Growing up half-Japanese in South Florida, Kino MacGregor spends a lot of time feeling uncomfortable in her own body. But her Japanese grandfather is always there for her, and they spend joyful hours together every day, playing hide-and-seek, cooking and eating, practicing aikido. Behind his joy, she learns only later, hides a profound grief — one that carri ... Show More
Nov 18
Magic is a serious business, by Gracia María
<p>Gracia María is a modern-day medicine woman, practicing community rituals in the tradition of her Peruvian ancestors. In connecting with her ancient roots, though, she realizes she also needs to rebuild the bonds with her immediate family, in order to share with them the perso ... Show More
38m 23s
Nov 11
The strength we seek is all around us, by Mirna Valerio
<p>As a runner of marathons and ultramarathons, author and advocate Mirna Valerio knows a thing or two about finding reserves of power within herself. When she makes the decision to leave her job as an educator and build a new career around inclusivity in the running world, she m ... Show More
37m 8s
Nov 4
What holds the world together, by SG Goodman
<p>As a young girl, mowing her neighbor's lawn in the Kentucky heat, SG Goodman learns many important things: how to avoid running into the chain-link fence, the art of blowing the grass away from the house ... and the way these small, regular acts of community become the glue ho ... Show More
29m 15s
Feb 2020
228. Sharon Salzberg (meditation and mindfulness teacher) – on balance
Since 1976, Sharon Salzberg has been sharing ancient meditation and mindfulness practices in a voice the contemporary West can understand. Her warm, funny, down-to-earth books, dharma talks, and guided meditations have helped struggling meditators worldwide establish a strong pra ... Show More
51m 47s
Dec 2020
A Conscious Conversation on Yoga + Covid with Nicole Sciacca ✨
<p>Episode 20: This episode is a special one because it's with my dear friend, yoga teacher and mentor Nicole Sciacca. I love this ep because it's a very real and raw conversation between two friends on all things yoga, covid, dealing with fear, meditation, life, and be ... Show More
58m 18s
Mar 2025
Sara Raymond Interview: The Mindful Movement Meditation Queen
<p>Watch the YouTube video version at <a href='https://youtu.be/wHaJh_Ls7c0'>https://youtu.be/wHaJh_Ls7c0</a> - My guest today is Sara Raymond, a Hypnotherapist, Master Pilates Instructor, and a Trauma-Informed Master Coach. In 2016, she and her husband, Les, founded The Mindful ... Show More
42m 48s
Aug 2024
A Buddhist Recipe for Handling Turmoil | Kaira Jewel Lingo
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>We all know that change is inevitable and impermanence is non-negotiable. But somehow it can feel surprising, maybe even wrong, ... Show More
49m 55s