The Mindful Rebel® Podcast

The Mindful Rebel® Podcast is your refuge for personal growth. We're all on a journey to reconnect and nurture the most authentic parts of ourselves, and in this podcast, we explore how these modern-day rebels are using mindfulness to transform themselves and the world around them.Each episode, we'll dive deep into personal interviews with social impact healers, teachers, and creatives, and leaders. Through their stories and insights, you'll engage with powerful teachings to spark your mind, prompts to ignite your reflection, and techniques to integrate wisdom into your daily life.

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Episode 99 | Addiction, Shame, and Returning to Ourselves with Steven Washington, Movement Master, Author, and Recovery Advocate

Steven Washington is the author of Recovering You: Soul Care and Mindful Movement for Overcoming Addiction, and the creator of SWE Studio, an affordable online community offering movement, meditation and more! As a former professional dancer, Steven’s love of movement inspired him to create a Qigong/Pilates fusion class that has helped thousands of people of all ages and fitness levels to move and strengthen their bodies in safe and impactful ways. Steven lives a joyful life of recovery and is passionate about helping others as they navigate towards health and happiness.

Episode 98 | Possibility, Freedom, and Untangling Our Work with Koshin Paley Ellison, author, Zen teacher, and Co-Founder of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care

Koshin Paley Ellison is an author, Zen teacher, Jungian psychotherapist, and Certified Chaplaincy Educator. After many years as a chaplain and psychotherapist, Koshin co-founded the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care, which offers contemplative approaches to care through education, personal caregiving, and Zen practice.

Episode 97 | Power Zones, Motivation, and Focus with Stic, legendary hip-hop artist (dead prez), producer, writer, runner, and NYU adjunct professor

Khnum "Stic" Ibomu, widely known as Stic from the legendary hip-hop group dead prez and founder of RBG FIT CLUB - is an award-winning hip-hop artist and producer, certified long-distance running coach, and an adjunct professor at the Clive Davis Institute at New York University.

Episode 96 | Owning Your Healing Journey with Martell Akade aka Dr. Nanzi, astrologer, psilocybin facilitator, life coach and founder of Ananzi’s Labyrinth

Martell Akade aka Dr. Nanzi is an astrologer, psilocybin facilitator, life coach and founder of Ananzi’s Labyrinth.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY Martell has always had an open ear for those in need of emotional support. From childhood his curious mind and love for one-on-one conversation have allowed him to connect intimately with people of all walks of life.

Episode 95 | Roar Like a Goddess with Acharya Shunya, first female lineage-holder scholar, teacher, author, and speaker

The first female lineage-holder of her distinguished Vedic tradition, Acharya Shunya is a, teacher, author, speaker, an internationally renowned scholar, and a classically-trained master of Yoga and Ayurveda. She is the Founder of The Awakened Self Foundation and the nonprofit Vedika Global, Inc., headquartered in Northern California. Both platforms are designed to empower, educate, and inspire a global community of students through online courses, workshops, and retreats. These conversations are furthered by Shunya’s top-rated podcast, “Shadow To Self.” As an award-winning author, Shunya’s newest book, Roar Like a Goddess: Every Woman's Guide to Becoming Unapologetically Powerful, Prosperous, and Peaceful was recently released by Sounds True in September 2022.

Episode 94 | Authenticity: Real Recognize Real with SOUL COLE, Wellness Consultant, Flow Facilitator, and Sound Practitioner

Brandon Coleman, also known as SOUL COLE, is a native of Prince George’s County, Md. His path as a professional athlete in the NFL, playing 5 seasons with the New Orleans Saints. Recently retired, he now serves as a Flow Facilitator, Wellness Consultant, Certified Breath Coach, Sound Practioner, Healing Artist and Storyteller. As a philanthropist, he loves to serve the communities he is invested in and bringing awareness to Alzheimers and Mental Health.

Episode 93 | Imagination, Intuition, and Ritual with Chanti Tacoronte-Perez, Creatrix of Yantra Wisdom, Ritualist, and Author Website: www.yantrawisdom.com Instagram: @yantrawisdom Bio: Chanti Tacoronte-Perez is a Cuban-American creatrix, ritualist, and author. She believes that images speak a profound language; her life's work is a translator of the unseen and advocates for the imaginal.

Episode 92 | Identity, Representation and Aquaman with Jordan Clark Website: Jclarkcomics.squarespace.com Aquaman #62: https://www.comixology.com/Aquaman-2016-62/digital-comic/882669 Instagram: @jrsosa18 Jordan Clark is a comic book writer who lives in Baltimore, Maryland. Jordan has always loved the art of storytelling and most of his work centers around identity, race, and technology.

Episode 91 | The Power of Storytelling, Disruption, and Rest with Christopher Rivas, Storyteller, Actor, Essayist Website: Christopherrivasstorytelling.com Instagram: @christopher__rivas Christopher Rivas is an award-winning storyteller, actor, essayist with work on platforms such as The New York Times, Modern Love, SwipeLife, Level and Medium.

Episode 90 | Zen Buddhism, Shadow Work, and Authentic Expression with Rev. Greg "Reimoku" Smith Instagram: @z.reimoku Twitter: @z.reimoku Rev. G. "Reimoku" Smith is among the first African American Zen Buddhist monks ordained in the Soto lineage.