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Mindful Cooking & Conscious Living: Chef Mark Reinfeld on Veganism, Travel, and Culinary Compassion

In this episode of The Mindful Journey, Chef Mark Reinfeld—Vegan Hall of Fame inductee, award-winning chef, and culinary educator—shares his extraordinary path from world travel to plant-based mastery. Mark reveals how adventures across Europe, the Himalayas, and India transformed his connection to food, mindfulness, and compassion. From the silent kitchens of Kauai to bustling culinary classrooms, his philosophy blends flavor with purpose. Discover the “three doors” to veganism, the 7 culinary keys for unforgettable plant-based dishes, and how mindful cooking can deepen our connection to ourselves, the planet, and all living beings. Whether you’re vegan-curious or a seasoned plant-based eater, this episode will inspire you to see your plate in a whole new way.
About the Guest:Chef Mark Reinfeld is a pioneer in plant-based cuisine, founder of Vegan Fusion Culinary Academy, and author of multiple cookbooks. With decades of experience, he has taught thousands worldwide how to create delicious, healing, and compassionate meals. His work integrates global flavors, nutritional wisdom, and mindful cooking practices.
Key Takeaways:
Travel experiences in Europe, Nepal, and India shaped Mark’s journey toward vegetarianism and veganism.
The “three doors” to veganism—health, environment, and animal welfare—all lead to a shared room of awareness and compassion.
Mindful cooking involves preparing food with presence, gratitude, and love, making meals both nourishing and healing.
Plant-based eating can increase food variety and creativity rather than limit it.
Jackfruit, almond milk, tofu, and innovative plant-based products make it easy to recreate traditional dishes without deprivation.
The 7 culinary keys—palate development, global spice blends, world sauces, template recipe approach, veganizing traditional dishes, superfood nutrition, and experimentation—are tools for mastering plant-based cuisine.
Mindful eating extends to considering the environmental and ethical impacts of our food choices.
Observing silence while running a restaurant brought a deeper connection to intention, communication, and flavor in cooking.
Connect with the Guest:Website: www.veganfusion.comAccess the free preview of the 7 Culinary Keys via his website.
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Midlife Health & Purpose: Reclaiming Your Power and Vitality with Dr. Marissa Heisel

In this powerful episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with Dr. Marissa Heisel, a holistic chiropractor, midwife, and child development expert with over 25 years of experience, to explore women’s health at midlife. Together, they unpack the physical, hormonal, and emotional changes that come with this stage, from hot flashes and shifting libido to identity transitions and the “empty nest” phase.
Dr. Heisel shares real-life stories showing the deep link between emotional well-being and physical health, and why midlife—often overlooked or misrepresented in media—can actually be a fertile time for purpose, leadership, and personal empowerment. This episode is a grounding, eye-opening invitation to embrace midlife not as a decline, but as a season of rediscovery, sovereignty, and vitality.
About the GuestDr. Marissa Heisel is a holistic healing expert specializing in chiropractic care, midwifery, and child development. She believes that “you are your own best medicine” and has dedicated her career to guiding women toward self-trust, emotional resilience, and vibrant health. She is the creator of Midlife Reclamation, an 8-week program launching October 2025, and is passionate about helping women navigate midlife with clarity, strength, and purpose.
Key Takeaways :
Midlife is a power stage, not a decline. With decades of lived experience, women in midlife carry wisdom and leadership potential that can benefit their families, communities, and beyond.
Physical and emotional changes are interconnected. Hormonal shifts, hot flashes, and libido changes often occur alongside identity transitions, relationship shifts, and the “empty nest” experience.
Unresolved emotions impact physical health. Dr. Heisel shares stories illustrating how prolonged grief, stress, or loss can manifest as physical illness, emphasizing the importance of emotional processing.
Deep, genuine friendships matter. Superficial conversations often fall short; midlife can be the perfect time to cultivate relationships where vulnerability and authenticity are welcomed.
Media portrayals can distort reality. Many midlife women in media have had significant cosmetic work, shaping unrealistic standards and overshadowing the natural beauty of this life stage.
Community and conversation are vital. Honest dialogue with friends, partners, and family can help women navigate loneliness, purpose shifts, and new opportunities for self-expression.
Self-trust is the foundation of health. Learning to listen to your body, honor your inner authority, and reclaim your vitality is key to thriving in midlife.
Connect with Dr. Marissa HeiselWebsite: https://www.elementalhealingarts.life/
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Mindfulness in Real Life: How to Create Sustainable Habits and Embrace the Messy Moments – Samantha Kane

In this thought-provoking episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with Samantha Kane, a seasoned coach who helps people live lighter, more intentional lives. Drawing on nearly a decade of coaching experience and a diverse professional background, Samantha reframes mindfulness beyond meditation cushions and quiet rooms—into a practical, habit-building process you can integrate into the chaos of everyday life.
They explore why sustainable mindfulness starts with intention, acceptance, awareness, and acknowledgment, and why setbacks should be seen as opportunities rather than failures. Samantha also offers a fresh perspective on the limits of mindfulness—sharing how personal effort meets divine timing, and why aligning with your higher self creates the space for lasting transformation. This is a grounded, no-fluff conversation for anyone who wants to bring more presence into their daily routines without chasing perfection.
About the GuestSamantha Kane is the founder of Roots Wings Wellness, where she guides clients toward sustainable change through practical mindfulness, habit transformation, and alignment with their higher selves. Her eclectic career—from hospitality to mergers and acquisitions to teaching—gives her a unique lens on life’s challenges. A wife, homeschooling mom, and devoted dog lover, Samantha blends real-world experience with deep spiritual insight to help others live in alignment and purpose.
Key Takeaways
Mindfulness isn’t just meditation — it’s about setting clear intentions, reframing your mindset, and learning to breathe through daily tasks.
The “3 A’s” framework — Acceptance, Awareness, and Acknowledgment work together to support change without harsh self-judgment.
Reframing setbacks — See them as opportunities to course-correct rather than proof you’ve failed.
Small habits matter — Even a mindful breath before a meeting can shift your energy and mindset.
Sustainability over perfection — True change comes from consistency, not quick fixes.
The role of divine timing — Personal effort is powerful, but some outcomes align on their own schedule; learning to trust that process is part of the journey.
Connect with the GuestWebsite: rootswingswellness.comInstagram: @rootswingswellness
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Mindfulness, Embodiment, and Real Recovery: Healing Beyond Abstinence with Greg Vorst and Michael Nolan

In this powerful episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with Greg Vorst and Michael Nolan, co-founders of Embodied Recovery, a transformative treatment center based in Silicon Valley. Together, they explore how mindfulness and embodiment serve as vital tools for healing addiction, trauma, and chronic dysregulation—not just as coping strategies, but as life-changing daily practices.
From discussing how nervous system regulation creates emotional safety to demystifying the ancient Korean practice of Sundo, Greg and Michael share a grounded, integrative approach to recovery rooted in presence, practice, and purpose. Whether you're navigating sobriety, seeking emotional resilience, or simply ready to deepen your inner awareness, this conversation offers practical tools and honest insight.
About the Guests:Greg Vorst is a therapist with deep experience in psychological and spiritual integration, and Michael Nolan is a counselor in long-term recovery. Together, they created Embodied Recovery, blending psychotherapy, ancient breathwork, 12-step recovery, and spiritual wisdom to support authentic healing. Their mission is to empower people through daily practice, community, and conscious living.
Key Takeaways :
Embodiment and mindfulness aren’t quick fixes—they are daily, foundational tools for regulating the nervous system and reconnecting to the self.
Recovery isn’t just abstinence from substances—it’s about living a life of joy, purpose, and agency.
Practices like Sundo help move individuals from survival mode to stability by building capacity to feel emotions without overwhelm or avoidance.
Witnessing ourselves with meta-awareness is a learnable skill that allows people to interrupt denial, compulsive behaviors, and unconscious reactions.
Embodied practices are not passive—they are active, empowering, and build long-term emotional resilience and spiritual growth.
The body holds deep intelligence; healing begins when we stop outsourcing solutions and start listening within.
Greg and Michael emphasize that real transformation comes through patience, humility, consistency, and community.
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Embodied Recovery Treatment Center: www.embodiedrecovery.com
Join Daily Sundo Practice or Empowered Living Teachings: www.meloscenter.org
Upcoming Workshop with Master Jin Mok (Oct 4): Details available on meloscenter.org
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How Mindfulness Transforms Trauma into Authentic Leadership with John Taylor McEntire

In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with John Taylor McEntire, founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of Mutual Prosperity, to explore how mindfulness can transform pain into purpose. John shares his deeply personal journey of overcoming childhood trauma, people-pleasing tendencies, and suppressed emotions to step fully into authentic leadership. Drawing from decades of corporate experience, personal breakthroughs, and his work with Jack Canfield, John illustrates how mindfulness is not just a wellness tool but a foundation for resilience, connection, and leadership.
This episode is a powerful reminder that healing and professional success can coexist when we show up for ourselves as intentionally as we do for others.
About the Guest:
John Taylor McEntire is a global leader, coach, and author dedicated to helping professionals align with their authentic selves. He co-authored The Keys to Authenticity with Jack Canfield and is releasing his new book SYNC: Synchronize Yourself Naturally Within Your Community this October. Through Mutual Prosperity, John empowers individuals and organizations worldwide to thrive by bridging the gap between personal growth and professional success.
Key Takeaways:
Mindfulness is a critical tool for processing past trauma and building authentic leadership.
People-pleasing and perfectionism often stem from unresolved childhood experiences and can hold back personal growth.
True leadership comes from vulnerability, self-awareness, and the courage to heal hidden wounds.
Practices like gratitude journaling, meditation, and intentional breathing help raise your energy and clarity.
Breakthrough moments can happen at any age when you are willing to confront the pain you’ve locked away.
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The Healing Power of Gratitude: How Mindset Transforms Chronic Pain & Illness with Dr. Julius Torelli

In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana speaks with Dr. Julius Torelli, a physician with over 40 years of experience, about the transformative connection between emotional health, chronic illness, and gratitude. Dr. Torelli shares how his Gratefully Well model integrates mindfulness, self-awareness, and evidence-based gratitude practices into traditional Western medicine to address medically unexplained symptoms like chronic pain, migraines, and IBS.
This conversation highlights how reframing mindset can reduce stress, improve physical symptoms, and empower individuals to regain control of their health. Listeners will learn about practical gratitude techniques like the “Traceback Method,” which helps shift perception without falling into toxic positivity.
If you’ve struggled with recurring illness or the weight of daily stress, this episode will give you science-backed tools to find balance, build emotional resilience, and approach your healing journey with greater self-acceptance.
About the Guest
Dr. Julius Torelli is the founder of the Gratefully Well program, combining decades of medical practice with a holistic approach to health. He specializes in helping patients with medically unexplained symptoms understand the mind-body connection. Dr. Torelli is also the author of a book on the physical and mental health benefits of gratitude and writes the popular Gratefully Well newsletter on Substack.
Key Takeaways
Chronic conditions like migraines, IBS, and pain can often be rooted in emotional stress, even when medical tests show no physical cause.
Western medicine excels in acute care, but often overlooks non-physical dimensions of health such as emotional, cultural, spiritual, and behavioral factors.
Gratitude, when practiced deeply and intentionally, can shift physiology by reducing stress responses and reframing difficult situations.
The Gratefully Well model encourages self-awareness, mindfulness, and choice in how we perceive challenges—helping to break the trap of the “victim mindset.”
Dr. Torelli’s “Traceback Method” of gratitude focuses on tracing the impact of one thing you are grateful for back to its roots, creating a profound sense of appreciation.
Connect with Dr. Julius Torelli
Website: https://www.gratefullywell.com/
Newsletter: Search for Gratefully Well on Substack
Book: Available on Amazon – The Physical and Mental Health Benefits of Gratitude
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Healing PMDD Naturally: Reclaiming Your Health Through Nutrition, Trauma Work & Hormone Balance with Camilla Brinkworth

In this powerful episode of The Mindful Journey Podcast, host Sana sits down with Camilla Brinkworth, a qualified naturopath, nutritionist, and trauma-informed healing specialist, to explore the misunderstood condition of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Camilla shares her personal journey of overcoming PMDD, panic attacks, autoimmune arthritis, and emotional struggles through a holistic approach combining plant-based nutrition, natural medicine, and deep trauma healing.
Listeners will learn how PMDD differs from PMS, the hidden links between trauma, hormones, and nervous system regulation, and why healing the root causes—not just managing symptoms—is the key to freedom. This conversation offers practical insights for anyone experiencing emotional or physical struggles tied to their cycle, and hope for lasting peace on the other side of healing.
About the Guest:Camilla Brinkworth is a degree-qualified naturopath, nutritionist, and trauma-informed healing specialist who empowers women to reclaim their health from PMDD and other cycle-related challenges. Through her clinical expertise and personal experience, Camilla guides women worldwide with compassion, evidence-based solutions, and a holistic healing approach.
Key Takeaways :
PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) is a distinct and more severe condition than PMS, often triggered by unresolved trauma and nervous system dysregulation.
Diet and lifestyle are foundational for balancing hormones and reducing inflammation, but trauma work is often the missing key for lasting healing.
PMDD symptoms include severe mood swings, rage, depression, and a sense of being out of control, which can significantly affect relationships and work life.
Camilla’s holistic method combines plant-based nutrition, herbal medicine, trauma-processing therapies, and boundary-setting for powerful emotional and physical recovery.
Healing from PMDD brings more than symptom relief—it leads to a deeper sense of safety, self-trust, and inner peace.
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Leading with Heart, Head, and Hands: Building Authentic Leadership in the Modern World with Vicki Noethling

In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana dives deep into the art and essence of modern leadership with Vicki Noethling, a seasoned corporate leader turned leadership coach. Vicki shares her powerful philosophy of leading with heart, head, and hands and how this approach transforms teams and organizations. Listeners will gain insight into how to build meaningful connections with team members, balance strategy with empathy, and foster innovation in the workplace. This is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, mid-level managers, and leaders who want to create impact while staying true to their core values.
About the Guest:Vicki Noethling is the founder of Find Your Leadership Confidence and has over 40 years of experience in corporate America, most recently as a project manager at a Fortune 500 company. Since retiring in 2018, she has dedicated herself to coaching entrepreneurs and professionals on effective communication, building high-performing teams, and embodying servant leadership.
Key Takeaways:
Leadership in the 21st century requires connection: leading with your heart first builds trust and stronger teams.
Knowing your people personally and professionally helps motivate and inspire them effectively.
Vision and core values must align; clarity in these areas enhances communication and engagement.
Servant leadership is about empowerment, not weakness, and creates a foundation for creativity and innovation.
Embracing lessons from every generation in the workplace strengthens organizational culture and fosters growth.
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Unmasking the Real You: Healing, Hugs & Radical Self-Acceptance – with Melinda Lee Schmitt

In this deeply honest episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with empowerment coach and author Melinda Lee Schmitt to explore what it truly means to live authentically. Melinda shares how she walked away from the life she was told would bring happiness—marriage, motherhood, stability—and faced the raw reality of losing it all to find herself. Her healing journey wasn’t polished—it was awkward, painful, and human. From hugging thousands of strangers to reclaiming her inner child, Melinda speaks on embracing the mess, showing up unfiltered, and grounding in gratitude and energy work. If you've ever felt stuck performing for others or questioned who you really are—this episode is a must-listen.
About the Guest:Melinda Lee is an empowerment coach, energy intuitive, and author of Rebel Hugger. Her transformational journey through pandemic divorce, deep loss, and radical vulnerability is at the heart of her work helping others shed masks and embrace their messy, magnificent truth.
Key Takeaways:
Melinda describes her past life as a people-pleasing pursuit of societal ideals—marriage, motherhood, and stability—that ultimately left her unfulfilled.
Her breaking point came not from judgment, but isolation; losing friends, her partner, and financial security after choosing to live authentically.
The real shift came through vulnerability: hugging thousands of strangers during her “Year of Hugs” showed her a version of herself that felt free, unmasked, and aligned.
Healing isn’t perfect—it’s awkward, emotional, and nonlinear. But each step inward was a return to her truest self, even if that self wasn’t always likable.
Daily grounding rituals like barefoot walks, gratitude journaling, and energy clearing help Melinda stay centered in the chaos of life’s curveballs.
Authenticity isn’t about perfection—it’s about accepting your flaws, emotions, and past decisions with compassion, and knowing you’re worthy regardless.
 
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Regeneration Over Age: Natural Detox, Healing & Vitality at Any Stage with Dr. Shirley Piccarreto

Are you degenerating or regenerating? In this transformative episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana is joined by Dr. Shirley Piccarreto—Doctor of Naturopathy, bestselling author, and holistic wellness expert—to explore how aging is not about numbers but about how we treat our bodies. Learn the truth about natural detoxing, adrenal fatigue, hormonal balance, and how lifestyle choices can accelerate or reverse aging. Whether you're in your 30s or 60s, this conversation is packed with practical, grounded insights to help you reclaim energy, restore your body, and take control of your well-being—without falling for fads.
About the Guest:Dr. Shirley Piccarreto is a Doctor of Naturopathy, bestselling author, herbalist, yoga teacher, and global wellness educator with over 30 years of experience. A personal survivor of chronic pain and surgeries, she empowers women through her “Wise Woman Wellness” community and helps people across the globe rebuild their health using simple, natural approaches rooted in ancient wisdom.
Key Takeaways :
Regeneration is a choice, not age-dependent: Dr. Shirley debunks the myth that aging equals decline. The body regenerates skin daily, the gut lining every few days, and even the liver within months. This means every day is a chance to heal.
Toxins are silently damaging us: From food preservatives to cleaning products, the modern lifestyle exposes us to hidden toxins. Dr. Shirley emphasizes regular liver and colon detoxes—not through fads, but with fiber, herbs, and balance.
Detox isn’t about juice cleanses: A true detox supports natural systems like the liver, kidneys, and skin. Cleansing should be gentle and not interrupt daily life. Her method includes realistic support for people with full-time jobs and night shifts.
Your mind and mood mirror your body’s health: Symptoms like fatigue, skin dullness, irritability, and poor sleep can all be signs of toxin overload. When we clean up our internal systems, mental clarity and emotional resilience follow.
Your healing is in your hands: Dr. Shirley's personal story of recovering from hip surgeries in her 60s proves that energy, strength, and joy can return with consistency and the right self-care rituals.
Connect with Dr. Shirley Piccarreto:Explore all her offerings, free guides, and community:drshirleysays.live/wiseFollow her on Facebook for daily wellness tips and natural living insights.
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