EP 036 The Flow Habit with Laurie Smith: Reclaiming Your Spark in a Distracted World

EP 38 A Summer of Connection: 🎉 Celebrating 3 Years of Nourish Me & 3 Ways to Improve Mental Health, Energy & Well-Being

This June marks a special milestone—the third anniversary of the Nourish Me Podcast! 🎉 What began as a simple mission to inspire people to get off their screens, reconnect with nature, and cultivate deeper relationships has grown into a global community of listeners in more than 40 countries. Thank you for being part of this journey! This episode explores one of the most powerful tools we have for improving our energy, mental health, and overall well-being: CONNECTION. In this episode, you’ll learn:  • Why connection may be our greatest human advantage in an AI-driven world  • How intentional breathing helps regulate the nervous system and improve focus  • The surprising health benefits of sharing meals and gathering around the table  • Why “green time” may be one of the most effective forms of self-care available  • Simple ways to reconnect with yourself, others, and nature this summer My challenge to you this month: ✓ Take a daily breath break Grab your free Breathwork Guide here: https://joannepavin.myflodesk.com/breathworkguide [https://joannepavin.myflodesk.com/breathworkguide]  ✓ Share one intentional meal each week  ✓ Spend more time in nature and less time on screens Because while technology continues to advance, our ability to connect—with ourselves, each other, and the natural world—remains one of the most important predictors of a healthy, meaningful life. As John Lennon said, “Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans.” This summer, don’t miss it. Thank you for listening, sharing, and supporting Nourish Me for the past three years. Stay nourished, JoAnne Follow JoAnne Pavin: Website: https://www.joannepavin.com/ [https://www.joannepavin.com/] Substack:  https://substack.com/@joannepavin [https://substack.com/@joannepavin] Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannepavin/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannepavin/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanne.pavin/ [https://www.instagram.com/joanne.pavin/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lamJoannepavin [https://www.facebook.com/lamJoannepavin] YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joannepavin?si=HA2a7ySsYKwWMw4C [https://youtube.com/@joannepavin?si=HA2a7ySsYKwWMw4C]

037 Financial Wellness: Rethinking Your Relationship with Money (The Human Side of Money) | Linda Grizely

As we close out April—both Stress Awareness Month and Financial Literacy Month—this episode brings together the powerful connection between money, stress, and overall well-being. In this conversation, I’m joined by Linda Grizely, CFP®, financial wellness speaker, personal finance educator, and host of the Real Money, Real Life™ podcast. Linda helps individuals and organizations understand how financial stress impacts focus, engagement, and performance—and how to build confidence and clarity with money in a practical, judgment-free way. She is also the creator of the MeMoney® Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people move from guilt and overwhelm to intention and alignment. In this episode, we explore: * Why money is emotional—not just logical * How childhood experiences shape financial habits * The five money personalities and why one-size-fits-all budgeting fails * The link between financial stress, mental health, and relationships * Practical tools to reduce overwhelm and build awareness with money This is more than a conversation about finances—it’s about self-awareness, behavior change, and learning how to make decisions that support a more nourished, intentional life. Follow the show for more conversations on integrated wellness, mindset, and performance. Connect with Linda: Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com [https://www.LindaGriz.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely [https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely [https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely [https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely [https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely [https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely] X: https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely [https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely] Resources What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz [https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz] What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz [https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz] Join Linda's Free Community: https://bit.ly/RealMoneyRealLifeCommunity [https://bit.ly/RealMoneyRealLifeCommunity]   Follow JoAnne Pavin: Website: https://www.joannepavin.com/ [https://www.joannepavin.com/]   Substack:  https://substack.com/@joannepavin [https://substack.com/@joannepavin]   Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannepavin/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannepavin/]   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanne.pavin/ [https://www.instagram.com/joanne.pavin/]   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lamJoannepavin [https://www.facebook.com/lamJoannepavin]   YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joannepavin?si=HA2a7ySsYKwWMw4C [https://youtube.com/@joannepavin?si=HA2a7ySsYKwWMw4C]

EP 036 The Flow Habit with Laurie Smith: Reclaiming Your Spark in a Distracted World

What if the answer to stress, burnout, and constant distraction isn’t doing more—but learning how to come back into flow? In this episode, I sit down with Laurie Smith, author of The Flow Habit, to explore how we reconnect with our natural state of presence, creativity, and ease—even in a world that pulls us in a thousand different directions. Laurie shares how a simple 5–10 minute daily practice became a global flow movement, along with the science behind flow states and why they are essential for our nervous system, our creativity, and our ability to perform at our best. We explore: * What it really means to be “in flow” * The neuroscience behind flow and why it feels so good * How to reconnect with your spark through small, daily practices * Why joy is a powerful driver of performance and clarity * How flow impacts leadership, wellness, and the way we show up in our lives Laurie also shares a powerful life-changing story that brought her into a deep state of peace in the midst of chaos—and ultimately shaped the work she does today. Follow Laurie: Buy The Flow Habit: Creating Peace, Passion, Purpose & Everyday Miracles [https://www.lauriesmith.com/flowhabit/] Sign up for Laurie's FREE 28-Day Flow Challenge [https://www.lauriesmith.com/ready-to-flow/] Sign up for Laurie's email newsletter -- Let Life Flow [https://www.lauriesmith.com/] Follow Laurie on https://substack.com/@flowhabit [https://substack.com/@flowhabit] Follow Laurie on Instagram – @LaurieSmith_inspired [https://www.instagram.com/lauriesmith_inspired/] Follow Laurie on LinkedIn – @laurie-smith-inspired [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriesmith-inspired/] Visit Laurie's website: www.LaurieSmith.com [http://www.LaurieSmith.com] or www.TheFlowHabit.com [http://www.TheFlowHabit.com] Follow JoAnne Pavin: Website: https://www.joannepavin.com/ [https://www.joannepavin.com/] Substack:  https://substack.com/@joannepavin [https://substack.com/@joannepavin] Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannepavin/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannepavin/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanne.pavin/ [https://www.instagram.com/joanne.pavin/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lamJoannepavin [https://www.facebook.com/lamJoannepavin] YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joannepavin?si=HA2a7ySsYKwWMw4C [https://youtube.com/@joannepavin?si=HA2a7ySsYKwWMw4C]

Awakening, Meditation, and Intuition: Coming Back to Yourself with Bonnie Piesse

In this episode of the Nourish Me Podcast I’m joined by Bonnie Piesse a soul alignment and manifestation coach, singer-songwriter and actress - best known for her role as Aunt Beru in the Star Wars series. Bonnie is the host of Your Quantum Life podcast, and is also known as one of the NXIVM whistleblowers featured in the HBO docu-series The Vow.  Together, we explore what it really means to come back to yourself in a world that constantly pulls you outward. Our conversation goes beyond traditional wellness. Bonnie shares her journey from Hollywood and music into profound spiritual awakening, and how meditation, breathwork, and deep presence opened the door to intuition, healing, and transformation. In this episode, we explore: – Why so many people feel overwhelmed and disconnected – The role of the nervous system in stress and healing – What it means to soften, surrender, and trust yourself – Simple ways to ground your energy and come back to your body This episode is especially aligned with Stress Awareness Month—a reminder that the most powerful shift isn’t doing more, but reconnecting to what’s already within you. ✨ Stay until the end for a guided meditation with Bonnie to help you regulate your nervous system, release tension, and return to a place of calm. Follow Bonnie Piesse: Website: https://www.bonniepiesse.com/ [https://www.bonniepiesse.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonniempiesse/ [https://www.instagram.com/bonniempiesse/] Your Quantum Life Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/yourquantumlife/ [https://www.instagram.com/yourquantumlife/]   Follow JoAnne Pavin: Website: https://www.joannepavin.com/ [https://www.joannepavin.com/] Substack:  https://substack.com/@joannepavin [https://substack.com/@joannepavin] Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannepavin/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannepavin/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanne.pavin/ [https://www.instagram.com/joanne.pavin/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lamJoannepavin [https://www.facebook.com/lamJoannepavin] YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joannepavin?si=HA2a7ySsYKwWMw4C [https://youtube.com/@joannepavin?si=HA2a7ySsYKwWMw4C]

EP 034 Beauty in Balance: Beyond the Chair with Kelly Stobart

In this episode, JoAnne is joined by her lifelong friend, Kelly Stobart—an incredibly talented stylist, educator, and creative force in the beauty industry with over 35 years of experience. Kelly’s journey has taken her from some of Chicago’s most prestigious salons to international training with the most respected names in the industry, including Vidal Sassoon and the legendary Oribe Canales. Her work has even extended to styling for runway shows in Paris and New York, bringing a global perspective to everything she does. But beyond her impressive credentials, Kelly brings something even more powerful to her work—a deep understanding that what happens behind the chair is about far more than hair. It’s about connection, healing, creativity, and helping people feel seen. In the upcoming episode we talk about self-care for caregivers, energy exchange, burnout, healing rituals, creativity, and why taking care of yourself first is essential if you want to truly serve others. This is an inspiring conversation about resilience, friendship, feminine wisdom, and the kind of transformation that happens from the inside out. Follow Kelly: www.kellystobart.com [http://www.kellystobart.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellystobart/ [https://www.instagram.com/kellystobart/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.stobart [https://www.facebook.com/kelly.stobart]   Follow JoAnne Pavin: Substack:  https://substack.com/@joannepavin [https://substack.com/@joannepavin] Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannepavin/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannepavin/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanne.pavin/ [https://www.instagram.com/joanne.pavin/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lamJoannepavin [https://www.facebook.com/lamJoannepavin] YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joannepavin?si=HA2a7ySsYKwWMw4C [https://youtube.com/@joannepavin?si=HA2a7ySsYKwWMw4C]