Braving the Elements Podcast with Tracy James

Tracy James
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Braving the Elements Podcast with Tracy James

The Braving the Elements Podcast is dedicated to inspiring and supporting those committed to mindful and creative living. Join host Tracy James, Mindfulness and Life Balance Coach, as she shares meditations and conversations with thought leaders in the realms of business, the arts and spirituality. Tracy explores the real journey of staying centered, mindful and inspired in dynamic times.

  1. S3:E14 Jade Miles on Futuresteading

    12/01/2023

    S3:E14 Jade Miles on Futuresteading

    At a time when our daily lives often feel disconnected from the natural world, our guest today offers a path to reengagement. Joining us is Jade Miles, author, regenerative heritage fruit farmer and CEO of Sustainable Table, a funding organization for change makers in the field of regenerative farming. In her book, Futuresteading: Live Like Tomorrow Matters, Jade models a lifestyle deeply rooted in the rhythms of nature and the cycles of growth. She 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. In her homeland of Australia, Jade is a champion for community sufficiency, ecological balance and a more thoughtful approach to consumption.  Jade's insights beautifully weave together practical guidance with a philosophy deeply anchored in respect and reverence for the earth. Her approach is born from a profound love for the land and an understanding that healing our ecosystems goes hand in hand with our own healing journey. 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 the show notes at... podcast.livingelemental.com/S3E14

    1h 2m
  2. S3:E13 Stress and The Language of Breath with Jesse Coomer

    10/31/2023

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

    Stress, dysregulation and anxiety plague modern life with origins that 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.  For more about Jesse or about coaching with Tracy, visit podcast.livingelemental.com

    1h 3m
  3. S3E12: Transcending Toxic Productivity with Steven Puri

    09/19/2023

    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. Alongside his tech career, Steven has a rich background in the entertainment world, having served as a studio executive and producer at companies such as 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks Pictures. 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 well-being in your day-to-day life, or are looking for solutions to burnout, this conversation is for you.   To check out The Sukha app, use this link for a free trial and use the code TRACY to get 20% off when you become a member... https://www.thesukha.co/g/sukha-tribe   Find the links and quote mentioned in the episode in the show notes at... https://podcast.livingelemental.com

    46 min
  4. S3:E11 Into The Luminous with Diana Winston

    09/05/2023

    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.

    32 min
  5. S3E10: Arianna Bradford On ADHD

    08/03/2023

    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.

    53 min
  6. S3E9 The Power of Ritual with Casper ter Kuile

    06/26/2023

    S3E9 The Power of Ritual with Casper ter Kuile

    For all of us navigating the stresses of modern life, my guest, Casper ter Kuile shares a path to wellbeing and connectedness through the familiar terrain of our everyday activities. Casper is the author of The Power of Ritual, co-founder of The Nearness and the podcast Harry Potter and the Sacred Text. As a fellow at the Harvard Divinity School, Casper researched the effects of the digital age on connectedness and community. In this episode we explore how cultivating simple rituals and practices can restore your peace and connection with what matters most.

    51 min
  7. S3E8: Jay Vidyarthi on Tech and Becoming Better People

    05/12/2023

    S3E8: Jay Vidyarthi on Tech and Becoming Better People

    Is technology the enemy or a mirror reflecting the best and worst aspects of its creators and users? In this episode, we explore this question as well as the role of attention and mindfulness in navigating our modern digital landscape. I’m joined by Jay Vidyarthi, an attention activist and the founder of Still Ape - the world's first UX design studio focused exclusively on mindfulness, compassion, and wellbeing. He envisions a society where access points to self-care and collective transformation are as diverse as the people who need them. He also teaches mindfulness, inspiring people to reclaim their freedom of attention in the face of constant distraction.

    51 min
  8. S3E7: Deb Dana on Befriending Your Nervous System with Polyvagal Theory

    04/28/2023

    S3E7: Deb Dana on Befriending Your Nervous System with Polyvagal Theory

    As humans, our needs for connectedness and safety run deep. Painful experiences and trauma shape our nervous systems in ways that make it difficult to truly meet those needs. My guest on the podcast helps us navigate the complex terrain of the nervous system. Deb Dana is a clinician, consultant and author of books and programs including the book Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory. She is well known for translating Polyvagal Theory into a language and application that is both understandable and accessible. Join us as we explore ways to engage the nervous system for greater wellbeing, safety and connectedness.

    48 min
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The Braving the Elements Podcast is dedicated to inspiring and supporting those committed to mindful and creative living. Join host Tracy James, Mindfulness and Life Balance Coach, as she shares meditations and conversations with thought leaders in the realms of business, the arts and spirituality. Tracy explores the real journey of staying centered, mindful and inspired in dynamic times.

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