Ready to elevate your podcasting game? Whether you're a podcaster, aspiring podcaster, or podcast guest enthusiast, the Podcaster's Hub is your go-to community!  Click on the link to learn about all of the perks and Join!  ⁠⁠https://www.lifescheckmark.com/podcastershub   From Chaos to Calm: Julie D'Ann's Life-Changing Journey with Meditation EP | 133   On this episode of Life's Checkmark, we welcome Julie D'Ann, the visionary behind Create Within, a program dedicated to teaching children and parents how to achieve tranquility amid chaos. Julie's transformative journey began during COVID-19 when daily meditation unveiled a newfound calm. This catalyzed her mission to instill these principles in children, leading to the creation of meditation programs for schools. Julie's heartfelt conversation with host Jon delves into the significance of calming techniques, breathing exercises, and affirmations that seed positive beliefs in young minds. She passionately shares her personal evolution from a people-pleaser to a self-trusting guide, echoing the necessity of inner love and gratitude. By equipping kids with meditation tools, Julie envisions a violence-free future, in line with the Dalai Lama's belief. Her journey from personal trials to impacting young lives offers inspiration and practical strategies for achieving internal harmony.   Key Takeaways:  • Simple tools to calm children instantly • The impact of meditation on mental clarity • Gratitude as a transformative power • Breathing techniques to reset the nervous system • Tips for consistency in creating a meditation habit.   Connect with Julie D'Ann:  Website ⁠https://juliedannauthor.com/   Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.lifescheckmark.com   Ready to start your podcast? Grab my free Podcast Worksheet now and take the first step toward your dream podcast https://www.lifescheckmark.com/freeresource     Ready to elevate your podcasting game? Whether you're a podcaster, aspiring podcaster, or podcast guest enthusiast, the Podcaster's Hub is your go-to community!  Click on the link to learn about all of the perks and Join!  ⁠⁠https://www.lifescheckmark.com/podcastershub   Life's Checkmark Podcast  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lifes-checkmark-real-journeys-inspiration-motivation/id1655532499   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RzjiymntY8HvP42EAcdjz?si=a7ccc512bd264ef7