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In the conversation that’s meant the most to Glennon, Abby, and Amanda – poet and spoken word artist, Andrea Gibson makes the bravest announcement we’ve ever heard. Andrea shares how to boundlessly, relentlessly love our lives by: paying attention to the only thing we can control; letting go of living in fear; and feeling less alone and terrified through it all.

CW: Discussion of suicidal ideation

About Andrea:

Andrea Gibson is one of the most celebrated and influential spoken word artists of our time. Best known for their live performances, Gibson has changed the landscape of what it means to attend a “poetry show”. Gibson’s poems center around LGBTQ issues, spirituality, feminism, mental health and the dismantling of oppressive social systems. Andrea is the author of seven books, most recently “You Better Be Lightning”.

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How do you handle burnout? We have all asked that question at some point because modern society has a lot of demands, and it's become too easy to feel overwhelmed. But what if there was a free and accessible tool that could help you turn towards yourself again, away from overstimulation and crazy schedules? In this episode, I will share with you my own experience with deep depression and severe burnout, and how I found healing through making major life shifts centered around spending more time in and with nature.

In this episode, we learn:

• [00:24] Maria shares her experience with depression and severe burnout over the past three years
• [01:54] Plants are a great way to reconnect with a part of ourselves that modern society ignores
• [10:24] How is burnout defined?
• [12:27] How do you recover from burnout?
• [13:25] What is Attention Restoration Theory?
• [14:23] First type of attention: Directed Attention
• [14:37] Second type of attention: Involuntary Attention (aka fascination)
• [16:10] Involuntary attention practices to help you find balance in life
• [16:14] Look at a plant before you look at your screen
• [18:00] Thank the trees
• [18:36] Pair it with gratitude
• [19:25] Ritualize engaging with nature
• [22:54] Go outside
• [23:02] Forest bathing and its benefits
• [25:51] Mental health walks
• [26:44] Get your bare feet on the earth (aka grounding/earthing)
• [28:36] Practice mindfulness through plant care
• [30:53] Lean into scent
• [33:24] Two different types of plants for healing purposes
• [33:38] Slow burn plants
• [35:57] Quick win plants
• [38:23] Pruning back to inspire growth

Mentioned in our conversation:

• My Neighbor Totoro (1988) - IMDb
• HigherDOSE Infrared PEMF Mat
• Growing Joy Episode 188 The Art Of Aromatic Gardening With Amy Of NYC Aromatica
• Pocket Wall Planters | WallyGrow
• We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle on Apple Podcasts

For a detailed list of Maria's recommended practices,

check out the full show notes and blog here!

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Jessie Inchauspé, AKA, Glucose Goddess, is a biochemist with a message for the world on clean eating and vibrant living. She joins K+L in the studio for a star seed transmission that will change how you think about full-body health – really. And it all comes down to our blood sugar.

We unpack the science of cravings; skin health and hormones; good (and bad) smoothies; healthy blood sugar ranges; lifestyle factors like caffeine, exercise, and stress; and why glucose levels are important – even if you're not diabetic.

The conversation around blood sugar is incredibly important. It's long awaited and long overdue for us to be mindful about this aspect of our health. And Jessie is the perfect vessel to deliver this important science-backed message to the community.

We also talk about:

• How breaking her back split her mind
• Becoming the Glucose Goddess
• Why the focus on glucose?
• Glucose, aging, and skin
• Tips to avoid glucose spiking
• Clothing your carbs
• Glucose and women’s hormones
• Insulin and diabetes
• Good (and bad) sweeteners
• Apple cider vinegar and acetic acid
• Good (and bad) breakfast foods
• Alcohol, caffeine, exercise, and sleep
• Fully coming into her power

Resources:

• Read: Glucose Revolution
• Instagram: @glucosegoddess

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When we stay attached to our experiences we can create suffering. So, are you willing to give over one painful experience—and the suffering that came with it—to your heart for healing? I’m offering some oversimplified instructions on how to let go of the past in this episode of WITH LOVE, DANIELLE.

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