Welcome to How the Wise One Grows – where we live with intention by connecting to inner wisdom, one another, and the natural world through mindful conversations and meditations. Join me, your host Holly Zajur, and guests for heartful interviews about topics like spirituality, wellness, and anything and everything that aids us in navigating the human experience. Episodes alternate between guest interviews and guided meditations to help you integrate mindfulness into daily life. The intention ...
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Tarot for Beginners: How Understanding Tarot Can Help You Grow (111)
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If you've ever been curious about tarot or even fearful, this episode is for you. Holly Zajur & Kelly Eberle dive into the mystical world of tarot with tarot experts & learn how tarot isn’t about fortune telling, but rather a tool for self-discovery. Topics Discussed: What is Tarot? The history, origins, & evolution Tarot for Personal Growth: How t…
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This podcast is rooted in the intention of creating from a place of ease and balance, and we're taking this time to live by that principle. Inspired by episode 109 with Cait Donovan on burnout, How the Wise One Grows will pause releasing new episodes in September to stay aligned with those values. During this break, we're recording exciting new con…
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Recover from Burnout with Yoga Nidra: Guided Meditation to Heal and Reconnect with Your Body (110)
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Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or burnt out? This is your go-to meditation. Join us for a powerful guided Yoga Nidra meditation designed to help you combat burnout and reclaim your energy. In this meditation you will focus on cultivating the skill of interoception, teaching you how to tune into your body’s signals and meet your needs before burnou…
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Burnout Myths and Realities: What You Need to Know with Cait Donovan (109)
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In this episode, we explore the complexities of burnout with Cait Donovan from FRIED the Burnout Podcast. We discuss its causes, symptoms, and effective recovery strategies. Cait helps us identify common symptoms and stressors, sharing personal stories and examining the impact of stress on the body. We also highlight financial insecurity as a criti…
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Meditation for Nourishment and Empowerment: Feminine Power and Yin Energy (108)
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Tap into yin energy and feminine power with a soothing 8-minute meditation. This guided meditation is perfect for when you feel overwhelmed and need to embrace rest, creativity, and inner balance. 08:29 Meditation begins In episode 107, we spoke with Yasmine Idriss, who shared her journey of becoming the first Arab Saudi woman to cycle the ring r…
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Lessons in Feminine Energy with the First Arab/Saudi Woman to Cycle Iceland’s Ring Road, Yasmine Idriss (107)
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In this episode, we have the honor of speaking with Yasmine Idriss, the first Arab/Saudi woman to cycle Iceland's ring road. Yasmine shares her journey and the profound role of feminine energy in achieving her goals, overcoming failure, allowing herself to rest, and embracing the continual process of becoming. In this episode we discuss: Yasmine’s …
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Unlock Your Intuition and Inner Strength with Guided Meditation (106)
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Learn how to tap into your intuition and inner strength with a we offer a guided mindfulness-based meditation. Through visualization techniques, you'll learn to recognize what your "yes" feels like, what your "no" feels like, and reconnect with your gut feelings. This episode is perfect for anyone seeking to cultivate their "inner Gabby," inspired …
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Navigating Cancer and Grief: Gabby and Colten’s Story (105)
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We're honored to share a deeply moving story of love and loss with Gabby Wadsworth. You may remember her from Episode 104, where she shared her journey of leaving the Mormon Church. If her strength and resilience touched you then, this episode will resonate even more deeply. This episode focuses on her husband Colten Wadsworth, who battled cancer f…
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Leaving the Mormon Church: A Story of Intuition and Courage (104)
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What would it take to walk away from everything you know? Tune in to hear the brave journey of a woman, Gabby Wadsworth, who left the Mormon church after being raised in it. Listen as we discuss the critical role of intuition, the courage to challenge church elders, and the path to healing from spiritual abuse. Gabby shares a raw and honest account…
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How to Make Decisions: Guided Meditation for Life Choices (103)
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Having trouble making a decision? I got you covered! In this episode, we offer a guided meditation designed to help you navigate the complex process of decision-making. Building on our insightful discussion from Episode 102 with Clarity Coach Keltie Maguire, we focus on one of life's significant choices, like the decision to have kids or remain chi…
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How to Decide If You Should Have Kids or Not: Family Planning WIth Keltie Maguire (102)
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In this episode, clarity coach Keltie Maguire helps us navigate one of life's most significant decisions—whether to embrace parenthood or opt for a child-free lifestyle. We delve into the societal norms, cultural expectations, and personal considerations that impact this choice. Our discussion is guided by listener questions and stories, addressing…
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Embarrassment Eraser: Mindfulness Meditation for Overcoming Embarrassment and Shame (101)
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In today's episode, we've got a guided meditation to help you through life's most embarrassing moments-- and general feelings of embarrassment and shame. Using mindfulness and compassion, you'll learn how to gently let go of negative emotions and cultivate a stronger sense of self-acceptance. Whether you're new to meditation or looking to deepen yo…
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Navigating Life's Most Embarrassing Moments with Laughter (100)
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Celebrate two years and 100 episodes of spreading the How the Wise One Grows podcast with laughter as we share our most embarrassing moments. Imagine beginning every friendship with the raw, unfiltered stories that make us human—this episode does just that with host Holly Zajur and guests Emma Hern and Kelly Eberle, as they introduce themselves by …
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Box Breath & Values Meditation for Hard Moments (99)
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This episode shares the breathing technique that helped Natalie Rainer (from Ep 98) find relief through extreme pain while in the ICU followed by a meditation to connect with your core values to navigate life with clarity, as Natalie did after the accident. Box breath is a great way to: - Calm the nervous system - Improve mood - Regulate body tempe…
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The Road to Resilience: How to Transform Tragedy into Compassionate Action with Natalie Rainer
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We all face hard moments in life. But some, seem impossible to overcome. Those are the moments we learn how resilient we truly are. On August 13, 2022, Natalie Rainer and Jonah Holland were in a horrific bike accident that took the life of Jonah Holland, a beloved friend and community member, and left Natalie severely injured. Natalie’s recovery st…
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[FLASHBACK] How to Overcome Self-Doubt and Create Your Dreams with Jada and David Parrish
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Unlock the secret to conquering self-doubt and embracing your creative potential in this episode. Join us as we dive into the story of Jada and David Parrish, former wedding photographers turned conceptual artists. Discover how they bravely shifted careers and embarked on an ambitious 100-set project that showcases their artistic expression and per…
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[FLASHBACK] How Forest Bathing Can Ease Your Climate Distress and Anxiety with Daillen Culver
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This week we are time-traveling back to Episode 55 where we talked all about Forest Bathing with Daillen Culver, a compassionate well-being educator, nonprofit director, and yoga teacher. Join us as we explore compassion fatigue, the profound impacts of eco-anxiety and climate distress, and the transformative power of forest bathing (Shinrin-yoku).…
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The Last Breath: Mindfulness of Mortality Meditation (94)
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In this episode, we dive into a mindfulness of death meditation, inspired by the Buddhist practice of maraṇasati and Episode 93 with death doula, Jill McClennan. "Mindfulness of Mortality" offers a guided meditation focused on the acceptance of life’s impermanence. By acknowledging mortality, we are encouraged to live with more purpose and mindfuln…
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Death: The Ultimate Life Coach - Insights from a Death Doula (93)
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The only thing we know for certain in life is... that we die. So why are we so afraid of it and talking about it?! In Episode 93 we dive into the taboo topic of death with Death Doula and End of Life Coach, Jill McClennen. Jill shares how we can stop fearing death and start embracing mortality to live with courage, openness, and authenticity. This …
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Meditation for Aquarius New Moon & Lunar New Year: Navigating Life's Waves (92)
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In today's episode, you'll hear a guided meditation for the upcoming New Moon in Aquarius, the Lunar New Year, and learn the most helpful advice as we ride the waves of life. This meditation helps you establish your core values, enabling you to set clear intentions during this pivotal time of renewal. Whether you're seeking to refresh your mindset,…
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Should I Move?: The Realities and Emotions of Relocating (91)
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Have you ever wanted to pack up and move somewhere completely new? In this episode you hear from life coach turned therapist, Marisol, about what the reality of that is actually like. In this episode, you'll discover: Essential Self-Reflection Questions: Before you pack your bags, dive into key considerations that will guide your decision to move W…
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Meditation to Reframe Your Relationship with Substances (90)
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This meditation practice invites you to introspectively examine your past and present experiences with substances while setting an intention for the future relationship you'd like to have with substances. Whether you're exploring sobriety, sober curious, California sober, or seeking a healthier lifestyle, this meditation offers a judgment-free spac…
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California Sober: Cannabis, Psilocybin, and the Substance Spectrum in Sober Curious Part 2 (89)
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This episode continues our "Sober Curious" conversation from Episode 88, diving deeper into community stories and examining the roles of cannabis and psilocybin and being "California Sober". We also explore the question, "What is a substance?" You'll hear from community members about their evolving relationships with substances, the impact these su…
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Sober Curious: Questioning the Norms of Alcohol Consumption- Part 1 (88)
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What does it mean to be "sober curious"? From "dry January" to the sober curious movement, people are questioning the societal pressure to drink in a culture that emphasizes alcohol consumption. In Episode 88, we explore the concept of being "sober curious" through a conversation with Jody Sidel, a shop owner and advocate for non-alcoholic alternat…
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The Other Side of Fear: A Guided Meditation to Facing Fears in the New Year (87)
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What if instead of setting resolutions, you start the new year by facing your fears? This episode shares a meditation designed to guide you through fear by acknowledging it, feeling it physically, and witnessing what aids in being with it. We explore the positive transformations that can occur when you meet your fears and help you tap into what liv…
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Feel Great on the Go: Essential Wellness Tips for Your Next Road Trip (86)
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Traveling can make it challenging to keep up with a wellness routine. But, it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode you will learn how we drove cross country to Canada and back with our dog without eating fast food, getting 6,000+ steps/day, AND not losing our minds. Learn how to take care of your body and mind while on the road. From mindfu…
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Winter Solstice Meditation: Honor Inner Light on the Longest Night (85)
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In this Winter Solstice episode, we embrace the solstice as a time for inner stillness and rejuvenation. It's an opportunity to transform the shortest day into a deeply spiritual experience, one where we connect intimately with the rhythm of Mother Earth. This episode includes a guided meditation to practice during the winter solstice, helping us t…
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Navigating Life's Path: How the Wise One Grows' Podcast Trailer
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If you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or even lost... you aren't alone. That's why we're here. Join me, Holly Zajur, and guests for heartful conversations about spirituality, health, wellness, nature, and all the things that help us as we navigate being human. How the Wise One Grows podcast is a space where we come together to reconnect to our inn…
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Meditation for Overcoming Holiday Stress and Everyday Overwhelm (84)
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Feeling overwhelmed? Tune in for a guided meditation designed to turn your attention inward to your body's signals, regulate your nervous system, and communicate your needs more effectively. This 7-minute mindfulness meditation is a powerful tool for tackling overwhelm, and it is particularly beneficial during the holiday season when stress tends t…
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Retelling the History of Psychedelic Mushrooms: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Healing with Liz Bowden(83)
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In this episode, Liz Bowden shares herstory of the history of psychedelic mushrooms, challenging preconceived narratives surrounding them. If you haven't listened to Ep 5 with Liz on Microdosing Mushrooms, go back and listen before starting this episode. From the ancient Greeks and the war on drugs to modern micro-dosing, it's time to rewrite the n…
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5-Minute Daily Meditation for Wellbeing During the Holidays (82)
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Ready to unwrap the BEST present you can give yourself this holiday season?! Give yourself the gift of mindful compassion. This episode will guide you through a five-minute meditation practice to use every day from now until Christmas. Download the episode and join the challenge by practicing every day to support your physical, mental, and emotiona…
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Holiday Wellness Unwrapped: 3-Step Survival Guide for the Festive Season (81)
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Are the holidays the "most wonderful time of the year"...or not? Listen to hear what listeners had to say about how they feel about the holidays AND devise a plan for the holiday season. In this episode, you'll learn 3 things that you NEED to bring to your holiday gatherings to maintain mental well-being and be present with the FULLNESS that the ho…
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Yoga Nidra-Based Meditation for Deep Sleep & Midday Energy Boost (80)
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Unlock the transformative power of a 18-minute guided yoga nidra-based practice, simulating the rejuvenating effects of a full 90-minute REM sleep cycle. The practice guides you through breathwork, a detailed body scan, and sensory awareness. Whether you're seeking to drift into a peaceful sleep or need a gentle pick-me-up in the middle of your day…
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Meditation for Dealing with Pain and to Alleviate Suffering (79)
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Pain is a part of life. We all deal with it. In this episode, I share TWO of the most helpful tools I know for dealing with pain. Discover how the amount of suffering we experience is directly tied to our resistance to the present moment. Join me for a meditation about breaking free from the cycle of suffering. We're talking about shedding that res…
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Día de los Muertos: Embracing Grief and Honoring Death with Laura Barrios (78)
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Ever wondered what Día de los Muertos is and how this holiday is an important part of grief and healing? Our guest, Laura Barrios, born and raised in Merida, Mexico, shares about this rich tradition that's steeped in Aztec culture. Laura shares stories of how her family prepares for this special day, honoring the departed with the four elements of …
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Taurus Lunar Eclipse 2023 Meditation: Embrace the Present, Release Rigidity, and Nourish Yourself (77)
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Ever wondered how celestial events like lunar eclipses can stir up your emotions and teach you life-altering lessons? This is your chance to explore that connection. In this episode, we navigate the upcoming lunar eclipse in Taurus on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Eclipses can be a time of unstable energy that can stir up big emotions. In this contex…
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Unearthing Inner Witchy Wisdom: Reconnecting with Nature and Spirit (76)
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This episode is a potent brew of insightful conversations to unearth the witchy wisdom within you, just in time for spooky season. In this episode, we unravel the societal stigmas surrounding women's innate ties to nature and spirit, empowering you to reconnect with these mystical aspects of yourself. Throughout our podcast series, we've explored d…
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Libra Solar Eclipse Meditation: Navigating Shadows (75)
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This guided meditation focuses on working with the Libra solar eclipse on October 14th. In this practice, we confront the shadows of our personal lives and world issues. We reflect on: What drains your energy and focus? What can you do to protect your energy? How are we, as individuals and as a collective, affected by global issues? How can we exte…
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From Pain to Purpose: Shamanic Wisdom and Healing with Ashley Coleman (74)
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Learn how to transform pain into your purpose in Episode 74 as we venture into the realm of Shamanism with Ashley Coleman – a Certified Shamanic Energy Medicine Practitioner, Reiki Master Teacher, Yoga Instructor, and Soul-Growth Mentor. Ashley shares about shamanism and the ways we are all "of great spirit". Ashley helps us understand the roles of…
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Mindful Techniques for Energetic Balance (73)
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Practice cultivating energetic balance and nurturing a secure inner space with this week's mindful moment. This meditation inspiration is based on episode 71 with Faith Hunter on the significance of representation in wellness and creating inclusive and supportive environments within the wellness community. In this episode, we go beyond external spa…
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Nourishing Energy in Every Season: Fall Equinox Meditation (72)
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What if the changing seasons mirrored transformations in your own life? This mindfulness meditation explores the balance of our energy and emotions as we shift through changing seasons, both internally and externally. As we approach the autumn equinox, we invite you to join us in a collective pause and breath, grounding ourselves amidst the changin…
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Representation in Wellness: Faith Hunter's Insights on Inclusive Healing (71)
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In this episode, we had the honor of speaking with Faith Hunter about the importance of representation in wellness. Faith is not just a global influencer in the wellness industry, she is a trailblazer, breaking barriers and redesigning what inclusivity and representation should look like in this space. Hear Faith’s story, from being the first dark-…
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Guided Meditation on the 5 Koshas: Cultivating Bliss, Balance, and Oneness (70)
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Join us for a transformative guided meditation journey where we explore the five Koshas to foster a deeper self-connection and cultivate inner equilibrium, bliss, and oneness. Drawing inspiration from the insights shared in Episode 69 with Preston Slaughter of LOCAL Adventures RVA, this meditation is thoughtfully designed to lead you on a path towa…
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Empowering Youth through Mindfulness, Yoga, and Outdoor Experiences with Preston Slaughter (69)
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Delve into the powerful influence of mindfulness, yoga, and outdoor adventures on today's youth. Discover how Preston Slaughter empowers youth with essential self-care, mindfulness, and compassion skills through her organization, LOCAL RVA. Explore the authentic connections forged among youth, centered on critical themes such as stress management, …
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Mindfulness Meditation: Break Free from People-Pleasing Patterns (68)
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Do you ever find yourself in a trap of pleasing others, compromising your wants and needs? Based on episode 67 with therapist Justine Carino, this mindfulness-based meditation helps people-pleasers identify their needs, express them, and manage any discomfort that may arise. 03:10 Meditation begins Support the show Join the ~*Dream Team*~ to suppor…
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Breaking Free from People-Pleasing: A Conversation with Therapist Justine Carino (67)
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Are you exhausted from constantly putting other's needs before your own? In our latest conversation, I sat down with mental health counselor and anxiety treatment specialist, Justine Carino, to dissect the complex pattern of people pleasing. We get to the root of people pleasing, why we do it, and how it's deeply ingrained in our survival instincts…
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Metta Meditation: Practicing Loving Kindness (66)
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Extend kindness to yourself, someone you love, a neutral person, and even someone you struggle with. This practice is a Sharon Salzberg-inspired metta/ loving-kindness meditation based on episode 65 on the Enneagram. This meditation invites you to extend compassion to yourself, someone you love, a neutral person, and even someone you struggle with.…
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Understanding Behavior through the Lens of the Enneagram with Chelsie Engle (65)
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What if there was a tool to help you understand not just the 'what' but the 'why' of your behavior? A tool that could lead you to a path of self-discovery and freedom from behaviors and attitudes that no longer serve you. This conversation with Enneagram coach Chelsie Engle explores the profound tool of the Enneagram to do just that. We navigate th…
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Interbeing: Guided Meditation for Healing and Unity (64)
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Reawaken your awareness of interbeing and reaffirm the interconnected nature of life. This meditation is based on Episode 63 with Michelle Cassandra Johnson and practices from her book 'We Heal Together', to remind us of our inherent interconnectedness and the communal nature of healing. Practice this meditation to cultivate a deeper connection to …
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Community Healing: How "We Heal Together" with Michelle Cassandra Johnson (63)
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It's a common misconception that healing is an individual experience. While individual healing is important, community and ancestral healing are necessary as well. In this episode, we delve into the many aspects of healing with Michelle Cassandra Johnson and talk about her new book, "We Heal Together," as we uncover the continuous process of healin…
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