Practical Wellness With Jaya Jaya Myra
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Season 2, Episode 68 - Special Guest Joey Hulin
I stand firm with the belief that meditation is the secret weapon to improving overall mind-body wellbeing. In fact, frequent and consistent meditation has the power to impact every aspect of life, including anti-aging properties and physical and mental healing. That is why I sit down with writer and poet, meditation teacher, and founder of Horizon Inspired, Joey Hulin, in today’s episode to discuss all things meditation, mindfulness and her wellbeing retreats!
You can learn more about Joey and her work at www.horizoninspired.co.uk
Season 2, Episode 67 - Special Guest Tom Cronin
Do you know the power of meditation? Want to know how to get started? Join me as I sit down with Tom Cronin, meditation teacher, transformation coach, producer of “THE PORTAL” film and the founder of The Stillness Project, to discuss meditation, consciousness and more.
You can learn more about Tom and his work at www.tomcronin.com.
Season 2, Episode 62 - Special Guest Amelia Vogler
Do you know the benefits of grounding and how it can improve your health and wellbeing? Today I am joined by grounding and energy medicine specialist, Amelia Vogler, to discuss this and more! Come learn why and how grounding can improve your life.
You can learn more about Amelia and her work at ameliavogler.com.
Season 2, Episode 60 - Special Guest Gillian McMichael
In this episode, I chat with ICF Master Coach, founder of Full Circle Global, and Meditation and Ayurveda Teacher, Gillian McMichael! We chat about her journey to pursuing Ayurveda and mindfulness following loss and trauma in her life, various benefits of meditation and mindfulness on your mind, body and spirit, and her favorite type of meditation for beginners.
You can learn more about Gillian and her work at fullcircleglobal.com.
Season 2, Episode 55 - Special Guests Pam Urbas and Andy Duchovnay
Do you prioritize daily meditation and affirmations? Developing a consistent home meditation practice is incredibly beneficial to your overall health and wellbeing. It is important to note that also using things like gemstones during meditation can help heal and restore energy in powerful ways that you may not have realized before.
In this episode, I sit down with rockhound artists and the creators of The Indigo Sanctuary, Pam Urbas and Andy Duchovnay! We discuss how they combined their love of meditation/yoga, gemstones, sound healing and art to help develop the Indigo Sanctuary, a safe and sacred online space for individuals to help develop their private, spiritual home practice. They also highlight the benefits and importance of developing consistent, spiritual home practice, their favorite ways to meditate using gemstones and singing bowls, and their top tip to help people bolster their spiritual connection.
You can learn more about Pam, Andy and The Indigo Sanctuary at www.theindigosanctuary.com.
Season 2, Episode 51 - Special Guest Nate Rifkin
For many people, beginning a journey to self-improvement starts with loads of self-help rituals and goals. Too often do people dive into this “self-help” cycle only to find themselves still struggling, moving nowhere, unable to keep up that stamina, positivity and confidence.
In this episode, I am joined by fellow author and meditation advocate, Nate Rifkin. We discuss the powerful benefits of meditation and its impact on self-improvement and promoting your overall health and wellbeing. We also dive into key, effective ways to get started with meditation and his journey to writing his book, “The Standing Meditation: Excel In The Modern World Using An Ancient Practice”.
You can learn more about Nate and his book on his website: www.naterifkin.com
Season 2, Episode 50 - Special Guest Stephanie Wagner
Do you find yourself struggling with meditation? Many think that meditating is a thought-free experience, one in which your mind is fully cleared... When, in fact, meditating is actually supposed to help bring awareness to your thoughts, perceptions and daily experiences.
Today I am joined by board-certified health coach and meditation teacher, Stephanie Wagner, to discuss how her work with the nonprofit Healthy Minds Innovations is helping promote mental health by translating science into tools to cultivate and measure well-being. We also dive into the common misconceptions and difficulties with mediation, the importance of tuning into your own style of mediation, and how mediation can help you cope with your day-to-day life in a positive, thoughtful way.
You can learn more about Healthy Minds Innovations on their website, hminnovations.org, or by downloading their app Healthy Minds Program.
Season 2, Episode 30 - Special Guest Venerable Lobsang Chunzom
In this episode, I sit down with Buddhist nun, founder of the Limitless Health Institute, and worldwide Je Tsongkapa mediation and philosophy teacher, Venerable Lobsang Chunzom! We chat about her journey to becoming a Buddhist nun, how taking care of yourself first can help enable both yourself and others to succeed and flourish, and how one can cultivate mindfulness every day. You can learn more about Chunzom and her work at www.limitlesshealthinstitute.org.
Season 2, Episode 23 - Special Guest Teri Smith-Pickens
In this episode, I sit down with award-winning author and mental health practitioner, Teri Smith-Pickens! We discuss how purpose, happiness and joy impact your overall wellbeing, the benefits of mindfulness and meditation on the body, mind and soul, how nutrition impacts mental health, and how irrational fear impacts the mind and wellbeing. You can learn more about Teri at www.thefearcure.com.
Bonus Episode: Interview With Avantika Dixit, Founder of Woke Hero
In this episode, I am joined by brain tumor survivor and the founder of Woke Hero, Avantika Dixit! We chat about her journey to founding Woke Hero, and why she believes millennials are the disruptors here to make a needed conscious change. We also discuss the benefits of daily mindfulness to help refuel and recharge the body, mind and soul. You can learn more about Avantika Dixit and Woke Hero at www.wokehero.com.
Season 2, Episode 6 - Special Guest Corie Adjmi
In this episode, I chat with fellow author and women's empowerment advocate, Corie Adjmi! We discuss her path to writing her bestselling book, Life and Other Shortcomings, her journey to women's empowerment, and her favorite self-care routines. You can learn more about Corie and her work at https://corieadjmi.com/.
Season 1, Episode 51 - Special Guest Dr. Susan Shumsky
Today I am joined by world-renowned author and spiritual teacher, Dr. Susan Shumsky! Susan and I discuss her new book, "Earth Energy Meditations", and how affirmations and meditation are key to maintaining, sustaining and improving our state of mind, mental health and outlook. Her new book is now available for pre-sale on Amazon and Barnes and Nobles. You can learn more about Dr. Susan Shumsky and her book at www.divinerevelation.org/.
Season 1, Episode 49 - Special Guest Michele Foote
Today I chat with children's book author, Michele Foote! We discuss her journey to becoming a children's book author and how understanding and practicing mindfulness into adulthood can fuel our purpose and our overall wellbeing. To learn more about the author or her books, visit www.michelefoote.com.
Season 1, Episode 16 - Special Guest Mitul Raval
This week I am joined by Mitul Raval, Hatha Yoga teacher and podcast host, to discuss how unhappiness he experienced led him to make career changes to live a purposeful life. Mitul is a former sales professional who now practices and promotes the benefits of authentic Classical Hatha Yoga on his podcast, The Laya Yoga podcast. You can learn more about Mitul's mission through the Laya Yoga Podcast at www.layayoga.yoga.
Season 1, Episode 15 - Special Guest Susannah Healy
In today's episode, I talk with Susannah Healy about the importance of spirituality and how it helped her career as a psychologist, author and meditation teacher. In her second book "The Seven Day Soul," Susannah shares research showing that spirituality is not just for our wellbeing, it is a matter of public health and needs to be included in our education and healthcare systems, in architecture, business and government spending. To learn more about Susannah and her work, visit www.SusannahHealy.com.
Season 1, Episode 8 - Special Guest Morgan Smith
In today's episode, I speak with author, financial advisor and former Buddhist monk, Morgan H Smith Jr., to address the importance of mindfulness and meditation on your wellbeing and finding your life's purpose. Following the process of being a full-time caretaker for both of his parents, Morgan wrote his book, "Generation Squeezed", to help others with aging parents find holistic and mindful approaches to decision making during this time. You can learn more about Morgan and his book at www.gensqueezed.com.
Season 1 Episode 3 - Special Guest George Farag
Check out my first guest interview discussing mindfulness and meditation with former Diplomat and Consular Officer, George Farag.