Present Moments

Change is truly inevitable. It's the constant in this magnificent life. As we enter the season of Autumn, change is apparent all around us as the leaves transition into brilliant colors before shedding. We experience more anxiety during this time of year as the body prepares for winter. Navigating your seasons of change takes presence. Many of the people who attend my retreats are staring at a...

How do you know someone respects you and what signals do you provide to others that demonstrate respect? This week's exploration is all about acknowledging and reflecting on our relationships: Who do you admire and respect? Why? What actions are 'respect or disrespect' signals? How do you show respect? What triggers you to become disrespectful to property, plants, animals or other peop...

Season 4 of Present Moments uses excerpts from the book, The Eight Limbs of Yoga: A Handbook for Living Yoga Philosophy, by Stuart Ray Sarbacker and Kevin Kimple to dissect yoga beyond the mat. In each episode, I read a short selection from the book and offer an interpretation followed by some practical ways in which you can incorporate the concept in your daily life. Yoga is a spiritual practice...

In Season 3 of Present Moments, we use a variety of oracle card decks as prompts for self-discovery. Each episode takes an affirmation, intention and/or message from the card to assist with exploration and evaluation. Oracle cards have been used to reveal blind spots and/or to bring awareness to thoughts, experiences, relationships, and behaviors that may or may not serve us. Additionally, they ca...

In this week's episode, we'll do a little self-discovery exercise to dissect what it means to be aware. I often get questions about what it means to become aware and how is it different than mindfulness. We tackle these questions and more. I invite you to use what you learn from this episode, and apply it to your everyday living for the next five days. Become aware of your feelings, self-t...

Grab your journal and drop into a moment of reflection and self-discovery. In Season 2 of Present Moments, we're using the 'What Really Matters' deck of cards created by MetaFox to explore a variety of core values. Each episode is a 5-7 minute guided process that reviews the card and it's meaning, before mindfully evaluating what the value means to you and how it is represented. Yo...

This episode is great for a mid-day break from the computer. If you've been sitting for long periods of time, you'll likely notice a dip in energy - particularly in the afternoon. One of the best ways to support mental stamina is to get your body up and moving. No workout equipment necessary. As you elevate your heart rate, cognition improves because the blood and oxygen are circulating mo...

Grab your journal and drop into a moment of reflection and self-discovery. In Season 2 of Present Moments, we're using the 'What Really Matters' deck of cards created by MetaFox to explore a variety of core values. Each episode is a 5-7 minute guided process that reviews the card and it's meaning, before mindfully evaluating what the value means to you and how it is represented. Yo...

In Season 3 of Present Moments, we use a variety of oracle card decks as prompts for self-discovery. Each episode takes an affirmation, intention and/or message from the card to assist with exploration and evaluation. Oracle cards have been used to reveal blind spots and/or to bring awareness to thoughts, experiences, relationships, and behaviors that may or may not serve us. Additionally, they ca...

Season 4 of Present Moments uses excerpts from the book, The Eight Limbs of Yoga: A Handbook for Living Yoga Philosophy, by Stuart Ray Sarbacker and Kevin Kimple to dissect yoga beyond the mat. In each episode, I read a short selection from the book and offer an interpretation followed by some practical ways in which you can incorporate the concept in your daily life. Yoga is a spiritual practice...

Have you ever noticed the sensation of shaky eyes or fluttering lids when you close your eyes? This is a nervous system response - a symptom of dysregulation. The vibration you're noticing is pent up energy releasing as you're trying to relax or sleep. Today we do a mindfulness practice with eyes closed to help regulate your emotions and flow of energy. I give you a simple hack to help you...

Grab your journal and drop into a moment of reflection and self-discovery. In Season 2 of Present Moments, we're using the 'What Really Matters' deck of cards created by MetaFox to explore a variety of core values. Each episode is a 5-7 minute guided process that reviews the card and it's meaning, before mindfully evaluating what the value means to you and how it is represented. Yo...

In this episode we're going to be elevating the heart rate through light exercise. This is a terrific episode for first thing in the morning or an afternoon stretch. If you notice a sluggish feeling or an afternoon crash coming where your eyelids feel super heavy and you can't concentrate, put on this episode and get moving! You'll be more awake, alert and focused after participating....

Season 4 of Present Moments uses excerpts from the book, The Eight Limbs of Yoga: A Handbook for Living Yoga Philosophy, by Stuart Ray Sarbacker and Kevin Kimple to dissect yoga beyond the mat. In each episode, I read a short selection from the book and offer an interpretation followed by some practical ways in which you can incorporate the concept in your daily life. Yoga is a spiritual practice...

In Season 3 of Present Moments, we use a variety of oracle card decks as prompts for self-discovery. Each episode takes an affirmation, intention and/or message from the card to assist with exploration and evaluation. Oracle cards have been used to reveal blind spots and/or to bring awareness to thoughts, experiences, relationships, and behaviors that may or may not serve us. Additionally, they ca...

In this Present Moment, we'll slow things down and simply breathe. Take a few minutes to notice your breath and heart beat. Relax and clear your thoughts by inhaling in vitality and resourcefulness. Exhale out worries and any thoughts or ailments that no longer serve you. Consciously breathing slow and deliberate is medicine that doesn't cost you a thing, and yet can be exactly what you ne...

Grab your journal and drop into a moment of reflection and self-discovery. In Season 2 of Present Moments, we're using the 'What Really Matters' deck of cards created by MetaFox to explore a variety of core values. Each episode is a 5-7 minute guided process that reviews the card and it's meaning, before mindfully evaluating what the value means to you and how it is represented. Yo...

Our bodies are a wonderful gift to house the soul. Without it, we wouldn't have this epic experience called life. How many times have we complained about our weight, appearance, aches & pains? When was the last time you took a moment to appreciate all that your body does for you? In this episode, we'll slowly and deliberately celebrate the body. We'll honor and witness the various...

In Season 3 of Present Moments, we use a variety of oracle card decks as prompts for self-discovery. Each episode takes an affirmation, intention and/or message from the card to assist with exploration and evaluation. Oracle cards have been used to reveal blind spots and/or to bring awareness to thoughts, experiences, relationships, and behaviors that may or may not serve us. Additionally, they ca...

Today we explore intentions and how to use them to create a life by design. If you're stuck in a rut or going through the motions, this episode will help you break up the monotony and support your desires for a different outcome. Becoming aware and mindful of your behaviors, patterns, thoughts, actions, emotions, etc are prerequisites for intention setting. Once you are conscious of where your...

Season 4 of Present Moments uses excerpts from the book, The Eight Limbs of Yoga: A Handbook for Living Yoga Philosophy, by Stuart Ray Sarbacker and Kevin Kimple to dissect yoga beyond the mat. In each episode, I read a short selection from the book and offer an interpretation followed by some practical ways in which you can incorporate the concept in your daily life. Yoga is a spiritual practice...

Grab your journal and drop into a moment of reflection and self-discovery. In Season 2 of Present Moments, we're using the 'What Really Matters' deck of cards created by MetaFox to explore a variety of core values. Each episode is a 5-7 minute guided process that reviews the card and it's meaning, before mindfully evaluating what the value means to you and how it is represented. Yo...

In Season 3 of Present Moments, we use a variety of oracle card decks as prompts for self-discovery. Each episode takes an affirmation, intention and/or message from the card to assist with exploration and evaluation. Oracle cards have been used to reveal blind spots and/or to bring awareness to thoughts, experiences, relationships, and behaviors that may or may not serve us. Additionally, they ca...

Grab your journal and drop into a moment of reflection and self-discovery. In Season 2 of Present Moments, we're using the 'What Really Matters' deck of cards created by MetaFox to explore a variety of core values. Each episode is a 5-7 minute guided process that reviews the card and it's meaning, before mindfully evaluating what the value means to you and how it is represented. Yo...

Mindfulness can be as easy as drinking a delicious beverage and noticing everything you can about the experience. Join me in this episode with your icy or hot beverage and let's drop into this Present Moment. Some tips for using this particular practice beyond the Podcast: For kiddos and teens that are dysregulated... take them to a smoothie, coffee or juice shop. On the way there, tell them t...