Mindful Mavens

Steph & Anja

Wisdom seekers, humor mongers, perfectly imperfect celebrants of the human condition, Steph & Anja, two friends and long-time, wellness-oriented bodywork therapists, explore light and love, dis-ease and vibrant aliveness, and everything in between.

  1. 3d ago

    179: The human sideof 911, Sweet 16, and reimagining how we visit family

    Podcast: “Fresh Air: Voices of 911” https://www.npr.org/2026/09/11/nx-s1-5965794/the-voices-of-sept-11-my-first-thought-was-i-cant-believe-that-i-survived Movie: “About Time” https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2194499/?ref_=fn_t_1 Womes’s Travel Network - https://www.womenstravelnetwork.ca/ Go Ahead Tours - https://www.goaheadtours.com/ Next Tribe - https://nexttribe.com/ G Adventures - https://www.gadventures.com/ Women’s Travel Club - https://womens-travel-club.com/ Nomad Sisters - https://www.nomadsister.com/en/ Compare Women’s Travel Communities - https://spher.app/solo-travel-communities-for-women/ Book: “Inner Engineering - A Yogi’s Guide to Joy” by Sadhguru https://bookshop.org/a/116600/978081 2997798 Boulder Bookstore Mary Roach (Author) Temple Grandin (Author) Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado. For more information, check them out athttp://madelife.comhttp://facwellness.com Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at mail.mavens@gmail.com or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens . For any purchase you make from our “Storefront” we get thrown a few shekels that help us keep this podcast going. Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM

    179: The human sideof 911, Sweet 16, and reimagining how we visit family

  2. Oct 22

    178: House and cat sitting, peas and hominy for the whole world

    Bluetooth trackers for car and travel https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bluetooth-tracker/?ds_c=22954849190&gclsrc=aw.ds&&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=22954849190&utm_term=best%20bluetooth%20trackers&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22954849190&gbraid=0AAAAADwd30gey6PaLDnrEfIHSjkTJ1JhX&gclid=CjwKCAjwxeHWBhBPEiwAiqtQ-bkV1_0T5uTOHcPB2lCZZo_2UkOq3rKPyuP_tsqTn6nxGkeLykDs3xoCnuQQAvD_BwE Trusted Housesitters About Time (movie from 2013) https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3070600729/?_ssoLoop=1 Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado. For more information, check them out athttp://madelife.comhttp://facwellness.com Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at mail.mavens@gmail.com or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens . For any purchase you make from our “Storefront” we get thrown a few shekels that help us keep this podcast going. Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM

    178: House and cat sitting, peas and hominy for the whole world

  3. Oct 15

    177: Wolf Spiders, Dolly Parton, Gloria Steinem, oh my!!

    Spider Medicine Card:  The Spider medicine card (Card #43 from Jamie Sams and David Carson's Medicine Cards) represents creative force, weaving your own reality, and the infinite possibilities of creation. [1, 2, 3] Core Symbolism The Figure-Eight Shape: Her body forms an "8," symbolizing the infinite cycle of light and dark, eternal life, and limitless creative potential. [1, 2, 3] Eight Legs: Represent the four winds of change and the four directions of the medicine wheel. [1, 2] The Web: Represents the fabric of destiny and the wheel of life. Spider teaches that you are the master weaver of your own life and choices. [1, 2, 3] The Primordial Alphabet: Legend states Spider wove the first symbols and letters into her web so humanity could record progress on their Earth walk. [1] Core Message Create, Create, Create: Use your personal talents, write in a journal to track progress, and actively shape the life you want instead of staying stagnant. [1, 2] Avoid Illusions: Do not get trapped in your own fears or passive polarities (good vs. bad fortune); remember that you have the power to change your direction. [1, 2] Notice Opportunities: Pay attention to the edges of your web so you don't miss new fruits of your labor while hyper-focused on your plans. [1] “Microcosmos” French film capturing life in your lawn. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117040/?_ssoLoop=1 Book “The Overstory” by Richard Powers https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780393356687 Richard Powers “Playground” https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781324123736 Robert A. Monroe’s “Far Journey” https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780385231824 “The mustache farmer” https://www.instagram.com/moustache_farmer/?hl=en  Movie: “Dumplin” https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4878482/ Netflix “Famous Last Wrods: Gloria Steinem” https://www.imdb.com/title/tt45120348/ Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado. For more information, check them out athttp://madelife.comhttp://facwellness.com Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at mail.mavens@gmail.com or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens . For any purchase you make from our “Storefront” we get thrown a few shekels that help us keep this podcast going. Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM

    177: Wolf Spiders, Dolly Parton, Gloria Steinem, oh my!!

  4. Oct 8

    176: Awe for life and function juxtaposed with flash flood devastation, alternative realities, high school musicals

    Flood in Nepal/China boarder: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/nepal-flash-flood-washes-away-villages-project-sites-near-tibet-border-2026-08-26/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northeast_blackout_of_2003 Fairview High School musical 2026 is FROZEN https://fhschoirtickets.ludus.com/ http://Matchbooktraveler.com Burning Man Documentary on HBO:  The Man Will Burn https://youtu.be/kRhUYPtp6Ao?si=oZiWeVUh-fUB49zL Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado. For more information, check them out athttp://madelife.comhttp://facwellness.com Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at mail.mavens@gmail.com or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens . For any purchase you make from our “Storefront” we get thrown a few shekels that help us keep this podcast going. Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM

    176: Awe for life and function juxtaposed with flash flood devastation, alternative realities, high school musicals

  5. Oct 1

    175: Dung Beetles, Nature Bathing, and the Varied Origins and Processes Involved in Writing

    Dung Beetles, Nature Bathing, and the Varied Origins and Processes Involved in Writing Ali Ward - Ologies Podcast; “Salugenology - Why Humans Require Hobbies” https://www.alieward.com/ologies/salugenology   It’s Been a Minute Podcast: “Feeling Stuck” Take a Side Quest” https://www.npr.org/2026/07/29/nx-s1-5910878/feeling-stuck-take-a-side-quest Book: “Forest Bathing” https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780399582110 Book: “The OverStory” by Richard Powers https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780393356687 Book: “Inner Engineering” https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780812997798 Book: “Midnights with the Mystic” https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781571745613 Rachel Cole - https://www.choose-happiness.net/ Maria Cooper - https://www.chefmariacooper.com/cookbook John Connelly - https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781947784192‍ ‍https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781962594127 Book: “Theo of Golden” https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781668236512 Book: “Big Magic” https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781594634727 Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado. For more information, check them out athttp://madelife.comhttp://facwellness.com Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at mail.mavens@gmail.com or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens . For any purchase you make from our “Storefront” we get thrown a few shekels that help us keep this podcast going. Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM

    175: Dung Beetles, Nature Bathing, and the Varied Origins and Processes Involved in Writing

  6. Sep 24

    174: Laughing for Health, Victory Gardening, Burning Man Community principles

    Health benefits of laughter: Physical Health:Cortisol drop Pain reliefHeart boostImmune responseCalorie burn Mental & Emotional Health:Dopamine releaseAnxiety reliefPerspective shiftSocial Benefits Bonding: Triggers shared oxytocin release and group rapport. Conflict diffusion: Lowers defensive tension during hard talks BoulderAcuDetox.org Burning Man event and culture are guided by The 10 Principles written in 2004 by co-founder Larry Harvey. [1] The 10 Principles Radical Inclusion: Anyone may be a part of Burning Man. No prerequisites exist, and strangers are welcomed and respected. Gifting: The community is devoted to acts of unconditional gift-giving without expecting a return or exchange. Decommodification: Social environments are unmediated by commercial sponsorships, advertising, or transactions to protect the culture from exploitation. Radical Self-Reliance: Individuals are encouraged to discover, exercise, and rely on their own inner resources. Radical Self-Expression: Self-expression arises from unique individual gifts, determined solely by the individual or collaborating group. Communal Effort: The community values creative cooperation, collaboration, and supporting social networks and public spaces. Civic Responsibility: Organizers and participants must value civil society, assume responsibility for public welfare, and obey local, state, and federal laws.  Leaving No Trace: Participants respect the environment, clean up after themselves, and leave gathering places in a better state. Participation: Transformation occurs through deeply personal, active involvement; the community is committed to a radically participatory ethic where there are no spectators.  Immediacy: Immediate experience is the most important touchstone of value, overcoming barriers between people, their inner selves, and nature.  Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado. For more information, check them out athttp://madelife.comhttp://facwellness.com Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at mail.mavens@gmail.com or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens . For any purchase you make from our “Storefront” we get thrown a few shekels that help us keep this podcast going. Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM

    174: Laughing for Health, Victory Gardening, Burning Man Community principles

  7. Sep 17

    173: The human element of customer service, chaos goblins, and a return to teamwork

    Elitch Gardens - https://elitchgardens.com Lakeside Amusement Park Denver Film, Summer Scream Fundraising event - https://www.denverfilm.org/programs/summer-scream/ Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado. For more information, check them out athttp://madelife.comhttp://facwellness.com Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at mail.mavens@gmail.com or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens . For any purchase you make from our “Storefront” we get thrown a few shekels that help us keep this podcast going. Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM

    173: The human element of customer service, chaos goblins, and a return to teamwork

  8. Sep 10

    172: The Uphill Effort and Staying in Creative Contact

    Byron Katie’s 4 questions https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780593234518 Suzannah Conway’s book THIS I KNOW: Notes on unraveling the heart.https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780762770083 Boulder County Farmer’s Market https://bcfm.org/ TooGoodToGO prevents food waste https://www.toogoodtogo.com/en-us/about-us http://PostCrossing.com   http://TwoHandsPaperie.com Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado. For more information, check them out athttp://madelife.comhttp://facwellness.com Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at mail.mavens@gmail.com or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens . For any purchase you make from our “Storefront” we get thrown a few shekels that help us keep this podcast going. Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM

    172: The Uphill Effort and Staying in Creative Contact
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Wisdom seekers, humor mongers, perfectly imperfect celebrants of the human condition, Steph & Anja, two friends and long-time, wellness-oriented bodywork therapists, explore light and love, dis-ease and vibrant aliveness, and everything in between.

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  • Creator
    Steph & Anja
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    178
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Mindful Mavens

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