Chakras & Chardonnay

In this final episode of Season 3 of Chakras & Chardonnay , Maria welcomes back special guest Jessica Arteaga for a conversation unlike any other — one that spans two years, two interviews, and two extraordinary chapters of healing. In their first conversation, Jessica shared her story of managing lupus through faith, lifestyle changes, and natural medicine. Now, in 2025, she returns with an e...

In this inspiring episode recorded in 2024, Maria sits down with Nate Zeleznick, the Founder of the Integrated Ascension Method (I AM), White Dove Method, and Co-founder of Merpati Putih USA, who specializes in merging ancient Javanese energy work with modern science and technology.  Nate shares his remarkable journey from childhood trauma and bullying to becoming the first non-Indonesian ever tra...

Just in time for graduation!  Parents of High School Seniors, this one's for you!  In this episode, Maria Mayes welcomes back Anna Resende to discuss her new book, "Living Your Best Life in College: How to Avoid the Freshman 15, Stay Healthy and Thrive for Good." Anna shares how the book offers holistic guidance for college students transitioning to independent living. The conversat...

In this insightful episode, host Maria Mayes sits down with posture expert Aesha Tahir to explore the profound connection between posture, movement, and overall well-being. Aesha shares how modern lifestyles contribute to poor posture and the simple, actionable steps you can take to improve alignment, boost energy, and prevent chronic pain. Whether you’re at a desk all day or constantly on the mov...

In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay , host Maria Mayes welcomes Julie Cardoza, LMFT, RYT, ISTT, a trauma-informed therapist, yoga teacher, EMDR Approved Consultant, and founder of HeartScapes. Julie shares insights from her three-decade journey in mental health and her deep connection to nature-based healing through altar and mandala creation. Together, Maria and Julie explore the transfor...

In this solo episode of Chakras & Chardonnay , host Maria Mayes opens up about her recent pause from the podcast and business and the journey that led her back with renewed energy. She shares her personal experience of recognizing the early signs of burnout and how years of dedicated mindfulness practice allowed her to take action before reaching full depletion. Through intentional rest and se...

In this episode, Maria Mayes sits down with Birgitta Visser, a Soul empowerment Coach, Divine Channel, and Light Language Healer. Birgitta shares her incredible journey from overcoming personal trauma to discovering her mission of helping others reconnect with their true selves. As a conduit for ascended masters and light beings, Birgitta offers profound insights into embracing self-healing, shift...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In this powerful episode, Maria Mayes sits down with artist Michelle Feldman to explore her transformative journey of self-discovery and healing through art, yoga, and the breath. Michelle opens up about the challenges she faced in her personal life, from an exhausting marriage and difficult divorce to raising twins and battling feelings of unworthines...

In this solo episode, host Maria Mayes continues her exploration of how the chakras align with our wine experiences. She follows up on previous episodes to complete the chakra and wine pairings series. If you haven’t listened to episodes 1, 11, and 17, it’s highly recommended you do so to get the full picture of her chakra exploration journey. Maria takes us on a dive into the throat, third eye, a...

In this episode of Chakras and Chardonnay , Maria Mayes welcomes Alena Turley, a passionate advocate for holistic living and founder of the Soul Mama Hub. Alena has been empowering mothers since 2009, offering a nurturing and supportive platform that helps women on their journey to self-discovery, self-care, and mindful living. Through her blog, workshops, and online community, Alena shares insigh...

EP 45 Empowering Wellness through Breathwork, Balance, and Holistic Healing In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay,  Maria Mayes welcomes Brittany Cano, founder of Holistic Nurse Coaches, a nurse-led holistic wellness company.  Brittany is dedicated to guiding others in prioritizing their wellbeing, enabling them to fulfill their life's purpose with peace and passion. She holds a Bachelo...

In this episode, Maria chats with Cathy Lloyd, founder of Whimsy at Work, LLC. With over 30 years of experience in higher education, including key roles at UCSF, Harvard, UC Berkeley, and UW-Madison, Cathy shares her journey from being an internal consultant to a Chief Data Officer and beyond. Cathy opens up about her unexpected career promotions, self-doubt as a perfectionist, and how humor helpe...

In this episode of Chakras and Chardonnay, host Maria Mayes welcomes Anna Resende, the founder of Mamma Terra Coaching, to discuss her mission to reconnect people with nature. Anna is a Chemical Engineer by trade with 25 years of experience in the manufacturing industry focusing on continuous improvement. After working in five different plants between Brazil and the United States she finally found...

In Episode 42 of Chakras & Chardonnay, host Maria Mayes chats with Stephanie Hayes, founder of Vallation Health. Stefanie Hayes is an ICU experienced registered nurse with 15 years of experience in healthcare. She founded Vallation Health Concierge Nursing in response to the need for a long-term partner in health to mend fragmented systems facilitating safer and more effective healthcare. With...

Ep. 41: Sacred Wine: Following Your Intuition with Winemaker Nancy Ulloa To launch Season 3 of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria chats with Nancy Ulloa, a pioneering female winemaker from Paso Robles and the owner of Ulloa Cellars. Nancy shares her inspiring journey into winemaking, from immigrating to the U.S. as a child to moving to Paso Robles without any formal experience to manifest her dream o...

In Episode 40, the Season 2 Finale of "Chakras and Chardonnay," host Maria Mayes welcomes Elizabeth Marshall, founder of Reiki Uprising. Straddling the worlds of classical music and energy healing, Elizabeth Marshall has cultivated a career path that has spanned nearly three decades and the entirety of the globe.   As a cellist, Elizabeth has worked with headliners such as Lady Gaga, The...

When was the last time you thought about your hand health?   Likely not recently. Yet how often do you rely on your hands for your work or play?   In Episode 39 of the Chakras & Chardonnay podcast, Maria Mayes welcomes Dr. Terry Zachary to discuss the importance of hand health and the often overlooked role of grip muscles in overall well-being. Dr. Zachary shares his journey from pro golfer an...

In Episode 38 of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria Mayes welcomes guest  Reina Bach, an Executive and Lifestyle coach with a passion for wine. Reina shares insights into her background, blending executive coaching with her experience as a certified French Chef and Wine Sommelier. With over 30 years of experience both as a leader and as a leadership development consultant, executive coach and facilit...

In Episode 37 Maria is joined by Sally Sigouin, owner of Kaena Wine Company where they discuss Sally's journey into winemaking with her husband and the unique story behind Kaena Wine. Sally shares that Kaena, meaning "proud" in Hawaiian, was a name given to her husband by his great-grandmother, representing something one is “really proud of”. They began their winemaking journey afte...

In Episode 36 of "Chakras and Chardonnay," host Maria Mayes welcomes Erin Kempe, owner of two wine labels and tasting rooms in California. Erin shares her journey from working in high-end restaurants to venturing into the wine industry, culminating in the establishment of her own labels and tasting rooms in Los Olivos and downtown Santa Barbara. She discusses the unique dynamic of runnin...

In Episode 35 of Chakras and Chardonnay, host Maria Mayes sits down with Becky Bailey, founder of Wild West Wellness and Thermography, dedicated to empowering individuals to take control of their health through proactive measures. Becky shares her journey into founding her unique business, inspired by personal experiences and a desire to find holistic health solutions after her 1st husband's...

Today, Maria is joined by Yogi Aaron, and they delve into the world of yoga, anatomy, and the misconception surrounding stretching. Yogi Aaron is the creator of the revolutionary approach to yoga, Applied Yoga Anatomy and Muscle Activation, Ayama as well as the Online Platform, the Yogi Club host of the Yoga Podcast, Stop Stretching, author of Autobiography of a Naked Yogi and the recently publish...

In Episode 33 Maria is joined by Rachel Levin, author of "The Donut Diaries" and a personal trainer and health coach with over 20 years of experience. Rachel shares her background and the transformative journey she underwent while writing her book. Rachel reflects on her initial approach to the fitness industry, where the focus was on achieving a smaller body size. However, as she grew o...

In Episode 32, Maria Mayes welcomes Zane Landin, a communication professional, NAMI Next Gen Advisor, mental health and disability advocate, queer rights activist, body positivity proponent, entrepreneur, and positive change maker.  Zane earned their Bachelor of Science in Communication and Public Relations from Cal Poly Pomona and is the founder of PositiveVibes Magazine, a digital magazine dedic...

This week Maria is joined by Lauren Leduc, a visionary teacher, intuitive mentor, and founder of True Love Yoga, Kansas City.  Lauren's journey began at 17 when she was diagnosed with anorexia, leading to a decade of challenges like anxiety and depression. With support, she discovered tools for healing, eventually founding a popular outdoor program, Pop Up Yoga KC, which evolved into True Lov...