95. Using Human Design & Gene Keys To Embrace Your Gifts with Cassandra DeAnn

We’re going back to basics in this episode, because sometimes the most foundational things are the hardest to integrate (and the most impactful!).Anytime you’re looking to create a shift in your life there’s two things you need to get clear on. Otherwise it’s really easy to feel confused, disoriented or to get burned out.Listen in to hear the 2 things you need to get clear on when you’re looking to start a new chapter or to feel differently in your life.***GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!Instagram: @meghanljohnstonEmail: [email protected]: meghanjohnston.com

She’s back! One of the most loved episodes (episode 72) from 2023 featured my one and only sister, Becca Johnston.Today we’re chatting after our latest sister date at a Tegan and Sara concert (as part of their Not Tonight 2024 acoustic and storytelling tour).We reflect on: The cyclical nature of healing, creativity and concert toursCreating intimacy and communities where you can show up as you areRole modeling vulnerabilityThe gift (and honour) of witnessing others as they do the work to heal In addition to being my brilliant and incredible sister, Becca is also a queer woman who works as a therapist supporting queer people of all ages. ***A BIG FAVOURIf you have a moment, it would be oh-so-incredible if you could leave a Rating +/or Review (or share this episode with a friend!).Podcasts grow through word of mouth, and every little bit helps to keep this show going strong!***GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!Instagram: @meghanljohnstonEmail: [email protected]: meghanjohnston.com

Feel like there’s something wrong with you and like you just “aren’t doing life right”?This episode with Cassandra DeAnn is all about using Human Design and Gene Keys to embrace your unique energy, gifts and purpose.Cassandra shares her own story of coming home to herself after an upbringing of religious abuse and outsourcing her authority. Human Design and Gene Keys helped her find her confidence and embrace her gifts.You’ll love her approach which is so deeply rooted in compassion and gentleness.***TODAY'S GUESTWant to connect with today's guest Cassandra DeAnn? Here’s where you can learn more:Website >> https://www.cassandradeann.com/Podcast >> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/things-i-talk-about/id1689904928***SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTERhttps://www.meghanjohnston.com/#subscribe ***GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!Instagram: @meghanljohnstonEmail: [email protected]: meghanjohnston.com

Today we’re taking inspiration from the Spring season to chat about fresh starts and new beginnings.I share some of my own struggles when it comes to planning my routines, and how I’ve intentionally created more support to nourish myself as I plant new seeds.***FREE WORKSHOPInterested in the “Spring Focus: Planting Seeds + Playing with Priorities” workshop? Learn more and register here: springworkshop.meghanjohnston.com***GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!Instagram: @meghanljohnstonEmail: [email protected]: meghanjohnston.com

“You’re born to experience art” - Cindy IngramIn this episode we’re joined by Cindy Ingram for a conversation about how *anyone* can use art as a way of connecting more deeply with themselves.We chat about:How art can help you grow and heal (even if you don’t know anything about art)Why you get goosebumps sometimes when you look at artHow to look at art for self-discovery and healingCindy’s new book: Art Is About Being Whole***TODAY'S GUESTWant to connect with today's guest Cindy Ingram? Here’s where you can learn more:Book >> https://cindyingram.com/book/Podcast >> https://cindyingram.com/podcast/Art Connection Circle >> https://cindyingram.com/circle***GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!Instagram: @meghanljohnstonEmail: [email protected]: meghanjohnston.com

Often we hold ourselves back from the things that give us energy and make us come alive, because other people don’t get it. In this episode I talk about a short film I saw last week that totally inspired me - and I think it will inspire you too!***MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODEFILM: Soundscape (with Erik Weihenmayer + Timmy O’Neill)NEWSLETTER (on tap dancingPODCAST EPISODES (where I was a guest, chatting about getting your spark back, energy + fulfillment)Actually, You Can with Myf GallowayIgnite Your SparkMyth Tarot LovePerpetual mOetion with Dr. mOe AndersonThings I Talk AboutThrive Beyond Size***GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!Instagram: @meghanljohnstonEmail: [email protected]: meghanjohnston.com

“The digital nomad lifestyle is not the silver bullet out of bad habits or unhappiness, and no one should see it as such. It's a way into different surroundings, more stimulation and achieving goals, a more saturated way of living with intense highs and lows.” - Kayla IhrigKayla Ihrig is on the podcast today, chatting about her new book “How to be a Digital Nomad”.If you’ve ever wondered if traveling full-time is really as glamorous as it looks, or even if you are just trying to gather up the courage to go on your own solo travel adventure… this episode is for you!We chat about:Why Kayla quit her job to travel the worldWhat exactly is a digital nomad (you might be surprised by the history of the digital nomadism movement!)The highs and lows of traveling full-timeKayla’s answers to your questions (from culture shock to solo travel)***TODAY'S GUESTWant to connect with today's guest Kayla Ihrig?Check out her book >> https://writingfromnowhere.com/book/Find her on the 'gram >> @kaylaihrig***GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!Instagram: @meghanljohnstonEmail: [email protected]: meghanjohnston.com

For the first episode of 2024 we are letting things get real messy. This episode is all about sparking curiosity and moving forward even in the messiness. It’s about getting curious and imagining what’s possible (not just for ourselves, but for our collective future).I talk about:The argument from Naomi Klein’s latest book that I can’t get out of my headThe thing I’m (maybe… likely) doing wrong in my coachingMoving through collective-future-related overwhelm ***INTERESTED IN MORE SUPPORT?Coaching spots for 2024 are open. If you are feeling called to make a shift in your life (even if you don’t know what it is yet!), I’d love to support you.Coaching clients regularly share how much they get out of the structured environment which not only helps them find a whole lot of clarity, but encourages them to stay in momentum as they bring their vision to life.Hear more about the experiences of past clients here: meghanjohnston.com/praise***GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!Instagram: @meghanljohnstonEmail: [email protected]: meghanjohnston.com

I can’t believe it! This is the last episode of 2023. What a year it’s been.In this episode I’m reflecting on the biggest surprise from this past year. I’m also sharing 5 questions (that you might not have thought of!) to add to your own end of year reflection. Reflection Questions:What were the moments that I felt most like myself this year? What surprised me in 2023? ( this could be things that happened in the world, your own life, or places where you surprised yourself)How did I show up for myself this year?Where did I find wisdom this year?What bloomed this year? What seeds did I plant that are still in the process of growing?***A BIG FAVOURIf you have a moment, it would be oh-so-incredible if you could leave a Rating +/or Review (or share this episode with a friend!). Podcasts grow through word of mouth, and every little bit helps to keep this show going strong!***GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!Instagram: @meghanljohnstonEmail: [email protected]: meghanjohnston.com

“ You have to figure out, no matter what your age, what really brings you joy?”Today’s guest Kim Selby, will without a doubt leave you feeling sparkly. Kim’s an incredible advocate for age positivity, choosing joy and igniting your spark.In this episode chat about:How to Ignite Your SparkReconnecting with your Childhood passionsEmbracing the Gifts and Opportunities in your Third Act (or at any stage of life!)***TODAY'S GUESTWant to connect with today's guest Kim Selby?Take a peak at Kim’s website >> https://www.kimduffselby.com/Find her on the 'gram >> @kimduffselby***GET IN TOUCHDid this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!Instagram: @meghanljohnstonEmail: [email protected]: meghanjohnston.com