The Mindful Journey
Self-Improvement
About
Join us on "The Mindful Journey," a transformative podcast guiding you through the landscape of mindfulness, self-awareness, and personal growth. Each episode, our host and thought-provoking guests share insightful stories, practical techniques, and inspiring wisdom to help you cultivate a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you.
Episodes
- Reclaiming the Word Hysterical With Jacqui Tilwick of Totally Hysterical
Host Sana speaks with Jacqui Tilwick, founder of Totally Hysterical, about reclaiming the word "hysterical" and Tilwick's personal journey with PMDD, a radical hysterectomy, and her subsequent advocacy work.
- From Fired at 63 to Seven Figures at 69: David Nassief on the One Page Wealth Compass and the 72-Month Sprint
David Nassief shares his experience of being fired at 63 and subsequently building a seven-figure portfolio by age 69. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear direction and a simple investment strategy, like his "One Page Wealth Com…
- The Inner Critic Reframed: Kurt Bush on How Internal Family Systems Helps You Stop Fighting Yourself
This episode of The Mindful Journey features Kurt Bush, an Internal Family Systems practitioner, discussing the inner critic. Instead of silencing it, IFS suggests listening to it as a protector, often rooted in past experiences, to achiev…
- The Magnetism of Being Heard: Sandy Gerber on Communication, Emotional Intelligence, and the Quiet Work of Connection
This episode features communication coach Sandy Gerber discussing the importance of feeling truly heard and understanding the internal sources of interpersonal disconnect. Gerber explains the four emotional magnets (Safety, Achievement, Va…
- The Life Raft: Jessica Asbill on Bipolar, Silence, and What It Took to Tell the Whole Truth
Jessica Asbill joins The Mindful Journey to discuss her experiences with bipolar disorder, the profound silence surrounding mental health struggles, and the courage it took to share her story. She highlights the difference between function…
- From CrowdThink to Calling: Renewing the Mind & Reclaiming Your Voice with J. Rosemarie Francis
This episode features a conversation between host Sana and J. Rosemarie Francis about overcoming internal noise and external expectations to find and follow one's true calling. They discuss the importance of renewing the mind, the nature o…
- When Pain Becomes Power: A Conversation on Accelerated Emotional Healing with Safra Turner
This episode of The Mindful Journey features host Sana in conversation with healer Safra Turner, discussing accelerated emotional healing. They explore how acknowledging pain, identifying underlying patterns, and practicing self-compassion…
- The Creative Act of Building a New Life: Identity, Guilt, and Homecoming with K.K. Biernath
In this episode of The Mindful Journey, author K.K. Biernath shares her experience of transitioning from a fulfilling career to caregiving for her children with special needs. She recounts the guilt of losing financial contribution and how…
- When Pain Becomes Purpose: Building a Size-Inclusive World with Joan Denizot
Joan Denizot transformed personal pain points regarding size-inclusivity into a 25-year entrepreneurial mission, founding ZIZE Bikes and BodyReady. Her journey highlights turning lived experience into advocacy, emphasizing that size inclus…
- Speak With Awareness: Mindful Communication and the Quiet Art of Listening, With Michael Ashford
This episode features communication coach Michael Ashford discussing mindful communication and the art of listening. The conversation delves into the ASK then SEE approach to conflict, the impact of certainty on curiosity, and how self-awa…
- Why Willpower Isn't the Answer: Rethinking Habit Change with Roger Webb
Behavioral change researcher Roger Webb explains that willpower and discipline are often ineffective for long-term habit change. He advocates for small, randomized micro-wins, rooted in neuroscience, as a more sustainable method for buildi…
- When Grief Stays: Sibling Loss, Body Science, and Mindful Healing with Sylvia Wolfer
This episode of The Mindful Journey features grief support coach Sylvia Wolfer discussing unprocessed grief, its physical effects like sleep disruption and brain fog, and the neuroscience of loss. Wolfer shares insights on the "body budget…
- John David Gregory Jr. on When the Mask Falls: Overcoming Trauma, Reclaiming Identity, and Turning Pain into Purpose
This episode features John David Gregory Jr. discussing his experiences with childhood trauma, identity loss, and addiction, as detailed in his memoir "The Faceless Man." The conversation explores how suppressed trauma manifests, the impac…
- Changing the Narrative: How Everyday Words Shape Your Child's Identity and Confidence with Jody Hill
This episode of The Mindful Journey features Jody Hill discussing how parental language shapes a child's identity and confidence. The conversation explores how inherited beliefs influence parental expectations and the language used with ch…
- Who Hurt You? Healing Childhood Trauma at the Root with Source Completion Therapy with Robert Bleck
Dr. Robert Bleck, creator of Source Completion Therapy, explains how unprocessed childhood trauma surfaces as anxiety, rage, or numbness. His therapy, involving body awareness, self-hypnosis, and confrontation, aims for permanent healing b…
- Consciousness Has Layers: Exploring the Conscious, Subconscious, Collective, and Divine Mind with Robin Harris
This episode of The Mindful Journey features host Sana and guest Robin Harris, a hypnotherapist and minister, exploring the layers of consciousness: conscious, subconscious, collective, and divine. They discuss how the subconscious and col…
- Deep Healing Beyond Self-Improvement: Tori Jenae on Reclaiming Connection in a Disconnected World
This episode of The Mindful Journey features Tori Jenae, a psychology expert, discussing deep healing and reclaiming connection. The conversation covers moving beyond surface-level self-improvement to rewire internal processes and rebuild…
- Astrology Without Fear: A Mindful Way to Understand Yourself with Aleksandra Ceho
This episode of The Mindful Journey discusses using astrology as a tool for self-awareness and personal growth. It emphasizes understanding patterns and enhancing accountability, rather than relying on prediction or succumbing to fear. The…
- Dr. Mark Young on Why Most Brands Fail in Retail Before They Even Begin
Dr. Mark Young explains on The Mindful Journey that online success doesn't automatically lead to retail growth, as factors like shelf space, shopper psychology, and pricing are critical. Founders need to understand these retail-specific ru…
- Holistic Healing Without Hype: What Real Support Looks Like in Hard Seasons with Kim McCarthy and Kellie Hazlett
Host Sana speaks with Kim McCarthy and Kellie Hazlett about approaching holistic and spiritual healing in a practical, grounded way. The conversation explores navigating illness and burnout by prioritizing personal intuition and slow, cons…
- Finding the Honest Middle Ground Between Medicine, Wellness, and Nervous System Healing with Jon Hacker
This episode of The Mindful Journey features neuroscientist Jon Hacker discussing the tension between wellness trends and medical information. It offers practical advice for managing anxiety and stress by cutting through jargon and underst…
- Qigong for Calm Leadership: Craig Cooke on Energy, Stress, and Change with Craig Cooke
Craig Cooke discusses his transition from digital marketing to medical Qigong, explaining energy concepts for professionals. He shares how calm fosters clearer thinking and steadier leadership, and outlines lifestyle changes that normalize…
- When Your Body Speaks: Women’s Health, Safety, and Spiritual Strength with Carlijn Krijger
Carlijn Krijger discusses women's health issues like anxiety and fatigue on The Mindful Journey, explaining how environmental factors and a sense of safety influence hormones and vitality, and emphasizing the importance of listening to one…
- Finding Peace in the Middle of Life, Not at the End with Stuart Perrin
Stuart Perrin discusses how to find inner peace and calm in the present moment, rather than waiting until the end of life. He shares insights on transforming internal chaos, using conflict as a mirror for self-discovery, and the importance…
- Healing Trauma Across Lifetimes: Past Lives, Patterns, and Practical Release with Donna Hartley
Host Sana and guest Donna Hartley discuss the impact of potential past-life patterns on current emotional struggles and irrational fears. Hartley explains her approach to releasing karmic patterns through forgiveness, grounding, and daily…
- From Midnight Binges to Self-Trust: Ending Emotional Eating with Nadege Saysana
This episode discusses the emotional causes of binge eating with coach Nadege Saysana, exploring how diets can perpetuate the cycle and offering a technique for immediate calm. It addresses the unmet emotional needs behind binge eating and…
- Finding Inner Balance Through Energy Awareness and Grounded Self-Protection with Herman Petrick
Host Sana talks with energy healer Herman Petrick about how unseen energetic influences can affect thoughts, emotions, and sleep. Herman explains that inner balance is a daily practice involving breath, awareness, and strengthening energet…
- Neuroleadership Made Practical: Lead in Alignment With Your Brain and Nervous System with Sira Laurel
This episode of The Mindful Journey features Sira Laurel discussing neuroleadership. Learn practical, science-backed strategies for leaders to understand their nervous system, improve decision-making, manage emotions, and prevent overwhelm…
- Rediscover Your Sparkle: Awe, Connection, and a More Human Way to Live with Hayley Hunter Hines
This episode features Hayley Hunter Hines discussing the Sparkle Framework, an evolution of holistic health focusing on wonder, connection, and living your calling. It explores how awe and meaningful connection can restore a sense of alive…
- Trusting the Whisper: Intuition in Everyday Life with Michele Lundstrom
Host Sana speaks with Michele Lundstrom about understanding intuition as an embodied experience, evident in nature, the nervous system, and everyday life. The conversation explores distinguishing intuition from fear and habit, with Lundstr…
- When Mindfulness Meets Systems for Sustainable Progress with Nicholas Clapham
This episode features Nicholas Clapham, founder of Safe and Sound Coaching, exploring how mindfulness and structured action can foster sustainable progress. The discussion highlights how inner awareness and aligned goal setting help entrep…
- Burnout, Grief, and Life Transitions: Finding Inner Coherence Without Rushing Change with Sharon Ann Rose
This episode features Sharon Ann Rose discussing burnout as a signal, grief related to identity shifts, and viewing life transitions as sacred thresholds. It offers guidance on approaching change with patience, community, and self-respect,…
- Conscious Leadership Through Embodied Awareness With Dr. Jonathan Locust Jr.
Host Yusuf and Dr. Jonathan Locust Jr. explore consciousness as an experiential practice, discussing how burnout, health, and recovery shape it. They highlight practices like meditation and mind-body integration for expanding awareness and…
- Self-Gratitude for Nervous System Healing: A Trauma-Informed Way to Rebuild Trust with Kerisma Vere
Host Sana and guest Kerisma Vere discuss self-gratitude as a realistic way to build self-trust and emotional steadiness, especially for those experiencing anxiety or burnout. The conversation emphasizes compassionate self-recognition over…
- Energy Work Without the Woo: Reiki, Human Design, and Practical Boundaries with Scarlett Seebach
Scarlett Seebach joins The Mindful Journey to discuss practical applications of energy work, including Reiki and Human Design. The episode focuses on using these tools for self-awareness, clarity, and boundaries, emphasizing personal respo…
- Chai on Life: Finding Joy, Gratitude, and Meaning in Everyday Moments with Lorie Kleiner Eckert
Host Sana and author Lorie Kleiner Eckert discuss Eckert's book "Chai on Life," exploring how to find joy, gratitude, and meaning in everyday life. They cover practical strategies for rebuilding momentum, maintaining friendships, and using…
- 5D Living Without Bypassing Reality: Unlearning Habit Loops and Reclaiming Your True Self with Dr. Christiaan Oranje
This episode of The Mindful Journey features Dr. Christiaan Oranje discussing practical 5D living, focusing on inner change rather than escape. Key takeaways include treating 5D as an inner state, understanding conditioning, and building s…
- Mental and Physical Fitness That Changes Your Life and Leadership Trajectory with Rich Ashton
Host Sana interviews Rich Ashton on The Mindful Journey about how mental and physical fitness can change your life and leadership. They discuss building mental strength through curiosity, improving stamina with movement, and leading effect…
- How to Understand Emotional Triggers and Reclaim Your Energy in 2026
This episode of The Mindful Journey features Nic Scogna discussing emotional triggers, explaining they are often rooted in past experiences rather than current events. He introduces the Self-Awareness Formula (SAF) and offers practical str…
- Your Cells Are Listening: Mindset, Stress, and Longevity Rules for Women with Alejandra Garcia
In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana talks with longevity specialist Alejandra Garcia about how the body responds to daily signals like thoughts, stress, and sleep. The discussion covers a female-centric longevity approach, em…
- Willingness Over Readiness: How to Step Into Purpose Without Fear with Caleb Matthews
This episode features Caleb Matthews discussing the power of willingness over readiness in stepping into one's purpose. The conversation explores how fear and self-doubt hinder progress and offers practical strategies to cultivate daily wi…
- Who’s Holding the Pen? Stress, Spirit, and What Your Body Remembers with Stan Kurtz
Stan Kurtz discusses how stress and unresolved pain affect the body, and how reframing painful life events can be a path forward. He shares his perspective on personal responsibility in health and the role of curiosity when evaluating heal…
- Alcohol and Body Recomposition with Clifford Stephan
This episode of The Mindful Journey features Clifford Stephan discussing alcohol's negative effects on body recomposition, including impacts on sleep, hormones like testosterone, and fat storage. Stephan, founder of Booze Vacation, explain…
- Strengthen Intuition for Mental Clarity with Athina Krol
This episode of The Mindful Journey features Athina Krol discussing how to make intuition practical for mental clarity and decision-making. Krol differentiates intuition from fear and survival instincts, providing a method to discern one's…
- Recenter Your Career When Work Feels Off with Siena Dean
Career strategist Siena Dean discusses diagnosing career misalignment, from boredom to burnout, and conducting a career audit to identify root causes. The episode offers strategies for realigning your career, upskilling, and rebuilding con…
- Six Pillars Leadership Framework for High-Trust Teams with Jim Carlough
In The Mindful Journey, host Sana talks with leadership strategist Jim Carlough about his Six Pillars of Effective Leadership framework. The episode covers practical leadership for founders and managers, emphasizing integrity, empathy, sta…
- Parkinson’s Mindset Reset Through Mindfulness with Mark Burnett
Mark Burnett discusses living with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s risk, detailing how his programmer mindset led him to research and adopt mindfulness for symptom tracking and presence. The episode emphasizes self-awareness, advocacy, and cau…
- Overwhelmed Moms - Micro Self-Care That Works with Kristen Crabtree
Kristen Crabtree discusses survival-focused self-care for overwhelmed mothers, offering practical micro-tools like awareness practices, boundary setting, and identity work that fit into busy schedules. The episode emphasizes that self-disc…
- From Doubt To Calling In Faith With Pastor Alex Horton
Pastor Alex Horton details his path from experiencing bullying, mental health issues, and distrust in God to finding a calling in ministry. The episode covers faith deconstruction, anxiety, purpose, and integrating painful experiences into…
- Can We Live Longer And Better Without Obsessing Over Longevity? with Judy Gaman
Judy Gaman joins The Mindful Journey to discuss genuine longevity, emphasizing healthspan, purpose, and social connection over obsessive biohacking. The conversation explores insights from centenarians about mindset, faith, and habits that…