The Mindful Back-to-School Guide to with Allyson Balara

Honoring the Pause: A Meditation and Parting

In this final episode, I invite you to join me in a meditation on the power of pause — the quiet moments that create space for clarity, healing, and change. As I step away from the podcast to focus on other clinical work, I leave you with gratitude, encouragement, and a reminder that your breath and stillness are always within reach.     If you love Mindful Elevation, spread the love by following and sharing! #mindfulelevation      Website: www.elevate-counseling.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_counseling_services/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecounselingservices YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elevate-counseling Courses: https://courses.elevate-counseling.com/store Use code MINDFULELEVATION for 15% off courses!!

One Breath at a Time: Leo Marrs on Healing, Presence, and Inner Power

In this powerful episode, breathwork practitioner Leo Marrs joins us to explore how something as simple—and profound—as the breath can lead to deep healing, emotional regulation, and inner strength. We discuss the science and spirit of conscious breathing, how it impacts the nervous system, and why breath is the key to unlocking presence and personal power. Whether you're new to breathwork or looking to deepen your practice, this conversation offers insights, guidance, and inspiration—one breath at a time.   **Leo Marrs guides listeners through a 10 breath sequence in this episode. Please only follow along in a safe environment.**   Resources: https://www.leomarrs.com/ [https://www.leomarrs.com/] Instagram: @theleomarrs YouTube: @LeoMarrs TikTok: @theleomarrs Facebook: @leomarrs.personal App Ethr: https://www.ethr.one/ [https://www.ethr.one/] Ken Wilber and Integral Theory: https://integrallife.com/who-is-ken-wilber/ [https://integrallife.com/who-is-ken-wilber/] The Body Keeps the Score: https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score [https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score]      If you love Mindful Elevation, spread the love by following and sharing! #mindfulelevation  Website: www.elevate-counseling.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_counseling_services/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecounselingservices YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elevate-counseling Courses: https://courses.elevate-counseling.com/store Use code MINDFULELEVATION for 15% off courses!!

The Mindful Back-to-School Guide to with Allyson Balara

Back-to-school season can be exciting, but it can also bring a whirlwind of schedules, emotions, and new routines. In this episode, Allyson Balara, LMHC, shares mindful strategies to help both parents and students navigate the transition with ease. You’ll learn how to create calm, grounded mornings, set realistic expectations of the day, and add stress reducing tools to both your and your child's toolbox. Whether you’re sending your child to kindergarten or high school, these tips will help your family approach the school year with focus, balance, and a little more peace.   Resources: Name It to Tame It: https://contextualconsulting.co.uk/resources/name-it-to-tame-it-worksheet-for-working-with-childrens-emotions [https://contextualconsulting.co.uk/resources/name-it-to-tame-it-worksheet-for-working-with-childrens-emotions]  Breathing Exercises for Kids: https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/belly-breathing-instructions [https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/belly-breathing-instructions] Check In's: https://www.bgca.org/news-stories/2023/July/emotional-check-ins-for-kids/ [https://www.bgca.org/news-stories/2023/July/emotional-check-ins-for-kids/] Invisible String: Invisible String on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-String-Patrice-Karst/dp/031648623X/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.MAauAQxuCsnZqeFYZpAAICXyLIkFn5ohXd2ujV54zFIT1qdEoETRmSz3L-iu4paNY02DC3oqmo4cUVU7o0JjJBRXOrYxXvOV0_fiI9aYcv_W-TBhZ9R-FudCY9wEJGiwDGRZi1PTMsf24_HEzMsIGfYPKxDaUmZ7-nRwO0K2qGozNMEnoPhLK5RcgcSj_3DDKIEQzakn-BTTTevlVkWTa-isu1FSCkgxM2jSRbAOUbY.HXSjQeDNJIxScl3pwg-LrGDF9Gub9iwqCg9zRJ-oHwE&dib_tag=se&hvadid=630832237104&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9001953&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=13906501433231495623--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=13906501433231495623&hvtargid=kwd-435367985&hydadcr=24634_13626630&keywords=the+invisible+string&mcid=1b7de965dca43085975b6c95add7173c&qid=1754497957&sr=8-1] Kissing Hand: Kissing Hand on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Kissing-Hand-Audrey-Penn/dp/1933718102]      If you love Mindful Elevation, spread the love by following and sharing! #mindfulelevation        Website: www.elevate-counseling.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_counseling_services/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecounselingservices YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elevate-counseling Courses: https://courses.elevate-counseling.com/store Use code MINDFULELEVATION for 15% off courses!!

Breath, Energy, and Intuition: Unlocking the Inner Self Through Vibravision with Mas Mike Zeleznick

In this enlightening episode, Mas Mike Zeleznick shares the transformative power of Vibravision—a rare martial arts practice that unlocks the potential of breathwork, energy awareness, and intuitive perception. We explore how training in Vibravision can connect you to your inner self, enhance your sixth sense, and awaken a deeper level of consciousness. Join us as we dive into the intersection of martial arts, energy psychology, and inner wisdom, and discover how to access the unseen through focused breath and mindful intention.   Resources: Website: https://vibravision.com/ [https://vibravision.com/] Instagram: @VibravisionUSA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Vibravision [https://www.youtube.com/c/Vibravision]  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mas-mike/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mas-mike/] IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14733557/ [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14733557/]     If you love Mindful Elevation, spread the love by following and sharing! #mindfulelevation    Website: www.elevate-counseling.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_counseling_services/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecounselingservices YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elevate-counseling Courses: https://courses.elevate-counseling.com/store Use code MINDFULELEVATION for 15% off courses!!

From Shame to Safety: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Identity and Healing with Ann Russo

How do we move from internalized shame to a place of self-acceptance and safety? In this episode, trauma-informed therapist Ann Russo, LCSW, joins us to discuss the impact of shame on the body and mind, particularly within queer and marginalized identities. Through mindfulness practices like body scans and self-compassion, we explore ways to challenge negative beliefs and cultivate healing. Whether you’re on a personal journey of self-discovery or supporting others, this conversation offers insight, validation, and practical tools for reclaiming your sense of wholeness.   Resources:  https://www.amrtherapy.com/ [https://www.amrtherapy.com/] https://marlenewinell.net/ [https://marlenewinell.net/] CEU: https://www.annrusso.org/courses/ [https://www.annrusso.org/courses/]    If you love Mindful Elevation, spread the love by following and sharing! #mindfulelevation      Website: www.elevate-counseling.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_counseling_services/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecounselingservices YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elevate-counseling Courses: https://courses.elevate-counseling.com/store Use code MINDFULELEVATION for 15% off courses!!