How the Wise One Grows

Apr 17 2024
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Welcome to How the Wise One Grows – where we live with intention by connecting to inner wisdom, one another, and the natural world through mindful conversations and meditations. 

Join me, your host Holly Zajur, and guests for heartful interviews about topics like spirituality, wellness, and anything and everything that aids us in navigating the human experience. 

Episodes alternate between guest interviews and guided meditations to help you integrate mindfulness into daily life. 

The intention is to empower you with a deeper sense of awareness and confidence as you cultivate a fulfilling and authentic life. Each episode is an honest exploration of what supports people as they navigate life’s twists and turns– and a reminder that we are all in this together. 

Join us every other Wednesday for new episodes!

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Embarrassment Eraser: Mindfulness Meditation for Overcoming Embarrassment and Shame (101)

Apr 17 2024 13 mins  
In today's episode, we've got a guided meditation to help you through life's most embarrassing moments-- and general feelings of embarrassment and shame. Using mindfulness and compassion, you'll learn how to gently let go of negative emotions and cultivate a stronger sense of self-acceptance.Whether you're new to meditation or looking to deepen your practic

Navigating Life's Most Embarrassing Moments with Laughter (100)

Apr 03 2024 51 mins  
Celebrate two years and 100 episodes of spreading the How the Wise One Grows podcast with laughter as we share our most embarrassing moments. Imagine beginning every friendship with the raw, unfiltered stories that make us human—this episode does just that with host Holly Zajur and guests Emma Hern and Kelly Eberle, as they introduce themselves by sharing their most embarrassing

Box Breath & Values Meditation for Hard Moments (99)

Mar 20 2024 13 mins  
This episode shares the breathing technique that helped Natalie Rainer (from Ep 98) find relief through extreme pain while in the ICU followed by a meditation to connect with your core values to navigate life with clarity, as Natalie did after the accident.Box breath is a great way to: - Calm the nervous system- Improve mood- Regulate body temperature- Decrease stress- Lower blood

The Road to Resilience: How to Transform Tragedy into Compassionate Action with Natalie Rainer

Mar 13 2024 78 mins  
We all face hard moments in life. But some, seem impossible to overcome. Those are the moments we learn how resilient we truly are. On August 13, 2022, Natalie Rainer and Jonah Holland were in a horrific bike accident that took the life of Jonah Holland, a beloved friend and community member, and left Natalie severely injured. Natalie’s recovery story is a testament to finding re

[FLASHBACK] How to Overcome Self-Doubt and Create Your Dreams with Jada and David Parrish

Mar 06 2024 52 mins  
Unlock the secret to conquering self-doubt and embracing your creative potential in this episode. Join us as we dive into the story of Jada and David Parrish, former wedding photographers turned conceptual artists. Discover how they bravely shifted careers and embarked on an ambitious 100-set project that showcases their artistic expression and personal development journey.In this

[FLASHBACK] How Forest Bathing Can Ease Your Climate Distress and Anxiety with Daillen Culver

Feb 28 2024 47 mins  
This week we are time-traveling back to Episode 55 where we talked all about Forest Bathing with Daillen Culver, a compassionate well-being educator, nonprofit director, and yoga teacher. Join us as we explore compassion fatigue, the profound impacts of eco-anxiety and climate distress, and the transformative power of forest bathing (Shinrin-yoku). Daillen offers valuable insights

The Last Breath: Mindfulness of Mortality Meditation (94)

Feb 21 2024 15 mins  
In this episode, we dive into a mindfulness of death meditation, inspired by the Buddhist practice of maraṇasati and Episode 93 with death doula, Jill McClennan. "Mindfulness of Mortality" offers a guided meditation focused on the acceptance of life’s impermanence.By acknowledging mortality, we are encouraged to live with more purpose and mindfulness. The practice dra

Death: The Ultimate Life Coach - Insights from a Death Doula (93)

Feb 14 2024 49 mins  
The only thing we know for certain in life is... that we die. So why are we so afraid of it and talking about it?! In Episode 93 we dive into the taboo topic of death with Death Doula and End of Life Coach, Jill McClennen. Jill shares how we can stop fearing death and start embracing mortality to live with courage, openness, and authenticity.This episode is not just a conversation

Meditation for Aquarius New Moon & Lunar New Year: Navigating Life's Waves (92)

Feb 06 2024 15 mins  
In today's episode, you'll hear a guided meditation for the upcoming New Moon in Aquarius, the Lunar New Year, and learn the most helpful advice as we ride the waves of life.This meditation helps you establish your core values, enabling you to set clear intentions during this pivotal time of renewal. Whether you're seeking to refresh your mindset, align with the cosm

Should I Move?: The Realities and Emotions of Relocating (91)

Jan 31 2024 29 mins  
Have you ever wanted to pack up and move somewhere completely new? In this episode you hear from life coach turned therapist, Marisol, about what the reality of that is actually like. In this episode, you'll discover:Essential Self-Reflection Questions: Before you pack your bags, dive into key considerations that will guide your decision to moveWhy running from our shadows doe