It's time to challenge the outdated ritual of baby showers—and reveal how well‑intentioned gifts are actually leaving new moms stranded. Founder of BeHerVillage.com, Kaitlin McGreyes, flips the script on registries, turning them into funding for real postpartum care. Key Takeaways The Disconnect Between Celebration and Support Moms are often praised for heroic feats—like that doctor delivering a baby while in labor herself—but once the party ends, they’re left to manage on their own. BeHerVillag...
May 10, 2025•27 min
Eyes closed, heart open. Press play, find a quiet space, and let this conversation inspire you to explore the healing potential of visualization. This episode offers an opportunity to reflect on the power of imagination and voice as tools for healing and transformation. May it guide you inward to reconnect with your voice, your imagination, and your sense of self. Today we welcome guest, Soha Al-Jurf, a voice specialist, depth psychologist, and founder of Voice Coaching for Creatives. Soha combi...
Jan 07, 2025•33 min
Learn how to simplify the beautiful chaos of parenthood. Our guest is Dr. Emily Spaeth, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, specializing in pelvic health, neonatal physical therapy, and body alignment. As the founder of Be Well Baby PDX, Emily brings her expertise in bodywork, yoga, and perinatal care to guide families through the most transformative time of their lives—pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Emily shares her minimalist philosophy on pa...
Nov 26, 2024•24 min
Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s both challenging and transformative. Our guest today is Dawn Albert, CEO and founder of Courage to Answer, a coaching business dedicated to helping white people build racial resilience so they can be true advocates for racial equity. She shares her views on understanding and unlearning the biases that shape people's identities, particularly as people with privilege. Dawn’s story is one of courage and growth. She shares how unconscious biases influence our ...
Sep 04, 2024•28 min
Carmen Alvarez, Director of Strategic Programs at Massachusetts General Hospital, author of "The Happiness of Coaching", and co-author of the upcoming book, “Happiness by Choice”, shares her development of stress management and burnout prevention programs for healthcare staff, including a successful mindfulness training initiative with the Benson Henry Institute of Mind Body Medicine. Carmen also explores the benefits of energy healing practices like Reiki when leveraged in a hospital setting an...
May 24, 2024•24 min
Transform how you look at every apple you bite into. Brian Frange, world-renowned apple expert, and founder of AppleRankings.com, a witty take on which apples kick butt and which should kick the bucket, explores the unexpected science of apple seeds, the art of apple cloning, and insider tips on choosing the best apples for every season. Brian shares intriguing insights into the apple's journey: Contrary to popular belief, the first apples originated not in America, but in Kazakhstan. A surprisi...
Apr 16, 2024•22 min
Pet loss grief. It's one of the greatest pains in the world. Kaleel Sakakeeny, ordained animal chaplain and credentialed pet loss and bereavement counselor, explores the depth of the animal companion-human bond, the complex and individualized nature of grief, and the importance of embracing and coping with tough emotions that will essentially always be a part of who you are. We'll also share personal stories and insights into the healing process, providing a compassionate guide for those navigat...
Jan 18, 2024•18 min
This unique, interactive guided meditation session, originally recorded for a live audience of community meditators convening from around the world on Meetup in November of 2023, is designed to guide you through a transformative meditation journey while engaging in journaling. As you listen, you'll be prompted to reflect and write, capturing your thoughts, emotions, and insights. This meditation is perfect for those looking to deepen their mindfulness practice and explore self-discovery in a cre...
Dec 09, 2023•34 min
Come along on a transformative meditation experience. In this episode, we invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. You'll be guided through various exercises, including focused breathing, gratitude practices, sensory awareness, and powerful visualizations. This session is designed to help you break through mental limitations, embrace positive affirmations, and manifest abundance in your life. Whether you're seeking relaxation, personal growth, or a deeper connection w...
Dec 09, 2023•28 min
Being vegan is about abundance, simplicity, and adopting a new mindset. Whether you are of know a vegan, are trying to figure out what to cook for a vegan in your family or social circle, or are thinking about eating more plant-based, here are my musings on what it means to be a vegan and why it's a truly beautiful and joyous lifestyle. Learn three aspects of being vegan, no matter where you are in your own spiritual journey with food and health. ABOUT THE PODCAST: This minimalist wants more. En...
Oct 17, 2023•21 min
Artificial intelligence in action is still in its infancy. When AI seems real, human, and like someone you'd trust, it's a perplexing reaction. You can tell that Alexa or Siri is a bot, for instance, but what if you couldn't actually tell an AI-generated podcast from one that was entirely human-created? This podcast--created by podcast producer Rev. Yugen Bond alongside some snarky robots--was written with AI technology. It's a fascinating glimpse into what AI potentially holds for content creat...
Oct 17, 2023•16 min
Dive deep into a transformative meditation experience that takes you on a journey of self-discovery and self-love. Through immersive visualizations, powerful affirmations, and reflective exercises, this 52-minute podcast aims to reconnect you with your inner self, teaching you to practice kindness, forgiveness, and gratitude. Whether you're standing at the crossroads of life or simply seeking a moment of tranquility, this meditation offers a sanctuary for your soul, reminding you that you are en...
Oct 02, 2023•53 min
Phyllis Leavitt, MA, a seasoned psychotherapist with 34+ years of experience and author of “America in Therapy”, is back to teach about two simple yet profound journaling techniques that can improve the greater quality of your life. | ABOUT THE PODCAST: This minimalist wants more. Enough-ism is about having enough, already. The world is experiencing an awakening. This podcast about mindfulness, meditation, and minimalism is your modern toolkit to keep your spirit right and your soul bright. One ...
Aug 30, 2023•8 min
The healing process involves unearthing both negative experiences that lead to poor coping mechanisms and positive strengths within us. Phyllis Leavitt, MA, a seasoned psychotherapist with 34+ years of experience and author of “America in Therapy”, shares insights on effective therapy and the importance of exploring our past to understand our present. Drawing parallels between individual healing and national transformation, Phyllis explores how unresolved trauma affects societies. She advocates ...
Jul 28, 2023•20 min
Peter Vox, a retired school teacher and professional musician from New York, long battled anxiety and depression. From inside the four walls of one of five different psych wards, he wrote the book ,"The Psych Ward Notes: Surviving Anxiety & Depression," which chronicles his mental health journey and recovery, which he says is always an ongoing journey. In this episode, Peter talks about finding healing from within a psych ward through therapeutic writing and finding purpose after three diffe...
May 05, 2023•16 min
Learn techniques to meditate and what it really means to "quiet your mind." This show talks about how focusing on your breath, practicing gratitude, setting personalized intentions, placing attention on your Third Eye, and focusing on physical and sensory sensations during a meditation session can help ground you mentally. The benefits of meditation are profound and if you think of it like working a muscle, each day, your practice will grow stronger and stronger. | CONTACT INFO: YouTube and Venm...
Apr 23, 2023•16 min
In this half-hour guided visualization, you'll learn how to love where you are right now, no matter your circumstances. Tap into your inner peace, find your joy again, and leave with a deep appreciation for all you've been through and all the potential you have yet to unlock in this world. |CONTACT INFO: Can’t get enough of Enough-ism? YouTube and Venmo @EnoughismPodcast | Learn more: https://enoughism.carrd.co/ | Support the show: Buy the "Enough-ism: This Minimalist Wants More" e-book now on A...
Apr 23, 2023•29 min
Journaling is a beautiful way to practice mindfulness. Learn how journaling can help you to pay attention to your thoughts and feelings, give your thoughts a voice and begin to understand them better, set goals and intentions, focus on the positive, and connect with yourself more deeply. CONTACT INFO: Can’t get enough of Enough-ism? YouTube and Venmo @EnoughismPodcast Learn more: https://enoughism.carrd.co/ | Support the show: Buy the "Enough-ism: This Minimalist Wants More" e-book now on Amazon...
Apr 22, 2023•19 min
In this episode, we'll discuss the basics of minimalism and how you can get started on your journey to a simpler life. We'll cover topics such as: How to declutter your home | Where journaling comes into play | How to access which areas of your life need improvement | How to build more quality relationships, even with relationships you can't necessarily change | How to change your habits so they improve your life long-term versus weigh you down | How to spend your money more mindfully and how th...
Apr 22, 2023•24 min
Hear a snippet of episode 22 where a minimalist and van lifer who grew up in a hoarder's home describes his ongoing journey with materialism, mindfulness, and movement. Clear your space, clear your mind. The “aftermath” of decluttering doesn’t get talked about often. Until now. Through minimalism, Mind-Body-Mastery mentor, Dane Dormio, has discovered fulfilling your true needs means going back to basics. Dormio, who has a bachelor's degree in math and physics, a black belt in Kung Fu San Soo, an...
Aug 16, 2022•3 min
Feeling stressed? I've got you. This 11-minute guided meditation will help you find calmness, centeredness, and newfound perspective about a particular issue or challenge you're facing. Listen to it anytime you need to feel less lonely and express deeper self-care and self-love toward yourself. | CONTACT INFO: Can’t get enough of Enough-ism? Follow @IAmEnoughism and visit IAmEnoughism.com | Support the show: Buy the "Enough-ism: This Minimalist Wants More" e-book now on Amazon Kindle! For busine...
Jul 31, 2022•14 min
Clear your space, clear your mind. The “aftermath” of decluttering doesn’t get talked about often. Until now. Through minimalism, Mind-Body-Mastery mentor, Dane Dormio, has discovered fulfilling your true needs means going back to basics. Dormio, who has a bachelor's degree in math and physics, a black belt in Kung Fu San Soo, and a Master's Certificate in 18 Lohan Palms Qigong, leverages essentialism to unleash the creative genius within. In this episode, Dormio talks with Enough-ism about the ...
Jul 27, 2022•36 min
Resilience? It’s something you can learn. Character coach Emmanuel Noble Enime's mission is to help people stay strong, stable, and hopeful - even in the darkest of times. Through mindfulness and intentional character development, Emmanuel teaches people how to defend their joy and succeed in this game we call life. In this episode, Emmanuel talks with Enough-ism about taking back control over your thoughts, skillfully navigating today's media, and learning how to deal with confrontation in a wa...
Apr 27, 2022•20 min
This short guided meditation will help you feel more hopeful when times are hard. It's meant to increase your sense of inner, versus external awareness by focusing on what you can control, like kindness to others and gratitude for yourself. | CONTACT INFO: Can’t get enough of Enough-ism? Follow @IAmEnoughism and visit IAmEnoughism.com | DONATE: Support the show, if you'd like: Venmo a tip over to @EnoughismPodcast | Buy the "Enough-ism: This Minimalist Wants More" e-book now on Amazon Kindle! Fo...
Mar 05, 2022•18 min
Ayurveda (which translates to "knowledge of life") is a 3,000-year-old natural alternative medicine system with roots in India. It's something that deeply interests Sharon Niemi, who has dedicated her life to helping people find health solutions that stick. Sharon shares what she's learned along her nearly seven-decade-long journey to achieve optimal health and wellness. Meditation and nutrition are the key drivers of her turning a life once fraught with illness into a redesigned life of being p...
Jan 30, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 19
This short guided meditation will help you recognize your full potential, encourage you to ask yourself what you really want to achieve in life, and empower you to become more mindful throughout your daily life. | CONTACT INFO: Can’t get enough of Enough-ism? Follow @IAmEnoughism and visit IAmEnoughism.com | Support the show: Send a Venmo tip: @EnoughismPodcast | Buy the "Enough-ism: This Minimalist Wants More" e-book now on Amazon Kindle! For business inquiries, guest requests, and speaking eng...
Jan 30, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Spiritual entrepreneur Keira Poulsen's pretty gnarly resume includes owning Freedom House Publishing Co., creating The Awaken Program Mastermind, hosting The Awaken Podcast, and writing the book “Rise Up and Awaken to the Joy of Being Human”. Keira sat down on the Enough-ism Podcast to talk about her life’s mission: to wake women up to their greatness through the power of writing. Keira specifically helps women publish their own books — in about two months! The focus of this work, however, isn’t...
Nov 09, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 17
During the pandemic, Mike Vardal, who works in computers and lives in Connecticut with his wife and four kids, was feeling pent up creatively. Mike was in need of some laughter. So, in April of 2020, he created the comedy show Vardalia Onions and a series called "Dogs of Town Hall" on YouTube. Here, he writes and films video skits with his family. From singing Cyndi Lauper parodies ("Dads Just Want to Have Fun") to Katy Perry remakes and Ozzie Osbourne mashups, Mike's channel has helped him and ...
Sep 18, 2021•27 min
Want to win the lottery? It may not matter how many tickets you buy. The winning numbers may be rigged, determined outright before any drawing even takes place. But that’s not the important part. What is? Winning lottery numbers may provide clues about catastrophic events and deadly tragedies to come. Harold Rosen, author of “Lottery Corruption, U.S.A”, believes the lottery is being illegally manipulated and controlled. He’s worked in a consulting capacity with the government and was a member of...
Sep 06, 2021•20 min
You're an architect of thought. Yes, you. (We latch onto several thousand thoughts a day, after all.) Usually, these thoughts are ones we've just got on repeat. Laura Ballet, a mind/body development instructor, life empowerment coach, and author/podcast host of "The Science of Empowerment", has a pretty cool formula she's used for over a decade on how to use awareness of learning to create a new language for yourself. By thinking differently, you can start to experience positive outcomes both th...
Aug 21, 2021•26 min
