Why not meditate?

What is the most valuable gift you can give to your kids? Take a moment and meditate on that. Next question: Are you equipped to give that gift to your kids? And here is the hard truth. We can't give what we don't have, and we can't teach what we don't know. After teaching yoga and mindfulness in a corporate setting for many years, Heidi Horne pivoted her focus onto helping kid...

What is self-care, really? Is it indulging in a bubble bath, chocolate, or getting your nails done? Any of them could be, but it goes deeper than that. In this episode, Becca Rae Eagle shares her journey of finding her own self-care practice, and how mixing journaling and meditation has been a game changer. Becca is a wife, mom, a debuting author, host and producer of the Beckoning Joy podcast. Sh...

There are phases throughout your life, and every new phase requires a new version of yourself. That's the thing about life, change is the only constant, and staying stagnant in one phase won't do much good. But how can we gracefully walk through different phases of our life, especially if it is something as big as menopause? Health and Life Coach, Polly Warren, went through her own journ...

When is the last time you were bored? When is the last time your child was left without any form of entertainment? We are so into being entertained with something external throughout our waking hours. But is it really helping us and our kids? As a licensed naturopath and a certified mindfulness coach, Marie-Eve Bernard is passionate about helping kids build healthy minds and reach their full poten...

What determines if you are going to live your life as a winner or as a loser? Who is going to decide if you are a victim of your circumstances? The answer is YOU. It's always up to you. Why? Because you hold the most powerful power, which is your mindset. A motivational speaker and an author, Terry Tucker, has gone through many heath challenges most people would label as tragic. Does he thoug...

Is there more to life than this? If the answer is yes, how in the world do we go about getting there? Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs is great in theory, but do we ever learn how we can get to the self-actualization stage? In this episode, ontologist, spiritual teacher and coach, Elizabeth Wilson, shares the answer she has reached after going through an extensive amount of studying and he...

Self-care anyone? That term is overused everywhere, and yet, do you really know what that means to you on a day to day basis? How are you taking care of you physically, mentally, and emotionally? Do you have the proper knowledge and tools? An energy expert, an empowerment coach, and an Advanced ThetaHealing® Meditation Technique Practitioner, Brenda Winkle, shares practical action steps you can st...

Life full of love, joy, and laughter? Is that a unicorn or an urban legend? The answer is neither. It is indeed how you are meant to live. But wait, how? In this episode, a women's empowerment coach, Lynn Meadowcroft, shares her healing journey and what she learned along the way has became the work she offers to women all over the world today. Find more about her online courses at http://www....

Have you been searching for something new in your life? Something meaningful. Something uniquely you. Something helpful for the collective. Your contribution. If you have been, you are not alone. This is exactly why I started this podcast, 4 months ago. After a few years of search, last fall, I finally found my business coach, Cathy Heller ( https://www.cathyheller.com/ ). And that was the beginni...

Are you experiencing a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion due to excessive and prolonged stress? Do you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands? If so, you might be experiencing what's called "burnout" and welcome to the club! A relationship therapist and a life coach, Tanya Allaire, shares her experience of burnout and how profoun...

Do you ever feel maybe there is more to life than you've been experiencing so far? You know something is missing in your life, but you don't know what that is. You also don't know how to find your life purpose, if there's such a thing. Well, you are not alone. Dawn Maynor searched for a way out of her depression and found solace in yoga, meditation, reiki, and dream boarding. A...

This is a special episode! Today, I am NOT going to talk about how great mindfulness meditation is. Wait, what? You heard (read?) me right. Instead, you and I are actually going to meditate together! I will guide you through this short 10-minute meditation. So, grab your cushion and take a seat. Let's begin! Thank you, Jordan Jessep, for this beautiful music! Find more of Jordan's work a...

Are you feeling all of your emotions, or do you tend to avoid them, because... it's kinda scary to go there? Sorry to spread this news, but you can't choose to only feel certain types of emotions. If you avoid feeling sadness by shutting yourself down, you also avoid feeling joy. In this episode, my dear friend, Mimi Projovic, shares her personal journey of coming home to herself. She sh...

Do you want to become creative? Well, sorry, that's a trick question, because you already are! The right question for me to ask is, do you want to become MORE creative? If your answer is "Yes!" I have good news for you! Practicing mindfulness meditation daily can make you more creative! Hooray! All the scientific data is there, but why don't you try it in your own life and see...

Life works until it doesn't, doesn't it? When you find yourself at the rock bottom or in the midst of the season of darkness, that's exactly when your personal development gets a kick start. A global transformational coach and soul activator, Vikki Luke, was there 9 years ago, and today she is on a mission to help 1 billion people reconnect with their dreams and live a purposeful li...

So you've started meditating! Yay! You are getting a hang of sitting down for 10, 15, 20 minutes every day. Now what? This is a great time for you to learn the attitudes you can approach your practice with! 7 attitudes of mindfulness meditation Non-judging Patience Beginner's mind Trust Non-striving Acceptance Letting go You can learn more by reading "Full Catastrophe Living" b...

Do you take time to connect with yourself everyday? You might exercise your body to stay fit, but do you exercise and train your mind and spirit? How fit is your soul? A minister, spiritual director and mindfulness coach, Darrell Jones, shares his wisdom based on his 20 years of personal practice and 13 years of professional experience. His book, "Soul Gym: A manual to connect mind, body &amp...

So you've been meditating for a week, a month, a year, and a decade...! Wow... take a moment and picture yourself 10 years from today. How different can your life be, if you decide to meditate just for 5 short minutes everyday? In this episode, Katelynn Corman shares her journey for the last 10 years and how meditation has shaped who she is today. Follow her insightful projects at https://www...

So now you know too much about the wonderful benefits of meditation, and you are ready to actually do it! But how? Where do I start? What's the right way to meditate? In this episode, host Masako is going to walk you through the step by step process of how to start your own meditation practice, addressing all the basics from where, when, how long, and how. She also shares her current meditati...

How much fun do you want to have in your everyday life? Jocey Wiitanen is a mom on a mission to help women to find beauty within themselves, dream bigger dreams, and have fun! In this episode, Jocey shares her personal journey and how she started her coaching business ( https://www.instagram.com/backroadscoaching/ ) and "Make Life Fun" podcast ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make...

How much can daily meditation change your life within one short year? After many years of living within abusive relationships, Lisa Roppo finally faced with her shadow. By following inspired actions, she started meditation one year ago, and her life has completely changed to the extent that her former self and life are almost unrecognizable. The essence of her message throughout this episode is th...

Are you stressed out...? In this episode, we explore how our thoughts alone can make us sick or well. What, really!? Yes, you read it right, and that's great news. You are more powerful than you were made to believe. It's time to kick the stress off your driving seat and take over the steering wheel of your life. Let's do this together, one breath at a time. Resources: https://www.b...

Painful life experiences, anyone? If you've been around for a hot minute, chances are you've gone through them. And now what? Do you see yourself as a victim because of them, or do you see them as a precious teacher? Walkyria Whitlock, poet, entrepreneur, yoga instructor, philanthropist, and world traveler, shares how she is using the traumatic experience in her early life to bless other...

What is mindfulness meditation anyways? In this episode, the basics of mindfulness meditation is explained in the simplest way, followed by a quick exercise you can do in your everyday life that could take you into a state of tranquility. Meditation is ancient, but hey, it doesn't have to be that complicated. Let's do this together! Let's connect! Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

Who am I? Why and how did I start meditation and come to a point of even starting this podcast!? In this episode, I share my personal life journey in a nutshell. Maybe you can relate to some of the experience I went through.  Let's connect! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masakozawa_photography Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/151528407196525 Website: https://masakozawa.co...