The Mindful Living
Welcome to The Mindful Living, where we explore mental health and mindfulness. I’m your host, Sana, and in each episode, we’ll hear from inspiring guests—experts, thought leaders, and individuals with remarkable stories—who share their insights on living a healthier, more mindful life. We’ll dive into managing stress, overcoming challenges, and finding balance. Whether you seek inspiration, support, or a moment of relaxation,.Want to be a guest on The Mindful Living? Send The Mindful Living a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/themindfulliving
Episodes

Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Planning for Peace: Estate Planning Essentials with Oscar Vasquez
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Mindful Living Podcast, host Sana sits down with Oscar Vasquez, founder of EstateDocPrep.com, to discuss the critical importance of estate planning. Oscar explains how creating a living trust can bring financial and emotional peace to individuals and families, emphasizing the economic benefits such as avoiding probate, saving on taxes, and ensuring swift asset distribution. He also highlights the value of a living trust in fostering peace of mind by safeguarding one's wishes and reducing family conflicts.
Oscar shares real-life stories that underline the urgency of estate planning and introduces a comprehensive living trust package that includes essential documents like healthcare directives and financial powers of attorney. Additionally, Oscar unveils a 24-hour AI receptionist service for estate planning inquiries and offers a discount code to listeners. Tune in to learn how estate planning can create clarity, protect your loved ones, and secure your legacy.
About the Guest:
Oscar Vasquez is the founder of EstateDocPrep.com, a platform offering tailored estate planning solutions. Passionate about empowering families, Oscar provides accessible resources, a comprehensive living trust package, and a 24/7 AI receptionist to simplify estate planning at 805-290-6044 and Listeners can also go to EstateDocPrep.com and can use a coupon code "mindful living" to avail a discount(valid for anywhere in the Unites States)
Key Takeaways:
Economic Advantages: Avoid probate, minimize tax liabilities, and expedite asset distribution with a living trust.
Peace of Mind: Estate planning ensures clarity, tranquility, and reduced family disputes.
Comprehensive Tools: Living trusts include vital documents like healthcare directives and guardianship plans.
Resources: Explore EstateDocPrep.com, use discount code "mindful living," and call the 24/7 AI receptionist for guidance.
Act Early: Start estate planning today to secure your legacy and protect your family’s future.
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Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Embracing Accountability for Personal Growth and Fulfillment with Robert Hunt
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Episode Summary:In this episode of The Mindful Living Podcast, Sana welcomes Robert Hunt, widely known as the Accountability Guy, to discuss the transformative power of personal accountability. Robert shares his journey of overcoming financial stress, improving relationships, and finding balance across life’s domains. The conversation explores the distinction between responsibility and accountability, emphasizing the proactive effort required to achieve desired outcomes. Robert highlights the importance of self-accountability while addressing common barriers and the role of leaders in fostering a culture of trust and ownership. Listeners are encouraged to take actionable steps toward personal growth, including taking a free satisfaction assessment on Robert’s website.
About the Guest:Robert Hunt is an author, speaker, and accountability expert whose book Nobody Cares Until You Do provides insights into cultivating a life of ownership and fulfillment. Drawing from personal experiences, Robert advocates for balanced success in finances, relationships, and personal well-being.
Key Takeaways:
Accountability vs. Responsibility: True accountability involves deliberate efforts to shape your life, not just reacting to circumstances.
Balanced Growth: Strive for balance across relationships, work, and personal well-being to avoid burnout.
Leadership and Accountability: Effective leaders model accountability and foster trust within their teams.
Financial Freedom: Overcoming financial stress can ripple positively into other areas of life.
Take Action: Use tools like satisfaction assessments to evaluate and take ownership of your life.
Listeners can connect with Robert at nobodycaresbook.com and take the free assessment test
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Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Mindfulness, Meditation, and Embracing Vulnerability with Kelly Saward
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Episode Summary:In this episode of The Mindful Living Podcast, Sana is joined by Kelly Saward an advocate for mindfulness and personal growth. Kelly shares her transformative journey from anxiety and fear to self-acceptance through mindfulness, meditation, and journaling. She emphasizes the importance of embracing a beginner’s mindset, exploring emotions, and finding balance between vulnerability and resilience. Together, Sana and Kelly discuss mindfulness techniques, including the 4-7-8 breathing method, sensory grounding, and the value of journaling as a tool for self-discovery. Kelly also reflects on how mindfulness has helped her and her daughter manage anxiety, highlighting the power of community and love-based habits in fostering growth.
About the Guest:Kelly Saward is a mindfulness practitioner, meditation guide, and author of Desperate to be Loved, a book exploring self-discovery and emotional healing. Passionate about helping others manage anxiety and embrace self-acceptance, Kelly uses techniques like breathing exercises, visualization, and journaling to cultivate presence and awareness. She believes in the transformative power of mindfulness for personal and communal growth. Listeners can connect with Kelly on Instagram , TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube for more insights and resources.
Key Takeaways:
Beginner’s Mindset: Approach mindfulness without expectations to discover its full potential.
Balancing Vulnerability: Embrace vulnerability to deepen connections while cultivating resilience.
Practical Techniques: Use methods like 4-7-8 breathing and sensory grounding to manage anxiety.
Journaling for Growth: Journaling can be a powerful tool for self-discovery and reflection.
Community and Love: Fostering love-based habits and safe spaces promotes growth and connection.
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Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Embracing Discomfort: Adam Stuart’s Journey to Growth and Intentional Living
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Mindful Living Podcast, host Sana sits down with Adam Stuart, an adventurer, storyteller, and advocate for bold life choices. Adam shares his inspiring journey of leaving a stable corporate job to travel the world with his family, fueled by a desire to embrace discomfort and live intentionally. Together, they explore the transformative power of taking risks, making intentional decisions, and stepping out of one’s comfort zone to discover personal growth and fulfillment. Adam recounts pivotal moments, including the fear and excitement of resigning from his corporate role, and offers practical advice on starting small when embracing risk. Sana and Adam also discuss future collaborations, emphasizing their shared commitment to mental health and mindfulness.
About the Guest:
Adam Stuart is a world traveler, storyteller, and advocate for living an unconventional and intentional life. After leaving his corporate sales role, Adam and his family embarked on a global adventure, embracing discomfort and risk as pathways to personal growth. Through his platform, Adam inspires others to take bold steps toward fulfilling lives.
Key Takeaways:
Embracing discomfort is essential for personal growth.
Intentional decision-making fosters meaningful life changes.
Risk-taking can start small, building confidence over time.
Connecting with others on similar journeys can provide guidance and inspiration.
Living boldly often leads to unexpected rewards and fulfillment.
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Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Sana is joined by Paul Murphy, a former paramedic turned healthcare administrator and digital course creator, to discuss resilience, growth, and embracing change, particularly in the context of divorce. Paul shares his journey through personal challenges, including divorce and career transitions, which inspired him to create the Divorce Detoxx program. This unique platform helps men navigate the emotional, legal, and financial aspects of divorce, offering mindfulness-based strategies for rebuilding their lives. The conversation covers maintaining emotional balance, avoiding common pitfalls during divorce, and fostering healthy relationships post-separation. Paul also highlights the importance of transparency, emotional awareness, and embracing positive outlets for stress relief.
About the Guest:
Paul Murphy is the creator of Divorce Detoxx, an online program tailored to support men navigating divorce. Leveraging his experience in healthcare and personal growth, Paul offers practical advice and emotional tools to help men overcome challenges and rediscover their potential. Learn more at divorcedetoxx.com and also Paul can be reached via email - info@divorcedetoxx.com. Listeners can follow on Instagram @weekendwarriorbeme
Key Takeaways:
Emotional Awareness: Recognize and navigate emotions using tools like an emotional wheel and mindfulness techniques.
Healthy Relationships: Prioritize children’s needs, avoid using them as leverage, and maintain transparency in financial matters.
Avoiding Pitfalls: Refrain from negative social media posts and impulsive financial decisions during emotionally charged moments.
Divorce Detox: Engage in hobbies, connect with others, and embrace resilience as key steps to rebuilding life post-divorce.
Support System: Talk to trusted individuals or those with similar experiences to gain insights and emotional support.
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Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Summary:
In this insightful episode of The Mindful Living Podcast, host Sana is joined by Steve Selengut, a seasoned investment guru and author of Retirement Money Secrets. Together, they explore the concept of income independence—a strategy that ensures financial stability and peace of mind regardless of market fluctuations. Steve shares his sustainable income methodology and the six foundational principles behind it, offering listeners actionable advice to navigate financial challenges with confidence. This conversation blends mindful living with financial empowerment, showcasing how achieving income independence can enhance overall well-being.
About the Guest:
Steve Selengut is a 40+ year veteran in investment management, a thought leader in financial independence, and the author of Retirement Money Secrets. His innovative approach focuses on generating consistent income from investments, empowering individuals to thrive even in volatile market conditions. Steve’s expertise helps people achieve financial peace by adopting a mindful and strategic approach to wealth management. Listeners can refer the website - theincomecoach.net to know more about Steve's work and also can join his community RMS Income Investing Community of 200 members and can post their queries and questions.
Key Takeaways:
Income Independence Defined: It’s about generating consistent income from investments, ensuring stability even during market downturns.
Mindset Shift: Focus on income generation over portfolio value to maintain financial peace.
Six Principles of Retirement Money Secrets: Includes quality, diversification, income production, and profit-taking, designed to mitigate risks and optimize returns.
Market Opportunities: Economic downturns can present investment opportunities for long-term growth.
Financial Stability and Well-Being: A secure income stream fosters emotional and mental resilience, contributing to overall life satisfaction.
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Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Healing and Growth: Rapid Alignment Therapy with Anastasia Gerali
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Mindful Living Podcast, host Sana sits down with Anastasia Gerali, a transformational healer and advocate of Rapid Alignment Therapy, to explore the intricate relationship between healing and personal growth. Anastasia shares her perspective on healing as a finite process that evolves with our consciousness. They delve into the impact of childhood trauma and the importance of aligning with present emotions to break free from the past. Anastasia highlights the role of self-care, community, and feminine psychology in women’s healing journeys and introduces listeners to Rapid Alignment Therapy as a powerful tool for transformation.
The conversation also touches on measuring progress in healing, connecting with one’s higher self, and embracing psychic abilities to achieve one’s highest potential. Anastasia shares her own inspiring story of overcoming homelessness and burnout, offering hope and actionable steps for listeners seeking growth and alignment.
About the Guest:
Anastasia Gerali is a transformational healer specializing in Rapid Alignment Therapy, focusing on childhood trauma and holistic consciousness. She helps individuals align mentally, emotionally, somatically, and physically, guiding them toward personal empowerment and growth. Listeners can connect with Anastasia on Instagram and TikTok and can also get access to 3 Day soul manifestation code event which is free. Anybody can sign up to this and through that they will also be able to learn about ways in which they can work with Anastasia.
Key Takeaways:
Healing is a finite process that evolves as we grow.
Rapid Alignment Therapy addresses trauma from childhood, particularly ages 0-7.
Progress in healing shows when responses to challenges differ from past patterns.
Women’s healing journeys benefit from self-care, community, and connection to feminine psychology.
Aligning with the higher self is a vital step toward unlocking one’s potential.
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Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Resilient Leadership: Building Emotional Intelligence with Ronni Landeck
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Mindful Living Podcast, host Sana interviews Ronni Landeck, a seasoned leadership coach with over 25 years of corporate experience. Ronni introduces her transformative Source Framework, a personalized roadmap for building resilience, emotional intelligence, and collaboration in leadership. Designed to empower introverted leaders, the framework emphasizes self-awareness, vulnerability, and intentional growth.
Ronni shares her insights on overcoming challenges in STEM careers, advocating for mentorship, emotional intelligence, and proactive approaches. She also highlights the importance of mindfulness, self-care, and work-life balance for high-performing leaders. Listeners will gain actionable strategies for fostering resilience, improving leadership skills, and achieving harmony in professional and personal life.
About the Guest:
Ronni Landeck is a leadership coach and creator of the Source Framework. Drawing from her extensive corporate background and personal experiences as a working mother, Ronni empowers introverts and underrepresented groups, including women and people of color in STEM, to thrive as leaders. Her approach blends resilience-building, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness practices. Listeners can check out her website - ronnilandeck.com and can connect on LinkedIn
Key Takeaways:
The Source Framework fosters resilience and growth through self-awareness, passion, rest, and community.
Introverted leaders can thrive by developing confidence, assertiveness, and authenticity.
Emotional intelligence and proactive mentorship are key to overcoming challenges in STEM careers.
Self-care practices like journaling, mindfulness, and movement are essential for high-performing leaders.
Resilience is built through intentional reflection, learning, and surrounding oneself with positive influences.
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Thursday Jan 09, 2025
The Transformative Power of Conscious Choices with Karen Kay Gray
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Episode Summary:
In this empowering episode of The Mindful Living Podcast, host Sana engages in a profound conversation with Karen Kay Gray, CEO of Gray Legacy Coaching and co-founder of Gray Legacy Partners. Karen shares her journey of overcoming trauma and abuse, offering actionable insights into the transformative power of conscious choices. Together, they explore concepts like value intelligence, emotional intelligence, and the role of self-talk in shaping our decisions and mindset. Karen highlights the importance of self-forgiveness, mindfulness, and intentional choices in personal and professional growth. Listeners are encouraged to take ownership of their lives and embrace the power of choice to build their legacy.
About the Guest:
Karen Kay Gray is a renowned coach, speaker, and founder of Gray Legacy Coaching. With a focus on mindset mastery and leadership development, Karen empowers individuals to transform their lives through intentional choices. Her innovative "Value Intelligence" method and her podcast Rock Movers (check out on YouTube)inspire listeners to embrace their inner strength and live authentically. Listeners are invited to explore Karen’s programs and podcast for further growth and transformation on her website and graylegacypartners.com
Key Takeaways:
The Power of Choice: Transform your life by making intentional decisions aligned with your values.
Value Intelligence: Understand your internal worth to enhance relationships and self-esteem.
Mindset and Growth: Shift from limiting beliefs to empowerment for exponential personal and professional success.
Self-Forgiveness: Let go of past choices and take ownership of your future.
Mindful Action: Balance reflection with action to create meaningful change.
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Monday Jan 06, 2025
Monday Jan 06, 2025
Episode Summary:
In this insightful and humor-filled episode of The Mindful Living Podcast, host Sana is joined by Scott Grace, affectionately known as the “spiritual Dr. Seuss.” Scott, a performer, speaker, and author of Mindful Masculinity: A Book for Men and Women Who Love Them, explores the evolving concept of masculinity, emotional intelligence, and the power of humor in mindfulness. Known for his rhyming wisdom and lighthearted approach, Scott shares transformative insights into healing the inner critic, shedding societal expectations, and embracing authentic living. This conversation offers a unique blend of depth, delight, and practical tools for personal growth.
About the Guest:
Scott Grace has shared stages with luminaries like Deepak Chopra, Louise Hay, and Robin Williams, bringing laughter and wisdom to personal growth spaces. As the author of Mindful Masculinity, Scott challenges outdated notions of masculinity, encouraging men to connect with their emotions and redefine success through authenticity. His signature rhymes, inspired by Dr. Seuss, provide a playful yet profound pathway to self-awareness and transformation. Listeners can visit the website - scottsongs.com and can check out the audio version of his book - Mindful Masculinity as well.
Key Takeaways:
Emotional Intelligence & Masculinity: Embracing vulnerability and emotional awareness is essential for breaking free from traditional masculine norms.
Healing Through Humor: Humor, including playful rhymes, can soften self-criticism and invite self-compassion.
Redefining Success: True success comes from stepping out of societal judgments and aligning with one’s authentic self.
Mindfulness of the Inner Critic: Becoming aware of the inner critic’s voice can help dismantle negative thought patterns and foster growth.
Practical Tools for Growth: Techniques like naming the inner critic or engaging in playful reflection can make mindfulness accessible and fun.
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