Mindful Miri Podcast

Navigating Emotional Storms with Diandra Ford-Wing, author/storyteller

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:00:00 -0700

*Trigger Warning* #suicide

She had a key, but it was almost too late. Letters written, music on, pills taken… then, a friend’s voice cuts through. "Leave me alone, let me die," but she didn't. Sometimes, rescue comes when we least expect it. #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #YouAreNotAlone #Hope #Friendship

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This week on the Mindful Miri Podcast - Diandra Ford-Wing, in her words:

"Driven by a deep passion for the art of storytelling, I thrive on creating narratives that both entertain and provoke thought. My debut novel, Red Bird, is more than just a story—it is a heartfelt love letter to my mother and Aunt Audrey, a tribute to their strength, wisdom, and the impact they’ve had on my life. Through this novel, I hope to offer solace to those navigating the challenging waters of loss and grief, providing a safe haven amidst their emotional storms.

At my core, I am dedicated to writing stories that explore the complexities of the human spirit. With every word, I strive to capture the essence of what it means to be human, from our deepest joys to our most painful struggles. As I continue on my journey as a writer, I invite you to join me in discovering powerful narratives that not only entertain but also leave a lasting imprint on the world—both in literature and in life."

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Instagram: @diandrafordwing

Book: Red Bird

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Miri

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Speaking Up and Sitting at the Table with Paula Mathias

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0700

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Paula Mathias is a writer of both fiction and nonfiction books aimed at inspiring women to speak out, step up, and take charge. She discovered her passion for storytelling at sixteen after a happy accident landed her in the wrong English class. A California native, she finds inspiration in family adventures, creative cocktails, and dancing in her kitchen to ABBA songs. With over a decade in the tech industry, Paula has firsthand experience navigating male-dominated spaces. A recognized expert in workforce development and diversity in STEM, her insights have been featured in Forbes, TalentCulture, and Authority Magazine, and she shares industry trends through her weekly LinkedIn newsletter.

Website: paulamathias.com

IG: @paulamathiasauthor

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulamathiasfryer/

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Teaching and Thriving with Caprial Sides @thesidesofteaching

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0700

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In this episode, Caprial Sides shares her passion for equity, effective teaching, and sustainable work-life balance. She reflects on her journey as a teacher, mentor, and instructional leader. She also dives into her content creation work with @thesidesofteaching, where she offers honest, humorous takes on instructional strategies and the real-life highs and lows of teaching. From the challenges she’s faced in the classroom to the personal rituals that keep her grounded, she explains what it means to find joy and meaning in this demanding profession. Tune in to hear why a supportive teaching partner, self-care, and a mission-driven mindset are essential to thriving as an educator—and how she’s working to make her future self proud.

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Passion and Private Practice with Jana Parker, CEO of Mind by Design and Empower LEP

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0700

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In this honest conversation, Jana Parker—school psychologist turned private practice owner—opens up about her winding journey from public education to entrepreneurship, and the personal growth, burnout, and breakthroughs along the way.

We talk about:

🧠 Why she left a “dream district” to pursue something more aligned
💡 The burnout cycle in special education and how she broke free
🏋️‍♀️ Her lifelong dedication to movement, from dance to CrossFit
📱 Navigating guilt, digital parenting, and 20-somethings' attention shifts
🌱 Her self-care rituals, including 5AM workouts, whole foods, and boundaries
💬 The pressure on educators to do it all—and how she found another way
✨ Advice to her younger self and the beauty of evolving purpose

Jana offers a refreshing, grounded perspective on being a professional woman who balances care for others with true care for self. Her story is both inspiring and validating for anyone seeking to transition, grow, or just find permission to pause.

🔗 Learn More About Jana Parker:

🧠 Website: mindbydesign.com | empowerlep.com
📧 Email: jana@mindbydesign.com or jana@empowerlep.com
📍 Practice based in Campbell, CA (serving families across the Bay Area)

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xo,
Miri

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Zaira Armendariz: Depression, Dating, and Self-Discovery

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 18:00:00 -0700

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Join us as we journey alongside Zaira Armendariz, who has a BFA in Film Production and her own podcast, Complex, Like Wine. Together, we peel back the layers of her own experience with depression and anxiety.

Zaira shares her strategies for maintaining mental wellbeing, from embracing hobbies like reading to the importance of setting boundaries. She also offers valuable insights on her journey in job searching post lay-off, breaking down the shame and stigma often associated with it.

We also delve into societal pressures associated with work and dating, and the contrasting views of different cultures regarding work-life balance, offering a refreshing take on the challenges of maintaining identity in codependent relationships and the impact of cultural programming on women. Finally, Zaira's personal experience of racism and bullying further highlights the impact of societal pressures on mental health. Tune in, to be enlightened, encouraged, and inspired by Zaira’s journey.

Follow Zaira's podcast, Complex, Like Wine, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
Podcast Website: Complex, Like Wine: https://www.complexlikewine.com
IG: @complexlikewine
Other links: https://linktr.ee/complexlikwine
While you're there, check out her interview with me on Episode 55!

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xo,
Miri

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Transforming Classrooms with Math Superpowers: Kristen Powers

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0700

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Picture your favorite teacher. Got them in mind? Now imagine if they were given the freedom to teach without the constraints of standardized testing. That’s what Kristen Powers, the founder of Math Superpowers, is advocating for.

With over a decade of teaching experience and a master's in elementary and math education, Kristen is on a mission to transform our education system. She believes in putting the power back into the hands of educators and allowing students to show their intelligences and gifts in ways that standardized tests may not capture.

Join us as we journey with Kristen through her early days in a challenging school district, grappling with social issues that her students faced and striving to create a nurturing classroom environment. She opens up about the struggles and joys of teaching, reflecting on the importance of work-life balance in education. Kristen's own experiences underscore the need for educators to take care of themselves, nurture their passions outside of work, and set healthy boundaries.

Kristen’s inspiring story culminates in the launch of her platform, Math Superpowers, a resource designed to support educators. She discusses the crucial role veteran teachers can play in guiding new teachers, reflecting on her own early days in the classroom and the mentoring that made a difference. Kristen’s vision is bold and transformative, challenging us to reimagine education and the value of a high school diploma. Tune in for a conversation full of insight, passion, and practical advice for navigating the complex world of education.

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Recess Reset: A Guided Meditation Journey for Educators

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0700

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How often do you, as a teacher, take time to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul?

This 10-minute Recess Reset was made just for you: grab a bathroom break, and shake off the funk by employing deep breathing techniques and visualization to cultivate a tranquil space filled with unconditional joy, love, and learning.

Enjoy!
Miri xo

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Let’s leave everyone better than we found them.

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xo,
Miri

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Mastering Your Classroom and Life with Kindergarten Teacher Gina Venancio

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0700

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What happens when you land your dream job and it feels more like a battlefield than a classroom?

Kindergarten teacher Gina Venancio knows that feeling all too well. After years of struggling to manage her classroom, a heart-to-heart with her teaching partner gave her the wake-up call she needed to take control.

Gina embarked on a journey of researching classroom management and student behavior, learning that effective control doesn't rely on threats or bribes but a sustainable approach tailored to each student.

Gina’s teaching journey didn't stop with mastering classroom management. She had to learn how to balance her roles as a teacher, a coach for other educators, and maintain her personal life. Gina shares how she sets boundaries, lets go of perfectionism, and manages her time intentionally. Trust us, you won't want to miss her thoughts on the art of ‘doing nothing’ and how strategic rest periods can boost your productivity and well-being.

But a teacher's life isn't just about classroom management and work-life balance. Gina and I dive into the challenges of the teaching profession, from the often frustrating reality of micromanagement to the vital role of student advocacy. She passionately speaks about the need for teacher autonomy and the importance of having a team approach to avoid feeling isolated.

Gina has some great tips on how to access resources online without breaking the bank. And, for those considering leaving the profession, she offers some valuable advice and a heartfelt reminder of why you started teaching in the first place. Join us for a conversation filled with practical tips, invaluable insights, and inspirational moments. You won't regret it.

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xo,
Miri

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Balancing the Teaching Scale: Insights on Mental Health and Teacher Burnout with Brittany Wheaton

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0700

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Have you ever found yourself struggling to maintain a healthy balance between your work and personal life, especially in a demanding profession like teaching? Our conversation with Brittany Wheaton, a K-8 art educator from Grand Rapids, Michigan, may hold some profound insights for you. Brittany takes us along on her journey, discussing the highs and lows of her teaching career, her innovative side hustle, and her candid reflections on teacher burnout. Listen to her emphasis on the power of a reframed mindset and the pivotal role it plays in ensuring our professional sustainability.

Brittany shares her wisdom on creating a mindful balance between work and life. She explores the concept of self-awareness, urging us to recognize times when we are the source of our own struggle and stress. Her insights into developing professional confidence and competency are equally engaging and valuable. She also dialogues about the essentiality of teacher mental health and self-care, generously sharing her personal strategies to manage stress. Her emphasis on seeking help and taking time to rest is a reminder we all need.

In the final part of our conversation, Brittany illuminates the crucial subject of mental health within the education sector. She discusses her experiences working with students with emotional impairments and the importance of fostering a safe and supportive environment. Brittany passionately argues for the need for mental health resources for teachers and urges for more open conversations around this topic. This episode is not only a testament to Brittany’s resilience but also an inspiration for teachers grappling with similar issues. So, join us for a deep, meaningful conversation about the challenges and triumphs of teaching.

Brittany is a teacher, advocate of inclusive learning spaces, lifetime adventurer, founder of Teaching to a Riot, and a new mom.

With over 10 years of experience in the field of special education, she has mentored, instructed, and presented on diversity, equity & inclusion, teacher burnout, and student advocacy. She is currently teaching in a center-based program for students with emotional impairments and has narrowed her focus to helping educators stay happy, healthy, and inspired.

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Until next time, I’m Miriam Burlakovsky Correia for the Mindful Miri Podcast.
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xo,
Miri

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Season 2 Trailer: I’m Back! And Ever Changing

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0700

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When I first started the Mindful Miri podcast, I set out to explore being a woman, having a body, and healing our relationship to our bodies.

As I worked with clients individually, I noticed that those who came to me for body issues often had overall difficulty taking great care of themselves. And most of the requests and feedback I was getting came from educators and caregivers. Plus, teachers were coming to me for support during my day job, which inspired me to start focusing on supporting educators and preventing teacher burnout.

Which led me to creating a nonprofit called The Association for the Wellbeing of Educators (AWE). I thought about starting a podcast just for educators, but I think that all of us need to learn how to take better care of ourselves and I’m still curious about a lot of things outside of the education realm, including science, technology, psychology, art, social justice and DEI, spirituality, fitness, leadership, and personal development.

All that being said, I’m back with a new season of great stories of women who are overcoming adversity, fostering resilience, making an impact (even the tiniest), and celebrating this thing called life from across the globe.

Please send feedback to me and miri@mindfulmiri.com or DM on Instagram @mindful_miri

As always, stay light, healthy, confident, and free..
And may you be safe, healthy, happy, peaceful, and loved,

Miri xo

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Until next time, I’m Miriam Burlakovsky Correia for the Mindful Miri Podcast.
Let’s leave everyone better than we found them.

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xo,
Miri

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Every Girl is a Pretty Girl with Christina Flach, Celebrity Makeup Artist & CEO, Pretty Girl Makeup

Tue, 02 May 2023 18:00:00 -0700

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Christina Flach is a world renowned celebrity makeup artist with experience working with celebrity clientele, magazines, and big name brands. She has been featured in Vogue, People, Time, and Elle, as well as campaigns for Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, and Bloomingdales. A more extensive list of her clientele can be found here. She is the creator and CEO of her own makeup brand, Pretty Girl Makeup. Christina also writes articles detailing the must know tips, tricks, and hacks of the makeup, wellness, and nutrition industries.

Learn more:
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xo,
Miri

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Next Wave Mentorship: What would you tell your younger self? Here's your chance!

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:00:00 -0700

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What would you tell your younger self?

This question always seems to strike a chord with my guests and give them pause.

Wouldn't it have been wonderful to have a cool, wise older woman sherpa you through your career, motherhood, and womanhood instead of floundering alone?

Tyler Skinner is taking the "younger self" question to the next level with
The Next Wave: Evoke the Leader Within 2023.

Tyler Skinner is the Founder of @women.making.waves and Connected Communities. She is also the host of the Mishaps, Magic, & Mayhem Podcast.

Tyler is here to make a difference by building a community of passionate highly charged women together to make the biggest waves they can in every aspect of their lives along with uplifting and supporting other women seeking the same.

In this episode, we talk about her newest venture:
The Next Wave experience was created because we got really sick & tired of hearing powerful, smart, driven women say they don’t feel supported, let alone feel like they’re actually seen.

Peggy Olson said, “if you don’t like the conversation, change it.”

It's for college-age women (18-25) to be mentored by mentors who are making waves in their own right. I'm (Miri) going to be a mentor!

It’s time to start a conversation around how we show up as women and retain our feminine power while leading entire companies, movements, and passion projects to success. ‍

‍Evoke the Leader Within 2023 is designed to help you break into the conversation and share your ideas for innovation.

It’s time to share your vision.
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It’s time to get innovative and speak up.

It’s time to face challenges head-on and have your voice heard.

To learn more about mentorship or mentoring, check out:
https://www.women-making-waves.com/next-wave#get-involved-buttons

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Until next time, I’m Miriam Burlakovsky Correia for the Mindful Miri Podcast.
Let’s leave everyone better than we found them.

I see you. I appreciate you. 💛
xo,
Miri

⚠️ Listener Note:
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Fit, Fat, and All That with Julia Parzyck, Eating Disorder Recovery Coach

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0700

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Fit, Fat, and All That with Julia Parzyck, Eating Disorder Recovery Coach

Mindful Miri Podcast, Episode 26

Topics Discussed:

Julia's journey to becoming a coach in eating disorder recovery
The importance of body positivity and unlearning societal beauty standards
Inclusivity and diversity in the media
Discrimination based on body size and appearance
Frustration with lack of diversity in dating reality shows
Responses to accusations of promoting obesity
Prevalence and mortality rate of eating disorders

About Julia Parzyck:

Julia Parzyck is a certified coach in eating disorder recovery who is dedicated to empowering girls and women to live a life beyond the constraints of diet culture. She firmly believes that all bodies are beautiful, and that health and wellness look different for everyone. After struggling with her own body image and relationship with food, Julia sought help from an eating disorder therapist and a registered dietitian, which led her to recovery and inspired her to help others. Through her coaching, she aims to help women unlearn harmful beauty standards and embrace their true selves by feeding their minds, bodies, and souls. Her message is one of positivity, inclusivity, and self-love, encouraging others to live a purposeful and meaningful life outside of diet culture.

Connect with Julia

Website | www.fitfatandallthat.com
Instagram | @fitfatandallthat
ED Recovery Program | recoveryloveandcare.com/jayne-julia

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xo,
Miri

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Un-Hustling Your Life with Paden Hughes, Amazon Best-Selling Author, Speaker & HSP Coach

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0700

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In this episode, we discuss how Paden Hughes went from a life of constant hustle and high ambition to finally listening to her body protesting it all.

We talk with the Author/CEO about how to get back up after burning yourself out, how to navigate being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), and managing it all while being a mom and a CEO. We also talk about her amazing book, Take Two, in which she chronicles her journey by resolving to take 2 hours per day to tune back in to herself.

About Paden Hughes:

Paden Hughes is a founder, speaker, podcaster, and author who is a leader in the areas of professional development, entrepreneurship, and health.

She was born and raised in California. She's a wife and a mom who is obsessed with defining success on her own terms and coaching others on how to buy back their time and experience with true freedom.

Paden Hughes believed that if she hustled more and more every day, her kids would be happier, her company bigger, her husband prouder, and her life simply perfect. Work hard, play hard, right?

Well, she did it! She was a respected business consultant: growing dozens of companies from six figures to seven and eight figures. She was a highly rated leadership trainer and speaker at Fortune 500 companies and grew her first business to 7-figures. A highly anxious, people-pleaser with no work boundaries, just blinded by her ambition to chase badge of honor after badge of honor so she could finally feel “good enough.”

Then she became a mom (twice over) and depletion heaped on top of her teetering health. Enter 2020 and the pandemic that shuttered her “non essential” business.

She headed to Sedona on a week long “soul adventure” and walked away with the marching orders to spend two hours a day alone, just learning to relax and reconnect with her intuition and needs. She carved that time out of her work hours so it wouldn’t impact her family. Just worked 10 less hours per week. Imagine setting that kind of boundary in your life?

She gave it a three week trial and managed to do 21 days in a row. Shocked by how many things improved in her life, she kept going. That simple daily habit improved her health, wealth and happiness so dramatically that wrote a book about it. And now that journey is helping other ambitious women shift their lives too.

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@padenhughes

Work with Paden:
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Get the Book: "Take Two"

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Miri xo

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You Are Not Your Size With Lindley Ashline, Body Liberation Activist

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0800

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In this week's episode, we discuss issues of #race, #weight, and systems of #oppression with Lindley Ashline.

Other themes:
- Embracing our true selves
- #bodypositivity for larger bodies
- How systems are not built for all sizes
- #weightstigma as an offshoot of #racism

About Lindley Ashline:

Lindley Ashline creates photographs that celebrate the unique beauty of bodies that fall outside conventional "beauty" standards. She fights #weightstigma by giving #fat people a safe place to explore how their bodies look on camera and by increasing the representation of #fatbodies in photography, advertising, fine art and the world at large (pun intended?).

Lindley is also the creator of Body Liberation Stock (body-positive stock images for commercial use) and the Body Love Shop (a curated resource for body-friendly products and artwork). Find Lindley's work and get her free weekly Body Liberation Guide at http://bit.ly/bodyliberationguide.

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Website: http://www.bodyliberationphotos.com
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Changing Woman's Inner Dialogue With Emily Vazquez, Intuitive Eating Registered Dietitian

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0800

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This week, we talk to Emily Vazquez, Intuitive Eating Registered Dietitian (RD). We cover unhealthy dieting, how society affects woman's self-validation, and changing beliefs to have a healthy relationship with food and yourself.

Emily also shares what it looks like working with her, focusing on the whole client, not only their relationship with food. Working together, she partners with clients to find the root cause of the issue for a holistic solution.

About Emily

Emily Vazquez is an Intuitive Eating Registered Dietitian who helps people heal from disordered eating and improve their relationship with food and their body.

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Website: https://www.emmysyummysnutrition.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmysyummys/

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Women in Beauty and Fashion With Roslyn Griner Business and Life Style Influencer

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0800

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This week on the Mindful Miri Podcast, we talk about careers, beauty and fashion, boundaries, experimenting with beauty, and women in power with Roslyn Griner, Business and Life Style Influencer.

Roslyn believes that fashion and beauty have no age limit. Since she was a child, she’s had a passion for beauty and fashion. They give her a sense of confidence and she believes they can transform others to be the best versions of themselves.

About Roslyn Griner:

Passionate about beauty and fashion, she spent her career as a marketing exec for brands like: Sheertex, Diva, Oberfeld Snowcap, Fusion Brands, Hanes, and Coty Beauty.

She has also worked with Reitman’s and @ashleygraham (model, mogul, mama).

Work with Roslyn Griner:

Are you searching for a woman over 50 who dispels all the myths associated with aging? who believes age is just a number and fashion has no age limit?

She bridges luxury with affordable finds in a tone that is both authentic and down to earth.

Meet Roslyn Griner: a fashion/beauty executive who is now a content creator for fashion, beauty and travel.

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instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howrosdoesit/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roslyngriner/

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Navigating Human Consciousness With Jill Wilde, Wilde Big Sur Retreats

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0800

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This week on the Mindful Miri Podcast, we talk with Jill Wilde, host and guide of Wilde Big Sur. We talk about creating rituals, embodying love, stewarding land (and vice versa), as well as creating the community we want to be part of together.

Listen to the Mindful Miri Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.

About Jill Wilde:

Jill is a believer in elevating human consciousness. She is on a journey of self-growth & learning her capacity to love. She's a music maker, poet, growth facilitator, embodiment coach, and a light being sharing her personal human experience.

Her dream of curating meaningful retreats to help others venture on their spiritual paths has been 27 years in the making. We have arrived.

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On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildebigsur/

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Nothing Beats A Superwoman With CJ Silas A Stadium Announcer And ESPN Radio Host

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0800

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This week on the Mindful Miri Podcast, an amazing conversation with CJ Silas, professional sportcaster. They talk about passion and purpose in career and how to shatter the glass ceilings that were built to block women in male-dominated industries. They highlight the barriers a woman has to go through: the abuse, the trauma, and the validation we chase within ourselves, our loved ones, and the people around us.

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About CJ:
Carolyn “CJ” Silas has spent her life shattering glass ceilings in the male-dominated world of sports broadcasting. She has covered The French Open, The World Series, Super Bowls, The MLB All-Star Game, Final Fours, NBA Championships, College Bowl games, Spring Training, Midnight Madness and hundreds of regular season events as well. Her interviews have included: Bobby Bonds, Marcus Allen, Charles Barkley, Deacon Jones, Tommy Lasorda, John Wooden, Michael Jordan, Tiki Barber, Chuck Daly, and many more.

CJ Silas has spent most evenings throughout her life on a microphone talking sports and announcing games for college football & baseball at Cal Poly and Hancock College. Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, she attended the University of Southern California (USC) before transferring to Syracuse University to pursue her passion: sportscasting. She graduated from Syracuse with a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism. She spent two seasons doing Minor League Baseball stadium announcing for the Toronto Blue Jays Triple A team and the New York Yankees Double A team. She landed a full time job at ESPN before she even graduated from Syracuse.

She is currently writing a book based on her personal and professional experiences, called “The Only Girl In the Room.” Please join the waiting list to be one of the first to get a copy!

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The CJ Silas Show

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Be Your Own Power With Sara Garafalo A Certified Intuitive Health and Life Coach, Author, Energy Healer, and Ayurveda Counselor

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0800

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This week on the Mindful Miri Podcast, Miri interviews Sara Garafalo.

We talk about bulimia and body dysmorphia, trauma in the body, the different Ayurvedic body types or energetic blueprints, trusting your intuition, spiritual connection awakenings, your soul family, and spiritual channeling.

Sara Garafalo is a certified Intuitive Health and Life Coach, Author, Energy Healer, and Ayurveda Counselor, helping women navigate their spiritual weight loss & awakening journey to unleash their own healing power.

Sara helps women integrate the right nutrition for their mind-body constitution and break unhealthy patterns.

Connect With Sara Garafalo

Instagram: love.holistic.living

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Sara has a book coming out that integrates her Italian roots with her Ayurvedic training: Mangia!

Get on the waitlist: Sara's Health Cook Book WAITLIST (ck.page)

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Art, Faith, and Motherhood with Holly Beals, Mixed Media Painter, Wife, Boy Mama

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0800

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This week on the Mindful Miri Podcast, we learn about Holly Beals, mixed media painter, wife, and boy mama of two.

We talk about self-expression through art, motherhood, being a woman, and having faith in a higher power.

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About Holly:
After graduating from Chico State with a BA in communications, she worked as a graphic designer for six years. But new adventures were calling and she was blessed with the opportunity to teach conversational English to college students in Tibet. It was there, one day in her tiny apartment, where she gathered up what I had on hand: scrap paper, Mod Podge and acrylic paint. She was trying to make it through an emotionally-challenging season and what emerged on canvas from that struggle was beautiful and satisfying. So began her love for mixed media painting.

Now, in the midst of yet another great adventure, being a mother to two young boys, she continues my love for mixed media painting and cherish time in the art studio. She mainly works with acrylics and handmade or scrap paper on wood panel. Texture, layering, unexpected color combinations and capturing the people/places around her are all reoccurring curiosities.

Some things she'll never stop believing: “Life has meaning, each person is significant, and The One who made all things is beautiful beyond comprehension.”

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Shelly Tygielski, CNN Hero, Self-Care Activist, Mindfulness Teacher, Author, Speaker, Good Human

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0800

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This week on the show, we take a deep dive with Shelly Tygielski, self-care activist, author, speaker, community organizer, mindfulness teacher.

We covered: returning to meditation (not just during a crisis), getting in your own way, non-profit disruption, bringing human connection back to philanthropy, mutual aid and communities of care.

Full video interview available here: https://youtu.be/SvPi4ssztk4

About Shelly...

Led a free weekly meditation class that grew from 12 to 15,000 people!
Founder, Pandemic of Love, which has 4000 volunteers worldwide and has directly exchanged nearly $100 million in donations and has connected over 3 million people.

Pandemic of Love has been featured on over 100 media outlets, including CNN, BBC and The Kelly Clarkson Show. It has enjoyed incredible support from influencers such as Debra Messing, Chelsea Handler, Maria Shriver, Busy Phillips and Kristen Bell. Shelly was honored by CNN Heroes in 2020.

She believes that – in Audre Lorde’s words – “self-care is an act of resistance” unto itself because the only way to make change is to maintain your energy, health and mental wellbeing.

Shelly shares her methods of self-care in her book, “Sit Down To Rise Up: How Radical Self-Care Can Change the World” which was honored as a Gold winner of the Nautilus Book Award and a finalist for the Fall 2021 Big Idea Book Club.

Her upcoming book, “How We Ended Racism: Realizing a New Possibility in One Generation,” co-authored by Justin Michael Williams, is due out in October of 2023 from Sounds True.

Shelly holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Miami and a Master’s Degree from Columbia University. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in Philanthropic Leadership at the Lilly School of Philanthropy at Indiana University.

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Buy her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Sit-Down-Rise-Up.../dp/1608687449
Website: https://www.shellytygielski.com/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mindfulskatergirl

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Eating to be STRONG with Meghan Gallagher, Nutrition Coach

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 22:00:00 -0800

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This week, we discuss eating for strength and dealing with female friendships during my conversation with Meghan Gallagher, Nutritional Coach at Crossfit Preferred in Gilbert, AZ.

Meghan Gallagher is a Nutrition Coach. She lives for helping clients hit their goals and feel more comfortable in their bodies. With her extensive nutrition and food knowledge from growing up in restaurant kitchens, Meghan can help you lose weight and gain muscle whether you eat vegan, fat adaptive, or just need to clean your eating habits.

She has been crossfitting for over 6 years and loves Strongman competitions. Ask her how she did in her competitions from a couple of years back. She always has a bright smile for you as you enter the gym, loves the CFP community , and loves watching the confidence that builds when members hit their goals.

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Instagram: @meghananne4
Instagram: The Macros Way Instagram
Website: Crossfit Preferred
Consultation Forms: https://linktr.ee/themacroway

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How the Outside Makes the Inside Better with Jeanne Gallagher, Financial Advisor & Podcaster

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0800

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This week, we talk about how the outside makes the inside better, naming it to tame and claim it, challenging your inner critic, implant removal, and raising kids that have a healthy self-image with Jeanne Gallagher.

Jeanne Gallagher is an Investment Adviser Representative and Registered Representative with GWN Securities Inc.

Seaside Solutions: The terms "learning" and "teaching" are interchangeable. My responsibility is to learn about you, our client. Together, we will delve into your goals and dreams and determine your personalized financial path. Your responsibility is to teach me about you. Through this process, we will pause when necessary to discuss financial concepts, building the foundation of Financial Wellness.

Discover Rising Tides: Being outside is very important to me. There are many ways to be outside. It can be as simple as sitting in the grass on a warm summer day. Walking barefoot in the grass or on the beach, feeling the sand between your toes. Other times, it is important to be challenged. A heart-pounding, sweaty hike or a paddle “into the wind”. Something to clear the thoughts and cobwebs of the mind.

Being a solopreneur, allotting time to be outside can be downright hard. Thoughts creep on “If I am not working, no one is working”. She knows there are others out there experiencing the same thing. She feels the need to talk to them, to support them, to acknowledge them, to learn from them. She feels we can all support, acknowledge and learn from each other. That's how the Discover Rising Tides Podcast was born.

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Seaside Solutions: https://www.seasidesolutions.net/

Instagram: @DiscoverRisingTides

YouTube: Discover Rising Tides

Podcast Website: https://discoverrisingtides.com

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xo,
Miri

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PART 2 of Food Freedom with Cherie Miller, Eating Disorder Therapist

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 19:00:00 -0800

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PART 2 of 2
This week on the show, we talk self-soothing and spirituality, imagining a world where all women feel beautiful, and the masterpiece that is your life.

"Your body is not your masterpiece. Your life is." -- Glennon Doyle Melton

Cherie Miller is an Eating Disorder Recovery Warrior turned Therapist. She has a Master’s in Counseling and is a licensed professional counselor (LPC).

She is founder and owner of Food Freedom Therapy™, a group practice of therapists and coaches who help people make peace with food and their bodies. Cherie has 15 years years of experience as an eating disorder therapist, mentor, speaker, educator, and advocate. She is also a member of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Foundation and the Association for Size Diversity and Health.

Please follow Cherie Miller on Instagram @foodfreedomtherapist
Download her Intuitive Eating Guide
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Finding Food Freedom with Cherie Miller, Therapist - Part 1 of 2

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 22:00:00 -0800

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This week on the show, we talk Food Freedom, Fat Shame, Tiny Tyrants, and the Road to Recovery with Cherie Miller.

Cherie Miller is an Eating Disorder Recovery Warrior turned Therapist. She has a Master’s in Counseling and is a licensed professional counselor (LPC).

She is founder and owner of Food Freedom Therapy™, a group practice of therapists and coaches who help people make peace with food and their bodies. Cherie has 15 years years of experience as an eating disorder therapist, mentor, speaker, educator, and advocate. She is also a member of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Foundation and the Association for Size Diversity and Health.

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Dance Lightly on Water with Dana Hamann, Conscious Creator, Soul Surfer, Yogini

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 20:00:00 -0800

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This week, we talk shedding diet culture and traditional career paths to embrace mindful living, follow your heart, and move to Indonesia with Dana Hamann.

Dana Hamann is a conscious and passionate creator, retreat host, soul surfer, ocean enthusiast, yogini, dreamer, believer, expansion activist, inner awareness facilitator.

Born and raised in San Diego, California. Dana Moved to O'ahu, Hawai'i, at 18 and has been splitting time between O'ahu and Indonesia since she was 22. Now based in Lombok, building the business of her dreams.

Connect with Dana on Instagram @dancelightly_
Check out her retreats and story: https://linktr.ee/dancelightly
Learn more about sustainable surfwear at NineFoot

Also in this episode:
Man's Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankl
Mind Over Milkshakes study (Crum, et. al., 2011)

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Baring It All with Mariah Eaves, Bareheart Boudoir & Your Biggest Cheerleader

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:00:00 -0800

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This week, I talk with Mariah Eaves about Saran wrapping her thighs in 6th grade, interrupting negative thought patterns, and revolutionizing self-love for herself and others via boudoir photography.

Mariah Eaves is a lifelong local to the Central Coast of California. Her smile is contagious, you'll see! She spent many years in the hospitality and banking industry before starting her first business, The Locked Inn (the Central Coast's first escape room), with her husband, Patrick, shortly after they married in 2014.

They opened Bare Heart Boudoir in Feb 2020. Bare Heart Boudoir is more than just sexy photos (although you do get plenty of those). It’s an experience and a transformation into seeing yourself in a new light and truly learning to love your body. She and Patrick help women and couples step away from the negative feelings towards their bodies and plant firm roots of self-love and acceptance.

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A note from Miri: If you have not had a boudoir experience, it is a MUST for EVERY WOMAN! I guarantee it will transform the way you look at yourself.
You will go in scared to death, but emerge a sultry siren.
Give yourself (or your woman) the gift of Boudoir this X-makkah or Birthday!
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Part 2 of The Curvy Surfer Girl, Elizabeth Sneed, on Sizing as Social Justice

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -0800

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This is part 2 of 2 (check out the previous episode for Part 1 with the amazing Elizabeth Sneed!)

This week, we talk size-exclusion as social justice, expanding what you think is possible for yourself, and surfing in Nicaragua this April!

The Curvy Surfer Girl is Elizabeth Sneed. The Curvy Surfer Girl Movement is dedicated to reimagining the last 63 years of exclusive history in women's surfing. Hawaiian surfer, Elizabeth Sneed recognized the need for women to have a community dedicated to surfing that was representative of modern and diverse women athletes.

Elizabeth's personal journey of accepting herself as a plus-size athlete over the last 3.5 years was the catalyst that launched the movement. In the summer of 2020, Elizabeth partnered with a world-class surf photographer of Oahu's South Shore to launch some of the first images of a plus-size female surfer via Instagram.

Curvy Surfer Girl continued to grow as a movement and community through Instagram amassing 24,000 women in nine months, a resounding indication by women worldwide for more and better representation in women's surfing.

Learn more about The Curvy Surfer Girl Movement, swimwear, appearances, retreats, and new offerings at: Curvysurfergirl.com

Follow her on Instagram: @curvysurfergirl
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Learn more about her ambassadorship with Jolyn swimwear
Join Elizabeth (and maybe me!) at the Still Salty Escape surf and yoga retreat in Nicaragua this April 2023!
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The Curvy Surfer Girl, Elizabeth Sneed, on Surfing in a Plus-Size Body & Creating Beauty from Trauma

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 16:00:00 -0800

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This week, we talk surfing, child abuse, suicidal ideation, overcoming adversity, and resilience.

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, in the U.S., please call the National Suicide Lifeline at 988 or text "HOME" to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor 24/7.

In Canada, please call local crisis centre. There is also Talk Suicide Canada (1-833-456-4566), Kids Help Phone, the Hope for Wellness Help Line, and 1 866 APPELLE (277-3553) (Quebec residents), that all offer 24/7 support.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1.

Curvy Surfer Girl continued to grow as a movement and community through Instagram amassing 24,000 women in nine months, a resounding indication by women worldwide for more and better representation in women's surfing.

Learn more about The Curvy Surfer Girl Movement, swimwear, appearances, retreats, and new offerings at: Curvysurfergirl.com

Follow her on Instagram: @curvysurfergirl

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Dance as a Profession & the Slingshot that is Motherhood with Kelly Ozust, Prof. of Dance

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0800

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This week on the Mindful Miri Podcast, we talk about what happens when you have to rely on your body for work, the joys of aging, wanting to punch your kids in the face, friends letting friends get the epidural, and loving the wrinkled skin you're in with Kelly Ozust.

Associate Professor Kelly Ozust is an educator, choreographer, and performer with a focus on narrative storytelling and community engagement. In the Department of Theatre and Dance she teaches modern, jazz, tap, and musical theatre techniques, as well as courses in choreography, dance education, and dance theory. She works closely with the musical theatre concentration by choreographing for the annual musicals, choreographing for the musical theatre workshop course, and teaching musical theatre history. She choreographs for the faculty concerts annually and directs the Winthrop Christmasville RockHettes each fall.

She has taught master classes and shown work at Piedmont University (Demorest, GA) , Colorado State University (Fort Collings, CO), Lindenwood University (Saint Charles, MO), and Greensboro Fringe Festival (Greensboro, NC). She is also on faculty at the DanceWV festival (Weston, WV). She has performed throughout the southeast and danced with Van Dyke Dance Group and Sarah Council Dance Projects. Kelly is an award-winning filmmaker with projects that have been shown at the Georgia Museum of Art and the ACDA Screendance Gala. She is interested in the narrative possibilities of the body and uses her training in dance and theatre to create unique works that often explore historical people, events, and places.

Kelly is a member of The National Dance Education Organization, The Dance Studies Association, and The South Carolina Dance Association. She presents her creative and scholarly work annually at these conferences, as well as at the American College Dance Association Conference. Her current research lines focus on dance and motherhood, musical theatre pedagogy, and vernacular dance forms.

Learn more about Kelly Ozust on her Withrop Faculty Page.

Watch her choreography on Kelly's YouTube Channel.
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Pilates, TRX, & Z-Health Trainer, Misha von Bechtolsheim, Central Core Pilates

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0700

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This week, we talk body hair, PCOS, setting self-care boundaries, and advocating for your healthcare.

Misha von Bechtolsheim is a fully certified STOTT Pilates, TRX Sports Medicine, and Z-Health Trainer providing intelligent application of movement. Her expertise in kinesiology & dedication to brain-based exercise innovation provide benefits to all: professional & Olympic athletes; injury rehab, special population & neurological challenges; and everyone who wants to move and feel better for a lifetime - both virtually and in person at her studio in Pismo Beach.

Follow Misha on Instagram @Central Core | Pilates & Neuro (@centralcorepb)

Attend virtual classes at Central Core Pilates: www.centralcore.fitness

Learn more about Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
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You're So Money, You Don't Even Know It - Physician + Success Strategist, Johanna B. Moore, MD, She is Money

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 18:00:00 -0700

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This week on the Mindful Miri Podcast, we talk body love, gender identity, being "too buff," privilege, and the importance of mindset with Dr. Johanna B. Moore.

Dr. Johanna B. Moore is a triple board certified physician, respected medical director of multiple laboratories, and mother of twins, who found herself overwhelmed instead of fulfilled by the life that she worked so hard to achieve. She realized that success wasn't what she thought it would be, so she set on a journey to find a life that truly fulfills.

Now, Johanna lives her own true version of success, defined by fulfillment in what she chooses to do now and a deep passion for her vision of the future. Now she shares her success strategy through She is Money and its membership, the So Money Society, where she teaches and coaches high achieving women so that they can thrive instead of feeling chained to their achievements.

The So Money Society is the place where intelligent, ambitious women ditch distraction, disappointment and overwhelm to create overall success that feels just right, with your profession, finances, body, mind and tribe.

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Learn more about She is Money at sheismoney.com
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1300-Mile Solo Cycler & Peace Corps Volunteer, McKenna Musser

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 22:00:00 -0700

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McKenna Musser is 23 years old and will be serving as a Peace Corps agriculture volunteer in the Republic of The Gambia, West Africa.

This past summer, she rode her bike from the top of Oregon to Santa Monica SOLO. Prior to this adventure, she taught 6th grade science in her hometown of Grants Pass, OR. Teaching taught her many valuable lessons, one being that her heart is happiest when her hands are in the dirt and she is out in nature.

Before teaching,she worked on a small, organic farm in the town where she graduated from Linfield University with a BS in Environmental Sciences and Biology. She loves doing anything outside and finds great value in having meaningful conversations with friends, family, and strangers (including Miriam)!

You can follow McKenna's adventures on Instagram @mckennamusser

Learn more about the book she referenced: To Shake the Sleeping Self by Jedidiah Jenkins

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Functional Medicine Coach, Amy Schamberg, Headspace & Amy Schamberg Wellness

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 22:00:00 -0700

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This week, we talk: wearing 3 pairs of pants, Centarian Olympics, kids as PRIDE allies, and permission to practice self-care.

Amy Schamberg is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, School Psychologist, Behavioral Health Coach for Headspace, and Owner of Amy Schamberg Wellness.

As a holistic mental health practitioner, Amy guides clients to make simple food and lifestyle shifts so they can take back control of their emotional wellbeing and physical health.

Find out more about Amy at amyschamberg.com

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Women's March, San Luis Obispo, Co-Founder, Andrea Chmelik

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 23:00:00 -0700

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This week, Miriam sits down with Andrea Chmelik, co-founder of Women's March, SLO.

Andrea Chmelik is an activist, writer, speaker and communications professional. She grew up in communist Czechoslovakia, a country that no longer exists. Bearing witness to changing regimes, and both the rise and crumbling of democracy, she is passionate about social justice and community engagement. Andrea's work is focused on empowering, supporting and advancing women through policy, education and direct action.

She is a Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of Women's March SLO, Chair of the SLO County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, and a Principal Officer at Shatter PAC. As a communications professional and social media strategist, she leverages the power of positive messaging to amplify diverse voices and encourage peaceful action. She is an ardent cat lover, eternal optimist, and considers coffee essential.

Find out more about Andrea at https://andreachmelik.com/
Support and be supported at: Women's March , San Luis Obispo (womensmarchslo.com)

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Alopecia Survivor, Jessica Ammons, Wise-Beyond-Her-Years Wife, Mother, Warrior

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 23:00:00 -0700

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This week, my guest is Jessica Ammons, Wise-Beyond-Her-Years Wife, Mother, Alopecia Survivor.
We talk shaving heads and transcending vanity.

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Jessica Ammons is a native North Carolinian who currently resides in Crozet VA. She spent 13 years in corporate sales after Appalachian State University. Recognizing the need to be more available to her two young sons and their active family life, she scaled back to part time employment in the construction industry, learning the tricks of the trades in yet another male-driven industry.

September happens to be Alopecia Awareness Month, which Jessica holds near and dear to her heart. Some alopecia patients might say they have suffered from the disorder, but Jessica refers specifically to surviving Alopecia Areata (AA) for the past 37 years of her life. Diagnosed when she was seven years old, Jessica has tried almost every treatment available for AA, none of which have proven as successful as her latest journey through a clinical trial of the recently FDA approved drug (Baricitinib).

Alopecia Areata is a common autoimmune skin disease, causing hair loss and affecting 6.8 million people in the U.S. (NAAF, 2022).
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Photographer Melissa Guerra of Melissa Jean Photography & Boudoir

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 23:00:00 -0700

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This week, Miriam sits down with boudoir, commercial, and portrait photographer, Melissa Guerra, of Melissa Jean Photography.

In this episode: boudoir badass photography, how restrictive diets make you crazy, how positive self-talk is contagious, how slender women are not immune to societal pressure, what it means to be a woman, and honoring your body's signals.

Melissa Guerra is a wedding, portrait, branding, and boudoir photographer in California. She lives in Bradley, CA with her husband (Mario), dog (Sam), their deaf and vision-impaired mini Aussie (Cava) and German Shepherd rescue (Chief)! They love to travel, home renovation, and watching sunsets together.

Melissa launched Melissa Jean Photography in 2009 out of a passion for photography and people. Growing up as 1 of 6 kids, there was a lot of documenting happening and now, watching her siblings with their own families, she loves capturing those moments - big and small.

Melissa has been my photographer since 2013 when she did a newborn photo shoot for my son. I felt instantly at ease with her. She is sunshine and champagne in a human, with a camera to boot! Since 2013, she's the only one I've trusted with a yoga fitness shoot, branding photography, and - most recently and as a result of this podcast episode - a fiery boudoir session where I felt like a GODDESS and a POWERHOUSE! Every woman, of every shape and size needs to give herself the gift of a boudoir photo shoot!

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Women Making Waves Founder, Tyler Skinner

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 22:00:00 -0700

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This week, Miri sat down with Tyler Skinner.

Tyler is the Founder and head Wavemaker @women.making.waves

Tyler is here to make a difference by building a community of passionate highly charged women together to make the biggest waves they can in every aspect of their lives along with uplifting and supporting other women seeking the same.

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Miri

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Mindful Miri Trailer - Women. Bodies. Evolution.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0700

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Welcome Amazing Women!
I'm so thrilled to share the stories of amazing women from all over the world.
Here's a little taste of what this season has in store.
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Voices featured here:
Andrea Chmelik, SLO Women's March
Amy Schamberg, Functional Medicine Coach
Kelly Ozust, Professor of Dance, Winthrop University
Melissa Guerra, Founder, Melissa Jean Photography & Boudoir
Sandy Price, Business Coaching & High-Ticket Sales Consultant
Tyler Skinner, Head Wavemaker at Women Making Waves & Connected Communities
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xo,
Miri

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Connect with Paden@padenhughesWork with Paden:https://padenhughes.com/Get the Book: "Take Two" Thanks for listening!Miri xo

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PART 2 of Food Freedom with Cherie Miller, Eating Disorder Therapist

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Part 2 of The Curvy Surfer Girl, Elizabeth Sneed, on Sizing as Social Justice

The Curvy Surfer Girl, Elizabeth Sneed, on Surfing in a Plus-Size Body & Creating Beauty from Trauma

Dance as a Profession & the Slingshot that is Motherhood with Kelly Ozust, Prof. of Dance

Pilates, TRX, & Z-Health Trainer, Misha von Bechtolsheim, Central Core Pilates

You're So Money, You Don't Even Know It - Physician + Success Strategist, Johanna B. Moore, MD, She is Money

1300-Mile Solo Cycler & Peace Corps Volunteer, McKenna Musser

Functional Medicine Coach, Amy Schamberg, Headspace & Amy Schamberg Wellness

Women's March, San Luis Obispo, Co-Founder, Andrea Chmelik

Alopecia Survivor, Jessica Ammons, Wise-Beyond-Her-Years Wife, Mother, Warrior

Photographer Melissa Guerra of Melissa Jean Photography & Boudoir

Women Making Waves Founder, Tyler Skinner

Mindful Miri Trailer - Women. Bodies. Evolution.

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Work with Paden:
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Get the Book: "Take Two"

Thanks for listening!

Miri xo