The Miles to Zen Podcast with Shannon Miles Halliday
Journeying through curiosity, creativity & connection.
Welcome to Miles to Zen, a podcast that celebrates life's delightful twists and turns, no matter where you are on your journey. I'm your host, Shannon Miles Halliday, a follower of curiosity, a mom, a wife, a former corporate executive, a creator and a connector. This show is your companion for navigating the beautifully messy adventure of life. Each episode invites you into heartfelt, inspiring, and expansive conversations, diving into topics like self trust, big moments and big decisions, navigating day jobs and finding purpose, and how can we thrive. You’ll feel uplifted and even enlightened each week as we share stories, and insights that spark your own ideas as well as conversations that offer completely new perspectives.
Episodes
23 episodes
How to Get Out of Your Head, Embodied Healing, a Conversation with Elyse Cathrea
Join host Shannon Miles Halliday in this deep-dive episode of Miles to Zen, where she explores the transformative power of somatic healing, intuition, and personal growth with Elyse Cathrea—a certified wellness coa...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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57:41
A Neurosurgeon’s Glimpse Into Heaven, Dr. Eben Alexander on Science, Spirituality & Living in a Mindful Universe
What happens when a neurosurgeon experiences consciousness beyond the brain? In this episode of Miles to Zen, host Shannon Miles Halliday sits down with Dr. Eben Alexander, whose extraordinary near-death experience (NDE) ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:08:01
An Inspiring Journey to Self-Mastery & YouTube Success, A Chat with Maggie McCormack
In this episode of Miles to Zen, join us as we have a warm and uplifting conversation with Maggie McCormack, a passionate life coach, mentor, and facilitator dedicated to helping others live with authenticity, joy, and purpose. Maggie shares...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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Your Pet is Speaking. Would You Like to Listen? Exploring Animal Communication with Dale McCarthy
Explore the fascinating world of animal communication with Dale McCarthy on this episode of the Miles to Zen podcast. Dale shares her journey from a career in marketing and television production to becoming a renowned animal communicator. Learn...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:03:58
Unlocking Intuition, A Conversation with Doug Beitz
In this episode of the Miles to Zen Podcast, host Shannon welcomes intuitive coach Doug Beitz, who shares his extraordinary journey towards accessing and harnessing intuition. From personal transformations sparked by dietary changes to life-cha...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:05:42
Networking Made Easy: Strategies for Introverts & Extroverts
Join the Miles to Zen Podcast as we delve into the often daunting world of networking events, offering invaluable tips and tricks to make connecting with others easier and more enjoyable. Whether you're an introvert, extrovert, this episode pro...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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28:41
Telepathy in Alzheimer's Care, an Unforgettable Conversation with Author Dan Goerke
It was telepathy that first drew me into this discussion, but what truly pulled me through was something much deeper—an unfolding journey of connection, understanding, and gratitude. I am profoundly grateful to Dan for his book and our conversa...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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The Cortisol Connection: Stress, Health, and Practical Solutions with Petra Walter
In this episode of the Miles To Zen podcast, host Shannon welcomes Petra Walter, a licensed pharmacist in Canada and Germany, specializing in women's health, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, and autoimmune conditions. Petra shares her ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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55:24
Star Potential. Being You! How to be successful at the most important role of your life. An interview with Julie Jo Hughes
In this inspiring episode of the Miles To Zen podcast, host Shannon welcomes successful performer and podcaster Julie Jo Hughes to discuss her journey of realignment with her true self. Julie Jo shares her experiences in various forms of perfor...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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49:25
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Learnings for Success. Finding Luck, Synchronicity & the Third Door
In this episode of 'Miles to Zen', Shannon dives into the concepts of luck, synchronicity, and the third door in achieving your goals. Inspired by Alex Banayan's book 'The Third Door', she explores various personal stories and lessons about pre...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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22:03
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How to Stay Zen When Selling Your Parent's Home
Navigating the Emotional Journey of Selling a Childhood Home In this episode of the Miles to Zen podcast, host Shannon shares her heartfelt and personal journey of selling her parents' home, which also happens to be her childhood sa...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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31:28
How to Lead with Authenticity and Connection, insights with guest Ruth E. Andermatt
There is so much timeless wisdom and nuggets of useful information in here! In this episode of Miles to Zen, host Shannon engages in a transformative conversation with self-leadership coach Ruth E. Andermatt. From working at ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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44:58
Think It’s All in Your Head? The Truth About Menopause, a chat with Kim McKay
In this powerful episode of the Miles to Zen Podcast, we explore one woman's incredible journey through menopause with Kim McKay—Business Executive and Menopause Coach. Kim opens up about her harrowing experience of being prescribed vari...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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47:59
A Fertility Journey of Hope and Resilience
In this heartfelt episode of the Miles to Zen podcast, the host shares her deeply personal and challenging fertility journey, discussing her multiple pregnancies, losses, and the birth of her Rainbow Baby boy. Inspired by a powerful experience ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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14:29
How to Heal, Tools for Inner Peace with Dr. Lorne Brown - Part Two
This work with Dr. Lorne Brown is so helpful! It is like rapid therapy or rapid growth. Getting out of your own way has never been easier. In this episode of the Miles to Zen podcast, Shannon continues her deep conversation with Dr. Lorne Brown...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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28:20
Numbers to Needles & Beyond Part 1. Discovering Mind-Body Healing with Dr. Lorne Brown
In this episode, Shannon welcomes Dr. Lorne Brown for an informal yet highly informative chat in part one of a two-part series. Dr. Brown discusses his journey from being a chartered accountant to becoming a traditional Chinese Medicine D...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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50:52
Exploring Mediumship, Cosmic Channeling & the Afterlife, A Chat with Ginette Biro
In this episode of the Miles to Zen podcast, we welcome Ginette Biro, a talented medium, channeler, and founder of Avalon Spirit. Ginette explains the differences between a medium, a psychic, and a cosmic channeler, sharing her own near-death e...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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49:21
Finding Your Inner Compass, A Transformative Journey
Join Shannon on the Miles to Zen podcast as she converses with Monica, a certified hypnotherapist, a RTT and therapeutic life coach, yoga, and meditation teacher. Monica shares her incredible journey from sailing across the Atlantic with her fa...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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59:33
A Date with a Death Doula, A Joyful Conversation About Grief and Loss
In this episode of the Miles to Zen podcast, the host welcomes Shannon Takacs, a grief and loss expert and a death doula, for an in-depth discussion on the delicate topics of grief and loss. Shannon shares her personal experiences with loss, in...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:03:03
A Century of Grace: Patricia's Timeless Journey through Love, Loss, and Resilience
In this engaging podcast episode, Shannon has a delightful conversation with Patricia, a vivacious centenarian whose vitality and optimism are contagious. Patricia shares anecdotes from her century-long journey, from her childhood on the Canadi...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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36:24
Stepping off the Treadmill, an interview with Sam Plavins
In this podcast episode, Sam shares her transformational journey from a high-pressure corporate job to becoming a global adventurer and founder of 'She Walks the Walk,' a hiking adventure company for women. Reflecting on her struggle with align...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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36:17
From Barns to Broadcasting: An Unconventional Journey
In the inaugural episode of 'Miles to Zen,' host Shannon Miles Halliday embarks on a heartfelt journey. A corporate executive prioritizing her creative spirit, Shannon reveals her passion for sparking joy and helping others through inspir...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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Miles to Zen with Shannon Miles Halliday - Trailer
Welcome to Miles to Zen, a podcast that celebrates life's delightful twists and turns, no matter where you are on your journey. I'm your host, Shannon Miles Halliday, a follower of Curiosity, a mom, a former corporate executive, and a creator w...
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