2023 thus far, for me, has been quite the experience and wasn’t expected when I finished out my last episode. I decided that the topic Flow would be a good one to banter on as it’s an experience that I feel really good when I am in it. What is Flow and how do I get in it? Well, this research started back in the 1960’s by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (phonetic pronunciation: Me high? Cheeks send me high!) and to quote him, ““The best moments in our lives are not the passive, receptive, relaxing times . . . The best moments usually occur if a person’s body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile.”
Read MoreMARLO'S CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS: COMMUNITY GARDENS WITH ANNEMARIE SAMPSON
It’s been some time again since my last banter. I was having a hard time finding the right topic to talk about and the right person to have it with.
So, I decided that Spring, in particular Earth Month and Community Gardens, would be a good place to pick up where I left off. I have been an avid gardener, both containers and ground, for almost three decades and have always been a big fan of people who grow their own food which my home conditions are not conducive for.
My friend Annemarie Sampson, from Mission Driven Wellness and a passionate environmentalist, is having this conversation with me to help share how important Community Gardens are the far-reaching benefits that have lasting impact.
I ask you to take some time out of your life, make some space and listen to this conversation. Then find some space, find some people, find some resources to start connecting with Mother Earth, your community and bringing a healing space to everyone.
Thank you for listening and supporting my work. Be Well, Marlo
Read MoreMARLO'S CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS: JUST ME ON MICRO GRATITUDE
I decided to do this conversation by myself, as Micro Gratitude is what I have been practicing my whole adult life. This episode is short and straight to the point and insight into how I live it. Micro Gratitude is a daily practice that happens in so many moments all day long when you allow yourself to get present and really BE IN your life. Yes, it is truly life changing when you allow it to be. I know it’s changed mine.
Read MoreMARLO'S CONVERSATION WITH FRIENDS: HELGA HEFNER - MEDITATION
I am here with a topic that many people know quite well and that has become such a buzzword in many learning and practicing circles – Meditation. I felt so honored to have the conversation with a very dear friend of mine and longtime mentor and colleague, Helga Hefner. She is the only person that I could have this banter with as she is a lifelong practitioner of Meditation.
Read MoreMARLO'S CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS: KATHRYN DEISS – CREATIVITY
I am here with a deep dive into a topic I have long been a promoter and cultivator of: Creativity. I don’t only mean the artistic creativity. I mean using creativity to solve problems, shape communication, approach new projects, and of course, use it for entertainment or artistic purposes. I wanted to discuss that being creative doesn't only mean to be an artist; for me, it means looking at a problem/challenge/your daily life differently, with fresh eyes and being insightful. I am having this conversation with a long-time friend of mine, Kathryn Deiss, who truly embraces creativity to the core of her being, exudes it to everyone who she has an experience with and is an expert on the subject both in her work and her other life roles. It is wonderful to be in her presence.
Read MoreMARLO'S CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS: HEATHER BEHM – FOOD PT.2
I am back with a lighthearted banter with my friend and restaurant owner, Heather Behm, around Food Pt. 2. I wanted to have a conversation around meal preparation for the day and week, food and flavor combinations, understanding spices and overall making it the approach to cooking and preparing food easier and fun. I want people to let go of their fears around cooking the absolute right or best tasting meal and explore new flavors as well as learn to try and try again because it only gets better the more you keep at it.
Read MoreMARLO'S CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS: MOVEMENT WITH MICHELLE BOBIER, PETER NORMAN AND KATHY PACE
Spring is here for sure in my part of the world & it feels lovely!
As you head into warmer weather in the northern hemisphere of the world, introducing more movement, particularly outside, becomes the norm for everyone. I decided to have one episode of the podcast dedicated to a few types of movement that I feel anyone can and probably already has tried on. I have a banter with three of my friends, Michelle Bobier, Peter Norman and Kathy Pace, around Qi Gong, Tai Chi and Yoga. I know I will have more of these.
Read MoreMARLO'S CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS: ANNEMARIE SAMPSON - ENVIRONMENT PT 2
Within all of my WELL-Being work is the principle of creating that with the environment. To be WELL with the planet we live on, source from and so desperately need to heal is what I help people work on doing. My topic in this Marlo’s Conversations with Friends is about just that, and I am delighted to be having this banter with a new friend, Annemarie Sampson, who is just as passionate about the environment as I am. We discuss how in our daily lives we can make a difference one decision and one action at a time towards a more sustainable planet.
Read MoreMARLO'S CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS: BRUCE DOBLIN, M.D. - HEALTH & CARE OF ONESELF
I am quite excited about today’s conversation as it is with a long-time good friend of mine, Dr. Bruce Doblin, who has been a lifelong general internal medicine practitioner. We explore the topic of Health & Care of oneself in this country; the challenges and opportunities for responsible health, changing the current paradigms and what it really takes to be a healthy WELL-Being for longevity.
Read MoreMARLO'S CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS: JILL ZIMMERMAN - CONNECTION
Today’s Marlo’s Conversations with Friends: topics around WELL-Being is with a very close friend of mine, Jill Zimmerman, on Connection. This topic came to mind a few months ago as one of deep importance given that we have been in a pandemic for a year now and that we are all craving Connection in every shape and form. I have been teaching this topic for a very long time within the context of building relationships, working with one-on-one with guests, public speaking and more, and wanted to bring it into the present again.
Read MoreMARLO'S CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS: MARGARET FINK - ESSENTIAL OILS AS WELL-BEING
Today’s conversation is truly one of my favorite topics to talk about and for sure it’s one that I have been most passionate about during my whole career – ESSENTIAL OILS for WELL-Being – and I am having it with a longtime friend and mentor, Margaret Fink. She was one of the first people who introduced me into the world of aroma, plant and flower essential oils and their benefits.
Read MoreMARLO'S CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS: JOAN EACH-ROWN - PRINCIPLES & VALUES
IT’S SUNDAY. Good Morning & Happy New Year. In light of the horrific event happened last, saying Happy New Year is a little hard to roll off my tongue. That said, todays Marlo’s Conversations with Friends topic is PRINCIPLES & VALUES.I was originally set to record this before Christmas and needed to postpone it to handle an emergency.It was quite fortuitous that I sat down with my longtime dear friend and colleague, Joan Each-Rowan, the morning after the Capitol was assaulted to have this conversation.
Read MoreMARLO'S CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS: JEAN REDDEMANN - PRAYER AS WELL-BEING
GOOD DAY. It’s the week of Christmas when the countdown of chaotic last-minute shopping, cooking, baking and final preparations take place no matter how you intend to celebrate this year or choose not to.
I find it to be rather fortuitous that I am posting this today as I manage a personal emergency situation (non-Covid) and as Jean is doing the same herself.
This last of 2020 Marlo’s Conversations with Friends is about PRAYER as WELL-Being and it’s not your usual conversation around the topic. I am deeply honored to be able to share this dialogue with a friend I hold in a very high, sacred space – Native American Wisdom Healer and Leader, Jean Reddemann. Jean and I have a really thoughtful conversation around what Prayer really means, what it really looks like and how you can make it a part of your every moment without even realizing it.
Read MoreMARLO'S CONVERSATIONS FRIENDS: LISA WINEFIELD & KERI DESCOTEAUX - CBD FOR WELL-BEING
I decided to sneak in a quick conversation about CBD as WELL-Being with the dynamic sister duo, Lisa Winefield and Keri Descoteaux, owners of Botanica CBD Store here in Evanston, IL. We dive deep into the benefits, uses of and how it can help heal whole body pain.
Read MoreMARLO'S CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS: JANET WILLIAMS - DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, BELONGING, EQUITY
I got the opportunity to connect deeply with my friend Janet Williams around the topic of Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Equity which is one of our most important topics within our communities.
Read MoreMARLO'S CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS: KIM & MATT LENNERT - FOOD AS WELL-BEING
I am so excited to have been able to connect with my dear friends, Kim & Matt Lennert, from my early career days. They are the owners of Spoonfed Kitchen & Bake Shop and let me tell you - they know and love food in all the same ways I do!
Read MoreMARLO'S CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS: ANDREA CABILLO - THE ENVIRONMENT
I thought we could start the week with some loving attention to our Mother Earth & the Environment, and I am delighted to be having this conversation with my friend and salon owner, Andrea Cabillo. She is truly one of the most motivating and authentic people I am honored to know with the kindest heart ever. We have a passionate banter around creating awareness about the Climate Change and our Environment on this beautiful planet we all live on.
Read MoreMARLO'S CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS: MARIAM HANNON - HEALING GARDEN
Mariam was the first person on my list of friends to talk to and I am thrilled that you will get to meet her. She and I worked together for many years during my time at Aveda Corporation and we hit it off immediately.
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