Episode #112 Enhancing Intuition Through Meditation with Darren Marc Levene

In this inspiring new episode of the Conscious Living Podcast, I sit down with the remarkable Ravi Kathuria — a vibrant speaker, business thought-leader, and spiritual visionary whose mission is nothing less than awakening the world.Founder of the Houston Strategy Forum and the executive coaching firm Cohegic, Ravi has been featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and other national publications. His leadership classic How Cohesive Is Your Company? has shaped organizations worldwide, and his spiritual parable Happy Soul. Hungry Mind. is a modern-day guidebook for anyone seeking inner peace and deeper meaning.Here’s what you will discover in this new podcast episode: 1. The Powerful Connection between Conscious Living and Spirituality 2. Why Most People Live “By Default” and How to Shift into Living “By Design” 3. The Simplest Definition of Spirituality: The Direct Experience of Your Own Life 4. 5. Force Understanding Your True Identity as “Divine Cosmic Energy” 6. Practical Ways to Quiet the Mind in Everyday Life 7. The “Thought Massage” Technique to Improve Sleep and Release TensionIf you’ve ever wondered how to bring more peace, clarity, and meaning into your life — or how to align more fully with your highest truth — this conversation will feel like a breath of luminous fresh air.Tune in, open your heart, and prepare to awaken the happy soul within.Learn more about Ravi’s work at SpiritualityWithin.com.

In this powerful episode of the Conscious Living Podcast, Jackie welcomes Dr. Mik Ludwig—a psychotherapist, theologian, and philosopher whose work bridges psychology, spirituality, and human transformation. The conversation explores how spiritual awakening and psychological growth are inseparable paths toward living a conscious and integrated life.Here’s what you will discover in this new podcast episode:1. Metaphysical & Evolutionary Spirituality2. Dangers of Religious Fundamentalism3. The Role of the Mystics, Gnostics & Esoteric Christianity in Reclaiming Spiritual Truth4. Why Psychological and Spiritual Growth Cannot Be Separated5. How Psychotheosophy and Integrative Psychotherapy Support Healing6. Understanding the True Meaning of Biblical Text beyond Mistranslations7. The Importance of Freeing the Mind from Ego and Conditioning to Live Consciously8. Introducing TheosomaticsThank you for tuning in, for caring about conscious evolution, and for being part of this growing movement to elevate our world. 🌍💛If this episode speaks to your soul, please share it with someone who is ready to awaken more fully.Until next time—live consciously, courageously, and with an open heart.Connect & Follow Dr. Mik Ludwig: Dr. Michael E. Ludwig, PhDwww.mikludwig.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-mik-ludwig/https://www.facebook.com/DrMikLudwig/

In this episode, I have the absolute joy of sitting down with the luminous Miranda Macpherson — a spiritual teacher, author, and interfaith minister whose work embodies the art of Ego Relaxation and the power of living with grace.Miranda brings such a refreshing, feminine presence to the conversation about awakening — one that’s rooted not in striving or self-improvement, but in the soft, embodied wisdom of surrender. As the founder of the OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation in London and the Living Grace Global Sangha, Miranda has guided thousands of people into a more graceful and grounded experience of their true nature. Her warmth, depth, and gentle humor make the path of nondual realization feel utterly human, utterly possible.We explore what it really means to “relax the ego,” how to navigate life’s challenges without spiritual bypassing, and how to open to the flow of grace that’s always here — even in these enormous, chaotic times.Here’s what you will discover in this new podcast episode:1. What it means to practice ego relaxation and why it transforms your spiritual life2. How to live with grace and grounded presence in these “enormous times”3. The difference between transcendent and immanent paths to awakening4. How to avoid spiritual bypassing and face challenges with awareness5. The power of discrimination (viveka) to discern truth in a noisy world6. How to take peaceful yet potent action rooted in compassion, not fear7. The role of grace in softening control, judgment, and separation8. Why wisdom—not information—is the key to conscious living today9. Simple practices to stay centered, open-hearted, and connected to loveMiranda’s way of being is unapologetically feminine, joyful, and down to earth — an embodiment of the freedom and wholeness she teaches. You’ll leave this conversation feeling softer, wiser, and more deeply connected to the grace that lives within you.💫 Tune in, exhale, and let grace have its way.Learn more about Miranda at mirandamacpherson.com

In this week’s episode of The Conscious Living Podcast, I sit down with Tim “Jai” Baker — the visionary CEO of Luminous Wealth and author of The Awakened Investor. After taking a two-year sabbatical from a remarkable forty-year career as a wealth advisor, Jai has returned with a whole new perspective — one that bridges money and meaning, finance and fulfillment.Here’s what you will discover in this new podcast episode:1. Exposing “Financial Street” — how banks, insurance companies, and Wall Street manipulate consumers’ emotions2. Distinction between capitalism and financial institutions3. Empowering people to take back control of their financial consciousness4. Managing wealth through alignment, integrity, and spiritual awareness5. The role of community, ethics, and intention in the flow of money6. Introducing Luminance Wealth7. Conscious connection between mind and moneyThis episode invites you to look at money not as a measure of success, but as a mirror of consciousness. Tune in to discover how awakening your relationship with money can elevate every area of your life — from prosperity to peace of mind.

In this episode of the Conscious Living Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Robert L. Bray, a true pioneer in the field of traumatic stress recovery. For over 40 years, Robert has dedicated his life to helping people heal—from his early days volunteering on a crisis hotline to guiding individuals, families, and communities through the aftermath of natural disasters, violence, and unimaginable stress.Here’s what you will discover in this new podcast episode:1. Difference between normal stress and traumatic stress 2. Introduction to Thought Field Therapy (TFT)3. Meridian-based tapping to release stored trauma4. Accessing deeper parts of the mind beyond words5. TFT as a self-empowering, non-invasive healing tool If today’s conversation touches your heart or reminds you of someone who’s navigating recovery, I can’t recommend Robert’s book, Heal Traumatic Stress Now: Complete Recovery Through Thought Field Therapy—No Open Wounds, highly enough. It’s a practical, compassionate guide filled with inspiring stories and step-by-step support. You can grab your copy at rlbray.com or wherever great books are sold.Join me for this empowering conversation—it’s a reminder that even the deepest wounds can heal, and that resilience and peace are always within reach.

On this episode of the Conscious Living Podcast, I had the absolute joy of sitting down with the brilliant Leisa Peterson — a financial intuitive, strategic advisor, and author of The Mindful Millionaire. Leisa is on a mission to transform millions of lives by helping people awaken to greater financial consciousness, and let me tell you, her wisdom is both practical and deeply soulful.Here’s what you will discover in this new podcast episode:1. Relationship with Money Shaped by Fear & Scarcity2. Building Inner Wealth: Creativity, Confidence, Vitality, Energy3. Abundance as More than Money4. Pairing Inner Work with Outer Financial Skills5. Facing Financial Fears & Rewriting Money StoriesSo, my friends, let’s keep leaning into these conversations, facing our financial fears, and remembering that abundance isn’t out there—it begins within us. And if you want to dive deeper, I highly recommend checking out Lisa’s books The Mindful Millionaire and her latest, The Money Catalyst. They’re incredible guides for shifting your money story and stepping boldly into a life of conscious prosperity.

In this episode of the Conscious Living Podcast, I have the joy of welcoming back my dear friend and internationally renowned author, Dr. Dawson Church. Dawson has an extraordinary gift for weaving science and spirituality into practical wisdom that can truly transform our lives. You may know him from his groundbreaking books The Genie in Your Genes, Mind to Matter, and Bliss Brain—and now he’s back with his newest work, Spiritual Intelligence: Activating the Four Circuits of the Awakened Brain.Together, we explore how this book offers a roadmap for cultivating awakened states of consciousness, showing us that happiness, peace, and expansion are not just fleeting experiences, but natural states we can learn to sustain. Dawson explains how neuroscience is now catching up with ancient wisdom traditions, and why your brain is wired for far more joy and possibility than you’ve ever imagined.Here’s what you will discover in this new podcast episode:1. What Spiritual Intelligence really means2. How science is validating spiritual practices in powerful new ways3. Eco Meditation as a practical tool you can use anytime, anywhere4. The profound benefits of developing your spiritual intelligence5. How to reduce stress while unlocking your highest potentialIf this sparks your curiosity (and I know it will!), I encourage you to pick up Dawson’s new book, Spiritual Intelligence: Activating the Four Circuits of the Awakened Brain. You’ll also find extended practices, eco meditation guides, and resources to deepen your journey at spiritualintelligencebook.com

In this week’s episode of the Conscious Living Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible James Robbins—international keynote speaker, author of Nine Minutes on Monday, and creator of The Call to Climb. James has inspired everyone from Fortune 500 executives to educators to everyday heroes, helping them ignite their purpose, listen deeply to their inner voice, and lead from exactly where they are.Here’s what you will discover in this new podcast episode:1. Why self-awareness is the foundation of great leadership2. How to break free from societal scripts and craft your own path3. The power of commitments over goals4. Leading with trust, service, and influence—not just authority5. Tuning into your inner voice and silencing the ego’s fearJackie and James close the conversation with the reminder that leadership is not separate from life—it’s about showing up as your whole, authentic self in every arena. James’ new book, The Call to Climb, invites readers to examine whether they are living intentionally or by default, and to take courageous steps toward a more purpose-driven future. If you’re ready to silence the noise, listen to your soul’s calling, and live with clarity, you’ll want to grab your copy today at iwillclimb.com.

In this extraordinary episode of the Conscious Living Podcast with the radiant Ariya — founder of Higher Self Mastery and one of the most celebrated spiritual guides of our time.Ariya has touched over 100,000 lives across the globe, from Hollywood celebs to everyday seekers, all in pursuit of one powerful thing: connection to the Higher Self. Her work has lit up stages at Mindvalley, Soulvana, and Lifebook, and today, she brings that same transformational wisdom to you.Here’s what you will discover in this new podcast episode:1. Defining the higher self as the divine essence within us2. From Ego to Soul Alignment3. The Role of Healing and Energy Work4. The Three-Step Path to Higher Self Mastery5. Transformation, Manifestation & The Role of CommunityIf you’re feeling the nudge that there’s something more for you — more meaning, more purpose, more soul-level fulfillment — this conversation is your invitation to step into it.Let’s journey together toward the highest version of YOU. 🌟Tune in now and prepare to meet your Higher Self.

In this episode of the Conscious Living Podcast, I had the immense honor of sitting down with none other than Marcia Martin, a pioneer in the human potential movement, a founding member and former SVP of EST (now the Landmark Forum), and one of the most captivating, wildly accomplished women I’ve ever met. From walking red carpets with George Clooney to living with the Achuar tribe in the Amazon, Marcia’s life is a masterclass in transformation.But this conversation goes far deeper than her resume.Here’s what you will discover in this new podcast episode:1. The Roots of Coaching and the Power of Listening2. Sex, Power, and a Transformational Culture3. From San Francisco to the World – Building Without Technology4. The Light and Shadow of the Movement5. Leaving EST and Reclaiming WholenessWe also dive into her bold and brilliant new book, Sex, Power, and Transformation — a raw, revelatory look behind the curtain of one of the most influential transformational movements of our time.🔥 Grab your copy here: marciamartintransform.com/thebookIt’s part memoir, part manifesto, and 100% must-read if you’re passionate about coaching, conscious leadership, or simply living a life that’s awake.Tune in, be inspired, and let’s transform the world — one conscious conversation at a time.n.