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Higher Vibrations in Higher Education

Samantha M Harden, PhD

Interviews, meditations, and musings to promote flourishing at work and in life, through the application, practice, and embodiment of yoga principles. We can, together, create higher vibrations in higher education (#HVHE). Dr. Samantha Harden is a 500+hour registered yoga teacher and associate professor of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise at Virginia Tech. She brings you this work as part of her Extension outreach and expertise in Dissemination and Implementation Science. Follow on Instagram

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01:11:12

Grit and Grace: Be willing to throw it all at the...

Higher Vibrations in Higher Education ·

2025/01/30

Grit and Grace: Be willing to throw it all at the wall with Yoga with Jake Jake Panasevich carved out a path to be a disseminator of the benefits of yoga with an emphasis on reaching men and athletes. In looking at his offerings and success, I got the “he’s so lucky” mindset. I saw that he had this cool career of writing, disseminating, and teaching yoga—and felt envy. On this episode we dive into the day-to-day variety of activities he faces to match his grit and grace. And, we get the origin

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01:44:43

How to widen your love while holding grief and rage...

Higher Vibrations in Higher Education ·

2025/01/23

I learn from Dr. Margie Serrato that, from both a human and anthropological perspective, we often believe lies and justify rather than reconcile with the fact that we’re wrong: in relationships, politics, etc. anywhere we “misstep.” This is where we start our almost 2 hour discussion. Based on her research and identities, Margie started to talk about rest, love, and care for others in the fear and turmoil of the aftermath of leadership who are not in integrity. This activated the same response she

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59:06

Create good energy in your classroom, once you do...

Higher Vibrations in Higher Education ·

2025/01/16

VA Crenshaw is a dancer, yoga practitioner, rapper and educator… never just one thing. She questions: can I be an educator and a rapper? Yes, yes you can. One person can be kind and genuine, and quick-witted, and wearing a cute outfit. How do we be more like kids before “adults” get involved? More apt to give complements and follow our passions instead of what we're "good" at? We carry shame we don’t think we have. VA shares myriad practices to come back to self and to the mat, and being fully

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01:02:03

Mesearch in our Research: How an associate professor...

Higher Vibrations in Higher Education ·

2024/12/29

Dr. Jaclyn Margolis is an associate professor of applied behavioral science and department head. I found her Instagram profile TheWorkplacePhD (which has since been rebranded to JacMargolisPhD), where she shares the journey of applying behavioral science in her own life—from gratitude practices to leading by example as a leader in her department. We jump in in this episode that we might have expertise (as flagged by a terminal degree), but the journey really is being in the seat of the learner: The

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54:53

Labels we put on and take off: Clothes, style, and...

Higher Vibrations in Higher Education ·

2024/12/20

If you've ever hid parts of yourself; felt challenged by fashion or presentation of "you" for the lab, classroom, or conference; or were uncertain of where your "real" self v academic self begin and end-- this one's for you. Rebecca gets me with so many zingers likeHow am I complicit in hustle culture? It’s challenging to have your body on display. Academia often puts seriousness and intellect opposite of creativity, fun, and frivolity. The more you think about the self- academic connection the

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01:10:41

Deconstruct to Reconstruct your Life with Wellbeing...

Higher Vibrations in Higher Education ·

2024/12/09

Whether you are struggling with self worth or finances or how to role model health in the workplace, wellbeing architect and coach, Johnika Nixon, has some insights to soothe your soul. Johnika shares about her journey in higher education, in shedding old beliefs, and finding practices that help her get embodied. When discussing flourishing, she states, "just like you would research a plant, you need to research yourself." Johnika shares vulnerably about deconstructing her old beliefs and behaviors

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01:25:17

Discover your Dosha: Finding Balance in Academia and...

Higher Vibrations in Higher Education ·

2024/11/25

Tune in to a conversation with my friend and colleague, Betsy Walker an Ayurvedic counselor and owner of Rasa Wellness. We learn about the art of daily living through her deep study and practice of ancient Ayurveda. Ayurveda is a path to physical vitality and wellbeing. We talk about how to apply these concepts in academia and beyond. Overall the discussion is about embracing the nature and purpose of life. Take our dosha quiz! https://www.parcilab.org/doshaquiz Enjoy a free guided meditation at

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01:14:20

The Courage to Earn a PhD Mindfully with Monika Staab

Higher Vibrations in Higher Education ·

2024/02/29

Monika Staab ((soon to be Dr.) is awaiting her certificate for a PhD in adult and continuing education—specifically related to international comparison in educational processes. She shares about the need for courage and vulnerability to step into joy and ease on the academic path. As a dissertation coach, she is in a “learning rhythm” with the clients. And, she reminds us all that when we let go of what other people think (or what we think they think), we can lead with excellence. Monika and I have

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01:23:24

Redefining Academic Success: Reflections from...

Higher Vibrations in Higher Education ·

2024/02/22

In reflecting on her stellar career thus far, Dr. Heather Leach brings a lightness to the journey. She recounts how she started her education but was “there for the soccer”… finding the degree came separately. Unsurprisingly, to me, she found Health and Exercise Science. Through an internship at NASA she learned what the research was… then came a MS and PhD and Postdoc and when we talked, she was in the last few weeks of her sabbatical (academic rest). We laugh and reflect on the journey, trying to

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01:09:36

You are not overly sensitive or selfish, you are...

Higher Vibrations in Higher Education ·

2024/02/15

When people are told that they are overly sensitive or thinking too much—instead of lauding gifts of insight and protection—they feel isolated and alone, and start to wonder, “Is there something wrong with me?” This was the genesis of Miriam Verheyden’s experience with her own self-doubt, intrusive thoughts and… eventual understanding of depression, alcohol misuse, and PMDD. PMDD is premenstrual dysphoric disorder, which is distinctly different from PMS and is more closely related to hormone

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01:16:26

Freefalling with the universe one sentence, job...

Higher Vibrations in Higher Education ·

2024/02/06

Dr. Natalaya Androsova, a writing and dissertation coach, studied linguistics & the communication and cultural aspects of language for her PhD. When I recorded this episode with Dr. Androsova, I felt so seen, safe, and held by her energy and trust with the universe. What I left knowing was that my inner writing critic isn't about my prose: It’s about my inability to prioritize time. Each of us might be “cobblers without shoes” as we pour our heart and soul onto the page, but are not yet

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01:07:04

How to use faith to not live a fragmented life with...

Higher Vibrations in Higher Education ·

2024/02/01

When I wanted to speak with someone about how to weave more faith and spirituality into my work as an academic Tamra Andress launched into my mind. Tamra is a best-selling author, spiritual entrepreneur, coach, podcaster, and ordained minister. She also happens to be someone I’ve known since 9th grade. When I stepped away from social media, she was stepping in and up with a colorful platform that “sells words” related to “obliterate(ing) shame and activat(ing) purpose” and putting faith at the

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12:32

Samma Says: Let's generate flexibility of the mind

Higher Vibrations in Higher Education ·

2024/01/24

Is a rigid mindset holding you back? Do you have unrealistic expectations of yourself? Can we build flexibility of the mind to assist ourselves-- even our yesterday selves or our younger selves?We've all had them: An awkward moment. We ruminate and think that we don't belong. Let's use yoga practices to ground, generate internal safety, and look at the situation with new found ease. - Let's find our emotions. - Identify the facts - Visual and make peace with the moment-- that version of you doesn't

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10:23

Samma Says: Belonging in academia

Higher Vibrations in Higher Education ·

2024/01/18

We all have those moments that challenge us: Do we belong here? We can use our senses to revisit the moment without being overwhelmed by it. In this brief guided visualization, we embrace a moment where we felt that we didn't belong, process it, and balance the sacral chakra of connection and creativity.

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01:19:50

Getting a PhD is an emotional experience with Dave...

Higher Vibrations in Higher Education ·

2023/12/18

On this episode, I interview Drs. Dave Pena and Elizabeth Berry. Elizabeth posted on Instagram about pursuing a PhD being anxiety provoking. She wondered: Where are the expectations coming from and why do we (as people) perpetuate it? It’s seen as a rite of passage. Is that reason enough? She thinks, wait my boss and committee members went through this too, and her “brain goes to would I ask these in a different way? Treat myself like they’re treating me?” What happens from the time you’re a PhD

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08:59

Samma Says: What comes after making a decision

Higher Vibrations in Higher Education ·

2023/12/06

We make decisions each day. We ruminate on whether it was the "right one." We lose perspective of our safety- our present. And our future. We often go to our "worst case scenario" instead of our "best case scenario." Tune in to this Samma Says for a guided meditation to engage your scenes and identify the best case scenario.

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09:44

Samma Says: Some thoughts about academic service

Higher Vibrations in Higher Education ·

2023/11/27

We are not doing this academic work for anything except to be of service. Of service to the greater good, to our communities that we hope to empower, to provide answers to really tough questions. We are doing this to be vessels of service. We need to remember why we are doing what we’re doing. It’s hard to do that when something is absconded with or taken out of context, like service. On this episode, I talk a little bit of trash about service within academia. We’re expected to be of service to keep

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05:07

Samma Says: Feeling overwhelmed? Pause with me for 5...

Higher Vibrations in Higher Education ·

2023/11/20

You're feeling overwhelmed? Who wouldn't be with what you have going on. Take a few moments to pause with me and greet and explore the sensation of overwhelm. Own, invest, take authority of your sensation Identify where it lives in your body Stay curious and build a relationship with the sensation Emotions are energy in motion Energy in motion Emotional flexibility is the goal; strength to change is the goal; this is a workout for your soul Thank you overwhelm for alerting me. I am not broken, I am

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34:56

How to be in the skin you are in with Terri Miller

Higher Vibrations in Higher Education ·

2023/11/13

Trigger warning: In this episode, Terri and I complete our conversation from the previous episode (How to take up space) and the dance that people have to engage in: Between dressing, presenting, and acting how we want and the repercussions of it. We talk about what people might think or say...and don't directly address what people might do, but we address that living out loud or the nuance of "living in the skin you're in" is challenging. We talk about how being sensual and dressing up does not

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01:13:41

How to take up space with Terri Miller

Higher Vibrations in Higher Education ·

2023/11/07

Terri Miller brings her expertise in education to create plain language to disseminate science and policy to a very broad audience via the Federal Trade Commission. She provides us with strategies to cultivate grace for ourselves, and to give us time and space for learning, growing, and sharing. Terri and I talk about science, and life, and distraction and presence all at once and how we find friends to be mirrors on our work-life journeys (hint: it's just life). Terri shares that she is not a yoga

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