Mind Declutter with Athea Davis

Happy Day, Friend! If you are burned out, overwhelmed, and stressed with anything… like family, work, school, or just life in general, then this episode will provide the soul elixir you need! I had the opportunity to chat with my soul sister, Lisa Field, owner of Lucky Star Show + Tell. She runs the amazing Lucky Star Art Camp for Women in Hunt, Texas. If you need a little reboot, rejuvenation, and relaxation; if you are looking for a community where you can refine your art skills; or you are just dabbling with anything and everything creative living, then this episode is for you! We talk about all things creative living, including: ~ Lisa’s personal journey into creating a creative business operation; ~ How she’s serving this particular market for women through Lucky Star Art Camp; ~ The positive emotional, social, mental, and spiritual impact her work has on so many women’s and families’ lives; ~ Practical tips to help us all follow and develop our childlike spark within; and  ~ So much more! Oh, and after you dive into this episode… Please take a quick few to rate and review the show. I love feedback so I can continue to glow and grow and give you valuable content so you can continue to learn from some amazing thought leaders and continue to shine bright in all you do!   And, don’t forget to spread the mindful love on social media! Screenshot this episode and post in your IG or FB stories or wherever you like to hang on social media, tag me @atheadavis and @solsenseyoga, and use hashtag - #mindulivingpodcast. Thank you! Happy listening! XO ~ Athea PS. For more information on my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and products visit my website at www.solsenseyoga.com. Sign up for my e-mail newsletter and get your free health and wellness guide, 5 Pillars to Peace, today! You can also follow me on IG @atheadavis.  Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! It’s suicide prevention month. Having been intimately touched by such a gut-wrenching experience at the passing of my older one’s father 5 years ago to suicide, I know deeply in my bones that these devastating tragedies can be prevented with proper support, including preventative measures that start in childhood. I talk about the current depression and suicide statistics, the possible “why” behind suicide, and what we can do to prevent so many precious lives from ending way too early.  I also get a little vulnerable and raw with sharing my personal story as a suicide survivor. I would love to hear how you are using the 5 strategies I shared to help turn back this suicide rate tide! Every voice and action matters. If you or someone you know needs immediate help with suicide concerns, please reach out to suicidepreventationlifeline.org or call 800.273.TALKThis is a heavy topic. Take few moments to breathe deep and process. Please share with anyone that has been impacted by depression and/or suicide. And, after you dive into this episode… Please take a quick few to rate and review the show. I love feedback so I can continue to glow and grow and give you valuable content so you can continue to learn from some amazing thought leaders and continue to shine bright in all you do!   And, don’t forget to spread the mindful love on social media! Screenshot this episode and post in your IG or FB stories or wherever you like to hang on social media, tag me @atheadavis and @solsenseyoga, and use hashtag "#mindulivingpodcast". Thank you! Happy listening! XO ~ Athea PS. For more information on my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and products visit my website at www.solsenseyoga.com. Sign up for my e-mail newsletter and get your free health and wellness guide, 5 Pillars to Peace, today! You can also follow me on IG @atheadavis.  Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! If you’ve tried to implement a self-care routine and just can’t seem to do it or feel terrible about taking time for yourself or you wonder why you invest in all the stuff that fills up your home or closet, but not your heart or mind, then this episode is for you! I had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Bernada Nicole Baker, an influential, inspirational, and trailblazing leader of her generation. A radical self-care advocate for women, particularly women of color. We talk about all things radical self-care, including: ~ the stigma attached to self-care in communities of color ~ what we can do to transform that stigma ~ the father’s involvement in their daughter’s life and how it impacts their self-esteem ~ creating safe spaces to talk, heal and thrive together ~ tips + tools to help us create our own radical self-care routine ~ plus, so much more! This podcast episode is brought to you by my new digital program – Mindfulness Education University for Educators. I’m so excited about my new comprehensive digital program for educators and leaders! Created to help you (your students and schools) melt away stress, overwhelm, and burnout. To reserve your spot for my free “mindfulness spa sessions” aka, mindfulness training (LOL!), be sure to grab your MEU guide with all the details at www.solsenseyoga.com/mindfuleducatorsYou’ll also get my free guided meditation to help reduce your back-to-school anxiety. And, registration is now live through September 14, 2019! Start your transformative journey now - www.solsenseyoga.com/mindfuleducatorsI’m only offering this program once this year, so make sure to get in on all the tools to help you transform your relationship to stress and overwhelm. Your mind and body will thank you, and so will your students. Oh, and after you dive into this episode… Please take a quick few to rate and review the show. I love feedback so I can continue to glow and grow and give you valuable content so you can continue to learn from some amazing thought leaders and continue to shine bright in all you do!   And, don’t forget to spread the mindful love on social media! Screenshot this episode and post in your IG or FB stories or wherever you like to hang on social media, tag me @atheadavis and @solsenseyoga, and use hashtag "#mindfulivingpodcast". Thank you! Happy listening! XO ~ Athea PS. For more information on my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and products visit my website at www.solsenseyoga.com. Sign up for my e-mail newsletter and get your free health and wellness guide, 5 Pillars to Peace, today! You can also follow me on IG @atheadavis.  Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! If you struggle with carrying emotional baggage around and it impacts your relationships at home, school, or work, or with allowing all the minutia of life, including the endless web of stories we create that can leave us feeling drained, lacking purpose and meaning, and often times repeating negative family cycles, then this episode is for you! I had the honor of chatting with the multiple New York Time’s bestselling author and clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine, Dr. Dan Siegel about his work relating to the functions of the mind – Mindsight and the Wheel of Awareness. We talk about all things of the mind, including: ~ what Mindsight and the Wheel of Awareness are and how we can practically use them in our roles as parents, educators, and leaders~ the teenage brain, the adolescent pruning process, and social media ~ how to cultivate strong and confident teens in the digital age~ how to develop a healthy relationship with technology ~ tips and tools for parents, educators, and leaders to develop more mindsight, awareness, connection, and openness in their lifeThis podcast episode is brought to you by my new program – Mindfulness Education University for Educators. I’m so excited about my new comprehensive digital program for educators and leaders! Created to help you melt away stress, overwhelm, and burnout. To reserve your spot for my free “mindfulness spa sessions” aka, mindfulness training (LOL!), be sure to grab your MEU guide with all the details at www.solsenseyoga.com/mindfuleducatorsYou’ll also get my free guided meditation to help reduce your back-to-school anxiety. I’m only offering this program once this year, so make sure to get in on all the tools to help you transform your relationship to stress and overwhelm. Your mind and body will thank you, and so will your students. Oh, and after you dive into this episode… Please take a quick few to rate and review the show. I love feedback so I can continue to glow and grow and give you valuable content so you can continue to learn from some amazing thought leaders and continue to shine bright in all you do!   And, don’t forget to spread the mindful love on social media! Screenshot this episode and post in your IG or FB stories or wherever you like to hang on social media, tag me @atheadavis and @solsenseyoga, and use hashtag "#mindulivingpodcast". Thank you! Happy listening! XO ~ Athea PS. For more information on my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and products visit my website at www.solsenseyoga.com. Sign up for my e-mail newsletter and get your free health and wellness guide, 5 Pillars to Peace, today! You can also follow me on IG @atheadavis.  Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! If you’ve ever wanted to know about yoga in schools, this episode is for you! I had the pleasure of talking to an amazing educator and leader, Deidra Lawson, who integrates yoga and mindfulness into her school, Yellowstone Academy in Houston, Texas, for students and educators. She’s an advocate for the holistic education of African-American students. Deidra and I discuss her journey into education, what holistic education is, and why it’s important. We also talk about:~ how she integrates health and wellness in her leadership style for herself and for other educators; ~ the results educators and students get from participating in yoga and mindfulness practices; ~ how she integrates yoga and mindfulness in her school and engages parents; ~ and, so much more! This podcast episode is brought to you by my new program – Mindfulness Education University for Educators. I’m so excited about my new comprehensive digital program for educators and leaders! Created to help you melt away stress, overwhelm, and burnout. To reserve your spot for my free “mindfulness spa sessions” aka, mindfulness training (LOL!), be sure to grab your MEU guide with all the details at www.solsenseyoga.com/mindfuleducatorsYou’ll also get my free guided meditation to help reduce your back-to-school anxiety. I’m only offering this program once this year, so make sure to get in on all the tools to help you transform your relationship to stress and overwhelm. Your mind and body will thank you, and so will your students. Oh, and after you dive into this episode… Please take a quick few to rate and review the show. I love feedback so I can continue to glow and grow, and keep bringing you valuable content. Screenshot this episode and post in your IG or FB stories or wherever you like to hang on social media, tag me @atheadavis and @solsenseyoga, and use hashtag "#mindulivingpodcast". Thank you! Happy listening! XO ~ Athea PS. For more information on my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and products visit my website at www.solsenseyoga.com. Sign up for my e-mail newsletter and get your free health and wellness guide, 5 Pillars to Peace, today! You can also follow me on IG @atheadavis.  Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! Don’t let the back-to-school buzz burn you out! In order to stress less we must learn to direct our attention to the things that matter and change our relationship to stress. This week I’m talking about how intentions help us prioritize and refine our attention. I also give you some kind and warrior-hearted inspiration to learn to say no, so you can say yes more often to the things that you really want to focus on. Enjoy my 3 tips to stress less and live more. I want to know what your fave is and how you are using it in your everyday. DM me or tag me on social and let me know! And, in other big news… I share about my new course – Mindfulness Education University for Educators – for the first time on the podcast!!I’m so excited about my new comprehensive digital course for educators and leaders coming up this September 2019! It's only going live once this year, so make sure you get in while it's hot! To reserve your spot for my free “mindfulness spa sessions” aka, mindfulness training (LOL!), be sure to grab your MEU guide with all the details at www.solsenseyoga.com/mindfuleducatorsOh, and after you dive into this episode… Please take a quick few to rate and review the show. I love feedback so I can continue to glow and grow and give you valuable content so you can continue to learn from some amazing thought leaders and continue to shine bright in all you do!   And, don’t forget to spread the mindful love on social media! Screenshot this episode (and your other faves) and post in your IG or FB stories or wherever you like to hang on social media, tag me @atheadavis and @solsenseyoga, and use hashtag "#mindulivingpodcast". Thank you! Happy listening! XO ~ Athea PS. For more information on my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and products visit my website at www.solsenseyoga.com. Sign up for my e-mail newsletter and get your free health and wellness guide, 5 Pillars to Peace, today! You can also follow me on IG @atheadavis.  Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! As we head back into another school year and before the buzz buzz busyness of all the things, I want to make sure that not only are you planning the remainder of your year, and doing all the back to school shopping and prepping fun, but I also want you to plan your zen time. This is one of the most important things you can gift to yourself and others! That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to my guest on the show today – Dan Tricarico. Dan is colloquially known as the Zen Teacher. He’s been a high school English teacher for nearly 30 years and is the author of two amazing books – The Zen Teacher: Creating Focus, Simplicity, and Tranquility in the Classroom and Sanctuaries: Self-Care Secrets for Stressed Out Teachers. You will love Dan’s matter of fact approach and all the great zenning out tools he has to offer. We talk about all the things including:~ stresses teachers are facing ~ what we can do about it~ how leaders can support their teachers with a twist of zen~ his 5s strategy to help you get your zen win on~ his best zen practices and so much more! Enjoy his practical and tangible tips and let us know how they are working for you! Remember, it’s all about practice, practice, practice. Those not in education or if you don’t have kids, you are certain to pick up some great relax tips for your personal and professional life. Oh, and after you dive into this episode… Please take a quick few to rate and review the show. I love feedback so I can continue to glow and grow and give you valuable content so you can continue to learn from some amazing thought leaders and continue to shine bright in all you do!   Happy listening! XO ~ Athea PS. For more information on my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and products visit my website at www.solsenseyoga.com. Sign up for my e-mail newsletter and get your free health and wellness guide, 5 Pillars to Peace, today! You can also follow me on IG @atheadavis.  Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! I’m so thrilled for you to listen to my chat with Dr. MeMe Brown! She’s such a radically unapologetic and vibrant advocate for women, and for women of faith. We talk about Dr. MeMe’s struggle with people pleasing (where are my ladies… can y’all relate?!), which ultimately led her to realize that she went through an identity crisis where she found herself being and doing for everyone else, except for her. In this struggle, Dr. MeMe discovered that the inauthentic life she was living was suffocating the life out of her and others around her, and God desired that she be her unique self despite what others thought she should be. As Dr. MeMe says, “I chose to live.” And, live she did. She’s trailblazing a new way for women ministers and adding her own unique flare to the mix as an established speaker, revolutionary thinker, and transformational leader. You will love her journey and the vibrant wisdom she has to share. For anyone going through an identity crisis and needing a little extra inspiration and empowerment, this episode is for you! She also gives us some great tips to help us live our true self and build strong community. Oh, and after you dive into this episode… Please take a quick few to rate and review the show. I love feedback so I can continue to glow and grow and give you valuable content so you can continue to learn from some amazing thought leaders and continue to shine bright in all you do!   Happy listening! XO ~ Athea PS. For more information on my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and products visit my website at www.solsenseyoga.com. Sign up for my e-mail newsletter and get your free health and wellness guide, 5 Pillars to Peace, today! You can also follow me on IG @atheadavis.  Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! Today on the show I’m coming to you solo style! I know from talking to many of you that you are feeling so much stress, overwhelm, and burnout. While I do generally address these topics on the podcast, I wanted to dedicate an episode specifically on the various kinds of self-care strategies that are important to keeping you healthy in mind, body, and spirit. I also share a recent personal experience with an emotional breakdown I had after a long creative phase of a project and I talk about what I did in the aftermath of that breakdown. I hope you find these strategies valuable. Let me know which self-care strategies you will be committing to over the next several months as we step into one of the busiest seasons of the year!  Oh, and after you dive into this episode… Please take a quick few to rate and review the show. I love feedback so I can continue to glow and grow and give you valuable content so you can continue to learn from some amazing thought leaders and shine bright in all you do!Remember to screenshot your fave episode, tag me on social @atheadavis and @solsenseyoga, use the hashtag - #mindfulivingpodcast, and spread the sparkly flare! Happy listening! XO ~ Athea PS. For more information on my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and products visit my website at www.solsenseyoga.com. Sign up for my e-mail newsletter and get your free health and wellness guide, 5 Pillars to Peace, today! You can also follow me on IG @atheadavis.  Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! Today on the show I’m excited to share my chat with a dear friend and colleague, Dr. Beth Reese.  Beth Reese, PhD., E-RYT, RCYT, is the founder and executive director of Yogiños: Yoga for Youth; writer, producer, and host of The OHmazing Way podcast; independent museum and wellness educator, and freelance writer. Beth shares her personal journey into the varied practices of yoga and how what she was learning on the yoga mat could help her daughter with a sensory processing disorder “off the mat”. We talk about what yoga off the mat is, why it’s important to all of us, and how we can practice it in our everyday lives. Beth also shares her new initiative Flower Power by 5 and gives us some great tips to help us all feel more connected to ourselves, others, and the greater world around us.   Oh, and after you dive into this episode… Please take a quick few to rate and review the show. I love feedback so I can continue to glow and grow and give you valuable content so you can continue to learn from some amazing thought leaders and do the same.  Happy listening! XO ~ Athea PS. For more information on my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and products visit my website at www.solsenseyoga.com. Sign up for my e-mail newsletter and get your free health and wellness guide, 5 Pillars to Peace, today! You can also follow me on IG @atheadavis.  Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com