MORNING MUGS: Coffee + Journaling, Your A.M. Creative Practice -Fill Your Cup or the World Will

Andréa is the founder of The Art of Circling: A group mindfulness practice that uses ancient ritual in a modern setting to empower individuals, strengthen communities and enhance group productivity.   Through sharing stories, deep listening and interconnected meditation, The Art of Circling empowers, heals and transforms lives. With the impact of the global pandemic, The Art of Circling shifted to...

In this episode, we’ll explore the mind-body connection to stress and how to bring yourself back to neutral. Stressed out mind = Stress out body

In this episode, we'll explore how moving into "judgment mode or fix it mode" can be exactly what you DON'T need. We shouldn't expect life to be as if we're walking around sedated by singing bowls. It's okay to feel the way you feel. Without judgment from yourself or others. When we invite anger, resentment, and anxiety in, we are accepting those emotions for what they are- part of us.

“Nobody objects to a woman being a good writer or sculptor or geneticist if at the same time she manages to be a good wife, good mother, good-looking, good-tempered, well-groomed, and unaggressive.” Leslie M. McIntyre In this episode, we explore "people pleasing" and how exhausting it is to direct your energy to the whims of others. We also chat about the significance of reflection and c...

This is a 5 minute mediation - including a visualization of the ocean. Connecting the experience of the quiet just beneath the waves with the quiet that’s within us- just below our inner chatter.

Coffee Chat @kismetcoffeecompany - Aug 9th! Be sure to grab your Tickets Coffee Chat @henleysvilllagetavern- Aug 21st! Tickets Hope you guys are doing well. If you did not already see -I posted the next two coffee chats. The last two of the summer. The first one will be Aug 9th back at Kismet Coffee and then after that, it will be a Henleys Aug 21st. Henleys is graciously offering the space for me...

In this episode, we discuss the importance of meditation and how it can be accessible to all. Jacqui explains that meditation is a vital necessity. She emphasizes that meditating is an invitation to cultivate a relationship with oneself as the most important person in one's life. And if this is not the priority, other relationships will wane. We also discuss how meditation can be part of your...

In this episode Jackie and I discuss self-care, motherhood, and the importance of community. We also have a laugh at how Jackie interrupts that awful, judgy little voice we all struggle with. Jackie is a Women's Empowerment Coach -helping women uncover their purpose & define their own path in the world. She is also theBeyond Small Talk creator & co-host: IG Live turns podcast. To hear...

Morning Mugs workshops and coffee chats are here ! Listen along to hear all about the new events that are rolling out this summer . For more details be sure to follow- @morningmugspodcast on Instagram. #summerofaction

"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you. " - Anne Lamott In this episode, we explore the ancient teaching of the Upanishads to shed some light on how we can move out of chaotic business and into stillness. When we are coming from a place of overwhelm it is very difficult to tap into our creativity. When we are caught in the external stimulus o...

In this episode we’ll chat about the ending of the year and the beginning of summer. In many ways the ending of the school year is ritualistic. However ritual helps us to end and begin again without carrying the deadweight of what we have left behind. As we begin the summer season I invite you to reflect on how you want to show up and feel these next two months. I invite you to reflect on your pre...

“The world will ask who you are, and if you do not know, the world will tell you.” ― Carl Jung In this episode, we explore the importance of listening to your inner voice. With all the external chatter that surrounds us, it is often difficult to "hear" ourselves. If we want to live a life on our terms -we need to take the time to know what our desires are. What kind of a life are we seek...

The Price You Pay for Living Courageously- does it outweigh the price of staying stuck?

...Well, darkness has a hunger that's insatiable And lightness has a call that's hard to hear - Indigo Girls In this episode, (the 51st episode!!!)...we'll explore the resistance to progress and how we all have it. Often we don't take the time to appreciate how far we have come but instead judge how far away we are from where we want to be. We'll get a little help from Deepak C...

Enjoy the little things in life, for someday you will realize they were the big things. In this episode, we explore how ordinary moments can give us a chance to create extraordinary memories. We have the capacity to shape the world we live in. Often we keep on keepin on, so here is your reminder to slow down and take it all in.

We have to lift each other up as much as we possibly can with whatever time we have. The ultimate secret to getting happier is sharing the secrets to happiness with other people.- Arthur Brooks, Harvard professor, social scientist, #1 bestselling author In this episode, we'll explore the ways in which we can support others using Morning Mugs as a tool. The digital downloads mentioned in this e...

Think of your mind as a garden and your thoughts -the flowers and weeds that grow.  Garden plants need to be pruned and cared for. Like the plants growing in the garden, we care for and cultivate thoughts in our minds too. Some thoughts you’ll want to cultivate and care for allowing them to grow strong roots. Roots that will be strong enough to anchor those thoughts so they are there for you 10-30...

This is my conversation with filmmaker Emily Branham who specializes in unexpected, intimate, and deeply human films about artists. We speak about her first feature documentary, BEING BEBE, which premiered at Tribeca Festival, was a New York Times Critic’s Pick, and won Jury & Audience Awards on its festival tour across 5 continents. She directs, produces, and edits short documentaries for cli...

Recently I have been having conversations about the podcast with both teachers and students. And what has consistently come up is the realization we have of relatability. What is relatable to a student can also be relatable to an adult.  This feels very obvious but it reminded me of a trip I had taken a few years back to Barcelona. While I was there I had the opportunity to go...

In this episode, we'll explore just how capable, adventurous, and resourceful you are. If those words don't seem to resonate try the "Reverse Bucket List" activity mentioned in this week's episode -to take a look at the life you have lived already. This is a great activity to end February- and begin to prepare for the spring season. By looking back, sometimes we can gain clarity on what is truly i...

In this episode, we'll explore the "stories" we tell ourselves and how we have the power to change them. Often we carry stories about ourselves, others, and the world that no longer belong to us. We do not have to continue to sit in the passenger seat of our own lives by holding on to antiquated thoughts and ideas. Inspired by my conversation with a friend about Jim Kwick and his truly inspiring s...

In this episode, I'll share my "it's too late for you" moment. And we'll talk about the importance of holding on to big dreams while also mapping out the small steps. Often the process of shifting our focus to the small areas where we can make a change- will ultimately tie us to the big dreams. We must remind ourselves of the importance of dreaming, and goal setting and create a path of success to...

In this episode, Lianne and I unpack the difficulties of living a holistic life with the demands of motherhood, career, and especially for her -shiftwork. We have a candid conversation exploring the importance of taking agency over our lives and not allowing time to simply pass by but instead acting on the urgency of what it takes to have a well-lived life.  Lianne is a Productivity and Medit...

In this episode, we explore the Morning Mugs Coffee Chats found on @morningmugspodcast! Morning Mugs Coffee Chats are a way to connect with friends & loved ones and have meaningful, thought-inspiring conversations. The conversations are centered around the Morning Mugs Podcast. I'll also share how I have incorporated Morning Mugs at my school, where I work, to encourage community. To get start...

In this episode, we take a look at the 4 questions you need to ask yourself in order to grow in the direction you want. Inspired by Indra Nooyi, ranked on the Forbes list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women- this reflection is perfect for any personal growth. Self-reflection and asking yourself hard questions are essential. I'll also share my "ah ha" moment after my interview with Jackie Janiec...