The Zennurgy Podcast

Can you tell the truth in love? Can you push yourself and others without being harsh or critical? Join us as we talk about compassionate challenge. Thank you for supporting thoughtful discussions and a business that uplifts!! It's National Literacy Month. If you like podcasts, books, inspirational merchandise or Mary Kay, click the link https://linktr.ee/zenase

A scroll through social media might leave you wondering if friendship is worth it. It seems to be getting a bad rap. The problems with it- jealousy, lack of support and loyalty, conflicts- are posted so often that it seems we may have forgetten that friendship adds. One of my Facebook friends posted, "A friend who holds you accountable is better than a friend who will sit by and silently watch...

As a teacher and someone who created a performance based business as a means to escape, I think I know something about escape. It can mean to get away, to break free from a rut, or to escape a dangerous situation. 1. What does escape mean to you? Why do you call yourself an escape artist? 2. How did you come up with the business name- Exquisitely Aligned? 3. What does that name mean to you? 4. Why...

One of my favorite quotes is, "We have two ears and one mouth for a reason, to listen twice as much as we speak." This quote hints at a powerful truth. Communication is a give and take, a reciprocation, an openness to learn and think and process another's ideas. But sadly, that respectful spirit is missing from many people's lives, and not enough people make effective communication...

One reviewer called this book , "An interesting read that is not merely about dating and relationships, but about many facets of life. Zen's talents and creativity are apparent in her mix of poetry and prose as well as her combination of storytelling and self-help." Audio Chapter 7 of Plenty of Guppies. Chapter 1 audio is in the exclusive content. Click the link for the whole ebook or...

Patterns- we all have them. Whether it's the coffee or alcohol you order, your route to work, or the men and women you date. Do your patterns shackle or launch you? Listen to hear this chapter from my memoir. There is a one minute delay between the intro and the beginning of chapter six Audio Chapter 6 of Plenty of Guppies Chapter 1 audio is in the exclusive content. Click the link for the who...

Spoken word poetry with original music by Rodney Smith, the featured guest on episode 70, my fourth most popular episode- Dedication. If you like this poem, it's part of my poetry/prose memoir Plenty of Guppies along with 95 other poems and the story of the last 7 years of my life. The book is free on Kindle unlimited and the link is here. Https://linktr.ee/zenase The conversation before and a...

Growth is a buzz word. But few can actually explain what it means. What strategies, tactics, and tools actually facilitate growth? Tune in for insights from Kevin Eastman. He served over 20 years on active duty in the U.S. Air Force. A drill instructor and recruiter, at the high school, college, and post graduate levels, and regional recruiting supervisor - Master's degree in Business Manageme...

Freedom. It's important. It means many things to many people. People of all races, creeds, languages and national origins have bled and died for it. But keeping freedom isn't free. It must be protected by laws, through votes and through protesting the unjust uses of those laws or the heavy handedness of those who are supposed to serve we the people, but serve they the lobbyists or they the...

One of my favorite quotes is, "Well behaved women rarely make history." This quote hints at a powerful truth. Change, an amazing legacy, social progress and even personal transformation almost always require defying some of society's expectations, stepping out of the norm, being a free spirit. But sadly, that nonconforming spirit is missing from many people's lives,, and not enough...

Breathwork, dealing with stress, meditation

As we've seen from recent celebrity events a title does not always equal commitment. Here's my experience with that idea. Audio Chapter 5 of Plenty of Guppies Chapter 1 audio is in the exclusive content. Click the link for the whole ebook or paperback. Chapters 2-4 audios are past episodes. Blurb below. 5***** on Goodreads 4.2 **** on Amazon Day 114 on the best seller's list Zen Ase, a...

Listen to learn what that means. Audio Chapter 4 of Plenty of Guppies Chapter 1 audio is in the exclusive content. Click the link for the whole ebook or paperback. Chapters 2-3 audios are past episodes. Blurb below. 5***** on Goodreads 4.2 **** on Amazon Day 114 on the best seller's list Zen Ase, a newly divorced 43 year old Southern woman wanted a fresh start. She'd heard there were plent...

If anything can electrify your existence, it's happiness. It makes life worth living. But sadly, it's missing from many people's lives, and not enough people make it a priority. They see it as a result of certain situations or outcomes,, rather than a goal or priority in itself. You deserve joy, deep, welling, transformative. Regardless of your circumstances, there are ways to stimulat...

Tips to stay focused, find your purpose, increase productivity and more Tune in as we talk about 1. What focus, purpose and leadership mean to us. 2. How we protect our focus. 3. How we found our purpose and how we developed leadership 4. What we learned along the way  4. What sources have helped us build? 5. our books 6. How people can reach us, upcoming events Tanya J. Miller is an author, speak...

Tune in as we talk about 1. What being disrupted means to us. 2. What things thar could have defeated us that we considered mere disruptions.. 3. How to overcome a defeatist mindset and poor self images 4. What we learned along the way  4. What sources have helped us build? 5. our book 6. How people can reach us, upcoming events There are 73 more published episodes on varying topics! Click to list...

Listen to learn what that means. Audio Chapter 3 of Plenty of Guppies Chapter 1 audio is in the exclusive content. Click the link for the whole ebook or paperback. Chapter 2 audio is a past episode. Blurb below. 5***** on Goodreads 4.2 **** on Amazon Day 83 on the best seller's list Zen Ase, a newly divorced 43 year old Southern woman wanted a fresh start. She'd heard there were plenty of...

How small every day changes can fuel massive results. Tune in as we talk about 1. What breakthrough means to us. 2. How we protect our mental health 3. How we promote mental health in the community 4. What we learned along the way  4. What sources have helped us build? 5. our books 6. How people can reach us, upcoming events There are 73 more published episodes on varying topics! Click to listen o...

Embrace wellness with a unique, customizable guided journal. Varied prompts and interactive graphics stimulate both the left and right brain to destress and rejuvenate. Utilize music, movies, books, role models, and affirmations to ramp up motivation, enhance mood, decompress, feel inspired, enhance your creativity and crystallize your vision. This journal combines goal setting, visualization, ref...

Tune in as we talk about 1. What enthusiasm means to us. 2. How enthusiasm helps us progress and grow. 3. When we realized we needed to manage and build our enthusiasm. 4. How we started on the journey of making our enthusiasm stronger.  4. What sources have helped us become more enthusiastic? 5. What has fitness and training meant to Dasha Adams? 6. What is Jaraaefit about? How can people reach h...

Tune in as we talk about 1. What building a foundation means to us. 2. Did we always have strong foundations? If so, how did we get them? 3. How we started on the journey of rebuilding the weak areas of out foundations, and especially how identity, goal setting and planning helps in that process 4. What we learned along the way  4. What sources have helped us build? 5. Chauncey McGlathery's bo...

Tune in as we talk about 1. What feminine energy means to us. 2. How we feel society deals with the feminine energy. 3. If we ever felt pressure to be more masculine, "hard", or told our femininity was a burden or an obstacle. 5. Why feminine energy is important. 6. How we started on the journey of reclaiming our feminine energy and what helped us in that process 7. What we learned along t...

Listen to learn what that means. Audio Chapter 2. Chapter 3 is episode 81. Chapter 1 audio is in the exclusive content. Click the link for the whole ebook or paperback. Blurb below. 5***** on Goodreads 4.2 **** on Amazon Day 63 on the best seller's list Zen Ase, a newly divorced 43 year old Southern woman wanted a fresh start. She'd heard there were plenty of fish to choose from in the mod...

Freedom- Plenty of Guppies discussion I have embraced the freedom to be myself. My memoir, the one currently on 6 best seller's list, is about me defining my own value outside of motherhood, marriage and relationship titles. There's much more to being a woman than the roles we play. Described as "not a book, more like a great conversation with a friend", " so funny I had to sto...

Tune in as we talk about 1. What rebuilding our lives means to us. 2. When we realized we needed to rebuild our lives. 3. How we started on the journey of rebuilding ourselves, and especially how faith helps in that process 4. What we learned along the way  4. What sources have helped us rebuild? 5. Mattie Leonard's book 6. Rich Chick 360 and Flav Crav 7. How people can reach each of you There...