Chakras & Chardonnay
Chakras & Chardonnay is a Well-Being Podcast for Wine Lovers where we explore insights from ancient wisdom teaching to empower our health, liberate ourselves from anxiety and more mindfully enjoy our wine and everything else we consume. Each episode offers a teaching that you can put into action to support your well-being as well as some fun facts tips and tasting notes on a featured wine followed by a guided relaxation to help you release stress. We explore topics like meditation, breath-work, ayurveda, nutrition, mindfulness, yoga, sleep, self-care, managing emotions, self compassion, self awareness, work-life balance, stress-relief and stress management techniques as well as wines, wine tastings and wine and food pairings. Episodes are short, sweet, fun, tasty and relaxing.
Episodes
56 episodes
Ep. 30 The Journey to Mindful Drinking: Becoming Intentional About Every Sip
In the first episode of 2024, the script is flipped and Maria gets interviewed by Heather Carey, a clinical nutritionist, chef, and host of Real Food Stories. In this episode, we go behind the scenes on Maria's unique approach which chall...
Ep. 29: Scheduling SELF as the Solution | Beyond the Chardonnay Buffer
Episode 29: Scheduling SELF as the Solution | Beyond the Chardonnay BufferIn Episode 29 of Chakras & Chardonnay, host Maria welcomes Tracy Pleschourt, founder of Self Made You, a coaching company focused on teaching individuals how t...
Ep 28. The Power of Centering Prayer & Holiday Spiced Wine
Ep. 28 The Power of Centering Prayer & Holiday Spiced WineIn Episode 28 Maria is joined by Rich Lewis, an expert in Centering Prayer. The two discuss its roots in Christianity's tradition of silence and its transformative impac...
Ep. 27: From Manchild to Embodying Masculinity
In Episode 27, Maria is joined by Patrick Tromley, also known as The Level Up Dad. As a Mindset & Performance coach, Patrick assists individuals in overcoming detrimental habits and excuses, guiding them toward an undeniable transformation ...
Ep. 26 Preventing Burnout in Healthcare: Insights with Dr. Gary Simonds
In Episode 26, Maria hosts Dr. Gary Simonds who shares a fresh perspective with his insights into preventing burnout among healthcare professionals. Gary was the founding Chief of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery Residency Program Director at the ...
Ep. 25: Joy Unlocked: Untangling Happiness with Rebecca Morrison
Episode 25 delves into the elusive quest for happiness. Whether you’ve found yourself successful by the world's definition yet still unhappy, or just want to uplevel your joy quotient, this episode is for you. Maria Mayes chats with guest...
Ep. 24 The Power of Presence & Gratitude with The Chakra Way
EP 24 The Power of Presence & Gratitude with Rosanne Nieboer of the Chakra WayA special treat as we enter the Thanksgiving Holiday. Maria is joined by Rosanne Nieboer, founder of The Chakra Way. In this delightful conver...
Ep. 23: Journey to Healing: Unveiling EMDR with Katrina Blair
Join Maria in Episode 23 as she engages in a captivating conversation with Katrina Blair, a multifaceted woman who wears the hats of a devoted wife, caring mom, and business owner of Alpha Behavioral Counseling Center and Omega Mental Health. I...
Ep. 22 Unveiling Your Soul's Light: A Heartfelt Conversation with Artist Suz Alexandra
Episode 22 features a soul-stirring discussion as Maria welcomes the talented artist and Soul Prints creator, Suz Alexandra, to the show. Dive deep into the enchanting world of Soul Prints, where Suz skillfully imprints her clients' souls onto ...
Ep. 21 Taking Leaps, Building Community & Unique Whites
Ep. 21 Taking Leaps, Fostering Community, and Savoring Distinctive WhitesIn the Season 2 premiere of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria invites Tyler Skinner to the show, who made a bold move in 2020 by launching Women Making Waves. This pl...
Ep. 20: Fully Trusting Yourself & Santa Barbara Wines
Ep 20 Fully Trusting Yourself & Santa Barbara WinesIn Episode 20, Maria welcomes Chloe Redmond, the Founder & CEO of Vino Vaquera Consulting (VVC), a mindful digital marketing agency with a clientele spanning across national and ...
Ep. 19: Your Worth; The Power of Retreating & Sparkling Rosé
In Episode 19, Maria is joined by Micole Noble, Chopra Global Coach Mentor, Transformational Leader and two-time Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author in Sacred Spaces: Subtle Shifts for Mind, Body, and Home Transformation & The Queen Bee: Embody Y...
Ep. 18: Daily Practices for Connecting with Spirit & Torrontés
Ep. 18: Ep 18: Daily Practices for Connecting with Spirit & TorrontésIn Episode 18, Maria is joined by Darci Jean Brown, a Spiritual Guide and Empathic Guide in Meditation.. Darci specializes in guiding individuals of all ages to ex...
Ep. 17: Chakra & Wine Pairings Part 2: Power & Heart Centers
Episode 17: Chakra & Wine Pairings Part 2: Power & Heart CentersIn this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria helps us explore the basics of the Solar Plexus and Heart Chakras. She offers tips for optimizing the energy in th...
Ep. 16: Turning up the Heat, Yoga for Sports Injuries, Stress, Chronic Pain & Exploring our Wine
Ep 16. Turning up the Heat, Yoga for Sports Injuries, Stress, Chronic Pain & Exploring our WineIn Episode 16 Maria is joined by Marco Sanchez. As a former athlete, Marco stepped into yoga as a means to heal injury and soon foun...
Ep. 15: Safe Schools, Supported Staff, Brain Breaks & How Much Wine?
Ep 15. Safe Schools, Supported Staff, Brain Breaks & How Much Wine?In Episode 15 Maria is joined by Dr. Anne Katona Linn. Dr. Anne is a passionate Educational Coach and Leader who has dedicated her career to helpin...
Ep 14. Bioenergy, Your Healing Story & Wine Like an Old Friend
Ep 14. Bioenergy, Your Healing Story & A Wine Like an Old FriendIn Episode 14 Maria is joined by Susana Camille Cox, an RYT 200 Yoga Instructor, Chopra Certified Meditation and Ayurveda Instructor and Total Well-being Coach. Su...
Ep. 13: Energetics, Relaunching, Tuning In & Rose!
In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria is joined by Hilary DeCesare, an international business coach and bestselling author of ReLaunch! Spark Your Heart to Ignite Your Life, and pioneer female Silicon Valley CEO. As a sought-aft...
Ep. 12 The Legacy Lens & Natural Wines
In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria is joined by Yvonne McCoy a Women’s Business Strategist and Coach, MBA and the creator of Adept Coaching and Consulting. Yvonne takes us through insights from her own journey offering us a p...
Ep. 11: Chakra & Wine Pairings Part 1: Root & Sacral Fun!
Ep. 11: Chakra & Wine Pairings Part 1: Root & Sacral Fun!In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria helps us explore the basics of both the Root and Sacral Chakras. She takes us through the basics of the first two e...
Ep. 10: Living Fully: Beyond our Limitations | The Power of Admiring What's in the Glass
Ep. 10: Living Fully; Beyond Our Limitations | The Power of Admiring Before ConsumingIn this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria is joined by Dakota Caldwell. Dakota is a host of the Dakota Show podcast as well as a DJ for Real Vi...
Tranquilizing the Monkey Mind: The Power of Mantra | Garnacha
Tranquilizing the Monkey Mind: The Power of Mantra | Garnacha In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria brings us the basics of Mantras. Learn about what mantras really are and how they differ from affirmations. She’l...
EP. 8: Creating Your Sacred Space | Intentionality | Pinot Noir
Episode 8: Creating Your Sacred Space | Intentionality | Pinot NoirIn this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria is joined by Amanda Strojny. Amanda coaches Corporate professionals, Yoga Professionals and small business owners...
Ep. 7: Meditation: If You've Tried & Given Up, How it Changes the Brain | Oooh Albariño
Off the heels of a Chopra Meditation Retreat in Hawaii, Maria was inspired to share her long bumpy journey to developing the practice that changed her life and her brain. She’ll drop some of the science behind what physically changes in the bra...
Ep. 6: Your Body Can Heal Itself | Wine & Migraines?
Episode 6: Your Body Can Heal Itself | Migraines from WineIn this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, Maria is joined by Melissa Deally. Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and Registered Health Coach. She’s also a Master Prac...