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Ritam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaBeyond Traditional Therapy: The Vedic Approach to Healing TraumaJonni shines light on the foundations of Veda Therapy, a therapeutic approach rooted in Vedic tradition that focuses on liberating people from trauma patterns by reconnecting them with their true nature as knowing beings.For those interested in experiencing these approaches, try the seven-day free trial on Ritam Studio, join Jonni's weekly group meditation on Thursdays  7pm Australian Eastern Standard Time, or consider attending one of their transformative retreats.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses and k...2025-07-0734 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaThe Sacredness of MasculinityWhat does it mean to be a real man in today's world? This profound conversation between spiritual teacher Jonni and his wife Carla cuts through cultural confusion to reveal the essence of authentic masculinity.Carla opens with raw honesty about her past relationships with men who looked the part—tall, strong, financially successful—yet consistently disappointed her when emotional depth and accountability were required. "I'd given up on my definition of a man being possible to find," she confesses, describing how these experiences steadily eroded her expectations of what men could truly offer.Jonni frames thes...2025-05-1946 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaThe Birth of Ritam StudioJonni Pollard and Carla DiMattina introduce their new venture, Ritam Studio, which combines Jonni's meditation expertise in "Veda Therapy" with Carla's holistic physiotherapy approach "Chain Movement" to create a powerful system for transformation and healing.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses and knowledge content to take you ever deeper into understanding and supporting your growth & evolution. Stacks of movement classes with Carla Dimattina to strengthen and align so everything can flow.Try for free today head t...2025-04-2122 minThe Deep Kimchi PodThe Deep Kimchi PodEp 4: Gym Manners Matter (is this bad behavior?)It’s a juicy and jolly one this week as we get into all things…-lifting etiquette- women claiming space in the weight room; and - common sense in the gym, skincare salon and yoga studio. What are eye-popping instances (good or bad) you’ve experienced in health and fitness spaces? What did we miss?Leave us a comment here>>>Plus…Jonni and Michelle tackle today’s hot topics:- Jonni’s drinking mishap and how she handled it- Equipment hoggers in hotel gym...2024-10-2934 minThe Deep Kimchi PodThe Deep Kimchi PodEp 3: Origin Stories & Spicy Toys In The Medicine AisleJonni and Michelle tackle today’s hot topics:* How we met as little kids playing in raw military sewage in Korea* Who is the man/men Michelle would switch teams for?* How Jonni’s six-week transformation is going - plus sleep progress!* What Michelle found locked behind the glass at Walmart…* The celebrity who loves to walk their donkey* The time Michelle got kicked out of an adult toy store in San Francisco with a male friend* Jonni’s pee smells and her husband had an inter...2024-10-2240 minThe Deep Kimchi PodThe Deep Kimchi PodEp 2: All the Muscle Buildin', Fat Burnin' Answers You Can Shake a Shake Weight AtHey Frendos!Stay tuned til the end of the show because I'm answering your Muscle Over Menopause transformation challenge questions as well as…… dropping some nutrition and lifting tips that make all the difference for muscle growth and dropping excess body fat. 🧐This episode reveals all the secrets I save for my 1:1 clientsIt's these minor, little-known tweaks that dramatically move the needle when it comes meaningful physique transformation. Plus…Jonni and Michelle tackle today’s hot topics:* Did Sofia Vergara deserve an Emmy for Griselda? 2024-10-1552 minJonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!Electrified Election. LFG!In a unique time travel episode (we recorded the first half weeks before the second due to tech issues), Jonni and Maria discuss why your vote in the 2024 election matters more than ever to the future of our country and break down exactly what we like about Harris/Walz  - and what is so dangerous about the Trump/Vance agenda. We share why every American needs to be paying attention to politics right now to preserve our democracy and rights. And what the Biden administration has actually done for this country and what we are most excited about for a...2024-08-311h 20Jonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!Motherhood MayhemJonni and Maria talk about the mayhem that is motherhood, especially for those who work outside the home, but for all of us dealing with raising humans. We share the ridiculous myths we all tell ourselves about motherhood should be, why every developmental stage is like getting used to a new kid all over again, why it's okay to admit your kid is being a jerk sometimes, and how to start the process of distancing yourself and your identity from your kids to let them fly. Jonni shares from her perspective with soon to be high school and college...2023-07-201h 13Jonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!Motherhood MayhemJonni and Maria talk about the mayhem that is motherhood, especially for those who work outside the home, but for all of us dealing with raising humans. We share the ridiculous myths we all tell ourselves about motherhood should be, why every developmental stage is like getting used to a new kid all over again, why it's okay to admit your kid is being a jerk sometimes, and how to start the process of distancing yourself and your identity from your kids to let them fly. Jonni shares from her perspective with soon to be high school and college...2023-07-201h 13Jonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!Ep 20: The Death of the Third Place?Jonni and Maria talk about the demise of malls and other "Third Places" in American culture. The term Third Place was coined in 1989 by sociologist Ray Oldenburg " describing a place beyond home and work where people could gather, relax and talk." Today,we share what's going on,, how such places shaped our culture and childhoods, where people go to connect outside of home and work, and what we think of the new Third Place frontier: Online. We share our memories (Barnes and Noble afternoons, teen girl mall-meetups), laughs, and surprising trends on how places such as malls, coffee shops...2023-06-2255 minJonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!The Death of the Third Place?Jonni and Maria talk about the demise of malls and other "Third Places" in American culture. The term Third Place was coined in 1989 by sociologist Ray Oldenburg " describing a place beyond home and work where people could gather, relax and talk." Today,we share what's going on,, how such places shaped our culture and childhoods, where people go to connect outside of home and work, and what we think of the new Third Place frontier: Online. We share our memories (Barnes and Noble afternoons, teen girl mall-meetups), laughs, and surprising trends on how places such as malls, coffee shops...2023-06-2255 minJonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!The Power and Pain of VulnerabilityJonni and Maria chat about the upsides and downsides of vulnerability and how it shows up in our real lives beyond a Brene Brown TED talk. We share our stories of vulnerability leading to good - and leading to pain. And discuss how we feel about vulnerability with different people in our lives, from co-workers to kids to souses. This episode will make you think and inspire you to embrace vulnerability as your superpower.Plus, Jonni's Japan highlights, the shame of car accidents, parenting setbacks, OUR LIVE EVENT in Seattle this April at the WIT Regatta!, and...2023-04-131h 13Jonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!The Power and Pain of VulnerabilityJonni and Maria chat about the upsides and downsides of vulnerability and how it shows up in our real lives beyond a Brene Brown TED talk. We share our stories of vulnerability leading to good - and leading to pain. And discuss how we feel about vulnerability with different people in our lives, from co-workers to kids to souses. This episode will make you think and inspire you to embrace vulnerability as your superpower.Plus, Jonni's Japan highlights, the shame of car accidents, parenting setbacks, OUR LIVE EVENT in Seattle this April at the WIT Regatta!, and...2023-04-131h 13Jonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!On Aging: Gift or Death Sentence?Jonni and Maria chat about the good, bad, and weirdness of aging. Everything from owning our confidence and ability to not give a flying fig about trivial things, to creaky joints, supplements, and watching our parents age and friends grow ill or pass away. We dish on whether our culture is really geared to the young in today's world, and how age and experience are being modeled and celebrated by many famous people.Plus, Maria's new puppy antics, why we love so-called "high-risk"dog breeds, Jonni's harrowing last-minute stress and shame leading up to her Japan trip...2023-02-231h 04Jonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!On Aging: Gift or Death Sentence?Jonni and Maria chat about the good, bad, and weirdness of aging. Everything from owning our confidence and ability to not give a flying fig about trivial things, to creaky joints, supplements, and watching our parents age and friends grow ill or pass away. We dish on whether our culture is really geared to the young in today's world, and how age and experience are being modeled and celebrated by many famous people.Plus, Maria's new puppy antics, why we love so-called "high-risk"dog breeds, Jonni's harrowing last-minute stress and shame leading up to her Japan trip...2023-02-231h 04Hero Chat ShowHero Chat ShowE10 - Black Adam | She-Hulk: Attorney at Law 5,6,7,8,9 | Gotham KnightsHero Chat Show with ZaneMan & Jonni Boy.We're Talking about  #DC, #Marvel & #StarWars #Movies, #TVShows, #Video Game & #ComicCon Content on the Hero Chat Show.On This Episode of the Hero Chat Show:It's the Hero Chat Show, At the Movies Segment (Featuring) - Black AdamA Breakdown & Commentary of the Warner Bros., New Line Cinema & DC Entertainment Motion Picture  a Soin-Off to Shazam! (2019) staring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson: Black Adam; Aldis Hodge: Hawkman; Former James Bond: Pierce Brosnan: Dr. Fate. You are Watching TV on the Hero Chat Show Segment (Fea...2023-01-151h 34Jonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!Reinvention, Renewal, and Why We Hate New Year's ResolutionsJonni and Maria chat about New Year's goal-setting  and offer a new way to look at reinvention, renewal, and reflection instead so we can stop trying to fix ourselves and start leaning into more fulfilling action. Maria reveals her brand reinvention coming in January, and Jonni shares some great ways she has helped her kids - and her company - set goals. We talk about reflecting and focusing on values first to guide your New Year's intentions and aspirations (NOT resolutions!)Pus, new puppy drama, why we fear cats, winter weather trauma, holiday gift fails and more t...2023-01-121h 02Jonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!Reinvention, Renewal, and Why We Hate New Year's ResolutionsJonni and Maria chat about New Year's goal-setting  and offer a new way to look at reinvention, renewal, and reflection instead so we can stop trying to fix ourselves and start leaning into more fulfilling action. Maria reveals her brand reinvention coming in January, and Jonni shares some great ways she has helped her kids - and her company - set goals. We talk about reflecting and focusing on values first to guide your New Year's intentions and aspirations (NOT resolutions!)Pus, new puppy drama, why we fear cats, winter weather trauma, holiday gift fails and more t...2023-01-121h 02Jonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!Sister Session: Midterms, Mama Life and Holiday Magic MakingJonni and Maria chat about a "mélange of topics" today that may be top of mind for many of you, dear listeners. We chat about U.S. midterm anxieties and results, how political awareness is good but we think it is making us less happy.  We also muse on societal norms related to proper monikers, holidays and commercialism. Plus, Gen Z and the evolution of language and text/email etiquette (PS, "totes" is not cool anymore but we're still using it, “fit” does not describe your workout cred and more.), Maria gets dumped by Meta on her bir...2022-11-181h 19Jonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!Sister Session: Midterms, Mama Life and Holiday Magic MakingJonni and Maria chat about a "mélange of topics" today that may be top of mind for many of you, dear listeners. We chat about U.S. midterm anxieties and results, how political awareness is good but we think it is making us less happy.  We also muse on societal norms related to proper monikers, holidays and commercialism. Plus, Gen Z and the evolution of language and text/email etiquette (PS, "totes" is not cool anymore but we're still using it, “fit” does not describe your workout cred and more.), Maria gets dumped by Meta on her bir...2022-11-181h 19Hero Chat ShowHero Chat ShowE9 - Shazam! | Star Wars: Andor 1,2,3,4,5,6 | Batman: Arkham CityHero Chat Show with ZaneMan & Jonni Boy. We're Talking about  #DC, #Marvel & #StarWars #Movies, #TVShows, #Video Game & #ComicCon Content on the Hero Chat Show.On This Episode of the Hero Chat Show:It's the Hero Chat Show, At the Movies Segment (Featuring) - Shazam!A Breakdown & Commentary of the New Line Cinema & Warner Bros. Motion Picture  Shazam! staring Zachary Levi: Shazam!, Mark Strong: Dr, Sivana, & Asher Angel: Billy Baston. You are Watching TV on the Hero Chat Show Segment (Featuring) - Star Wars: AndorA Breakdown & Commentary of the Luc...2022-11-131h 45Jonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!The Wacky World of Adult FriendshipsJonni and Maria chat about all things friendship - especially as women: How we make friends, how we value friendships, friendship break-ups, being friends with our kids and siblings, and how we balance friendships in our busy lives. We talk about the epidemic of loneliness, technology's role in modern friendship, and cite experts who can explain the dynamics of friendship - and relationships in general and how they ebb and flow. And the story of our crazy friendship and why it's so strong even though we've only met in person twice!Plus, green product follow up, Maria's 50...2022-10-211h 16Jonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!The Wacky World of Adult FriendshipsJonni and Maria chat about all things friendship - especially as women: How we make friends, how we value friendships, friendship break-ups, being friends with our kids and siblings, and how we balance friendships in our busy lives. We talk about the epidemic of loneliness, technology's role in modern friendship, and cite experts who can explain the dynamics of friendship - and relationships in general and how they ebb and flow. And the story of our crazy friendship and why it's so strong even though we've only met in person twice!Plus, green product follow up, Maria's 50...2022-10-211h 16Hero Chat ShowHero Chat ShowE8 - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story | She-Hulk: Attorney at Law 1,2,3,4 | Spider-Man: RemasteredHero Chat Show with ZaneMan & Jonni Boy. We're Talking about  #DC, #Marvel & #StarWars #Movies, #TVShows, #Video Game & #ComicCon Content on the Hero Chat Show.On This Episode of the Hero Chat Show:It's the Hero Chat Show, At the Movies Segment (Featuring) - Rogue One: A Star Wars StoryA Breakdown & Commentary of the Lucasfilm & Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture  Rogue One: A Star Wars Story staring Jyn Erso: Felicity Jones, Cassian Andor: Diego Luna, & Orson Krennic: Ben Mendelsohn. You are Watching TV on the Hero Chat Show Segment (Featuring) - Sh...2022-10-081h 13Hero Chat ShowHero Chat ShowE7 - Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings | The Book of Boba Fett 4,5,6,7 | StrayHero Chat Show with ZaneMan & Jonni Boy. We're Talking about  #DC, #Marvel & #StarWars #Movies, #TVShows, #Video Game & #ComicCon Content on the Hero Chat Show.On This Episode of the Hero Chat Show:It's the Hero Chat Show, At the Movies Segment (Featuring) - Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsA Breakdown & Commentary of the Marvel Entertainment Movie Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings staring Shang-Chi: Simu Liu, Katy: Awkwafina, & Xu Wenwu: Tony Chiu-Wai Leung. You are Watching TV on the Hero Chat Show Segment (Featuring) - The...2022-09-241h 11Jonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!There’s No Planet B: Climate Anxiety and Products and Policies to Give Us HopeJonni and Maria chat about the ways we try to be conscious consumers and kinder to the environment. We share our favorite green products and habits (you’ll love!) and discuss recent historic U.S. and state climate change legislation as winning steps in the right direction. We also talk about climate anxiety (it's real, ya'll) and the surprising true story behind the 1970's "Crying Indian" public service ad campaign that made us all feel guilty for littering. Which we should feel guilty, but when you hear who funded this campaign and why, you’ll get fired up, we're sure...2022-09-1559 minJonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!What's in a Name?Welcome back to Fall! Jonni and Maria candidly share the history of their unique names and how that helped shape their identity. We talk about how we named our kids, why pronouncing someone's name the right way is a sign of respect, and how names bear family and cultural history. You'll learn the secret behind Jonni's name, why Maria's unique maiden name was fist a curse and then a blessing, and how asking about the origin of a name with empathy and curiosity can lead to great connections and inclusivity.Plus, our crazy summers, COVID aftermath,the...2022-09-011h 14Jonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!What's in a Name?Welcome back to Fall! Jonni and Maria candidly share the history of their unique names and how that helped shape their identity. We talk about how we named our kids, why pronouncing someone's name the right way is a sign of respect, and how names bear family and cultural history. You'll learn the secret behind Jonni's name, why Maria's unique maiden name was fist a curse and then a blessing, and how asking about the origin of a name with empathy and curiosity can lead to great connections and inclusivity.Plus, our crazy summers, COVID aftermath,the...2022-09-011h 14Hero Chat ShowHero Chat ShowE6 - Spider-Man: No Way Home | The Book of Boba Fett 1,2,3 | AwesomeConHero Chat Show with ZaneMan & Jonni Boy. We're Talking about  #DC, #Marvel & #StarWars #Movies, #TVShows, #Video Game & #Comiccon Content on the Hero Chat Show.On This Episode of the Hero Chat Show:It's the Hero Chat Show, At the Movies Segment (Featuring) - Spider-Man: No Way HomeA Breakdown & Commentary of the Marvel Entertainment Movie Spider-Man: No Way Home staring Underoos: Tom Holland, Euphoria: Zendaya, & the Man Behind the Man: Jacob Batalon.You are Watching TV on the Hero Chat Show Segment (Featuring) - The Book of Boba FettA...2022-08-211h 14Hero Chat ShowHero Chat ShowE5 - Thor: Love and Thunder | Ms. Marvel 4,5,6 | Batman: Arkham AsylumHero Chat Show with ZaneMan & Jonni Boy. We're Talking about  #DC, #Marvel & #StarWars #Movies, #TVShows, #Video Game & #ComicCon Content on the Hero Chat Show.On This Episode of the Hero Chat Show:It's the Hero Chat Show, At the Movies Segment (Featuring) - Thor: Love and ThunderA Breakdown & Commentary of the Marvel Entertainment Movie Thor: Love and Thunder staring the Man Born on a Thursday | Thorsday: Chris Hemsworth, Queen Amidala | Padme: Natalie Portman, & the Best Batman: Christian Bale. You are Watching TV on the Hero Chat Show Segment (Featuring) - M...2022-07-222h 04Hero Chat ShowHero Chat ShowE4 - Obi-Wan Kenobi 4,5,6 | Ms. Marvel 1,2,3 | Tidewater ComiconHero Chat Show with ZaneMan & Jonni Boy. We're Talking about  #DC, #Marvel & #StarWars #Movies, #TVShows, #Video Game & #Comiccon Content on the Hero Chat Show.On This Episode of the Hero Chat Show:(No Segment This Week)It's the Hero Chat Show, At the Movies Segment (Featuring)  You are Watching TV on the Hero Chat Show Segment (Featuring) - Obi-Wan KenobiA Breakdown & Commentary of the Star Wars Disney+ TV Show Obi-Wan Kenobi where ZaneMan & Jonni Boy discuss Episodes 4, 5, & 6. You are Watching TV on the Hero Chat Show Segment (Featu...2022-07-111h 46Hero Chat ShowHero Chat ShowE3 - The Batman | Obi-Wan Kenobi 1,2,3 | Star Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderHero Chat Show with ZaneMan & Jonni Boy. We're Talking about  #DC, #Marvel & #StarWars #Movies, #TVShows, #Video Game & #Comiccon Content on the Hero Chat Show.On This Episode of the Hero Chat Show:It's the Hero Chat Show, At the Movies Segment (Featuring) - The BatmanA Breakdown & Commentary of the DC Movie The Batman staring Twilight's (Team Edward!): Robert Pattinson, Lenny Kravitz Daughter: Zoe Kravitz, & Westworld's: Jeffery Wright. You are Watching TV on the Hero Chat Show Segment (Featuring) - Obi-Wan KenobiA Breakdown & Commentary of the Star Wars Dis...2022-06-211h 43Jonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!Common Sense Gun Control - Without Taking Away Your GunJonni and Maria have a reasonable and nuanced chat about the recent mass shooting tragedies in the United States. We talk about why blanket stereotypes about gun owners, Democrats, and Republicans are not always true and don't serve us; Why the NRA is not the organization it once was, and why it makes no sense that they are not leading safety and advocacy efforts. We share examples of when America has enacted swift legislation and made huge impacts before, and how we avoid sinking into a false narrative that our efforts don't matter - or won't matter for future...2022-06-0253 minHero Chat ShowHero Chat ShowE2 - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness | Moon Knight 4,5,6 | GalaxyCon RichmondHero Chat Show with ZaneMan & Jonni Boy. We're Talking about  #DC, #Marvel & #StarWars #Movies, #TVShows, #Video Game & # ComicCon Content on the Hero Chat Show.On This Episode of the Hero Chat Show:It's the Hero Chat Show, At the Movies Segment (Featuring) - Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessA Breakdown & Commentary of the Marvel Studios Movie Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness staring Sherlock Holmes: Benedict Cumberbatch,  Mary-Kate & Ashley's Youngest Sister: Elizabeth Olsen,  Master Lin in Deadly Class: Benedict Wong, and introducing Xochitl Gomez. Plus (Coming Soon) - HCS Keep...2022-05-231h 11Jonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!Not On Our Watch: The Upheaval of Roe vs. WadeJonni and Maria dig into the leak of the U.S Supreme Court opinion that will overturn Roe vs. Wade and remove abortion protestions for women. We are speaking out against taking this very personal choice nad right away from women to have autonomy over their own bodies - and destinies. We talk about our own views on abortion, play out all the reasons women have abortions that many anit-abortion supporters don't even realize, the surprising implications that this move will have on all of us, and what you can do to take action and make your voice heard.2022-05-1246 minHero Chat ShowHero Chat ShowE1 - Morbius | Moon Knight 1,2,3 | LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker SagaThe Very 1st Episode of Hero Chat Show with ZaneMan & Jonni Boy. We're Talking about  #DC, #Marvel & #StarWars #Movies, #TVShows, #Video Game & #Comiccon Content on the Hero Chat Show.On This Episode of the Hero Chat Show:It's the Hero Chat Show, At the Movies Segment (Featuring) - MorbiusA Breakdown & Commentary of the Sony Movie Morbius staring 30 Seconds to Mars Co-Founder: Jared Leto, Dr. Who 11: Matt Smith, Soon to be on Star Wars: Andor: Adria Arjona. Plus (Coming Soon) - HCS Keeps Your Current by letting You Know Release Dates for So...2022-04-291h 13Jonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!What the Hell is the Patriarchy?Jonni and Maria tackle "The Patriarchy:" What it actually means, what it means to us and how it damages women AND men alike. And how we can want to "smash the patriarchy"and still love men at the same time! We share how we were raised, our early female role models, why we appreciate male allies, and why we were hesitant to claim the term "feminist" in the past. We discuss the emotional and opportunity costs of the patriarchy - and some ways we can start to change things for the better so everyone can thrive.Plus...2022-04-071h 13Jonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!Santa, the Tooth Fairy and Talking Pets: Magic or Lying?Jonni and Maria talk about the stories we tell ourselves - and our kids - and whether they are lies or magic making. Is it ever okay to lie to ourselves, our kids, or others? We candidly share how we've navigated the Santa, Easter Bunny, and Tooth Fairy myths - and balancing those magical childhood memories with teaching our kids about honesty.We share some doozies we told growing up (shoplifting anyone?) and the different types of lies humans tell - and where we think the line gets crossed. Please tune in for an honest conversation about…lying?!...2022-03-241h 16Jonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!Mental Health IS HealthJonni and Maria talk, with humor and heart, about mental health - the power of sharing and creating safety for yourself and others.  With everything going on in the world today, many of us (especially kids and young adults) are not "fine." We talk about the COVID impact, the distinction between self care, self maintenance,and self compassion and what we're doing to maintain our own sanity: Boundaries, therapy, Peloton, and great apps. We've also shared some stats, personal stories and resources. Please tune in for a conversation we all need right now.Plus, an intro to R...2022-03-101h 03Jonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!Improv, Acting, and Creative Side HustlesIn this episode, Jonni and Maria talk about the magic of improv and acting and how creative outlets can enrich your life and work. We share how we both got into them, what we get out of performing, and some horrific audition stories. What have these passons taught us about public speaking, vulnerability, and rejection, and how do we apply it to our everyday lives? How can leaders and business teams benefit from improv training? Why are creative endeavors the best form of self-care, no matter how busy you might be? Creative outlets help you flex your innovation and...2022-02-241h 10Jonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD (WHEN YOU’RE NOT OPRAH)Jonni and Maria discuss everyday activism and how to use your voice and work to make the world a better place. We share our journey and offer up small actions that make a big difference - even if you feel like the world’s problems are too overwhelming.  We got a little vulnerable in our own wins and fails and why we really believe the world needs us all to take brave little steps toward equity and justice. Plus, our picks for TV shows to watch when looking for a mental break, SO MANY great book and podcast recommendations, and...2022-02-101h 11Jonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!Welcome to Jonni and Maria Go There!Welcome to Jonni and Maria Go There! A show about opinions….yours and ours. Your voice matters so USE it.Who are we? We’re Jonni Ressler and Maria Ross. We’re two feisty redheads with fierce hearts and fiercer opinions. We’re both business owners, moms, part-time actresses, leaders and spouses - and eager to use our work to make the world a better place. We aim high, make mistakes, get angry, laugh at ourselves and love to cry happy tears. This podcast is for big-dreaming, progressive women with goals, whether those are to adv...2022-01-1105 minJonni and Maria Go There!Jonni and Maria Go There!Welcome to Jonni and Maria Go There!Welcome to Jonni and Maria Go There! A show about opinions….yours and ours. Your voice matters so USE it.Who are we? We’re Jonni Ressler and Maria Ross. We’re two feisty redheads with fierce hearts and fiercer opinions. We’re both business owners, moms, part-time actresses, leaders and spouses - and eager to use our work to make the world a better place. We aim high, make mistakes, get angry, laugh at ourselves and love to cry happy tears. This podcast is for big-dreaming, progressive women with goals, whether those are to adv...2022-01-1105 minFlow StarsFlow StarsRachel Errington (Cardiff University) and Jonni Moore (uPenn)##S1:E2 — In this episode of Flow Stars, we’re joined by Jonni Moore of the University of Pennsylvania and Rachel Errington of Cardiff University. In this frank and forthright discussion, we talk about the role of cytometry in interdisciplinary research, and the future of the field, taking in Great Expectations, Brentford FC, and the Philadelphia Eagles along the way. We can also give advance warning of a soccer match to be held at ISAC 2022! We also discuss more serious matters, as Jonni and Rachel discuss their biggest career challenges and offer some sage advice for...2021-05-191h 13Ritam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaSensitivityThe mighty Jez asks about increased sensitivity as he progresses toward enlightenment. Jonni reflects that as we become more able to process the data that our senses yield we increase sensitivity to detect ever more subtle layers of information.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses and knowledge content to take you ever deeper into understanding and supporting your growth & evolution. Stacks of movement classes with Carla Dimattina to strengthen and align so everything can flow.Try for free t...2021-04-1514 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaElegant SufficiencyDaniel takes the hot seat to make an enquiry about a seeming lack of abundance and limiting self belief structures. Jonni explains that not having the distraction of money can be a gift to help to refocus on what is actually most important.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses and knowledge content to take you ever deeper into understanding and supporting your growth & evolution. Stacks of movement classes with Carla Dimattina to strengthen and align so everything can flow.2021-04-1120 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaSpeaking in TonguesGuest Haley asks about her spiritual practice of Speaking in Tongues now that she no longer practices in a religious setting. Jonni reveals that it is an intimate practice that can be a powerful tool in self development.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses and knowledge content to take you ever deeper into understanding and supporting your growth & evolution. Stacks of movement classes with Carla Dimattina to strengthen and align so everything can flow.Try for free today h...2021-04-0815 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaNight terrorsOur guest Bish asks for Jonni’s perspective on night terrors & sleep paralysis1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses and knowledge content to take you ever deeper into understanding and supporting your growth & evolution. Stacks of movement classes with Carla Dimattina to strengthen and align so everything can flow.Try for free today head to ritam.studio 2021-04-0117 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaIntegrating Higher states of ConsciousnessIn this episode Bini asks how to bring the experience of going beyond boundaries and being quite expansive in Meditation back into a relative and relevant form and follows up with a second question around the enquiry into- "who you are"?Jonni unpacks both offering a different perspective on a question that many are seeking to answer.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses and knowledge content to take you ever deeper into understanding and supporting your growth & evolution. Stacks o...2021-03-2524 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRelationshipsOur guest Jen asks what is the purpose of a committed relationship outside of procreation and what is the basis for cultivating a healthy and loving relationship. Jonni explains that relationships are the format for our deepest expression.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses and knowledge content to take you ever deeper into understanding and supporting your growth & evolution. Stacks of movement classes with Carla Dimattina to strengthen and align so everything can flow.Try for free today h...2021-03-2125 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaMedia MadnessIn this episode Julie asks one of the most important questions of the season regarding feeling overwhelmed and isolated because of divisive news and information circulating the internet. She asks how to best wake people up and Jonni sheds light on the un-sustainability of taking our life cues from outside of ourselves particularly from the news or online.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses and knowledge content to take you ever deeper into understanding and supporting your growth & evolution. Stacks of m...2021-03-1825 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaFunctions of the MindThe next inquiry came from Vanessa and she asks Jonni to break down the different types of meditation in relation to the 5 functions of the mind and why practicing a being technique is so important as a solid foundation.Refer to earlier episode*1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses and knowledge content to take you ever deeper into understanding and supporting your growth & evolution. Stacks of movement classes with Carla Dimattina to strengthen and align2021-03-1423 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaLetting GoOur guest Damien asks Jonni about surrender and how do we let go when we realize something is no longer good for us? What unfolds is a discussion on the misconceptions around the ego.For deeper exploration see previous 1GM podcast episode #10 Meditation and the Ego.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses and knowledge content to take you ever deeper into understanding and supporting your growth & evolution. Stacks of movement classes with Carla Dimattina to strengthen and align2021-03-1117 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaWhat is Embodiment?In this episode Josh asks Jonni exactly what he means when he says that the world needs more embodiment. What unfolds is an interesting conversation about staying diligent and vigilant with the process of unfolding our potential.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses and knowledge content to take you ever deeper into understanding and supporting your growth & evolution. Stacks of movement classes with Carla Dimattina to strengthen and align so everything can flow.Try for free today head t...2021-03-0420 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaWill Nature support us?In this episode Stellios asks an important question regarding the awakening of humanity and wanted to know if nature will support us or the environment? Jonni elaborates on the role that Nature (creative Intelligence) takes creating circumstances that bring about the awakening of humanity.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses and knowledge content to take you ever deeper into understanding and supporting your growth & evolution. Stacks of movement classes with Carla Dimattina to strengthen and align so everything can f...2021-02-2821 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaLoveOur guest Ashwin asks Jonni to share his perspective on the experience of Love as it pertains to unfolding our human potential through meditation and more importantly how to gain deeper access to our full expression of Love.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses and knowledge content to take you ever deeper into understanding and supporting your growth & evolution. Stacks of movement classes with Carla Dimattina to strengthen and align so everything can flow.Try for free today h...2021-02-2519 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaHistory of 1GMIn the first episode of season 3 podcast producer Daniel asks Jonni to bring us up to speed on the history of 1 Giant Mind. Jonni reflects on his encounter with the Dalai Lama that shifted the trajectory of 1GM from a science based endeavor gathering data on mass meditations, back into the heart.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses and knowledge content to take you ever deeper into understanding and supporting your growth & evolution. Stacks of movement classes with Carla Dimattina to 2021-02-2123 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaStronger TogetherIn our final episode of season 2 our guest Sarah asks about the importance of community and the role it plays in our pursuit for self knowledge, belonging and having impact in the world. Jonni shares his view of how community forms the basis for all of it.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses and knowledge content to take you ever deeper into understanding and supporting your growth & evolution. Stacks of movement classes with Carla Dimattina to strengthen and align s...2020-08-2014 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaPsychedelics?In this ep our guest Shaunn asks Jonni’s perspective on using substances for accessing higher states of consciousness. Jonni shares a view of the pro’s and con’s the need to be honest about why we would trade them. Then Shaunn asks a bonus question for Jonni’s take on meditation reaching a critical mass in the mainstream. Both answers may not be what you would expect.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses and knowledge content to take you ever dee...2020-08-1625 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaThe Whitewashing of WellnessOur guest Rachael asks for Jonni's perspective on the lack of racial diversity in the wellness industry. Jonni welcomes the highlighting of the issue and encourages everyone to have the difficult conversations around creating equality in the world and then asks Racheal what she sees as a solution.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses and knowledge content to take you ever deeper into understanding and supporting your growth & evolution. Stacks of movement classes with Carla Dimattina to strengthen and align2020-08-1312 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaLeading from BeingOur guest Harriet asks how do we break the habit of getting caught up in the doing so that we can come back to Being. Jonni explains that going against the mainstream requires being uncomfortable and requires diligence to resist the powerful pull of that current. He then shares about the power of action that is driven from a state of Being and the effect it has.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses and knowledge content to take...2020-08-0921 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaWaking Up At WorkOur Guest Nat Brooks describes the challenge of being more conscious and aware in her workplace environment and questions if staying in her role in TV industry will slow down or stop her personal growth. Jonni points out that she is uniquely positioned to be a champion for change. Remaining in the place of need can actually accelerate and assist that personal growth but reinforces the need for her to be patient in her approach.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses...2020-08-0610 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaManaging emotional turbulenceIn this episode our guest Cimarra asks for some advice on maintaining a meditation practice while being confronted with the emotional turbulence that can come with working through past trauma. Jonni encourages Cimarra to remember the reason why we are meditating and points out that the first phase of healing and recovery can be the purging of emotion, stress and agitation. A key take away was the importance of being surrounded by community to support us in our experiences.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of...2020-08-0215 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaWhat Comes Next?Our guest Lindon has been using the 1 giant mind app for a few months with great effect and asks Jonni what to expect from deepening his understanding and experience of meditationby learning with a teacher and how to bring the family along. Jonni offers insight into the intelligence that is structured within our awareness. How meditation enlivens our capabilities and the knowledge of how to fulfill our desires.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses and knowledge content to...2020-07-3019 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaWhy Are We Afraid Of Love?Our show producer Dan explains his familiarity with the way our thinking can seemingly create fear in the body more easily than love chemistry and asks, why are we afraid of love?Jonni highlights that it isn’t necessarily thinking that creates the body sensations that we refer to as fear, nor absolutely body sensations that create fear based thinking. He suggests the solution is the resolution which comes through acceptance of the thoughts and feelings whilst connecting to our deeper experience of Being within us. 1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project R...2020-07-2621 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaThe reward for embracing our potentialOur host Skye Tipler asks “Why do I avoid my second meditation”. Jonni asks her to explain the reason she thinks she avoids it which reveals an underlying fear that becoming all that is possible might render her irrelevant in her role in life. Jonni unpacks the reasons why we self sabotage and place an upper limit on our potential such as fear of rejection or failure before explaining theexponential benefits we gain from the second meditation of the day. 1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With...2020-07-2324 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaSuffering, Non attachment & CompassionOur guest Sam asks if we need to cultivate a level of non-attachment in response to the amount of suffering in the world. Jonni speaks about the need for us to stay connected and practice compassion in place of detachment, understanding that the individuals acting in ignorance are part of a larger problem and not the source of it. He also points out that contributing to the solution will set our frustration at ease knowing that we are acting to bring positive benefit to the world. Growth happens by transmuting our frustration and anger into positive...2020-07-1920 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaCalm Mind, Busy BodyRachael asks if her ability to witness her experience and quickly move through emotional difficulty with a knowingness that everything is going to be ok is preventing her from feeling on a deeper level. Jonni offers the perspective that if we are “doing the work” any suppression of emotion will be short lived and that if the intelligence of the body is suppressing emotion that it is for good reason. Rachael then asks a follow up question about the body struggling with stress while the mind is clear which leads to an explanation of evolutionary biology and...2020-07-1621 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaWhat is Enlightenment?Our guest Emily asks for a clear definition of Enlightenment. Jonni describes Enlightenment as a knowingness of oneness and reveals the importance of this an experience directly and not just an idea to be contemplated on the level of thinking. He presents the concept of human awareness as being infinite in its nature and describes how we’re all working out how to be infinite while existing within finite boundaries. Racheal poses a very interesting connecting question, do we still feel emotions in an enlightened state?1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam St...2020-07-1228 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRevealing our truth.Welcome back! Our guest Allie Oishi asks “If we are all at our essence, love. Why must we go through struggles, pain and suffering to find our way back to our nature of love? Jonni shares a perspective that this life is one of many on a journey to reveal the truth of who we are. Moving from a sense of separation into connection and unity of life. Jonni suggests that our personal suffering is an extension of the suffering that we inflict on the planet and it’s inhabitants. But zooming out further what we find is that it’s...2020-07-0819 minPartyShowPartyShowJonni Live Set @ Midnight Oriente, Guarapuava - 29.06.19Set mixado com um pouco das músicas que toquei na Midnight Oriente, em Guarapuava, no dia 29 de Junho de 2019. Tem k-pop, pop, funk, mashup e edm. Você ouve Blackpink, Big Bang, BTS, Nicki Minaj, P!nk, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Spice Girls, Kelly Key, Lúisa Sonza, Pabllo Vittar, Renan Pitanga, MC WM, MC GW, Karol Conká, Anitta, 2NE1, Luka, Ludmilla e muito mais! Siga Jonni: Instagram: instagram.com/ojonni | Facebook: fb.com/ojonni Twitter: twitter.com/ojonni | Downloads e tracklists: hearthis.at/ojonni2019-07-181h 04Telefonselgernes verste vennTelefonselgernes verste vennGårsdagens one night stand tar telefonen.Jonni er ikke tilgjengelig, så telefonselgere må snakke med en dame fra Bergen som ble med Jonni hjem i går. Det er Jonni selv som spiller rollen som bergensk dame.2019-05-2110 minSleep Is For Billionaires The PodcastSleep Is For Billionaires The PodcastActor ROBERT DEON Talks Stability When Chasing Dreams, Military Background, & MORE W Jonni VegaActor ROBERT DEON Talks Stability When Chasing Dreams, Military Background, & MORE W Jonni Vega by Shayanne Andujar --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sleep-is-for-billionaires/support2019-03-0340 minSleep Is For Billionaires The PodcastSleep Is For Billionaires The PodcastMELVIN JACKSON JR Talks Playing Eddie Murphy, Creating Opportunity & More W Jonni VegazMELVIN JACKSON JR Talks Playing Eddie Murphy, Creating Opportunity & More W Jonni Vegaz by Shayanne Andujar --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sleep-is-for-billionaires/support2019-03-0346 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaMainstreaming MeditationHas meditation been ruined by the mainstream? Alida Brandenburg, a daring brand strategist and former Director of Social Media at Refinery29, talks about the commodification of the wellness world. This is an increasingly relevant topic and Jonni delivers a response that trades the cynicism for an outlook of grace and personal responsibility.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses and knowledge content to take you ever deeper into understanding and supporting your growth & evolution. Stacks of movement classes with Carla Dimattina to 2018-11-0919 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaThe Myth of Teaching and PerfectionJesse Israel, founder of The Big Quiet and a certified meditation teacher with 1 Giant Mind, asks: Can you teach meditation even if you struggle with stress and anxiety yourself? Jonni explains that meditation teachers don't need to be perfected humans, because the role is not to sell perfection but to teach an elegant process of self-discovery.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses and knowledge content to take you ever deeper into understanding and supporting your growth & evolution. Stacks of movement classes w...2018-10-2622 minSleep Is For Billionaires The PodcastSleep Is For Billionaires The PodcastActor/musician Chelly Talks Sync Licencing, Internships, Networking In LA And More W/ Jonni - VegazActor / musician - Chelly - Talks - Sync - Licencing - Internships - Networking - In - La - And - More - W-jonni - Vegaz --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sleep-is-for-billionaires/support2018-09-2450 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaTrying to Change Our ThinkingCan we change our thoughts with thought alone? Caroline asks Jonni what role meditation plays in shaping how and what we think. In this episode we consider the problems of over-identifying with the “thinking mind” and we explore how meditation leads to a deep form of human intelligence.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses and knowledge content to take you ever deeper into understanding and supporting your growth & evolution. Stacks of movement classes with Carla Dimattina to strengthen and align so...2018-09-1415 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaIncessant Thinking MindLeslie Hoffman (president of New York's Open Center) asks Jonni why we can't stop the chatter in our heads.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses and knowledge content to take you ever deeper into understanding and supporting your growth & evolution. Stacks of movement classes with Carla Dimattina to strengthen and align so everything can flow.Try for free today head to ritam.studio 2018-09-0723 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaResponding to Negative PeopleHow do we remain positive and engaged when we’re around friends or colleagues who tend to rant or complain? Olivia is a Canadian lawyer who asks Jonni for advice on how she can maintain her cool and not become affected by people who tend to be negative. In the conversation, Jonni uncovers the truth of the responsibility we all have to each other and ourselves in these situations.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses and knowledge content to take you ev...2018-08-3119 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaIs Meditation for Everyone?“If I’m not stressed and I’m a generally happy person, why should I meditate?” Nick DiMattina, a recent graduate of the 1 Giant Mind Teacher Training Academy and now meditation teacher explains to Jonni that he sometimes gets this response from people. As Jonni explores the topic with Nick, a deeper insight about why we meditate emerges.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's new project Ritam Studio.With hundreds of hours of courses and knowledge content to take you ever deeper into understanding and supporting your growth & evolution. Stacks of movement...2018-08-2418 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaMeditation & the IntellectOur guest Caroline, a meditation teacher in training asks: How do we use the intellect in conjunction with meditation? Jonni first makes the important distinction between the intellect and intelligence and this provides a foundation for the discussion. The discussion makes it way through our relationship to our thinking and how meditation is an extraordinary tool that causes us to access our intuition, creativity, and sense of ourselves. Jonni explains how that after a regular practice we start to ween ourselves off the addiction of our intellect and the need to control everything.1 Giant Mind is evolving...2018-08-1022 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaTeaching & VulnerabilityWhen does sharing vulnerability cross a line and become exploitative? The most impactful leaders have overcome personal strife, and Jesse Israel is no exception. Once at odds with bouts of anxiety and depression, today Jesse is an influential community leader. Co-founder Cantora Records, signing bands such as MGMT and Francis and the Lights, Jesse now leads some of the world's most innovative mass meditations, through The Big Quiet & Medi Club. And certified as a meditation teacher by 1 Giant Mind, he asks: are there boundaries to how far a teacher should go in revealing their personal vulnerabilities, while teaching and...2018-08-0315 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaGetting Love RightWhy do so many of us get love wrong and struggle to find self-love? Lesley-Anne, a former psychotherapist now Vedic meditation teacher and counselor, and mother to Jonni Pollard, poses this important question. Jonni presents a new definition of love that bucks the common conception that love arrives "only when someone else loves you." Rather, love is our most fundamental nature. It's the spontaneous way we respond to life and treat others, so long as we're not overwhelmed by fear. Jonni suggests that love is a self-referenced phenomenon. Though it can elude us, it occurs within. In doubting our lovability...2018-07-2728 minRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaRitam Studio Podcast With Jonni Pollard and Carla DimattinaBecoming a Meditation TeacherCaroline, a meditation practitioner, asks Jonni about the 1 Giant Mind Teacher Training Program and how she can incorporate teaching meditation into the coaching practice that she is developing. Her sincere inquiry about how to do this the right way starts a beautiful conversation around leadership, the role of a teacher, and our desire to help others. This is a great podcast for anyone considering becoming a meditation teacher while continuing their own personal development. Since recording this episode, Caroline has enrolled as a student in 1 Giant Mind's Teacher Training Program.1 Giant Mind is evolving!! Check out Jonni's...2018-07-2023 min