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Curious Mind Grapes
Mary Hoyt Kearns, PhD and Christine Szegda, M.Ed., ACC
22 episodes
23 hours ago
Send us a text In this episode, Mary and Christine explore the challenges of being a highly sensitive person (HSP) in today's demanding work environments. Mary shares her struggle with returning to a five-day office schedule in an open workspace with 770 people, where constant Zoom meetings, fluorescent lighting, strong fragrances, and overwhelming noise levels make it nearly impossible to focus on complex analytical work. What started as complaints about her commute evolved into a deeper rea...
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Send us a text In this episode, Mary and Christine explore the challenges of being a highly sensitive person (HSP) in today's demanding work environments. Mary shares her struggle with returning to a five-day office schedule in an open workspace with 770 people, where constant Zoom meetings, fluorescent lighting, strong fragrances, and overwhelming noise levels make it nearly impossible to focus on complex analytical work. What started as complaints about her commute evolved into a deeper rea...
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Society & Culture
Health & Fitness,
Science,
Social Sciences
Episodes (20/22)
Curious Mind Grapes
Sensitive Souls in an Overstimulating World
Send us a text In this episode, Mary and Christine explore the challenges of being a highly sensitive person (HSP) in today's demanding work environments. Mary shares her struggle with returning to a five-day office schedule in an open workspace with 770 people, where constant Zoom meetings, fluorescent lighting, strong fragrances, and overwhelming noise levels make it nearly impossible to focus on complex analytical work. What started as complaints about her commute evolved into a deeper rea...
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3 months ago
23 minutes

Curious Mind Grapes
Mantras & Mudras: Finding Calm Amidst the Chaos
Send us a text In this episode, join us as we delve into the ancient practice of mantras and mudras for meditation and wellness. We discuss the scientific evidence related to the benefits of these techniques, including how mantras can help calm the mind and break negative thought patterns, and how hand mudras can activate different energy centers in the body and affect our overall wellbeing. We share our personal experiences with mantras and mudras, noting the immediate calming effects, and e...
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1 year ago
34 minutes

Curious Mind Grapes
Selkies & Seaweed: Exploring the Authentic Landscape of Ireland
Send us a text Join us as Mary returns from her adventure with Wilde Routes Ireland, sharing her intimate experiences in the land of folklore and tradition. Mary's tales weave through the enchanting fabric of Irish folklore and traditional crafts. This episode is a heartfelt celebration of Ireland's landscapes, history, and the inviting warmth of its people. References: Wild Routes Ireland https://www.wildroutesireland.com/ Sleive Aughty Centre https://slieveaughtycentre.com/ The Secret of R...
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1 year ago
32 minutes

Curious Mind Grapes
Grounding Spiritual Values in the Everyday
Send us a text Have you ever experienced a serendipitous moment so profound that it felt like the universe was speaking directly to you? Join Curious Mind Grapes as we bridge the gap between the mystical and the practical. We discuss how aligning our intentions with the greater good can enrich our professional and personal lives. Join us for a thoughtful reflection on integrating spiritual values and insights into everyday actions, and learn how to live a life imbued with love and purpose. A...
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1 year ago
18 minutes

Curious Mind Grapes
Sacred Spaces: Sacred Geometry and the Spirit of Place
Send us a text What if ancient civilizations had secrets we are only just beginning to understand? Join us as we contemplate the intricate geometric design of Washington, DC, and speculate about the historical and mystical significance of architectural designs and ley lines. Ever wondered if cities had their own personalities? Inspired by N.K. Jemisin's "The City We Became," we imagine cities coming to life through avatars, and contrast the vibrant energy of newer American cities with the tim...
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1 year ago
33 minutes

Curious Mind Grapes
Ancient Sites and Insights: A Spiritual Awakening in Scotland
Send us a text Imagine standing among ancient stone circles, feeling an energy so palpable it reminds you of a Reiki treatment. Join us as Christine recounts her profound experiences visiting the sacred sites on and around the Isle of Mull, including the mesmerizing Loch Buie standing stones. You'll learn about the beauty and mystery these places hold and how they left a lasting physical and emotional impact on Christine. We'll touch on themes of identity and the transformative power of...
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1 year ago
28 minutes

Curious Mind Grapes
Inner MBA: A Deep Dive Education in Compassion and Mindfulness in the Workplace
Send us a text Join us as Mary shares her transformative experience with the Inner MBA, a nine-month certificate program co-created by SoundsTrue, LinkedIn, and Wisdom 2.0. Guided by esteemed business leaders, professors, and meditation practitioners, she learned how to integrate a wide range of mindfulness practices into everyday life, both personal and professional, in order to cultivate authentic communication, creativity, and openness to new ideas. We also talk about the importance of com...
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1 year ago
34 minutes

Curious Mind Grapes
Praising Pranayama: On the Amazing Benefits of Breathwork
Send us a text Join us as we talk about the many wonderful applications of breathwork, or pranayama, in our daily lives! In this episode, we share personal stories, along with insights from experts, about how this simple but powerful practice can create a sense of grounding, sharpen our focus, and enhance our physical well-being. We also delve into some of its more esoteric applications, such as inducing altered states of consciousness, including the psychotherapeutic potential of holotropic ...
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1 year ago
26 minutes

Curious Mind Grapes
The Burning Ceremony: Ancestral Healing Through Time and Space
Send us a text While visiting with her daughters in Washington State, Mary participated in an indigenous burning ceremony that offered a profound connection with loved ones who have left the physical world. Our latest episode invites you into this sacred space, where we share how performing healing rituals and sharing stories about our loved ones can bring comfort and closure, allowing us to honor their memory in a deeply personal way. We also recount a serendipitous message from a medium, wh...
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1 year ago
27 minutes

Curious Mind Grapes
Across Energy Healing Modalities: An Interview with Vanessa Ferragut
Send us a text What do Reiki, sound baths, animal communication, and QHHT all have in common? In this episode we chat with our guest, Vanessa Ferragut, an experienced Reiki Master Teacher, about the art and science of Reiki, Animal Communication, Sound Baths, and Quantum Hypnosis Healing Technique. Join us for a conversation about the possibilities that unfold when we tap into the energy that connects us all. Show Resources Vanessa’s website http://reikinessdc.com/ Vanessa’s upcoming Group So...
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1 year ago
29 minutes

Curious Mind Grapes
Finding Your Inner Sage: Listening to That Still, Small Voice Within
Send us a text How do self-compassion, empathy toward others, and taking time to pause before responding to others all contribute to our mental and physical health? In this episode we talk about mindful communication, the power of silence, and how we need to get over our learned discomfort with sitting in it. Show Resources InnerMBA https://innermba.soundstrue.com/ Wisdom 2.0 https://www.wisdom2summit.com/ David Brooks, “How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being ...
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1 year ago
19 minutes

Curious Mind Grapes
Weaving the Unified Field: An Interview with Mare Cromwell (Part 2)
Send us a text In this episode, we continue our interview with Mare Cromwell. In Part 2, Mare shares about her non-profit organization, The Great Mother Love Way, and shares how she helps others connect with Mother Gaia. We learn what she does to support the global grid and hear stories about her work with others around the world. She also shares how to stay grounded while doing this spiritual work, how connecting with Mother Gaia and nature helps us on our all of our healing journeys, and ho...
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2 years ago
28 minutes

Curious Mind Grapes
Weaving the Unified Field: An Interview with Mare Cromwell (Part 1)
Send us a text Meet Mare Cromwell, the co-creator of the 1000 Goddesses Gathering Global Grid, who turned her lymphoma diagnosis into an opportunity to connect with Mother Gaia and receive divine guidance from nature. Her spiritual journey led her to co-create a grid of ceremonies radiating healing energies across the globe, starting at the Washington Mall in 2016. Learn about Mare's spiritual journey and her profound commitment to birthing a new earth. https://www.greatmotherlove.earth/ ht...
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2 years ago
22 minutes

Curious Mind Grapes
Listen to Your Gut and Mind Your Vibration
Send us a text Have you ever wondered about that small, internal voice that guides you, and the significant impact it can have on your life through small day-to-day choices? Join us as we delve into intuition, discussing the various forms in which it can present itself, from subtle messages to full-body experiences. Through personal stories about the power of intuition in our own lives, we talk about ways you can nurture your intuition and stay connected with it to guide you in your decisions...
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2 years ago
33 minutes

Curious Mind Grapes
You Don’t Just Get Over It: On Processing Grief
Send us a text What do the New England witch trials, stressed out cheerleaders, virtual reality snowpeople, and metaphorical zits have in common? In this episode, we explore how societal expectations and personal trauma may contribute to physical ailments, and delve into our personal journeys with grief. We talk about how bodywork like yoga, massage, and energy healing have helped us to release "stuck" emotions. In addition, we discuss how techniques like virtual reality, meditation, and Rei...
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2 years ago
36 minutes

Curious Mind Grapes
What Are You Watching These Days? The Heartwarming Art of Storytelling in Modern Shows
Send us a text Join us as we escape into the world of our favorite feel-good streaming shows. In this episode, we explore shows that make us laugh, think, cry, smile… and just plain FEEL GOOD about the world and humankind. We discuss how television has evolved to represent diverse perspectives and create better examples of how we should treat each other by showing collaborative story lines and characters who support each other. Modern programming offers positive, satisfying, joyful, and...
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2 years ago
23 minutes

Curious Mind Grapes
Creativity, Imagination, and Manifestation! Explore how what we imagine becomes real
Send us a text If we are put on this earth with the purpose of creating, then, what does creativity look like in everyday life? From building a garden, to teaching, to healing grief, to exploring outer space, to making art using AI, Mary and Christine explore the ways in which what we imagine can become real. “Let your imagination have full sway. Build it up until it is filled daily and hourly with the pictures that the lessons of the past and the trials of today suggest to your consciousne...
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2 years ago
20 minutes

Curious Mind Grapes
Voice Activated Shower Recorders: Exploring the Concept of Creativity
Send us a text Are there any new ideas left to discover in the world? In this episode we explore the myth of ‘the creative type’ as we ponder questions about creativity like, “What is it?”, “How does society shape how we think about it?” and and “”What about voice-activated shower recorders?” Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Joy Paul Guilford – One of the founders of the Psychology of Creativity, Genvive, Sergey Markov June 2017 New X-Ray Images Reveal...
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2 years ago
27 minutes

Curious Mind Grapes
What Color Is Your North Star? Or, What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?
Send us a text What do you want to be when you grow up? The good news is that there isn’t necessarily just one right answer. In this episode, we talk about jobs vs careers vs vocations, identifying your special gifts, and listening for the voice of vocation by asking yourself “What makes you happy? Really, really happy?” Stuff we referenced in this episode:Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation, Parker PalmerElizabeth Gilbert on Distinguishing Between Hobbies, Jobs,...
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2 years ago
24 minutes

Curious Mind Grapes
Put Yourself Out There
Send us a text Will you be my friend? And, are business cards still a thing? In this episode, we talk about the art and science of making friends as an adult. Drawing from research and personal experience, we explore what works, and what doesn’t work when trying to expand your IRL social network. How to Make, and Keep, Friends in Adulthood, The New York Times, October 2022 How Do We-Make-and-Keep, Good Friends? We Can Do Hard Things podcast, January 27, 2023 How Loneliness Hurts Us an...
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2 years ago
32 minutes

Curious Mind Grapes
Send us a text In this episode, Mary and Christine explore the challenges of being a highly sensitive person (HSP) in today's demanding work environments. Mary shares her struggle with returning to a five-day office schedule in an open workspace with 770 people, where constant Zoom meetings, fluorescent lighting, strong fragrances, and overwhelming noise levels make it nearly impossible to focus on complex analytical work. What started as complaints about her commute evolved into a deeper rea...