Zen Mama & Everyday Gurus

In this episode Kate & Mary each talk about setting intentions for the New Year and offer inspiration and some practical advice on accessing your own inner wisdom. Kate discusses her intention to dive into different communities and resources in the new year to overcome the "place she gets stuck in" within her recovery. . Mary discusses what she is focusing on the new year--Stay tuned...

"As the holidays come close it can be a magical time, the sparkle of the lights, smell of cookies and pine. Then, there is the dark side of loneliness--shame, hurt, the years we have lost to addiction... This time of year is one of the hardest for addicts. When speaking to addicts they have traumatic events that happened this time of  year. Know that you are not alone and hold hope that the N...

In this episode, Mary and Kate host an interview with Deborah DeFrancesco. Deb discusses surviving the tragic loss of her son, Ben, and how she found the tools to walk beside her grief and overcome it.  Deb began her inward journey through self reflection, attending retreats, following her heart, and journaling. She also discusses her experience of working through grief in meditation and yoga. Her...

Mary and Kate discuss their challenges around trust after what feels like years of  lying but the addict thinks is protecting the family.  - - - - - Find more about Mary Streeter and the podcast at marystreeter.co ! ZMATA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/zenmamaandtheaddict ZMATA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenmamaandtheaddict/ Mary Streeter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mi...

Mary talks about setting boundaries as a way to set us free and allow us to stand in our truth and authenticity. This episode includes a mediation to guide you through this process. It's all love ❤️ - - - - - Find more about Mary Streeter and the podcast at marystreeter.co ! ZMATA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/zenmamaandtheaddict ZMATA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenmamaan...

In this episode Mary and Kate host their first guest interview Melody Joy. Melody has been in recovery for over 15 years, she is a spiritual activator, intuitive astrologer and shaman. She has worked for many years in both the metaphysical and medical fields. She has a history of trauma, addition, deep wounds of separation and abandonment. Melody shares her story of recovery  and how she stays res...

Kate shares what's needed to be successful in rehab--holding love for the light and darkness of your journey. - - - - - Find more about Mary Streeter and the podcast at marystreeter.co ! ZMATA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/zenmamaandtheaddict ZMATA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenmamaandtheaddict/ Mary Streeter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullivingvt/vt/ Zen Ma...

Following Episode 3: Finding the Courage to Face our Worries, Mary provides us with a guided grounding practice for resilience.  - - - - - Find more about Mary Streeter and the podcast at marystreeter.co ! ZMATA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/zenmamaandtheaddict ZMATA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenmamaandtheaddict/ Mary Streeter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullivin...

Mary provides provides a moment for us to find courage to face our worries.  If we can find a way to explore our vulnerability and insecurity, we can lessen the power of worry and positively impact our health and wellbeing. - - - - - Find more about Mary Streeter and the podcast at marystreeter.co ! ZMATA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/zenmamaandtheaddict ZMATA Instagram: https://www.ins...

Kate & Mary discuss the tipping point of Kate's addiction,  when she could no longer hold her family and life together. Mary shares what it feels like to pick up the pieces, holding space for hope and nurturing when you feel like you can hardly breathe. - - - - - Find more about Mary Streeter and the podcast at marystreeter.co ! ZMATA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/zenmamaandthe...

This podcast is a mother and daughters raw and colorful story of riding the waves of addiction, finding resiliency and hope. In this episode, Kate and Mary start unfolding their story and invite others to share theirs.  Kate, The Addict will begin to tell her story of riding in and out of addiction and recovery. The shame, guilt, what drives relapse and numbing of her interface with life--Insight...