“At the center of your being, you know who you are and you know what you want.” – Dr. Robin Johnson

Welcome to The Zen Den, a space where we explore how to find real inner peace in the middle of life’s chaos.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Robin Johnson, an extraordinary teacher, psychologist, and intuitive guide, about the power of reconnecting to our gut wisdom and inner rhythm. We dive into her story of resilience, from growing up in the heart of the civil rights movement to building a global career, and how she returned to the practices that bring her peace: movement, meditation, and truth-telling.

Together, we explore what it means to call your body your home, to honor your intuitive “yes” and “no,” and to find your Zen state through simple daily practices.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why your gut is often wiser than your head
• How embodied practices like dance and movement meditation restore balance
• The difference between living for external validation vs. inner truth
• Simple daily rituals to check in with your body and calm your mind
• The courage it takes to live authentically in a world of outside pressures
• Why your body is your true home, and how to never leave it

Timestamps: 

• 00:00 Gut wisdom vs. mental chatter
• 07:00 Dance as a healing and spiritual practice
• 10:00 Feeling at home in your body and your truth
• 13:00 Human Design and understanding inner splits
• 17:00 Decisions from the gut: simple yes or no
• 20:00 Meditation and dropping from head to heart
• 23:00 Daily practices: body scan, breathing, and Ho‘oponopono
• 27:00 Rewiring the brain through loving thoughts
• 30:00 Living authentically despite external pressures
• 35:00 Courage, compassion, and the true meaning of home

About Dr. Robin Johnson:

Dr. Robin Johnson is a Harvard-trained psychologist, leadership coach, and intuitive guide who has worked in more than 70 countries. With roots in the civil rights movement and decades of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion, Dr. Robin bridges intellect with intuition, heart with mind, and the personal with the collective. Through her work in Human Design, embodied practices, and coaching, she helps individuals reconnect with their truth and live in alignment with their deepest values.

Connect with Dr. Robin Johnson:

• Website: https://drrobinjohnson.com

About Maggie Calder:

Maggie Calder is a former Buddhist nun and spiritual guide who has traveled the world with Eckhart Tolle and led a healing retreat center in Chicago. She helps listeners find their Zen state, a place of calm and presence, by sharing her wisdom on mindfulness and inner peace.

Connect with me:

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggiecalder 

The Zen Den is a welcoming space for everyone, no matter your background or beliefs, where real conversations happen about how to find peace in a chaotic world. Each episode will explore a challenge or difficulty and guide you toward your own natural Zen state: calm, centered, and clear. Join Maggie in this conscious movement to awaken higher consciousness, live in harmony, and let your authentic truth shine.

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