Grooving on being

Like going to the gym

Meet Katie Fogel. Katie is an avid cyclist, mental health advocate, and social media influencer living in Miami. She is also the senior manager of marketing and social media content at Bend Health, a national provider of pediatric mental health care services for children and families. Let’s hear how she uses cycling as a form of meditation, and pick her brain about how we can be more mindful about our social media use.

Grace: the perfectionism antidote

Meet Fihmiya Hamdan, a community manager & social impact advisor with unique expertise in health & wellness, technology and education. She is a seasoned educator with 15+ years of experience, crafting enriching learning experiences that truly connect with a wide range of individuals. Fihmiya is a traveler, foodie, baker, bookworm and lover of all things nature-related.  Enjoy this discussion with Fihmiya on her mindfulness journey.

Nirvana, Betty White and mindfulness

Meet Marissa Alonzo-Ackerman. Marissa is a family-first, human kindness advocate and tenured communicator. Her experience as a special needs mom to a son with nonverbal autism has helped strengthen her journey and fine-tune her ability to understand emotional and nonverbal communication and help enhance her ability as an empath. Gratitude, patience, and resilience are her three favorite responses to everyday life. Enjoy learning about mindfulness from Marissa!

Grooving on being

In today’s episode, we meet Hugh Keating. Hugh is a psychotherapist and occasional artist who values the experience of meditation and contemplation. He lives with his partner and 7 pets in Southern Colorado. Please enjoy this discussion with Hugh on how his mindfulness practice has evolved.

Mindful Caregiving (hint: it’s about presence)

To become a more effective caregiver for his wife and children, Greg Wohler has sought to learn more about mental health.  He has found mindfulness essential to listening more actively, caring more affectionately and communicating more efficiently. Please enjoy this discussion with Greg and me about mindful caregiving.