Episodes
Sept. 6, 2023
Empowering Youth through Mindfulness, Yoga, and Outdoor Experiences with Preston Slaughter (69)
Delve into the powerful influence of mindfulness, yoga, and outdoor adventures on today's youth. Discover how Preston Slaughter empowers youth with essential self-care, mindfulness, and compassion skills through her organizat...
Aug. 30, 2023
Mindfulness Meditation: Break Free from People-Pleasing Patterns (68)
Do you ever find yourself in a trap of pleasing others, compromising your wants and needs? Based on episode 67 with therapist Justine Carino, this mindfulness-based meditation helps people-pleasers identify their needs, expre...
Aug. 23, 2023
Breaking Free from People-Pleasing: A Conversation with Therapist Justine Carino (67)
Are you exhausted from constantly putting other's needs before your own? In our latest conversation, I sat down with mental health counselor and anxiety treatment specialist, Justine Carino, to dissect the complex pattern of ...
Aug. 16, 2023
Metta Meditation: Practicing Loving Kindness (66)
Extend kindness to yourself, someone you love, a neutral person, and even someone you struggle with. This practice is a Sharon Salzberg-inspired metta/ loving-kindness meditation based on episode 65 on the Enneagram. This med...
Aug. 9, 2023
Understanding Behavior through the Lens of the Enneagram with Chelsie Engle (65)
What if there was a tool to help you understand not just the 'what' but the 'why' of your behavior? A tool that could lead you to a path of self-discovery and freedom from behaviors and attitudes that no longer serve you. Thi...
Aug. 2, 2023
Interbeing: Guided Meditation for Healing and Unity (64)
Reawaken your awareness of interbeing and reaffirm the interconnected nature of life. This meditation is based on Episode 63 with Michelle Cassandra Johnson and practices from her book 'We Heal Together', to remind us of our ...
July 26, 2023
Community Healing: How "We Heal Together" with Michelle Cassandra Johnson (63)
It's a common misconception that healing is an individual experience. While individual healing is important, community and ancestral healing are necessary as well. In this episode, we delve into the many aspects of healing wi...
July 19, 2023
Moon Meditation to Reconnect with Yourself and the Natural World
Reconnect with yourself and the natural world. Take note of the moon phases each you practice this meditation and notice what came up during this particular moon phase. And see if that pattern repeats over time and just simpl...
July 12, 2023
The Power of Lunar Meditation: Exploring Moon Cycles with Eleanor Medina (61)
Have you ever wondered about the moon's impact on how you feel? Eleanor Medina, a holistic, nature therapist and the creator of Mindfulness with the Moon shares how working with these cycles can unravel layers of wisdom and i...
July 5, 2023
Sacred Pause: Guided Meditation for Attuning to Harmony in Daily Life (60)
Ready to discover a transformative practice that could redefine your relationships and overall well-being? Inspired by Episode 59 with Heather Saba, this mindfulness-based meditation practice zeroes in on the 'sacred pause' ...
June 28, 2023
Attunement and Subsumption: Nurturing Healthy Relationships and Enhancing Well-being with Heather Saba (59)
What if you could transform your relationships and enhance your well-being by learning the subtle dance between attunement and subsumption? Join us as certified clinical herbalist and nutritionist, Heather Saba, shares her w...
June 21, 2023
Coping with Disappointment: Guided Mindfulness Meditation (58)
Feeling overwhelmed by a recent disappointment? You're not alone. Explore practical mindfulness techniques to navigate and conquer disappointment. Discover how to mindfully pay attention to your thoughts and emotions, and exp...
June 13, 2023
The Connection between Yoga, Running, and Personal Growth with Ann Mazur of Runners Love Yoga (57)
Ever wondered how yoga could improve your running performance? Or how running and yoga can support personal growth? Join us as we reconnect with Ann, a remarkable runner, yoga practitioner, and successful business owner, who ...
June 7, 2023
Forest Bathing Inspired Meditation: Unlock the Power of Full Awareness (56)
Inspired by our episode 55 with Daillen Culver, we have a forest bathing-inspired meditation. Find a peaceful, natural space and join us in this 8-minute practice where we'll help you fully embrace the present moment, connect...
May 31, 2023
The Power of Forest Bathing: Healing Compassion Fatigue, Eco-Anxiety & Climate Distress with Daillen Culver (55)
In this episode, we engage in a conversation with Daillen Culver, a compassionate wellbeing educator, nonprofit director, and yoga teacher. Join us as we explore compassion fatigue, the profound impacts of eco-anxiety and cli...
May 24, 2023
Tending to the Roots of Growth: Finding Ease with Breathwork and Nervous System Care (54)
In episode 54 we dive into the importance of tending to the roots of our nervous system and embracing ease as we work towards our goals. Join Holly for a mindful moment as we explore the power of the parasympathetic nervous s...
May 17, 2023
Mindful Moment: The Pause (53)
In this mindful moment, Holly Zajur shares a guided mindfulness-based meditation called "the pause," drawing inspiration from Katie Silcox's teachings in episode 52 and her forthcoming book, "Glow Worthy: Practices for Awaken...
May 10, 2023
Awaken Your Inner Light with Katie Silcox: A Special Interview on “Glow Worthy” (52)
Join Holly Zajur on How the Wise One Grows podcast as she interviews Katie Silcox, a renowned yoga teacher and Ayurvedic practitioner, about her upcoming book, Glow Worthy: Practices for Awakening Your Inner Light and Loving ...
May 3, 2023
Mindful Moment to Alleviate Suffering (Two Darts Meditation) (51)
In this episode, we delve into the practice of mindfulness meditation to help alleviate suffering. We begin by discussing the Two Darts meditation, a powerful mindfulness technique that can help us handle painful emotions and...
April 26, 2023
One-Year Check-In: Reflecting, Realigning, and Setting Intentions with Emma Hern (50)
Join us in celebrating the one-year anniversary of "How the Wise One Grows" with a special check-in episode featuring my best friend. We've made it extra exciting by incorporating wheel-throwing into our conversation! In this...
April 19, 2023
New Moon Meditation (49)
This mindful moment shares reflections from Holly's first silent meditation retreat and a new moon meditation with an emphasis on silence and slowing down. This practice is based on Episode 48: Understanding Astrology with Ch...
April 12, 2023
Unlocking the Power of Astrology: Insights, Birth Charts, and Mental Well-being with Astrologer Christina Lyon(48)
Discover the world of astrology as astrologer Christina Lyon answers all your burning questions in this episode! Gain insights into working with astrology as a powerful practice, decoding your birth chart, and understanding h...
April 5, 2023
Mindful Eating (47)
This mindful moment shares a mindful eating practice. This practice is based on Episode 45: Finding Freedom with Food with Lex Daddio of Daddio's Kitchen. This meditation is beginner-friendly and all levels are invited to pra...
March 29, 2023
Mindful Moment to Feel the Heaviness of Gun Violence (46)
This mindful moment holds space to sit with the profound pain associated with gun violence. This is not a moment to bypass the work that needs to be done. This is one small step to tend to ourselves as we step into long-ter...