Chakras & Chardonnay

In the first episode of 2024, the script is flipped and Maria gets interviewed by Heather Carey, a clinical nutritionist, chef, and host of Real Food Stories.  In this episode, we go behind the scenes on Maria's unique approach which challenges conventional perspectives on alcohol consumption. Whether you are exploring a dry or damp January, are always dry, or just looking to explore mindfuln...

Episode 29: Scheduling SELF as the Solution | Beyond the Chardonnay Buffer In Episode 29 of Chakras & Chardonnay, host Maria welcomes Tracy Pleschourt, founder of Self Made You, a coaching company focused on teaching individuals how to coach themselves to become the solution to their problems. Tracy shares her journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of...

Ep. 28 The Power of Centering Prayer & Holiday Spiced Wine In Episode 28 Maria is joined by Rich Lewis, an expert in Centering Prayer.  The two discuss its roots in Christianity's tradition of silence and its transformative impact.  Aptly timed just before Christmas Rich explains Centering Prayer in detail as a silent meditation fostering a deep connection with God. He shares the techniqu...

In Episode 27, Maria is joined by Patrick Tromley, also known as The Level Up Dad. As a Mindset & Performance coach, Patrick assists individuals in overcoming detrimental habits and excuses, guiding them toward an undeniable transformation through the development of positive habits, discipline, fitness, and nutrition. Patrick recounts his journey, detailing how he shifted away from self-center...

In Episode 26, Maria hosts Dr. Gary Simonds who shares a fresh perspective with his insights into preventing burnout among healthcare professionals. Gary was the founding Chief of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery Residency Program Director at the Carilion Clinic and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, until retiring from clinical Neurosurgery in 2019. He remains a Professor at the Virginia...

Episode 25 delves into the elusive quest for happiness.  Whether you’ve found yourself successful by the world's definition yet still unhappy, or just want to uplevel your joy quotient, this episode is for you. Maria Mayes chats with guest Rebecca Morrison, a lawyer turned leadership and happiness coach on a mission to spread joy by helping people discover what they need to live happier, lead...

EP 24 The Power of Presence & Gratitude with Rosanne Nieboer of the Chakra Way A special treat as we enter the Thanksgiving Holiday.  Maria is joined by Rosanne Nieboer, founder of The Chakra Way. In this delightful conversation, Rosanne and Maria dive into the world of chakras, yoga, and wine, connecting the peaceful moments of life with mindfulness and gratitude. Rosanne, an experienced yoga...

Join Maria in Episode 23 as she engages in a captivating conversation with Katrina Blair, a multifaceted woman who wears the hats of a devoted wife, caring mom, and business owner of Alpha Behavioral Counseling Center and Omega Mental Health. In this enlightening episode, Katrina, a seasoned Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over two decades of experience, shares her warmth, under...

Episode 22 features a soul-stirring discussion as Maria welcomes the talented artist and Soul Prints creator, Suz Alexandra, to the show. Dive deep into the enchanting world of Soul Prints, where Suz skillfully imprints her clients' souls onto canvas, allowing them to discover their inner light, beauty, power, and an unwavering sense of self-worth. This moving conversation between Suz and Mar...

Ep. 21 Taking Leaps, Fostering Community, and Savoring Distinctive Whites In the Season 2 premiere of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria invites Tyler Skinner to the show, who made a bold move in 2020 by launching Women Making Waves. This platform unites determined women who share a vision of co-creating a future where they can step into leadership roles, both personally and professionally, in a fres...

Ep 20 Fully Trusting Yourself & Santa Barbara Wines In Episode 20, Maria welcomes Chloe Redmond, the Founder & CEO of Vino Vaquera Consulting (VVC), a mindful digital marketing agency with a clientele spanning across national and international boundaries. Chloe, who is also a Chopra Certified Meditation Instructor, seamlessly integrates mindfulness into every facet of her work to elevate h...

In Episode 19, Maria is joined by Micole Noble, Chopra Global Coach Mentor, Transformational Leader and two-time Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author in Sacred Spaces: Subtle Shifts for Mind, Body, and Home Transformation & The Queen Bee: Embody Your Truth & Live Fully Expressed. This is a must-listen for any woman who has never taken herself on a retreat or who has struggled with the question of...

Ep. 18: Ep 18: Daily Practices for Connecting with Spirit & Torrontés In Episode 18, Maria is joined by Darci Jean Brown, a Spiritual Guide and Empathic Guide in Meditation.. Darci specializes in guiding individuals of all ages to explore the advantages of spiritual well-being. With a global clientele, she has effectively assisted people in unlocking their potential to connect with their highe...

Episode 17: Chakra & Wine Pairings Part 2: Power & Heart Centers In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria helps us explore the basics of the Solar Plexus and Heart Chakras. She offers tips for optimizing the energy in these chakras and offers her favorite wine pairing for each. If you are new to the Chakras this is a great episode to follow up on Episode 1 of this season and Epis...

Ep 16.  Turning up the Heat, Yoga for Sports Injuries, Stress, Chronic Pain & Exploring our Wine In Episode 16 Maria is joined by Marco Sanchez. As a former athlete, Marco stepped into yoga as a means to heal injury and soon found it to also be healing for the stress he faced in his career as an Engineer and Asset Manager for the California Department of Transportation.  Marco takes us through...

E p 15.  Safe Schools, Supported Staff, Brain Breaks & How Much Wine? In Episode 15 Maria is joined by Dr. Anne Katona Linn.  Dr. Anne is a passionate Educational Coach and Leader who has dedicated her career to helping schools and communities develop safe, supportive, and positive school climates for children and teachers. She’s received recognition for her expertise in classroom management,...

Ep 14.  Bioenergy, Your Healing Story & A Wine Like an Old Friend In Episode 14 Maria is joined by Susana Camille Cox, an RYT 200 Yoga Instructor, Chopra Certified Meditation and Ayurveda Instructor and Total Well-being Coach. Susana is a business owner and Texas Longhorn Cattle Rancher of 38 years as well as a Writer and Volunteer agent of Love, Peace, Wellness, Joy to humanity on our planet....

In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria is joined by Hilary DeCesare, an international business coach and bestselling author of ReLaunch! Spark Your Heart to Ignite Your Life, and pioneer female Silicon Valley CEO. As a sought-after speaker and founder of The Relaunch Co., she is among the first women to impact almost ½ a billion in sales for tech giant Oracle, as well as millions of do...

In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria is joined by Yvonne McCoy a Women’s Business Strategist and Coach, MBA and the creator of Adept Coaching and Consulting. Yvonne takes us through insights from her own journey offering us a practical tip for looking at life through the lens of the impact we want to have on others while we are here and the legacy we leave when we transition. Yvonne...

Ep. 11: Chakra & Wine Pairings Part 1: Root & Sacral Fun! In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria helps us explore the basics of both the Root and Sacral Chakras.  She takes us through the basics of the first two energy centers, how they correlate to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, and offers tips for optimizing their energy.  She then offers fun suggestions for which wines sh...

Ep. 10: Living Fully; Beyond Our Limitations | The Power of Admiring Before Consuming In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria is joined by Dakota Caldwell. Dakota is a host of the Dakota Show podcast as well as a DJ for Real Viarite Radio. He’s also been in the grocery business for 5 years at the Midwest Hy-Vee since graduating from Storm Lake High School.  Dakota reminds us that living...

Tranquilizing the Monkey Mind: The Power of Mantra | Garnacha  In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria brings us the basics of Mantras.  Learn about what mantras really are and how they differ from affirmations. She’ll take us through the use of mantras for calming busy brains, aka monkey minds that find it difficult to shut off at the end of the day.  If you think you can’t meditate be...

Episode 8: Creating Your Sacred Space | Intentionality | Pinot Noir In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria is joined by Amanda Strojny.  Amanda coaches Corporate professionals, Yoga Professionals and small business owners to grow financially, both personally and in their business and career, while staying rooted in their unique gifts. She is a dedicated teacher of the rules of money an...

Off the heels of a Chopra Meditation Retreat in Hawaii, Maria was inspired to share her long bumpy journey to developing the practice that changed her life and her brain. She’ll drop some of the science behind what physically changes in the brain as a result of mediation.  If you’ve tried meditation but determined it's not for your busy lifestyle or you can’t do it consistently, this episode...

Episode 6: Your Body Can Heal Itself | Migraines from Wine In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria is joined by Melissa Deally. Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and Registered Health Coach. She’s also a Master Practitioner in NLP, Timeline Therapy, and a Hypnotherapy Teacher / Trainer.  Melissa shares an empowering message with us about your body’s ability to heal itself an...