Bloom with a Boom! Grounded by daily practice.

In this solo episode we’re talking about one of my favorite topics - daily mindful practice!  The energy we bring into our day is the soil that nurtures our growth, and we can’t over emphasize the value of daily practice.  Here are a few points about daily practice worth taking away from this episode: Daily practice is defined (by me!) as any mind/body practice where we can be fully present and cl...

In today’s Valentine’s Day episode,  I’m having a heart centered conversation with Kris LeDonne,  host of Picture Love podcast and founder of Reminiscence by Kris LeDonne, LLC.   A natural storyteller, Kris  has made it her business to help photo lovers transform their photos and pixels into tidy collections, custom  photo displays, legacy  albums and opportunities for loved ones to bond over thei...

In this episode we are talking with Lynne Carpenter, a Kundalini Yoga teacher and Bhakti yogi, healer and holistic physical therapist.  Lynne blends ancient wisdom with scientific knowledge to help individuals heal physically and emotionally through breath and movement, beginning each day with her own daily yoga practice.   **We start off the conversation with a short but powerful breathing exerci...

As we approach Valentine’s Day, what’s the one skill most of us aren’t taught that would solve most of our relationship problems?  In this episode we’re shedding light on conflict resolution with Erin Hansbrough and Mike Donovan, who are partners in life and co-founders of Pomegranate Coaching and Mediation.    Newsflash - we all have a conflict style!  It’s time to normalize conflict resolution a...

Life is hard enough, let’s embrace the easy when we can.  In this bonus episode (no music, no intros, no fus) I’m reflecting on how it’s (often) easier for me to talk through memories on my podcast as opposed to type them on a blank screen. I make the following points: Easy is not bad or lazy - it means you have a talent for doing something so well that it feels effortless and even joyful.   What’...

I went away for a 6 week trip…..er…..18 months! I was bumming around Central and South America, tripping over Spanish, border crosses and doing my best to get out of my own way, heaven forbid I should trip over myself.  Only I did.  I fell down a bunch, just like a kiddo on my first pair of skis.   And now I’m doing my best to recount  the tale, one solo episode at a time. In this first mini memoi...

Inspired by a moody morning where I woke up in "compare despair mode," this short bonus episode is all about turning those moments of jealousy into an opportunity for self growth. Main takeaways: - Don't be ashamed of these feelings. Jealousy is a natural emotion. Instead, ask for tips/advice from people who've cracked the code. - When we publically ask for help within a communit...

In this episode we’re talking with Karaleigh Garrison about  motherhood, podcasting and finding sunshine and humor amidst the big challenges in life.   Karaleigh Garrison is a Podcast Coach, Speaker, and Singer/Songwriter. She has a podcast and album that are both titled "Seeking Sunshine," inspired by her three amazing children who all have varying levels of special needs.  How we do on...

Do you suffer from indecisiveness?  Do you receive an overflow of information about what other people think or want? (if you’re on social media the answer is yes).  How emotionally aligned do you feel with the decisions you make?   This solo episode was inspired by a word of the year party which I attended on January 3rd held by the amazing breathwork facilitator and coach Jen Liss - I came face-t...

In this first conversation of 2024 we’re talking with Audra Bartlett, host of the Wild Visionary Podcast, and a business coach who helps people turn ideas into incredible realities and problems into infinite possibilities - whether it’s a business, book or any other creative project.  Before I dive into Audra’s story and my takeaways, let me just say, I know it’s easy to be skeptical about manifes...

Happy New Year and happy start to 2024. Breathe with me :) This mini-sode was streamed live in my FB group where there's additional video content, so make sure to join if you haven't already - especially if you love breathwork and yoga! Private FB group:   ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/859832058689723⁠ Other ways to stay in touch and connected with other listeners: https://www.instagra...

I’m starting the year off with a question, not a resolution. As we wrap up 2023 and prepare to cruise on into 2024, I take a few minutes here (ok, 16 minutes) to reflect on the year, the podcast journey and my relationship with morning mind/body practices and personal goals, all framed by a question instead of a resolution.  You’ll see why this question keeps me in a genuinely intentional space, n...

Have you noticed that your breath is the most powerful tool in your toolbox? For real - totally partial opinion over here.  I’m SO friggin thrilled to welcome Jen Liss as our last guest of 2023!  Jen has some potent medicine to help us tap into our inner brilliance during this time of renewal.  She’s a trauma informed breathwork facilitator, speaker, coach and host of the podcast “Untethered with...

Grief is always hard, but it can make the holidays overwhelmingly sad.  Having lost my father earlier this year, I decided to host a special podcast with 3 guests who have also experienced the pain of losing relatives, broadcast live on FB. We meet Shannon Werner, whose sweet, generous father was her world and passed away shortly after Christmas in 2021.   She had to navigate tremendous grief alon...

We’re stuck with it for life, so it’s helpful to listen when our ego is the loudest voice in the room.  I’m no expert, but I know enough to know that my ego has played captain at the center of career struggles, addictive behavior, relationship stress and social disasters.   It's got a ticket to all the positive events in our life too, and all the neutral ones - it’s the center of our conscious...

A revolutionary spirit is not just about being a rebel - it’s a brave and very personal voyage where we call upon our inner guidance system to help us thrive physically, mentally and spiritually in a world that’s rapidly transforming.  In this episode we’re talking with Marigol Era, an Ayurvedic wellness coach, eternal learner, unschooling mother and host of the podcast “Let’s Create the Revolutio...

In this short episode I introduce the Buddhist mantra I’ve been chanting for the last 15+ years, and the words are Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.  This will be helpful in following along. I don’t really go into the context of my spiritual practice in this episode - we’re taking a few moments for some self generated sound healing to bring some peace, energy and presence into our day.  Just like yoga, breathw...

The Grateful Dead said it best - what a long strange trip it’s been! I can’t summarize 46 years on planet earth in one minisode, but I wanted to share a little about myself and my inspiration for carving out some verbal real estate in the podcast space.   It’s certainly been a trip.   I’m a late bloomer, chanting yogi, pup mama and high desert dweller.   In this episode we take a peek into how lif...

Imagine a world without diets or scales, but where people are able to live day-to-day without turning to food for comfort, maintaining better physical and emotional wellness through eating mindfully - which probably means you’re doing most things in life mindfully as well.  On this episode we’re chatting with my friend Julia Christine, a complete wellness coach and host of the podcast “Life After...

Karina is a writer, spiritual student and teacher, agent for healing and evolution, and host of the shine your light crew podcast.  Her warmth and positive attitude can fill up every room in the building - but like many of us she had to do the inner transformative work to get there!  Before there’s a bloom, there’s a tree, and before that roots; Karina’s story begins in New Jersey on the outskirts...

If you’ve ever worried that it’s too late to build a purposeful, health conscious, soul guided life, or transform a story of addiction to one of healing and helping others, then hopefully this episode can change your story!  Tanya McBride is proof that all of this is possible, and more! Tanya  is a Native New Mexican with familial roots that run deep into New Mexican history.  She is an avid trave...

Coming soon on 11/22, Thanksgiving Eve! Welcome to the Bloom with a Boom Podcast, where we’re navigating life’s prickly paths to bloom from a place of inner joy, creating a ripple effect on our communities.  I’m Rebecca, your host -a late bloomer, chanting yogi, partner, high desert dweller and puppy mama.  I’ve often turned trauma into triumph with a few simple tools, or daily practices, and it’s...