In this inspiring episode recorded in 2024, Maria sits down with Nate Zeleznick, the Founder of the Integrated Ascension Method (I AM), White Dove Method, and Co-founder of Merpati Putih USA, who specializes in merging ancient Javanese energy work with modern science and technology.

Nate shares his remarkable journey from childhood trauma and bullying to becoming the first non-Indonesian ever trained in a powerful energetic martial art traditionally reserved for royalty and military.

His method combines advanced breathwork, personal energy management, vibroacoustic therapy, brainwave modulation, and various holistic therapies, aiming to foster physical, mental, emotional, and conscious strength.

They explore:

• Out-of-body experiences and their role in spiritual protection
• The path from pain to purpose through energy work and martial arts
• Breath as a transformational healing force
• Pyramid energy and its impact on wine (yes, really!)
• How we can reframe challenges with the question: How is this happening for me?

Nate's story is one of deep resilience, intuition, and embodiment of ancient and modern wisdom. He also offers a powerful breathwork tip you can use today to detoxify and energize your system.

🧘‍♂️ Learn more about Nate’s work and access free resources at:. https://natez360.com

HEAL THYSELF Masterclass (free class on breathwork, haling, and anti-cancer protocols Nate is using to actively heal a brain tumor)
https://iampure.energy/masterclassevent

1-on-1 Breakthrough Clarity Session with Nate's team:
https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/discoverybreakthrough

Nate's Brain Tumor GoFundMe campaign:
https://gofund.me/b708e3b0

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Just in time for graduation! Parents of High School Seniors, this one's for you!

In this episode, Maria Mayes welcomes back Anna Resende to discuss her new book, "Living Your Best Life in College: How to Avoid the Freshman 15, Stay Healthy and Thrive for Good." Anna shares how the book offers holistic guidance for college students transitioning to independent living.

The conversation explores how nutrition serves as an accessible starting point for wellness, with Anna noting that many students lack awareness about food system issues. She offers practical strategies for college students, including how to navigate dining halls, make informed fast food choices, and prepare simple dorm-friendly meals and snacks without kitchen equipment. Anna also emphasizes the importance of stress management for today's students, who face unique pressures, including social media. She encourages journaling, breathwork, and other coping mechanisms as alternatives to unhealthy habits.

From toxic nutrition, they pivot to toxic relationships, as Anna was shocked to discover young people experiencing emotional abuse in their romantic relationships. She includes this topic in her book's "Detox Your Life" chapter. Both hosts emphasize the importance of helping young adults understand they have agency in choosing what nourishes rather than numbs them, particularly regarding alcohol consumption. While the book targets college students, parents will also find valuable insights to support their children through these transitions.

Released just in time to make the perfect graduation gift. To purchase "Living Your Best Life in College," head to Amazon.

To connect and learn more about Anna: Mamma Terra Coaching and https://www.instagram.com/mammaterrahc/

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In this insightful episode, host Maria Mayes sits down with posture expert Aesha Tahir to explore the profound connection between posture, movement, and overall well-being. Aesha shares how modern lifestyles contribute to poor posture and the simple, actionable steps you can take to improve alignment, boost energy, and prevent chronic pain. Whether you’re at a desk all day or constantly on the move, her expertise will help you reclaim your body’s natural strength and resilience. Maria and Aesha also talk Riesling and Maria guides listeners through a Take 5 Micro-Practice to release tension in the spine and support good posture.

What You’ll Learn:
✅ The hidden impact of poor posture on health
✅ How movement can be your best defense against discomfort
✅ Practical tips to improve posture effortlessly
✅ The surprising connection between breath and alignment

✅ Riesling and Chakra Pairing

Guest Spotlight:
Voted one of the most Inspiring Entrepreneur and Wellness Executives to watch by San Diego Voyager, Aesha Tahir is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and columnist. As a movement specialist she has helped over 500 clients find pain free living. She facilitates wellness workshops at corporations. Her best selling book "Unhunched: Discover Wellness Through Posture," entails all the secrets to an upright posture and pain free movement.

Stick around till then end to learn about Riesling and enjoy a gilded relaxation to help release tension in the spine and improve postures.

To get in touch with Aesha:

https://aeshatahir.com/

Buy the Book: Unhunched

https://www.instagram.com/tone_and_strengthen

https://www.facebook.com/toneandstrengthen

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeshatahir

Featured in this Episode:

Emma Riechart 2023 Dry Riesling

Tune in and start moving toward better posture today!

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In this episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, host Maria Mayes welcomes Julie Cardoza, LMFT, RYT, ISTT, a trauma-informed therapist, yoga teacher, EMDR Approved Consultant, and founder of HeartScapes. Julie shares insights from her three-decade journey in mental health and her deep connection to nature-based healing through altar and mandala creation.

Together, Maria and Julie explore the transformative power of mindful foraging, gratitude, and working with nature’s impermanence. Julie discusses how engaging with the natural world in an intentional way fosters deeper awareness, presence, and healing. She also shares simple practices for reconnecting with curiosity and wonder in daily life.

The episode concludes with a grounding eye-yoga exercise led by Julie, helping listeners cultivate presence and sensory awareness. Tune in for a rich conversation about the intersection of nature, art, and personal growth.

✨ To get in touch with Julie:

https://www.heartscapesllc.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/heart_scapesllc/

Purchase The Art of Gathering Tickets (March 16th at Dorval Estate Winery)

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In this solo episode of Chakras & Chardonnay, host Maria Mayes opens up about her recent pause from the podcast and business and the journey that led her back with renewed energy. She shares her personal experience of recognizing the early signs of burnout and how years of dedicated mindfulness practice allowed her to take action before reaching full depletion. Through intentional rest and self-nurturing, and nature she returns more vibrant than ever, ready to dive into the importance of self-awareness and resilience.

Maria also reflects on her transition from a two-decade-long career in tech to becoming a full-time meditation teacher and mindfulness guide. She discusses how her company, Take 5 LLC, brings quick, impactful nervous system regulation practices to workplaces and individuals alike. This episode offers practical insights on how to recognize and address burnout before it takes a toll, empowering listeners to cultivate balance and well-being in their own lives.

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In this episode, Maria Mayes sits down with Birgitta Visser, a Soul empowerment Coach, Divine Channel, and Light Language Healer. Birgitta shares her incredible journey from overcoming personal trauma to discovering her mission of helping others reconnect with their true selves. As a conduit for ascended masters and light beings, Birgitta offers profound insights into embracing self-healing, shifting away from fear, and stepping into empowerment.

Tune in to hear about Birgitta’s unique approach to channeling light language—a transformative tool that bypasses the mind to reach the soul’s deepest layers. She explains how her healing journey and experiences have shaped her ability to assist others in overcoming anxiety, trauma, and self-doubt.

Birgitta also shares practical tips for those looking to start their healing journey, including the power of meditation, grounding practices, and the concept of embracing our soul contracts to foster personal growth. To top it off, she treats us to a live demonstration of light language for gaining clarity, inviting listeners to experience its soothing and transformative effects firsthand.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding light language and its role in soul-level healing.
• How to shift from a mindset of victimhood to one of empowerment.
• Tips for incorporating meditation and grounding into your daily routine.
• The importance of taking accountability for your healing journey.

If you're ready to explore new avenues of healing and self-empowerment, this episode is packed with wisdom and tools to guide you on your journey. Be sure to listen, subscribe, and share with anyone who could benefit from this uplifting conversation!
To Connect with Birgitta Visser:

• Website: powersoulhealing.com
• YouTube: Power Soul Healing
• Instagram: @universallightwarriors
• Book: Becoming Authentically Me

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In this powerful episode, Maria Mayes sits down with artist Michelle Feldman to explore her transformative journey of self-discovery and healing through art, yoga, and the breath. Michelle opens up about the challenges she faced in her personal life, from an exhausting marriage and difficult divorce to raising twins and battling feelings of unworthiness. She candidly shares how, in the midst of these struggles, she found solace in painting—first as a way to feel good, then as a deeper tool for self-awareness.

Michelle reflects on how her creative process evolved, helping her navigate emotional pain and access her authentic self. Through art, yoga, and breathwork, she learned to shift from victimhood to empowerment, allowing herself to feel and release suppressed emotions. This slow, evolving journey, filled with small moments of clarity, led her to profound self-awareness and a more peaceful, mindful life.

Throughout the conversation, Maria and Michelle discuss the power of breathwork, the importance of setting boundaries, and the need to create practices that sustain inner peace. Michelle emphasizes the significance of following what feels good and letting those feelings guide healing practices, from yoga to creative expression. Together, they get candid about using alcohol to numb and pivoting to enjoyment through self-awareness. They inspire listeners to try different tools that foster emotional resilience and authentic living.

Tune in for an insightful and inspiring conversation on the healing potential of art, the wisdom of breath, and the empowerment that comes from embracing your true self.

Featured in this Episode of Chakras & Chardonnay

To get in touch with Michelle:

www.thegivingink.com

https://www.instagram.com/thegivingink_mjuliet

Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/

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In this solo episode, host Maria Mayes continues her exploration of how the chakras align with our wine experiences. She follows up on previous episodes to complete the chakra and wine pairings series. If you haven’t listened to episodes 1, 11, and 17, it’s highly recommended you do so to get the full picture of her chakra exploration journey.

Maria takes us on a dive into the throat, third eye, and crown chakras exploring their attributes, sharing techniques to optimize or soften their activation, and her fun wine pairing recommendations for each. She explores how understanding chakras can lead to more mindful consumption, not just of wine, but in all aspects of life. The show includes a guided meditation designed to work with the 5th through 7th chakras.

Featured in this Episode of Chakras & Chardonnay:

Tank Garage Winery 2022 Hippy Sippy

Ponte Vineyards 2022 Verdicchio

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