What's Next?!

Dr. Pirkey is a Academic Research Fellow with The University of Memphis' Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change. In this recording, she reads two articles she recently wrote titled: "Intertwining Destinies: Heroes' Hearts Beating as One" and "Transitioning from Fate to Destiny". The link to the articles in written form will be posted here once they are available. 

**For former podcast listeners, as you all know, I have decided to end my podcast show; nonetheless, please feel free to listen to these recorded articles. Take care!

Get carried away to the beat of this rhythmic, jazz-like interaction between Drs. Washington and Pirkey as they discuss the benefits and sociocultural history of drumming. Stay tuned!

Time Stamps will be released soon!

Please enjoy this episode as Dr. Pirkey faces her own discomfort and humbling learning lessons regarding problem solving in the context of preparing for this episode. She, then, introduces her problem solving process through story telling to convey how she problem "solved" the ultimate problem of them all: how our experiences influence our understanding of our challenges --both individually and collectively.  

**Due to unforseen circumstances, Dr. Pirkey must postpone her upcoming episodes until mid-January. She appreciates your empathy and patience! :) Big changes are at play! WOOHOO!

Time Stamps:

00:01:25: Using Context in Problem Solving

00:08:25: Finding Balance Between Work/Play/Self-Care

00:14:57: Allowing Yourself Opportunities to Heal & be Your Authentic Self

00:20:17: Committing to Co-Creating a Culture of Change

Welcome to Series 2 of What's Next! I hope you enjoy this fun, game-oriented, introductory episode on problem solving. :)

00.00.11: Series Introduction

00.00.45: The Blueprint for Problem Solving 

00.03.45: Context: Structure and Foundation 

00.05.04: The Pinball Game of Problem Solving 

00.06.30: How to Prepare for this Series

“Music with all its subtlety has immense power to unite people, spread love, and bring peace [to] the world!” – Sanchita Pandey

 “Music is one of the longest standing, self-prescribed therapy in history.” – Erin Seibert, Music therapist

Be sure to tune in to learn all about how the program "Recovery Unplugged", founded by Aerosmith's Richie Supa (song writer & guitarist), supports and empowers people to rise above their addiction and mental health challenges. Special thanks to Karen Morgan, Addiction Counselor and Recovery Unplugged Outreach Manager, as she guides us through this insightful episode.

00.01.11: Recovery Unplugged: Music as a Catalyst for Change

00.02.44: Connecting Music to Emotions

00.04.05 : History of Recovery Unplugged

00.06.03: Recognizing the Signs of Addiction & What To Do

00.10.40: Finding the Value & Benefit in Bringing Addictive Patterns into Another's Awareness

00.17.21: How Music Affects Addiction: A Theory

00.24.29: A Plan for Recovery

00.26.34: My Experience with Music Therapy

00.30.26: Why do people start using drugs?

00.34.41: Shame, Addiction, & Acceptance

00.38.20: Stigma of Addiction & Mental Health 

00.40.59:  Unabashed Plug: Dr. Pirkey's Call for Aid

00.43.15: Using Russian Doll Metaphor to explain Trauma, Bias, & Healing 

00.43.31: Announcing Series 2

00.44.57: Three more episodes left for Series 1 (Overlapping with Series 2)

https://www.recoveryunplugged.com/

Email: whatsnextofficial2020@gmail.com

IG: @the_PhD_Yogini

FB: Facebook.com/WNPodcast

*Correction: Recovery Unplugged has centers across the nation --not globe. :) Whoops!

In the mood for an uplifting, scientifically-infused perspective of mantras that includes opportunities to learn and practice for yourself? Please enjoy this week's episode on Mantras with Kundalini practitioner and teacher, Ravi Singh. Also, be sure to tune in after the interview as an incredibly important announcement is made... ;) Enjoy!

01:14: Mantras: Background & History

05:11: Looking Within: Sweetness of Self

06:55: Most Common Mantras

08:31: Practicing Silent Mantras

11:01: Mantras vs. Religion

13:24: Practicing Spoken Mantras

17:01: Mantras for Enhancing Spiritual/Personal Development

19:28: Mantras & God: The (T)ruth vs. (t)ruth

21:59: Positive Benefits of Mantras Continued

23:28: Explaining & Practicing Sa Ta Na Ma 

25:55: Theory of Karma: Cause & Effect

28:01: Mantras & Problem Solving

34:14: Memorable Story of Mantra Practice*

38:11: Mantras vs. Positive Affirmations**

41:35: Neutral Mind: How to Engage in the Q-Anon Discussion*** 

Ravi's website: raviana.com

Email: whatsnextofficial2020@gmail.com

IG: @the_PhD_Yogini

FB: facebook.com/WNPodcast

TO read after listening:

* This cute story actually reminds me of a helpful tip for teachers that I learned from a KYT friend. Perhaps, using a white board (with the name of the mantra spelled out in Sanskrit as well as its meaning) would be helpful (when I first began my practice as a student, I found it incredibly beneficial); the former helps with pronunciation and both the former and the latter supports the student to more deeply engage in the present moment/practice rather than them wondering what they're saying and whether they're saying it "right".

** Another helpful tip for positive affirmations: Meet yourself where you're at. For instance, if you are not feeling as though you are "worthy" of God's love, perhaps breaking the affirmation into something more palatable (i.e., that you actually believe) and then slowly scaffolding yourself to deeper levels of love/worthiness may be a worthwhile approach, so as to experience less resistance in the learning/practicing process. Hope this helps!

*** Another important point: For me, reviewing secondary sources for accurate/Truthful information feels to lack integrity. I realize it can feel time consuming and energy draining to locate reliable, primary sources on your own; I, myself, am still looking up the debunking reviews and am attempting to discern what is "Truth". All that is to say: NO judgment! Personally, until I can figure it out for myself, I do not feel comfortable taking a "side" as to what is "Truth" as I do not want my ego to drive my interpretation. 

You won't want to miss this episode on Emotionally Focused Therapy with Debbie Pridemore, LPC, LMFT (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist; EFT Certified & Supervisor)! Given the current sociopolitical tensions, this episode could not be more appropriately timed. Please listen and employ these strategies for yourself so that we, together, may be part of the solution to healing and working through these complex emotions produced by a trauma-filled world. 

On a lighter note, I'm finally announcing the purpose of the upcoming Series. :) I also believe it is well-timed and hope you agree! Please enjoy!

Time Stamps:

00:01:28: What is EFT?

00:03:43: Protection & Connection Needs: Real-world Examples

00:08:21: Tools to build emotional awareness of external world

00:14:27: Building connections

00:17:54: Bringing the unknown emotions to the known

00:22:41: Discerning upregulated feelings: Trauma vs. Joy

00:24:42: Learning about Self in Relation to Others (Attachment)

00:29:15: Building Self-Compassion in the Face of External Shame

00:30:11: Effective Strategies for Sharing Needs

00:33:14: Discerning Personal Emotions From Projections

As promised, this brief episode provides alternative approaches to acupuncture and other tools that may not be financially feasible [or undesirable due to a variety of reasons, such as fear of needles]; also, I make a call to healing/health practitioners who are willing to provide pro-bono/discounted services to those in need (both financially and of the service itself). I, then, wrap up the episode by explaining some of the specialized language used in the episode with Dr. Helen Ly on acupuncture. Please enjoy the lively, matcha-tea-caffeinated episode! :)

Feelin' kinky?! --Regarding your spine, of course! Tune in to today's episode as chiropractor, Dr. Brandon Shapiro, provides a conceptual adjustment to our perspective of chiropractic care. Enjoy! :)  

00:24: Chiropractic Care: Science, Art, & Philosophy

11:54: Differing Views of Chiropractic Care

19:41: Benefits of Chiropractic Care

24:43: Health Care vs. Emergency Care

28:50: Chiropractic Neurology: Scientific & Spiritual Perspectives

39:41: Preparing for the Chiropractic Session

52:33: Memorable Stories

Dr Shapiro's email: iawakepma@protonmail.com

Whaaaaaa--- Needles... for Health!?! Allow acupuncturist and neurologist (MD), Dr. Helen Ly, to calm your nerves as she explains how the ancient practice and painless process of acupuncture can support your mind-body health. 

00:01:10: Acupuncture: Its History, Practice, & Purpose

00:03:46: Eastern & Western Perspectives

00:10:00: Mind-Body Health 

00:14:39: Leaning into Resistance

00:24:59: The Art of Acupuncture

00:33:15: Acupuncture & Psychological Trauma?

00:35:41: Acupuncture & Stress

00:39:19: Preparing for the Session

Dr. Ly Natural Health: 

--www.drly.net

What's Next?!:

--Email: whatsnextofficial2020@gmail.com

--IG: @the_PhD_Yogini

--FB: facebook.com/WNPodcast

Ever wanted to learn about Chinese Medicine and other eastern practices, such as Qigong? Be sure to tune in as Chinese Medicine doctor, Roger Jahnke, and I discuss the "baskets of Chinese Medicine", the history of Qigong, relevant ancient texts, how to prepare for and what to expect during a session, as well as other resources, too!

00:01:08: About the Interviewee/ Dr. Jahnke

00:02:27: The Ancient Text

00:03:18: Chinese Medicine

00:11:44: The Discovery, Neurophysiology, and "baskets" of Qigong

00:32:40: Preparing for/ Expectations of a Qigong session

00:40:58: Resources to learn more 

Dr. Jahnke link: iiqtc.org

What's Next?!: whatsnextofficial2020@gmail.com ; @the_PhD_yogini ; facebook.com/WNPodcast

Have you ever heard of the word, Reiki, and thought, "What the heck is that?!" Well fortunately, we were able to secure an interview with two Reiki master practitioners, Tracy Shoman and Jennifer Hutchins, who were willing to share their wisdom to enlighten us with a balanced perspective (i.e., both scientific and spiritual) of just what exactly Reiki is. This episode provides a solid explanation of what "Reiki" is, how it works to produce research-based benefits, how to prepare for the session, and so much more! See below for more details. 

00:00:45: Reiki Defined and its History

00:04:12: Analogy for How Reiki Works

00:05:27: The Role of the Reiki Master Practitioner

00:06:10 : How Reiki is akin to Meditation

00:07:35: Considerations when Choosing a Reiki Practitioner

00:15:52: Benefits of Reiki with a more in-depth description of how Reiki works

00:23:36: Personal testimonies (clients and their own)

00:35:40: Preparing for the Session

00:41:41 Memorable/Fun Reiki Stories with closing thoughts

Tracy Shoman (scientific approach): tracyshoman.com

Jennifer Hutchins (spiritual apporach): jaehutchins@gmail.com 

After a short hiatus, Dr. Pirkey is back and ready to share more mind-body-spirit tools with you! Please join her and her friend and masseuse, Corey with Massage Envy, LLC, as we discuss the benefits of massage, how to prepare yourself to reap the full spectrum of benefits, how to support your daily functioning through massage and consciousness functional fitness/work out routines, and SO much more. 

Time Stamps: 

00:04:33: Researched-Based Benefits of Massages

00:06:15: The Importance of Breathing Through Your Massage

00:11:31: Choosing an Aroma for Your Massage

00:14:54: Getting the Most Benefits from Your Massage

00:19:17: The Role of Communication During/Before Massage

00:30:04: At-Home Self-Massage Recommendations

Ever been curious about essential oils --How they "work"? How to use them? How to discern the best quality? How to maximize the benefits? Join Stephanie, an essential oil educator, and myself as we discuss all things essential oils. :) Please enjoy!

--Link for Essential Oils: hello-essentials.com/shom-2

--Email to be part of What's Next or receive outline: whatsnextofficial2020@gmail.com

--IG: @the_PhD_Yogini

--FB: Facebook.com/WNPodcast

*This podcast is open to ALL essential oil brands; you must decide which its best suited to meet your needs. 

Time Stamps: 

00:00:20 Introduction & Credentials of Stephanie Hom

00:01:41 What are Essentials Oils

00:04:19 Best Process for Extracting Oils

00:06:16 Researched Based Benefits of Essential Oils

00:17:42 Identifying the Right Oils for You

00:25:43 Using Essential Oils to Aid in Focusing

00:39:30 Discerning the Quality of the Product

00:44:30 How to Use Essential Oils

How do the age-old questions of "What is my life purpose?" and " Who am I?" support our mind-body-spirit health and problem solving abilities? How can we apply this knowledge into our daily lives to actually transform ourselves and our world --for the betterment of all? To discover for yourself, Drs. Botella and Pirkey invite you to tune into this episode of "What's Next?!". Please enjoy!

Potential links of interest:

portlandinstitute.org

thevenusproject.com

Time Stamps:

00:02:50 Meaning Making & Its Relationship to Spirituality

00:09:55 Finding Meaning Through Your Own Existence

00:12:48 Using Spiritual Meaning Making for Problem Solving

00:15:07 Difference Between Spirituality and Religion

00:24:46 Moving Forward and Cooperating with Others

00:30:07 Connecting with Others Through Compassion & Love

00:35:00 How Language Constructs Our World

Navigating through times of grief, loss, and uncertainty can be incredibly overwhelming. How can we support ourselves and others through this process? Why does loss feel so difficult, so painful to process? How can we re-access meaning in our lives after we experience a loss --whether it be a loved one, a career, or an aspect of ourselves? Please join myself and Dr. Robert Neimeyer, international grief researcher and psychologist, as we discuss this process of reconstructing meaning in our lives after experiencing a loss. Please enjoy!

To learn more about our guest, his/his colleagues' services, and their clinical training opportunities and workshops, please visit : portlandinstitute.org

Time Stamps:

00:01:57 The Meaning Making Process of Grief

00:07:50 Processing Loss During Covid-19

00:16:13 Valuing and Honoring Your Emotions

00:21:51 Having Self Regard and Regard for Others

00:31:41 Applying Meaning Making to the Loss of “Self”

00:42:12 Developing a Secure Relationship with Yourself

Are you ready to dive into the depths of your mind to re-discover the truth of who you are --your true potential? Please join Drs. Conforti and Pirkey as they engage in a fascinating dialog regarding the dream analysis process, how to remain objective during the dream analysis process to yield trustworthy results, and importantly, how the dream analysis process supports our ability to heal the hurts of our global community by first starting with our own individual, self-analysis process. Please enjoy! :) 

00.02.06: Background information on Dr. Michael Conforti

00.03.33: Explanation of Dream Analysis 

00.06.17: Discussion on Self-Analysis… Relationship between the Universe and Our Perception

00.13.22: Fields in the World and Their Influences

00.22.00: Truth is What You Make It… Natural Currents in Life

00.29.00: Ideologies Can Blind You… “Horse with Blinders”

00.42.07: Wind and Spirit Connections

00.48.00: Self Analysis and Getting out of Your Own Way

00.61.30: Story of Little Boxes 

This episode provides a guided opportunity to experience a "3-part breath" meditation; this meditation includes both internal (e.g.,  body and breath) and external scans (sounds) and also utilizes principles from the scientifically-validated meditation style known as Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Feel free to use this while seated on a chair, the ground, a cushion, folded blanket, or pillow. And please employ this breath as often as you like (with eyes open, you could use this breath while walking, driving, listening to others, etc.). Please enjoy!

**By listening to this recording, you agree to always assume full responsibility for your own health and well-being. :) 

Are you ready to open your creative capacity for healing grief and trauma? Join Sharon and myself as we not only share our personal testimonies regarding the benefits of art therapy but also our understandings of how art therapy supports the healing process, as well as instructions for how to engage in the process; we also provides a list of resources to be led through the process by a trained professional (see below).

Time Stamps:

00:01:30- Sharon Strouse Personal Experience w/Art Therapy

00:06:02- The Process of Creating Through Trauma

00:11:01- Empowering Benefits of Art Therapy

00:12:28- The Concept of Being Grounded

00:20:20- Benefits of Art Therapy During Trying Times

00:25:26- Using Art Therapy to Articulate Your Trauma

00:33:37- How to Contact Sharon Strouse

Sharon Strouse's email and other relevant links: 

devotion5@hotmail.com

www.krsf.com

www.artfulgrief.com

www.portlandinstitute.org

Please enjoy this fun, creative episode wherein I use songs and TV shows to help me explain the process of meditation. I'll also include specific tips and learning lessons to support your meditative practice to help you reap the most benefits. I hope you love it!

A unique perspective is provided that aims to heal and unite the world.  It was originally recorded before recent historical, sociopolitical events, yet does briefly comment on them and provides real  opportunities for collaboration so that we can unite and effect positive change. Please, join the movement!

Time Stamps:

00:00:36- Accepting Ourselves & Others in This Game Called Life

00:02:25- Acceptance of Our Internal and External Realities

00:05:50- Observing our World

00:09:46- Accepting the Light and Dark Aspects of Ourselves

00:12:45- Learning to Experience and Accept Others

00:15:08- Applying Acceptance to Real-World Challenges

Join this interesting exchange between myself and Dr. Susan Elswick as we discuss Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is an incredibly effective tool for your toolbox for treating and healing both clinical and non-clinical conditions. Please enjoy!

Time Stamps:

00:03:33- Credentials and Introduction of Dr. Susan Elswick

00:06:14- Defining EMDR and its Background

00:08:29- Bilateral Stimulation and the Brain

00:12:03- Researched-based Evidence of EMDR

00:17:24- How EMDR Supports Problem Solving Abilities

00:28:25- Container Exercise for Stress Management

00:36:38- Resources and Tools for EMDR

Are you ready to upgrade your relationships to the next level? Well, what if I told you the real work in relationships begins with yourself? In this episode, I share stories and a line of questioning to support your efforts in reflecting and learning how to better navigate your relationships.  Please enjoy! 

Time Stamps:

00:01:01- Intimacy versus Intensity

00:10:00- Self-Care Practices and Setting Boundaries

00:14:38- Allowing Yourself to Receive Support

00:18:30- Evolving Your Self-Care Strategies

00:27:24- Why it is Important to Practice Self-Care

00:32:10-  Questions to Ask Yourself

Drs. Carter and Pirkey discuss Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a tool for your mind-body tool belt; specifically, they discuss its history, and then, dive deeply into exploring the various cognitive distortions that influence our interpretation of reality. The goal is to encourage listeners to examine and challenge their own cognitive distortions to begin the healing process.

Time Stamps:

00:00:33- History and Background on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

00:02:52- Types of Cognitive Distortions and Their Influences

00:21:44- Being Aware of Labeling & Strategies for Conscious Awareness

00:27:14- Navigating Through Your Cognitive Distortions

00:32:55- Traumatic Experiences & CBT Trauma-Informed Therapy

00:37:37- Researched Based Evidence of CBT

00:40:30- Living Wholeheartedly

Join Drs. Sean Holden and Paige Pirkey as they share their understandings of the varying styles of meditation, as well as their offerings of tips and strategies to help you engage in the practice of meditation and mindfulness to reap the most benefits. Please enjoy! 

Meditation:

00:00:30 Background on Meditation and Mindfulness

00:07:55 The Different Schools of Thought on Meditation

00:13:40 Researched-Based Benefits and Outcomes of Meditation

00:25:34 How to Get Started with Meditation 

00:27:50 Transcendental Meditation v. Mindful Meditation

00:33:00 Using Mindful Meditation to Redirect Distracting Thoughts

00:46:07 If You are Feeling Resistance Towards Meditation

00:58:48 Tips and Techniques for Beginners

Join me in this laid-back episode as I share some personal learning lessons that I've experienced along my journey while engaging with these tools. My hope and intention is to support you in discovering how to go about self-experimenting with the variety of tools and discerning which tools are best for you. Please enjoy! :)

Time Stamps:

00:01:44 What is Self-Experimentation

00:02:00 3 Types of Knowledge about You

00:14:42 Being Open to Self-Experimentation

00:19:19 The Best Method to Discover how Tools Affect You

00:24:27 Remember to Allow Yourself Grace

00:28:11 Are You Being Hypercritical of Yourself?

Join me as I partake in an engaging dialog with Jennifer Reis, E-RYT (500 hr.), YACEP, C-IAYT regarding the research-based, mind-body benefits of yoga nidra, as well as its ability to support our problem-solving skills to more effectively navigate through and adapt to these uncertain times in history.  

Disclaimer: This podcast does not subscribe to one specific ideology or school of thought. The purpose is to support your engagement with tools to support your health and skill development --not to tell you what to think, but instead, encourage you in developing your own way of thinking using evidence-based tools. 

Time Stamps:

00:00:34 Definition and History of Yoga Nidra

00:04:51 Differences in Styles of Yoga Nidra

00:09:01 How it Supports Decision Making and Problem Solving

00:12:25 Focusing and Relaxing a Hyper Mind

00:20:20 Having Emotional Acceptance

00:31:44 Knowing When it is the Best Time for You to Practice

00:36:36 Recommendations for Beginners

00:42:45 Jennifer Reis’s Experience with Yoga Nidra

Join Dr. Pirkey as she shares not only her understanding of how yoga can be used as a tool for spiritual development, but also the lessons she learned while using the tool for spiritual development, which includes a few experiential opportunities to engage with the tool of yoga!  

Time Stamp

00:03:20 The Idea of Consciousness

00:06:24 mind-body-soul-Spirit-context (m-b-s-S-c)

00:07:25 The Swinging Pendulum of the Consciousness

00:16:16 Seasons for Using Different Tools

00:23:27 Integration of 2 Self-States

00:39:58 Developing Awareness

00:42:50 Strategies to Engage in Yoga

Join the conversation with Drs. Paige & Tegan as we explore and discuss how yoga supports mind-body health via scientific understandings, while also expressing its real-world application and utility. Special announcement: The format of this podcast will officially change as of today (4/28/20) wherein Tuesday episodes will explore these mind-body tools using a scientific framework whereas Thursday episodes will be added and will discuss how these mind-body-spirit tools may support spiritual development via an infusion of scientific, though theoretical understandings and personal reflections.

Time Stamps:

00:00:10 Dr. Reeves Credentials and Background

00:02:47 “Don’t Mind the Dog”

00:03:17 Defining Yoga

00:10:08  The Yoga Experience

00:12:44  Using Yoga to Solve “Real Life” Problems

00:18:04 How Yoga Works

00:25:02 Strategies to Reap More Benefits

00:35:51 Tips for Beginners

00:46:46 Learning to Trust Your Internal Compass

Join me as I interview CBD business owner, Katie Abart, and PhD Candidate and Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Kalina Raboin, RN, as we share and discuss educational info regarding the background of CBD Oil, tips to be mindful of when searching for CBD Oil, its benefits (research based and personal testimonies), and so much more!  

Time Stamps

00:02:00 Defining CBD Oil

00:03:40 Distinction Between CBD Oil and Marijuana

00:05:09 Determining Quality of Product

00:13:50 CBD & Carrier Oils

00:15:33 Full Spectrum Hemp/CBD Oil

00:17:10 Researched Based Benefits of CBD Oil

00:26:18 Problem Solving Benefits of CBD Oil

00:32:25 Assessing Your “Why”

00:34:00 CBD Oil for Dogs

A *theoretical framework* is provided based upon Dr. Pirkey's own spiritual experiences, as well as scientific understandings of our reality, for how the tools discussed in this podcast may support spiritual development and thus, our "connection" to God (spiritual) or "higher self" (psychological). Please take note that the episode provides the host's conceptualization of God and is therefore a theoretical perspective, since we can prove neither the existence/her conceptualization of God, nor the connections of these tools to a higher entity, source, or God --though self-reports of enhanced spirituality have been found in the scientific literature. This episode is in no way meant to tell you WHAT to believe. Instead, the purpose is to encourage the listener to question their own understandings [or lack thereof] of God as well as how the various tools can support spiritual/ psychological development via the integration of scientific and spiritual perspectives. 

In today's episode, we discuss Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), specifically how to engage with this tool for psychological/spiritual development. 

00.00.40: The Influence of Philosophy

00.02.47: Different Tools of Philosophy

00.04.14: Defining Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) 

00.05.00: Relational Frame Theory and ACT

00.08.03: Researched-Based Benefits and Value of Therapy

00.12.40: Six Core Processes of ACT

00.14.05: Explanation of Theory of Mind 

00.22.30: Committed Action Process

00.23.30: Defining Your Own Values

00.29.55: Using ACT for Problem Solving

00.34.30: Resistance to ACT and how to Respond

00.42.50: Best Way to Engage in the Practice of ACT

00.44.10: Mindfulness Strategies to benefit ACT Process

00.51.27: Final thoughts and Reflection

We kick off Series 1 by discussing  a highly undervalued tool, reflective journaling, wherein we discuss topics boundaries, values, beliefs, and much more! 

In this episode, Dr. Pirkey briefly explains 3 main topics: (1) Why Embodied Self-Regulation is the chosen skill/benefit for WN rather than positivity, success, productivity, grit, resilience, etc.; (2) the difference between mind-, body-, and mind-body tools, and; (3) the birth of this podcast. *Given one sensitive topic discussed in this episode, viewer discretion is advised.*

What’s Next?! serves to equip listeners with tools that support mind-body[-spirit] health & skill development to produce a collaborative team of problem solvers aimed at co-creating innovative solutions for the most critical challenges facing society. This episode serves as an introduction to the upcoming series.