6: Choosing Empowering Words with Jason Fray

6: Choosing Empowering Words with Jason Fray

Today I'm joined by Jason Fray, a talented writer and one of my great friends. Listen in as we talk about the work of author Caroline Myss [https://www.myss.com/] and being aware of the power of our words. In this episode we discuss: * Caroline's podcast episode on Gaia Consciousness (taken from her Gaia show Sacred Power [https://www.gaia.com/video/power-your-words]) * Jason's trip to Brazil and how he overcame panic attacks while he was there * My difficult first year of college and giving new situations a chance * Caroline's concept that a "healing vocabulary" is necessary for healing * Having faith during uncertain times * Giving yourself the love and validation you seek, instead of looking for these things outside of yourself * Putting soul and authenticity into creative projects Connect with Jason here: * Twitter [https://twitter.com/jasonfrayLA] Read some of Jason's work here: * New Arena [https://newarena.com/entertainment/what-anthony-bourdain-meant-to-me/] Intro and outro music composed by Jay Phoenix [https://www.jayphoenixmusic.com/], sampled from the JAY II [https://www.jaythesecondmusic.com/#/] song "trippin." Podcast recorded, engineered, and mixed by Joseph Marquez. Cover photography (not including text overlay and background) by Jeremy Cortez. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

5: First Year of Marriage Recap with Jay Phoenix

Joe (Jay Phoenix [https://www.jayphoenixmusic.com/]) and I recently celebrated our first wedding anniversary. On this episode of the Heart Frequency Podcast, we talk about what we've learned about marriage so far...and how we know there's still a lot to learn. :) In this episode we discuss: * How you can still pursue your career ambitions if you're with an aligned partner * Goal setting as a couple * Tracking habits together and being accountability partners * How knowing yourself and having independence will help you match with a healthy relationship * Learning to balance two families * Feeling safe in yourself and trusting yourself before entering partnership Intro and outro music composed by Jay Phoenix [https://www.jayphoenixmusic.com/], sampled from the JAY II [https://www.jaythesecondmusic.com/#/] song "trippin." Podcast recorded, engineered, and mixed by Joseph Marquez. Cover photography (not including text overlay and background) by Jeremy Cortez. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

4: The Balance of Darkness and Light with Jay Phoenix

Do you consider yourself to be more of a "dark" person or a "light" person? This week on the Heart Frequency Podcast, my husband, Joe (Jay Phoenix [https://www.jayphoenixmusic.com/]), joins me again - we talk about the contrasts of life and how darkness and light can come together to create a beautiful equilibrium. In this episode we discuss: * The concept of chiaroscuro - the Italian term for "light-dark" * Growing up in a traditional household with midwestern values and feeling different from family at times * Joe's choice to take the more unpredictable route of being a musician, instead of following a potentially more "stable" path to becoming a doctor * How playing a classical piano piece can be a precarious balance of chaos and structure * Our JAY II cover [https://soundcloud.com/jaythesecondmusic/paradise-circus-massive-attack-cover?si=21139389dbba43d9b558c6437fe1154f&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing] of Massive Attack's song "Paradise Circus" * Being storytellers and creating "dark" music without being dark people necessarily * Why we like horror movies, but we try to watch them with balance and discernment * Gilbert and Sullivan's play The Sorcerer * Making a love-based decision vs. a fear-based decision * Quote [https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/viktor_e_frankl_160380] by Dr. Viktor Frankl * Choosing positivity and learning healthier ways/times to express emotions * Attached. [https://www.attachedthebook.com/wordpress/] book by Amir Levine, M.D. and Rachel S. F. Heller, M.A. * Embracing sensuality with fun and acceptance * The less we judge ourselves or others, the more we live in a state of love * The beauty of a depressing song Intro and outro music composed by Jay Phoenix [https://www.jayphoenixmusic.com/], sampled from the JAY II [https://www.jaythesecondmusic.com/#/] song "trippin." Podcast recorded, engineered, and mixed by Joseph Marquez. Cover photography (not including text overlay and background) by Jeremy Cortez. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

3: Ten Ways to Improve the Health of Your Mouth

A few years ago, I was told I had some health issues, several of which were related to my mouth and teeth. Here are the lifestyle changes I made in response. Disclaimer: I'm not a dentist or medical professional. These are things that I do that help me, but please also do your own research or consult your doctor if necessary. In this episode I discuss: * Harvard article [https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates/carbohydrates-and-blood-sugar/] about carbohydrates and blood sugar * 365 Days of Ayurveda for Lifelong Radiant Health [https://ayurvedicwellness.center/shop/365-days-of-ayurveda-egidio] by Rhonda Egidio * Why you might want to wait to brush your teeth after meals [https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/brushing-immediately-after-meals-you-may-want-wait] * Darin Olien's interview [https://youtu.be/kjAPy5OFknA?si=WafZPcHKJe98V5cN] on the Know Thyself Podcast * Nadine Artemis's interview [https://drgundry.com/nadine-artemis/] on the Dr. Gundry Podcast Intro and outro music composed by Jay Phoenix [https://www.jayphoenixmusic.com/], sampled from the JAY II [https://www.jaythesecondmusic.com/#/] song "trippin." Podcast recorded, engineered, and mixed by Joseph Marquez. Cover photography (not including text overlay and background) by Jeremy Cortez. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

2: “A Bad Day for the Ego is a Great Day for the Soul” with Jay Phoenix

My first guest on this podcast is a talented music producer and pianist, and he's also my husband. Today Jay Phoenix [https://www.jayphoenixmusic.com/] and I talk about the quote, “A bad day for the ego is a great day for the soul” and what it means to us in terms of communication, feedback, and learning new skills. In this episode we discuss: * Robin Sharma and his book The 5AM Club [https://www.betterup.com/blog/the-5-am-club/] * Spiritual teacher Michael Beckwith [https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/?hl=en] * "Our Time," the song Jay Phoenix collaborated on with doctor/musician J-Gott [https://open.spotify.com/track/4hiUkd9baM2EsiBemoKRt9?si=5653d1356d334b81] * Joe's interview [https://canvasrebel.com/meet-joe-marquez/?fbclid=PAAabHjFFDDI42_BLgguFIk3VFuwmkXaWeb9dQTEs-yrtpysHWBw_Kwu6gSYI_aem_AVSgR0ABTKtuyclQtJ_EBYIqGgnaCjCwhH-pyU7UKvjb1W3RMY1_uJm2wpoiDC8RyHI] with CanvasRebel * VoyageLA [https://voyagela.com/interview/meet-joe-marquez-jay-phoenix-music-west-hollywood-ca/] * ShoutoutLA [https://shoutoutla.com/meet-joe-marquez-music-producer-composer/] * Learning to sing in a pop style and taking inspiration from the singer BANKS [https://www.instagram.com/hernameisbanks/?hl=en] * Going from communicating as friends to communicating in a relationship * How to handle feedback, including on websites like SubmitHub [https://www.submithub.com/] Intro and outro music composed by Jay Phoenix [https://www.jayphoenixmusic.com/], sampled from the JAY II [https://www.jaythesecondmusic.com/#/] song "trippin." Podcast recorded, engineered, and mixed by Joseph Marquez. Cover photography (not including text overlay and background) by Jeremy Cortez. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.