Peggy Freeh interviews inspiring people who have experienced amazing personal transformations doing simple, mindful activities every day. Sometimes, it’s the kind of thing you might expect, like yoga, meditation, or journaling. Sometimes, it’s not, like photography, writing or even listening to podcasts (yes, that can be a practice)! Every person has experienced a profound shift in their life, all starting with just a few minutes a day.
Heather couldn’t find a way to heal from a cystic tumor on her ovary. She had it surgically removed, but her symptoms still persisted. She tried alternative medicine, and she still had no relief.
…Britt Nemeth loves photography. To her, it’s an ineffable and heart driven experience. She strives to not just make pretty pictures, but to capture the essence of each particular person, place or t…
Pernelle has been writing professionally for 12 years, 7 years as her main job. The writing came in fits and starts. She would go through massive creative spurts and produce tons of work in no time…
Jenn Hand knew she had issues with anxiety and depression. When she started seeing a therapist, she didn’t connect those issues to her difficulties with food. She had been alternating between restr…
Claudia Olivie explains the 4-7-8 breathing practice she teaches to reduce stress, and then guides you through a short practice session.
In her early 20s, Claudia was going nonstop. She was in college and working, regularly going two or three days without sleep. Her body started breaking down and she got to the point where it took h…
Kelly didn't really realize how important quiet time in the morning was to her. Before she had children, she lived and worked in London and had at least an hour of quiet time to herself every morn…
Bailey started with a twice weekly yoga practice. She was dedicated to it, because she needed it to survive her busy life as a burnt out therapist working 70 hour a week.
She wanted to shift her b…
At 21, Katie was a mess. She had been struggling with a severe eating disorder throughout college. She entered an outpatient treatment program to find a way out of the craziness.
She connected wi…
On one hand, Andy’s life looked great. He had a great job abroad developing software. But after two acquisitions, the work environment turned toxic and he knew he had to get out. He started journa…
Cate had been working in global change politics in Washington, D.C. She was called to study natural healing to help people become more awake to their bodies and their ecosystems so they could make b…
Catarina had been practicing Kundalini yoga and loving it. It helped her feel more grounded and calm. But she noticed that it wasn’t helping her feel more energized or joyful. And while she liked …
Catherine Just wanted to be a stay at home mom for her son Max’’s first three years of life. She knew she couldn’t get those years back, and she wanted to be as present as possible.
And like mos…
Bridget had a regular daily practice for years. With her professional background in psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and energy healing as well as her devotion to her own spiritual path, she experimented…
In 2004, Shane joined in the infantry in the 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, Bravo Company. During the four years he served, he faced many challenging missions, including recovering bodies after Hurrica…
Andrew learned tai chi fifteen years ago. He learned the whole form thoroughly, but he was busy with his life as a teacher, and he practiced haphazardly for more than a decade.
He also started h…
Tara had lived in London her whole life. After one especially bad year (a big break-up, depression, and overworking to distract herself from what was happening), she decided to move to the coast and…
Amy had been seeing various gratitude practices and challenges going around social media. When a friend started the 100 Happy Days Challenge (take a photo of something that made you happy for 100 da…
Laurie went through a series of losses. She withdrew from the world, isolating herself more and more. She continued to study with many different teachers, but she became more reclusive and isolated.…
Ana Goncalves shares a morning renewal meditation. It will help you connect with who you are, so that you can feel lighter and brighter and believe that everything is going to work out wonderfully i…