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34: What happens when you don't listen to your intuition?
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We've all done it even if we didn't realize it at first; that hindsight being clearer vision AFTER we've done something that leads to more self-pain, self-neglect, or self-suffering. Could you have known before you made that decision or did that thing not to do it? The short answer: Yes, that's where building and trusting your intuition comes in. T…
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I used to be a die-hard control freak, always craving predictability. Life had to follow my plan or chaos ensued. But what happens when reality throws you a curveball? Can you embrace the uncertainty, or does it all fall apart when your plans crumble? Join me in an exploration of the unknown, where we challenge the status quo and make room for fres…
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What if we realized that we truly are infinite? That our realities don't have to stay the same, that molding our present and future is truly at the whim of our decisions? I probe this idea (that I believe more to be reality than not) of infinite human potential. The endless feelings, choices, desires, thoughts, etc. that any one of us can experienc…
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Join us today as we feature Jeremy, the who went from Starship Tech to Imagination Innovator and founder of The Passion Company. Listen as we explore the realm of personal development and self-mastery through the boundlessness of imagination and heart-centered passion. Let’s dive in and explore wellness practice of passion as we continue to learn h…
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30: Clearing the Mind & Calming the Body: Wellness Tools to Make Way for What's Ahead
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Featured is Lilly Allen-Duenas, a yogi and international yoga instructor who has created the Wild Yoga Tribe, an international platform connecting and featuring yogis from all over the world in one place. Listen as we discuss various wellness tools from yoga & beyond that not only help to calm the body and clear the mind but also create space to he…
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29: Unlocking Self-Discovery and Growth through the Power of Inquiry: The Art of Asking Questions Ft. Mouna Saquaque
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Join us today as we feature Mouna Saquaque, a writer and poet, who has dedicated her work to exploring the tough inner questions of “who am I, why am I here, what is my purpose” and more—many of the questions that you may have asked yourself. We’ll learn how the very answers to these questions transformed Mouna’s life from the inside out and how yo…
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28: The Healing Power of Radical Self-Acceptance
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Join us today as we explore the powerful practice of radical self-acceptance. I take you through what it means, how to use it in your daily life, and how it can transform the way you manage yourself — meaning your emotions, thoughts, memories and experiences — from a more self-compassionate point of view. I also guide you through activities so you …
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After a year break filled with reflection and expansion, we return with an episode all about awareness: what it means, how it shows up in our lives, how we can use it in our wellness practices along with some activities and practices to cultivate wellbeing and learn to live well on purpose. To access the free activity worksheets mentioned in this e…
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In light of our collective fight for justice, liberation, peace, and unity, I invite us all to take a moment to rest and restore with a 16-minute body scan meditation. This meditation is intended to help bring awareness to the body, relax it, and release any pent up stress, tension, and energy in the body.. Simply follow along to the sound of my vo…
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26: Healing Fears: How I Identified, Navigated, and Healed My Deepest Fears
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Do you have a fear of abandonment, rejection, intimacy, neglect, or something else? I did, and after a sequence of unexpected events, I was made aware of just what those fears were, where they stemmed from, and how they were running my life. Not all fear is bad — you have to survive somehow, right. But, once they become the foundation for your beli…
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25: What is Qigong? How Qigong Heals and Transforms Your Life
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A practice that is near and dear to my heart, Qigong is a powerful energy healing practice to learn and practice in 2022 and beyond. If you've never heard of it, now's your time to learn and integrate this form of energy medicine into your daily life. If you've practiced it before but are curious to jump back in, now's your time! White Tiger Qigong…
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24: Practicing Presencing: How and Why It Connects You To Nature
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What does it mean to be present, let alone practice it? In this episode, we discuss what it is, the vast benefits it has for you, and how it can connect you to the natural world. Now more than ever we need a better relationship with ourselves and nature as means to be resilient to its changes. Tune in to this week's episode to learn more. Links to …
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23: Healing Through Scalar Light Energy Ft. Tom Paladino
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This month's episode features Tom Paladino, the founder of scalarlight.com. Tom shares with us in detail what scalar light is (a.k.a Qi, Prana), how he uses it to heal others with just a photograph, and how anybody—yes, you—can tap into this universal healing energy yourself. Walking in the footsteps of Nikola Tesla, Tom has dedicated his career to…
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22: Deconstructing Identity and Attachment
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Who are you? What is your identity? And what do you do to maintain that identity if anything at all? These questions and more are explored and, well, deconstructed in today's episode. I also cover a self-inquiry practice that can be used to do your own deconstruction exercise at home.A few extra items mentioned in this episode to highlight: access …
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2020 has been nothing short of a movie in real life. From apocalyptic vibes to tinkering on the brink of revolution, there's a lot to unpack from all that has happened so far. We've all been affected differently and deserve to give ourselves the space to take a deep breath. 2020 isn't over yet and it only seems like the beginning, but, in all the c…
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20: Choosing to Embrace Opportunity Without Fear
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Hi all! I'm back with an inspirational reflection on ways to address fear, doubt, and anxiety that may be surrounding any new beginning or opportunity you might be facing. Like I have experienced before, at times when something new comes about (no matter the opportunity), sometimes fully embracing it and taking a leap into that exhilarating yet unk…
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19: Conscious Eating and Why It Matters Ft. Brittney Hunter
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Today's episode breaks down the role food plays in our personal and spiritual journeys and why it matters to consume consciously. Brittney Hunter, personal trainer and nutritionist, is featured to help us further understand some of the science and mental hacking behind conscious eating. Be sure to tune in and if you'd like to contact Brittney perso…
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18: Monday Night Reflection - Let's Leave Self-Shame in 2019
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In the spirit of a year-end reflection, it only felt right to share some thoughts about letting go of self-shame. Join our podcast host, Nayo, as she explores why releasing self-shame, self-blame, and self-pity matter as we prepare for a new year and new decade. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meditation-matters…
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17: Destiny, Astrology and the Path of Least Resistance
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Today's episode is an interview with Joe Avallone, a self-taught Astrologer whose life mission is to help people like you and me follow our path of least resistance. What destiny and a path of least resistance truly mean? And what does astrology have to do with it? Well, be sure to tune into this week's episode for the answers. If you'd like to hav…
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Welcome to a new 100% opinion based segment of the Meditation Matters Podcast called "Monday Night Reflections". Tonight's reflection is about an Instagram post that really captured Nayo's attention to where she felt the need to dig into it. The premise? Traditional cultures around the world have known many things about the universe, the way it wor…
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15: Choices & Intuition: Exploring Why They Matter Ft. Kawan Glover
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Kawan Glover, the creator of Overcome Adversity LLC, is featured in this episode to explore why the choices we make and (don't make) matter in our lives. From indecision to steps to becoming more confident in our decision making, we explore the power of being intentional and trusting in our intuitive self to make decisions for anything big or small…
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14: Face Your Fears, It Matters Ft. Adriana Ascencio
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We all have fears, but how do they impact our lives and our ability to grow, learn, and enjoy life? Tune in as Nayo and special guest Adriana Ascencio explore fear and why it matters to face it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meditation-matters/message
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Does having a sense of purpose in life matter? Join Nayo and special guest Steer as they explore why living a life with a sense of purpose or direction is a powerful choice to make. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meditation-matters/message
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Season 2 is back with a bang! Tune in as our host, Nayo Shell, explores how thoughts create your reality. She dissects an array of tools to better control and transform your thoughts to reflect the reality you truly seek. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meditation-matters/message…
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11: The Power of Vulnerability Ft. Lisa Cuevas
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Meditation Matters is back with yet another amazing interview on the Power of Vulnerability with Philly native, poet, and painter, Lisa Cuevas! Tune in to hear her life-changing journey by allowing herself to be more vulnerable in every facet of her life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meditation-matters/messag…
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Episode 10 is all about setting our focus on our hearts. Most of us have probably been told that the brain is in charge. Well I'm here to debunk that theory and show just how powerful and impactful the heart is and how to harness that power. Just like we can reprogram our brains and take back control, we can awaken to our heart brain (aka heart con…
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What is a limiting belief? How does it hinder your life? And how can you remove it in order to live to your fullest and most deserving life? All of these questions and more I answer in this episode. I provide a step-by-step guide on how to identify and remove any limiting beliefs that may reside within you. Listen, learn, and grow. Leave a review a…
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The habits that we have are powerful, and If we harness this power by adopting habits that promote healing, self-care, and self-love, this physical realm will truly be unstoppable. Episode 9 dives deep into unpacking habits while reviewing healing habits that can not only transform our minds but also our physical and spiritual beings. Tune In! --- …
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07: Interview with Saze: The Power of Vulnerability Part 2
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Furthering the series on the Power of Vulnerability, I interview Indie Hip Hop producer, song-writer, and rapper Osaze known as "Saze". We dive into his experience with vulnerability through his work and day-to-day life. Tune in, leave a comment and let's explore the Power of Vulnerability together! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.s…
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06: The Power of Setting Intentions and Living Intentionally
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Welcome back everyone to episode 6 of Meditation Matters! Very honored to have the opportunity to share my thoughts and research on the true magic behind setting intentions and steps towards living a more intentional life. I hope you all enjoy, and as always, I'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment or email if you'd like to connect and discuss t…
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I felt it necessary to record an episode on stress management as stress is something that we continually face in our lives. Given such, it's necessary for us to find ways to manage our response to stressful events instead of allowing ourselves to succumb to the qualms of stress itself. In this episode, I dig into what stress is on a physiological a…
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In this episode I dive into the realm of vulnerability - what it means and the power of it. We've mostly been taught that being vulnerable is a sign of weakness translating it into being risky business. Yet, in this episode, from combined research and lived experience, I argue that allowing ourselves to be vulnerable is the complete opposite: stren…
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In this episode I dive deep into what love is, what it means, and how it's defined in Western vs. Buddhist philosophies. I had a lot of fun meditating on, researching, and talking about this intricate and long sought after topic! This episode serves as a great first step into expanding your understanding of what love is, and I must admit, it has tr…
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02: Sudarshan Kriya: A Meditative Practice
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In this episode, I discuss Sudarshan Kriya, a breathing technique meant to help cleanse the body and reduce stress, depression and anxiety via the breath. It also has the power to deepen your meditation experience and expand your understanding of self. I have linked here to the Art of Living Website so you can explore all that this life changing an…
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This episode is all about my journey with meditation thus far. I discuss the ups, downs, and wonderful experiences I have encountered on my spiritual journey while expanding my sense of self, purpose, and love. As a community, and a family, I encourage you all to share your journeys as well. Whether you're new to meditation, have yet to start or ha…
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Greetings lovely community! I wanted to start off Episode 1 of Meditation Matters with defining what meditation is and why it matters. In this episode, I unpack a few different meditation practices such as Mindfulness Meditation while discussing the role mindfulness and awareness play in our lives. Know that there is no perfect way to meditate, but…
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