60 Mindful Minutes

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 of learning never truly ends. So in this episode, let’s dive deep into how we can keep the spirit of curiosity alive as lifelong learners. For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode300/  Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.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.  Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast   Web: https://kristenmanieri.com  Email: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com   

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 sold the award-winning communications firm, Blades and Associates, which served diverse organizations in industries from health care to aviation, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Before that, Becky launched creative marketing departments in other growing companies. She enjoys a portfolio creative career of writing and making art. She writes on topics from innovation and creativity to personal growth, and creates visual art by herself and in collaboration with others. See her art here, and see her writing here. Becky has worked in live theater, and has created special events and creative gatherings, including a sold-out comedy show. Learn more at beckyblades.com.   For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode299/    Contact Kristen: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Mentioned in this Episode Previous episode with Becky Blades:  Guest’s book:  Guest’s website: 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 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 the author of The Science of Stuck: Breaking Through Inertia to Find Your Path Forward. Frank speaks and writes widely about emotional wellness and healing.   Previous episode: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode244/    For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode298    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Mentioned in this Episode The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252    Guest’s book: The Science of Stuck https://www.scienceofstuck.com/book    Guest’s website: https://www.scienceofstuck.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 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 Connect Method Parenting techniques, she has taught thousands of moms to feel more in control of family life, stress less, get their kids to listen, and more. Andee is a former registered nurse who brings to her clients years of hands-on experience raising her own children (ages 13-22) and coursework in developmental psychology as well as certifications in life coaching and integrative health coaching. Andee is the author of ‘Connect Method Parenting: how to get your kids to WANT to listen to you without the yelling, ultimatums, and bribes’. When she’s not spreading her message that parenting is about connecting and not correcting, you can find her relaxing at the creek next to her home. She lives in a cabin in the woods of Utah with her husband, children and their Sheepadoodle, Leia.   For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode297/    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Mentioned in this Episode   Guest’s website: http://connectmethodparenting.com     Book: Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Your-Kids-Parents-Matter/dp/0375760288  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 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 that richer, more satisfying lives aren’t as distant as they seem. Secretly, Cheryl loves grocery stores: small family-owned ones, national chains, co-ops, and the corner convenience store. Seeing everyday life through the lens of what food is available, and what people actually buy, fascinates her—and reinforces her disdain for weight loss programs and companies that thrive by selling non-nutritious food. When she’s not boxing, reading, or pushing a cart, Cheryl and her husband enjoy documentary films and Indian food. They live near St. Paul, MN, in a town that Cheryl describes as a cross between Lake Wobegon and Twin Peaks.   Learn more at cherylkjohnson.com     For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode294    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Mentioned in this Episode   Guest’s website: https://cherylkjohnson.com/    Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Berkman https://www.amazon.com/Four-Thousand-Weeks-Management-Mortals/dp/1250849357    Box Lunch Lifestyle by Cheryl K. Johnson https://www.amazon.com/Box-Lunch-Lifestyle-Using-Deserve/dp/1735085758  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/

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 for Life - Continued, Life Safari, and Ahas!- Moments of Inspired Thought. He co-authored the book, How to be Rich and Happy. His works have been translated into forty-three languages and sold more than 9 million copies worldwide.   Learn more at https://www.johnstrelecky.com/    For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode294    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Mentioned in this Episode   Guest’s website: https://www.johnstrelecky.com/    Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach https://www.amazon.com/Illusions-Adventures-Reluctant-Richard-Bach/dp/0440204887  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/

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 clients to live with wide-open and courageous hearts so they can approach family life with skill and spaciousness. Carrie received her doctorate in prenatal and perinatal psychology and is masterful at synthesizing and articulating the science, psychology and spirituality of humanhood. She is the co-founder of the Slow Family Living movement, the co-author of CALMS: A Guide To Soothing Your Baby and creator of a variety of impactful parenting courses intended to support and guide parents from toddlerhood all the way through teenhood. Carrie has appeared on NBC’s The Today Show, NPR, CBS radio and in many publications including Time, Parenting and The Boston Globe.    Learn more at www.carriecontey.com.   For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode294    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Mentioned in this Episode   Guest’s website: https://www.clayroutledge.com/    The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Act-Way-Being/dp/0593652886  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/  

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 to have her love where she lives, sharing her ups, downs and discoveries in her wonderful book and in this week's episode.   Guest Bio Melody Warnick is the author of If You Could Live Anywhere: The Surprising Importance of Place in a Work-from-Anywhere World and This Is Where You Belong: Finding Home Wherever You Are. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Reader’s Digest, Fast Company, The Guardian, Slate, Quartz, CityLab, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, Redbook, O: The Oprah Magazine, Medium, Livability, and many others.    For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode293    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: This Is Where You Belong: Finding Home Wherever You Are https://www.amazon.com/This-Where-You-Belong-Wherever/dp/014312966X    Guest’s website: http://melodywarnick.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/  

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 emphasis on our individual “discerning process,” this conversation offers a roadmap for deciding our next move.    Guest Bio Emily P. Freeman is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of five books, including The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions. As a spiritual director, workshop leader, and host of The Next Right Thing podcast, her most important work is to help create soul space and offer spiritual companionship and discernment for anyone struggling with decision fatigue. Emily holds a master’s degree in spiritual formation and leadership from Friends University. She lives in North Carolina with her family.   For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode292    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: How to Walk Into a Room: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away https://www.amazon.com/How-Walk-into-Room-Knowing/dp/0063328828/    Guest’s website: https://emilypfreeman.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   

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 to connect with teens and forge a meaningful, open dialogue that expands empathy and understanding.    Guest Bio Chelsey Goodan has been an academic tutor and mentor for sixteen years, with a particular emphasis on the empowerment of teenage girls. She speaks regularly to audiences about gender justice, conducts workshops, and coaches parents on how to better understand and connect with their daughters. She is the mentorship director of the nonprofit DemocraShe and founder of The Activist Cartel. As an activist, she advises public figures, galvanizes volunteers, and organizes large-scale events for national nonprofits, while also serving on the board of A Call to Men.   For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode291    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls https://www.amazon.com/Underestimated-Wisdom-Power-Teenage-Girls/dp/1668032686    Guest’s website: https://www.chelseygoodan.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/ *Cording will be the same fabric as cushions unless specified here*   If you would like a contrasting fabric for the cording, be sure to note your fabric choice below.