The decision to take a break from or eliminate alcohol entirely isn’t just about stopping drinking; it’s about creating a new, alcohol-free life. That can feel like a daunting undertaking. But in her book, Simple Ways to Unwind without Alcohol: 50 Tips to Drink Less and Enjoy More, Rebecca E. Williams, PhD, provides a blueprint for how we can take a more holistic approach to life and begin to redesign our habits, pastimes and worklife to feel happy and healthier without alcohol.    Guest Bio Rebecca E. Williams, PhD, is a psychologist, wellness expert, and award-winning author. She received her bachelor’s degree from Williams College; her master’s degree from Harvard; and her doctorate with a specialization in clinical psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Rebecca enjoyed a twenty-year career as a clinic director with the San Diego VA Healthcare System; was an associate clinical professor in the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego; and maintained an active private practice. She is coauthor of two popular books bridging addiction recovery with the power of mindfulness. The Gift of Recovery is a “pocket coach” designed to strengthen recovery. The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction is a go-to guide for understanding the relationship between moods and substance use. The workbook is now in its second edition, and has been translated into multiple languages. Her website is www.mindfulnessworkbook.com.   For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode270    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: Simple Ways to Unwind without Alcohol: 50 Tips to Drink Less and Enjoy More    https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Ways-Unwind-without-Alcohol/dp/1648482341    Guest’s website: http://www.mindfulnessworkbook.com/  Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com  Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast   Web: https://kristenmanieri.com  Email: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60MindfulMinutes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenmanieri_/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kristenmanieri/

Explore the transformative potential of imagination in this episode with Professor Stephen Aizenstat, author of The Imagination Matrix: How to Access the Greatest Power You Have for Creativity, Connection, and Purpose. Stephen’s book provides a personal path to purposefulness, resourcefulness, and resilience, connecting us each to our own innate creative force, helping us to embrace our role as a seeker, dreamer, and doer.    Guest Bio Stephen Aizenstat, Ph.D., is the founder of Pacifica Graduate Institute, Dream Tending, and the Academy of Imagination. For more than 35 years, he has explored the power of dreams through depth psychology. He has collaborated with Joseph Campbell, Marion Woodman, Robert Johnson, James Hillman, and Native elders worldwide. He conducts dreamwork and imagination seminars throughout the US, Europe, and Asia. For more, visit dreamtending.com.   For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode269    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: The Imagination Matrix: How to Access the Greatest Power You Have for Creativity, Connection, and Purpose https://www.amazon.com/Imagination-Matrix-Greatest-Creativity-Connection/dp/1649630026    Guest’s website: https://dreamtending.com/  Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com  Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast   Web: https://kristenmanieri.com  Email: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60MindfulMinutes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenmanieri_/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kristenmanieri/

We are a connected species, and our innate drive for belonging can be a double-edge sword. It brings us together but it also divides us. In his new book, The Connected Species: How the Evolution of the Human Brain Can Save the World, Mark A. Williams, PhD draws from his over 25 years of research and experience as a professor of cognitive neuroscience to explore the human brain’s specialization for connection and how we can use it to expand our in-group and extend multicultural societies for the good of our planet.    Guest Bio Mark A. Williams, PhD, is a professor of cognitive neuroscience with over 25 years’ experience conducting behavioral and brain imaging research. Mark has published more than 70 scientific articles and received numerous high-profile fellowships and grants. He has made many TV and radio appearances to discuss topics including emotions, technology, education, racism, and even why we can’t tickle ourselves. His research has been featured in outlets globally including The New York Times, The Economist, The Guardian, and New Scientist. Mark has worked with thousands of students, teachers, health professionals, and company directors keen to understand how their brain works, how to perform optimally and maintain a healthy brain. He regularly runs programs on the neuroscience of learning, the neuroscience of emotions, how our brains create our reality, and the impact of modern technologies on our brains. See https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/ for more details..   For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode268    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: The Connected Species: How the Evolution of the Human Brain Can Save the World Hardcover – August 15, 2023 by Mark A. Williams (Author)   https://www.amazon.com/Connected-Species-Evolution-Human-Brain/dp/1538179008    Guest’s website: https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/    Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com  Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast   Web: https://kristenmanieri.com  Email: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60MindfulMinutes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenmanieri_/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kristenmanieri/

Unlock the keys to power and leadership in this engaging interview with somatic educator and coach, Pavini Moray. Learn how your body holds the secrets to becoming an inspirational and socially conscious leader in this conversation based on Moray’s new book, How to Hold Power: A Somatic Approach to Becoming a Leader People Love and Respect.   Guest Bio Pavini Moray (they/them) has started, failed, and succeeded at many businesses. As a serial entrepreneur, they have built private practices, a worker collective, and a for-profit company. These experiences have shaped them into an embodied, service-oriented leader. A Montessori educator at heart, Moray has developed a trauma-informed methodology for embodied relationship skills, teaching hundreds of students how to lead and learn. Moray is also a somatic coach specializing in trauma and relationships. Their identity as a queer, trans, non-binary founder gives them insight into outsider culture and accessibility. Moray holds an M.Ed in Curriculum and Design and a Ph.D. in Somatic Psychology.   For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode267    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: How to Hold Power: A Somatic Approach to Becoming a Leader People Love and Respect-Paperback – October 10, 2023 https://www.amazon.com/How-Hold-Power-Respect-30-embodiment/dp/1623179246    Guest’s website: https://www.pavinimoray.com/  Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com  Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast   Web: https://kristenmanieri.com  Email: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60MindfulMinutes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenmanieri_/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kristenmanieri/

Valerie Cockerell shares insights from her book, Manage Like a Mother: Leadership Lessons Drawn from the Wisdom of Mom, which is designed for anyone who wants to become a better leader, in any arena of their life. Drawing from her parenting experience and decades of corporate experience, Valerie emphasizes skills such as multitasking, conflict resolution, and role modeling that leaders can use to drive success in any setting.    Guest Bio Valerie Cockerell is a French American former Disney leader who was part of the opening team of Disneyland Paris. She pursued her career at Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida and facilitated programs for the Disney Institute. She is now a consultant in Leadership and Customer service excellence for organizations around the world. Today, she is the proud mother of 3 and lives near Boulder, Colorado.   For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode266    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: Manage Like a Mother: Leadership Lessons Drawn from the Wisdom of Mom - October 10, 2023 https://www.amazon.com/Manage-Like-Mother-Leadership-Lessons/dp/1636981291    Guest’s website: https://cockerellconsulting.com/  Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com  Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast   Web: https://kristenmanieri.com  Email: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60MindfulMinutes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenmanieri_/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kristenmanieri/

Author Kris Ferraro discusses key takeaways from her book, "Your Difference is Your Strength," a fearless and joyful guide designed to empower those who've felt like outsiders to celebrate their distinctiveness and harness their individuality in every aspect of life. Renowned for her bestseller "Manifesting," Kris shares real-life examples and practical wisdom to help anyone unleash their full potential. Guest Bio Kris Ferraro is an author, International Energy Coach, teacher, and sought-after speaker. She is the creator of Spiritual Freedom Techniques, a series of processes that combine spiritual practices and principles with energy balancing for super charged transformation. A former punk rocker, radio DJ, and performance artist, she writes and performs spoken word poetry and is an accomplished sculptor. Her first book, Energy Healing: Simple & Effective Practices to Become Your Own Healer was a #1 best seller on Amazon. Manifesting: The Simple, Practical Guide to Creating the Life You Want distills 10 years of her best metaphysical teachings. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode265    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: Your Difference Is Your Strength: A Guide to Accepting Yourself―for Anyone Who Has Ever Felt Out of Place Paperback – October 3, 2023  https://www.amazon.com/Your-Difference-Strength-Accepting-Yourself_for/dp/1250875196     Guest’s website: https://www.krisferraro.com/   Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com  Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast   Web: https://kristenmanieri.com  Email: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60MindfulMinutes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenmanieri_/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kristenmanieri/

Writer, speaker and serial entrepreneur Jon Yarian shares his perspective on the things that get in the way of our performance (in life and at work) and the things that cause us to excel and thrive. Sharing a few key concepts from his new book, Spark: 24 Concepts to Ignite, Unstick or Supercharge Your Work Life, Jon challenges conventional business thinking and encourages a radical mindset shift.    Guest Bio Jon Yarian is a writer, speaker, serial entrepreneur and performance coach. He is Senior Vice President of Operations and Strategy at Sovereign and is the co-founder of Outline, an award-winning brand studio. Previously, Jon founded a strategic communications consultancy, served as a press secretary on Capitol Hill, and led national accounts for a Washington, D.C., public relations firm. He lives in Charleston, South Carolina.   For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode264    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: Spark: 24 Concepts to Ignite, Unstick or Supercharge Your Work Life Paperback – May 16, 2023 by Chris Mettler (Author), Jon Yarian (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Spark-Concepts-Ignite-Unstick-Supercharge/dp/1399407619     Guest’s website:  https://sparkbook.com/    Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com  Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast   Web: https://kristenmanieri.com  Email: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60MindfulMinutes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenmanieri_/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kristenmanieri/

Ximena Vengoechea, an expert in all things rest, takes you on a journey through a treasure trove of relaxation techniques that have stood the test of time. Her new book, Rest Easy: Discover Calm and Abundance through the Radical Power of Rest, covers everything from  gentle movements, soothing sounds, imaginative visualizations to heartfelt journaling, quality time in nature, and calming meditative practices. Rest Easy is like an open invitation to discover how giving your mind, body, and spirit some well-deserved rest can truly transform your life.   Guest Bio Ximena Vengoechea is a user researcher, writer, and illustrator whose work on personal and professional development has been published in Inc., The Washington post, Newsweek, and Huffington Post. She is the author of the new book, Listen Like You Mean it: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection (Portfolio/Penguin Random House). She is a contributor at Fast Company and The Muse, and writes Letters from Ximena, a newsletter on tech, culture, career, and creativity. An experienced manager, mentor, and researcher in the tech industry, she previously worked at Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Twitter. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode263    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com  Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: Rest Easy: Discover Calm and Abundance through the Radical Power of Rest https://www.amazon.com/Rest-Easy-Discover-Abundance-through/dp/1797219472    Episode #125 with Ximena Vengoechea https://kristenmanieri.com/episode125/  Guest’s website:  https://www.ximenavengoechea.com/      Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com  Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast   Web: https://kristenmanieri.com  Email: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60MindfulMinutes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenmanieri_/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kristenmanieri/

Richard Dixey discusses his book 'Three Minutes a Day' which introduces a convenient approach to meditation. Topics include the transformative effects of meditation, the role of Asian meditation traditions, cultivating inner balance and boundless energy through rituals, the power of perception in finding the extraordinary in the ordinary, and the importance of systematic meditation. The podcast also explores the concept of meditation as an action and the pursuit of cognitive freedom.

This week we delve into the transformative world of autonomy-supportive parenting with Emily Edlynn, PhD, author of Autonomy-Supportive Parenting: Reduce Parental Burnout and Raise Competent, Confident Children. Drawing from decades of psychological research, Emily explores how to shift from intensive, controlling parenting to empowering our children's independence and confidence. Join us as we  discuss a few real-life parenting dilemmas and explore insights into the importance of fostering autonomy.   Guest Bio Emily Edlynn, PhD completed her doctoral degree at Loyola University Chicago, specializing in clinical psychology for children and adolescents. Emily worked in academic medicine at two large, urban children's hospitals where she served as the clinical director for two pediatric programs. Emily shifted to private practice and freelance writing about parenting in 2017, including starting a parenting blog focused on science-based guidance. She writes an advice column for Parents.com and has been featured in several national media outlets as a parenting expert. Emily lives in Oak Park, Illinois outside of Chicago with her husband, three children, ages 13, 11, and 8, and two rescue dogs. She works in a small private practice with children, teenagers, and adults, specializing in health psychology.   For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode261    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: Autonomy-Supportive Parenting: Reduce Parental Burnout and Raise Competent, Confident Children https://www.amazon.com/Autonomy-Supportive-Parenting-Parental-Competent-Confident/dp/1641709766    Guest’s website:  https://www.emilyedlynnphd.com/    Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com  Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast   Web: https://kristenmanieri.com  Email: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60MindfulMinutes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenmanieri_/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kristenmanieri/