Awakened Conscious Conversations
Healing the world one episode at a time by offering realistic solutions to the journey of life. Both self hosted ( By The Gentle Yoga Warrior) and guest episodes.
Many of our guests have overcome significant obstacles and transformed their lives.
Rich with deep talks and solo endeavours, often offering tips on living a more conscious life.
Many episodes include a bonus optional meditation!
Episodes
246 episodes
Heather Stewart on thriving without the myth of work-life balance, navigating midlife shifts, and turning crisis into clarity
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 bol...
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Season 19
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Episode 4
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39:59
Finding Steady Faith in a Unsteady World: How Grace Helps Us Navigate Anxiety, Judgment, and Change
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 alt...
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Season 19
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Episode 3
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12:46
Is Anxiety The Language Of The Soul And If So How Can It Help You?
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 re...
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Season 19
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Episode 2
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1:02:39
The Art of Being vs. Doing: Why Slowing Down Isn't Giving Up
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 p...
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Season 19
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Episode 1
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18:03
To Be or Not To Be: Reclaiming Humanity in an Age of Contraction
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 bei...
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Season 18
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Episode 15
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19:25
Bitesize Summer Episode: Soul Sovereignty in the Digital Age
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, tec...
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Season 18
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Episode 14
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14:27
Bitesize Summer: You don't need to achieve something every moment of your life.
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 res...
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Season 18
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Episode 13
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11:47
The Spiritual Art of Letting Go: How Minimalism Creates Flow in Your Home and Life
What if the clutter in your home is actually blocking the flow of energy in your life? Welcome back to the podcast after a brief hiatus due to illness, as I share my personal philosophy on creating a more peaceful living environment through min...
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Season 18
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Episode 12
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27:25
How To Get What Ever You Want In Life: Lessons from a Rockstar's Journey
What do rock legends like Bob Dylan, Frank Sinatra, and Mick Jagger have in common with your journey toward self-fulfillment? Find out more with this week's special guest Dr. Glenn Berger, who draws powerful life lessons from his extraord...
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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44:53
Breaking the People-Pleasing Cycle
Have you ever achieved something you thought you wanted, only to feel strangely empty? This profound conversation with CBT therapist Ludovica Colella uncovers the hidden cost of living by other people's rules and the liberating journey toward a...
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Season 18
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Episode 10
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43:20
A Love Story in Disguise: Rethinking Trauma as a Sacred Adaptation
What if the wounds that have caused you the most suffering actually contain the intelligence needed for your deepest healing? In this soul-stirring conversation, spiritual author Michael Stone invites us to radically reimagine trauma not as bro...
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Season 18
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Episode 9
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47:29
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Silicon: The Forgotten Macronutrient
Journey into the forgotten world of silicon, an essential macronutrient that might be the missing key to optimal health and vitality. Clinical herbalist Bonnie D'Arcangelo guides us through a fascinating exploration of this overlooked element a...
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Season 18
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Episode 8
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47:31
The Extraordinary Ordinary: Creating Anchors When Everything is Shifting
We're living through unprecedented technological acceleration, where AI threatens jobs, privacy vanishes, and digital distractions fragment our attention. Yet amid this shifting terrain, our internal compass remains our most reliable guide—if w...
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Season 18
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Episode 7
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39:26
Five Years of Podcasting and the Healing Power of Smell
Have you ever noticed how a simple scent can instantly transport you back to a specific moment in your past? That's because the part of our brain that processes smell is directly linked with memory centers – making aromatherapy not just pleasan...
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Season 18
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Episode 6
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16:12
Gentle Boundaries and New Beginnings: Lessons from a Robin and a Gemini New Moon
Nature offers wisdom on how to live with balance if we open ourselves to its lessons. This episode explores seasonal transitions, moon cycles, and our relationship with Mother Earth as pathways to personal growth and connection.• Findin...
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Season 18
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Episode 5
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19:52
The Fan of Christ Who's Repairing Humanity Beyond Religious Labels
What would Jesus ask us today if he returned to a world divided by hatred, judgment, and religious dogma? Regina B. Cates, author of "The Real Conversation Jesus Wants Us to Have: A Call to Bravery, Peace, and Love," joins the Gentle Yoga Warri...
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Season 18
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Episode 4
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39:58
Celebrating Beltane: Ancient Rituals in Modern Times
I got up early to celebrate Beltane, an ancient Celtic festival marking the start of summer that survived Roman invasion and is widely celebrated in my town. The ancient rhythms of Beltane pulse through my town as dawn breaks on this firs...
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Season 18
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Episode 3
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8:18
Cleansing Your Emotional Lens: A Path to Genuine Manifestation Part 2
Have you ever questioned whether your self-worth is tied to your bank account? Financial struggles can make manifesting our dreams seem impossible, yet prosperity and abundance stem from somewhere deeper than our wallets.The gentle yoga...
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Season 18
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Episode 2
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18:12
Cleansing Your Emotional Lens: A Path to Genuine Manifestation Part 1
The concept of manifestation has become so commercialised that many of us have grown skeptical of vision boards and their promises. As the Gentle Yoga Warrior, I've experienced this jadedness myself until a dear friend reminded me of their true...
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Season 18
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Episode 1
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18:53
The Art of Surrender: Finding Peace in Difficult Life Choices
Angela Williams Gorrell is a speaker, consultant, and an ordained minister in the Mennonite Church USA with over fourteen years of ministry experience. She has taught at schools including Yale University, Baylor University, and Fuller Se...
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Season 17
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Episode 21
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46:01
Spring's Awakening Brought By The Spring Equinox And What You Can Do To Celebrate!
The gentle shift from winter to spring mirrors our own journey of growth and renewal. Just as daylight and darkness achieve perfect balance during the spring equinox, we too are invited to find equilibrium between dreaming and doing, between re...
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Season 17
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Episode 20
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12:06
Fish Don't Hold Sacred Water in Cups: Finding Freedom from Jealousy
Jealousy—that emotion we're taught to hide, deny, and suppress—deserves a closer look. What if this uncomfortable feeling isn't something to be ashamed of, but rather a messenger pointing to the wounded parts of ourselves that need healing?...
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Season 17
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Episode 19
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13:13
Discovering the Spiritual Symbols of India And How That Can Help You Find Clues in Life
As I navigate bustling streets filled with the captivating sounds and rich cultural rituals, I encounter powerful spiritual symbols—majestic eagles and sacred cows—that guide me toward deeper self-discovery. Each moment reveals insights i...
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Season 17
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Episode 18
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29:52
Shaping Your Future with Intentional Choices
This episode focuses on how distractions in modern life impede our personal growth and fulfilment. The host shares insights on recognising these distractions, the importance of setting intentions, and practical steps to reclaim time for meaning...
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Season 17
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Episode 17
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16:01
India And Change: Being Present Through Life's Challenges And Learning The Deeper Meaning
Embark on a spiritually enlightening journey with me, the Gentle Yoga Warrior, as I recount my transformative pilgrimage through the vibrant landscapes of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.Ever faced a day where everything seems to go wrong? Listen as I sh...
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Season 17
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Episode 16
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28:44