Responding to Adversity Mindfully

In this episode of the #8 ranked stress podcast, I chat with Kathleen Donnelly Israel who spent 14 years caring for her ailing husband. During that time she dove into her own healing journey and learned a lot in the process. After Ron's death, she decided to go to Europe and walk the Camino. During this episode we explore her journey and compare the things she learned to the figurative journeys we're all taking through life. If you're in the thick of struggle, this conversation will offer you insights on how to pare down what you're carrying, focus your mindset on the positive and be open to unexpected support along the way. 

Kathleen Donnelly Israel has lived her entire life in San Diego CA. She  raised 5 children with her husband of 48 years, Ron Israel. They were a  team couple for World Wide Marriage Encounter. She graduated with a  bachelor’s degree in Art from San Diego State University and studied  Expressive Arts Therapy at the European Graduate School in Switzerland.  She cared for her husband for the 17 years that he had Parkinson’s  disease till he died in 2018. During this time, she studied spiritual  healing from many enlightened thought leaders and teachers. She wrote  her book about her travels on the Camino Santiago in Spain and about  sharing her wisdom with those she met there. You can find out more about Kathleen through her website and book. 

Lindsay Miller is a kids mindfulness coach, mindfulness  educator and host of The Stress Nanny Podcast. She is known for her  suitcase tricks and playful laugh. When she's not playing catch with her  daughter or rollerblading on local trails with her husband, you can  find her using her 20+ years of child development study and mindfulness  certification to dream up new ways to get kids excited about deep   breathing. Having been featured on numerous podcasts,  platforms and  publications, Lindsay’s words of wisdom are high impact and leave a   lasting impression wherever she goes. To download Lindsay’s   Mindfulness  At Any Age Guide click here. To rate the podcast click here.