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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to feel steady and confident in your parenting? Do you ever think about how to truly savor these precious years with your growing people? And, perhaps most importantly, do you dream of creating connected relationships that endure beyond childhood? Your host, Carrie Contey has spent the last two decades guiding, supporting and inspiring parents to know and trust themselves, deeply. And as a result, there are thousands of parents all over the world ...
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Each week, Kristen Manieri interviews best-selling authors about their take on how to live a conscious connected, and intentional life. The goal of each episode of 60 Mindful Minutes is to inspire listeners to ask the questions: could I be living more consciously? Could I be creating more meaningful connections in my life? Could I be living more fully? Could I know and understand myself more deeply? Listen in each week as Kristen and her thought-provoking guests answer these questions and ma ...
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Three all-American moms, a Latina, Muslim, and Queer mom, who met after the 2016 election, interview special guests and talk about how to make the world a better place for ALL our kids. Brought to you by Texas Signal.
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This is my last episode of the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast. I’m tremendously proud of what I’ve created and so honored that you’ve listened, some of you since the very beginning. Learning has been our shared journey. Whether through books, conversations, or unique experiences, we've grown together. And while this chapter may be closing, the process …
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Becky Blades, author of Start More Than You Can Finish: A Creative Permission Slip to Unleash Your Best Ideas, joins Kristen to discuss her decision to end the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast after 300 episodes. Guest Bio Becky Blades is the author of Start More Than You Can Finish: A Creative Permission Slip to Unleash Your Best Ideas. She built and so…
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Author Britt Fran, MSW, LSCSW, SEP, joins us to discuss one of her favorite books, The Artist’s Way by Julie Cameron. Guest Bio Britt Frank, MSW, LSCSW, SEP, is a clinician, educator, and trauma specialist. She received her B.A. from Duke University and her MSW from the University of Kansas, where she is an award-winning adjunct professor. She is t…
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Author Andee Martineu joins us to discuss one of her favorite books, Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté. Guest Bio Andee Martineau is a parenting coach and mom of six who specializes in helping parents all over the world raise their kids without yelling, ultimatums or bribes. Using her …
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Author Cheryl K. Johnson joins us to discuss one of her favorite books, Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman. Guest Bio Cheryl was a research director for nearly twenty years until boxing training gave her the courage to leave corporate life for something that felt more like her true self. Box Lunch Lifestyle is how she now helps people realize t…
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Frequent guest John Strelecky joins us to discuss one of his favorite books, Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach. Guest Bio John Strelecky is the #1 Bestselling inspirational author of many books including; The Cafe on the Edge of the World, Return to the Why Cafe, What I've Learned, The Big Five for Life, The Big Five …
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Frequent guest Carrie Contey joins us to discuss one of her favorite books, The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin. Guest Bio Carrie Contey, Ph.D. is an internationally recognized coach, author, speaker and educator. Her work offers a new perspective on human development, parenting and family life. She guides, supports and inspires her clie…
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Science tells us that feeling a sense of "home" where we live has huge positive benefits to our health and wellbeing. In her book, This Is Where You Belong: Finding Home Wherever You Are, author Melody Warnick explores the place attachment and uncovers ten things we can do to feel more rooted in our lives. She embarks on several projects designed t…
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This week we’re joined by author Emily P. Freeman to discuss key insights from her new book, How to Walk Into a Room: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away. This is a book for anyone standing at a threshold, trying to discern the how, when, and what of making a change, with peace, confidence, and a whole heart. With particular empha…
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Chelsey Goodan, author of Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls, wants the world to rethink how we all relate to teenage girls. As a tutor and mentor for the past 16 years, Chelsey has learned that teenage girls feel profoundly misunderstood and alienated. But with the right approach and attitude, parents and other adults can learn …
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Imagine you’ve come to a point in your life that feels like a fork in the road; one direction things stay the same, and in the other, you change things dramatically. For Ben Katt, this “second half” of life can feel like the archetypal hero’s journey, one of leaving what’s comfortable, falling down on the journey toward something new, and then risi…
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Gay Hendricks returns for his third visit to 60 Mindful Minutes, this time to share key insights from his new book, Your Big Leap Year: A Year to Manifest Your Next-Level Life. What if 2024 is the year we all eliminate our “Upper Limit Problem” and finally learn to live in our “Genius Zone”? We tackle this question and many more. Guest Bio GAY HEND…
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Uncover the transformative power of expanding our minds amidst endless life's stressors and distractions. Nate Klemp, author of Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World, joins us to discuss his experiences discovering how embracing life's fullness leads to sanity, happiness, and a larger, more connected existence. When we learn to …
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Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh shares insights from her book, Love by Design, offering a new Emergent Love Model for modern relationships. This revolutionary approach, born from extensive research and global couple insights, identifies six relational ingredients for successful partnerships: attraction, respect, trust, compassion, shared vision, and loving be…
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Bonnie Wan, brand strategist and author of The Life Brief: A Playbook for No-Regrets Living, joins us to discuss how we can create a playbook for navigating life’s decisions, crossroads, and curve-balls. Modeled after the creative brief, a tool used by the most innovative companies in the world to unlock clarity and unleash action, The Life Brief c…
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Explore the uncharted territories of the mind with Rebecca Martinez, a visionary in psychedelic therapy. In a world where ancient wisdom meets modern healing, this episode delves into the ethical labyrinth of psychedelic use. Martinez, author of the revolutionary Whole Medicine: A Guide to Ethics and Harm-Reduction for Psychedelic Therapy and Plant…
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Over the past decade, therapy has shed its stigma and has become increasingly normalized. By speaking with a trained professional, we can gain the self-awareness necessary to make meaningful changes in the way we feel, think and behave. This week, psychotherapist Dr. Annie Zimmerman shares insights from her book, Your Pocket Therapist: Break Free f…
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I recently deisgned a system for tackling my 2024 goals. I call it GrowthMap and I created it to keep me inspired and committed all year long. In this episode, I outline this process for advancing your life, prioritizing what matters, and completing your goals in a systematic way. It’s designed to have you methodically moving forward–growing as a p…
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It's an annual tradition on 60 Mindful Minutes to begin the year with a conversation with bestselling author John Strelecky. His innovative, insightful and inspiring approach to life and how we can live it to the fullest always gives listeners a new lens from which to think about the year ahead. For this episode, we dive into a conversation about h…
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After over a decade of studying mental fortitude, international bestseller, Amy Morin, has unveiled her insights on what couples can do to have healthy, lasting connection. In this week’s episode, we discuss Amy’s newest book, 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do, and dive into the habits every couple can cultivate to better their relationshi…
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Our finances have an enormous impact on our wellbeing. Whether we’re trying to make ends meet, get out of debt, or saving for home ownership, money can keep us up at night, negatively impact our relationships and cause us to feel very stressed. But what if we had better tools and insights for how we manage our money? Jay Seabrook, founder of Enrich…
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What an incredible thing it is that we humans are built from the food we eat. While food has an enormous influence on how we feel, think and behave, we often pay it little mind, choosing instead to mindlessly munch instead of consciously nourish. Author of Clean Food, Messy Life, Jamie Truppi has dedicated her life to the intersection of food and o…
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Robert and Kay Lee Fukui, authors of Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs' Guide for Greater Work-Life Balance, share their insights for how couples can work better together in business and in life. From improving conflict styles and communication skills to creating ways to maintain balance and connection, Robert and Kay Lee offer strategies for stayi…
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Nostalgia plays an interesting role in our lives. While many of us may consider it something we experience as we reflect on our past, this week’s guest sees it as a tool we can use to create our future. In his new book, Past Forward: How Nostalgia Can Help You Live a More Meaningful Life , Clay Routledge, PhD, guides us through a fascinating invest…
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Discover the profound connection between nature's rhythms and the way we live our lives with poet Jacqueline Suskin, author of A Year in Practice: Seasonal Rituals and Prompts to Awaken Cycles of Creative Expression. By synchronizing ourselves with the ever-changing phases of the planet, we can tap into an unending wellspring of imagination, inspir…
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In a world filled with noise and distractions, tuning into our inner selves can be quite challenging. This week, we explore the concept of emotional awareness with Nataly Kogan, the author of "The Awesome Human Journal: A Toolkit for Every Kind of Day." It turns out that dedicating time to connect with ourselves daily, fostering love, curiosity, an…
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Liz Kitchens, author of Be Brave. Lose the Beige, joins Kristen for a lively and inspiring episode about how to break free from societal expectations and monotonous living. Discover how to embrace your inner magenta (and lose the beige) at any age, exploring ways to add vibrant colors to your life. We had a blast during this interview, and you'll h…
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Delve into the transformative wisdom of bestselling author Moshe Gersht and his book, "The Three Conditions: How Intention, Joy, and Certainty Will Supercharge Your Life." Gersht challenges the notion of positive thinking alone and introduces a powerful formula for a more fulfilling life. Discover how intention, certainty, and joy play pivotal role…
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What happens when we step away from our lives for a few hours, days or weeks? Retreating is one of the best and oldest tools for wellness. It's how we restore and reclaim ourselves. This week, Kristen and her guest, Jim Eastburn (Corporate Director of Transformational Experiences at Canyon Ranch), take a deep dive into all things retreating, includ…
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Homelessness is complicated. Perhaps that’s one of the reasons so many of us have such a hard time looking directly at the issue and the people it impacts. This week, we dive into the book, When We Walk By: Forgotten Humanity, Broken Systems, and the Role We Can Each Play in Ending Homelessness in America with author and social entrepreneur Kevin A…
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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 …
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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 cr…
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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 neuroscien…
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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 B…
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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 reso…
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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 prac…
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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…
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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 journali…
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Richard Dixey, PhD, a scientist and lifelong student of Asian philosophy, believes that we don’t have to sit in lotus pose for twenty minutes or more to feel the benefits of meditation. In his new book, Three Minutes a Day: A Fourteen-Week Course to Learn Meditation and Transform Your Life, he introduces a convenient approach to cultivating a daily…
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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 childr…
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Change is inevitable but how we each deal with change is highly variable. In his new book, Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything Is Changing – Including You, author and researcher Brad Stulberg explores how change itself is neutral, and only becomes negative or positive based on how we view it and, more importantly, what we do with it. The…
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Melissa Urban knows firsthand that boundaries are the key to feelings of contentment, confidence, and freedom in every area of life. Since launching the mega-bestselling wellness program the Whole30, she has taught millions of people how to establish healthy habits and successfully navigate pushback/pressure by learning to set clear limits that pro…
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Clarity begins with you. And, the first step is identifying where in your life clarity might be needed. Taking stock of all the things that are pertinent to one's personhood, parenting, partnership, and life, and then going inward to clarify what is needed will bring more alignment. Together, Carrie and Kristen emphasize the importance of doing inn…
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We live in a culture that values follow through and abhors quitting. But what is the hidden cost of all the things we never start because we’re afraid we might not follow through? To Becky Blades, the author of Start More Than You Can Finish: A Creative Permission Slip to Unleash Your Best Ideas, the value in acting on our ideas is not measured in …
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Modern life is full, fast and loud. There are endless choices and decisions that need to be made, especially when parenting growing people. Cultivating the skills of finding clarity from within -- the ability to know and trust one's self, deeply -- is invaluable for several reasons. First, it brings awareness to what's truly meaningful. Living a sa…
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Clarity is one of the most important tools to have in your tool kit as you navigate the wild and wonderful seas of life. On Episode 1 of "Clarity" Carrie and Kristin explore the challenges of finding clarity when information is coming at us, endlessly. Clarity helps individuals make intentional decisions and take meaningful actions. When we practic…
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Tanya Dalton, author of On Purpose and The Joy of Missing Out, invites you to ask yourself this question: Are you filling your calendar or are you filling your soul? As a productivity expert, Tanya cares a lot about getting things done and achieving goals, but doing so with an unhurried purpose that we each can access when we stay true to our soul'…
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Remote work exploded over the past two years, and as a result, millions of people now find themselves in the position to ask this life-changing question: If I can work anywhere, where shall I live? This is the inquiry that author Melody Warnick explores in her new book, If You Could Live Anywhere. Along the way she considers the importance of place…
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With all of its positives and negatives, most people would agree that technology is a mixed bag. However, it’s becoming harder and harder to see technology’s good side when the headlines offer a nonstop stream of all the doom and gloom it causes. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Cori Lathan, author of Inventing the Future: Stories from a Techno-Optim…
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This week we dive into the book, The Learn-It-All Leader: Mindset, Traits and Tools, with its author, Damon Lembi. This is a book about what’s possible when we have the mindset of being a lifelong learner, and it offers ways to encourage and cultivate that mindset, as well as ways to integrate wonder and curiosity into our lives continuously. Guest…
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