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Transformation CafeTC361: Cafe Book Club – The Game Called Life – Part 4In this week’s episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome back Kay Gilley, the author of “The Game Called Life” available from Amazon. In this episode they discuss chapter 7 and summarize the themes from the book. Click the link below to purchase The Game Called Life on […]
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Transformation CafeTC361: Cafe Book Club – The Game Called Life – Part 4In this week's episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome back Kay Gilley, the author of "The Game Called Life" available from Amazon. In this episode they discuss chapter 7 and summarize the themes from the book. Click the link below to purchase The Game Called Life on Amazon.About Kay:Kay Gilley is a spiritual coach and mentor to executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals. In her writing, public speaking and individual work, she helps individuals break out of habitual near-life experiences to rediscover life, foster latent creativity and...2017-08-2830 min
Transformation CafeTC361: Cafe Book Club – The Game Called Life – Part 4In this week’s episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome back Kay Gilley, the author of “The Game Called Life” available from Amazon. In this episode they discuss chapter 7 and summarize the themes f...2017-08-2830 minTransformation CafeTC360: Cafe Book Club – The Game Called Life – Part 3In this week’s episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome back Kay Gilley, the author of “The Game Called Life” available from Amazon. In this episode they discuss chapters 5 and 6. The Game Called Life: Book Club Notes Chapter 5 – Reconciliation (Chapters 5 & 6 are […]
The post TC360: Cafe Book Club – The Game Called Life – Part 3 appeared first on Transformation Cafe.2017-08-2100 minTransformation CafeTC360: Cafe Book Club – The Game Called Life – Part 3In this week's episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome back Kay Gilley, the author of "The Game Called Life" available from Amazon. In this episode they discuss chapters 5 and 6.The Game Called Life: Book Club NotesChapter 5 – Reconciliation(Chapters 5 & 6 are actions we need to take to win in the game called Life. Emphasis on connecting with Oneness, asking, listening.)To win at the game called Life requires us to be in the present—not in the future which cannot be known by anyone nor in the past wher...2017-08-2131 minTransformation CafeTC360: Cafe Book Club – The Game Called Life – Part 3In this week’s episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome back Kay Gilley, the author of “The Game Called Life” available from Amazon. In this episode they discuss chapters 5 and 6.2017-08-2131 minTransformation CafeTC359: Cafe Book Club – The Game Called Life – Part 2In this week's episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome back Kay Gilley, the author of "The Game Called Life" available from Amazon. In this episode they discuss chapters 3 and 4.The Game Called Life: Book Club NotesChapter 3: Redefining SuccessThe material world would have us believe that we need to develop a plan for our lives, set goals, and succeed in material ways. In The Game Called Life the only goals that count are the intentions — the goals of our souls — established before we were conceived. When we are...2017-08-1431 minTransformation CafeTC359: Cafe Book Club – The Game Called Life – Part 2In this week’s episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome back Kay Gilley, the author of “The Game Called Life” available from Amazon. In this episode they discuss chapters 3 and 4.2017-08-1431 minTransformation CafeTC359: Cafe Book Club – The Game Called Life – Part 2In this week’s episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome back Kay Gilley, the author of “The Game Called Life” available from Amazon. In this episode they discuss chapters 3 and 4. The Game Called Life: Book Club Notes Chapter 3: Redefining Success The material world would have […]
The post TC359: Cafe Book Club – The Game Called Life – Part 2 appeared first on Transformation Cafe.2017-08-1400 minTransformation CafeTC358: Cafe Book Club – The Game Called Life – Chapter 1 – 2In this week's episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome back Kay Gilley to kick off another book in the Cafe Book Club! Kay is the author of "The Game Called Life" available from Amazon. In this episode they discuss chapters 1 and 2.In The Game Called Life, a visit from jovial and sometimes irreverent spirit guide Helen propels mid-life Lizzie Magill from despair and emptiness onto her path where she discovers joy, meaning, and purpose as she learns the secret to winning in life. In chapters 1 and 2 Lizzie is introduced to...2017-08-0731 minTransformation CafeTC358: Cafe Book Club – The Game Called Life – Chapter 1 – 2In this week’s episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome back Kay Gilley to kick off another book in the Cafe Book Club! Kay is the author of “The Game Called Life” available from Amazon.2017-08-0731 minTransformation CafeTC358: Cafe Book Club – The Game Called Life – Chapter 1 – 2In this week’s episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome back Kay Gilley to kick off another book in the Cafe Book Club! Kay is the author of “The Game Called Life” available from Amazon. In this episode they discuss chapters 1 and 2. In The Game Called […]
The post TC358: Cafe Book Club – The Game Called Life – Chapter 1 – 2 appeared first on Transformation Cafe.2017-08-0700 minTransformation CafeTC357: The Eight Active Ingredients of Tai Chi – Harvard Medical SchoolThe week we are pleased to welcome Elaine Brovont, a certified trainer of “The Eight Active Ingredients of Tai Chi” based on the Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi by Peter M. Wayne, PhD and Mark L. Fuerst. Elaine is the first person certified to train this program on the West Coast. She describes […]
The post TC357: The Eight Active Ingredients of Tai Chi – Harvard Medical School appeared first on Transformation Cafe.2017-07-3100 minTransformation CafeTC357: The Eight Active Ingredients of Tai Chi – Harvard Medical SchoolThe week we are pleased to welcome Elaine Brovont, a certified trainer of “The Eight Active Ingredients of Tai Chi” based on the Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi by Peter M. Wayne, PhD and Mark L. Fuerst.2017-07-3131 minTransformation CafeTC356: The Creative Process and the Poet's MuseOn this week's podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome back poet Michael Mejia. They are joined by Marsha and Vanessa, the owners of Sundappled Boutique in Claremont, California.Mike shares three more of his poems. The first is one called "The Remembrance". Mike says that this poem comes "from the eternal aspect, from a place that isn't broken, and a place where the more we clear what's fragmented and bring it back into alignment with the source of everything, then I get to create more evenly from that place."Mike reads a touching poem about...2017-07-2446 minTransformation CafeTC356: The Creative Process and the Poet’s MuseOn this week’s podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome back poet Michael Mejia. They are joined by Marsha and Vanessa, the owners of Sundappled Boutique in Claremont, California. Mike shares three more of his poems. The first is one called “The Remembrance”. Mike says that this poem comes “from the eternal aspect, […]
The post TC356: The Creative Process and the Poet’s Muse appeared first on Transformation Cafe.2017-07-2400 minTransformation CafeTC356: The Creative Process and the Poet’s MuseOn this week’s podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome back poet Michael Mejia. They are joined by Marsha and Vanessa, the owners of Sundappled Boutique in Claremont, California. Mike shares three more of his poems.2017-07-2446 minTransformation CafeTC355: The Power of PoetryIn this week’s episode of the Transformation Cafe, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome poet Michael Mejia. Mike shares several of his poems, and he and Robin discuss the poetry of Ahmed Badr, Rumi, and others.2017-07-1744 minTransformation CafeTC355: The Power of PoetryIn this week's episode of the Transformation Cafe, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome poet Michael Mejia. Mike shares several of his poems, and he and Robin discuss the poetry of Ahmed Badr, Rumi, and others.Poetry is ordinary language raised to the Nth power. Poetry is boned with ideas, nerved and blooded with emotions, all held together by the delicate, tough skin of words. – Paul EngleMytho-Poetic States?In this video Jason Silva muses on the Power of Poetry from his "Shots of Awe" series.Poetry is a d...2017-07-1744 minTransformation CafeTC355: The Power of PoetryIn this week’s episode of the Transformation Cafe, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome poet Michael Mejia. Mike shares several of his poems, and he and Robin discuss the poetry of Ahmed Badr, Rumi, and others. Read Mike’s poem Untitled – A Journey Beyond Labels“. Poetry is ordinary language raised to the Nth […]
The post TC355: The Power of Poetry appeared first on Transformation Cafe.2017-07-1700 minTransformation CafeTC354: The Game Called Life – Interview with author Kay GilleyIn this week’s episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome Kay Gilley. Kay is the author of “The Game Called Life” available from Amazon. Kay and Amy have been friends for over 20 years. About Kay: Kay Gilley is a spiritual coach and mentor to executives, entrepreneurs, and […]
The post TC354: The Game Called Life – Interview with author Kay Gilley appeared first on Transformation Cafe.2017-06-2000 minTransformation CafeTC354: The Game Called Life – Interview with author Kay GilleyIn this week's episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome Kay Gilley. Kay is the author of "The Game Called Life" available from Amazon. Kay and Amy have been friends for over 20 years.About Kay:Kay Gilley is a spiritual coach and mentor to executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals. In her writing, public speaking and individual work, she helps individuals break out of habitual near-life experiences to rediscover life, foster latent creativity and reclaim their whole potential. Kay has been described as "the world's leading thinking on intention." She says that...2017-06-2030 minTransformation CafeTC354: The Game Called Life – Interview with author Kay GilleyIn this week’s episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome Kay Gilley. Kay is the author of “The Game Called Life” available from Amazon. Kay and Amy have been friends for over 20 years.
About Kay:
Kay Gilley is a spiritual coach and mentor to executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals. In her writing, public speaking and individual work, she helps individuals break out of habitual near-life experiences to rediscover life, foster latent creativity and reclaim their whole potential. Kay has been described as “the world’s leading thinking on intention.” She says that means...2017-06-2030 minTransformation CafeTC353:Self-Care for Caregivers and Laughter YogaOn this episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome Michelle Bassett, a Hidden Heroes Fellow, to discuss self-care for caregivers and the work of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation.Hidden Heroes brings vital attention to the untold stories of military caregivers and seeks solutions for the tremendous challenges and long-term needs they face.In 2012, Elizabeth Dole founded the Elizabeth Dole Foundation to support military caregivers after witnessing the hardships these spouses, parents, siblings, and friends of wounded, ill, and injured veterans and service members face while she was caring for her...2017-06-1330 minTransformation CafeTC353:Self-Care for Caregivers and Laughter YogaOn this episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome Michelle Bassett, a Hidden Heroes Fellow, to discuss self-care for caregivers and the work of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation.
Hidden Heroes brings vital attention to the untold stories of military caregivers and seeks solutions for the tremendous challenges and long-term needs they face.
In 2012, Elizabeth Dole founded the Elizabeth Dole Foundation to support military caregivers after witnessing the hardships these spouses, parents, siblings, and friends of wounded, ill, and injured veterans and service members face while she was caring for her husband, Bob, during...2017-06-1330 minTransformation CafeTC353:Self-Care for Caregivers and Laughter YogaOn this episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome Michelle Bassett, a Hidden Heroes Fellow, to discuss self-care for caregivers and the work of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. Hidden Heroes brings vital attention to the untold stories of military caregivers and seeks solutions for the tremendous challenges and […]
The post TC353:Self-Care for Caregivers and Laughter Yoga appeared first on Transformation Cafe.2017-06-1300 minTransformation CafeTC352: Staying Well on Vacation with guest Catie FitzgeraldOn this episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast we welcome back nutritional counselor Catie Fitzgerald. Catie tells us about her approach to staying well on vacation, by preparing your body ahead of time so you don’t get sick while having fun!
The CIGS Approach
A 4-prong approach to staying healthy on your vacation: CIGS. This is the only time that CIGS denotes something healthy for you!
* Condition your body to be active
* Nourish your immune system
* Prime your GI tract for proper function
* Reduce the impact of Stress on your body
Below is a link to a PDF of...2017-06-0432 minTransformation CafeTC352: Staying Well on Vacation with guest Catie FitzgeraldOn this episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast we welcome back nutritional counselor Catie Fitzgerald. Catie tells us about her approach to staying well on vacation, by preparing your body ahead of time so you don’t get sick while having fun! The CIGS Approach A 4-prong approach to staying healthy on your vacation: CIGS. This […]
The post TC352: Staying Well on Vacation with guest Catie Fitzgerald appeared first on Transformation Cafe.2017-06-0400 minTransformation CafeTC351: The Book of Joy – Relationships and CommunityIn this week's podcast we conclude our Cafe Book Club review of "The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World". Host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost provide a meditation exercise for each one of the Eight Pillars of Joy, and Robin demonstrates a Laughter Yoga exercise that will put a smile on your face.From the description on Amazon:Two great spiritual masters share their own hard-won wisdom about living with joy even in the face of adversity.The occasion was a big birthday. And it inspired two close friends to get together...2017-05-2231 minTransformation CafeTC351: The Book of Joy – Relationships and CommunityIn this week’s podcast we conclude our Cafe Book Club review of “The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World“. Host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost provide a meditation exercise for each one of the Eight Pillars of Joy, and Robin demonstrates a Laughter Yoga exercise that will put a smile on your face.
From the description on Amazon:
Two great spiritual masters share their own hard-won wisdom about living with joy even in the face of adversity.
The occasion was a big birthday. And it inspired two close friends to get together in Dharamsala for...2017-05-2231 minTransformation CafeTC350: Cafe Book Club presents The Book of Joy – Pillar 8: GenerosityIn this week's podcast host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost discuss the last of the 8 Pillars of Joy from the "Book of Joy" by the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Pillar 8 is "Generosity".Generosity is the habit of giving freely without expecting anything in return. It can involve offering time, assets or talents to aid someone in need. Often equated with charity as a virtue, generosity is widely accepted in society as a desirable trait.Generosity is often a natural outgrowth of compassion, thought the line between the two can be hard to distinguish. We do...2017-05-1532 minTransformation CafeTC350: Cafe Book Club presents The Book of Joy – Pillar 8: GenerosityIn this week’s podcast host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost discuss the last of the 8 Pillars of Joy from the “Book of Joy” by the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Pillar 8 is “Generosity”.
Generosity is the habit of giving freely without expecting anything in return. It can involve offering time, assets or talents to aid someone in need. Often equated with charity as a virtue, generosity is widely accepted in society as a desirable trait.
Generosity is often a natural outgrowth of compassion, thought the line between the two can be hard to distinguish. We don’t ne...2017-05-1532 minTransformation CafeTC349: Cafe Book Club presents The Book of Joy – Pillar 7:CompassionIn this week’s podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Front continue their discussion of “The Book of Joy”. This week we focus on Pillar 7: Compassion – Something We Want to Become
Compassion – All traditions carry the same message: the message of love. Compassion is a sense of concern that arises when we are confronted with another’s suffering and feel motivated to see that suffering relieved. It connects the feeling of empathy to acts of kindness, generosity and other altruistic tendencies.
According to the research, we are hard-wired to want to relieve the suffering of others.
Can compassion be taug...2017-05-0730 minTransformation CafeTC349: Cafe Book Club presents The Book of Joy – Pillar 7:CompassionIn this week's podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Front continue their discussion of "The Book of Joy". This week we focus on Pillar 7: Compassion – Something We Want to BecomeCompassion – All traditions carry the same message: the message of love. Compassion is a sense of concern that arises when we are confronted with another’s suffering and feel motivated to see that suffering relieved. It connects the feeling of empathy to acts of kindness, generosity and other altruistic tendencies.According to the research, we are hard-wired to want to relieve the suffering of others.2017-05-0730 minTransformation CafeTC348: Cafe Book Club presents The Book of Joy-Pillar 6: GratitudeIn this week's podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost continue their discussion on The Book of Joy. This week we focus on Pillar 6: Gratitude – I am Fortunate to be AliveThe quotes below are excerpted from this chapter.Greet each day with gratitude"Every day, think as you wake up, ‘I am fortunate to be alive. I have a precious human life. I am not going to waste it.'"Gratitude is the recognition of all that holds us in the web of life and all that has made it possible to have the...2017-04-2430 minTransformation CafeTC348: Cafe Book Club presents The Book of Joy-Pillar 6: GratitudeIn this week’s podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost continue their discussion on The Book of Joy. This week we focus on Pillar 6: Gratitude – I am Fortunate to be Alive
The quotes below are excerpted from this chapter.
Greet each day with gratitude
“Every day, think as you wake up, ‘I am fortunate to be alive. I have a precious human life. I am not going to waste it.'”
Gratitude is the recognition of all that holds us in the web of life and all that has made it possible to have the live that we...2017-04-2430 minTransformation CafeTC347: Cafe Book Club presents The Book of Joy – Pillar 5: ForgivenessIn this week's podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost continue their discussion on The Book of Joy. This week we focus on Pillar 5: Forgiveness. The Eight Pillars of Joy:Perspectives: There are many different anglesHumility: I try to look humble and modestHumor: Laughter, joking is much betterAcceptance: The only place where change can beginForgiveness: Freeing ourselves from the pastGratitude: I am fortunate to be aliveCompassion: Something we want to becomeGenerosity: We are filled with joy2017-04-1630 minTransformation CafeTC347: Cafe Book Club presents The Book of Joy – Pillar 5: ForgivenessIn this week’s podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost continue their discussion on The Book of Joy. This week we focus on Pillar 5: Forgiveness.
“Forgiveness does not mean we forget. You should remember the negative thing, but because there is a possibility to develop hatred, we mustn’t allow ourselves to be led in that direction–we choose forgiveness.”
Forgiveness do not mean you forget what someone has done, contrary to the saying “Forgive and Forget.” Not reacting with negativity, or giving in to the negative emotions, does not mean you do not respond to the acts...2017-04-1630 minTransformation CafeTC346: Cafe Book Club presents The Book of Joy – Pillar 4: AcceptanceIn this episode host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost continue their discussion of the Eight Pillars of Joy. This week focuses on the fourth pillar: Acceptance.Acceptance: The Only Place Where Change Can BeginIn this short teaching is the profound essence of the Dalai Lama's approach to life:"Why be unhappy about something if it can be remedied? And what is the use of being unhappy if it cannot be remedied?Once we can see life in its wider perspective, once we are able to see our role in its drama with some...2017-04-0329 minTransformation CafeTC346: Cafe Book Club presents The Book of Joy – Pillar 4: AcceptanceIn this episode host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost continue their discussion of the Eight Pillars of Joy. This week focuses on the fourth pillar: Acceptance.
Acceptance: The Only Place Where Change Can Begin
In this short teaching is the profound essence of the Dalai Lama’s approach to life:
“Why be unhappy about something if it can be remedied? And what is the use of being unhappy if it cannot be remedied?
Once we can see life in its wider perspective, once we are able to see our role in its drama with some degree of humility, and...2017-04-0329 minTransformation CafeTC345: Cafe Book Club presents The Book of Joy – Pillar 3: HumorIn this episode host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost continue their discussion of the Eight Pillars of Joy. This week focuses on the third pillar: Humor.To reinforce the benefits of humor, here's a great article called "Laughter is the Best Medicine". It discusses the benefits of laughter and how "Why laughter is the sweetest medicine for mind and body", including the physical, mental, and social benefits of laughter. They also offer tips for how you can develop your sense of humor. Below is an excerpt:How to Develop Your Sense of...2017-03-2730 minTransformation CafeTC345: Cafe Book Club presents The Book of Joy – Pillar 3: HumorIn this episode host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost continue their discussion of the Eight Pillars of Joy. This week focuses on the third pillar: Humor.
To reinforce the benefits of humor, here’s a great article called “Laughter is the Best Medicine“. It discusses the benefits of laughter and how “Why laughter is the sweetest medicine for mind and body”, including the physical, mental, and social benefits of laughter. They also offer tips for how you can develop your sense of humor. Below is an excerpt:
How to Develop Your Sense of Humor
Laugh at yourself. Share your e...2017-03-2730 minTransformation CafeTC344: Cafe Book Club presents The Book of Joy – Pillar 2: HumilityIn this episode host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost continue their discussion of the Eight Pillars of Joy. This week focuses on the second pillar: Humility.
We are all just human beings
Dalai Lama said, referring back to the Archbishop’s story about preaching at Chris Hani’s funeral. “You mentioned when you spoke at the funeral that you did not consider yourself superior, you were just one of them. That’s very, very important. I always feels the same way when I give a talk. I consider myself as simply another person, just like those in the audience...2017-03-2029 minTransformation CafeTC344: Cafe Book Club presents The Book of Joy – Pillar 2: HumilityIn this episode host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost continue their discussion of the Eight Pillars of Joy. This week focuses on the second pillar: Humility.We are all just human beingsDalai Lama said, referring back to the Archbishop's story about preaching at Chris Hani's funeral. "You mentioned when you spoke at the funeral that you did not consider yourself superior, you were just one of them. That's very, very important. I always feels the same way when I give a talk. I consider myself as simply another person, just like those in the audience...2017-03-2029 minTransformation CafeTC343: Cafe Book Club presents The Book of Joy – Pillar 1: PerspectiveIn this episode host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost discuss the Pillar of Perspective, the first of the Eight Pillars of Joy.Archbishop Tutu and the Dalai Lama discuss having a mental immunity that helps us about filling our minds and hearts with positive thoughts and feelings. There are so many times we get caught up in our fear, things that are going on when we experience challenging circumstances."A healthy perspective really is the foundation of joy and happiness, because the way we see the world is the way we experience the world. Changing the...2017-03-1331 minTransformation CafeTC343: Cafe Book Club presents The Book of Joy – Pillar 1: PerspectiveIn this episode host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost discuss the Pillar of Perspective, the first of the Eight Pillars of Joy.
Archbishop Tutu and the Dalai Lama discuss having a mental immunity that helps us about filling our minds and hearts with positive thoughts and feelings. There are so many times we get caught up in our fear, things that are going on when we experience challenging circumstances.
“A healthy perspective really is the foundation of joy and happiness, because the way we see the world is the way we experience the world. Changing the way we see...2017-03-1331 minTransformation CafeTC342: Cafe Book Club – The Book of Joy: Part 1In this episode host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost begin their review of The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams.
The book explores how to live a more joyous life and is broken down into the “Eight Pillars”: Perspectives, Humility, Humor, Acceptance, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Compassion, and Generosity. This is one of a hundred or so (!) books that the Dalai Lama has authored or lent his name to, and the first one with Archbishop Tutu.
The Four Independent Brain Circuits
In this week’s s...2017-03-0630 minTransformation CafeTC342: Cafe Book Club – The Book of Joy: Part 1In this episode host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost begin their review of The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams.The book explores how to live a more joyous life and is broken down into the "Eight Pillars": Perspectives, Humility, Humor, Acceptance, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Compassion, and Generosity. This is one of a hundred or so (!) books that the Dalai Lama has authored or lent his name to, and the first one with Archbishop Tutu.The Four Independent Brain Circuits2017-03-0630 minTransformation CafeTC341: TRY – Trauma Recovery Yoga – Interview with the FoundersThis week host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome Joyce Sportsman and Darwin Bosen, co-founders of Trauma Recovery Yoga.Established in 2016, TRY is a team of trauma-informed yoga teachers who are dispatched to service individuals who have experienced trauma or are living in crisis. Trauma informed yoga incorporates a series of meditation, strengthening postures, and breathing which magnify the mind-body-spirit connection after the experience of trauma.The effects of traumaTrauma is emotional shock that follows a deeply distressing or disturbing incident such as: war, crime, accident, assault, or natural disaster. While shock and denial...2017-02-2723 minTransformation CafeTC340: The Book of Joy – Our Next Cafe Book Club SelectionIn this episode host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost discuss the next selection in our Cafe Book Club: The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abbrams.The book explores how to live a more joyous life and is broken down into the "Eight Pillars": Perspectives, Humility, Humor, Acceptance, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Compassion, and Generosity. This is one of a hundred or so (!) books that the Dalai Lama has authored or lent his name to, and the first one with Archbishop Tutu."Happy, n...2017-02-1330 minTransformation CafeTC 339: Forgotten Not Gone – Helping to Heal VeteransIn this week's podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost talk with Kelley Guidry, co-founder of Forgotten Not Gone, a Las Vegas-based organization that provides much needed help to veterans suffering from depression, isolation, and other emotional and physical issues.The Mission Of Forgotten Not GoneThe mission of Forgotten Not Gone is to get suffering veterans physically active and interacting with society. They are a 501(C)(3) organization dedicated to helping veterans and their families through emotional, physical, and spiritual activities.Veterans are encouraged to re-engage with society instead of living in isolation. Too many...2017-02-0530 minTransformation CafeTC336: Cafe Book Club – Codependent No More – Ch 15 – 19In this week's Cafe Book Club, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost discuss chapters 15 – 19 of Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself and the companion Codependent No More Workbook by Melody Beattie.Chapter 15 – "Yes You Can Think"In codependence, many of us don't trust our minds. We truly understand the horror of indecision. The small choices such as what to order at a restaurant or what bottle of bleach to purchase paralyzes us. Big choices like what to do with our lives or who to live with or how to solve...2017-01-1631 minTransformation CafeTC335 – Transformation Cafe – Best of 2016In this episode host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost take a look back at 2016. Below is a list of the programs that you may want to listen to again or review if you missed them the first time. We did about fifty shows in 2016; here are some of our favorites.Setting Your IntentionTC 283 – Letters To My Future Self – In this episode we talked about writing a letter to yourself in the future, inspired by the "Letters To My Future Self" diary. It contains writing prompts such as "where do I want to go", "all the things...2017-01-0333 minTransformation CafeTC 334: Cafe Book Club – Codependent No More – Self-Care part 2In this week's Cafe Book Club, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost discuss chapters 10 -14 of Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself and the companion Codependent No More Workbook by Melody Beattie. This is the second part on the Basics of Self Care.Chapter 10 – Live Your Own LifeMelody says in Chapter 10: "The surest way to make ourselves crazy is to get involved in other people's business, and the quickest way to become sane and happy is to tend to our own affairs."Giving ourselves what we need is not...2016-12-3031 minTransformation CafeTC333: Cafe Book Club – Codependent No More – Ch 5 – 9In this week's Cafe Book Club, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost discuss chapters 5 – 9 of Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself and the companion Codependent No More Workbook by Melody Beattie. These chapters focus on the Basics of Self Care.Chapter 5: DetachmentIn Chapter 5, Melody Beattie describes detachment as an underlying concept. "It is something we need to do frequently, as we strive to live happy lives. It is the goal of most recovery programs for codependents. And, it is something we must do first –before we can do the othe...2016-12-1932 minTransformation CafeTC332: Cafe Book Club – Codependent No More Ch 1 – 4In this week's Cafe Book Club, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost and Amy's friend Joan discuss chapters 1 – 4 of Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself and the companion Codependent No More Workbook by Melody Beattie. Quote from Chapter 3:Relationships are like a dance, with visible energy racing back and forth between the partners. Some relationships are the slow, dark dance of death. — Colette DowlingWhat is Codependency?In an article from the book Co-Dependency, An Emerging Issue, Robert Subby wrote codependency is "an emoti...2016-12-1230 minTransformation CafeTC331: Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of "Codependent No More"This week host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost discuss Melody Beattie's ground-breaking book Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself and the companion Codependent No More Workbook. 2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the book, and to date more than 8 million copies have been sold, 6 million in the US. This will be the next book in our Cafe Book Club series.According to Melody, codependency is the concept of losing oneself in the name of helping another, often while struggling with a loved one's self-destructive behavior."Codependents need bo...2016-12-0529 minTransformation CafeTC238: What Now? Accepting "What Is" and Turning Anger into Compassionate, Meaningful ActionIn this timely episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome Mickey Wade, a grief recovery specialist and life coach. This show was recorded on November 8 – Election Night in the U.S.Amy observes that whatever happens with the U.S. election, nearly 50% of the population is going to be unhappy. The night of the election as people began to realize the outcome, some people were happy and excited, and others were shocked and depressed. The only thing that is certain is that the future is uncertain. Change is hard, and even positive cha...2016-11-1235 minTransformation CafeTC237: Making Food Your Friend for the HolidaysThis week host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome Catie Fitzgerald to discuss eating guilt-free for the holidays, how foods can help you feel calmer, have more energy, and even boost you immune system. Catie will share ways to modify recipes so they are not only have fewer calories, and are better for you, but are also more flavorful.Catie is a former professional figure skater and ballet dancer, and has had a passion for personal health and fitness from an early age. At age 16 Catie's mother lost a battle with cancer, which made her want to l...2016-11-0734 minTransformation CafeTC236: Staying Stress-Free for the HolidaysIn this episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost talk about making the most out of the holiday season, and offer some ideas on how you can make them more meaningful.Here are just a few of the great tips from the article 25 Ways to Fight Holiday Stress from Health.com.Hike your mood with sunlightIt stimulates the production of feel-good serotonin and also helps relieve seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which impacts millions of Americans every year, says Judith Orloff, MD, an assistant professor of psychiatry at the University o...2016-10-3131 minTransformation CafeTC324: Holistic Psychotherapy with Dr. Rachael SandIn this episode host Robin Masiewicz welcomes Rachael Sand, Psy. D., to discuss the fascinating field of Holistic Psychotherapy.What is Holistic Psychotherapy?Holistic psychotherapy, an integrative approach grounded in psychosynthesis, focuses on the relationship between mind, body, and spirit, attempting to understand and address the ways issues in one aspect of a person can lead to concerns in other areas.Those pursuing holistic therapy may, with the support of a qualified mental health professional, become better attuned to their entire awareness, which can often promote greater acceptance of the self.As Dr. Sand e...2016-10-2332 minTransformation CafeTC321: Cafe Book Club interview with Ana Weber – author of Passion, Spirit, PurposeIn this week's podcast host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome back bestselling author and success coach Ana Weber, author of Passion, Spirit, Purpose – 3 Formulas to the DOXA Method to Empower You to Love Your Life to discuss what we've learned from this great little book.In this interview Ana recaps some ideas from the book, and describes how it has impacted her readers. Ana is now in the process of developing a companion workbook so we can dive deeper into the DOXA method (which we'll share on here on Transformation Cafe when it's available).Amy als...2016-10-0230 minTransformation CafeTC320: Cafe Book Club – Passion, Spirit, Purpose Ch. 18 – 21In this week's podcast host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost discuss chapters 18 – 21 of Passion, Spirit, Purpose – 3 Formulas to Introduce the DOXA Method to Empower You to Love Your Life.Below are some suggested questions to ponder. We suggest that you take each question and journal your response.For a slightly different perspective, try writing with your non-dominant hand (if you're right-handed, try writing left-handed). Since writing this way uses the other side of your brain, you're likely to get a very different view. Here is an article with tips to learn how to write with your other hand. B...2016-09-2627 minTransformation CafeTC 319: Cafe Book Club – Passion, Spirit, Purpose Ch 13 – 17In this week's podcast host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost discuss chapters 13 – 17 of Passion, Spirit, Purpose – 3 Formulas to Introduce the DOXA Method to Empower You to Love Your Life.Chapter 13: What’s Next?How do you start your day? Try five minutes of stillness before you dive into your day.To learn more about stillness and its benefits, check out "The Practice of Stillness" by Michael Hyatt. In the article he refers to The Joy Diet by Martha Beck. In chapter 1 Beck states "To begin the Joy Diet, you must do nothing for fifteen minutes a day".2016-09-1830 minTransformation CafeTC 318: Cafe Book Club – Passion, Spirit, Purpose Ch 8 – 12In this week's podcast host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost discuss chapters 8 – 11 of Passion, Spirit, Purpose – 3 Formulas to Introduce the DOXA Method to Empower You to Love Your Life.Below you'll find some questions to consider as you reflect on these chapters. Ana gives us a lot to think about!Chapter 8 – Learn, Grow, and Live!Where are you leading now? Where might you step into leadership in a new place/way? What is the first step you can take to turn on your own inner light?Chapter 9: Freedom! Connecting the DotsThis week try so...2016-09-1231 minTransformation CafeTC 317: Cafe Book Club – Passion, Spirit, Purpose Ch 3-7In this week's podcast host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost discuss chapters 3 – 7 of Passion, Spirit, Purpose – 3 Formulas to Introduce the DOXA Method to Empower You to Love Your Life.Review Questions/ExercisesChapter 3: The ABC of Desire – Journal on “What does attract…believe and Create mean to you?” Don’t think… just allow your pen to flow and see what comes out.Chapter 4: Living in the Now of DOXA Desire – Design a dream or wish board using the three DOXA Desire principles of Attract, Believe, and Create. Place some of your specific dreams and goals on the board, in any...2016-09-0532 minTransformation CafeTC 316: Cafe Book Club – Passion, Spirit, Purpose Chapters 1-2In this week's podcast host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost discuss chapters 1 and 2 of Passion, Spirit, Purpose – 3 Formulas to Introduce the DOXA Method to Empower You to Love Your Life.Chapter 1: Find Your Passion, Spirit, Purpose, and Connection—the DOXA WayThe DOXA MethodThe best success formulas are simple—because simple formulas are easy to remember and easy to make a part of your life. The DOXA formula, one of my favorites has only four steps:D – desireO – outstandingX – X out the impossibleA – allow you to be YOUOwning...2016-08-2933 minTransformation CafeTC 315: Passion, Spirit, Purpose – Interview with author Ana WeberIn this week's podcast host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost welcome bestselling author and success coach Ana Weber, author of Passion, Spirit, Purpose – 3 Formulas to Introduce the DOXA Method to Empower You to Love Your Life.In this interview Ana tells how she was inspired to write her new book. She has already authored sixteen other books, and felt she had nothing more to say, then WHAM! She sat down and the words just started to flow.Ana describes her book this way: "In Passion, Spirit, Purpose I’ll share with you the many success formulas I str...2016-08-2332 minTransformation CafeTC314: Shasta Nelson, author of FrientimacyOn this week's show we are pleased to have Shasta Nelson, author of Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness, as our guest. Join host Robin Masiewicz and Amy Frost as they discuss Shasta's book, challenges with friendship for both women and men, and Shasta's future projects.If you are a follower of the Transformation Cafe podcast, you may have heard our Cafe Book Club episodes covering this great book. If not, now's your chance to check it out!If you don't have a copy of this great book, or you want to give...2016-08-1439 minTransformation CafeTC 313: Earthing – A Natural Way to Improve HealthIn this week's podcast host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost discuss "Earthing", also called "grounding"; what it is, and how you can benefit from it.Most of us have experienced the rejuvenating feeling of being in nature — taking a walk on the beach, working in a garden, or walking barefoot in the grass. Part of why we feel better is being in the sunshine, breathing clean air, or maybe being near natural water sources like a lake or stream.But there's also something else going on of which you may be unaware. Being in direct contact with...2016-07-3129 minTransformation CafeTC 310 – Trauma and TFTIn this episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost interview Suzanne Connolly and Kristin Miller about TFT – Thought Field Therapy – as a treatment for Post Traumatic Stress.TFT was developed by Roger Callahan, Ph.D. It involves tapping on acupuncture meridians in a specific sequence while a person is thinking of a traumatic event or a specific problem. Research has shown that it can be a very effective treatment for individuals with PTS.PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, in the general world population, is a significant public health problem. At the...2016-07-1030 minTransformation CafeTC 307: Frientimacy – The Toxic Friend TrendIn this week's episode of the Transformation Cafe, host Robin Masiewicz discusses chapter 11 of Frientimacy. This chapter is about Obstacle #3 to Frientimacy: "The Toxic Friend Trend".As Shasta says in her article in the Huffington Post, not all friendships last forever."Chances are, only a select few people you are close to now will end up becoming life-long friends. And even those friendships have to change and become something new many times over, as we all go through various life stages and moves. But all friendships should enhance our lives and teach us new ways of loving p...2016-06-1227 minTransformation CafeTC305: Frientimacy: Consistency and VulnerabilityIn this episode of the Transformation Cafe, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost discuss chapters 6 and 7 of Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness by Shasta Nelson. This section focuses on the other two sides of the Frientimacy Triangle: Consistency and Vulnerability.Shasta discusses the intimacy gap and other questions in this interview from the Toronto Star:In your book, you talk about an intimacy gap many of us feel in our friendships. What is that, exactly?It’s the gap between what we wish we were experiencing in friendships an...2016-05-3030 minTransformation CafeTC 304: The Frientimacy Triangle, Intimacy Gaps, and PositivityIn this episode of the Transformation Cafe, host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost present discuss chapters 3 – 5 of Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness by Shasta Nelson. This section focuses on the Frientimacy Triangle, Identifying the 5 Intimacy Gaps, and Positivity: Giving and Receiving."Simply stated, frientimacy is any relationship where two people feel really seen in a way that feels satisfying and safe for both of them.""So how can we find frientimacy?"For us to feel SATISFIED, we must feel our interaction is rewarding, practicing POSITIVITY with each other.Fo...2016-05-2330 minTransformation CafeTC 303: Cafe Book Club – Frientimacy: The Intimacy GapIn this week's podcast host Robin Masiewicz, co-host Amy Frost, and guest Dr. Kymn start our exploration of Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness by Shasta Nelson, a nationally recognized friendship expert. This episode covers chapters 1 and 2 – The Intimacy Gap.The Intimacy GapThis section includes an assessment to help you evaluate were you are in terms of relationships. The "intimacy gap" is the difference between the level of intimacy we are experiencing in our friendships, and the level we wish we were experiencing. Shasta describes this gap in the video below.2016-05-1731 minTransformation CafeTC 302 – Cafe Book Club: Introducing "Frientimacy" by Shasta NelsonIn this week's podcast host Robin Masiewicz and co-host Amy Frost introduce our next Cafe Book Club selection: Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness by Shasta Nelson, a nationally recognized friendship expert. The term "Frientimacy" is a combination of "Friendship" and "Intimacy" (as opposed to "Frenemies", which is an entirely different topic best saved for another day). Shasta has a theory. She believe that friendship can save the world. But what does that mean? Take a look at the brief video below that illustrates why she thinks friendship is so crucial. ...2016-05-0828 minTransformation CafeTC 301- The Transformational Journey: Interview with Mark NepoWelcome to a very special edition of the Transformation Cafe podcast. We are pleased to present Robin's interview with Mark Nepo – best-selling author, poet, teacher, and philosopher. This episode was recorded at a special retreat that Mark held at Pine Manor Resort in Lake Elsinore, California.In this interview Mark talks about his transformational journey, how being a cancer survivor has influenced his writing and his life, and shares stories from his most recently published book called Inside the Miracle. He very graciously tells some of the stories he shared with the group at the retreat.Robin Mas...2016-04-2741 minTransformation CafeTC 299: 30-Day Sobriety Solution – Part 2In this episode host Robin Masiewicz and her guest Amy Frost continue their discussion on The 30-Day Sobriety Solution by Jack Canfield and Dave Andrews. Amy has been going through the book with a friend, and using the techniques to make positive changes. Amy's friend ended up getting his "dream job" after completing the program.Part 1 can be found in episode TC296.From Booklist review: "Not everyone wants to join a support group to deal with their drinking problems. With that in mind, Jack Canfield, of Chicken Soup for the Soul and The Success Principles...2016-04-1630 minTransformation CafeTC 297: Living the Charged Life and The Happiness QuotientAre you Caged, Comfortable, or Charged? In this week's episode host Robin Masiewicz, and guests Amy Frost and Carolyn Ortman discuss Brendon Burchard's work on living a Charged Life, and his High Performance Academy.Brendon is the author of The Charge: Activating the Ten Human Drives That Make You Feel Alive, The Motivation Manifesto, The Millionaire Messenger, and many other books. He also has a very popular YouTube channel.Brendon Burchard Brendon Burchard on The Caged Life About Carolyn OrtmanCarolyn Ortman, owner of CKO Marketing.CKO Marketing Group specializes in d...2016-04-0429 minTransformation CafeTC 291: Cafe Book Club – Presence part 6: The Language of the BodyIn this week's Cafe Book Club podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and her guest Amy Frost discuss chapter 5 of Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challengesby Amy Cuddy, titled "Slouching, Steepling, and the Language of the Body".More than 30 million people have watched Amy Cuddy’s TED Talk, “How Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are.” It is ranked second among the most-viewed TED talks. Amy recently discussed her research and her book on CBS Sunday Morning.Power posing has entered the pop culture as fans of Dilbert may have no...2016-02-2129 minTransformation CafeTC 290: Cafe Book Club – Presence Part 5 – How Powerlessness Shackles the SelfIn this week's Cafe Book Club podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and her guests discuss chapter 5 of Presence by Amy Cuddy, titled "How Powerlessness Shackles the Self (and How Power Sets It Free)". Learn how Priming and nudges can build your personal power.Amy Cuddy says "I hear or read stories of personal powerlessness every day. Although the details differ, the basic sketch is so often the same: a change is accompanied by a self-perceived loss of power and strength and followed by feelings of insecurity, anxiety, discouragement, and defeat. Then come physical manifestations of powerlessness along w...2016-02-1329 minTransformation CafeTC 289: Cafe Book Club – Presence Part 4 – I Don't Deserve to Be HereIn this chapter of Presence titled "I Don't Deserve to Be Here", Amy Cuddy explores the Impostor Phenomenon. Host Robin Masiewicz, Amy Frost, Dr. Kymn and Michelle explore this mind set that steals our power.If achieving presence requires us to be totally in tune with our truest feelings, beliefs, abilities, and values, then we certainly cannot be present when we feel like a fraud. Instead, we are discordant, frazzled, and utterly unconvincing. And just as presence is self-reinforcing, so, too, is feeling fake.Imposterism steals our power and suffocates our presence. If even...2016-02-0229 minTransformation CafeTC 285: On Being a Lifelong SeekerWell, here we are in the New Year! Happy 2016 to everyone in the Transformation Cafe Community! We genuinely hope that you are doing well wherever you are in the world. Here in beautiful Southern California we're finally getting some relief from our long drought, but as with anything, sometimes you get more than you ask for. Mudslides and flooded streets are a problem here, and we've had 20 foot (6 meter) waves on the coast. But today it is clear and there's new snow on the mountains.Update on Envisioning the Future and Following Your Intuition...2016-01-1029 minTransformation CafeTC 284: Envisioning Your Future SelfHappy New Year! In this week's podcast, hosts Robin Masiewicz, Amy Frost, and the panel continue their discussion on techniques for envisioning your future self. This process can take many forms -- from journaling, letter writing, meditation, mental visualization, vision boards, and other techniques.Using the power of intention and visualization of how you want to be in the future, the "optimal you", helps you to make better decisions in the present, and enables you to take steps to achieve the future you imagine.Vision BoardsVision Boards have been around for quite a whil...2016-01-0429 minTransformation CafeTC 283: Letters to My Future SelfEver wish you could talk to your future self? Can you imagine what your life will be in the future, in a month, a year, ten years? In this episode host Robin Masiewicz and her guest Amy Frost discuss writing letters to your future self.Amy describes how she came across the book "Letters to My Future Self" which is sort of a diary in the form of letter addressed to your self, recently featured as one of Oprah's Favorite Things for 2015.The book contains the following 12 letter prompts:...2015-12-2730 minTransformation CafeTC 281: Character and ResilienceIn this episode of the Transformation Cafe Podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and Cafe regular Gloria talk about New York Times columnist David Brooks' book "The Road to Character", and the character trait of resilience.According to Cornell psychologist and therapist Greg Eells, Ph. D, resilience can be defined as:* Positive outcomes despite high-risk status* Competence in the face of stress* Adapting to trauma* Using challenges for growth to make future hardships more manageableBelow are 10 Tips to Boost Resilience from A Simple Guide to Teaching Resilience:2015-12-1430 minTransformation CafeTC 280: Cafe Book Club – Big Magic: DivinityIn this episode host Robin Masiewicz and her sister Amy Frost conclude their discussion part 6 of Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert. The last section is titled "Divinity".Robin says overall that Big Magic reaffirmed a lot of what she already knew about creativity, but that hearing someone say it "out loud" really gave her a chance to reflect on her own understanding of creativity. She particularly enjoyed "Accidental Grace", the story of the dancers in Bali that created a "secular" form of a dance for tourists, and in the process revitalized their sacred dances that they...2015-12-0730 minTransformation CafeTC 279: Cafe Book Club – Big Magic: TrustThis week Robin Masiewicz and her guests Amy Frost and Dr. Kymn discuss Trust, part 5 of Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert.Key concepts from this section:The creative individual may love their craft, whether it is art, writing, dance, or any other occupation, but there is actually a reciprocal relationship, that is your craft "loves you back". It came to you, didn't it? It asked for your attention and devotion. Why wouldn't it love you?Approach your work from a place of "stubborn gladness". Inspiration is always trying to work with you, so you...2015-11-2831 minTransformation CafeTC 272: Pope Francis – Beacon of CompassionIn this episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and her guests discuss the recent visit of Pop Francis, and the concept of being a change-agent for compassion. They talk about their reactions to the Pope's visit, and how he personifies caring for the least among us. They discuss tools for cultivating compassion for ourselves and toward others.Pope Francis visited the United States from September 22-27. He traveled to Washington, D.C. , New York, and Philadelphia. The news covered his visit extensively, including his speech to Congress, his visit to the United Nations...2015-10-0428 minTransformation CafeTC 271: From Head to HeartIn this episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and her guests discuss the journey from "Head to Heart". They share techniques for moving from feeling isolated, filled with worry, anxiety, self-doubt, and critical self-talk about who we think we are (the head) to recognizing your authentic self, increasing awareness, and moving toward what you truly want (the heart).Even if you don't suffer from negative self-talk and other issues, living a head-centered life may prevent you from experiencing an abundant, deeply rewarding life. As Robin's guest Amy Frost says, when she finds herself...2015-09-2729 minTransformation CafeTC 267: Robots for HumanityIn this episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and Cafe regular Gloria discuss how robots are helping quadriplegics perform tasks, and how therapeutic robots are being used to treat patients with Alzheimer's.An assistive robot is a device that can sense, process sensory information, and perform actions that benefit people with disabilities and seniors.These robots may be fixed (next to a bedside for example) or mobile.In the video below, Steve Cousins talks about the Robots for Humanity Project, a collaboration between Willow Garage, the Healthcare Robotics Lab at Georgia...2015-08-2430 minTransformation CafeTC 263: Herbal Remedies for Emotional IssuesIn this episode of the Transformation Cafe, host Robin Masiewicz and Cafe regular Gloria discuss herbal remedies for treating emotional issues such as anger, depression, mood swings, and anxiety.Robin discusses a collection of articles on the Psychology Today website under the heading "Natural Remedies for Emotional Health (https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/natural-remedies-emotional-health)". Some of the topics include Supporting Work-Life Balance with Natural Medicines, Supporting a Shy Child, Naturally, Anxious Mothers-To-Be: Natural Options, and others that show how homeopathic medicines can provide a safe and effective treatment for many common emotional issues. The art...2015-07-1228 minTransformation CafeTC 262: Sustainable Living with Jenny GreenjeansIn this episode Robin Masiewicz interviews Jennifer Prescott, AKA Jenny Greenjeans, about Everyday Sustainable Living. Jenny is a New York-based writer and a former Home market editor for top shelter magazines such as Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, and Organic Style. Jenny's mission is to "inspire you with advice and information on how greener choices big and small can impact our lives and the health of our planet". On her blog jennyGREENjeans.com (http://www.jennygreenjeans.com/), Jenny provides informative articles on sustainability issues that affect most people, and really useful information on things like safe fru...2015-07-0129 minTransformation CafeTC 260: On the Roads of AmericaIn this episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and Cafe regular Gloria discuss the roads and bridges of America, from gas taxes to pay for repairs and infrastructure, to the joys of traveling across the states to see all the wonderful things each state has to offer.(http://transformation-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Route-66-motel-sign.jpg)Robin talks about television personality and journalist Huell Howser, best known for his many series of travel shows focused on the history, culture, and people of California. Huell traveled all over the Golden State, and his...2015-06-2328 minTransformation CafeTC 257: The Three A's of AwesomeEverything is Awesome!In this episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and Cafe regular Gloria discuss the little things in life that are awesome, "simple, universal, little pleasures that we all love but we just don't talk about enough. Things like waiters and waitresses who bring you free refills without asking, being the first table to get called upto the dinner buffet at a wedding, wearing warm underwear from just out of the dryer, or when cashiers open up a new check-out lane at the grocery storeand you get to be first in line even...2015-05-3018 minTransformation CafeTC 254: E-Squared by Pam GroutIn this episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and Cafe regular Gloria continue their discussion on the Power of Intention. Robin talks about e-squared: Nine Do-it-yourself Energy Experiments That Prove Your Thoughts Create Your Reality by Pam Grout.These are the spiritual experiments you can prove in E-Squared:1. There is an invisible energy force or field of infinite possibilities.2. You impact the field and draw from it according to your beliefs and expectations.3. You, too, are a field of energy.4. Whatever you focus on expands.5. Your connection to the...2015-05-0828 minTransformation CafeTC 252: Celebrating Earth DayIn this episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and her friend Gloria discuss Earth Day celebrations. The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. Today over one billion people observe Earth Day all over the world.Gloria mentions the EarthFair celebration that takes place annually in San Diego's wonderful Balboa Park. EarthFair is the largest free annual environmental fair in the world. Each year, the EarthFair draws around 60,000 visitors. The fair even has an Earth-friendly food court....2015-04-2528 minTransformation CafeTC 248: Growth Mindset and SuccessIn this episode of the Transformation Cafe, host Robin Masiewicz discusses the concept of "Mindset", a simple idea discovered by Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck in decades of research on achievement and success—a simple idea that makes all the difference. Dweck's work is summarized in her book "Mindset".Robin learned about Carol Dweck's work from an article called "Brainology: Transforming Students’ Motivation to Learn" (http://www.nais.org/Magazines-Newsletters/ISMagazine/Pages/Brainology.aspx). The 5 Big Ideas of MindsetFixed versus GrowthEffort is GoodGenius is Made - Not Born2015-03-2423 minTransformation CafeTC245: 5 Tips for Soul-CareIn this episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and regulars Jamie and Gloria discuss tips for nurturing our self (little "s") and our Self (big "S"). Robin refers to this work as Soul Care.Our Higher Self will communicate with us in various ways: through intuition, hunches, sudden unexpected life changes, etc. We may or may not choose to listen or act on those communications.5 Tips for Soul CareBreath work - The breath is our anchor. Practices such as Qigong (http://transformation-cafe.com/tc220/) and Yoga (http://transformation-cafe.c...2015-02-2829 minTransformation CafeTC244: The Power of FlowersIn this episode host Robin Masiewicz discusses her upcoming "Flowerful Wisdom (http://www.mcleodwellnesscenter.com/workshops.php)" workshop at the Mcleod Wellness Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. This workshop is designed to help the participant tap into their "Nature Self" through the practice of Flower Journaling.(http://transformation-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/what-kind-of-flower-300x156.jpg)The use of flowers in ceremonies can be traced back 60,000 years to the Neanderthals (http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-skeletons-of-shanidar-cave-7028477/?no-ist); pollen found in ancient graves suggests that Neanderthals used flowers in their burial rituals. This discovery was documented in a...2015-02-2128 min