Mind Declutter with Athea Davis

Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about kindness and meditation, and the practices you can take on to bring more love, kindness, and compassion into your everyday being and life.  I enjoyed my conversation so much with meditation teacher and author, Amanda Gilbert. Amanda Gilbert is a meditation teacher, lecturer of mindfulness at the University of Southern California, speaker, and author. She leads meditation for top companies like NBC, Paramount Pictures, W Hotels, Merrill Lynch, Macy’s, and YouTube. Before dedicating herself to teaching full-time, Amanda was the center director for Aging, Metabolism, and Emotions Center at the University of California, San Francisco, a world-renowned health psychology laboratory conducting scientific research and publishing investigations on the biological and psychological effects of mindfulness, meditation, and stress resilience. Her formal meditation training has been with UCLA’s Mindfulness Awareness Research Center, Deepak Chopra, and in the Insight Meditation tradition. She is also the author of the new book, Kindness Now: A 28-Day Guide To Living With Authenticity, Intention, and Compassion. Amanda and I talk about: ~ her journey into practicing meditation and becoming a meditation teacher; ~ meditation and various heart practices; ~ the brahma-viharas (the 4 Buddhist virtues and the mindfulness practice to cultivate them); ~ her new book, Kindness Now; ~ how she keeps her personal meditation practice fresh and inspired; and~ and so much more! It was such a great conversation. I hope you gain a lot of value from it, and hope it inspires you to begin or reinvigorate your own meditation practice. If you enjoyed this episode, please share with a friend or family member so they too can steep themselves in the beautiful heart practices of the brahma-viharas. To connect with Amanda Gilbert, click the links below. 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.Stay connected 👉 @atheadavis on all the social channels. Keep breathing deep and shining bright, Friend! ☀️XO ~ Athea Connect with Amanda Gilbert 👉 Instagram and Website. P.S. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products + grab your free mindful living guide Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about self-care for teachers and the new app that helps them prioritize it, and makes it accessible anytime, anywhere.I enjoyed my conversation with the co-founders of the JabuMind App – Jill Manly, Ann Rankowitz, and Carolyn Grabiel. The Jabu Mind Team are a passionate group of teachers, coaches, artists, school principals, and mental health clinicians who share a common goal of creating a safer, stronger, and more supportive classroom experience for both teachers and students. Their mission is to support teachers in their own social and emotional growth so they, in turn, can help their students and school communities. Their solution is to provide an app that will help teachers connect to their innate wisdom and strengths. The Jabu Mind Team believes this will fortify their well-being and, therefore, their confidence in supporting not only students but also school communities in SEL (social and emotional learning).Jill, Ann, Carolyn and I talk about: ~ how they came together to create and co-found the JabuMind App; ~ why they chose iRest as a foundational method of practice to their app offerings; ~ why self-care for teachers is more important now than any other time in history; ~ how teachers and schools can bring compassion, self-love, reflection, and in-depth discussions of well-being back into the classroom; ~ and so much more! It was such a great conversation. I hope you gain a lot of value from it, and hope it inspires you to download the app and start connecting to your self-care needs anytime, anywhere. If you enjoyed this episode, please share with a friend or family member so they too can easily connect to a mindful moment of inner rejuvenation through the app. To connect with the Jabu Mind Team, click the links below. 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.Stay connected 👉 @atheadavis on all the social channels. Keep breathing deep and shining bright, Friend! ☀️XO ~ Athea Connect with the JabuMind Team 👉 Instagram and Website. P.S. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake 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! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about what leadership means, particularly for kids, and giving you all the mindful tips to help you and the kids in your life actually live not only with more passion, vision, and clarity, but to actually be able to live your life authentically and on your own terms. This episode is not about helping your kids lead a group of people. I believe true leadership is an inside out job, so I’m sharing the number one teaching that I believe we all need to truly lead and live our own lives authentically and meaningfully. I hope you gain a ton of value from this one. If so, please share with a friend or colleague that has kids or works with kids. If you’re ready to take your leadership practices with kids a step further, please check out my comprehensive course, Mindfulness Education University by going to https://bit.ly/mindfulnesseducationuniversityIf you have any questions, thoughts, or comments I would love to hear from you: 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.Stay connected 👉 @atheadavis on all the social channels. Keep breathing deep and shining bright, Friend! ☀️XO ~ Athea P.S. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake 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! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about how we can strengthen our inner state so we can cultivate the joy and success we desire in our life.   I enjoyed my conversation with entrepreneur and visionary intuitive, Stacy Bahrenfuss. Stacy is the founder of The Truth Teachers and works privately consulting 7 and 8 figure women leaders. After over a decade helping buyers find their external home in real estate, now Stacy guides women leaders to their internal home, leading them to activate all of their power, accelerating their success personally and professionally. Her Certified Consultants, The Truth Teachers are on a mission to revolutionize the transformation process and smash the shackles of suffering. Stacy believes that illuminating the truth, addressing subconscious suffering at the root, combined with the program’s exclusive approach, is the fast track to success centered on freedom and fulfillment. Stacy and I talk about: ~ understanding how your inner state is the key to joy and success; ~ leading from a clear inner state; ~ what it means to find your internal home; ~ why connection is important to fulfillment; ~ and so much more! It was such a great conversation. I hope you gain a lot of value from it, and hope it inspires you to find your internal home and begin leading in life and vocation with more clarity and fulfillment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share with a friend or family member so they too can be inspired to find their internal home and get the clarity and fulfillment they are seeking – personal or professionally. To connect with Stacy, click the links below. 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.Stay connected 👉 @atheadavis on all the social channels. Keep breathing deep and shining bright, Friend! ☀️XO ~ Athea Connect with my guest Stacy Bahrenfuss 👉 Instagram and Website. P.S. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products + grab your free mindful living guide at www.atheadavis.com. 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

Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about living with less, also known as minimalism.  I invited Christine Platt, a minimalist and author of the new book, The Afrominimalist’s Guide To Living With Less, on the show to help you understand this concept and lifestyle a little more so you can gain a little more liberation in your everyday lifestyle. I enjoyed my conversation with Christine Platt so much! It was fun, engaging, and perspective-shifting. I know that you will love it too. Christine Platt is a modern-day Renaissance woman. From serving as an advocate for policy reform to using the power of storytelling as a tool for social change, Christine’s work reflects her practice of living with intention. She holds a BA in Africana Studies, an MA in African-American Studies, and a JD in General Law. Christine has written over two dozen literary works for people of all ages. When she’s not writing, Christine spends her time curating The Afrominimalist—a creative platform chronicling her journey to minimalism. Visit her online at The Afrominimalist or on Instagram @afrominimalist.Christine and I talk about: ~ minimalism and afrominimalism; ~ what sparked her journey to live with less; ~ why we are attracted to and attached to material objects (the psychology of ownership);  ~ how to let go of our attachments using Christine’s 4-step approach; ~ and so much more! I hope you gain a lot of value from it, and hope it inspires you to start buying and creating your living spaces with more intention.  If you enjoyed this episode, please share with a friend or family member so they can start living with less and gain more liberation in their everyday life. To connect with Christine, click the links below. 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.Stay connected 👉 @atheadavis on all the social channels. Keep breathing deep and shining bright, Friend! ☀️XO ~ Athea Connect with my guest Christine Platt 👉 Instagram. P.S. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake 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! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about life balance. And, yes, it’s achievable.  Life balance will look differently for each of us, and there’s no one right way. Don’t get caught in the alignment versus balance debate. It’s not an either/or situation. We need both, and I’m breaking it all down for you. Plus, giving you all the tips to help you get your life in balance and alignment so you can keep your spark in action. I hope you gain a ton of value from this episode and find my tips very practical and useful. If so, please reach and let me know. And, share the episode with others so they can benefit from the tips as well. If you have any questions, thoughts, or comments I would love to hear from you: 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.Stay connected 👉 @atheadavis on all the social channels. Keep breathing deep and shining bright, Friend! ☀️XO ~ Athea P.S. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake 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! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about boundaries and mental health and well-being. I absolutely loved my conversation with my special guest, Even Whitehead. He’s got a great 3-part framework – Balance, Boundaries, and Breaks - to help you break unhealthy mental and emotional patterns that drain your energy, and instead, cultivate mental and emotional well-being to sustain and optimize daily energy, ultimately creating a more joyful YOU! Evan Whitehead has been an educator for more than 20 years spanning three decades in private, public, and state level education. Over the course of his career, he has held positions ranging from special education paraprofessional and teacher, community outreach coordinator, director and assistant superintendent of special services. Currently, Evan is the director of special services for a PK–8 school district in Illinois. In his current role, Evan oversees special education, English learners, early childhood education, multi-tiered system of support (MTSS); social emotional learning, equity, diversity, and cultural competency.Evan is also National Consultant, Trainer, Presenter with Dr. Ruby K. Payne’s aha! Process, Inc. www.ahaprocess.com, Speaker; Frequent Podcast Contributor; Mental Health Advocate; Mindfulness Practitioner; and proponent of Equity, Diversity and Intercultural competency. Evan’s 3Bs” Balance, Boundaries, and Breaks” (#BalanceBoundariesandBreaks) promotes a lifestyle and self -advocacy in the areas of mental health, mindset, self-care, and well-being. Evan and I talk about: ~ his extensive background in education and how that has influenced his lifestyle philosophy; ~ his 3B lifestyle approach the promotes mental health and well-being - Balance, Boundaries, and Breaks – taking a deep dive into each tenet; ~ and so much more! It such a great conversation. I hope you gain a lot of value from it, and hope it positively inspires you to take on some of his recommendations in order to cultivate mental and emotional well-being in your own life. To connect with Evan, click the links below. 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.Stay connected 👉 @atheadavis on all the social channels. Keep breathing deep and shining bright, Friend! ☀️XO ~ Athea Connect with my guest Evan Whitehead 👉 Twitter. P.S. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake 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! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about edtech, STEAM, and mental health.   My special guest, Rachelle Dene Poth, is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher. Rachelle teaches Spanish and STEAM: What’s nExT in Emerging Technology at Riverview Junior Senior High School in Oakmont, PA. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law and a Master’s in Instructional Technology. She is also a consultant and speaker, owner of ThriveinEDU LLC Consulting. She serves as the past-president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and serves on the Leadership team of the Mobile Learning Network. At ISTE19, she received the Making IT Happen Award and a Presidential Gold Award for volunteer service to education. Rachelle is the author of five books, "In Other Words: Quotes ThatPush Our Thinking,” “Unconventional Ways to Thrive in EDU” (EduMatch) and “TheFuture is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead,” Rachelle Dene’s latest book is withISTE “Chart A New Course: A Guide to Teaching Essential Skills for Tomorrow’sWorld" and True Story: Lessons That One Kid Taught Us (EduMatch). She also has a podcast, ThriveinEDU available at https://anchor.fm/rdene915Her books are available at bit.ly/PothbooksRachelle and I talk about: ~ her extensive background in law, education, and STEAM; ~ the glow and grows of massive tech use in schools post COVID-19; ~ what STEAM is, the purpose, and what parents need to know for their kids to thrive in today’s market; ~ how parents can support STEAM at home; ~ balancing healthy tech usage, and the mental and emotional health of young people who engage with technology at increasing rates;   ~ and so much more! It such a great conversation. I hope you gain a lot of value from it! To connect with Rachelle, click the links below. 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.Stay connected 👉 @atheadavis on all the social channels. Keep breathing deep and shining bright, Friend! ☀️XO ~ Athea Connect with my guest Rachelle Dene Poth 👉 Instagram and Twitter. P.S. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about how we can teach mindfulness practices to the young children  in our lives.  My special guest, Andrea Dorn, has created some engaging and relatable resources for young children in order to teach them mindfulness practices to help them develop healthy and thriving minds called, Mindful Step Series. Andrea’s books and other resources are step-by-step guides with beautiful illustrations helping young minds connect to the ideas and practices of mindfulness, and helps them learn from an early age the foundational building blocks of mental and emotional regulation, and self-awareness.  Andrea Dorn, MSW, LISW-CP, is a mom, licensed clinical social worker, and author whose interest in mindfulness and behavioral theories began in graduate school. Since that time, Andrea has worked in to incorporate the benefits of mindfulness into every aspect of her life and frequently uses behavioral theories to guide her clinical practice. She has found these theories, especially mindfulness, to be truly effective in transforming lives. She has also found clear, consistent, and respectful behavioral modification techniques to be crucial to developing healthy and thriving young minds. Andrea has a diverse social work background working with adults and children of all ages. Currently a private practice psychotherapist in South Carolina, Andrea's work is guided by not only her clinical and mindfulness background, but also the care she takes in parenting with positivity and intentionality. She is dedicated to helping young minds and their families navigate the big and small changes that come with child development by encouraging mindfulness and emotional connection.Andrea and I talk about: ~ her journey into becoming a psychotherapist; ~ what led her to incorporate mindfulness into her clinical practice; ~ her mindful step series approach; ~ the impact of mindfulness practices in her personal life; ~ best practices for young children; ~ her new mindful step series book, Calm and Peaceful Mindful Me; ~ and so much more! It such a great conversation. I hope you gain a lot of value from it! To connect with Andrea Dorn, click the links below. 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.Stay connected 👉 @atheadavis on all the social channels. Keep breathing deep and shining bright, Friend! ☀️XO ~ Athea Connect with my guest Andrea Dorn 👉 Instagram and Website. P.S. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake one of myConnect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about self-love and self-care and how it relates to the overall success we desire in our lives. My special guest, Dr. Samantha Fecich, guides new teachers on their professional growth journey in education, and we dive into all the necessary ingredients for success in that process. Whether you’re a new teacher or not, each of us is on a personal and/or professional journey, and there are so many nuggets of wisdom in this episode to help you along any season (and in any profession) in your life. Dr. Sam Fecich guides future teachers to become educators of excellence and beyond. She says that teaching doesn’t begin when you walk across the stage at graduation, but instead begins during your first college class at 8:00 a.m. She’s been a professor of education for over 7 years, and gives teachers tangible tips, strategies, and encouragement to guide them along their professional journey. Sam and I talk about: ~ Self-love and self-care boundaries; ~ self-care routines; ~ embracing your mistakes; ~ being clear on your “why”; and ~ and so much more! It's such an inspiring conversation packed with practical tips for living a successful life on your own terms. I hope you gain a lot of value from it.  To connect with Dr. Sam Fecich, click the links below. 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.Stay connected 👉 @atheadavis on all the social channels. Keep breathing deep and shining bright, Friend! ☀️XO ~ Athea Connect with my guest Dr. Sam Fecich 👉 Twitter and Website. P.S. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products + grab your free mindful living guide at www.atheadavis.com. 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