{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 143 Softening Time, Softening our Hearts w\/Elena Brower","description":"Softening our self-critical voice, feeling love for ourselves when we have a human moment, and the evolving journey of meditation practice in messy real life...these are just a few of the illuminating moments in my conversation with Elena Brower, poet, Zen practitioner, mother and creative soul. Elena shares a gorgeous reframe on what life can be as a woman beyond the age of 50, and profoundly important wisdom on parenting and when we are not responsible for the course of another person's life.  You can find all the beautiful courses, mentorships and meditations Elena offers at elenabrower.com. Follow Elena on IG @elenabrower This episode of the MLB Podcast comes in collaboration with EkotexYoga, a woman-founded and family-based company for sustainable yoga mats and props. Our practice should align with our ethos. Products contain zero plastic, mats are made from plant-based natural rubber or reclaimed PVC, meditation cushions are made with organic cotton and filled with buckwheat or spelt.  Find all their beautiful products at ekotexyoga.co.uk and use code MESSYLUMINOUS at checkout for 10% off. What a weekly dose of Messy Luminous Being? Just tell me where to send it! https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/sarahbhunt\/messyluminousbeing ","author_name":"Messy, Luminous, Being Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/messyluminousbeing.libsyn.com\/website","html":"