EP. 53 | A conversation with Sara Dean of Shameless Mom Academy In this episode of Mindful Conversations with KAY, Kelly and Kristi engage in a soul-stirring conversation with Sara Dean, renowned coach, speaker, and host of the acclaimed podcast, Shameless Mom...
Self-Care: Permission to Say No
EP. 52 | Self-Care: Permission to Say No In this episode of Mindful Conversations with KAY, Kristi delves into the art of self-care and empowers listeners to navigate the hectic pace of life with grace and intention. As we step into the bustling season ahead, Kristi...
Shame: how this complex emotion effects the body and mind
EP. 51 | Trauma-Informed Practices - An Interview with Kathleen Egan "Stop crying, it's not that bad", said in the heat of the moment however its impacts may be lifelong. Shame is a complex emotion that often originates from experiences and messages from...
Trauma-Informed Practices – An Interview with Kathleen Egan
EP. 50 | Trauma-Informed Practices - An Interview with Kathleen Egan Kathleen Egan first connected with yoga as a teenager in Australia and has integrated yoga practices into her daily life, growing her personal practice and establishing herself as a Vinyasa...
The Benefits of Tapping and Shaking for Children
EP. 49 | The Benefits of Tapping and Shaking for Children Welcome back to Mindful Conversation with KAY! In this episode, Kelly and Kristi continue the discussion on the physical responses to emotions by diving into the world of tapping and shaking. Tapping and...
Somatic Experiencing-Re-Release
EP. 48 | Somatic Experiencing-Re-Release In this episode of Mindful Conversation with KAY, Kelly & Kristi continue the conversation about physical responses to emotions with a re-release of Episode 31: Somatic Work. Our bodies have evolved with a primal response...
Physical Responses to Emotion
EP. 47 | Physical Responses to Emotion In this episode of Mindful Conversation with KAY, Kelly & Kristi begin a new month-long series on physical responses. They kick off the conversation by diving deeper into what emotions are, how they manifest in our bodies,...
Deven Sisler Interview: The Yamas In Pajamas
EP. 46 | Deven Sisler Interview: The Yamas In Pajamas Deven Sisler has been teaching yoga and meditation to children and families internationally since 2005 as well as offering kids yoga teacher trainings since 2016. She loves sharing the tools of yoga with people of...
Relationships – Part 3 Adult-child
EP. 45 | Relationships - Part 3 Adult-child “When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it's our job to share our calm, not join their chaos.” ~L.R. Knost From the moment they’re born, children need safe, consistent, and responsive relationships with the...
Mindful Relationships Part 2- Friendships
EP. 44 | Mindful Relationships Part 2- Friendships If you think back over the course of your life, you can probably name different friends from different periods of your life. You may even have certain friends that you rarely see but, when you do, it seems like no...
Relationships Series Part 1: Connection to Self
EP. 43 | Relationships Series Part 1: Connection to Self This week, we kick off a new series on relationships and the role of mindfulness in relationships. Kelly and Kristi begin the conversation with the most important relationship: the one we have with ourselves....
Transitions – High School
EP. 62|Transitions - High School Transitioning to high school is a big change for teens. As they enter another new building, with new teachers and peers, they'll gain greater independence and access to a wider range of classes and activities. They'll also be faced...
Mindful Transitions Part 2 – The Start of Kindergarten
EP. 60|Mindful Transitions Part 2 - The Start of Kindergarten The start of kindergarten is a major milestone in the lives of young children, maybe the biggest one! The start of kindergarten can be a stressful time for your child as they enter a world filled with new...
Mindful Transitions: Part 1 The First School Experience
EP. 59|Mindful Transitions: Part 1 The First School Experience Change is hard regardless of age, but children particularly struggle with transitions. Especially the big ones like heading off to preschool for the first time. They may be leaving you for the first time...
A Mindful Writing Process with Author Laura Bean
EP. 58|A Mindful Writing Process with Author Laura Bean Laura Bean, writing specialist, educational wellness consultant, and creator of Write to the Core curriculum, which integrates social-emotional learning with reading and writing joins Kristi and Kelly on this...