Healing Through Conversation and Connection

Mark and Melis
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Healing Through Conversation and Connection empowers people to share their stories and perspectives. We aim to connect to people from different walks of life and gain insight on how we can help "walk each other home." We discuss coping with trauma, celebrating joy, and the emotional journeys that we all take.

  1. Healing Thru-Hiking

    SEP 11

    Healing Thru-Hiking

    This episode, Mark and Melis, talk to Janey and Kenneth (aka Burn Unit and Bam) about their epic adventures on the Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail. Topics discussed: What prompted them to do their first thru-hike How they met 3 The preparation for the CDT What kind of gear/clothes/food they took A typical day of hiking Wildlife encounters! Other memerable experiences The best and hardest things about being in the wilderness for 4-6 months How it changes your worldview/priorities Nature facilitating deep healing from trauma and addiction Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/pocketofpsychadelia/ https://www.instagram.com/misadventuresofmarknmelis/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    1h 19m
  2. Climbing Mount Everest

    JUN 25

    Climbing Mount Everest

    This week, Mark and Melis talk to Jason Weiss about summiting Mount Everest. "You never conquer a mountain. Mountains cannot be conquered. You conquer yourself." – Jim Whitaker Topics discussed: Inspiration for photography and climbing Tipping point to create a life of passion and leave a life of security Processing grief Climbing Mount Everest: the training, the climb, the summit, the comedown Bringing the lessons from the mountains into everyday life Nature as a healing force Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jasonweissphotography/ https://evokeendurance.com/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    1h 17m
  3. We Love Our National Parks!

    MAR 2

    We Love Our National Parks!

    This episode, we reminence about our five months on the road, in which we let go of the life we had to experience true freedom. When the oncologist told Mark that his cancer was terminal and there were no viable treatments, we decided to quit our jobs, sell the house, buy an RV, and head out on the adventure of a lifetime. Topics discussed: Update on NPS and how to help save our parks Favorite Parks in general, for hiking, and for scenery Best Parks for camping, kids, and dogs Most underated Wildlife encounters Scariest and funniest times What we learned about ourselves and how we are integrating that into our lives How we are doing Where to next Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.nationalparks.org/ https://www.nps.gov/ https://www.instagram.com/misadventuresofmarknmelis/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    2h 19m
  4. Empowering Our Health Through Ayurveda

    10/21/2024

    Empowering Our Health Through Ayurveda

    This week, Mark and Melissa invite Richard Powell, Doctor of Ayurveda, to discuss accessing your optimal health through the science and wisdom of the world's oldest medical system Topics discussed: What is Ayurveda and how is it different from Western medicine? Helping you achieve greater health, peace, and purpose Using Ayurveda to heal the body with cancer. Simple ways to bring the basics of Ayuveda into your life. Links mentioned in this episode: Richard's website https://www.richardgpowell.com/ To be on email newsletter list, scroll to the bottom of this page https://www.richardgpowell.com/contact1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/homa.healing/ Youtube www.youtube.com/@homa.healing This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    1h 17m
  5. The Suicide Awareness Bus and Spirit House

    09/21/2024

    The Suicide Awareness Bus and Spirit House

    If you are feeling suicidal, call 911. If you need to talk, call 988 for crisis hotline This week, Melissa and Mark welcome Cory and the Suicide Awareness Bus talk about Mental Wellness and Suicide Awareness. Cory and his wife travel the country in the most artistically decorated bus that is a traveling memorial for lost loved ones. Trigger Warnings: Suicide, assault, rape, domestic violence, miscarraige Topics discussed: Suicide Awareness PTSD in Public Safety and Military Stop the stigma How to get help Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/groups/280859390592075/ https://988lifeline.org/promote-national-suicide-prevention-month/ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/a-suicide-awareness-bus-arrives-in-temple/ar-BB1jbVLE This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    1h 12m
  6. New Beginnings

    07/25/2024

    New Beginnings

    This week, Mark and Melis talk about what it's like to walk away from their jobs, house, family, and community to embark on a wild adventure across the country in a 24' Winnebago motorhome. They banter about what has been the most challenging and most rewarding about being on the road. Topics discussed: Letting go Living on the road National Parks Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/misadventuresofmarknmelis/ Youtube channel This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    1h 1m
  7. Letting Go

    05/06/2024

    Letting Go

    This week, join an intimate coversation between Mark and Melis about their journeys of letting go. Topics discussed: Update on our status Letting go of our lives as we know them. How to know what to let go of to allow space for new adventure and joy. What has been hard but necessary to let go of. What it means to surrender and live in the present. Links mentioned in this episode: https://wecandohardthingspodcast.com/ https://beherenownetwork.com/category/ram-dass/ In the spirit of letting go, this podcast is raw and uncut with no editing. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    59 min
  8. Taking Yoga off the Mat

    03/19/2024

    Taking Yoga off the Mat

    This week,Melissa and Mark talk with Larry Terkel about integrating yoga into everyday life. Larry shares his personal story of how he came to yoga and redefined his life. He shares practical advice on how to incorporate the practice into family life, business, and fitness. Larry has practiced for over 50 years and honors us with some of the wisdom he gained along the way. Check out his Facebook page for 5 minute videos about yoga and meditation, his personal experiences, and views about this wild life. Topics discussed: How Larry started his yoga journey. Going to the source; practicing in India. Bringing yoga to family. Definitions of Darshan, Asana, Satsang, and other "Larryisms." Yoga as a lifestyle. Links mentioned in this episode: Spiritual Life Society (aka Main Street Yoga) Larry's Facebook Larry's Website This podcast made possible by Standing Rock Media This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    1h 20m
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Healing Through Conversation and Connection empowers people to share their stories and perspectives. We aim to connect to people from different walks of life and gain insight on how we can help "walk each other home." We discuss coping with trauma, celebrating joy, and the emotional journeys that we all take.

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