Silence is necessary to withdraw from daily demands so that a mind filled with emotions and thoughts is able to settle down. Once an individual is able to breathe and sit in solitude, one is able to hear the voice coming from within. Our wiser self takes over and connection takes hold. Silence and solitude provide for an awakening of mind, the ease of body and inspiration to spirit. Creativity also flourishes when one taps into the power within.  www.kshoop.com www.madhubazazwangu.com The Resilient Minds podcast is sponsored by Passages & Prose, LLC. It is produced by: Lillie Leonardi and Chris Sichi. Music: Epic 6 by RaFair

Does reading help relieve stress or improve brain function? Both of our hosts believe the answer to the question is “yes”.  On this episode, our hosts chat about how reading helps one become more mindful and provides an outlet to see the world clearer. Since our hosts are both highly successful published writers, they have a great deal of experience to share about books, writing and the practice of deep reading. www.kshoop.com www.madhubazazwangu.com The Resilient Minds podcast is sponsored by Passages & Prose, LLC. It is produced by: Lillie Leonardi and Chris Sichi. Music: Epic 6 by RaFair

Most creative individuals practice their craft alone in a studio or office. For the most part, they are productive. They might however feel lonely or blocked at times. The hosts of this podcast talk about writing with others and how it might help unblock creativity. www.kshoop.com www.madhubazazwangu.com The Resilient Minds podcast is sponsored by Passages & Prose, LLC. It is produced by: Lillie Leonardi and Chris Sichi. Music: Epic 6 by RaFair

Research has indicated that the practice of journaling can benefit an individual in a multitude of ways. Journaling helps keep thoughts organized, boosts memory, relieves stress, improves writing skills, sets goals, records ideas, and inspires creativity. The focus of this episode is on the practice of journaling and how it might help to release everyday stressors that block connections to mind, body and spirit.  www.kshoop.com www.madhubazazwangu.com The Resilient Minds podcast is sponsored by Passages & Prose, LLC. It is produced by: Lillie Leonardi and Chris Sichi. Music: Epic 6 by RaFair

As it pertains to physical, mental and creative health, walking can be a healing element. It can be as important as sitting during a meditative practice. Walking raises self-awareness, and enhances mind, body and spirit to reconnect. Join in the conversation as Kathie and Madhu share about how nature walks have aided them personally, professionally and creatively, too. www.kshoop.com www.madhubazazwangu.com The Resilient Minds podcast is sponsored by Passages & Prose, LLC. It is produced by: Lillie Leonardi and Chris Sichi. Music: Epic 6 by RaFair

This podcast introduces Cypress to our audience. Cypress is an ecosystem of learning and multi-media project developed by Passages & Prose, LLC. It is a network of individuals, creative content, culture, strategy and current themes all of which have an impact on both the formal and informal learning practices that take place globally. With each Cypress podcast, a problem or situation is identified, discussed (reflected), options to resolve or heal are presented and resources (connections) provided. Our hosts, Dr. Kathleen Shoop and Dr. Madhu Bazaz Wangu are successful published authors and educators with expertise in mindfulness, meditation and the creative process. Each A Mindful Life episode includes: conversation, key points to help connect, practice prompts, reflections and a spiritual ritual to enhance meditative practices.   Meditation is a practice that cultivates the habit of paying attention to surroundings and awareness of emotions, thoughts and whatever is going on inside mind, body and spirit. www.kshoop.com www.madhubazazwangu.com The Resilient Minds podcast is sponsored by Passages & Prose, LLC. It is produced by: Lillie Leonardi and Chris Sichi. Music: Epic 6 by RaFair