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  • 123 - Possibility Posses, Curating your Social Media, and our new Affiliate Bookshop!

    123 - Possibility Posses, Curating your Social Media, and our new Affiliate Bookshop!
    Oct 2 2025

    How to be a Better Human podcast with Chris Duffy, episode with Katherine May, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-be-a-better-human/id1544098624

    https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780593189481

    Author of :Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in difficult times by Katherine May

    https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780593329993

    Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age by Katherine May

    https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781612199603

    The Electricity of Every Living Thing: A Woman’s Walk in the Wild to Find Her Way Home by Katherine May

    Foundation Training https://www.foundationtraining.com/

    https://www.highersightscounseling.com/

    Pam Grout, author of several of Steph’s fav books, calls her women’s groups Possibility Posses

    https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781401949860

    Ocean Vuong “The Emperor of Gladness” https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780593831878

    “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780525562047

    “Night Sky with Exit Wounds” https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9781556594953

    “Time is a Mother” https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780593300251

    Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado.

    For more information, check them out at
    http://madelife.com
    http://facwellness.com

    Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at mail.mavens@gmail.com or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens .

    Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM
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  • 122 - The value in a good cathartic cry, raucous laughter, and the impact of language

    122 - The value in a good cathartic cry, raucous laughter, and the impact of language
    Sep 25 2025

    The Moth Radio Hour - https://themoth.org/radio-hour/live-from-new-york-give-me-five-stories-of-the-senses

    Pickleball stories

    People say the darndest things… xoxo

    Laughter Yoga - Episode 002, June 2023!!

    “Listen To Your Mother” https://stephaniesprenger.com/boulder-mother/

    Author: Bill Bryson

    “I’m a Stranger Here Myself” https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780767903820

    “The Mother Tongue” https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780380715435

    Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado.

    For more information, check them out at
    http://madelife.com
    http://facwellness.com

    Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at mail.mavens@gmail.com or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens .

    Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM
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    45 m
  • 121 - Adopting the best traits from inspiring people around us; we are as pliable as clay

    121 - Adopting the best traits from inspiring people around us; we are as pliable as clay
    Sep 18 2025

    Abraham-Hicks speaks of a “rampage of wellbeing”

    Neil Diamond musical

    Jimmy Fallon and Billy Joel create a fun version of The Lion Sleeps Tonight https://youtube.com/shorts/temrNtkUQ8k?si=UrCcFXxZh5TlFp3K

    Mama Mia - The Movie (music by ABBA)

    Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado.

    For more information, check them out at
    http://madelife.com
    http://facwellness.com

    Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at mail.mavens@gmail.com or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens .

    Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM
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    21 m
  • 120 - Interview: Hiking the Colorado Trail with Ani King, 16 years old and blazing trails

    120 - Interview: Hiking the Colorado Trail with Ani King, 16 years old and blazing trails
    Sep 11 2025

    The Colorado Trail - either ~ 500 miles or 567 miles depending on whether you go through the Collegiate Peaks or not - From Aurora to Durango

    The Continental Divide Trail - Mexico to Canada

    The American Discovery Trail - goes from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific

    The Appalachian Trail

    The Pacific Crest Trail

    The Camino de Santiago in Spain (and either Portugal or France, depending on your chosen route)

    The King’s Trail in Sweden

    The Colorado Trail Foundation

    NOLS = National Outdoor Leadership School

    Kenosha Pass

    Into the Wild book by Jon Krakauer

    The Colorado Trail Foundation

    Daily vlogs of through trail hikers of various trails can be helpful - found on YouTube

    Instagram @‌ani_king23 for Ani’s trail journey

    Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado.

    For more information, check them out at
    http://madelife.com
    http://facwellness.com

    Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at mail.mavens@gmail.com or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens .

    Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM
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    49 m
  • 119 - Some thoughts on how to show up and support loved ones who may be struggling

    119 - Some thoughts on how to show up and support loved ones who may be struggling
    Sep 4 2025

    Book: “Soul Therapy” by Thomas Moore https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780063071445

    Highly Sensitive People - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/highly-sensitive-person

    Movie: Moana

    Book: “In Love With The World” by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche with Helen Tworkov https://bookshop.org/a/116600/9780525512547

    “Caring for the Caregiver” https://www.caregiveraction.org/

    Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado.

    For more information, check them out at
    http://madelife.com
    http://facwellness.com

    Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at mail.mavens@gmail.com or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice! And if you’re in the market for any of the books we have mentioned, visit our affiliate link at https://bookshop.org/shop/mindfulmavens.

    Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM
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    39 m
  • 118 - If I was a River; Choosing Not to Suffer in the Face of Pain

    118 - If I was a River; Choosing Not to Suffer in the Face of Pain
    Aug 28 2025

    Rocky Grass in Lyons, Colorado, one of the many summer festivals hosted by PLANET BLUEGRASS

    Ashley Judd’s IG post about not caring what others think

    Van Morrison’s song: Cleaning Windows

    Mike Dooley’s internal guidance system

    Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado.

    For more information, check them out at
    http://madelife.com
    http://facwellness.com

    Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at mail.mavens@gmail.com or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice!

    Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM
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    34 m
  • 117 - From Shame to Curious Compassion, a Discussion of Co-Dependency, Shame, and Addiction

    117 - From Shame to Curious Compassion, a Discussion of Co-Dependency, Shame, and Addiction
    Aug 21 2025

    Attachment Theory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attachment_theory

    Co-Dependency defined: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/codependency

    Book: “CoDependent No More” - https://www.worldofbooks.com/products/codependent-no-more-book-melody-beattie-9780062554468?sku=CIN0062554468A&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21957266543&gbraid=0AAAAAC04ib1w2OSpkcQ3_E9oi9FR22ZY0&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-4XFBhCBARIsAAdNOkuESK0uyMUXbM3g-TPnXoen71a8ibq7NavVQ46i9-pAFav4-cinq0kaAj8jEALw_wcB

    Alcoholocs Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/

    Book: “Women Who Love Too Much” https://www.worldofbooks.com/products/women-who-love-too-much-book-robin-norwood-9781416550211?sku=CIN1416550216G&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21961281823&gbraid=0AAAAAC04ib16m_-0hQfpOGO2_a0y7Ng1z&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-4XFBhCBARIsAAdNOkt6bMofP9W-kEfnHIbjsdjTQFJ3q-T5_Dw6y3rWnQgD74bmHZgc52gaArmxEALw_wcB

    Brene Brown https://brenebrown.com/

    Gabor Mate: https://drgabormate.com/

    Book: “In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close encounters wth Addiction” https://drgabormate.com/book/in-the-realm-of-hungry-ghosts/

    Anita Moorjani https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Moorjani

    Books: “Dying to Be Me” and “What if this is Heaven on Earth”

    Netflix: “The Afterlife”

    Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado.

    For more information, check them out at
    http://madelife.com
    http://facwellness.com

    Find Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at mail.mavens@gmail.com or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice!

    Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM
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    41 m
  • 116 - East Coast Recap, Aging Parents, Glorious Colorado Summer, and Dirt Therapy

    116 - East Coast Recap, Aging Parents, Glorious Colorado Summer, and Dirt Therapy
    Aug 14 2025
    Ten Thousand Joys and Ten Thousand Sorrows: A Couple’s Journey Through Alzheimers book by Olivia Ames HoblitzelleMaybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori Gottlieb https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37570546-maybe-you-should-talk-to-someoneExistential Psychotherapy by Irvin D. YalomFree Advance Care Planning HelpThe Conversation Project Coaches – specially trained volunteers will help you assess your values and wishes and prepare for a conversation with your family and your health care provider. They will also help you complete the Medical Durable Power of Attorney document. This is a free service.https://www.theconversationprojectinboulder.org/advance-care-planning-resources/Helpful Dementia Directive Resources: • The Alzheimer’s Association End-of-Life Decisions Brochure (https://www.alz.org/national/documents/brochure_endoflifedecisions.pdf) "‌") contains excellent examples of questions to ask of providers when considering decisions near the end of life. • The Conversation Project Starter Guide for Caregivers of People with Alzheimer’s or Other Forms of Dementia (https://theconversationproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/DementiaGuide.pdf)offersoffers "‌") step-by-step guidance on how to prepare and have conversations about end of life wishes. • Advanced Dementia: A Guide for Families (https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/application/files/3315/5493/9317/DementiaGuide-final-2015.pdf) "‌") is a comprehensive guide crafted from multiple Harvard resources.Sample Dementia Directives: • Advance Directive for Dementia (https://dementia-directive.org/) "‌") offers a Dementia Directive Form (https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a0128cf8fd4d22ca11a405d/t/60c51d29f5c2833ef87698d1/1623530793274/dementia-directive.pdf) "‌") by Dr. Gaster for documenting your wishes for mild, moderate, or advanced dementia. • Compassion and Choices Dementia Values & Priorities Tool (https://www.theconversationprojectinboulder.org/advance-care-planning-in-dementia/Compassion and Choices) "‌") contains a fillable PDF (https://compassionandchoices.org/resource/dementia-values-priorities-tool-fillable-pdf/) "smartCard-inline") designed to help you communicate your wishes regarding future care if you are living with dementia. • End of Life Washington Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia Mental Health Advance Directive (https://endoflifewa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Alzheimers.Dementia.Directive-July-2023.pdf) "‌") is a form suggested by Washington State. It is 12 pages and instructions are also available. • The Dartmouth Dementia Directive (https://bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/sites.dartmouth.edu/dist/6/2066/files/2022/11/DDD-V39-11-25-2022-1.pdf) "‌") is a comprehensive advance care document for dementia care planning. • Katy Butler’s Dementia Directive (https://bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/sites.dartmouth.edu/dist/6/2066/files/2022/11/DDD-V39-11-25-2022-1.pdf) "‌") to her medical advocate offers a personal example.https://www.senioranswers.org///wp-content/uploads/2020/04/MOST-Form.pdfhttps://dementia-directive.org/https://compassionandchoices.org/resource/eoldgt/Mindful Mavens is produced in partnership with MadeLife (our amazing recording space) and Facilitated Wellness (where Steph & Anja both treat clients), both located in Boulder, Colorado.For more information, check them out athttp://madelife.comhttp://facwellness.comFind Mindful Mavens on Facebook and Instagram @‌mindful.mavens, email us at mail.mavens@gmail.com or leave us a voice message at http://speakpipe.com/mindfulmavens , we’d LOVE to hear your voice!Music: “Into The Forest” by LesFM
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