Best Breathe Agile Podcasts (2025)

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Parenting Adult Kids Without Losing Your Mind (or Their Trust) | Lisa Damour Ph.D. 54:19

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What if your teenager's emotional storms and late-night worries aren't problems to fix, but signs of healthy development? Lisa Damour, Ph.D., author of The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents, joins two parents for an intimate conversation that flips conventional wisdom about raising teens and you…

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5 Ways to Breathe That Ease Anxiety, Induce Calm & Boost Performance | Jessica Dibb 1:09:50

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Transform anxiety into calm, stress into clarity, and disconnection into deep presence through the one tool you already have complete mastery over: your breath. In this illuminating conversation, conscious breathing pioneer Jessica Dibb shares powerful yet simple techniques from her book, Breathwork and Psychotherapy: Clinical Applications for Heal…

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Coming Home: Rediscovering Belonging Within 7:21

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Host Maureen welcomes listeners to a gentle, soul-centered exploration of belonging, distinguishing fitting in from truly belonging and sharing her own journey back to herself. She introduces three core truths about belonging, reads a grounding affirmation, and highlights her book Integration as a companion for those who feel like outsiders looking…

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Finding Your True Calling Through Life's Darkest Moments | Parker J. Palmer 1:01:52

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Parker Palmer shares how three seasons of profound depression led him to a surprising discovery about authentic living and finding your true calling. Through intimate stories of his journey from academic to activist to spiritual teacher, Palmer reveals why embracing our shadows and letting go of who we "should be" opens the door to who we truly are…

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Introducing: Decoding Women’s Health with Dr. Elizabeth Poynor 4:42

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Here’s a preview of a new show from our friends at Pushkin Industries and the Atira Health and Research Institute. On Decoding Women’s Health, Dr. Elizabeth Poynor makes the science of women’s health accessible—from hormones to metabolism to longevity—so you can thrive at any stage of life. A world-renowned gynecologic oncologist and advanced pelvi…

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The Simple Shift in Beliefs That Adds 7 Years to Your Life | Dr. Kerry Burnight 58:51

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Forget everything you think you know about aging. In this eye-opening conversation, gerontologist Dr. Kerry Burnight reveals why your genes only determine 25% of how you'll age, and how your mindset about getting older can add or subtract 7 years from your life. Drawing from her NYT bestseller, Joyspan: The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's Sec…

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The Tender Power of Vulnerability 6:27

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Join host Maureen on Empower Mind Talk as she explores vulnerability as a source of courage, connection, and freedom from shame. Through personal stories and three core truths, she reframes vulnerability as the path to intimacy and healing. The episode includes a gentle grounding exercise and a short affirmation to anchor an open heart: "I choose t…

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How to Turn an Emotional Transition Into a Beautiful Celebration | Tembi Locke 55:46

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When New York Times bestselling author Tembi Locke faced sending her only child to college, she created what she calls a "college moon" - a transformative journey through Sicily that offers fresh wisdom for anyone navigating major life transitions. In her new audio memoir, Someday, Now: A Memoir of Family, Reclaiming Possibility, and One Sicilian S…

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Simple Food & Lifestyle Choices That Protect Your Brain | Austin Perlmutter, MD 1:09:29

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Every choice you make today is rewiring your brain, shaping not just how you think and feel, but who you become. In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Austin Perlmutter, author of Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness, reveals how modern life disrupts our brain chemistry and shares simple, sci…

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The Beauty of Slow Growth: Trust Your Timeline 5:49

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Maureen, a life and purpose coach, invites listeners to slow down and honor steady progress. She shares three soul truths about growth: slow growth is still growth, roots take time, and your pace is your own. Through reflective guidance and a brief grounding practice, the episode encourages releasing comparison, trusting your timeline, and celebrat…

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Harness the Power of Deep Listening to Transform Your Relationships | Emily Kasriel 55:48

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Former BBC executive Emily Kasriel reveals eight practical steps to transform any conversation through the art of deep listening, from healing family relationships to bridging seemingly impossible divides. Drawing from research across boardrooms and conflict zones, she shares surprising insights about how small changes in how we listen can lead to …

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From Triggered to Tranquil: Reset Your Nervous System for Lasting Calm | Spotlight Convo 1:04:57

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Your nervous system shapes every reaction, emotion, and experience in your life, yet most of us never learned how to work with it effectively. In this episode, discover practical tools to shift from stress to stability, backed by cutting-edge research and real-world applications from experts who've trained thousands in nervous system regulation. Le…

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The Gift of Presence: Finding Peace in the Now 7:12

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Host Maureen invites listeners into gentle stillness, offering three soul truths about presence: presence opens the doorway to peace, life happens in the now, and the present reveals enoughness. The episode includes a short grounding practice and a soul-anchoring affirmation—"I return to this moment. Here I am whole."—to help you come back to the p…

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Life’s Hidden Season: When Everything Finally Makes Sense | Mark Nepo 49:12

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Through ancient Chinese wisdom and personal experience, poet and spiritual teacher Mark Nepo reveals how life's second half can be our most profound creative awakening. In this intimate conversation about his new book The Fifth Season: Creativity in the Second Half of Life, Nepo shares how aging isn't about decline but rather an invitation to strip…

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The Power of Dabbling (Stop Trying to Be Awesome at Everything!) | Karen Walrond 58:53

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Discover why being proudly mediocre at something you love might be the key to unlocking joy, meaning, and even spiritual practice in your life. In this perspective-shifting conversation, leadership consultant Karen Walrond shares insights from her new book, In Defense of Dabbling: The Brilliance of Being a Total Amateur, revealing how letting go of…

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Belonging Begins Within: A Soul Talk on Homecoming 6:24

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Belonging starts within. In this episode of Empower Mind Talk, host Maureen explores the difference between fitting in and true belonging, shares personal stories of moving abroad and loneliness, and presents three soul truths to help you reconnect with your worth. She leads a short grounding practice and offers the affirmation "I carry home within…

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The Science of Getting Unstuck: Simple Tools That Actually Work | Britt Frank 58:33

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Feel stuck despite knowing exactly what you want to do? Neuropsychotherapist Britt Frank reveals why stuckness isn't a character flaw but a brain state you can change, sharing science-backed strategies from her book The Getting Unstuck Workbook: Practical Tools for Overcoming Fear and Doubt - and Moving Forward with Your Life. Learn why willpower i…

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An Impossible Dream That Became an Incredible Life | Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. 50:25

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From gazing at stars on the Navajo reservation to becoming NASA's first African American spacewalker, Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. shares how to transform setbacks into launching pads for extraordinary achievement. In this powerful conversation, he reveals how seeing Earth from space changed his perspective on humanity, and offers practical wisdom fro…

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Feeling Like You’ve Fallen Behind in Your Own Life? This’ll Help. 1:00:32

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In this collection of intimate essays, we explore what happens when we prioritize genuine presence over performance, deep connection over financial success, and authentic expression over social expectations. Through personal stories and practical insights, learn how small shifts in how we show up, communicate, and measure success can transform our …

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How to Stop Feeling Like It's You Against the World | Scott Barry Kaufman 55:22

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Ever wondered why some people move past hardships while others get stuck in them? In this transformative conversation, Columbia professor Scott Barry Kaufman reveals the crucial difference between experiencing hardship and adopting a victim mindset, sharing research-backed strategies from his book, Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower You…

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The Courage to Begin Again 5:37

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In this episode of Empower Mind Talk, Maureen shares a soulful reflection on how endings can open the doorway to new beginnings. She reframes failure as a seed of growth, offers three guiding truths about starting again, and leads a brief grounding affirmation to anchor courage and renewal. Listeners are reminded that courage is action despite fear…

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7 Keys to Making Work…gulp…fun! | Bree Groff 1:04:31

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What if showing up as your most authentic, playful self was the key to doing truly brilliant work? Bree Groff, author of Today Was Fun: A Book About Work (Seriously), shares her radical rules for injecting more joy, creativity and aliveness into your professional life. An eye-opening listen for anyone who wants to finally merge work and life into o…

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The Courage to Change When Everyone Wants You to Stay the Same | Danté Stewart 46:01

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Former college football player turned minister Danté Stewart reveals what happens when you stop shrinking yourself to fit others' expectations and start trusting your own evolution. Drawing from his acclaimed memoir Shoutin' in the Fire, Stewart shares intimate stories about navigating faith, identity, and belonging, offering a fresh perspective on…

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You Are Enough: Letting Go of the Fear to Be Seen 6:07

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Host Maureen explores the quiet ache of feeling "too much" or "not enough," offering three soul truths about worth: it’s not measured by others’ comfort, it’s not earned, and wholeness arrives when you stop performing. Through gentle reflection and a short grounding practice, she guides listeners to release judgment and step into their birthright o…

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The Science of Better Relationships: 3 Experts Share What Really Works | Spotlight Convo 1:14:53

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Ever wonder why some relationships thrive through challenges while others crumble? In this spotlight episode, leading relationship researchers share the exact patterns that predict relationship success, revealing why conflict isn't the problem—it's how we navigate it that matters. Learn practical tools from the Gottmans' decades of research, discov…

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The 4 Keys to Better Conversations (Even When They're Messy) | Alison Wood Brooks 59:03

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Harvard professor Alison Wood Brooks reveals why those perfectly polished conversations we see in movies and TV are actually making it harder for us to connect in real life. In her new book Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves, she shares the surprising science behind why messy, imperfect conversations often lead to deep…

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Boundaries as Bridges: Saying No with Self-Love 6:36

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Boundaries as self-love, saying no without guilt. Music. You are listening to Empower Mind Talk, navigating mental health, strength, and belonging. And let me tell you something, this is a real soul talk. I am your host, Maureen, a life and purpose coach, mental health advocate, Asia coach, author, and a fellow traveler on this winding path of heal…

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Tired of Fighting With “opponents,” What if There Was a Better Way? | Scott Shigeoka 57:32

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When Scott Shigeoka, a queer Asian American progressive, packed everything into his Prius and spent a year seeking out conversations with people who held opposing views, he discovered something remarkable about the relationship between fear and curiosity. In this transformative conversation, Scott shares insights from his book "Seek: How Curiosity …

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How IFS is Healing Trauma & Changing Lives (Maybe Yours?) | Tamala Floyd, LCSW 1:08:16

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What if those parts of yourself you've been trying to change or silence are actually trying to protect you? In this illuminating conversation, psychotherapist Tamala Floyd reveals how understanding and building relationships with your different inner parts can transform exhaustion into wholeness, offering insights from her new book Listening When P…

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Finding Light in the Fog: Navigating Depression 8:18

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Join Empower Mind Talk with Maureen, your life and purpose coach, as we delve into the silent battles of mental health. This episode sheds light on the overwhelming fog of depression when even mundane tasks feel daunting. For the days you barely recognize yourself, this is a reminder that you're not alone. Healing is a journey, not a destination. E…

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The Truth About Headaches: Surprising Science & Groundbreaking Treatments | Tom Zeller Jr. 58:53

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Until 2018, we had no medications specifically designed to prevent migraines or cluster headaches - a startling fact given that headaches affect billions worldwide. In this revealing conversation, former New York Times journalist Tom Zeller Jr., author of The Headache: The Science of a Most Confounding Affliction—and a Search for Relief, weaves tog…

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How Being Highly Sensitive Can Be Your Superpower | Elaine Aron, PhD [Best of] 1:08:01

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Psychologist Dr Elaine Aron sits down with Jonathan Fields to unpack the traits of the Highly Sensitive Person and show how this wiring can become your greatest strength in family life. Get science-backed strategies straight from her book “The Highly Sensitive Parent: Be Brilliant in Your Role, Even When the World Overwhelms You” and start turning …

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Unpacking Childhood: The Stories We Carry and How They Shape Us 10:16

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Welcome to Empower Mind Talk, a heartfelt exploration into how our childhood experiences shape our mental health. Hosted by Maureen, a life and purpose coach and mental health advocate, this episode delves deep into the stories and beliefs we carry from our early years. These narratives, often hidden in plain sight, influence our behaviors, emotion…

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It’s Never Too Late to Let the Real You Shine. A Love Story. | Sherri Dindal 52:56

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What happens when a former investigator who spent 26 years keeping her true self hidden decides at age 50 to let it all out on social media? Meet Sherri Dindal, who transformed from living life behind a mask to becoming The Real Slim Sherri, amassing 5.7 million followers by showing up with raw authenticity, humor and hard-won wisdom that's inspiri…

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The Agility Architect: Your Life as an Evolving Design | Summer Series 1:03:09

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What if your life isn’t a fixed plan, but a living, evolving blueprint? In the final episode of our 4-part Inner Architect summer series, you’ll discover five practical, science-backed strategies to adapt with clarity, turn setbacks into growth, and build a life that keeps pace with who you're becoming. If you're craving more meaning, momentum, and…

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Embrace Your Migrant Light: A Journey to Authentic Belonging 8:59

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In this heartfelt episode of Empower Mind Talk, host Maureen, a life and purpose coach, invites listeners to explore the concept of belonging without erasing their true selves. Through reflective storytelling and empowering affirmations, Maureen addresses the challenges of cultural identity, code-switching, and the journey of self-acceptance. Liste…

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The Surprising Upside of Regret | Dan Pink 1:07:54

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What if regret isn’t something to avoid, but a powerful tool for living a better life? In this conversation, Daniel Pink shares surprising insights from his book The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward, revealing how our regrets can help us make wiser decisions, build deeper connections, and live more intentionally. If you've eve…

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Foundation & Flow: Designing Your Days for Peak Living | Summer Series 56:35

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Struggling to turn your dreams into reality? In this 3rd episode of our summer series, discover the secrets to effortless change and peak living. You'll learn practical strategies to master your habits, design your environment for success, and unlock a state of flow to experience more joy and fulfillment daily. Episode Transcript If you LOVED this …

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Emotional Exhaustion Isn’t Failure: It’s a Sign You’ve Carried Too Much.” 8:47

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A soul talk on honoring your limits, naming your fatigue, and coming back to yourself with grace. Whether you're seeking to advance your career or relationships, launch a new business, find your purpose, increase your productivity, boost your confidence, or simple become the best version of yourself, then you at the right place! I wish you peace be…

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A Balm for Anxious Times: The Power of Spoken Word | Sarah Kay 59:58

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Unlock the transformative power of poetry to dissolve your isolation and unveil universal human truths. Sarah Kay, author of A Little Daylight Left: Poems, shares her lifelong journey of using metaphor and imagery to illuminate life's most visceral experiences - from violence and heartbreak to aging and mortality. Discover how poetry can crack you …

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The Future Self Project: Envisioning Your Next Chapter | Summer Series 53:18

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Feel stuck wondering if this is all there is? In part 2 of our Summer Series, transform that uncertainty into clarity as we explore science-backed tools to create a compelling vision of your future self. Learn practical exercises that harness your brain's natural visualization powers to move from simply dreaming about change to actively creating th…

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"Embrace the Evolution: Navigating Life's Transitions" 8:34

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In this soul-stirring episode of Empower Mind Talk, host Maureen delves into the transformative journey of personal growth and transition. Explore the feelings of discomfort that arise when familiar spaces no longer fit, and how to navigate the delicate balance between past identities and future possibilities. Join Maureen as she provides gentle gu…

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Andrea Gibson on Searing Honesty, Pure Love & Surrender to Awe 1:08:25

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In this heartfelt conversation from 2020, celebrated poet Andrea Gibson shares intimate wisdom on creativity, identity, and embracing life fully, including soul-stirring performances of their cherished poems. Gibson, whose memorable works include "You Better Be Lightning," brings gentle wisdom and profound insight to this meaningful discussion, now…

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Mid-Year Reset: Taking Stock, Realigning, and Reclaiming Your Year | Summer Series 45:11

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Ready to hit the reset button? In this powerful episode, Jonathan guides you through a transformative mid-year reset process. Discover how to reflect with self-compassion, practice emotional agility, align with your core values, and intentionally design the second half of 2025 for more purpose, joy, and authenticity. Episode Transcript If you LOVED…

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"Belonging Without Disappearing: Embrace Your True Self" 9:02

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In this episode of Empower Mind Talk, host Maureen delves into the profound journey of self-discovery and belonging. Through a soulful exploration of identity, cultural disconnect, and the quest for authenticity, listeners are invited to confront the challenges of fitting into places that demand our silence and conformity. Maureen, a seasoned life …

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The 4 Chemicals That Secretly Run Your Life (and How to Rebalance Them) | Tj Power 1:04:50

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What if your phone is actually training your brain to feel less motivated, less connected, and more stressed? In this fascinating conversation, neuroscientist TJ Power, author of The DOSE Effect: An Inspiring Self-Healing Guide About the Mind-Body-Hormonal Connection, reveals how four key brain chemicals shape our experience of life, and shares sur…

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Reclaim Your Free Time: Simple Strategies to Take Back Your Life | Jenny Blake 1:22:57

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What if working less could actually make you more effective? In this perspective-shifting conversation, Jenny Blake (author of Free Time: Lose the Busywork, Love Your Business) reveals how she runs multiple successful companies working just 20 hours a week, and shares her revolutionary three-part framework for creating more space and choice in your…

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Finding Joy in a Life You Never Saw Coming | Jessica Slice 57:57

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From high-flying real estate mogul to proud disabled mother, Jessica Slice's transformative journey will shake you awake to your own yearnings. In this candid conversation, the Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World author exposes medicine's dehumanizing biases and reveals how honoring our shared fragility unlocks profound…

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3 Surprising Ways to Make Peace With Your Anxious Mind | Spotlight Convo 1:12:59

4M ago1:12:59

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Three leading experts reveal how to transform anxiety from an enemy into an unexpected ally. Dr. Jud Brewer shares neuroscience-backed techniques to break free from worry loops, Dr. Wendy Suzuki (author of Good Anxiety) shows how anxiety can fuel creativity and resilience, and Emiliya Zhivotovskaya introduces her groundbreaking Mind Over Chatter fr…

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Reclaim Your Space, Rebuild Your Peace 7:44

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In this episode of Empower Mind Talk, Maureen invites you on a journey to reconnect with your inner voice amidst the chaos of daily life. Join us as we explore the vital importance of protecting your peace and setting boundaries to preserve your energy and well-being. Through personal stories and gentle reflections, learn how saying no without guil…