Tricia has one of the coolest gigs on the planet, touring the world with Jason Mraz as the first ever ‘joyologist’.
Her one-of-a-kind job description is to ” keep the positivity flowing, keep our bodies clean and limber and to make our ever-changing surroundings a little more pleasing to all of the senses.”
Here are the things that she can’t live without on the road.
Fabric
A tapestry or fabric to hang in the dressing room or hotel room. It is often used to cover the “idiot box” and also to give the room a sense of home and to have some sort of grounding.
Aromatherapy
Lately I favor a diffuser and different essential oils, but an aromatic candle will do the job.
Healing stones
Black onyx (repels negative energy) and rose quartz (heals emotional wounds and opens the heart to unconditional love) are a couple of my choice ones.
iPod Stereo
So portable and easy to pop in and change the environment with your own choice of tunes for the moment. Random Dance parties and sing-a-longs are sure to follow.
Shiva Shakti Tonic
A spiritual tonic made by Ayurvedic extraordiniare, John Holmstrom of L.A. It cultivates compassion in body, mind, and soul by burning the toxic ama in the body.
It is only taken on days when it is really needed, but I bring it along everywhere.
I gave some to Jason before he left for the Grammy Awards and it kept him feeling the love all day and night long.
Wildbars
A raw, vegan superfood bar made by Ancient Sun Nutrition that picks you up, keeps you going, and gets your creative juices flowing.
Made with a full serving of cacao and wild blue green algae and it tastes like a candy bar.
You gotta try this!
Vitamineral Green
A green superfood powder from Healthforce Nutrition – 100% whole food, pure, raw vegan.
We love to make morning Green Shakes with this as the main ingredient, but a tablespoon or two in O.N.E. coconut water is a delight as well.
This product has changed the lives of more than half of our band and crew.
Yerba Mate
A South America tea that boosts immunity, cleanse and detoxifies the blood, tones the nervous system, combats fatigue, and stimulates the mind.
Without caffeine!
I love it iced on hot days too and favor the Guayaki Mint and The Mate Factor Dark Roast.
Yoga Mat
I love my Jade Harmony travel mat. It is super thin and light to carry, made from all eco products and is the perfect stickiness, even when practicing on a gravel driveway in 100 degree heat.
There is always a way to fit in some yoga anywhere, anytime.
Travel Hula Hoop
Our friend, Mandy in San Diego sent us off on this last tour with hula hoops that collapse!
She made them herself and really thinks she needs to start marketing them. They fit into our luggage and you can even sling it over your shoulder and walk about town with it folded up until you strike the fancy to hoop it up.
Best thing ever!
I’ve begun to think of my hula hoop as therapy because you really have to let go and put yourself out there – even though you know you’ll possibly look ridiculous.
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I WANT A COLAPSABLE HULA HOOP. yes, i yelled.
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i have know Tricia since she was a teenager, this is one unstoppable woman/human and she can makes amazing wheat free brownies for her rock and roll dad…. BTW….. i am 110% biased…..
take care, be well, have a great and joyous life!
Bobpopp, Sound and Musical Contortionist, Esq.
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Sooooo blessed and loved!
Good job Tricia!!!
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mate! power it up!
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Can’t wait to furnish my cabin.
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I love one coconut water!
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Very cool Tricia! Thanks for the support!
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i looooooooove jason mraz. shit, i would go to Antarctica with sandals if it meant hanging out with him..
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Searching for Shikti Tonic NOW! I need to feel some love ASAP! Thanks for the 411
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Ah ha would these be the hula hoops that appeared onstage at Byron Bay Bluesfest??? I was very excited to see Bushwalla strutting his stuff (Hula hooping has never been so provocative heehee) I’m guessing the other hula hoop model was yourself then?!?!?
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you have the best job EVER!!
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You are so beautiful.(inside and out) We miss you! Be blessed.
Your favorite Aunt, Sandy
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What on earth is Shiva Shakti Tonic? What’s in it? I’m curious, it sounds interesting.
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What on earth is Shiva Shakti Tonic? What’s in it? I’m curious, it sounds intriguing.
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I always knew she was a awsome person inside and out, Just her pressence made you feel good………..You go super girl!
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Just so you know, it is wise only to consume Yerba Mate occasionally, and not on a daily basis.
Both cold and hot amounts of Yerba Mate contain a high PAHs (Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) level, which are classified as carcinogens, which is a substance that causes cancer in humans and animals. When drunk on a regular basis, it could increases your risk of cancers of the mouth, head and neck, esophagus, bladder, larynx, kidney, and lung and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
The risk is even higher when you drink it the traditional method. (Preparing in the gourd and drinking multiple cups from the same batch of leaves) Researchers have compared that drinking it regularly every day via the traditional way to smoking a pack of cigarettes a day.
Just because something is recognized and boasted for many positive effects doesn’t mean it has a few hidden negative ones. Just so all of you are aware.
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From one McAuley grad to another,
Congratulations on your success. I graduated with your sister and I saw the wonderful
things she had published in Ties. All the best to you. BTW you are so lucky to tour with
Jason Mraz – he is one of my favorites.
Best wishes,
Kelley Todd Stephens
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To Gregory:
If that was truth, about the Yerba Mate, Argentina would have the highest cancer rate in the planet, since people there drink YM everyday, all the time…
Btw, Jason Mraz rocks!!
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