Mind Declutter with Athea Davis

Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about mental health. October 10th is World Mental Health Day, and throughout the month of October there are a variety of organizations raising awareness about mental health. As many of you know, mental health awareness is near and dear to my heart, and I wanted to take the opportunity to share an incredibly inspiring journey of how one man's battle with suicidal ideation turned into a life filled with meaning and purpose. My special guest, Jesse Cody, is the founder of the mantra-turned-movement, Hike The Good Hike (HTGH). HTGH is focused on suicide prevention and seeks to help people cultivate positive, nature-based lifestyles. We chat about his life journey with depression and suicidal ideation, and how hiking the entire Appalachian Trail, the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, ranging from Maine to Georgia, over a 7-month period, changed his life. It was on the trail, alone in nature, walking 2,200 miles battling his own tough mental space, that Jesse discovered his purpose – guiding others that also struggle with mental health issues and speaking about the healing power of nature to help shift depression and suicidal ideation from draining the life out of you, to a life filled with meaning, purpose, and ultimately, joy. If you or anyone you know struggle with mental health, I hope Jesse's story inspires you with hope and reassurance, that you are not alone in the mental health fight, and that it is possible to shift difficult and challenging thoughts through the healing power of nature. If you or anyone you know needs professional mental health attention, please contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's hotline: (800) 662-4357Stay connected 👉 @atheadavis on all the social channels. And, don’t forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned in to all the mindful living love.Keep breathing deep and shining bright, Friend! ☀️XO ~ Athea Connect with my guest Jesse Cody 👉 Website and Instagram. P.S. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products + grab your free mindful living guide at www.atheadavis.com. Purchase my book, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce: Daily Meditations for Youth, Parents & Families Purchase my card deck, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce: affirmation + art card deck for youth, parents & educators Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about whole child education and how to create a positive culture in your classroom, school, or home. My special guest, Jennifer Appel, is an educator, coach, speaker, and writer who wants to create an environment where all students are able to learn and become passionate about serving others. She’s also the author of the new children’s book, Award Winning Dog. We chat about her journey into becoming an educator, her role has Chief Heart Officer of the Team Better Team, whole child education and social and emotional learning, particularly what it is and why it’s important, especially in the midst of this pandemic school year, common misconceptions about SEL, and how we can create an award winning culture in our classrooms, schools, and homes so students and educators thrive at all levels. Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis!   And, don’t forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned in to all the mindful living love.Stay connected 👉 @atheadavis on all the social channels. Keep breathing deep and shining bright, Friend! ☀️XO ~ Athea Connect with my guest Jennifer Appel 👉 Website.Purchase her new book, AwardWinning Dog on Amazon.P.S. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products + grab your free mindful living guide at www.atheadavis.com. Purchase my book, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce: Daily Meditations for Youth, Parents & Families Purchase my card deck, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce: affirmation + art card deck for youth, parents & educators Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing one of my fav meditation practices to help shift unpleasant thoughts and emotions so they don’t take control of your life, and so you can navigate challenges with more ease. I’ve used this mindfulness meditation tool a lot in this crazy year of 2020 and I’ve taught it to my students. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! You can come back to this episode any time you need that heart-filled internal shift. Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis!   And, don’t forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned in to all the mindful living love.Stay connected 👉 @atheadavis on all the social channels. Keep breathing deep and shining bright, Friend! ☀️XO ~ Athea  P.S. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products + grab your free mindful living guide at www.atheadavis.com. Purchase my book, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce: Daily Meditations for Youth, Parents & Families Purchase my card deck, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce: affirmation + art card deck for youth, parents & educators Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about mindfully-centered social and emotional learning skills your kids and students need to thrive in any environment.My special guest, Helen Maffini, is the Director of MindBE Education and MindBE Business. She’s a former school principal and teacher, an NLP practitioner, a certified emotional intelligence coach and positive psychology coach. Helen is also the co-author of the book Developing Children’s Emotional Intelligence as well as several children’s books.  We chat about her research findings from a 6-week mindfulness study at a school in Hong Kong, what SEL skills kids and students need to be practicing today, and why SEL matters. Helen also shares a few tips for parents and teachers.  Also, last chance of the year to enroll in my flagship program, Mindfulness Education University for Educators! Registration closes September 27th.I would love for you to be a part of this incredible journey and experience. For more information on the program + to grab your free mindfulness resources to get started on your mindful journey, click here. Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis!   And, don’t forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned in to all the mindful living love.Stay connected 👉 @atheadavis on all the social channels. Keep breathing deep and shining bright, Friend! ☀️XO ~ Athea Connect with my guest Helen Maffini 👉 Twitter and Facebook.P.S. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products + grab your free mindful living guide at www.atheadavis.com. Purchase my book, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce: Daily Meditations for Youth, Parents & Families Purchase my card deck, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce: affirmation + art card deck for youth, parents & educators Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about how educators, parents, and leaders can create identity affirming schools and environments where all of our students and young people feel seen, heard, and valued. My special guest, Dr. Angela Ward, is a public-school administrator with 24 years of experience. She is focused on creating identity-safe schools and workplaces, and strives to nurture equity-centered schooling. We chat about identity development in young people, culturally responsive pedagogy, shifting the narrative in the dominant culture to one that is more inclusive and equity-driven, and the importance of self-care in the work of racial justice. I’m also opening up enrollment for cohort 2 at the end of September in Mindfulness Education University for Educators. I would love for you to be a part of this incredible journey and experience. For more information on the program + to grab your free mindfulness resources, click here. Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis!   And, don’t forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned in to all the mindful living love.Stay connected 👉 @atheadavis on all the social channels. Keep breathing deep and shining bright, Friend! ☀️XO ~ Athea Connect with my guest Dr. Angela Ward 👉 Twitter and Instagram. P.S. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products + grab your free mindful living guide at www.atheadavis.com. Purchase my book, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce: Daily Meditations for Youth, Parents & Families Purchase my card deck, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce: affirmation + art card deck for youth, parents & educators Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about the the intersection of pedagogy and neuroscience. My special guest, Missy Widmann was a frustrated educator with a critical case of compassion fatigue. She was inspired by the teachings and practices of the cognitive learning scientist, Dr. O’Mahony. Missy is a health and fitness teacher at Challenger Alternative High School in Spanaway, Washington.  If you are looking for ways to be more adaptive in the classroom, then you don’t want to miss this conversation! I’m also opening up enrollment for cohort 2 at the end of September in Mindfulness Education University for Educators. I would love for you to be a part of this incredible journey and experience. For more information on the program + to grab your free mindfulness resources, click here. Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis!   And, don’t forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned in to all the mindful living love.Stay connected 👉 @atheadavis on all the social channels. Keep breathing deep and shining bright, Friend! ☀️XO ~ Athea Connect with my guest Missy Widmann 👉 Twitter, LinkedIN, and Facebook.  P.S. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products + grab your free mindful living guide at www.atheadavis.com. Purchase my book, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce: Daily Meditations for Youth, Parents & Families Purchase my card deck, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce: affirmation + art card deck for youth, parents & educators Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing some of my fav mind training tools.  These tools are great for all ages! It’s a process of training our mind in focused attention. As Dr. Dan Seigel says, “The heart of training the mind is how we learn to focus attention.” ~ When we learn to master ourselves, we learn how to create the life we truly desire. The father of modern psychology, William James said, “The training of attention allows one to become a master of oneself.”When you learn to train your attention, you will have the most important skill you need to create anything in life you’ve ever wanted. It's possible for you, and the young people you teach, lead, and serve. Want more?If you are ready to dive more deeply into using these tools, you want to have an experienced mindfulness coach help you navigate your own mental and emotional terrain so you can be the best educator or parent you can be, and you want to show up with ready-to-use mindfully-centered SEL tools in your home or class then be sure to check out my program re-opening up this fall – Mindfulness Education University for Educators. Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis!   And, don’t forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned in to all the mindful living love.Stay connected 👉 @atheadavis on all the social channels. Keep breathing deep and shining bright, Friend! ☀️XO ~ Athea P.S. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products + grab your free mindful living guide at www.atheadavis.com. Purchase my book, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce: Daily Meditations for Youth, Parents & Families Purchase my card deck, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce: affirmation + art card deck for youth, parents & educators Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about building resilience. My special guest, Jay Abbasi, talks about his personal journey through grief and loss when he lost his father to a heart attack in 2014. It was learning self-observation through mindfulness practices that transformed Jay’s life and helped him build resilience, better mental and physical health, and relationships. Jay discovered his purpose through his grief and loss journey, and now is dedicated to sharing these tools with businesses so they too can help those they lead to transform their relationship to stress, burnout, and overwhelm, and build resilience. Jay shares that transforming our relationship to these states of mind are vital to building a productive and sustainable work culture. If you are navigating grief, loss, and uncertainty right now, you definitely want to check out my flagship program. I’m also opening up enrollment for cohort 2 at the end of September in Mindfulness Education University for Educators. I would love for you to be a part of this incredible journey and experience. For more information on the program + to grab your free mindfulness resources to get your started, click here. Don’t forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned in to all the mindful living love.Stay connected 👉 @atheadavis on all the social channels. Keep breathing deep and shining bright, Friend! ☀️XO ~ Athea Connect with my guest Jay Abbasi 👉 Social and Website. P.S. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products + grab your free mindful living guide at www.atheadavis.com. Purchase my book, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce: Daily Meditations for Youth, Parents & Families Purchase my educational card deck, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce: affirmation + art card deck for youth, parents & educators Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about mental health in uncertain times.My special guest, Dr. Christopher Willard, and I talk about his journey into becoming a clinical psychologist and mindfulness practitioner, how mindfulness has elevated his own mental health, mental health within the current pandemic and current trends with youth, how we can create environments (in school and beyond) that promote mental health, and his new book, The Breathing Book. I’m also opening up my flagship program for cohort 2 at the end of September, Mindfulness Education University for Educators. I would love for you to be a part of this incredible journey and experience. For more information on the program + to grab your free resources, click here.Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis!   And, don’t forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned in to all the mindful living love.Stay connected 👉 @atheadavis on all the social channels. Keep breathing deep and shining bright, Friend! ☀️XO ~ Athea Connect with my guest Dr. Christopher Willard 👉 Social and Website. Purchase his newest children’s book, The Breathing BookP.S. Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavisTake one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products + grab your free mindful living guide at www.atheadavis.com. Purchase my book, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce: Daily Meditations for Youth, Parents & Families Purchase my card deck, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce: affirmation + art card deck for youth, parents & educators Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com

Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing several reflective journaling and breathing practices specifically for youth. I won’t tell if you use them, too! Seriously, they are great for all ages. Kids are plugged in to technology almost 24/7, they are more stressed than ever, and though we don’t have any hard date on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their social and emotional health, we can take a healthy surmise and see there will no doubt be some adverse SEL impacts here. It’s nothing we can’t tackle though, so that’s why I’m sharing these tools now. If you are ready to dive more deeply into using these tools, you want to have an experienced mindfulness coach help you navigate your own mental and emotional terrain so you can be the best educator or parent you can be, and you want to show up with ready-to-use mindfully-centered SEL tools in your home or class then be sure to check out my program re-opening up this fall – Mindfulness Education University for Educators. Don’t forget to connect with me on social media @atheadavis + subscribe to the podcast so you can stay tuned to all the mindful living love.If you love this episode, screenshot it and share on social media, tag me @atheadavis, and use #mindfulivingpodcast. Keep breathing deep and shining bright, Friend! ☀️XO ~ Athea P.S. 📱Follow me on IG, FB, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis✨ Take one of my live mindfulness trainings, digital courses, and purchase my books and products at www.atheadavis.com. Sign up for my weekly newsletter and get your free health and wellness guide, 5 Pillars to Peace, today! 📚 Purchase my book, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce: Daily Meditations for Youth, Parents & Families 💖 Purchase my card deck, Today's Gonna Be Awesomesauce: affirmation + art card deck for youth, parents & educators Connect with me on IG, FB, X, and LinkedIn: @atheadavis or www.atheadavis.com