​In this inspiring episode of the Radiate Wellness Podcast, host Christi Clemons Hoffman welcomes back mindfulness teacher and former monk Donald Altman to explore the power of reflection, presence, and inner awareness. They dive into Donald’s new book, Simply Mindful Reflections: 101 Daily Reflections for Joy, Hope, and Healing, and discuss how short, practical reflections can help calm stress, build compassion, and restore balance in a chaotic world. Drawing from his time in a monastery and decades of teaching mindfulness and meditation, Donald explains the difference between meditation and mindfulness, the healing power of nature, and how reflection rewires the brain for greater emotional resilience. This heartfelt conversation offers practical tools for slowing down, responding instead of reacting, and reconnecting with what makes us truly human.

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​In this episode, Christi welcomes Kris Barney, Executive Director of the Miranda Faith Foundation, community advocate with the Domestic Abuse Resistance Team in Ruston, Louisiana, and a survivor of domestic violence and stalking whose story reshaped her life. After the heartbreaking murder of her three-year-old daughter Miranda, Kris transformed grief into purpose, becoming a national voice for victim advocacy, trauma-informed support, and prevention. You’ll hear how she trains professionals at major conferences like the Conference on Crimes Against Women and the National Center on Victims of Crime, organizes fundraisers for shelters, and guides survivors toward safety and resources. Honored as Air Force Insurance Military Spouse of the Year and Civilian of the Year, and now President of the Ruston Rotary Club, Kris shares resilience, leadership, and hope. This conversation explores healing, justice, domestic violence awareness, survivor empowerment, and how communities can protect families and save lives today and always.

Learn more about her important work at mirandafaith.org/.

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