We’re all faced with pressures to over-extend ourselves. Whether it’s career, family commitments or too much screen time, there are no shortage of ways that we can burn ourselves out. But how do we restore and regenerate? My guest today is Devorah Brous, she is an Urban Homesteader & Herbalist and Executive Director of Temple Emanu El in Burbank, CA. In our conversation, Dev shares her Nature-based model of the regenerative change cycle and how we can apply it to restoring and sustaining balance in our lives. 

Megan Hayes is an author, researcher, mentor, and teacher of joyful writing habits. Her PhD explored the links between writing, psychology and happiness and her latest book is titled The Joy of Writing Things Down. In this episode Megan shares ways to cultivate wellbeing by integrating simple writing practices into your life.

Natural Mindfulness: The restorative power of cultivating nature awareness. Ian Banyard is a well-being author, nature connection guide and guide trainer as well as creator of the online platform and community Nature Connection World. He describes the leaders of the future being edge-walkers... people who navigate on the edges of their comfort zones which requires being really good at being mindful and cultivating balance under pressure. Ian shares his process of finding his way back to nature from a fast-paced and high stress lifestyle and tools for how you can too.  

Tracy returns after a long break with a new name and vision for the podcast. In this first episode of the new season, she outlines her nature-based approach to cultivating clarity and alignment in all areas of your life.

Stephanie Jameson is an intuitive psychic empath, a reiki master, and author of The Happy Empath's Workbook. Are you an empath? Well, Stephanie is the perfect person to help you find out. In this episode, we explore what it is to be an empath, the challenges different types of empaths face, and inspiration and resources for harnessing your intuitive and empathetic abilities. For more episodes and inspiration for your spiritual path, visit www.formodernmystics.com

Maimah Karmo is an author, philanthropist, and Founder and CEO of the Tigerlily Foundation. Over the last 10 years, Maimah has transformed herself from being a 32 year old mother with a young child and a diagnosis of breast cancer to an inspiration, guiding others in being fearless in transcending any life circumstance into an opportunity for personal evolution and bliss. For more information on Maimah and her work, visit www.MaimahKarmo.com.

Nicole Doherty is the founder of the Shamanic Healing Arts Academy, as well as an Empowerment Coach, Yoga Instructor, and Shamanic Reiki Master Healer. In this episode, Nicole shares her perspectives on shamanism and how to step into your power and be your own inner healer. She also guides us through a grounding meditation you can use to center and balance yourself moving forward. For more information on Nicole and her work, visit www.nicoledoherty.com

Transitioning from Corporate job to full-time mixed media artist, Catherine Rains is an inspiring example of the process of making profound shifts in your life through embracing what currently is. Cat shares the story of finding her way to her deepest desire through the practices of asking for clear signs from the Universe, taking action on those signs, and falling in love with her life exactly as it is in every moment, no matter how difficult things might appear to be. For more information on Cat and her art, visit www.catherinerains.com

Hanson Tse is a master healer and the developer of WAMBI Exploration™, an experiential approach to listening to your own wisdom through awareness and the integration of mind and body. He harnesses wisdom from many modalities including the fields of energy healing, martial arts, and acting. On this episode, Hanson shares his perspectives on tuning to your own wise body/mind and the process of allowing life to be an unfolding exploration. For more information on Hanson’s workshops and healing, visit www.HansonTse.com

Hetal Sheth is a Silicon Valley techie turned animal advocate. Since founding her company, Curry & Pepper, Hetal has been on a mission to create more happy and healthy dogs by increasing access to Ayurvedic resources. She reminds us that our pets have a spiritual path and deserve attention at the levels of mind, body, and spirit. On the podcast, she shares insights into the ancient science of Ayurveda and the history and practice of using Ayurvedic techniques to heal animals. For more information on Hetal and Curry & Pepper, visit www.currynpepper.com