
Mind Declutter with Athea Davis
This podcast explores meditation, mindfulness, well-being, philosophy, psychology, history, science, culture, emotional intelligence, and much more in an effort to declutter the inner and outer static so we can challenge our thinking, broaden our perspective, and deepen our experience as a human.
Latest episodes

Apr 26, 2020 • 1h 11min
Ep. 62: Understanding That Emotions Are Information with Marc Brackett, Ph.D.
Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about emotional intelligence. My special guest, Dr. Marc Brackett, is the author of Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive. He’s also the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. We talk about how challenges can be the fuel to discovering our purpose, and how we can navigate our emotional terrain in a healthy way so we all, particularly our youth, learn to live whole, productive, healthy lives. Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis! And, don’t forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned to all the mindful living love.Stay connected 👉 I would also appreciate a quick rate and review + screenshot your fave episode and share on social media, tag me @atheadavis, and use #mindulivingpodcast. Keep breathing deep and shining bright, Friend! ☀️XO ~ Athea Connect with my guest, Marc Brackett, Ph.D. 👉 Social and WebsiteP.S. 📱Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis✨ Take one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products at www.atheadavis.com. Sign up for my weekly newsletter and get your free health and wellness guide, 5 Pillars to Peace, today! 📚 Purchase my book, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce: Daily Meditations for Youth, Parents & Families 💖 Purchase my card deck, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce: affirmation + art card deck for youth, parents & educators Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Apr 19, 2020 • 1h 10min
Ep. 61: Helping Our Kids Cultivate Peace, Love, and Empathy with Susan Verde
Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about how to help our kids cultivate peace, love, and empathy through mindful literacy. My special guest, Susan Verde, is a New York Times bestselling author of the I Am book series, including I Am Human, I Am Yoga, I am Love, and I Am One. She’s also authored numerous other children’s books that capture and celebrate the unique experience of children. If you have children or work with children in any capacity, this episode is for you! Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis! And, don’t forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned in to all the mindful living love.I would also appreciate a quick rate and review + screenshot your fave episode and share on social media, tag me @atheadavis, and use #mindulivingpodcast. Keep breathing deep and shining bright! ☀️XO ~ Athea Connect with my guest, Susan Verde 👉 : Social & WebsiteP.S. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products at www.atheadavis.com. Sign up for my weekly newsletter and get your free health and wellness guide, 5 Pillars to Peace, today! Purchase my book, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce: Daily Meditations for Youth, Parents & Families Purchase my card deck, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce: affirmation + art card deck for youth, parents & educators Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Apr 12, 2020 • 1h 12min
Ep. 60: How To Drive Joy In Uncertainty with Brad Chandler
Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about how to pivot your school or business, teaching, and/or parenting in times of uncertainty without losing the power of joy in the process. My special guest, Brad Chandler, is the VP of Business Strategy and Development at The Hollis Co. We also talk about strategy, development, branding, and culture. If you are searching for ways to keep your culture alive through this period of physical distancing, you don’t want to miss all the incredible insights that Brad is sharing with us today!Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis! And, don’t forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned to all the mindful living love.I would also appreciate a quick rate and review + screenshot your fave episode and share on social media, tag me @atheadavis, and use #mindulivingpodcast. Keep breathing deep and shining bright! ☀️XO ~ Athea Connect with my guest, Brad Chandler 👉 : Social and WebsiteOther mentions 👉: The Hollis Co.PS. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products at www.atheadavis.com. Sign up for my weekly newsletter and get your free health and wellness guide, 5 Pillars to Peace, today! Purchase my book, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce: Daily Meditations for Youth, Parents & Families Purchase my card deck, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce: affirmation + art card deck for youth, parents & educators Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Apr 5, 2020 • 56min
Ep 59: Harnessing The Power of Disruptive Forces
Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, while in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, I’m sharing how disruptive forces can actually create the opportunity for good and healthy change in our life. I also talk about grief, loss, and the power of sharing our story to heal individually and collectively. Grab your fave cup of café mojo and join me as I share a little piece of my own pandemic story, and share some key points that, I hope, will leave you feeling more empowered to harness the power of this disruptive force, and create a more fulfilling and internally satisfying existence. Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis! If you are contacting me to share your COVID-19 story, please do so by e-mail with the subject “My Personal COVID-19 Story” at athea@solsenseyoga.com and I would love to share it on another episode. And, don’t forget to subscribe to the show so you can stay tuned into all the mindful living love. I am deeply committed to spreading the mindful living message so others of all ages can be and feel inspired and empowered by living a mindful life, anytime and anywhere. In order to make this happen, please take a quick minute to rate and review the show + screenshot your fave episode and share on social media. Also, tag me @atheadavis, and use #mindulivingpodcast so others can become aware of these incredible tools to transform their mind, body, and spirit - now, and for generations to come. Keep breathing deep and shining bright, Friend! ☀️XO ~ Athea PS. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products at www.atheadavis.com. Sign up for my weekly newsletter and get your free health and wellness guide, 5 Pillars to Peace, today! Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Mar 29, 2020 • 1h 10min
Ep. 58: Emotional Hygiene During COVID-19 with Erin and Dave Tashian
Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about emotional hygiene in life, the classroom, and how we can take care of ourselves emotionally during the COVID-19 pandemic. My special guests, Erin and Dave Tashian, are educators and hosts of the podcast, The Mindful Educators Podcast. If you are struggle with identifying and managing your emotions, like many of us do, especially during this difficult time of the COVID-19 pandemic, then you will gain so much value out of this episode. Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis! And, don’t forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned to all the mindful living love.I would also appreciate a quick rate and review + screenshot your fave episode and share on social media, tag me @atheadavis, and use #mindulivingpodcast. Thank you with extra sparkles + Happy listening! ☀️XO ~ Athea Connect with my guests, Erin and Dave Tashian 👉 : Social PS. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products at www.solsenseyoga.com. Sign up for my weekly newsletter and get your free health and wellness guide, 5 Pillars to Peace, today! Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Mar 22, 2020 • 1h 9min
Ep. 57: Future-Ready Communication with Lisa Johnson
Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about future-ready communication skills. My special guest, Lisa Johnson, is an Apple Distinguished Educator and PBS Digital Innovator. She’s also the author of two books: Creatively Productive: Essential Skills for Tackling Time Wasters, Clearing Clutter, and Succeeding in School – and Life! and Cultivating Communication in the Classroom: Future-Ready Skills for Secondary Students. Whether you are a parenting raising a teen, a teacher in secondary school, or a leader leading educators, you will derive so much value from this resource packed episode to help you refine your communication skills in an ever expanding virtual and connected global world. Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis! And, don’t forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned to all the mindful living love.I would also appreciate a quick rate and review + screenshot your fave episode and share on social media, tag me @atheadavis, and use #mindulivingpodcast. Thank you with extra sparkles + Happy listening! ☀️XO ~ Athea Connect with my guest, Lisa Johnson 👉 : Website and Social PS. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products at www.solsenseyoga.com. Sign up for my weekly newsletter and get your free health and wellness guide, 5 Pillars to Peace, today! Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Mar 14, 2020 • 31min
Ep. 56: Relationships Require Emotional Energy
Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing how to have good, healthy relationships – both personally and professionally. And, it doesn’t require a specific routine or plan. Put simply, it’s all about taking care of yourself emotionally to create incredible relationships in your life.I offer seven (7) key takeaways for you to practice in your life. My takeaways are practical and super relatable! Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis! And, don’t forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned into all the mindful living love. I am deeply committed to spreading the mindful living message so others of all ages can be and feel inspired and empowered by living a mindful life. In order to make this happen, please take a quick minute to rate and review the show + screenshot your fave episode and share on social media, tag me @atheadavis, and use #mindulivingpodcast so others can become aware of these incredible tools to transform their mind, body, and spirit - now, and for generations to come. Thank you with extra sparkles + Happy listening! ☀️XO ~ Athea PS. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products at www.solsenseyoga.com. Sign up for my weekly newsletter and get your free health and wellness guide, 5 Pillars to Peace, today! Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Mar 8, 2020 • 1h 3min
Ep. 55: How To Stop Family Patterns of Abuse
Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing nine (9) practical intervention strategies to help you stop the painful, recurring patterns of abuse (emotional, mental, physical, etc.) in your family. Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis! And, don’t forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned into all the mindful living love. I am deeply committed to spreading the mindful living message so others of all ages can be and feel inspired and empowered by living a mindful life. In order to make this happen, please take a quick minute to rate and review the show + screenshot your fave episode and share on social media, tag me @atheadavis, and use #mindulivingpodcast so others can become aware of these incredible tools to transform their mind, body, and spirit - now, and for generations to come. Thank you with extra sparkles + Happy listening! ☀️XO ~ Athea PS. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products at www.solsenseyoga.com. Sign up for my weekly newsletter and get your free health and wellness guide, 5 Pillars to Peace, today! Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Mar 1, 2020 • 1h 7min
Ep. 54: Educating Mindfully with Tracy Heilers of the Coalition of Schools Educating Mindfully
Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about how to connect with teachers, parents, and leaders educating mindfully. My special guest, Tracy Heilers, of the Coalition of Schools Educating Mindfully is sharing all her insights into her organization and how they are connecting like-minded individuals across the U.S. to bring mindfulness and yoga practices to classrooms and schools. If you are curious about adding these practices into your classroom or school and don’t know where to begin, make sure to connect to this amazing organization and the incredible people contributing to making this work a primary issue in education today. Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis! And, don’t forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned to all the mindful living love.I would also appreciate a quick rate and review + screenshot your fave episode and share on social media, tag me @atheadavis, and use #mindulivingpodcast. Thank you with extra sparkles + Happy listening! ☀️XO ~ Athea Guest Information: Coalition of Schools Educating Mindfully PS. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products at www.solsenseyoga.com. Sign up for my weekly newsletter and get your free health and wellness guide, 5 Pillars to Peace, today! Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Feb 23, 2020 • 1h 6min
Ep. 53: Making Magic for Kids, Educators, and Leaders with Todd Nesloney of TEPSA
Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about all the things going on in education today.My special guest, Todd Nesloney of Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association, author, podcaster, and educator, will fill your cup up with all the right insightful and inspirational magic. Whether you are a parent, educator, or leader you are sure to find many inspirational nuggets of fun wisdom in this episode so you can start making magic for those you teach, lead, and serve. Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis! And, don’t forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned to all the mindful living love.I would also appreciate a quick rate and review + screenshot your fave episode and share on social media, tag me @atheadavis, and use #mindulivingpodcast. Thank you with extra sparkles + Happy listening! ☀️XO ~ Athea PS. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products at www.solsenseyoga.com. Sign up for my weekly newsletter and get your free health and wellness guide, 5 Pillars to Peace, today! Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com