In this episode we speak with Cal Thompson, the VP of Product Design and Research at Headspace, in their role they are a a driving force at making effective mindfulness and mental health tools accessible to all.  We discussed how being in service to others, creating communities and, being connected to nature is the only way in which we can solve the climate crisis. 

Cal has also been teaching the Avatar Course, a self-realization and compassion training, since 2006 and is a practicing visual artist (callenthompson.com). 

Link to the Human Layers meditation that was referenced in the episode - Listen here!

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In this episode we talk to Tarik Dervish, BA Hons in Ayurveda.  Since 2001 he has been running workshops and courses in Yoga with Ayurvedic approach and is the author of the cook Ayurveda in Yoga Teaching.  

We discussed a specific part of Ayurveda called the Pancha Koshas, also known as the 5 sheaths or the 5 approaches to purifying the body.  He walked us through each level, understanding how to recognize when you are 'in one' and how to be aware of mindfully moving through the different layers. 

When we learn how to mindfully move through these sheaths, it give us a more purposeful life and strong sense of self and connection.  

"We can only train the world to serve us if we know who we are."

Tarik runs a small clinic in Kings Cross and central Brighton. You can follow him on Facebook, LinkedIn and Youtube. For more information about his work, please visit www.yogawell.co.uk. 

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In this episode with Kemo Camara we talked about what it means to be a bicultural, simply speaking,  belonging to two cultures and how you can use this as your super power, especially when unleashed in communities.  Kemo is the founder Omek,  a community-centric platform whose mission is to amplify the talent, voices, and energy of biculturals of African descent.  Kemo believes that biculturals will be the change catalyst who are meaningful contributors to the economy and culture. 

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In this episode with Marilou van Hoek we discuss her life path in being and becoming a yoga teacher, the soul healing practice of Pranayama and the role that having a teacher plays in our spiritual practices. 

With love and passion, Marilou offers a variety of yoga classes, workshops, yoga retreats and teacher teainings in the Netherlands and abroad. Her presence is fun and inspirational, allowing space for growth both on and off the mat.

You can find Marilou on Instagram at @marilouvanhoek or at Yoga Moves in Utrecht, NL

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In this episode we chat with Dr. Cathy-Mae Karelse; a scholar-practitioner, changemaker and public speaker on issues of race, difference and belonging.  We discussed creating safe spaces, making deliberate joy, our respect for the natural world and the practice of tonglen.  

Cathy designs and develops customised change-making strategies and trainings at multiple levels to shepherd meaningful transformation. Specialising in turning grand plans for DEI+ into practical strategies and programmes that deliver results, Dr Karelse has worked with corporates, governments, policy institutes, communities, and global programmes to establish policies, processes and social strategies of embodied leadership, wellbeing, transformation, and growth.  She is also the author of Disrupting White Mindfulness: Race and Racism in the Wellbeing Industry. 

You can get in touch with Cathy via Linkedin or her website.  

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In this episode with Steve Cole we were inspired by Steve and his ability to bring wonder and hopefulness into the world; whether that is through his Podcast, Wonder Space or through his work with the family trust Panahpur.  We discussed how we can bring the wonder of the natural world into our daily lives and how we can take learnings from how nature works.  If we can take a moment to slow down the pace and look up, what beautiful things might we see then? 

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In this episode we speak about the need for a purpose with Eli Robinson. ⁠
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Eli Robinson is a designer, researcher, writer, teacher, futurist, and Earth enthusiast based in Santa Monica, CA. Despite having difficulty describing the meaning of purpose, she has a hunch that hers has something to do with helping people see new possibilities and create a better future through creativity and generosity. ⁠ our conversation spanned many facets of purpose, including:

•  Purpose depends on the time span in which you’re talking
•  Is simply living purpose enough? 
• Moments of bliss; being fully present ⁠
•  How practicing being happy is a lifetime practice ⁠
• Does laughing in connection with others bring a sense of bliss?⁠
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If you want to know more about Eli you can follow her on Instagram or Spotify at @littleitem.

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In this episode we chat with Pam Johns about how to turn our suffering into meaning, what it means to reflect on one's life's purpose from the "third act" and also the changing purpose of motherhood over time. 

Pam is a life enthusiast, and a grateful, happy mom. She and Pat, her husband of a decade live in Cannon Falls, MN on sixty acres where they share their love of nature with leadership teams in their consultancy, friends and family.  She's an entrepreneur who brings synergy and strategy to leadership teams with joy.  

In her third act, Pam finds meaning in sharing life lessons, positive frameworks, and fun with everyone willing to befriend her.  She loves the joy of cooking for others, bringing out the best in those around her and she finds deep purpose in helping others thrive.  She's a calligrapher and avid reader, and her love language is words.

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Listen as we have a thought provoking discussion with Murray Gray.  We talk about  how to find meaning in our day to day, how to adjust to our ever evolving purpose and how we can be courageous (and privileged) enough to step out of conformity and do things in such a way that only you can do.

Murray spent around a decade in the creative industries representing the interests and guiding the careers of creative talent. Murray has been involved in 4 startup companies; in his twenties he was the founder of one, he was on the founding team of two of them and acted as the right hand man to his brother for the fourth. For the past 6 years Murray has worked in social impact and sustainability with a particular focus on working with entrepreneurs who are building new organisations that aim to help drive systemic change.  Ultimately his story is defined more by the amazing creatives and teams he has had the pleasure of working with than individual 'successes'.

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We’re coming to you live as the same, but new, podcast: The Conscious Conversations Podcast!

Acknowledging that we’re ever evolving, learning and growing; we’re taking on a new type of conversation. One that gives us purpose and fulfillment with the intention to inspire awareness and vulnerability in ourselves and others. We’ll be discussing, sometimes alone and sometimes with others what gives us purpose in this life, how we experience the journey to finding purpose; the joys and the suffering! 

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