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A podcast to help you connect to your true self and do what you’re meant to do. You know you're meant for something bigger so stop feeling small like you’re stuck tight in a bud and expand into who you really are. Your host, Veronica Thai - Life Coach + Yoga Instructor, takes you into the world of coaching, yoga and healing to explore how to awaken to your true nature, show up as the fullest version of yourself and live a life doing what you’re meant to do. Weekly conversations with leading ...
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You can do hard things and the hard things are hella hard to do! How do you actually get through the desperate anxiety, gut wrenching fear and suffocating grief? In this episode, I'll share with you three resources that have been balms for moving through my own upheaval. They came to my rescue when I had no idea how to last a moment longer in the t…
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Heartache comes in many forms - from broken dreams to the loss of loved ones. In between might include losing your sense of identity and the ending of relationships. At the core of heartache is grief. At the core of grief is loss. Saying goodbye is hard! But there's a sweetness within the sadness. There's promise of transformation and something bet…
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One certain thing about life is that at one point you'll inevitably come across emotional upheaval - gripping fear that keeps you up at night, stomach aches of anxious uncertainty, heart wrenching sorrow... This episode provides 3 different morsels of soothing support so that you don't lose yourself in the storm. You got this. You can move through …
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Being kind to yourself is the root of all the peace and inner connection that you desire. Self-Compassion is also the antidote to your pain and suffering. In today's episode, I share with you one way that you can start building self-compassion so that you can have the confidence to progress further into a life that you love....a life where you're a…
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There's a different way of working that doesn't call for stress, pressure, and exhaustion. We might even say that it's working in EASE & FLOW. In this episode, I talk about why taking action from a place of stress and pressure is actually ineffective and how you can bring more EASE & FLOW into the way that you get things done (in a very practical w…
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The fear of not being good enough can be strong enough to hold you back from putting yourself out into the world. Not only does the world miss out on the amazingness that you have to share but YOU miss out on the enlivening, heart opening joy of doing what you love and feeling proud and expansive about it. This episode is about how to get over need…
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Today I have a lesson that I want to share with you from teaching restorative yoga - If you want deeper inner connection more trust in yourself, learn to be comfortable, rest, and feel good. We are so good at being uncomfortable. It's what we've been conditioned to do - politely saying yes out of obligation, forcefully pushing yourself beyond your …
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Oftentimes, when we want results whether it be more clients, or more progress on your projects, we double down on our actions. But actions don’t get you very far when there’s a lack of mental clarity. In today's episode, you'll discover: - the signs that are showing you that you need to slow down - two helpful ways to actually slow down (especially…
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What would your life be like if you were absolutely free? In this episode, inspired by French Philosopher Albert Camus, we explore what it means to live in absolute freedom. I share with you my thoughts on what it means to be absolutey free (*spoiler* To me, being absolutely free is to be guided by the inner knowing of the soul rather than living a…
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Here are 2 nuggets of inspiration to help you keep going when you're trying to make a living doing what you know you're meant to do but it's feeling hard and like you're trying so hard but not getting anywhere. Maybe you're wondering... If doing what I love lights me up so much then why is it so !#@$ hard to make it happen! I got you! Nothing is wr…
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Disappointment happens when your hopes and expecations are unfulfilled. It feels heavy, sad and deflating. It's not an easy place to be! So what do you do when you find that you're feeling disappointed because something didn't turn out the way you expect or somebody in your life acted in a way that let you down? In this episode, discover: - why it'…
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When know what action you need to take to make progress but you can't seem to make yourself do it, it's probably because there's a part of you that doesn't feel safe to do so. In this episode, discover: - 3 keys to the loving & compassionate way to action, especially for the things that scare you - When you take action in this way, you're more able…
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When you've found yourself on a path (business, job, relationship...) that no longer makes sense or makes you happy, you might feel frightened, lost or confused. As up in the air as everything seems, take comfort in knowing that at your deepest level, you already know what makes you happy. That means that you already know how to find your way to th…
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Disruptions like a delay in plans, bad weather that damages the house, or an emergency can cause you to lose your footing and become ungrounded. In this episode, I share with you 2 very important steps to take when you experience a disruption (especially an unexpected one) in your life. You'll also discover: How to give yourself permission to imper…
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This meditation was created for you as a complement to Episode 247: Mental Clarity - Tonic for mental fatigue, self-pressure and stress Inspired by Tara Brach's RAIN of self-compassion, this meditation guides you through a practice to settle a tired, exhausted, or pressured mind. Bringing awareness to you inner being helps create mental space. The …
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When we take bubble baths, zone out on netflix and even practice yoga, what we're really looking for is mental space. A moment away from the monkey mind where there's no thinking, fixing, or trying. A place where you don't have to worry about life's foibles. A place where you can just be. And be okay. Enough. And nothing has gone wrong. In this epi…
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Here is some loving wisdom for the part of change where you have to say goodbye... Whether it be letting go of an old job, a relationship that no longer serves, a business idea that didn't work, an old way of doing things.... Or a part of your own identity like the version of you that always drops everything for others, or the version of you that a…
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One of the biggest things that holds people back from reaching their goals is imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and fear. You know this if you've ever had trouble creating content like writing an email or posting on social media. In this episode: One nugget of wisdom that helps you quicky get over whatever fear is holding you back and just "get out th…
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Learn how to do more of what you love by listening to stories from other yoga teachers, healers, and coaches about how they first got started. Discover what they did to first make money, how they actually got started, and how they overcame their struggles like fear and burnout along the way. In this episode, Ayurveda Specialist, Lauren Prindiville,…
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Imposter syndrome is the thing that makes you doubt your abilities, second guess your success, feel like a fraud....and basically just STAY SMALL. In this episode: A smarter thing to do instead of powering through imposter syndrome (which can be so tiring) Sometimes imposter syndrome is actually helpful. How can you tell if it's helping or harming …
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When the spiritual and manifestation teachers tell you to “let go, surrender and trust” what does that even mean?? More importantly, how do you even do that?? I know that these words – let go, surrender, trust – have been uttered in my teachings as well. When it makes sense, it makes sense (think savasana after an eloquent yoga class). But when it …
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In Ayurveda, if you are balanced then you will have no food cravings, good sleep, clear skin, clear eyes and balanced emotions. In this epsiode, ayurvedic specialist, Lauren Prindiville, shares modern and accessible ways that you can do to bring Ayurveda into your everyday life for better balance. She also gives practical actions that you can take …
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Oftentimes we think of confidence as the go-getters who daringly go for their desires despite their fears. They cease the day! They are seemingly fearless - so certain of their abilities and judgements. This idea of confidence both true and false. In this episode, you'll see why this is the case. You'll also discover: Why forcing confidence never l…
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Your energy is your most important and precious commodity. You can have all the time, money and friends in the world but if you don't have the energy to enjoy, you can't enjoy it. In this episode, I share with you how you can manage your energy so that you can have the energy you want to do the things that you want. Listen in to discover: How to st…
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This special epsiode is the 4th annual compilation of wisdom and lessons shared from conversations with teachers, healers and experts throughout the year. Listen in for a powerful boost in energy, mood, inspiration and motivation! 2021 Wisdom Themes were: Connect with soul to remember your truth Step into your true self Let go of perfectionism Alig…
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"People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle...is to walk on earth. Everyday we engage in a miracle we don't even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves...all is a miracle" Today's Daily Inspiration is a reminder for mindfulness inspired by the guiding words of mindfulness teacher Thich…
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Have you ever strived for something that you were certain would be amazing only to be disappointed by how anticlimactic it felt when you got there? This happens a lot, especially with New Years goals. They tend to become either pressure filled to-do lists or saggy wish lists. This year, do things differently and set intentions for 2022 that feel al…
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Before you leap into the new year with goals, visions and intentions, take the time to REFLECT. We spend so much time and energy chasing the destination that we often fail to stop and see how far we’ve come. But it's only when we are aware of our own transformations that we can reap the nuggets of wisdom that await us. In this episode, I guide you …
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When you get caught up in the hustle and bustle you're more susceptible to getting swept in a rabbit hole of stress and overwhelm. Here are 3 mantras to help you drop right back into love & ease. They work whether you're feeling irked by holiday shoppers invading your personal space or if you're feeling clobbered by too many project deadlines. ****…
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In this episode, a reminder that creating, including the manifestation of your desires, is not a linear process. It happens in cycles. There is inner wisdom within you that can guide you to what you want with ease & flow. Forcing, hurrying and overworking is the result of being disconnected from this power within you. **************** Join me for N…
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“As human beings, we are not meant to be alone. We are meant to share experiences to help each other with our pains and our celebrations. It's our group experience that allows us to deepen our own personal experiences.” - Anne Cox You're about to listen to something extraordinary! Instead of the usual interview style, I’ve collected wisdom from a g…
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"[it's about] doing hard things so we can grow into the full creative capacity of our souls" - Simone Grace Seol In this episode I offer up one question that can help shift your perspective from hustle --> ease striving --> living stress led --> soul led controlling --> inspired action It's not really about the money or success. It's about if you g…
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Believe that your possibilities are limitless. In this episode, Jessica Dimas and I sit down for an in-depth conversation about the hurdles of entrepreneurship and why trusting your intuition to lead you is always the right choice. Listen to discover: How to use joy as a compass to guide you through challenges as an entrepreneur. The #1 question th…
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Have you ever realized that you're getting caught up in the whirlwind of doing too much but you don't know how to stop? You know that self-care is important and that it's probably a good idea to slow down, surrender and be in the present moment... but you can't seem to unclench. In this episode, I give you an easy, simple and soothing way to surren…
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In this episode I talk with author of the spiritual self-care blog Dwell In Magic, Jessica Dimas, about connecting to your highest self, manifesting and how to dwell in the magic. Jessica shares her story about how she visualized what she wanted, owned her power, and went from using food stamps to running a successful blog. Listen to discover: How …
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In today's episode, I share one of my favorite practices to help keep your energy in check so that you don't feel like a used sponge by the end of the day. This is a practice that I share with clients and also use on myself every single morning. It's one of the worst feelings to feel depleted, like you're just a bystander in your own life because y…
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Learn how to do more of what you love by listening to stories from other yoga teachers, healers, and coaches about how they first got started. Discover what they did to first make money, how they actually got started, and how they overcame their struggles like fear and burnout along the way. Ashley Sondergaard, self-care coach and host of the Yoga …
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There will be days when things feel hard and you might even feel discouraged because following what's true to you isn't the easy the path. The easy path is comfortable and you get to just follow along. But it also keeps you small. You aren't challenged or stretched. You don't get to expand into all that you might become. Following what's true to yo…
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“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self to the self… What we really truly desire, want, and crave that could actually fulfill us is when we settle back into our own wholeness.” - Veronica Thai In this episode of the Curious Monki Podcast, Ashley Sondergaard and I have an amazing conversation about creating more self-compassion, how pract…
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Behind every difficult emotion is a nugget of wisdom waiting to be discovered. Instead of being overtaken by a difficult emotion like anxiety, fear, sadness or anger, use this tool. It will help you sit with compassion and discover the inner wisdom that lies beneath the struggle. While the conscious mind is factual and logical, the subconscious min…
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Learn how to do more of what you love by listening to stories from other yoga teachers, healers, and coaches about how they first got started. Discover what they did to first make money, how they actually got started, and how they overcame their struggles like fear and burnout along the way. Today we hear from manifestation coach & host of 'The Man…
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Many people want to be more confident, but what does that really mean? What are you really wanting when you want confidence? The answer to this question are also the underlying reasons why you might not be feeling as confident as you want. In this episode, you'll discover what fear and worthiness have to do with confidence. You'll also learn the 2 …
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In this episode Mindset & Manifestation Coach, Efia Sulter shares her tried and true 5-step framework for aligned manifestation. You will discover: a helpful exercise for surrendering, even when it seems like things really aren't working out the difference between attachment, detachment and not caring why what you want doesn't manifest sometimes ho…
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Accomplishing a big goal like trying to get your business off the ground or making a complete career change can feel overwhelming. So can taking action on things that are hella scary... like making a pitch to a company that you'd really like to work with and risk being rejected. Instead of letting overwhelm and fear paralyze you, in this episode I …
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Earlier this year I shared with you the fresh new insights I had about self-pressure and how I was putting myself under massive self pressure and didn’t even realize it (well until I had an incident that made me have to stop doing everything). Today I’m going to share something with you that will help you get out of it too if you’re also stuck in i…
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I'm sharing a visualization at the beginning of every week to help you remember the amazing, wonderful, light-filled being that you are! Walk into your day/week remembering clearly what it’s like to be the fullest version of yourself so that you can make choices that are aligned rather than choices that keep you stuck tight in a bud. Use this as a …
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In pursuing your heart’s calling there is no formula and that’s not a bad thing. This episode is a reminder of the wisdom that you have within - one that gives you customized answers toward your best path. If you're finding yourself in a spiral of futile Google searches, here's inspiration to get you back into alignment and examples of what it look…
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I'm sharing a visualization at the beginning of every week to help you remember the amazing, wonderful, light-filled being that you are! Walk into your day/week remembering clearly what it’s like to be the fullest version of yourself so that you can make choices that are aligned rather than choices that keep you stuck tight in a bud. Use this as a …
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We're revisiting an episode from last year where Spiritual Strategist and Psychic Medium, Rebecca Gibson, showed us what practices we can use to keep our energy clear. Listen in to discover: How to tell if you're an empath What it means to be empathic Why energy exchanges cause empaths to feel drained How to prevent yourself from taking on energy t…
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When you have a big spirited visions of what you want to create, each step can feel hard sometimes because the summit can seem so far away. This is where today's daily inspiration comes in - LET IT BE EASY! In this episode, here's a dose of inspiration to help you: - release the mind stuff (ex. the perfectionism that makes you take 5 hours to do so…
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