Ready to discover a transformative practice that could redefine your relationships and overall well-being? Inspired by Episode 59 with Heather Saba, this mindfulness-based meditation practice zeroes in on the 'sacred pause' and the art of attunement to help you find harmony in the present moment without losing your sense of self. Whether you have a few seconds or a couple of minutes to spare, this guided meditation is a practical tool that can bring balance and harmony to your life. This guided ...
Jul 05, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 60
What if you could transform your relationships and enhance your well-being by learning the subtle dance between attunement and subsumption? Join us as certified clinical herbalist and nutritionist, Heather Saba, shares her wisdom on maintaining personal gravity while interacting with others and the world around us. Explore the complexities of attuning versus subsuming and gain practical advice on nurturing healthy boundaries and practicing intentional pauses. Dive into somatics, plant meditation...
Jun 28, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Feeling overwhelmed by a recent disappointment? You're not alone. Explore practical mindfulness techniques to navigate and conquer disappointment. Discover how to mindfully pay attention to your thoughts and emotions, and explore the role of your five senses in understanding the sensation of disappointment. Through a transformative mindfulness-based meditation, discover how to identify and meet the needs of your emotions. By nurturing our emotions with compassion and taking a mindful moment to f...
Jun 21, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Ever wondered how yoga could improve your running performance? Or how running and yoga can support personal growth? Join us as we reconnect with Ann, a remarkable runner, yoga practitioner, and successful business owner, who shares her journey of discovering the connection between these two disciplines and finding balance in her life. In our conversation, we explore the challenges and rewards of pursuing multiple passions, how focusing on what excites us at the moment can help avoid feeling over...
Jun 13, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Inspired by our episode 55 with Daillen Culver, we have a forest bathing-inspired meditation. Find a peaceful, natural space and join us in this 8-minute practice where we'll help you fully embrace the present moment, connecting with nature as you would with a dear friend. During our guided meditation, we encourage you to engage all five senses – sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell – as you explore your surroundings. Whether you're drawn to a tree, a leaf, or even a spider web, allow yourself ...
Jun 07, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 56
In this episode, we engage in a conversation with Daillen Culver, a compassionate wellbeing educator, nonprofit director, and yoga teacher. Join us as we explore compassion fatigue, the profound impacts of eco-anxiety and climate distress, and the transformative power of forest bathing (Shinrin-yoku). Daillen offers valuable insights into the emotional toll of these issues and shares practical techniques to navigate and mitigate the overwhelming feelings they can evoke. One of the highlights of ...
May 31, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 55
In episode 54 we dive into the importance of tending to the roots of our nervous system and embracing ease as we work towards our goals. Join Holly for a mindful moment as we explore the power of the parasympathetic nervous system and discover how to tap into it through a transformative guided breathwork and meditation practice. In this session, we'll introduce you to the calming and rejuvenating technique of the 1:2 breath to tap into your parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation an...
May 24, 2023•9 min
In this mindful moment, Holly Zajur shares a guided mindfulness-based meditation called "the pause," drawing inspiration from Katie Silcox's teachings in episode 52 and her forthcoming book, "Glow Worthy: Practices for Awakening Your Inner Light and Loving Yourself As You Are-- Broken, Beautiful, and Sacred." This transformative meditation practice, rooted in "The Holy Pause" from Katie's book and Tara Brach's "Sacred Pause," emphasizes the importance of mindfulness's two wings: awareness and co...
May 17, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Join Holly Zajur on How the Wise One Grows podcast as she interviews Katie Silcox, a renowned yoga teacher and Ayurvedic practitioner, about her upcoming book, Glow Worthy: Practices for Awakening Your Inner Light and Loving Yourself as You Are—Broken, Beautiful, and Sacred . In this episode, they delve into the role of women in spirituality, the body as a gateway for spiritual connection, and the relationship between sexuality and spirituality. Katie candidly shares her own journey of healing a...
May 10, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 52
In this episode, we delve into the practice of mindfulness meditation to help alleviate suffering. We begin by discussing the Two Darts meditation, a powerful mindfulness technique that can help us handle painful emotions and thoughts more effectively. The concept of Two Darts comes from a Buddhist teaching that explains how our reactions to the initial painful experience create suffering. Whether you're new to mindfulness or a seasoned practitioner, this episode offers valuable insights and pra...
May 03, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Join us in celebrating the one-year anniversary of "How the Wise One Grows" with a special check-in episode featuring my best friend. We've made it extra exciting by incorporating wheel-throwing into our conversation! In this episode, we delve into a range of topics, including reflecting on the past year, recognizing the physical symptoms of overexertion, finding ways to regain focus when straying off the path, and setting our intentions for the upcoming year. Timestamps: Reflecting on the first...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 50
This mindful moment shares reflections from Holly's first silent meditation retreat and a new moon meditation with an emphasis on silence and slowing down. This practice is based on Episode 48: Understanding Astrology with Christina Lyon of Lua Astrology and the new moon in Aries solar eclipse on April 19, 2023. This meditation is beginner-friendly and all levels are invited to practice. •06:44 Meditation begins Support the show Follow @howthewiseonegrows and @hollyzajur on Instagram for more an...
Apr 19, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Discover the world of astrology as astrologer Christina Lyon answers all your burning questions in this episode! Gain insights into working with astrology as a powerful practice, decoding your birth chart, and understanding how astrology can enhance your mental well-being, particularly during times of transition and change. Plus, don't miss out on a special offer! Listen to the entire episode to unlock a 15% discount code for your first reading with Christina. PS: If you're watching this episode...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 48
This mindful moment shares a mindful eating practice. This practice is based on Episode 45: Finding Freedom with Food with Lex Daddio of Daddio's Kitchen. This meditation is beginner-friendly and all levels are invited to practice. If a meditation on eating could be triggering for you, skip this episode. •02:22 Meditation begins Support the show Follow @howthewiseonegrows and @hollyzajur on Instagram for more and check out more offerings online . Join the ~*Dream Team*~ to support the podcast! G...
Apr 05, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 47
This mindful moment holds space to sit with the profound pain associated with gun violence. This is not a moment to bypass the work that needs to be done. This is one small step to tend to ourselves as we step into long-term, sustainable, collective action. •04:49 Meditation begins Take action with Moms Demand Action. Text ACT to 644-33 to take action on gun violence. Support the show Follow @howthewiseonegrows and @hollyzajur on Instagram for more and check out more offerings online . Join the ...
Mar 29, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 46
In this episode we sit down with Lex Daddio, my long-time friend and founder of Daddio's Kitchen. Explore her path towards finding freedom with food and how a technology incident transformed her Instagram presence into a livelihood. Delve into her personal struggle with an eating disorder and recovery and gain valuable insights into parenting and fostering a positive relationship between your children and food. If discussions about eating disorders may trigger you, feel free to skip this episode...
Mar 22, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 45
This mindful moment shares a meditation on being with grief. This practice is based on Episode 43: Experiencing Grief with Litsa Williams of What's Your Grief. This meditation is beginner-friendly and all levels are invited to practice. •01:30 Meditation begins Support the show Follow @howthewiseonegrows and @hollyzajur on Instagram for more and check out more offerings online . Join the ~*Dream Team*~ to support the podcast! Get the 28 Day Creative Wellness Challenge E-Workbook - Use the code K...
Mar 15, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 44
In this episode, we dive into the often misunderstood and neglected subject of grief. Litsa Williams, renowned grief therapist, author, and co-founder of the thriving online grief community, What's Your Grief , uncovers common misconceptions surrounding grief. Gain valuable insights into the various types of grief we encounter and learn effective strategies to nurture a positive relationship with grief. Discover how to navigate the complex emotions associated with losing a loved one or experienc...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 43
This mindful moment shares a meditation on being with a wide range of energies and experiences. This practice reflects on "the gunas" from the yoga sutras and how they relate to emotional and energetic states based on Episode 41: How Counseling Relates to the Yoga Sutras with Izzy Shurte . 01:26 Meditation begins Support the show Follow @howthewiseonegrows and @hollyzajur on Instagram for more and check out more offerings online . Join the ~*Dream Team*~ to support the podcast! Get the 28 Day Cr...
Mar 01, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 42
In this episode, we talk with Izzy Shurte, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Yoga teacher, about the Yoga Sutras, Mindfulness and Acceptance Based Therapy, and how these modalities can support mental health. Izzy Shares the ways that primary source yoga texts can coincide and differ from counseling practices and approaches. We even workshop yoga sutra 2.16 together and share how it is applicable to daily life. Introducing Izzy Shurte [02:38] What is the difference between yoga, mindful movem...
Feb 22, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 41
This mindful moment shares a walking meditation. This meditation can be practiced during your daily walk, down a hallway, or any place you can take a few steps. There are a lot of benefits to walking meditation, but my favorite is the way it helps us connect with the earth as we connect with ourselves. And this meditation gets us moving, which Dr. Ariele foster reminded us of the importance of in Episode 39: Movement as we Age with Dr. Ariele Foster . • 07:00 Meditation begins Support the show F...
Feb 15, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 40
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Ariele Foster, a physical therapist and founder of Yoga Anatomy Academy, about movement as we age. Ariele de-bunks common misconceptions about movement and yoga asana in the wellness space, such as the difference between yoga and yoga asana, what functional movement actually is and why it matters, and how to modify movement as we age. Introducing Ariele Foster [02:59] What is the difference between yoga and asana? [12:12] How physical therapy impacts yoga asana ...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 39
This mindful moment shares a meditation on dealing with difficult emotions based on RAIN from Tara Brach and Dr. Kristin Neff's practice, "Soften, Soothe, and Allow". This practice holds space to feel and nurture yourself and difficult emotions as they arise. Practice this meditation in a place where you feel safe and supported, and if you do not feel ready to practice, or are in a peaceful mood, skip this one and return to it at a later date. This practice is based on Episode 37: What You Eat M...
Feb 01, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In this episode, we talk with Jess Due, who was most recently a member of the executive leadership team for one of the largest animal sanctuaries in the United States. This conversation with Jessica talks about care, food system transformation, environmental racism, and how these systems relate to social justice. Introducing Jess Due [01:53] What is animal care? What is the animal protection movement? [11:27] How does animal care relate to food systems and social justice? [25:30] The story of Ju...
Jan 25, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 37
How often do you take care of your body throughout the day? This mindful moment helps you listen to and honor your body to support your well-being. This episode is based on Episode 35: Wellness for Makers with Missy Graff Ballone. 01:47 Meditation begins Support the show Follow @howthewiseonegrows and @hollyzajur on Instagram for more and check out more offerings online . Join the ~*Dream Team*~ to support the podcast! Get the 28 Day Creative Wellness Challenge E-Workbook - Use the code KEEPCREA...
Jan 18, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Missy Graff Ballone, author and creator of Wellness for Makers: A Movement Guide for Artists , shares about what wellness truly is, who and what a maker is, and how wellness can impact your creative practice and life. Missy has a background as a yoga teacher, massage therapist, and artist and pulls from these fields to empower creatives to care for their bodies in their creative practice. Whether you are an artisan or work at a desk, this episode is full of tips to help support your body and min...
Jan 11, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 35
How do you want to "be" as you move through your days? This mindful moment shares a practice to reset your resolution and focus on your intention. This episode is based on Episode 33: Rethink Your Resolution with Tara Eschenroeder. 02:50 Meditation begins Support the show Follow @howthewiseonegrows and @hollyzajur on Instagram for more and check out more offerings online . Join the ~*Dream Team*~ to support the podcast! Get the 28 Day Creative Wellness Challenge E-Workbook - Use the code KEEPCRE...
Jan 04, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In this episode, we get with life coach, Tara Eschenroeder, about intention setting. We talk about the difference between an intention and a resolution and workshop how to set them in our lives. The new year is a time when you hear a lot of rhetoric about “new year, new you” and setting big goals. But what if instead of focusing on all the things that you need to “attain”-- you focus on how you want to feel as you move through your days? This episode provides ways to show up in alignment with yo...
Dec 28, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 33
This mindful moment shares a body neutrality practice. Body neutrality invites us to accept the body as it is, prioritize its function, and let the body guide us. This episode is based off Episode 31: Inclusivity in the Wellness Space with Nikkia Young. 00:53 Meditation begins Support the show Follow @howthewiseonegrows and @hollyzajur on Instagram for more and check out more offerings online . Join the ~*Dream Team*~ to support the podcast! Get the 28 Day Creative Wellness Challenge E-Workbook ...
Dec 21, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In this episode, delve into the realm of inclusivity within the wellness space. Join us as we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with fitness leader Nikkia Young, who candidly shares her personal journey navigating the running and yoga community as someone in a marginalized body. Together, we explore the complexities of body positivity and body neutrality, questioning their potential benefits and drawbacks. Additionally, we delve into practical strategies for reframing your relationship ...
Dec 13, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 31
