Today I'm joined by Jason Fray, a talented writer and one of my great friends. Listen in as we talk about the work of author <a href="https://www.myss.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Caroline Myss</a> and being aware of the power of our words. In this episode we discuss:<ul><li>Caroline's podcast episode on Gaia Consciousness (taken from her Gaia show <a href="https://www.gaia.com/video/power-your-words" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sacred Power</a>)</li><li>Jason's trip to Brazil and how he overcame panic attacks while he was there</li><li>My difficult first year of college and giving new situations a chance</li><li>Caroline's concept that a "healing vocabulary" is necessary for healing</li><li>Having faith during uncertain times</li><li>Giving yourself the love and validation you seek, instead of looking for these things outside of yourself</li><li>Putting soul and authenticity into creative projects</li></ul> Connect with Jason here:<ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/jasonfrayLA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li></ul> Read some of Jason's work here:<ul><li><a href="https://newarena.com/entertainment/what-anthony-bourdain-meant-to-me/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New Arena</a></li></ul> Intro and outro music composed by <a href="https://www.jayphoenixmusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jay Phoenix</a>, sampled from the <a href="https://www.jaythesecondmusic.com/#/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JAY II</a> song "trippin."Podcast recorded, engineered, and mixed by Joseph Marquez.Cover photography (not including text overlay and background) by Jeremy Cortez.

6: Choosing Empowering Words with Jason Fray

Joe (<a href="https://www.jayphoenixmusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jay Phoenix</a>) and I recently celebrated our first wedding anniversary. On this episode of the Heart Frequency Podcast, we talk about what we've learned about marriage so far...and how we know there's still a lot to learn. :) In this episode we discuss:<ul><li>How you can still pursue your career ambitions if you're with an aligned partner</li><li>Goal setting as a couple</li><li>Tracking habits together and being accountability partners</li><li>How knowing yourself and having independence will help you match with a healthy relationship</li><li>Learning to balance two families</li><li>Feeling safe in yourself and trusting yourself before entering partnership</li></ul> Intro and outro music composed by <a href="https://www.jayphoenixmusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jay Phoenix</a>, sampled from the <a href="https://www.jaythesecondmusic.com/#/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JAY II</a> song "trippin."Podcast recorded, engineered, and mixed by Joseph Marquez.Cover photography (not including text overlay and background) by Jeremy Cortez.

5: First Year of Marriage Recap with Jay Phoenix

Do you consider yourself to be more of a "dark" person or a "light" person? This week on the Heart Frequency Podcast, my husband, Joe (<a href="https://www.jayphoenixmusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jay Phoenix</a>), joins me again - we talk about the contrasts of life and how darkness and light can come together to create a beautiful equilibrium. In this episode we discuss:<ul><li>The concept of chiaroscuro - the Italian term for "light-dark"</li><li>Growing up in a traditional household with midwestern values and feeling different from family at times</li><li>Joe's choice to take the more unpredictable route of being a musician, instead of following a potentially more "stable" path to becoming a doctor</li><li>How playing a classical piano piece can be a precarious balance of chaos and structure</li><li>Our JAY II <a href="https://soundcloud.com/jaythesecondmusic/paradise-circus-massive-attack-cover?si=21139389dbba43d9b558c6437fe1154f&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cover</a> of Massive Attack's song "Paradise Circus"</li><li>Being storytellers and creating "dark" music without being dark people necessarily</li><li>Why we like horror movies, but we try to watch them with balance and discernment</li><li>Gilbert and Sullivan's play The Sorcerer</li><li>Making a love-based decision vs. a fear-based decision</li><li><a href="https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/viktor_e_frankl_160380" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Quote</a> by Dr. Viktor Frankl</li><li>Choosing positivity and learning healthier ways/times to express emotions</li><li><a href="https://www.attachedthebook.com/wordpress/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Attached.</a> book by Amir Levine, M.D. and Rachel S. F. Heller, M.A.</li><li>Embracing sensuality with fun and acceptance</li><li>The less we judge ourselves or others, the more we live in a state of love</li><li>The beauty of a depressing song</li></ul> Intro and outro music composed by <a href="https://www.jayphoenixmusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jay Phoenix</a>, sampled from the <a href="https://www.jaythesecondmusic.com/#/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JAY II</a> song "trippin."Podcast recorded, engineered, and mixed by Joseph Marquez.Cover photography (not including text overlay and background) by Jeremy Cortez.

4: The Balance of Darkness and Light with Jay Phoenix

A few years ago, I was told I had some health issues, several of which were related to my mouth and teeth. Here are the lifestyle changes I made in response. Disclaimer: I'm not a dentist or medical professional. These are things that I do that help me, but please also do your own research or consult your doctor if necessary. In this episode I discuss:<ul><li>Harvard <a href="https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates/carbohydrates-and-blood-sugar/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">article</a> about carbohydrates and blood sugar</li><li><a href="https://ayurvedicwellness.center/shop/365-days-of-ayurveda-egidio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">365 Days of Ayurveda for Lifelong Radiant Health</a> by Rhonda Egidio</li><li><a href="https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/brushing-immediately-after-meals-you-may-want-wait" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Why you might want to wait to brush your teeth after meals</a></li><li>Darin Olien's <a href="https://youtu.be/kjAPy5OFknA?si=WafZPcHKJe98V5cN" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">interview</a> on the Know Thyself Podcast</li><li>Nadine Artemis's <a href="https://drgundry.com/nadine-artemis/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">interview</a> on the Dr. Gundry Podcast</li></ul> Intro and outro music composed by <a href="https://www.jayphoenixmusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jay Phoenix</a>, sampled from the <a href="https://www.jaythesecondmusic.com/#/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JAY II</a> song "trippin."Podcast recorded, engineered, and mixed by Joseph Marquez.Cover photography (not including text overlay and background) by Jeremy Cortez.

3: Ten Ways to Improve the Health of Your Mouth

My first guest on this podcast is a talented music producer and pianist, and he's also my husband. Today <a href="https://www.jayphoenixmusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jay Phoenix</a> and I talk about the quote, “A bad day for the ego is a great day for the soul” and what it means to us in terms of communication, feedback, and learning new skills. In this episode we discuss:<ul><li>Robin Sharma and his book <a href="https://www.betterup.com/blog/the-5-am-club/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The 5AM Club</a></li><li>Spiritual teacher <a href="https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michael Beckwith</a></li><li>"Our Time," the song Jay Phoenix collaborated on with doctor/musician <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4hiUkd9baM2EsiBemoKRt9?si=5653d1356d334b81" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">J-Gott</a></li><li>Joe's <a href="https://canvasrebel.com/meet-joe-marquez/?fbclid=PAAabHjFFDDI42_BLgguFIk3VFuwmkXaWeb9dQTEs-yrtpysHWBw_Kwu6gSYI_aem_AVSgR0ABTKtuyclQtJ_EBYIqGgnaCjCwhH-pyU7UKvjb1W3RMY1_uJm2wpoiDC8RyHI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">interview</a> with CanvasRebel</li><li><a href="https://voyagela.com/interview/meet-joe-marquez-jay-phoenix-music-west-hollywood-ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VoyageLA</a></li><li><a href="https://shoutoutla.com/meet-joe-marquez-music-producer-composer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ShoutoutLA</a></li><li>Learning to sing in a pop style and taking inspiration from the singer <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hernameisbanks/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BANKS</a></li><li>Going from communicating as friends to communicating in a relationship</li><li>How to handle feedback, including on websites like <a href="https://www.submithub.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SubmitHub</a></li></ul> Intro and outro music composed by <a href="https://www.jayphoenixmusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jay Phoenix</a>, sampled from the <a href="https://www.jaythesecondmusic.com/#/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JAY II</a> song "trippin."Podcast recorded, engineered, and mixed by Joseph Marquez.Cover photography (not including text overlay and background) by Jeremy Cortez.

2: “A Bad Day for the Ego is a Great Day for the Soul” with Jay Phoenix

Are you looking to start your day with a feeling of being centered and productive? Listen in to hear some easy ways to incorporate calm and focus into your life. In this episode I discuss:<ul><li>How changing one habit has changed my whole life, especially how I handle stress</li><li>The three ways I made the change</li><li>Dr. Gundry - read more about how deep sleep "washes" your brain <a href="https://www.lifeextension.com/magazine/2019/10/the-longevity-paradox" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></li><li>Five ways to have a smooth start to your day</li><li>Hal Elrod's book <a href="https://miraclemorning.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Miracle Morning</a></li></ul> Intro and outro music composed by <a href="https://www.jayphoenixmusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jay Phoenix</a>, sampled from the <a href="https://www.jaythesecondmusic.com/#/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JAY II</a> song "trippin."Podcast recorded, engineered, and mixed by Joseph Marquez.Cover photography (not including text overlay and background) by Jeremy Cortez.

1: Five Ways to Have a Beautiful Morning

Get to know host <a href="https://www.haileyjmusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hailey J.</a> and learn more about <a href="https://www.hurricaneandafeather.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HURRICANE AND A FEATHER</a>. Intro music composed by <a href="https://www.jayphoenixmusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jay Phoenix</a>, sampled from the <a href="https://www.jaythesecondmusic.com/#/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JAY II</a> song "trippin."Podcast recorded, engineered, and mixed by Joseph Marquez.Cover photography (not including text overlay and background) by Jeremy Cortez.

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Let's tune in to the healing world.

The Heart Frequency Podcast by <a href="https://www.hurricaneandafeather.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HURRICANE AND A FEATHER</a> is a place to discuss topics that resonate with the healing world. Host <a href="www.haileyjmusic.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hailey J.</a> began HURRICANE AND A FEATHER as a way to share music and art that encourage us to look at the beauty and depth of life. The Heart Frequency Podcast is an extension of that inspired, spiritual space. <a href="www.hurricaneandafeather.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.hurricaneandafeather.com</a>

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