The Mind Bod Adventure Pod

In this engaging discussion, writer and teacher Sarah Selecky shares her passion for teaching writing as a practice of presence. She dives into the synergy between writing and meditation, emphasizing the power of honesty in storytelling. Listeners learn how to shift from simply trying to write to becoming a clear channel for creativity. Sarah provides insightful exercises to unlock deeper self-expression and encourages embracing vulnerability in writing. By the end, you’ll feel inspired to explore the sensory richness of your own words.

In this illuminating discussion, Chan teacher and sociologist Rebecca Li shares her insights on Silent Illumination meditation, emphasizing a profound 'method of no method.' She explores the idea that true relaxation isn't the goal but a gateway to presence. Rebecca addresses how even non-doing can become a trap and shares her experiences with grief and transformation. With a blend of practical wisdom and humor, she invites listeners to simply be, offering a meaningful perspective on mindfulness and navigating life's challenges.

Serge Prengel, a therapist and Focusing teacher known for integrating various therapeutic modalities, explores the art of deep listening and presence. He discusses how engaging in Focusing promotes embodied change and relational connections. The conversation delves into the roles of vulnerability, safety, and the dynamic between the listener and talker. Serge emphasizes embracing uncertainty in communication and turning everyday conversations into profound practices of connection, ultimately enriching the relationship with oneself and others.

This week on the Mind Bod Adventure Pod, we get our somatic groove on with tapping wizard and trauma therapist Mirjam Paninski. Miriam guides us into the world of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)—a deceptively simple practice where tapping acupressure points while speaking truth can open up big shifts in the body, mind, and heart.It’s part therapy, part ritual, part emotional plumbing.In this episode, we explore:* Why EFT is becoming a popular trauma modality (and how it stacks up to EMDR)* How tapping calms the nervous system and gives stored emotion somewhere to go* Ancestral trauma (your body might be carrying Grandma’s fears!)* What happens when you stop bracing and start releasing------------We make this show with love, laughter, and absolutely no corporate overlords. If it lights you up, help us keep it going with a paid subscription!------------Also: find out why EFT works so well with kids, how it can be used in war zones and post-shooting trauma support, and why tapping might be the pre-meditation dimmer switch you didn’t know you needed.🎯 Practice highlight: Miriam guides us through a powerful tapping sequence that opens into inner child healing. The result is some surprising nervous system release in real time (spoiler: Tasha’s jaw melts, Jeff yawns like a lion).Check out Mirjam’s Group Work: The Conscious Tapping Tribe- For $100 off 6-month membership: use code MINDBOD100- For 20% off yearly membership: use code MINDBOD20This one’s playful, poignant, and weirdly effective. Tap along with us and let us know how it lands in your nervous system!Thanks for tuning in. Love always,🧘🏽‍♀️ Tasha & Jeff 🧘🏼‍♂️ Get full access to The Mind Bod Adventure Pod at www.mindbodpod.com/subscribe

In this discussion, psychologist Joel Schwartz dives into neurodiversity-affirming therapy, advocating for the celebration of differences rather than pathologizing them. He passionately addresses the emotional toll of masking and the missteps of the pathology model in understanding ADHD and autism. Joel also shares unexpected strategies for overstimulation and highlights the joy of sensory expression, encouraging individuals to embrace movement and creativity. With humor and heart, he transforms how we view neurodiversity as not just acceptable, but essential.

In this engaging discussion, relational facilitator James-Olivia Chu Hillman shares insights on radical responsibility and the importance of integrity in relationships. They explore the nuances of effective communication, highlighting why being 'right' can hinder connection. James-Olivia emphasizes the transformative power of empathic listening and unconditional positive regard, encouraging listeners to embrace their authentic feelings. The conversation humorously tackles boundaries, self-worth, and the delicate balance of compassion versus control in both relationships and personal growth.

What if happiness wasn’t just a feeling but something you could train and reinforce?This week on MindBod AdventurePod, we sit down with Dr. Axel Bouchon, a neuroscientist and biotech entrepreneur who spent 20 years searching for a cure for depression—only to realize he’d been asking the wrong question. Instead of curing sadness, he discovered the source code for happiness—a set of six neurotransmitters that shape our emotional landscape.In this episode, Axel takes us on a guided tour of our own brains, revealing:* Why depression can’t be erased—but happiness can be cultivated* The six neurotransmitters behind different flavors of happiness (it’s not just dopamine!)* How to “train” yourself for more joy, resilience, and long-term well-being* Why laughter, nature, music, and even bass drops all play a role in happiness* How our best memories act as anchors—and why taking photos might actually make us happier------------------------------------The Mind Bod Adventure Pod is a community-supported project. If you like these adventures, consider helping us keep the lights on with a paid subscription! ❤️------------------------------------We also dive into Matter, Axel’s innovative app that helps reinforce positive neural pathways by engaging with your own peak memories—those moments that spark deep joy, connection, and meaning. It’s a fascinating look at how we can actively shape our emotional landscape for greater balance and well-being.This episode is part neuroscience, part meditation, and part mind-expanding happiness experiment—so get ready to light up your brain in real time.------------------------------------LINKS* Learn more at: Matter.xyz* Download the Matter app: matter.xyz/appWhat’s your most happiness-inducing memory? Let us know in the comments!------------------------------------The AfterpartyThe Pod is about to get way weirder… we’re turning these Afterparty sessions into full bi-weekly episodes! We’ll talk, unpack, guide short practices, sing, dance—who knows what else—all in the spirit of bringing you deeper into our weird worlds as practitioners, teachers, and friends. Coming in APRIL! 🎉------------------------------------K, That’s all for this week. Thanks for tuning in!Love always,🧘🏽‍♀️ Tasha & Jeff 🧘🏼‍♂️ Get full access to The Mind Bod Adventure Pod at www.mindbodpod.com/subscribe

What if the secret sauce to navigating the world isn’t hustling harder, fixing yourself, or achieving inner peace like it’s an item on your to-do list—but something way simpler and right under your nose?This week on the Mind Bod Pod, we sit down with Oren Jay Sofer, a meditation teacher, communication wizard, and all-around wise human, to talk about his book, Your Heart Was Made for This.We dig into the deep but wildly practical ways we can meet life’s chaos with more presence—and fewer panic spirals:* Why patience and courage might actually be magic powers* The giant, thorny question—should we even have kids?? (Yup, we go there)* Why the “I don’t have time for practice” excuse is a lie (and what to do instead)* How self-care, spirituality, and social action are actually the same weird beast--------The Mind Bod Adventure Pod is a community-supported project. If you like these adventures, consider helping us keep the lights on with a paid subscription! ❤️--------This episode isn’t about adding more stuff to do—it’s about seeing that your life, exactly as it is, is already the practice.Oren has a way of making wisdom feel like a quiet ‘of course!” you forgot you knew—the kind that lands gently, like a deep breath or a long walk in the park.Let us know in the comments what thoughts, feels & practice revelations wiggled loose for you during this episode!--------The AfterpartyPS… Big Afterparty Upgrade Incoming! 🚀The Pod is about to get way weirder… Instead of just lil Afterparty snippets tacked onto episodes, we’re turning these sessions into full bi-weekly episodes.That means just the two of us, showing up candidly—diving into the questions, quandaries, and delightful existential messes arising in our own lives.We’ll talk, unpack, guide short practices, sing, dance—who knows what else—all in the spirit of bringing you deeper into our weird worlds as practitioners, teachers, and friends. Coming very soon - Stay tuned! 🎉K, That’s all for this week. Thanks for tuning in!Love always,🧘🏽‍♀️ Tasha & Jeff 🧘🏼‍♂️ Get full access to The Mind Bod Adventure Pod at www.mindbodpod.com/subscribe

In this episode, we remix therapy and healing with Angela Ai, a syncretic teacher practitioner of Core Energetics, Radical Aliveness, and Human Design.What the heck are these modalities? Good question!In a nutshell: they’re different ways to get insight into — and intuitive contact with— the human experience. Into our internal patterns, our relationships, and the ways we meet the world.This is an adventure for the taxonomy nerds among us. Enjoy!The Mind Bod Pod is a community-supported project. If you like these adventures, consider helping us keep the lights on with a paid subscription! ❤️Watch The Afterparty (available at www.mindbodpod.com):In this here After Party, Tasha and Jeff talk about how they are in relationship with each other, cause it’s fun to talk about friendship and our patterns and all that. Then they blab more generally about “maps of consciousness” like the Enneagram, the Zodiac, Tarot, Human Design and so on, whether they are objectively “true,” or more like subjective psychological tools, or some mystical combo of all that.Let us know what you think in the comments!K, That’s all for this week. Thanks for tuning in!Love always,🧘🏽‍♀️ Tasha & Jeff 🧘🏼‍♂️ Get full access to The Mind Bod Adventure Pod at www.mindbodpod.com/subscribe

Celina De Leon, founder of the Circle of Sacred Nature Church and an expert in ayahuasca and spiritual care, shares her 20 years of wisdom on the transformative power of this sacred plant. They delve into the importance of ceremonial practices and how intentionality enhances healing. Celina highlights the intersection of science and spirituality, offering insights into integration through meditation. Personal anecdotes reveal the emotional depth of these experiences, while discussions on responsible engagement with psychedelics provide guidance for seekers.