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A Free Spirit Life88: True Abundance Awakening: A Sacred PauseHi friend!This summer changed me.Not through striving—but by pausing. By letting go of urgency, scarcity, and the push to prove. I rooted deeply into the truth: I am abundance. And from that place, everything shifted.In this new podcast episode, I share:* My personal turning point with money and enoughness* The lessons from a sacred summer of slowing down* The power of simple pleasures, natural rhythm, and coherence* What true prosperity feels like when you’re living in alignmentAnd I in...
2025-08-2628 min
A Free Spirit Life87: When the Hustle Fades… Something Else AwakensSomething is shifting. Quietly, deeply, and with a rhythm I can finally hear.In this new episode of A Free Spirit Life, I’m opening up about the evolution I’ve been moving through — a tender but powerful journey from over-efforting to trust, from hustle to harmony.For years, I’ve taught, coached, healed, created. But something recently cracked open. In the stillness of a Colorado summer reset — under the ponderosa pines and wide mountain sky — I began to feel a deeper alignment with my own rhythm. And with that, a clear message:Let it come...
2025-07-1538 min
A Free Spirit Life86: Shining Your Authentic LightHello, friend!I’m thrilled to be sharing this new podcast episode with you. If you’ve been following my journey, you know I’ve been exploring different ways to connect—through YouTube, podcasting, and writing—but there’s something about the intimacy of audio that always calls me back home. So here I am, back on the audio version of my podcast, diving deep into inspiration, authenticity, and the magic of trusting our creative path together.Today, I pulled a card from my Your True Nature affirmation deck, and its message couldn’t be more aligned w...
2025-02-1423 min
A Free Spirit Life85: What Does Awakening Really Mean?Dear friends,I’ve been feeling deeply called to dive into the question: What does awakening really mean?What does it mean to truly wake up in our lives? It’s a journey that calls to us in unique ways—through the challenges we face, the quiet moments of self-reflection, and the times we question our own path.So, what does awakening look like? For some, it’s a shift from the familiar routine to something that feels aligned with their heart. For others, it’s the experience of loss or unexpected life events tha...
2024-11-0128 min
A Free Spirit Life84: Your Inner Sanctuary & Energy HealingHello beautiful YOU.In today’s podcast episode we’re exploring ENERGY. What drains us, what fills us up, what’s keeping us from living in alignment with it, and how we can remove resistance, recharge and live in union with who we truly energetically are.Do you know what prevents you from living in alignment with your authenticity? When we discover the energy drains, we learn how to live more in FLOW.Let’s talk about how to find our center in the midst of the storm. Knowing what the best too...
2024-06-2845 min
A Free Spirit Life83: Feeding Your Creative SoulHello friends!In today’s podcast episode, we’re exploring what it means to heal your inner child and why now is the time to feed your creative soul.Are you feeling it? The change and big transformations going on in your life?When we go through this amount of change, it can make life feel pretty serious. Heavy even. In the midst of great change, it’s good to laugh more, breath deeply and connect with like-hearted people so you can lighten your load. This month is going so fast - acti...
2024-05-2234 min
A Free Spirit Life81: Choosing Your Highest PathChange is in the air. I’ve talked to so many people recently who are experiencing this: life as they know it is changing. It feels messy, chaotic and a bit unnerving.Although a lot of the transition people are going through wouldn’t necessarily have been something they would have chosen on their own, there is also a bit of intrigue and even inspiration happening. When going through change, we don’t know where it’s going to lead. It often feels confusing, because our 3D mind wants to know and have everythi...
2024-04-2334 min
A Free Spirit Life80: The Truth of Who You Are is MagicIn today's podcast episode 80, let's dive into the truth of who you are - it's pure magic!Let me start by saying, “I love you.” I remember a time several years ago when I was writing content for my website. I wanted to use the word "love," but one of my editors advised against it. I listened, but it didn't sit right with me at the time.As agents of change in the world, love forms a significant part of what we're here to share. I see it as one of the shifting paradigms. We are...
2024-04-1726 min
Local News MattersLeveraging local news' digital edge in advertising with Shannon Kinney of Dream Local DigitalShannon Kinney, founder of Dream Local Digital, discusses the evolving landscape of digital advertising and how trust is also a secret sauce for news media in selling advertising. With her extensive experience and accolades, including serving on the board for the Local Media Association and being named Local Digital Innovator of the Year, Shannon offers invaluable insights into strategies for local news organizations to adapt and thrive in a digital-first world. We delve into the importance of a client-forward approach instead of a product-focused approach, the potential of digital services beyond advertising, and the unique advantages local newspapers hold...
2024-04-0346 min
A Free Spirit Life79: Connecting with Your True SelfHello there!Let’s go on a nature walk talk together and use the power of our imagination.In your mind, take yourself to your favorite place in nature and let’s explore what it feels like to BE connected to your true nature.Where’s your favorite place in nature that wakes up your senses? That makes you feel alive? Where do you feel in tune with your heart-space?At the ocean with your feet in the sand? Floating in a canoe on a still lake? Swirling and dancing in an ope...
2024-03-2935 min
A Free Spirit Life78: Focusing on Your Healing JourneyHello there!In this new podcast episode 77: Focusing on Your Healing Journey, I’m sharing another vulnerable story about applying for a job and not getting hired. Every twist and turn in life offers a chance for awakening, inviting us to embrace new beginnings, while remembering our true essence. We certainly are being faced with so many opportunities to grow right now - but it certainly doesn’t always feel good in the moment!Part of my karma in life is learning how to heal from rejection, not feeling seen and creative insecurities. I talk abou...
2024-03-1530 min
A Free Spirit Life77: Showing Up For Your DreamsHi there!I’m sharing a personal story today on the podcast about how following my heart hasn’t always been easy, and how even just yesterday I was triggered by something a loved one said to me. It brought up anger. And I realized I had to make space to honor that anger. In making space to honor our feelings, we make space for healing. Also, when we are on the verge of a shift, something big and great happening, or about to make progress or experience momentum, the Universe and the peop...
2024-03-0731 min
A Free Spirit Life76: Spring Energy ResetHello, beautiful you.I’m excited to be back on the podcast! I like to go into my creative cave in the winter and am now feeling the nudge from the upcoming Spring energy that it’s time to emerge. :)As we are hitting March 2024, there is a new energy shift happening. Can you feel it? Maybe you feel it as people and things in your life don’t “fit” anymore. Maybe you feel it as you can’t put up with that irritating stuff you used to. Maybe you feel it as an electrical charge, prop...
2024-03-0531 min
Real Human Design StoriesCreative Flow, Art, and Intuition with Shannon Kinney Düh 4/6 Splenic ManifestorOn This Sunday Story Hour I am talking to Shannon Kinney-Düh- a 4/6 Splenic Manifestor.
I was amazed by her beautiful art but when I listened to the way she so correctly “informs” in her podcast I knew I had to have her on SSH. If you are a Manifestor or know any you will love this episode!
Shannon is a holistic life coach, intuitive human design guide, yoga and meditation teacher, incredible artist and mom to three boys.
For more than 20 years, she's been guiding conscious leaders, heart-centered entrepreneurs, compassionate creatives, nurturers, mothers and big dreamers in all walks...
2024-02-021h 02
A Free Spirit Life75: The Magic of a New YearHappy 2024!I’m feeling hopeful about the New Year. How about you?We are going through a collective upheaval, and whether you feel the changes happening more in your personal life, in your community or globally, you may find yourself in the “space between.”We see the transformation happening. We see what we no longer want in our lives, yet we aren’t quite living in the newness. There is something that happens when we welcome a New Year. Can you feel the hope and magic that a New Year brings?We’...
2024-01-0123 min
"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike BlinderShannon Kinney's entrepreneurial adviceShannon Kinney is the founder and client success officer of Dream Local Digital, a digital marketing agency headquartered in Rockland, Maine. Dream Local Digital works with newspapers, media companies, ad agencies and directly with small to medium-sized businesses on all aspects of their online marketing plans. Kinney is also a news media digital pioneer who has held start-up positions at some of the industry's most iconic legacy brands, such as the New York Times and the Chicago Tribune, over the past 25 years. She was also on the cusp of helping move traditional classified advertising into the worldwide...
2023-12-1620 min
A Free Spirit Life74: Taking a New Breath; Awakening Your DreamsHi friends,I’m writing today to share that my newest podcast episode 74 is now available: Taking a New Breath; Awakening Your Dreams. In this episode, I share how patience is a spiritual practice, and it’s my least favorite one! :) Sometimes life feels like a gentle ride and other times it’s a little too wild for my taste. Regardless, we have opportunities to heal, grow and practice patience along the way. Awakening isn’t usually the “easy” path. But with patience, presence and practice, we start to see that truly waking up is a beau...
2023-12-0444 min
A Free Spirit Life73: Trusting Your Intuition & Releasing Self-DoubtWelcome to Episode 73 of the A Free Spirit Life Podcast! Thank you so much for being here. I'm Shannon Kinney-Duh, your host, holistic life coach, intuitive, spiritual mentor, writer, artist, and teacher. In this episode, I want to give a special shoutout to my brother, Jeff Kinney. Many years ago, back when my now 15-year-old son was just a baby, my brother and I collaborated to create the theme song for this podcast. I initially used it for promotional purposes in my business, but it has since become the official theme song of the show. At some...
2023-10-0236 min
A Free Spirit Life71: Finding Peace When Energy CollidesWelcome to Episode 71 of the Free Spirit Life Podcast! I'm your host, Shannon Kinney-Düh, and I'm thrilled to have you here with me today. Whether you're a long-time listener or you're just joining us for the first time, I want to express my deep gratitude for your presence. Thank you for sharing this journey with me.As many of you know, this podcast is a space where I follow my intuition and share what's inspiring me in the moment. Sometimes it's interviews, sometimes it's solo episodes like this one. And lately, I've been feeling called to s...
2023-09-1735 min
A Free Spirit Life69: Embracing Your Authentic PathHello, beautiful you.I'm writing to share a new episode of the A Free Spirit Life podcast. In this episode 69, I'm sharing some of the practices that might be helpful on your self-discovery, healing and transformational journey in this moment.If these words resonate with you, trust that what you need to hear most will find you today. There's a lot of changing energy happening right now, so notice if you're being guided by fear or if love is leading the way.Choose love every time. Love for yourself. Love for others. Love...
2023-09-0434 min
A Free Spirit Life65: Embodying Brilliance - A Journey Guided by Nature's WisdomThank you so much for joining us today! I'm beyond grateful to share this inspiring and empowering space with each one of you. As a holistic life coach, intuitive human design and energy guide, flower essence practitioner, and an artist, I'm thrilled to announce that a book is pouring out of me this summer, and I can't wait to share it with you. This journey of writing my book has been brewing within me for several years now. As I flip through my old journals, I find fragments of thoughts and ideas that I knew would someday...
2023-07-1828 min
A Free Spirit Life64: Bringing Back Your Health & Healing Power with Stephanie Mohr In today's show, Ayurveda Practitioner and Wellness Coach, Stephanie Mohr, shares her journey of learning how to trust herself, following synchronicities and taking brave, bold steps on her health and wellness journey. This show is part of my Radiant Awakening Summer Series: Igniting Authenticity, Energizing Your Life and Unleashing Your Creative Magic. For the past decade, Stephanie has helped women enjoy more energy, have stronger digestion, balance hormones and simply feel better to live with more ease. She works with these four main pillars: food, energy, rest and mind. Stephanie teaches that when...
2023-07-0557 min
A Free Spirit Life63: Cosmic Whispers and Connecting with Your GuidesWelcome to this episode! Holistic life coach and host, Shannon Kinney-Düh, is launching her summer podcast mini-series: Radiant Awakening: Igniting Your Authenticity, Energizing Your Life and Unleashing Your Creative Magic. In the upcoming episodes, you'll hear inspiring stories from visionary, empowered women who share their personal journeys of struggle and celebration as they follow their hearts and live more authentically, aligning with their unique gifts. Heather Fischer-Page is an intuitive guide, cosmic visionary, and holistic wellness mentor. In today's warm conversation, Heather shows us that we can all develop our psychic skills and can tap...
2023-06-211h 05
A Free Spirit Life62: Summer Update and Series AnnouncementHello friends! In this episode, I share an update about how my wildflower tour is taking me down the path of trusting my intuition and learning new things along the way. I'm also introducing to you my upcoming 2023 summer series, "Radiant Awakening: Igniting Authenticity, Energizing Your Life and Unleashing Your Creative Magic" with future guest epsiodes. I am a life-long student and teacher and I've been filling up my well of experience and knowledge over the years with yoga, coaching, human design, energy healing, art and now my newest healing modality - becoming a f...
2023-06-1316 min
Simpli.fi TVLearning for Agency Leaders | Shannon KinneyShannon Kinney, Founder of Dream Local Digital
In this conversation, David McBee of Simpli.fi TV interviews Shannon Kinney, the founder of Dream Local Digital, about the changes and trends in digital marketing, particularly in social media. Kinney shares that they have evolved from providing social media services to coaching clients on how to be part of the process and improve their engagement rates. They have also seen a growth in demand for a full-service solution, including lead generation and SEO. Kinney’s advice for agency leaders is to meet their clients where they are and provide co...
2023-05-1609 min
A Free Spirit Life60: Living in Rhythm with Your True NatureI took a pause from the A Free Spirit Life podcast to dedicate more time to my painting, enjoy winter break with my family, and to kickstart the return to the Mindful Mama Movement podcast. I am so happy to be back to this podcast today! In today's episode, I explore the importance of living in rhythm and in flow with your authentic nature. I talk about how energy is so important and invaluable in how we experience our daily lives. As a holistic life coach, I have guided hundreds of women going through small a...
2023-02-1726 min
Solopreneur Money3 Steps to Creating a Marketing Plan that Will Set You Up for Success with Shannon KinneyDo you know what you need to do to stand out and get noticed online? Most solopreneurs don’t have the time it takes to spend on an effective marketing plan even though this is crucial to success. Shannon Kinney is the founder of Dream Local Digital. She is a marketing expert and a thought leader in the online space. Shannon is here to teach us 3 steps to develop a marketing program that will set our businesses up for success. Listen in to learn from Shannon’s professional experience guiding solopreneurs like you through the ever-ch...
2022-10-1733 min
A Free Spirit Life58: Your Energy Type & My Love Note to YouWe wear a lot of hats and hold up many plates and the day-to-day juggle is real. When we are faced with so much on our work and home life plates, we can easily miss the everyday joyful moments in life because we are simply overwhelmed and depleted. In this episode, we'll eplore the 5 energy types in Human Design and learn how to feel more attuned with our true nature. I'll teach you how to find your energy type and why learning more about your personal chart is so life-changing. I've had years of...
2022-04-2056 min
A Free Spirit Life57: Trusting Your PathI'm back after a long break from the podcast. My dad passed away very suddenly 6 months ago and I've taken some time away to get quiet, to rest and to grieve. In this episode I'm exploring what it feels like to show up in life, even when it doesn't go the way we think it "should." The world is a noisy place and works hard to pull us away from our truest nature. There is no right path, only the path that is right for you. Are you listening to your heart and sou...
2022-04-0617 min
A Free Spirit Life54: Summer Update and Coaching Special with Shannon Kinney-DühHello friends! I'm back with a short episode checking-in this summer as we are slowly emerging after a year of the pandemic. I've received so many emails and messages about how you all are exploring life after what once felt "normal," and how you're learning to embrace the reset that is helping you return more to your authentic self. One of the gifts of the upheaval, unknowns, discomfort and changes from the past year is that so many of us are learning what it feels like to live more in alignment with our true nature. An...
2021-06-1716 min
A Free Spirit Life50. The Power of Being YouI'm happy you are here listening during this tender time in your life and in the world. I'm glad our paths have crossed. I see you. I feel you. I hear you! If you're like me, maybe you're feeling a little run down, tired, drained... This has been a trying year, that is for sure. We are all being faced with the fact that - everything is temporary. The one thing that is for sure is - everything changes. We are especially learning that lesson this year! In today's show, I want to invite you to pay a...
2020-11-1819 min
A Free Spirit Life48. 5 Tips to Help You SleepI'm so happy you are joining me for this episode. In today's show, I'm going to share my favorite sleep rituals - ways to help you sleep more peacefully. I am feeling, sensing and deeply wanting to give you a moment of peace today. If you are listening to this live, you know in the US we are in the midst of the 2020 election. This year is a year we'll always remember. It's the beginning of a new shift in our lives and in the collective. With massive shift comes massive uncertainty, which can be very uncomfortable, unsett...
2020-10-2839 min
The Mindful Mama MovementMindful Mama Movement - What we've been up to.In today's show, we give you a quick update on what we've been up to and the services we continue offering our mindful mama community. You can learn more about Ashley's yoga studio and her new Omama's at Home online course at Home Holistic. You can learn more about Shannon's all new online course, Live Freely - finding peace, courage and clarity through the mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion here. And more about Shannon's life coaching services and women's heart and soul retreats at A Free Spirit Life. Make sure to check out new p...
2019-08-2208 min
Mindful Mama Movement PodcastMindful Mama Movement - What we've been up to.In today's show, we give you a quick update on what we've been up to and the services we continue offering our mindful mama community. You can learn more about Ashley's yoga studio and her new Omama's at Home online course at Home Holistic. You can learn more about Shannon's all new online course, Live Freely - finding peace, courage and clarity through the mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion here. And more about Shannon's life coaching services and women's heart and soul retreats at A Free Spirit Life. Make sure to check out new podcast episodes at on the A Free S...
2019-08-2208 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp. 40: Being Present & Connecting to Your Authentic SelfIn today's show, I'm grateful for the opportunity to share my conversation with Author and Conscious Parenting Coach, Catherine Weiss. Catherine wrote the book, The Present Mother, and she is passionate about helping women grow and develop their ability to be more present, conscious, and connected with their kids and other loved ones. Starting a family led Catherine to take her regular mindfulness practice off the yoga mat and into her mothering life. She has found great joy in the possibility of harnessing “The Power of Now” as she and her husband raise their children. She practices being...
2019-08-211h 07
A Free Spirit LifeEp. 39: Finding the Courage to Show UpI am back with a new podcast episode after a full summer with my boys. My youngest son started kindergarten this week and I'm seeing just how fast life is flying by! It's such a reminder that NOW is the time to show up in our lives. We need daily reminders that life is flashing before our eyes because we are here to share our gifts with the world, and not be stuck in fear. We need to awaken and manifest the dreams we are dreaming about. We need to break free of stress and ov...
2019-08-1419 min
The Boss Mom PodcastEpisode 392: How to Be at Peace with the Person You Are Right Now w/Shannon Kinney-DühNever underestimate the importance of being in touch with yourself and valuing who you are right now. How can you become more in tune with yourself? Should you be working on yourself constantly- or giving yourself some space? On this episode, holistic life coach Shannon Kinney-Düh shares the importance of being at peace with yourself. 3 Things We Learned From This Episode Stop listening to the negative voice in your head (06:00- 08:07) Saying that you're not good at something has a huge effect on your ability to get it do...
2019-06-0646 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp. 38: Making Changes in Your Life (even when you can't see it)Hello beautiful. Thanks for being here. In today's show, we continue our exploration of new beginnings and how to continue making changes in our lives, especially when it feels like nothing is happening. Remember that underneath the soil of a vibrant garden are the seeds taking root. It appears from the outside that nothing but dirt is there. Yet, beneath the surface is where the rich, fertile, vibrant life is taking form. Think about that in your own life. It's your job to tend to your inner life - to take good care of your heart...
2019-05-1514 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp. 37: New Beginnings & Creating SPA Moments in Our DayIn today's show, we're talking about new beginnings. I'm going to share what SPA stands for when using it as a mindful practice to help you check-in, so you can find the courage to listen to and follow your heart. Spring is in the air and it's a great time for new beginnings. It's a time to clear out the old - the regret, guilt, worry, fear and self doubt -so you can prepare the best foundation for new changes to unfold. This moment - right here and now - is a new beginning. It's a...
2019-03-2621 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp. 36: Getting Started with MeditationIf you are listening to this March, 2019, you can enter to win 2 free relaxing organic eye pillows! Listen to this episode for details or visit me on Instagram here. Share a photo on your Instagram feed and tag it #afreespiritlife or tag a friend on my Instagram post and you'll be entered to win. I'll announce a winner on March 15th! In today's show we'll talk about how to create a simple, consistent beginning meditation practice. Let's explore meditation and how it brings deeper awareness to your life, how it helps with focus and concentration, and how it b...
2019-03-0520 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp. 35: Letting Go of PerfectIn today's show we are talking about how to let go of the desire to be perfect and accept the imperfect moments in life. We usually get stuck in the ego mind that says there is a "right" and "wrong" way to do something, and those patterns keep us small, keep us from taking risks and trying new things, and run us ragged as we strive to live the "perfect" life. That's not what you're heart wants. That's not what living an authentic, free-spirited life is about. That's what we're talking about Do y...
2019-02-2218 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp. 34: Finding Peace Inside Your DayThanks for listening today! Happy 2019. The days keep speeding by, don't they? So many of us are still feeling overwhelmed and stressed. A lot of it is because of our culture, our responsibilities and because we don't carve out space to pause, reflect and relax. Let's explore how to be more intentional and mindful in our day so we can make space for peace in the midst of the busy times. When we take the time to pause for a peaceful moment, it is a true act of self-love and compassion. When you find...
2019-02-1230 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp. 33: 7 Tips to Creating a Mindful Holiday SeasonToday's show is about mindfulness during the holiday season. You'll hear 7 tips on how to stay more centered, grounded and connected to love, joy and gratitude, so that you can less likely get swept away by an abundance of stress, overwhelm and anxiety during the holidays. There's a lot going on this time of year. If we aren't paying attention, we can easily get caught up in over-consumption, distractions and busyness, and once the holidays are over this leaves us in a "holiday coma." We end up spending too much, eating too much, rushing around an...
2018-12-0434 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp. 32: The Season of LoveDo you ever feel like you want to crawl into bed with a quilt, stack of books, hot tea and get away from it all? That's what happens to me in the winter. In this season, I feel called to hibernate, to rest, reflect and renew. This is a season to go within, to slow down and yet, our holiday time can get chaotic and stressful. In this show, I am sharing my own personal journey of allowing my path to unfold, rather than forcing it to happen. That it's ok to be i...
2018-11-2122 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp. 31: The Power of Retreating In today's show, we explore the power of retreating. Whether it's a long weekend, a half-day or even 20 minutes in your day, making space for solitude, rest and stillness can have a life-changing effect on your life. I just returned from a 4-day retreat in the woods with an amazing group of women and I still feel a natural high from our experience together. Creating space to step outside of your everyday routine is so liberating! We all crave stillness, even if we don’t know it yet. If you are racing through your...
2018-10-1620 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp. 30: Embracing Your Wholeness with Spirituality & Transformational Coach Sarah JenksIn today's show I'm so excited to be bringing you this beautiful conversation with Spirituality and Transformational Coach, Sarah Jenks. Sarah helps women “come out” as who they truly are. She shares her own story about coming to terms with the “lie” that so many of us have been sold which is, you should just be happy with a husband, a few kids and a cute house. So many women wake up one day and are hit with the revelation; “I have everything I ever wanted, why aren’t I happy?” Through earth based spirituality, historical persp...
2018-10-0259 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp. 29: Rituals for Peaceful SleepIn today's show we talk about the importance of creating an evening ritual for peaceful sleep. Sleep deprivation causes higher levels of anxiety, feelings of depression, disrupts your natural rhythm, makes you feel irritable about the little things, clouds your judgment and can lead to poor decisions, as well as other health concerns. Getting better sleep improves your mood and memory, helps you make healthier choices, reduces irritability, anxiety and depression, lowers stress, helps you see things more clearly and helps you feel more energized and better overall. Listen to the show for t...
2018-09-2522 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp. 28: Cultivating CourageHi friends! In this show we are exploring what it means to cultivate courage and to be brave. Sometimes we forget that to be brave means we have to walk through our fear - not that we are fearless. To be brave and to do something courageous means we have to walk forward and connect with our fear. So often we think we are weak when we feel scared, that we aren't courageous in the face of fear and that we can't be brave. This show is about embracing the fear energy you feel...
2018-09-1815 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp. 26: What does it mean to surrender?In this episode, I explore what it means to surrender. I used to think to surrender meant to give up. But now I understand that the more we practice letting go, the more we learn how to open our hearts and receive what is ready to unfold in our lives. I also talk about how to discern between when you're making a decision based in fear and when you're letting love lead the way. Thanks for listening! For more information or to schedule your free discovery coaching call, visit www.afreespiritlife.com. War...
2018-08-2823 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp. 25: You Are Not Your ThoughtsIn today's show we are exploring the idea that YOU are not the thoughts you continuously think. I will share a few practical tips that you can start doing today that will help you break free of some of your negative thought patterns. We tend to become attached to our thoughts and we forget that we are not those thoughts. When you learn to think a new thought you can dream a new dream. You can see your life in a whole new way. You can practice becoming an observer of your thoughts and...
2018-08-2211 minMindful Mama Movement PodcastMindful Mama Update & A Free Spirit Life Podcast Episode 24In this show I’m excited to invite you to join me for my free online workshop, Live Freely! Visit HERE for more information and to save your spot for this free online workshop. Listen to the show for more details. I also share an update that Ashley Walburn and I will be back in a few weeks to share what we've been up to and to announce a special weekend for mama's we are offering in October. Ashley and I have been busy serving amazing women like you in our businesses. Check out Home Holistic to learn more about Ashl...
2018-08-1620 minThe Mindful Mama MovementMindful Mama Update & A Free Spirit Life Podcast Episode 24In this show I’m excited to invite you to join me for my free online workshop, Live Freely! Visit HERE for more information and to save your spot for this free online workshop. Listen to the show for more details. I also share an update that Ashley Walburn and I will be back in a few weeks to share what we've been up to and to announce a special weekend for mama's we are offering in October. Ashley and I have been busy serving amazing women like you in our businesses. Check out...
2018-08-1620 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp. 24: The Live Freely WorkshopJoin my free online workshop! Visit the link below and sign up go receive access. https://www.afreespiritlife.com/live-freely-workshop-registration/ In this free online workshop you will learn how to: start breaking free of the patterns that are keeping you stuck observe your negative thoughts and clear mental clutter. listen to your body and trust your intuition begin creating mindful goals and take action steps with greater clarity, courage and confidence. make space for daily self-care, and prioritize your health and emotional needs (without the guilt). use self-discovery and relaxation techniques to fe...
2018-08-1515 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp. 21: Stop Dreaming Your Life & Start Living Your Dream with Success Coach Angie PeladeauIn today’s show, I am sharing a lovely conversation with Success Coach and Entrepreneur, Angie Peladeau. Angie and I met 9 years ago when I offered my first online course, Inside Out: A Creative Adventure of Self-Discovery. She shares what drew her to take that course at the time, and how the challenges she’s faced since then have shaped the direction of her life and have allowed her to make her dreams a reality. Angie helps you move beyond the stage of just dreaming about your life to a place where you can be more...
2018-07-1756 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp. 20: Setting Boundaries & Saying NoIn today's show, we explore setting boundaries and how saying "no" can sometimes feel hard and scary, yet when we learn to do it, can bring libration to our lives. Did you know that it is not your responsibility to "fix" people? Are there people in your life who ask a lot of you? Who do you have a hard time saying no to? Who has that kind of energy that drains you? All of these interactions need boundaries. Sometimes it takes some stumbling and fumbling before we get a clear idea of what those boun...
2018-07-1027 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp. 18: Soulful Ways to Take Great Care of YourselfIn today's show, we explore 5 soulful ways you can start taking good care of yourself and why self-care is so vitally important to your health and well-being. Are you feeling fatigued about the state of the world, or even from the state of your own life? This show is for you. Thanks so much to those of you who've rated and reviewed the show! Keep your reviews on iTunes coming. To sign-up for my new summer e-course, Making Space * Feeling Peace * Finding YOU here. We start Monday, July 16th, 2018. Thanks so muc...
2018-06-2630 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp 15: Holistic Life Coaching & Tips on Breaking Free of HabitsIn today's show, I'm sharing 4 powerful tips for breaking free of unhealthy habits. These same tips can be used to create new healthy habits that support you on your healing journey. I also share what holistic life and spiritual coaching is, how it can benefit you in your life and the joys that come when we learn about our blind spots and the obstacles that keep us from living our most vibrant and unlimited life. Bring on the inspiration and possibilities... Visit A Free Spirit Life to learn more about Shannon's Holistic Life Co...
2018-06-0533 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp 14: Ways to Gain Clarity & Vision for Your FutureI'm back after winter break. I felt a deep desire to unplug and clear space over the holidays and it was a wonderful season. In today's show, we are exploring simple ways to gain clarity, courage and connection to our calling as we walk forward into the New Year. This is the time where we can be mindful about what's working in our lives and what we are ready to change. We tend to set ourselves up for failure as we set unattainable goals during this time of year. If you live in the...
2018-01-1024 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp 13: Gratitude for the Life You Are LivingIn today's episode, Shannon starts off the show with a touching conversation with her 4-year-old son, Grayson, as they explore the topic of gratitude. You will love hearing his sweet voice and his take on what he loves about his life. How often do we slip out of the habit of gratitude and instead of focusing and celebrating what's working or going well in our lives, we highlight what isn't working, what we don't have and what we think needs to be fixed? This show will inspire you to open your grateful heart, to see y...
2017-11-2922 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp 12: The Practice of Mindfulness - A Pathway Towards Peace & ContentmentIn today's show, episode 12, we explore the topic of mindfulness. What is mindfulness, how can you practice it in your own life and how can it help you feel more at peace. Practicing mindfulness, especially now as the holidays are approaching, can help you feel more present, help you walk through the more challenging, overwhelming times with greater awareness and ease, and help you feel contentment and gratitude for what is. Life is short and if we continue to look "out there" for happiness, it will slip right on by. Now is the tim...
2017-11-1625 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp 11: Learning Your Body Type & Returning to Balance with Ayurvedic Practitioner, Stephanie MohrIn today's episode, I'm excited to share my conversation with Ayurvedic Practitioner, Yoga Teacher and mom, Stephanie Mohr. Stephanie graduated from the Kripalu school of Ayurveda in June of 2010 and has a B.S. from the University of Kansas. She is currently teaching yoga, practicing Ayurveda and raising her three beautiful children with her husband and enjoying family life. Stephanie has been practicing yoga for over 20 years and has had teacher training with Bhavani Maki from Ashtanga yoga Kauai, along with influence from many wonderful teachers. She grew up in the restaurant business and then en...
2017-11-0850 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp 10: Facing and Growing from FearIn today's show, we explore fear, how to move beyond feeling stuck and fearful in our lives so that we can change, grow and live the life we're meant to live. A big practice in facing fears is to accept that fear is natural and necessary. I will share tips on how to make friends with your fear and how to release that energy so you can use it to create momentum. You will feel inspired to experience life in a more authentic and powerful way after this show. Thanks for l...
2017-10-3126 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp 9: Celebrating the Gifts of Autumn So You Can Feel BetterIn today's show, I share 5 ways you can make autumn a sacred experience and how you can use these suggestions to feel better this time of year. Now is a wonderful time to slow down, embrace the changes happening, to be seen and to be bold. Have you been feeling like you're racing through your day? Are you overbooked? Are you longing for peace, inner balance and harmony? As you are in this place of transition, you can practice embracing and celebrating the change, rather than fight, ignore or resist it. E...
2017-10-2626 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp 8: Practicing Mindful BreathingIn today's episode, we explore how to use mindful breathing when life is feeling overwhelming. We talk about what mindfulness is and how you can turn to it during stressful times. It has been a crazy time in the world. If you don't have ways to unplug, reset and renew, it can feel so hopeless out there. Being mindful is about taking the time to observe the experiences you're having and learning how to stay open and be present. Today is a new moment - a fresh, clean slate. In this moment, make a new choi...
2017-10-1818 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp 7: Balancing Your Energy & the ChakrasIn today's show, we explore the importance of honoring your energy and talk about what the chakra's are, and how learning about them can help you feel better. Become more self-aware and in tune with where your energy and emotions are blocked in your body when you discover the chakras. Chakra's are energy centers along the spinal channel, and symbolically they represent where the body and mind meet. Each chakra is connected to a part of the body and emotion, and exploring them can bring you more awareness of where you are blocked and where you can he...
2017-10-1033 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp 6: Ways to Feel Grounded, Connected & Content in ChaosIn today's show we talk about ways to get grounded, more connected to what matters most to you and how to find contentment even when your life feels messy and chaotic. Shannon also shares ideas on how to make space for creativity and how to start a journaling practice for self-discovery and to gain greater awareness of your needs and how you can be of greater service in the world. Visit www.afreespiritlife.com for more details. Thanks for your support and thanks for sharing our show with your friends! With l...
2017-10-0434 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp 5: Listening to, Trusting & Following Your IntuitionIn today's show, Episode 5, we are talking about intuition. What is it, how do we learn to listen to it and how do we trust and find the courage to follow where it's leading us? We are all born with this inner guide - our intuition. It's a place within us that simply knows what path to follow next. It helps keep our life on track. It helps us feel more attuned to our values, our gifts and our natural way of being. It brings us more in touch with the present moment. It's our teacher. Our...
2017-09-2630 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp 4: Finding Yourself & Following Your Passion to Make a Difference with Lindsey McCoyIn today's episode you'll meet Shannon's friend, Lindsey McCoy. Lindsey shares how she's learned to make space in her life to find herself. Lindsey married young, but soon realized after college that her marriage wasn't in line with how she wanted to live. After facing one of her toughest decisions yet, she got divorced and soon after that lived on a sailboat for nearly two years. Lindsey has also learned that we don't have to live with as much as we think we do. On her path to living more simply and being more mindful of...
2017-09-1950 minMindful Mama Movement PodcastMindful Mama Movement Podcast UpdateShannon share's news about an upcoming retreat that they are planning for mindful mamas. Shannon and Ashley enjoyed a break over the summer, but did not intend to be gone so long from the show. As they continue balancing their work and family lives, they are taking a break from offering consistent podcast episodes, but they do plan on coming back in the near future to share what they've been up to. In the meantime, join the Mindful Mama Movement mailing list to stay connected with them and other mamas from around the world. You'll also receive 2 free guided meditations an...
2017-09-1208 minThe Mindful Mama MovementMindful Mama Movement Podcast UpdateShannon share's news about an upcoming retreat that they are planning for mindful mamas. Shannon and Ashley enjoyed a break over the summer, but did not intend to be gone so long from the show. As they continue balancing their work and family lives, they are taking a break from offering consistent podcast episodes, but they do plan on coming back in the near future to share what they've been up to. In the meantime, join the Mindful Mama Movement mailing list to stay connected with them and other mamas from around the world. You'll al...
2017-09-1208 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp 3: Feeling Uprooted & Making Healthy Changes In Your LifeYou know that kind of change that happens in your life when you feel uprooted? You can feel the shift happening, and yet you may find yourself resisting what's happening. Many of us kick and scream when things change or when we feel out of control. Today we'll talk about what to do when you are feeling uprooted, and how to find a sense of peace in the midst of the crazy storm happening in and around you. Today, I share a story about how I'm feeling uprooted in my own life and how I'm tr...
2017-09-1116 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp 2: Breaking Free of Self-Doubt - Meet Your Host, Shannon Kinney-DühIn this episode you will learn more about me and why I created this podcast for you. I have a passion for inspiring and supporting women as they awaken to the wisdom of their own hearts in their lives. I used to be paralyzed by self-doubt. I started letting worry, over-thinking and insecurity make my decisions and keep me from moving forward in my life. There were times when I wanted to take risk, but I let my self-doubt and fear hold me back. Soon after college I discovered yoga and the power of...
2017-09-1123 min
A Free Spirit LifeEp 1: What is A Free Spirit Life?Welcome to this new podcast, A Free Spirit Life! In today's episode, discover what this show is all about and how it will enliven your life. A Free Spirit Life is about becoming a life explorer so that you can become who you truly are. It's about awakening to the wisdom of your own heart, cultivating creativity and nurturing your soul. I know you are ready to break free of the overwhelming demands of daily life so that you can live more boldly and fully with curiousity, playfulness, wonder and peace. T...
2017-09-1116 minMindful Mama Movement PodcastEpisode 30: Highlights from Our First Season & What's Next with Hosts Shannon & AshleyWhoa, mama! 29 episodes, 1400 Facebook group members, and 22,000 downloads later the Mindful Mama Movement podcast is wrapping up a successful Season One. In Episode 30, Ashley and Shannon reflect upon the early days (recording the first 8 episodes on the floor!), to their favorite moments and interviews. The recording process (complete with interruptions from a potty training toddler). And the quotes that stuck with them as mamas on their own journeys. Ashley and Shannon plan to take a bit of a summer break to enjoy time with their families and further cultivate their individual businesses before returning with Season 2. In the meantime, you can f...
2017-05-3025 minThe Mindful Mama MovementEpisode 30: Highlights from Our First Season & What's Next with Hosts Shannon & AshleyWhoa, mama! 29 episodes, 1400 Facebook group members, and 22,000 downloads later the Mindful Mama Movement podcast is wrapping up a successful Season One. In Episode 30, Ashley and Shannon reflect upon the early days (recording the first 8 episodes on the floor!), to their favorite moments and interviews. The recording process (complete with interruptions from a potty training toddler). And the quotes that stuck with them as mamas on their own journeys. Ashley and Shannon plan to take a bit of a summer break to enjoy time with their families and further cultivate their individual businesses before returning with Seas...
2017-05-3025 minThe Mindful Mama MovementEpisode 29: Creating Meaningful Connections in a Digital World with Christa Melnyk HinesIn today's show, Episode 29, we enjoy a lovely conversation with Christa Melnyk Hines. Christa is an award-winning freelance journalist, author and connection expert. Through her books, articles, blog and newsletter she inspires today’s busy families to grow happier and stronger through healthy, meaningful connection. Christa is the author of Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected: Raise a Thoughtful Communicator in a Digital World , a guide for parents interested in nurturing a versatile set of social skills in this generation’s digitally-charmed kids. She is also the author of Confidently Connected: A Mom’s Guide to a Satisfying Social Life...
2017-05-2347 minMindful Mama Movement PodcastEpisode 28: Self-Discovery in Motherhood with Julia AzizIn today's show, Episode 28, we are excited to share our beautiful conversation with Julia Aziz! Julia shares her story about becoming a mother, and now while raising her children with authenticity and compassion. She is honest about how she's had to learn to surrender her need to control and how she is unlearning multi-tasking, so she can be more in the moment with her kids and in life. You are going to feel so inspired after listening to this show! Julia is the mother of three children and the author of Lessons of Labor: One Woman's Self-Discovery Through Birth and Moth...
2017-05-1745 minThe Mindful Mama MovementEpisode 28: Self-Discovery in Motherhood with Julia AzizIn today's show, Episode 28, we are excited to share our beautiful conversation with Julia Aziz! Julia shares her story about becoming a mother, and now while raising her children with authenticity and compassion. She is honest about how she's had to learn to surrender her need to control and how she is unlearning multi-tasking, so she can be more in the moment with her kids and in life. You are going to feel so inspired after listening to this show! Julia is the mother of three children and the author of Lessons of Labo...
2017-05-1745 minThe Mindful Mama MovementEpisode 27: Reflections on the Challenges & Celebrations of Birth & Mothering with Ashley WalburnIn today's show, Episode 27, Ashley Walburn reflects on her journey into motherhood and how different her births were, and what she learned from them. Ashley shares her vulnerable and personal stories about how each birth came in their own timing, and although they were filled with surprises and hard times, she wouldn't have changed a thing. You will appreciate Ashley's ability to be raw and honest in her storytelling, and her stories will inspire you to reflect on your own births, along with the many challenges and celebrations that come from being a mother. ...
2017-05-0927 minMindful Mama Movement PodcastEpisode 26: Birth Stories, Letting Go & the Lessons We Learn in Motherhood with Shannon Kinney-DühIn today's show, Episode 26, we decided to try something new in honor of Mother's Day. Rather than interview a guest or chat together, we are sharing personal stories about our own journey in motherhood. This week Shannon shares her story and Ashley will share hers in the next episode. Shannon shares more about her birth stories, how all of the births were so completely different and how powerful it was going through each one. Shannon reflects on some of the lessons she's learned from her boys, including how wonderful it is to be different, that we all bloom in our own...
2017-05-0238 minThe Mindful Mama MovementEpisode 26: Birth Stories, Letting Go & the Lessons We Learn in Motherhood with Shannon Kinney-DühIn today's show, Episode 26, we decided to try something new in honor of Mother's Day. Rather than interview a guest or chat together, we are sharing personal stories about our own journey in motherhood. This week Shannon shares her story and Ashley will share hers in the next episode. Shannon shares more about her birth stories, how all of the births were so completely different and how powerful it was going through each one. Shannon reflects on some of the lessons she's learned from her boys, including how wonderful it is to be different, that we...
2017-05-0238 minMindful Mama Movement PodcastEpisode 25: Positive Discipline & Joyful Courage with Casey O'Roarty (part 2)In today's show, Episode 25, we continue our conversation with Casey O'Roarty, creator of Joyful Courage. Casey talks about how important it is to learn not only what our triggers are, but how to help our children become more aware of their triggers, so that when they are feeling frustration or anger coming on, they can recognize what it feels like and learn tools to cope with those heavier emotions. Casey talks about what the "Brain in the Palm of the Hand" is, which is a powerful way to think about happens when we "flip our lid," and she shares some i...
2017-04-2527 minThe Mindful Mama MovementEpisode 25: Positive Discipline & Joyful Courage with Casey O'Roarty (part 2)In today's show, Episode 25, we continue our conversation with Casey O'Roarty, creator of Joyful Courage. Casey talks about how important it is to learn not only what our triggers are, but how to help our children become more aware of their triggers, so that when they are feeling frustration or anger coming on, they can recognize what it feels like and learn tools to cope with those heavier emotions. Casey talks about what the "Brain in the Palm of the Hand" is, which is a powerful way to think about happens when we "flip our l...
2017-04-2527 minMindful Mama Movement PodcastEpisode 24: Positive Discipline and Joyful Courage with Casey O'Roarty (part 1)In today's show, Episode 24th, we are excited to share with you our fun conversation with Casey O'Roarty! Dive right into listening - seriously - Casey is not only awesome and full of wisdom - but so real and so dang funny. She is a Positive Discipline coach and creator of Joyful Courage. Casey share's how rough it was becoming a mom and what she learned about herself as a stay-at-home mom during the early years. Casey shares how some of the darker moments and the challenges she's faced in motherhood led her to learning the philosophy of Positive Discipline. Th...
2017-04-1845 minThe Mindful Mama MovementEpisode 24: Positive Discipline and Joyful Courage with Casey O'Roarty (part 1)In today's show, Episode 24th, we are excited to share with you our fun conversation with Casey O'Roarty! Dive right into listening - seriously - Casey is not only awesome and full of wisdom - but so real and so dang funny. She is a Positive Discipline coach and creator of Joyful Courage. Casey share's how rough it was becoming a mom and what she learned about herself as a stay-at-home mom during the early years. Casey shares how some of the darker moments and the challenges she's faced in motherhood led her t...
2017-04-1845 minThe Mindful Mama MovementEpisode 23: Trusting Yourself, Keeping it Real & Having Fun with 2X Olympic Medalist Shannon Happe In today’s show, Episode 23, we’re incredibly honored to have two-time Olympic medalist, Shannon Happe, as our guest. Shannon’s last name is actually pronounced like “happy” and it’s certainly fitting for her personality. Shannon is fun and brings a fresh, but real, perspective about motherhood to the show. Shannon’s passion for skiing, especially the moguls, began at a very young age thanks to the fact that she grew up in the mountains around Lake Tahoe. Shannon was a member of the United States Olympic Ski Team for 12 years, won two...
2017-04-1144 minMindful Mama Movement PodcastEpisode 23: Trusting Yourself, Keeping it Real & Having Fun with 2X Olympic Medalist Shannon HappeIn today’s show, Episode 23, we’re incredibly honored to have two-time Olympic medalist, Shannon Happe, as our guest. Shannon’s last name is actually pronounced like “happy” and it’s certainly fitting for her personality. Shannon is fun and brings a fresh, but real, perspective about motherhood to the show. Shannon’s passion for skiing, especially the moguls, began at a very young age thanks to the fact that she grew up in the mountains around Lake Tahoe. Shannon was a member of the United States Olympic Ski Team for 12 years, won two Olympic medals, and has multiple World Cup victories...
2017-04-1144 minThe Mindful Mama MovementEpisode 22: Being a Highly Sensitive Mother & Practicing Self-Compassion with Shawn FinkToday, in Episode 22, we are back from a short hiatus and peeling back the layers of what can make a mother a highly sensitive person with Shawn Fink of abundantmama.com. Shawn has been called the "Yoda of Mamas" and is her 5th year of the Abundant Mama, her blog which has evolved into a 4 week program. She has placed over 1500 mamas onto a path of building an abundant life practice using "soul"-care (her definition of self-care), learning to trust and let go, and making time for play. She is also the mother of twin girl "tweenagers" who will be en...
2017-04-0449 minThe Mindful Mama MovementEpisode 21: The Practice of Being Present in Our Parenting with Carla NaumburgIn today's show, Episode 21, we have the pleasure of chatting with Clinical Social Worker and Writer, Carla Naumburg. Carla is the author of two books, Parenting in the Present Moment: How to Stay Focused on What Matters and Ready, Set, Breathe: Practicing Mindfulness with Your Children for Fewer Meltdowns and a More Peaceful Family Life. Carla shares that she discovered mindfulness when she just wanted to learn how to stop yelling at her kids so much. This conversation takes on a realistic, practical and funny journey as we explore what it's like to...
2017-02-1449 minThe Mindful Mama MovementEpisode 20: Empowering Your Kids and Staying Connected to Your Authentic Voice with Carly MentlikIn today's show, Episode 20, we are excited to talk with Carly Mentlik about empowering our children, in particular, tween and teen girls. We explore how important it is that our children stay connected to their authentic voice and find the courage to be themselves. Carly is a licensed professional clinical counselor, yoga teacher, business owner and a single mom to an 18 month old girl. She offers parent coaching and classes, as well as learning guides for girls. Carly has also created curriculum, courses, programs and taught for enrichment programs, homeschool coops, youth groups and for priva...
2017-02-0743 min
Kurtis Anderton's Podcast#10 Marketing and Public Speaking with Founder of Dream Local Digital, Shannon Kinney<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/d3/fb/d2/kurtispanderton/3000x3000_11948199.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />In this weeks show I chat with Shannon Kinney. We talk about how she started her company, marketing, waking up at 4:30am and public speaking. This was a great episode and I know you are going to love it.
Learn more about Shannon here: https://dreamlocal.com/
Show notes:https: //medium.com/@kurtisanderton/10-marketing-scheduling-your-life-and-public-speaking-tips-with-shannon-kinney-founder-of-dream-89b23c8e287a#.8ukx8h3m2
2017-02-0625 minThe Mindful Mama MovementEpisode 18: The Importance of Community & Moving Through the "Cave" in Motherhood with Sarah Doggett Today, in Episode 18, we are so excited to bring you our conversation with our dear friend, Sarah Doggett! Sarah Doggett is mama to the 5 kid circus known as the Cirque du Doggett. She is also a birth and post-partum doula, maker of slings, infant massage instructor, kids yoga teacher, knitter, dancer, hiker, essential oiler, art journaller and wife to a wiley wizard. She lives in Beaverton Oregon, and can be found online at www.sarahdoggett.com. In this interview we talk about the importance of community and connecting with circle of women, both online and in person. We explo...
2017-01-241h 01The Mindful Mama MovementEpisode 15: Welcoming the New Year, Reflections on Vision Boards, Self-Care, Getting Clear & Letting GoHappy New Year Mamas! We are so happy to be back with you after a two week break to share Episode 15. In today's show, we share our personal reflections about the New Year. You'll hear tips on creating a personal and family vision board. You'll also feel inspired to make your self-care needs a priority and we'll get you thinking about what you are ready to let go of so you can make space for what matters most to you. Stop by our Mindful Mama Movement Facebook group to join in the amazing discussion. We lov...
2017-01-0353 minThe Mindful Mama MovementEpisode 14: 5 Tips for Creating a Mindful Holiday SeasonIn this 14th and final episode of 2016 for the Mindful Mama Movement, Shannon gifts us with 5 essential tips for how to stay mindful during the holidays. She emphasizes that we must "embrace imperfection," and that this is "a wonderful time of year to renew and to get quiet...it's going to be up to us to create the kind of season that we want - which is slower, simpler, more present." Continuing in the spirit of slower and simpler, Shannon has included a blissful, guided meditation for deep relaxation within the second half of the episode. You...
2016-12-1326 minThe Mindful Mama MovementEpisode 11: Celebrating our Community, Gratitude & the Mindful Mama Movement Mini-RetreatIn today's show, Episode 11, Shannon and Ashley are thanking YOU for being part of the Mindful Mama Movement community. We reflect on what we've learned and what we've loved so far about collaborating on this podcast. We are grateful for all of you and excited to continue growing this space to reach more mamas from around the world. We also announce and describe our first Mindful Mama Movement Mini-Retreat! If you live in the Kansas City area, join us on Saturday, December 10th from 1 - 5 p.m. to connect with other like-minded mamas. We ...
2016-11-2225 minThe Mindful Mama MovementEpisode 4: Q&A's from The Mindful Mama CommunityIn today's show, Shannon and Ashley take an honest look at how easy it is to get lost in motherhood. We explore questions about self-care, maintaining balance, letting go of guilt and finding the confidence to trust that you are giving your children enough while you take better care of you and your needs. We also talk about finding gratitude, even in the crappy moments, tips and strategies on raising happy children and handling sensitive emotions. Join us on our private Facebook group, by visiting HERE. Leave us a review on iTunes and yo...
2016-10-0632 minThe Mindful Mama MovementEpisode 3: Breaking Free of Self-Doubt, Facing Fear & Living an Authentic, Creative Life - Meet Host Shannon Kinney-DuhIn today's show, you will meet Shannon Kinney-Duh, the other host to the Mindful Mama Movement podcast! She is a holistic life coach, yoga teacher, writer, artist and mom to 3 boys (ages 3, 6 & 8). Shannon shares her journey of healing from not feeling "good enough" to one that embraces imperfection. She provides inspiration on how to break through self-doubt, on living a creative life and facing your fears, the importance of nurturing your creative dreams, and how to step into the flow of the present moment so you can feel more empowered and alive. Shannon believes we are a...
2016-10-0551 minThe Mindful Mama MovementEpisode 2: Becoming a Single Mom & Healing from a Traumatic First Birth - Meet Host Ashley WalburnWelcome to the Mindful Mama Movement Podcast! Shannon Kinney-Duh, creator of A Free Spirit Life, and Ashley Walburn, owner of Home Holistic, are bringing you this movement - the podcast, community and retreats for women in all stages of motherhood. Mindful Mothering is about nurturing your heart and soul while you nurture your children. It's about consciously awakening to your inner wisdom and being peacefully present as a mama no matter where you are on your journey. From discovering your newborn, to loving and accepting the wonderful people who have left your nest. The Mindful Mama...
2016-10-0452 minThe Mindful Mama MovementEpisode 1: Becoming a Mindful MamaIn Episode 1 of the Mindful Mama Movement, co-hosts Shannon Kinney-Duh, creator of A Free Spirit Life and Ashley Walburn, owner of Home Holistic, explore what a mindful mama really is, why this movement is so important and how you can get involved. You'll meet the hosts and hear more about their stories. Shannon Kinney-Duh is a holistic life coach, yoga teacher, artist, entrepreneur and mom to three boys ages 8, 5 and 3. Ashley is a marriage and family therapist, birth doula, yoga teacher, business owner and the mom to four boys ages 22, 14, 13 and 12. This show looks at how...
2016-10-0144 min
Hack The EntrepreneurHow to Learn From High-Quality Failures w/ Shannon KinneyMy guest for today is the founder and Client Success Officer of Dream Local Digital, a startup helping small-medium sized businesses market themselves online.
She has over 15 years of experience in internet marketing, sales and products. She has worked with media companies focusing on internet product development and digital revenue growth.
She is considered an expert in the field of online marketing and social media. My guest is a sought-after speaker and speaks across the country about social media and online marketing.
Now, let’s hack…
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