Life rarely unfolds in a straight line. When routines shift, relationships stretch, and plans fail, the question isn’t how to stop the chaos, but how to move through it. How do sensitive souls create an inner sanctuary when the world feels like it’s on fire?
Episode 014:
In this episode, Tamika Schilbe and Carolyn Burke explore why maneuverability is the secret to a life with less friction. Using the backdrop of a chaotic, unplanned house renovation as a metaphor for the disruptions we see in the world today, they discuss the power of mindfulness and surrender. The conversation takes a profound turn as they share the story of their contractor, a man who once fled the radiation of Chernobyl as a young soldier. Now, as he quietly works on their home each day, his very presence offers a masterclass in perspective and the resilience of the human spirit.
Join us for a deep dive into coming back to your senses, finding your center, and navigating the unpredictable nature of life with a little more ease.
Key Takeaways:
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the noise of life, this episode offers a roadmap back to yourself. Here is what we cover:
- How to hold a vision for your life without letting the outcome dictate your happiness.
- The invisible bravery of the people we meet every day, including a moving story of a contractor who, as a teenage soldier, survived Chernobyl by trusting his intuition.
- A radical reminder of what true disruption looks like and how to hold peace in the face of minor setbacks.
- How mindfulness can help you find your center when everything else is shifting.
- Practical ways to reclaim your mental space from social media, including the use of analog bags and media blocking apps to protect your peace.
- Food as Sanctuary, and how to use it to increase mental resilience.
- How to extract wisdom from difficult interactions and lead with love and compassion, even when it’s hard.
- How showing up for others, and staying open to unexpected moments of grace, is the ultimate antidote to chaos.
Key Links:
- Courses offered by Tamika & Carolyn: https://devatree.com/our-courses/
- Medical Medium Website: https://www.medicalmedium.com/
- Book: Medical Medium Brain Saver: https://www.medicalmedium.com/brain-saver-book-medical-medium
About the Guests:
Tamika Schilbe Cole, MSW, RSW, E-RYT-1000, is a therapist in private practice, meditation teacher trainer, and Emotion Code Practitioner. She’s the author of the #1 bestselling book Truthaches: Everything You Need to Know About Speaking—and Living—Your Truth. As co-founder of DevaTree, Tamika has created and facilitated numerous trainings and retreats, certifying hundreds of yoga and wellness leaders. For decades students have experienced the warmth, humour, and transformational power of Tamika’s teachings.
Carolyn Burke, MSW, RSW, E-RYT1000, is an experienced yoga teacher trainer, therapist, and past life regression specialist. Carolyn artfully guides students in the Yoga for Anxiety, Meditation in the Modern Age, and HeartRise® Children’s Yoga programs. She has designed and led numerous wellness and therapeutic groups for people of all ages, including a mindfulness and meditation program for adults in recovery from addiction. Known for her spontaneity, warmth, and deep wells of compassion, she creatively weaves mind-body practices into everything she does.
Intro Music by Brenda McMorrow – All One Song from the album “My Heart Bows Down to You”. brendamcmorrow.com
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