Maude Quinn: An Introduction to Family Constellations Therapy

On episode thirty-four of Mindful Warrior Radio, we welcome Maude Quinn. Maude is a massage therapist, bodyworker, and constellations facilitator. With a background in spiritual care and chaplaincy, Maude integrates theological training from Harvard Divinity School with a range of alternative healing modalities. Her work helps clients integrate the wisdom of the body, mind, and soul to access the wellsprings of belonging in their heart, understand their wholeness, and fulfill their soulful purpose. I am honored and thrilled to tap into the insights of Maude Quinn on today’s episode of Mindful Warrior Radio.

To define systems, Maude shares the following, “One of the most basic ways that I understand a system is as a network of elements connected to one another in a constantly evolving manner. So, systems are dynamic; they're alive. They evolve!"

She introduces Family Constellations therapy as “a modality that helps us map the often unseen, invisible dynamics within a system. Every system has unconscious roles, emotional patterns, and other dynamics that we unknowingly replicate. Constellations enable us to visualize these dynamics clearly and address the issues that hinder our deepest desires, intentions, and goals in life—whether personal or professional. It helps us understand how these blocks or entanglements might trace back to older systemic patterns."

Maude describes how family systems impact our lives and relationships outside of our families. She says, "We carry learned behaviors, beliefs, and patterns from our family system into other systems we belong to—whether partnerships, work, or organizations. Unconsciously, we may recruit others to fill unmet roles or needs from our family system, or we may try to fulfill others' unmet needs, replicating learned behaviors. By becoming aware of these patterns and transforming them, we feel deeply resourced and understand authentically what we have to offer in our world."

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Jay Glazer: Relentless Healing

On episode thirty-three of Mindful Warrior Radio, we welcome Jay Glazer, NFL Insider for FOX Sports’ FOX NFL SUNDAY and part of FOX FOOTBALL THURSDAY. Jay is renowned for breaking major NFL stories year-round, prides himself on hard work, and strives to deliver accurate reporting. He also hosts Bellator MMA fights on the Paramount Network. Jay brings a unique perspective from his background in UFC hosting and analysis. A natural on Podcasts and in front of the camera, he is fun, authentic, and outgoing. Jay’s unique personality always shines through in intimate conversations as well as on the biggest of stages.

Jay initiated the first MMA training program for professional athletes which is now used by over 1,000 athletes. Recently, he and his team trained All-Pro athletes including Von Miller, Aaron Rodgers, Odell Beckham, Bobby Wagner, Andrew Whitworth, Jadeveon Clowney, Lane Johnson, Cam Jordan, and the entire New Orleans Saints team at Unbreakable, his elite performance training center in West Hollywood. Each spring, Jay directs NFL training camps to prepare players physically and psychologically for their team camps.

With all his accomplishments, Jay is most proud of launching MVP (Merging Vets & Players) in 2015, a charitable organization that supports veterans and former athletes in transitioning to civilian life. MVP hosts workouts and counseling sessions both in person and virtually across several cities. (You can learn more about MVP at vetsandplayers.org.)

On this episode of Mindful Warrior Radio, Jay talks openly about how his healing journey taught him to love himself from the inside out.

He shares this insight from a recent healing retreat:

"This monk told me, 'I need you to sit in your pain.'”

I said, “I am with my pain every day.”

He said, “No. You experience your pain every day; I need you to sit in it.”

And I was like, “I've never heard it put like that before.'"

He also unpacks the healing power of moving through pain. "A lot of times, you don't want to do it because it's painful. But to get to anything good, you've got to go through something bad. Everything I have experienced has made me unbreakable: push your breaking point, come through the other side of that tunnel, and nothing else can break or hurt you."

And ultimately, what surprised him the most from his healing journey was “how many people have been hiding this and how many have expressed gratitude.” He says, “I've had a bunch of people tell me I saved their lives. They were contemplating suicide until they read Unbreakable or heard me on my podcast. Something resonated; they felt they were not alone, and they changed their minds. That's the coolest thing."

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On episode thirty-two of Mindful Warrior Radio, we welcome Georges Niang. Georges was selected by the Indiana Pacers as the No. 50 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. Since then, he has worked his way into the league being a force both on and off the court. Georges played 23 games with the Pacers during his rookie season before signing a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz in January 2018. He appeared in 59 games for the Utah Jazz during the 2018-19 season, where he scored in double figures five times and capped off the regular season with a career-high 24 points against the LA Clippers. Georges averaged 22.0 points in 15 games with the SLC Stars and was named First Team All-NBA G League for the 2017-18 season. He signed a standard contract with the Jazz before the 2018-19 season and played with the Jazz until 2021. He currently plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers (2023–present). With the Cavaliers, Georges scored a new career-high of 33 points, making 13 of 14 shot attempts.

Known for a joyous, uplifting spirit and a great sense of humor, Georges skillfully brings teammates together, fosters healthy and playful bonds, and is a key contributor to building high trust, high performance team cultures. His strengths and gifts extend outward and into his local communities. Through camps and clinics, Georges mentors and inspires the next generation of youth basketball players.

If you’re inspired by Georges’ energy and generosity of spirit on this episode, you can continue to connect with him on The Bench Seat, his weekly podcast, or watch him do his thing on the court with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

On this episode Georges answers questions about all things culture.

When asked how he builds culture, Georges says, “Culture is something that is not easily built, but when you're starting to build culture, you need to have a foundation, core values, and a routine that you're going to do every single day.”

Reflecting on how one person can impact the broader culture, he offers sage advice: “The best ability in sports is self-awareness: know who you are, what you bring to the table, and how you can add value.”

About his own contributions to team culture, Georges says, “I know myself and I'm more happy-go-lucky and joyous. I'm trying to instill energy constantly. And that's who I am!”

When asked how he stays committed to culture, Georges explains, “The kicker of every culture is when I sit down and commit to a decision, I have to ask myself, ‘Is this decision going to help our team win or is it not going to help our team win?’ And you always have to choose the one that's going to help your team win because if you don't, you may miss greatness by .1 second.”

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