How the Wise One Grows

Send us Fan Mail This mindful moment holds space to sit with the profound pain associated with gun violence.  This is not a moment to bypass the work that needs to be done.  This is one small step to tend to ourselves as we step into long-term, sustainable, collective action. •04:49 Meditation begins Take action with Moms Demand Action. Text ACT to 644-33 to take action on gun violence. Support th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we sit down with Lex Daddio, my long-time friend and founder of Daddio's Kitchen. Explore her path towards finding freedom with food and how a technology incident transformed her Instagram presence into a livelihood. Delve into her personal struggle with an eating disorder and recovery and gain valuable insights into parenting and fostering a positive relation...

Send us Fan Mail This mindful moment shares a meditation on being with grief. This practice is based on Episode 43: Experiencing Grief with Litsa Williams of What's Your Grief. This meditation is beginner-friendly and all levels are invited to practice. •01:30 Meditation begins Support the show Follow @howthewiseonegrows and @hollyzajur on Instagram for more and check out more offerings onlin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the often misunderstood and neglected subject of grief. Litsa Williams, renowned grief therapist, author, and co-founder of the thriving online grief community, What's Your Grief , uncovers common misconceptions surrounding grief.  Gain valuable insights into the various types of grief we encounter and learn effective strategies to nurture a posi...

Send us Fan Mail This mindful moment shares a meditation on being with a wide range of energies and experiences. This practice reflects on "the gunas" from the yoga sutras and how they relate to emotional and energetic states based on Episode 41: How Counseling Relates to the Yoga Sutras with Izzy Shurte . 01:26 Meditation begins Support the show Follow @howthewiseonegrows and @hollyzaju...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with Izzy Shurte, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Yoga teacher, about the Yoga Sutras, Mindfulness and Acceptance Based Therapy, and how these modalities can support mental health. Izzy Shares the ways that primary source yoga texts can coincide and differ from counseling practices and approaches. We even workshop yoga sutra 2.16 together and share h...

Send us Fan Mail This mindful moment shares a walking meditation. This meditation can be practiced during your daily walk, down a hallway, or any place you can take a few steps.  There are a lot of benefits to walking meditation, but my favorite is the way it helps us connect with the earth as we connect with ourselves. And this meditation gets us moving, which Dr. Ariele foster reminded us of the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with Dr. Ariele Foster, a physical therapist and founder of Yoga Anatomy Academy, about movement as we age. Ariele de-bunks common misconceptions about movement and yoga asana in the wellness space, such as the difference between yoga and yoga asana, what functional movement actually is and why it matters, and how to modify movement as we age. Introducing...

Send us Fan Mail This mindful moment shares a meditation on dealing with difficult emotions based on RAIN from Tara Brach and Dr. Kristin Neff's practice, "Soften, Soothe, and Allow".  This practice holds space to feel and nurture yourself and difficult emotions as they arise. Practice this meditation in a place where you feel safe and supported, and if you do not feel ready to prac...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with Jess Due, who was most recently a member of the executive leadership team for one of the largest animal sanctuaries in the United States. This conversation with Jessica talks about care, food system transformation, environmental racism, and how these systems relate to social justice.  Introducing Jess Due [01:53] What is animal care? What is the anima...

Send us Fan Mail How often do you take care of your body throughout the day? This mindful moment helps you listen to and honor your body to support your well-being. This episode is based on Episode 35: Wellness for Makers with Missy Graff Ballone. 01:47 Meditation begins Support the show Follow @howthewiseonegrows and @hollyzajur on Instagram for more and check out more offerings online . Join the...

Send us Fan Mail Missy Graff Ballone, author and creator of Wellness for Makers: A Movement Guide for Artists , shares about what wellness truly is, who and what a maker is, and how wellness can impact your creative practice and life. Missy has a background as a yoga teacher, massage therapist, and artist and pulls from these fields to empower creatives to care for their bodies in their creative p...

Send us Fan Mail How do you want to "be" as you move through your days? This mindful moment shares a practice to reset your resolution and focus on your intention.  This episode is based on Episode 33: Rethink Your Resolution with Tara Eschenroeder.  02:50 Meditation begins Support the show Follow @howthewiseonegrows and @hollyzajur on Instagram for more and check out more offerings onli...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we get with life coach, Tara Eschenroeder, about intention setting.  We talk about the difference between an intention and a resolution and workshop how to set them in our lives. The new year is a time when you hear a lot of rhetoric about “new year, new you” and setting big goals. But what if instead of focusing on all the things that you need to “attain”-- you f...

Send us Fan Mail This mindful moment shares a body neutrality practice. Body neutrality invites us to accept the body as it is, prioritize its function, and let the body guide us. This episode is based off Episode 31: Inclusivity in the Wellness Space with Nikkia Young. 00:53 Meditation begins Support the show Follow @howthewiseonegrows and @hollyzajur on Instagram for more and check out more offe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, delve into the realm of inclusivity within the wellness space. Join us as we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with fitness leader Nikkia Young, who candidly shares her personal journey navigating the running and yoga community as someone in a marginalized body. Together, we explore the complexities of body positivity and body neutrality, questioning thei...

Send us Fan Mail This mindful moment focuses on healing your relationship with money. This practice is based on episode 29 with Rachel Bubb and work from Nicole Cardoza. 01:53 meditation begins Support the show Follow @howthewiseonegrows and @hollyzajur on Instagram for more and check out more offerings online . Join the ~*Dream Team*~ to support the podcast! Get the 28 Day Creative Wellness Chall...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Holly and certified financial planner, Rachel Bubb, talk about the taboo topic of money. We explore the financial relationships passed onto us, how to make money our ally, not our enemy, and how money can be a tool to fulfill your purpose and stimulate change. Introducing Rachel Bubb and why we don’t talk about money and how to start [01:59] How we  can make money...

Send us Fan Mail This mindful moment helps you find gratitude and peace within your heart during the holiday season and beyond.  01:05 Meditation begins Support the show Follow @howthewiseonegrows and @hollyzajur on Instagram for more and check out more offerings online . Join the ~*Dream Team*~ to support the podcast! Get the 28 Day Creative Wellness Challenge E-Workbook - Use the code KEEPCREATI...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Holly and spiritual psychologist, Lesley Wirth, talk about healing and how we can be more supportive in the healing process. Lesley shares her personal experiences with healing, the role art plays in healing, and how we can get “unstuck” as we move through the process. Introducing Lesley Wirth and healing [01:21] The art of healing [17:20] The role of art in heali...

Send us Fan Mail Slow down and bring the energy of mindfulness to your daily life with a cup of tea. Poor a cup of your favorite tea and sit amongst the trees for this mindful meditation. 01:49 Meditation begins Support the show Follow @howthewiseonegrows and @hollyzajur on Instagram for more and check out more offerings online . Join the ~*Dream Team*~ to support the podcast! Get the 28 Day Creat...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Holly and clinical herbalist Leah Larabell of High Garden Tea talk about the power of herbalism, where we can find unconditional love and belonging, and how to start developing a relationship with plants. Giveaway [00:01] Grounding practice [01:30] Introducing Leah Larabell and herbalism [02:37] How we can find belonging in nature [20:33] Parallels between psycholo...

Send us Fan Mail If you want to alleviate anxiety, control your response to anger, and/or need some help falling asleep at night this mindful moment is for you! This mindful moment shares 4-7-8 breath and is a great way to start and end your day. Download this episode so you can practice anytime you need a bit of relief.  02:25 Meditation begins Support the show Follow @howthewiseonegrows and @hol...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Holly and Andrea Davidson of BWell Natural Health discuss an alternative approach to wellness and wellbeing. This conversation includes the importance of utilizing both Eastern and Western medicine, how emotions impact physical health, and where to start with holistic health to support overall wellbeing.  Grounding practice [00:20] Introducing Andrea [01:50] Utiliz...

Send us Fan Mail Dogs teach us the key to life-- compassion. No matter how bad you think you've messed up, dogs shower you with puppy love. Practice this meditation with your pup by your side and download it for the next time your inner-critic starts to scream. 04:34 Meditation begins Support the show Follow @howthewiseonegrows and @hollyzajur on Instagram for more and check out more offering...