Mind Declutter with Athea Davis

Dr. Lori Desautels, Assistant Professor at Butler University and a pioneer in educational neuroscience, shares her insights on the vital connection between the nervous system and behavior. She explains how trauma-accommodating approaches can transform learning experiences for students. The discussion includes practical techniques to calm the nervous system and the importance of empathy in classroom management. Lori advocates for understanding neurological processes to promote positive self-identity and engagement in learning, encouraging a shift toward intentionality and reflection in education.

Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m sharing some evidence-based strategies to help you get your number one asset back - your presence. I share the 3 kinds of attention that Dr. Matt Dewar writes about in his book, The Mindful Breathing Workbook for Teens, what presence is, how we can develop it, and a little about the science of where in the brain our attention skills live. I hope you find this episode valuable! I'd love to connect with you on social media 👉 @atheadavis. And,  BIG favor - I would so appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review my show, and while you're at it click the subscribe button so you can know when new episodes are released. Remember, take time to pause, breath, and reflect. Until next time, keep shining out there!  ~ Athea Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m sharing the key points and highlights from the recent CDC report, Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools: An Action Guide for School and District Leaders. You can read the report HERE.Per the CDC, “adolescents reporting poor mental health is increasing, building stronger bonds and connecting to youth can protect their mental health, and schools and parents can create protective relationships with students and help them grow into healthy adulthood.”For information on youth mental health from the CDC read HERE.I'd love to connect with you on social media 👉 @atheadavis. And,  BIG favor - I would so appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review my show, and while you're at it click the subscribe button so you can know when new episodes are released. Remember, take time to pause, breath, and reflect. Until next time, keep shining out there!  ~ Athea Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m sharing a few strategies to help you sort out the inner and outer clutter that can cloud your thinking and actions. These evidence-based strategies will help you gain more clarity on any issue, and get you back to feeling more balanced internally. I'd love to connect with you on social media 👉 @atheadavis. And,  BIG favor - I would so appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review my show, and while you're at it click the subscribe button to get updates about new episodes released. Remember, take time to pause, breath, and reflect. Until next time, keep shining out there!  ~ Athea Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m talking about my personal reflections of 2023, what’s to come in 2024, and what steps I took to begin again, let go, and start over. I'd love to connect with you on social media 👉 @atheadavis. And,  BIG favor - I would so appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review my show, and while you're at it click the subscribe button so you can stay tuned into the next chapter. Keep breathing deep + shining bright, Friend! 🌟XO ~ Athea Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I'm talking about ways to increase your everyday wellbeing with gratitude. I hope you gain tons of value from the episode. If so, please share with your people. I mentioned GiveThx in this episode. You can learn more about them at https://www.givethx.org/I'd love to connect with you on social media 👉 @atheadavisAnd, BIG favor... I would so appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review my show, and while you're at it click the subscribe button so you can stay tuned in to all things mindful living. Keep breathing deep + shining bright, Friend! 🌟With love ~ Athea Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! My special guest today is Ilana Nankin. We are talking about Ilana’s journey into founding the organization Breathe For Change and all the things Breathe For Change is offering educators and school districts through its yoga, mindfulness, and social-emotional learning trainings and professional development seminars. Dr. Ilana Nankin—the Founder & CEO of Breathe For Change—is an award-winning entrepreneur, teacher educator, and former public school teacher committed to using wellness as a vehicle for healing and social change. Ilana earned degrees in both psychology and education at UC Berkeley, and received her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction at University of Wisconsin. Her dissertation revealed the critical connection between educator well-being and student learning, and the positive impact that wellness and social-emotional learning can have on teachers and students’ lives. Inspired by her research, Ilana founded Breathe For Change, a movement on a mission to enhance the health and well-being of educators, students, and entire communities. Breathe For Change offers the world's only 200-hour Mindfulness, SEL, and Yoga Teacher Training specifically for educators, and provides wellness and SEL professional development for schools, districts, and organizations.Connect with Breathe For Change 👉 Website I hope you gained tons of value from listening to the show today. If so, please share with your people. And, don’t forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned in to all the mindful living love.Keep breathing deep + shining bright, Friend! 🌟XO ~ Athea P.S. Take one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products + grab your free mindful living guide at www.atheadavis.com. Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m sharing a meditation moment from TGBA, my book, Today’s Gonna Be Awesomesauce: Daily Meditations for Youth, Parents, and Families. Today’s meditation is from June 26, Be You.Use today’s meditation as a guide or intention for your day, week, or the season of life you’re in. I hope you gain tons of value from the episode. If so, please share with your people. Let's learn and grow together 👉 @atheadavis on all the social media channels. And, don’t forget to rate and review, and subscribe to the show so you can stay tuned in to all the mindful living love.Keep breathing deep + shining bright, Friend! 🌟XO ~ Athea P.S. Take one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products + grab your free mindful living guide at www.atheadavis.com. Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! My special guest today is Meryl Arnett. We are talking about ways you can deepen your meditation practice. Meryl is a mama, international meditation teacher, and trainer, and her passion is introducing mindfulness in ways that are both accessible and enjoyable to all of us.Meryl’s meditation classes have been featured on CNN Headline News, TODAY.com, and Good Housekeeping Magazine, and her podcast is consistently named a Top 10 meditation podcast. In 2022, The Mindful Minute podcast was in the top 5% most shared podcasts of the year.Connect with Meryl 👉 www.merylarnett.com I hope you gained tons of value from listening to the show today. If so, please share with your people. And, don’t forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned in to all the mindful living love.Keep breathing deep + shining bright, Friend! 🌟XO ~ Athea P.S. Take one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products + grab your free mindful living guide at www.atheadavis.com. Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! In this podcast episode I’m talking about perspective-taking and difficult conversations, and how mindfulness practices can create and empower greater perspective shifts. I share the “3 Conversations Framework” from the book, Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen, and give ten (10) ways mindfulness practices help you implement this framework with more fidelity and greater success in all your conversations. I hope you gain tons of value from the episode. If so, please share with your people. I'd love to connect with you on social media 👉 @atheadavis. And,  BIG favor - I would so appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review my show, and while you're at it click the subscribe button so you can stay tuned in to all things mindful living. Keep breathing deep + shining bright, Friend! 🌟XO ~ Athea P.S. Take one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products + grab your free mindful living guide at www.atheadavis.com. Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com