The Mindfulness Sandwich Everyone Eats

What Kung Fu Teaches Us About Learning

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2560663/fan_mail/new] More than self-defense, punching or kicking, kung fu is an ancient art that holds within its practice a winning formula for discipline, integrity and balance. Shelly sits down with one of her mentors and martial arts instructors, Master Ian Chisholm, a 6th degree Tien Shan Pai black sash, Vice President of the U.S. Kuo Shu Federation, and career public school educator, to discuss the overlap between the practice of kung fu and its applications in the world of education.

Not just in your head: Healing Beyond the Brain

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2560663/fan_mail/new] Go beyond the mind and learn about somatic and spiritual healing that truly transforms. In this episode, Shelly sits with renowned integrative mind-body health practitioner and scholar, Christina Simmons, LCSW-C, LICSW to talk about healing in ways that are accessible and so much more than you can imagine. Join this wonderful invitation to understand more about the power of your own spiritual connection and ability to heal from the inside out, naturally and from where you are.

Work Culture for the People

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2560663/fan_mail/new] In this episode, Shelly sits down with Health Officer, Dr. Tonii Gedin of Anne Arundel County Maryland’s Department of Health. Dr. Gedin is known as a very successful work culture builder and leader in a community healthcare work environment. In a literal ‘boots on the ground’ entity that inherently comes with pressure and high stakes, how does she win at leadership while remaining a trusted community support and resource for so many inside and outside of her organization? Find out on the next episode of Uncommon Minds.

Love Calling

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2560663/fan_mail/new] This special Black History Month and Valentine’s Day episode features a wonderful conversation on the topic of love with Shelly and Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis. Sit back and enjoy this refreshing feature that is sure to inspire and give you all the feels!

The Mindfulness Sandwich Everyone Eats

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2560663/fan_mail/new] Ashley Williams joins Uncommon Minds and chops it up with Shelly on mindfulness in a truly refreshing way. In addition to sharing her vision for her successful tech platform CLYMB, already making huge impact in schools across the country, Ashley also simplifies the notion of mindfulness and emotional regulation as a "tough to reach" place.