This episode explores ways to cultivate a relationship with your inner sister through mindfulness. We delve into tips and techniques for identifying and focusing on the good in your life and expanding positivity for a more fulfilling and joyful existence. We also discuss why a positive outlook significantly impacts mental and physical health and ho…

Richard Clarida is a well-known academic and policymaker who most recently was the Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Richard is currently a professor of economics at Columbia university and is also a managing director at PIMCO. Richard joins David on Macro Musings to talk about his academic and policy work, as well as his outloo…

What do you do when you have a friend that is in trouble? Good question! Welcome to The Mother's Empowerment Podcast! In this week’s episode, I welcomed Brenda Winkle, an energy healer for high performers and a super Mentor for The Mother's Empowerment Sisterhood. (BTW, Brenda is going to lead us through breathwork on May 6th at 10am PT. You can ch…

Saleha Mohsin is a senior Washington correspondent for Bloomberg News, where she covers policy, politics, and power in Washington, DC. Saleha is also the author of a new book titled, *Paper Soldiers: How the Weaponization of the Dollar Changed the World Order,* and she joins David on Macro Musings to talk about it. Specifically, David and Saleha al…

Angela Alvarez-Cooper and Dr. Laura Florez Gomez, clinicians, advocates, leaders, and everyday experts, talk with us about language acquisition myths that impact students with language delays and language challenges. Listen in and bust these myths, as they have never served our multilingual learners well.…

You're about to spend the next half hour with one of the most amazing women I have ever met... Katie Wood. Do you sometimes wish your kids would just be a little more grateful? I know I sure do. Katie Wood's book, A Simple Seed, is now part of our morning routine. Check out this interview with Katie, so that you can make more room for connecting wi…

Josh Hendrickson is the chair of the department of economics at the University of Mississippi and is the author of a new paper that looks at dollar dominance through the broad historical perspective of what is called the “Treasury Standard.” Josh is also a returning guest to Macro Musings, and he rejoins the podcast to talk about this paper and the…

There’s something most people are completely unaware of, but is super crucial – how our nervous system plays a big role in our relationship with motherhood. If you want to ease your mothering journey, you’ll want to tune into my conversation with Lisa Nichols. Lisa is a coach with a twist! By combining EFT tapping with coaching, she helps women bus…

Julia Coronado is the president and founder of MacroPolicy Perspectives, a Wall Street research firm. Julia was also recently the president of the National Association of Business Economists, and she has served as an economist on Wall Street and at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Julia is also a returning guest to Macro Musings, and she rej…

Marla Felton and Sue Spiegel join Bilingual in America to talk about the not-for-profit, Common Circles, founded by Marla Felton. Their interactive exhibit aims to increase empathy, decrease bias and help people find their shared humanity. After conducting extensive research, they have created a multi-faceted experience for students that allows the…

There is undoubtedly a great deal of confusion and misunderstanding about menopause... starting with the simple matter of how the various stages of menopause are classified. Julia Mitchell is a midlife health coach helping women learn the best strategies to boost metabolism, gain energy, and burn fat while navigating the menopausal transition and b…

Isabel Schnabel is a Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, and she joins David on Macro Musings to talk about the ECB and its new operational framework. Specifically, David and Isabel also discuss the structure, operations, and monetary policy instruments of the ECB, the history of its operating framework, the details surround…

In today's episode, we explore the following concepts: Is balance even possible Mothering during different seasons of life Using our breath as a powerful reset, even in our busiest of moments And so much more... This one feels big, important and timely to me... for all of us. So I hope you love it! Thank you for being here! xoxo. Wishing you love a…

Andy Levin is a professor of economics at Dartmouth University and a former senior staffer at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Christina Parajon Skinner is a legal scholar at the University of Pennsylvania and formerly was legal counsel to the Bank of England. Andy and Christina have co-authored a new article titled, *Central Bank Undersight…

Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld speaks with us about her soon-to-be released secondary professional resource, Growing Language & Literacy for Grades 6-12. This is a follow-up to her 2019 Heinemann publication by the same title for grades K-8. We discuss her use of TESOL levels, the four areas that she weaves into each chapter, and the added value of lived ex…

Hello Dear Ones - Here's a little excerpt from today's show: "I like to ask myself 'what is the most loving thing I can do moment by moment?' I make decisions by choosing with love, leading with love and leaving with love rather than making them from a place of FEAR (an accronym for: Forcing, Exhausting, Avoidance, Rigidity.)" I hope you enjoy the …

Anat Admati is a professor of finance and economics at Stanford University and is the coauthor of the 2013 book, *The Bankers’ New Clothes: What’s Wrong With Banking and What to Do About It.* Anat is also a returning guest to Macro Musings and she rejoins the podcast to talk about the 2024 expanded edition of the same book, as well as the most rece…

Marisa Belger helps mothers click into the wisdom of their inner knowing so they can make choices that support their evolution. She is a certified life coach, women's group facilitator, and co-author of a series of books for mothers including The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother, the bestselling guide to women-centri…

Steven Kamin is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, was previously the director of the Division of International Finance at the Federal Reserve Board, and is a returning guest to the podcast. Mark Sobel is the US Chairman at the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum, and he previously served at the US Department of th…

Feeling stuck and ready to become who you knew you were always meant to be? When I met my friend Ashley Sunshine, it was clear this woman knows and fully embraces everything she is and is meant to be. She is inspiring, refreshing, and remarkable. Ashley is a spiritual Women’s Coach, CEO, and Water Priestess. In this episode, we are having a much ne…

Peter Williams is a managing director of macroeconomic research at 22V Research and was formerly at the IMF and the World Bank. Peter joins David on Macro Musings to provide a market perspective on interest rates, Treasury markets, and monetary policy. Specifically, David and Peter discuss the dos and don’ts of estimating term premiums, the importa…

Today we have the distinct honor of speaking with Dr. Alma Flor Ada and Dr. Isabel Campoy, educators, leaders, authors, advocates for multilingual education, and social justice trendsetters. Their children's books and poetry illuminate the richness of the Latino culture and their strong belief in the power of transformation and social justice. Thei…

Ever feel like your life is a hot mess and you can’t seem to figure out exactly you are? Well, let me introduce you to Samantha Moe. She’s a parent coach and speaker who has coached parents on how to help their children feel calm, connected, and cooperative since 2004. Her wisdom isn’t just talk – it’s been tried and tested by hundreds of parents w…

Bill Nelson is the chief economist and an executive vice president at the Bank Policy Institute. Bill previously was a deputy director of the Division of Monetary Affairs at the Federal Reserve Board, where his responsibilities included monetary policy analysis, discount window policy analysis, and financial institution supervision. Bill also worke…

Feeling stuck in your access to self-love? When I met my friend Andrea Luzon (https://andrealuzon.com), it was clear this woman knows and fully embraces everything she is and is meant to be. She is inspiring, refreshing, and remarkable. Andrea Luzon is a Legacy Liberator and Life Coach. In this episode, we are having a much needed conversation abou…

Eric Leeper is a professor of economics at the University of Virginia, a former advisor to central banks around the world, and a distinguished visiting scholar at the Mercatus Center. Eric is also a returning guest to the podcast, and he rejoins Macro Musings to talk about his work on the fiscal accounting of the COVID inflation surge. Specifically…

In today’s episode of The Mother’s Empowerment Podcast, we meet Helen Boland, the author of ~COLOR SHOCKERS~ I Mean Chakras (Childʼs First Guide to Breathing and Meditation) Helen is educator and founder of, Boland School of Hypnotherapy, with technology, now ‘sees’ people all over the world. Helen is a researcher, speaker and lecturer, author, mot…

Jeffrey Lacker is a former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, where he served as its head from 2004 to 2017. Jeffrey is now a senior affiliated scholar at the Mercatus Center and is also a returning guest to the podcast. He rejoins David on Macro Musings to talk about a wide range of Fed governance issues, including the evolving nat…