The Calming Ground Podcast

Elizabeth Mintun
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This podcast offers a space for busy people to go to for inspiration, wisdom, to learn from one another's struggles and transformations, as well as to receive actionable steps to relax, gain confidence, and move forward with the life they long to experience.

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    103 - Soul-Led Ambition: Balancing Drive with Deep Rest

    What if ambition isn’t the enemy of calm…but actually its partner? In this episode, we’ll explore how ambition, when guided by soul and supported by rest, can actually expand your creativity, purpose, and vitality. In this episode, host Elizabeth Mintun shares a personal story from early in her career that led her to a turning point: learning to discern between ego-driven ambition (the striving that drains us) and soul-led ambition (the kind that sustains us). This episode delves into the hidden masks of ambition and how to recognize when it’s quietly depleting you. Elizabeth also offers practical ways to bring your body, not just your mind, into the conversation about growth and pace. Rest is not a betrayal of your purpose, but the very thing that fuels it.A Gestalt perspective on polarities suggests that calm and ambition are not opposites, but partners.Ambition isn’t always loud; sometimes it hides in subtle “shoulds” that feel reasonable but drain your energy.Resources  Learn more about 1:1 Coaching with Elizabeth Mintun here.  Contact Elizabeth: elizabethmintun@thecalmingground.com Find episode on Elizabeth’s ARROW Framework for Compassionate Accountability here  Subscribe to The Calming Ground Podcast so you never miss an episode. If you loved this conversation, please share it with a friend!

    13 min

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    102 - Living Your Wild Soul Story: A Journey with Mary Reynolds Thompson

    Some conversations touch something so deep within us, we know we’ll never quite be the same again. This was one of those conversations. In this powerful and poetic episode, host Elizabeth Mintun sits down with Mary Reynolds Thompson, an award-winning author, spiritual ecology pioneer, poetry therapy facilitator, and wild soul guide. Mary’s life and work invite us into a space of reconnection: to the Earth, to story, and to the sacred wildness within. From her enchanted childhood memories in a remote Italian fishing village to a life-changing encounter with the ocean while newly sober, Mary shares the deeply personal stepping stones that led her to her life’s work: helping others live their wild soul stories.  This is not just a conversation - it’s an initiation. An invitation to return home to your wild self. Key Takeaways You are earth in human form. Mary reminds us that we didn’t arrive on Earth - we emerged from it. Recognizing ourselves as part of nature, not separate from it, is essential to healing both ourselves and the planet. This perspective reconnects us to a sense of belonging, purpose, and deep interconnection with all life.The wild soul speaks through archetypes. Through five powerful Earth archetypes - Desert, Forest, Ocean & River, Mountain, and Grassland - we can better understand our emotional and spiritual landscapes. Each archetype reflects a state of being and offers guidance for healing, creativity, and transformation.Enchantment is a choice and a practice. We can reclaim wonder and meaning in a disenchanted world by turning toward the living Earth, story, and ritual. Whether watching a sunset or journaling with intention, small moments of presence can reawaken the wild, creative, soulful parts of us that modern life often suppresses.Resources  Learn more about 1:1 Coaching with Elizabeth Mintun here.  Contact Elizabeth: elizabethmintun@thecalmingground.com Mary Reynolds Thompson Website: https://www.maryreynoldsthompson.com/  Links to Mary’s Books:  The Way of the Wild Soul Woman Reclaiming the Wild Soul Embrace Your Inner Wild  Subscribe to The Calming Ground Podcast so you never miss an episode.If you loved this conversation, please share it with a friend!

    39 min

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    101 - From Burnout to Body Wisdom: Reclaiming Self-Trust with Rachel Pradarelli

    What happens when burnout pushes you to the point of numbness?  In this episode, podcast host Elizabeth Mintun is joined by Rachel Pradarelli. Rachel is the founder of Tranquilopa Wellness and she is a yoga and meditation teacher, and women’s wellness coach. Rachel shares her journey from working as a family nurse practitioner (where stress and emotional overload led her to a breaking point), to discovering the healing power of yoga, meditation, and nervous system regulation. In this conversation Rachel also shares how she now helps women who feel stuck in cycles of stress by blending mindfulness, nervous system tools, body acceptance work, and deep self-awareness practices to help women build a more compassionate, connected relationship with themselves without needing to run on empty, “fix” themselves, or prove their worth. If you’ve ever felt caught in the cycle of giving to everyone but yourself, or if you’re curious about how to reconnect with your body’s wisdom, this conversation will leave you with both validation and hope. Key Takeaways Body-based practices can restore presence and resilience.Nervous system regulation tools (including self-compassion) is powerful for stress recovery.Self-trust is the foundation for lasting wellness.Resources  Learn more about 1:1 Coaching with Elizabeth Mintun here.  Contact Elizabeth: elizabethmintun@thecalmingground.com Find Rachel Pradarelli:  Website: tranquilopawellness.com IG: @TranquilopaWellness Email: tranquilopawellness@gmail.com  The Compassionate Curiosity Podcast: The Compassionate Curiosity Podcast Free Community to further explore stress relief, self-connection, and body peace: The Compassionate Curiosity Community Rachel’s Book: Anxious Attachment Recovery Simplified: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2N8FXMF Reflection Journal: https://www.thecalmingground.com/self-care-reflection-journal ($4.99) Subscribe to The Calming Ground Podcast so you never miss an episode.If you loved this conversation, share it with a friend who might need a reminder that healing is possible.

    35 min

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    100 - Finding Balance in Late Summer According to Ancient Chinese Medicine

    What are you taking in these days - food, conversations, commitments - and does it replenish or deplete you? In this episode, host Elizabeth Mintun honors an often-overlooked season: Late Summer, the fifth season in Chinese medicine. Elizabeth explains how this season in ancient Chinese medicine is associated with the Earth element, and that it is a time of ripening, grounding, and nourishment - both physically and emotionally. Elizabeth offers reflective and meditative exercises throughout the episode to invite you to check in with yourself and notice where you might already be feeling replenished, and where you might need a little TLC.  Key Takeaways Nourishment is more than food. What we take in (food, conversations, media, commitments) impacts how grounded and replenished we feel.Balance is about digestion, not just “doing”. The Earth element reminds us that it’s not how much we take in, but how well we can digest, absorb, and transform it into energy.Grounding practices support clarity and calm. And simple acts like hydration and noticing what replenishes vs. depletes us help us feel steady in times of transition.Resources  Reflection Journal: https://www.thecalmingground.com/self-care-reflection-journal ($4.99) Find the podcast Episode Mentioned in this episode “Artful Integration: The Healing Journey of Kelli Trinoskey here.  Learn more about 1:1 Coaching here.  Contact Elizabeth: elizabethmintun@thecalmingground.com Whether you’re listening on a walk, cooking dinner, or with a quiet cup of tea, this episode is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and receive nourishment for body, mind, and spirit. If this episode brings you grounding, consider sharing it with someone who might need a little Earth element sweetness too. 🌾

    16 min

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    99 - Storytelling for Healing: Using Neuroscience to Reframe Your Past and Empower Your Future

    Your story holds incredible power. The story you tell about your past can shape your future - and your brain. What if you could rewrite it in a way that brings peace, strength, and freedom? In this episode, host Elizabeth Mintun explores how telling and reframing your personal narrative can help you process difficult experiences, release shame, and create a more peaceful future. She dives into how neuroscience explains the healing power of storytelling, why trauma can fragment memory, and how sharing your story in safe spaces can shift both your mind and body toward greater resilience. You’ll also hear real-life examples of people transforming their hardest chapters into sources of strength - and a simple exercise to begin reframing your own story today. Key Takeaways Untold stories often hold the most emotional weight. Trauma can impact the way we remember and share experiences. Telling our stories in new ways can not only empower us, it can actually help rewire our brain for greater resilience and healing. Resources  Reflection Journal: https://www.thecalmingground.com/self-care-reflection-journal ($4.99) Find the podcast Episode Mentioned in this episode “Artful Integration: The Healing Journey of Kelli Trinoskey here.  Learn more about 1:1 Coaching here.  Contact Elizabeth: elizabethmintun@thecalmingground.com

    16 min

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    98 - Manifesting: Buzzword, BS, or Something More?

    Let’s be honest - manifesting is one of those words that stirs up a lot. For some, it feels empowering, magical, and full of possibility. For others, it’s become a buzzword, co-opted by hustle culture or watered down by oversimplified self-help advice. In today’s episode, host Elizabeth Mintun takes a deep dive into exploring what manifesting means beneath the buzzwords. She looks at the deeper, ancient roots of manifesting across spiritual traditions. Elizabeth also explores how manifesting can be both mystical and practical, rooted in both intention, awareness, and aligned action.  Key Takeaways Many of us are better at giving or striving than receiving. Receiving, whether it’s support, guidance, or the unfolding of what we’ve asked for - is a crucial, often overlooked part of the process.Manifesting isn’t about bypassing reality. It’s about attuning to what you need, what’s ready to emerge, and how life might already be moving in your favor.It is important to trust the process as it unfolds, recognizing that life shifts happen as we are ready for them, and as we open ourselves to grow into them.  ✨ Reflection Question: What desire or longing feels most alive in me right now and am I willing to receive support in letting it unfold? Resources  Learn more about 1:1 Coaching here.  Contact Elizabeth: elizabethmintun@thecalmingground.com DM Elizabeth on Instagram or Facebook @TheCalmingGround If you found this episode supportive, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing it with a friend. Every bit of kindness helps this podcast reach more people who could use a moment of calm.

    24 min

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    97 - Finding the Sacred in the Mundane: How to Bring Meaning to Ordinary Moments

    What if the richest, most meaningful moments of your life are already here, hidden in the ordinary? In this episode of The Calming Ground, host Elizabeth Mintun explores “the sacred and the mundane.” Not necessarily religious or spiritual (though it can be), sacredness is that deep feeling of aliveness, wonder, or tenderness that makes you pause and think, this matters. But most of life is ordinary, filled with tasks such as folding laundry, answering emails, and making the bed. Elizabeth talks about why we often miss meaningful moments and offers simple practices to invite more of the extraordinary - or the sacred - into your everyday life.  Key Task Getting caught in autopilot living and overthinking can often lead to more experiences of the mundane than the extraordinary. There is a perhaps surprising link between presence and sacredness.Small practices, such as “micro thank-yous” and reframing ordinary tasks as meaningful acts of care can make a significant difference. ✨ Reflection Question: If you approached one daily task as sacred this week, what would you choose—and what might shift for you if you did? Resources  Learn more about 1:1 Coaching here.  Contact Elizabeth: elizabethmintun@thecalmingground.com DM Elizabeth on Instagram or Facebook @TheCalmingGround If you found this episode supportive, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing it with a friend. Every bit of kindness helps this podcast reach more people who could use a moment of calm.

    14 min

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    96 - Resetting Mid-Year: A Mindful Check-In for the Rest of 2025

    Does January feel like it was forever ago? If so, you’re not alone.  Mid-year is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and gently re-align with what truly matters for the rest of 2025 - and that’s exactly what host Elizabeth Mintun does in this episode. Elizabeth guides you through a calming mid-year reflection, celebrating what’s worked, gently acknowledging what feels heavy and ready to be released, and setting mindful intentions for the months of 2025 still to come. Key Takeaways Mid-year is a natural time to pause and realign. You don’t have to wait for January to check in with your goals and your well-being.Reflection creates clarity. Asking gentle questions like “What am I proud of?” or “What felt draining?” can help you move forward with intention, not autopilot.Your inner life matters. Noticing how you're really doing (without judgment) is an act of self-care in itself.Visualization connects you to your future self. Imagining how you want to feel at the end of the year can help you make aligned choices today. Resources Join the Stress Resilience Formula: 6-Week Reset – If stress has been running the show lately, this small-group coaching program will help you feel calmer, clearer, and more in control… no matter what life throws at you. Doors close Friday, July 25, and we start next week! The Calming Ground Self-Care Membership – Get ongoing seasonal mindfulness practices, guided reflections, and self-care tools. Learn more here. Learn more about 1:1 Coaching here.  Contact Elizabeth: elizabethmintun@thecalmingground.com DM Elizabeth on Instagram or Facebook @TheCalmingGround If you found this episode supportive, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing it with a friend. Every bit of kindness helps this podcast reach more people who could use a moment of calm.

    13 min
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This podcast offers a space for busy people to go to for inspiration, wisdom, to learn from one another's struggles and transformations, as well as to receive actionable steps to relax, gain confidence, and move forward with the life they long to experience.

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  • Création
    Elizabeth Mintun
  • Années d’activité
    2023 - 2025
  • Épisodes
    103
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