Use Halloween To Heal: Honouring Ancestors, Emotions, and Our Energy

When the Halloween nights draw in, we look for light—on our porches, in our memories, and in the people who raised us or perhaps didn't. This conversation steps into Samhain, the Celtic end of summer and midpoint between equinox and solstice. Bonfires, pumpkins and daily moments of gratitude for our ancestors.The heart of the episode is emotional validation—how to listen without agreeing, how to reflect feelings with simple, caring language, and how to reduce defensiveness so real dialogue can happen. You’ll hear practical phrases you can use today, guidance for pausing before you react, and a reminder that different backgrounds shape what feels heavy or light.To anchor it all, we guide a gentle autumn meditation: a safe, misty forest, a pumpkin‑lit path, a clear well where gratitude rises. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with someone who needs a calmer conversation, and leave a quick review so more listeners can find us.Send us a message Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showA note for every episode: we do not necessary agree with all the views on our podcast and leave listeners to make their own mind up with what they do or don't agree with. Want to be a guest on Awakened Conscious Conversations? Send The Gentle Yoga Warrior a message on PodMatch, here:

The nights are a little darker, and your mind a touch louder—perfect conditions to meet your truth with calm focus. We step into Scorpio season with a gentle, practical path: ground the body, quiet the noise, and let clarity surface through simple daily rituals that actually fit a full life.By the end, you’ll have a toolkit for honest self-inquiry without overwhelm: a journaling habit you’ll keep, an evening routine that protects your rest, and a visualisation that turns inner noise into quiet direction. If this resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review to help others find the show. Your support helps this community grow.Send us a message Support the showA note for every episode: we do not necessary agree with all the views on our podcast and leave listeners to make their own mind up with what they do or don't agree with. Want to be a guest on Awakened Conscious Conversations? Send The Gentle Yoga Warrior a message on PodMatch, here:

A simple walk through Kew Gardens became a doorway to wonder. Wandering past Victorian glasshouses and autumn leaves, I stumbled into a rare moment of stillness: a young deer foraging in the quiet. That encounter wasn’t just beautiful—it reshaped how one can think about courage, grace, and the way the unexpected can interrupt a tired routine and hand us back our attention.That poise inspired a guided meditation that carries you into a moonlit forest: crystalline trees, a humming river, silver light, and a warm blanket of belonging. The imagery isn’t fluff—it’s a map for calm. Each sensory detail helps the nervous system shift from urgency to steadiness, and the breath becomes the bridge that makes it stick.If this journey resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs some steadiness, and leave a review so others can find these moments of grace too.Send us a message Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showA note for every episode: we do not necessary agree with all the views on our podcast and leave listeners to make their own mind up with what they do or don't agree with. Want to be a guest on Awakened Conscious Conversations? Send The Gentle Yoga Warrior a message on PodMatch, here:

Forget balancing acts—the more we try to separate “work” from “life,” the more exhausted we feel. We sit down with Heather Stewart—former corporate finance executive turned yoga teacher, coach, and host of Illuminate Your Worth—to explore a bolder approach: integrate everything so your health, relationships, work, money, and spirit pull in the same direction. Heather shares the moment that reshaped her lens and birthed her Thriving Life Method and a simple truth: resilience is built before the crisis.We dig into midlife realities—menopause, shifting identities, and careers that no longer fit—and how small, honest choices restore agency. Heather offers practical tools you can use today: treat your brain like a factory, not a warehouse; dump everything onto paper, group it, delete the dead weight, and delegate; then regulate with a five-five-five breath to decide from calm, not panic. We talk about triggers and communication, partners who choose not to “light the fuse,” and why “should” is a red flag for misalignment. Sometimes the answer isn’t a new profession—it’s a healthier environment for the work you already love. And none of it sticks without sleep, boundaries with devices, and community you can lean on.If you’re craving clarity, steadier energy, and a life that feels like it belongs to you, this conversation is a compass. You are the boss of your world—trade balance for alignment and watch the strain fall away. If the Aligned Activation Audit sounds right for you, email [email protected] with “Aligned Activation Audit” to book a free one-to-one. Enjoy the episode, share it with a friend who needs it, and if it resonated, follow, rate, and leave a review to help others find the show.Heather's contact detailsSend us a message Support the showA note for every episode: we do not necessary agree with all the views on our podcast and leave listeners to make their own mind up with what they do or don't agree with. Want to be a guest on Awakened Conscious Conversations? Send The Gentle Yoga Warrior a message on PodMatch, here:

The wind was fierce, branches snapped, and yet the trees offered a lesson: let go with dignity and trust the season. That image sparked a conversation about grace—not as niceness or passive compliance, but as elegant strength and a workable alternative to judgment, outrage, and control. We share why grace is the heartbeat of the soul, how anxiety hijacks our best intentions, and what it looks like to “show, don’t tell” your values when the world is loud.We talk about the difference between dogma and lived faith, why the most grounded people rarely need to persuade, and how trust in a larger pattern can steady you without making you naive. From the corrosive pull of manipulation to the subtle freedoms of humility, we examine how grace changes the tone of a room, lowers defenses, and opens space for real change. You’ll hear practical ways to cultivate presence—brief pauses, thoughtful speech, and boundary-setting without contempt—so your responses match your deepest intentions..Send us a message Support the showA note for every episode: we do not necessary agree with all the views on our podcast and leave listeners to make their own mind up with what they do or don't agree with. Want to be a guest on Awakened Conscious Conversations? Send The Gentle Yoga Warrior a message on PodMatch, here:

Have you ever considered that your anxiety isn't trying to hurt you, but actually trying to save you? This perspective-shifting conversation with author and pastor Cody Deese challenges everything we've been taught about anxiety and offers a revolutionary approach to healing.Cody shares his remarkable 40-year journey with debilitating anxiety that began in childhood. From unexplained retching episodes at football games to panic attacks during everyday conversations, his condition remained misdiagnosed until age 40 when a therapist finally identified it as a panic disorder. This revelation marked the beginning of his healing journey and led to the insights he shares in his new book, "Discover Your Internal Universe."The core message is both counterintuitive and liberating: anxiety is not our enemy. Rather than battling against anxiety or trying to eliminate it, Cody advocates for integration. "Anxiety can be a part of you without being all of you," he explains. By learning to observe our anxiety without identifying with it, we create space between who we are and what we're experiencing.Throughout our conversation, Cody offers practical wisdom for those struggling with anxiety.  Cody's contact details  https://www.codydeese.comReady to transform your relationship with anxiety? Listen now and discover how the path to healing might be found within anxiety itself.Send us a message Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showA note for every episode: we do not necessary agree with all the views on our podcast and leave listeners to make their own mind up with what they do or don't agree with. Want to be a guest on Awakened Conscious Conversations? Send The Gentle Yoga Warrior a message on PodMatch, here:

When tiredness hits – not the everyday kind, but the bone-deep exhaustion that occasionally visits – it's often a message worth listening to. I share my recent experience of honouring these signals instead of pushing through them. There's profound wisdom in distinguishing between procrastination and genuine self-care, between "should do" and "need to be." This isn't about abandoning responsibilities, but approaching them with greater attunement to our authentic needs.Nature offers us the perfect model for this balanced approach. Just as trees release their leaves in autumn—not as failure but as strategic conservation of energy—we too can learn when to release certain activities or expectations. The natural world demonstrates that periods of apparent dormancy are actually essential preparation for future growth. Through practices like mindful breathing, time in nature, and the guided visualization meditation included in this episode, we can develop greater self-awareness and reconnect with our deeper wisdom.Whether you're experiencing autumn's arrival or spring's emergence on your side of the world, this episode invites you to find small moments of gratitude and presence, even during challenging times. Join me in exploring how embracing both the yin of being and the yang of doing can lead to a more sustainable, joyful way of living. Send us a message Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showA note for every episode: we do not necessary agree with all the views on our podcast and leave listeners to make their own mind up with what they do or don't agree with. Want to be a guest on Awakened Conscious Conversations? Send The Gentle Yoga Warrior a message on PodMatch, here:

The paradox of modern life is that we've never been more connected yet never felt more disconnected. This profound tension sits at the heart of our latest episode, "To Be or Not To Be," where we explore how reclaiming the lost art of simply being might be our most revolutionary act.Have you noticed how the world seems to be contracting rather than expanding? From political systems that appear misaligned with public welfare to the tangible decline in biodiversity (remember when country drives meant insect-splattered windshields?), something essential feels like it's slipping away. What's being lost is our capacity to fully inhabit our humanity—to learn life's lessons while simultaneously experiencing beauty, joy, and magic.The culprit isn't just external circumstances but our relationship with technology and constant stimulation. When we endlessly scroll through social media, remain perpetually available through our devices, or fill every moment with content consumption, we sacrifice the sovereignty of our souls. Ready to reclaim your capacity for being? Join us for this transformative conversation, complete with a guided visualisation meditation designed to help you walk the path from where you are to where your dreams await. .Send us a message Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showA note for every episode: we do not necessary agree with all the views on our podcast and leave listeners to make their own mind up with what they do or don't agree with. Want to be a guest on Awakened Conscious Conversations? Send The Gentle Yoga Warrior a message on PodMatch, here:

What does it mean to maintain the sovereignty of your soul in an increasingly digital world? Celebrating five years of the Awakened Conscious Conversations podcast, this episode delves into the complex relationship between modern pressures, technological advancement, and our authentic selves.Many of us feel crushed beneath societal expectations to achieve specific milestones by certain ages. When life doesn't unfold according to plan, we're left feeling like failures. Financial strains only compound this pressure, making spiritual practices feel impossible during difficult periods. As shared by wise 80-year-olds, perhaps our greatest illusion is believing life should follow a predictable timeline when it rarely does.The episode concludes with a powerful guided meditation helping listeners visualise themselves flying above their problems, gaining much-needed perspective on life's challenges. Ready to reconnect with your soul? Listen now, and don't forget to share your experiences with our community!Send us a message Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showA note for every episode: we do not necessary agree with all the views on our podcast and leave listeners to make their own mind up with what they do or don't agree with. Want to be a guest on Awakened Conscious Conversations? Send The Gentle Yoga Warrior a message on PodMatch, here:

Remember the last time you were supposed to be relaxing but couldn't shake that nagging feeling you should be doing something "productive" instead? That's exactly what this bite-sized episode tackles – our complicated relationship with true rest in a world obsessed with achievement.Drawing from personal experience, I share how I once couldn't fully enjoy beautiful vacations because I was mentally trapped in what I "should" be accomplishing. Whether sitting on an Italian beach feeling guilty for not writing enough words toward my book, or returning from holidays feeling like I needed another break just to recover, I've learned that our approach to relaxation profoundly impacts our wellbeing. The good news? There's a better way.Send us a message Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showA note for every episode: we do not necessary agree with all the views on our podcast and leave listeners to make their own mind up with what they do or don't agree with. Want to be a guest on Awakened Conscious Conversations? Send The Gentle Yoga Warrior a message on PodMatch, here: