Braving the Elements Podcast with Tracy James

S3:E14 Jade Miles on Futuresteading

My guest on this episode is Jade Miles, author of the book “Futuresteading: Live Like Tomorrow Matters." beyond her writing, Jade actively immerses herself in projects that promote community sufficiency, ecological balance and a more thoughtful approach to consumption. In her homeland of Australia and worldwide, Jade is a powerful voice for sustainable living and an advocate for making small positive changes in our daily lives that lead to a more resilient future. Jade's insights are a mix of practical guidance and philosophy, ideal for anyone looking to rebuild their sense of connection with and care for the earth. Join us as we explore with Jade how to truly 'live like tomorrow matters.'   “Every decision we make has an impact - on other humans, creatures and ecosystems. How do you make your decisions and will their impact be degenerative, sustainable or regenerative?" - Jade Miles   For more about Jade and her work visit... podcast.livingelemental.com/S3E14

S3:E13 Stress and The Language of Breath with Jesse Coomer

Stress, dysregulation and anxiety plague modern life, but their origins lie deep in human psychology and physiology. In this episode, Human Performance Specialist Jesse Coomer, helps us understand the unconscious processes and survival mechanisms that drive our experience of stress and offers us tools to restore balance. Blending neuroscience with breath-work practices, Jesse maps the relationship between the conscious and unconscious mind. He details how techniques like controlled breathing can "speak" to the unconscious, quieting stress responses and restoring calm. Jesse trains athletes, CEOs, first responders, military, and everyday people who seek to optimize their performance, reduce their anxiety levels, and live a healthier life.  In this episode, Jesse discusses his new book, The Language of Breath, and inspires us to take an embodied path to reducing chronic stress and restoring balance.  Whether you grapple with anxiety or simply seek deeper self-awareness, this episode offers practical tools to engage with the inner forces shaping your state of mind and body.   

S3E12: Transcending Toxic Productivity with Steven Puri

In a time when pressures to do more, faster and better inundate us, it’s refreshing to find tools to help us address the demands of modern life without compromising our well-being. Our guest today, Steven Puri, Founder of The Sukha App, is deeply engaged in the movement to transcend burnout and toxic productivity, and restore happiness in work and life.  In this episode, we dive deep into what actually helps us be more focused, productive and happy and how The Sukha App was designed to make the process easier. So, whether you're looking for ways to achieve sustainable productivity, seeking a greater sense of happiness in your day-to-day life, or are looking for solutions to burnout, this conversation is for you.

S3:E11 Into The Luminous with Diana Winston

While meditation and mindfulness promise peace, the reality of these practices can involve more struggle than serenity.  From meditation cushions in India and Burma to her role as Director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center, our guest has navigated both the traditional and scholarly worlds of mindfulness and has come to embrace an expansive, objectless, and effortless approach. Diana Winston is the author of The Little Book of Being and co-author of Fully Present, and is here on the podcast to share a practice that I resonate deeply with and have wanted to share with you.  Join us as as Diana discusses Natural Awareness and offers us a direct experience of the luminous as she guides us in meditation.  Whether you're a seasoned meditator seeking a fresh perspective, or someone newly venturing into this territory, today's episode offers an alternative and accessible approach to the practice of mindfulness. 

S3E10: Arianna Bradford On ADHD

Arianna Bradford is an ADHD Coach and author of the book Shame on You: Big Truths from A Bad Mom. Whether or not you have ADHD, Arianna’s perspectives on being a mulitpassionate person are an inspiring invitation to live into your uniqueness and work with your nature. From how to get motivated to the links between hormone changes and ADHD symptoms, we explore neurodiversity from many angles in this episode. Tune in as Arianna brings practical wisdom, compassion and humor to the process of embracing who you are and how your brain works.