Best Magic Barclay Podcasts (2025)

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Trauma, PNEI, and Healing the Body–Mind: Practical Tools to Regulate Stress and Build Inner Safety — with Magic Barclay 31:55

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On The Mindful Journey, host Sana and practitioner-instructor Magic Barclay break down psychoneuroendocrinoimmunology (PNEI)—how thoughts and emotions trigger nervous system responses, shift hormones, and shape immunity. From childhood and relational trauma to autoimmune flares like psoriasis, we unpack stress biology in plain language and share pr…

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138 - Jay Glennie on "The Making of Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon A Time ...In Hollywood" 40:03

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In this episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast I speak with author and film historian Jay Glennie about his new book, The Making of Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time ...In Hollywood. Jay has a real gift for pulling together people, memories and materials, and this book is packed with insight from the cast and crew, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Br…

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Is Bipolar Disorder a Spiritual Awakening? Kundalini, Breathwork, and “Bipolar Awakenings” —Sean Blackwell 33:49

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On The Mindful Journey, Sana sits down with Sean Blackwell to challenge the conventional lens on bipolar disorder. Sean argues that some acute episodes labeled “mania” or “psychosis” can function as spiritual emergencies—experiences that, when held in a safe container, catalyze trauma release and long-term integration. We unpack his retreat model, …

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Can Phytoplankton Fuel Cellular Health and Simplify “Complex” Wellness? ft. David Hunter 34:22

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On this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana speaks with David Hunter (founder of Global Phytoplankton) about marine phytoplankton, cellular nourishment, and what it takes to shift public skepticism. We cover the origin story—from shellfish feed to human anecdotes—plus why simple inputs can matter in a world obsessed with complicated fixes. Th…

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Micronutrients & Mental Health: What Really Helps (Without Hype) — David Stephan 37:02

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On The Mindful Journey, we examine whether targeted micronutrients can support mood, focus, and resilience—without overpromising. David Stephan (Truehope Canada) details his family’s path from crisis to a nutrition-first protocol, what changed, what didn’t, and where standard care still matters. We cover the brain–gut connection, bioavailability (c…

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BONUS - John Walsh on Writing The Art And Making of Gladiator 2 Book 32:13

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In this bonus episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, host Jamie Benning, that's me... talks with author and filmmaker John Walsh about his new book The Art and Making of Gladiator II. Walsh discusses how he was approached by Abrams Books and Paramount Pictures to chronicle the creation of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel, offering rare insights into…

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Helping Young People Navigate Relationships and Strong Feelings 18:00

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Join the conversation! Send Magic a text here! The responsibilities of being a parent don't end with making sure your kids are fed and clothed, nor do they end when your children reach a certain age. One of the most important things we do as parents is to help them learn how to manage their emotions, especially when navigating relationships. Suppor…

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Healing Your Gut, Calming Your Mind: The Real Gut–Brain Connection, Vagus Nerve Basics, and Stress Cravings Explained with Lola MacLean 23:38

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On The Mindful Journey, host Sana digs into the gut–brain axis with Lola MacLean, a Functional Gut Health Consultant and Family Nurse Practitioner. We cover the enteric nervous system, vagus nerve, stress physiology, “leaky gut,” nutrient absorption, dysbiosis (including Candida), and why basics like sleep, movement, relationships, and simple mindf…

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Building a Business from $200: Risk, Resilience & the Power of Being Human with Rachel Allen 21:38

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On The Mindful Journey, host Yusuf digs into how writer-turned-strategist Rachel Allen went from landing in Hong Kong with $200 and no work visa to building a 17-year career in copywriting and marketing strategy. Rachel breaks down the real decisions behind survival and growth: treating work as experiments, meeting luck halfway with risk, and shutt…

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137 - The Long Road to "Cleanin’ Up the Town" with Claire and Anthony Bueno 1:12:38

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In this episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I sit down with sibling filmmakers Claire and Anthony Bueno, the creative team behind Cleanin’ Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters - a feature documentary more than a decade in the making, and the definitive oral history of one of the most beloved comedies of all time. The Buenos spent years intervie…

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Science-Backed Buddhist Mental Health: Forgiveness, Boundaries & Everyday Practice ft. Saw Myint (CPA, Sydney) 35:56

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On The Mindful Journey, host Sana talks with Saw Myint, a CPA-qualified finance broker from Sydney who teaches practical mental-health care inspired by Buddha’s teachings and supported by science. We cover why forgiveness is strength, how to set limits with people who exploit kindness, and a no-ritual, live-as-you-go method for stress relief. Expec…

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Mindful Living Is Not a Luxury: Meditation, Compassion, and Veganism as Daily Practice with Dr. Will Tuttle 32:43

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On The Mindful Journey, Sana talks with Dr. Will Tuttle—author of the international bestseller The World Peace Diet, Zen practitioner, educator, and musician. Dr. Tuttle traces his path from walking across America in contemplative inquiry to monastic training in Korea, and later teaching, composing, and advocating compassionate, vegan living. We ex…

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Mindfulness and Money: Healing Your Financial Story with Jennifer Edwards 33:28

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In this episode of The Mindful Journey Podcast, host Sana sits down with Jennifer Edwards, a certified financial planner and expert in financial therapy, to explore the emotional layers behind our financial decisions. Money isn’t just about numbers—it reflects our fears, hopes, and self-worth. Jennifer shares insights into how childhood experiences…

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Inner Vision Over Sight: Mindfulness That Works in Real Life with Laura Bratton 28:35

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On this episode of The Mindful Journey with host Sana, author and speaker Laura Bratton explains how losing her sight as a teenager pushed her to redefine control, success, and presence. We unpack Type-A habits, anxiety, and the difference between “doing mindfulness” and “being mindful.” Laura shares practical, low-friction ways to integrate mindfu…

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Deterministic AI, Emotional Intelligence & the Physics of Decisions with feat. Martin Lucas 22:43

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On this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with behavioral scientist and five-time author Martin Lucas, founder of Gap in the Matrix. Martin unpacks why resilience and self-belief function like buildable “muscles,” how emotional intelligence is routinely ignored in business, and what he means by deterministic AI rooted in decision …

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Mindful Movement vs. “No Pain, No Gain”: Build Energy, Mobility & Longevity with Ellen Barrett 28:08

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On The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with movement educator Ellen Barrett to challenge the “grind” mindset and make a case for mindful movement—training where breath, pace, and presence guide effort. From 80s aerobics to Pilates and yoga, Ellen explains why workouts that regulate the nervous system, protect mobility, and leave you with more …

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Mindfulness Off the Mat: Grief, Boundaries, and Finding Your SHINE — with Veronique Ory 41:28

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On The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with Yoga with Veronique (Veronique Ory) to explore mindfulness where it matters most—off the mat. From NYC hustle culture and Hurricane Sandy to living with vitiligo, Veronique shares how breath, presence, and clear language (“I’m full” vs. “I’m busy”) shift nervous-system load and restore choice. We unp…

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Healing After Sexual Trauma: From Survival to Self-Forgiveness with Shannon Curtis 23:11

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This episode of The Mindful Journey (host: Sana) explores healing after childhood sexual trauma, addiction to pain medication, miscarriage and infertility, and the long road from shame to sovereignty. Shannon Curtis—founder of Angel Goddess Healing and author of No More Monsters Under the Bed—shares how community, trauma-informed treatment, meditat…

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Healing Through Spirituality: From Trauma to Trust with Shari Leigh Roberts 29:55

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On this episode of The Mindful Journey with host Sana, psychic medium and energy healer Shari Leigh Robertsshares how spirituality became her bridge from trauma to trust. We unpack the reality of healing—grief, nervous-system repair, energy boundaries, and rebuilding intuition—without the clichés. Expect practical, grounded steps alongside spiritua…

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Anger Management, Hormones and Your Body 19:09

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By Magic Barclay

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136 - Martha's Vineyard - Special Report 39:32

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By Jamie Benning

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Rewrite Your Story with Quantum Human Design and the Hero’s Journey with Dr. Karen Parker 38:50

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Feeling stuck in a loop of overwork, people-pleasing, or “I’ll be fine after one more push”? In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with Dr. Karen Parker, creator of Quantum Human Design, to cut through vague self-help and get practical. We unpack how pain (burnout, disconnection, shame) is a signal—not a verdict—and how the He…

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Strength Without Striving—Ikigai, Mindset, and Finding a Real Sense of Purpose — Nick Kemp 29:19

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Strength isn’t about grinding harder; it’s about alignment. In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana and guest Nick Kemp—founder of Ikigai Tribe and author of “Ikigai-kan: Feel a Life Worth Living”—cut through Western clichés on “mindset” and reframe strength through Japanese wisdom. We unpack why presence beats hustle, why roles matter mo…

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Healing Through Nature and Adventure with Ruth O’Meara 26:24

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In this episode of The Mindful Journey Podcast, host Sana sits down with Ruth O’Meara, founder of Leafy Green Tours, to explore how nature, adventure, and mindful living can become powerful tools for healing. Ruth shares her journey from a decade in international sales to becoming a hiking guide and surf instructor, and how stepping outdoors can br…

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Healing from the Inside Out: Listening to Your Body’s Wisdom with Barbara Palmer 33:58

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In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with Barbara Palmer, founder of BP Life Coaching Services, LLC, to explore what it truly means to heal from the inside out. Barbara shares her personal story of health wake-up calls, the power of listening to the body, and how imagination and energy play a vital role in transformation. Fro…

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Food as Medicine: Plant-Based Healing, Martial Arts & Resilience with DK Kang 22:51

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On this episode of The Mindful Journey with host Sana, we dive into the transformative power of food as medicine with author and martial artist DK Kang. From growing up on traditional Korean food to experimenting with nutrition during training, DK shares how food shifted from being just fuel to becoming a foundation for healing and resilience. When…

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Ripples of Awareness: From Self to Planetary Well-Being with Clara Schroeder 26:22

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What if the calm you cultivate in yourself could ripple out to shift families, workplaces, and even the health of our planet? In this episode of The Mindful Journey with host Sana, guest Clara Schroeder explores how mindfulness practices rooted in nature can create both personal and collective resilience. Drawing from her lived experience as a medi…

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Redefining Fitness, Brain Health, and Longevity with PJ Glassey 41:03

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In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with PJ Glassey—founder of XGym and creator of the groundbreaking 21-minute workout—to explore how fitness and brain science can be redefined for real longevity. From challenging outdated 1890s gym training models to creating neuroscience-backed methods, PJ’s journey is rooted in curiosity…

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Awareness That Heals: Listen to Your Body, Unhook from Urgency, and Rewire Stress with Dr. Evette Rose 47:18

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On this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Avik sits down with Dr. Evette Rose, trauma recovery expert and author of Metaphysical Anatomy, to cut through noise and get practical about awareness. We unpack how the body “speaks” through sensations, why constant urgency blinds us to those signals, and the fastest way to get back to baseline: breath,…

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Belonging, Wellness, and Immigration: Stories of Healing with Sheri Lane & Gary Seidler 41:59

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In this episode of The Mindful Journey with host Sana, Sheri Lane and Gary Seidler open up about how immigration shapes conversations around wellness, belonging, and cultural identity. From the human impact of migration to the healing traditions immigrants carry with them, this dialogue explores what it means to create community and wholeness in un…

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Gut–Brain Connection, Bloating & “Leaky Gut” Explained (with practical fixes) with Jacqui Meehan 28:28

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In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana talks with Jacqui Meehan, a functional nutrition practitioner who turned her own ulcerative colitis and hormone struggles into a methodical, gut-first approach to mental and physical well-being. We unpack the gut–brain axis, why stress can tank stomach acid, how dysbiosis and “leaky gut” can fuel in…

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How Stress Rewires Hormones (and What Actually Helps): Mind–Body Strategies That Work — Faith Nelson ND & Amoree Wilde ND 30:25

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On The Mindful Journey with host Sana, naturopathic duo Faith Nelson ND and Amoree Wilde ND unpack how chronic stress reshapes hormone balance and shows up as sleep disruptions, skin issues, thyroid slowdowns, and brain fog. We dig into mindset, breathwork, and practical habit shifts; how men and women experience stress differently; and what to do …

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Healthy Aging Without the Hype: Plant-Based Living, Stress Resilience, and Simple Longevity Rituals with Michael Dorfman 28:54

2M ago28:54

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On this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana speaks with 83-year-young health coach and investigative author Michael Dorfman about practical longevity—habits you can actually keep. From plant-based nutrition and intermittent fasting to cold exposure, breathwork, and stress management, Michael breaks down what moves the needle and what’s just m…

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Bioenergetic Testing vs Quick Fixes: How to Listen to Your Body’s Signals with Beth Mielbrecht 26:40

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On The Mindful Journey, host Sana talks with Beth Mielbrecht about bioenergetic testing—an energy-medicine approach that aims to read the body’s “hidden language” so people stop guessing with supplements and start making targeted, mindful choices. Beth blends engineering logic with modalities like Reiki and homeopathy to help clients interpret symp…

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From Panic Attacks to “Quantum Founder” — Practical Mind Training for Entrepreneurs and Humans Alike with Alessandro Grampa 26:42

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On this episode of The Mindful Journey with host Sana, we unpack how entrepreneur and Buddhist digital nomad Alessandro Grampa rebuilt his life and businesses after years of panic attacks, burnout, and shutdown during COVID. He explains the science-to-spirit path that began with meditation and breathwork, moved into biohacking and nervous-system re…

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Why Calorie Counting Isn’t the Answer: Rethinking Food, Health & Freedom with Julie Ruelle 25:04

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On this episode of The Mindful Journey Podcast, host Sana sits down with nutrition strategist Julie Ruelle to explore why calorie counting may be doing more harm than good. For decades, we’ve been told to track every bite — but has it really made us healthier? Julie draws on 20+ years of experience in nutrition, corporate wellness, and health tech …

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135 - Inside the Carlton Cinema with historian Nigel Smith 36:23

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Cinema historian Nigel Smith joins Jamie to explore the hidden history of London’s picture houses. In particular the Egyptian-style Carlton in Islington. Nigel brings these spaces back to life through stories, archives, and first-hand recollections. In this episode, Nigel and Jamie discuss: How London’s old cinemas became coffee shops, bingo halls,…

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The Global Impact of the Standard American Diet with Dr. James Kneller 45:04

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In this episode of The Mindful Journey with host Sana, cardiologist Dr. James Kneller joins us to unpack the worldwide spread of the Standard American Diet (SAD)—a culture of fast food, processed meals, and convenience that’s reshaping global health. Dr. James sheds light on startling statistics from the American Heart Association, revealing skyroc…

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Paradoxical Heka, Sovereignty, and the Science of Self with Reginald Martin 37:53

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On The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with Reginald Martin to unpack Paradoxical Heka—an ancient Kemetic approach for integrating opposing truths—and how Kametaphysics (the “science of the soul”) helps you shift from self-judgment to self-sovereignty. We explore identity vs. behavior change, why patterns shape experience, and practical ways t…

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Present Over Perfect—Raising Anxious Teens, Fighting Burnout, and Faith in the Mess with Jennifer Robb 25:38

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On The Mindful Journey with host Sana, nurse practitioner and “warrior mom” Jennifer Robb lays out a clear, no-fluff playbook for mothers navigating teen anxiety, depression, trauma, and the grind of systems—schools, insurers, and providers. This conversation is direct about burnout, boundaries, and why presence beats perfection. Jen explains how t…

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Healing the Inner Child: Calming, Reparenting & Finding Wholeness with Vandana Atara Noorah 39:52

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In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with Vandana Atara Noorah—spiritual mentor, healer, and host of the Adult Child in Recovery Podcast. Together they explore what it truly means to reparent the inner child, how unresolved childhood stress resurfaces in adulthood, and why forgiveness, compassion, and community are essential …

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Healing Trauma and Redefining Emotions as Instincts with Richard Tierney 51:56

2M ago51:56

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On this episode of The Mindful Journey with host Sana, Richard Tierney returns to share a bold perspective on mental health, trauma recovery, and emotional resilience. He challenges the conventional view that emotions like anxiety, fear, or sadness are signs of illness. Instead, Richard frames them as natural instincts—God-given signals meant to pr…

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Brain Health & Cognitive Longevity: Practical Habits for Sharper Thinking with Ryan Williamson 39:13

2M ago39:13

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In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana digs into brain health and cognitive longevity with neurologist and author Ryan Williamson (Transcend Health Group, Atlanta). We unpack why modern life—constant screens, poor sleep, chronic stress, sedentary routines, and ultra-processed food—pushes our biology out of alignment, and what to do about…

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Rethinking Dentistry: Longevity Over Quick Fixes (Crowns, Bridges, Implants), and the Engineering Behind a Lasting Smile with Dr. Edward Feinberg 35:10

2M ago35:10

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Most dental conversations stop at veneers, “crowns-in-a-day,” or single-tooth implants. In this The Mindful Journey episode, Dr. Edward Feinberg argues for something harder—and better: dentistry built on first principles of health and engineering. Drawing on decades of documented full-mouth reconstruction cases, he explains why many modern techniqu…

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Writing Through Grief: Journalism, Spirituality, and Resilience with John DeDakis 26:53

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On The Mindful Journey with host Sana, veteran journalist and novelist John DeDakis unpacks a life lived at the intersection of hard news, personal loss, and mindful creativity. From covering the White House to processing the deaths of close family members, John explains how writing became a disciplined, therapeutic pathway—not just to publish fict…