Muse And The Catalyst: Lifestyle | Family | Business | Creativity

In episode 20, Aaron chats with Dr. Shefali Tsabary about what it takes to be on a journey of personal transformation. They explore how this journey is different for men and women and how this plays out in our culture. They also discuss manifestation and what people are missing about the Law of Attraction. Oprah has hailed Dr. Shefali’s work as “revolutionary.” She is a NYT bestselling author of two groundbreaking books on parenting, namely, The Conscious Parent and The Awakened Family. Show notes can be found at http://www.museandthecatalyst.com/

In episode 19, we share our new approach to meditation and how it has changed everything for us! We also chat about the role of meditation in mindfulness vs spirituality and share our favorite meditation app. This episode is perfect for anyone who has struggled with meditation or is curious about starting a meditation practice. Show notes can be found at www.museandthecatalyst.com  episode 19.

In episode 18, we talk about the difference between gratitude and appreciation, as it relates to the law of attraction, and offer tips on how to shift your mood (to feel better!) in any given moment. This is especially helpful as we move into the holiday season and navigate potential stress or extended family dynamics. We hope you find it useful! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! For show notes visit http://www.museandthecatalyst.com/ episode 18.

In episode 17 of Muse and the Catalyst, Aaron kicks of our new Awakened Father Series with his first guest Barnet Bain, film-maker, author, and educator. Aaron and Barnet discuss a new paradigm for fathers, one in which dads begin to explore personal growth to find more meaning, connection, and well-being in their lives. They talk about how this relates to the current social and political climate regarding men in power and how we can create a better future for everyone when fathers begin to look inward. For show notes, visit http://museandthecatalyst.com  episode 17

Megan talks about her experience with family collaborative art and shares her upcoming Free Family Canvas Challenge for the holidays. Do you want to create a beautiful layered canvas with your kids (or anyone else!) that you can hang in your home or give as a gift? Megan will be hosting a free challenge to guide you through the process so you can carve out some fun, creative, family time this holiday season. Learn more or sign up at http://www.theartpantry.com/challenge

In episode 16, We interview Katie and Aaron Thomas of the band Pilgrim. We chat about how Katie and Aaron made the jump from living the typical American dream to hitting the road in an Airstream trailer to follow their own dreams of travel, music, and adventure with their two young children. We also talk about their views on the law of attraction and how it fits into their journey. This inspiring show is full of insight, music, and a good dose of magic. Enjoy! For show notes and to learn more about Pilgrim go to http://museandthecatalyst.com/ episode 16.

In episode 15, Aaron chats with Akuyoe Graham, award-winning actor, author, and educator. Akuyoe is also the founder and CEO of Spirit Awakening, an arts organization dedicated to helping at-risk youth and children in the juvenile justice system realize their spiritual identity. Akuyoe shares stories of her life as an actor, finding her self-worth, what it means to live with integrity, and how working with incarcerated children led her to start the nonprofit, Spirit Awakening. She also shares about her upcoming annual event, Voices of the Unheard, where formerly incarcerated children read personal essays and poems. This is a super inspiring show. Enjoy! For show notes visit http://www.museandthecatalyst.com/  episode 15

In episode 14, Megan chats with Aaron about her recent experience at a conference for creative entrepreneurial mothers called In Good Company. Megan shares her takeaways from the conference and they discuss insights on the intersection of motherhood, creativity, entrepreneurship, feminism, and social justice in regards to race and gender identity. For show notes visit http://www.museandthecatalyst.com/    episode 14

In episode 13, Aaron interviews Tammy Ramsay about their recent experience at the Evolve summit with Dr. Shefali Tsabary. Aaron met Tammy at the summit, where she interviewed speakers and attendees as part of the Evolve production team. They discuss parenting struggles, the conscious parenting movement, personal transformation, and takeaways from the Evolve summit. More on Tammy Ramsay: After working as an adoption caseworker for nearly a decade, Tammy left her job to be more present with her children. She has now found part time work that allows her to make her kids a priority while still being involved in passion projects. Tammy recently joined The Family Network (an adoption agency in Roseville, CA) as a board member, works as a member of Dr. Shefali’s EVOLVE production team and serves as a volunteer for the Women’s Journey Foundation in Orange County, CA. Show notes can be found at www.museandthecatalyst.com/ episode 13.

Episode 12 is all about the early stages of entrepreneurship from a Muse and the Catalyst perspective. We talk about following your curiosities and experimenting with different ways of making money to discover what lights you up. We also go into what to do once you get to that point and how to nurture your growing business. How does the law of attraction fit into all of this? Listen to the show to find out! For show notes visit museandthecatalyst.com episode 12.

In this mini episode, Aaron shares how we can experience well-being in our lives and that it's easier than you might think! This episode is perfect for anyone who feels like they have to do something first in order to achieve well-being... like go to yoga, meditate, exercise, make money, etc. Enjoy!

This is a mini episode where Megan shares the inspiration behind her business, The Art Pantry. She talks about why she views art spaces as workshops and what kids learn in them that goes way beyond art. She also shares about her online course, Design Camp, and has a free download with art prompts for kids that are based on the skills she discusses in this episode. Show notes can be found at MuseAndTheCatalyst.com episode 10

In episode 9, we share our experience witnessing the recent total solar eclipse and how sometimes things line up just perfectly. We talk about how to allow for more of this in your own life and share a few magical stories of when things lined up perfectly in our past. This is a great episode for anyone who wants more serendipity in their life and for things to work out in your favor without having to try too hard. For show notes visit MuseAndTheCatalyst.com episode 9

Episode 8 is a mini episode where Aaron answers a listener's question about parenting and how to encourage kids to live an inspired life. This episode is great for anyone who is looking for advice on how to motivate or inspire their kids. The answer is probably not what you think!

In episode 7, we bring our unique perspectives to Back To School. Megan offers tips on organizing and setting up your home environment for success so your days can run smoothly. Aaron shares his perspective on creating morning and evening routines that will help your family establish more peace, joy, and connection. We talk about back to school shopping, organizing school-related items, setting up workspaces, homeschool environments, morning routines, after school routines, technology, homework, evening routines, and creating more family connection. For show notes visit MuseAndTheCatalyst.com episode 7.

In episode 6, we interview Julia Linsteadt, mother of 2, artist, art teacher, and co-founder of KidArtLit. We talk about creativity, flow, art, education, motherhood, anxiety, self-care, collaboration, community, running a creative business, and how following our intuition never leads us astray. Julia also talks about a near-death experience in her early 20's and how it lead her to go after her dreams. For show notes go to http://www.theartpantry.com/episode-6/

In episode 5, we discuss how we went to our first workshop together since having kids. We share our experience and takeaways on the Law of Attraction workshop given by Inspirational speaker, Esther Hicks. We share more about Esther and Abraham Hicks, who they are, and why Oprah has called them the "secret behind the The Secret." (The bestselling book and film by Rohnda Byrne). This is a great episode for anyone interested in living a joyful life, the law of attraction, manifestation, gratitude, meditation, positive thinking, and personal growth. For show notes, visit: http://www.theartpantry.com/law-of-attraction-abraham-hicks/

In episode 4, Megan interviews Aaron on how his unconventional career path led him to start a family coaching and counseling practice. We talk about how giving up alcohol changed his life and how he is currently obsessed with the effects of positive thinking. We also talk about the one thing that Aaron did as he launched his coaching business that led to his early success and a steady stream of clients. For show notes visit: http://www.theartpantry.com/podcast-episode-4/

In this episode, Aaron interviews Megan on her entrepreneurial journey, on the winding and unexpected path that led her to The Art Pantry. We talk about business pivots, finding inspiration, design, messy art, kids, motherhood, taking risks, and unexpected life events.

In this episode we talk about how we teamed up with Airstream's Endless Caravan campaign and got to spend 3 months as a family living, working, and traveling across the US in a 175 sq ft trailer. We talk about how we found sponsors and other ways we made it work financially, what we did on the road, and how this trip affected us and the kids. We also give some tips on how following your curiosities can help you uncover your dreams, and how to take action to make your dreams happen, even if you have a dream "blocker".