Brooke Williams is a writer and wanderer that lives in the desert southwest.

Our conversation is centered around Brooke's book, Encountering Dragonfly: Notes on the Practice of Re-Enchantment. Yes, it really is about dragonflies, but it is also a book about paying attention and what we experience when we do.

Brooke and I talk about dragonflies, dreams, writing and how the practice of paying attention brings us to presence.

Brooke is currently reading:

True Nature: The Pilgrimage of Peter Matthiessen by Lance Richardson

and

Devouring Time: Jim Harrison, a Writer's Life Hardcover by Todd Goddard

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Brooke's Website: https://brookewilliams.site/

Sofia Mileti lives between the United States and Guatemala.

She grew up skiing in Park City and has used her alignment practices to heal from multiple knee injuries.

Sofia is also a yoga teacher and chef and has ran two successful businesses near Lake Atitlan in Guatemala.

Learn more about and get in touch with Sofia here:

https://www.sofiamileti.com/

Link to her enchanted garden retreat center in Guatemala

here:

https://www.villasdelcarmenatitlan.com/

Books we talked about on the show:

The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer by Steven Kotler

Horses Never Lie by Mark Rashid

In this episode, Emily Stock and I discuss her practice as an herbalist, using plants as medicine. Emily began this journey as a child receiving wisdom from her grandmother. Now, Emily has the opportunity to share what she has learned and continues to learn with her own family and the growing community that appreciates her knowledge and experience.

Emily is currently reading:

The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth by Zoe Schlanger

and

The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief by Francis Weller.

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https://www.sundialmedicinals.com/

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Cheyenne Gawreluk is a retired Rodeo Queen, an ambassador for professional Rodeo events. Her relationship with horses began in her Mama’s belly. Cheyenne shares her story of coming back from a crushing head injury that happened while downhill skiing as a teenager.

Cheyenne currently makes a living as an Equine Neuromuscular Dentist, where she is able to utilize her gifts in connecting with animals. She is also training in reining cow horse with her mare, Penny, and she remains passionate about inspiring others. In this episode, Cheyenne shares how her gift of communicating with animals serves in her practice of helping horses feel better by caring for their teeth.

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Dan McNeil has created a beautiful spirit deck inspired by his love and passion for rock climbing. I had the opportunity to pick a card in our conversation and Dan read his words for my chosen card, ‘Partnership.’ Dan also shared the words from his favorite card, ‘The Summit.’

In this conversation, Dan and I discussed his practice of writing and his spiritual journey. The entrance point to our conversation begins with his work and dedication to Grand Area Mentoring. You can learn more about, and donate to, Grand Area Mentoring here: https://grandmentoring.org/

The website for his current project, The Skybound Traveler, lives here: https://theskyboundtraveler.com/

Books discussed in this episode:

• Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman
• Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words by David Whyte

It was an honor to have this conversation with Sarah Cook regarding her intentional practice of heart coherence. Follow Sarah on Instagram for authentic shares on living well. Join Sarah's email list to receive emails that include inspiration and updates on her upcoming trainings.

Sarah Cook is a holistic health coach, massage therapist, and certified HeartMath® mentor, trainer, and trauma-sensitive practitioner. Her intention is to inspire individuals to experience the transformative power of heart-brain coherence for greater resilience, emotional regulation, and vitality. By combining evidence-based techniques with holistic practices, Sarah teaches and practices the what, why, and how of living in a coherent state—so we can be who we love being in our lives. Her approach is a seamless blend of science and spirit, guiding us to live life as an art of wholeness.

Website: https://sarahcookwholeness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahcookwholeness/

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Erika Noonan has courageously followed an alternative path in family medicine. She continues to educate herself in traditional and alternative solutions to offer her patients options in healthcare.

In this episode, Erika shares her approach to simple solutions, focusing on the good, and finding a doctor that listens to your personal needs.

At the time of this recording, Erika was reading the following:

Estrogen Matters: Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve and Lengthen Women's Lives -- Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer by Avrum Bluming & Carol Tavris

Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging by Gabrielle Lyon.

Learn more about Erika's practice on her website: https://www.healthspanutah.com/

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https://www.instagram.com/erikanoonanmd/

Ted Sorensen grew up wrangling cattle in southern Utah with his father. As an adult, he spent years as a teacher and entrepreneur. It is the time that he spent teaching on reservations and the relationships that he cultivated that shines through in his art.

A fun part of what Ted shares is that he didn't truly begin painting regularly until he was in his 50s. A common excuse I hear from people, and have occasionally thought myself, regarding pursuing a dreams is, "I'm too old." Ted's stories and his journey are truly inspiring and a beautiful reminder that you aren't too old to pursue your dreams.

We talked about several books in our conversation. I had just finished reading, Neither Wolf Nor Dog, by Kent Nerburn. I really enjoyed the reflections on connecting to the Earth and Spirit. It was enlightening to hear reflections on cultural differences and be reminded of how we can expand our understanding of history if we take the time to listen to people that share views and experiences different than our own.

The book about Mustangs that Ted mentioned he is re-reading is, Wild Horse Country: The History, Myth, and Future of the Mustang, by David Phillips. He is currently reading about Kit Carson.

Visit Ted's website to see and buy his art. Be sure to sign-up for his email list to be the first to know about new art releases.

Ted Sorensen's website: https://tedsorensenwesternart.com/

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