My guest today is Barry Danielian. Barry is an extraordinary musician, playing trumpet while touring with Blood, Sweat & Tears, Tower of Power, and Bruce Springsteen, to name a few. Barry is also a Licensed Acupuncturist and Board Certified Herbalist. Barry is currently a doctoral candidate at the Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts and he plans to complete his doctorate this December.

Barry describes his affinity to eastern philosophy, his martial arts and his ability to express and integrate Eastern and Western concepts. Barry is jazzed when he can help people cross the bridge from skepticism to openness, from suffering to being pain-free, from compartmentalizing to dynamic holism.

Barry's thirst for knowledge, keen insight, warmth and integrity give rise to this gifted musician, compassionate healer and visionary writer. Whether you want to be uplifted by Barry's music, elevated by his acupuncture and herbal remedies or inspired by his thoughtful writing on his Substack newsletter, please reach out to Barry.

Check out the Show notes for links to Barry's websites barrydanielian.net and findingbalanceclinic.com and more. Enjoy the podcast!

Links:
www.barrydanielian.net

www.findingbalanceclinic.com

Substack

Barry's IG

Email Barry - bdeep@me.com

On this week's episode, having just returned from 12 glorious days in Greece, I am filled with gratitude. A week-long yoga retreat, plus 4 additional days on a nearby island were a fabulous way to kick off my retirement. My beloved God-daughter, Aliya runs the retreat and is a gifted, inspiring leader, who creates a very special experience for women from around the world.

I am still absorbing all the magic of Greece: sparkling waters, dolphin sightings, delicious food, playful energy, hearty laughter and soul sister connections. How grateful I am to return to Greece after 45 years, to soak up all the beauty and wonder, while being so fully nourished in body, mind and spirit. May you be feeling gratitude for whatever summer experiences you are having. Enjoy the podcast!

On this week's episode, I describe my appreciation for evening strolls. In addition to the physical benefits of walking after dinner, evening strolls provide an opportunity to process our day, enjoy our surroundings and nurture an easeful, gentle unwinding of the day.

When my kids were young, we took evening strolls, that later turned into adventure walks but it has been about 25 years so I am happy to return to this simple practice. I am grateful that my husband and I are carving out time 4-5 days per week to add evening strolls to our self care routine. May you try out an evening stroll or an adventure walk and delight in what unfolds for you. Enjoy the podcast!

On this week's episode, I share how invigorated I was after 6 days of hiking in Yosemite National Park. I've had Yosemite hiking on my bucket list for 50 years and am delighted I finally experienced a section of it's profound peace and awesome beauty. I felt healthy, strong and empowered walking in the high altitudes, through shaded forests, over sunny granite, and up and down rocky switchbacks. I was so uplifted and inspired by the mountains, meadows and lakes and trust that this intimate communion with nature will live in me forever.

May you find refreshment this summer in lakes, rivers, pools and/or oceans. May you let nature's peace flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. Enjoy the podcast!

My guest today is Dena DeRose. Dena Is a compelling, innovative jazz singer and pianist. In addition to her busy international touring schedule, Dena has been a professor of Jazz Voice at the Institute of Jazz at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz, Austria for the past 20 years. Dena has led clinics and workshops around the world. Her passionate ability to embody the heart and soul of music as a performer and educator is remarkable. She describes her students as inspiring her, I can only imagine how profoundly Dena inspires her students.

Check out the Show Notes for links to Dena's website, tour schedule and booking manager, Jay Nachowitz of Preferred Artists (a recent podcast guest). Mark your calendars for September 11 and 12th, to join me in hearing Dena perform with her trio, with Matt Wilson and Martin Wind, at Mezzrow in NYC. Enjoy the podcast!

Links:
denaderose.com
jazzvoice.com
preferredartists.net
Mezzrow-NYC

On this weeks episode, I reflect on how intimately intertwined death and life are. One informs and impacts the other. From my childhood to late teens and early adulthood memories, to recent experiences of facing the death of people I love, I have learned to be present, feel the depth of emotions and look for opportunities for acceptance and personal reflection.

Nature teaches us about how natural, organic and integrated death is in life. Perhaps, we can envision that our death will inspire new life for others, as the dead trees in the woods give life to 100s of microorganisms. May we cultivate peace in our mind and in our way of life, so our own death has a better chance of being a peaceful one.

Check out the show notes for a link to The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying and a link to my father's obituary. Enjoy the podcast.

Links:
The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying by Sogyal Rinpoche

Stephen Kerry Carr obituary

My guest today is Jocelyn Jane Cox. Jocelyn is a former competitive figure skater, coach and current writer. I was very moved by her recent book "Motion Dazzle: A Memoir of Motherhood, Loss and Skating on Thin Ice", which was described as "a tribute to her mother, a love letter to her son and a testament to resilience as a caregiver." Jocelyn's beautifully written memoir captures her vulnerability, humor and relate-ability.

We discuss how the book came about, her focus on one day that embodied both suffering and celebration, as well as the lessons learned when we take a leap of faith. The title motion dazzle, symbolizes a zebra's survival mechanism, a metaphor woven throughout the book, that represents Jocelyn's coping skills as a skater, mother and caregiver to her Mom. She acknowledges how our fanciness or frivolity can actually save us. I loved her book and was delighted to shine light on this gifted writer, who is also a gracious, inspiring woman.

Check out the Show Notes for links to Jocelyn's website, and social media accounts along with her NPR interview. Add "Motion Dazzle" to your summer reading list, and please leave a glowing review for this wonderful book! Enjoy the podcast!

Links:
www.jocelynjanecox.com

Motion Dazzle: A Memoir of Motherhood, Loss, and Skating on Thin Ice(9/2025, Vine Leaves Press)

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NPR interview

On this week's episode, I acknowledge my retirement from 47 years of my professional career. I've had various roles, responsibilities and titles. It has been an honor to work with children, teens, adults, policy makers, teachers, parents, researchers and social workers from all backgrounds.

As I bring my private practice to a close, I am humbled from all that I have learned. I am filled with gratitude as my clients process a wide range of emotions and co-create a healthy, intentional goodbye. I embrace all the ways I will evolve in this next chapter of my life. Enjoy the podcast!

Links:
Enlighten.NYC