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  • 132 - Favorite books (and series) as a litmus test for perceptual evolution; Be like the willow when things get stormy

    132 - Favorite books (and series) as a litmus test for perceptual evolution; Be like the willow when things get stormy
    Dec 4 2025
    Feng ShuiThe Eight by Kathrine Neville https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780345366238Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780553250428The River Why by David James Duncan https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780316261227Harry Potter series https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781338878929Piers Anthony Xanth series https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780345347534Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780345350497Ursula K. LeGuin The Dispossessed https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780063382930Ayn Rand The Fountainhead https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780451191151Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas by Tom Robbins https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780553377873Still Life with Woodpecker by Tom Robbins https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780553348972Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780553348989Even Cowgirls Get the Blues by Tom Robbins https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780553349498Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates by Tom Robbins https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780553379334Skinny Legs and All by Tom Robbins https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780553377880Richard Bach Jonathan Livingston Seagull https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781476793313 , Illusions https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780440204886Diana Gabaldon Outlander series https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780385319959Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781594634727Ann Patchett State of Wonder https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780062049810Anne of Green Gables L.M. Montgomery https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781441344335Little House on the Prairie (series) https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780064400022Trixie Belden https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780307808752Nancy Drew https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780448095011Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson, PsD https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781626251700Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mom https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780143120582Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado.For more information, check them out athttp://madelife.comhttp://facwellness.comFind Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at mail.mavens@gmail.com or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens .Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM
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  • 131 - Volunteer Travel Inspiration, Digital Nomads, Scope of Practice, and Emotional Intelligence vs. AI Logic

    131 - Volunteer Travel Inspiration, Digital Nomads, Scope of Practice, and Emotional Intelligence vs. AI Logic
    Nov 27 2025

    WorldWide Opportunities on Organic Farms https://wwoof.net/

    Primal Intelligence by Angus Fletcher

    https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780593715307

    “Unorthodox” https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9815454/

    Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado.

    For more information, check them out at
    http://madelife.com
    http://facwellness.com

    Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at mail.mavens@gmail.com or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens .

    Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM
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  • 130 - Couples Therapy and self-compassion to level up

    130 - Couples Therapy and self-compassion to level up
    Nov 20 2025

    John and Julie Gottman https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780553447712

    https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780593579657

    Stan Tatkin https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781649633057

    https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781622038930

    https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781648482960

    Sue Johnson Hold Me Tight https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780316113007

    https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780316133760

    Esther Perel podcast

    Mel Robbins book Let Them https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781401971366

    Martha Beck The Way of Integrity https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781984881502 and her podcast is called ReWilding

    https://www.helpguide.org/relationships/domestic-abuse/getting-out-of-an-abusive-relationship

    Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado.

    For more information, check them out at
    http://madelife.com
    http://facwellness.com

    Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at mail.mavens@gmail.com or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens .

    Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM
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  • 129 - Volunteering, finding what feeds your soul and fills your cup

    129 - Volunteering, finding what feeds your soul and fills your cup
    Nov 13 2025

    MakerSpace Directory https://makerspace.com/

    Cricut - https://cricut.com/en-us/

    University of Colorado - Denver Lifelong Learners programs https://www.ucdenver.edu/lifelong-learners

    Volunteer Match https://www.idealist.org/en/organizations

    The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom (here’s our affiliate link for this book in case you want to support the MM at the same time :))

    Interview: Sahil Bloom (episode #517) with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee on his podcast Feel Better, Live More

    Here are some affordable , low or no-cost counselling options:

    Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado.

    For more information, check them out at
    http://madelife.com
    http://facwellness.com

    Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at mail.mavens@gmail.com or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens .

    Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM
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  • 128 - Wired for creative problem solving, 5 measurable types of wealth

    128 - Wired for creative problem solving, 5 measurable types of wealth
    Nov 6 2025

    http://HigherSightsCounseling.com is where you can find Steph and 120+ other clinical mental health therapy providers in Colorado

    Psychology Today also here

    Sondermind other options for LPC and LCSW therapists

    Alma and another platform for finding therapists

    A couple of (the many) inspiring humans doing good work on the planet that Steph got mesmerized by this week via instagram :

    Not the Worst Cleaner has 1.7 million followers and 175 M views of her you tube videos. It’s definitely difficult to imagine people living in situations that she commits to cleaning, but her attitude and her message are truly remarkable and inspiring. She does this work so that people living in terrible/unsanitary hoarding situations related to mental illness can have a non-judgmental reprieve from their overwhelming situation.

    Jacob Collier’s instagram link is full of examples of him leading whole arenas of people in spontaneous choir performances, among other wonderful antics. His approach to music and connecting people is worth exploring.

    Lawn care angels like Blade Mate Lawn Care and Cultivate connect do-gooders with disabilities with folks who can help care for their yards, etc. In researching this I also found Boulder County’s Volunteer page and I’m hoping there are pages like this in your community

    The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom (here’s our affiliate link for this book in case you want to support the MM at the same time :))

    Interview: Sahil Bloom (episode #517) with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee on his podcast Feel Better, Live More

    Of Human Bondage by W. Somerset Maugham - a coming of age wisdom reveal about listening to the inner voice

    Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado.

    For more information, check them out at
    http://madelife.com
    http://facwellness.com

    Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at mail.mavens@gmail.com or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens .

    Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM
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    46 m
  • 127 - Insomnia and Self-care

    127 - Insomnia and Self-care
    Oct 30 2025

    3-2-1 Sleep Hygiene: No food 3hrs before bed, turn off screens 2hrs before bed, turn lights down low 1hr before bed

    Hormone replacement https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/in-depth/hormone-therapy/art-20046372

    Menopause podcasts:

    “UnPAUSED” with Dr. Mary Claire Haverman https://open.spotify.com/show/3plrzcJmaYAGRwPTLq9Dnf?si=f70fb962978446d2 (Blog: https://thepauselife.com/)

    “Body Stuff” with Dr Jen Gunter https://open.spotify.com/show/4JhofrAosoZPrp8OY68yZ7?si=35d2f26261e04bcc

    “You are Not Proken” with Kelly Casperson, MD https://open.spotify.com/show/4iZ4pa5fDub8PhgCB0YPWw?si=890975f5230f473d

    “Not Your Mother’s Menopause” with Dr. Fiona Lovely https://open.spotify.com/show/2mL17E1ITrGwcaSQRKVymd?si=ebc6f4d6b5ef41a2

    “Science Vs.” “Menopause: The Myths and The Madness” episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/0yuHmGEuJJWV7crHH38AmA?si=VFOghywUTOOlrDr-WbL_Zw

    “Changing for Good” https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780380725724

    Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado.

    For more information, check them out at
    http://madelife.com
    http://facwellness.com

    Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at mail.mavens@gmail.com or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens .

    Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM
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  • 126 - Fall colors, falcons, food shares, frivolity; Let's Dance!

    126 - Fall colors, falcons, food shares, frivolity; Let's Dance!
    Oct 23 2025

    Crested Butte fall colors

    Falconry experience

    Kangaroo experience Kangaroo Ranch

    Make a one degree change off your current path

    High Point Creamery Blackberry basil swirl ice cream

    bacon hack (at minute 13:12) in the oven

    Salt and electrolytes - we are not experts but we support doing your research

    Science vs Podcast: Are We Drinking Enough Water (8/9/2022)

    LMNT and other electrolyte drinks are compared by a random search here

    Boulder County Farmer’s Market

    Local farms with CSAs:

    Kilt Farm

    Cure Organic Farm

    Red Wagon Farm

    Aspen Moon Farm

    And Local Harvest is a place to search for CSAs by your zip code as well as GrownBy app which helps you find local farms and order from them

    5280 Produce offers affordable produce in box quantities

    Grizzly Rose has line dance and couples dance lessons in Denver

    Avalon ballroom and the Boulder Dance Coalition have many dance classes/events

    Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado.

    For more information, check them out at
    http://madelife.com
    http://facwellness.com

    Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at mail.mavens@gmail.com or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens .

    Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM
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  • 125 - Reflecting on playtime with kittens and down the rabbit hole on crafty meditations

    125 - Reflecting on playtime with kittens and down the rabbit hole on crafty meditations
    Oct 16 2025

    Pet (cat) adoption resources in Denver Metro/Colorado:
    https://www.denverkittens.org/

    https://www.rmfr-colorado.org/

    https://animalshelter.adcogov.org/

    https://angelswithpaws.net/

    https://www.denvercatco.com/

    https://www.teddycatcafe.com/

    https://www.purrfectpause.com/

    https://www.snugsafe.com/

    Planned Pooling (knit or crochet) https://marlybird.com/blog/total-beginners-guide-to-crochet-planned-pooling/

    Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado.

    For more information, check them out at
    http://madelife.com
    http://facwellness.com

    Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at mail.mavens@gmail.com or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens .

    Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM
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