Join Samuel and Julie as they discuss a plethora of great topics with the one and only Shane Ray Martin. Shane is a professional negotiator, a "peacemaker" if you will. He's also spent time assisting with the suicide hotline in California, as well as traveling the EU to assist with operations in Ukraine.  Julie, Samuel, and Shane seem to find an endless amount to talk about and we cover a lot! You can contact Shane or stay up to date by going to shaneraymartin.com.
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Episode 84: Off the Beaten Path with Shane Ray Martin

Join Julie for a breath as she talks about listening. In the pause, how can you learn to engage and listen?
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Deep Breath: Listening

Come back to center with us!! Take this reflective look at staying connected, see how your body feels, and having space to be healthy! Reset from the holidays and anticipate with us what's coming up in 2023! Celebrating greater awareness, prioritizing mental health, and get into alignment to heal! We are with you in the journey! You are not alone!
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Episode 83: New Year, New Adventures

Take the opportunity for a pause and a deep breath. Julie goes over ways to slow things down, rest, and reflect. You don't have to push hard. Give yourself permission to regroup. What is best for your mind, heart, and soul today? Notice your surroundings, finding something soothing, beautiful, or peaceful. Find a haven being present, being here now. Release the tension your body has been holding, be soothed and nurtured in this moment. You're not alone.
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Deep Breath: Don’t Hurry

Join Julie as she deep dives into a book that is absolutely relevant to a lot of our community. Julie talks about some fantastically interesting concepts about how our past impacts our present, creating moments of healing, and building relational safety by being present and attentive. "What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing was written by Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey.
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Episode 82: Unpack ”What Happened to You?”

Join Julie for a reflection on winter, a restful and peaceful season, transitioning from darkness to light. What things are you relieved to have gotten through in 2022? What lessons have you learned? How have you gained greater depth, new insight, or looking forward to a clean slate? Nourishment, comfort, and warmth are yours for the taking! Pause before heading into the new year! Transition well. This is a sacred space for stillness, silence, and renewal.
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Deep Breath: Winter Solstice

Join the two Richards as they sit down and discuss communication and conflicts within the lens of holidays or large events. We talk specific strategies like anticipating challenges and tuning into your feelings.
Sharon Martin was a huge suplier of information on this episode. If you like her work, visit her at https://www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com/
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Episode 81: Healthy Communication and Handling Conflicts

Join Julie as she brings a moment of calm in a hectic, busy time of year. What does authenticity look like? How do we live real life, be kind and gentle to ourselves, and understand the limits and beauty of our humanity?
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Deep Breath: Authenticity

Join Sarah, Samuel, and Julie as they take on a trail mix! We talk about our own triggers during the holidays and how to overcome it. Julie and Samuel teaser a future episode about nostalgia. Julie also asks about dread during the holidays and some tools we can use.
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Episode 80: Holiday Help Trail Mix

Join Julie as she talks through little steps, taking in the smaller things and steps to get through.
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Deep Breath: Little By Little

Double Header week! Join Julie and Samuel as they sit down and chat with Myron McGee. We discuss trauma as it relates to families, crime, the Black community and city living.  Family Services in Dayton looks to help folks who have been impacted by things like shootings or other traumatic events. Myron goes in depth on some healthy practices for mental health and resources that can support the journey to heal.
You can contact Myron at mmcgee@fsadayton.org
Shoutout to my Dayton brother Alexander Wells! He has been impactful in the community and has a great heart for the area. You can see his art or contact him at awellscreates@gmail.com.
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Episode 79: Off the Beaten Path with Myron McGee

Join Julie to find your anchor and stay grounded and in the moment. Use this episode when you feel like you feel overwhelmed.
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Deep Breath: Anchors

The gang discusses our gripes with the holidays, as well as ways to flip and reverse the mindset to enjoy the holidays. We talk particular stressors like time change and feelings of loss. We talk the power of nostalgia and some healthier outlets. If you liked this episode, check out some of our other Holiday Help episodes like Season 2, Episode 7: Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Difficult Holidays or Season 1, Episode 17: Dealing with Difficult Friends and Family.
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Episode 78: Holiday Help

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Deep Breath: Body Scan to be Fully Present

This week the whole gang is here! Last week we talked about crisis, but this week we dive into how to respond to crisis.  Sarah tells some personal tales of where crisis can show up in our daily life. We share insight from Lisa Dion that regulation does not have to mean calm. Regulation is being aware, grounded, mindful and connected. We can meet our crisis with this presence of showing up in our whole self.
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Episode 77: Finding Regulation in a Crisis

What we practice grows stronger and what we focus on becomes our focus. Julie talks about mindfulness and about balance so that we feel grounded in our day to day. Take a moment to enjoy what is around you. 
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Deep Breath: Notice the Good

Samuel and Julie sit down to talk about crisis and how to respond.  Wouldn't you believe it, but the podcasters of this show have had to work through crisis and overwhelm! Samuel and Julie share their own experiences, as well as how to overcome moments of crisis.
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Episode 76: Overcoming Crisis and Avoiding the Overwhelm

Julie takes a moment of pause to reflect on letting go in the workplace; how to step back and realize your boundaries at work.  Sometimes we talk about "Work-Life" balance, but don't have the tools to do so. Julie talks about ways you can step back and listen to yourself.  When Julie brought this idea to us, Sarah and I got excited; this is something a lot of us deal with on a daily basis!
As always, reach out and let us know if there is anything else you might want to be covered!
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Deep Breath: Letting Go in the Workplace

Join Julie on a brief dive into difficult emotions and how to deal with them. Julie covers a really positive perspective of difficult emotions, even when they feel like a lot. How to conceptualize an emotion in order to observe it. This is definitely a great deep breath to listen to!
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Deep Breath: Difficult Emotions

After a brief break, we are back! Get the latest update from Julie herself.
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