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Maureen Kafkis is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy, the Brain BS™ coach, and the host of The Power of Community & Collaboration in SB Podcast. When she learned that the average human brain has over 60,000 thoughts a day and that most of them are lies (Brain BS™) that cause needless suffering, she started to learn how to separate the fact from fiction in her mind and has never looked back. Maureen truly believes that living consciously, understanding how your brains work, and learning to feel ...
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In this episode I speak with my good friend Alan Cook. I invited Alan to come on the podcast because he is gay and terrified of what is going to happen in the upcoming election. I wanted to see if we could help him to feel a little more empowered by helping him to separate the fact from fiction in his mind, so he can approach politics and elections…
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In this episode, I speak with my friend Bob Malatesta about the term scarcity and how it has impacted his life. Scarcity makes you feel like there is not enough, that you have to compete to get what you want, that there isn't plenty enough pie to go around for everybody. It tends to put you in a self-centered place of fear and wanting to control th…
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In this episode, I speak with Stacy McCrory who is a death doula and experienced psycho-therapist. We talk about the Brain BS around death and how choosing to live consciously can improve the way we die for ourselves and the loved ones we leave behind. Stacy shares her personal journey that has led to her most recently focusing on death and grief i…
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In this episode, I speak with my good friend Lee Lopez about her experience preparing her only daughter for college, how it was dropping her off, and how she is doing with the empty nest now. I love this episode because Lee is totally honest and transparent about all of the emotions that came up for her. We discuss how Brain BS can impact a relatio…
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In this episode I share with you why leadership energy is so important and the positive ripple effect it can have when you are living in it. The reason why I wanted to do this is because I sometimes think people believe that leadership energy comes from a role assigned to them and applies to a certain group following them. I am suggesting that lead…
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In this episode I speak with documentary filmmaker Jennie Reinish. Jennie is directing and co-producing a film with Abbie Nissenson called I Cannot Be a Bystander. The film exposes identity based hate and explores various ways we can combat it. This is an important film that will make the world a better place, so please consider listening to the po…
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In this episode I speak with realtor and investor Justin Etherton about his professional journey and how we met. We talk about the complexities of relationships between realtors and their clients when you are trying to find them a home and long after you close the deal. Justin talks about his love for community and how his faith impacts how he show…
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In this episode I speak with Deann Zampelli who is the Monticeto Health Coach and the health columnist for the Monticeto Journal. We talk about the benefits of a proactive approach to aging, the importance of honoring the mind/body connection, and why we must be advocates for ourselves in every area of our lives. This conversation is fun and inform…
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This week I am getting caught up with my cousin, Erin Lonsway, who lives in Youngstown, OH and is an active member of the community. Erin has a retail store downtown that has had many challenges, and she is also responsible for carrying on the work her mother started when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and eventually died in 2012. I wanted t…
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In this episode I speak with Tania Israel who is a Professor of Counseling Psychology at the UCSB and award-winning author of Facing the Fracture: The Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation. We discuss the political stress that comes up at election time and effective ways to mange it so that you can feel more empowered when you are confronted wit…
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In this episode I speak with writer, podcaster and magazine representative Tom Russel. He shares his story about his radio days and how he eventually became an author and wrote two books. We also talk about his current gig and discuss how you can be featured in the Santa Barbara Neighbors Magazine, so make sure you take time to listen if you want t…
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In this episode, I share why it is so important to reflect, restore and replenish after challenging events that deplete us and wreak havoc on our nervous system. As most of you know, I recently packed up a house in IL to become a full time resident of Santa Barbara and boy did it require a willingness to experience major discomfort... and boy was i…
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In this episode I talk about the importance of separating fact from fiction in our minds. When we don't do that, we are much more likely to spread gossip that is not true and spread fake news all over social media. I share personal examples of how I have been the subject of other people's Brain BS and how I have been responsible for sharing inaccur…
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In this episode I speak with my good friend and pickleball buddy Allison Paolino. Allison recently went on a trip to Italy and was struck by the way the women there walked on the beach in their swimsuits with confidence and appeared to be so comfortable in their own skin. In contrast, we talk about what it's like to be an aging woman in the US and …
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In this episode, I speak with money therapist Jennifer Love, who is a self-described Champion of Wholistic Wealth. We dive into all things money and Jennifer shares valuable insights that may just reframe the way you look at money and how you define wealth moving forward. Jennifer Love is a MoneyTherapist & Business Advisor who helps women entrepre…
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In this episode I am taking the time to celebrate my 200th episode which is a pretty big milestone. I share my thoughts on that and what I want to focus on in upcoming episodes on the podcast. I also appeal to you , the listener, to give me feedback on what you want to hear more about. In addition to that, I explain why I am focusing on preparing p…
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In this episode I speak with Santa Barbara resident Bob Smith about his retirement journey. Bob gives us tips on how to approach this next chapter based on an article he read a few years that was written by Peter Bloom, called Stumbling Toward Retirement https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/stumbling-towards-retirement-peter-bloom/ As exciting as retirem…
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In this episode I speak with soul mates and Sacred Sisters Polly and Emily Carey. We talk about their values and the evolution of their relationship that led to them creating a business to cultivate connections in the community. Click on the links below if you want to learn more about Emily and Polly and possibly work with them! https://www.sacreds…
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In this episode, I am celebrating that I am turning 61 on 6/27 and explaining why you will never hear me lying about my age or being ashamed of age-related changes. To be sure, I was not always like that! I had to do a lot of internal work to understand how ridiculous it is to make aging a problem. In fact, I talk about the various flavors of Brain…
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In this episode I speak with climate activist Julie Henszey about why she is so committed to protecting the ancient forests. She shares her journey from being a supporter on the sidelines to stepping into her leadership energy which was inspired by a woman named Rainbow Eyes. Julie is hosting multiple events this weekend with Rainbow Eyes to raise …
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In this episode I speak with Dr. Alicia Journey about her traumatic experience with the Monticeto Mudslide and how she stepped into leadership energy to take care of the Monticeto community. Alicia also talks about her supernatural gifts, what spirit is sharing with her, and a retreat that she has coming up that might be of interest to all of you! …
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In this episode I speak with Pilates instructor and business owner Victoria Popoff about the benefits of pilates. Victoria and I met in the Support Santa Barbara Biz FB group and it was evident to me in my first interaction with her in that group that we both actively value community and collaboration. I have posted many times on social media about…
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In this episode I speak with co-founder and COO of Workzones, Pam Tanase, about her personal story, what led to to the creation of Workzones, and about her experience collaborating in the Santa Barbara community over the last ten years. In fact, we even mention my upcoming event on 6/11 that I am hosting at her facility. What I love most about spea…
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In this episode I speak with entrepreneur Hudson Caceres about his photography and music business. We discuss the Brain BS around being an entrepreneur and the challenges involved when attempting to put a monetary value on services that have a powerful impact on how others experience life. Our conversation is a great way for you to get to know Huds…
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I am giving you tips on how to consciously manage your mind when the sun decides to leave indefinitely and there is nothing but gray skies around you. We typically react by rejecting this kind of weather and it causes us additional suffering. We don't even realize that there are other ways to handle it or why it is important to do that. In this epi…
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In this episode I speak with Joe Parker, a realtor with deep community ties and one of the admins who started the Support Santa Barbara Biz FB group. We discuss how Joe is a native of Santa Barbara and his transformation from being a student to a real estate trailblazer, and how his passion for supporting local businesses has created a ripple effec…
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Wow, I kind of like AI's dramatic yet resonating description for this episode where Claudia Chotzen and I talk about our upcoming in-person event in Santa Barbara! So for the first time ever, I am going to use AI's suggestions in the following paragraphs for a little fun. This episode is a testament to the magic that happens when personal breakthro…
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In this episode we are circling back to make sure we all know what Brain BS™ is and the importance of separating fact from fiction in our minds in order to live consciously. Way too often we set goals for ourselves and we fall short because we are not paying attention to our subconscious and unconscious programming. That programming comes from our …
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In this episode you will meet my Dream Team realtors Shawn Poindexter and Tiffany Doré. They not only found our Dream Home but they also helped us to secure it and let me tell you, the competition was stiff! We had to take bold actions and they were there to counsel us wisely through the whole process. Shawn and Tiffany are both excellent realtors …
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In this episode I speak with SB photographer Ashleigh Taylor about her participation in a national photography campaign called 50 Women Over 50 and her mission to empower as many woman as she can through photography. Ahsleigh believes you only live once and she wants to inspire every woman to make the very most of her time here on earth and to lear…
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In this episode I share with you the 3-4 year long process of what it took for me to manifest my dream home in Santa Barbara, CA. There are so many synchronicities and so-called coincidences that totally confirm what I always knew-there is so much more going on than what we see in the physical environment. And the truth is, knowing that and making …
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In this episode I begin by giving you updates from Brain BS Land and then we dive into the Chris Experiment. I met Chris at my friend Denise's house here in Santa Barbara. We started talking about Pickleball and how she wanted to try it. I suggested she should come on the podcast and we do an experiment around tapping into the courage that is requi…
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I've experienced the profound transformation that comes with conscious living and now excited to see how all the work I have done will impact my life in Santa Barbara. In this episode I speak about how we ended up getting a secondary home in SB and some of the challenges we faced. I share how our initial visits were during my stepdaughter's college…
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In this episode I begin by sharing updates that are going on in Brain BS Land and the new direction the podcast is going in with a primary focus on collaboration and community in Santa Barbara and the ripple effect that will have both locally and globally. Much of the collaboration and discussion will be centered around our new dream home that I ma…
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Ever found yourself getting annoyed when your partner gets a cold and acts like they are dying? We typically attribute this to men through the lens of judgement and thinking they should not be behaving that way. Through laughter and a bit of self-reflection, this episode takes a closer at the Brain BS involved when this happens. Could it be that ou…
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In this episode I experiment with Shawn Poindexter who thought his career path was going to be as an NFL player for the San Francisco 49ers. Turned out the Universe had a different plan in store for Shawn so he has to work through the disappointment regarding what he thought his life would be like and deal with the uncertainty of what his future is…
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Ever feel like your emotions are hijacking your success? In this episode I share the stages of how I process my emotions when I get triggered and go from feeling anxious and panicky to calm, centered and grounded. I take you through the four different stages that begin with dwelling in negativity to becoming a lit up leader and show you why it is i…
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Ever wonder why you can't seem to achieve what you think you really want when you are in a funk? You won't wonder anymore after you listen to this episode. Once you understand the think-act-feel cycle, recognize that uncomfortable emotions are a gift, and how Universal Law plays into everything, you will begin to live more consciously. In fact, Mau…
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In this episode I share my insights on how to navigate through life's ruts and initiate meaningful change. I discuss the significance of meeting ourselves where we are and the importance of our mindset and emotional state when trying to change a behavior pattern that we have been engaging in for along time. We'll peel back the layers of our habits …
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This is a Brain BS Update introducing some changes I am making to The Brain BS Podcast and why I am inspired to do that. Moving forward my focus is to ensure the episodes are shorter, relevant, purposeful, and as inspiring as possible so that more people will step into their leadership energy and have a ripple effect on the world in amazing ways.…
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In this episode I speak with my friend Stuart in this second half of his Brain BS Experiment. We discuss how his last session on the podcast has impacted his grief process around the recent loss of his father. We also talk about how his unconscious self and primary subconscious brain filters determine how he shows up to his life and how he perceive…
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In this episode we begin a new experiment with Stuart who happens to be a friend of mine and a member of The Brain BS Community. You will see how we figure out what to work on in our sessions together based on Stuart's emotional state and what he is prepared to focus on. We also will demonstrate how this work can be fun even though it brings up unc…
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In this episode I discuss the steps involved in achieving goals when you do it consciously. I use my desire to improve my podcast as an example of a goal I want to achieve and take you through the process involved with getting from point A to point B, I also share how who you become in the process is way more valuable than any achieved goal could e…
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In this 5th and final episode of the RJ Experiment, we first catch up with RJ and hear about how the holidays were for him. We speak about the importance of creating a nourishing daily routine that keeps living consciously in the forefront of our minds. We talk about the best way for RJ to manage his kids and prepare them for the future when he eve…
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This week RJ is sick with a cold and unable to record an interview for the podcast. So I decided to do a solo episode on why you might want to participate in a Brain BS Experiment yourself and then next week we will wrap up the RJ Experiment. If you are interested in being an experiment on the podcast, email me at mkcoachllc@gmail.com or message me…
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In this episode we begin by catching up with RJ around the modalities we spoke about in the last episode to see whether or not he has tried them and if so, did they help. We also talk about the link between self-love and the quality of our self-care and the importance of listening to our body. I also introduce RJ to Human Design which was fun and i…
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In this episode I speak with musician Johnny Lloyd who I met on my way from Winnetka IL to Santa Barbara CA on my cross country adventure with my dogs celebrating turning 60. Our paths met in Santa Fe, NM and I knew I was exactly where I was supposed to be when I walked into LaFonda Plaza that night and heard him singing a beautiful song. We talk a…
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In this episode we discuss energy healing and the power of open and sincere communication with families and loved ones. We also talk about the chakra system and specifically how an unbalanced heart chakra can lead to a closed off heart and lung ailments and some of the options available that can help with that.…
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In this episode we talk about relationships and how they impact our emotional and mental health. We discuss why relationships are so important for us to learn about ourselves and why the one we have with ourselves has to come first. I l love how honest and open RJ is in this episode!โดย Maureen Kafkis
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