restaurant, Café Condesa, and the Bed & Breakfast, Café San Juan. She teaches yoga and Ayurveda and hosts retreat groups at Cafe San Juan. For her 50th birthday, a friend inspired her to start a daily yoga practice. From there, she completed her 700-hour yoga teacher training with yogic scholar Georg Feuerstein and studied with yogi master Baba Ha...
2021-02-0459 minThe Healthy Peaceful Podcast#18. Maha Lakshmi - Resetting your Intentions for the New Year - the Yogic & Ayurvedic WayJoin me as I interview Maha Lakshmi of the Sivananda Yoga Farm, Grass Valley, California, as she describes her recent week-long course, introducing a January reset and gentle cleanse to participants. The distinction between a reset and cleanse? A reset or reboot is a new concept, how it unfolds is important. The start of each year is a wonderful opportunity to reset our intention for the year to come. It can be starting out on a work note, meaning the opportunity to pose the question: “How can I do the work that will enable me to transform habits that no lon...
2021-02-0321 min
Food Sitch Podcast - The Wellness Podcast for Food Allergies & Autoimmune DiseasesWhat is ‘Fitting Out’ and How Can It Help You?In this episode, I talk about the concept of ‘fitting out’ and how it can help you, especially if you have an autoimmune disease or food allergy. Fitting in is appealing, but it can be counterproductive in the end. Learn how to ‘fit out’ and how you can balance ‘fitting out’ with fitting in. Food Sitch Sesame Allergy Workshop: Sign up at foodsitch.com/sesame To see more about the information relevant to this podcast episode and to learn more about the podcast or Noreen, the podcast host, visit: foodsitch.com/podcast. Instagr...
2021-01-2712 minThe Not So Scientific MethodIs it important to have friends at work?Noreen and Jamie are pretty friendly folk, in case you couldn't tell. Talk to them for five minutes in the bathroom line at a bar and, baby, you're in for a couple of shots on them. But what about at work? In an environment where you have to be able to respect everyone around you, should you know about their weekend escapades? And although it may be critical to make connections with people to make it through the day, could it be more trouble than it's worth? The girls get into the pros and cons of having close coworkers...
2021-01-2654 minThe Not So Scientific MethodBeFun BeKind Bonus - Women Thriving in Tech & Staying Creative - Jamie and NoreenJoin Jamie and Noreen, engineers by day and the hosts of The Not So Scientific Method Podcast by night, in a discussion about what it’s like working as women in a field usually dominated by men. Learn some facts about women in technical careers, how to thrive in your role, and how pursuing a passion project can help balance your technical and creative side. BeFun BeKind Website: https://befunbekind.com/
2021-01-2236 min
Food Sitch Podcast - The Wellness Podcast for Food Allergies & Autoimmune DiseasesMom to the Rescue!In this episode, food allergy mom and President of the Utah Food Allergy Network Amanda Bee and I have a conversation about parenting a child with food allergies. Amanda shares her experiences raising a child with life-threatening food allergies, ranging from mindset to play dates and lots more. We also discuss what moms of children without food allergies can do when interacting with food allergy families. Utah Food Allergy Network (UFAN) Website: utahfoodallergy.org Food Sitch Sesame Allergy Workshop: Sign up at foodsitch.com/sesame To see more about the infor...
2021-01-2043 minThe Healthy Peaceful Podcast#17. Chef Richard LaMarita: Creating a Well-Balanced Ayurvedic Meal in One DishJoin me for today’s interview and cooking demo with Chef Richard LaMarita. Chef Rich is a Culinary Instructor in the Health Supportive Program at Institute for Culinary Education (ICE) in NYC. Formerly, he taught in the culinary program at the Natural Gourmet Institute, also in NYC. His specialties include Indian, Italian, vegetarian and vegan cuisines. He has worked with numerous chefs in NYC, including Floyd Cardoz, Dan Kluger and Ben Pollinger. Richard has been a practitioner and teacher of Ayurveda, the science of life, health and balance, for thirty-five years. He has studied with Vedic and Ayurved...
2021-01-1857 min
Food Sitch Podcast - The Wellness Podcast for Food Allergies & Autoimmune DiseasesBreathe and Relax!Breathe in, breathe out and relax! In this episode, join me and meditation coach Adam Weinberg as we have an in-depth conversation about meditation, including why meditation can help you feel better and how to start if meditation is new for you. We also discuss how meditation improved Adam’s health and his experiences with asthma and allergies. *Please consult your doctor before trying any health remedies discussed during the episode. Adam’s Instagram: @relaxwithadam Adam’s Meditation Website: relaxwithadam.com To see more about the information r...
2021-01-1356 minThe Healthy Peaceful Podcast#16. Myra Lewin: Healing your Relationship with Food - the Ayurvedic WayJoin me with Myra Lewin of Hale Pule Ayurveda & Yoga as we explore her book and 12-week workshop, both titled Freedom in your Relationship with Food. Myra is an Ayurvedic practitioner and Yoga Therapist. She is the author of two books: Freedom in your Relationship with Food and Simple Ayurvedic Recipes. She also produces two podcasts: Everyday Ayurveda & Yoga at Hale Pule and Spark your Intuition with Hale Pule. The word "freedom" is important. It leaves...
2021-01-081h 05
Food Sitch Podcast - The Wellness Podcast for Food Allergies & Autoimmune DiseasesNew Year, Better Body!New Year, Better Body? Yes! In this episode, join me and personal trainer Lian Price as we talk about fitness and how to work out in a consistent way that yields results. We also talk about Lian’s transition to being a vegan and why food labeling is important for everyone. Lian’s Instagram: @lianprice L3 Method Website: l3method.fit L3 Method's Instagram: @l3method To see more about the information relevant to this podcast episode and to learn more about the podcast or Noreen, the podcast host, v...
2021-01-0648 min
Food Sitch Podcast - The Wellness Podcast for Food Allergies & Autoimmune DiseasesLive By Love…with Chocolate!Get ready, foodies! We’re talking about chocolate! In this episode, join me and guest Milène Jardine of Milène Jardine Chocolatier as we talk about ways to follow your career passions, overcoming career challenges and how her brand is celebrating diversity through chocolate. With her chocolates featured in publications like Forbes and Better Homes & Gardens, Milène shares how her life experiences have influenced the ingredients in the chocolates she makes. Milène also discusses her brand’s actions to help the food allergy community and why her brand’s motto to “Live by Love” is important. Mi...
2020-12-3040 minThe Healthy Peaceful Podcast#14. Miriam Kasin Hospodar: Ayurvedic Cuisine - Marrying Pleasure with HealthJoin me for a conversation with Miriam Kasin Hospodar, author of Heaven’s Banquet, the Maharishi Ayurveda Cookbook with over 700 international recipes. Artist, writer, and chef, Miriam has cooked internationally, including in France and India. For Miriam, Heaven’s Banquet was a labor of love and palate, taking twenty-three years to complete. Miriam introduces basic Ayurvedic food principles: eating fresh food, not dried or preserved; eating seasonally; and eating for your unique mind-body type (called dosha). Ayurveda believes that disease is caused by what is referred to as “mistake of the intellect”; it’s like looking at the ocean but o...
2020-12-261h 42
Food Sitch Podcast - The Wellness Podcast for Food Allergies & Autoimmune DiseasesIf You’re Going to Drink, Drink WellThis episode is about wine. Therefore, this episode is for listeners ages 21+ in the United States or the legal drinking age in the country you live in. If your doctor has advised you to not drink wine, please follow that directive. Please drink responsibly. In this episode, guest Marc Casiano gives us practical, tangible advice on how to choose a wine that suits your palate, how wines are made around the world and what you should do when you order wine in a restaurant vs. a wine shop. We also discuss sulfites, histamines, the effects of wi...
2020-12-2356 minThe Not So Scientific MethodWhat is Christmas all about?It's the most wonderful time of the year, and not because 2020 is (finally) almost over. It's Christmas time, baby, the season of giving and getting gifts that we usually break bank on. In this episode, Jamie and Noreen give you the sweet, sugarplum facts on where Christmas came from, how it got to where it is today, all sprinkled in with a few little fun factoids and stats. But most importantly, happy holidays, and Happy incoming (and hopefully better) New Year!Articles Referenced:LearnReligions.com - "Enjoy the Complete Christmas Story of the Birth of...
2020-12-2258 min
Food Sitch Podcast - The Wellness Podcast for Food Allergies & Autoimmune DiseasesWelcome to the Food Sitch Podcast!Welcome to the Food Sitch Podcast! In this episode, you can learn about what wellness is, the inspiration behind the podcast, how the podcast can help you on your wellness journey. To see more about the information relevant to this podcast episode and to learn more about the podcast or Noreen, the podcast host, visit: www.foodsitch.com/podcast. Facebook: www.facebook.com/foodsitch Instagram: www.instagram.com/foodsitch
2020-12-1613 minThe Not So Scientific MethodIs free news a good thing?BREAKING BREAKING -- read all about it! Noreen and Jamie are covering -- you guessed it -- news. Specifically, how frustrating and biased news can be, and just what people are doing to get the truth. They also have their friend Claudia on as the guest "expert" (she's a reporter and may or may not write these descriptions), so get ready for some wine-fueled commentary and cold hard facts. Articles Referenced:PBS.org - "Milestones in the History of Media and Politics"HowStuffWorks.com - “How have 24-hour news stations affected soc...
2020-12-151h 16The Healthy Peaceful Podcast#13. Jillian Sarkady: Meditation shows us the Truth of Who we AreIn this interview with Jillian Sarkady, we discuss the book titled Mindfulness in Action, Making Friends with Yourself through Meditation and Everyday Awareness (2013) by Chogyam Trungpa, edited by Carolyn Rose Gimian. This is a book about meditation and how the meditative qualities of mindfulness and awareness influence our everyday lives. In our hyperconnected world, many individuals report feeling disconnected. Many have discovered that meditation offers them a down-to-earth yet immediate way to connect with themselves. This book is a book about mindfulness and its application in the context of our whole life. Meditation is a tool for devel...
2020-12-131h 15The Healthy Peaceful Podcast#12. David Chergosky: Ayurveda is the Expansion of JoyJoin me for an interview with Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant, David Chergosky, as he delves into the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and reveals its value to our modern lives. David worked at the Chopra Center for Well-Being for twelve years and was privileged to have Doctors Deepak Chopra and David Simon as teachers, as well as other individuals committed to elevating personal and planetary consciousness. David continues his work as a private consultant in the areas of Ayurveda, yoga, and meditation. He also offers services based on a Qualia-based lifestyle model, which provides tools for restoring optimum health. Ayur...
2020-12-0549 minThe Not So Scientific MethodWhat is Thanksgiving all about?Throw on your bonnets and harken back to first grade -- it's time to revisit the history of Thanksgiving. Jamie and Noreen go over the history of the worst day for turkeys in America, and sprinkle those mashed potatoes of knowledge with some spicy fun facts (know which side dish is number one in each state? Well, listen and find out, ya dingus). So press play, and a Happy Thanksgiving to all you butterballs out there.Articles Referenced:NY Times - Thanksgiving Myths Fact CheckNewsweek - Difference Between Pilgrim and...
2020-11-2456 minThe Healthy Peaceful Podcast#11. The Vedic Chef Johnny Brannigan: Bringing the Flavor of Bliss to Ayurvedic CookingKnown as “The Vedic Chef," Johnny Brannigan is an internationally known Ayurvedic vegetarian and vegan chef with a deep knowledge of Vedic wisdom and lifelong love of cooking. Trained in Ayurveda and meditation by the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in Switzerland and Thailand, he has cooked and shared his knowledge in over 33 countries. Johnny co-founded an organic snack company in the U.K. before moving to the U.S. where he cooked at the The Raj, the top Ayurvedic spa in the country. Johnny is a co-author of the seven award-winning cookbook Eat Taste Heal, which succeeded his first...
2020-11-211h 42The Healthy Peaceful Podcast#10. Plant Food Chef James Sant: Dehydrating for Stellar Flavor & Texture; Sprouted Pumpkin Cranberry GranolaJoin me as I delve into the art of dehydrating with “The Plant Food Chef” James Sant. James introduces dehydrating basics in accord with his food ethos: creating intentionally activated living foods. We move to preparing foods using the “S & D” method – soaking, sprouting and dehydrating. With James, you will embrace the versatility of dehydrated foods - how they can be combined with raw and/or cooked foods, resulting in stellar flavor and texture. We look at preparing crackers, chips, and other snack foods in the dehydrator – foods James consider to be insurance against “vegan junk foods.” As if dehydrating isn’...
2020-11-211h 40The Not So Scientific MethodWhy is America obsessed with Reality TV?Jamie's spirit animal is actually a racoon because she loves trash -- TV, that is. The Marvel Cinematic Universe and Star Wars isn't really her thing, but start talking about "90 Day Fiancé" with all its spin-offs and, oh, baby, she's on it! Now, she and Noreen are trash TV-talking, mulling over how TLC (literally called "The Learning Channel") went from pure learning to absolute garbage. Is this bad for America's entertainment diets? Or is it the evasion from reality that keeps us sane? Take a listen, and see what you think.Articles Referenced:"H...
2020-11-1757 min
Die Polit WGLet's talk about Mental Health! mit Noreen+Triggerwarnung+ Ich hab mich mal hingesetzt und über Depression und meine Geschichte gesprochen. Nicht alles davon mag auf jeden zutreffen oder wissenschaftlich ausgeführt. Ich kann nur das erzählen was ich erlebt und über die Jahre gelernt habe. Habt Verständnis und passt auf euch und andere auf!
2020-11-1521 minThe Healthy Peaceful Podcast#9. Ellie Hadsall: We are all Connected in the Great Circle of Life - The Intertwining of the Physical & Beyond#9. Join me for this interview with Ellie Hadsall. A self-described spiritual mentor and author, the twists and turns of her life have led her on a wildly imaginitive and rewarding journey. Ellie's most recent book Meditation, a Journey in Self-Fulfillment is a "multi-cultural how-to meditation manual." The book includes real-life experiences of clients and friends, revealing the profound impact meditation has had on their lives. Her early career as a Dale Carnegie trainer morphed into a successful HR consulting firm she ran with her husband Ron. While wildly successful in business, she realized that the spoke of spiri...
2020-11-121h 53The Healthy Peaceful Podcast#8. Chef Mayumi Nishimura: Mastering the Simple Offers Infinite PossibilitiesJoin me in this conversation with Macrobiotic Chef Mayumi Nishimura. Formerly Madonna’s private chef, Mayumi is the author of over eight cookbooks in English and Japanese including her most well-known cookbook, Mayumi’s Kitchen, Macrobiotic Cooking for Body and Soul. Mayumi describes how her teaching has changed during the pandemic. The demand for celebrity dishes and gourmet food had been replaced with a return to basic principles to ensure good health. She often surprises her students by introducing opposing points of view. She encourages students to adopt the principle of non-credo, meaning “question everything.” For Mayumi, an open mind is essent...
2020-11-051h 13The Not So Scientific MethodIs the election system in the United States fair?Jamie has some beef with the elections. Not any specific elections, mind, but just how the American election system works in general. She thinks that there should be more fairness as to how much each individual vote counts, and wonders why some states don't even get the chance to vote in the primaries until one candidate remains. Also, what's the deal with that electoral college, anyway? She and Noreen tackle it all, right here.Articles Referenced:Stuff You Should Know Podcast - Swing StatesBrookings - Skewed Demographic in Democratic Primaries
2020-11-031h 08The Healthy Peaceful Podcast#7. Fatima Al Mansoori: Humanitarian, Influencer - Transforming Public Health in the Middle East & BeyondJoin me for a conversation with Fatima Al Mansoori from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, as she describes her work, first as a yoga therapist and later as the founder of Sustainable Humanitarian Development (SHD). Along with a professional team, SHD is committed to supporting refugees and survivors of natural disasters with mindfulness and holistic health practices. A well-known influencer in her home country of Bahrain, she felt compelled to help others after the death of her mother from cancer. By allowing herself to be of service, to experience and see first-hand the grief and pain of oth...
2020-10-281h 11The Not So Scientific MethodWhy do people like being scared?There are normal people like Jamie who hate being scared. Then there are psychos like Noreen who kind of enjoy it. So, why do these psychos like Noreen exist, and what attracts them to movies and activities that occasionally cause a full scale bowel evacuation? The girls dive deep into the human psyche on this spooky episode to ultimately find out what goes on in your head when you’re afraid. We’ll even throw it back to some Disney Channel Halloween favorites (seriously, what was up with “Don’t Look Under the Bed” being way too scary for children...
2020-10-2745 minThe Healthy Peaceful Podcast#6. Robert Mattson: True Mastery and Meaning can be Gained by Letting Go of Old Ways of ThinkingJoin me for a conversation with Robert (Bob) Mattson as he describes his more than 50-year journey with macrobiotics. Bob describes the year he spent in Oroville, California at the Vega Study Center with teachers Herman and Cornellia Aihara, both health pioneers. While at Vega, he transcribed the "Morning Tea" sessions with Herman and Cornellia, a time when students and teachers engaged in informal Q&A over morning tea. Bob shares the pearls of knowledge so freely offered during these sessions including: "psychological/spiritual healing can occur in an instant while physical healing takes time." Herman: "Once a person changes...
2020-10-211h 24The Not So Scientific MethodWhy is the point system at Hogwarts so inconsistent?Noreen and Jamie like "Harry Potter." Kind of, like, a lot. But not as much as their first-ever real (sorry friends) guests, Alyssa and Ken, the brother-sister team behind the "Time-Turner Podcast: Harry Potter In-Depth." In this ~magical~ episode, the girls (plus Ken) dive deep into the points system at Hogwarts which, for the record, makes no sense whatsoever, fictional universe or not. Are we really giving 11-year-old kids only 10 points for taking down a whole-ass troll but taking away 50 for some casual mischief? C'mon, J.K. Regardless, crack open a butterbeer and chat with us while we use...
2020-10-2058 minThe Healthy Peaceful Podcast#5. The Plant Food Chef James Sant: Cultivating a Healthy Gut & Easy Ferments to Make at HomeJoin me as I talk with "The Plant Food Chef," James Sant about the importance of fermented foods to creating a healthy microbiome. James introduces his home ferments which range from kombucha to water kefir to wild blueberries to chile peppers with thyme from the local farmer's market. James shares his passion for the health and flavor that fermented foods promote. He introduces his favorite resources: The Art of Fermentation and Basic Fermentation, both by Sandor Katz; The Noma Guide to Fermentation by Rene Redzepi and David Zilber; Preserving the Japanese Way, Traditions of Salting, Fermenting, and Pickling for the...
2020-10-131h 21The Not So Scientific MethodDoes the composition of the Supreme Court lead to fair rulings?Jamie thinks that Supreme Court justices (you know, the peeps that lay the law of the land - the law that should be impartial of political leanings and partial to the truth) should be nonpartisan. That maybe the people who are judging cases that will impact all American citizens shouldn’t be labeled as “republican” or “democrat.” But hey, she just hosts a podcast, so why would the government give a capybara's caboose, anyway? Nevertheless, as is their First Amendment right, Jamie and Noreen are going to review the processes behind electing Supreme Court justices, how the Supreme Court operates...
2020-10-1343 minThe Healthy Peaceful Podcast#4. Edward Esko: The Yin and Yang of the Corona Virus, An Opportunity for UnityJoin me in this conversation with Edward Esko, one of the world's leading teachers and counselors on the macrobiotic way of life as he explores his new book, Strengthening Natural Immunity: A Plant-Based Macrobiotic Approach, written with the Covid-19 pandemic in mind. Ed looks at the pyschology of populations living in pandemic "hotspots"; the correlation between toxic dead zones in the environment and the human body; the timeline in the Great Pyramid which stops in 2038 - meaning a new orientation toward spirituality and consciousness will arise; how our food choices raise our level of consciousness and abundance (and specifically...
2020-10-091h 24The Healthy Peaceful Podcast#3. Alex Jack: The Spiral of History Bends Toward Justice, Peace and LoveAn interview with Alex Jack, author, teacher, and macrobiotic health counselor. Alex is the founder and president of Planetary Health, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization that sponsors the Amberwaves grassroots campaign to preserve whole grains from genetic engineering, climate change, and other threats. He holds conferences and seminars on diet, health, sustainability, engages in publishing, and conducts medical research. Alex's commitment toward creating a more sustainable, just and peaceful society includes his work as a civil rights worker in Mississippi, Vietnam War correspondent, editor-in-chief of East West Journal, director of the One Peaceful World Society, and executor director of the...
2020-09-301h 55The Not So Scientific MethodBonus: Our special guest confirms that weddings ARE worth the cost!Now we know what you’re all saying: more wedding content?? That’s right, we’re giving you a bonus! We just couldn’t contain ourselves and wanted to give you a unique perspective from someone who has already tied the knot. Special guest, Nicole (Noreen's former college roommate and fellow wedding expense expert), defies the data and discusses her thoughts on wedding costs.
2020-09-3017 minThe Not So Scientific MethodAre weddings worth the cost?Sorry, boys get ready to join the Broken Hearts Club -- Noreen is getting married. And while there are those crying over what could have been, Noreen (as well as many others familiar with the matter) is kind of crying over how expensive weddings are. As she and Jamie discuss the bills tied to tying the knot, they mull over the question: considering it's supposed to be "the best day of your life," maybe it's worth the huge investment? Or is it...?Articles Referenced:Value Penguin - Average Cost of Wedding...
2020-09-2945 minThe Healthy Peaceful Podcast#2. Reading: Mindfulness in Action by Chogyam Trungpa - Part OneJoin me as I read from Part One of the book Mindfulness in Action, Making Friends with Yourself through Meditation and Everyday Awareness (2013) by Chogyam Trungpa, edited by Carolyn Rose Gimian. This is a book about meditation and how the meditative qualities of mindfulness and awareness influence our everyday lives. Part One is titled "Making Friends with Yourself" and the following chapters are included in my reading: Meditation: An Intimate Relationship with OurselvesDiscovering Our Capacity to LoveHow to MeditateIn our hyperconnected world, many individuals report feeling disconnected. Many have discovered that meditation offers them a down-to-earth yet i...
2020-09-2755 min
The Healthy Peaceful Podcast#1. Lino and Jane Stanchich: Chewing is the Prescription for SuccessNoreen interviews Lino and Jane Stanchich, health counselors and teachers on the importance of chewing food well to overall health and vitality. Author of Power Eating Program, You are How You Eat, Lino describes his father's discovery as a prisoner of a German concentration camp during World War II. Faced with bitterly cold winters and hardly any clothing to keep warm, his father "chewed" his water in order to warm it up and discovered that it not only warmed his body, but increased his strength, physically and mentally, such that he was able to endure the camp's ho...
2020-09-191h 40Die Polit WG#3 - Ohne Twitter hätten wir nichts gemerkt.James macht heute das Intro. Ob Noreen das wohl bereut? Außerdem geht's um den Warntag 2020, Masken im Bundestag und ein Wohnungsupdate. Das und vieles mehr in der dritten Folge der Polit (und Film?) WG.
2020-09-1327 minThe Not So Scientific MethodShould we start a podcast?Welcome to the show! In our first-ever episode, we, your newly minted hosts Noreen and Jamie, want to tell you who we are, how we met, and how being in our late twenties is actually super old. Most importantly, we want to ask you the big question: should we even be starting a podcast? You can be the judge as to whether or not we made the right decision…Article discussed:https://www.podcastinsights.com/podcast-statistics/
2020-08-2433 min
The NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowInterview from Down Under with NoreenAll episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com. Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryIn this episode, Joe does a remote interview with fellow stroke survivor and artist, Noreen Walsh from Australia. It’s our first episode with a guest from Down Under! Noreen is a part of our #ChangeTheFaceOfStroke campaign and is a great example of how strokes can hit at any age. She suffered her stroke at only 18 months! Noreen shares her experience growing up with the deficits from her stroke, how it affects her now a...
2019-11-0549 min