Grey Matters Now

Ian Barry, better known as Poods to his friends, was an extremely gifted athlete that found meditation in movement, an unconditionally kind and creative soul that lived by his words "keep doing your thing and keep being who you are". On September 27 2012, Ian passed away at 22 years old when he accidentally fell from a bluff. Although it is important to know that his death was an accident and that...

Ocean photo of Keane by Ellie Hayes Portrait photo of Ellie and Keane by Corey Vilicana. Keane Webre-Hayes sustained traumatic wounds to his upper body, lost half his blood, underwent at least five hours of surgery, and received 1,000 stitches to repair his torn upper back, shoulder, torso and face, after he was attacked by a shark on Sept. 29 while diving for lobsters. His mother Ellie was on the...

I love that this episode coincides with the release of my friend and fellow Hospice Social Worker, Cheryl Dienes' book The Final Dance / What The Dying Teach Us About…EMBRACING LIFE!! Join Cheryl, Kenn and I for a conversation about the dynamics of death and dying. It is interesting that we are taught, as soon as we are born, to navigate through all general passages of life and development. The on...

Happy New Year everyone! Meet John Abate a true beacon of light and hope. John is also a huge advocate for safer roads, believes and practices wellness through nutrition and MSBR (UCSD trained) and….if that is not enough…is the Co-Founder and CEO of JoJe Bars. If you have not tried JoJe Bars, you are missing out – they are SO delicious that it is hard to believe they are packed with all the nutrie...

The ocean has really inspired me — it's always moving and changing; going and flowing. I just think that's so awesome. It's always different than it was the day before. – Jaysea Devoe Individually, we are one drop but together, we are an ocean… Two years later, to the date, I sat down and recorded a second part to Jaysea's story. A LOT changes, grows, and evolves for teenagers in a year or two and...

Two years ago I recorded this Episode with Jaysea Devoe who had just turned 15 years old. Jaysea at 12 years old became the youngest certified yoga instructor, youngest S.U.P. yoga instructor, an entrepreneur, a clothing designer and a business owner. These titles are not what are important to her – they just happened to grow from a strong organic passion that happened to come to her at an early a...

According to Psychology Today, the definition of mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the present. When you're mindful, you carefully observe your thoughts and feelings without judging them good or bad. Instead of letting your life pass you by, mindfulness means living in the moment and awakening to your current experience, rather than dwelling on the past or anticipating the future...

Episode 10: We're All One or None! All One! With Dr. Bronner's CEO David Bronner 150 years and 5 generations of family soapmaking Dr. Bronner's was founded in 1948 by Emanuel Bronner, a third- generation master soapmaker from a German-Jewish soapmaking family. He used the labels on his superb ecological soaps to spread his message that we must realize our unity across religious & ethnic divides or...

Grey Matters Now Episode 9 : Ingredients to fuel our wellness with Erica Fowler Are we really what we eat? Does what we consume really have an impact on not only us but the planet and society? The answer is yes - what we consume becomes the ingredients that create overall and comprehensive wellness. This is one person's story of self-discovery and a holistic health journey. Everyone has their uniq...

Emma's View of Her Journey/ Coping with Emotional and Physical Pain This is a follow up to Episode 8 Part 1: Am I The Only One? My Child Is Self-Harming. Make sure you listen to part 1 before part 2 Listen to mom- Jessica's journey in episode one and Daughter Emma's perspective of their journey and coping mechanisms in part 2. Listen and learn about her journey to self-discovery. Emma, like her mu...

Am I the only one, am I a bad parent, should I have seen this coming, who can I share this with, who can I talk to that won't judge us, how do I handle this, where can we go for help…? These seem to be a common theme of questions parents ask when they discover their child is self-harming and or struggling with mental health issues. Although every family, family dynamic, and mental health struggle...

Last year I had the honor of speaking with Nilima Bhat about her new book, workshop and lecture series Shakti Leadership : Embracing Feminine and Masculine Power in Business. Nilima is a world renowned author, speaker, facilitator and visionary and may be one of the most insightful, bright, and balanced souls I have ever met. The principles of Shakti leadership are applicable and can be integrated...

At Risk Youth – Who are they really? William's Story Join me, David Magee, Michael Julian, and Katy Bray for an open and honest round table discussion connected in 3 parts of the country and a variety of perspectives. This topic about the dangers of substance abuse is SO big it was difficult for me personally to start facilitating the conversation. I awkwardly just looked up at this mountain and t...

How and why Grey Matters Now? The birth and journey to Grey Matters Now.  This is the story of the birth of Grey Matters Now and the journey that shaped who I am today and my evolving life purpose and mission.   About Katy: Katy Bray is the Owner and Founder of Lead With The Lights On. I met Katy at a certification class I was attending.  She was a speaker and I was immediately drawn to her energy...

Have the latest massacres and disasters left you feeling stunned, fearful, angry, saddened, or polarized? This free-flowing conversation with my friend, colleague and fellow Social worker Kenn just happened to be a month after The Pulse Night Club shooting and the day of the massacre in the South of France – Bastille Day. Are you ready to explore the ever-changing tone of the world and the emotion...

Do you ever wonder why cat videos are so popular? What is it about animals that makes us feel so good? There's a bond between animals and humans that is so powerful without even speaking a word. It was an honor to have Robin Cohen, the director of the Pet Encounter Therapy program at the Helen Woodward Animal Center as our guest to explore and learn more about the unique and powerful human /animal...

What exactly is a life coach? Someone who guides you to your own intuition and intrinsic ability to reach your goals. Rich says he likes to be like a mirror, reflecting back to his clients the best version of themselves. In this episode Grey Matters Now explores the resources and compelling journey of a Life Coach. Meet and connect with Richard - a coach who does not sit on the sidelines and is VE...

Ready to talk trash with folk artist and holistic health practitioner Rodrigo? A unique and deep character who's collected wisdom along his organic journey living amongst many different cultures. Environmental steward and surfer meets Sanford and Son – we invite you to step into the "fun zone". This is the first of a series of podcasts about the environment. Protecting and helping the environment...