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Chakras & Chardonnay is a Well-Being Podcast for Wine Lovers where we explore insights from ancient wisdom teaching to empower our health, liberate ourselves from anxiety and more mindfully enjoy our wine and everything else we consume. Each episode offers a teaching that you can put into action to support your well-being as well as some fun facts tips and tasting notes on a featured wine followed by a guided relaxation to help you release stress. We explore topics like meditation, breath-wo ...
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We like to tell stories that have happened to us and friends over the years. Some are funny, some are sad, and some are real. Listen in! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wheresmychardonnay/support
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Welcome to Art, Design, and Chardonnay with Erica Chardonnay. This is my creative outlet podcast where I talk about art, design, and my lifestyle. Each episode, I will tackle different topics like: logos, branding, and even weddings. I will share tips that I have and even something motivational to help with your success. If you are a designer, artist, or a overall creative person this podcast is for you! Subscribe, rate, favorite, or review. Please also feel free to send me any questions you ...
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There's so much going on in the world. I can't ignore it and stay quiet any longer. So, I've created this podcast for my friends and I to express our views unapologetically and would love you to join the conversation. Tune in LIVE on Tuesday evenings at 7PM PST or check out the replay on Wednesday's! - SheIsNu'Dai aka S.I.N. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cannabisnchardonnay/support
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A podcast where we drink wine and talk about Ancestry DNA results gone wrong, crimes and cold cases solved by DNA evidence, and everything in between. Part true crime, part family mayhem and anything else our weird little hearts desire. Join hosts Becky and Rachael on a journey through some of the wackiest, scariest, and most unbelievable DNA stories you’ve ever heard. http://www.Chardonnayanddna.com Find us on **Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!** Instagram: @chardonnayanddna Facebook: http ...
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In this episode, Maria Mayes sits down with Birgitta Visser, a Soul empowerment Coach, Divine Channel, and Light Language Healer. Birgitta shares her incredible journey from overcoming personal trauma to discovering her mission of helping others reconnect with their true selves. As a conduit for ascended masters and light beings, Birgitta offers pr…
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In this powerful episode, Maria Mayes sits down with artist Michelle Feldman to explore her transformative journey of self-discovery and healing through art, yoga, and the breath. Michelle opens up about the challenges she faced in her personal life, from an exhausting marriage and difficult divorce to …
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In this solo episode, host Maria Mayes continues her exploration of how the chakras align with our wine experiences. She follows up on previous episodes to complete the chakra and wine pairings series. If you haven’t listened to episodes 1, 11, and 17, it’s highly recommended you do so to get the full picture of her chakra exploration journey. Mari…
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In this episode of Chakras and Chardonnay, Maria Mayes welcomes Alena Turley, a passionate advocate for holistic living and founder of the Soul Mama Hub. Alena has been empowering mothers since 2009, offering a nurturing and supportive platform that helps women on their journey to self-discovery, self-care, and mindful living. Through her blog, wor…
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EP 45 Empowering Wellness through Breathwork, Balance, and Holistic Healing In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria Mayes welcomes Brittany Cano, founder of Holistic Nurse Coaches, a nurse-led holistic wellness company. Brittany is dedicated to guiding others in prioritizing their wellbeing, enabling them to fulfill their life's purpose with…
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In this episode, Maria chats with Cathy Lloyd, founder of Whimsy at Work, LLC. With over 30 years of experience in higher education, including key roles at UCSF, Harvard, UC Berkeley, and UW-Madison, Cathy shares her journey from being an internal consultant to a Chief Data Officer and beyond. Cathy opens up about her unexpected career promotions, …
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In this episode of Chakras and Chardonnay, host Maria Mayes welcomes Anna Resende, the founder of Mamma Terra Coaching, to discuss her mission to reconnect people with nature. Anna is a Chemical Engineer by trade with 25 years of experience in the manufacturing industry focusing on continuous improvement. After working in five different plants betw…
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In Episode 42 of Chakras & Chardonnay, host Maria Mayes chats with Stephanie Hayes, founder of Vallation Health. Stefanie Hayes is an ICU experienced registered nurse with 15 years of experience in healthcare. She founded Vallation Health Concierge Nursing in response to the need for a long-term partner in health to mend fragmented systems facilita…
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Ep. 41: Sacred Wine: Following Your Intuition with Winemaker Nancy Ulloa To launch Season 3 of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria chats with Nancy Ulloa, a pioneering female winemaker from Paso Robles and the owner of Ulloa Cellars. Nancy shares her inspiring journey into winemaking, from immigrating to the U.S. as a child to moving to Paso Robles without…
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In Episode 40, the Season 2 Finale of "Chakras and Chardonnay," host Maria Mayes welcomes Elizabeth Marshall, founder of Reiki Uprising. Straddling the worlds of classical music and energy healing, Elizabeth Marshall has cultivated a career path that has spanned nearly three decades and the entirety of the globe. As a cellist, Elizabeth has worked …
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When was the last time you thought about your hand health? Likely not recently. Yet how often do you rely on your hands for your work or play? In Episode 39 of the Chakras & Chardonnay podcast, Maria Mayes welcomes Dr. Terry Zachary to discuss the importance of hand health and the often overlooked role of grip muscles in overall well-being. Dr. Zac…
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In Episode 38 of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria Mayes welcomes guest Reina Bach, an Executive and Lifestyle coach with a passion for wine. Reina shares insights into her background, blending executive coaching with her experience as a certified French Chef and Wine Sommelier. With over 30 years of experience both as a leader and as a leadership develo…
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In Episode 37 Maria is joined by Sally Sigouin, owner of Kaena Wine Company where they discuss Sally's journey into winemaking with her husband and the unique story behind Kaena Wine. Sally shares that Kaena, meaning "proud" in Hawaiian, was a name given to her husband by his great-grandmother, representing something one is “really proud of”. They …
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In Episode 36 of "Chakras and Chardonnay," host Maria Mayes welcomes Erin Kempe, owner of two wine labels and tasting rooms in California. Erin shares her journey from working in high-end restaurants to venturing into the wine industry, culminating in the establishment of her own labels and tasting rooms in Los Olivos and downtown Santa Barbara. Sh…
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In Episode 35 of Chakras and Chardonnay, host Maria Mayes sits down with Becky Bailey, founder of Wild West Wellness and Thermography, dedicated to empowering individuals to take control of their health through proactive measures. Becky shares her journey into founding her unique business, inspired by personal experiences and a desire to find holis…
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Today, Maria is joined by Yogi Aaron, and they delve into the world of yoga, anatomy, and the misconception surrounding stretching. Yogi Aaron is the creator of the revolutionary approach to yoga, Applied Yoga Anatomy and Muscle Activation, Ayama as well as the Online Platform, the Yogi Club host of the Yoga Podcast, Stop Stretching, author of Auto…
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In Episode 33 Maria is joined by Rachel Levin, author of "The Donut Diaries" and a personal trainer and health coach with over 20 years of experience. Rachel shares her background and the transformative journey she underwent while writing her book. Rachel reflects on her initial approach to the fitness industry, where the focus was on achieving a s…
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In Episode 32, Maria Mayes welcomes Zane Landin, a communication professional, NAMI Next Gen Advisor, mental health and disability advocate, queer rights activist, body positivity proponent, entrepreneur, and positive change maker. Zane earned their Bachelor of Science in Communication and Public Relations from Cal Poly Pomona and is the founder of…
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This week Maria is joined by Lauren Leduc, a visionary teacher, intuitive mentor, and founder of True Love Yoga, Kansas City. Lauren's journey began at 17 when she was diagnosed with anorexia, leading to a decade of challenges like anxiety and depression. With support, she discovered tools for healing, eventually founding a popular outdoor program,…
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In the first episode of 2024, the script is flipped and Maria gets interviewed by Heather Carey, a clinical nutritionist, chef, and host of Real Food Stories. In this episode, we go behind the scenes on Maria's unique approach which challenges conventional perspectives on alcohol consumption. Whether you are exploring a dry or damp January, are alw…
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Episode 29: Scheduling SELF as the Solution | Beyond the Chardonnay Buffer In Episode 29 of Chakras & Chardonnay, host Maria welcomes Tracy Pleschourt, founder of Self Made You, a coaching company focused on teaching individuals how to coach themselves to become the solution to their problems. Tracy shares her journey from the corporate world to en…
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Ep. 28 The Power of Centering Prayer & Holiday Spiced Wine In Episode 28 Maria is joined by Rich Lewis, an expert in Centering Prayer. The two discuss its roots in Christianity's tradition of silence and its transformative impact. Aptly timed just before Christmas Rich explains Centering Prayer in detail as a silent meditation fostering a deep conn…
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In Episode 27, Maria is joined by Patrick Tromley, also known as The Level Up Dad. As a Mindset & Performance coach, Patrick assists individuals in overcoming detrimental habits and excuses, guiding them toward an undeniable transformation through the development of positive habits, discipline, fitness, and nutrition. Patrick recounts his journey, …
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In Episode 26, Maria hosts Dr. Gary Simonds who shares a fresh perspective with his insights into preventing burnout among healthcare professionals. Gary was the founding Chief of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery Residency Program Director at the Carilion Clinic and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, until retiring from clinical Neurosurge…
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Episode 25 delves into the elusive quest for happiness. Whether you’ve found yourself successful by the world's definition yet still unhappy, or just want to uplevel your joy quotient, this episode is for you. Maria Mayes chats with guest Rebecca Morrison, a lawyer turned leadership and happiness coach on a mission to spread joy by helping people d…
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EP 24 The Power of Presence & Gratitude with Rosanne Nieboer of the Chakra Way A special treat as we enter the Thanksgiving Holiday. Maria is joined by Rosanne Nieboer, founder of The Chakra Way. In this delightful conversation, Rosanne and Maria dive into the world of chakras, yoga, and wine, connecting the peaceful moments of life with mindfulnes…
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Join Maria in Episode 23 as she engages in a captivating conversation with Katrina Blair, a multifaceted woman who wears the hats of a devoted wife, caring mom, and business owner of Alpha Behavioral Counseling Center and Omega Mental Health. In this enlightening episode, Katrina, a seasoned Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over t…
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Episode 22 features a soul-stirring discussion as Maria welcomes the talented artist and Soul Prints creator, Suz Alexandra, to the show. Dive deep into the enchanting world of Soul Prints, where Suz skillfully imprints her clients' souls onto canvas, allowing them to discover their inner light, beauty, power, and an unwavering sense of self-worth.…
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Ep. 21 Taking Leaps, Fostering Community, and Savoring Distinctive Whites In the Season 2 premiere of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria invites Tyler Skinner to the show, who made a bold move in 2020 by launching Women Making Waves. This platform unites determined women who share a vision of co-creating a future where they can step into leadership roles,…
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Ep 20 Fully Trusting Yourself & Santa Barbara Wines In Episode 20, Maria welcomes Chloe Redmond, the Founder & CEO of Vino Vaquera Consulting (VVC), a mindful digital marketing agency with a clientele spanning across national and international boundaries. Chloe, who is also a Chopra Certified Meditation Instructor, seamlessly integrates mindfulness…
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In Episode 19, Maria is joined by Micole Noble, Chopra Global Coach Mentor, Transformational Leader and two-time Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author in Sacred Spaces: Subtle Shifts for Mind, Body, and Home Transformation & The Queen Bee: Embody Your Truth & Live Fully Expressed. This is a must-listen for any woman who has never taken herself on a retreat…
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Ep. 18: Ep 18: Daily Practices for Connecting with Spirit & Torrontés In Episode 18, Maria is joined by Darci Jean Brown, a Spiritual Guide and Empathic Guide in Meditation.. Darci specializes in guiding individuals of all ages to explore the advantages of spiritual well-being. With a global clientele, she has effectively assisted people in unlocki…
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Episode 17: Chakra & Wine Pairings Part 2: Power & Heart Centers In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria helps us explore the basics of the Solar Plexus and Heart Chakras. She offers tips for optimizing the energy in these chakras and offers her favorite wine pairing for each. If you are new to the Chakras this is a great episode to follow u…
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Ep. 16: Turning up the Heat, Yoga for Sports Injuries, Stress, Chronic Pain & Exploring our Wine
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Ep 16. Turning up the Heat, Yoga for Sports Injuries, Stress, Chronic Pain & Exploring our Wine In Episode 16 Maria is joined by Marco Sanchez. As a former athlete, Marco stepped into yoga as a means to heal injury and soon found it to also be healing for the stress he faced in his career as an Engineer and Asset Manager for the California Departme…
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Ep 15. Safe Schools, Supported Staff, Brain Breaks & How Much Wine? In Episode 15 Maria is joined by Dr. Anne Katona Linn. Dr. Anne is a passionate Educational Coach and Leader who has dedicated her career to helping schools and communities develop safe, supportive, and positive school climates for children and teachers. She’s received recognition …
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Ep 14. Bioenergy, Your Healing Story & A Wine Like an Old Friend In Episode 14 Maria is joined by Susana Camille Cox, an RYT 200 Yoga Instructor, Chopra Certified Meditation and Ayurveda Instructor and Total Well-being Coach. Susana is a business owner and Texas Longhorn Cattle Rancher of 38 years as well as a Writer and Volunteer agent of Love, Pe…
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In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria is joined by Hilary DeCesare, an international business coach and bestselling author of ReLaunch! Spark Your Heart to Ignite Your Life, and pioneer female Silicon Valley CEO. As a sought-after speaker and founder of The Relaunch Co., she is among the first women to impact almost ½ a billion in sales fo…
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In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria is joined by Yvonne McCoy a Women’s Business Strategist and Coach, MBA and the creator of Adept Coaching and Consulting. Yvonne takes us through insights from her own journey offering us a practical tip for looking at life through the lens of the impact we want to have on others while we are here and t…
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Ep. 11: Chakra & Wine Pairings Part 1: Root & Sacral Fun! In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria helps us explore the basics of both the Root and Sacral Chakras. She takes us through the basics of the first two energy centers, how they correlate to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, and offers tips for optimizing their energy. She then offers fun…
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Ep. 10: Living Fully; Beyond Our Limitations | The Power of Admiring Before Consuming In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria is joined by Dakota Caldwell. Dakota is a host of the Dakota Show podcast as well as a DJ for Real Viarite Radio. He’s also been in the grocery business for 5 years at the Midwest Hy-Vee since graduating from Storm La…
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Tranquilizing the Monkey Mind: The Power of Mantra | Garnacha In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria brings us the basics of Mantras. Learn about what mantras really are and how they differ from affirmations. She’ll take us through the use of mantras for calming busy brains, aka monkey minds that find it difficult to shut off at the end of …
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Episode 8: Creating Your Sacred Space | Intentionality | Pinot Noir In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria is joined by Amanda Strojny. Amanda coaches Corporate professionals, Yoga Professionals and small business owners to grow financially, both personally and in their business and career, while staying rooted in their unique gifts. She is…
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Off the heels of a Chopra Meditation Retreat in Hawaii, Maria was inspired to share her long bumpy journey to developing the practice that changed her life and her brain. She’ll drop some of the science behind what physically changes in the brain as a result of mediation. If you’ve tried meditation but determined it's not for your busy lifestyle or…
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Episode 6: Your Body Can Heal Itself | Migraines from Wine In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria is joined by Melissa Deally. Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and Registered Health Coach. She’s also a Master Practitioner in NLP, Timeline Therapy, and a Hypnotherapy Teacher / Trainer. Melissa shares an empowering message with u…
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The 5 Elements of Ayurveda | An Impressive Imposter: Sparkling NA As follow-up to last week’s conversation on suicide prevention and mental health in the workplace, this episode offers us a perspective shift inviting us to see life through the lens of the 5 Elements of Ayurveda. Maria then takes us through the options for a dry week (or month or ye…
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Episode 4: Suicide Prevention: Starting the Convo at Work | SavyB In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria is joined by Julie McLean. Julie McLean is the founder of Start the Convo with a mission of ending mental health stigma and lowering suicide rates. Julie, a suicide survivor herself, is a mental health and suicide awareness advocate a su…
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Self Compassion: It's a Game Changer | Bubbles Please In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria is joined by Amy Lynn Durham. Amy is the Founder of Create Magic At Work®, an Executive Coach & Certified Spiritual Intelligence Coach, a Certified Edgewalker Coach & Facilitator, the host of the Create Magic At Work® podcast, and an industry trailb…
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In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria explains a bit more deeply about how karma cycles can clog our chakras. She bravely shares part of her personal journey of how she used mindfulness to step out of unconscious consumption habits. She’ll offer you a tip for stepping into conscious consumption and then explore the love of wine blends with…
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In this inaugural episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria explains the basics of these empowering energy centers and why you might want to care about yours. She’ll drop you a practical tip you can put into action today to increase the activation of your Chakras. Then she'll pivot into exploring some fun facts about the Chardonnay grape and offer som…
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Are you a wine lover that is looking to improve your overall well-being, mind, body and spirit? Then this is the podcast for you! Your Host Maria Mayes is a Well-Being Coach and Meditation Teacher and Mom who's journeyed from self-medicating to meditating. With 10 years in the wine industry and 20 years in the tech industry she's spent the last dec…
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