Many of us here in the U.S. were shocked and disappointed by the results of yesterday’s Presidential election. It seems as though hatred has won the battle against love. But Gia and Karen present a new mindset to adopt as we look at this... Read More
Nov 10, 2016
30 min
In this episode Karen shares Something Positive: the story of Israeli and Palestinian women marching together for peace! They stated, “We cannot count on men to create peace. We have to do it ourselves.” Read the story here. Gia and Karen discuss the term... Read More
Oct 28, 2016
36 min
Today Gia and Karen talk about productivity for creative people and finding a balance between the left and right brains! Above (on the show notes page at http://www.itsjustlifepodcast.com) is an actual photo of Karen’s desk taken right after recording this episode – see what... Read More
Oct 21, 2016
42 min
In this episode Gia begins by sharing Something Positive: a program in an elementary school in Baltimore that teaches children breath work and meditation instead of sending them to detention. They send a misbehaving child to a “Mindful Moment” room for reflection and some calming... Read More
Oct 14, 2016
39 min
Today Gia and Karen start with Something Positive: a video of a winning boys soccer team comforting the players of the team they just defeated. This was a beautiful example of being humble and compassionate even in the midst of celebrating a victory. The... Read More
Oct 7, 2016
37 min
In this episode Gia shares Something Positive: the story of blind runners in the Men’s 100m race in the Paralympics. Each runner runs with a guide at his side who helps him stay in his lane and guides him to the finish line. The... Read More
Sep 30, 2016
44 min
In this episode Gia and Karen talk about some personal experiences with healing their old wounds by taking a new perspective. Something Positive is a story from Australia of two Aboriginal men who were dining at a restaurant and overheard two older women at... Read More
Sep 23, 2016
42 min
Gia shares the “22 Pushup Challenge” to raise awareness for the 22 veterans who commit suicide every day. This campaign is to get people to offer more support and create more programs for veterans who are suffering from PTSD. Connect with Gia on Facebook... Read More
Sep 16, 2016
36 min
This episode begins with a discussion of what’s going on professionally for Gia and Karen: Gia will be playing music for a Grief Workshop on Sunday September 11, 2016 in Encinitas, CA; find out more at www.soulofyoga.com; she will also be playing for a... Read More
Sep 9, 2016
44 min
Today Gia shares her current personal situation in which life is “on pause” due to her roommate’s hospitalization after a bike accident. This unexpected event is the stimulus for a great conversation about the opportunities available when life’s tragic occurrences force us to... Read More
Sep 3, 2016
34 min