The Peaceful Life Podcast

Practical Peace - Things I Learned from the Yosemite Peace Symposium

In this episode I discuss all the wonderful presentations I attended at the Yosemite Peace Symposium - practical ways we can take action to better our part of the world. I then lead listeners through a visualization/affirmation to heal the hatred, violence, and injustice that is prevalent in the United States at this time.

This is an important week for us here in the U.S. Please exercise your right to vote.

Mentioned in this episode:

Olive Foundation- Assisting individuals working in the sex industry, as well as victims of human trafficking, to overcome their limitations by encouraging them to learn their value and empowering them to live a life they are proud of.

123 Missing Children Found in Michigan during Sex Trafficking Operation

The Kern Family Farm - an organic family farm that has started a community garden at the local elementary school

The Worldwide Opportunities for Organic Farming(Wwoof) - Working an organic farm in exchange for room, board, experience, and education.

The Peace Pole Project - Customizable language Peace Poles for schools, organizations, and homes

And Then They Came for Us - a documentary film about the Japanese concentration camps in the United States during WWII.

Waging Peace: Global Adventures of a Lifelong Activist by David Hartsough

The Yosemite Peace Symposium

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Memory

About memory and how it can hinder or help you have a peaceful life. 

Mentioned in this episode:

Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover

Revisionist History podcast with Malcolm Gladwell

The Peaceful Life Podcast is a series with stories, inspiration, and affirmations to return your life to peace and joy.

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The Peaceful Life Podcast is a production of Metta Yosemite - a mind/body/spirit wellness center in Oakhurst, California near Yosemite National Park. Yoga, Meditation, Art & Magical Gifts!

We Were Just Kids: ”Fire Came Out”

In this episode I read a short story I wrote a couple of years ago called "Fire Came Out" about a scary memory from when I was just three years old. 

Are we responsible for what happens when we're kids? Should we just get over it? This is the first of a two-part episode about childhood, memories, and interpretation.

The Peaceful Life Podcast is a series with stories, inspiration, and affirmations to return your life to peace and joy.

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Find Your Friggin’ Joy - with Belinda Farrell

Belinda Farrell has been an actress, elementary school teacher, TV news reporter, professional stunt car driver, hypnotherapist, healer, and almost a CIA agent! 

But tragedy struck when she lost her son and her entire life savings within the same year. Being as resilient as she is, Belinda sought a new life in an ancient Hawaiian healing practice called Huna. Listen to Belinda's story about her practice, how she heals others (and herself) and found her own path to a peaceful and friggin' joyous life.

You can find Belinda Farrell's book here: Find Your Friggin' Joy: Discover Missing Links from Ancient Hawaiian Teachings to Clean the Plaque of your Soul and Reach Your Higher Self.

The Peaceful Life Podcast is a series with stories, inspiration, and affirmations to return your life to peace and joy.

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The Peaceful Life Podcast is a production of Metta Yosemite - a mind/body/spirit wellness center in Oakhurst, California near Yosemite National Park. Yoga, Meditation, Art & Magical Gifts!

Think Differently

One of the paths to living a peaceful life is the ability to mindfully control your own thoughts…and work to manage and eliminate those which are non-productive or harmful. 

In this episode we break down the different thoughts that we have on a daily basis–which work for us and which don’t, and finish with a practice mindful meditation to keep your attention on the present.

Other episodes mentioned in this podcast:

Go to Sleep

Go to Sleep for Kids

Release the Darts

The Peaceful Life Podcast is a series with stories, inspiration, and affirmations to return your life to peace and joy.

Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player so you don't miss an episode.

For more information and episodes visit the website: ThePeaceful.life

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The Peaceful Life Podcast is a production of Metta Yosemite - a mind/body/spirit wellness center in Oakhurst, California near Yosemite National Park. Yoga, Meditation, Art & Magical Gifts!

Peace and the Police - Part 2

A conversation with Sergeant Khyhisha Zebley, a law enforcement professional with twenty years of service in a large urban police force. We speak about her experience on the force, and how police departments all over the country are changing to address the problem of undue aggression.

Information about Sergeant Zebley's new podcast can be found at CourageBeyondtheBadge.com.

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Peace and the Police - Part 1

A peace officer is any law enforcement official on a municipal, county, or state level. They are entrusted in keeping the public peace. But we've seen the opposite, lately, covered by the media. Horrific instances of police aggression--specifically against blacks. In this first episode of a two-part series, I speak with podcaster Rave X, about his personal experiences with the police, overall systemic racism, and law enforcement violence against people of color.

Please come back next week, when I interview police Sargeant Khyhisha Zebley in the second part of this important show.

Check out Rave's podcast, The Rave X Show on YouTube.

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No is the new Yes

I found that I've been stressed lately - taking on too many commitments, work, and projects. I had to step back and fix it. In this episode I talk about how saying NO can lead to a more balanced and peaceful life. 

Mentioned in this episode:

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown

The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing by Bronnie Ware

The Peaceful Life Podcast is a series with stories, inspiration, and affirmations to return your life to peace and joy.

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For more information and episodes visit the website: ThePeaceful.life

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Yosemite is Open! Things to do in and around Yosemite National Park

In this episode, I talk about the wonderful things you can do in and around Yosemite National Park. 

The communities and businesses surrounding Yosemite have suffered this summer due to the Ferguson fire, but the fire is contained, and Yosemite National Park is OPEN once again. We're revitalizing the tourism by promoting our area with the #YosemiteNOW campaign. On and off the web. 

Some things mentioned in this episode:

Sierra News Online - Our hyperlocal news source for information about the park and communities.

YosemiteThisYear.com - The Yosemite Visitor's Bureau

For 24-hour road and weather conditions for Yosemite National Park: call 209-372-0200

Metta Yosemite - Gift Shop, Yoga & Meditation Studio

Mining town road trip along Highway 49

Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - ride the old locomotives, have a moonlight cookout!

Yosemite Wine Tails - Dog Friendly Wine Bar

Oakhurst Spirits - Whisky Distillery & Tasting Room

Southgate Brew Co. - Brewery and Restaurant

Queens Inn Winery - Winery & Wine bar

Gallery Row - A row of Art galleries

Sierra Art Trails - Artists' Studio Tour - First Weekend in October

Bodie, CA - Old Western Ghost Town

Discover Yosemite - Day Tours of Yosemite

Yosemite National Park - NPS Website

Bass Lake/The Pines Resort - Ducey's at the Lake

Put Yosemite National Park on your bucket list!

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That Time I Dated a Guy Who Loved Guns

I grew up in a family of pacifists. A pacifist is defined as someone who is in opposition to war or violence, and the root of the word is peace. We were never allowed even toy guns in our house growing up. So it might surprise you that I had a lovely relationship with a guy who loved guns. This is the story of that relationship and what I found out about this man and his hobby.

The Peaceful Life Podcast is a series with stories, inspiration, and affirmations to return your life to peace and joy.

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Making Peace with your Bullied Inner Child

Many of us have gone through some stage of bullying as a child – some more  than others. I speak with fellow writer and podcaster Christopher Gronlund about how we were both bullied as kids, what we did to get through it, and how it affects us as adults. I then talk about how we can resolve our feelings from being bullied and take care of this inner child we carry around with us.

For statistics and information, please visit:

http://stopbullying.gov

Pacer National Bullying Prevention Center

Human Rights Campaign Study - Post Election Bullying

CDC Bullying Statistics

The 2013 National School Climate Survey

The Peaceful Life Podcast is a series with stories, inspiration, and affirmations to return your life to peace and joy.

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The Importance of Community

Studies have shown that having a sense of community can actually increase your happiness level. I talk about finding your peeps - your community - both online and in real life. What does community mean to you? Email me at podcast@thepeaceful.life to tell me your story.

The Peaceful Life Podcast is a series with stories, inspiration, and affirmations to return your life to peace and joy.

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Inner and Outer Peace - with Susan Madden

I speak with Susan Madden, a woman dedicated to spreading inner and outer peace in our community, and in the world. Susan is a certified meditation instructor, labyrinth facilitator, founder of the non-profit Be The Power of One, and creator of the Yosemite Peace Symposium.

The Yosemite Peace Symposium is an annual conference that was put on hold during Covid. 

Be The Power of One is a non-profit dedicated to promote and sustain education in developing communities.

The Peaceful Life Podcast is a series with stories, inspiration, and affirmations to return your life to peace and joy.

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On Diana

Princess Diana fulfilled our expectations of being the perfect fairy tale hero. I talk about how she found her voice, revealed her flaws, and discovered ultimate peace in her own life. We can all learn the lessons of love and peace from this fantastic story of a beautiful person.

The Peaceful Life Podcast is a series with stories, inspiration, and affirmations to return your life to peace and joy.

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Extreme Happiness Visualization

This visualization/relaxation will take you back to a time and place when you've experienced pure and total happiness, and guide you through storing that so you can recall the feeling at any time.

Before you start, put yourself into a position where you are relaxed and comfortable, with no distractions.  Please do not listen to this episode while driving a vehicle or operating dangerous machinery! It is designed to take you into a state of relaxation.

The Peaceful Life Podcast is a series with stories, inspiration, and affirmations to return your life to peace and joy.

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Animal Communication - with Karen Anderson

Haven't you always wondered what your pets are thinking? Why haven't we devised a system to communicate with animals, yet? I have an intriguing conversation with Karen Anderson, former law enforcement officer turned pet psychic, medium, and animal communicator!

Listen to the fascinating tale of how she found her talent, how she communicates with animals, and what they have to say.

Karen's Books:

Hear All Creatures! The Journey of an Animal Communicator

The Amazing Afterlife of Animals: Messages and Signs from our Pets on the Other Side

Karen's Website: AnimalCommunicating.com

The Peaceful Life Podcast is a series with stories, inspiration, and affirmations to return your life to peace and joy.

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For more information and episodes visit the website: ThePeaceful.life

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Making Peace with Money

Money is the #1 stressor in both relationships and in life! In this episode, I cover the basic strategies that I used to get from bankruptcy to building a comfortable, rich life -- no matter what my income.

Other related episodes:

Episode 3: Simplifying your Life

Episode 6: What People Think of You

Episode 24: When is Perfect?

Recommended book: The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko

The Peaceful Life Podcast is a series with stories, inspiration, and affirmations to return your life to peace and joy.

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For more information and episodes visit the website: ThePeaceful.life

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Podcasts I Love

Podcasts play a big role in my life and are a part of my daily entertainment and education. In a little diversion from my topic of peace, I discuss all the shows that I listen to, how I (simply) started my show, and how you, too, can podcast - if you want to.

Podcasts mentioned in this show:

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio - Dragnet, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, Rocky Fortune

Stuff You Should Know - Various topics / How Stuff Works

Serial - One crime a season / This American Life

S-Town - A true story / Serial & This American Life

Jim Harold Podcasts - The Paranormal Podcast, The Other Side, Jim Harold's Campfire & more!

Marcia Clark Investigates - a new approach to infamous case files / A&E

Criminal - True Crime

Swindled - White Collar Crime

The Cleaning of John Doe - Crime scene cleanup stories, husband & wife team

Lexicon Valley - Linguistics & Language / Slate

Hidden Brain - Psychology and Brain Stuff / NPR

Finally, a Podcast - Television pilot + series finale

Not About Lumberjacks - Short stories by Christopher Gronlund

Dogs in our World - All about dogs!

Defender Radio - Wildlife protection / The Fur Bearers

Radio Clash - Music mashups & info

Rave X Podcast - Personal journal

Family Ghosts - Family secrets (not real ghosts) / Panoply

Inside Psycho - True crime to book to movie / Wondery

Cover Up: Chappaquiddick - Ted Kennedy and the scandal / People

Podcast Hosts:

The Peaceful Life Podcast is hosted at Podbean.

Other hosts include LibSyn, Pippa, BuzzSprout

The Peaceful Life Podcast is a series of stories, inspiration, and affirmations to return your life to peace and joy.

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For more information and episodes visit the website: ThePeaceful.life

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A Family on the Road - with Ricky Shetty

Father's Day Peaceful Profile: Ricky Shetty is an entrepreneur, blogger, and life-long travel enthusiast. He and his wife did what many of us just dream about: picking up and living life on the road. Or in the air! Or on a bus! I talk with Ricky about his nomadic life with his wife and three children, his relationships, the challenges, and finding peace.

The Peaceful Life Podcast is a series with stories, inspiration, and affirmations to return your life to peace and joy.

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For more information and episodes visit the website: ThePeaceful.life

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The Peaceful Life Podcast is a production of Metta Yosemite - a mind/body/spirit wellness center in Oakhurst, California near Yosemite National Park. Yoga, Meditation, Art & Magical Gifts!

Happiness for Sale

Every day we encounter pitches for life coaches, empowerment seminars, and get rich quick schemes. Can you really buy the roadmap to success? In this episode, I'll reveal the Big Secret that all those happiness hucksters are trying to sell you. Enjoy!

The Peaceful Life Podcast is a series with stories, inspiration, and affirmations to return your life to peace and joy.

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The Peaceful Life Podcast is a production of Metta Yosemite - a mind/body/spirit wellness center in Oakhurst, California near Yosemite National Park. Yoga, Meditation, Art & Magical Gifts!